Advisory:ENGL C1000. It is advised that students be able to read college-level texts.
Transfers to:UC/CSU

This course provides an interdisciplinary overview of the major global issues facing the world today such as globalization, economic inequality, human rights, environmental sustainability, global health, and conflict. Through a combination of lectures, readings, films, and discussions, students explore the interconnectedness of global systems and how individuals and societies contribute to and are affected by global change. The course encourages critical thinking about solutions to global challenges.

Advisory:ENGL C1000. It is advised that students be able to read college-level texts.
Transfers to:UC/CSU

This course examines the most pressing global issues affecting the world today with an emphasis on the interconnectedness of economic, environmental, social, and political systems. Topics include climate change, human rights violations, global health challenges, international conflicts, migration, economic inequality, and the role of international organizations. Students critically analyze these issues and explore potential solutions through a combination of readings, discussions, case studies, and media analysis.

Advisory:READ 101
Transfers to:CSU

This course provides students with an immersive exploration of the cultural, social, and linguistic dimensions of a host country or region. Through participation in local learning experiences—such as language immersion classes, lectures on history and culture, and guided cultural excursions—students develop a deeper understanding of global perspectives, intercultural communication, and cultural diversity. Emphasis is placed on experiencing the host culture firsthand while critically reflecting on one’s own cultural assumptions and values. The course is designed to accompany a study abroad program but may also be offered domestically in partnership with community-based cultural organizations.

(Formerly FAC 4346)

Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.

This course is the first of a four-course series designed to prepare fire service personnel or other students interested in becoming a California Certified Fire Inspector 1. It is one of the State Board of Fire Services-accredited courses and applies to California Fire Service Training and Educational System certifications. Topics covered provide a broad, technical overview of fire prevention codes, ordinances, inspection practices, key hazards, responsibilities and authority, occupancy classification and types of construction, egress requirements, fire-resistant assemblies, general fire safety provisions, and principles and procedures for fire inspections.

(Formerly FAC 4347)

PrerequisiteFAC 057

This course is the second in the series of four courses designed for fire service personnel or other students interested in becoming a California Certified Fire Inspector. The course focuses on the special hazards associated with flammable and combustible liquids and gases, with topics of discussion that include bulk storage and handling and transportation of flammable gases and liquids.

(Formerly FAC 4350)

Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.

This course teaches students to conduct incident size-up and the skills to develop and implement an initial plan of action that involves single and multi-unit operations. Students apply these skills to situations involving various types of emergency incidents, and learn to mitigate each situation by following agency safety procedures, conducting pre-incident planning, and developing and undertaking a post-incident analysis.

(Formerly FAC 4361)

Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.

This course covers the process of evaluating and reporting incident conditions, analyzing incident needs, and developing and implementing a plan of action. Students also learn how to deploy incident resources, complete all operations to suppress a wildland fire, establish an incident command post, create an incident action plan, and complete incident records and reports.

Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level, read college-level texts, and have knowledge of elementary algebra concepts.
Transfers to: CSU

This course is designed to provide training to individuals who are working in or seeking employment in the water/wastewater management field. Specifically, this course is designed to educate and train current and future pretreatment (industrial waste) facility inspectors in employing enforcement and advisory actions to regulate the disposal of industrial wastewater into the sanitary wastewater collection system; protect the physical structures and ensure the safety of operation and maintenance personnel of the wastewater collection and treatment systems; protect the health and safety of the public and the environment; achieve compliance with pretreatment regulations as required under the General Pretreatment Regulations, Categorical Standards, and local source control ordinances; and prevent the illegal discharge of industrial pollutants into wastewater collection and stormwater collection systems.

Advisory: ELEC 100, It is also advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level, read college-level texts, and have a knowledge of elementary algebra concepts.

This course provides an introduction to Radio Frequency (RF) and Microwave communication systems. Students obtain a working knowledge of passive and active RF and microwave components and circuits for wireless communications: transmission-line theory; planar transmission-lines and waveguides; S-parameters; resonators; power dividers and couplers; microwave filters; sources, detectors, and active devices; and modern RF and microwave measurement techniques. This course is intended for students considering a career in the aerospace and defense industry.

Formerly: EMT 093Prerequisite: EMT 100 with a grade of "B" or better

This course is designed to certify students as a National Registry and State of California emergency medical technician (EMT), and gain employment as an ambulance EMT, hospital emergency department EMT, or event staff EMT. After successful completion of this course, students will be approved to take the National Registry EMT cognitive examination and then request certification as an EMT through the Los Angeles County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency or other local EMS accrediting agencies in California. Topics discussed include pre-hospital care terminology, cardiovascular emergencies, emergency childbirth, communicable disease transmission, extrication tools and equipment, tactical casualty care, automatic external defibrillation, and the EMS system. In order to participate in this course students must pass a background check, EMT medical physical that includes vaccination verification, and a 10-panel drug screen.