The course is for older adults who are interested in learning to make art in a relaxed, non-credit environment. The studio class is in drawing the human figure from a life model. Media used includes pencil, charcoal, ink, and varieties of paint such as watercolor, acrylic, and oil. All skill levels are welcome.

Older adults arts and crafts class in a relaxing environment. Development of formal artistic skills and techniques through drawing and painting for beginning to advanced students. Individual and group instruction in composition, color mixing, perspective, proper use of brushes and mediums, working with paper and canvas.

Older adults art class in a relaxing environment. Development of formal artistic skills and techniques through drawing and painting for beginning to advanced students. Individual and group instruction in composition, color mixing, perspective, proper use of brushes and mediums, working with paper and canvas.

Through lecture, demonstration, and practice, older adults learn strategies for safely implementing a physical activity program, techniques for stress reduction, and understanding key healthy aging concepts to maintain and improve overall health and well-being.

Introduction to the physical, biological, chemical, and geological processes at work in the oceans with emphasis on measuring and analyzing data pertaining to San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Coast, including the interactions of seafloor features, weather systems, currents, tides, swell, coastal processes, seawater chemistry and physics, and biological communities.

Introduction to the major physical, biological, chemical, and geological processes at work in the oceans. Covers the formation and evolution of the oceans through Earth's history and the dynamics and interactions of currents, coastal processes, climate, seawater chemistry and physics, marine ecosystems, and society.

Theory and practice of water conservation in the landscape through the use of drought tolerant plants, efficient irrigation and appropriate design.

Cultural needs of individual orchids, including materials needed and how to grow, pot, divide and water many different kinds of orchids. Troublesome ailments, diseases, and pests coupled with solutions and cures.

Field application of principles taught in horticulture classes. A supervised work experience program with cooperating employers, providing hands-on experience and transition into commercial practice. Students acquire job experience, career development skills and practical workplace skills related to their chosen field of horticulture. Preparation of portfolios and resumes. One unit of credit is earned for 54 hours of unpaid or paid work.

Identification of approximately 150 ornamental plants commonly used in the San Francisco Bay Area for Spring and Summer bloom, fruit, or foliage. Covers basic plant anatomy and terminology used in the taxonomic classification of plants. Emphasis is on cultural requirements, habits of growth and landscape use of plants.