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Courses 2025-26: Student Activities

SA 15 abc

Student Publications

SA 15 a 5 units (2-0-3), first term; SA 15 bc 4 units (1-0-3), second and third terms   |  first, second, third terms
Prerequisites: SA 15 a is a prerequisite for SA 15 b and SA 15 c.

This course will enable students to produce quality, journalistically-crafted stories for the Tech newspaper. It will teach journalistic values of clarity, accuracy, fairness and balance, and acquaint the students with the primary elements of journalism, including reporting, basic story structure and news/opinion-writing distinctions. Students will produce feature stories for the Tech (with assigned art or graphics) about campus life and activities, profiles of campus faculty or staff, and issues of campus community interest. May be re-taken for credit. Not offered 2022-23.

Instructor: Kipling
SA 16 abc

Cooking Basics

3 units (0-3-0)   |  first, second, third terms

The class will survey different cooking styles, techniques, and cuisines from around the world. Topics covered may include knives and tools; tastes and flavors; sauces and reductions; legumes, grains, and beans; meat; dessert. The emphasis will be on presentation and creativity.

Instructor: Staff
SA 42

Computer Science Education in K-14 Settings Practicum

4 units (0-2-2)   |  first, second, third terms
Prerequisites: CS 42.

This course is a follow-on for students who have already taken CS 42 and would like to continue as part of a teaching group partnered with a local school or community college. Each week students are expected to spend about 2 hours teaching and 2 hours developing curricula. Students may take SA 42 multiple times. Graded pass/fail only.

Instructor: Ralph
SA 59

Special Topics

Units to be arranged   |  offered by announcement
The topics covered vary from year to year, depending on the students and instructor. For undergraduate students. Graded pass/fail. May be re-taken for credit.
Instructor: Faculty or Staff
SA 80 abc

Health Advocates

3 units (1-1-1)   |  first, second, third terms

A course designed to involve students with health care and education, develop familiarity with common college health problems, and provide peer health services on and off campus. The training involves American Red Cross Emergency Medical Response certification, routine illnesses and injuries and peer counseling. All training is cumulative from the prior term. Opportunities to volunteer at community first aid stations are provided.

Instructor: Stapf
SA 81

Peer Advocates

3 units (1-1-1)   |  third term

A course designed to involve students with appropriate peer support and education, develop familiarity with common college mental health problems, and provide peer mental health support to students on and off campus. Active listening skills, identifying students in distress, suicide prevention, lectures and discussions on substance abuse, dating violence, sexual assault, depression, and other relevant mental health topics, as well as ongoing consultation about practical experience. Enrolled with permission only.

Instructor: Staff
SA 82

Building Effective Habits and Routines

3 units (1-0-2)   |  third term
This course empowers students to enhance their well-being and academic success through their habits and routines. Students will explore essential topics including stress management, time optimization, and sleep hygiene, and develop personalized strategies to achieve their goals.
Instructor: Staff
Published Date: July 30, 2025