Navigating Your Academic Journey: A Guide to Class Search at Sierra College

Embarking on a college education is an exciting journey. Sierra College provides a supportive environment for students to achieve their academic goals, whether they involve transferring to a four-year university or exploring new interests. This guide will help you navigate the class search process at Sierra College, ensuring you find the courses that align with your aspirations.

Understanding the Sierra College Catalog

The Sierra College catalog serves as a comprehensive resource for all academic information. It provides detailed descriptions of courses, outlining their content, objectives, and any prerequisites. However, it's important to remember that the courses described in the catalog may not be offered every term or every year. Always check the class schedule for the current term’s class offerings to confirm availability.

Course Identification Numbering System (C-ID)

The Course Identification Numbering System (C-ID) is a statewide numbering system independent from the course numbers assigned by local California community colleges. A C-ID number at the end of a course description signals that participating California community colleges and universities have determined that courses offered by other California community colleges are comparable in content and scope to courses offered on their own campuses, regardless of their unique titles or local course number. Thus, if a schedule of classes or catalog lists a course bearing a C-ID number, for example SOCI 0110, students at that college can be assured that it will be accepted in lieu of a course bearing the C-ID SOCI 0110 designation at another community college. In other words, the C-ID designation can be used to identify comparable courses at different community colleges. The C-ID numbering system is useful for students attending more than one community college and is applied to many of the transferable courses students need as preparation for transfer.

Prerequisites, Grading Options, and Repeatable Courses

When reviewing course descriptions, pay close attention to the following:

Prerequisites: A "prerequisite" is a condition of enrollment that students are required to meet in order to demonstrate current readiness for enrollment in a course or educational program. These are requirements you must fulfill before enrolling in a particular course. Meeting prerequisites ensures you have the foundational knowledge necessary for success.
Grading Options: Most courses may be taken for a letter grade or on a pass/no pass basis at the student’s discretion. Courses that are restricted to specific grading are identified as such at the end of the course description. Courses that must be taken for a letter grade are noted, “letter grade only;” courses that may only be taken on a pass/no pass basis are identified with, “pass/no pass grading.” If no such identification is listed, students have the option to choose, within published deadlines, the type of grading.
Repeatable Courses: Courses that are designated as repeatable are identified as such at the end of the course description, e.g., may be taken three times for credit.

Course Hours

Each course description lists approved course hours as the total number of lecture, laboratory and/or activity hours for the semester. Hours to Complete Course: 54 hours per unit.

Getting Started with Class Search

Whether you’re new to Sierra College or have taken classes here before, you can find helpful tutorials on registering for classes. Start by making sure you have access to mySierra. Follow the six steps below to register for classes or review the How to Register for Classes visual instructions and videos. Access mySierra. If there is a hold on your account, you will need to follow the directions to resolve it before you can register.

Utilizing mySierra

mySierra is your central hub for accessing important college resources, including class search and registration.

Access mySierra: Begin by logging into mySierra, the college's online portal.
Resolve Holds: If there is a hold on your account, you will need to follow the directions to resolve it before you can register.
Find Classes: Use the “Find Classes” tab to find the classes you would like to take by Subject, Course Number or Keyword.

Search Options

Sierra College offers several ways to search for classes:

Campus: Filter classes by the specific Sierra College campus where they are offered.
Subject: Browse classes within a particular academic discipline, such as English, Math, or History.
Course Number: If you know the specific course number, you can quickly locate it.
Keyword: Use keywords to find classes related to a specific topic or area of interest.

Paying for College

Learn more about paying for college, including payment options and deadlines. Many people don’t realize they qualify for financial aid benefits. Learn how to apply for financial aid through FAFSA and the California Dream Act Application. Sierra College has more than $230,000 in scholarships available to students.

Support and Guidance

Have Questions? Not Sure Where to Start? Thursday, Feb. I invite you to start your future at Sierra College. If you’re thinking about attending Sierra College, you’ve come to the right place. Let our Outreach Team help you navigate the process from application to class registration. Start with what interests you! Perhaps you’re interested in business, health care, construction or technology but you don’t know where to go from there. You are in the right place. Sierra College students transfer to a wide variety of four-year institutions including California State University (CSU) and University of California (UC). We support the success of all our students.

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Beyond the Classroom

Whether you’re looking for work-study, on-campus jobs, or internship opportunities in your field of study, we can help you. Some people know their destination and just need some pointers to get there. Others are more focused on the journey. We’ll get you where you need to go either way. Celebrating Black History Month Feb. Meet New People. Have More Fun. Connect outside of the classroom with other students who also enjoy the things you love. Learning can be easier and more fun when studying with friends or fellow classmates.

Example Course Descriptions

To illustrate the information available in the Sierra College catalog, let's examine two course descriptions in detail:

Residential Construction and Design Documentation

Description: Introduction to the fundamentals of residential construction and design documentation. Drawings of a residence are developed and detailed, to include sketches, site plan and floor plans, foundation, elevations, and section views. AutoCAD instruction is incorporated to develop CAD drawings and electronic data sets. (CSU)
Course Student Learning Outcomes:
- CSLO #1: Apply appropriate, current and relevant industry standards in preparing technical documentation for the appropriate discipline of their study.
- CSLO #2: Define the five steps in the design process.
- CSLO #3: Demonstrate computer aided drafting practices that conform to business and industry CAD standards.
- CSLO #4: Design complete working drawings in discipline of study for use in manufacturing/building application.
Effective Term: Fall 2022
Course Type: Credit - Degree-applicable
Contact Hours: 90
Outside of Class Hours: 72
Total Student Learning Hours: 162
Course Objectives: This course requires 36 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory. In some class sections, the 54 hours of laboratory may be scheduled "to be arranged" or "TBA." The TBA hours and objectives are expected of all students enrolled in the course.
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- Discuss the key differences between floor plans, elevations, and sections and how each is used.
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- Properly demonstrate good editing and modifying techniques using appropriate modification tools
General Education Information:Approved College Associate Degree GE ApplicabilityCSU GE Applicability (Recommended-requires CSU approval)Cal-GETC Applicability (Recommended - Requires External Approval)IGETC Applicability (Recommended-requires CSU/UC approval)
Articulation Information: CSU Transferable
Methods of Evaluation:
- Objective Examinations Example: Q: List the required elements of a site plan.
- Projects Example: The student will produce a complete set of working drawings for a single story residence with a gable roof. The drawings will be evaluated based on their compliance with current industry graphic standards and building codes.
- Skill Demonstrations Example: The student will produce a computer generated floor plan with dimensions that conform to current industry codes and regulations. The drawings will be evaluated based on their compliance with current industry graphic standards and building codes.
Repeatable: No
Methods of Instruction:
- Laboratory
- Lecture/Discussion
- Distance Learning
- Lab: The instructor will demonstrate and guide students in the development of working floor plan drawings that conform to current building codes and industry standards. (Laboratory Objective 5-1)
- Lecture: The instructor will discuss during class session the proper development of floor plan drawings with complete documentation. Students are expected to participate in the lecture. (Lecture Objective 5-1)
- Distance Learning Students in online classes participate, individually and in groups, in discussion boards and respond to weekly assignments via the Learning Management System. The instructor will provide documented material (including videos) explaining or exploring the course content and provide individual feedback on all assignments. Instructors lecture on Residential single-story construction and design. (Laboratory Objective 3-1)
Typical Out of Class Assignments:
- Reading Assignments
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  - Students will read articles from professional "AIA Journal" relative to architectural design principles and building material practices. Student will then utilize those principles and practices in problem solving and skill demonstrations of weekly drawings.
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  - Construct drawings, based upon your understanding of current building codes and industrial graphic and CAD standards, demonstrating the weekly-learned objectives. These drawings must have notes applied using proper linguistic format for the architectural discipline.
- Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.)
  - Develop a portfolio that contains samples of your semester assignments to demonstrate to potential employers the concepts studied.
Required Materials:
- Architectural Drafting and Design
  - Author: Jeffris/Madsen/Madsen
  - Publisher: Delmar Publishing
  - Publication Date: 2016
  - Text Edition: 7th
  - Classic Textbook?: No
  - OER Link: OER:
- Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.

This course provides an introduction to residential construction and design documentation. Students will learn to create detailed drawings of a residence, including site plans, floor plans, and elevations. The course also incorporates AutoCAD instruction. Students will develop a portfolio of their work.

Women's Activism, Feminism, and Social Justice

Description: Examines sociological underpinnings of social action and explores unique contributions of feminism in challenging traditional gender scripts and roles. Provides an overview of the ways in which people engage in deliberative social action to change the conditions of their lives and of their communities. Emphasizes sociological theory as applied to issues related to the institutions of family, health, religion, employment, sexual harassment, housing, and interpersonal violence. Students in this course will actively engage in the exploration, analysis, and solutions of feminist issues. (CSU, UC)
Course Student Learning Outcomes:
- CSLO #1: Apply feminism and feminist theory to the study of social change.
- CSLO #2: Evaluate feminism and social action through the lens of intersectionality (i.e. the intersection of gender with race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, sexualities).
- CSLO #3: Evaluate the role of feminist movements in the influence of research and policy affecting the lives of women.
- CSLO #4: Evaluate the role of individual impact on feminist issues via engagement in research and/or social action.
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- evaluate the strategies for future feminist activism.
- action in reference to a topic example (i.e. Example 1. Chart the cycle of domestic violence as discussed in the reading. Using examples, explain each stage of the cycle. Example 2. Give an example of an organization that provides health care information for women -- who are they? What is their mission? What type of information do they provide? How do you locate them? Include an analysis of this organization through the lens of feminist theory.
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- This project is intended to connect the student with community based leaders, programs and resources, as a way to gain firsthand insight into the practice of making a difference in people's lives.
- organization, one that works for change and/or provides a direct service related to course content. Instructor will work to facilitate the relationship between organization and student. Step one is to plan an action. This will involve considering the history of the issue, identifying the need for action, and planning the action itself. A written summary and/or digital story will either be a plan (for a future action) or a reflection of how the student or the organization they are currently involved with have met (or are meeting) the steps for change.
- a written summary of your project
Reports
- Example: Students will be asked to pick a related topic of interest to research further and produce a written or digital story explaining details of the topic and analyzing its relevance to course concepts. For example, the role of women's unpaid labor in both family's economic status and a nation's Gross National Product.
Instructor will lead students through an activity practicing the steps to taking action in reference to a topic example (i.e. violence, reproductive rights, labor).
movements, and activism in women's lives. Dialogue may occur via discussion boards, Voice Threads, video chat, zoom.
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- Read the chapter in "Nine Women" about Jessie Lopez-De La Cruz and identify one experience or influence that struck you as being significant in her life. Be prepared to come to class to engage in a discussion with your classmates.
Writing, Problem Solving or Performance
- Students will regularly write formal, college level, essays related to course material.
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  - What does "feminism" mean to you? What has been your prior experience with feminism or feminist? How do these experiences compare to the definition of feminism as stated in your textbook readings. What is the significance of one's cultural traditions (i.e.
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  - Identify and describe at least two socio-structural explanations for gender differences in political participation.
Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.)
- Chose a topic, related to our course content, to explore in further detail. Using academic research sources (i.e. JSTOR, ProQuest) research this topic. Include your critical analysis on the topic utilizing the feminist perspective. Include your critique of the issue and its impact on the status of women, as well as proposed activisms for a solution.
Required Materials
- Women Across Cultures: A Global Perspective
  - Author: Shawn Meghan Burn
  - Publisher: McGraw Hill
  - Publication Date: 2023
  - Text Edition: 5
  - Classic Textbook?: No
  - OER Link: OER:
- Fight Like a Girl: How to be a fearless feminist
  - Author: Megan Seely
  - Publisher: NYU Press
  - Publication Date: 2019
  - Text Edition: 2nd
  - Classic Textbook?: No
  - OER Link: OER:
- Women's Activism, Feminism, And Social Justice
  - Author: Margaret A. McLaren
  - Publisher: Oxford University Press
  - Publication Date: 2019
  - Text Edition: 1
  - Classic Textbook?: No
  - OER Link: OER:
- Abolition. Feminism. Now.
  - Author: Angela Y. Davis, Gina Dent, Erica R. Meiners, Beth E. Richie
  - Publisher: Haymarket Books
  - Publication Date: 2022
  - Text Edition: 1
  - Classic Textbook?: No
  - OER Link: OER:
- Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.

This course explores the sociological underpinnings of social action and the role of feminism in challenging traditional gender roles. Students will analyze feminist issues and engage in discussions and research.

Independent Study

Objectives: These courses are designed for students interested in furthering their knowledge, at an independent study level, in an area where no specific curriculum offering is currently available. Enrollment Procedures: Students must be continuing Sierra College students, have a minimum 2.0 GPA and attend a mandatory orientation. A written instructional agreement must be developed between the instructor, supervisor and student before the student is approved as an intern.

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