College of Marin, Televised Courses

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Kentfield Campus

Televised Courses

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College televised courses are scheduled on local cable: Novato Comcast will air programs on Channel 30. Marin Comcast will air programs on Channel 78.

These courses also include some on-campus meetings, readings, student assignments, and some form of evaluation. Dates and times of telecasts are subject to change. Enrollments will remain open for the first two weeks of the semester. Orientation for late enrollees will be arranged.

For convenience, the programs are also available for viewing on videocassette at the Kentfield Campus Media Center. Students may purchase, from Intelecom, a complete set of televised course materials, download them or video-stream. Please access the link and clickon Student Store for more information. Please visit the website to view a list of available titles. Ordering online ensures the quickest processing of your order.

Televised Courses - Fall 2008 Schedule

HIST 100 The Unfinished Nation (Survey of American History)

History of the United States from its Native American and colonial background to the present. Social, economic, and political institutions and developments are examined. History 117 and 118 are recommended or required for majors and minors in history, teaching, social science, prelegal and certain other areas.

A survey of American History using a new televised (video) program series entitled The Unfinished Nation. This course is for nonmajors and meets general education and graduation requirements for University of California, California State Universities, and Community Colleges. Students may proceed at their own pace, completing the course as rapidly as they wish.

Orientation Meeting: Sa 9/6/08, 10:30-11:30am, KTD/SC102

H. Fearnley
Telecasts begin: 9/9/08, T 4:00-5:00 pm
NOVATO COMCAST 30 MARIN COMCAST 78

Math 115 Against All Odds: Probability and Statistics

Prerequisite: MATH 103 or 103S or 103XY or satisfactory score on Math Assessment Test

Against All Odds is an introductory statistics course. It teaches concepts of data analysis by focusing on the practice of statistics. Formulas

and techniques are presented which enable the student to analyze and solve real everyday problems that occur in a wide variety of applied

fields. Each of the 26 programs is organized around particular applications of data analysis. They include mini-documentary segments shot

on location with practitioners who put statistics to work.

A graphing calculator is required. There is a requirement that you have an email address. For more information: Math 115

Orientation Meeting: Sa9/6/08. 11:30-12:30pm, KTD/SC 101

N. Psomas

Telecasts begin: 9/8/08, M 4-5pm

Novato Comcast 30 Marin Comcast 78

POLS 101 Framework For Democracy: United States Government

An introduction to political science with focus on American government. Emphasis is given to political culture, political institutions, political behavior and public policy. Framework for Democracy is a one-semester telecourse for those who want to learn about United States government and politics. It addresses the principles on which our country was founded, the institutions of government that represents us as citizens, and the rights guaranteed us by the U.S. Constitution. The development of the course involves many political activists, lobbyists and attorneys, each of whom provide his or her unique insights into the operation of the American system of government.

Orientation Meeting: Sa 9/6/08, 9:30-10:30am, KTD/SC101

Hank Fearnley
Telecasts begin: 9/10/08, W 4:00-5:00 pm
NOVATO COMCAST 30 MARIN COMCAST 78

College of Marin is fully accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. College of Marin serves approximately 9000 credit and noncredit students each spring and fall semester.

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