This course is a seasonal survey of arts and culture of the Kumeyaay Nation in what is now commonly known as San Diego and Imperial Counties and Baja California. Students will study Kumeyaay songs and stories, dance, games, pottery, philosophy, spiritual beliefs and traditions, and the various uses of winter and spring plant resources. Guest lectures by Kumeyaay experts will be integrated into the course. Field trips to various cultural sites and events are a required component of this class. Also listed as HUM 116. Not open to students with credit in HUM 116. (AA/AS GE, CSU, UC)

This course is a seasonal survey of arts and culture of the Kumeyaay Nation in what is now commonly known as San Diego and Imperial Counties and Baja California. Students will study Kumeyaay uses of summer and fall plant resources, and participate in the harvest and construction of Tule boats, e`waa house, hunting and fishing tools, various types of baskets, and clothing and jewelry. Guest lectures by Kumeyaay experts will be integrated into the course. Field trips to various cultural sites and events are a required component of this class. Also listed as HUM 117. Not open to students with credit in HUM 117. (AA/AS GE, CSU, UC)

An introductory course to teach the traditional Kumeyaay process of creating juncus baskets and pottery. Students will learn gathering, material processing, and the cultural importance and uses of various basketry patterns and pottery styles and types. Field trips to various cultural sites for gathering purposes are a required component of this class. Also listed as HUM 118. Not open to students with credit in HUM 118. (AA/AS GE, CSU, UC)

Introduction to the Kumeyaay language and the culture of its speakers. Facilitates the practical application of the language in everyday oral communication at the beginning level. Since the focus is on basic communication skills, the class will be conducted in Kumeyaay as much as possible. While becoming familiar with the Kumeyaay speaking world, students will learn structures that will enable them to function in Kumeyaay in everyday contexts. (formerly NAKY-120) (AA/AS GE, CSU, CSU GE, IGETC, UC)

Continuation of KUMEY 120. Students will continue to develop oral skills based on practical everyday situations and contexts. (formerly NAKY-121) (AA/AS GE, CSU, CSU GE, IGETC, UC)

Historical survey of the Kumeyaay Nation from prehistoric times to 1845. Focus will be on Kumeyaay perspectives of Kumeyaay and non-Kumeyaay cultures; Kumeyaay oral history as it relates to the Creation Story, bird songs, ceremonies, religion and peon games; tribal sovereignty; sociopolitical clan structures; and the evolution of Kumeyaay leadership. Special emphasis will be given to the health and morbidity of indigenous populations and their labor in relation to the Mission San Diego de Alcalá and historic ranchos in San Diego County. Also listed as HIST 128. Not open to students with credit in HIST 128. (AA/AS GE, CSU, CSU GE, IGETC, UC)

Historical survey of the Kumeyaay Nation from 1846 to the present. Focus will be on Kumeyaay perspectives of Kumeyaay and non-Kumeyaay cultures, creation of Kumeyaay reservations, Mission Indian Federation, Public Law 83-280, Indian self-determination, Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, contemporary tribal governments, landmark Indian Gaming court cases, and an overview of laws pertaining to Native Americans in the United States. Special emphasis will be given to contemporary issues affecting the Kumeyaay Nation and Kumeyaay tribal governments, including socioeconomic deficits, tribal sovereignty, blood quantum, tribal enrollment, demographic challenges, language loss and acquisition, historical trauma, and the growing equity gaps among tribes without casinos. Also listed as HIST 129. Not open to students with credit in HIST 129. (AA/AS GE, CSU, CSU GE, IGETC, UC)

Ethnoecology is the study of the dynamic relationship between people, biota and their environment. Through the scientific study of the principles of ecology, students use their knowledge and scientific reasoning to assess the impacts of humans on Earth's natural systems. This course will focus on the ecological and cultural basis of indigenous land management; particular attention will be paid to the environmental stewardship of the Kumeyaay/Diegueño people of Southern California and Northern Baja California. Local field trips and restoration projects in Cuyamaca College's nature preserve will provide opportunities for working directly with natural habitats. Also listed as BIO 133. Not open to students with credit in BIO 133. (AA/AS GE, CSU, CSU GE, IGETC, UC)

Ethnobotany is the scientific study of the relationships that exist between peoples and plants, from the perspective of their traditional medicinal, cultural and utilitarian uses. Focusing on the Kumeyaay/Diegueño people of southern California, students will utilize the principles of scientific inquiry and modern plant biology to classify native plants, identify their anatomical structures and phytochemical composition and to relate this information to how plants were woven into the culture of indigenous populations and how plants were used to sustain, heal and protect their people. The historical uses and modern applications of this knowledge will be evaluated. Local field trips will provide opportunities for identification and scientific study of the plants in their natural habitats. Also listed as BIO 134. Not open to students with credit in BIO 134. (AA/AS GE, CSU, CSU GE, IGETC, UC)

Laboratory experiments to complement KUMEY 133/BIO 133: Ethnoecology and KUMEY 134/BIO 134: Ethnobotany. Basic concepts in cell biology, plant taxonomy/identification, plant anatomy, plant physiology, and ecology will be covered. Students will utilize the tools of scientific inquiry to examine the relationship between plants, people and the environment using hands-on experiences. The labs will feature lessons in plant morphology, plant ecology, phytochemistry, and traditional preparation and uses of plants. Particular attention will be paid to the plants and plant communities within the Kumeyaay/Diegueño ethnobotanical region of Southern California. Also listed as BIO 135. Not open to students with credit in BIO 135. (AA/AS GE, CSU, CSU GE, IGETC, UC)

An introduction to cultural resource management. Students will be exposed to archaeological methods, field practices, laws and regulations and learn how to be an effective cultural monitor to ensure the protection and preservation of Kumeyaay resources. Also listed as ANTH 150. Not open to students with credit in ANTH 150. (AA/AS GE, CSU, CSU GE, UC)

This course introduces students to Native American politics and policy from the treaty making process that formed the foundation of contemporary tribal sovereignty to legal cases and precedents that impact Native American lands and people. The course will also explore how Native people have both petitioned for access into the American polity and actively resisted assimilation. Emphasis will be given to twelve recognized Kumeyaay tribal governments in the United States and four recognized Kumeyaay/Kumiai tribal governments in Baja California, Mexico. Also listed as POSC 166. Not open to students with credit in POSC 166. (AA/AS GE, CSU, CSU GE, IGETC, UC)

This course provides an overview of Kumeyaay conflict resolution techniques and strategies as well as the history and current context surrounding controversial topics and issues within the Kumeyaay community and other Native American groups, including but not limited to: tribal governance, interpersonal (family and friends), generational (youth/elders), on reservation/off reservation, urban/rural, casinos, blood quantum, education, land, and natural resources (water, etc.). Also listed as SW 170. Not open to students with credit in SW 170. (AA/AS GE, CSU, UC)

Continuation of KUMEY 121. Students will develop increasingly advanced oral, listening and speaking skills in the Kumeyaay language. (formerly NAKY-220) (AA/AS GE, CSU, CSU GE, IGETC, UC)