In this course, students receive instruction in academic reading and writing, including writing processes, effective use of language, analytical thinking, and the foundations of academic research. Emphasizes expository writing and research, demonstrating principles of thesis and support, rhetorical organization, control of diction, clear sentence and paragraph construction, and command of the conventions of English usage. Develops analytical and interpretive reading skills. Field trips may be required. Prerequisites: Placement as determined by the college's multiple measures assessment process. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.

Expands technical and conceptual skills while developing self-expression and personal style in sculpture. Offers problem solving assignments with media and content of choice as students explore new material. Field trips may be required. Prerequisites: ART M77A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. Formerly: ART M78.

Introduces formal, spatial and conceptual problems in sculpture. Focuses on techniques in materials such as paper, cardboard, plaster, wood, wire, and clay. Encourages personal expression through the investigation of materials. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. Formerly: ART M19A; ART M77.

In this course, students receive instruction in critical thinking for purposes of constructing, evaluating, and composing arguments in a variety of rhetorical forms, using primarily non-fiction texts, refining writing skills and research strategies developed in ENGL C1000 Academic Reading and Writing (or C-ID ENGL 100) or similar first-year college writing course. Develops advanced skills in critical thinking, reading, and writing. Focuses primarily on the analysis and evaluation of non-fiction works to develop logical reasoning as well as analytical and argumentative writing skills. Prerequisites: College-level composition (ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ENGL M01A or ENGL M01AH or ENGL C1000E or C-ID ENGL 100) or equivalent. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.

In this course, students receive instruction in academic reading and writing, including writing processes, effective use of language, analytical thinking, and the foundations of academic research. Emphasizes expository writing and research, demonstrating principles of thesis and support, rhetorical organization, control of diction, clear sentence and paragraph construction, and command of the conventions of English usage. Develops analytical and interpretive reading skills. Field trips may be required. Prerequisites: Placement as determined by the college's multiple measures assessment process. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.