Course Descriptions Early Childhood A262 — Disaster Preparedness for Child Care — .5 units A study of considerations of natural or man-made disas- ters to assist child care providers in the development of a comprehensive plan to ensure an effective response to emergency situations. Offered on a pass-no pass basis only. Lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU. Early Childhood A263 — Child Abuse I.D. and Referral — .5 units Ways to identify children who are abused and programs to assist both the child and the offender. Discussion of state mandated reporting system and procedures in record keeping for the teacher and director in a child care program. Offered on a pass-no pass basis only. Lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU. Early Childhood A275 — Early Childhood Administration--Program — 3 units Prerequisite: Early Childhood A200 or A220 or A229. Supervision and administration of an early childhood pro- gram with emphasis on theories, principles, concepts of program and curriculum development, legal, financial, and administrative policies, and program evaluation. Lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU. Early Childhood A276 — Early Childhood Management — 3 units Prerequisite: Early Childhood A200, or A220, or A229. Supervision and administration of an early childhood program with emphasis on leadership, personnel man- agement, communication, problem solving, working with parents, financial, and ethical issues. Lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU. Early Childhood A277 — Adult Supervision in Early Childhood Programs — 2 units Prerequisite: Early Childhood A200 or A220 or A229 or A240. Methods and principles of supervising adults in early childhood programs. Emphasis on the role of experienced teachers who function as mentors while simultaneously addressing the needs of children, parents, and staff. Lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU. ECOLOGY Ecology A100 — Human Ecology — 3 units The physical and biological components of the environ- ment, their interrelationships, and the human population influence on these components. Physical, biological, and political means of reversing environmental deterioration will be considered as well as conservation and manage- ment of natural resources. Suitable as a general education elective for the non-science major and also for students in Environmental Science or other natural sciences. Lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. Ecology A110 — Island Ecology — 3 units The principles of ecology will be applied to islands of the world, discussing both terrestrial and marine ecology. Tropical and temperate islands will be used as examples ranging from California’s Channel Islands to islands in other ocean areas of the world. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. Ecology A121 — Marine Intertidal Ecology — 1 unit Ecology A124 — Ecology of the Gray Whale — 1 unit Ecology and natural history of the California Gray Whale and the Orange County Whale Watch program. Completion qualifies students as docents on whale watching boats. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Same as Marine Science A124. Students completing Ecology A124 may not receive credit for Marine Science A124. Lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU. ECOL A210 – Wetlands Ecology and Management – 4 Units Prerequisite: Biology A100, or Ecology A100, or Horticulture A100, or Marine Science A100, or Geology A105 This course covers the biological, physical, chemical, and hydrological components of wetland ecosystems. Various types of wetland habitats are discussed including their ecological and economic value. Field-based and laboratory-based assessments on wetland ecology are implemented throughout the course. Management prac- tices are investigated including past and current methods, policies, restoration efforts and outcomes, and the effects of climate change on wetlands are examined. Lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC. ECONOMICS Economics A100 — Economics: General Concepts — 3 units Provides the student with a general understanding of the concepts, principles, and methods of microeconomics and macroeconomics at the introductory level. This course may also be offered online. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. Economics A110 — Consumer Economics — 3 units An applied approach to the problems and possibilities confronting the consumer in today’s economy. Emphasis is placed on the development of skills in personal financial planning: decision making, use of credit and principles of saving and investment. Attention is given to the problems in housing, transportation, health services, and insurance. Issues of personal taxation, government regulation, and environmental protection are considered in relation to consumer interest. May be taken for grades or on a pass- no pass basis. Lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU. Economics A170 — Microeconomics — 3 units Formerly Economics A185 Prerequisite: Mathematics A010. Advisory: Mathematics A030. An introduction to the principles and problems of micro- economics. Covers economic concepts and principles as applied to markets, analysis of costs, consumer behavior, determining consumer optimum conditions, behavior of producers, determining the producers optimum in the goods and services market and in the factors markets, the structure of markets and how they influence and limit competition, labor, capital, information and entrepreneur- ship, public goods, and international economics. This course may also be offered online. Lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. C-ID ECON 201. Economics A175 — Macroeconomics — 3 units Formerly Economics A180 Prerequisite: Mathematics A010. Advisory: Economics A170, Mathematics A030. An introduction to the principles and problems of mac- roeconomics. Covers economic concepts and principles as applied to markets, national income, unemployment, inflation, economic growth, fiscal and monetary policy, banking, the Federal Reserve System, and international economics. This course may also be offered online. 54 hours lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. C-ID ECON 202. Economics A199 — Current Topics in Economics — .5-3 units Advisory: Economics A170 and Economics A175. This course provides a study and discussion of topics and issues of current issues In economics. Units vary according to topic selected, semester offered, and number or meetings scheduled. Lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU. EDUCATION Education A200 — The Teaching Profession — 3 units Prerequisite: English A099 or ESL A099. Advisory: English A100 and Human Development A180. Examination of opportunities, requirements, responsibili- ties, and rewards in teaching. Skills needed and problems encountered in the classroom will be covered. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basisLecture, 45 hours internship. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY Electronics Technology A047 — Electronic Problem Solving — 3 units A project-based, interactive course that teaches skills for college success, such as: project management, study skills, and effective personal learning strategies. Applications from Science Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM) careers are used to help the student master complex concepts with a deeper understanding of how to apply theory, and to discover creative solutions to complex problems. These applications are integrated into the study of a wide range of math concepts including: numbering systems, fractions, ratios, statistics, probabilities, spread- sheet calculations, introduction to symbolic logic, Boolean Algebra, Algebra 1, geometry, and an introduction to trigonometry: vectors, rectangular and polar graphing techniques. Lecture, 45 hours internship. Electronics Technology A101 — Robotics 1 Mechanics & Design — 4 units Advisory: High School Physics, Electronics Technology A047 an A170. Design a robot to tournament specifications. Analyze, diagnose, modify, calibrate document the prototype. Project –based hands-on learning strategies focus on mechanical structures in robot design and function and the physical laws that govern design including but not limited to: braces, beams, brackets, motors, gears, wheels, transmitter, receiver, etc. Lecture, Lab. Transfer Credit: CSU. Ecology of the marine intertidal environment of Southern California. This is a field oriented laboratory experience for non-majors. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Same as Marine Science A121. Students com- pleting Ecology A121 may not receive credit for Marine Science A121. Lecture, Lab. Transfer Credit: CSU. 183