This is a writing course that emphasizes critical reading, expository and argumentative writing, and mastery of library research techniques. It includes instruction and practice in critical thinking; analytical reading and evaluation of written work, including at least one book-length work of significant literature; and communicating and supporting ideas in organized, coherent essays. Students are required to write a minimum of 5000 formal words, including a research project, based on essays, literature read in class, personal experience, and college-level research. Prerequisites: ENGL V02 or placement as measured by the college assessment process. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. Formerly: ENGL 1A.

Provides an overview, from a psychological perspective, of human development from conception through death, including biological and environmental influences. Examines theories and research of physical, cognitive, personality, social, and cultural aspects of development, as well as attention to developmental problems. Recommended Prep: PSY M01 or PSY M01H and ENGL M01A or ENGL M01AH. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. Notes: Course Credit Limitations: MC, CSU, and UC - CD M02 and PSY M07 combined - maximum credit, one course.

Explores deductive and inductive reasoning, definitions, verification, argument forms, and analyzes formal and informal fallacies. Analyzes the nature of arguments for validity and soundness. Includes a study of formal techniques of sentential logic and predictive logic. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. Notes: Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number CEP2811 for 45 contact hours.

Emphasizes expository writing and research, demonstrating principles of thesis and support, rhetorical organization, control of diction, clear sentence and paragraph construction, and command of the conventions of English usage. Develops analytical and interpretive reading skills. Course Credit Limitations: Credit will not be awarded for both the honors and regular versions of a course. Credit will be awarded only for the first course completed with a grade of “C” or better or "P". Moorpark College Honors Program requires a letter grade. Field trips may be required. Prerequisites: College Writing or Eligibility for ENGL M01A as determined by the college's multiple measures assessment process. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.