Spring 2024 Classes

AHIS 1, Western Art History I • 3 units; UC, CSU

A survey of the chronological development of Western art from the Stone Age to the Gothic Period with emphasis on the cultural, political, and social factors that influenced this evolution. This includes: Near-Eastern, Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Romanesque and Gothic art and architecture.

Course Number: 3272  Time: 1 - 4:05 p.m. THLocation: MALBU 202Instructor: Mace J Y Above section 3272 meets at the Malibu Campus, 23555 Civic Center Way, Malibu CA 90265. Please be advised that the distance between the Main SMC Campus and the Malibu Campus is approximately 15 miles. Please plan your schedule to accommodate travel time, which will vary depending on time of day and mode of transportation. Fully on ground and will be taught in person at the time and location listed in the schedule of classes.

ART  10A, Design I • 3 units; UC, CSU

This is an introductory course in the theory and application of the elements of 2-D design. Assignments will focus on the following design principles: line, value, form, scale, light, logic, space, depth, texture, pattern, composition and color theory. This course is required for all art majors.

Course Number: 1166  Time: 11 a.m - 1 p.m. MLocation: MALBU 220Instructor: Badger C P Above section 1166 meets at the Malibu Campus, 23555 Civic Center Way, Malibu CA 90265. Please be advised that the distance between the Main SMC Campus and the Malibu Campus is approximately 15 miles. Please plan your schedule to accommodate travel time, which will vary depending on time of day and mode of transportation. Fully on ground and will be taught in person at the time and location listed in the schedule of classes.

ART 20A, Drawing I - Introduction to Drawing • 3 units

This fundamental course is focused on representational drawing and composition using various black and white media. Introduction to principles, elements, and practices of drawing, employing a wide range of subject matter and drawing media. Focus on perceptually based drawing, observational skills, technical abilities, and creative responses to materials and subject matter.

Course Number: 1188 Time: 2- 4 p.m. M Location: MALBU 220 Instructor: Berry S M

Course Number:   Time: Arrange - 3.5 Hours Location: Online Instructor:   Above section 1188 is a hybrid class taught online via the Internet and at the Malibu Campus, 23555 Civic Center Way, Malibu CA 90265. Please be advised that the distance between the Main SMC Campus and the Malibu Campus is approximately 15 miles. Please plan your schedule to accommodate travel time, which will vary depending on time of day and mode of transportation. For additional information, go to smc.edu/OnlineEd.

ART 31, Beginning Oil Painting  • 3 units

This is an introductory course in oil painting. This course will emphasize building a foundation for executing and understanding paintings with coursework focusing on the use and application of painting materials, composition, and theory.

Course Number: 1209 Time: 12 - 5:05 p.m. FLocation: MALBU 220Instructor:  ZArcone J Above section 1209 meets at the Malibu Campus, 23555 Civic Center Way, Malibu CA 90265. Please be advised that the distance between the Main SMC Campus and the Malibu Campus is approximately 15 miles. Please plan your schedule to accommodate travel time, which will vary depending on time of day and mode of transportation. Fully on ground and will be taught in person at the time and location listed in the schedule of classes.

ART 32, Intermediate Painting  • 3 units, UC, CSU

Advisory: ART 10A and ART 20A.

This course is an intermediate course in painting with a variety of types of subject matter. This course will emphasize the further use of oil paint or acrylic.

Course Number: 1211 Time: 12 - 5:05 p.m. FLocation: MALBU 220Instructor:  ZArcone J Above section 1211 meets at the Malibu Campus, 23555 Civic Center Way, Malibu CA 90265. Please be advised that the distance between the Main SMC Campus and the Malibu Campus is approximately 15 miles. Please plan your schedule to accommodate travel time, which will vary depending on time of day and mode of transportation. Fully on ground and will be taught in person at the time and location listed in the schedule of classes.

ART 74, Introduction to Creative Coding and Generative Art • 3 units,Transfer: UC, CSU

This course provides an introduction to creative coding within the context of the visual arts. Students learn to read and write code for the development of visual, auditory, and interactive projects that employ computation as a medium for creative thinking. Lectures and readings survey the historical precedents and contemporary examples of programmatic approaches to art practice.

Course Number: 1226 Time: 11 a.m  - 1:05 p.m. WLocation: MALBU 203Instructor: Badger C P Above section 1226 meets at the Malibu Campus, 23555 Civic Center Way, Malibu CA 90265. Please be advised that the distance between the Main SMC Campus and the Malibu Campus is approximately 15 miles. Please plan your schedule to accommodate travel time, which will vary depending on time of day and mode of transportation. Fully on ground and will be taught in person at the time and location listed in the schedule of classes.

ASTRON  3, Stellar Astronomy with Laboratory • 4 units; UC, CSU

• IGETC AREA 5A

(Physical Sciences, + LAB) *Maximum credit allowed for ASTRON 1 and ASTRON 3 is one course (4 units). This survey course covers the same material as Astronomy 1, but includes a laboratory section covering hands-on astronomical activities. The laboratory portion includes observations of the sky, computer simulations, the construction of simple astronomical instruments and analyzing publicly available astronomical data from the internet. 

Course Number: 4025  Time: 6:45  - 9:50 p.m. WLocation: MALBU 203Instructor: Arias Young T

Course Number:    Time: Arrange - 3 HoursLocation: ONLINEInstructor:   Above section 4025 meets at the Malibu Campus, 23555 Civic Center Way, Malibu CA 90265. Please be advised that the distance between the Main SMC Campus and the Malibu Campus is approximately 15 miles. Please plan your schedule to accommodate travel time, which will vary depending on time of day and mode of transportation. Above section modality is On Ground.

BUS 1, Introduction to Business  • 3 units; UC, CSU

An overview of the functional areas of business in a global society. Students will complete the course with knowledge of the general business environment, economic systems, business ethics, operations and project management, and technology and information systems. In addition, students will learn the fundamentals of economics, business ownership, entrepreneurship, finance, management, leadership, and marketing. Key themes woven throughout the course include exploration of career options and development of business problem-solving skills.

Course Number: 1281  Time: 1:45  - 4:50 p.m. W   Location: MALBU 119     Instructor: Oliveri J S

Course Number:    Time: Arrange - 3.5 Hours Location: ONLINE Instructor:   Above section 1281 meets for 8 weeks, Feb 14 to Apr 03, and is a hybrid class taught online via the Internet and at the Malibu Campus, 23555 Civic Center Way, Malibu CA 90265. Please be advised that the distance between the Main SMC Campus and the Malibu Campus is approximately 15 miles. Please plan your schedule to accommodate travel time, which will vary depending on time of day and mode of transportation. For additional information, go to smc.edu/OnlineEd.

COUNS 20, Student Success Seminar 3 units Transfer: UC*, CSU

• *Maximum UC credit allowed for COUNS 12 and COUNS 20 is 3 units

Course Number: 1611  Time: 11:15 a.m. - 12:35 p.m. MWLocation: MALBU 119Instructor: None 27 Above section 1611 meets at the Malibu Campus, 23555 Civic Center Way, Malibu CA 90265. Please be advised that the distance between the Main SMC Campus and the Malibu Campus is approximately 15 miles. Please plan your schedule to accommodate travel time, which will vary depending on time of day and mode of transportation. Above section modality is On Ground

DANCE 26A, Beginning Salsa Dance • 2 units; UC, CSU

This course introduces students to the movement and music of Salsa Dance and its cultural, historic, and geographic origins. The basic dance technique, musical structure, and terminology is studied along with elements of body placement, style, and characteristics of the form including turning techniques and partnering. Additionally, bachata and cha-cha-cha dance forms will also be studied in this course.

Attendance of dance productions for which students must purchase tickets, see smc.edu/dance, is required along with written assignments.

Course Number: 1711 Time: 2 - 4:05 p.m. TThLocation: MALBU 103Instructor: Canellias L M Above section 1711 meets at the Malibu Campus, 23555 Civic Center Way, Malibu CA 90265. Please be advised that the distance between the Main SMC Campus and the Malibu Campus is approximately 15 miles. Please plan your schedule to accommodate travel time, which will vary depending on time of day and mode of transportation. Above section modality is On Ground

DANCE 26B, Intermediate Salsa Dance • 2 units; UC, CSU

• Advisory: DANCE 26A.

This Intermediate Salsa Dance course immerses students in the movement and music of Latin American social dance and its cultural, historic, and geographic origins. Intermediate levels of dance techniques, musical structure, and terminology are studied along with elements of body placement, style, and characteristics of the form including turning techniques, solo work and partnering. Additionally, intermediate levels of Bachata and Cha-cha-cha dance forms will also be studied in this course.

Attendance of dance productions for which students must purchase tickets, see smc.edu/dance, is required along with written assignments.

Course Number: 1712 Time: 2 - 4:05 p.m. TThLocation: MALBU 103Instructor: Canellias L M Above section 1712 meets at the Malibu Campus, 23555 Civic Center Way, Malibu CA 90265. Please be advised that the distance between the Main SMC Campus and the Malibu Campus is approximately 15 miles. Please plan your schedule to accommodate travel time, which will vary depending on time of day and mode of transportation. Above section modality is On Ground

ENGL 2, Critical Analysis and Intermediate Composition • 3 units; UC, CSU

• C-ID: ENGL 105.
• IGETC AREA 1B (English Composition- Critical Thinking) or 3B (Humanities)
• Prerequisite: English 1.

This course helps students to develop their critical thinking and writing skills beyond the level achieved in Reading and Composition 1. The course emphasizes the application of logical reasoning, analysis, and strategies of argumentation in critical thinking and writing, using literature (both fiction and non-fiction) and literary criticism as subject matter.

Course Number: 1958  Time: 11:15 a.m. - 12:35 p.m. TTHLocation: MALBU 119Instructor: Hansen, N C   Above section 1958 meets at the Malibu Campus, 23555 Civic Center Way, Malibu CA 90265. Please be advised that the distance between the Main SMC Campus and the Malibu Campus is approximately 15 miles. Please plan your schedule to accommodate travel time, which will vary depending on time of day and mode of transportation. Above section modality is On Ground

FILM 1, Film Appreciation: Introduction to Cinema • 3 units; UC, CSU

• IGETC Area 3A (Arts)
• Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.
• Formerly Cinema 9.

This course will introduce the art, technology, language, and appreciation of film, exploring the varieties of film experience, film and the other arts, and the ways of viewing. Students will learn about the basic cinematic techniques and structures, including mise-en-scene and montage, use of cinematic time and space, the image, soundtrack, and the script. Consideration will also be given to analyzing the fundamentals of film production, directing, acting, and editing; how the elements of the production process are analyzed separately, then brought together to show how they create the emotional and intellectual impact of the film experience. Film examples will be screened in class.

This course is intended as a beginning course to introduce students to cinema.

Course Number: 2142 Time: 9:30 a.m. - 1:35 p.m. W Location: MALBU 202Instructor: Conley T Above section 2142 meets at the Malibu Campus, 23555 Civic Center Way, Malibu CA 90265. Please be advised that the distance between the Main SMC Campus and the Malibu Campus is approximately 15 miles. Please plan your schedule to accommodate travel time, which will vary depending on time of day and mode of transportation. Above section modality is On Ground

HIST 11, United States History Through Reconstruction • 3 units; UC, CSU

This course surveys the United States from the colonial period through post-Civil War Reconstruction, addressing developments in American culture; ethnic, racial, gender, and class relations; politics; and the economy. It also considers American interaction with other nations, including both foreign policy and the relationship of domestic developments to the larger history of the modern world.

Course Number: 2248   Time: 11:15 a.m. - 12:35 p.m. T   Location: MALBU 202     Instructor: Bolelli D

Course Number:    Time: Arrange - 1.5 Hours Location: ONLINE Instructor:   Above section 2248 is a hybrid class taught online via the Internet and at the Malibu Campus, 23555 Civic Center Way, Malibu CA 90265. Please be advised that the distance between the Main SMC Campus and the Malibu Campus is approximately 15 miles. Please plan your schedule to accommodate travel time, which will vary depending on time of day and mode of transportation. For additional information, go to smc.edu/OnlineEd.

MATH 54, Elementary Statistics • 4 units; UC, CSU

• C-ID: MATH 110.
• IGETC AREA 2 (Mathematical Concepts)
• Prerequisite: Math 20 or Math 18 or Math 49 or Math 50.
• Formerly Math 52.

This course covers concepts and procedures of descriptive statistics, elementary probability theory and inferential statistics. Course content includes: summarizing data; computation and interpretation of descriptive statistics; classical probability theory; probability distributions; binomial, normal, T, Chi-square and F distributions; making inferences; decisions and predictions. This course develops, analyzes, and interprets confidence intervals for population parameters, hypothesis testing for both one and two populations, correlation and regression, ANOVA, and test for independence. This course develops statistical thinking through the study of applications in variety of disciplines. The use of a statistical/graphing calculator and/or statistical analysis software is integrated into the course.

Course Number: 2516 Time: 12:45  - 2:50 p.m. MW Location: MALBU 219Instructor: Perez, R Above section 2516 meets at the Malibu Campus, 23555 Civic Center Way, Malibu CA 90265. Please be advised that the distance between the Main SMC Campus and the Malibu Campus is approximately 15 miles. Please plan your schedule to accommodate travel time, which will vary depending on time of day and mode of transportation. Above section modality is On Ground

Course Number: 3280 Time: 10:30 am - 12:35 pm T H Location: MALBU 219Instructor: Perez, R Above section 2516 meets at the Malibu Campus, 23555 Civic Center Way, Malibu CA 90265. Please be advised that the distance between the Main SMC Campus and the Malibu Campus is approximately 15 miles. Please plan your schedule to accommodate travel time, which will vary depending on time of day and mode of transportation. Above section modality is On Ground

NUTR 1, Introduction to Nutrition Science • 3 units; UC, CSU

Human nutrition, integrating anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and psychology, is studied in relation to wellness and degenerative disease prevention. Scientific information and principles provide the foundation for evaluating current concepts in nutrition for practical application in daily living.

Course Number: 4163  Time: 5 - 8:05 p.m. Th Location: MALBU 118 Instructor:  Mercer J E Above section 4163 meets at the Malibu Campus, 23555 Civic Center Way, Malibu CA 90265. Please be advised that the distance between the Main SMC Campus and the Malibu Campus is approximately 15 miles. Please plan your schedule to accommodate travel time, which will vary depending on time of day and mode of transportation. Fully on ground and will be taught in person at the time and location listed in the schedule of classes.  

PSYCH 1, General Psychology • 3 units; UC, CSU

• C-ID: PSY 110.
• IGETC AREA 4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences)
• Prerequisite: None.
• Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.

This course is an introduction and general survey course in psychology. This course grounds the student in the epistemology of psychology as a scientific discipline, research methods, and critical analysis of research findings. Substantive psychological content includes the biological bases of behavior, perception, cognition and consciousness, learning, memory, emotion, motivation, development, personality, social psychology, psychological disorders and therapeutic approaches, and applied psychology.

Course Number: 2852 Time: 9:30 - 10:50 a.m. MWLocation: MALBU 219Instructor: Hausman Ozery D Above section 2852 meets at the Malibu Campus, 23555 Civic Center Way, Malibu CA 90265. Please be advised that the distance between the Main SMC Campus and the Malibu Campus is approximately 15 miles. Please plan your schedule to accommodate travel time, which will vary depending on time of day and mode of transportation. Above section modality is On Ground

PSYCH 3, Personality: Dynamics and Development • 3 units; UC, CSU

• IGETC AREA 4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences)
• Advisory: PSYCH 1.

This course provides an introduction to personality psychology. Topics covered include the utility of personality in predicting behavior, the influences of personality, the major theories of personality development and dynamics, and the application of personality theory and concepts to health, psychopathology, and treatment. Assessment of personality will also be discussed. This course will use a lecture, discussion, and demonstration format in exploring these topics.

Course Number: 2887 Time: 11:15 a.m  - 12:35 p.m. MWLocation: MALBU 219Instructor: Hausman Ozery D Above section 2887 meets at the Malibu Campus, 23555 Civic Center Way, Malibu CA 90265. Please be advised that the distance between the Main SMC Campus and the Malibu Campus is approximately 15 miles. Please plan your schedule to accommodate travel time, which will vary depending on time of day and mode of transportation. Fully on ground and will be taught in person at the time and location listed in the schedule of classes.

SST 901, Fundamentals of Sustainability

This course introduces the basic concepts of sustainability and examines connections among social, economic and environmental systems in society, and provides both non-traditional and pathway students the opportunity to develop a skill-set in the field of sustainability.

Course Number: 7064 Time: 11 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. FLocation: MALBU 119Instructor: Charles V HAbove section 7064 meets for 8 weeks, Feb 16 to Apr 05, and is a hybrid class taught online via the Internet and at the Malibu Campus, 23555 Civic Center Way, Malibu CA 90265. Please be advised that the distance between the Main SMC Campus and the Malibu Campus is approximately 15 miles. Please plan your schedule to accommodate travel time, which will vary depending on time of day and mode of transportation. For additional information, go to smc.edu/OnlineEd.

ART E15, Drawing 

This course provides a supportive atmosphere for older adults - from beginners to more advanced students - to explore and experiment with self expression through drawing. Older adult students learn drawing skills, elements of design, composition, and creativity, as well as drawing techniques for representative or stylistic effect. As well, students learn to interpret the perceived "real world" in a two-dimensional field, and to improve their observation and hand-eye coordination. The course focuses on the processes by which one makes art, exposes students to different approaches, and challenges students to think about what they are doing or trying to do.

Course Number: 9707 Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. TLocation: MALBU 220 Instructor: Donon S G

ART E16, Life Drawing Studio

This course provides a opportunity for older adults to learn to see the human form and draw the anatomy of the human figure. This supportive class explores basic anatomy, movement, and skeletal structure of the figure using live models. Through demonstrations, class exercises, individual instruction, and guidance, beginning students learn basic life drawing skills, while more advanced students sharpen their skills in capturing the physical attributes of the model and expressiveness of the pose.

Course Number: 9711 Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. THLocation: MALBU 220Instructor: Harrison A B

ART E19, Painting

This course enhances older adults’ artistic creativity and painting skills through positive motivation and instruction in oils and acrylics techniques that may use the palette knife for effect. Older adults learn how to select supplies and equipment, and basic elements of composition. Painting projects, demonstrations, group critiques, and discussions are used to explore two-dimensional artwork.

Course Number: 9716 Time: 1:20 - 4:20 p.m. THLocation: MALBU 220Instructor: Harrison A B

ART E20, Drawing and Painting

This course provides older adults with a supportive environment for instruction in drawing and painting. Older adults, from beginners to more advanced students, maintain or improve their drawing and/or painting skills in a constructive environment, and learn about space, line, value, and color in a workshop atmosphere.

Course Number: 9720 Time: 4:05- 6:55 p.m. MLocation: MALBU 220Instructor: Tirr C A

ENGL E27, Poetry and Fiction

This course helps older adults explore a wide variety of poetry; in particular, poetry as adventure, confirmation, and renewal. Older adults also employ selected poems as a means to examine their life experiences and discuss these experiences with their peers. This course is designed to refresh older adults’ enjoyment and increase their appreciation of poetry as a means of expression, and helps older adults explore poetry in relation to other types of literature, in particular in its use of language and imagery.

Course Number: 9745 Time: 1 - 2:50 p.m. FLocation: MALBU 219Instructor: Fox Jr R W

ENGL E30, Creative Writing

This course nurtures, revitalizes, and stimulates older adult writers who may already be producing or thinking about producing written material. The course is intended to discover, encourage, and develop untapped writing talent in older adults. It also allows older adults to develop and refine their writing and self expression skills, discuss their writing with peers, and comment on their peers’ writing in a respectful and constructive manner. The course is also a forum for older adults to share their creative voices with peers.

Course Number: 9748 Time: 9:30 - 11:20 a.m. T Location: MALIBU 112Instructor: Davis C V

ENGL E33, Autobiography

This course helps older adults review and integrate the experiences that have shaped their lives, share memories with peers, and create a record of events for themselves and their families. Through this class older adults achieve a sense of pride in their accomplishments, improve their writing abilities, and express themselves in writing that can be shared with family, friends, and the public if desired.

Course Number: 9753 Time: 3 - 4:50 p.m. F Location: MALBU 219Instructor: Fox Jr R W

POL SC E00, Current Events

This course increases older adults' understanding of local, national, and international current affairs and how it affects their lives as well as the world around them. Older adults consider the political, economic, and social movements that determine domestic and foreign policies in the United States and around the world.

Course Number: 9834 Time: 10 - 11:30 a.m. MLocation: MALBU 202Instructor: Sarkissian R

Beginning Spanish – Level 1

Course Number: Tues Time: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Location: Malbu 118Instructor: Cecilia DigheroAbove class meets on Tuesdays, Feb. 13 to Mar. 19.

Beginning Spanish – Level 2

Course Number: Thurs Time: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Location: Malbu 118Instructor: Cecilia DigheroAbove class meets on Thursdays, Feb. 15 to Mar. 21.

Salsa & Stretch

Course Number: Mon Time: 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. Location: Malbu 103Instructor: Jackline DaneshradAbove class meets on Mondays, Feb. 26 to Apr. 1.