Southwestern College Course Description

ENGL 115.
COLLEGE COMPOSITION: READING AND WRITING ANALYTICALLY
4 UNITS
Prerequisite: ENGL 99 or ENGL 114 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern
College English Assessment or equivalent; RDG 158 or the equivalent skill level as determined by
the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent
Lecture 4 hours
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Fee: $1. Provides instruction and practice in reading and writing expository, analytical, and
argumentative essays. Emphasizes textual analysis, writing analytically, logical reasoning, research
techniques, information literacy, and documentation. Includes drafting, revising, and editing written
work. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID
ENGL 100]
PSYC 101.
GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY
3 UNITS
Recommended Preparation: RDG 158 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the
Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent
Lecture 3 hours
Offered: Fall, Spring
Introduces the student to the scientific study of human behavior through the analysis of facts,
theories, and concepts.
Emphasizes biological, social, and cognitive influences on behaviors, such as learning, memory,
perception, sexuality, personality, development, psychological disorders, and group behavior.
Attention also given to historical developments and experimental techniques. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID PSY
110]
Coastline College Course Description
BIOLOGY C100
3.0 Units
Introduction to Biology
Biology for non-science majors. A general study of the basic concepts of biology including the
human body and the environment. Emphasis on the characteristics of plant and animal life, human
body systems, health, genetics, and the interaction of organisms in their environment. Transfer
Credit: CSU; UC
BIOLOGY C100L
1.0 Unit
(Formerly Biology C101)
Introduction to Biology Lab
Prerequisite: BIOL C100 with a grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment.
Biology lab for non-science majors. A general study of plant and animal life processes to acquaint
the non-biology major with basic biological concepts and instruments in the laboratory. Transfer
Credit: CSU; UC credit limitations (see counselor)
SOCIOLOGY C100
3.0 Units
Introduction to Sociology
An introduction to the scientific study of human society and social behavior, including the analysis
of social interrelationships and human group organizations, culture, social differentiation, and social
institutions.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. C-ID: SOCI 110