Las Positas College - Spring 2025 - Class Schedule

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. Recommended Course Preparation: ARTS 2A with a minimum grade of C ARTS 7C ADVANCEDWATERCOLOR PAINTING I 3.0 Units Development of knowledge and skills introduced in 7B directed towards individual needs with an emphasis on individual expression. Prerequisite: ARTS 7B with a minimum grade of C Recommended Course Preparation: ARTS 2A with a minimum grade of C ARTS 7D ADVANCE WATERCOLOR PAINTING II 3.0 Units Advanced projects in watercolor painting with emphasis on demonstrating functional competence and an intellectual understanding of personal ideas. Further development of knowledge and skills introduced in 7C directed towards individualized needs. Prerequisite: ARTS 7C with a minimum grade of C Recommended Course Preparation: ARTS 2A with a minimum grade of C ARTS 12A OIL/ACRYLIC PAINTING: BEGIN I 3.0 Units Introduction to painting using oil or acrylic paints. Students will apply the principles and elements of design, in addition to color theory, to their own paintings. Students will make studies from observation, study works by the masters, and learn to express their own ideas through painting. Recommended Course Preparation: ARTS 2A with a minimum grade of C ARTS 12B OIL/ACRYLIC PAINTING: BEGIN II 3.0 Units Second level course in painting using oil or acrylic paints. With the skills and knowledge gained in ARTS 12A, students will apply the principles and elements of design, in addition to color theory, to their own paintings. Students will make intermediate level studies from observation, study works by the masters, and learn to express their own ideas through painting. Prerequisite: ARTS 12A with a minimum grade of C Recommended Course Preparation: ARTS 2A with a minimum grade of C ARTS 12C OIL/ACRYLIC PAINTING: ADV I 3.0 Units Advanced projects in oil or acrylic painting with an emphasis on individual creative work and development of personal ideas and style. Prerequisite: ARTS 12B with a minimum grade of C Recommended Course Preparation: ARTS 2A with a minimum grade of C ARTS 12D OIL/ACRYLIC PAINTING: ADV II 3.0 Units Advanced projects in oil or acrylic painting with emphasis on developing ideas, skills, and knowledge. Students hone their painting through practice and critique; this course requires self direction. Prerequisite: ARTS 12C with a minimum grade of C Recommended Course Preparation: ARTS 2A with a minimum grade of C ARTS 23 2-D DESIGN 3.0 Units Introduction to the concepts, applications, andhistorical references related to 2-dimensional art and composition. Topics include the basic principles and elements of design. In this course, students will develop their visual vocabulary for creative visual expression through lectures and problem-solving studio projects. Students explore aspects of 2-D Design through visual art assignments. ARTS 24 THREE-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN 3.0 Units This course introduces students to the concept and application of Three-dimensional design and spatial composition, including the study of the elements and organizing principles of design as they apply to three-dimensional space and form. Students will develop a visual vocabulary and skill set for creative expression with three- dimensional projects using 3D modeling software (including modeling, texture mapping, and animation) in addition to physical projects using traditional materials. ARTS 26 COLOR THEORY 3.0 Units A basic-level course highlighting color as an element for communication and expression in all visual fields. Covers key color systems and their relevance to graphic and other visual arts and creative and technical aspects of color. Students who have completed, or are enrolled in, GDDM 51 may not receive credit. ASTRONOMY ASTR 30L INTRODUCTION TO ASTRONOMY LAB 1.0 Units Introduction to laboratory principles and techniques in astronomy. Includes: observational techniques such as naked eye, binocular, and telescopic identification of stars, planets, constellations, and deep sky objects; telescope operation and imaging; spectroscopy, motions of the sun, moon and planets. Prerequisite: ASTR 31 or ASTR 32 with a minimum grade of C (May be taken concurrently) ASTR 31 INTRO TO ASTRONOMY: SOLAR SYS. 3.0 Units Introduction to history and physical principles of astronomy, focusing on our Solar System. Includes: constellations; distance scales; historical development of astronomy; gravitation; motion of the Earth, Moon, and Planets; astronomical tools; formation and evolution of the solar system; physical properties, atmosphere, and evolution of the Earth, Moon, and planets within the solar system; asteroids, comets, and other small bodies; discovery of extra- solar planets; possibilities for life beyond Earth. Designed for non-majors in mathematics or a physical science. A companion science lab, Astronomy 30L, is also available. ASTR 32 INTRO: STARS AND THE UNIVERSE 3.0 Units Introduction to the study of stars, galaxies, and cosmology. Includes the nature of light and matter, telescopes, spectroscopy, stellar formation and evolution, galaxies, quasars, and cosmology. Designed for non-majors in mathematics or a physical science. A companion science lab, Astronomy 30L, is also available. AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY AUTO A1 ENGINE REPAIR 4.0 Units An in-depth study of engines: mechanical, measurement, and assembly. A study of the above-mentioned components including theory, teardown, evaluate, qualifying, and rebuilding. This class’s emphasis is on engines. Prerequisite: AUTO INTR or NAUT INTR or AUTO INTL and AUTO INTZ with a minimum grade of C (May be taken concurrently) Studentsareencouragedtoenroll inAutomotiveLabconcurrently. AUTO A2 AUTO TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE 4.0 Units An in-depth study of engine, transmission, transaxles: mechanical, measurement, and assembly. An in-depth study of the above- mentioned components including theory, teardown, evaluate, qualifying, and rebuilding. Prerequisite: AUTO INTR or NAUT INTR or AUTO INTL and AUTO INTZ with a minimum grade of C (May be taken concurrently) Studentsareencouragedtoenroll inAutomotiveLabconcurrently. AUTO INTL AUTO SERVICE AND INTRO LAB 2.0 Units Bumper-to-Bumper Automotive Knowledge. Starting with hazardous waste handling, tool identification, maintenance Scan here to visit the current Spring 2025 class schedule online