This course provides study of literature combined with instruction in critical thinking and composition. The course emphasizes understanding and writing about literature using principles of logical analysis, criticism, advocacy of ideas, and inductive and deductive reasoning. Students will examine assumptions upon which conclusions are based and recognize common logical errors of language and thought. Instruction is offered in advanced elements of style and organization. Application of critical thinking skills and logical methodology to the various literary genres will achieve a disciplined understanding of the material. 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: ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H. Transfer credit: CSU;UC.

This course provides intermediate level study in acrylic painting as an expressive medium. A thorough understanding will be developed by the student centered on the following studio topics: materials and techniques, value, color, composition, perception, creative impulse and self-expression. Field trips may be required. Prerequisites: ART R110A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.

This course provides individualized study of the appropriate techniques and repertoire for voice through private instruction. It emphasizes the progressive development of skills needed for solo performance. The general course content includes aspects of rhythm, articulation, and expressive elements as they relate to the voice. Corequisites: MUS R101, or MUS R120A and MUS R125A, or MUS R120B and MUS R125B, or MUS R120C and MUS R125C, and MUS R106, or MUS R126, or MUS R185. Transfer credit: CSU. Notes: To be eligible for Applied music, students must be concurrently enrolled in the following: a Music Theory course (or Music Fundamentals) and the accompanying lab course, AND an Ensemble course such as Choir, Chamber Music, or Mariachi.

This course provides just-in-time support and review for transfer-level Statistics. Math V44J is intended for students who are concurrently enrolled in Math V44. Topics include learning skills and just-in-time support for concepts from arithmetic, pre-algebra, elementary and intermediate algebra, and descriptive statistics that are needed to understand the basics of college-level statistics. Recommended for students with little or no recent knowledge of algebra. Notes: This support course is required for some, but not all, sections of MATH V44; click the CRN information in the schedule of classes for each section of MATH V44 to determine whether support is required for that section; see your counselor or major advisor for more information. Corequisites: STAT V44.