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Introduces concepts and techniques used in the visual arts with an emphasis on art in the local community, other cultures and the contemporary world. Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 098 or ENGL& 101.
Study of the art and architecture of ancient and medieval cultures from a global perspective. Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 098 or ENGL& 101 or concurrent enrollment.
Introduces the art and architecture of the fourteenth to seventeenth centuries from a global perspective. Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 098 or ENGL& 101 or concurrent enrollment.
Introduces the study of art and architecture from the eighteenth century to the present from a global perspective. Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 098 or ENGL& 101 or concurrent enrollment.
Explores the arts of world cultures, ancient to contemporary. Examines art and architecture as the expression of philosophical and social traditions, historical events, and contemporary movements. Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 098 or ENGL& 101 or concurrent enrollment.
An introduction to the art and culture of the Latin American world. Examines the visual arts and culture in historical and contemporary context. May include Pre-Columbian art, fine arts, architecture, traditional crafts, popular arts, and contemporary art. Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 (formerly WRIT 101).
Presents an overview of American and North American Indigenous and under-represented people's artistic production from the late 17th through the mid-20th centuries with a focus on the cultural, social, and political implications through the analysis of American paintings, sculpture, photography, and architecture. This course emphasizes self-awareness of one's relationship to power and privilege as a product of art history. Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 098 or ENGL& 101.
Concepts, techniques, and processes of drawing, including line, value, texture, composition, representation and basic color theory. Introduction to basic drawing materials, including charcoal, graphite, pastels, ink and watercolor. Develop drawing skills and personal expression through studio projects, lectures and critiques. Prerequisite: None.
Introduces the study of the visual language, principles of visual communication, and creative problem solving. Develops skills and personal expression through studio projects, lectures, and critiques. Prerequisite: None.
Introduces concepts and techniques of three-dimensional design. Analysis of form, expression, and social impact of three-dimensional design in a variety of applications including industrial design, architecture, and environmental planning. Prerequisite: None.
Introduces basic principles and techniques of printmaking. Develops skills and personal expression through studio projects, lectures, and critiques. Prerequisite: None.
Basic principles and techniques of ceramics, including handbuilding, throwing on the potter's wheel, surface treatment, and firing methods. Emphasis on craftsmanship and personal expression. Prerequisite: None.
Basic principles and techniques of sculpture, such as carving, modeling, casting and assemblage. Introduction to new media which may include site-specific work, installations, recycled materials, performance, conceptual, and earthworks. Prerequisite: None.
Focus on the development of personal expression through painting. Introduction to the medium of paint, color theory, composition, and painting techniques. Prerequisite: None.
Introduces basic principles and techniques of painting in watercolor and other water soluble media. Emphasis on craftsmanship, innovative techniques and the development of personal expression. Prerequisite: None.
Introduces digital photography for print and electronic media. Prerequisite: None.
Introduces mixed media art and methods and how to integrate diverse media such as drawing, clay, collage, mobile devices, and digital graphics tablets to design, create, and share original art work. Covers mixed media art from history and the contemporary art world and its evolution in the digital age. Prerequisite: None.
Concepts and techniques beyond the introductory level. Focus on individual expression and the development of a portfolio or collection of original work. Assigned projects may include life drawing, experimental media or formats, and advanced work in traditional drawing media such as charcoal, graphite or ink. Prerequisite: ART 120 or instructor's permission.
Continues application of ceramic concepts and techniques covered in ART 150. Emphasis on creative problem solving and personal expression. Prerequisite: ART 150 or instructor's permission.
Focus on concepts and ceramic techniques to enhance individual expression and increase technical proficiency. Independent projects will include glaze calculation, kiln firing, ceramic sculpture, and advanced wheel throwing. Prerequisite: ART 150, ART 250 or instructor's permission.
Concepts and techniques beyond the introductory level. Focus on craftsmanship, color theory, and developing personal expression through assignments and independent projects. Work will include the study of advanced painting techniques, mixed media, and/or experimental projects. Prerequisite. ART 160 instructor's permission.
Digital photographic concepts and techniques beyond the introductory level to develop proficiency in print and electronic media. Independent projects and exercises will focus on advanced camera operations and editing techniques, presentations, the history of photography, constructive critiques, individual expression and the development of a personal portfolio. Prerequisite: ART 170 or instructor's permission.
Introduces the two basic skills of American Sign Language (ASL): receptive and expressive skills. Studies language within its cultural context. This course was formerly known as ASL 101. Prerequisite: None.
Builds on ASL& 121 to work towards mastery of American Sign Language (ASL) by gaining a deeper insight of vocabulary, grammar, receptive/expressive skills, and deaf history and increased knowledge about deaf culture and community. Prerequisite: ASL& 121 with a 2.0 or better, demonstrate equivalent proficiency, or instructor's permission.
Builds on ASL& 122 to work towards mastery of American Sign Language (ASL) with focus on grammatical features that include visual, spatial and non-verbal components. Intensive work on development of receptive/expressive skills and vocabulary. Continuation of study of deaf culture and community. Prerequisite: ASL& 122 with a 2.0 or better, demonstrate equivalent proficiency, or instructor's permission.
Emphasis on expressive and receptive skills development and American Sign Language fluency. Focus will be given to correct formation of signs, movement, rhythm and clarity. Idioms and slang will be taught. This course was formerly known as ASL 201. Prerequisite: ASL& 123 or ASL 103 with a grade of 2.0 or better or demonstrated equivalent proficiency, or instructor's permission.
Continued development of ASL fluency - including expressive and receptive skills, vocabulary (including ASL idioms and stand) and ASL grammar; introduction of ASL linguistics. This course was formerly known as ASL 202. Prerequisite: ASL& 221 or ASL 201 with a grade of 2.0 or better or demonstrated equivalent proficiency, or instructor's permission.
Continued development of ASL fluency - including expanded vocabulary, including ASL idioms, increased proficiency in ASL's grammar, linguistics, and non-manual features through intensive conversational and public speaking exercises. This course was formerly known as ASL 203. Prerequisite: ASL& 222 or ASL 202 with a grade of 2.0 or better or demonstrated equivalent proficiency, or instructor's permission.
Beginning level course in Modern Standard Chinese (Mandarin) for students with little or no prior experience in the language. Emphasizes the introduction to the four basic skills of Chinese: listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with particular attention to its unique features, such as tones and characters, and its cultural context. This course was formerly known as CHIN 101. Prerequisite: None.
Continue to introduce skills in standard (Mandarin) Chinese: i.e., listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Continuing study of cultural theories. This course was formerly known as CHIN 102. Prerequisite: CHIN& 121 or CHIN 101 or equivalent or instructor's permission.
Chinese 123 is a continuation of Chinese 122, a course in elementary Chinese for non-native speakers. Its aim is to help students develop further communicative skills in Mandarin Chinese. This course was formerly known as CHIN 103. Prerequisite: CHIN& 122 or CHIN 102 or equivalent or instructor's permission.
Survey of mass media emphasizing its history, structure and function and covering print and broadcast newsgathering: film/cinema, television, radio, magazines and computers/Internet, and regulation, advertising/public relations and media effects. This course was formerly known as MCOM 100, Introduction to Mass Media. Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 098 or ENGL& 101.
Introduces journalism fundamentals and best practices, emphasizing the role of the news media, reporting and news writing, and audio/visual storytelling. Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 098 or ENGL& 101.
Surveys key theories, movements, and figures in theatre history with an emphasis on Western theatre. Introduces theatre as an art form with emphasis on approaches to creating a production through the tools used by various theatre artists, playwrights, directors, actors, and designers. Prerequisite: None.
Develops basic skills through monologue work, direct application of methodology through scene work and preparation of audition material and scene work within the context of the entire play. Covers the theory and practice of fundamentals of American "Method" based on the principles of Stanislavsky, Boleslavsky and Hagan and their American evolution. This course was formerly known as THEA 160. Prerequisite: None.
Develops additional/intermediate skills through monologue work, direct application of methodology through scene work and preparation of audition material and scene work within the context of the entire play. The theory and practice of fundamentals of American "Method" based on the principles of Stanislavsky, Boleslavsky and Hagan and their American evolution. This course was formerly known as THEA 260. Prerequisite: DRMA 160 or THEA 160.
Develops additional/advanced skills through monologue work, direct application of methodology through scene work, directing skills and preparation of audition material and scene work within the context of the entire play. The theory and practice of fundamentals of American "Method" based on the principles of Stanislavsky, Boleslavsky and Hagan and their American evolution. This course was formerly known as THEA 261. Prerequisite: DRMA 260 or THEA 260.
Theory, methods and analysis of theatre productions including acting, and/or technical theatre scenery construction, costumes, properties, box office, lighting and sound through practical application during the production of a play. This course was formerly known as THEA 270. Prerequisite: None.
Theory, methods and analysis of theatre productions including acting, and/or technical theatre scenery construction, costumes, properties, box office, lighting and sound through practical application during the production of a play. This course was formerly known as THEA 271. Prerequisite: None.
Theory, methods and analysis of theatre productions including acting, and/or technical theatre scenery construction, costumes, properties, box office, lighting and sound through practical application during the production of a play. This course was formerly known as THEA 272. Prerequisite: None.
Theory, methods and analysis of theatre productions including acting, and/or technical theatre scenery construction, costumes, properties, box office, lighting and sound through practical application during the production of a play. This course was formerly known as THEA 273. Prerequisite: None.
Introduces the literary genres of poetry, prose fiction, and drama. Teaches foundational vocabulary and analytical strategies used when reading literature and writing critical interpretations. Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 098 or ENGL& 101.
Presents fiction as a distinctive genre of creative expression. Teaches foundational vocabulary and analytical strategies used when reading literature and writing critical interpretations. Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 098 or ENGL& 101.
Explores poetry and its traditions as a distinctive form of creative expression and develops strategies for reading, analysis and interpretation. Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 098 or ENGL& 101.
Introduces drama, the history of staging, and dramatic performance. Teaches foundational vocabulary and analytical strategies used when reading drama as literature. Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 098 or ENGL& 101.
Explores the literary productions of women from diverse race and ethnic groups. Uses the fundamentals of literary analysis to envision and interpret diverse cultural, social, and historical contexts that shape gendered identities and experience in American or global contexts. Prerequisite: "C-" or better in ENGL& 101 or concurrent enrollment.
Develops creative writing skills through reading and writing activities, focusing on fiction. Requires significant amount of creative writing and critical analysis of that writing by instructor and fellow writers in a workshop format. This course was formerly known as WRIT 221, Creative Writing: Fiction. Prerequisite: "C-" or better in ENGL& 101 (formerly WRIT 101) or instructor's permission.
Develops poetry writing skills through theory and practice. Teaches formal elements, foundational vocabulary, and techniques of craft used when reading, discussing, and writing poetry. Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 098 or ENGL& 101.
Develops creative writing skills through reading and writing, focusing on the genres of memoir and creative non-fiction. Requires a significant amount of personal exploration, creative writing, and critical analysis of a variety of texts (published memoirs, student essays). Examines the subjective nature of truth and its relationship to the evolving genre of creative non-fiction. This course was formerly known as WRIT 223, Creative Nonfiction: Writing From Life. Prerequisite: "C-" or better in ENGL& 101 (formerly WRIT 101) or instructor's permission.
Studies the modern graphic novel (e.g. Maus by Art Spiegelman, Fun Home by Alison Bechdel) as a literary medium that combines text and image. Examines the evolution of a visual lexicon and its relationship to the written narrative. Develops strategies for reading, analysis, and interpretation. Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 (formerly WRIT 101) completion with a "C-" or better, or concurrent enrollment.
Surveys American literature from its beginnings to 1865 through the exploration of literary, cultural, political, and social histories as they impact the growth and emergence of American society, identity, and literature. Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 with a "C-" or better.
Explores the literary production of various race and ethnic groups in the United States. Employs the fundamentals of literary analysis to envision and interpret the diverse cultural, social, and historical contexts that shape American identities and experience. Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 with a "C-" or better.
Explores twentieth-century literature from three or more regions from the world. Develops tools for reading and analyzing, interpreting, and evaluating area works. Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 098 or ENGL& 101.
Explores Twentieth century literature in its social and cultural contexts from a designated area of the world. Develops tools for reading, analyzing, interpreting, and evaluating area works. This course was formerly LIT 241, Contemporary Literature: (Variable Subtitles). Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 (formerly WRIT 101) completion with a "C-" or better, or concurrent enrollment.
Examines cinema through the study of film form, style, genres and theory. This course was formerly known as HUM 116. Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 (formerly WRIT 101) with a grade of "C" or better or instructor's permission.
Introduces approaches to film history, including the study of periods, genres, directors, national cinemas and critical theories. This course was formerly known as HUM 117. Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 (formerly WRIT 101) with a grade of "C" or better or instructor's permission.
Explores in-depth a specialized topic relevant to film and cultural studies. The topic changes each time the course is taught and may include a particular film director, genre, national cinema, theoretical school, historical period, or unifying theme. This course was formerly known as HUM 118. Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 (formerly WRIT 101) with a grade of "C" or better or instructor's permission.
Explores the basic theories and skills used in studio and field video production, including basic camera operation, lighting, editing, audio techniques, and new technologies. Introduces media law and ethics, media literacy, and the production methods used to produce digital video art that tells a story, sells a product, and informs an audience. This course was formerly known as MCOM 114, Introduction to Digital Video Production. Prerequisite: None.
Introduces the four basic skills of the French language: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Studies the language within its cultural context. Prerequisite: None.
Builds on FRCH& 121 to work toward mastery of first-year French, with focus on listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Continues study of the language within its cultural context. Prerequisite: FRCH& 121 or instructor's permission.
Builds on FRCH&122 to work toward mastery of first-year French, with focus on listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Continues to study the language within its cultural context. Prerequisite: FRCH& 122 or instructor's permission.
Introduces the four basic skills of the German language: listening, speaking, reading and writing. The language is studied in the cultural context. Prerequisite: None.
Builds on GERM& 121 to further develop the four basic skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. The language continues to be studied in the cultural context. Prerequisite: GERM& 121 with a "C" or better, or instructor's permission.
Builds on GERM& 122 to further develop the four basic skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. The language continues to be studied in the cultural context. Prerequisite: GERM& 122 with a "C" or better, or instructor's permission.
Reflection on, reaction to, and critical response to topics of cultural interest including leisure time, the world of work, education, equal rights, and environmental issues through non-fiction surveys, interviews, tables, and articles; literature; short stories, poems, and songs; and documentaries and feature films. This course was formerly known as GERM 201, Intermediate German I. Prerequisite: GERM& 123 or GERM 103 or instructor's permission.
Continuation of GERM& 221. Reflection on, reaction to, and critical response to topics of cultural interest including leisure time, the world of work, education, equal rights, and environmental issues through non-fiction surveys, interviews, tables, articles; literature; short stories, poems, and songs; and documentaries and feature films. This course was formerly known as GERM 202, Intermediate German II. Prerequisite: GERM& 221 or GERM 201 or instructor's permission.
Explores mythic and archetypal images in literature and culture, examines the role of myth in modern cultures and introduces students to theoretical approaches for the study and interpretation of myth. Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 098 or ENGL& 101.
Explores the social histories and musical forms of popular music with an emphasis on sociopolitical contexts of popular music genres as expressions of cultural traditions and commodities in the global marketplace. Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 098 or ENGL& 101.
Explores the history, cultures, and contributions of various race and ethnic groups in the United States and the complex notion of an "American" identity throughout U.S. history. Emphasizes the impacts of power, privilege, and socialization on our understanding of race and ethnicity in the American context. Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 098 or ENGL& 101.
Explores the major global traditions of religious thinking, belief, practice, and community. Identifies the historical development and cultural diversity of religious expression in both the West and the East. Explores the impacts of modernity on religious practice and expression. Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 098 or ENGL& 101.
Introduces issues related to mass culture as a vehicle for communicating social and political ideologies in American society. Includes the study of media, advertising, popular culture, and theories of cultural criticism. Prerequisite: ENGL& 101.
Explores the historical and political development of hip hop culture through the history of African American musical forms and the relationship between Hip Hop, social positionality and inequity, and institutional oppression. Prerequisite: ENGL 098 or ENGL& 101 or instructor's permission.
Explores the sacred texts from at least three religious traditions through analysis of the socio-historical contexts in which the texts emerged and the ritualistic applications of the texts within religious systems. Applies hermeneutical approaches to textual analysis. Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 098 or ENGL& 101.
Introduction of ethical and legal issues relevant to the professions of nursing and health care through an integrated format with theory NURS 111. This course is cross listed with NURS 114. Prerequisite: Successful admission to the Nursing Program and in NURS 111, 112, 113, 114 successful completion or current enrollment in NURS 111, 112, 113, 114, HUM 235 and PSYC 235.
Identification of ethical and legal issues related to the profession of nursing and the health care profession through an integrated format with theory NURS 121. This course is cross listed with NURS 124. Prerequisite: Successful completion of 1st Quarter courses and successful completion or current enrollment in: NURS 121, 122, 123, HUM 236, PSYC 236.
Application of ethical and legal concepts and issues in the profession of nursing and health care through an integrated format with theory NURS 131. This course is cross listed with NURS 134. Prerequisite: Successful completion of 2nd Quarter courses and successful completion or current enrollment in: NURS 131, 132, 133, HUM 237 and PSYC 237.
Integrated analysis of ethical and legal concepts and issues in the profession of nursing and health care through an integrated format with theory NURS 211. This course is cross listed with NURS 214. Prerequisite: Successful completion of 3rd Quarter courses and successful completion or current enrollment in NURS 211, 212, 213, HUM 238, PSYC 238 and 216.
Integration of ethical and legal concepts and issues in the profession of nursing and health care through an integrated format with theory NURS 221. This course is cross listed with NURS 224. Prerequisite: Successful completion of 4th Quarter courses and successful completion or current enrollment in NURS 221, 222, 223, HUM 239 and PSYC 239.
Examines a major cultural complex that is defined by the interplay of dominant and subordinate cultural centers. Possible case studies include: Spain and the Americas, Great Britain and India, the United States and the "Third World," Europe and Africa, and contemporary globalization. The material of the course may include discussion of ideology, theory, geography, history, politics, economics, art, poetry, drama, fiction, music, film. Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 (formerly WRIT 101) or instructor's permission.
Interdisciplinary introduction to Latin American Studies which may include geography, culture, religion, politics, economics, literature, art, and music, representative ethnic groups and contemporary events. Focus will vary according to the instructor and changing current issues and events. Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 (formerly WRIT 101) or concurrent or instructor's permission.
Explores the geography, culture and history of the Middle East. Includes how those elements help shape contemporary problems. Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 098 or ENGL& 101.
Focuses on cultural, social, and political elements of East Asian countries, including customs, art, religion, history, and literature. Students will participate in cultural activities, projects, and field trips in the US and/or study abroad programs to East Asia. Prerequisite: None.
Explores the diverse ethnic and cultural world of South and Southeast Asia through an interdisciplinary approach. Prerequisite: ENGL 098 or ENGL& 101 or concurrent enrollment.
Introduces the interdisciplinary study of sub-Saharan Africa from prehistory to the present. Emphasizes understanding of this complex and important region by exploring the major forces that shaped and continue to shape sub-Saharan Africa. Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 098 or ENGL& 101.
Introduction to the four basic skills of the Japanese language: listening, speaking, reading and writing. The language will be studied within its cultural context. This course was formerly known as JAPN 101. Prerequisite: None.
Additional skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Continuing study of cultural aspects. This course was formerly known as JAPN 102. Prerequisite: JAPN& 121 or JAPN 101, or equivalent or instructor's permission.
Japanese 123 is a continuation of Japanese 122, a course in advanced Japanese for non-native speakers. Additional advanced skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Continuing study of cultural theories. This course was formerly known as JAPN 103. Prerequisite: JAPN& 122, or JAPN 102, or equivalent or instructor's permission.
Advanced skills in listening, reading, writing, and speaking. Continuing study of cultural themes. This course was formerly known as JAPN 201. Prerequisite: JAPN& 123 or JAPN 103, or instructor's permission.
Introduces the fundamental elements of Western Music Theory. Teaches basic terminology and symbols, music reading (pitch and rhythm), and the construction of major and minor scales and triads. Prerequisite: None.
Introduces the elements of musical form and style through listening and studying selections of the major periods and composers of Western classical/art music, with emphasis on gaining musical knowledge and awareness. Prerequisite: None.
Aural study of common practice harmony through dictation (melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic), sight singing, and functional keyboard skills. Prerequisite: Music reading strongly recommended. Corequisite: Enrollment in MUSC& 131.
A continuation of MUSC& 121. Aural study of common practice harmony through dictation (melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic), sight singing, and functional keyboard skills. Prerequisite: "C" or better in MUSC& 121 or instructor's permission. Corequisite: Enrollment in MUSC& 132.
A continuation of MUSC& 122. Aural study of common practice harmony through dictation (melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic), sight singing, and functional keyboard skills. Prerequisite: "C" or better in MUSC& 122 or instructor's permission. Corepuisite: Enrollment in MUSC& 133.
An introduction to common practice harmony, including notation, scales, tonality, key, modes, intervals, transposition, and chords. Appropriate for pre-majors of music. NOTE: this course will only be offered fall quarter. Prerequisite: Music reading strongly recommended. Corequisite: Enrollment in MUSC& 121.
A continuation of MUSC& 131. Further study of common practice harmony, including cadences, nonharmonic tones, melodic organization, texture, two-voice species counterpoint, and four-part voice leading. Appropriate for pre-majors of music. NOTE: this course will only be offered winter quarter. Prerequisite: "C" or better in MUSC& 131 or instructor's permission. Corequisite: Enrollment in MUSC& 122.
A continuation of MUSC& 132. Further study of common practice harmony, including harmonic progression, harmonic rhythm, diatonic seventh chords, secondary chords, and modulation. Appropriate for pre-majors of music. NOTE: this course will only be offered spring quarter. Prerequisite: "C" or better in MUSC& 132 or instructor's permission. Corequisite: Enrollment in MUSC& 123.
Introduces students to basic piano playing at the introductory level. Prerequisite: None.
Covers the basic principles of choral ensemble singing through the study and performance of appropriate choral literature. Open to all students and community members. Prerequisite: None.
Vocal techniques for choral and/or solo vocal singing. Useful to anyone interested in learning about the singing process or exploring new vocal repertoire. Begins with foundational preparations, including analysis of how the voice works, to methodological voice-building techniques that progress to more challenging singing tasks. Prerequisite: None.
Basic techniques for playing guitar, plus studying melody and harmony, reading tablature, improvising, and composing. Students must provide their own instrument. Prerequisite: None.
First in a series of five courses that explores values, ethics, and legal decision-making frameworks and policies used to support the well-being of people and groups within the context of the healthcare professions. Taught in an integrated format with theory NURS 111. This course is cross listed with HUM 235. Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Successful admission to the Nursing Program and successful completion or current enrollment in NURS 111, 112, 113, 114, 115 and 116.
Second in a series of five courses that explores values, ethics, and legal decision-making frameworks and policies used to support the well-being of people and groups within the context of the healthcare professions. Taught in an integrated format with theory NURS 121. This course is cross listed with HUM 236. Prerequisite: Successful completion of 1st Quarter courses and successful completion or current enrollment in: NURS 121, 122, 123, 124 and 125.
Third in a series of five courses that explores values, ethics, and legal decision-making frameworks and policies used to support the well-being of people and groups within the context of the healthcare professions. Taught in an integrated format with theory NURS 131. This course is cross listed with HUM 237. Prerequisite: Successful completion of 2nd Quarter courses and successful completion or current enrollment in: NURS 131, 132, 133, 134 and 135.
Fourth in a series of five courses that explores values, ethics, and legal decision-making frameworks and policies used to support the well-being of people and groups within the context of the healthcare professions. This course is cross listed with HUM 238. Prerequisite: Successful completion of 3rd Quarter courses and successful completion or current enrollment in NURS 211, 212, 213, 214, 215 and 216.
Fifth in a series of five courses that explores values, ethics, and legal decision-making frameworks and policies used to support the well-being of people and groups within the context of the healthcare professions. Taught in an integrated format with theory NURS 221. This course is cross listed with HUM 239. Prerequisite: Successful completion of 4th Quarter courses and successful completion or current enrollment in NURS 221, 222, 223, 224 and 225.
Studies major topics in philosophy, such as the nature of human knowledge, free will and determinism, morality, the individual and the state, and the existence of God. This course was formerly known as PHIL 101. Prerequisite: None.
Studies historical and recent views on such issues as the nature of good and evil, right and wrong, justice, rights, the rational grounds for moral responsibility and moral decision making, and the objectivity of moral values. Addresses both traditional and contemporary moral problems. Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 098 or ENGL& 101.
The nature of scientific thinking and technology, and an assessment of their impact on human life and values. Specific topics include the role of theory and explanation in science and the effect of specific technologies on our understanding of the person, society, nature, and value. Prerequisite: None.
An assessment of the major philosophical problems investigated over the past 2600 years by scholars in Asia. From Nargarjuna to Gandhi, Lao Tzu to Mao, study shared and divergent aspects of philosophy and religion and themes concerning nature, non-being and being, theory and practice, morality and happiness. Prerequisite: None.
An introduction to the critical examination of arguments in their various forms, whether oral, written, or visual. Coursework will emphasize the practical analysis of arguments in everyday contexts. Specific topics include identifying premises and conclusions; recognizing common types of arguments; understanding logical fallacies. Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 098 or ENGL& 101.
Introduces students to the principles of deductive inference with a focus on proofs in both sentence logic and predicate logic with quantifiers; also includes a study of semantic methods for testing validity. This course was formerly known as PHIL& 106, Introduction to Logic. Prerequisite: MATH 099 or equivalent.
Studies the origins and character of philosophical thinking in ancient Greece and a critical examination of assumptions and concepts that were central to ancient Greek world views. The emphasis will be on works of the Pre-Socratic philosophers, Plato and Aristotle. Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 098 or ENGL& 101.
Introduces students to philosophical inquiry into the major elements of religious thought and experience. Issues include arguments for God's existence, atheism, the problem of evil, the relationship of faith to reason, religious experiences, religious ethics, and immortality. Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 098 or ENGL& 101.
Introduction to the four basic skills of Russian language; listening, speaking, reading and writing and to the language within its cultural context. Prerequisite: None.
Continued study of the Russian language within its cultural context, and further development of essential skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Prerequisite: RUSS 121 or equivalent or instructor's permission.
Introduction to the four basic skills of the language: listening, speaking, reading and writing. The language will be studied within its cultural context. This course was formerly known as SPAN 101. Prerequisite: None.
Additional skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Continuing study of cultural themes. This course was formerly known as SPAN 102. Prerequisite: SPAN 101 or SPAN& 121 or equivalent or instructor's permission.
Completion of the study of the first year sequence of basic skills. This course was formerly known as SPAN 103. Prerequisite: SPAN& 122 or SPAN 102 or equivalent or instructor's permission.
Consolidation and expansion of communicative skills in speaking, reading and writing acquired in introductory Spanish language courses. Increasing cultural competency. This course was formerly known as SPAN 201, Intermediate Spanish I. Prerequisite: SPAN& 123 or SPAN 103 or equivalent or instructor's permission.
Consolidation and expansion of communicative skills in speaking, reading and writing acquired in introductory Spanish language courses. Increasing cultural competency. This course was formerly known as SPAN 202, Intermediate Spanish II. Prerequisite: SPAN& 221 or SPAN 201 or equivalent or instructor's permission.
Consolidation and expansion of communicative skills in speaking, reading and writing acquired in introductory Spanish language courses. Increasing cultural competency. This course was formerly known as SPAN 203. Prerequisite: SPAN& 222 or SPAN 202 or equivalent or instructor's permission.

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