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Orange Coast College Journalism A135 — Newspaper Production Level 3 — 4 units Prerequisite: Journalism A125. Assist in all aspects of newspaper planning, writing, design and production. Requires writing headlines, designing pages, editing, and layout techniques. Students will use state-of-the-art computer design, graphics, and word processing software in a professional setting. May be taken for grades or on a pass/no-pass basis. Lecture, Lab. Transfer Credit: CSU. Journalism A145 — Newspaper Production Level 4 — 4 units Prerequisite: Journalism A135. Assist in all aspects of newspaper planning, writing, design and production. Requires writing news and features stories on deadline, commentary, writing headlines, designing pages, editing, and layout techniques. Students will use state-of-the-art computer design, graphics, and word processing software in a professional setting. Students will also use social media to promote readership. May be taken for grades or on a pass/no-pass basis. Lecture, Lab. Transfer Credit: CSU. Journalism A185 — Photojournalism — 3 units Covers the fundamentals of photojournalism with students gaining practical experience in the creative process and techniques of making photographs for publication. Work will be assigned for publication in the campus newspaper, Coast Report. Lecture, Lab. Transfer Credit: CSU. C-ID JOUR 160. Journalism A210 — Advanced News Writing and Reporting — 3 units Prerequisite: English A100 and Journalism A110. This course offers students insight and background into covering public affairs for print and online news environments. The course guides students through the process of community news reporting and writing, including coverage of student government, local and regional governments, city boards, police, courts and school boards. The course also covers legal and ethical issues in the news media as it pertains to public access, California’s open meetings law, and other news gathering specifics. The course is designed for students pursuing media-related majors and for those seeking employment in the field. Lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU. Journalism A215 — Coast Report Editorial Board Level 1 — 1 unit Prerequisite: Must be editor on Coast Report staff. Corequisite: Journalism A115, or A125, or A135, or A145. This course is for the editorial board of the student newspaper. The editors will meet once per week to discuss policy matters, the upcoming issue and the instructor’s critique of the past one. May be taken for grades or on a pass/no-pass basis. Lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU. Journalism A225 — Coast Report Editorial Board Level 2 — 1 unit Prerequisite: Journalism A215. Corequisite: Journalism A125, or A135, or A145. This course is for the editorial board of the student newspaper. The editors will meet once per week to discuss policy matters, the upcoming issue and the instructor’s critique of the past one. The editors will also design and write headlines for the paper. May be taken for grades or on a pass/no-pass basis. Lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU. 198 Journalism A235 — Coast Report Editorial Board Level 3 — 1 unit Prerequisite: Journalism A225. Corequisite: Journalism A135 or A145. This course is for the editorial board of the student newspaper. The editors will meet once per week to discuss policy matters, the upcoming issue and the instructor’s critique of the past one. The editors will also write editorials and do advanced layout of the paper and begin directing content for CoastReportOnline.com. May be taken for grades or on a pass/no-pass basis. Lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU. Journalism A245 — Coast Report Editorial Board Level 4 — 1 unit Prerequisite: Journalism A235. Corequisite: Journalism A145. This course is for the editorial board of the student newspaper. The editors will meet once per week to discuss policy matters, the upcoming issue and the instructor’s critique of the past one. The editors will work independently to produce each week’s paper and stay up to date on posting content to CoastReportOnline.com. May be taken for grades or on a pass/no-pass basis. Lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU. KINESIOLOGY Formerly Physical Education Also see Athletics FITNESS/CONDITIONING Kinesiology A105 — Cardiovascular Fitness — .5-2.5 units Formerly Physical Education A110 Cardiovascular exercise program. Stretching, fast-walk, jogging, and running programs will be set up on an individual basis. Pulse monitoring, nutrition, and strength will also be emphasized. Explores the relationship between fitness and health related topics to improve, be part of, and maintain a wellness lifestyle. This course may also be offered online. May be taken for grades or on a pass/ no-pass basis. Lecture, Lab. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. Kinesiology A106 — Weight Training — .5-1.5 units Formerly Physical Education A111 The student will learn the basic principles of weight training and exercises and be able to demonstrate proper biomechanics of weight training exercises. May be taken for grades or on a pass/no-pass basis. Lecture, Lab. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. Kinesiology A107 — Fitness Programs I — .5-3 units Formerly Physical Education A107 Allows a student to use the OCC Cardiovascular lab and attend other daytime activity classes with instructor permission. Students must make selections from a series of computer-analyzed fitness and lifestyle evaluations, as well as attend seminars on physical fitness and wellness. Students are required to attend a one-hour orientation. Offered on a pass/no-pass basis only. Lecture, Lab. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. Kinesiology A108 — Strength and Conditioning — .5-3 units Formerly Physical Education A108 Individual strength and conditioning programs. Workouts must be done in the Fitness Complex. Students are required to attend a one-hour orientation. Offered on a pass/no-pass basis only. Lecture, Lab. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. Kinesiology A110 — Walking for Fitness Level 1— 1-2 units This course is designed to provide an introduction to walking as a cardiovascular fitness activity. Topics to be discussed will include proper walking techniques; fitness program design and evaluation; equipment and safety; persistence and motivation; and nutrition basics. May be taken for grades or on a pass/no-pass basis. Lecture, Lab. Transfer Credit: CSU. Kinesiology A111 — Step Cardio and Core Level 1— 1-2 units Formerly Physical Education A112 Contemporary workout designed to improve participant’s strength and cardiovascular fitness level through steady- state stepping movements. The student will be exposed to a graduated continuous system of rhythmic stepping at various platform heights, emphasizing strength, flexibility, and endurance, which are basic components of physical fitness. May be taken for grades or on a pass/no-pass basis. Lecture, Lab. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. Kinesiology A112 — Body Sculpting Level 1 — 1-1.5 units Formerly Physical Education A125 Body sculpting is a contemporary workout designed to improve each participant’s muscular tone, strength, endurance and flexibility. The student will be exposed to a graduated continuous system of sculpting the body through the use of various resistance techniques. May be taken for grades or on a pass/no-pass basis. Lecture, Lab. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. Kinesiology A115 — Cross Training Level 1 — 1-2 units Formerly Physical Education A115 A multi-dimensional approach to total body fitness and wellness. Cross training will encompass aerobics, running and weight training, and provide the student the opportunity to develop and maintain a complete conditioning program which balances cardiovascular conditioning, strength, flexibility, and coordination. May be taken for grades or on a pass/no-pass basis. Lecture, Lab. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. Kinesiology A116 — Triathlon Techniques — 2.5 units Formerly Physical Education A106 A multi-sport fitness program for the novice exerciser to competitor. Students will receive video analysis in swimming, learn safe group cycling practices, proper running technique, discuss injury prevention, the importance of rest and recovery and nutrition. Other topics include equipment technology, selection and maintenance. May — be taken for grades or on a pass/ no-pass basis. Lecture, Lab. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.