GE Area Outcomes and Courses

Below you will find the outcomes and courses that satisfy each of the areas in the College of Marin GE pattern:

Note: When courses are cross-listed in more than one discipline, credit is awarded for only one course. For example, a student may receive credit for either COMP 117 or MATH 117, but not both courses. Cross-listed courses are indicated with an asterisk (*) in the listings above.

Area A: Natural Sciences

These courses examine the physical universe, its life forms and natural phenomena and enable students to develop a greater appreciation of the world around them. Through exposure to the broad range of sciences—physical science, biological science and earth science—students learn how to acquire scientific information to develop their understanding of the nature of science and the relationship between humans and the natural world.  In the courses listed for this area, students learn to:        

• Apply the scientific method to explore physical and biological phenomena, including observation, hypothesis development, measurement, data collection, experimentation and analysis.
• Articulate core concepts in a biological or physical science discipline

Select one course from the following. (Three units minimum)

• ANTH 101 - Intro to Physical/Biological Anthropology
• ANTH 101L - Physical/Biological Anthropology Lab
• ASTR 101 - Intro to Astronomy
• ASTR 117L - Intro to Astronomy Lab
• BIOL 100 - Nutrition
• BIOL 101 - Field Biology
• BIOL 107/KIN 107 - Human Biology*
• BIOL 108A - Human Sexuality
• BIOL 109 - Heredity and Evolution
• BIOL 110 - Intro to Biology
• BIOL 110L - Intro to Biology Lab
• BIOL 112A – Majors’ Biology I: Animals
• BIOL 112B – Majors’ Biology II: Plants
• BIOL 112C – Majors’ Biology III: Molecules
• BIOL 113 - Intro to Biotechnology
• BIOL 120 - Human Anatomy
• BIOL/ENVS 138 - Intro to Environmental Sciences*
• BIOL/ENVS/GEOG 141 - Global Climate Change*
• BIOL 159 - Introduction to Aquatic Biology
• BIOL/ELND 160 - Soil: Ecology and Management*
• BIOL 162 - General Ecology
• BIOL 169A - Intro to Ornithology A
• BIOL 169B - Intro to Ornithology B
• BIOL 224 - Human Physiology
• BIOL 235 - General Marine Biology
• BIOL 240 - Microbiology
• CHEM 105 - Chemistry in the Human Environment
• CHEM 105L - Chemistry in the Human Environment Lab
• CHEM 110 - Chemistry for Allied Health Sciences
• CHEM 114 - Intro to Chemistry
• CHEM 115 - Survey of Organic/Biochemistry
• CHEM 131 - General Chemistry I
• CHEM 132 - General Chemistry II
• CHEM 132E - General Chemistry II, Lecture Only
• CHEM 231 - Organic Chemistry I
• CHEM 232 - Organic Chemistry II
• CHEM 232E - Organic Chemistry II, Lecture Only
• ELND/BIOL 160 - Soil: Ecology and Management*
• ENVS/BIOL 138 - Intro to Environmental Sciences*
• ENVS/BIOL/GEOG 141 - Global Climate Change*
• GEOG 101 - The Physical Environment
• GEOG 101L - Physical Environment Lab
• GEOG 109 - Geography of California
• GEOG 112 - Meteorology and Climatology
• GEOG/BIOL/ENVS 141 - Global Climate Change*
• GEOL 103 - Environmental Geology
• GEOL 109 - General Oceanography
• GEOL 110 - Earth Science
• GEOL 114 - Geology of California
• GEOL 120 - Physical Geology
• GEOL 120L - Physical Geology Lab
• GEOL 121 - Historical Geology
• GEOL 201 - Elementary Mineralogy
• KIN 107/BIOL 107 - Human Biology*
• PHYS 108A - General Physics I
• PHYS 108AC - General Physics I, Calculus Supplement
• PHYS 108B - General Physics II
• PHYS 108BC - General Physics II, Calculus Supplement
• PHYS 110 - Introductory Physics
• PHYS 110L - Conceptual Physics Lab
• PHYS 207A - Mechanics and Properties of Matter
• PHYS 207B - Electricity and Magnetism

Area B: Social and Behavioral Science

These courses examine people as members of society by exploring the diversity in peoples, cultures, politics, histories and the complex forces that influence individuals and groups as well as shape and change human societies.  These courses teach students how to evaluate these concepts through scientific and social inquiry.  In the courses listed for this area, students learn to:

• Apply the approaches social and behavioral scientists use to explore social phenomena and human behavior, including observation, hypothesis development, measurement, data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence, and analysis.
• Analyze and articulate core concepts in a specific social or behavioral science discipline.

Select one course from the following. (Three units minimum)

• AJ 204 - Crime and Delinquency
• ANTH 102 - Intro to Cultural Anthropology
• ANTH 103 - Globalization/Peoples/Cultures of the World
• ANTH 104 - Intro to Linguistic Anthropology
• ANTH 110 - Intro to Archeology and Prehistory
• ANTH 204 - Native American Cultures
• ANTH/BEHS/PSY/SOC 205 - Intro to Research Methods*
• ANTH 208 - Magic, Folklore, and Healing
• ANTH 215 - Native Americans of California
• ASL 110 - History/Culture of Deaf People in America
• BEHS 103 - Human Sexuality
• BEHS 114 - Chemical Dependency
• BEHS/SOC 130 - Race and Ethnicity*
• BEHS 223/SOC 223 - Gender and Society*
• BEHS/ANTH/PSY/SOC 205 - Intro to Research Methods*
• BIOL 251/PSY 251 - Biological Psychology*
• BUS 101 - Intro to Business
• COMM 110 - Intro to Mass Communication
• COMM 160 - Race, Gender and Class in the Media
• ECE 110 - Child Development
• ECE 112 - Child, Family and Community
• ECON 101 - Macroeconomics
• ECON 102 - Microeconomics
• ECON 120 - Intro to Environmental Economics
• ETST 110 - Intro to Ethnic Studies
• ETST 111 - History of African Americans A
• ETST 112 - History of African Americans B
• ETST 121 - History of Latinos in the US
• ETST 151 - Native American History
• ETST 154 - NativeAmerican Literature
• GEOG 102 - The Human Environment
• GEOG 109 - Geography of California
• HIST 100 - Major Trends/American History
• HIST 101 - World History I
• HIST 102 - World History II
• HIST 103 - Science, Technology and Civilization
• HIST 110 - Western Civilization I
• HIST 111 - Western Civilization II
• HIST 112 - Western Civilization III
• HIST 117 - History of the US I
• HIST 118 - History of the US II
• HIST/POLS 211 - Women/American History/Politics*
• HIST/POLS 212 - History/Politics of Modern Asia*
• HIST 214 - History of Latin America
• HIST 216 - History of Mexico
• HIST 238 - History of Africa
• POLS 100 - American Political Institutions
• POLS 101 - Intro to the Government of the US
• POLS 102 - Comparative Political Systems
• POLS 103 - Political Theory
• POLS 104 - International Relations
• POLS 201 - Understanding Globalization
• POLS 203 - Understanding Terrorism
• POLS 210 - War, Peace and the United Nations
• POLS/HIST 211 - Women/American History/Politics*
• POLS/HIST 212 - History/Politics of Modern Asia*
• POLS 219 - Politics of the US Presidency
• POLS 220 - American Foreign Policy
• PSY 110 - Intro to Psychology
• PSY 111 - Personality Dynamics and Effective Behavior
• PSY 112 - Child and Adolescent Psychology
• PSY 114 - Psychology of Human Development/Lifespan
• PSY 116 - Theories of Personality
• PSY/SOC 140 - Family and Intimate Relationships*
• PSY 145 - Psychology in Modern Life
• PSY 204 - Abnormal Psychology
• PSY/ANTH/BEHS/SOC 205 - Intro to Research Methods*
• PSY/SOC 230 - Social Psychology*
• PSY/BIOL 251 - Biological Psychology*
• SOC 110 - Intro to Sociology
• SOC 112 - Modern Social Problems
• SOC 114 - Global Social Issues
• SOC 223/BEHS 223 - Gender and Society*
• SOC/BEHS 130 - Race and Ethnicity*
• SOC/PSY 140 - Family and Intimate Relationships*
• SOC/ANTH/BEHS/PSY 205 - Intro to Research Methods*
• SOC/PSY 230 - Social Psychology*

Area C: Arts and Humanities

The arts and humanities study human culture and creativity and thought in all of its forms, including significant works of art, literature, performance, language, and philosophy from around the world. An arts and humanities education may also include creating aesthetic works to develop a broader contextual understanding of the arts.  In the courses listed for this area, students learn to:

• Recognize, analyze, and reflect on significant cultural works.
• Foster a greater understanding of aesthetic, intellectual, linguistic, political, and religious dimensions of various cultures.

Select one course from the following. (Three units minimum)

• ARCH 100 - History of Architecture I
• ARCH 101 - History of Architecture II
• ARCH 102 - History of Architecture III
• ART 101 - History of Ancient Art
• ART 102 - History of European Art
• ART 103 - History of Modern Art
• ART 104 - History of Asian Art
• ART 105 - History of Contemporary Art
• ART 106 - History of Women Artists
• ART 107 - History of American Art
• ART/ETST/HUM 108 - Arts of the Americas*
• ART 110 - History of Islamic Art
• ART 112 - 2-D Art Fundamentals
• ART 113 - 3-D Art Fundamentals
• ART 114 - Interior Design I
• ART 116 - Jewelry Design I
• ART 118 - Gallery Design/Management I
• ART 130 - Drawing & Composition I
• ART 134 - Life Drawing I
• ART 140 - Painting I
• ART 144 - Watercolor I
• ART 146 - Life Painting I
• ART 148 - Color Theory
• ART 152 - Printmaking I
• ART 165 - Fiber Sculpture I
• ART 170 - Ceramics I
• ART 180 - Sculpture I
• ART 185 - Life Sculpture I
• ART 190 - Black & White Photography I
• ASL 101 - Elementary Sign Language I
• ASL 102 - Elementary Sign Language II
• ASL 110 - History /Culture of Deaf People in America
• ASL 203 - Intermediate Sign Language III
• ASL 204 - Intermediate Sign Language IV
• BIOL/GEOL 145 - Ethics in Science*
• CHIN 101 - Elementary Chinese Mandarin I
• CHIN 102 - Elementary Chinese Mandarin II
• DANC 108 - Dance History
• DRAM 110 - Intro to the Theatre
• DRAM 116 - Survey Dramatic Lit: Ancient Greek/Present
• DRAM 117 - Survey Dramatic Lit: Shakespeare
• DRAM 150 - Intro to Stagecraft
• ENGL 151 - Reading and Composition IB
• ENGL 202 - Creative Writing I
• ENGL 203 - Creative Writing II
• ENGL 208 - Short Fiction
• ENGL 212 - Intro to Poetry
• ENGL 214 - The Popular Novel
• ENGL 218 - The American Short Story
• ENGL 219 - Voices and Visions
• ENGL 220 - Detective Fiction
• ENGL 221A - Survey of American Literature Through 1865
• ENGL 221B - Survey of American Literature Since 1865
• ENGL 222 - Survey of English Literature Through 1800
• ENGL 223 - Survey of English Literature Since 1800
• ENGL 224 - Survey of World Literature Through 1650
• ENGL 225 - Survey of World Literature Since 1650
• ENGL 230 - Survey of Shakespeare
• ENGL 235 - Women in Literature
• ENGL 237 - Literature of American Cultures
• ENGL 240 - Classic Children’s Literature
• ENGL/HUM 242 - Global Writings*
• ETST/ART/HUM 108 - Arts of the Americas
• ETST 154 - Native American Literature
• FILM/HUM 109A - History of Film: Beginning to 1950*
• FILM/HUM 109B - Analysis/History/Contemp. Media*
• FREN 101 - Elementary French I
• FREN 102 - Elementary French II
• FREN 108A /B - French Culture/Lit/Cinema
• FREN 203 - Intermediate French III
• FREN 204 - Intermediate French IV
• FREN 225 - Advanced French I
• FREN 226 - Advanced French II
• GEOL/BIOL 145 - Ethics in Science*
• HIST 110 - Western Civilization I
• HIST 111 - Western Civilization II
• HIST 112 - Western Civilization III
• HIST/POLS 212 - History/Politics of Modern Asia*
• HUM 101 - The Human Condition
• HUM 100A - Intro Humanities: Ancient Greece/Medieval
• HUM 100B - Intro Humanities: Renaissance/Modern
• HUM/ART/ETST 108 - History of Arts of the Americas*
• HUM/FILM 109A - History of Film: Beginning to 1950* 
• HUM/FILM109B - Analysis/History/Contemp. Media*
• HUM 118 - Intro to World Religions
• HUM 125 - Myth, Symbol and the Arts
• HUM/ENGL 242 - Global Writings*
• ITAL 101 - Elementary Italian I
• ITAL 102 - Elementary Italian II
• ITAL 108B - Italian Conversation and Culture Through Film of the New Millenium
• ITAL 203 - Intermediate Italian III
• ITAL 204 - Intermediate Italian IV
• ITAL 225 - Advanced Italian I
• ITAL 226 - Advanced Italian II
• ITAL 228 - Italian Conversation/Culture Through Film
• JPNS 101 - Elementary Japanese I
• JPNS 102 - Elementary Japanese II
• JPNS 108 - Japanese Conversation through the Movies
• JPNS 203 - Intermediate Japanese III
• JPNS 204 - Intermediate Japanese IV
• JPNS 225 - Advanced Japanese I
• JPNS 226 - Advanced Japanese II
• MUS 101 - Intro to Classical Music
• MUS 102 - Music Masterworks
• MUS 105 - Rock, Pop and Jazz
• MUS 106 - Music Fundamentals
• MUS 108 - Intro to World Music
• MUS 109 - Music in Society
• PHIL 110 - Intro to Philosophy
• PHIL 111 - Intro to Ethics
• PHIL 112 - Intro to Logic
• PHIL 115 - Hist./Philosophy: Ancient
• PHIL 116 - Hist./Philosophy: Medieval
• PHIL 117 - Hist./Philosophy: Late Modern/Contemporary
• PHIL 118 - Aesthetics
• POLS/HIST 212 - History/Politics of Modern Asia*
• SPAN 101 - Elementary Spanish I
• SPAN 102 - Elementary Spanish II
• SPAN 108A - Latin American/Hispanic Culture/Film
• SPAN 128A - Spanish Conv./Culture/Film
• SPAN 203 - Intermediate Spanish III
• SPAN 203HB - Interm. Spanish III/Heritage/Bilingual
• SPAN 204 - Intermediate Spanish IV
• SPAN 225 - Advanced Spanish I
• SPAN 226 - Advanced Spanish II
• SPAN 228C - Adv. Spanish Conv./Culture/Film
• SPAN 230A - Culture/Civilization/Spain/South America
• SPAN 230B - Culture/Civilization/Mexico/Central America 
• SPAN 230C - Culture/Civilization of Spain 

Area D: Written Composition

The study of written composition helps students build the skills and strategies necessary to read and write at the college level and in everyday life.  In the courses listed for this area, students learn to:

• Communicate complex ideas to a variety of audiences through clear and effective writing.
• Support one's ideas with compelling, logical, and credible evidence and analysis from readings and research.
• Develop a successful writing process adaptable to diverse writing situations.
• Document sources appropriately to build credibility as a scholar.

(Four units minimum) 

• ENGL 150 - Reading and Composition IA

Area E: Communication and Analytical Thinking

These courses promote advanced level communication and analytical thinking through writing, speech, logic, and/or quantitative problem-solving. These critical thinking skills are applicable throughout one’s academic, professional, and personal experiences.  In the courses listed for this area, students learn to:

• Evaluate information critically and express concepts and reasoning clearly.
• Build clear and logical arguments to support or refute hypotheses.
• Develop and apply analytical and reasoning skills to define, plan and solve complex problems.

Select one course from the following. (Three units minimum)

• ANTH/BEHS/PSY/SOC 205 - Intro to Research Methods
• CIS 215 - Visual BASIC Programming
• COMM 100 - Intro to Speech Communication
• COMM 101 - Interpersonal Communication
• COMM 102 - Intercultural Communication
• COMM 103 - Public Speaking
• COMM 104 - Argumentation and Persuasion
• COMM 105- Small Group Communication
• COMP/MATH 117 - Discrete Mathematics*
• COMP 130 - Intro to Computer Programming Using C++
• COMP 135 - Intro to Programming in JAVA
• COMP 160 - Computer Organization/Assembly Language
• COMP 220 - Data Structures and Algorithms
• COMP 232 - Advanced Programming in JAVA
• COMP 235 - Advanced Programming in C++
• ENGL 151 - Reading and Composition IB
• ENGL 155 - Critical Thinking and Composition
• MATH 103 - Intermediate Algebra
• MATH 103A + 103B - Intermediate Algebra
• MATH 104 - Plane Trigonometry
• MATH 105 - College Algebra
• MATH 109 - Pre-Calculus College Algebra/Trig.
• MATH 115 - Probability and Statistics
• MATH 116 - Linear Algebra
• MATH/COMP 117 - Discrete Mathematics*
• MATH 121 - Calculus I with Applications
• MATH 122 - Calculus II with Applications
• MATH 123 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
• MATH 124 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
• PHIL 112 - Intro to Logic
• STAT 106 - Statway II
• STAT 115 - Intro to Statistics

Area F: American Institutions

These courses build a foundation necessary for being an engaged citizen. Assignments ask students to think critically, ethically, independently, and creatively about American society. In the courses listed for this area, students learn to:

• Explore the history and evolution of the core concepts in American social, political and economic institutions.
• Articulate how individuals connect to and affect their community, state, nation, and the world.

Select one course from the following. (Three units minimum)

• ETST 111 - History of African Americans A
• ETST 112 - History of African Americans B
• ETST 121 - History of Latinos in the US
• ETST 151 - Native American History
• HIST 100 - Major Trends/American History
• HIST 117 - History of the US I
• HIST 118 - History of the US II
• HIST/POLS 211 – Women/American History/Politics*
• POLS 100 - American Political Institutions
• POLS 101 - Intro to the Government of the US
• POLS/HIST 211 - Women/American History/Politics* 

Area G: Cross-Cultural Studies

These courses develop a political and historical understanding of the experiences of ethnic and racial groups in America. Students interpret historical events from the perspective of these groups. Students may also use interdisciplinary concepts to explore the diversity of visual and performing arts, the literary creative process, and literary tools and techniques among ethnic groups with shared cultural histories, languages, and traditions.  In the courses listed for this area, students learn to:

• Analyze and evaluate the organizations, movements, and roles of a broad range of ethnic and racial groups in America through history.
• Evaluate misconceptions and stereotypes about cultural groups in America and recognize the influence of their own cultural group.

Cross-cultural studies courses, which are listed in other general education categories, will satisfy both the Cross-Cultural Studies requirement and the requirement of one other category such as B, C, or F.

• ANTH 204 - Native American Cultures
• ANTH 215 - Native Americans of California
• ART/ETST/HUM 108 - Arts of the Americas* 
• ASL 110 - History/Culture/Deaf People in America 
• BEHS/SOC 130 - Race and Ethnicity*
• COMM 160 - Race/Gender/Class in the Media 
• DANC 101 - African American Dance History
• ENGL 235 - Women in Literature 
• ENGL 237 - Literature of American Cultures 
• ETST/ART/HUM 108 - Arts of the Americas* 
• ETST 110 - Intro to Ethnic Studies
• ETST 111 - History of African Americans A 
• ETST 112 - History of African Americans B 
• ETST 121 - History of Latinos in the US
• ETST 151 - Native American History
• ETST 154 - Native American Literature
• ETST 156 - Native American Philosophy/Ceremony
• HIST 109 - History of California 
• HIST/POLS 211 - Women/American History/Politics* 
• HUM/ART/ETST 108 - Arts of the Americas* 
• MUS 105 - Rock, Pop and Jazz
• POLS/HIST 211 - Women/American History/Politics*
• SOC/BEHS 130 - Race and Ethnicity*

Area H: Physical Activity

Students taking these Dance, Kinesiology, or Health Education courses gain fitness and wellness benefits from cardiorespiratory strength, muscular strength, and endurance training. In the courses listed for this area, students learn one or more of the following:

• Implement a cardiorespiratory, muscular strength and endurance plan compatible with their goals and lifestyle.

• Identify how much and the types of physical activity one should do for optimal health and wellness.

• Identify basic principles of health and wellness to develop an informed, personal approach to mental and physical health.

 

This requirement may be satisfied by any degree-applicable activity course in Kinesiology or Dance, or one
course from the following:

• HED 130 - Contemporary Health Issues
• HED 140 - Stress Management and Health