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 is an honors course. Honors work challenges students to be more analytical and creative through expanded assignments, and enrichment opportunities. 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.” Field trips may be required. Prerequisites: Eligibility for ENGL C1000 as determined by the college’s multiple measures assessment process. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. Notes: Prior to Common Course Numbering, this course was known as ENGL R101H.

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. 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 “P” or better. Field trips may be required. Prerequisites: Placement as determined by the college’s multiple measures assessment process. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. Notes: Prior to Common Course Numbering, this course was known as ENGL R101.

This class is an introduction to the chairside dental assistant, preparing the patient for dental treatment, positioning of the patient, operator and assistant for four-handed and six-handed dentistry. Students will learn how to obtain patient health history and vital signs, treatment planning and data gathering. In addition, instrument grasp/transfer, triplex syringe use, oral evacuation and retraction will be taught. Identification and use of hand instruments, equipment maintenance, tub, tray and cassette set-ups of the basic general dental procedures will be learned. Corequisites: DA R010 and DA R011 and DA R012 and DA R013, and DA R015. Recommended Prep: High School Diploma or GED and ENGL R101 or ENGL R101H.

This course teaches the dental assistant the rules and regulations in a dental office that are required by the federal, state and local regulations concerning the handling of hazardous chemicals, employee safety and waste management. Corequisites: DA R010 and DA R011 and DA R012 and DA R014 and and DA R015. Recommended Prep: High School Diploma or GED and ENGL R101 or ENGL R101H.

This course is an introduction to government and politics in the United States and California. Students examine the constitutions, structure, and operation of governing institutions, civil liberties and civil rights, political behaviors, political issues, and public policy using political science theory and methodology. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU;UC. Notes: Prior to Common Course Numbering, this course was known as POLS R101.