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. This course takes a process-based approach to developing academic writing and critical reading skills. Students practice generating ideas, drafting, and revising to communicate effectively across audiences and purposes. Working with both low-stakes assignments and formal academic genres such as synthesis-driven arguments, literature reviews, and analytical essays, students develop analytical and collaborative skills through active engagement in the writing process. Students transform writing between scholarly and popular modes while integrating diverse sources as evidence. Through structured peer review and instructor feedback, students develop reading and revision strategies for writing across disciplines. The course includes multiple formal writing assignments totaling 5000 words. Notes: Prior to Common Course Numbering, this course was known as ENGL V01A. Prerequisites: Placement as determined by the college's multiple measures assessment process. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. Formerly: ENGL 1A.

This non-credit course provides additional support for students in ENGL V01A through small group workshops and individual conferences with Writing Center tutors or English instructors. Students must complete at least 8 hours of participation to successfully complete the course. Notes: This support course is required for some, but not all, sections of ENGL V01A; click the CRN information in the schedule of classes for each section of ENGL V01A to determine whether support is required for that section; see your counselor or major advisor for more information. Corequisites: ENGL V01A or ENGL C1000.

This course presents a detailed study of chemical equilibrium, kinetics, electrochemistry, chemical thermodynamics, and a brief introduction to organic chemistry and nuclear reactions. Laboratory work includes kinetics, equilibrium, electrochemistry, and qualitative analysis. Field trips may be required. Prerequisites: CHEM V120A with a grade of C or better, or CHEM V01A with grade of C or better and CHEM V01AL with a grade of C or better. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. Formerly: CHEM V01B; CHEM V01BL.

This course is an introduction to psychology, which is the study of the mind and behavior. Students focus on theories and concepts of biological, cognitive, developmental, environmental, social, and cultural influences; their applications; and their research foundations. Notes: Prior to Common Course Numbering, this course was known as PSY V01. Field trips may be required. Recommended Prep: ENGL V02 or eligibility to enroll in English Composition (ENGL C1000) as determined by the college's multiple measures assessment process. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. Formerly: PSY V01.

This course is an introduction to statistical thinking and processes, including methods and concepts for discovery and decision-making using data. Topics include descriptive statistics; probability and sampling distributions; statistical inference; correlation and linear regression; analysis of variance, chi-squared, and t-tests; and application of technology for statistical analysis including the interpretation of the relevance of the statistical findings. Students apply methods and processes to applications using data from a broad range of disciplines. Successful completion of this course fulfills the mathematics competency requirement for the AA/AS degree. Notes: Prior to Common Course Numbering, this course was known as MATH V44. Prerequisites: Placement as determined by the college's multiple measures assessment process or completion of a course taught at or above the level of intermediate algebra. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. Formerly: MATH V44; Math 44.