Interdisciplinary Studies
Overview
The Interdisciplinary Studies degrees are designed for students who seek a greater understanding of disciplines within the Humanities and Fine Arts, environmental issues, the theories, methods, and analytical techniques commonly employed in the fields of Math and Science, or disciplines within the Behavioral and Social Sciences.
Program Maps
A.A./A.S. Degrees
- Environmental Literacy A.A. Degree - Local GE Map
- Intercultural Studies A.A. Degree - Local GE Map
- Intercultural Studies A.A. Degree - Local GE Map
- Intercultural Studies A.A. Degree - Local GE Map
- Intercultural Studies A.A. Degree - Local GE Map
- Intercultural Studies A.A. Degree - Local GE Map
- Intercultural Studies A.A. Degree - Local GE Map
- Intercultural Studies A.A. Degree - Local GE Map
- Interdisciplinary Studies: Arts and Humanities A.A. Degree - Cal-GETC GE Map
- Interdisciplinary Studies: Arts and Humanities A.A. Degree - Local GE Map
- Interdisciplinary Studies: Math and Science A.A. Degree - Cal-GETC GE Map
- Interdisciplinary Studies: Math and Science A.A. Degree - Local GE Map
- Interdisciplinary Studies: Social and Behavioral Sciences A.A. Degree - Cal-GETC GE Map
- Interdisciplinary Studies: Social and Behavioral Sciences A.A. Degree - Local GE Map
- Dean Rukiya Bates
- Phone (916) 558-2204
- Email counseling@scc.losrios.edu
Associate Degrees
A.A. in Environmental Literacy
The Environmental Literacy degree is designed to provide students with an interdisciplinary knowledge of environmental issues and theories focused on the humanities and social sciences (rather than the natural sciences). The program will require that participants learn (1) various historical, literary, social, psychological, economic, and philosophical dimensions and implications of environmental issues and (2) to read, write, evaluate, revise, and present their ideas with a level of clarity and cogency that will make them eligible for immediate employment.
Catalog Date: August 1, 2025
Degree Requirements
| Course Code | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| A minimum of 6 units from the following: | 6 | |
| BIOL 305 | Natural History (4) | |
| BIOL 350 | Environmental Biology (3) | |
| GEOG 302 | Environmental Studies & Sustainability (3) | |
| A minimum of 6 units from the following: | 6 | |
| ECON 304 | Principles of Microeconomics (3) | |
| ENGLT 328 | Literature and The Environment (3) | |
| PHIL 306 | Environmental Philosophy (3) | |
| A minimum of 6 units from the following: | 6 | |
| BIOL 305 | Natural History (4) | |
| BIOL 350 | Environmental Biology (3) | |
| BIOL 360 | Environmental Regulations (3) | |
| CHEM 320 | Environmental Chemistry (4) | |
| GEOG 302 | Environmental Studies & Sustainability (3) | |
| GEOG 305 | Global Climate Change (3) | |
| ECON 304 | Principles of Microeconomics (3) | |
| ENGLT 328 | Literature and The Environment (3) | |
| PHIL 306 | Environmental Philosophy (3) | |
| SOC 301 | Social Problems (3) | |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics (4) | |
| or STAT C1000H | Introduction to Statistics - Honors (4) | |
| Total Units: | 18 | |
The Environmental Literacy Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, and either (a) the Local General Education Pattern or (b) the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC), plus sufficient electives for a total of at least 60 units. See SCC graduation requirements.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:
- possess specialized knowledge that will be applicable in fields such as environmental politics, literature, economics, philosophy, and community activism.
- demonstrate familiarity with and understanding of the major environmental positions presented in the relevant history and literature.
- identify, expose, analyze, and evaluate the interconnections between the environment and the domestic and world economies.
- identify and critically evaluate environmental conflicts in various realms and at various levels.
- write position papers in regard to environmental concerns that are clear, concise, and well constructed.
- identify, expose, analyze, and evaluate the ethical dimensions of various environmental theories and practices.
- compete for environment focused jobs in administration, law, government, design, journalism, etc.
Career Information
This degree will evidence competency in understanding and ability to work successfully with environmental problems and solutions upon graduation with the AA. Students should be able to assume administrative and research positions and other entry level, non-technical positions. For example, graduates with an associate degree in Environmental Literacy should be employable as environmental research assistants and community organizers (e.g., aiding community transition to low carbon activities). Depending on the course work selected, the course of study may lead into several social science (e.g., political science), humanities (e.g., philosophy), or environmental study bachelor degree programs. Note that most environmental study degree programs in California require natural science and math courses over and above those required for this AA. Students may find employment in policy, law, journalism, education, activism, and arts in regard to the environment. Positions such as policy adviser, energy contract negotiator, city resiliency specialist, public transportation coordinator, and environmental journalist are a sample of possible lines of work. Lastly, this program will prepare students to be active, informed participants in their communities in responding to the environmental challenges confronting us.
A.A. in Intercultural Studies
The Intercultural Studies Associate in Arts degree prepares students for careers in which they will interact with people from a variety of cultural backgrounds. The Intercultural Studies major is an interdisciplinary major drawing from coursework in sociology, history, humanities, geography, anthropology, and a foreign language.
Catalog Date: August 1, 2025
Degree Requirements
| Course Code | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH 310 | Cultural Anthropology (3) | 3 |
| or ANTH 481 | Honors Cultural Anthropology (3) | |
| COMM 325 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| ETHNS 300 | Introduction to Ethnic Studies | 3 |
| GEOG 310 | Human Geography: Exploring Earth's Cultural Landscapes | 3 |
| A minimum of 3 units from the following: | 3 | |
| HIST 307 | History of World Civilizations to 1500 (3) | |
| HIST 308 | History of World Civilizations, 1500 to Present (3) | |
| HIST 360 | History of African Civilizations (3) | |
| HIST 364 | Asian Civilization (3) | |
| HIST 365 | Asian Civilization (3) | |
| HIST 373 | History of Mexico (3) | |
| HIST 380 | History of the Middle East (3) | |
| A minimum of 3 units from the following: | 3 | |
| ARTH 320 | Multicultural Art in America (3) | |
| ARTH 324 | Art of the Americas (3) | |
| ARTH 328 | Survey of African Art (3) | |
| ARTH 332 | Asian Art (3) | |
| ENGLT 345 | Mythologies of the World (3) | |
| ENGLT 480 | World Literature: Antiquity to the Early Modern World - Honors (3) | |
| ENGLT 481 | World Literature: Seventeenth Century to Present - Honors (3) | |
| SOC 321 | Race, Ethnicity and Inequality in the United States (3) | |
| or SOC 482 | Race, Ethnicity and Inequality in the United States - Honors (3) | |
| A minimum of 8 units from the following: | 81 | |
| ARABIC 401 | Elementary Arabic (5) | |
| and ARABIC 402 | Elementary Arabic (5) | |
| CANT 401 | Elementary Cantonese (4) | |
| or CANT 402 | Elementary Cantonese (4) | |
| or CANT 411 | Intermediate Cantonese (4) | |
| or CANT 412 | Intermediate Cantonese (4) | |
| DEAF 310 | American Sign Language I (4) | |
| or DEAF 312 | American Sign Language II (4) | |
| or DEAF 314 | American Sign Language III (4) | |
| or DEAF 316 | American Sign Language IV (4) | |
| FREN 401 | Elementary French (4) | |
| or FREN 402 | Elementary French (4) | |
| or FREN 411 | Intermediate French (4) | |
| or FREN 412 | Intermediate French (4) | |
| JAPAN 401 | Elementary Japanese (4) | |
| or JAPAN 402 | Elementary Japanese (4) | |
| or JAPAN 411 | Intermediate Japanese (4) | |
| or JAPAN 412 | Intermediate Japanese (4) | |
| KOREAN 401 | Elementary Korean (4) | |
| and KOREAN 402 | Elementary Korean (4) | |
| MAND 401 | Elementary Mandarin (4) | |
| or MAND 402 | Elementary Mandarin (4) | |
| or MAND 411 | Intermediate Mandarin (4) | |
| or MAND 412 | Intermediate Mandarin (4) | |
| PNJABI 401 | Elementary Punjabi (4) | |
| and PNJABI 402 | Elementary Punjabi (4) | |
| RUSS 401 | Elementary Russian (4) | |
| or RUSS 402 | Elementary Russian (4) | |
| or RUSS 411 | Intermediate Russian (4) | |
| or RUSS 412 | Intermediate Russian (4) | |
| SPAN 401 | Elementary Spanish I (4) | |
| or SPAN 402 | Elementary Spanish II (4) | |
| or SPAN 411 | Intermediate Spanish (4) | |
| or SPAN 412 | Intermediate Spanish (4) | |
| or SPAN 413 | Spanish for Native Speakers I (4) | |
| or SPAN 415 | Spanish for Native Speakers II (4) | |
| TGLG 401 | Elementary Tagalog (4) | |
| and TGLG 402 | Elementary Tagalog (4) | |
| VIET 401 | Elementary Vietnamese (4) | |
| and VIET 402 | Elementary Vietnamese (4) | |
| Total Units: | 26 | |
1Students must choose only one language to fulfill the 8 unit requirement.
The Intercultural Studies Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, and either (a) the Local General Education Pattern or (b) the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC), plus sufficient electives for a total of at least 60 units. See SCC graduation requirements.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:
- explain the ways in which culture and knowledge interconnect with the past, present, and future of human society.
- integrate content knowledge into critical thinking skills around issues of culture, cultural variation, and intercultural interactions, conflicts, and collaborations.
- demonstrate competence in intercultural communication skills essential to success in a globalized and multicultural workplace.
- demonstrate an understanding of the role of culture, geography, and history in diverse human societies and social contexts, both international and domestic.
- communicate with at least basic proficiency in a foreign language, including American Sign Language.
- demonstrate the ability to apply social science principles, humanities content knowledge, and intercultural communication skills in the workplace.
Career Information
The degree in Intercultural Studies is designed to prepare students to work in international business, international marketing, international affairs, import-export trade, teaching, social work, public relations, international law, law enforcement, and lobbying.
A.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies: Arts and Humanities
The Interdisciplinary Studies degree is designed for students who seek a greater understanding of disciplines within the arts and humanities. This program is a good choice for students planning on transferring to the California State University or the University of California. The student will be able to satisfy general education requirements and focus on transferable coursework that relates to a specific major and/or individual interest.
It is highly recommended that students consult a counselor to determine the classes within each area that will best prepare them for their intended transfer major.
Catalog Date: August 1, 2025
Degree Requirements
| Course Code | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| A minimum of 18 units from the following: | 181 | |
| ARABIC 401 | Elementary Arabic (5) | |
| ARABIC 402 | Elementary Arabic (5) | |
| ART 300 | Drawing and Composition I (3) | |
| ART 301 | Digital Drawing and Composition (3) | |
| ART 302 | Drawing and Composition II (3) | |
| ART 304 | Figure Drawing I (3) | |
| ART 305 | Figure Drawing II (3) | |
| ART 307 | Rendering (3) | |
| ART 310 | Pen and Ink Drawing (3) | |
| ART 312 | Portrait Drawing (3) | |
| ART 320 | Design: Fundamentals (3) | |
| ART 322 | Design: Image and Content (3) | |
| ART 323 | Design: Color Theory (3) | |
| ART 324 | Collage and Assemblage (3) | |
| ART 330 | Mural Painting (3) | |
| ART 332 | Oil Painting (3) | |
| ART 333 | Intermediate Oil Painting (3) | |
| ART 334 | Acrylic Painting (3) | |
| ART 335 | Acrylic Painting: Abstract (3) | |
| ART 336 | Watercolor Painting (3) | |
| ART 337 | Intermediate Watercolor Painting (3) | |
| ART 361 | Printmaking: Survey (3) | |
| ART 362 | Printmaking: Intaglio (3) | |
| ART 363 | Printmaking: Screen Printing (3) | |
| ART 364 | Printmaking: Relief (3) | |
| ART 366 | Printmaking: Lithography (3) | |
| ART 367 | Book Arts (3) | |
| ART 370 | Three Dimensional Design (3) | |
| ART 372 | Sculpture (3) | |
| ART 373 | Intermediate Sculpture (3) | |
| ART 374 | Sculpture Lab (1 - 2) | |
| ART 375 | Figure Sculpture (3) | |
| ART 380 | Techniques in Metal Design (3) | |
| ART 381 | Intermediate Techniques in Metal Design (3) | |
| ART 384 | Metal Design: Emphasis In Casting (3) | |
| ART 385 | Metal Arts Lab (1 - 2) | |
| ART 390 | Ceramics (3) | |
| ART 391 | Intermediate Ceramics (3) | |
| ART 392 | Ceramic Lab (1 - 2) | |
| ART 394 | Wheel Thrown Ceramics, Beginning (3) | |
| ART 395 | Wheel Thrown Ceramics, Intermediate (3) | |
| ART 396 | Wheel Thrown Ceramics, Advanced (3) | |
| ART 400 | Clay Sculpture (3) | |
| ART 404 | Intermediate Clay Sculpture (3) | |
| ART 440 | Artists' Materials and Techniques (3) | |
| ART 443 | Art Gallery Operations (3) | |
| ART 445 | Art Gallery Operations (3) | |
| ART 446 | Portfolio Preparation (3) | |
| ART 494 | Topics in Art (0.5 - 4) | |
| ART 495 | Independent Studies in Art (1 - 3) | |
| ARTH 300 | Art Appreciation (3) | |
| ARTH 304 | Ancient Art (3) | |
| ARTH 306 | Medieval Art (3) | |
| ARTH 307 | Italian Renaissance Art (3) | |
| ARTH 308 | Renaissance Tradition in Art (3) | |
| ARTH 310 | Modern Art (3) | |
| ARTH 312 | Women in Art (3) | |
| ARTH 313 | History of Western Architecture: Prehistoric to Renaissance (3) | |
| ARTH 314 | History of Western Architecture: Renaissance to Modern (3) | |
| ARTH 318 | History of American Art (3) | |
| ARTH 320 | Multicultural Art in America (3) | |
| ARTH 324 | Art of the Americas (3) | |
| ARTH 325 | Native American Art History (3) | |
| ARTH 328 | Survey of African Art (3) | |
| ARTH 332 | Asian Art (3) | |
| ARTH 334 | International Contemporary Art (3) | |
| ARTH 410 | Early 20th Century Art (3) | |
| ARTH 484 | Ancient Art-Honors (3) | |
| ARTH 486 | Medieval Art-Honors (3) | |
| ARTH 487 | Renaissance Art-Honors (3) | |
| ARTH 488 | Modern Art--Honors (3) | |
| ARTH 494 | Topics in Art History (0.5 - 4) | |
| ARTH 495 | Independent Studies in Art History (1 - 3) | |
| ARTH 499 | Experimental Offering in Art History (0.5 - 4) | |
| CANT 401 | Elementary Cantonese (4) | |
| CANT 402 | Elementary Cantonese (4) | |
| CANT 411 | Intermediate Cantonese (4) | |
| CANT 412 | Intermediate Cantonese (4) | |
| COMM 305 | Oral Interpretation (3) | |
| DEAF 310 | American Sign Language I (4) | |
| DEAF 312 | American Sign Language II (4) | |
| DEAF 314 | American Sign Language III (4) | |
| DEAF 316 | American Sign Language IV (4) | |
| ENGCW 400 | Creative Writing (3) | |
| ENGCW 410 | Fiction Writing Workshop (3) | |
| ENGCW 420 | Poetry Writing Workshop (3) | |
| ENGCW 430 | Creative Non-Fiction Writing Workshop (3) | |
| ENGLT 301 | Introduction to Literature in Hip-Hop Culture (3) | |
| ENGLT 303 | Introduction to the Short Story (3) | |
| ENGLT 310 | English Literature I (3) | |
| ENGLT 311 | English Literature II (3) | |
| ENGLT 317 | The English Bible as Literature (3) | |
| ENGLT 320 | American Literature I (3) | |
| ENGLT 321 | American Literature II (3) | |
| ENGLT 327 | Literature of California (3) | |
| ENGLT 328 | Literature and The Environment (3) | |
| ENGLT 331 | African-American Literature (1730-1930) (3) | |
| ENGLT 332 | African-American Literature (1930-Present) (3) | |
| ENGLT 334 | Asian-American Literature (3) | |
| ENGLT 335 | Latino, Mexican-American, and Chicano Literature (3) | |
| ENGLT 345 | Mythologies of the World (3) | |
| ENGLT 360 | Women in Literature (3) | |
| ENGLT 365 | Introduction to Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Literature (3) | |
| ENGLT 370 | Children and Literature (3) | |
| ENGLT 380 | Introduction to Shakespeare (3) | |
| ENGLT 392 | Science Fiction and Fantasy (3) | |
| ENGLT 400 | Introduction to Film (3) | |
| ENGLT 401 | Women in Film and Literature (3) | |
| ENGLT 403 | Film Adaptations (3) | |
| ENGLT 404 | Documentary Film Studies (3) | |
| ENGLT 480 | World Literature: Antiquity to the Early Modern World - Honors (3) | |
| ENGLT 481 | World Literature: Seventeenth Century to Present - Honors (3) | |
| ENGLT 494 | Topics in Literature (3) | |
| ENGLT 495 | Independent Studies in Literature (1 - 3) | |
| ENGLT 499 | Experimental Offering in Literature (0.5 - 4) | |
| ENGWR 301 | College Composition and Literature (3) | |
| ENGWR 303 | Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking Through Literature (4) | |
| FREN 401 | Elementary French (4) | |
| FREN 402 | Elementary French (4) | |
| FREN 411 | Intermediate French (4) | |
| FREN 412 | Intermediate French (4) | |
| HIST 300 | History of Europe and the Mediterranean to 1500 (3) | |
| HIST 302 | History of Europe Since 1500 (3) | |
| HIST 307 | History of World Civilizations to 1500 (3) | |
| HIST 308 | History of World Civilizations, 1500 to Present (3) | |
| HUM 300 | Classical Humanities (3) | |
| HUM 310 | Modern Humanities (3) | |
| HUM 332 | American Humanities (3) | |
| HUM 352 | Religious Themes in Western Art, Literature and Music (3) | |
| JAPAN 401 | Elementary Japanese (4) | |
| JAPAN 402 | Elementary Japanese (4) | |
| JAPAN 411 | Intermediate Japanese (4) | |
| JAPAN 412 | Intermediate Japanese (4) | |
| KOREAN 401 | Elementary Korean (4) | |
| KOREAN 402 | Elementary Korean (4) | |
| MAND 401 | Elementary Mandarin (4) | |
| MAND 402 | Elementary Mandarin (4) | |
| MAND 411 | Intermediate Mandarin (4) | |
| MAND 412 | Intermediate Mandarin (4) | |
| MUFHL 305 | Music Appreciation (3) | |
| MUFHL 309 | Introduction to American Popular Music (3) | |
| MUFHL 310 | Survey of Music History and Literature (Greek Antiquity to 1750) (3) | |
| MUFHL 315 | Jazz History (3) | |
| MUFHL 330 | World Music (3) | |
| MUIVI 315 | Beginning Voice (1 - 2) | |
| MUIVI 325 | Intermediate Voice (2) | |
| MUIVI 330 | Advanced Voice (2) | |
| MUIVI 345 | Beginning Piano I (1 - 2) | |
| MUIVI 346 | Beginning Piano II (1 - 2) | |
| MUIVI 355 | Intermediate Piano I (1 - 2) | |
| MUIVI 356 | Intermediate Piano II (1 - 2) | |
| MUIVI 357 | Advanced Piano I (1 - 2) | |
| MUIVI 358 | Advanced Piano II (1 - 2) | |
| MUIVI 371 | Intermediate Guitar (2) | |
| MUIVI 372 | Advanced Guitar (2) | |
| MUIVI 373 | Popular Electric Bass Styles I (1) | |
| MUIVI 374 | Popular Electric Bass Styles II (1) | |
| MUIVI 375 | Popular Electric Guitar Styles I (1) | |
| MUIVI 377 | Popular Electric Guitar Styles II (1) | |
| MUIVI 380 | Improvisation Workshop I (2) | |
| MUIVI 381 | Improvisation Workshop II (2) | |
| MUIVI 382 | Improvisation Workshop III (2) | |
| MUIVI 452 | World Drumming (1) | |
| MUIVI 454 | Indian Classical Fusion Improvisation (1) | |
| MUP 325 | Jazz Band (2) | |
| MUP 335 | Concert Band (1) | |
| MUP 355 | College Choir (2) | |
| PHIL 300 | Introduction to Philosophy (3) | |
| PHIL 306 | Environmental Philosophy (3) | |
| PHIL 310 | Introduction to Ethics (3) | |
| PHIL 330 | History of Classical Philosophy (3) | |
| PHIL 331 | History of Modern Philosophy (3) | |
| PHIL 338 | Contemporary Philosophy (3) | |
| PHIL 352 | Introduction to World Religions (3) | |
| PHIL 368 | Law, Justice, and Punishment (3) | |
| PNJABI 401 | Elementary Punjabi (4) | |
| PNJABI 402 | Elementary Punjabi (4) | |
| RUSS 401 | Elementary Russian (4) | |
| RUSS 402 | Elementary Russian (4) | |
| RUSS 411 | Intermediate Russian (4) | |
| RUSS 412 | Intermediate Russian (4) | |
| SPAN 401 | Elementary Spanish I (4) | |
| SPAN 402 | Elementary Spanish II (4) | |
| SPAN 411 | Intermediate Spanish (4) | |
| SPAN 412 | Intermediate Spanish (4) | |
| TA 300 | Introduction to the Theatre (3) | |
| TA 302 | History and Theory of the Theatre I (3) | |
| TA 303 | History and Theory of the Theatre II (3) | |
| TA 308 | Diversity in American Theatre (3) | |
| TA 342 | Introduction to Acting (3) | |
| TA 350 | Theory and Techniques of Acting I (3) | |
| TA 351 | Theory and Techniques of Acting II (3) | |
| TAFILM 300 | Introduction to Film (3) | |
| TAFILM 302 | History of Film (3) | |
| TAFILM 303 | History of Film: 1880's through 1950's (3) | |
| TAFILM 304 | History of Film: 1950's to Present (3) | |
| TAFILM 320 | Cinema Genres (3) | |
| TAFILM 330 | Film Making (3) | |
| TAFILM 360 | Screenwriting (3) | |
| TGLG 401 | Elementary Tagalog (4) | |
| TGLG 402 | Elementary Tagalog (4) | |
| VIET 401 | Elementary Vietnamese (4) | |
| VIET 402 | Elementary Vietnamese (4) | |
| Total Units: | 18 | |
1Select courses from at least three areas.
The Interdisciplinary Studies: Arts and Humanities Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, and either (a) the Local General Education Pattern or (b) the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC), plus sufficient electives for a total of at least 60 units. See SCC graduation requirements.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:
- evaluate and interpret the ways in which people throughout the ages in different cultures have responded to themselves and the world around them in artistic and cultural creation and expression.
Career Information
Students who complete this degree pattern can find career opportunities in the growing film and entertainment industries; in education; in the design and fabrication industries, and as an independent contractor concentrating in the area of their study.
A.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies: Math and Science
The Interdisciplinary Studies degree is designed for students who wish to obtain a broad knowledge of arts and sciences plus additional coursework in a prescribed “Area of Emphasis”. This program is a good choice for students planning on transferring to the California State University or University of California. The student will be able to satisfy general education requirements, plus focus on transferable course work that relates to a specific major and/or individual interest. This degree will have an "Area of Emphasis" in Math and Science. These courses emphasize the natural sciences which examine the physical universe, its life forms and its natural phenomena. Courses in math emphasize the development of mathematical and quantitative reasoning skills beyond the level of intermediate algebra. Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the methodologies of science as investigative tools. Students will also examine the influence that the acquisition of scientific knowledge has on the development of the world's civilizations. Possible majors at a four-year institution include, but are not limited to: mathematics, biology, chemistry, and physical science.
It is highly recommended that students consult a counselor to determine the classes within each area that will best prepare them for their intended transfer major.
Catalog Date: August 1, 2025
Degree Requirements
| Course Code | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| A minimum of 9 units from the following: | 91 | |
| ANTH 300 | Biological Anthropology (3) | |
| ANTH 301 | Biological Anthropology Laboratory (1) | |
| ANTH 480 | Honors Biological Anthropology (3) | |
| ASTR 310 | The Solar System (3) | |
| ASTR 320 | Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmology (3) | |
| ASTR 330 | Introduction to Astrobiology (3) | |
| ASTR 400 | Astronomy Laboratory (1) | |
| BIOL 305 | Natural History (4) | |
| BIOL 308 | Contemporary Biology (3) | |
| BIOL 309 | Contemporary Biology Laboratory (1) | |
| BIOL 310 | General Biology (4) | |
| BIOL 326 | Ethnobotany (3) | |
| BIOL 342 | The New Plagues: New and Ancient Infectious Diseases Threatening World Health (3) | |
| BIOL 350 | Environmental Biology (3) | |
| BIOL 370 | Marine Biology (4) | |
| BIOL 402 | Cell and Molecular Biology (5) | |
| BIOL 412 | Plant Biology (5) | |
| BIOL 422 | Animal Biology (5) | |
| BIOL 430 | Anatomy and Physiology (5) | |
| BIOL 431 | Anatomy and Physiology (5) | |
| BIOL 440 | General Microbiology (4) | |
| CHEM 300 | Beginning Chemistry (4) | |
| CHEM 305 | Introduction to Chemistry (5) | |
| CHEM 306 | Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry (5) | |
| CHEM 309 | Integrated General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (5) | |
| CHEM 320 | Environmental Chemistry (4) | |
| CHEM 330 | Adventures in Chemistry (4) | |
| CHEM 336 | Art and Chemistry (4) | |
| CHEM 400 | General Chemistry I (5) | |
| CHEM 401 | General Chemistry II (5) | |
| CHEM 410 | Quantitative Analysis (5) | |
| CHEM 420 | Organic Chemistry I (5) | |
| CHEM 421 | Organic Chemistry II (5) | |
| CHEM 425 | Organic Chemistry with Biological Emphasis I (4) | |
| CHEM 426 | Organic Chemistry with Biological Emphasis II (4) | |
| CHEM 484 | Advanced General Chemistry - Honors (1) | |
| ECON 310 | Statistics for Business and Economics (3) | |
| GEOG 300 | Physical Geography: Exploring Earth's Environmental Systems (3) | |
| GEOG 301 | Physical Geography Laboratory (1) | |
| GEOG 305 | Global Climate Change (3) | |
| GEOG 306 | Weather and Climate (3) | |
| GEOG 308 | Introduction to Oceanography (3) | |
| GEOG 331 | Exploring Maps and Geographic Technologies (3) | |
| GEOL 300 | Physical Geology (3) | |
| GEOL 301 | Physical Geology Laboratory (1) | |
| GEOL 305 | Earth Science (3) | |
| GEOL 306 | Earth Science Laboratory (1) | |
| GEOL 308 | Introduction to Geology (3) | |
| GEOL 310 | Historical Geology (3) | |
| GEOL 311 | Historical Geology Laboratory (1) | |
| GEOL 345 | Geology of California (3) | |
| PHYS 310 | Conceptual Physics (3) | |
| PHYS 350 | General Physics (4) | |
| PHYS 360 | General Physics (4) | |
| PHYS 410 | Mechanics of Solids and Fluids (5) | |
| PHYS 420 | Electricity and Magnetism (5) | |
| PHYS 430 | Heat, Waves, Light and Modern Physics (5) | |
| PSYC 310 | Biological Psychology (3) | |
| PSYC 311 | Biological Psychology Laboratory (1) | |
| A minimum of 9 units from the following: | 9 | |
| MATH 300 | Introduction to Mathematical Ideas (3) | |
| MATH 310 | Mathematical Discovery (3) | |
| MATH 333 | College Algebra for Liberal Arts (3) | |
| MATH 340 | Calculus for Business and Economics (3) | |
| MATH 342 | Modern Business Mathematics (3) | |
| MATH 355 | Calculus for Biology and Medicine I (4) | |
| MATH 356 | Calculus for Biology and Medicine II (4) | |
| MATH 372 | College Algebra for Calculus (4) | |
| MATH 373 | Trigonometry for Calculus (4) | |
| MATH 400 | Calculus I (5) | |
| MATH 401 | Calculus II (5) | |
| MATH 402 | Calculus III (5) | |
| MATH 410 | Introduction to Linear Algebra (3) | |
| MATH 420 | Differential Equations (4) | |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics (4) | |
| STAT C1000H | Introduction to Statistics - Honors (4) | |
| Total Units: | 18 | |
1Select courses from at least two sciences.
The Interdisciplinary Studies: Math and Science Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, and either (a) the Local General Education Pattern or (b) the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC), plus sufficient electives for a total of at least 60 units. See SCC graduation requirements.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:
- demonstrate an understanding of scientific methodologies.
- demonstrate quantitative reasoning skills.
- apply scientific theories in the interpretation and analysis of the physical universe, its life forms, and its natural phenomena.
A.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies: Social and Behavioral Sciences
The Interdisciplinary Studies degree is designed for students who seek a greater understanding of disciplines within the social and behavioral sciences. This program is a good choice for students planning on transferring to the California State University or the University of California. The student will be able to satisfy general education requirements and focus on transferable course work that relates to a specific major and/or individual interest.
Catalog Date: August 1, 2025
Degree Requirements
| Course Code | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| A minimum of 18 units from the following: | 181 | |
| ANTH 310 | Cultural Anthropology (3) | |
| ANTH 323 | Introduction to Archaeology (3) | |
| ANTH 324 | World Prehistory (3) | |
| ANTH 331 | The Anthropology of Religion (3) | |
| ANTH 332 | Native Peoples of California (3) | |
| ANTH 334 | Native Peoples of North America (3) | |
| ANTH 341 | Introduction to Linguistics (3) | |
| ANTH 481 | Honors Cultural Anthropology (3) | |
| BUS 330 | Managing Diversity in the Workplace (3) | |
| BUS 345 | Law and Society (3) | |
| COMM 321 | Interpersonal Communication (3) | |
| COMM 325 | Intercultural Communication (3) | |
| COMM 335 | Conflict Management (3) | |
| COMM 341 | Organizational Communication (3) | |
| COMM 351 | Mass Media and Society (3) | |
| DEAF 351 | Introduction to American Deaf Culture (3) | |
| ECE 312 | Child Development (3) | |
| ECE 314 | The Child, the Family and the Community (3) | |
| ECON 302 | Principles of Macroeconomics (3) | |
| ECON 304 | Principles of Microeconomics (3) | |
| ENGWR 384 | Mass Media and Society (3) | |
| ETHNS 300 | Introduction to Ethnic Studies (3) | |
| ETHNS 320 | Introduction to African American Studies (3) | |
| ETHNS 330 | Introduction to Asian American Studies (3) | |
| ETHNS 341 | The Sociology & Psychology of Mexicans and Latinos in the U.S. (3) | |
| ETHNS 350 | Introduction to Native American Studies (3) | |
| ETHNS 351 | Native American Policy and Law (3) | |
| ETHNS 360 | Introduction to Chicana/o/x Studies (3) | |
| GEOG 302 | Environmental Studies & Sustainability (3) | |
| GEOG 310 | Human Geography: Exploring Earth's Cultural Landscapes (3) | |
| GEOG 320 | World Regional Geography (3) | |
| GERON 300 | Sociology of Aging (3) | |
| GERON 302 | Psychology of Aging: Adult Development and Aging (3) | |
| GLST 301 | Introduction to Global Studies (3) | |
| GLST 302 | Global Issues (3) | |
| HIST 300 | History of Europe and the Mediterranean to 1500 (3) | |
| HIST 302 | History of Europe Since 1500 (3) | |
| HIST 307 | History of World Civilizations to 1500 (3) | |
| HIST 308 | History of World Civilizations, 1500 to Present (3) | |
| HIST 310 | History of the United States (To 1877) (3) | |
| HIST 311 | History of the United States (1865 - Present) (3) | |
| HIST 320 | History of the United States: African-American Emphasis (3) | |
| HIST 321 | History of the United States: African-American Emphasis (3) | |
| HIST 327 | History of the Chicano/Mexican American (3) | |
| HIST 344 | Survey of California History: A Multicultural Perspective (3) | |
| HIST 360 | History of African Civilizations (3) | |
| HIST 364 | Asian Civilization (3) | |
| HIST 365 | Asian Civilization (3) | |
| HIST 373 | History of Mexico (3) | |
| HIST 375 | The History of Modern Latin America and Caribbean (3) | |
| HIST 380 | History of the Middle East (3) | |
| HIST 381 | Modern Palestinian History and Culture (3) | |
| HIST 483 | History of the United States - Honors (3) | |
| HIST 484 | History of the United States - Honors (3) | |
| HIST 486 | History of the United States: African American Emphasis - Honors (3) | |
| HIST 487 | History of the United States: African American Emphasis - Honors (3) | |
| JOUR 310 | Mass Media and Society (3) | |
| JOUR 320 | Race and Gender in the Media (3) | |
| PHIL 368 | Law, Justice, and Punishment (3) | |
| POLS C1000 | American Government and Politics (3) | |
| POLS 302 | Comparative Politics (3) | |
| POLS 304 | Introduction to Government: California (3) | |
| POLS 310 | Introduction to International Relations (3) | |
| POLS 320 | Introduction to Political Theory (3) | |
| POLS 322 | Political Ideologies (3) | |
| POLS 340 | Women in Politics (3) | |
| POLS 480 | Introduction to International Relations - Honors (3) | |
| POLS C1000H | American Government and Politics - Honors (3) | |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology (3) | |
| PSYC 314 | Animal Behavior and Cognition (3) | |
| PSYC 315 | Psychopharmacology (3) | |
| PSYC 316 | Cognitive Psychology (3) | |
| PSYC 320 | Social Psychology (3) | |
| PSYC 335 | Research Methods in Psychology (3) | |
| PSYC 340 | Abnormal Behavior (3) | |
| PSYC 356 | Human Sexuality (3) | |
| PSYC 360 | Psychology of Women (3) | |
| PSYC 364 | Psychology of Sexual Orientation (3) | |
| PSYC 367 | Psychology of Minorities (3) | |
| PSYC 370 | Human Development: A Life Span (3) | |
| or EDUC 300 | Human Development: A Life Span (3) | |
| PSYC 374 | Psychology of Aging: Adult Development and Aging (3) | |
| PSYC 390 | Psychology of Death and Dying (3) | |
| PSYC 392 | Loss and Grief (2) | |
| PSYC 405 | Substance Abuse: Effects on Body and Behavior (3) | |
| PSYC 480 | Honors General Principles (3) | |
| SOC 300 | Introductory Sociology (3) | |
| SOC 301 | Social Problems (3) | |
| SOC 302 | Introduction to Social Research Methods (3) | |
| SOC 310 | Marriage and the Family (3) | |
| SOC 321 | Race, Ethnicity and Inequality in the United States (3) | |
| SOC 335 | Sociology of Aging (3) | |
| SOC 341 | Sex and Gender in the U.S. (3) | |
| SOC 343 | Women and Social Action (3) | |
| SOC 344 | Sociology of Women's Health (3) | |
| SOC 345 | Global Women's Issues (3) | |
| or WGS 302 | Global Women's Issues (3) | |
| SOC 375 | Introduction to Community Building and Change Making (3) | |
| or CSP 302 | Introduction to Community Building and Change Making (3) | |
| WGS 300 | Introduction to Women and Gender Studies (3) | |
| Total Units: | 18 | |
1Select courses from at least three areas.
The Interdisciplinary Studies: Social and Behavioral Sciences Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, and either (a) the Local General Education Pattern or (b) the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC), plus sufficient electives for a total of at least 60 units. See SCC graduation requirements.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:
- evaluate how societies and social groups operate.
- demonstrate an understanding of the theories and methods employed in the social and behavioral sciences.
- apply critical thinking skills in evaluating sociological, historical, and psychological phenomena.
Career Information
Students who complete this degree pattern will be well-suited to pursue careers in business, social work, criminal justice, law, politics, and education.
Interdisciplinary Studies (INDIS) Courses
INDIS 240 Service Learning Component
- Units:1
- Hours:18 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Enrollment Limitation:This is a service learning component that is linked to designated service learning courses. Students must be co-enrolled in a designated service learning course, and the prerequisites of that course must be met. Consultation with the instructor is required prior to enrollment and will generally take place during the first week of class.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2025
This is an one-unit service learning course that can be added only to specific classes that will be designated in the Schedule of Classes. Students must be co-enrolled in a designated service learning course, and the prerequisites of that course must be met. Consultation with the instructor is required prior to enrollment and will generally take place during the first week of class. This course is designed to provide students with civic activities related to their coursework and will allow students to take an experiential approach to learning practical applications of course concepts. It can be added to existing classes in a variety of disciplines.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- complement what they learned by applying course concepts to civic service projects and/or volunteer service positions.
- demonstrate practical skills within the field of study that address social issues at a local, national, or global level.
- apply course concepts to real-world problems.
- exhibit leadership skills and abilities.
- demonstrate practical skills and competencies for effective and competitive workforce performance.
- demonstrate awareness of their society and their own civic/social responsibilities within it.
- demonstrate the benefits of the real-world application of class concepts.
INDIS 313 Freshman Seminar
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- General Education:Local GE L7B
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2025
This course treats success holistically by exploring the interpersonal, intrapersonal, and "soft" skills needed to be successful in today's world. Topics covered will include academic language and culture as they relate to a major and career, types of cultural wealth, problem solving strategies, the use of technology, campus resources and services, and life skills that will be applicable during college and life after college. The course will introduce students to one or more academic disciplines or areas of study, and discuss the academic and professional expectations and experiences of those disciplines. Students will examine their own educational and/or career goals, and learn how to make strategic decisions about their own learning. Students will evaluate their daily activities, choices, and behaviors while observing their impact on their ability to create habits that contribute to their success. The psychological, sociological, and physiological impacts of these behaviors will also be addressed. Students will be required to complete one of the following: 1) eight hours of volunteer service, 2) participate in eight hours of campus life, or 3) eight hours of additional classwork reflective of the pathway in which the course is offered.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- identify life goals and define steps needed to be successful in school, work, and life.
- identify personal, familial, and/or cultural assets and beliefs and evaluate how they can be applied for success in college and career.
- define the principles of deep and lasting learning, and the potential effects on their physiological, psychological and social development and well-being.
- examine the mental processes that create consciousness, behavior, emotions, and intelligence to analyze one's own behavior, beliefs, and choices that impact success.
- demonstrate awareness and reflection of personal career interests through hands-on pathway exploration opportunities.
INDIS 340 Service Learning Component
- Units:1
- Hours:18 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Enrollment Limitation:This is a service learning component which is linked to designated service learning courses. Students must be co-enrolled in a designated service learning course, and the prerequisites of that course must be met. Consultation with the instructor is required prior to enrollment and will generally take place during the first week of class.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2025
This is an one-unit service learning course that can be added only to specific classes that will be designated in the Schedule of Classes. Students must be co-enrolled in a designated service learning course, and the prerequisites of that course must be met. Consultation with the instructor is required prior to enrollment and will generally take place during the first week of class. This course is designed to provide students with civic activities related to their coursework and will allow students to take an experiential approach to learning practical applications of course concepts. It can be added to existing classes in a variety of disciplines.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- complement what they learned by applying course concepts to civic service projects and/or volunteer service positions.
- demonstrate practical skills within the field of study that address social issues at a local, national, or global level.
- cultivate the ability to apply course concepts to real-world problems.
- exhibit leadership skills and abilities.
- obtain practical skills and competencies for effective and competitive workforce performance.
- exhibit awareness of their society and their own civic/social responsibilities within it.
- demonstrate the benefits of the real-world application of class concepts.
INDIS 350 Life and Culture in Study Abroad
- Units:1 - 3
- Hours:18 - 54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Enrollment Limitation:The student must complete the pre-enrollment process into the Los Rios Community College District Study Abroad program.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2025
This course is designed to allow students to acquire a level of global competence while enrolled in the Los Rios Study Abroad program. Global competence is a continuing process of acquiring specific economic, historical, and geo-political knowledge, which supports the intercultural communication skills and authentic lived experiences that allow a person to function in another culture, and result in attitudes of cultural appreciation and interdependence. While participating in a specific Study Abroad program the student will have opportunities to study and generally survey the host country's historical, cultural, and geopolitical influences, as well as the societal structures, to develop an understanding and appreciation of the host culture as different from U. S. American culture. Students may find information about the pre-enrollment meetings at the Study Abroad website, located at http://www.scc.losrios.edu/studyabroad/.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- identify aspects of social, physical, and/or emotional well-being for the local community students are studying in, while considering present and future conditions in societies across the globe.
- incorporate specific cultural, geopolitical, economic, and social knowledge into academic and personal contexts for an understanding of global competence.
- analyze personal beliefs, values, and attitudes about the host culture that the student had prior to an intercultural experience and aspects of ethnocentric behavior that can occur within intercultural communication and relations.
- demonstrate an understanding of concepts of physical and emotional wellness to make wise lifestyle choices and develop these skills and competencies to understand oneself as a whole person (integral to one's environment) .
- identify, analyze, articulate, and describe the effects of intercultural experiences upon physical and emotional wellness while immersed in a country different than one’s native country.
- appreciate visual, historical, and experiential cultural products of cultures different from the student’s own.
- identify and explain aspects of culture shock and techniques to cope with and reduce its effects on physical and emotional wellness.
- describe the value of international travel as a part of lifelong learning and personal wellness.
- participate in the larger community beyond campus in a positive manner demonstrating an understanding of personal responsibility in the larger context.
- undertake thoughtful consideration of divergent points of view and utilize multiple perspectives in considering information.
- develop a foundation for cultural pluralism, a rejection of previous personal prejudices, and knowledge of and comfort with others unlike one’s self.
INDIS 351 Italian Life and Culture in Study Abroad
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Enrollment Limitation:The student must complete the pre-enrollment process in the Los Rios Community College District Study Abroad program.
- Transferable:CSU
- General Education:Local GE L4
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2025
This course is designed to allow students to acquire a level of global competence with an emphasis on Italian life and culture while enrolled in the Los Rios Study Abroad program. Global competence is a continuing process of acquiring specific economic, historical, and geo-political knowledge, which supports the intercultural communication skills and authentic lived experiences that allow a person to function in another culture and result in attitudes of cultural appreciation and interdependence. While participating in a specific Study Abroad program the student will have opportunities to study and generally survey the host country's historical, cultural, and geopolitical influences, as well as the societal structures, to develop an understanding and appreciation of the host culture as different from U. S. American culture. Students may find information about the pre-enrollment meetings at the Study Abroad website, located at http://www.scc.losrios.edu/studyabroad/.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- identify aspects of social, physical, and/or emotional well-being for the community while considering present and future conditions in society.
- incorporate specific cultural, geopolitical, economic, and social knowledge into academic and personal contexts for an understanding of global competence.
- analyze personal beliefs, values, and attitudes about the host culture that the student had prior to an intercultural experience and aspects of ethnocentric behavior that can occur within intercultural communication and relations.
- demonstrate an understanding of concepts of physical and emotional wellness to make wise lifestyle choices and develop these skills and competencies to understand him/herself as a whole person (integral to his/her environment).
- identify, analyze, articulate and describe the effects of intercultural experiences upon physical and emotional wellness while immersed in a country different than one’s native country.
- appreciate visual, historical, and experiential cultural products of cultures different from the student’s own.
- identify and explain aspects of culture shock and techniques to cope and reduce its affects on physical and emotional wellness.
- describe the value of international travel as a part of lifelong learning and personal wellness.
- participate in the larger community beyond campus in a positive manner demonstrating an understanding of personal responsibility in the larger context.
- undertake thoughtful consideration of divergent points of view and utilize multiple perspectives in considering information.
- develop a foundation for cultural pluralism, a rejection of previous personal prejudices, and knowledge of and comfort with others unlike oneself.
INDIS 352 French Life and Culture in Study Abroad
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Enrollment Limitation:The student must complete the pre-enrollment process into the Los Rios Community College District Study Abroad program.
- Transferable:CSU
- General Education:Local GE L4
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2025
This course is designed to allow students to acquire a level of global competence, with an emphasis on French Life and Culture, while enrolled in the Los Rios Study Abroad program. Global competence is a continuing process of acquiring specific economic, historical, and geo-political knowledge, which support the intercultural communication skills and authentic lived experiences that allow a person to function in another culture, and result in attitudes of cultural appreciation and interdependence. While participating in a specific Study Abroad program the student will have opportunities to study and generally survey the host country's historical, cultural, and geopolitical influences, as well as the societal structures, to develop an understanding and appreciation of the host culture as different from U. S. American culture. Information about the pre-enrollment process can be found on the Study Abroad webpage.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- identify aspects of social, physical, and/or emotional well-being for French society while considering present and future conditions in society.
- incorporate specific cultural, geopolitical, economic, and social knowledge into academic and personal contexts for an understanding of global competence.
- analyze personal beliefs, values, and attitudes about the host culture that the student had prior to an intercultural experience and aspects of ethnocentric behavior that can occur within intercultural communication and relations.
- demonstrate an understanding of concepts of physical and emotional wellness to make wise lifestyle choices.
- identify, analyze, articulate, and describe the effects of intercultural experiences upon physical and emotional wellness while immersed in a country different than one’s native country.
- evaluate visual, historical, and experiential cultural products of cultures different from the student’s own.
- identify and explain aspects of culture shock and techniques to cope with and reduce its affects on physical and emotional wellness.
- describe the value of international travel as a part of lifelong learning and personal wellness.
- adapt to the larger community beyond campus in a positive manner demonstrating an understanding of personal responsibility in the larger context.
- analyze divergent points of view and utilize multiple perspectives in considering information.
- develop a foundation for cultural pluralism, a rejection of previous personal prejudices, and knowledge of and comfort with others unlike one’s self.
INDIS 353 Spanish Life and Culture in Study Abroad
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Enrollment Limitation:This course is only available to students participating in Study Abroad programs in Spain and is therefore not available to all students during open enrollment. The student must complete the pre-enrollment process in the Los Rios Community College District Study Abroad program.
- Transferable:CSU
- General Education:Local GE L4
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2025
This course is designed to allow students to acquire a level of global competence, with an emphasis on Spanish life and culture, while enrolled in the Los Rios Study Abroad program. Global competence is a continuing process of acquiring specific economic, historical, and geo-political knowledge, which support the intercultural communication skills and authentic lived experiences that allow a person to function in another culture and result in attitudes of cultural appreciation and interdependence. While participating in a specific Study Abroad program the student will have opportunities to study and generally survey the host country's historical, cultural, and geopolitical influences, as well as the societal structures, to develop an understanding and appreciation of the host culture as different from U. S. American culture. Students may find information about the pre-enrollment meetings at the Study Abroad website, located at http://www.scc.losrios.edu/studyabroad/.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- identify aspects of social, physical, and/or emotional well-being for Spanish society while considering present and future conditions in society.
- incorporate specific cultural, geopolitical, economic, and social knowledge into academic and personal contexts for an understanding of global competence.
- analyze personal beliefs, values, and attitudes about the host culture that the student had prior to an intercultural experience and aspects of ethnocentric behavior that can occur within intercultural communication and relations.
- demonstrate an understanding of concepts of physical and emotional wellness to make wise lifestyle choices and develop these skills and competencies to understand him/herself as a whole person (integral to his/her environment).
- identify, analyze, articulate, and describe the effects of intercultural experiences upon physical and emotional wellness while immersed in a country different than one's native country.
- evaluate and appreciate the visual, historical, and experiential cultural products of cultures different from the student’s own.
- identify and explain aspects of culture shock and techniques to cope with and reduce its affects on physical and emotional wellness.
- describe the value of international travel as a part of lifelong learning and personal wellness.
- adapt to the larger community beyond campus in a positive manner demonstrating an understanding of personal responsibility in the larger context.
- analyze divergent points of view and utilize multiple perspectives in considering information.
- develop a foundation for cultural pluralism, a rejection of previous personal prejudices, and knowledge of and comfort with others unlike oneself.
INDIS 370 Introduction to Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM)
- Units:1
- Hours:18 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2025
This course introduces the STEM field from a local and global perspective through guest speakers, discussions, small research projects, and a culminating presentation. As a central theme to the course, students will investigate the challenges facing individuals from underrepresented groups in STEM as defined by the National Science Foundation. Students will then generate an individualized plan for pursuing their particular STEM emphasis of choice. This plan will consist of elements of a basic education plan, a reflection of their unique sociocultural experiences, specific study skills strategies, and STEM skills analysis and strategies for improvement. The student will be given an opportunity to apply the practices outlined in their plan through a sampling of a number of STEM-related courses (through guest lectures, etc.). This course is not open to students who completed the topic under INDIS 499.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- describe the types of STEM occupations explored in the class.
- list and describe the various STEM related programs and courses offered at SCC that support the occupations explored in class.
- evaluate current social, political, and economic issues affecting ethnic minorities in the United States as it relates to STEM degree attainment or employment.
- investigate the unique experiences of a prominent individual in STEM that would be classified by the National Science Foundation as being "underrepresented" in STEM.
- explain their particular "STEM skills" profile and how they plan to improve in those specific areas.
- demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of essential practices for succeeding in difficult STEM coursework.
- explain and give examples of how pursuing a STEM academic pathway may differ from prior educational experiences.
- evaluate the suitability of a STEM pathway as a long-term option.
- evaluate their abilities as a learner and that the unique qualities of post-secondary and career STEM is vastly different than their previous K-12 STEM experiences.
- demonstrate competence in active listening skills and provide appropriate constructive feedback.
- demonstrate the skills necessary to create, assemble, and present informative presentations as it relates to the topics covered in this course.
INDIS 371 Skills Practice in Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM)
- Units:1.5
- Hours:18 hours LEC; 27 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:INDIS 370 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2025
This course introduces the STEM field from a hands-on learning perspective. Based on a student's unique STEM-Skill profile, they will generate an individualized plan to address a particular STEM industry need. This plan will consist of an identification of that need and a specific engineered solution to it. In lecture, students will work on improving their STEM-Skills (spatial ability, proportional reasoning, pitch pattern perception, etc.). In lab, students will apply the steps outlined in their plan via hands-on experience in the campus Makerspace. These experiences will include an orientation and use of the equipment in the Makerspace lab in the generation of a final product. This course is not open to students who completed the topic under INDIS 499.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- evaluate and explain their own particular "STEM skills" profile.
- evaluate their abilities as a STEM learner.
- assemble a plan of STEM skill advancement based on their individual profile.
- develop a plan that incorporates these skills in their STEM product design and development.
- evaluate their ability to identify a STEM product or service need and how to engineer a solution.
- demonstrate a knowledge of essential practices for succeeding in a challenging STEM environment.
- demonstrate the safe use of design, fabrication, and manufacturing equipment in the Makerspace Lab
- list and describe the various STEM-related programs and courses offered at SCC that support the occupations, services, and products explored in class.
INDIS 372 Numerical Problem Solving in Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM)
- Units:1.5
- Hours:18 hours LEC; 27 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:INDIS 371 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2025
This course introduces the STEM field through various data analysis techniques in a hands-on learning environment. As the course progresses, students will explore various STEM fields of study through a problem-solving lens. Specifically, students will use various mathematical or statistical techniques to uncover a particular STEM industry need. They will then use data analysis techniques to develop a plan for addressing this particular need and forecasting its potential effectiveness. Through a hands-on experience in the campus Makerspace facilities students will be given an opportunity to produce some important element of their proposed solution, and then showcase it to others. This course is not open to students who completed the topic under INDIS 499.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- demonstrate the ability to convert various units of measurement between standard and metric systems.
- recognize and differentiate between key statistical terms covered in the course.
- apply various types of sampling methods to data collection
- display data graphically and interpret graphs.
- recognize, describe, and calculate the measures of the center of data: mean, median, and mode.
- recognize, describe, and calculate the measures of the spread of data: variance, standard deviation, and range.
- understand and use the terminology of probability.
- differentiate between Type I and Type II Errors.
- describe hypothesis testing in general and in practice.
- conduct and interpret hypothesis tests for a given data set.
- incorporate their own "STEM-skills" profile into the proposed analytical plans.
- demonstrate the safe use of design, fabrication, and manufacturing equipment for which they have not already received training.
INDIS 373 Research Writing Techniques in Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM)
- Units:1.5
- Hours:18 hours LEC; 27 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:INDIS 372 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2025
This course introduces the STEM field from a research writing and hands-on learning perspective. In this course, students will select a particular STEM industry topic and develop a plan for researching and reporting on this topic. Emphasis will be on producing a publication-themed manuscript based on their hands-on research for this topic. Therefore, the principal focus of the lecture portion of this course will be the research writing process. The lab portion of the course is where students will be given an opportunity to apply the research practices outlined in his or her plan through a hands-on experience in the campus Makerspace facilities. Students will use the research writing approach to guide them through the entire process and produce a manuscript potentially worthy of submittal for publication in a peer reviewed journal. This course is not open to students who completed the topic under INDIS 499.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- develop a plan that incorporates their STEM-skills in their product design and development.
- differentiate and explain the various elements included in a typical research paper.
- research using library and online sources and effectively incorporate research into manuscripts.
- analyze data and incorporate the findings into a research quality paper.
- exhibit mastery of the conventions of American Psychological Association publication standards.
- produce and evaluate a research quality manuscript outlining their particular topic.
- evaluate the effectiveness of their research plan with regard to the hands-on work done in their Makerspace Lab environment.
- demonstrate the safe use of design, fabrication, and manufacturing equipment that they were not previously trained.
- list and describe the various STEM-related programs and courses offered at SCC that support the occupations, services, and products explored in class.
INDIS 499 Experimental Offering in Interdisciplinary Studies
- Units:0.5 - 4
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2025
This is the experimental courses description.