Honors Courses
Spring | Fall
Spring 2012 Courses
BIOL 130 HUMAN BIOLOGY - HONORS
Introduction to anatomy and physiology of the human body by examining the organ systems, common disorders and current medical treatments. RECOMMENDED: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400. Transfer: CSU: B2, UC. (IGETC: 5B)
42973 BIOL 130 APA MW 11:10-12:25 17-203 Rhodes 3.0
BIOL 250 HUMAN ANATOMY - HONORS
Study of the structure of the major organ systems of the human body; lab consists of studying human gross anatomy models and prosected cadavers. RECOMMENDED: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400. PREREQ: BIOL 100, 110 or 130. (CAN BIOL 10) (CAN BIOL SEQ B = BIOL 250 + 260) Transfer: CSU: B2, B3, UC. (IGETC: 5B*)
35766 BIOL 250 LPX Wed 6:30-9:30 18-221 Chinn 4.0 Tue 7:05-10:05 3-148
BIOL 381 TRAVEL STUDY IN BIOLOGY: COSTA RICA - HONORS
Students travel under the supervision of an experienced biologist. They apply the knowledge gained through the preliminary course and other biology courses to the exploration of sites with ecological and evolutionary significance. Concepts of biodiversity, adaptation, and webs of life are experienced first-hand. May be repeated once for credit. PREREQ: BIOL 380. Transfer: CSU.
43442 BIOL 381 XPH SMTWThFS 8:00-4:00 TBA Rhodes 1.5 1/5-1/13
CHEM 235 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II - HONORS
Continuation of CHEM 234. Introduces the chemistry of several functional groups with emphasis on synthesis and reaction mechanisms. Recommended to be taken concurrently with CHEM 238. RECOMMENDED: Eligibility for ENGL 100. PREREQ: CHEM 234 and 237. Transfer: CSU: B1, UC. (IGETC: 5A).
42779 CHEM 235 APX TTh 11:10-12:25 18-319 Medina 3.0
COMM 110 PUBLIC SPEAKING (Previously SPCH 100) - HONORS
Equivalent to SPCH 100. Theory and techniques of public speaking in a democratic society, including discovery, development, and criticism of ideas in public discourse. Focus is on various types of speeches, including informative and persuasive. RECOMMENDED: Eligibility for ENGL 100. (CAN SPCH 4) Transfer: CSU: A1, UC. (IGETC: 1C)
43440 COMM 110 APX MW 8:10-9:25 5-223 Kaven 3.0
ECON 230 ECONOMIC HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES - HONORS
An advanced analysis of the development of the American economy from 1860 to the present. Economics concepts include, opportunity cost, monetary and, fiscal theory and policy the role of immigration and Great Depression. (Fulfills Associate degree Ethnic Studies requirement.) PREREQ: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in ECON 100 or 102; ENGL 836 or ESL 400 OR eligibility for ENGL 100 on approved college English Placement Test and other measures as necessary AND READ 836 or ESL 400 with Credit or a grade of "C" or better OR eligibility for 400-level Reading courses on approved college Reading Placement Test and other measures as necessary. Transfer: CSU: DUS-1 & DSI, UC. (IGETC: 4)
42873 ECON 230 APX MW 9:45-11:00 13-116 Roscelli 3.0
ENGR 260, 261 CIRCUITS AND DEVICES, CIRCUITS AND DEVICES LABORATORY - HONORS
Introduction to theory and techniques of circuit analysis. Topics include resistive circuits, controlled sources, ideal operational amplifiers, first- and second-order transient and steady-state responses, power calculations, and three-phase circuits. MATH 275 is recommended. A minimum of 16 by arrangement lab hours are required. RECOMMENDED: Eligibility for ENGL 100. PREREQ: MATH 252 and PHYS 260. ENGR 261 requires completion of, or concurrent enrollment in ENGR 260. Transfer: CSU, UC.
31156 ENGR 260 APA MW 3:40-4:55 16-106 Enriquez 3.0
TBA Hours: By Arr 1.0 Hrs/Wk 16-106 Evening Honors Course
31157 ENGR 261 APA Wed 6:30-9:30 16-106 Enriquez 1.0
ENGL 100 READING AND COMPOSITION - HONORS
Freshman Composition, reading primarily non-fiction materials and writing in the argumentative and expository forms, gives students the writing and reading skills they need to succeed in college courses. PREREQ: ENGL 836 or ESL 400 OR eligibility for ENGL 100 on approved college English Placement Test and other measures as necessary AND READ 836 or ESL 400 with Credit or a grade of "C" or better OR eligibility for 400-level Reading courses on approved college Reading Placement Test and other measures as necessary. (CAN ENGL 2) (CAN ENGL SEQ A = ENGL 100 + 110) Transfer: CSU: A2, UC. (IGETC: 1A)
A minimum of 16 by arrangement lab hours are required.
40759 ENGL 100 APA TTh 8:10-9:25 13-15 Rana 3.0
TBA Hours: By Arr 1.0 Hrs/Wk 9-257A
ENGL 100 has a non-refundable materials charge of $2.
ENGL 110 COMPOSITION, LITERATURE, AND CRITICAL THINKING - HONORS
In this course students read and analyze works of fiction, poetry, and drama and write critical expository essays which demonstrate skills in analysis and critical thinking. PREREQ: ENGL 100. (CAN ENGL 4) (CAN ENGL SEQ A = ENGL 100 + 110) Transfer: CSU: A3, C2, UC. (IGETC: 1B)
A minimum of 16 by arrangement lab hours are required.
42092 ENGL 110 APA TTh 2:10-3:25 3-117 Palmer 3.0
TBA Hours: By Arr 1.0 Hrs/Wk 9-257A
ENGL 110 has a non-refundable materials charge of $2.
MATH 253 ANALYTICAL GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS III - HONORS
Vectors, partial derivatives, double and triple integrals, line integrals and vector analysis theory such as Green's, Stokes', and Gauss' Theorems. A minimum of 16 by arrangement lab hours are required. RECOMMENDED: Eligibility for ENGL 100. PREREQ: MATH 252. (CAN MATH 22) (CAN MATH SEQ C = MATH 251 + 252 + 253) Transfer: CSU: B4, UC. (IGETC: 2)
42252 MATH 253 APX MTWTh 12:45-1:50 17-109 Innerst 5.0
TBA Hours: By Arr 1.0 Hrs/Wk 9-257A
SPAN 161 LATINO LITERATURE I - HONORS
Literary survey of the best novels, poetry, and short stories in Latin American literature of the 19th century, contextualized in cultural, sociological, and political framework. Course is conducted entirely in Spanish. (Fulfills Associate degree Ethnic Studies requirement.) RECOMMENDED: Eligibility for ENGL 110. PREREQ: SPAN 140 or 150 or 152, or equivalent. Transfer: CSU: C2, UC. (IGETC: 3B)
43153 SPAN 161 LPX Tue 6:00-9:00 13-110 Aguirre 3.0
The following courses have limited number of honors seats available (please contact instructor for more information):
ECE. 201 CHILD DEVELOPMENT
42956 ECE. 201 OLH By Arr Online Dilko 3.0
39539 ECE. 201 OMH By Arr Online Dilko 3.0
ECON 102 PRINCIPLES OF MICRO ECONOMICS
31116 ECON 102 AA TTh 9:45-11:00 13-116 Roscelli 3.0
MATH 251 ANALYTICAL GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS I
40903 MATH 251 AA MTWTh 12:45-1:50 22-118 Lapuz 5.0
TBA Hours: By Arr 1.0 Hrs/Wk 9-257A
PHYS 250 PHYSICS WITH CALCULUS I
31470 PHYS 250 LA Tue 6:30-9:30 16-5 Speliotopoulos 4.0Thu 6:30-9:30 16-5
SPAN 130 INTERMEDIATE SPANISH
43280 SPAN 130 AA MWF 12:45-2:10 13-117 Harmon 5.0
TBA Hours: By Arr 2.0 Hrs/Wk 9-257A
Fall 2011 Honors Courses
ANTH 380 TRAVEL STUDY IN ANTHROPOLOGY – PREPARING FOR THE TRIP: COSTA RICA - HONORS
Prepares students for a travel experience that focuses on the application of Anthropological concepts through learning about the culture, history, evolution, and/or archaeology of a place. This course involves trips to a restaurant to explore the food of the culture we are learning about and to a museum dealing with subject matter that we engage in abroad. May be repeated once for credit. RECOMMENDED: Eligibility for ENGL 100, and MATH 110 or 111. PREREQ: ANTH 110 or 125 or 351. Transfer: CSU.
Weekend Course
93053 ANTH 380 SPH Sat 8:30-5:00 3-254 Einhorn 1.0 10/15 and 11/5
ART 680CB HONORS SEMINAR - A MOVEABLE FEAST (Also MUS. 680CB)
Art, theater and music set a four-course banquet for students interested in an interdisciplinary taste of intriguing, challenging arts experiences. In this seminar class, attendance, led by faculty, at art exhibitions, theatrical and musical performances is preceded by a preparatory lecture/demonstration, and is followed by reflection and discussion. Events are chosen from the Bay Area's rich buffet of art museums, theater, opera and music. Students have the opportunity to do research (and perform, if they wish) in the field of art that stimulates their intellect and inspires their creative palate. Honors credit will also be earned for both ART 680CB and the approved, concurrently enrolled course, upon completion with a grade of A or B. RECOMMENDED: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400. PREREQ: Completion of, or concurrent enrollment in one of the following: ART 101, 102, 103 104, 201, 204, 207, 214, 221, 301, or 351; MUS. 115, 202, 230, 250; DRAM 101, 140, 200, 201, 202, 203, 221, 233, or 300. Transfer: CSU.
92130 ART 680CB APX Wed 1:10-3:00 3-148 Erickson 2.0
BIOL 130 HUMAN BIOLOGY - HONORS
Introduction to anatomy and physiology of the human body by examining the organ systems, common disorders and current medical treatments. RECOMMENDED: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400. Transfer: CSU: B2, UC. (IGETC: 5B)
93090 BIOL 130 APA MW 11:10-12:25 17-203 Rhodes 3.0
BIOL 380 TRAVEL STUDY IN BIOLOGY – PREPARING FOR THE TRIP: COSTA RICA - HONORS
Prepares students for a travel experience focused on biological concepts, especially evolution, as shown by ecosystems and adaptations of organisms. Coursework includes case studies, videos, guest lectures, and museum visits. The course gives context to the trip experience so that students are able to observe and analyze the environment as a biologist would. May be repeated once for credit. RECOMMENDED: Eligibility for ENGL 100, and MATH 110 or 111. PREREQ: BIOL 110 or equivalent. Transfer: CSU.
Weekend Course
93088 BIOL 380 SPH Sat 8:30-5:00 3-104 Rhodes 1.0 10/15 and 11/5
CRER 680CC HONORS COLLOQUIUM IN CAREER AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT: TRANSFER ESSENTIALS AND PLANNING
Prepares you as a competitive candidate to transfer to a four year college and university. This course assists you to make an informative decision in selecting a university by explaining the transfer process including available transfer options, transfer requirements, transfer and academic policies, and available tools and services, and resources to fund your education. It also guides you to develop and implement your transfer and educational plan, and guides you through the application process and writing of your personal statement. RECOMMENDED: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400. Transfer: CSU.
Evening Course
92178 CRER 680CC APL Mon 6:00-8:05 9-106 Sohrabi 1.0 8/22-10/17
CHEM 234 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I - HONORS
Introduction to the structure, reactivity, reaction mechanisms, stereochemistry and spectroscopy of representative organic compounds. Recommended to be taken concurrently with CHEM 237. A minimum of 16 by arrangement lab hours are required. RECOMMENDED: Eligibility for ENGL 100. PREREQ: CHEM 220 or equivalent. Transfer: CSU: B1, UC. (IGETC: 5A)
92664 CHEM 234 APX MW 9:45-11:00 18-319 Medina 3.0
CHEM 680CH HONORS COLLOQUIUM IN CHEMISTRY
Readings, discussions, and activities covering the topic of drug discovery. Guest speakers may be invited. Emphasis will be on building information research and critical thinking skills. Honors credit is earned for both CHEM 680CH and the concurrently enrolled 200 level course. Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or concurrent enrollment in any non-honors Chemistry level 200 course. Transfer: CSU.
93092 CHEM 680CH APA Fri 9:10-10:45 18-319 Medina 1.0 9/21-12/9
ENGL 100 READING AND COMPOSITION - HONORS
Freshman Composition, reading primarily non-fiction materials and writing in the argumentative and expository forms, gives students the writing and reading skills they need to succeed in college courses. PREREQ: ENGL 836 or ESL 400 OR eligibility for ENGL 100 on approved college English Placement Test and other measures as necessary AND READ 836 or ESL 400 with Credit or a grade of "C" or better OR eligibility for 400-level Reading courses on approved college Reading Placement Test and other measures as necessary. (CAN ENGL 2) (CAN ENGL SEQ A = ENGL 100 + 110) Transfer: CSU: A2, UC. (IGETC: 1A)
A minimum of 16 by arrangement online lab hours are required.
Web Assisted Course. See pages $$-$$ for more information:
92120 ENGL 100 WPA TTh 9:45-11:00 13-213 Palmer 3.0
ENGL 100 has a non-refundable materials charge of $2.
ENGL 110 COMPOSITION, LITERATURE, AND CRITICAL THINKING - HONORS
In this course students read and analyze works of fiction, poetry, and drama and write critical expository essays which demonstrate skills in analysis and critical thinking. PREREQ: ENGL 100. (CAN ENGL 4) (CAN ENGL SEQ A = ENGL 100 + 110) Transfer: CSU: A3, C2, UC. (IGETC: 1B)
A minimum of 16 by arrangement online lab hours are required.
Web Assisted Course
90830 ENGL 110 WPA TTh 9:45-11:00 5-221 Harrison 3.0
ENGL 110 has a non-refundable materials charge of $2.
MATH 200 ELEMENTARY PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS - HONORS
Measures of central tendency and dispersion; sampling distributions, statistical inference, regression and correlation. A minimum of 16 by arrangement lab hours are required. RECOMMENDED: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400. PREREQ: MATH 120 or 121 or 123, or appropriate score on District math placement test and other measures as appropriate. (CAN STAT 2) Transfer: CSU: B4, UC. (IGETC: 2)
81373 MATH 200 APA MWF 8:10-9:25 17-205 Klimkovsky 4.0
MATH 270 LINEAR ALGEBRA - HONORS
Application of vectors and matrices to systems of linear equations, linear transformations, eigenvectors and eigenvalues, vector spaces and inner products. A minimum of 16 by arrangement lab hours are required. RECOMMENDED: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400. PREREQ: MATH 252. Transfer: CSU, UC. (IGETC: 2)
92583 MATH 270 APA MW 12:45-2:00 16-108 Iverson 3.0
MATH 275 ORDINARY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS - HONORS
Applications involving differential equations and analytical, graphical and numerical solutions of linear differential equations and systems of linear differential equations, power-series solutions of nonlinear differential equations, and solution of linear differential equations with constant coefficients by Laplace Transforms. A minimum of 16 by arrangement lab hours are required. RECOMMENDED: Eligibility for ENGL 100. PREREQ: MATH 252. (CAN MATH 24) Transfer: CSU, UC. (IGETC: 2)
92584 MATH 275 APA TTh 12:45-2:00 16-108 Iverson 3.0
MUS. 680CB HONORS SEMINAR - A MOVEABLE FEAST (Also ART 680CB)
Art, theater and music set a four-course banquet for students interested in an interdisciplinary taste of intriguing, challenging arts experiences. In this seminar class, attendance, led by faculty, at art exhibitions, theatrical and musical performances is preceded by a preparatory lecture/demonstration, and is followed by reflection and discussion. Events are chosen from the Bay Area's rich buffet of art museums, theater, opera and music. Students have the opportunity to do research (and perform, if they wish) in the field of art that stimulates their intellect and inspires their creative palate. Honors credit will also be earned for both MUS. 680CB and the approved, concurrently enrolled course, upon completion with a grade of A or B. RECOMMENDED: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400. PREREQ: Completion of, or concurrent enrollment in one of the following: ART 101, 102, 103 104, 201, 204, 207, 214, 221, 301, or 351; MUS. 115, 202, 230, 250; DRAM 101, 140, 200, 201, 202, 203, 221, 233, or 300. Transfer: CSU.
92260 MUS. 680CB APX Wed 1:10-3:00 3-148 Meckler 2.0
PLSC 325 HONORS COLLOQUIUM IN POLITICAL SCIENCE: POLITICS AND RELIGION
Explores Christianity within the realm of American politics - the role of faith in the formulation of the American Republic. Addresses the meaning of the "separation of church and state" as it relates to the foundation of America - past, present and future. Honors credit will also be earned for both PLSC 325 and the approved, concurrently enrolled course, upon completion with a grade of A or B. PREREQ: ENGL 100 and completion of, or concurrent enrollment in one of the following: ECON 100; PHIL 100; PLSC 150, 200, 210; PSYC 106 or SOCI 100. Transfer: CSU, UC.
92133 PLSC 325 APA Thu 3:10-5:00 13-117 Ware 1.0 9/22-11/17
SPAN 162 LATINO LITERATURE II - HONORS
Literary survey of the best novels, poetry, and short stories in Latin American literature of the 20th century, contextualized in cultural, sociological, and political framework. Course is conducted entirely in Spanish. (Fulfills Associate degree Ethnic Studies requirement.) RECOMMENDED: Eligibility for ENGL 110. PREREQ: SPAN 140 or 150 or 152, or equivalent. Transfer: CSU: C2, UC. (IGETC: 3B)
Evening Course
92809 SPAN 162 APX Tue 6:00-9:05 13-115 Aguirre 3.0
SPCH 100 PUBLIC SPEAKING (CAN SPCH 4) -HONORS
This course provides practical introduction to the fundamental principles of public speaking through an audience-centered approach, and a forum for practicing public speaking skills. Through a variety of instructional strategies and presentations, students learn the process by which effective speeches are conceived, prepared and delivered. Critical thinking & listening skills are realized through speaker and audience analysis. Speeches are delivered in both impromptu (spontaneous) and extemporaneous (prepared) modes. Transfer: CSU: A1, UC. (IGETC: 1C)
93226 SPCH 100 APX TTh 8:10-9:25 13-110 Kaven 3.0
The following courses have limited number of honors seats available (please contact instructor for more information):
Courses Available Through Contract
ECON 102 PRINCIPLES OF MICRO ECONOMICS
81147 ECON 102 AA TTh 11:10-12:25 13-116 Roscelli 3.0
ECE. 201 CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Online Course
85952 ECE. 201 OLH By Arr Online Dilko 3.0 8/17-12/16
PHYSICS 250 PHYSICS WITH CALCULUS I
90854 PHYS 250 LA TTh 6:00-9:05 16-5 Speliotopoulos 4.0
SPAN 131 INTERMEDIATE SPANISH I
81548 SPAN 131 WXA TTh 11:10-12:25 17-107 Harmon 3.0
91606 SPAN 131 WXL Mon 6:00-9:15 17-105 Harmon 3.0
SPAN 132 INTERMEDIATE SPANISH II
89532 SPAN 132 WXA TTh 11:10-12:25 17-107 Harmon 3.0
91607 SPAN 132 WXL Mon 6:00-9:15 17-105 Harmon 3.0
SPAN 140 ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE SPANISH
89533 SPAN 140 WXA TTh 11:10-12:25 17-107 Harmon 3.0
91608 SPAN 140 WXL Mon 6:00-9:15 17-105 Harmon 3.0
