Course Descriptions PHIL-111
3 units
Contemporary Philosophy LEC 48-54 Critical study of the major philosophical movements of the late 19th, 20th and early 21st centuries, including existentialism and continental philosophy, linguistic analysis, hermeneutics, positivism, and pragmatism. Contemporary issues in philosophy of mind, epistemology, and political and social philosophy are also studied. Some philosophers that may be studied include Soren Kierkegaard, Friedrich Nietzsche, Jean-Paul Sartre, Bertrand Russell, Ludwig Wittgenstein, Jurgen Habermas, Daniel Dennett, John Hospers, James Rachels, Peter Singer, Ayn Rand, and John Rawls. Prerequisite: None. Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL-101. AA/AS General Education: AA/AS C--Transfers to both UC/CSU--IGETC Area(s): 3B--CSU Area(s): C2
PHIL-111H
3 units
Honors Contemporary Philosophy LEC 48-54 This course offers critical study of the major philosophical movements of the late 19th and 20th centuries, including existentialism, linguistic analysis, conceptual analysis, logical analysis and realism. Special emphasis will be paid to the philosophies of Soren Kierkegaard, Friedrich Nietzsche, Jean-Paul Sartre, Albert Camus, G.E. Moore, Bertrand Russell, Kurt Baier, Gilbert Ryle and Ludwig Wittgenstein. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Honors Enrichment Program. Transfers to both UC/CSU--IGETC Area(s): 3B--CSU Area(s): C2
PHIL-112
4 units
Critical Thinking and Composition (formerly Methods of Argument) LEC 64-72 This course focuses on studying the structure of argument, the detection of common argument fallacies, the creation of cogent, valid argument, and the acquisition of skills needed to translate clearly constructed arguments into argumentative essays. Students will study inductive and deductive logic, valid and invalid argument forms, the difference between fact, judgment and belief, and the importance definition plays in constructing strong arguments. Prerequisite: ENGL-101 (with a grade of C or better). AA/AS General Education: AA/ AS C or AA/AS D2--Transfers to both UC/CSU--IGETC Area(s): 1B--CSU Area(s): A3
PHIL-112H
4 units
Honors Critical Thinking and Composition LEC 64-72 This course focuses on studying the structure of argument, the detection of common argument fallacies, the creation of cogent, valid argument, and the acquisition of skills needed to translate clearly constructed arguments into argumentative essays. Students will study inductive and deductive logic, valid and invalid argument forms, the difference between fact, judgment and belief, and the importance definition plays in constructing strong arguments. Prerequisite: Acceptance in the Honors Enrichment Program; ENGL-101 (with a grade of C or better). AA/AS General Education: AA/AS C or AA/AS D2-Transfers to both UC/CSU--IGETC Area(s): 1B--CSU Area(s): A3
PHIL-299
1-3 units
Special Projects: Philosophy IS 16-54 Students with previous course work in the program may do special projects that involve research and special study. The actual nature of the project must be determined in consultation with the supervising instructor. May be taken 3 times for credit. Prerequisite: Previous Philosophy classes; a contract must be completed with the instructor prior to enrollment. Transfers to CSU only
Mt. San Jacinto College 2008-2009 Catalog
Photography PHOT-090
1 unit
PHOT-118
3 units
PHOT-125
3 units
Digital Imaging Studio Laboratory LAB 48-54 This lab makes the Digital Light Room and Digital imaging studio available to the intermediate and advanced digital photography students. Students enroll in MUL-90 to be eligible to reserve the Digital Studio for production project work assigned throughout the program. *Cross-listed as MUL-090. May be taken 4 times for credit. Prerequisite: MUL-124/PHOT-125 (with a grade of C or better). Corequisite: MUL-224 or MUL-225. Not transferable Beginning Photography LEC 16-18/LAB 96-108 This course is an introduction to traditional chemistry-based black and white 35mm photography. Concepts include exposure control, chemical mixing, technical issues relating to 35mm black and white emulsion-based film development, Black and White enlarger printing, image archiving, and technical and aesthetic black and white photographic image creation are covered. The course includes written research covering historical and contemporary photographers and photographic techniques. *Cross-listed as ART-128. Prerequisite: None. AA/AS General Education: AA/AS C--Transfers to both UC/CSU Digital Photography Production I LEC 48-54 This course provides critical, practical, technical, and creative instruction, in addition to guided practice pertaining to digital photographic theory and practice utilizing digital imaging software and digital photographic equipment. It covers fundamental photographic principles and theory as well as a comprehensive introduction into the realm of the digital Light room (photography in the age of new media). The processes involved with digital photographic production will be covered along with their relationship to traditional photography. *Cross-listed as MUL-124. May be taken 4 times for credit. Prerequisite: None. Recommended Preparation: MUL-110. Transfers to both UC/CSU
PHOT-130
3 units
PHOT-149
1-4 units
History of Still Photography LEC 48-54 The History of Still Photography offers a comprehensive exploration of the historical progression of fixing a still image, that is to say writing with light. This course starts in ancient times with naturally occurring images, and moves through advances in optics and chemical processes. It then moves through the prolific period of traditional Black and White photography and then covers the birth and advancements of the digital light sensor and its possibilities for the future. Prerequisite: None. Transfers to CSU only Occupational Internship: Photography OI 16-72 The purpose of this course is to enable eligible students to include supervised on-the-job training as an integral part of the total college educational program. This is accomplished through a planned program of learning experiences, which combines academic and vocational learning at school with new learning experiences on the job in an occupational setting. May be taken 4 times for credit. Prerequisite: Each student must be enrolled for the full semester and complete 7 units including the student’s occupational experience or be enrolled in the Alternate Plan. The alternate plan allows a student to attend school and participate in work experience alternately. Please refer to the Occupational Handbook for specific information. Transfers to CSU
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