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The study of weather and climate, tectonic processes, and landforms. Emphasis on the interpretation of weather maps, climate data, aerial photographs, and topographic maps.

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.

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.

Intermediate French 3B is a continuation of FREN2/2B. 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 relative clauses, object pronouns and the conditional mood as well as the vocabulary necessary to talk about the workplace and discuss personal relationships.

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.

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.

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.

Continuation of techniques for pattern development, with an emphasis on industry production skills. Techniques covered include the development of complex designs, including patterns for tailored garments, pants, and patterns for stretch fabric.

Overview of the fashion industry that prepares students to be on the cutting edge of what is happening. Emphasis on the economic, political, sociological, technological and psychological environment that affects fashion changes and evolution. Role of manufacturers, designers and retailers will be explored along with the elements of fashion marketing.

Learn the basics of hand sewing and sewing machines, how to make minor repairs to clothing, and how to construct a basic rectangular item in fabric. A good choice for the novice before moving on to FASH 15A, Apparel Construction 1.