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160 ENTREPRENEURSHIP

ENTREPRENEURSHIP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE ETHNIC STUDIES
101 (SEE GEOGRAPHY) 101
CONCEPTS OF LATIN AMERICAN CULTURAL
ENTREPRENEURSHIP ENVIRONMENTAL EXPERIENCE
2.0 Units TECHNOLOGY 3.0 Units
ENTRE 101 explains the role of entrepre- 120 ETH S 101 surveys the cultural background
neurial businesses in the United States WATER TREATMENT OPERATION that has shaped the present Latin American
and the impact on our national and global AND MAINTENANCE I societies. The course analyzes such areas
economy. The course evaluates the skills 3.0 Units as: society culture, the psychology of the
and commitment necessary to successfully Latin American, city and rural life styles,
operate an entrepreneurial venture. Addi- ENV T 120 provides an entry level under- religion, women, education and the role of
tionally, ENTRE 101 reviews the challenges standing of drinking water treatment. Topics the university, the artists and their role in
and rewards of entrepreneurship as a career covered include history of water treatment, politics, cultural imperialism, music and
choice as well as entrance strategies to accom- responsibilities of the plant operator, reasons artistic expression, Latin American cinema,
plish such a choice. Lecture 2 hours. Recom- for treating water, source water management, art in revolutionary societies, new song
mended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL water treatment facilities, treatment process movement. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended
120 or ESL 151. Course Typically Off ered: and technologies, disinfection and plant Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 120 or ESL
Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU. maintenance. This course provides the back- 151. Course Typically Off ered: Fall/Spring.
ground into the importance of treating water, Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC.
102 its functionality, past and present technology
THE ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDSET and the future of drinking water. Lecture 3 102
3.0 Units hours. Prerequisite: None. LATINOS IN THE UNITED STATES
ENTRE 102 is an introduction to innovation 130 3.0 Units
in its true economic and social context by WATER DISTRIBUTION OPERATION ETH S 102 surveys the social, political,
studying the unlimited opportunities that AND MAINTENANCE economic and cultural development and
an entrepreneurial mindset can provide. 3.0 Units experience of the various Latin Americans
Students study the skills, attitudes, and in the United States. The survey includes the
behaviors that successful entrepreneurs have ENV T 130 provides an understanding following groups: Mexicans, Puerto Ricans,
historically possessed, as well as the issues, of drinking water distribution systems Cubans and other Caribbeans, Central and
circumstances, and obstacles that shaped operation and maintenance. Topics covered South Americans. The course also analyzes
their time. Additionally, students analyze include design criteria, storage, pump- the contributions made by the Latin Ameri-
modern day successful entrepreneurs who ing, fl ow control, construction methods, cans to the economic development of the
faced hardship and adversity by embracing disinfection, control of water quality in a North American society. Lecture 3 hours.
an entrepreneurial mindset. The character- water distribution system, federal and state Recommended Preparation: ENGL 191 or
istics of the entrepreneurial mindset will drinking water regulations, maintenance ESL 141. or equivalent Course Typically
be dissected and applied to the student’s and administration of a water distribution Off ered: Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC,
own mindset and entrepreneurial potential. system. Field trips and/or a semester project USC.
Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Prepara- may be required. This course meets the initial 110
tion: Eligibility for ENGL 120 or ESL 151. educational requirements for a distribution CONTEMPORARY ETHNIC WOMEN
Transfer Credit: CSU. operator certifi cation exam. Lecture 3 hours.
Prerequisite: None. 3.0 Units
180 ETH S 110 surveys the contemporary status
OPPORTUNITY ANALYSIS 150 of ethnic women in North American society.
2.0 Units INTRODUCTION TO This course makes relevant cross-cultural
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY
ENTRE 180 teaches the student to assess 3.0 Units comparisons using contemporary issues
the current economic, social, and political and their relationship to the ethnic women
climate for small business development or ENV T 150 introduces students to a range of of today. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended
opportunities. In addition, students learn fi elds that encompass the rapidly expand- Preparation: ENGL 191 or ESL 141 or equiva-
to explain how demographic, technological, ing environmental technology industries. lent. Course Typically Off ered: Fall/Spring.
and social changes create opportunities for This course will cover basic principles and Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC.
small business ventures. Lecture 2 hours. skill sets applicable to ‘green’ technology
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for sectors. Students will learn about ‘green-
ENGL 120 or ESL 151. collar’ employment and career opportunities.
Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: None.

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