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Registration Begins: May 3Registration is when students can sign up for classes. Look for your registration appointment in the portal. These are usually emailed to students one week before registration begins.
Last day to pay fees: June 9This is the final day for students to pay their fees or their classes might get dropped. Pay your fees by logging into portal and choosing the student tab.
Classes Begin: June 20There are thousands of classes to choose from. Most classes begin during this week. Some classes are called late-start classes and begin in the middle of the term.
Last day to petition for Fall graduation: TBAFill out the Application for Graduation through the Admissions and Records Office. The Commencement ceremony is held each year at the end of the Spring semester. learn more at www.mtsac.edu/commencement.
Finals Week: Held at the last class meetingFinals are held at varying times. See Detailed Finals Schedule to see when finals are scheduled for classes. Professors announce the finals time for each class.
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CE Summer Class Schedule
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- Graphic Design
ARTC 100 Fundamentals of Graphic Design
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, C-ID #: ARTS 250)
Lecture: 36 Lab: 71
Advisory: ARTD 15A and ARTD 20
Fundamentals of graphic design for the commercial art industry. Technology, creativity, design, and production. Adobe Photoshop to produce effective commercial art.View Graphic Design Program View Catalog View Summer Schedule - Photography
PHOT 9 Digital Image Editing for Photographers
3 Units (Degree Applicable)
Lecture: 36 Lab: 54
Software and techniques including digital workflow practices, digital image editing, enhancing and retouching methods commonly used in photography.
PHOT 10 Basic Digital and Film Photography
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
Lecture: 36 Lab: 54
The basic mechanical, optical, and chemical principles of photography, including traditional darkroom techniques and digital image systems. Laboratory experience involves problems related to camera and image editing and output techniques.View Photography Program View Catalog View Summer Schedule - Radio
R-TV 01 Introduction to Electronic Media
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
Lecture: 54
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 68
History, structure, function, economics, content, and evolution of radio, television, film, the Internet, and new media. Includes the social, political, regulatory, ethical, and occupational impact of the electronic media.View Radio Program View Catalog View Summer Schedule - Audio Arts
MUSA 100 Fundamentals of Audio Technology
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, C-ID #: CMUS 100 X)
(May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
Lecture: 36 Lab: 54
Fundamental terminology, equipment, techniques, and technical concepts related to audio technology. Topics include the basic principles and practices of signal flow, analog audio, digital audio, computer workstations, musical instrument digital interface (MIDI), synthesis, and sound recording utilizing modern hardware and software. These topics will be explored from a technical perspective.
MUSA 110 Acoustic for Audio Production
3 Units (Degree Applicable)
(May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
Lecture: 36 Lab: 54
Scientific and practical concepts of acoustic sound for audio production. Topics include the science of sound, sound generation, sound in the free field, acoustic spaces, psychoacoustics, and techniques for acoustic management. Students will be able to critically analyze acoustic phenomena and apply this knowledge in audio production settings.
MUSA 120 Electronic Music
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, C-ID #: CMUS 110 X)
(May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
Lecture: 36 Lab: 54
Creative techniques and elements of electronic audio. Topics include digital audio workstations, musical instrument digital interface (MIDI), synthesis, sampling, sequencing, editing, composition, arranging, and mixing. Compositions are expected of students utilizing electronic audio techniques.View Audio Arts Program View Catalog View Summer Schedule - Theater Tech
THTR 9 Introduction to Theater Arts
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC, C-ID #: THTR 111)
Lecture: 54Aesthetic, artistic, technical, and business aspects of theater.
THTR 10 History of Theater Arts
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC, C-ID #: THTR 113)
(May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
Lecture: 54
Historical and anthropological development of dramatic literature and performance with an emphasis on non-Eurocentric, anti-racist, and anti-colonial perspectives.
THTR 11 Principles of Acting I
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC, C-ID #: THTR 151)
(May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
Lecture: 54
Introduction to the basic principles and techniques of acting as an artistic discipline. Analysis of the action, given circumstances, and language of dramatic literature. Rehearsal of monologue and scene work.View Theater Tech Program View Catalog View Summer Schedule
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- Business Management
BUSM 20 Principles of Business
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC, C-ID #: BUS 110)
Lecture: 54
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 68
Business and its functions, background, development, organization, and opportunities. Business terms, current trends, methods, contemporary and future problems, and current business practices are covered.
BUSM 51 Principles of International Business
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
Lecture: 54
Advisory: BUSO 5 or Eligibility for ENGL 68
International business environment with a global perspective. Introduces global viewpoints across the full spectrum of business functions, including, but not limited to: accounting, finance, human resources, management, operations, production, purchasing, and strategic planning.
BUSM 52 Principles of Exporting and Importing
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
Lecture: 54
Advisory: BUSO 5 or Eligibility for ENGL 68
Practical information needed to participate in activities related to the exporting and importing of goods and services. Includes vocabulary, acronyms, trends, regulations, regional agreements, documentation, and challenges related to the exporting and importing of goods and services.
BUSM 61 Business Organization and Management
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
Lecture: 54
Advisory: BUSM 20Functions of management, management concepts, planning, organizing, staffing, and controlling. Theories of management, lines of authority, functions of departments, and the importance of policies, procedures, and controls.
BUSM 62 Human Resource Management
3 Units (Degree Applicable)
Lecture: 54Direction of people including guidance, control, supervisory problems, training, job analysis, interviewing, testing, rating, and other functions involving human resources. Designed to improve the overall understanding of the relationship between the individual and the business organization.
BUSM 66 Small Business Management
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
Lecture: 54
Organizing, starting, and operating a small business enterprise. Emphasis on entrepreneurial applications in a small business environment.
BUSO 25 Business Communications
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, C-ID #: BUS 115)
Lecture: 54
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 1A or AMLA 1A or ENGL 1AMWritten communications, including letters and memos, for a variety of situations in the business environment. Includes writing of good news, bad news, sales, claims, and persuasive correspondence; letters and resumes appropriate to job seeking and application; and practicing oral skills as applied to job interviews and business reports.
BUSS 36 Principles of Marketing
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
Lecture: 54
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 68Organization and function of system of distributing goods and services from the point of production to the consumer. Preparation of a marketing plan using product, distribution, promotional and pricing strategies.
BUSS 50 Retail Store Management and Merchandising
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
Lecture: 54
Principles and practices used in the management and merchandising of retail stores. Includes critical buying function, merchandising, promotional techniques, site selection, layout, staffing, market positioning, and customer service.View Management Program View Summer Schedule View Catalog - Business Management (BUSM) View Catalog - Business Communication (BUSO) View Catalog - Business Sales, Merchandising & Marketing (BUSS) - Child Development
CHLD 1 Child, Family, School and Community
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC, C-ID #: CDEV 110)
Lecture: 54
Advisory: AMLA 1A or ENGL 1A or ENGL 1AM
Home, child, school, and community relationships as they pertain to the historical and contemporary perspectives on the education and socialization of children. Family systems and community resources and the influences of age, gender, culture, diverse abilities, socioeconomic status, and public policies factors that affect children and families.
CHLD 5 Principles and Practices in Child Development Programs
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, C-ID #: ECE 120)
Lecture: 54Examine historical context, philosophies, and theoretical framework in early childhood education, including ethical conduct, career pathways, professional standards, and advocacy. Explore culturally relevant practice and developmentally appropriate curriculum when planning learning environments for diverse learners in early childhood programs. Assesses best practices related to child observations, teaching strategies, and state regulations. Evaluate the key role of relationships and adult-child interactions in supporting children’s physical, social, emotional, language, and cognitive development. TB clearance and 4 observation hours required.
CHLD 6 Introduction to Child Development Curriculum
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, C-ID #: ECE 130)
Lecture: 54
Advisory: CHLD 5 or CHLD 11
Curriculum designs, content areas, and environments related to early education programs. Teaching strategies and curriculum development based on theoretical frameworks, observation, and assessment through a cultural lens to explain and plan for children's development across the curriculum, including all content areas. Materials and resources used to plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and learning environments for children from birth to 8 years old. TB test and observations required.
CHLD 10 Child Growth and Lifespan Development
Human lifespan and developmental influences. Developmental approach to the study of the individual identifying effects on growth processes from conception through the end of life. Meets requirements for Title 22 and Title V Regulations pertaining to Child Development Permit. TB clearance and out-of-class observations and interviews required.
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
UC Credit Limitation
Lecture: 54
CHLD 11 Child and Adolescent Development
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC, C-ID #: CDEV 100)
UC Credit Limitation
Lecture: 54Examines major physical, psychosocial, cognitive, language, and brain developmental processes prenatal through adolescence. Emphasis on developmental theory, research methodologies, maturational processes, and environmental factors. Students observe children and analyze characteristics of development at various stages according to developmental theories. Meets Title 22 and Title V requirements for the Child Development Permit. TB test, out-of-class observations, and interviews required.
CHLD 50 Teaching in a Diverse Society
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, C-ID #: ECE 230)
Lecture: 54
Advisory: CHLD 1 and ENGL 1A or ENGL 1AHExamination of the impact of various societal influences on the development of children's social identity within a diverse society including theoretical and practical implications. Various classroom strategies will be explored emphasizing culturally competent practices to effectively work with diverse populations of children and families. Evaluation of teaching approaches and classroom environments will help students develop the skills and dispositions necessary to support all children in becoming competent members of a pluralistic society. This course includes research, self-examination, and reflection on issues related to social identity, inclusion, equity, and diversity.
CHLD 64 Health, Safety, and Nutrition of Children
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, C-ID #: ECE 220)
Lecture: 54Introduction to the laws, regulations, standards, policies and procedures, and early childhood curriculum related to child health, safety, and nutrition. The key components that ensure physical health, mental health, and safety for both children and staff will be identified along with the importance of collaboration with families and health professionals. Focus on integrating the concepts into everyday planning and program development for all children.
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CISB 11 Computer Information Systems
3.5 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC, C-ID #: BUS 140, ITIS 120)
UC Credit Limitation
Lecture: 54 Lab: 27
Overview of computer information systems including computer hardware, software, networking, programming, databases, Internet, security, systems analysis, ethics, and problem solving using business applications.
CISB 15 Microcomputer Applications
3.5 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
Lecture: 54 Lab: 27
Windows operating system (OS) and applications, simple business examples using up-to-date browser, word processing, spreadsheet, database management and presentation software, and integration of software applications.
CISN 21 Windows Operating System
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
Lecture: 54
Advisory: CISB 11 or CISB 15
Windows operating system installation and performance tweaking, including hardware and software issues, Windows system files, and Windows security.
CISP 10 Principles of Object-Oriented Design
2.5 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
Lecture: 27 Lab: 54
Advisory: CISP 11 or CISP 21 or CISP 31 or CISP 41
Object-oriented design, patterns, and use of Unified Modeling Language (UML) in different programming languages that will enable students to build large packages and business applications. The course also covers Agile and Scrum methodologies.
CISP 41 Programming in C#
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
Lecture: 54
Corequisite: CISP 41L
Advisory: CISB 11 and CISB 15 and CISP 10
Programming in C# using Windows Forms and Web Forms. Course covers control structures (loops, if statements, and switch blocks), database access, multiple forms, and object-oriented programming concepts. Student must be enrolled in CISP 41L, a concurrent lab co-requisite.View CIS Program View Summer Schedule View Catalog - CIS Beginning (CISB) View Catalog - CIS Networking (CISN) View Catalog - CIS Programming (CISP) - Culinary Arts
CUL 101 Professional Cooking Foundations
3 Units (Degree Applicable)
Lecture: 54
Foundational skills required for future culinary course work. Topics include professionalism, food safety, menus and recipes, equipment identification, knife care and use, weights and measures, culinary nutrition, and principles of cooking.
CUL 117 Artisan Bread
3 Units (Degree Applicable)
Lecture: 36 Lab: 54
Systematic approach to bread, including details of mixing, fermenting, shaping, and baking bread. The course covers baker's math, ingredient selection and function, how mixing affects fermentation, and other bread baking fundamentals. Includes prefermenters such as sourdoughs, levain, wild yeasts, mothers, and poolish. Introduction to breads of the world and breads for special diets.View Culinary Arts Program View Catalog View Summer Schedule - Family & Consumer Sciences
FCS 41 Life Management
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
Lecture: 54Life skills for effective self-management now and in the future. Examines theories of life management including Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and how it can be applied to daily use of one's resources including energy, abilities, priorities, and money. Major topics include steps in value clarification, goal setting, resource allocation, decision-making, priority management, money management, workplace management, communication skills, and healthy habits. In addition, the course explores the effect of cultural forces and future trends.
FCS 80 Personal Financial Planning
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
Lecture: 54
Integrative approach to personal finance focusing on practical financial decision making as well as the social, psychological, and physiological contexts in which those decisions are made. Students will examine their relationships with money, set personal goals, and develop a plan to meet those goals. Topics include consumerism, debt, healthcare, investing, retirement, long-term care, disability, death, and taxes. Students may not earn credit for both BUSA 71 and FCS 80.View FCS Program View Catalog View Summer Schedule - Hospitality Management
HRM 51 Introduction to Hospitality
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, C-ID #: HOSP 100)
Lecture: 54
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 68
Overview of structure and financial performance of hospitality industry; food and lodging, resorts, tourism enterprises, attractions and related operations. Focus on orientation to customer service, cultural and economic trends, and career opportunities.
HRM 52 Food Safety and Sanitation
2 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, C-ID #: HOSP 110)
Lecture: 36
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 68
Sanitation practices affecting individual and commercial food service operations. Prevention and control of foodborne illnesses through flow of food and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) management. Also includes study of worker safety. Students will take a nationally recognized Food Safety Manager Certification exam as part of this course.
HRM 70 Introduction to Lodging
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, C-ID #: HOSP 140)
Lecture: 54Introduction to the operating system and components of a hotel-resort facility, which includes front office, housekeeping, food and beverage, sales and marketing, accounting, property maintenance, human resource management, and information systems. Independent field trips required for this course.
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ID 10 Introduction to Interior Design
2 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
Lecture: 36
Interior design and the planning of total interior environments that meet individual, functional, and environmental needs. Field trips may be required.View Interior Design Program View Catalog View Summer Schedule - Real Estate
BUSR 50 Real Estate Principles
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
Lecture: 54Real estate law, public control, property valuation, finance, and real estate practice. Meets some of the California Real Estate Salesperson and Broker License requirements and meets 30 hours toward Basic Appraisal Procedures 2008 Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB) requirements for certified-residential/certified-general appraiser license. Also provides 30 hours toward Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers (BREA) requirements for state licensing. Required by the Department of Real Estate (DRE) for all real estate salespersons.
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- Geography
GEOG 10 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC, C-ID #: GEOG 155)
Lecture: 36 Lab: 54
Principles, theory, and operations of geographic information systems (GIS), including geospatial data models, analytical functions, data quality, map design and visual communication, and social and environmental applications of GIS.View Geography Program View Catalog View Summer Schedule - Sign Language
SIGN 101 American Sign Language 1
4 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
Lecture: 72
Fundamentals of American Sign Language. Preparation for visual/gestural communication followed by intensive work on comprehension skills; modeling of grammatical structures; general information about Deaf Culture. One out-of-class observation required.View Sign Language Program View Catalog View Summer Schedule
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- Agriculture
AGAG 1 Food Production, Land Use, and Politics - A Global Perspective
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
Lecture: 54
Surveys the world's food producing systems in terms of economic, political, and cultural forces. Emphasizes ethical, sustainable food producing agriculture.View Agriculture Program View Catalog View Summer Schedule
AGOR 1 Horticultural Science
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, C-ID #: AG-PS 104)
Lecture: 54
Horticulture skills and techniques for use in gardening, nursery, and landscape applications. Emphasis on propagation, cultural practices, and the study of plant relationships, structure, growth and development. Off-campus meetings required.View Horticulture Program View Catalog View Summer Schedule - Geology
GEOL 8 Earth Science
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
UC Credit Limitation
Lecture: 54
Fundamentals of geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy. A field trip is required. Take with GEOL 8L for lecture/lab credit.
GEOL 10 Natural Disasters
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
Lecture: 54
Surveys the hazards faced by humans from the natural environment. Analyzes a variety of hazards from a geological perspective. Studies the impact humans have on influencing or exacerbating natural disasters. Includes the role of government in responding to natural disasters. Field trips required.View Geology Program View Catalog View Summer Schedule
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WELD 50 Oxyacetylene Welding
2 Units (Degree Applicable)
Lecture: 18 Lab: 54Oxyacetylene fusion welding (OAW), non-fusion welding and cutting, brazing and brazed welding (OFB), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), and fusion and non-fusion welding. Develops understanding of and fundamental skills in modern welding practices.
WELD 51 Basic Electric Arc Welding
2 Units (Degree Applicable)
Lecture: 18 Lab: 54Electric arc welding and cutting processes (SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, and PAC) and their similarities and differences. Exploring each of these arc welding processes to gain more experience and skill welding with these processes and also gain an understanding of each of these different welding processes' strengths and weaknesses. Lab and shop safety.
WELD 60 Print Reading and Computations for Welders
3 Units (Degree Applicable)
Lecture: 54Reading prints and performing computations for welding fabrication operations. Interpreting and visualizing prints, title blocks, welding symbols, specifications, notes, and bills of materials. Computations necessary to calculate materials, costs, sizes, and fractional, decimal, and metric conversions.
WELD 70A Beginning Arc Welding
3 Units (Degree Applicable)
Lecture: 18 Lab: 108
Develops manipulative skills and techniques for shielded metal arc (SMAW) and flux cored arc (FCAW) welding processes in the flat and horizontal positions using AC and DC welding currents on carbon steel.View Welding Program View Catalog View Summer Schedule - Electronics & Computer Technology
CNET 60 A+ Certification Preparation
2 Units (Degree Applicable)
Lecture: 36
Advisory: CNET 50 and CNET 52
Prepares the student and qualified computer technician for the A+ certification examination. All aspects of the A+ Essentials and A+ Practical Application test modules will be stressed through both lecture review and test simulation software.
CNET 62 Network+ Certification Preparation
2 Units (Degree Applicable)
Lecture: 36
Advisory: CNET 56
Prepares the student or A+ certified technician for the Network+ (Net+) certification examination. Includes Open System Interconnection (OSI) model, Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and implementing, installing, maintaining, and supporting networks.
ELEC 11 Technical Applications in Microcomputers
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
Lecture: 36 Lab: 54
Personal computer (PC) applications used in electronics technology. Includes word processing, spreadsheets, database, computer presentation methods, and internet research specifically designed for electronics technology.View Electronics Program View Summer Schedule View Catalog - Computer & Networking Technology (CNET) View Catalog - Electronics (ELEC) - Addiction Studies
AD 1 Alcohol and Drug Dependency
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, C-ID #: ADS 110 X)
Lecture: 54
Presents an overview of alcohol and chemical dependencies and ramifications. Explores the impact these dependencies have upon the individual's social, psychological, economic, and physiological well-being as well as community and family concerns. Examines the myths, images, and stereotypes about substances and substance abusers. Explores various approaches to recovery. Includes familiarization with terms.
AD 2 Physiological Effects of Alcohol and Drugs
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, C-ID #: ADS 140X)
Lecture: 54Examines effects of alcohol and drugs on the human body. Includes tolerance, habituation, cross-tolerance, and synergistic effect.
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MEDI 90 Medical Terminology
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
Lecture: 54
This course is an introduction to the use and meaning of the medical terminology used in various allied health fields.View Catalog View Summer Schedule View Nursing Program View Respiratory Therapy Program
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