As an introduction to Geographic Information Science (GIS) and related technologies, this course reviews the history, structure, uses, and current trends in GIS. Special attention is given to related fundamental geographic concepts, basic spatial querying, and cartography operations using industry-standard ESRI's ArcGIS software.
The study of weather and climate, tectonic processes, and landforms. Emphasis on the interpretation of weather maps, climate data, aerial photographs, and topographic maps.
Foundational course of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software. GIS database design, data collection, sophisticated analysis, 3D modeling, production of professional maps. Hands-?on training using industry-standard GIS software by Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI). Introduces Global Positioning Systems (GPS) as they relate to GIS.
An introduction to Earth's physical environment. Processes and patterns of weather and climate, climate change, the development of landforms, plant and animal distributions, and the interpretation of maps. Attention given to the physical environment and natural hazards of California and the Bay Area.
Intermediate French 3A is a continuation of FREN 2/2B. It includes in-depth review of French grammar and expansion of the five language skills (writing, reading, listening, speaking, and culture). It is designed to help students improve their communicative skills. The course is conducted in French and covers various interrogative structures, a review of the past tenses and determinatives. It will also provide the vocabulary necessary to discuss education, immigration and exile.
Second semester course with emphasis on vocabulary and grammar appropriate to the intermediate low level. Continued practice in speaking and understanding French. Continued practice of writing and reading French. Further introduction to Francophone cultures.
This intensive introductory course will develop students' four basic skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing in real-world situations to a novice mid-level. The course also introduces cultural aspects of France and the Francophone world, helping students develop and express a cultural awareness of the French-speaking world at the novice mid-level.
This intensive introductory course will develop students' four basic skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing in real-world situations to a novice mid-level. The course also introduces cultural aspects of France and the Francophone world, and helps students develop and express a cultural awareness of the French-speaking world at the novice mid-level.
Personal financial planning is critical. Develop financial plans in one's personal life with such things as buying a house and investing and understanding the importance of saving for retirement right away. Includes important introductions to finance topics, like insurance and taxes, and is a useful introduction to finance for those pursuing academic goals in business.
Students learn the basics and essential steps needed to start a fashion business and clothing line. Fundamental components of a fashion business, functional business plans for a viable and sustainable fashion business, financing, planning, branding, marketing, knowing your customer, design process and manufacturing.