2023 CE Winter Classes

There are thousands of classes to choose from. Most classes begin during this week. Some classes are called late-start classes and begin in the middle of the term.

Finals are held at varying times.  See Detailed Finals Schedule to see when finals are scheduled for classes. Professors announce the finals time for each class.

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Students can add classes online before the class begins. They can also attend the first day of class. If there is room in the class, students can ask the professor for an add code.  

There are also late-start classes that begin in the middle of the semester. Those classes can be added through the first date of the class. 

Fill out the Application for Graduation through the Admissions and Records Office. The Commencement ceremony is held each year at the end of the Spring semester. learn more at www.mtsac.edu/commencement. 

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ANIM 100 Digital Paint and Ink
3 Units (Degree Applicable)
Lecture: 36 Lab: 71

Illustration skills used in digital animation and game production. Focuses on digital illustration tools, including painting and drawing using vector and bitmap for animation environments.

ANIM 101A Drawing - Gesture and Figure
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
Lecture: 36 Lab: 71

Contemporary and traditional approaches to sketching the human figure using drawing techniques for rapid visualization. Emphasizes and develops perceptual and technical skills for capturing basic visual mechanics of motion and gesture.

ANIM 104 Drawing Fundamentals
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
Lecture: 36 Lab: 71

Creative expression through the use of drawing media and techniques. Emphasis is placed on use of construction, light logic, atmospheric and linear perspective, and gesture directed toward animation. Includes basic drawing skills and methods of achieving compositional integrity through objective analysis and synthesis. May require off-campus assignments.

ANIM 130 Introduction to 3D Modeling
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
Lecture: 36 Lab: 71

Three-dimensional (3D) modeling techniques using animation and gaming industry-standard software.

ANIM 131 Introduction to Game Design
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
Lecture: 36 Lab: 71

Introduction to game art and game development including the principles, tools, and technologies for designing analog and computer games.

ANIM 100 Digital Paint and Ink
3 Units (Degree Applicable)
Lecture: 36 Lab: 71

Illustration skills used in digital animation and game production. Focuses on digital illustration tools, including painting and drawing using vector and bitmap for animation environments.

ANIM 130 Introduction to 3D Modeling
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
Lecture: 36 Lab: 71

Three-dimensional (3D) modeling techniques using animation and gaming industry-standard software.

ANIM 131 Introduction to Game Design
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
Lecture: 36 Lab: 71

Introduction to game art and game development including the principles, tools, and technologies for designing analog and computer games.

ARCH 141 Design Drawing and Communication
4 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
Lecture: 54 Lab: 54

Architectural drawing techniques including graphic standards, scales, orthographic, paraline, and perspective projections. Field trips required.

ARCH 146 Architectural Drawings and Fabrications
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
Lecture: 53 Lab: 53
Advisory: ARCH 141 or ARCH 11

Architectural working drawings and construction documents for light frame construction. Field trips required.

MUSA 100 Fundamentals of Audio Technology
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, C-ID #: CMUS 100 X)
(May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
Lecture: 36 Lab: 54

Fundamental terminology, equipment, techniques, and technical concepts related to audio technology. Topics include the basic principles and practices of signal flow, analog audio, digital audio, computer workstations, musical instrument digital interface (MIDI), synthesis, and sound recording utilizing modern hardware and software. These topics will be explored from a technical perspective.

MUSA 110 Acoustics for Audio Production
3 Units (Degree Applicable)
(May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
Lecture: 36 Lab: 54

Scientific and practical concepts of acoustic sound for audio production. Topics include the science of sound, sound generation, sound in the free field, acoustic spaces, psychoacoustics, and techniques for acoustic management. Students will be able to critically analyze acoustic phenomena and apply this knowledge in audio production settings.

MUSA 120 Electronic Music
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, C-ID #: CMUS 110 X)
(May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
Lecture: 36 Lab: 54

Creative techniques and elements of electronic audio. Topics include digital audio workstations, musical instrument digital interface (MIDI), synthesis, sampling, sequencing, editing, composition, arranging, and mixing. Compositions are expected of students utilizing electronic audio techniques.

MUSA 130 Business of Audio Production
3 Units (Degree Applicable, C-ID #: CMUS 140 X)
(May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
Lecture: 54

Business and legal aspects of the audio industry. Topics include contracts, publishing, licensing, distribution, and copyright. In addition, the duties and responsibilities of producers, agents, managers, promoters, and performing artists will be examined. Students will gain a firm understanding of past and current business practices related to audio production.

HRM 52 Food Safety and Sanitation
2 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, C-ID #: HOSP 110)
Lecture: 36
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 68

Sanitation practices affecting individual and commercial food service operations. Prevention and control of foodborne illnesses through flow of food and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) management. Also includes study of worker safety. Students will take a nationally recognized Food Safety Manager Certification exam as part of this course.

CUL 101 Professional Cooking Foundations
3 Units (Degree Applicable)
Lecture: 54

Foundational skills required for future culinary course work. Topics include professionalism, food safety, menus and recipes, equipment identification, knife care and use, weights and measures, culinary nutrition, and principles of cooking.

PHOT 9 Digital Image Editing for Photographers
3 Units (Degree Applicable)
Lecture: 36 Lab: 54

Software and techniques including digital workflow practices, digital image editing, enhancing and retouching methods commonly used in photography.

PHOT 10 Basic Digital and Film Photography
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
Lecture: 36 Lab: 54

The basic mechanical, optical, and chemical principles of photography, including traditional darkroom techniques and digital image systems. Laboratory experience involves problems related to camera and image editing and output techniques.

PHOT 15 History of Photography
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
Lecture: 54

Survey of the history of photography from early 1800s to the present, introducing various concepts of photo representation and their impact on society. Field trip required.

ARTC 100 Fundamentals of Graphic Design
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, C-ID #: ARTS 250)
Lecture: 36 Lab: 71
Advisory: ARTD 15A and ARTD 20

Fundamentals of graphic design for the commercial art industry. Technology, creativity, design, and production. Adobe Photoshop to produce effective commercial art.

ARTD 15A Drawing: Beginning
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC, C-ID #: ARTS 110)
Lecture: 36 Lab: 71

An entry-level course emphasizing creative expression through the use of black and white drawing media. Emphasis is placed on basic drawing methods and skills, composition, and exploration of drawing media.

FASH 10 Clothing Construction I
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
Lecture: 36 Lab: 54

Essentials of industry standard apparel construction techniques using a variety of machines and equipment. Students will be given instruction in single needle machine operation, industrial overlock operation, and garment assembly.

FASH 10 Clothing Construction I
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
Lecture: 36 Lab: 54

Essentials of industry standard apparel construction techniques using a variety of machines and equipment. Students will be given instruction in single needle machine operation, industrial overlock operation, and garment assembly.

ID 10 Introduction to Interior Design
2 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
Lecture: 36

Interior design and the planning of total interior environments that meet individual, functional, and environmental needs. Field trips may be required.

ID 22 Design Drawing for Interior Design
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
Lecture: 36 Lab: 54

Communication elements required to convey design ideas to building trades via the written language of design and construction documents. Graphic and drawing techniques, including interior design graphics standards, building construction fundamentals, methods of drawings, computer aided drawing (CAD), and the basics of compiling construction documentation sets. Portfolio pieces will be produced. Field trips may be required.

JOUR 100 Introduction to Mass Communications
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC, C-ID #: JOUR 100)
Lecture: 54
Prerequisite: ENGL 1A

Mass media and interrelationships with society, including history, structure, and trends. Additionally, the following topics will be covered as they pertain to the mass media: economics, law, ethics, technology, and such social issues as gender and cultural diversity.

R-TV 01 Introduction to Electronic Media
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
Lecture: 54
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 68

History, structure, function, economics, content, and evolution of radio, television, film, the Internet, and new media. Includes the social, political, regulatory, ethical, and occupational impact of the electronic media.

R-TV 14 Media Aesthetics
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
Lecture: 54
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 1A

Media aesthetics for film, television, and other filmed entertainment. Examines the broad subject areas of form, content, aesthetics, meaning, cinematic history, and culture. Explores the diverse possibilities presented by the cinematic art form through an examination of a wide variety of productions, national cinemas, and film movements. Topics include modes of production, narrative and non-narrative forms, visual design, editing, sound, genre, ideology, and critical analysis. Stresses critical, theoretical and practical analysis. Material is presented from a producer and artist point of view and is intended for those pursuing a career in film, television, and other electronic visual media.

R-TV 01 Introduction to Electronic Media
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
Lecture: 54
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 68

History, structure, function, economics, content, and evolution of radio, television, film, the Internet, and new media. Includes the social, political, regulatory, ethical, and occupational impact of the electronic media.

R-TV 14 Media Aesthetics
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
Lecture: 54
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 1A

Media aesthetics for film, television, and other filmed entertainment. Examines the broad subject areas of form, content, aesthetics, meaning, cinematic history, and culture. Explores the diverse possibilities presented by the cinematic art form through an examination of a wide variety of productions, national cinemas, and film movements. Topics include modes of production, narrative and non-narrative forms, visual design, editing, sound, genre, ideology, and critical analysis. Stresses critical, theoretical and practical analysis. Material is presented from a producer and artist point of view and is intended for those pursuing a career in film, television, and other electronic visual media.

R-TV 19A Beginning Video Production
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
(May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
Lecture: 36 Lab: 54
Advisory: R-TV 14

Video production focused on in-studio and on-location single camera film-style production techniques. Introduction to the theory and best practices in the disciplines of digital cinematography, lighting for film and television, dialogue audio recording, in addition to mixing dialogue against sound effects and music. Directing narrative content. Editorial skills development using non-linear editing applications. Production of short-form narrative style content.

R-TV 19A Beginning Video Production
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
(May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
Lecture: 36 Lab: 54
Advisory: R-TV 14

Video production focused on in-studio and on-location single camera film-style production techniques. Introduction to the theory and best practices in the disciplines of digital cinematography, lighting for film and television, dialogue audio recording, in addition to mixing dialogue against sound effects and music. Directing narrative content. Editorial skills development using non-linear editing applications. Production of short-form narrative style content.

THTR 9 Introduction to Theater Arts
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC, C-ID #: THTR 111)
Lecture: 54

Aesthetic, artistic, technical, and business aspects of theater.

THTR 19 Theatrical Costuming
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC, C-ID #: THTR 174)
Lecture: 36 Lab: 54

Theatrical costuming design and construction. Includes the study of costume history, principles of costume design, fibers and textiles, basic costume construction, and design rendering techniques. Costume crew assignments for major productions will provide practical instruction in actual performance demands on costumes and their proper maintenance. Class is suitable for people interested in costuming for theater, dance, film, television, and reenactments.

AIRC 10 Technical Mathematics in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
2 Units (Degree Applicable)
Lecture: 27 Lab: 27

Develops mathematical skills required for the study and application of air conditioning and refrigeration, including measurements and equations applied to heat loads, air distribution, electricity, and the design of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.

AIRC 12 Air Conditioning Codes and Standards
3 Units (Degree Applicable)
Lecture: 54

Building codes and standards as they apply to the air conditioning and refrigeration industry. Develops skills necessary to read and interpret building codes and resolve installation and service problems as they apply to the construction industry.

AIRC 26 Gas Heating Fundamentals
2 Units (Degree Applicable)
Lecture: 36
Advisory: AIRC 25 and AIRC 12

Theory, operation, and application of natural gas and propane heating systems used in residential and light commercial heating installations, including the properties of fuel gasses, gas combustion, furnace construction, pilot proving devices, and ignition systems.

AIRC 32A Air Properties and Measurement
1.5 Units (Degree Applicable)
Lecture: 27
Advisory: AIRC 20 and AIRC 30

Investigates the air-side operating theory and application of comfort cooling systems. This course will broaden the student's understanding of air conditioning systems by addressing psychrometrics to include the measurement of dry bulb and wet bulb temperatures, relative humidity, dew point temperatures, and sensible and latent heat processes.

AIRM 71 Aviation Maintenance Science
6 Units (Degree Applicable)
Lecture: 108

Federal aviation regulations, interpretation of aircraft drawings, basic physics, technical mathematics, and aircraft weight and balance computations. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved course required of all aircraft powerplant and airframe maintenance technology majors.

PHOT 10 Basic Digital and Film Photography
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
Lecture: 36 Lab: 54

The basic mechanical, optical, and chemical principles of photography, including traditional darkroom techniques and digital image systems. Laboratory experience involves problems related to camera and image editing and output techniques.

WELD 50 Oxyacetylene Welding
2 Units (Degree Applicable)
Lecture: 18 Lab: 54

WELD 53A Welding Metallurgy
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
Lecture: 54

Designed for students seeking a career in welding and welding inspection. Covers structure of matter, chemical, physical, and mechanical properties of metals, principles of alloying, solid state diffusion, plastic deformation, and heat treatment.

WELD 70A Beginning Arc Welding
3 Units (Degree Applicable)
Lecture: 18 Lab: 108

Develops manipulative skills and techniques for shielded metal arc (SMAW) and flux cored arc (FCAW) welding processes in the flat and horizontal positions using AC and DC welding currents on carbon steel.

WELD 70B Intermediate Arc Welding
3 Units (Degree Applicable)
Lecture: 18 Lab: 108
Advisory: WELD 70A

Welding high alloy steel with both Shielded Metal Arc (SMAW) and Flux Core Arc (FCAW) welding processes in the vertical and overhead positions with an introduction to Gas Metal Arc (GMAW) and Gas Tungsten (GTAW) welding.

BUSA 7 Principles of Accounting - Financial
5 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC, C-ID #: ACCT 110)
Lecture: 90
Prerequisite: BUSA 11 or eligibility for MATH 51
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 1A

Financial accounting required of Business Administration and Accounting majors. Defines financial accounting and its relevance to business decision makers, accounting concepts and techniques, analysis and recording of financial transactions, and preparation, analysis and interpretation of financial statements focusing on application of generally accepted accounting practices. Includes asset, liability, and equity valuation, revenue and expense recognition, cash flow, internal controls, ethics, and financial statement analysis. General Ledger Accounting Software program is integrated throughout and used to complete various homework assignments.

BUSM 60 Human Relations in Business
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
Lecture: 54

Inter-disciplinary study of how people work and relate at the individual, group, and organizational level. Topics include motivation, team work, leadership skill, and how to handle organizational change.

BUSM 61 Business Organization and Management
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
Lecture: 54
Advisory: BUSM 20

Functions of management, management concepts, planning, organizing, staffing, and controlling. Theories of management, lines of authority, functions of departments, and the importance of policies, procedures, and controls.

BUSM 62 Human Resource Management
3 Units (Degree Applicable)
Lecture: 54

Direction of people including guidance, control, supervisory problems, training, job analysis, interviewing, testing, rating, and other functions involving human resources. Designed to improve the overall understanding of the relationship between the individual and the business organization.

CISB 15 Microcomputer Applications
3.5 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
Lecture: 54 Lab: 27

Windows operating system (OS) and applications, simple business examples using up-to-date browser, word processing, spreadsheet, database management and presentation software, and integration of software applications.

KIN 3 First Aid and CPR
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC, C-ID #: KIN 101)
Lecture: 54
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 68

Training in caring for victims of injuries, sudden illness, and other medical emergencies; includes Community Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Students who successfully pass all requirements, will earn the appropriate American Red Cross First Aid certificate, CPR certificate, or both.

KIN 34 Fitness for Living
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
Lecture: 54

Surveys the fundamentals of wellness including the five components of health related fitness, fitness program design, nutrition, weight maintenance, and stress management. Presents solid foundation for optimal health. Multiple opportunities are offered for self-evaluation within this course.

KIN 34 Fitness for Living
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
Lecture: 54

Surveys the fundamentals of wellness including the five components of health related fitness, fitness program design, nutrition, weight maintenance, and stress management. Presents solid foundation for optimal health. Multiple opportunities are offered for self-evaluation within this course.