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ESL 034 - American Historical and Cultural Events
Units: 2
When Offered: As offered
This course will provide students with a historical foundation of American culture and experience essential to academic success in American college classes. Students will become familiar with major periods in American history along with related authors, literature, and important personalities of the period leading to a knowledge base common among American college students. Students will understand the historical background behind American holidays and as well as the culture of the American classroom environment.
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
Class hours: 3 Lectures/week
Prerequisite(s): ESL 014 or appropriate placement score
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ESL 050 - Reading and Academic Vocabulary III
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
A concentrated reading of textbook-based materials used in American college degree courses; for example, social sciences, hard sciences, education, business, and humanities. Development of comprehension skills to enhance their reading effectiveness and efficiency; may include identification of main ideas and supports, application of personal schema, and analysis of fact-based reading, speaking, listening, and writing is stressed; its use of textual clues, dictionary, and word analysis for learning word meaning.
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
Class hours: 4 Lectures/week
Prerequisite(s): ESL 030 or appropriate placement score and departmental approval
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ESL 051 - Writing and Grammar III
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
Introduction to the techniques and practice of common modes of essay writing: explanatory, persuasive, and argumentative essays. Particular emphasis will be placed on developing academic writing skills that prepare students for college level writing. Logical analysis of components of the essay, integration of evidence from sources, and intensive application of major grammatical systems of English will be emphasized. Lectures will focus on developing high levels of competence in detecting and remedying common ESL writing problems to improve essay clarity and effectiveness.
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
Class hours: 4 Lectures/week
Prerequisite(s): ESL 031 or appropriate placement score and departmental approval
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ESL 052 - Listening and Speaking III
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
This course enhances the students’ ability to understand basic academic discourse in lectures and to participate meaningfully in group discussions and give oral presentations with correct grammar usage and understandable pronunciation.
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
Class hours: 4 ½ Lectures/week
Prerequisite(s): ESL 032 or appropriate placement score and departmental approval
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ESL 053 - Professional English I
Units: 1
When Offered: As offered
This course prepares students to enter Undergraduate and Graduate level courses by practicing all four communicative skills-listening, speaking, reading and writing - using the vocabulary and formats of business communication.
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
Class hours: 3 Lectures/week Lab: 1 Lab/week
Prerequisite(s): ESL 034 or appropriate placement score and departmental approval
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ESL 054 - Preparation for University Success
Units: 2
When Offered: As offered
This course is designed to provide High Intermediate ESL students with the perspectives and strategies common to the American university setting. Refining listening skills, extracting content form lectures, practice with successful participation in classroom discussions, formal writing format styles, and academic usage of internet tools such as e-mail and discussion forums will be reviewed in the context of American university requirements, while exploring related cultural similarities and differences.
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
Class hours: 4 Lectures/week
Prerequisite(s): ESL 034 or appropriate placement score and departmental approval
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ESL 070 - Reading and Academic Vocabulary IV
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
Students will gain academic reading proficiency in preparation for the undergraduate level through weekly reading assignments at the advanced level. Students will expand their academic English vocabulary, while learning to integrate meaning and personal analysis of the text. Students will be exposed to various fields of study through weekly readings and learn to engage in intellectual discussion. Students will learn to complete longer reading assignments, complete weekly journal entries, and integrate learned words in classroom discussion.
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
Class hours: 4 Lectures/week
Prerequisite(s): ESL 050 or appropriate placement score and departmental approval
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ESL 071 - Writing and Grammar IV
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
This course is designed to assist students in developing their writing abilities in order to function successfully at the university academic level. The course focuses on learning different academic essay styles, improving writing skills and editing skills, learning to do basic research and citation. The course is designed to push students to excel at a higher level of writing in English, incorporating essential grammar concepts. The course encourages daily interaction, various activities and tactile learning opportunities. The students will complete at least five English essays, increasing in page number and research components.
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
Class hours: 4 Lectures/week
Prerequisite(s): ESL 051 or appropriate placement score and departmental approval
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ESL 072 - Listening and Speaking IV
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
Students will practice oral/aural skills within the context of academic content at an advanced level, by listening and responding to recorded lectures, guest speakers, field trips, and video recordings. Students will learn to how to respond in both formal and informal academic settings. Students will be able to give extensive oral presentations and participate on panel discussions. Pronunciation skills and techniques will be taught as needed.
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
Class hours: 4 ½ Lectures/week
Prerequisite(s): ESL 052 or appropriate placement score and departmental approval
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ESL 073 - Introduction to Academic Research
Units: 1
When Offered: As offered
This is an advanced level ESL course designed to enhance students’ research composition skills in four areas of learning: independent research of thematically organized college level articles using library and web-based sources; critical reading of sources concentrating on thorough comprehension and ability to respond to material in written forms, including responses, paraphrases, summaries, and critiques; academic writing of research paper, incorporating evidence from sources, using a five-step process: explore, focus, organize, create, and refine. Oral presentation of research will be given to prepare students for undergraduate courses in English and in other disciplines.
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
Class hours: 3 Lectures/week
Prerequisite(s): ESL 050 /051 or appropriate placement score and departmental approval
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ESL 074 - Academic Presentation Skills
Units: 2
When Offered: As offered
This course is intended for advanced ESL students to help them speak more confidently and effectively. Concentration will be on presentational skills such as individual and group oral topic presentations, panel discussions, debates and 4-7 minute individual topic presentations before the class.
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
Class hours: 4 ½ Lectures/week
Prerequisite(s): ESL 052 or appropriate placement score and departmental approval
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ESL 090 - Advanced Integration of Academic English Skills
Units: 1
This course is designed to provide focused instruction in academic English for prospective graduate students. Specific skills will be taught in the areas of listening, vocabulary, grammatical structures and reading comprehension according to the needs of the student. These skills will aid the student in developing a stronger ability to comprehend lectures, edit their own work, verbalize their opinions and expand their vocabulary in preparation for entering a graduate level program.
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
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ESL 093 - Critical Analysis for Academic English
Units: 1
When Offered: As offered
Advanced research course for graduate ESL students in methods of problem analysis: it involves independent research, extensive reading and writing, and discussion of journal articles and textbook based materials. Examination of problem analysis methods may include theories of gap analysis, work performance goals, causes of performance problems, and methods intervention.
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
Class hours: 4 Lectures/week
Prerequisite(s): ESL 073 or appropriate placement score; departmental approval and graduate status
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ESL 094 - Advanced Academic Research
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
The purpose of this course is to give ESL graduate students an introduction to research writing, resources and strategies. Students will gain familiarity and experience with the basic steps of researching, writing, and submitting research papers. Students will be prepared to research and write scholarly papers in their chosen graduate fields of study, becoming familiar with the standards for publishing articles and papers within that field.
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
Prerequisite(s): ESL 071
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ESL 200 - Special Topics
Units: 1-4
Focuses on specific areas of academic disciplines to further prepare for continuation in traditional coursework.
Repeatable: May be repeated with change in topic for a maximum of eighteen (18) units of credit
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
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ETC 305 - Educational Computing - Level I
Units: 3
GE Designation: I
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
A study of a variety of applications of computers within the curriculum to improve learning and educational opportunities. Includes software evaluation, selection, and use of various computer-based applications. Approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing to meet Level I requirements for a Preliminary Credential.
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ETC 407 - Technology and Learning
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Candidates will examine and apply various instructional theories and technologies to enhance student engagement and achievement. Candidates will demonstrate proficiency in various computer, web, and mobile device applications for the K-12 classroom and evaluate their relative effectiveness in relation to student achievement.
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FIN 101 - Personal Financial Management
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
An overview of personal financial management offers students power over financial resources, freedom to give generously, and insight for better citizenship. The course emphasizes concepts such as goal setting, budgeting, debt management, investing, major purchases, insurance, and retirement and estate planning.
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FIN 310 - Intermediate Business Finance
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
An overview of long-term financing topics intended to prepare the students for upper division courses covering additional finance areas. Course includes advanced components of corporate finance with an emphasis on the practices that shape the financial decision-making process. These include risk and return models, valuation of securities, capital budgeting, and capital structure decisions.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 303
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FIN 325 - Financial Markets and Institutions
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
Students examine the role of regulators, depository institutions, insurance companies, and financial markets in the process of intermediation. Key concepts include interest rate determination, methods of security valuation, managing commercial banking, and risk management in financial institutions.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 218 and 303
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FIN 405 - Financial Analysis and Forecasting
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
This course covers a more in-depth analysis of financial statements and the integration of financial forecasting based on interpreting financial data and performance. Students will evaluate investment alternatives and apply risk analysis to the valuation process from a decision-makers’ perspective.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 303 and 315
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FIN 415 - Investments
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
This course provides an overview of investment principles and practices with an emphasis on financial markets and pricing models. Topics covered include the securities markets, risk and return relationships, portfolio theory and the capital asset pricing model, debt securities, derivatives, and security analysis covering equity valuation. In addition, the student will participate in a real-time stock market stimulation throughout the course.
Prerequisite(s): FIN 325
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FIN 425 - Retirement and Estate Planning
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
This course focuses on key components, legal requirements, and restrictions, related to effective retirement and estate planning. Specific topics are types of retirement plans, implementing gifts, trusts and life insurance as means of transferring assets after death, and regulatory and tax considerations within retirement and estate planning.
Prerequisite(s): FIN 415
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FIN 430 - Risk Management
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
This course focuses on identifying risk factors and developing appropriate strategies to mitigate those factors. Specific topics of discussion include credit, market, and operational risk from a corporate perspective and insurance needs analysis for businesses and individuals. Health, disability, long-term care, and life insurances plus annuities will be addressed at the individual level. Overview of the role derivatives play in mitigating risk included.
Prerequisite(s): FIN 415
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FIN 491 - Internship in Finance
Units: 1-3
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
A practiced application of finance principles in a business or campus setting under professional supervision.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of six (6) units of credit
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Dean
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FLM 105 - Introduction to Film
Units: 3
GE Designation: M
When Offered: Fall, Spring
This course offers an introduction to methods and approaches for the study of film. Students will learn film terminology and its effective application in film analysis. Students also will develop, maintain, and improve strategies for close-reading individual shots and sequences, interpreting cinematic narrative and technique, and for negotiating various critical and theoretical paradigms of film study.
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FLM 150 - Film History
Units: 3
GE Designation: I, M
When Offered: Spring
This course studies the development of film history from its beginnings in the late nineteenth century up to the present day. As the growth of cinema has been a global phenomenon, we will look at major films, filmmakers, and film movements in the United States and around the world.
Pre- or Co- Requisite(s): ENG 123 and FLM 105
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FLM 200 - Special Topics in Film
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
This course focuses on a different subject in the field of cinema studies each time it is offered. Designed to reflect both our rapidly changing culture and the technologically progressive nature of the film industry, this course is devoted to a critical examination of film with regard to, for example, time period, genre, theme, etc.
Repeatable: May be taken multiple times with change in topic
Prerequisite(s): FLM 250
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FLM 210 - Film Genre
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
This introduction to genre studies will survey the development of at least one major film genre, such as the Western, the romantic comedy, the war film, or film noir. Alternatively, several genres may be covered in one semester. Assigned films will be accompanied by readings in relevant critical and literary texts. Contact professor for specific content information.
Prerequisite(s): FLM 105 or 150
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FLM 250 - Film Theory and Criticism
Units: 3
GE Designation: I, M
When Offered: Spring
This course introduces students to the major areas and concepts of film theory and criticism, from their inception in the early twentieth century to the present. It examines how various film theories, as part of a long-standing tradition of critical reflections on life and the arts in general, evolve and interact with one another and with neighboring discourses, nationally and internationally. Knowledge and skills gained in this class will prepare students for further upper-division film courses, in which film theory and criticism will function as important analytical tools.
Prerequisite(s): FLM 105 and 150
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FLM 300 - National Cinema
Units: 3
GE Designation: I, M
When Offered: Spring (even years)
National Cinema is an advanced course focusing on the most significant films and filmmakers of one country. It looks at cinematic history and practice in the nation being covered and may include a consideration of popular, independent, and/or art film. The course may cover the entire history of cinema in one nation or focus on a particular type of film or cinematic movement in one country. Special attention will be paid to the socio-historical contexts of the films assigned during the course.
Repeatable: May be taken multiple times for credit with change in topic.
Prerequisite(s): FLM 150
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FLM 301 - Basic Screenwriting
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
This course is an introduction to the basic principles of writing for the screen. The elements of theme, plot, character, and dialogue in dramatic writing for cinema will be studied. Students will learn how to construct screenplays by closely examining produced films, reading film scripts, and writing their own short screenplays. The course will provide a foundation in the basics of the three-act act structure, dramatic action, character arc, the revision process, and an introduction to the business of screenwriting. By the end of the semester, students will have produced and polished a twenty- to thirty-page screenplay for a short film suitable for production.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 113 and FLM 105
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FLM 302 - Writing Short Screenplays
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
This course is an intermediate level treatment of the principles of writing for the screen. It expands on the concepts covered in FLM 301 - Basic Screenwriting , deepening the students’ knowledge of the elements of theme, plot, character, and dialogue in dramatic writing for cinema while building the students’ skills in the development of these elements in their own writing. By the end of the semester, students will have produced and polished screenplay for a one-hour film.
Prerequisite(s): FLM 301
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FLM 303 - Asian Cinema
Units: 3
GE Designation: I, M
When Offered: As offered
This survey course offers a unique opportunity to screen and study technically innovative and culturally significant feature films from China, India, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Special attention will be given to the diverse genres in Asian cinema and the dynamic interactions between filmmaking and socio-historical transformation. An East-West comparative approach will be encouraged.
Prerequisite(s): FLM 105 and 150
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FLM 305 - Christianity and Film
Units: 3
GE Designation: I, M
When Offered: Spring (odd years)
This course centers on the close reading of both religious and secular filmic texts in order to better understand the ideology that is wrapped within these artifacts of culture. Students will describe and analyze how these cinematic texts communicate both Christian and anti-Christian philosophical and theological arguments, which have the power to shape the horizons of the mind and impact culture.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 123
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FLM 340 - Major Directors
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall (odd years)
With attention to theories about authorship and the auteur, this course surveys the work of one or two major directors. This course may treat a canonical auteur, such as Orson Welles, Alfred Hitchcock, or Akira Kurosawa, or may focus upon figures historically marginalized within cinema studies, such Oscar Micheaux, Ida Lupino, or Sam Fuller.
Prerequisite(s): FLM 150
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FLM 350 - Film and Literature
Units: 3
GE Designation: I, M
When Offered: Fall
This course addresses the adaptation of literature to film. It examines diverse concepts and theories that have been applied to cinematic adaptations of literary texts as part of a larger constellation of issues, including the development of cinematic language, approaches to genre studies, and an appreciation for cinematic visions in literary texts. In addition to film screenings, course readings will include prose fiction and film criticism.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 123
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FLM 399 - Independent Study
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
This course is designed to afford the superior student an opportunity to work independently on subject matter of the student’s choosing. Supervision and evaluation will be provided by a member of the Film Studies faculty.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Dean
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FLM 400 - Special Topics in Film
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
This course focuses on a different subject in the field of cinema studies each time it is offered. Designed to reflect both our rapidly changing culture and the technologically progressive nature of the film industry, this course is devoted to a critical examination of film with regard to, for example, time period, genre, theme, etc.
Repeatable: May be taken multiple times with change in topic
Prerequisite(s): FLM 250
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FLM 403 - Writing Adapted Screenplays
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
This is a course in the art of writing a feature-length film script based on a piece of literature or other literary material. Contemporary feature film structure paradigms will be reviewed as the student (individually or in pairs) crafts their own feature-length screenplay from a self-selected literary source. The art of the studio “pitch” used to sell a screenplay also will be reviewed and practiced.
Prerequisite(s): FLM 301
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FLM 420 - Independent Film and Counter-Cinema
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall (even years)
Independent Film and Counter-cinema is an advanced course that studies diverse film texts considered “independent” while examining the varied and constantly evolving definition of independent film. In addition, the course investigates counter-cinema – film that actively opposes mainstream cinema, offering alternative discourses – and explores the complex relationship between independent film and counter-cinema.
Prerequisite(s): FLM 250
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FLM 430 - Film and Sound
Units: 3
GE Designation: I, M
When Offered: Spring (even years)
Thoughtfully addressing the importance of film’s auditory component, which is often ignored or taken for granted by visually-dominated studies of the moving pictures, this course critically engages the importance of sound to cinema, from a theoretical as well as a historical perspective.
Prerequisite(s): FLM 250
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FLM 450 - World Cinema
Units: 3
GE Designation: M
When Offered: Fall
World Cinema is an advanced course focusing on films made outside of North America and their socio-historical contexts. It looks at cinematic history and practice in diverse nations and introduces students to a range of non-Hollywood film styles and forms, including popular and art cinemas, from across the globe.
Repeatable: May be taken multiple times with change in topic
Prerequisite(s): FLM 250
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FLM 470 - Adaptation and Intertextuality
Units: 3
GE Designation: I, M
When Offered: Spring (odd years)
This advanced course focuses on diverse texts and theories regarding adaptation and intertextuality as they impact film and other media. The course explores the ways in which texts are adapted from one medium into other media and the ways in which texts intersect and communicate with one another. The complex manner in which adaptation and intertextuality function in our media-saturated, global culture is investigated. Texts that might be examined in this course include films, video games, television shows, novels, comics/graphic novels, operas, and musicals. Course content will vary.
Prerequisite(s): FLM 250
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FLM 491 - Film Practicum
Units: 1-15
When Offered: As offered
Students participate in an internship experience in some aspect of the Hollywood film or television industry. These are non-paying positions that may be part of an actual Hollywood film or television production, or similar entertainment industry experience with development companies, agencies, producers, etc. Unit value will vary in relation to time commitment and the individual’s learning contract. Students will be supervised by a member of the Film Studies faculty.
Prerequisite(s): FLM 250 and Junior status
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FLM 499 - Senior Capstone Project
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
This three-unit senior capstone project serves to assess the subject matter competence of the Film Studies major. During the semester, students will compose a philosophy statement, compile a portfolio of previous work, and complete a capstone paper or film project. The class meets with its instructor one hour per week while completing the tasks of the course.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Dean
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FLP 170 - Basic Production: Visual Storytelling
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
An introduction to the production of visual storytelling content. Each student will write, direct, and edit a series of exploratory production exercises. The primary emphasis is on telling a compelling story by employing basic cinematography, lighting, editing, sound, and on-camera talent to involve an audience emotionally with the characters on screen. This course is restricted to Film majors and minors only.
Pre- or Co- Requisite(s): FLM 105
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FLP 306 - Intermediate Production: Creative Producing
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
This class will approach film production from prep to post from the perspective of the independent film creative producer, with each student producing and directing two short films in addition to introductory workshops on all the different departments, including technical areas such as grip, electric, and camera. Students will learn how to break down and budget a script, schedule a shoot, create and fill out paperwork, such as deal memos, call sheets, contracts, location scouting, and holding auditions.
Prerequisite(s): FLP 170
Pre- or Co- Requisite(s): FLM 301
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FLP 360 - Cinematography
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
An introduction to the fundamental tools and principles used by cinematographers to create digital or film images generated from the context of the story. Curriculum covers visualization, digital manipulation, sensitometry, filters and lenses, lighting, color, processing procedures, camera systems, special effects, and image control.
Prerequisite(s): FLP 306
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FLP 406 - Film Directing
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
This course explores a range of ideas, methods, and theories of narrative film directing. While helping students understand the director’s complex functions in the creative process of directing, the course mainly focuses on the study of and practice in two areas: directing the camera and directing actors. Significant time is devoted to the understanding of acting and working with actors (casting, rehearsal, character development, and performing for the camera). Students will work in groups on a series of focused short projects to build the creative experience step by step.
Prerequisite(s): FLP 360
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FLT 116 - Private Pilot Ground
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Summer
An in-depth study of airframes and aircraft systems, aircraft instruments, safety, aerodynamics, stability, physiology, weather, airports, airspace, emergency operations, ground reference maneuvers, charts and publications, and the principles of pilotage, dead-reckoning, as well as radio and electronic methods of navigation as applied to cross-country flight planning to prepare the student for the FAA private pilot knowledge test.
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FLT 117 - Private Airplane Pilot Lab I
Units: 1
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Flight instruction leading to the aircraft solo. Current FAA Third Class Medical Certificate and Student Pilot Certificate required prior to registering. Thirty-five flight hours.
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
Fee: Additional lab fee
Prerequisite(s): FLT 116 , Aviation Flight Major, and permission of the Department Chair
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FLT 118 - Private Airplane Pilot Lab II
Units: 1
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
The second of two courses providing flight training leading to the Private Pilot Certificate. Forty-five flight hours.
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
Fee: Additional lab fee
Prerequisite(s): FLT 117 and permission of the Department Chair
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FLT 119 - Instrument Pilot Ground
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
An in-depth study of aircraft instruments, preflight and aircraft systems, navigation, holding, approaches, emergencies, and weather reports and forecasts. Prepares student for the FAA instrument rating knowledge test.
Prerequisite(s): FLT 116
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FLT 140 - Time Building Flight Lab I
Units: 1
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Time Building Flight Lab.
Repeatable: May be repeated one time for credit
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
Fee: Additional lab fee
Prerequisite(s): FLT 117 and permission of the Department Chair
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FLT 215 - Commercial I and Instrument I Airplane Pilot Lab
Units: 1
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
This lab is designed with two purposes. It will be an introduction to Instrument flight and a time building course for the commercial rating. Students will split their time on solo cross countries to build flight time as well as dual flights with their instructor to learn basic instrument flight maneuvers. Fifty flight hours.
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
Fee: Additional lab fee
Prerequisite(s): FLT 118 and permission of the Department Chair
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FLT 216 - Instrument II Airplane Pilot Lab
Units: 1
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
In this lab, students will begin conducting approaches in Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) or simulated IFR conditions, both in the local area and on cross-country flights. This course will rely heavily on the skills learned in FLT 215 . This lab will prepare the student for their instrument practical test. Sixty flight hours.
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
Fee: Additional lab fee
Prerequisite(s): FLT 215 and permission of the Department Chair
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FLT 224 - Modern Avionics and Navigational Aids
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
An in-depth study of the modern avionics and navigation aids available to pilots, including NEXTGEN, ADS-B, and Garmin 500, 600, and G1000 units, and Aspen Evolution PFD1000.
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FLT 240 - Time Building Flight Lab II
Units: 1
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Time Building Flight Lab.
Repeatable: May be repeated one time for credit
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
Fee: Additional lab fee
Prerequisite(s): FLT 117 and permission of the Department Chair
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FLT 301 - Advanced and Commercial Airplane Pilot Ground
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
An in-depth study of aerodynamics, instruments, engines and systems of multi-engine aircraft.
Prerequisite(s): FLT 311
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FLT 311 - Commercial Pilot Ground
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
An in-depth study of aerodynamics, instruments, engines and systems, airports, air traffic control, and airspace, FARs, performance and weight and balance, aeromedical factors, aviation weather, navigation and flight operations. Prepares students for the FAA Commercial Pilot knowledge test.
Prerequisite(s): FLT 119
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FLT 313 - Commercial II Airplane Pilot Lab
Units: 1
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Students will learn to maneuver a complex single-engine aircraft to commercial standards. Students will be training in a local practice area to become proficient in handling the aircraft and complete remaining required cross country flights with their instructor. This lab will prepare the student for the Commercial single-engine practical test. Fifty flight hours.
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
Fee: Additional lab fee
Prerequisite(s): FLT 216 and permission of the Department Chair
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FLT 314 - Advanced Commercial Airplane Pilot Lab
Units: 1
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
An in-depth study of aerodynamics, instruments, engines and systems of multi-engine aircraft. Multi-engine commercial add-on. Twenty flight hours.
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
Fee: Additional lab fee
Prerequisite(s): FLT 313 and permission of the Department Chair
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FLT 315 - Flight Instructor Pilot Ground
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
An in-depth study of the practical application of flight training skills, including the principles of learning and communication, instructional methods, techniques, and media. Students will prepare a training syllabus and conduct ground lessons. Prepares students for the FAA Flight/Ground Instructor knowledge test.
Prerequisite(s): FLT 311
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FLT 317 - CFI and CFII Airplane Pilot Lab
Units: 1
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Flight instruction leading to the Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) and the Certified Flight Instrument Instructor (CFII). Forty-five flight hours.
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
Fee: Additional lab fee
Prerequisite(s): FLT 314 and permission of the Department Chair
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FLT 326 - Human Factors
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
A review of the psychological human factors that affect aviation, including individual and organizational factors, and technology-induced errors. Includes common human errors and detection and recovery skills. The chain of events leading up to an aircraft accident are examined in light of specific aircraft accidents.
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FLT 328 - Aircraft Systems
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
An in-depth study of aircraft systems, including engine, fuel, electric, hydraulic, pneumatic, flight control, and computer systems and displays.
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FLT 340 - Time Building Flight Lab III
Units: 1
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Time Building Flight Lab.
Repeatable: May be repeated one time for credit
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
Fee: Additional lab fee
Prerequisite(s): FLT 117 and permission of the Department Chair
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FLT 410 - Turbine Systems
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
An in-depth study of turbine systems and turbine aircraft performance.
Prerequisite(s): FLT 328
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FLT 419 - Multi-Engine Instructor Pilot Lab
Units: 1
When Offered: As offered
Flight instruction leading to the Multi-Engine Instructor certificate.
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
Fee: Additional lab fee
Prerequisite(s): FLT 315
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FLT 420 - Crew Resource Management
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
An in-depth study of the complex multi-crew environment, including methods to enhance efficiency via a focus on interpersonal communication, leadership, and decision making. Designed to minimize accidents associated with human error.
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FLT 421 - Mission Aviation
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
An in-depth study of missionary aviation including piloting in third world countries, cross cultural communication, missionary support, raising support, etc.
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FLT 422 - Turbine Transition Lab
Units: 1
When Offered: As offered
Flight instruction in turbine-powered aircraft and simulator.
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
Fee: Additional lab fee
Prerequisite(s): FLT 314 and permission of the Department Chair
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FLT 430 - Airline Prep
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
Introduces the students to the policies, procedures, work practices, operating practices, and expectations for pilots in the airline industry.
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FLT 440 - Time Building Flight Lab IV
Units: 1
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Time Building Flight Lab.
Repeatable: May be repeated one time for credit.
Grade Type: Pass/Fail
Fee: Additional lab fee
Prerequisite(s): FLT 117 and permission of the Department Chair
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FLT 498 - Aviation Flight Capstone
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
Provides a senior culminating experience for aviation flight majors.
Prerequisite(s): Senior status
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FRE 115 - Elementary French I
Units: 3
GE Designation: M
When Offered: Fall
This course introduces students to fundamental skills such as understanding, reading, writing, and speaking the French language, while developing French cultural awareness. To introduce students to these skills, this course will prepare students to use common phrases, a basic vocabulary, and essential grammar. In addition, students will develop their cultural awareness and language skills through a variety of learning activities such as French games and interactive software, French songs, reading and writing short stories, and performing a brief oral topic demonstration.
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FRE 125 - Elementary French II
Units: 3
GE Designation: M
When Offered: Spring
This course continues the study of the basics of the French language and expands or further develops the student’s ability to speak, understand, read, and write elementary French through a variety of activities both in and out of the classroom, homework assignments, workbook exercises, and language lab participation. In addition, the class gives further understanding and appreciation of French civilization/culture.
Prerequisite(s): FRE 115
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FRE 215 - Intermediate French I
Units: 3
GE Designation: M
When Offered: As offered
Introduces students to more complex linguistic patterns presented in a French/Francophone cultural and comparative context, and includes practice in speaking, listening, reading, and writing through discussion of short texts, written exercises and short compositions, work in multimedia resources, and participation in French cultural events. This is a dynamic, hands-on language course geared toward discussion of topical issues of interest to contemporary French speakers. It includes a review of basic French vocabulary and syntax keyed to readings on cultural topics including globalization, immigration, media, friendship, gender, religion, and human rights. Classes are conducted primarily in French.
Prerequisite(s): FRE 125
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FRE 225 - Intermediate French II
Units: 3
GE Designation: M
When Offered: As offered
This course develops the advanced linguistic patterns introduced in Intermediate French I and includes more practice in speaking, listening, reading, and composition through discussion and written analysis of French films. The student will become a more proficient French communicator by learning about French culture, history, and politics while studying French cinema in the context of hands-on classroom activities. Knowledge of French vocabulary and grammatical structures taught in the earlier three semesters is assumed. Some grammar study is included, associated primarily with cultural conversations following from the cinema selections and student review projects. Classes are conducted primarily in French.
Prerequisite(s): FRE 215
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GDM 110 - Fundamental Design
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
This course explores the tools and implementations of Adobe Illustrator through assigned projects and exercises. Techniques will be explored and explained. Best practice work-flows will be taught. The goal of this course is a working knowledge of Illustrator for the student.
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GDM 120 - Fundamental Typography
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
This course explores the tools and implementations of Adobe InDesign through assigned projects and exercises. Techniques will be explored and explained. Best practice work-flows will be taught. The goal of this course is a working knowledge of InDesign for the student and for the student to be able to identify key typography concepts.
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GDM 130 - Fundamental Image
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
This course explores the tools and implementations of Adobe Photoshop through assigned projects and exercises. Techniques will be explored and explained. Best practice work-flows will be taught. The goal of this course is a working knowledge of Photoshop for the student.
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GDM 140 - Fundamental Web
Units: 3
When Offered: Online and Professional Studies
This course introduces students to the primary languages of web design, HTML and CSS. The course is designed to provide students with a foundational knowledge in the way that web pages are designed and coded. Tools and techniques needed to design and create web pages will be explored.
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GDM 150 - Fundamental User Interface and User Experience Design
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
This course serves as an introduction to a variety of visual, navigational and structural approaches in the user experience (UX) and interface (UI) building process. The primary goal is for students to better understand how to design for various digital and environmental user experiences. Topics that will be covered include research, navigation systems, visual hierarchy, prototyping, testing and best practices. A strong emphasis is placed on conceptual development, structure, interactivity, and design aesthetics that will result in effective physical and virtual user experience solutions.
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GDM 200 - Special Topics in Graphic Design
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
This course focuses on different topics in the field of graphic design each time it is offered. Designed to reflect both the rapidly changing culture and technologically progress of the field.
Repeatable: May be repeated multiple times with change in topic
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GDM 240 - Design Movements of the 20th Century
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
This course surveys of design movements of the 20th century and the influences found today. Movements such as Futurism, Modernism, Postmodernism and the Information Age will be studied.
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GDM 305 - History of Graphic Design
Units: 3
When Offered: Online and Professional Studies
A study of the causes and effects of critical design movements. This course explores the political and social environments that shaped the creation and evolution of graphic design. This course will give students insight into different movements, such as the Medieval Era, Graphic Renaissance, Industrial Revolution, Art Nouveau, Modernism, Postmodernism, and the Digital Revolution. Students will also evaluate how the history of graphic design influences current design philosophies and strategies.
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GDM 310 - Intermediate Design
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
This course is an intermediate design course in which project work is used to study work flow, pre-press techniques and practices, idea generation, and other concepts that arise from the process of creativity.
Prerequisite(s): GDM 110 and 130
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GDM 320 - Intermediate Typography
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
This course is an intermediate typography course in which more complex typography concepts, best practice type generation and project work challenge the student.
Prerequisite(s): GDM 110 , 120 , and 130
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GDM 321 - The Art and Design of Professional Presentations
Units: 3
When Offered: Online and Professional Studies
This course introduces students to the knowledge and skills necessary to develop professional interactive multimedia productions. Classroom activities include how to identify the design and communication issues from pre through post production of an interactive presentation. In this multimedia design and production course, students integrate research, writing, creative visual layout, and interface design to develop high impact professional presentations. Additionally, students will learn how to define and identify project goals, purpose, audience, timeline milestones, budget constraints and other multimedia project parameters.
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GDM 328 - Wordpress and Advanced Blog Design
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
This course explores the process of using Wordpress, a power engine, to build professional blog sites upon. The students will design and build blogs using Wordpress and other programs needed to build graphic assets.
Prerequisite(s): GDM 310
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GDM 330 - Intermediate Image
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
This course is an intermediate image course in which more complex photography and photoshop techniques will be taught. Students will learn how to manipulate photography using photoshop to create complex ideas and messages.
Prerequisite(s): GDM 130
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GDM 331 - Animation and Motion Graphic Design
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
This course explores the tools and implementations of Adobe After Effects through assigned projects and exercises. Techniques will be explored and explained. Best practice work-flows will be taught. The goal of this course is for the student to have a working knowledge of After Effects.
Prerequisite(s): GDM 310
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GDM 340 - Intermediate Web
Units: 3
When Offered: Online and Professional Studies
This course expands on students accrued HTML and CSS knowledge. Principles of content strategy will be integrated with visual design to create compelling web experiences. Popular as well as up and coming CMS solutions such as WordPress, Ghost, and others will also be explored.
Prerequisite(s): GDM 140
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GDM 341 - Video Fundamentals
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
This course explores the tools and implementations of Adobe Premiere Pro through assigned projects and exercises. Techniques will be explored and explained. Best practice work-flows will be taught. The goal of this course is for the student to have a working knowledge of the Adobe Premiere Pro editing software.
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GDM 350 - Advanced User Interface and User Experience Design
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
This course takes a deep dive into designing User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) for mobile and emerging technologies and will critically examine conceptual innovations in the field. On a practical level, students work with information architecture, prototyping and wireframing tools, usability assessment, and best practices for design communication.
Prerequisite(s): GDM 150
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GDM 351 - 3D Design for Emerging Media
Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
Students in this course will work with industry standard 3D programs and processes to develop their ability to analyze form and space relationships. Students will work with properties such as lighting and texture in the creation of optimized 3D objects for inclusion in a variety of digital media and 3D printing processes.
Prerequisite(s): GDM 110 or EGR 121
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GDM 352 - Visual Effects Design for Emerging Media
Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
This course teaches students the primary skills and processes used in the visual effects (VFX) industry. Students will learn basic compositing and how to integrate computer graphics and 3D components with live action in a methodology that simulates standard VFX production pipelines.
Prerequisite(s): EGR 121 , FLP 170 , or GDM 110
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GDM 370 - User Interface Design
Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
This course explores design principles, methodology and best practices through assigned projects and exercises. Techniques and ideas will be explored and explained. The goal of this course is to introduce the student to the emerging world of mobile application and explore concepts of user interface design.
Prerequisite(s): GDM 110 or 130
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