Las Positas College - Spring 2025 - Class Schedule

26 SPRING 2025 9 25. 424. 1 000 | l p c - a d m i s s i o n s @ l a s p o s i t a s c o l l e g e . e d u S P R I N G 2025 - C O U R S E L I S T I N G S Please refer to the onl ine schedule on CLASS-Web to access course section detai ls and the course record numbers (CRNs) for registration. AUTO LABD LAB SPECIALIZED ELECTRONICWK 2.0 Units Automotive Lab Specialized Electronic Work is an open laboratory class for automotive students. This class is for students desiring to expand their hands-on experience using shop equipment. This class specializes in electronics work. This includes accessories, EV, hybrid, and aftermarket electrical. The instructor will provide technical and supervisory support to guide students in the completion of their self-initiated projects. Service information via computer service manuals will be available for students to use for vehicle information and research. Prerequisite: AUTO INTR or NAUT INTR or AUTO INTL and AUTO INTZ with a a minimum grade of C May be taken concurrently AUTO P1 POWERTRAINS: MODIFICATIONS 4.0 Units An in-depth study of engine and transmission modifications made in order to improve performance. This class will explain the differences in laws governing vehicles in all fifty states including those registered in California; how to improve performance legally; and the penalties of breaking the law. Students will learn to calculate the benefit versus cost of bolt-on performance products and major engine or transmission modifications. NOTE: Some modifications are intended for off-road applications only. Prerequisite: AUTO INTR with a minimum grade of C Studentsareencouragedtoenroll inAutomotiveLabconcurrently. BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES BIO 1A GENERAL BOTANY 5.0 Units Diversity, structure and function of plant, fungal, and protistan phyla. Topics include development, morphology, physiology and systematics. Principles of population and community ecology and ecosystem interactions. Prerequisite: Intermediate Algebra or a higher level of mathematics. Recommended Course Preparation: BIO 30 with a minimum grade of C BIO 1B GENERAL ZOOLOGY 5.0 Units Major groups of animal phyla and heterotrophic unicellular eukaryotes. Topics include comparative structure and function, development, ecology, taxonomy, phylogeny, evolution, and behavior. Designed for majors in biological sciences and related fields. (Note: Formerly ZOOL 1.) Prerequisite: Intermediate Algebra or a higher level of mathematics. Recommended Course Preparation: BIO 30 with a minimum grade of C BIO 1C CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 5.0 Units Principles of cell and molecular biology. Includes biochemistry, cell structure and function, cell homeostasis, cell metabolism, cell reproduction, cell communication, genetics, molecular biology, biotechnology, and evolution. Emphasis on scientific inquiry and experimental design. Prerequisite: BIO 1A or BIO 1B, and CHEM 1A with a minimum grade of C Eligibility for college-level composition (ENG 1A, ENG 1AEX, or ESL 1A) as determined by college assessment or other appropriate method BIO 2A BIOINFORMATICS 4.0 Units Principles of Bioinformatics. Project-based course which will analyze complex biological data. The course introduces students to the tools used for computational exercises relevant to current biotechnologies and computational biology. Although BIO 30 can be taken as a prerequisite for BIO 2A, BIO 1C is required for the Computational Biology degree or certificate. Prerequisite: BIO 30 or BIO 1C or CS 7 or CS 1 with a minimum grade of C BIO 7A HUMAN ANATOMY 5.0 Units Structural organization of the human body: gross and microscopic structure of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, sensory, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, excretory, and reproductive systems, from cellular and lubrication, moving into engine mechanical, emissions controls, suspension systems, air conditioning, airbags and safety, transmissions, axles, and finishing off with the future of the automotive industry. This is an introductory class for people who want to know more about their vehicle or who are planning an automotive career. Corequisite: AUTO INTZ Must be taken concurrently with AUTO INTZ LECTURE AUTO INTZ AUTO SERVICE AND INTRO LECTURE 2.0 Units This class is lecture only; AUTO INTL must also be taken concurrently. Bumper-to-Bumper Automotive Knowledge. Starting with hazardous waste handling, tool identification, maintenance, and lubrication, moving into engine mechanical, emissions controls, suspension systems, air conditioning, airbags and safety, transmissions, axles, and finishing off with the future of the automotive industry. This is an introductory class for people who want to know more about their vehicle or who are planning an automotive career. Corequisite: AUTO INTL Must be taken concurrently with AUTO INTL LAB. AUTO L1 ADVANCED ENGINE PERFORMANCE 5.0 Units Continuation of Automotive Technology A6 and A8 with an emphasis on diagnosis of electronic problems including computer-controlled circuits/systems using schematics, diagnostic procedures and equipment. Prerequisite: AUTO A6 or NAUT A6 or AUTO A8 with a minimum grade of C (May be taken concurrently) Studentsareencouragedtoenroll inAutomotiveLabconcurrently. AUTO LABA AUTOMOTIVE LAB 2.0 Units Automotive Lab is an open laboratory class for basic automotive students. This class is for students desiring to expand their hands-on experience using their own vehicle. Instructor will provide technical and supervisory support to guide students in completion of their self-initiated projects. Service information via computer service manuals will be available for students to use for vehicle information and research. Prerequisite: AUTO INTR or NAUT INTR with a minimum grade of C (May be taken concurrently) or AUTO INTL and AUTO INTZ with a minimum grade of C (May be taken concurrently) AUTO LABB AUTOMOTIVE LAB ADVANCED 2.0 Units Automotive LabAdvanced is an open laboratory class for advanced automotive students. This class is for students desiring to expand their hands-on experience using their own vehicle. Instructor will provide technical and supervisory support to guide students in completion of their self-initiated projects. Students are expected to help others in class and be able to work without guidance. Service information via computer service manuals will be available for students to use for vehicle information and research. Class is recommended for second year students only. Prerequisite: AUTO LABA or NAUT LABA with a minimum grade of C and AUTO INTR or NAUT INTR with a minimum grade of C or AUTO INTL and AUTO INTZ with a minimum grade of C (May be taken concurrently) or NAUT INTR with a minimum grade of C AUTO LABC LAB SPECIALIZED BENCHWORK 2.0 Units Automotive Lab Specialized Bench Work is an open laboratory class for automotive students. This class is for students desiring to expand their hands-on experience using shop equipment. This class specializes in rebuilding automotive parts. The instructor will provide technical and supervisory support to guide students in the completion of their self-initiated projects. Service information via computer service manuals will be available for students to use for vehicle information and research. Class is recommended for second year students only. Prerequisite: AUTO INTR or NAUT INTR or AUTO INTL and AUTO INTZ with a minimum grade of C (May be taken concurrently)