Covers the fundamental concepts and principles of navigating ProTools. Discusses how to build sessions using live audio, Musical Instrument Digital Interfaces (MIDI), and virtual instruments. Develops skills in editing session media, audio processing, and mixing techniques that will allow them to create a basic project from setup to mixdown. Transfer credit: CSU. Notes: ProTools software will be provided by the college; enrollment in MUS M80 internship course while taking this class in order to practice studio applications of ProTools is highly recommended; completion of MUS M40A and MUS M40B can prepare the student for the Avid Certified User credential.

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. Notes: Prior to Common Course Numbering, this course was known as ENGL M01A.

Work Experience Education provides supervised employment extending classroom occupational learning at an on-the-job learning station relating to the students’ educational or occupational goals. Each unit of credit requires 54 hours of employment in a criminal justice surveying agency during the semester. Work Experience Education is available to all students. Field trips may be required. Prerequisites: CJ V01, CJ V02, CJ V03, and CJ V05. Corequisites: Enrolled in a minimum of 6 units in Criminal Justice courses. Recommended Prep: Students must contact the instructor and review the requirements for 1-4 units of credit. Transfer credit: CSU. Notes: Students may enroll in up to 14 units of work experience education per semester or term; There is no limit to the number of terms for which a student may enroll in work experience education.