catalog YEARS CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE ADDENDUM IN EDUCATION. The Future. Start Here... The Past. Your pathway to success.

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1 M I S S I O N B E L L D R I V E S A N P A B L O, C A W W W. C O N T R A C O S T A CONTRA COSTA COLLEGE 65 CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION The Past YEARS catalog ADDENDUM The Future Start Here... Go Anywhere! Your pathway to success.

2 Strike through = deletion ReviseD Underline = addition Program Degree & Certificate DESCRIPTIONS Liberal Arts Associate in Arts Degree Liberal Arts: Arts & Humanities Units Select a minimum of 18 units from the following arts & humanities courses. For depth, include a minimum of two courses from a single discipline; for breadth, include at least two disciplines in your selection. Courses can also be counted toward completion of general education requirements. These courses emphasize the study of cultural, literary, humanistic activities and artistic expression of human beings. Students will evaluate and interpret the ways in which people through the ages in different cultures have responded to themselves and the world around them in artistic and cultural creation. Students will also learn to value aesthetic understanding and incorporate these concepts when constructing value judgments. Anthropology 150 Art 116, 117, 118, 124, 132, 140, 141, 145, 184, 190, 191, 194 Chinese 120, 121 Drama 101, 106, 110, 120, 121 English 1B, 163, 200A, 210B, 230B, 250A, 250B, 274, 293, 293H History 110, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 140, 141 Humanities 113, 120, 160 Japanese 120, 121 La Raza Studies 130, 190 Media and Communication Arts 152, 153 Music 108, 114, 119, 120, 121, 130, 150, 151, 155, 158, 159, 170, 171, 190, 191, 250, 251, 259, 270 Philosophy 110, 220 Spanish 120, 121, 220, 221 Sociology (SOCIO) Associate in Arts Degree Sociology Units An associate in arts degree may be earned by completing a minimum of 60 units of degree credit coursework, including the major requirements and breadth requirements, with a minimum grade point average of 2.0. Students must complete all courses for the major with a grade of C or above. Courses required for the major: 3 units POLSC 125 Government of the United States 3 units PSYCH 220 General Psychology 3 units SOCIO 220 Introduction to Sociology 3 units SOCIO 221 Social Problems At least 6 semester units from the following: 3 units ANTHR 130 Cultural Anthropology 3 units GEOG 130 Cultural Geography 3 units HIST 120 History of the United States (Colonial 1865) 3 units HIST 121 History of the United States (1865 Present) 3 units PSYCH 128 Life Span Psychology 3 units PSYCH 130 Psychology of Personality and Growth 3 units PSYCH 222 Culture and Ethnicity in Social Psychology 3 units SOCIO 130 Introduction to Marriage and Family 3 units SOCIO 142 Introduction to Gender 3 units SOCIO 225 Sociology of African Americans 3 units SOCIO 236 Sociology of Sports 3 units SOCIO 245 Sociology of Race and Ethnicity 3 units SOCIO 250 Critical Thinking About Social and Cultural Issues 3 units SOCSC 140 Contemporary Women 3 units SOCSC 234 Applied Descriptive Statistics 3 units SOCSC 296 Contemporary Issues 2

3 Strike through = deletion New degrees & Certificates Underline = addition Biological Science (BIOSC) Biotechnology Assistant Units The in Biotechnology Assistant provides both entry-level workforce skills and a bridge into the rigorous biotechnology training programs at CCC and other programs in the region. Students will receive hands-on laboratory experience utilizing state of the art bio-manufacturing equipment. College-level reading, communication, math, and professional skills are required along with laboratory training for even the most basic of entrylevel positions in the biotechnology industry. Students completing this certificate will be able to demonstrate their competence for entry-level employment. This certificate also prepares students for higher-level training and education, which can further increase employability in a field where advanced degrees are highly desirable. A certificate of achievement may be earned by completing all courses required for this program with a grade of C or better. 2 units BIOSC 172L Introduction to Biotechnology Lab 5 units MATH 118 Elementary Algebra 4 units ENGL 142B Writing: Expository B 1.5 units PSYCH 103A Personal Development for College Success English (ENG) Associate in Arts Transfer Degree English Units The Associate in Arts in English for Transfer (AA-T) degree will help individuals achieve their academic and career goals through developing strong writing and revising skills, research skills, critical reading skills, discussion skills, and the overall ability to organize and present ideas. The AA-T degree in English will provide courses for students so that they may succeed at college level writing by composing effective paragraphs and essays, fulfill the writing requirements for a two-year degree program and prepare students for success into a baccalaureate degree in English with lower-division coursework required to transfer into the CSU system. 3 units ENGL 1B Composition and Reading: Literature 3 units ENGL 1C Critical Thinking and Advanced Composition List A: (choose two) (6 units) 3 units ENGL 210B British Literature: Late 18th Century to Present 3 units ENGL 220B American Literature: 1850 to Present 3 units ENGL 230B World Literature: 1650 to Present List B: (3 or 6 units) 3 units ENGL 163 Film as Literature 3 units ENGL 250 Introduction to Shakespeare 3 units ENGL 274 Women in Literature 3 units ENGL 293 Creative Writing List C: (choose one) (3 units) 3 units ENGL 200A Topics in Literature 3 units JOUR 120 Newswriting and Reporting 3

4 English as a Second Language (ESL) Certificate of Accomplishment Low-Intermediate ESL Units A certificate of accomplishment may be earned by completing all the courses required for this major with a grade of C or better. 4 units ESL 126 Listening/Speaking II 4 units ESL 146 Reading II 4 units ESL 166 Grammar II 5 units ESL 186 Writing II Certificate of Accomplishment High-Intermediate ESL Units A certificate of accomplishment may be earned by completing all the courses required for this major with a grade of C or better. 4 units ESL 129 Listening/Speaking III 4 units ESL 149 Reading III 4 units ESL 169 Grammar III 5 units ESL 189 Writing III Certificate of Accomplishment Advanced ESL Units A certificate of accomplishment may be earned by completing all the courses required for this major with a grade of C or better. Liberal Arts Liberal Arts: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Units A in Liberal Arts: STEM may be earned by completing a minimum of 18 units from the following courses. For depth, include a minimum of two courses from a single discipline; for breadth, include at least two disciplines in your selection. Courses can also be counted toward completion of general education (including CSU GE and IGETC) requirements. Anthropology 140, 140L Astronomy 120 Business 240 Biological Science 102, 110, 119, 132, 134, 140, 141, 148, 157, 159, 160, 172 Chemistry 119, 120, 121, 226, 227 CIS 135 Comp 251, 252, 257, 260, 280 Engineering 230, 240 Geography 120 & 120L, 125 Geology 120 Math 121, 164, 170, 171, 180, 185, 190, 191, 200, 290, 292 Physics 110 & 110L, 120 or 120H, 121 or 121H, 130, 230, units ESL 132 Oral Communication for Advanced ESL Students 4 units ESL 152 Reading IV 4 units ESL 172 Grammar IV 5 units ESL 192 Introduction to Essay Writing 4

5 Mathematics (MATH) Associate in Science for Transfer Degree Mathematics Units The Associate in Science in Mathematics for Transfer (AS-T) degree program is designed as a road map for course selection and as the primary pathway for transfer students intending to earn a California State University (CSU) baccalaureate degree in mathematics. Particularly, this degree is intended to assist students in seamlessly transferring to a CSU. Mathematicians work in a variety of fields including actuarial science, analytical research, computer programming and mathematical modeling, cryptography, and education. A strong mathematics background is also required for careers in engineering and the physical sciences, social science, and computer science. (14 Units) 5 units MATH 190 Analytic Geometry with Calculus I 4 units MATH 191 Analytic Geometry with Calculus II 5 units MATH 290 Analytic Geometry with Calculus III A minimum of 7 units from Lists A & B with at least 4 units from List A: List A: 4 units MATH 292 Introduction to Differential Equations 4 units MATH 200 Introduction to Linear Algebra List B: 3 units MATH 185 Discrete Mathematics Music (MUSIC) Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree Music Units The Associate in Arts in Music for Transfer (AA-T) degree is designed to prepare a transfer pathway for students who plan to complete a baccalaureate degree in general music at a California State University (CSU). With the completion of the AA-T degree in Music, students will possess foundational knowledge and skills that comprise the core content of the first two years of many baccalaureate programs in music. The AA-T degree is in alignment with the current mission of the college and the college s strategic plan and initiatives. The AA-T degree in Music will provide students a bachelor of arts degree with the skeletal lower-division coursework required to transfer into the CSU system. The major also provides students with the educational background in music necessary to pursue a career in any number of music-related fields such as classical, jazz or commercial performer, composer, film scoring, song/ jingle writer, private teacher, choral/band director, music therapist, diction coach, conductor, music historian, musical event producer, and accompanist. 4 units MUSIC 120 Music Theory and Musicianship I 4 units MUSIC 121 Music Theory and Musicianship II 4 units MUSIC 222 Music Theory and Musicianship III 4 units MUSIC 223 Music Theory and Musicianship IV 2 units MUSIC 109 Applied Music: Individual Instruction (4 semesters at.5 units) 4 units MUSIC 167 Vocal Chamber Music: CC Singers (4 semesters at 1 unit) 5

6 Physical Education/Kinesiology (PE) Associate in Arts Transfer Degree Kinesiology Units The purpose of the Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer (AA-T) degree is to provide preparation for community college students to complete a baccalaureate degree in kinesiology or similar major at a California State University (CSU). With completion of the AA-T degree, students will possess foundational knowledge and skills that encompass the core content in the lower-division coursework required of many baccalaureate programs in kinesiology. The AA-T degree in Kinesiology is in alignment with the current mission of the college and the college s strategic plan and initiatives. (14 Units) 3 units KINES 190 Introduction to Kinesiology 4 units BIOSC 132 Human Anatomy 4 units BIOSC 134 Human Physiology and Movement Based Courses: (select one course in three different areas = 3 units) Aquatics 1 unit PE 126A Beginning Swimming Combatives 1 unit PE 261A Beginning Tae Kwon Do Fitness 1 unit PE 116A Beginning Step Aerobics Individual Sports 1 unit PE 135A Beginner Tennis Team Sports 1 unit PE 290A Sport Specific Training List A: (select 2) (7-9 units) 4 units MATH 164 Introduction to Probability and Statistics 5 units CHEM 120 General College Chemistry 4 units PHYS 120 General College Physics 3 units HED 130 Safety and First Aid Political Science (POLSC) Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree Political Science Units The Associate in Arts in Political Science for Transfer (AA-T) degree creates a transfer pathway for students who plan to complete a bachelor in arts in political science or similar major at a California State University (CSU). With the completion of this program, students will possess foundational knowledge and skills that comprise the core content of the lower division requirements of many baccalaureate programs in political science. The courses required for the AA-T degree in political science program have been specifically designed as transferable courses which include courses that will count towards lower division requirements. The list of the baccalaureate institutions that students will be able to transfer to upon completion of the program includes California State University, East Bay; San Francisco State University; San Jose State; and California State University, Sacramento. Required core course: 3 units POLSC 125 Government of the United States List A: (select 3 courses) (9 units) 3 units POLSC 130 Introduction to Comparative Government and Politics 3 units POLSC 140 Introduction to International Relations 3 units POLSC 234 Introduction to Statistics in the Social Sciences List B: (select 2 courses) (6 units) 3 units SOCIO 220 Introduction to Sociology 3 units SOCIO 221 Social Problems 3 units SOCIO 250 Critical Thinking About Social and Cultural Issues 3 units SOCSC 140 Contemporary Women 3 units SOCSC 121 Contemporary Men 3 units HIST 120 History of the United States (Colonial 1865) 3 units HIST 121 History of the United States (1865 Present) 3 units HIST 124 History of California 6

7 Psychology (PSYCH) Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree Psychology Units The Associate in Arts in Psychology for Transfer (AA- T) degree is designed to prepare a transfer pathway for students who plan to complete a baccalaureate degree in psychology or similar major at a California State University (CSU). With the completion of the AA-T degree in psychology, students will possess foundational knowledge and skills that comprise the core content of the first two years of many baccalaureate programs in psychology. The AA-T in psychology is in alignment with the current mission of the college and the college s strategic plan and initiatives. Psychology is the systematic scientific study of human and animal behavior and mental processes, including cognition, emotion, sensation, perception and interaction. In pursuing the AA-T degree in Psychology, students acquire skills in research, information gathering, and analytical thinking. Students majoring in psychology develop critical thinking, problem solving and written and verbal communication skills. As psychology majors, students have learning opportunities that are relevant to many types of careers, including business, education, government, nonprofit organizations and within health and human services, etc. (11 units) 3 units PSYCH 220 General Psychology 4 units PSYCH 205B Research Methods in Psychology with Lab 4 units MATH 164 Introduction to Probability and Statistics List A: (select one) (3-4 units) 3 units PSYCH 150 Introduction to Biological Psychology 4 units BIOSC 110 Introduction to Biological Science List B: (select one) (3 units) 3 units PSYCH 126 Child Development 3 units PSYCH 128 Lifespan Development or Any course from List A not already used List C: (select one) (3 units) 3 units PSYCH 120 Human Sexuality 3 units PSYCH 122 Individual Adjustment 3 units PSYCH 130 Psychology of Personality 3 units PSYCH 132 Abnormal Psychology 3 units PSYCH 140 Psychology of African Americans 3 units PSYCH 170 Social Psychology 3 units PSYCH 222 Culture and Ethnicity in Social Psychology 3 units PSYCH 237 Psychology of Sports or Any course from List A or List B not already used 7

8 Sociology (SOCIO) Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree Sociology Units The Associate in Arts in Sociology for Transfer (AA-T) degree creates a transfer pathway for students who plan to complete a bachelor of arts in sociology or similar major at a California State University (CSU). With the completion of this program, students will possess foundational knowledge and skills that comprise the core content of the lower division requirements of many baccalaureate programs in sociology. The AA-T degree in Sociology will help prepare students to have a sociology baccalaureate major. The courses required for the AA-T in Sociology degree program have been specifically designed as transferable courses so that students will be prepared to study sociology at a CSU institution. The list of the baccalaureate institutions that students will be able to transfer to upon completion of the program includes California State University, East Bay; San Francisco State University; San Jose State; and California State University, Sacramento. (9 units) 3 units SOCIO 220 Introduction to Sociology and any two courses (6 units) from the following: 3 units SOCIO 221 Social Problems 3 units SOCIO 222 Introduction to Research Methods 3 units SOCIO 234 Introduction to Statistics in the Social Sciences List A: (select two courses) (6 units) Any course from required core courses not already used 3 units SOCIO 130 Introduction to Marriage and Family 3 units SOCIO 142 Introduction to Gender 3 units SOCIO 245 Sociology of Race and Ethnicity List B: (select one) (3 units) Any course from required core courses not already used 3 units SOCIO 236 Sociology of Sport 3 units SOCIO 250 Critical Thinking About Social and Cultural Issues New courses Counseling (COUNS) COUNS-805N BUILDING PRE-COLLEGIATE SKILLS: LEVEL I This course assists elementary and junior high school students in their personal and academic development. Students will work with tutors in small groups to improve their basic academic skills. Work with instructors will focus on identifying and cultivating these skills through an exploration of culturally relevant topics. Course activities will also emphasize opportunities and challenges for students and their families. Students will learn to define and set goals for success. By addressing the complexities between cultural and academic practices in a supportive atmosphere, students become receptive of educational norms and are more likely to achieve academic excellence. May be repeated indefinitely. COUNS-806N BUILDING PRE-COLLEGIATE SKILLS: LEVEL II This course assists elementary and junior high school students in their personal and academic development. Students will work with tutors in small groups to improve their basic academic skills. Work with instructors will focus on identifying and cultivating these skills through an exploration of culturally relevant topics. Course activities will also emphasize opportunities and challenges for students and their families. Students will learn to define and set goals for success. By addressing the complexities between cultural and academic practices in a supportive atmosphere, students become receptive of educational norms and are more likely to achieve academic excellence. May be repeated indefinitely. Mathematics (MATH) MATH-890N BRIDGE TO MATH 120 SUCCESS This course is designed to give students a basic understanding of math. It covers concepts necessary to be successful in MATH

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