Cerritos College is launching a new Learning Community next semester.
This program offers students an easy and efficient way to complete two transferable classes, including a crucial lab science requirement, all at once.
This pairing consists of Introduction to Ceramics (ART 150) with Environmental Geology (GEOL 104).
It promises both academic challenge and a lot of fun through interdisciplinary exploration, connecting the artistic act of working with earth materials to the science of the planet itself.
The faculty are especially excited about mentoring students through these diverse but complementary courses.
Professor Donna Robinson will teach ART 150. This is an in-person course, giving students essential hands-on studio time for pottery and sculpting, which is important for developing practical artistic skills.
Students will gain experience shaping clay and other materials, transforming them into finished works.
GEOL 104, including its required lab, will be taught by Professor Nicole Iwaz. This entire course is delivered fully online, offering a lot of flexibility for student schedules by eliminating the need for regular campus commutes.
The goal is to guide students through understanding complex environmental issues and geological processes.
This Learning Community is an excellent strategy for students planning to transfer to a four-year school.
Both ART 150 and GEOL 104 provide valuable transferable credits that will be helpful in university requirements.
The program allows students to accelerate their progress toward a degree or transfer goal.
With this, GEOL 104 fulfills a required General Education laboratory science requirement, which can often be challenging to fit into a student’s schedule.
By taking these two courses together, students can easily satisfy both a humanities/arts and a foundational laboratory science requirement at the same time.
The combination of in-person ceramics and fully online geology was intentionally designed for student convenience. Students benefit from focused, necessary studio time for art without the logistical stress of commuting for their science lecture and lab.
This smart scheduling helps students manage their time effectively, avoiding scheduling conflicts that often arise with traditional course pairings.
This Learning Community is an easy and seamless fit for even the most packed student schedules.
Students benefit from the support of a consistent group while managing their diverse academic responsibilities.
Learning Communities enroll the same group of students in both linked sections, which fosters a supportive academic environment and often leads to strong connections and peer mentoring among classmates.
Students interested in this unique blend of creativity and vital earth science should look for the combined course listing during registration.
Do not miss this opportunity to complete essential units, engage in a distinctive educational experience, and build a supportive academic network.
