The world of laws, finance, sports, advertisements, computers, and science all run on mathematical logic, yet it is very common for adults to experience math anxiety. Nearly everyone struggles with learning math at some point in time. This course is designed to help anyone who is struggling with this fascinating and powerful subject. Topics to be covered include: arithmetic shortcuts, managing debt with algebra, interpreting statistics, math and current events, and more. Join this class and you will see that you can do math!

10 sessions

If unable to pay via credit/debit card, please mail check or money order at least 5 days prior to class start date to: 

Clatsop Community College, Attn: Business Office, 1651 Lexington Ave, Astoria, OR 97103

COVID-19 guidelines:  The wearing of masks on campus is optional.

Refund Schedule and Drop Dates

Last day to drop a Community Education or Workforce Training class with a refund:

• One or two-session workshops – one working day prior to class start date
• Three class sessions or more – two working days after the first class

There are no refunds allowed beyond these deadlines:  You are liable for payment of classes at the time of registration and will be held liable unless the classes are dropped within the refund period.

If you withdraw due to circumstances beyond your control such as a medical emergency, you may file a petition for a refund. The date of receipt of the petition, length of class attendance, and cost of course materials and services may be considered in denying or reducing the amount requested. If you need to complete a form to petition for a refund, please email:  communityed@clatsopcc.edu or call 503-338-2408.

Come learn more about the ocean and our Oregon Coast. Topics to be covered include the ocean floor, waves and beaches, circulation and tides, storms and their effects, marine life, and climate change. There will be time for discussion, too!

4 sessions

If unable to pay via credit/debit card, please mail check or money order at least 5 days prior to class start date to: 

Clatsop Community College, Attn: Business Office, 1651 Lexington Ave, Astoria, OR 97103

COVID-19 guidelines:  The wearing of masks on campus is optional.

Refund Schedule and Drop Dates

Last day to drop a Community Education or Workforce Training class with a refund:

• One or two-session workshops – one working day prior to class start date
• Three class sessions or more – two working days after the first class

There are no refunds allowed beyond these deadlines:  You are liable for payment of classes at the time of registration and will be held liable unless the classes are dropped within the refund period.

If you withdraw due to circumstances beyond your control such as a medical emergency, you may file a petition for a refund. The date of receipt of the petition, length of class attendance, and cost of course materials and services may be considered in denying or reducing the amount requested. If you need to complete a form to petition for a refund, please email:  communityed@clatsopcc.edu or call 503-338-2408.

Take time to familiarize yourself with the beautiful birds of the Pacific NW. Learn to identify them by sight, sound, habitat, and behavior. Even in urban areas, birds are some of the easiest wildlife to observe, but how can you tell which is which? Learn how to tell thrushes from warblers, hawks from eagles, waterfowl from wading birds, and more. Whether you're a backyard birdwatcher or eager to go out into the wilderness to check species off your life list, this is a great class to get you started!

Check your registration confirmation email for the Zoom link!

1 session

Instructor Bio:  Rebecca Lexa, MA, OMN, is a certified Oregon Master Naturalist with graduate-level training in ecopsychology. She teaches classes on natural history, particularly that of the Pacific Northwest, and also leads guided nature tours in the region. She is a writer for the Coast Weekend paper, and she is the author of the forthcoming book The Everyday Naturalist: How to Identify Animals, Plants, and Fungi Wherever You Go (Ten Speed Press, Spring 2025). You can find out more about Rebecca and her work at http://www.rebeccalexa.com.

If unable to pay via credit/debit card, please mail check or money order at least 5 days prior to class start date to: 

Clatsop Community College, Attn: Business Office, 1651 Lexington Ave, Astoria, OR 97103

Refund Schedule and Drop Dates

Last day to drop a Community Education or Workforce Training class with a refund:

• One or two-session workshops – one working day prior to class start date
• Three class sessions or more – two working days after the first class

There are no refunds allowed beyond these deadlines:  You are liable for payment of classes at the time of registration and will be held liable unless the classes are dropped within the refund period.

If you withdraw due to circumstances beyond your control such as a medical emergency, you may file a petition for a refund. The date of receipt of the petition, length of class attendance, and cost of course materials and services may be considered in denying or reducing the amount requested. If you need to complete a form to petition for a refund, please email:  communityed@clatsopcc.edu or call 503-338-2408.