Merced College Courses

This course presents an introduction to the history and literature of the popular music movement in the United States; it is a study of the relationships of popular music to the social history of Amer

• California Community Colleges System
• 3 hours
• Paid Course

A survey of art music in western civilization. Topics studied include but are not limited to elements of music, basic musical forms, music periods, styles, and role of music and musicians in the weste

• California Community Colleges System
• 3 hours
• Paid Course

This course presents an in-depth study of the essential nutrients and their functions, and the chemical composition of foods and their utilization in the body. It includes discussion on the nutritiona

• California Community Colleges System
• 3 hours
• Paid Course

This beginning course is designed to teach basic food safety principles of personal and institutional sanitation. This includes the proper storage, preparation, and service as well as HACCP,food aller

• California Community Colleges System
• 2 hours
• Paid Course

This historical survey course covers image capture techniques from the camera obscura through current digital technologies. The artistic significance and broad social implications of photography provi

• California Community Colleges System
• 3 hours
• Paid Course

An introduction to the scientific study of the biological bases for human thought and behavior. Topics include basic neuroanatomy and neurophysiology, research methods in biological psychology, the au

• California Community Colleges System
• 3 hours
• Paid Course

This course explores the psychology of human sexuality. Human sexuality is examined from psychological, biological, sociocultural, and historical perspectives. Scientific research is presented concern

• California Community Colleges System
• 3 hours
• Paid Course

A review of the core prerequisite skills, competencies, and concepts needed in statistics. Topics include concepts from prealgebra, elementary and intermediate algebra, and the developmental skills ne

• California Community Colleges System
• 3 hours
• Paid Course

This course will focus on the development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in a cultural context, with primary emphasis on communicative competency. Students will learn how to express in S

• California Community Colleges System
• 5 hours
• Paid Course

Span-04 is the continuation of Span 03. This course focuses on review and developing advance proficiency in Spanish through the study, and analysis of literature from Spanish Speaking World. (11/25)

• California Community Colleges System
• 5 hours
• Paid Course

This course is designed for native and heritage speakers, as well as other linguistically qualified students, whose formal training in the language is not complete. The course will focus on extensive

• California Community Colleges System
• 5 hours
• Paid Course

This course is an introduction to the art of theatre that delves into the nature of theatrical presentation, elements of dramatic structure, and the contributions of the playwright, actors, director,

• California Community Colleges System
• 3 hours
• Paid Course

This course is designed to provide tutors in the Merced College Tutorial program with an opportunity to explore their experiences in the program more fully. Tutors will receive instruction in the area

• California Community Colleges System
• 3 hours
• Paid Course

The student will learn how to use social media platforms effectively for a business setting. (11/24)

• California Community Colleges System
• 4 hours
• Paid Course

This course is an overview of agriculture education in California, including the principle components of agriculture education, developing academic and career plans, and observation in a secondary agr

• California Community Colleges System
• 5 hours
• Paid Course