Classes

Fall 2026 Classes

ART – Watercolor I
ART 231 | Course Registration Number (CRN) 99011 | 3 Units
Mondays & Wednesdays | 10:30 am – 12:50 pm
Start Date: August 19 | End Date: December 16
Instructor: Alan Tarbell
Introduction to principles, elements, and practices of watercolor painting. Focus on exploration of painting materials, perceptual skills and color theory, paint mixing and technique, as well as creative responses to materials and subject matter.

ART – Watercolor II
ART 232 | Course Registration Number (CRN) 99012 | 3 Units
Mondays & Wednesdays | 10:30 am – 12:50 pm
Start Date: August 19 | End Date: December 16
Instructor: Alan Tarbell
Exploration of artistic concepts, styles, and creative expression related to intermediate-level drawing, focusing on complex subject matter and concepts using a variety of drawing mediums, techniques, and methodologies. Students in this course will build on fundamental drawing skills to develop personalized approaches to content and materials in exercises covering multiple historical and contemporary approaches to drawing. 

BUSINESS – Introduction to Marketing
BUS. 180 | Course Registration Number (CRN) 81877 | 3 Units
Mondays | 6:00 pm – 9:15 pm
Start Date: August 31 | End Date: December 14
Instructor: Philip Tran
This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the principles of marketing. The course introduces modern business marketing concepts and strategies and familiarizes students with standards, procedure and techniques used in marketing. Topics include marketing research, components of the marketing mix, consumer / business buying behavior, target marketing, green marketing, digital marketing/social networking, global marketing, branding, personal selling, social responsibility, and ethics in marketing.

ENGLISH – Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1000E | Course Registration Number (CRN) 94527 | 5 Units
Wednesdays | 6:00 pm – 9:05 pm
Start Date: August 26 | December 16
Instructor: Antonio D. Lopez Mendez
In this course, students receive instruction in academic reading and writing, including writing processes, effective use of language, analytical thinking, and the foundations of academic research. This course includes embedded support. (Formerly ENGL 105)

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE – Listening & Speaking I
ESL 845 | Course Registration Number (CRN) 98953 | 3 Units
Tuesdays | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Start Date: August 25 | End Date: December 8
Instructor: Michael Walsh
Practice in basic listening and speaking skills on a range of personal and classroom topics.

FILM – Introduction to Film 
FILM 100 | Course Registration Number (CRN) 85330 | 3 Units
Fridays | 9:10 am – 12:00 pm
Start Date: August 28 | End Date: December 18
Instructor: Clar W. Barclay
This course introduces students to the critical analysis of film form, history, and culture, focusing on film and media literacy. Emphasis on understanding and appreciating the diversity of film art and cinematic language, as well as the impact of multicultural perspectives and new media technologies. We will examine culturally responsive topics of style and meaning across a broad range of film expression.

FIRE TECHNOLOGY – Wildland Fire Control
FIRE 714 | Course Registration Number (CRN) 98691 | 3 Units
Thursdays | 6:30 pm – 9:40 pm
Start Date: September 3 | End Date: December 17
Instructor: Jerry Pera
This course focuses on the principles and techniques used to extinguish wildland fires, as well as prevention and control of their occurrences. Discussion points will include California’s wildland fire problem, safety, weather effects, wildland fuels, fire behavior, attack methods, urban interfaces and investigation.

FITNESS – Pilates I
FITN 335.1 | Course Registration Number (CRN) 96545 | 0.5 Units
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 12:35 pm – 1:50 pm
Start Date: August 18 | End Date: October 8
Instructor: Sarah Negara
Training of the muscles in the torso through controlled exercises taught at a beginning level designed to improve posture, coordination and balance; build core strength; and increase flexibility and agility.

FITNESS – Pilates II
FITN 335.2 | Course Registration Number (CRN) 96546 | 0.5 Units
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 12:35 pm – 1:50 pm
Start Date: August 18 | End Date: October 8
Instructor: Sarah Negara
Training of the muscles in the torso through controlled exercises taught at a beginning level designed to improve posture, coordination and balance; build core strength; and increase flexibility and agility. 

FITNESS – Pilates III
FITN 335.3 | Course Registration Number (CRN) 96547 | 0.5 Units
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 12:35 pm – 1:50 pm
Start Date: August 18 | End Date: October 8
Instructor: Sarah Negara
Training of the muscles in the torso through controlled exercises taught at a beginning level designed to improve posture, coordination and balance; build core strength; and increase flexibility and agility. 

FITNESS – Pilates IV
FITN 335.4 | Course Registration Number (CRN) 96548 | 0.5 Units
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 12:35 pm – 1:50 pm
Start Date: August 18 | End Date: October 8
Instructor: Sarah Negara
Training of the muscles in the torso through controlled exercises taught at a beginning level designed to improve posture, coordination and balance; build core strength; and increase flexibility and agility. 

Summer 2026 Classes

ART – Drawing I
ART 204 | Course Registration Number (CRN) 56412 | 3 units
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday | 9:30 am – 12:45 pm
Start Date: June 8 | End Date: July 16
Instructor: Aina Ferrer Clotas
The use of drawing as a means of increasing visual awareness through the exploration of the creative process: observation, discovery, examination, interpretation, and response. Introduction to the principles and practices of drawing, employing a wide range of subject matter and drawing media. (Formerly ART 201) 

ART – Drawing II
ART 205 | Course Registration Number (CRN) 56522 | 3 units
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday | 9:30 am – 12:45 pm
Start Date: June 8 | End Date: July 16
Instructor: Aina Ferrer Clotas
Exploration of artistic concepts, styles, and creative expression related to intermediate-level drawing, focusing on complex subject matter and concepts using a variety of drawing mediums, techniques, and methodologies. Students in this course will build on fundamental drawing skills to develop personalized approaches to content and materials in exercises covering multiple historical and contemporary approaches to drawing.

Spring 2026 Classes

ART – Watercolor I
ART 231 | Course Registration Number (CRN) 49045 | 3 Units
Mondays & Wednesdays | 10:30 am – 12:55 pm
Start Date: January 12 | End Date: May 11
Instructor: Alan Tarbell
Introduction to principles, elements, and practices of watercolor painting. Focus on exploration of painting materials, perceptual skills and color theory, paint mixing and technique, as well as creative responses to materials and subject matter.

ART – Watercolor II
ART 232 | Course Registration Number (CRN) 49046 | 3 Units
Mondays & Wednesdays | 10:30 am – 12:55 pm
Start Date: January 12 | End Date: May 11
Instructor: Alan Tarbell
Exploration of artistic concepts, styles, and creative expression related to intermediate-level drawing, focusing on complex subject matter and concepts using a variety of drawing mediums, techniques, and methodologies. Students in this course will build on fundamental drawing skills to develop personalized approaches to content and materials in exercises covering multiple historical and contemporary approaches to drawing. 

ENGLISH – Creative Writing I
ENGL 161 | Course Registration Number (CRN) 49226 | 3 Units
Wednesdays | 6:00 pm – 8:50 pm
Start Date: January 28 | End Date: May 20
Instructor: Antonio Lopez
Introduction to the craft and practice of writing poetry, fiction, and creative non-fiction. Participation in a supportive community of writers. Compilation of a portfolio of original work in multiple genres, generated, workshopped, and revised during the course. Guided preparation and submission of work for potential publication.

ENGLISH – Creative Writing II
ENGL 162 | Course Registration Number (CRN) 49227 | 3 Units
Wednesdays | 6:00 pm – 8:50 pm
Start Date: January 28 | End Date: May 20
Instructor: Antonio Lopez
Advanced practice of craft and practice of writing poetry, fiction, and/or creative non-fiction, with an optional focus on a single genre. Participation in a supportive community of writers and individualized instruction. Development and expansion of a portfolio of original work, generated, workshopped, and revised during the course. Guided preparation and submission of work for potential publication.

ENGLISH – Creative Writing III
ENGL 163 | Course Registration Number (CRN) 49228 | 3 Units
Wednesdays | 6:00 pm – 8:50 pm
Start Date: January 28 | End Date: May 20
Instructor: Antonio Lopez
Advanced practice of craft and practice of writing poetry, fiction, and/or creative non-fiction, with a possible focus on a single genre. Participation in a supportive community of writers and individualized instruction. Development and expansion of a portfolio of original work, generated, workshopped, and revised during the course. Guided preparation and submission of work for potential publication.

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE – Listening & Speaking II
ESL 846 | Course Registration Number (CRN) 32834 | 3 Units
Tuesdays | 6:30 pm – 9:15 pm
Start Date: January 13 | End Date: May 19
Instructor: Michael Walsh
Practice in low-intermediate level listening and speaking skills on a variety of personal and academic topics. 

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE – Listening & Speaking III
ESL 847 | Course Registration Number (CRN) 48699 | 3 Units
Tuesdays | 6:30 pm – 9:15 pm
Start Date: January 13 | End Date: May 19
Instructor: Michael Walsh
Practice in high-intermediate level listening and speaking skills on a variety of personal and academic topics.

FITNESS – Pilates I
FITN 335.1 | Course Registration Number (CRN) 44268 | 0.5 or 1 Units
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 8:10 am – 9:30 am
Start Date: January 20 | End Date: March 12
Instructor: Sarah Negara
Training of the muscles in the torso through controlled exercises taught at a beginning level designed to improve posture, coordination and balance; build core strength; and increase flexibility and agility. 

FITNESS – Pilates II
FITN 335.2 | Course Registration Number (CRN) 44269 | 0.5 or 1 Units
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 8:10 am – 9:30 am
Start Date: January 20 | End Date: March 12
Instructor: Sarah Negara
Training of the muscles in the torso through controlled exercises taught at a beginning level designed to improve posture, coordination and balance; build core strength; and increase flexibility and agility. 

FITNESS – Pilates III
FITN 335.3 | Course Registration Number (CRN) 44270 | 0.5 or 1 Units
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 8:10 am – 9:30 am
Start Date: January 20 | End Date: March 12
Instructor: Sarah Negara
Training of the muscles in the torso through controlled exercises taught at a beginning level designed to improve posture, coordination and balance; build core strength; and increase flexibility and agility. 

FITNESS – Pilates IV
FITN 335.4 | Course Registration Number (CRN) 44271 | 0.5 or 1 Units
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 8:10 am – 9:30 am
Start Date: January 20 | End Date: March 12
Instructor: Sarah Negara
Training of the muscles in the torso through controlled exercises taught at a beginning level designed to improve posture, coordination and balance; build core strength; and increase flexibility and agility. 

FILM – Screenwriting
FILM 153 | Course Registration Number (CRN) 43733 | 3 Units
Fridays | 9:10 am – 12:00 pm
Start Date: January 16 | End Date: May 8
Instructor: Clark Barclay
Study of the craft of writing screenplays, with emphasis on narrative film. Instruction and practice in devising film ideas, developing a film premise, structuring film stories, preparing character biographies, developing scenes, creating dialogue, and preparing a professional film script.

FIRE TECHNOLOGY – Principles of Emergency Services
FIRE 715 | Course Registration Number (CRN) 43405 | 3 Units
Thursdays | 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Start Date: January 15 | End Date: May 21
Instructor: Jerry Pera
This course provides an overview to fire protection and emergency services; career opportunities in fire protection and related fields; culture and history of emergency services; fire loss analysis; organization and function of public and private fire protection services; fire departments as part of local government; laws and regulations affecting the fire service; fire service nomenclature; specific fire protection functions; basic fire chemistry and physics; introduction to fire protection; introduction to fire strategy and tactics; life safety initiatives.

MANAGEMENT – Introduction to Management
MGMT 100 | Course Registration Number (CRN) 32570 | 3 Units
Mondays | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Start Date: January 12 | End Date: May 18
Instructor: Reginald Duhe
This course examines the purpose and role of managers and the application of management theories focusing on the main functions of management: planning, organizing, leading and controlling. Considerable attention is given to identification and development of critical management skills and understanding the factors that affect management success.

OCEANOGRAPHY 100 – Oceanography
OCEN 100 | Course Registration Number (CRN) 48956 | 3 Units
Fridays | 4:00 pm – 6:05 pm
Start Date: January 23 | End Date: May 15
Instructor: Katryn Wiese
Introduction to marine geology, chemistry, physics, and biology. Includes the carbon, oxygen, and nutrient cycle; properties of seawater; formation and evolution of ocean basins; marine organisms and ecology; ocean currents and waves; tides; coastal processes; and marine pollution.

STATISTICS C1000 – Introduction to Statistics
STAT C1000 | Course Registration Number (CRN) 49017 | 4 Units
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 5:10 pm – 6:25 pm
Start Date: January 13 | End Date: May 21
Instructor: Latha Gopinath
This course is an introduction to statistical thinking and processes, including methods and concepts for discovery and decision-making using data. Topics include descriptive statistics; probability and sampling distributions; statistical inference; correlation and linear regression; analysis of variance, chi-squared, and t-tests; and application of technology for statistical analysis including the interpretation of the relevance of the statistical findings. Students apply methods and processes to applications using data from a broad range of disciplines. (Formerly MATH 200)

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