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. of various culture groups (African Americans, Asian-Americans, European-Americans, American Indians, and Latino Americans). STUDENTS MAY TAKE HUMANITIES COURSES IN ANY ORDER HUMN 12 CULTURE AND THE ARTS II: 3.0 Units A survey of the artistic and intellectual accomplishments of human cultures from High Renaissance to Contemporary Eras, i.e. the Modern World. Emphasis is on the study of modern painting, sculpture, architecture, music, literature, theater, religion, and philosophy from around the globe. STUDENTS MAY TAKE HUMANITIES COURSES IN ANY ORDER HUMN 28 WORLD MYTHOLOGY 3.0 Units Introduction to world mythology, including classical mythology, and the mythic themes recurring in literature, the visual arts, and music. Introduction to the major theories used to evaluate mythology. Exploration of myths about creation, destruction, gods, humans, heroes, tricksters, as well as their origins, variation, historical development, and full expression in ancient times and continued presence in the arts. INTERIOR DESIGN INTD 5 PRINCIPLES OF INTERIOR DESIGN 3.0 Units Elements and principles of design as they apply to interior design. Emphasis on the use of color and texture in the selection of home furnishings. INTD 30 FUNDAMENTALS OF LIGHTING 3.0 Units Residential and commercial lighting systems as they apply to what constitutes a well-lit interior space. Includes an investigation of current lighting types and lighting resources. INTD 40 COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN 3.0 Units Introduction to basic techniques in computer aided design for interior and exterior design, with emphasis on user terminology and hands-on learning. How to set up drawings, dimensioning systems appropriate to architecture. Floor plans, landscapes, details, drawings and other techniques using the computer. Students who have completed or are enrolled in HORT 73 may not receive credit. INTD 45 BASIC KITCHEN AND BATH DESIGN 3.0 Units Survey of the field of kitchen and bathroom designs. Includes resources, materials, trends, costs and needs, both functional and aesthetic. JOURNALISM AND MEDIA STUDIES JAMS 1 INTRO TO MASS COMMUNICATIONS 3.0 Units Survey of mass communication and the interrelationships of media with society, including history, structure, and trends in a digital age. Discussion of theories and effects, economics, technology, law and ethics, global media, media literacy, and social issues, including gender and cultural diversity. Recommended Course Preparation: Eligibility for ENG 1A/1AEX JAMS 2 INTRODUCTION TO MEDIA 3.0 Units A survey of radio, television, film, and multimedia and their impact on culture and society; includes economics, technological development, programming, ratings, legal aspects, and social control of broadcasting inAmerica, andcross-cultural, international comparisons. Recommended Course Preparation: Eligibility for ENG 1A/1AEX evergreen and spring flowering plants. (8 hours of lab to be scheduled on Saturdays, which may include one or more field trips) HORT 54 LANDSCAPE AND VINEYARD SOILS 3.0 Units This course is a study of the physical, chemical and biological properties of soil. Areas of study will include: soil classification, derivation, uses, function and management including erosion, moisture retention, structure, cultivation, organic matter and microbiology. There is a focus on vineyard and landscape planting media, soil substitutes, hydroponics, and amendments to improve and promote plant growth which includes plant and vine nutrition, essential nutrients required for plant growth and healthy development. There will be instruction covering materials used for fertilizers which includes material origins, use, and application; and irrigation systems which will cover materials required for basic irrigation systems used in vineyard and landscape settings. Students that take VWT 12 may not receive credit for HORT 54. HORT 55 GREENHOUSE,NURSERY,GARDEN MTG. 3.0 Units Explores many horticulture specializations including management and operations of retail and wholesale nurseries, greenhouse growers, specialized growers of trees, shrubs, flowers, hydroponics growers, vegetable growers. Emphasis on plant propagation, propagation structures, greenhouses, nursery and garden center management and operations. Employment opportunities are in the wholesale and retail horticulture industry. HORT 57 LANDSCAPE AND TURFGRASS MGMT 2.0 Units Principles and practices of landscape and turfgrass management as practiced by horticultural professionals, landscape contractors, and grounds keepers will be covered, including preparation, installation, maintenance, renovation, irrigation, fertilization, pruning, and pest control of landscape developments for residential, commercial, public grounds, golf courses, and gardens. HUMANITIES HUMN 2 INTRODUCTION TO FILM STUDIES 3.0 Units Introduction to film aesthetics, styles, and devices, as well as film theory and critical approaches to film analysis. Overview of film history, in addition to film production, technology, and distribution. Emphasis on diverse responses to the art form of cinema and its impact on contemporary culture. HUMN 3 INTRODUCTION TO HUMANITIES 3.0 Units This course introduces students to human creativity as it is expressed in various artistic media: theater, film, music, poetry, architecture, and the visual arts (e.g. painting and sculpture). The course offers an introductory framework for students to use as they consider the Humanities in terms of socio-political history, philosophy, and religion. Students will learn how to analyze a variety of global works of art from past and present, and how to articulate their own appreciation of and connection to works of art. HUMN 4 GLOBAL CINEMAS 4.0 Units Global cinema traditions analyzed through historical, political, cultural, commercial, and artistic perspectives. Screenings and interpretation of representative films from a variety of national and cultural film traditions from around the world, including films from Latin American, U.S., Asian, European, African, and Middle Eastern contexts. HUMN 10 AMERICAN ARTS AND IDEAS 3.0 Units Humanities in the United States. Explored through major works of literature, painting, sculpture, architecture, film, music, philosophy, technology, religion, political and social institutions that reflect the values and meanings of the American cultural experience. Particular attention paid to the experience and contributions