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Real Estate Courses Offered

REAL ESTATE

THE FOLLOWING COURSES IN THIS SUBJECT AREA MAY BE CHALLENGED: RES 151, 155.

RES 131 SPECIAL TOPICS
Units 1-4
This course is designed to meet the needs of students for studies in areas of special interest.  Topics and credit will vary from quarter to quarter and will be included under this cover title published in the schedule of classes for the quarter in which the course will be offered.  
   Transfers to CSU

RES 132 OCCUPATIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Lecture 0, Lab 0, Units 1-6
Occupational Work Experience is for students who are employed in jobs related to their educational or ocupational goals.  This program extends knowledge gained in the classroom to the workplace, helps students identify new and challenging objectives at work, and encourages professional growth and advancement.
   Transfers to CSU
COREQUISITE: Students must be available to work or volunteer 4 to 40 hours per week for an approved business and must have an application on file each quarter enrolled.
REPEATABILITY: May be repeated up to a total of twenty-four (24) units, six units maximum per quarter.

RES 133 OCCUPATIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE-INTERNSHIP
Lecture 0, Lab 0, Units 1-6
Occupational Work Experience Internship is supervised placement at a worksite related to the student's educational or occupational goals.  The program will assist students in acquiring desirable work experience, attitudes, and awareness fo career opportunities in their chosen field of study.
   Transfers to CSU
COREQUISITE: Students must be available to work or volunteer 4 to 40 hours per week for an approved business and must have an application on file each quarter enrolled.
REPEATABILITY: May be repeated up to a total of twenty-four (24) units, six units maximum per quarter.

RES 151 CALIFORNIA REAL ESTATE PRINCIPLES
Lecture 4, Lab 0, Units 4
This is a functional real estate course covering the basic laws and principles of California real estate.  The course provides the understanding, background, and terminolgy necessary for advanced study in specialized courses.  Enrollment in this course is required by the California Department of Real Estate prior to taking the real estate salesperson's examination.

RES 152 LEGAL ASPECTS OF REAL ESTATE
Lecture 4, Lab 0, Units 4
This course provides fundamental knowledge of California real estate law, including rights associated with property ownership and management, agency, contracts, and application to rela estate transfer, conveyance, probate proceedings, trust deeds, and foreclosure, as well as recent legislation governing real estate.
ADVISORY: RES 151 with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent.

RES 153 REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL
Lecture 4, Lab 0, Units 4
This course will study the appraisal of both residential and commercial properties, methods and techniques for determination of loans, market and insurance values.  Methods of evaluation, appraisal report and code of ethics will also be covered.
ADVISORY: RES 151 with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent.

RES 154 REAL ESTATE FINANCE
Lecture 4, Lab 0, Units 4
This course examines real estate financing and interactions with lending institutions.  Topics inlcude the money market, interest rates, and the various loan programs, including conventional and government backed loans.  Emphasis will be on the loan process from application, approval, funding and the close of escrow.  This course will address the loan process from the perspective of both the lender and the borrower.  Sucessful course completion applies toward the California Department of Real Estate's educational requirements for the broker's examination.
ADVISORY: RES 151 with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent.

RES 155 REAL ESTATE PRACTICE
Lecture 4, Lab 0, Units 4
This course is a comprehensive presentation of the tools and techniques of operating a real estate business.  Topics include the daily activities or brokers and salespeople, exchanges, listings, advertising, financing, specialized brokerage, property management, professional and public relations, and ethics.
ADVISORY: RES 151 with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent.

RES 160 CALIFORNIA PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Lecture 4, Lab 0, Units 4
This course is designed to provide the basic knowledge required to function as a real property manager under California Real Estate law.  The rights and responsibilites of tenants, landlords, and property managers will be empahasized.
ADVISORY: RES 151 with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent.

RES 191 SPECIAL TOPICS
Units 1-4
This course is designed to meet the needs of students for studies in ocupational, technical, or college preparatory areas of special interest.  Topics and credits will vary from quarter to quarter and will be included under this cover title published in the schedule of classes for the quarter in which the couse will be offered.

RES 231 SPECIAL PROJECTS
Units 1-4
This course is designed for students wishing to pursue a specific topic of study.  Emphasis is on individualized instruction and student project planning.  The student must arrange for project and credit approval by the instructor prior to registering for this course.
   Transfers to CSU

RES 291 SPECIAL PROJECTS
Units 1-4
This course is designed for students wishing to pursue a specific topic of study in occupational, technical, or college preparatory areas.  Emphasis is placed on individualized instruction and student project planning.  The student must arrange for project and credit approval by the instructor prior to registering for this course.