Las Positas College - Spring 2025 - Class Schedule

43 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. JAMS 11 REPORTING AND NEWSWRITING 3.0 Units An introduction togathering, synthesizing/ organizing, andwriting news in journalistic style across multiple platforms. Includes role of the journalist, analysis of exemplary journalistic models, and related legal and ethical issues. Students will report and write based on their original interviews and research to produce news content. Experiences may include covering speeches, meetings, and other events, writing under deadline and use of AP Style. Recommended Course Preparation: Eligibility for ENG 1A/1AEX JAMS 19A ARTS, LITERATURE,ANDWRITING A 3.0 Units Creation of a literary-style student magazine. Practical training in the managing, editing, formatting, and printing of a literary magazine. Enrollment constitutes the staff of the magazine. Students who have completed, or are enrolled in, ENG 19A may not receive credit. JAMS 19B ARTS, LITERATURE,ANDWRITING B 3.0 Units Creation of a literary-style student magazine. Practical intermediate-level training in the managing, editing, formatting, and printing of a literary supplement and/or magazine with a focus on the production process, including copy editing, design, layout, proofreading, working with the printer, and digital and print distribution. Enrollment constitutes the staff of the magazine. Students who have completed, or are enrolled in, ENG 19B may not receive credit. Prerequisite: JAMS 19A or ENG 19A with a minimum grade of C JAMS 21A EXPRESS COLLEGE NEWSPAPER A 3.0 Units An applied course in which students practice and refine beginning journalism skills, including recognizing, acquiring, producing, and distributing content for the print and online editions of the student newspaper, the Express. The focus of study is on basic news, feature, and opinion stories. Students are introduced to concepts related to photojournalism, business management, graphic arts, design, social media, and leadership and editing skills. The course includes ethical, practical, and legal issues in journalism. Recommended Course Preparation: Eligibility for ENG 1A/1AEX JAMS 21B EXPRESS COLLEGE NEWSPAPER B 3.0 Units An applied course in which students practice and refine intermediate journalism skills, including recognizing, acquiring, producing, and distributing content for the print and online editions of the student newspaper, the Express. Focus is on in-depth news, feature and opinion stories. Students develop intermediate abilities in photojournalism, business management, graphic arts, design, social media, and leadership and editing skills. The course includes ethical, practical, and legal issues in journalism. Prerequisite: JAMS 21A with a minimum grade of C Recommended Course Preparation: Eligibility for ENG 1A/1AEX JAMS 21C EXPRESS COLLEGE NEWSPAPER C 3.0 Units An applied course in which students practice and refine advanced journalism skills, including recognizing, acquiring, producing, and distributing content for the print and online editions of the student newspaper, the Express. Focus is on leadership, editing the work of others, improving writing and multimedia skills, and improving the Express. Enhanced leadership role includes outreach to the community and representation as journalist and leader at events. Students develop advanced abilities in writing, photojournalism, business management, graphic arts, design, social media, and leadership and editing skills. Students will produce newscasts, an infographics, and reader surveys. The course includes ethical, practical, and legal issues in journalism. Students should serve in a leadership role. Prerequisite: JAMS 21B with a minimum grade of C JAMS 21D EXPRESS COLLEGE NEWSPAPER D 3.0 Units An applied capstone course in which students practice and refine advanced journalism skills, including recognizing, acquiring, producing, anddistributingcontent for theprint andonlineeditions of the student newspaper, the Express. Focus is on completing a portfolio project, exploring career opportunities in the field, leading others, editing the work of others, improving writing and multimedia skills, and improving the Express. Students work to develop advanced abilities in writing, photojournalism, business management, graphic arts, design, social media, leadership, and editing skills. The course includes ethical, practical, and legal issues in journalism. Student assumes a leadership role and create workshops to benefit other staff members. Prerequisite: JAMS 21C with a minimum grade of C JAMS 22 EXPRESS EDITORIAL BOARD 1.0 Units The roles and responsibilities of leaders on the college newspaper, the Express. Practical experience participating in editorial board meetings, setting policy for the newspaper, and leading in the decision-making process for issue planning, budgeting, and the development of the newspaper. Enrollment is limited to student leaders on the Express. Recommended Course Preparation: Eligibility for ENG 1A/1AEX KINESIOLOGY - ACTIVITY COURSES - KIN BD1 BADMINTON 1 1.0 Units Introduction to the fundamental techniques of badminton (for example, the forehand and backhand serve, service return, and lob shots). Course will also include grip, footwork, rules, equipment and court dimensions. KIN BD2 BADMINTON 2 1.0 Units The techniques of badminton for the intermediate player will be reviewed and performed. This course will also incorporate match analysis for singles and doubles play. Recommended Course Preparation: KIN BD1 with a minimum grade of C KIN BD3 BADMINTON 3 1.0 Units Badminton strategy for singles and doubles play. The body’s physiological responses to singles and doubles play will be examined. Recommended Course Preparation: KIN BD2 with a minimum grade of C KIN BL1 BOWLING 1 1.0 Units This course is designed to give the student the opportunity to learn the basic skills, terminology, and etiquette of bowling and be able to participate in a league type bowling program using off- campus bowling centers. Held at Earl Anthony Dublin Bowl, 6750 Regional St, Dublin, CA 94568 KIN BL2 BOWLING 2 1.0 Units This course teaches the fundamental skills of bowling with emphasis on form, terminology and scoring. The student will have the opportunity for class competition. The class will be conducted at an off-campus bowling establishment. Recommended Course Preparation: KIN BL1 with a minimum grade of C Facility use fee required. To be paid throughout the semester at the facility. Held at Earl Anthony Dublin Bowl, 6750 Regional St, Dublin, CA 94568 Scan here to visit the current Spring 2025 class schedule online