Develops effective methods of research, organization, and presentation of findings typical of professional, technical, and scientific writing. Focuses on analytical reasoning and researching skills, including data collection, critical analysis of sources, documentation, and document design. Prerequisites: ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H. Transfer credit: CSU.

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.

Introduces strategies, attitudes and skills that promote academic success. Identifies personal obstacles to academic success with emphasis on study skills, learning styles, time management, procrastination, goal setting, stress management, concentration, adjusting to college, healthy living, and successful relationships. Introduces campus student support resources. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.

Explores, analyzes, personalizes, and discusses the following issues as they relate to the essential components of health and wellness: nutrition, physical activity/exercise/fitness, weight control, eating disorders and body image, media influences, mental health, stress, violence, substance use/abuse, sexuality and sexual orientation, sexually transmitted infections, reproductive choices/contraception, relationships, disease prevention, environment, health care, aging, and general public health issues. Emphasizes the skills necessary to implement lifestyle behaviors that can improve their health and well-being. Recommended Prep: Eligible for English Composition (ENGL M01A or ENGL M01AH) as determined by the college's multiple measures assessment process. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.

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. Course Credit Limitations: MC, CSU, and UC - Credit will not be awarded for both the honors and regular versions of a course. Credit will be awarded only for the first course completed with a grade of “C” or better or "P". Moorpark College Honors Program requires a letter grade. Credit Limitation: MC and CSU: STAT C1000, STAT C1000H, MATH M15, MATH M15H, PSY M125 and SOC M125 combined: maximum credit, 1 course; UC: STAT C1000, STAT C1000H, MATH M15, MATH M15H, MATH M37DS, PSY M125 and SOC M125 combined: maximum credit, 1 course. 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. Additional Catalog Notes: Prior to Common Course Numbering, this course was known as MATH M15.Transfer credit: CSU; UC. Formerly: MATH M15.