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.

This course introduces students to fundamental concepts of procedural programming. Topics include data types, control structures, functions, arrays, files, and the mechanics of running, testing, and debugging. The course emphasizes good software engineering principles and developing fundamental programming skills using a high level language utilizing programming and practical hands-on problem solving techniques. This course is the first course in programming that is compliant with the standards of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM). Field trips may be required. Recommended Prep: CS V09. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.

This corequisite support course provides additional help and support for ESL students enrolled in ENGL C1000 Academic Reading and Writing. The course will provide support instruction in areas of the ENGL C1000 curriculum where students tend to require more attention. It will allow for more concentrated efforts on the core elements of ENGL C1000 for the second language learner. Field trips may be required. Corequisites: ENGL C1000. Transfer credit: CSU.

This course looks at the history of electronic dance music from its roots in the early electronic pioneers such as Stockhausen, Edgard Varese, and the BBC Radiophonic workshop, to Wendy Carlos, Vangelis, Suzanne Ciani, Kraftwerk, Giorgio Moroder, Depeche Mode, the Belleville 3, Frankie Knuckles, and the birth of modern dance music. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU.