Introduces basic skills required to play and read simple melodies, scales, arpeggios and chords on acoustic guitar. Develops strumming patterns, basic fingerpicking, musical phrasing, counting and performing in groups, and applying a variety of styles and genres. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. Notes: A suitable acoustic guitar is required; a limited number of guitars are available from the college to loan. Formerly: MUS M32.

This course presents the basic operating principles and techniques of the conventional wastewater treatment processes. This includes screening, sedimentation, activated sludge, media filtration, and chlorination. Alternative treatments such as trickling filters, biological rotating contactors, and lagoon systems are also covered. Assists in preparation for Grade 1 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator’s certificate examination given by the State of California Water Resources Control Board. Field trips may be required.

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 during the semester. Work Experience Education is available to all students. Students are accepted as a result of consultation with a designated faculty member in the discipline. Field trips may be required. Prerequisites: Completion of at least 3 courses in the discipline. 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.