Course Descriptions Political Science A201 — Introduction to Political Science Research Methods- 3 units Prerequisite: Political Science A180 or A180H Introduction to the techniques used for research in the study of politics, including framing and clarifying research questions, systematic thinking about research design, the relationship between data and theory, using and assessing qualitative and quantitative methods, and learning the toolbox of methods of the discipline. Lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU. C-ID POLS 160. POLYSOMNOGRAPHIC TECHNOLOGY Polysomnography A100 — Polysomnography Basics — 1 unit Prerequisite: Allied Health A130. An introduction to the pathological condition of a variety of sleep related disorders, including basic set-up of the polysomnogram, types of disorders, and treatment modal- ities for advanced respiratory care and neurodiagnostic technology students. Lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU. Polysomnography A150 — Introduction to Polysomnography — 3 units Corequisite: Polysomnography A160. A fundamental and detailed study of the various sleep dis- orders, their symptoms, consequences, treatments, and polysomnographic manifestations. Sleep stage scoring, pattern recognition and data computation are covered. Instruction in patient examination and history taking for sleep disorders is included. Lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU. Polysomnography A160 — Polysomnography Testing 1 — 2 units Prerequisite: Neurodiagnostic Technology A110 or con- current enrollment. Corequisite: Polysomnography A150. Hands-on experience and instrumentation theory of var- ious polysomnographic recording equipment utilized for recording polysomnographic studies and includes patient hookup, calibration, and simulated testing in the lab. Continuous Positive Airway Pressure and oxygen titration demonstration. Lecture, Lab. Transfer Credit: CSU. Polysomnography A165 — Polysomnography Clinical 1 — 1 unit Corequisite: Allied Health A115 and Polysomnography A150, A160, and A170.
Clinical application of polysom- nographic testing at an affiliated sleep disorder center to include patient interaction, application of testing equip- ment, and monitoring sleep behavior. Offered on a pass- no pass basis only. Lab. Transfer Credit: CSU. Polysomnography A170 — Polysomnographic Practice — .5 units Corequisite: Polysomnography A150 and A165. Preparatory course for polysomnography clinical experi- ence. Topics will include medical ethics, clinical emer- gencies, behavioral and performance objectives, and employability skills. Lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU. Polysomnography A175 — Polysomnography Clinical 2 — 1 unit Clinical application of Polysomnographic testing at an affil- iated sleep disorder center to include patient interaction, application of testing equipment, and monitoring sleep behavior. Offered on a pass-no pass basis only. 96 hours clinical. Transfer Credit: CSU. Polysomnography A250 — Polysomnography Record Review — 2 units Prerequisite: Polysomnography A150, A160, and A165. Review of normal and abnormal polysomnographic record- ings. Learn to recognize normal and abnormal sleep and breathing patterns and behaviors, artifacts, titration of CPAP, BiPAP, and oxygen. Scoring and calculation of polysomnographic recordings. Lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU. Polysomnography A260 — Polysomnography Testing 2 — 2 units Prerequisite: Polysomnography A160. Advanced aspects of polysomnographic technology, test- ing, instrumentation, ancillary testing, basic management skills, and computerized scoring. 24 hours lecture, 12 hours non-lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU. Polysomnography A265 — Polysomnography Clinical 3 — 2 units Prerequisite: Polysomnography A175 or concurrent enrollment. Corequisite: Polysomnography A250 and A260. Continued clinical application of Polysomnographic testing at an affiliated sleep disorder center. Includes patient interaction, application of testing equipment, and mon- itoring sleep behavior. Offered on a pass-no pass basis only. Lecture, 144 hours clinical. Transfer Credit: CSU. Polysomnography A270 — Physician Lecture Series — 1 unit Prerequisite: Neurodiagnostic Technology A190 or con- current enrollment. Physician lectures on current topics in polysomnography and related areas of medicine. Time will be allotted for dis- cussion with physicians about individual clinical problems. Lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU. Polysomnography A285 — Polysomnography Internship — 2 units Co-rerequisite: Polysomnography A265 or concurrent enrollment. Final clinical experience in an affiliated Sleep Disorders Center. Students will work with patients and technologists at night in the laboratory to obtain interpretable poly- graphs. Offered on a pass-no pass basis only. 144 hours arranged. Transfer Credit: CSU. PORTUGUESE Portuguese A180 — Elementary Portuguese 1 — 5 units The focus is on the development of elementary proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Portuguese with an introduction to cultures related to the Portuguese language. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC. Portuguese A185 — Elementary Portuguese 2 — 5 units Prerequisite: Portuguese A180 or completion of two years high school Portuguese Continuation of Portuguese A180, with further development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing proficiency, and additional explo- ration of cultures related to the Portuguese language. This course is equivalent to three years of high school Portuguese. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC. PSYCHOLOGY Psychology A100 — Introduction to Psychology — 3 units This course is a scientific study of mental processes and behavior. The following psychology topics are explored: methodology, physiology, sensation, perception, states of consciousness, learning, memory, intelligence, thought, language, development, motivation, emotion, sexuality, health, stress, personality, abnormal disorders, and thera- pies. This course may also be offered online. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.C-ID PSY 110. Psychology A100H — Honors Introduction to Psychology — 3 units This course is a scientific study of mental processes and behavior. The following psychology topics are explored: methodology, physiology, sensation, perception, states of consciousness, learning, memory, intelligence, thought, language, development, motivation, emotion, sexuality, health, stress, personality, abnormal disorders, and thera- pies. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.C-ID PSY 110. Psychology A105 — Psychology of Women — 3 units Evaluates traditional theories of the psychology of women and how they relate to women today. Will examine what science has taught us about the nature of women and how their psychology is both similar to and different from that of men. Topics include communication styles, social relationships, body image, sexuality, motherhood, work, and physical and mental health. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. Psychology A110 — Psychology of Adjustment — 3 units The study of concepts and principles of personal and social adjustment. Theories (e.g., biological, psycho- dynamic, behavioral, cognitive, humanistic) of healthy adjustment are explored and coupled with personal discipline and responsibility of the individual student. The material is geared to be relevant and applicable to contemporary society. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. Psychology A125 — Introduction to Counseling Psychology — 4 units Designed for students who seek to acquire a basic understanding of counseling psychology and helping roles in the mental health profession. Theoretical and practical approaches to treating emotionally, intellectually, and cognitively impaired clients will be explored within the context of the rehabilitation and recovery model and other treatment models. May be taken for grades or on a pass- no pass basis. Lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU. Psychology A130 — Life Span Developmental Psychology — 3 units Psychological study of human development across the lifespan from prenatal development through childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and dying. Theories and research of physical, cognitive, personality, and social development are examined, as well as attention to developmental prob- lems. Institutions impacting each stage of development also addressed. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC. C-ID PSY 180.
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