This course is designed to provide students with college survival strategies: Learn about Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS), use the college catalog, website and portal, as well as explore university websites, identify the requirements for graduation and transferring to a four year university, navigate the financial aid process and requirements, review academic policy, utilize career search services, identify additional support services, review study skills and develop an EOPS educational plan. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. Formerly: PG R100A.

Students with little or no prior knowledge of American Sign Language will be introduced to the natural language and culture of the American Deaf Community. This course provides basic vocabulary and preparation for visual/gestural communication. Emphasis will be on comprehension skills and the fundamentals of ASL grammatical structures. This course is equivalent to two years of high school American Sign Language. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.