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Innovation, Invention, and Entrepreneurship COA This Certificate of Achievement prepares students to invent, develop, and launch new ideas, products, or ventures. Emphasis is placed on creativity, design thinking, engineering, entrepreneurial strategy, and innovation management. Through an interdisciplinary blend of academic perspectives and skills needed for innovation, students will engage in hands-on projects and experiential learning to solve real-world problems with creative solutions.
Please contact the Student Success Team for this program if you have any questions.| Course | Units | Typically Offered |
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| MGMT 180 - Introduction to Invention PrinciplesM | 3.0 | |
MGMT 180 - Introduction to Invention Principles (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. This course will cover the entire invention cycle rather than focusing on problem discovery skills only. The invention cycle includes problem-solution and solution exploration. Therefore, the name is changing from Invention Principles I - Solution Exploration to Introduction to Invention Principles. | ||
| MGMT 130 - Small Business Management-EntrepreneurshipM | 3.0 | |
MGMT 130 - Small Business Management-Entrepreneurship (3.0 units) Advisory:MGMT 101 This course is designed for students interested in small business, either in a domestic or international market. Topics include start-up methods and techniques, management and operations, marketing, financing and cash management, location strategies, personnel practices, buying and selling strategies, and e-commerce. This course also provides students with an opportunity to develop a business plan as it pertains to their small business interests.
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| Select one: ART 101 / BUSL 110 / BIOL 120 / CIT 111 / COMM C1000 / COMM C1000H / ENGR 100 / ENGT 100 / ENGT 101 / ENGT 250 / GAD 101 / KIN 196 / MGMT 101 / PHY 120 / SOC 102 M | 2.0† | |
ART 101 - Introduction to Studio Arts (3.0 units) (Formerly ART 007) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and be able to read college-level texts. Students in this introductory lecture/lab course for non-art majors explore multiple aspects of visual art, including the fundamental principles, techniques, history, and appreciation of various art forms, from traditional to contemporary. Through lectures, hands-on activities, and analysis of artworks, students gain a deeper understanding of the role of art in society, different cultures, and personal expression. Project and topics include drawing, painting, printmaking, design, and sculpture. BUSL 110 - Legal Environment of Business (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. This course examines the legal regulatory, and international environment of business. Included are the topics of alternative dispute resolution, the forms of business organization, regulations affecting employment, and current environmental statutes. Case studies are used to discuss torts, crimes, contracts and sales, warranty and product liability, labor law, employment discrimination, and environmental law. BIOL 120 - Environmental Biology (3.0 units) (Formerly BIOL 020) Advisory:It is 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. In this course, students utilize basic biological concepts and an interdisciplinary approach to determine how to address environmental challenges. Topics may include ecosystem characteristics and functions, population dynamics, energy and material resource use, pollution, and alternative energy sources. Because the course takes up the social, political, and economic implications of environmental decisions, it is intended for students from many disciplines, including non-STEM disciplines. This course fulfills the general education requirement for life sciences majors. CIT 111 - Introduction to Programming (3.0 units) (Formerly CIT 097) Advisory:CIT 101; It is advised that students have a knowledge of elementary algebra concepts. This course is for students who want to develop the problem-solving abilities required to work in the computer field. Programming concepts are discussed through a variety of techniques including hierarchy diagrams, flow-charting, data diagrams, and pseudocode. The course will also include information on integrated development environments (IDEs). COMM C1000 - Introduction to Public Speaking (formerly SPCH 101) (3.0 units) (Formerly SPCH 001A, SPCH 101) Transfers to: UC (*credit limit), CSU In this course, students learn and apply foundational rhetorical theories and techniques of public speaking in a multicultural democratic society. Students discover, develop, and critically analyze ideas in public discourse through research, reasoning, organization, composition, delivery to a live audience and evaluation of various types of speeches, including informative and persuasive speeches. This course is designed for Communication Studies majors and recommended for students interested in the Forensics: Speech and Debate team, and/or Pathway to Law. COMM C1000H - Introduction to Public Speaking - Honors (formerly SPCH 101H) (3.0 units) (Formerly SPCH 101H) Advisory: ENGL C1000 In this course, students learn and apply foundational rhetorical theories and techniques of public speaking in a multicultural democratic society. Students discover, develop, and critically analyze ideas in public discourse through research, reasoning, organization, composition, delivery to a live audience and evaluation of various types of speeches, including informative and persuasive speeches. This is an honors course. This course is designed for Communication Studies majors and recommended for students interested in the Honors Transfer Program, Forensics: Speech and Debate team, and/or Pathway to Law. ENGR 100 - Introduction to Engineering (Same as ENGT 138) (2.0 units) 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. This introductory course considers different branches of engineering, the engineering industries, and the functions of engineers and related roles. Topics include the methods and tools of engineering problem solving and design, the place of engineering in society, and engineering ethics. Students learn about the educational requirements for careers in engineering fields and effective strategies to be academically successful in engineering programs, practice developing communication skills pertinent to engineering professions, and explore a variety of engineering career pathways to plan and shape career goals. ENGT 100 - Introduction to Engineering (2.0 units) (Formerly CIV 138, CIVIL 138, DRAF 138, ENGT 138) 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. This introductory course considers different branches of engineering, the engineering industries, and the functions of engineers and related roles. Topics include the methods and tools of engineering problem-solving and design, the place of engineering in society, and engineering ethics. Students learn about the educational requirements for careers in engineering fields and effective strategies to be academically successful in engineering programs, practice developing communication skills pertinent to engineering professions, and explore a variety of engineering career pathways to plan and shape career goals. ENGT 101 - Introduction to Technical Drawing & Graphics (Same as ARCH 101, CIV 101) (3.0 units) (Formerly DRAF 101) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. This basic course in technical drawing and graphics is for students with no previous drafting skills or training. The course is designed for students who want to pursue training in fields and careers related to architecture, civil design, and engineering design drafting. Practical application with the tools, techniques, standards, and practices used in the industries that need technical drawings and graphics is a feature of the course. ARCH 101, CIV 101, ENGT 101 are cross-listed courses. Credit will be granted for one course only.. ENGT 250 - Introduction to Modeling and Prototyping (4.0 units) (Formerly DRAF 250) Advisory:ARCH 101 or CIV 101 or ENGT 101 or ENGT 105, ENGT 122 This course covers the techniques, processes and materials used for creating conceptual models and prototypes. Design and fabrication utilizing equipment such as 3D printing, CNC machining, laser cutting and other industry technologies are also presented, along with exploration of manufacturing techniques and materials. GAD 101 - Introduction to Game Design (3.0 units) Advisory:ENGL C1000 This course is an introduction to the theory and process of designing games. Students critically explore the historical, cultural, economic, and social aspects of the concepts and techniques used in the design of games; discover what the components of games are, including what parts of games are influenced by their design.; and learn several ways to approach the design of a game, including processes and best practices for prototyping, play testing, and balancing a game after it has been designed. KIN 196 - Health Fitness and Wellness (3.0 units) (Formerly PETH 196, PETH 021) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. The Health: Fitness and Wellness course is based upon the premise that a person’s lifestyle contributes substantially to the quality and length of life. An attempt will be made in this course to teach facts and concepts relative to the physiological and psychological responses to frequent and regular bouts of aerobic exercise. Emphasis will be placed upon proper selection of foods and the maintenance of a healthy and nutritionally sound diet. All dimensions of health will be covered to promote and enhance one’s full health potential. The main thrust of the course is to effect behavioral change, so the students will be able to make lifestyle choices in a socially and personally responsible manner. This course is a restricted elective for the AA in General Studies with an Emphasis in Social Behavior and Self-Development and the CSU GE COA. MGMT 101 - Introduction to Business (3.0 units) 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. This course is designed for the student who has an interest in a career in business. Topics cover business operations, strategies for both, domestic and international markets, economic factor, legal regulations, management, leadership, marketing, financial operations, accounting controls, and e-commerce. This course will count toward a business certificate or degree in business and will transfer to a four-year school. PHY 120 - Physics for Everyday Use (4.0 units) (Formerly PHY 021) Prerequisite:Enrollment requires appropriate placement (based on high school GPA and/or other measures), or completion of an elementary algebra course. This course investigates the basic characteristics of matter and the interactions that govern its behavior, and emphasizes how remarkable everyday phenomena are from this perspective. Examples from popular culture (e.g., movies, TV, and sports) are utilized. Topics include how to describe an object’s motion, how to explain changes in an object’s motion, and the roles of work and energy, among other topics. The course is intended for non-science majors, stresses conceptual understanding, and presents students with an opportunity to see how our world works according to physics. SOC 102 - Major Social Problems (3.0 units) (Formerly SOC 001B) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and be able to read college-level texts. This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the definition, development, reduction, and elimination of major social problems in contemporary society. Topics include problems of mental and physical health, including addictions, crime and violence, social inequality, terrorism and war, and technology and the environment. Various social theories and relevant empirical research are critically examined throughout the course. | ||
| Total Semester Units: | 8.0† | |
| Total Units for Innovation, Invention, and Entrepreneurship COA program | 8.0† | |
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| † | Some classes may have higher units |
| M | Major course; course may also meet a general education requirement |
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