Examines the intersections of gender, race, class and sexuality in American and/or international film using critical and historical perspectives. Surveys the economic, historical, and social influences upon these representations from early cinema to the present, focusing on both images of women onscreen and influences of women behind the scenes. Analyzes women's filmmaking, images of masculinity, and various "screen sexualities" and other representations of women. Introduces a variety of film theories and analytical perspectives. Recommended Prep: FTMA M101. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. Formerly: FILM M51; HUM M18.

Introduces students to major biological themes and principles that are fundamental to an understanding of life processes in any field of biology today. Includes the scientific process, experimental design, biological chemistry, prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell structure and function, cellular metabolism, cell reproduction and its controls, cell communication, genetics, molecular biology, DNA technology and evolutionary processes. Credit Limitation: 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. Prerequisites: a course taught at the intermediate algebra or equivalent or placement by the College's multiple measures assessment process and CHEM M12 or high school chemistry. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.