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NURSING - SEE REGISTERED NURSING ASTRONOMY
Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this pro-
PHOTOGRAPHY gram, students will be able to identify, compare and contrast
AS DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE
physical properties of astronomical objects; visualize the
general structure and scale of the universe and our place
The GCC Photography program is designed to prepare students
for a professional photographic practice. Our students pursue within it; locate, identify and contrast prominent astronomical
careers in a wide range of photographic practices, from commer- objects in the night sky; identify and comprehend the purpose
cial and fi ne art to documentary and event photography. Many of elementary equations used in astronomy and describe the
practicing photographers attend classes to refi ne and update functions; use of basic astronomical tools.
their existing skills. Students seek employment as photogra- REQUIRED COURSES: PHY 110; CHEM 110; OCEAN 115 or GEOL
phers, photography assistants or as digital retouchers. Courses 101; ASTRO 110 or 120; 102 and 110 or 120.
are designed to encourage students to pursue individual projects CHEMISTRY
while developing their technical ability. Students in the degree Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this
and certifi cate programs are required to learn both traditional program, students will be able to compare and contrast the
and digital photography techniques. Program Learning Out- general chemistry performance exam taken at Glendale
comes: Upon completion of this program, students will be able Community College with the national performance norm,
to produce a cohesive photographic project that is conceptually reported by the American Chemical Society.
and technically well developed; demonstrate profi ciency in
available light photography ; demonstrate profi ciency in studio REQUIRED COURSES: PHY 110; CHEM 110; OCEAN 115 or GEOL
strobe lighting Profi ciency in digital photography workfl ows 101; ASTRO 110 or 120; CHEM 101 and 102.
and color; and demonstrate profi ciency in black and white EARTH SCIENCE
processing/printing.
Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this
REQUIRED COURSES: ART 199; PHOTO 101, 103, 106, 112, 130. program, students will be able to apply scientifi c method of
thinking to analyze and critically evaluate relevant literature
Select one course from: PHOTO 107, 118, 140, 142.
and information, and the use of evidence for support; com-
RECOMMENDED COURSES : PHOTO 105, 115, 121, and 145. municate eff ectively in a variety of ways, such as scientifi c
writing, visualization of data and ideas, or through oral
VISUAL ARTS - PHOTOGRAPHY communication; solve quantitative problems, analyze results
AA DEGREE from data and measurements, form hypotheses from data, test
Program Learning Outcomes: The student will be profi cient in hypotheses; recognize the interdisciplinary nature of science
black and white processing/printing; digital photography work- and enjoy the process of learning science.
fl ows and color; and profi cient in available light photography. REQUIRED COURSES: PHY 110; CHEM 110; OCEAN 115 or GEOL
The student will be able to produce a cohesive photographic 101; ASTRO 110 or 120; GEOL 102 and OCEAN 116 or GEOL 112.
project that is conceptually and technically well developed.
PHYSICS
REQUIRED COURSES: ART 199; PHOTO 101, 106, 130. Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this
Minimum of 4 units from: PHOTO 107, 118, 140, 142. program, students will be able to explain the diff erence
RECOMMENDED COURSES: PHOTO 103, 115, 121, 145. between evidence and theory in science and cite an example in
PHYSICAL SCIENCE their explanation; use instruments and computers to accurately
AS DEGREE measure, graph, and analyze physical properties (these
instruments will include calipers, micrometers, mass balances,
The Physical Science AS degree provides the students with a spectrometers, interferometers, and digital oscilloscopes
solid foundation of Physical sciences with emphasis either in depending upon which courses the student had taken);
Chemistry, Physics, Astronomy, or Earth Science. The Program interface computers and sensors using digital conversion
emphasizes critical thinking, data analysis, and problem- technology and the Data Studio Software package to perform
solving in its approach to learning. Students understand and experiments in mechanics, electricity and magnetism,
demonstrate the scientifi c laws and theories and the applications thermodynamics, and chemistry.
thereof, in their chosen emphasis. Students must complete all REQUIRED COURSES: PHY 110; CHEM 110; OCEAN 115 or GEOL
required courses for a minimum of 18-24 units. 101; ASTRO 110 or 120; PHY 105 and 106.

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