This course examines human social behavior in groups in relation to the wider social forces which influence that behavior, such as: socioeconomic status, gender, race/ethnicity, and age. Theoretical perspectives as well as scientific methodology are utilized to explore culture and analyze and explain a variety of topics including: social structure, social interaction, social organizations, socialization and the self, social institutions and stratification, culture and diversity, dynamics (including group, global, and population) and social change. Emphasis is placed on applying sociological ideas to everyday life. Recommended Prep: ENGL V02 or eligibility to enroll, or concurrent enrollment, in English Composition (ENGL V01A) as determined by the college's multiple measures assessment process. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.

This is a course in analytic geometry and calculus for students in business and management. Topics include functions and analytic geometry; differential calculus, including limits, maxima and minima; and integral calculus, including area and other applications. Successful completion of this course fulfills the mathematics competency requirement for the AA/AS degree. Prerequisites: Course taught at the level of intermediate algebra or placement as determined by the college's multiple measures assessment process. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor. Formerly: MATH V46A; MATH 46A; MATH 46.

This course examines the progression of development in the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional domains and identifies the major developmental milestones of children, both typical and atypical, from conception through adolescence. Physical, psychosocial, and cognitive development are studied, with an emphasis on the interactions between biological processes and environmental factors including language, culture, and diversity. Students will observe children, evaluate individual differences, and analyze characteristics of development at various stages according to developmental theory. Recommended Prep: ENGL V01A. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU;UC credit limitations - see counselor.