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 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 is a survey of basic chemistry topics, including measurements, physical and chemical properties, the periodic table, nomenclature, chemical reactions, atomic and molecular structure, states of matter, and solutions. This course also serves as an introduction to laboratory techniques and chemical laboratory safety with experiments that illustrate typical chemical reactions and the principles covered in the lecture, with a focus on hands-on qualitative and quantitative experiments. Prerequisites: MATH V01 with grade of C or better, or placement as determined by the college's multiple measures assessment process. Recommended Prep: MATH V03. Formerly: CHEM V20; CHEM V20L. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.

Students will explore the roles of practitioners in the criminal justice field. Through discussion and study the students will review the expectations and perceptions of the public. Principal emphasis will be placed on community-oriented policing, discretionary decision making, the use of authority, along with communications and crisis management by persons working in the criminal justice system. Students will explore the complex relationship between the community and the justice system, with emphasis on the challenges of dealing with conflicting roles of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, social class, language, and culture in shaping these relations. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.