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Course Criteria
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1.00 Credits
Instructs students in the process of essay writing, from generating ideas to final revisions. Students practice the five-paragraph essay response to both self-generated topics and academic prompts. This course may be taken 2 times.
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0.20 Credits
Guides students through the process of writing the Personal Statement required with the University of California application.
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0.50 Credits
Helps students of all levels develop reading, writing, and vocabulary skills. This course may be taken 2 times.
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1.00 Credits
This reading course will best serve English as a Second Language students at the 030/040/050 levels. It focuses on developing key reading strategies within the context of authentic newspaper articles. The exercises that accompany the readings emphasize pre-reading and predicting outcomes, comprehension, scanning, recognizing main ideas, making inferences, and understanding and using contextualized vocabulary. This course may be taken 4 times.
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0.50 Credits
Lab course which focuses on reading comprehension, vocabulary, retention, and speed for success in college courses. This course may be taken 4 times.
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2.00 Credits
Reading lab course based on PLATO reading software. For students who want to increase their foundational reading skills. This course covers a variety of reading skills, encourages active reading, and develops critical thinking skills. This course may be taken 2 times.
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3.00 Credits
(Formerly known as: Environmental Technology 100 & E S 100) An interdisciplinary course designed to give the student a general overview of the environmental studies field. A basic understanding of issues related to the environmental compartments of air, soil and water; historical events, economic, political, and cultural concepts, regulations, and technology will be presented. An overview of career opportunities and paths within the environmental industry will be presented. Lecture. Optional pass/no pass or grade. Transferable to CSU; UC.
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3.00 Credits
(Formerly known as: Environmental Technology 110 & E S 110) The study of industrial processes and their generation of waste streams in seven selected industries: electroplating, metal finishing and printed circuit board production, oil refining and chemical production, steel production, general manufacturing, printing and graphic reproduction, agriculture and consumer services. The course will center on various raw materials and chemicals used in industry, examining the changes that occur as they move through the industrial process, and understanding the material balance concept of inventory. Throughout the course, discussion of applicable regulations will be included, and the importance of waste minimization/treatment concepts will be stressed. Home hazardous waste generation and reduction will also be considered. Lecture. Optional pass/no pass or grade. Transferable to CSU.
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3.00 Credits
(Formerly known as: Environmental Technology 130 & E S 130) This course covers the acute and chronic health effects produced by exposure to chemical, physical, and biological agents. Emphasis will be on those hazardous materials commonly associated with industrial operations, waste disposal and remediation sites. Topics will include routes of entry, toxic effects, risk evaluation, permissible exposure limits, medical surveillance, control methods for reducing exposure, and understanding an MSDS. Lecture. Optional pass/no pass or grade. Transferable to CSU.
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3.00 Credits
(Formerly known as: E S 140) This course is designed to introduce the guiding principles for interpreting nature and culture. Existing educational materials, options for environmental program education delivery, and the development of interpretative centers will be examined. Students participate in environmental education and interpretation programs through collaboration with local and international agencies and organizations, and with industry. Career paths and opportunities will be presented. Lecture. Optional pass/no pass or grade. Transferable to CSU.
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