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.

Explores ethics in the accounting profession. Emphasizes theories of ethics and their applications, the California State Board of Accountancy’s rules of ethics, the American Institute of Certificated Public Accountants' (AICPA) Code of Professional Conduct, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board's (PCAOB) ethics standards, implications of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and ethical requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Uses case studies to develop students' ability to recognize, analyze, and resolve ethical challenges faced by accounting professionals, as well as their skill in effectively communicating and defending their ethical decision-making. Prerequisites: ACCT M01 or ACCT M110. Transfer credit: CSU.

Develops critical thinking and writing skills in close textual analysis of issues and themes in fiction, poetry, and drama as well as in non-fictional literature and literary criticism. Reviews deductive and inductive reasoning, recognition and avoidance of logical fallacies, and relationships between language and meaning while emphasizing detailed critical analysis. Course Credit Limitations: Credit will not be awarded for both 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. Field trips may be required. Prerequisites: ENGL C1000 or C1000H. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.