Skyline College Catalog 2011-2012 Program & course descriptions ...

C O U R S E D E S C R I P T I O N SCAREER AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT „ CHEMISTRYCRER 410 COLLEGE AND CAREER ORIENTATION(.5 or 1 or 2)(Pass/No Pass.)Minimum of 8, 16 or 32 lecture hours/semester.A comprehensive overview of Skyline College educationalprograms, services, policies, procedures, effectivelearning strategies, academic survival skills, awareness ofpersonal development, and additional essential tools andinformation for successful navigation through the first yearat Skyline College. In particular, students will be assistedwith the development of a sound student educational planthat is consistent with their academic and career goals.Study skills assessment, time management, personal andsocial adjustment, interest and aptitude assessment aresome of the topics addressed to provide students with thenecessary tools to begin their educational experience.Transfer credit: CSU.CRER 650 GUIDANCE SEMINAR GROUP (.5 or 1 or 2)(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)Minimum of 8, 16 or 32 lecture hours/semester.Designed to help students in understanding and dealingwith their personal, social, professional, and crossculturalconcerns. Topics and course descriptions maydiffer each semester and will be designated in the currentclass schedule. May be repeated for credit a maximum ofthree times. Transfer credit: CSU.CRER 665 LIFE STYLES HEALTH ISSUES(.5 or 1 or 1.5 or 2)(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)Minimum of 8, 16, 24 or 32 lecture hours/semester.Explores contemporary topics or lifestyles as theyrelate to the health of individuals or society. May berepeated for credit up to a maximum of 6 units. Transfercredit: CSU (E1).Counseling (COUN)COUN 100 COLLEGE SUCCESS (3)(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)Minimum of 48 lecture hours/semester.An overview of the concepts and significance offactors that contribute to college success. Focus onunderstanding the college/university systems, goal setting,educational planning, health maintenance, stressmanagement, learning styles, study skills, collegeresources, relationships, and cultural diversity. Transfercredit: UC; CSU (E1).COUN 104 TRANSFER POWER (.5)(Pass/No Pass.)Minimum of 8 lecture hours/semester.Learn about what it takes to transfer to any CaliforniaState University, University of California, or IndependentCollege. Find out about Guaranteed Transfer Programs,online resources, and financial aid. This course will helpstudents discover great transfer opportunities, take theright courses, and select the best university for their individualneeds. Transfer credit: CSU.COUN 105 UP YOUR SELF-ESTEEM (.5)(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)Minimum of 8 lecture hours/semester.Examination of basic tenets of self-esteem focusing onfactors of values, cognition, and life events that shapeones’ self-esteem. Transfer credit: CSU.COUN 106 ANIXETY MANAGEMENT (.5)(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)Minimum of 8 lecture hours/semester.Examination of the physiological, emotional andmental components of anxiety. The long-term effects ofanxiety on one’s physical health will be explored. Transfercredit: CSU.COUN 107 COPING WITH DEPRESSION (.5)(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)Minimum of 8 lecture hours/semester.Medical, biological and social factors contributing todepression are explored. Scope of treatment options fromself-help to medication are examined. Transfer credit:CSU.COUN 108 ANGER MANAGEMENT (.5)(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)Minimum of 8 lecture hours/semester.Examination of anger management techniquesdesigned to develop specific skills in controlling this emotion.The long-term effects of anger on one’s physical andemotional health will be explored. Transfer credit: CSU.CHEMISTRY (CHEM)CHEM 112 CHEMISTRY IN ACTION (4)Minimum of 48 lecture hours and 48 lab hours/semester.An introduction to chemistry and laboratory investigationfor non-science majors. The course will focus onchemicals and reactions common in everyday life, medicine,industry, and in the body. Concepts relating to thenature and interactions of atoms, ions and molecules willbe presented. Students will learn how to use scientificmethods to investigate questions about how chemicalsystems work. Students will also learn how to use andevaluate information presented on product labels, inadvertisement, and available through the Internet.Transfer credit: UC; CSU (B1, B3).156 w w w. S k y l i n e C o l l e g e . e d u 2011 – 2 012 C ATA L O G