RHC 2018-19 Course Catalog

ENGT 231 commercial, utilities and industrial means to directly produce prototype
Technical Product Design and plants. Included is information and models from CADD generated solid
Presentation work dealing with the location, instal- geometry.
lation, operation, and maintenance 4 Units
Prerequisite: ENGT 122; ENGT 150 of pumps, steam turbines, compres- 54 Lecture hours
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or sors, tanks, heaters, coolers, cooling 54 Lab hours
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or towers, condenser, reactors, boilers,
appropriate assessment chillers, heat exchangers and special ENGT 280
Transfers to: CSU equipment. Advanced MicroStation for CADD &
This intermediate course is the study 3 Units BIM Applications (Same as ARCH 280)
of technical presentation drawing, 36 Lecture hours
product proposal and design includ- 54 Lab hours Prerequisite: ENGT 170, or verifiable
ing electro-mechanical packaging, work experience and proficiency in
orthographic and axonometric ENGT 266 MicroStation XM or V8i
illustration for presentation and Pressure Piping Applications Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
assembly pictorial views. Using appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
computer aided design, manual draft- Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or appropriate assessment; ENGT 101 or
ing, and graphic techniques, students appropriate assessment; READ 043 or two years of high school drafting
will apply previously learned skills appropriate assessment; ENGT 150 or Transfers to: CSU
to develop graphic illustrations of ENGT 170 or industry experience in This course is for students pursuing
mechanical applications for use in CADD applications; ENGT 265 an advanced study in MicroStation
catalogs, manuals and engineering Transfers to: CSU 3D parametric CADD (Computer
support presentation documents. This This course is for all students Assisted Design and Drafting) and
course benefits all students in areas of interested in the career field of the BIM (Building Information Mod-
study related to Engineering, Draft- pressure piping design engineering. eling) approach to building design
ing, Design and Computer Graphics. This course presents the advanced using Bentley Architecture. Stu-
4 Units preparation of engineering detail dents will apply previously learned
54 Lecture hours drawings of piping systems for drafting conventions to produce
54 Lab hours commercial, utilities and industrial two and three dimensional CADD
plants. Included is advanced informa- and BIM generated mechanical and
ENGT 250 tion and layout work dealing with architectural drawings and virtual
Parametric Modeling 3D Applications the location, installation, operation of design models. This course benefits
for Mechanical Design pumps, steam turbines, compressors, all students studying Architecture,
vertical vessels, horizontal ves- Civil, Engineering of all types, Draft-
Prerequisite: ENGT 122 and ENGT 150 sels, tanks, heaters, coolers, cooling ing, Design and Computer Graphics.
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or towers, condenser, reactors, boilers, High technology skills which are
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or chillers, heat exchangers and special necessary to function as a designer or
appropriate assessment equipment. CADD Drafter are emphasized.
Transfers to: CSU 3 Units 4 Units
This course presents advanced 36 Lecture hours 54 Lecture hours
applications of 2D and 3D Computer 54 Lab hours 54 Lab hours
Aided Design Drafting (CADD) and
an introduction to parametric model- ENGT 270 ENGT 290
ing and rapid prototyping utiliz- Solid Works for 3D Modeling and Pro- Cooperative Work Experience/Intern-
ing the latest releases of Autodesk totype Applications ship for Drafting Related Fields
Inventor series, SolidWorks, and
other parametric modeling software Prerequisite: ENGT 122; ENGT 150 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
to produce solutions for mechanical ENGT 170 appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
applications. This course benefits all Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or appropriate assessment
students in areas of study related to appropriate assessment; READ 043 or Transfers to: CSU
Engineering, Drafting, Design and appropriate assessment This course supports and reinforces
Computer Graphics, emphasizes Transfers to: CSU on-the-job training in business and
CADD generated three dimensional This course presents an intensive industrial establishments under
graphics using wire frame, surface study in 3D computer graphics and supervision of a college instruc-
modeling, and parametric solids. CADD (Computer Assisted Design tor and is facilitated by the use of
4 Units and Drafting) utilizing the latest learning objectives. The student will
54 Lecture hours release of SolidWorks Software. be working in a skilled or profes-
54 Lab hours This course benefits all students in sional level assignment in their
areas of study related to Engineer- area of vocational interest and will
ENGT 265 ing, Drafting, Design and Computer meet performance objectives related
Pressure Piping Design Graphics. Students will produce three to instruction that are above and
dimensional parametric computer beyond the conditions of regular
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or generated virtual models incorporat- employment. This course is intended
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or ing mechanical design refinements. for students whose job is related to
appropriate assessment; ENGT 150 or The course emphasizes high technol- the field of drafting and have com-
ENGT 170 or industry experience in ogy skills which are necessary to pleted or enrolled in the appropriate
CADD applications function as a design professional to coursework. “Contact the CWE office
Transfers to: CSU apply 3D design graphics technology regarding re-enrollment procedures.”
This course is for those students with to specific disciplines of mechanical Student Unpaid Internship:
CADD experience who are interested engineering, machine drafting and 1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours;
in the career field of pressure piping design, manufacturing, animation, 3 Units/180 hours;4 Units/240 hours
design engineering. This course pres- modeling and illustration. Students
ents the preparation of engineering will be introduced to a variety of
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Student Paid Internship: This is a lab course designed to assist offered on a Pass/No Pass basis, and
1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours; students in developing and improv- may be repeated one time for credit.
3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours. ing their writing and language skills 0.5 Units
1 to 4 Units through individual conferences with 27 Lab hours
3 Lecture hours composition instructors. Students will
60 to 300 Other hours complete and revise assignments that ENGL 101 (C-ID ENGL 100)
complement the goals and objectives College Composition and Research
ENGT 299 of ENGL 030. All ENGL 030 stu-
Directed Study in Engineering Design dents must enroll in this course. This Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Drafting course may be repeated one time for appropriate assessment
credit. This is a non-degree applicable Transfers to: UC, CSU
Prerequisite: 2.5 overall grade point course offered on a pass-no pass This is a composition course that
average, a 3.0 grade point average in the basis. enables students to generate logical,
discipline of study being requested, or 0.5 Units coherent essays and reports necessary
receive an exception from the instructor 27 Lab hours to academic and professional success.
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Students will become proficient in
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or ENGL 035 research techniques, learn critical
appropriate assessment Introduction to College Composition reading and thinking skills through
Transfers to: CSU expository and persuasive reading
This course provides an opportunity Prerequisite: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or selections, and apply these skills to
for the student to expand their stud- appropriate assessment creating original essays and a final
ies in Engineering Design Drafting Corequisite: ENGL 035W research paper. The lab component
beyond the classroom by complet- ENGL 035, a foundation-level com- of this course is designed to assist
ing a project or an assignment position course, prepares students students in improving and refining
arranged by an agreement between to succeed in transfer-level English their writing and language skills.
the student and instructor. The courses by developing and reinforc- Students will complete lab activities
student is required to contract with ing essential college writing skills. that enhance their ability to compose
the instructor to determine the scope Instruction on utilizing critical read- logical, well-supported arguments
of the assignment and the unit value ing, thinking, and reasoning skills that exhibit grammatical fluency and
assigned for successful completion. will be the focus of selected college- correct documentation form. Students
Students must possess a 2.5 overall level readings. Through the use of will meet with composition instruc-
GPA, a 3.0 GPA in the discipline of engaging thematic units, students tors through individual conferences
study being requested, or receive an will practice effective written commu- that address students’ specific writing
exception from the instructor. Stu- nication through a process-centered concerns. This course is designed
dents may take a maximum of 3 units approach, including pre-writing, for students who wish to fulfill the
of Directed Study within a discipline drafting, and multiple revisions of General Education requirement for
and 9 units college-wide. their work during the submission Written Communication.
1 to 3 Units process. Throughout the semester, 3.5 Units
54 to 162 Lab hours emphasis will be placed on active 54 Lecture hours
learning, skill development, as well 27 Lab hours
ENGLISH as tools for college and life success.
This is a non-degree credit course ENGL 125
Division of Communications & and is offered on a pass/no pass basis. Grammar and Usage
Languages In addition to ENGL 035, students
will concurrently enroll in the ENGL Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
ENGL 030 035W Writing Workshop where they appropriate assessment
Introductory Composition for will take part in workshop-specific Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
Developing Writers assignments and additional individu- assessment
alized activities that complement Transfers to: UC, CSU
Corequisite: ENGL 030W and strengthen their work in ENGL This course explores parts of speech,
Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate 035. ENGL 035W Writing Workshop varieties of sentence structures,
assessment is required and offered on a pass/no common grammar and usage prob-
This course assists students in pass basis. lems, and how to apply these issues
developing thinking, language, and 3 Units to real-world communications. It is
writing skills through structured 54 Lecture hours designed for students who wish to
assignments that increase in complex- expand their knowledge of stan-
ity throughout the semester. This is ENGL 035W dard American English and thereby
the first or beginning course in com- Writing Workshop increase their skill in the written and
position; it prepares students for suc- spoken language. It is especially help-
cess in either ENGL 035 or ENGL 101. Corequisite: ENGL 035 ful for students planning to go into
Students must concurrently enroll Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate teaching.
in the one-unit Writing Workshop, assessment 3 Units
ENGL 030W. This is a non-degree In this course, ENGL 035 students 54 Lecture hours
applicable course and is offered on a will participate in instruction that is
pass/no pass basis. designed to complement the Course ENGL 126
3 Units Content from ENGL 035. Students Languages of the World
54 Lecture hours will develop and improve their
writing and language skills through Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
ENGL 030W individualized lessons and confer- appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
Writing Workshop ences with composition instructors. appropriate assessment
All ENGL 035 students must be Transfers to: UC, CSU
Corequisite: ENGL 030 concurrently enrolled in this course. This is a linguistics course which
Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate This course is non-degree applicable, covers the major languages families
assessment of the world and representative
languages from those families. It
presents the phonology, morphol-

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ogy, syntax, and pragmatics of these workshop setting in which to develop series of argumentative essays, which
languages. It is specifically targeted at their writing skills in various genres, demonstrate the ability to analyze
those who will be working with non- such as fiction, poetry, and playwrit- issues, evaluate positions, and argue
native speakers of English in order to ing. Students are required to write persuasively through clear, concise
equip them to recognize the cross-lin- regularly, present their own work prose. This Honors section is open
guistic influences of other languages in class for discussion, and develop to all students who have completed
on English, thus preparing them to critical standards for evaluating the ENGL 101 with a grade of C or better.
communicate more effectively with merit of their own work and of the Students will be expected to analyze
their clients and/or students and to work of their peers. issues in more depth and write on
assess the linguistic and sociolinguis- 3 Units them at greater length than they
tic factors which affect communica- 54 Lecture hours would in a non-honors section.
tion. This course is useful for majors 3.5 Units
in foreign language, anthropology, ENGL 201 (C-ID ENGL 105) 54 Lecture hours
communications, health science, and Advanced Composition and Critical 27 Lab hours
English, and especially for those plan- Thinking
ning to enter elementary and second- ENGL 299
ary teaching in California, with its Prerequisite: ENGL 101 Directed Study: English
diversity of languages and cultures. Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
3 Units assessment Transfers to: CSU
54 Lecture hours Transfers to: UC, CSU (Students will Independent Study/Directed Study
receive credit for only one of the following is intended for students who have
ENGL 127 courses: ENGL 201 or ENGL 201H) the ability to assume responsibil-
Language Structure and Language Use: This advanced composition course ity for independent work and to
Introduction to Linguistics is open to all students who have prepare written or oral reports and/
successfully completed ENGL 101 or appropriate projects. To enroll in
Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or and is designed for those who expect an independent study/directed study
appropriate assessment to transfer to four-year colleges or course, students must possess a 2.5
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate universities. Students will read and overall grade point average, a 3.0
assessment write extensively, while applying grade point average in the discipline
Transfers to: UC, CSU critical thinking skills and research of study being requested, or receive
This course explores the nature and techniques. Students will demon- an exception from the instructor.
structure of language, including strate these abilities in advanced Independent Studies/Directed Studies
phonology, morphology, syntax, composition as they research and may be developed from any topic
semantics and discourse, language write a series of argumentative arising from or related to a course of
acquisition and language develop- essays, which demonstrate the ability study that will result in developing
ment, and language use. This course to analyze issues, evaluate positions, depth and breadth in that subject
is useful for students planning to and argue persuasively through clear, area. Students will be expected to
enter elementary or secondary teach- concise prose. The lab component meet on a regular basis with their fac-
ing and for those majoring in foreign of this course is designed to assist ulty sponsor and submit a final report
language, English, communications, students in advancing and refining or project, and student progress shall
and anthropology. their writing and language skills and be evaluated at regular intervals.
3 Units will augment their ability to exer- Academic standards for Independent
54 Lecture hours cise critical thought. Students will Studies/Directed Studies shall be the
complete lab activities that further same as those for other courses. Units
ENGL 127H enhance their ability to compose are awarded in accordance to Title
Language Structure & Language Use: logical, well-supported arguments V regulations with one unit of credit
Introduction to Linguistics Honors that exhibit grammatical fluency and awarded for 54 hours of Directed
correct documentation form. Students Studies, six (6) hours of which must
Prerequisite: ENGL 101 will meet with composition instruc- be with an instructor. The instructor
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate tors through individual conferences is responsible for monitoring student
assessment that address students’ specific writing progress through the semester.
Transfers to: UC, CSU concerns. Students may take directed study
This course explores the nature and 3.5 Units courses for a maximum of three (3)
structure of language, including 54 Lecture hours units within a discipline, and may not
phonology, morphology, syntax, 27 Lab hours accumulate more than a total of nine
semantics and discourse, language (9) units college wide.
acquisition and language develop- ENGL 201H (C-ID ENGL 105) 1 to 3 Units
ment, and language use. This course Advanced Composition and Critical 54 to 162 Lab hours
is useful for students planning to Thinking Honors
enter elementary or secondary teach- ENGL 325
ing and for those majoring in foreign Prerequisite: ENGL 101 Technical and Professional Writing
language, English, communications, Transfers to: UC, CSU (Students will
and anthropology. This course is receive credit for only one of the following Prerequisite: ENGL 201 or ENGL 201H
designed for students eligible for the courses: ENGL 201 or ENGL 201H) This upper division General Educa-
Honors Program. This advanced composition course is tion course is designed for students
3 Units open to all students who have suc- pursuing a Bachelors of Science
54 Lecture hours cessfully completed ENGL 101 and degree in Automotive Technology
is designed for those who expect to and is open to all students who have
ENGL 131 (C-ID ENGL 200) transfer to four-year colleges or uni- successfully completed ENGL 201 or
Creative Writing versities. Students will read and write ENGL 201H. Students will develop
extensively, while applying critical expository writing skills on technical
Prerequisite: ENGL 101 thinking skills and research tech- subjects relevant to automotive and
Transfers to: UC, CSU niques. Students will demonstrate transportation-related industries,
This is a course of expression for stu- these abilities in advanced composi- business, science, government, and
dents who are interested in various tion as they research and write a other similar fields. Written assign-
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ments will comprise short forms degree. Students are expected to com- enrolled in the course will be assessed
including technical description, plete an additional 8 hours TBA (To and only those passing the assess-
proposals, manuals, and journal Be Arranged) in the Language Lab. ment will be allowed to remain.
articles, as well as longer formal 3 Units 3 Units
papers, feasibility studies, and techni- 54 Lecture hours 54 Lecture hours
cal reports. This course will help 8 Lab hours 8 Lab hours
students develop principles of clear
writing appropriate to Automotive ENLA 014 ENLA 024
Industry standards. Beginning Composition Intermediate Composition
3 Units
54 Lecture hours Prerequisite: Appropriate placement Prerequisite: ENLA 014 or appropriate
through the Rio Hondo Assessment assessment
ENGLISH AS A Process This is an intermediate composi-
NEW LANGUAGE Advisory: NESL 018 tion class for non-native speakers of
This course is designed to help English focusing on the fundamen-
Division of Communications & limited English-speaking students tals of academic writing in English.
Languages communicate better in English. The Basic sentence structures, paragraph
course focuses on the development development, composition forms,
ENLA 011 of written skills. Topics specifically English grammar and word usage are
Basic Vocabulary emphasized are idiomatic expres- studied in various rhetorical modes.
sions, vocabulary, reading and This course is offered on a pass/no
Advisory: ENLA 014 or appropriate writing. These are taught at an entry pass basis and is not applicable to the
assessment level. This course is offered on a pass/ degree.
This course is designed to help no pass basis and is not applicable to 3.5 Units
non-native speakers of English learn the degree. 54 Lecture hours
meanings, forms, uses, and pronun- 3.5 Units 27 Lab hours
ciations of 200-250 English words 54 Lecture hours
not presently in their vocabulary. 27 Lab hours ENLA 032
Special emphasis is given to examin- Advanced Speaking and Listening:
ing words in context, parts of speech, ENLA 022 Pronunciation and Accent Reduction
and inflections. This course is offered Intermediate Speaking and Listening
on a pass/no pass basis and is not Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate
applicable to the degree. Students are Advisory: ENLA 012 or appropriate assessment; ENLA 022 or appropriate
expected to complete an additional 8 assessment assessment
hours TBA (To Be Arranged) in the This course is for ENLA students ENLA 032 is a speaking, listening
Language Lab. who wish to improve their English and pronunciation course intended
3 Units speaking and listening skills at an for students who need further
54 Lecture hours intermediate level. Areas of empha- practice in spoken English and/or
8 Lab hours sis include pronunciation, listening, have difficulty understanding native
oral communication, note taking and speakers of English in academic
ENLA 012 organizational skills. This course is and other situations. Its purpose is
Beginning Speaking and Listening offered on a pass/no pass basis and is improved the pronunciation, articu-
not applicable to the degree. Students lation, speed and comprehension
This course is for English language are expected to complete an addi- of non-native speakers of English.
learners who wish to improve their tional 8 hours TBA (To be Arranged) The course focuses on sounds in
conversational skills in English. Areas in the Language Lab. Students isolation, the blending of sounds in
of emphasis include dictation, Eng- initially enrolled in the course will be phrasal elements and the production
lish phrasing patterns, various speak- assessed and only those passing the of sentences incorporating correct
ing situations, listening practice, and assessment will be allowed to remain. intonation, accent, speed and rhythm.
self-correction. This course is offered 3 Units This course is offered on a pass/no
on a pass/no pass basis and is not 54 Lecture hours pass basis and is not applicable to the
applicable to the degree. Students are 8 Lab hours degree.
expected to complete an additional 8 3 Units
hours TBA (To Be Arranged) in the ENLA 023 54 Lecture hours
Language Lab. Intermediate Grammar 8 Lab hours
3 Units
54 Lecture hours Advisory: ENLA 013 or appropriate ENLA 034
8 Lab hours assessment; ENLA 024 or appropriate Intermediate-Advanced Composition
assessment
ENLA 013 This course presents a multi skills Prerequisite: ENLA 024 or appropriate
Basic Grammar approach to English grammar assessment
and sentence structure for second A continuation of ENLA 024, this
Advisory: NESL 018 or appropriate language students. Through read- course is for ENLA students and
assessment ing, writing, listening, and related emphasizes longer writings with
This is an introductory grammar activities such as diction, close more complicated sentence pat-
course for non-native speakers of exercises, and sentence analysis, terns leading up to a basic essay.
English. Through reading, writing, students practice the elements of cor- Students focus on both thematic and
listening, and speaking activities, rect English while focusing on verbs rhetorical modes of composition
students learn basic English grammar and verb forms. This course is offered while they practice topic sentences,
while focusing on verb structures. on a pass/no pass basis and is not thesis statements, subordination, and
This course is offered on a pass/no applicable to the degree. Students are transitional expressions. This course
pass basis and is not applicable to the expected to complete and additional is offered on a pass/no pass basis and
8 hours TBA (To Be Arranged) in is not applicable to the degree.
the Language Lab. Students initially 3.5 Units
54 Lecture hours
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ENLA 100 energy. Also presented are topics for students that are interested in
Advanced Composition on geothermal energy, fuel cells, a career in the solar photovoltaic
biomass systems, and applications energy industry.
Prerequisite: ENLA 034 or appropriate of alternate energy in transportation, 3 Units
assessment industrial, commercial, and residen- 45 Lecture hours
Transfers to: UC, CSU tial systems. Students will collect 27 Lab hours
ENLA 100 is the highest-level course solar data using an irradiance meter
of the ENLA writing sequence and an and determine power consumption ET 123
ENLA student’s gateway in to ENGL of a typical residence to develop an Wind Energy Systems Design and
101. As a result of taking this course, alternative energy solution. This Installation (Same as AET 123)
students will be able to utilize various course is intended for students that
stages of the writing process, MLA are contemplating a career in the Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
conventions of academic writing in alternative energy industry. appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
several rhetorical modes (including a 3 Units appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or
research paper), and advanced levels 45 Lecture hours MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri-
of grammatical and mechanical accu- 27 Lab hours ate assessment
racy in their writing. Transfers to: CSU
3.5 Units ET 121 This is an introductory course that
54 Lecture hours Photovoltaic Systems Design and will examine and implement the
27 Lab hours Installation (Same as AET 121) design and installation of wind
power systems which will include
ENVIRONMENTAL Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or the installation of a working wind
TECHNOLOGY appropriate assessment; READ 043 or generation power system. Students
appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or will learn how to perform wind site
Division of Mathematics, MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri- evaluations, electrical load calcula-
Sciences, and Engineering ate assessment tions, wind system size calculations,
Transfers to: CSU hydraulics fundamentals, basic aero-
ET 110 This in an introductory course that dynamics, and installation techniques
Hazardous Waste Generation/Reduc- will examine and implement the for wind power generation systems.
tion/Treatment design and installation of solar pho- Students will learn how to design and
tovoltaic power systems, which will install wind power generation system
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or include the installation of a working and obtain skills for employment.
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or solar photovoltaic power system. This course is intended for students
appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or Students will learn how to perform that are contemplating a career in
MATH 050D or MATH 053 or solar site evaluations, electrical load the wind turbine power generation
appropriate assessment calculations, solar system size calcu- industry.
Transfers to: CSU lations, and installation techniques 3 Units
This course is designed to educate for grid-tie and off-the-grid photovol- 45 Lecture hours
individuals working in or seeking taic systems. This course is designed 27 Lab hours
employment in the hazardous waste to prepare the student for the North
management field with an overview American Board of Certified Energy ET 124
of industrial processes and their gen- Practitioners (NABCEP) Entry Level Advanced Wind Energy Systems Design
eration of waste streams. The selected Exam. This course is intended for stu- and Installation (Same as AET 124)
industries include: electroplating, dents that are contemplating a career
metal finishing and printed circuit in the solar photovoltaic energy Prerequisite: AET/ET 123
board production; oil refining and industry. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
chemical production; steel produc- 3 Units appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
tion; general manufacturing; printing 45 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or
and graphic reproduction; agricul- 27 Lab hours MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri-
ture; and consumer services. ate assessment
3 Units ET 122 Transfers to: CSU
54 Lecture hours Advanced Photovoltaic Systems Design This is the second course in the wind
and Installation (Same as AET 122) energy series that will further exam-
ET 120 ine and implement the design and
Introduction to Alternative Energy Prerequisite: AET/ET 121 installation of wind power systems.
Technology (Same as AET 120) Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Students will learn how to interpret
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or the National Electrical Code (NEC)
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or specifics concerning wind power
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri- installations. The topics include
appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or ate assessment code compliant wiring of modules,
MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri- Transfers to: CSU inverters, charge controllers, ground-
ate assessment This is the second course in the ing techniques and related topics.
Transfers to: CSU photovoltaic series that will further Additional topics include wind site
This course is an introductory course examine and implement the design evaluations, electrical load calcula-
that will examine the theory behind and installation of solar photovoltaic tions, wind system size calculations,
present day energy systems which power systems. Students will learn hydraulic fundamentals, basic aero-
will include an in-depth analysis how to interpret the National Electri- dynamics, and installation techniques
of the design and installation of cal Code (NEC) specifics concerning for large wind power generation
alternate energy systems. Topics will photovoltaic installations. The topics systems. This course is intended for
include: solar electrical systems, wind include code compliant wiring of students that are contemplating a
electrical systems, solar water heating modules, inverters, charge control- career in the wind turbine power
systems, wind mechanical systems, lers, batteries, grounding techniques generation industry.
small hydro-electrical systems, and and related topics. Additional topics 3 Units
conservation methods used to save include the design and installation 45 Lecture hours
of large commercial photovoltaic 27 Lab hours
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ET 130 tion/soil washing, solidification/ ET 182
Health Effects of Environmental Haz- stabilization, bioremediation, thermal Industrial Energy Management and
ardous Materials processes, and chemical destruction. Auditing (Same as AET 182)
Specific details on the compounds
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or removed, the fundamentals and spe- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or cific applications of each method will appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or be examined. Innovative remediation appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or
MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri- technologies and trends in remedia- MATH 020C or appropriate assessment
ate assessment; BIOL 120; BIOL 120L; tion systems will be studied. A case Transfers to: CSU
CHEM 110 study, which will highlight the reme- This course is designed to provide
Transfers to: CSU diation processes that are being used individuals, who are working in or
This course is designed to educate at a selected remediation site, will be seeking employment in the green
individuals working in or seeking examined. energy field, with an overview of the
employment in areas that include 3 Units industrial energy management and
health and safety responsibilities. 54 Lecture hours auditing. Specifically, this course will
It provides an overview of how to assist students in their preparation
identify and evaluate the hazards ET 170 of a comprehensive energy audit
of chemical, physical and biological Groundwater Hydrology and Sampling and energy management program.
agents that can be encountered in Emphasis is placed on the follow-
industrial operations, waste disposal Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or ing topics: Types of Energy Audits,
and remediation sites. appropriate assessment; READ 043 or Energy Management and Cost,
3 Units appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or Benchmarking, Energy Performance,
54 Lecture hours MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri- Energy Use Requirements, Maximiz-
ate assessment ing System Efficiencies, Optimizing
ET 150 Transfers to: CSU Energy Input Requirements, Fuel
Hazardous Waste Management This course is designed to train indi- and Energy Substitution and Energy
Applications viduals, who are working in or who Audit Instruments.
seek employment in the environ- 3 Units
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or mental field, with an overview of the 54 Lecture hours
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or basic physical and chemical nature
appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or of groundwater aquifer systems, ET 200
MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri- an overview of the techniques of Hazardous Materials Management
ate assessment sampling protocols for obtaining Applications
Transfers to: CSU groundwater samples based on US
This course is designed to provide EPA approved sampling protocols, Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
individuals, who are working in or and an introduction to groundwater appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
seeking employment in the envi- pollution, remediation, and protec- appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or
ronmental field with an overview of tion. Emphasis is placed on develop- MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri-
hazardous waste management and ing practical working knowledge of ate assessment
regulations. The course explains the groundwater resources, groundwater Transfers to: CSU
hazardous waste regulatory frame- protection, and groundwater reme- This course is designed to provide
work and develops research skills in diation. individuals, who are working in or
the hazardous waste area. Emphasis 3 Units who seek employment in the hazard-
is placed on the following topics: 54 Lecture hours ous materials management field, with
universal waste, generator compli- a general overview of the require-
ance, site investigation and reme- ET 181 ments and applications of federal,
diation, permitting, enforcement, Home Energy Management and Audit- state, and local laws and regulations
liability, and storm water discharge. ing (Same as AET 181) relating to hazardous materials. The
The course also provides “hands-on” course will emphasize compliance
applications of the regulations. These Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or with Department of Transportation,
applications include: preparing a appropriate assessment; READ 043 or OSHA Hazard Communications,
hazardous waste manifest, labeling appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or SARA Title III Community Right-to-
and storing containers, sampling and MATH 020C appropriate assessment Know, Underground Tank, Asbes-
analysis, and preparing a Phase I Transfers to: CSU tos, Proposition 65, and Air Toxics
environmental audit. This course is designed to provide Regulations.
4 Units individuals, who are working in or 4 Units
54 Lecture hours seeking employment in the green 54 Lecture hours
54 Lab hours energy field, with an overview of 54 Lab hours
home energy management and
ET 160 auditing. Specifically, this course will ET 230
Hazardous Waste Site Remediation assist students in their preparation of Safety and Emergency Response
Systems a comprehensive home energy audit
and energy management program. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Emphasis is placed on the follow- appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or ing topics: Appliances, Insulation, appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or
appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or Designing/Remodeling, Electric- MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri-
MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri- ity, Landscaping, Lighting, Space ate assessment
ate assessment Heating and Cooling, Water Heat- Transfers to: CSU
Transfers to: CSU ing, Doors/Windows/Skylights, and This course is designed to provide
This course provides an overview Home Energy Audits. individuals, who are working in
of remediation systems that are 3 Units or who seek employment in the
employed in cleaning up hazard- 54 Lecture hours environmental technology field, with
ous waste sites. The remediation hands-on instruction in safety and
systems that will be studied include: emergency response to chemical and
groundwater remediation systems, physical exposures at hazardous
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identification, emergency response of workers compensation/general ET 270
planning, proper use and selection liability insurance. This course is a Wastewater Treatment Plant
of PPE, site control and evaluation, requirement for AS and/or Certificate Operations I
handling drums and containers, of Achievement in Environmental
field sampling and air monitoring, Technologies with specialization in Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
proper use of instruments, confined health and safety. appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
spaces, emergency response includ- 3 Units appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or
ing field exercises in the use of APR 54 Lecture hours MATH 020C or appropriate assessment
and SCBA. This course satisfies the Transfers to: CSU
requirements for 40 hour HAZ- ET 251 This is the initial course of a series of
WOPER TRAINING under OSHA Fundamentals of Safety and Health II water treatment courses designed to
(1910.120) and confined space entry train individuals, who are working
training under OSHA (1910.146). Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or in or who seek employment in the
4 Units appropriate assessment; READ 043 or waste water treatment field, in the
54 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; ET 230 practical aspects of operating and
54 Lab hours Transfers to: CSU maintaining wastewater treatment
This course is designed to introduce plants, emphasizing the use of safe
ET 240 the student to the supervisory and practices and procedures. Informa-
Solid Waste Management Applications management functions of Occupa- tion presented includes the role and
tional Safety and Health and Risk responsibilities of a treatment plant
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Management. Topics include a review operator, an explanation of why
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or of Federal, State and Local Agency wastes must be treated, and detailed
appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or Legislation, Labor and Occupational descriptions of the equipment and
MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri- Safety and Health regulations and processes used in a wastewater treat-
ate assessment Workers Compensation insurance. ment plant. Students will learn to
Transfers to: CSU The course content will focus on operate and maintain racks, screens,
This course is designed to provide the Elements of Safety and Health comminutors, sedimentation tanks,
individuals, who are working in or Program Development, Behavior trickling filters, rotating biological
seek employment in the solid waste Based Safety, Workplace Violence, contactors, package activated sludge
management field, with an overview Terrorism Preparedness, Hazardous plants, oxidation ditches, ponds,
of the solid waste industry and its Materials and Waste Management, and chlorination facilities. Students
components. Emphasis is placed Application of occupational safety will also learn to analyze and solve
on the various aspects of integrated and health design/compliance, regu- operational problems and to perform
waste management including: waste lations and development of the Safety mathematical calculations relating to
prevention, recycling, composting, and health and Loss Prevention wastewater treatment process control.
incineration, landfilling, environmen- Program (Policy through QA/QC). 3 Units
tal sampling and monitoring, facility This course is for individuals that are 54 Lecture hours
siting and permitting, and compli- pursuing a degree in Environmental
ance with environmental, health and Technology, a Safety & Health Cer- ET 271
safety regulations. tificate and the working professional Wastewater Treatment Plant
4 Units or business owner responsible for Operations II
54 Lecture hours worker safety or Risk Management.
54 Lab hours 3 Units Prerequisite: ET 270
54 Lecture hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
ET 250 appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
Fundamentals of Safety and Health I ET 260 appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or
Environmental Sampling and Analysis MATH 020C or appropriate assessment
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Transfers to: CSU
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or This is the second course of a series
appropriate assessment, ET 230, or work- appropriate assessment; READ 043 or of water treatment courses designed
ing in General Industry, Construction, appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or to train individuals, who are working
or in the Safety and Health Field MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri- in or who seek employment in the
Transfers to: CSU ate assessment; BIOL 120; BIOL 120L; waste water treatment field, with the
This course is designed to introduce CHEM 110 practical aspects of operating and
the student to the field of Occupa- Transfers to: CSU maintaining wastewater treatment
tional Safety and Health and Program This course provides an overview of plants, emphasizing the use of safe
Development. the techniques of sampling protocols practices and procedures. Informa-
Topics include instruction on Federal, for obtaining soil, air, surface water, tion presented includes: conventional
State and Local Agency legislation and groundwater samples based on activated sludge processes, sludge
and the application of Labor and the U.S. EPA approved sampling digestion and solids handling, efflu-
Occupational Safety and Health protocols. In the lecture, emphasis is ent disposal, plant safety and good
regulations. The course content also placed on the aspects of the procure- housekeeping, plant and equipment
includes familiarization with Work- ment of the samples through the maintenance, analysis and presenta-
ers Compensation/General Liability EPA approved standard operating tion of data, and records and report
Insurance, Accident Investigation procedures and practices. In the writing. Students will also learn to
Techniques, Industrial Hygiene, laboratory, the student will gain analyze and solve operational prob-
Ergonomics, Fire Prevention, Site practical knowledge and skills for the lems and to perform mathematical
and Facility Auditing, Systems Safety appropriate collection and handling calculations relating to wastewater
and Program Development. This of environmental samples. treatment process control.
course is for individuals that are 4 Units 3 Units
pursuing a degree in Environmental 54 Lecture hours 54 Lecture hours
Technology, Safety & Health or for 54 Lab hours
working supervisors, professionals
or business owners that are respon-
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ET 272 laboratory results, and how to apply ET 276
Advanced Wastewater Treatment the data to achieve real reductions in Water Distribution
effluent contaminated by industrial
Prerequisite: ET 271 pollutants. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 3 Units appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or 54 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or MATH 020C or appropriate assessment
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment ET 274 Transfers to: CSU
Transfers to: CSU Industrial Waste Water Treatment This course is designed to provide
This is the third course in a series of individuals, who are working in or
water treatment courses designed to Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or seeking employment in the water
train individuals who are working in appropriate assessment; READ 043 or management system, with the practi-
or who seek employment in the waste appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or cal aspects of operating and main-
water treatment field in the practical MATH 020C or appropriate assessment taining water distribution systems.
aspects of operating and maintain- Transfers to: CSU Topics include: role and duties of
ing wastewater treatment plants and This course is designed to provide water distribution system operators,
emphasizes the use of safe practices individuals, who are working in or procedures for operating and main-
and procedures. Topics presented seeking employment in the water taining clear wells and storage tanks,
include: detailed descriptions of the management field, with the practical characteristics of distribution system
equipment and advanced treatment aspects of operating and maintain- facilities, operating and maintaining
processes used for odor control, pure ing industrial waste water treatment distribution systems, maintaining
oxygen activated sludge treatment, plants. Emphasis is placed on the water quality, disinfecting water
solids removal from secondary following topics: role of the industrial systems, and techniques for recog-
effluents, residual solids manage- waste water treatment operator, types nizing hazards and developing safe
ment, enhanced biological control of industrial waste streams, industrial procedures and programs. Opera-
including nitrogen and phosphorus waste water regulations, sources of tors also learn to analyze and solve
removal, and wastewater reclama- wastes and methods for preventing problems associated with operating a
tion. Students will learn to operate and minimizing wastes at the source, distribution system.
and maintain treatment plant instru- and industrial waste monitoring. The 3 Units
mentation equipment and systems. plant operations and maintenance 54 Lecture hours
Additionally, students will also learn topics that will be highlighted include
to analyze and solve operational the following: operating and main- ET 280
problems and to perform mathemati- taining flow measure equipment, Green Building Design Principles
cal calculations relating to wastewa- preliminary treatment processes, (Same as AET 280)
ter treatment process control. This physical-chemical treatment pro-
course focuses on actual operating cesses, pressure and gravity filters, Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
procedures and teaches students physical treatment processes, treat- appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
to analyze and solve operational ment of metal waste streams, and appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or
problems. safety procedures. MATH 020C or appropriate assessment
3 Units 3 Units Transfers to: CSU
54 Lecture hours 54 Lecture hours This course is designed to provide
individuals, who are working in or
ET 273 ET 275 seeking employment in the green
Stormwater Management, Treatment Water Treatment building field, with an overview of
and Controls the green building industry and its
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or components. Specifically, this course
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment; READ 043 or will assist students in their prepara-
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or tion for the Leadership in Energy and
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or MATH 020C or appropriate assessment Environmental Design Accredited
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment Transfers to: CSU Professional (LEED AP) Examina-
Transfers to: CSU This course is designed to provide tion, which is the most recognized
This course is designed to provide individuals, who are working in or professional accreditation for green
individuals, who are working in or seeking employment in the water building in the nation. Emphasis is
are seeking employment in the indus- management field, with the practical placed on the six categories of design
trial stormwater management field, aspects of operating and maintaining that green buildings must address
with the skills necessary to manage water treatment plants. Topics will for LEED Certification: Sustainable
stormwater activities at industrial include: responsibilities of the water Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy &
sites. Such management activities treatment plant operator, sources Atmosphere, Materials & Resources,
would include the ability to: write of water, reservoir management Indoor Environmental Quality, and
stormwater plans, implement struc- and intake structures, coagulation Innovation & Design Process. Each of
tural and non-structural best manage- and flocculation, sedimentation and these categories will be studied, with
ment practices, evaluate and design filtration, disinfection and corrosion a focus on the significance of each
stormwater treatment systems, con- control, and taste and odor control. particular credit.
duct laboratory testing, understand Day to day operating procedures will 3 Units
how to collect stormwater samples, be highlighted in this course and will 54 Lecture hours
evaluate low impact develop- consists of the following topics: daily
ment methods, and understand the operating procedures, regulation of ET 290
regulatory and political framework flows, chemical use and handling, Cooperative Work Experience/Intern-
of stormwater management. Empha- records and reports, plant mainte- ship for Environmental Technology
sis will be placed on the following nance, safety and security, emergency Related Fields
topics: stormwater chemistry, water procedures, handling complaints, and
treatment, student designed indus- energy conservation. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
trial treatment systems, auditing 3 Units appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
for compliance, monitoring of the 54 Lecture hours appropriate assessment
industrial effluent, interpretation of Transfers to: CSU

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This course supports and reinforces FABRICATION assets, managing credit, managing
on-the-job training in business and investments in stocks, bonds, mutual
industrial establishments under Division of Career & funds, insurance, and real estate,
supervision of a college instruc- Technical Education and retirement and estate planning.
tor and is facilitated by the use of This course is designed for those
learning objectives. The student will FABR 040 interested in learning about personal
be working in a skilled or profes- Introduction to Fabrication Processes financial planning and/or entering
sional level assignment in their area the field of financial planning. This
of vocational interest and will meet Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate course is an integrative approach to
performance objectives related to assessment; MATH 020 or MATH 020C personal finance focusing on practical
instruction that are above and beyond or appropriate assessment; TCED 090 financial decision-making as well
the conditions of regular employ- This is a beginning level course as the social, psychological, and
ment. This course is intended for stu- designed to introduce students to physiological contexts in which those
dents whose job is related to the field various techniques, processes and decisions are made.
of environmental technology and technologies used in the Fabrication 3 Units
have completed or enrolled in the industry. This course will develop 54 Lecture hours
appropriate coursework. “Contact the skills necessary for translating
CWE office regarding re-enrollment dimensional information from a FIRE ACADEMY
procedures.” shop drawing or blueprint to metal-
Student Unpaid Internship: lic materials used for production of Division of Public Safety
1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours; finished parts and assemblies. Topics
3 Units/180 hours;4 Units/240 hours covered in this class will include basic FAC 043
Student Paid Internship: blueprint reading, measurement and Advanced Fire Course
1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours; measuring tools, layout, metal cut-
3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours. ting, drilling and tapping, and metal Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
1 to 4 Units forming. Emphasis will be placed on appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
3 Lecture hours shop safety and safe and proper use appropriate assessment
60 to 300 hours of equipment, tools and materials. This is a variable format (2-40 Hours
2 Units of Lecture; 2-40 Hours of Lab) course
ET 299 18 Lecture hours designed to keep Fire Service person-
Directed Study: Environmental 54 Lab hours nel informed of new laws and fire
Technology codes, current prevention procedures,
FABR 045 recent developments in hazardous
Transfers to: CSU Intermediate Fabrication Processes materials, stress on the firefighter,
Independent Study/Directed Study technology, community relations,
is intended for students who have Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate physical fitness & wellness and other
the ability to assume responsibil- assessment; MATH 020 or MATH 020C refresher training as may be neces-
ity for independent work and to or appropriate assessment; FABR 040 sary.
prepare written or oral reports and/ This is a beginning level course 0.074 to 1.482 Units
or appropriate projects. To enroll in designed to broaden the students’ 2 to 40 Lecture hours
an independent study/directed study skills and knowledge of metal fab- 2 to 40 Lab hours
course, students must possess a 2.5 rication techniques. This course will
overall grade point average, a 3.0 introduce students to basic hand tools FAC 118
grade point average in the discipline and power tools commonly used in Firefighter I, Basic Fire Academy
of study being requested, or receive the metal fabrication industry. Topics
an exception from the instructor. covered in this class will include Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100
Independent Studies/Directed Studies structural fabrication, tube bend- or appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
may be developed from any topic ing, stair layout and construction, appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or
arising from or related to a course of and fabrication of components from MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri-
study that will result in developing sheet metal. Emphasis will be placed ate assessment; FTEC 101; FTEC 102;
depth and breadth in that subject on shop safety and on developing FTEC 103; FTEC 104; FTEC 105; FTEC
area. Students will be expected to proper working procedures. 106; EMT 093
meet on a regular basis with their fac- 2 Units Advisory: BIOL 125
ulty sponsor and submit a final report 18 Lecture hours Transfers to: CSU
or project, and student progress shall 54 Lab hours This course is designed for recently
be evaluated at regular intervals. employed firefighters and other
Academic standards for Independent FINANCE interested students. Topics covered
Studies/Directed Studies shall be the include organization of the public
same as those for other courses. Units Division of Business and private fire service, characteris-
are awarded in accordance to Title tics and behavior of fire, fire hazards
V regulations with one unit of credit FIN 101 and firefighter safety, extinguishing
awarded for 54 hours of Directed Introduction to Financial Planning agents and related extinguishing
Studies, six (6) hours of which must equipment, fire protection systems
be with an instructor. The instructor Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate and water supply, incident command
is responsible for monitoring student assessment; MATH 030 or MATH 030D system, confine space awareness,
progress through the semester. or MATH 033 or appropriate assessment building construction and assemblies,
Students may take directed study Transfers to: CSU basic firefighting tactics and strategy,
courses for a maximum of three (3) This course provides an overview fire prevention, hazardous materials,
units within a discipline, and may not of the fundamentals of financial emergency care, wild land firefight-
accumulate more than a total of nine planning. Course topics include the ing, Rapid Intervention, Rescue
(9) units college wide. financial planning process, managing Systems and physical fitness. This
1 to 3 Units course meets the State Board of Fire
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as a “California Fire fighter I Accred- FAC 4305 interested students who may assist
ited Academy” (ARA or Accredited Hazardous Material Identification paramedic units at the scene of
Regional Academy by the California emergencies. Patient preparation,
State Fire Marshal). Students who Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or stabilization and paramedic coordi-
complete this course also receive Cali- appropriate assessment; READ 043 or nation will be reviewed. Common
fornia certification in Vehicle Extrica- appropriate assessment terminology will be included. This
tion, Fire Control I & II, Hazardous This course is for fire department per- course meets the Los Angeles County
Materials First Responder Opera- sonnel and other interested students Emergency Medical Technician
tional, Confine Space Awareness, that want to learn about the current requirements for recertification as an
Rescue Systems I, S-110, S-130, S-190, laws and regulations pertaining to Emergency Medical Technician in the
Rapid Intervention Crew Tactics the labeling of hazardous materials State of California.
and ICS –200. This course requires and the UN Hazardous Classifica- 0.074 to 1.482 Units
completion of a medical physical tions. The National Fire Protection 2 to 40 Lecture hours
examination and includes arduous Association (NFPA) guidelines and 2 to 40 Lab hours
physical activity. the Department of Transportation
18 Units (DOT) rules and regulations will be FAC 4327
126 Lecture hours presented in this class. Fire Fighting Operations, Structures
616 Lab hours 0.074 to 1.482 Units
2 to 40 Lecture hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
FAC 120 2 to 40 Lab hours appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
Firefighter I appropriate assessment
Basic Fire Academy with EMT FAC 4310 This course is designed for fire
Management Orientation department personnel and other
Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 emergency responders who seek
or appropriate assessment; READ 043 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or additional coursework in fighting
appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or appropriate assessment; READ 043 or structure fires. A review of basic
MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropriate appropriate assessment firefighting tactics and strategy
assessment; FTEC 101; FTEC 102; FTEC This course is designed for fire for occupancies such as dwellings,
103; FTEC 104; FTEC 105; FTEC 106 department personnel and other commercial occupancies, industrial
Advisory: BIOL 125 interested students who seek infor- occupancies, and special occupan-
Transfers to: CSU mation related to fire service manage- cies will be included. Emphasis will
This course is designed for recently ment. The organizational structure of be placed on safety to personnel and
employed firefighters and other a fire department, fire officer respon- crew cohesiveness.
interested students. Topics covered sibilities and establishing command 0.074 to 1.482 Units
include organization of the public at the scene of an emergency will be 2 to 40 Lecture hours
and private fire service, characteris- discussed. 2 to 40 Lab hours
tics and behavior of fire, fire hazards 0.074 to 1.482 Units
and firefighter safety, extinguishing 2 to 40 Lecture hours FAC 4328
agents and related extinguishing 2 to 40 Lab hours Fire Fighting Operations, Mobile Units
equipment, fire protection systems
and water supply, incident command FAC 4315 Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
system, confine space awareness, Arson Scene Investigation appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
building construction and assemblies, appropriate assessment
basic firefighting tactics and strategy, Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or This course is designed for fire
fire prevention, hazardous materials, appropriate assessment; READ 043 or department personnel and other
emergency care, wild land firefight- appropriate assessment emergency responders who seek
ing, Rapid Intervention, Rescue This course is for fire department per- additional coursework in fighting
Systems and physical fitness. This sonnel and other interested students fires where mobile units are burning.
course meets the State Board of Fire as it provides an introduction to the A review of basic firefighting tactics
Services requirements for designation practices and procedures of fire scene and strategy specifically for cars,
as a “California Fire fighter I Accred- investigation. The scientific method trucks, buses, ships, planes and trains
ited Academy” (ARA or Accredited of scene investigation, providing a will be discussed. This course will
Regional Academy by the California systematic framework for investiga- also present information related to
State Fire Marshal). Students who tions, is stressed. Determining the terrorist acts while utilizing mobile
complete this course also receive Cali- point of origin, establishing the cause equipment. Emphasis will be placed
fornia certification as an Emergency and recognition, and preservation of on safety to personnel.
Medical Technician, in Vehicle Extri- evidence will be included. Current 0.074 to 1.482 Units
cation, Fire Control I & II, Hazardous legally acceptable methods in compli- 2 to 40 Lecture hours
Materials First Responder Opera- ance with the standards of NFPA 921 2 to 40 Lab hours
tional, Confine Space Awareness, “Guide to Fire Explosion Investiga-
Rescue Systems I, S-110, S-130, S-190, tions” are stressed throughout the FAC 4329
Trench Rescue, Rapid Intervention course. Fire Fighting Operations, Hazardous
Crew Tactics, Firefighter Safety and 0.074 to 1.482 Units Materials
Survival and ICS –200. This course 2 to 40 Lecture hours
requires completion of a medical 2 to 40 Lab hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
physical examination and includes appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
arduous physical activity. FAC 4326 appropriate assessment
22 Units Paramedic Support Operations This course is designed for fire
136 Lecture hours department personnel and other
783 Lab hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or interested students who seek infor-
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or mation related to response to fires
appropriate assessment where hazardous materials are pres-
This course is designed for fire ent. A basic review of hazard clas-
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sifications, response concerns when compressor units, lighting units, of construction, Egress requirements,
hazardous materials are present, life-saving equipment and command fire resistive assemblies, general fire
and responder safety is discussed. equipment will be included. safety provisions, principles and
This course will also present basic 0.074 to 1.482 Units procedures for fire inspections.
response issues related to terrorist 2 to 40 Lecture hours 2 Units
acts involving hazardous materials. 2 to 40 Lab hours 40 Lecture hours
0.074 to 1.482 Units
2 to 40 Lecture hours FAC 4344 FAC 4347
2 to 40 Lab hours Fire Instructor 1A Fire Prevention 1B

FAC 4330 Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Prerequisite: FAC 4346
Driving Techniques and Certification appropriate assessment; READ 043 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
appropriate assessment appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
Prerequisite: Appropriate DMV driver’s This course is the first of a two- appropriate assessment
permit (when required) course series designed to prepare Fire This course is a second in the series
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Service or other interested students of courses required for Fire Officer
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or to become a California Certified Fire Certification as it relates to Fire
appropriate assessment Instructor. This is one of the State Prevention. It is also designed for Fire
This course is designed to train fire- Board of Fire Services accredited Service personnel or other interested
fighters and other interested students courses and applies to California Fire students to become a California
to drive emergency response vehicles Service Training and Educational Certified Fire Prevention Officer.
that include fire engines, fire trucks System certifications. Topics cov- This course focuses on the special
and ambulances under emergency ered include Occupational Analysis, hazards associated with flammable
and non-emergency conditions. course outline, concepts of learn- and combustible liquids and gases.
This course will include classroom ing, levels of instruction, behavioral Some topics of discussion include
discussion, driving demonstrations, objectives, lesson plan development, bulk storage and handling, transpor-
and driving practice. This course may psychology of learning and instructor tation of flammable gases and liquids
require students to provide the neces- evaluation. Student teaching demon- and more.
sary driving permits needed through strations are required of all. 2 Units
the DMV prior to class participation. 2 Units 40 Lecture hours
0.074 to 1.482 Units 40 Lecture hours
2 to 40 Lecture hours FAC 4348
2 to 40 Lab hours FAC 4345 Fire Investigation I
Fire Instructor 1B
FAC 4331 Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Pumping Techniques and Certification Prerequisite: FAC 4344 appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment; READ 043 or This course is designed to prepare
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or appropriate assessment Fire Service or other interested stu-
appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or State Board of Fire Services accred- dents to become a California Certified
MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri- ited courses in fire service instruc- Fire Investigator. This is one of the
ate assessment tional techniques, including methods State Board of Fire Services accred-
This course is designed to train stu- of instruction, use of audio/visual ited courses and applies to California
dents to operate fire apparatus under equipment, employment of instruc- Fire Service Training and Educational
emergency and non-emergency tional aids, test construction, teaching System certifications. This course
conditions. It integrates the physical demonstrations and reducing failure provides the participants with an
properties of modern fire apparatus rates. This course applies to Califor- introduction to the basics of fire scene
suppression systems, pump theory nia Fire Service Training and Educa- investigation. The focus of the course
and operation, hydraulic calcula- tional System certifications. is to provide information on fire
tions, water supply considerations, 0.167 to 0.75 Units scene indicators and to determine the
relay pumping principles, water 8 to 40 Lecture hours fire’s origin.
shuttle operations, foam systems 2 Units
operation and apparatus maintenance FAC 4346 40 Lecture hours
and testing. This course will include Fire Prevention 1A
classroom discussion, pumping dem- FAC 4349
onstrations, and pumping practice. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Fire Command 1A
0.074 to 1.482 Units appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
2 to 40 Lecture hours appropriate assessment Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
2 to 40 Lab hours This course is the first of a two- appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
course series designed to prepare Fire appropriate assessment
FAC 4335 Service or other interested students This course is designed to prepare
Special Equipment Familiarization to become a California Certified Fire Fire Service or other interested stu-
Prevention Officer. This is one of the dents to become a California Certified
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or State Board of Fire Services accred- Fire Officer. This is one of the State
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or ited courses and applies to California Board of Fire Services accredited
appropriate assessment Fire Service Training and Educational courses and applies to California Fire
This course is intended for fire System certifications. Topics covered Service Training and Educational
department personnel and other provide broad, technical overview System certifications. This course
interested students who want to of fire prevention codes, ordinances, provides instruction and simulation
learn more about specialized equip- inspection practices and key hazards time pertaining to the initial decision
ment used in today’s fire service. including responsibilities and author- and action processes at a working
Such equipment as the jaws of life, ity, occupancy classification & types fire. Topics include the fire officer,
fire behavior, fire ground resources,
operations and management.
2 Units
40 Lecture hours

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FAC 4350 FAC 4361 (Candidate Physical Abilities Test)
Fire Command 1B Fire Command 1C I-Zone Fire Fighting and the Biddle (Biddle and Associate
for Company Officers Validated Test). Students will learn
Prerequisite: FAC 4349 about firefighter wellness programs,
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or review basic nutrition and current
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or appropriate assessment; READ 043 or NFPA (National Fire Protection
appropriate assessment appropriate assessment Association) standards pertaining to
This course is a continuation of Fire This is a State Board of Fire Services firefighter health and safety. Students
Command 1A and is designed to pre- accredited course in I-Zone firefight- must be able to perform basic fire-
pare Fire Service or other interested ing and elements of the Incident fighter activities including climbing,
students to become a California Certi- Command System (ICS) for Company using sledge hammers, dragging
fied Fire Officer. This is one of the Fire Officers. This addresses the three 150lb dummies and wearing a self-
State Board of Fire Services accred- elements of wild land fire behavior contained breathing apparatus.
ited courses and applies to California including fuel, weather and topog- 3 Units
Fire Service Training and Educational raphy and fundamental elements 36 Lecture hours
System certifications. This course of size-up as they relate to I-Zone 54 Lab hours
provides the student with informa- firefighting. The duties and respon-
tion on tactics, strategies and scene sibilities of a Strike Team Company FTEC 045
management for multi-casualty inci- Officer and procedures for struc- Firefighter Entrance Examination
dents, hazardous materials incidents ture triage and protection are also Techniques
and wildland fires. Each student also addressed. This course is designed
has the opportunity to increase his or for firefighting personnel and other Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
her knowledge and skills by handling interested students who seek certifi- appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
initial operations at these types of cation as a California State Certified appropriate assessment
incidents through simulation and “Fire Officer.” This course is designed to prepare
class activities. 2 Units Fire Technology or other interested
2 Units 36 Lecture hours students to take a firefighter’s
40 Lecture hours examination. Topics covered include
FAC 4362 a review of firefighter duties and the
FAC 4351 Incident Command System (ICS)200 requirements of a firefighter, employ-
Fire Management I ment requirements in the fire service
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate and the hiring process. Resumes, fire
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or assessment department written examinations,
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or This course is designed for students oral interviews, and other related
appropriate assessment who desire a basic introduction to the aspects will be discussed.
This Fire Management course is Incident Command System (ICS) for 3 Units
designed to prepare Fire Service or fire ground operations. This course 54 Lecture hours
other interested students to become provides the foundation for students
a California Certified Fire Prevention to actively take part as a member of FTEC 101
Officer with emphasis on supervisory team responding to a fire incident. Fire Protection Organization
skills. This is one of the State Board Instruction will be provided in the
of Fire Services accredited courses principles and features of ICS, includ- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
and applies to California Fire Service ing an organizational overview, appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
Training and Educational System incident facilities, incident resources, appropriate assessment
certifications. This course prepares and common responsibilities. Transfers to: CSU
or enhances the first line supervisor’s 0.2 Units This course provides Fire Technol-
ability to supervise subordinates. It 12 Lecture hours ogy or other interested students
introduces key management con- with an overview of fire protection
cepts, practices utilized, and include FIRE TECHNOLOGY issues. Included will be an introduc-
discussions about decision making, tion to the philosophy and history of
time management, leadership styles, Division of Public Safety fire protection and fire service. The
personnel evaluations and counseling organization and function of public
guidelines. FTEC 044 and private fire protection services,
2 Units Physical Fitness and Ability for the the laws and regulations affecting fire
40 Lecture hours Firefighter service and the role of fire depart-
ments as part of local government
FAC 4353 Prerequisite: Student must be able to lift will be explored. Basic fire chemistry,
Automatic External Defibrillator 75lbs., drag a 150 pound “drag dummy”, fire protection systems, firefighting
and use a sledge hammer in completion of strategies and possible career oppor-
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or a physical abilities test. tunities in fire related fields will also
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or be addressed.
appropriate assessment appropriate assessment; READ 043 or 3 Units
This course provides training in appropriate assessment 54 Lecture hours
the use of an automated external This course is designed to give in-
defibrillator. This course meets the service firefighters and interested FTEC 102
requirements for certification in AED students information about condi- Principles of Fire & Emergency Services
(automated external defibrillation) tioning and fire department physical Safety & Survival
usage through the American Heart ability test designs and will include
Association and is for the lay rescuer manipulative drills in order to be suc- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
and first responder. This course is cessful in passing California PAT’s appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
designed for the individual working (Physical Abilities Tests). This course appropriate assessment
in the public health and safety field. will provide information on the most Transfers to: CSU
Offered on a pass/no pass basis. recently developed tests in South- This course introduces the Fire Tech-
0.2 Units ern California including the CPAT nology or other interested students
6 Lab hours to the basic principles and history
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life safety initiatives, focusing on ship to past fires in residential, com- with information pertaining to the
the need for cultural and behavior mercial, and industrial occupancies. elements of the incident management
changes throughout the emergency 3 Units system, evaluation of information
services. This course has been 54 Lecture hours management and critical incident
updated to meet the National Fire factors including control of incident
and Emergency Services Higher Edu- FTEC 106 communications, basic strategy deci-
cation objectives as it pertains to fire- Fire Protection Equipment and Systems sions, and the development of a tacti-
fighter safety and survival techniques cal plan. Basic current fire ground
used in today’s fire service. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or strategies will also be explored in this
3 Units appropriate assessment; READ 043 or course.
54 Lecture hours appropriate assessment 3 Units
Transfers to: CSU 54 Lecture hours
FTEC 103 This course provides the Fire Tech-
Fire Behavior and Combustion nology student with information per- FTEC 110
taining to the design and operation of Rescue Practices
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or fire detection and alarm systems, heat
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or and smoke control systems, special Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
appropriate assessment protection and sprinkler systems, appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
Transfers to: CSU water supply for fire protection and appropriate assessment
This course provides Fire Technology portable fire extinguishers. Transfers to: CSU
or other interested students with an 3 Units This course provides the Fire Tech-
exploration of theories and funda- 54 Lecture hours nology or other interested students
mentals of how and why fires start, with a better understanding of rescue
spread, and how they are controlled. FTEC 107 problems and techniques in the fire
An in-depth study of fire chemis- Hazardous Materials I service field. Topics covered include
try and physics, fire characteristics emergency rescue equipment, toxic
of materials, extinguishing agents, Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or gases, chemicals, diseases, radiation
and fire control techniques will be appropriate assessment; READ 043 or hazards, and care of victims. Students
explored. appropriate assessment will become prepared for emergency
3 Units Transfers to: CSU childbirths, respiration and resus-
54 Lecture hours This course provides fire technology citation, auto extrication, and other
or other interested students with emergency conditions throughout the
FTEC 104 information pertaining to the first course.
Fire Prevention Technology responder role when dealing with 3 Units
hazardous materials operations. Haz- 54 Lecture hours
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or ardous materials decontamination
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or procedures will also be discussed. FTEC 111
appropriate assessment Classification of hazardous materials Fire Hydraulics
Transfers to: CSU and National Fire Protection Associa-
This course is designed to provide tion standards (NFPA 472) will be Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Fire Technology or other inter- addressed. appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
ested students with fundamental 3 Units appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or
information regarding the history 54 Lecture hours MATH 020C or appropriate assessment
and philosophy of fire prevention, Transfers to: CSU
organization and operation of a fire FTEC 108 This course provides the Fire Tech-
prevention bureau, use of fire codes, Hazardous Materials II nology student with information
identification and correction of fire applicable to fire service hydraulics,
hazards, and the relationships of fire Prerequisite: FTEC 107 specifically pertaining to fire hose,
prevention with built-in fire protec- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or friction loss and calculations for
tion systems, fire investigation, and appropriate assessment; READ 043 or gallons per minute (GPM) on the fire
fire and life-safety education. appropriate assessment ground. The student will study fire
3 Units Transfers to: CSU ground hydraulic formulas used to
54 Lecture hours This course provides the fire tech- calculate needed fire flow for residen-
nology or other interested student tial and commercial structures.
FTEC 105 with information pertaining to the 3 Units
Building Construction for handling, identification, firefighting 54 Lecture hours
Fire Protection practices, and the explosive hazards
confronted with during a hazard- FTEC 112
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or ous materials response. The role of a Fire Apparatus and Equipment
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or Hazardous Material Technician and
appropriate assessment Specialist will be discussed. The types Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Transfers to: CSU of hazardous materials that could be appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
This course provides the Fire Tech- used during a terrorism event will be appropriate assessment
nology or other interested students covered. Transfers to: CSU
with an understanding of the essen- 3 Units This course provides the fire technol-
tial components used in building 54 Lecture hours ogy or other interested students with
construction that directly relates to information pertaining to the design
fire safety. The elements of construc- FTEC 109 and operation of fire department
tion and design of structures, factors Fire Fighting Tactics and Strategy apparatus. This includes components
when inspecting buildings, preplan- such as the engine, pump and drive
ning fire operations, and operating at Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or train. Basic hydraulic calculations for
fires will be discussed. The develop- appropriate assessment; READ 043 or operation and safe vehicle use will
ment and evolution of building and appropriate assessment; also be discussed. Topics addressed
fire codes will be studied in relation- Transfers to: CSU include the different types of fire
This course provides the fire technol-
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apparatus and their function includ- FTEC 150 grade point average in the discipline
ing wildland firefighting apparatus Truck Company Operations of study being requested, or receive
and municipal fire apparatus. an exception from the instructor.
3 Units Prerequisite: Firefighter 1 certification Independent Studies/Directed Studies
54 Lecture hours or completion of a CSFM approved Fire may be developed from any topic
Academy arising from or related to a course of
FTEC 114 Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate study that will result in developing
Fire Investigation assessment depth and breadth in that subject
Transfers to: CSU area. Students will be expected to
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or This course is for veteran firefight- meet on a regular basis with their fac-
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or ers or other interested students that ulty sponsor and submit a final report
appropriate assessment want to enhance their knowledge and or project, and student progress shall
Transfers to: CSU ability as it pertains to the fire ground be evaluated at regular intervals.
This course provides the Fire Tech- operations associated with truck com- Academic standards for Independent
nology or other interested students pany tactics and strategy. Basic roof Studies/Directed Studies shall be the
with an understanding of determin- construction, vertical and horizontal same as those for other courses. Units
ing causes of fires (accidental, suspi- ventilation, forcible entry, positive are awarded in accordance to Title
cious and incendiary). Topics covered and negative ventilation, search and V regulations with one unit of credit
include arson laws, field note taking, rescue, thermal imaging technology, awarded for 54 hours of Directed
and incendiarism. Also addressed are firefighter safety and survival, rapid Studies, six (6) hours of which must
the recognition and preserving of evi- intervention tactics, elevator rescue be with an instructor. The instructor
dence, the interviewing of witnesses and related truck company opera- is responsible for monitoring student
and suspects, arrest and detention tions will be discussed. progress through the semester.
procedures, court demeanor and the 2 Units Students may take directed study
giving of court testimony. 20 Lecture hours courses for a maximum of three (3)
3 Units 60 Lab hours units within a discipline, and may not
54 Lecture hours accumulate more than a total of nine
FTEC 290 (9) units college wide.
FTEC 117 Cooperative Work Experience/Intern- 1 to 3 Units
Fire Service Management, Safety and ship for Fire Technology Related Fields 54 to 162 Lab hours
Wellness
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate FIRST YEAR SEMINAR
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or assessment; ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or appropriate assessment Division of Library Science
appropriate assessment Transfers to: CSU
Transfers to: CSU This course supports and reinforces FYS 101
This course is designed for fire on-the-job training in the Fire Tech- Beyond Words: Visual and Performing
technology majors to provide the nology field under supervision of a Arts in Action
student with the concepts, theories college instructor and is facilitated
and principles of fire service man- by the use of learning objectives. The Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
agement. Emphasis is placed on the student will be working in a skilled appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
distinctions between management, or professional level assignment in appropriate assessment;
supervision and leadership. Fire the area of Fire Technology and will Transfers to: CSU
service stress and safety management meet performance objectives related This seminar course is designed to
will be discussed and the national fire to instruction that are above and introduce first-year students to the
service standards will be presented. beyond the conditions of regular spirit of academic excellence and
3 Units employment. This course is intended intellectual curiosity that lies at
54 Lecture hours for students whose job is related to the heart of learning. All First-Year
the field of fire technology and have Seminar courses explore a common
FTEC 121 completed or enrolled in the appro- selected theme in depth. This seminar
Emergency Response priate coursework.” Contact the course will approach the selected
CWE office regarding re-enrollment theme as a conduit for understand-
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or procedures.” ing the visual and performing arts.
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or Student Unpaid Internship: FYS 101 will examine the artist’s
appropriate assessment 1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours; use of an abstracted language that
Transfers to: CSU 3 Units/180 hours;4 Units/240 hours moves beyond words to the visual,
This course is intended for students Student Paid Internship: aural, and kinesthetic. Students are
that seek a better understanding of 1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours; invited to explore creativity, innova-
the role and responsibilities of a first 3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours. tion, self-expression, imagination,
responder. This class also meets the 1 to 4 Units close observation, introspection, and
State of California Title 22 require- 3 Lecture hours inquisitiveness as artistic responses
ments pertinent to CPR, First Aid and 60 to 300 Other to the world around us. This seminar
AED (automatic external defibril- will then examine how visual and
lation) training as it relates to the FTEC 299 performing artists give shape to these
EMT (Emergency Medical Techni- Directed Study: Fire Technology responses by applying skill and inge-
cian). This course will also certify nuity. Through inquiry-based instruc-
the student in CPR for the healthcare Transfers to: CSU tion and active learning, students
professional. Independent Study/Directed Study develop into self-directed problem-
3 Units is intended for students who have solvers. Coursework will build
36 Lecture hours the ability to assume responsibil- throughout the semester toward a
54 Lab hours ity for independent work and to culminating project in a variety of
prepare written or oral reports and/ media. Through presentations, guest
or appropriate projects. To enroll in
an independent study/directed study
course, students must possess a 2.5
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speakers, and field trips, students FYS 104 tions, guest speakers, and field trips,
will be exposed to professions and Understanding the SELFie: Diversity students will be exposed to profes-
fields of study in dance, design, film, and Human Experieinces sions and fields of study in language,
music, theater, and visual art. literature, and verbal expression.
3 Units Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 3 Units
54 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; READ 043 or 54 Lecture hours
appropriate assessment;
FYS 102 Transfers to: CSU FRENCH
Business and the Cyber Future This seminar course is designed
to introduce first-year students to Division of Communications &
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or the spirit of academic excellence Languages
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or and intellectual curiosity that lies
appropriate assessment; at the heart of learning. All First- FR 101
Transfers to: CSU Year Seminar courses explore a French I
This seminar course is designed to common selected theme in depth.
introduce first-year students to the This seminar course will approach Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
spirit of academic excellence and the selected theme as a conduit for appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
intellectual curiosity that lies at understanding diversity and human appropriate assessment
the heart of learning. All First-Year experiences. FYS 104 will explore Transfers to: UC, CSU
Seminar courses explore a theme in major themes, problems, theories, This course is an introduction to the
depth. This seminar course consid- and ideologies from both past and essentials of French language: read-
ers the selected theme through the present. This seminar encourages ing, listening, speaking, and writing
lens of business principles. FYS 102 student inquiry and analysis into skills. Various facets of French-speak-
will explore concepts, strategies, and subject matter which continues to ing culture (history, philosophy, and
practices of management, market- shape their lives today. This course politics) will be analyzed via cross-
ing, finance, accounting, information challenges students to utilize primary cultural comparisons. In addition to
technology, logistics, and human skills found in each discipline in classroom discussion, students are
resources. Through inquiry-based order to explain human experiences, required to complete at least 27 hours
instruction and active learning, examine historical and contemporary of intensive individualized oral-aural
students develop into self­directed theories, and facilitate their contribu- practice in the Language Laboratory
problem-solvers. Coursework will tions to their communities at large. via interactive websites, audio CDs,
build throughout the semester Through inquiry-based instruction video programs and films. The Lan-
toward a culminating project in and active learning, students develop guage Laboratory work focuses on
various media. Through presenta- into self-directed problem-solvers. vocabulary, grammar, and cultural
tions, guest speakers, and field trips, Coursework will build throughout practices. This class is designed for
students will be exposed to profes- the semester toward a culminating those interested in learning to speak
sions and fields of study in business project in various media. Through French as well as those seeking a
and the cyber future. presentations, guest speakers, and degree in the French language.
3 Units field trips, students will be exposed 4.5 Units
54 Lecture hours to professions and fields of study in 72 Lecture hours
behavioral and social sciences. 27 Lab hours
FYS 103 3 Units
Science in Society 54 Lecture hours FR 102
French II
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or FYS 105
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or Voices, Ideas, and the Power of Prerequisite: FR 101 or completion of 2
appropriate assessment; Language years of high school French with a grade
Transfers to: CSU of “C” or better
This seminar course is designed to Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
introduce first-year students to the appropriate assessment; READ 043 or asessment; ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
spirit of academic excellence and appropriate assessment; appropriate assessment
intellectual curiosity that lies at the Transfers to: CSU Transfers to: UC, CSU
heart of learning. All First-Year Semi- This seminar course is designed to This course is a continuation to the
nar courses explore a theme in depth. introduce first-year students to the essentials of the French language:
FYS 103 will explore the selected spirit of academic excellence and reading, listening, speaking, and
theme through the lens of the natural intellectual curiosity that lies at the writing skills. Various facets of
sciences, their effects on society, heart of learning. All First-Year Semi- French-speaking culture (history,
and how the pursuit of science has nar courses explore a theme in depth. philosophy, and politics) will be ana-
been influenced by social forces. This seminar course will consider lyzed via cross-cultural comparisons.
Through inquiry-based instruction the selected theme through the lens In addition to classroom discussion,
and active learning, students develop of written and oral communication. students are required to complete
into self-directed problem-solvers. FYS 105 will explore the etymology, at least 27 hours of intensive indi-
Coursework will build throughout analysis, and practice of how we use vidualized oral-aural practice in the
the semester toward a culminating symbols in society, both orally and Language Laboratory via interactive
project in various media. Through in writing. Through inquiry-based websites, audio CDs, video programs,
presentations, guest speakers, and instruction and active learning, stu- and films. The Language Laboratory
field trips, students will be exposed dents develop into self-directed work focuses on vocabulary, gram-
to professions and fields of study in problem-solvers. Coursework will mar, and cultural practices. This class
the natural sciences. build throughout the semester is designed for those interested in
3 Units toward a culminating project in
54 Lecture hours various media. Through presenta-

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continuing to learn to speak French as vocabulary, grammar, and cultural courses: GIS 120 or GIS 220)
well as for those seeking a degree in practices. Various facets of French This course will introduce fundamen-
the French language. culture, philosophy, politics and his- tal concepts of geographic infor-
4.5 Units tory will also be explored. This course mation and spatial analysis, using
72 Lecture hours is intended for those interested in industry standard geospatial appli-
27 Lab hours continuing to learn to speak French as cation tools including geographic
well as for those seeking a degree in information systems (GIS), global
FR 201 the French language. positioning systems (GPS), cartogra-
French III 4.5 Units phy, remote sensing. Students will
72 Lecture hours learn how to use geospatial technolo-
Prerequisite: FR 102 or completion of 27 Lab hours gies to perform spatial analysis in
three years of high school French with a various disciplines including but not
grade of “C” or better FR 299 limited to business, public safety,
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Directed Study: French health, politics, engineering, envi-
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or ronmental, and social, biological and
appropriate assessment Transfers to: CSU geological sciences. Students should
Transfers to: UC, CSU Independent Study/Directed Study have a working knowledge of Win-
This course stresses advanced is intended for students who have dows to be successful in this course.
conversational, reading, writing and the ability to assume responsibil- 4 Units
translation skills. Emphasis is placed ity for independent work and to 54 Lecture hours
on understanding spoken French as prepare written or oral reports and/ 54 Lab hours
well as on proficiency and accuracy or appropriate projects. To enroll in
in speaking French. The course will an independent study/directed study GIS 130
include an introduction to French course, students must possess a 2.5 Field Data Applications for GIS
literature as well as the reading of overall grade point average, a 3.0
one novel in French to be determined grade point average in the discipline Prerequisite: GIS 120
by the instructor. Various facets of of study being requested, or receive Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
French culture, philosophy, politics an exception from the instructor. appropriate assessment;READ 043 or
and history will also be explored. Independent Studies/Directed Studies appropriate assessment
In addition to classroom discussion, may be developed from any topic Transfers to: CSU
students are required to complete arising from or related to a course of This course provides students and
at least 27 hours of intensive indi- study that will result in developing working professionals an expanded
vidualized oral-aural practice in the depth and breadth in that subject hands-on study on field data collec-
Language Laboratory via interactive area. Students will be expected to tion and methods using various geo-
websites, audio CDs, video programs, meet on a regular basis with their fac- spatial technology including Global
and films. The Language Laboratory ulty sponsor and submit a final report Positioning Systems (GPS) and sUAV
work focuses on vocabulary, gram- or project, and student progress shall (small unmanned aerial vehicles) for
mar, and cultural practices. This class be evaluated at regular intervals. applications in Geographic Infor-
is designed for students who wish to Academic standards for Independent mation Systems (GIS) and Remote
broaden their knowledge in French as Studies/Directed Studies shall be the Sensing (RMS). Experience in using
well as for those seeking a degree in same as those for other courses. Units field data collection enhances GIS
the French language. are awarded in accordance to Title technician and analyst employability.
4.5 Units V regulations with one unit of credit Students will research real world
72 Lecture hours awarded for 54 hours of Directed applications for public safety, public
27 Lab hours Studies, six (6) hours of which must works, digital humanities and vari-
be with an instructor. The instructor ous sciences. This course will include
FR 202 is responsible for monitoring student off-campus field trips.
French IV progress through the semester. 4 Units
Students may take directed study 54 Lecture hours
Prerequisite: FR 201 or completion of courses for a maximum of three (3) 54 Lab hours
four years of high school French with a units within a discipline, and may not
grade of “C” or better accumulate more than a total of nine GIS 220
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or (9) units college wide. GIS Applications
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or 1 to 3 Units
appropriate assessment 54 to 162 Lab hours Prerequisite: GIS 120
Transfers to: UC, CSU Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
This course is a continuation of FR GEOGRAPHIC appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
201. The course stresses advanced INFORMATION appropriate assessment; CIT 101
conversational, reading, writing, and Transfers to: UC, CSU (Students will
translation skills. Emphasis is placed SYSTEMS receive credit for only one of the following
on understanding spoken French as courses: GIS 120 or GIS 220)
well as on proficiency and accuracy Division of Career & GIS 220 is designed for students to
in speaking French. The course will Technical Education apply tools learned in GIS120 and
include an introduction to French introduces geoprocessing methods
literature as well as the reading of GIS 120 and new data sets to perform suit-
one novel in French to be determined Introduction to Geographic Information ability models such as where to locate
by the instructor. In addition to Systems and Spatial Analysis a new school, or how to determine
classroom instruction, In addition to concentrations of sales, pollutants
classroom discussion, students are Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or or crimes within a community. In
required to complete at least 27 hours appropriate assessment; READ 043 or addition, field work is performed
of intensive individualized oral-aural appropriate assessment; CIT 101 using Global Positioning System
practice in the Language Laboratory Transfers to: UC, CSU (Students will (GPS) including development of data
via interactive websites, audio CDs, receive credit for only one of the following dictionary, collection and process-
video programs, and films. The Lan- ing and import into GIS. Additional
guage Laboratory work focuses on data import includes CAD and tables.

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Students are introduced to data GIS 230 Geographic information systems
delivery including layer and map Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (GIS) has become an essential tool
packages and web mapping. Course in Environmental Technology used by crime analysts to discover
may include field trips for student to crime patterns, implement corrective
visit industry meetings and attend off Prerequisite: GIS 120 strategies, optimize resource alloca-
campus GPS exercise. Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or tion and to develop crime prevention
4 Units appropriate assessment; READ 043 or measures. Students will use ArcGIS
54 Lecture hours appropriate assessment to analyze crime series, conduct
54 Lab hours Transfers to: CSU problem analysis, study crime trends,
In the environmental field today and address deployment issues as
GIS 221 there are few jobs that do not require they relate to decision making in law
Cartography Design and Geographic a background in Geographical Infor- enforcement. Students should have a
Information Systems mation Systems (GIS) and Global working knowledge of Windows to
Positioning Systems (GPS). GIS is be successful in this course.
Prerequisite: GIS 120 today widely applied in planning 4 Units
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or used for land use and growth man- 54 Lecture hours
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or agement, environmental assessment 54 Lab hours
appropriate assessment to disaster response. This course
Transfers to: CSU integrates training in GIS with field GIS 290
GIS plays an important role in almost data collection methods using GPS Cooperative Work Experience/Intern-
any discipline and improves under- & Remote Sensing to collect environ- ship for Geographic Information Sys-
standing of information through mental data used interpretively by tems Related Fields
visual interpretation. This course is GIS. Students should have a work-
designed for students who want a ing knowledge of Windows to be Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
better understanding and methods to successful in this course. This course appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
effectively portray information spa- may be taken once for credit towards appropriate assessment
tially using conventions of patterns, the certificate and repeated once Transfers to: CSU
colors and symbology. Students are for credit to enhance student skills This course supports and reinforces
introduced to the history of map and proficiency level. Possible day on-the-job training in business and
interpretation, map projections, field trips are scheduled to visit local industrial establishments under
scales, map accuracy and layout industries and for GPS field work. supervision of a college instructor
conventions for publication in reports 3 Units and is facilitated by the use of learn-
or large formats at emergency opera- 36 Lecture hours ing objectives. The student will be
tions center. Course may include 54 Lab hours working in a skilled or professional
field trips for student to visit industry level assignment in their area of
meetings and attend off campus GPS GIS 280 vocational interest and will meet per-
exercise. Geospatial Programming and formance objectives related to instruc-
4 Units Web Services tion that are above and beyond the
54 Lecture hours conditions of regular employment.
54 Lab hours Prerequisite: GIS 120 This course is intended for students
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or whose job is related to the field of GIS
GIS 222 appropriate assessment; READ 043 or and have completed or enrolled in
Planning and Facilities Management appropriate assessment the appropriate coursework. “Contact
Using GIS Transfers to: CSU the CWE office regarding re-enroll-
Knowledge of a scripting language is ment procedures.”
Prerequisite: GIS 120 a highly desired skill for the Geo- Student Unpaid Internship:
Corequisite: ENGT 150 graphic Information System (GIS) 1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours;
Transfers to: CSU technician. This course teaches how 3 Units/180 hours; 4 Units/240 hours
This course uses ArcView GIS as to automate GIS tasks by apply- Student Paid Internship:
an analytical and information tool ing industry common scripting 1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours;
for engineers, planners and facil- language (Python, Model Builder, 3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours
ity managers to aid in the planning etc.). Advanced database manage- 1 to 4 Units
process, facilities management, ment methodologies for spatial data 3 Lecture hours
systems evaluation, maintenance analysis and development of GIS 60 to 300 Other hours
and asset management of large-scale applications will be covered. Upon
facilities and infrastructure. Included completion, students will effectively GIS 299
is site management of facilities, city perform programming fundamentals Directed Study in Geographic
and regional planning, infrastructure providing easier interface for end Information Systems
based on topological features, evalu- users.
ation based on growth indicators, 4 Units Prerequisite: 2.5 overall grade point
population and economic projections, 54 Lecture hours average, a 3.0 grade point average in the
and use of GIS to support contem- 54 Lab hours discipline of study being requested, or
porary environmental rules and receive an exception from the instructor
regulations. The course will include GIS 281 Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
production of professional quality Crime Mapping and Analysis appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
maps using ArcView as well as utiliz- appropriate assessment
ing customized software. Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Transfers to: CSU
3 Units appropriate assessment; READ 043 or This course provides an opportu-
54 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; CIT 101 nity for the student to expand their
36 Lab hours Transfers to: CSU studies in Geographic Information
Crime mapping plays an impor- Systems beyond the classroom by
tant role in almost any form of completing a project or an assignment
crime analysis and can improve arranged by an agreement between
our understanding of the important the student and instructor. The
relationships between people, loca- student is required to contract with
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the instructor to determine the scope introduces students to the basic ele- accumulate more than a total of nine
of the assignment and the unit value ments of culture. Population growth, (9) units college wide.
assigned for successful completion. migration, ethnicity, language, 1 to 3 Units
Students must possess a 2.5 overall religion, folk and popular culture, 54 to 162 Lab hours
GPA, a 3.0 GPA in the discipline of and settlement forms are among the
study being requested, or receive an topics presented. This course may be GEOG 310
exception from the instructor. Stu- of interest to students considering the Environmental Geography
dents may take a maximum of 3 units field of elementary teaching, ecology,
of Directed Study within a discipline social science, or travel related voca- Prerequisite: ENGL 201 or ENGL 201H,
and 9 units college-wide. tions. and GEOG 101
1 to 3 Units 3 Units This upper division General Educa-
54 to 162 Lab hours 54 Lecture hours tion course is designed for students
pursuing a Bachelor’s of Science
GEOGRAPHY GEOG 103 (C-ID GEOG 125) degree in Automotive Technology,
World Regional Geography and is open to all students who have
Division of Mathematics, successfully completed the require-
Sciences, and Engineering Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or ments to enroll in a 300- level course
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or (junior-level status). This course will
GEOG 101 (C-ID GEOG 110) appropriate assessment examine how the environment is
Introduction to Physical Geography Transfers to: UC, CSU impacted by human activity in differ-
World Regional Geography explores ent geographical regions and how the
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or the world’s geographic regions, environment responds. Topics will
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or including Sub-Saharan Africa, North include global cycles and systems of
appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or Africa, Southwest Asia, China, South- the air, water and soil, and the effects
MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri- east Asia, Middle America, South of human activity on the environment
ate assessment America, Japan, Europe, and Russia. and living systems. Case studies will
Transfers to: UC, CSU This course describes the cultural, be used to investigate specific envi-
Introduction to Physical Geography economic and environmental aspects ronmental issues.
is a general education course that of each of these geographic realms. 3 Units
introduces students to the natu- It provides a geographic perspective 54 Lecture hours
ral processes that shape the earth. that will enhance global awareness
Weather and climate, landforms and geographic literacy. GEOLOGY
and volcanoes, glaciers, rivers and 3 Units
coastal phenomena are among the 54 Lecture hours Division of Mathematics,
topics explored. This course is for any Sciences, and Engineering
student interested in the physical pro- GEOG 299
cesses that shape land masses. Directed Study: Geography GEOL 150 (C-ID GEOL 100)
3 Units Physical Geology
54 Lecture hours Transfers to: CSU
Independent Study/Directed Study Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
GEOG 101L (C-ID GEOG 111) is intended for students who have appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
Introduction to Physical Geography the ability to assume responsibil- appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or
Laboratory ity for independent work and to MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri-
prepare written or oral reports and/ ate assessment
Prerequisite/Corequisite: GEOG 101 or appropriate projects. To enroll in Transfers to: UC, CSU
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or an independent study/directed study Physical Geology, which fulfills the
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or course, students must possess a 2.5 physical science general education
appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or overall grade point average, a 3.0 requirement, is an introduction to the
MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri- grade point average in the discipline principles of geology with empha-
ate assessment of study being requested, or receive sis on Earth processes. This course
Transfers to: UC, CSU an exception from the instructor. focuses on the internal structure and
The physical geography laboratory Independent Studies/Directed Studies origin of the Earth and the processes
is designed to acquaint students may be developed from any topic that change and shape it. Earth-
with the methods, techniques and arising from or related to a course of quakes, Volcanoes, Oil, Beaches,
procedures used by geographers in study that will result in developing Tsunamis, Rocks, Rivers, Glaciers,
the study and analysis of the physical depth and breadth in that subject Plate Tectonics, Minerals, Continent
environment. Students will use maps, area. Students will be expected to and Mountain Building are among
the internet and other tools to work meet on a regular basis with their fac- the many diverse topics that are
with real-world geographic data. This ulty sponsor and submit a final report explored.
course fulfills the general education or project, and student progress shall 3 Units
lab requirement in physical sciences be evaluated at regular intervals. 54 Lecture hours
when taken with or after GEOG 101. Academic standards for Independent
1 Unit Studies/Directed Studies shall be the GEOL 151 (C-ID GEOL 100L)
54 Lab hours same as those for other courses. Units Physical Geology Laboratory
are awarded in accordance to Title
GEOG 102 (C-ID GEOG 120) V regulations with one unit of credit Prerequisite/Corequisite: GEOL 150
Introduction to Cultural Geography awarded for 54 hours of Directed Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Studies, six (6) hours of which must appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or be with an instructor. The instructor appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or is responsible for monitoring student MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri-
appropriate assessment progress through the semester. ate assessment
Transfers to: UC, CSU Students may take directed study Transfers to: UC, CSU
Introduction to Cultural Geography courses for a maximum of three (3) Physical Geology Laboratory engages
is a general education course that units within a discipline, and may not students with a “hands-on” review

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of the principles presented in Geol- depth and breadth in that subject discussions, exercises, and projects,
ogy 150 and their application to area. Students will be expected to students will develop an understand-
everyday life. Laboratory exercises meet on a regular basis with their fac- ing leading to the clearer interpreta-
will include (but are not limited to) ulty sponsor and submit a final report tions of Typography and it’s role
the identification of minerals, igne- or project, and student progress shall in human history, communication,
ous, metamorphic and sedimentary be evaluated at regular intervals. design and art. Activities include the
rocks, topographic and geologic map Academic standards for Independent history and principles of typography,
exercises demonstrating the work Studies/Directed Studies shall be the letter structure, typeface selection,
of water, wind, ice and gravity and same as those for other courses. Units fundamentals of typesetting and
effects of tectonic activity. are awarded in accordance to Title introductory typographic layout.
1 Unit V regulations with one unit of credit 3 Units
54 Lab hours awarded for 54 hours of Directed 36 Lecture hours
Studies, six (6) hours of which must 72 Lab hours
GEOL 152 (C-ID GEOL 110) be with an instructor. The instructor
Historical Geology is responsible for monitoring student GDSN 151
progress through the semester. Typographic Design
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Students may take directed study
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or courses for a maximum of three (3) Prerequisite: GDSN 150
appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or units within a discipline, and may not Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate
MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri- accumulate more than a total of nine assessment; ENGL 030 or ENLA 034,
ate assesment (9) units college wide. NVOC 285
Transfers to : UC, CSU 1 to 3 Units Transfers to: UC, CSU
This course is an introduction to 54 to 162 Lab hours This course is for the student inter-
Earth’s history and the life it sup- ested in the theory and practice of
ports. Subjects include geologic GRAPHIC DESIGN letterforms and typography as they
dating, global tectonics, stratigraphy, apply to graphic design, advertising
fossils, biological evolution, the Division of Arts & and other areas of design and visual
planet’s origin and the processes that Cultural Programs communication. Focus is on the com-
have influenced paleogeography positional use of type as a principle
during the past 4.6 billion years. GDSN 110 design element and its relationship to
3 Units History of Graphic Design issues of visual hierarchy, readability
54 Lecture hours and page structure. Students continue
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or their exploration of typography as
GEOL 152L (C-ID GEOL 110L) appropriate assessment; READ 043 or an expressive visual form through
appropriate assessment typographic design projects.
Historical Geology Lab Transfers to: CSU 3 Units
Prerequisite/Corequisite : GEOL 152 This course is a survey of histori- 36 Lecture hours
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or cal developments in graphic design 72 Lab hours
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or from the Industrial Revolution to the
appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or Digital Age. Students will analyze the GDSN 162
MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri- development of graphic design, its Introduction to Web Design:
ate assessment origins as a CTE area and the influ- User Experience Design (UX)
Transfers to: UC, CSU ences of political, social and economic
This course is the laboratory compo- climates of the different historical Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate
nent to an introduction to Earth’s his- periods. This course provides a assessment; ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
tory and the life it supports. Subjects historical framework for analysis of appropriate assessment; NVOC 285
include geologic dating, plate tecton- current and future trends in graphic Transfers to: CSU
ics, stratigraphy, fossils, biological design and explores various historical This introductory Web Design class is
evolution, the planet’s origin and art and design movements in order to a practical introduction for students
the processes that have influenced recognize and evaluate the contexts interested in UX (user experience)
paleogeography during the past 4.6 of fine art, design, and science. and visual interface design and the
billion years. 3 Units challenges it poses for the Graphic
1 Units 54 Lecture hours Designer. Using Web Design applica-
54 Lab hours tions (like Adobe Dreamweaver and
GDSN 150 Adobe Photoshop), students are
GEOL 299 Typography introduced to the steps involved in
Directed Study: Geology creating a basic functional interac-
Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate tive website. Topics include aesthetic
Transfers to: CSU assessment; ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or design considerations, front-end
Independent Study/Directed Study appropriate assessment; NVOC 285 technology, interaction, UX, UI and
is intended for students who have Transfers to: UC, CSU CSS design, file optimization, and
the ability to assume responsibil- This course is for the student website principles and practices. For
ity for independent work and to interested in the history, theory and the student interested in a degree in
prepare written or oral reports and/ practice of Typography as it applies Graphic Design or those interested in
or appropriate projects. To enroll in to graphic design, advertising and web design and interactive design.
an independent study/directed study other areas of design and visual com- 3 Units
course, students must possess a 2.5 munication. Students will learn and 36 Lecture hours
overall grade point average, a 3.0 practice hand-rendered and mechani- 72 Lab hours
grade point average in the discipline cal aspects of Typography and
of study being requested, or receive how Typography attracts, informs, GDSN 163
an exception from the instructor. educates, inspires and creates retain- Intermediate Web Design:
Independent Studies/Directed Studies ing impressions and modifies human Interactive Design
may be developed from any topic actions and behavior. Through
arising from or related to a course of Prerequisite: GDSN 162
study that will result in developing Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate
assessment; ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or

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appropriate assessment; NVOC 285 clients, the Principles and Elements portfolio building with an emphasis
Transfers to: CSU of Design, typography, color, shape on professional standards.
Focusing on usability, this interme- stroke, illustration techniques, page 3 Units
diate class offers broader and more layout design, as well as intermedi- 36 Lecture hours
advanced instruction into the ‘front- ate and advanced critical concepts 72 Lab hours
end’ visual design and aesthetics and professional practices employed
of interactive media as well as the by Graphic Designers. This course GDSN 178
technical and design requirements of includes portfolio building with Digital Imaging Design
designing a fully functional web- an emphasis on professional stan-
site. Using intermediate web design dards. This course is for the student Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate
applications, like Adobe Dream- interested in a degree or certificate in assessment; ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
weaver, students are instructed in the Graphic Design and those interested appropriate assessment; NVOC 285
techniques needed in increasing the in 2-dimensional design and layout Transfers to: UC, CSU
quality of user experience (UX). Stu- applications employed as tools by This introductory course is an intro-
dents continue to perfect the creation Graphic Designers. duction to Graphic Design and uses
of a fully functional website using 3 Units vector software (Adobe Photoshop)
multifaceted applications. Topics 36 Lecture hours as the principal digital tool. Topics
include interactive design software, 72 Lab hours include the Principles and Elements
front-end aesthetics, technology, of Design, typography, color,photo/
interaction, UX, UI and CSS design, GDSN 172 raster/bitmapped-based scanning,
the principles and elements of digital Publication Design image formats, optimization, re-
design and aesthetics, and interac- touching, adjustments, compositing,
tive design business practices. This Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate blending, color, conceptual and nar-
course is for the student interested assessment; ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or rative techniques, current technical
in a degree or certificate in Graphic appropriate assessment; NVOC 285 and creative methods and styles
Design or those interested in expand- Transfers to: CSU employed by Graphic Designers as
ing their knowledge of web design This introductory course is an well as well as introductory critical
and interactive design. exploration of Publication Design, a concepts and professional prac-
3 Units sub-discipline of Graphic Design, and tices. This course includes exercises,
36 Lecture hours uses page-layout software (Adobe projects and portfolio building with
72 Lab hours InDesign) as the principal digital tool. an emphasis on professional stan-
Topics include the Principles and Ele- dards. This course is for the student
GDSN 164 ments of Design, page composition, interested in a degree or certificate in
Digital Illustration Design creative use of typography, Graphic Design and those interested
color, imagery and the grid, dis- in 2-dimensional design and layout
Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate cussion of output and pre-press applications employed as tools by
assessment; ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or considerations for print and digi- Graphic Designers.
appropriate assessment; NVOC 285 tal distribution as well as current 3 Units
Transfers to: CSU methods/styles, critical concepts and 36 Lecture hours
This introductory course is an intro- professional practices employed 72 Lab hours
duction to Graphic Design and uses by Graphic Designers. This course
vector software (Adobe Illustrator) includes portfolio building with an GDSN 179
as the principal digital tool. Topics emphasis on professional standards. Advanced Digital Imaging Design
include the Principles and Elements 3 Units
of Design, typography, color, shape 36 Lecture hours Prerequisite: GDSN 178
stroke, illustration techniques, page 72 Lab hours Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate
layout design, as well as introduc- assessment; ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
tory critical concepts and profes- GDSN 174 appropriate assessment; NVOC 285
sional practices employed by Graphic Packaging Design Transfers to: UC, CSU
Designers. This course includes This course is for the student inter-
exercises, projects and portfolio Prerequisite: GDSN 164 ested in the theory and practice of
building with an emphasis on profes- Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate letterforms and typography as they
sional standards. This course is for assessment; ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or apply to graphic design, advertising
the student interested in a degree or appropriate assessment; NVOC 285 and other areas of design and visual
certificate in Graphic Design or those Transfers to: UC, CSU communication. Focus is on the com-
interested in expanding their knowl- This introductory course is for any positional use of type as a principle
edge of web design and interactive student interested in Packaging design element and its relationship to
design. Design. Students will use software issues of visual hierarchy, readability
3 Units applications employed as tools by and page structure. Students continue
36 Lecture hours Graphic Designers for two-dimen- their exploration of typography as
72 Lab hours sional and three-dimensional surfaces. an expressive visual form through
This course is a project-driven explo- typographic design projects.
GDSN 165 ration of Packaging Design which is 3 Units
Branding and Identity Design defined as stylized functional design 36 Lecture hours
for carrying, protecting, or presenting 72 Lab hours
Prerequisite: GDSN 164 a product. Topics include: the Prin-
Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate ciples and Elements of Design, current GDSN 290
assessment; ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or technical and creative methods and Cooperative Work Experience/Intern-
appropriate assessment; NVOC 285 styles employed by Package Design- ship for Graphic Design Related Fields
Transfers to: CSU ers as well as well as sustainability,
This course is an exploration of advanced critical concepts and profes- Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
Branding and Identity Design, a sub- sional practices. This course includes appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
discipline of Graphic Design. Topics appropriate assessment
include the research and develop- Transfers to: CSU
ment of Trademarks and Logos for This course supports and reinforces
on-the-job training in business and

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industrial establishments under measures, temperatures, intrave- HS 051
supervision of a college instruc- nous infusion rates and conversions Certified Nurse Assistant Acute Care
tor and is facilitated by the use of necessary for safe employment in the Training Course
learning objectives. The student will healthcare setting. This course is an
be working in a skilled or profes- elective course for students wanting Prerequisite: HS 050, HS 050L, and Cali-
sional level assignment in their to pursue a career in the healthcare fornia State CNA Certification
area of vocational interest and will industry. Corequisite: HS 051L
meet performance objectives related 1 Unit Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
to instruction that are above and 18 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
beyond the conditions of regular appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or
employment. This course is intended HS 050 MATH 020C or appropriate assessment
for students whose job is related Nurse Assistant Pre-Certification Train- This course is designed for students
to the field of graphic design and ing Course who are Certified Nurse Assistants
have completed or enrolled in the that wish to learn the basic nursing
appropriate coursework. This course Corequisite: HS 050L skills and duties in the acute care
may be taken once and repeated for Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or setting with additional emphasis
a maximum of 16 units. Contact the appropriate assessment; READ 043 or on the specialized acute care areas
CWE office regarding re-enrollment appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or such as medical/surgical, orthope-
procedures. MATH 020C or appropriate assessment dics, pediatrics and obstetrics. The
Student Unpaid Internship: This course is designed for students Certified Nurse Assistant Acute
1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours; who have expressed an interest in Care course consists of 27 hours
3 Units/180 hours; 4 Units/240 hours an entry level nursing course. This classroom instruction. This course
Student Paid Internship: course meets Title 22 regulations for includes communication, patient
1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours; taking care of the geriatric population observation, reporting and record-
3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours. in a long term care setting, utiliz- ing training as well as reinforcement
ing skills in basic care, emergency of Certified Nurse Assistant basic-
1-4 Units care and communication. The Nurse care procedures. The Department of
3 Lecture hours Assistant Pre-Certification training Health Science and Nursing requires
60- 300 Other hours course consists of 72 hours of class- that students must be concurrently
room instruction This course prepares enrolled in both HS 051 and HS 051L,
GDSN 299 the student to take the California and pass both courses together. They
Directed Study in Graphic Design State Certification Exam to become cannot be taken individually for
a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA). credit.
Transfers to: CSU After obtaining the state certification, 1.5 Units
The course provides an opportu- the student may find employment in 27 Lecture hours
nity for the student to expand their the acute care and/or long term care
studies in Graphic Design beyond settings. The California Department HS 051L
the classroom by completing a of Health requires that students must Certified Nurse Assistant Acute Care
project or an assignment arranged by be concurrently enrolled in both Training Course Lab
agreement between the student and HS 050 and HS 050L, and pass both
instructor. The student is required to courses together. They cannot be Prerequisite: HS 050, HS 050L, and Cali-
contract with the instructor to deter- taken individually for credit. fornia State CNA Certification
mine the scope of the assignment and 4 Units Corequisite: HS 051
the unit value assigned for successful 72 Lecture hours This course is designed for students
completion. Students must possess a who are Certified Nurse Assistants
2.5 overall GPA, a 3.0 GPA in the dis- HS 050L that wish to learn the basic nursing
cipline of study being requested, or Nurse Assistant Pre-Certification skills and duties in the acute care set-
receive an exception from the instruc- Training Course Lab ting with additional emphasis on the
tor. Students may take a maximum specialized acute care areas such as
of 3 units of Directed Study within a Corequisite: HS 050 medical/surgical, orthopedics, pedi-
discipline and 9 units college-wide. This course is designed for students atrics and obstetrics. The Certified
1 to 3 Units who have expressed an interest in Nurse Assistant Acute Care course
54 to 162 Lab hours an entry level nursing course. This lab consists of 54 hours of supervised
course meets Title 22 regulations for clinical practice in an acute care
HEALTH SCIENCE taking care of the geriatric population facility. This course includes com-
in a long term care setting, utiliz- munication, patient observation,
Division of Health Science & ing skills in basic care, emergency reporting and recording training as
Nursing care and communication. The Nurse well as reinforcement of Certified
Assistant Pre- Certification training Nurse Assistant basic-care proce-
HS 045 course lab consist of 135 hours of dures. The California Department of
Math for the Health Care Professional supervised clinical practice in long Health requires that students must be
term facilities. This course prepares concurrently enrolled in both HS 051
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or the student to take the California and HS 051L, and pass both courses
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or State Certification Exam to become together. They cannot be taken indi-
appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA). vidually for credit.
MATH 030D or MATH 033 or MATH After obtaining the state certification, 1 Unit
033B or appropriate assessment the student may find employment in 54 Lab hours
This is a basic course that focuses on the acute care and/or long term care
mathematical computation and appli- settings. The California Department HS 052
cation within the health care setting. of Health requires that students must Home Health Aide Training Course
Topics covered within this course be concurrently enrolled in both
include drug dosages, calculation HS 050 and HS 050L, and pass both Prerequisite: HS 050, HS 050L and Cali-
of intake and output, weights and courses together. They cannot be fornia State CNA Certification
taken individually for credit. Corequisite: HS 052L
320 / Rio Hondo College 2.5 Units Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
135 Lab hours appropriate assessment; READ 043 or

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appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or and pathophysiological terms will HEFR 041
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment also be defined. This is an entry-level Mechanical Piping Systems
This course is designed for students course for students interested in the
who are Certified Nurse Assistants health care field and is highly recom- Prerequisite: State Indentured Heat and
that wish to learn how to provide mended prior to enrolling in any Frost Insulator Union Apprentice; HEFR
personal care in the home care set- health-related course. 040
ting for those who are unable to do 3 Units Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
it for themselves and/or promote 54 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
the recovery, safety and comfort of appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or
the patient. Additional emphasis on HS 060 MATH 020C or appropriate assessment
rehabilitative nursing care, family Health Science Core This course is designed to meet the
relationships and the impact of long- needs of State Indentured Appren-
term illness on the family as well as Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 tices with the State of California who
the client will be included. The Home or appropriate assessment; READ 043 or are interested in the Heat and Frost
Health Aide training course consists appropriate assessment; MATH 033 or Insulators Industry. Topics include
of 27 hours classroom instruction. MATH 033B or appropriate assessment insulation materials, techniques,
This course meets title 22 regulations This is a basic course which focuses finishes, piping systems, fireproofing,
for Home Health Aides training pro- on medical terminology, normal body hand tools, fall protection, and equip-
grams. The California Department of structures and functions, the prin- ment used in the field.
Health requires that students must be ciples of nutrition, and the relation- 3 Units
concurrently enrolled in both HS 052 ship of nutrition to health. It provides 40 Lecture hours
and HS 052L, and pass both courses a strong foundation for all students 40 Lab hours
together. They cannot be taken indi- entering the health care field. This
vidually for credit. course is a prerequisite for the Voca- HEFR 042
1.5 Units tional Nursing Program. Boiler Insulation
27 Lecture hours 5 Units
90 Lecture hours Prerequisite: State Indentured Heat and
HS 052L Frost Insulator Union Apprentice; HEFR
Home Health Aide Training Course Lab HS 070 040
Introduction to Ambulatory Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
Prerequisite: HS 050, HS 050L, and Cali- Care Nursing appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
fornia State CNA Certification appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or
Corequisite: HS 052 Prerequisite: Possess an unrestricted MATH 020C or appropriate assessment
This course is designed for students California RN license This course is designed to meet the
who are Certified Nurse Assistants This is an introductory level course needs of State Indentured Appren-
that wish to learn how to provide to prepare the licensed RN to work tices with the State of California who
personal care in the home care setting in the ambulatory care nursing are interested in the Heat and Frost
for those who are unable to do it for setting. This course includes class- Insulators Industry. Topics include
themselves and/or promote the recov- room lecture and learning activities boilers, insulating techniques, stacks,
ery, safety and comfort of the patient. that provides the type of skills and breechings, hi-ribb lath insulation,
Additional emphasis on rehabilitative competencies needed for the RN to finishing, ship-yard orientation, pen
nursing care, family relationships work in outpatient care settings, such welding, safety, first-aid, confined
and the impact of long-term illness as clinics. space, and fittings.
on the family as well as the client will 4.5 Units 3 Units
be included. The Home Health Aide 81 Lecture hours 40 Lecture hours
training course consists of 54 hours 40 Lab hours
supervised clinical practice in either HEAT & FROST
the Acute care or Skilled Nursing HEFR 043
Facility. This course meets title 22 Division of Career & Construction Mathematics
regulations for Home Health Aides Technical Education
training programs. The California Prerequisite: State Indentured Heat and
Department of Health requires HEFR 040 Frost Insulator Union Apprentice; HEFR
that students must be concurrently Insulation Industry Orientation 040
enrolled in both HS 052 and HS 052L, Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
and pass both courses together. They Prerequisite: State Indentured Heat and appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
cannot be taken individually for Frost Insulator Union Apprentice appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or
credit. Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or MATH 020C or appropriate assessment
1 Unit appropriate assessment; READ 022 or This course is designed to meet the
54 Lab hours appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or needs of State Indentured Appren-
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment tices with the State of California who
HS 054 This course is designed to meet the are interested in the Heat and Frost
Beginning Terminology for Healthcare needs of Indentured Apprentices Insulators Industry. Mathematical
Workers with the State of California who operations commonly used in the
are interested in the Heat and Frost construction trade will be reviewed
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Insulators Industry. Topics include and applied. Topics include whole
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or orientation to the trade, industry numbers, fractions, decimals, basic
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or safety, job-site safety, insulation, geometry functions, curves and
MATH 020C pipe systems, OSHA, refinery safety, angles, drawings, estimating, energy
This course covers the basic knowl- boom and scissor lift safety, and duct appraising, insulation certifications,
edge and understanding of medical systems. and measurements.
language, terminology, and basic 3 Units 3 Units
human anatomy. The student will 40 Lecture hours 40 Lecture hours
learn word parts, prefixes, suffixes, 40 Lab hours 40 Lab hours
word roots and will review the body
systems. Anatomical, physiological

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HEFR 044 HEFR 047 HEFR 290
Mechanical Piping Insulation Prefabricated Buildings Work Experience in Heat and Frost
Insulator Apprenticeship
Prerequisite: State Indentured Heat and Prerequisite: State Indentured Heat and
Frost Insulator Union Apprentice; HEFR Frost Insulator Union Apprentice; HEFR Prerequisite: State Indentured Heat and
040 040 Frost Insulator Union Apprenticeship
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or appropriate assessment; READ 022 or appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or appropriate assessment
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment MATH 020C or appropriate assessment Transfers to: CSU
This course is designed to meet the This course is designed to meet the This course provides students the
needs of State Indentured Appren- needs of State Indentured Appren- opportunity to work in the Heat and
tices with the State of California who tices with the State of California who Frost Insulators apprenticeship pro-
are interested in the Heat and Frost are interested in the Heat and Frost gram for the purpose of developing
insulators industry. Topics include Insulators Industry. Topics include specific skills to meet the goals and
heat transfer, general insulating insulation, design of walls, prefabri- objectives of the Heat and Frost Insu-
methods, materials, application of cated industry panels, prefabricated lator Joint Apprenticeship and Train-
insulation materials, coatings, cover- metal buildings, hazardous materials, ing Committee (J.A.T.C.). Students
ings for pipes and fittings, attach- and storage tank insulation. complete work experience hours at
ment methods, mold recognition and 3 Units approved training sites. Students
abatement, and finishing for pipes in 40 Lecture hours may take up to 16 units total across
various thermal ranges. 40 Lab hours all Work Experience course offerings.
3 Units Only one Work Experience course
40 Lecture hours HEFR 048 may be taken per semester.
40 Lab hours Firestop Applications 1 to 4 Units
3 Lecture hours
HEFR 045 Prerequisite: State Indentured Heat and 75 to 225 Other hours
Foam and Firestopping Insulation Frost Insulator Union Apprentice; HEFR
040 HEAVY EQUIPMENT
Prerequisite: State Indentured Heat and Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or TECHNOLOGY
Frost Insulator Union Apprentice; HEFR appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
040 appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or Division of Career &
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or MATH 020C or appropriate assessment Technical Education
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or This course is designed to meet the
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or needs of Indentured Apprentices HET 051
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment with the State of California who Outdoor Power Equipment Operation
This course is designed to meet the are interested in the Insulation and and Maintenance
needs of State Indentured Appren- Firestop Industry. Topics include
tices with the State of California who layout, fabrication, and installation Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
are interested in the Heat and Frost procedures for firestopping systems appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
Insulators Industry. Topics include on mechanical, electrical, and plumb- appropriate assessment
metal cutting, fittings, band saws, ing penetrations on maintenance and This is an introductory course
foam materials, spray equipment repair. designed to familiarize the student
operations, firestopping insulation, 3 Units with the basic operation of a multi-
and maintenance and repair of foam 40 Lecture hours tude of outdoor power equipment,
application equipment. 40 Lab hours such as garden tractors, lawn equip-
3 Units ment, personal watercraft, portable
40 Lecture hours HEFR 049 generators, air compressors, pressure
40 Lab hours Advanced Life Safety Firestop washers and many others that are
Application powered by small displacement inter-
HEFR 046 nal combustion engines. Students will
Blueprint Reading Prerequisite: State Indentured Heat and learn tools and service equipment
Frost Insulator Union Apprentice; HEFR use and how to safely perform basic
Prerequisite: State Indentured Heat and 040; HEFR 048 repair and maintenance operations.
Frost Insulator Union Apprentice; HEFR Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Students will have the opportunity to
040 appropriate assessment; READ 022 or perform minor repair work on their
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or own equipment to complete required
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or MATH 020C or appropriate assessment tasks. This course is designed to be
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or This course is designed to meet the a companion course to HET 052 and
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment needs of Indentured Apprentices HET 053. Students are encouraged to
This course is designed to meet the with the State of California who complete all three courses in order to
needs of State Indentured Appren- are interested in the Insulation and obtain a firm foundation in Outdoor
tices with the State of California who Firestop Industry. Topics include Power Equipment.
are interested in the Heat and Frost advanced layout, advanced fabri- 4 Units
Insulators industry. Topics include cation, and advanced installation 54 Lecture hours
introduction to blueprint reading, procedures for firestopping systems 54 Lab hours
general arrangement, symbols, indus- on mechanical, electrical, and plumb-
try standards, insulation drawings, ing penetrations on maintenance and HET 052
isometric drawings, industry certifi- repair. Outdoor Power Equipment Engine
cations, and shop drawings. 3 Units Repair
3 Units 40 Lecture hours
40 Lecture hours 40 Lab hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
40 Lab hours appropriate assessment; READ 043 or

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appropriate assessment Equipment Technology classes, and is which is good for three years, and a
This course is designed to provide designed for the student who wants 10-hour OSHA Training Certificate of
the student with the skills required to enter the field of Heavy Equipment Completion, which is good for life.
to repair the engines used in Out- Maintenance and Repair. 4 Units
door Power Equipment. Emphasis is 4 Units 54 Lecture hours
placed on problem diagnosis, service 54 Lecture hours 54 Lab hours
procedures, proper repair techniques, 54 Lab hours
and machining operations. In addi- HET 140
tion, the students will learn tools and HET 106 Heavy Equipment Electrical Diagnostics
service equipment use and will have Heavy Equipment Electrical
the opportunity to perform repair Fundamentals Prerequisite: HET 107
work on their own equipment to Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
complete required tasks. This course Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
is designed to be a companion course appropriate assessment; READ 043 or appropriate assessment
to HET 051 and HET 053. Students appropriate assessment Transfers to: CSU
are encouraged to complete all three Transfers to: CSU This course is designed to famil-
courses in order to obtain a firm foun- This introductory course is designed iarize the student with the heavy
dation in Outdoor Power Equipment. to familiarize the student with the equipment’s electrical and electronic
4 Units heavy equipment’s electrical and systems. Topics include review of
54 Lecture hours electronic systems. Topics covered electrical theory, circuit faults, electri-
54 Lab hours include fundamentals of electricity, cal and electronic components usage
basic circuits, schematics, symbols, and diagnostics, computers, sensors,
HET 053 diagrams, DVOM, graphing multi- actuators, and data communications.
Outdoor Power Equipment Engine meter and oscilloscope usage, wire A-Tech simulator boards will be used
Systems repair techniques, electrical compo- to illustrate different component
nents, semiconductors (including IC), functions. In addition, the students
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or battery, charging, starting, accessory, will be introduced to the strategy
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or and instrumentation systems. Dem- based diagnostics, including trouble-
appropriate assessment onstrations using the A-Tech circuit shooting electrical problems using
This course is designed to provide boards will be used to illustrate elec- live equipment.
the student with the skills required trical principles, including strategy- 4 Units
to repair the engine systems used in based diagnostics. 54 Lecture hours
Outdoor Power Equipment. Empha- 4 Units 54 Lab hours
sis is placed on problem diagnosis, 54 Lecture hours
service procedures and proper repair 54 Lab hours HET 150
techniques of fuel, ignition, lubrica- Heavy Equipment Fuel Systems and
tion and cooling systems. In addi- HET 107 Emissions
tion, the students will learn tools and Heavy Equipment Operation,
service equipment use and will have Performance Testing and Adjusting Prerequisite: HET 107
the opportunity to perform repair Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
work on their own equipment to Prerequisite: HET 101; HET 106 appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
complete required tasks. This course Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment
is designed to be a companion course appropriate assessment; READ 043 or Transfers to: CSU
to HET 051 and HET 052. Students appropriate assessment This course is designed to familiar-
are encouraged to complete all three Transfers to: CSU ize the students with a wide variety
courses in order to obtain a firm foun- This course is designed to familiar- of heavy equipment diesel engine
dation in Outdoor Power Equipment. ize the students with California and fuel systems and operation. Topics
4 Units Federal OSHA Safety Regulation covered include hydro-mechanical
54 Lecture hours for the General Industry Workplace, systems such as port-helix, inlet-
54 Lab hours and a variety of material handling metering, sleeve-metering and
and construction equipment includ- mechanical unit injectors as well as
HET 101 ing forklifts, skid steer loaders, and computerized management systems
Introduction to Heavy Equipment front end loaders/backhoes. Topics including common rail and ampli-
Technology covered include rules and regula- fied common rail. Additional topics
tions, worksite material storage and regarding diesel engine emission
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or handling, fire protection and preven- control strategies and devices such
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or tion, hand and power tools, welding as diesel oxidation catalyst, diesel
appropriate assessment and cutting, electrical safety, and fall particulate filter and selective cata-
Transfers to: CSU protection. Machine specific termi- lytic reduction will also be covered.
This is an introductory course nology, pre-operational inspection, Component failure analysis will
designed to familiarize the student principles of balance and stability, be discussed as part of testing and
with the basic operation and main- capacity and load handling, refuel- adjusting of various fuel systems. In
tenance of a multitude of systems ing, hydraulic power, job site and addition, proper shop and personal
commonly found on Heavy Equip- pedestrian safety will also be covered. safety, and how to use manufactur-
ment machinery. Students will learn Students will learn how to safely er’s service specifications information
the fundamentals of diesel engines, verify the machine performance and will also be covered.
clutches, manual transmissions, how to perform minor adjustments of 4 Units
torque converters, automatic trans- various subsystems if needed. Upon 54 Lecture hours
missions, drive lines, steer and drive successful completion of this course 54 Lab hours
axles, various brake and hydraulic and forklift operation examination
systems. In addition, the students will the student will receive a Certificate HET 160
learn basic tools and equipment, and of Completion and wallet card for Heavy Equipment Diesel Engines
how to safely perform basic repairs Forklift Operator Safety Training as
and maintenance operations. This is required by OSHA 1910.178(l) and Prerequisite: HET 107
the first course in a series of Heavy CAL/OSHA Title 8 (Section 3669), Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or

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appropriate assessment nications. In addition, the students appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
Transfers to: CSU will be introduced to the strategy- appropriate assessment
This course is designed to familiar- based diagnostics, with an emphasis Transfers to: CSU
ize the students with the mechanical on electro-hydraulic controls failures, This course is designed to familiarize
aspects of the Heavy Equipment using hydraulic trainer simulators the student with the heavy equip-
diesel engines. Topics covered and live equipment. ment’s heating, ventilation and air-
include engine terminology, designs, 4 Units conditioning systems, and prepare
theory of operation, construction, 54 Lecture hours them for an entry level technician
disassembly, cleaning, components 54 Lab hours in this field. Topics covered include
inspection, failure analysis, and reas- environmental and safety practices,
sembly. In addition, proper shop and HET 220 thermodynamic principles, refrigera-
personal safety, correct usage of shop Heavy Equipment Powertrains I tion systems, engine cooling and heat
and hand tools, precision measuring sources, service and troubleshooting
instruments, critical fasteners, and Prerequisite: HET 107 procedures. Automatic systems, ser-
how to use manufacturer’s service Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or vice equipment, contamination issues
specifications information will also be appropriate assessment; READ 043 or and the rules of AQMD/EPA will also
covered. appropriate assessment be covered. During the course, stu-
4 Units Transfers to: CSU dents will be given the opportunity
54 Lecture hours This course is designed to familiarize to earn their certification license (EPA
54 Lab hours the students with conventional Heavy Rule 1411).
Equipment powertrain systems and 4 Units
HET 200 components. Topics covered include 54 Lecture hours
Heavy Equipment Hydraulic fundamentals of gears, friction and 54 Lab hours
Fundamentals anti-friction bearings, mechanical
clutches, manual transmissions, HET 290
Prerequisite: HET 107 driveline systems, drive axles, final Cooperative Work Experience/Intern-
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or drives, hydraulic and air brakes, and ship for Heavy Equipment Technology
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or undercarriage systems. Component Related Fields
appropriate assessment failure analysis will be discussed as
Transfers to: CSU part of disassembly, inspection, and Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
This introductory course is designed reassembly of various transmissions, appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
to familiarize the students with a drive axles, and final drives. In addi- appropriate assessment
variety of mobile hydraulic systems tion, proper shop and personal safety, Transfers to: CSU
and their operational characteristics. and how to use manufacturer’s This course supports and reinforces
Topics covered include hydraulics service specifications information will on-the-job training in business and
safety, hydraulic power principles, also be covered. industrial establishments under the
system designs, basic components, 4 Units supervision of a college instruc-
oil contamination and filtration, 54 Lecture hours tor and is facilitated by the use of
hydraulic symbols, schematics, 54 Lab hours learning objectives. The student will
diagrams, and testing instruments. be working in a skilled or profes-
In addition, an overview of electro- HET 230 sional level assignment in their area
hydraulic systems including electric Heavy Equipment Powertrains II of vocational interest and will meet
and electronic components, control- performance objectives related to
lers, controller programming, and Prerequisite: HET 220 instruction that are above and beyond
data communication, will also be Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or the conditions of regular employ-
covered. Hydraulic trainer simulators appropriate assessment; READ 043 or ment. This course is intended for
will be used to illustrate power prin- appropriate assessment students whose job is related to the
ciples and operation. Using hydraulic Transfers to: CSU heavy equipment maintenance field
schematics the students will build This course is intended to familiarize and have completed or enrolled in
a wide variety of hydraulic systems the students with a wide variety of the appropriate coursework. “Contact
commonly installed in modern heavy modern heavy equipment pow- the CWE office regarding re- enroll-
equipment. ertrains systems and components. ment procedures.”
4 Units Topics covered include powershift Student Unpaid Internship:
54 Lecture hours transmissions, torque converters, 1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours;
54 Lab hours hydrostatic drive systems, AC elec- 3 Units/180 hours;4 Units/240 hours
tric drive systems, spring- applied Student Paid Internship:
HET 210 hydraulically released brakes, steer- 1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours;
Heavy Equipment Hydraulic ing, and suspension systems. Compo- 3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours
Diagnostics nent failure analysis will be discussed 1 to 4 Units
Prerequisite: HET 200 as part of disassembly, inspection, 3 Lecture hours
and reassembly of various transmis- 60 to 300 Other hours
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or sions, drives, brakes and steering
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or systems. In addition, proper shop HET 299
appropriate assessment and personal safety, and how to use Directed Study in Heavy Equipment
Transfers to: CSU manufacturer’s service specifications Technology
This course is intended to familiar- information will also be covered.
ize the students with the heavy 4 Units Prerequisite: 2.5 overall grade point
equipment’s hydraulic and electro- 54 Lecture hours average, a 3.0 grade point average in the
hydraulic systems. Topics include 54 Lab hours discipline of study being requested, or
review of hydraulic theory and receive an exception from the instructor
basic hydraulic system designs and HET 240 Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
components, hydraulic and electronic Heavy Equipment Heating, Ventilation appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
components used in electro- hydrau- and Air-Conditioning appropriate assessment
lic systems, hydraulic controllers, Transfers to: CSU
sensors, actuators, and data commu- Prerequisite: HET 107
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This course provides an opportunity who wants to increase their under- the new Republic, westward expan-
for the student to expand their stud- standing and appreciation of both the sion and the Civil War. This course
ies in Heavy Equipment Technology diversity and the unity of the modern is designed for students interested in
beyond the classroom by complet- world. This course also satisfies a the foundational history of the United
ing a project or an assignment course requirement for the History States. It is recommended for all
arranged by an agreement between for Transfer (AA-T) degree. history majors and fulfills the CSU/
the student and instructor. The 3 Units UC American Institutions require-
student is required to contract with 54 Lecture hours ment and the American Institutions
the instructor to determine the scope requirement for the Associate degree.
of the assignment and the unit value HIST 122 This course also satisfies a require-
assigned for successful completion. History of Mexico ment for the History for Transfer
Students must possess a 2.5 overall (AA-T) degree.
GPA, a 3.0 GPA in the discipline of Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or 3 Units
study being requested, or receive an appropriate assessment; READ 043 or 54 Lecture hours
exception from the instructor. Stu- appropriate assessment
dents may take a maximum of 3 units Transfers to: UC, CSU HIST 143H (C-ID HIST 130)
of Directed Study within a discipline This course examines the cultural, History of the United States to 1877
and 9 units college-wide. social, and political history of Mexico Honors
1 to 3 Units from pre-Columbian to modern
54 to 162 Lab hours times. The course will cover pre- Prerequisite: ENGL 101
Columbian Mesoamerica, the Spanish Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
HISTORY conquest and the colonial period, assessment
and the national period, with special Transfers to: UC, CSU
Division of Behavioral & emphasis given to Mexico’s relations This course is a survey of United
Social Sciences with the United States and its place States history from Native American
and role in the world community. origins to post Civil War Reconstruc-
HIST 101 (C-ID HIST 150) This course is designed for students tion. Social, economic, political and
History of World Civilization to the interested in understanding Mexico cultural developments are explored
17th Century as a nation and is also recommended with an emphasis on the indepen-
for all history and most social science dence movement, Revolutionary War,
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or majors. This course is also a restricted the new Republic, westward expan-
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or elective for the History for Transfer sion and the Civil War. This course
appropriate assessment (AA-T) degree. is designed for students interested
Transfers to: UC, CSU 3 Units in the foundational history of the
This course is a survey of the politi- 54 Lecture hours United States. It is recommended for
cal, economic and social development all history majors; it fulfills the CSU/
of world civilization up to the 17th HIST 131 UC American Institutions require-
century. Special emphasis is placed History of the North American Indian ment and the American Institutions
on the origins of the earth’s principal requirement for the Associate degree
centers of civilization, their subse- Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or and is intended for those who meet
quent interaction, and the emergence appropriate assessment; READ 043 or Honors Program requirements. This
of a world economic, political, and appropriate assessment course also satisfies a requirement
intellectual order. This course is Transfers to: UC, CSU for the History for Transfer (AA-T)
designed for the student who wishes This course surveys the struggle of degree.
to increase their understanding and Native Americans to maintain their 3 Units
appreciation of cultural, political, and culture in the face of invasion and 54 Lecture hours
intellectual diversity, as well as the changing technology. It explores gov-
process of intercultural interaction. ernment Indian policies of removal, HIST 144 (C-ID HIST 140)
This course also satisfies a course pacification, annihilation and assimi- History of the United States Since 1865
requirement for the History for lation, and considers present issues
Transfer (AA-T) degree. facing Native Americans today. This Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
3 Units course is intended for students who appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
54 Lecture hours wish to understand the role of Native appropriate assessment
Americans in the historical develop- Transfers to: UC, CSU (Students will
HIST 102 (C-ID HIST 160) ment of North America. It is recom- receive credit for only one of the following
History of World Civilization, 1500 to mended for all history major. This courses: HIST 144 or HIST 144H)
the Present course also satisfies a course require- This course provides a survey of
ment for the History for Transfer the political, social, economic, and
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or (AA-T) degree. cultural development of the United
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or 3 Units States from Reconstruction (1865) to
appropriate assessment 54 Lecture hours the present. Some topics addressed
Transfers to: UC, CSU are Reconstruction, the American
This course is a survey of the politi- HIST 143 (C-ID HIST 130) West, capital and labor in the age of
cal, economic, and social develop- History of the United States to 1877 enterprise, America as an emerging
ment of world civilization from 1500 world power, World War I, World
to modern times. Special emphasis is Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or War II, the Vietnam Era, the Cold
placed on the origins and develop- appropriate assessment; READ 043 or War, the new world order. This
ment of the world economic system appropriate assessment course fulfills the American Institu-
and the corresponding cultural, intel- Transfers to: UC, CSU tions requirement for the Associate
lectual, and social currents that have This course is a survey of United Degree. It is recommended for all
characterized most of the world’s States history from Native American History majors and satisfies a course
leading societies since 1500. This origins to post Civil War Reconstruc- requirement for the History for
course is intended for the student tion. Social, economic, political and Transfer (AA-T) degree.
cultural developments are explored 3 Units
with an emphasis on the indepen- 54 Lecture hours
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HIST 144H (C-ID HIST 140) rights, and black contributions to the cal development of the United States
History of the United States Since 1865 expanding definition of democracy from the earliest times to the present.
Honors and freedom. Emphasis is placed on the history
3 Units and cultural contributions of Mexican
Prerequisite: ENGL 101 54 Lecture hours Americans, Asian Americans, and
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate American women. This course is
assessment HIST 158 intended for those wishing to fulfill
Transfers to: UC, CSU (Students will US Comparative History of American the American Institutions require-
receive credit for only one of the following Indians and Black Americans ment for the Associate degree and
courses: HIST 144 or HIST 144H) CSU, those who desire a better under-
This course provides a survey of Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or standing of the history of minorities
the political, social, economic, and appropriate assessment; READ 043 or in the United States, and those wish-
cultural development of the United appropriate assessment ing to take the Honors version. This
States from Reconstruction (1865) to Transfers to: UC, CSU course is a restricted elective for the
the present. Some topics addressed This course is a survey of the role History for Transfer (AA-T) degree.
are Reconstruction, the American minorities have played in the histori- This course is intended for those who
West, capital and labor in the age of cal development of the United States meet Honors Program requirements.
enterprise, America as an emerging from the earliest times to the present, 3 Units
world power, World War I, World with an emphasis on the twentieth 54 Lecture hours
War II, the Vietnam Era, the Cold century. The course begins with a
War, the new world order. This study of racism, followed by the HIST 167
course fulfills the American Institu- history and cultural contributions of History of California
tions requirement for the Associ- the American Indian and the African
ate Degree. It is recommended for American. This course fulfills the Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
all History majors and satisfies a American Institutions requirement appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
course requirement for the History for the Associate Degree. This course appropriate assessment
for Transfer (AA-T) degree and is is intended for those who desire a Transfers to: UC, CSU
intended for those who meet Honors better understanding of the history of This course provides an overview
Program requirements. minorities in the United States. This of California history from the first
3 Units course also satisfies a course require- aboriginal inhabitants to modern
54 Lecture hours ment for the AA-T in History for times. Cultural, political, social
Transfer degree. and economic development will be
HIST 156 3 Units addressed in the context of history.
Black American Experience to 1865 54 Lecture hours The development of contemporary
institutions and the historical context
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or HIST 159 of current issues will be addressed.
appropriate assessmet; READ 043 or US Comparative History of Mexican This course is suitable for students
appropriate assessment and Asian Americans and Women seeking further understanding of Cal-
Transfers to: UC, CSU ifornia’s past and present, and those
This survey investigates the history Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or preparing for a career in teaching at
of African Americans from their appropriate assessment; READ 043 or the elementary level. It also satisfies
west African origins to the abolition appropriate assessment a course requirement for the History
of slavery, roughly dating from the Transfers to: UC, CSU (Students will for Transfer (AA-T) degree.
1400s to 1865. In this course, students receive credit for only one of the following 3 Units
will examine the ways, in which, courses: HIST 159 or HIST 159H) 54 Lecture hours
blacks constructed a distinct African This course surveys the roles selected
American culture, influenced by the minorities have played in the histori- HIST 170
African past, shared experiences of cal development of the United States Women in American History
enslavement, and the experiences of from the earliest times to the present.
free blacks. This course will also pay Emphasis is placed on the history Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
close attention to the methods and and cultural contributions of Mexican appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
tactics employed by blacks to exert Americans, Asian Americans, and appropriate assessment
control over their· lives, highlighting American women. This course is Transfers to: UC, CSU
their major successes and achieve- intended for those wishing to fulfill This course is a survey of the role,
ments, despite myriad forms of the American Institutions require- status, and contributions of women
oppression and discrimination. ment for the Associate degree and of different ethnic groups and social
3 Units CSU, and those who desire a better classes in American society from
54 Lecture hours understanding of the history of earliest times to the present, with an
minorities in the United States. This emphasis on the twentieth century.
HIST 157 course is a restricted elective for the Special attention will be given to an
Black American Experience Since 1865 History for Transfer (AA-T) degree. understanding of how gender has
3 Units shaped women’s options and expec-
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or 54 Lecture hours tations within the private and public
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or spheres of society. This course is
appropriate assessment HIST 159H designed for the student who wants
Transfers to: UC, CSU US Comparative History of Mexican to learn more about women’s history
This course examines the historical and Asian Americans & Women Honors in America and is recommended
experiences of black Americans from for all history majors. This course
emancipation to the present, paying Prerequisite: ENGL 101 satisfies a course requirement for the
close attention to the 20th century. Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate History for Transfer (AA-T) degree.
This course will navigate and exam- assessment 3 Units
ine the factors that led to the develop- Transfers to: UC, CSU (Students will 54 Lecture hours
ment of a distinct black American receive credit for only one of the following
culture, a legacy of resistance against courses: HIST 159 or HIST 159H)
legal and extralegal inequities, the This course surveys the roles selected
acquisition of political and economic minorities have played in the histori-

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HIST 299 HOMELAND HMLD 104
Directed Study in History SECURITY Emergency Planning & Response

Prerequisite: HIST 101 or 102 or 143 or Division of Public Safety Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
143H or 144 or 144H appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or HMLD 101 appropriate assessment
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or Introduction to Homeland Security Transfers to: CSU
appropriate assessment This course is for students who desire
Transfers to: UC, CSU Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or to know about emergency planning
The course provides an opportunity appropriate assessment; READ 043 or and response. This course will cover
for the student to expand their stud- appropriate assessment emergency planning and response
ies in History beyond the classroom Transfers to: CSU using the National Incident Manage-
by completing a project or an assign- This course provides first responders ment System (NIMS) and the Incident
ment arranged by agreement between and other interested students with Command System (ICS) as part of
the student and instructor. The the foundational knowledge pertain- the National Response Framework
student is required to contract with ing to homeland security. This course (NRF). The student will learn how the
the instructor to determine the scope will include discussions on the poli- Nation responds to all types of disas-
of the assignment and the unit value cies, organizational relationships, and ters and emergencies. The student
assigned for successful completion. legal issues in the American context will also learn how the NRF’s flexibil-
Students must possess a 2.5 overall from federal, state and local munici- ity is used in the public-private sector
GPA, a 3.0 GPA in the discipline of pal government perspectives. of the homeland security enterprise,
study being requested, or receive an 3 Units inclusive of governmental agencies
exception from the instructor. Stu- 54 Lecture hours and regulatory and legal sources
dents may take a maximum of 3 units responsible for hazard mitigation.
of Directed Study within a discipline HMLD 102 Application of the concepts learned
and 9 units college-wide. Introduction to Emergency will be applied to risk assessments
1 to 3 Units Management and development of strategies and
54 to 162 Lab hours plans at the local, state, national and
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or international levels of government.
HIST 325 appropriate assessment; READ 043 or 3 Units
History of Science and Technology appropriate assessment 54 Lecture hours
Transfers to: CSU
Prerequisite: ENGL 201 or ENGL 201H, This course provides first responders HMLD 105
and HIST 101 or HIST 102 or HIST 143 and other interested students with Hazard Mitigation in Emergency
or HIST 143H or HIST 144 or HIST the foundational knowledge pertain- Management
144H ing to emergency management. This
This upper division General Educa- course will include discussions on the Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
tion course is designed for students polices, organizational relationships, appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
pursuing a Bachelor’s of Science and legal issues in the American appropriate assessment
degree in Automotive Technology context from federal, state and local Transfers to: CSU
but it is also open to all students municipal government perspectives. This course is an introduction to miti-
who have successfully completed the 3 Units gation, one of the four core phases
prerequisites. This course explores 54 Lecture hours of emergency management. This
the history of science and technology course will cover the hazard planning
from the initial understandings of the HMLD 103 process to assist students in mitigat-
universe from Ptolemy and Aristo- Terrorism & Violence in Society ing or eliminating hazards from an all
tle, to the challenges brought by the hazard approach to emergency man-
scholars of the Scientific Revolution, Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or agement. The student will also learn
to the modern innovators of scientific appropriate assessment; READ 043 or about the national framework used in
developments and advancements in appropriate assessment the public-private sector of the home-
technology. This course provides an Transfers to: CSU land security enterprise, inclusive of
overview of how individuals, societ- This course provides the student governmental agencies and regula-
ies, and nations were impacted by with an overview of the domestic tory and legal sources responsible
these developments and how science and global issues related to terrorism for hazard mitigation. Application of
and technology impacts politi- and violence in society. This course the concepts learned will be applied
cal, social, economic, and cultural includes an analysis of terrorism and to risk assessments and the develop-
changes over time. Since both science violent extremism as an aggressive ment of strategies at the local, state,
and technology are vital in the 21st alternative for peaceful change and national and international levels of
century, this course aims to highlight traditional warfare in the modern government.
the long history behind each from a age. Students will also investigate the 3 Units
global historical perspective. role economic, political and social fac- 54 Lecture hours
3 Units tors play in determining patterns of
54 Lecture hours terrorist activity, homegrown terror-
ism and violent extremism in society
from a domestic and international
level of analysis.
3 Units
54 Lecture hours

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HOSPITALITY This course is designed to introduce and recovery from such disorders
students to the food and beverage will be explored from two divergent
Division of Career & industry and entry-level management perspectives: the reformative and the
Technical Education of food and beverage operations. transformative. Current treatment
Focal areas include an overview of modalities will be compared and
HOSP 101 the food service industry, nutrition, contrasted in terms of their view of
Introduction to the Hospitality Industry menu pricing and food costs, types of the individual in both the social and
food and beverage service, sanitation clinical context. The class experience
Transfers to: CSU and safety, managing finances, and itself will serve as an intervention by
This course provides an overview of sustainability. challenging students to examine their
the hospitality industry with perspec- 3 Units existing ideas about treatment and
tives on customer service, opera- 54 Lecture hours recovery from substance use disor-
tions, and career opportunities. Key ders. Suitable for students interested
industry segments are presented with HOSP 201 in furthering their understanding
close attention to service standards, Hospitality Law of substance dependence and those
trends and issues, the interrelation- interested in working with popula-
ships between industry segments Transfers to: CSU tions recovering from or at risk for
and the connections with the tourism In this course, students gain an such problems.
industry. understanding of the legal aspects 3 Units
3 Units of managing hospitality operations. 54 Lecture hours
54 Lecture hours Limiting personal and business expo-
sure to liability and best practices for HUSR 122
HOSP 102 complying with laws and regulations Introduction to Group Leadership and
Introduction to Hotel Operations are emphasized. Topics include food Process
and beverage liability, employee
Transfers to: CSU selection, common contracts, respon- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
This course is designed to introduce sibilities to guests and for guest appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
students to the hotel industry. Stu- property, and safety and security. appropriate assessment
dents will gain an understanding of 3 Units Transfers to: CSU
hotel organization and classification, 54 Lecture hours This course provides an introduction
and the range of hotel operations to the dynamics of group interaction.
including front office, housekeep- HUMAN SERVICES The individual’s firsthand experi-
ing, food and beverage, information ence is emphasized as the group
systems, accounting, and property Division of Behavioral & studies itself under supervision.
maintenance. They will also gain an Social Sciences The factors involved in problems of
understanding of how these func- communication, effective emotional
tional areas work together to deliver HUSR 111 responses, and personal growth will
the guest experience and exceed Human Services in Contemporary be highlighted. Group process will
guests’ expectations. Society be examined as a means of changing
3 Units behavior. Suitable for students inter-
54 Lecture hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or ested in furthering their understand-
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or ing of group dynamics and those
HOSP 103 appropriate assessment interested in supervising groups
Sanitation and Safety Transfers to: CSU dedicated to achieving behavioral
This course is an introduction to the change.
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or history and philosophy of human 3 Units
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or services in contemporary society. The 54 Lecture hours
appropriate assessment; function and objectives of human
Transfers to: CSU service organizations as well as the HUSR 123
In this course, students will learn the qualifications of the professional Drug Education and Prevention
principles and practices of sanitation will be emphasized. A survey of the
and safety in food service operations. populations served in the field will Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Topics covered include food-borne focus on cultural, social, economic appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
illness identification and preven- and historical trends. The course appropriate assessment
tion, the Hazard Analysis of Criti- is designed for students pursuing Transfers to: CSU
cal Control Point (HACCP) system, careers in social work, counseling or This course is designed for students
safety maintenance and prevention, community organizing. interested in furthering their under-
OSHA’s current regulations, accident 3 Units standing of substance dependence
and fire prevention. The course will 54 Lecture hours and those interested in working with
also prepare students for the National populations recovering from or at
Restaurant Association’s ServSafe® HUSR 118 risk for such problems. It addresses
Manager Certification. Chemical Dependency: Intervention, the history, theories, models, and
3 Units Treatment, and Recovery approaches to substance abuse
54 Lecture hours education and prevention. In addi-
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or tion to an academic look at drug
HOSP 104 appropriate assessment; READ 043 or abuse, students will also explore and
Introduction to Food and Beverage appropriate assessment examine their own values and beliefs
Management Transfers to: CSU about substance use and misuse. The
This course provides an introduction impact of public policy, the media,
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or to current perspectives with respect and drug education programs on
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or to the management of chemical drug use will all be considered.
appropriate assessment dependency. Through an examina- 3 Units
Transfers to: CSU tion of alcoholism as a model of 54 Lecture hours
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HUSR 124 Studies Certificate or Associate of the classroom and apply them to their
Introduction to Case Management and Science degree in Drug Studies. Other work in a field setting. This course is
Documentation students interested in psychology, designed to provide the student with
human services and the behavioral an opportunity to develop skills that
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or sciences will benefit greatly from the would facilitate gaining employment
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or content of the course. in the human services field.
appropriate assessment 3 Units Unpaid field work: 2 units =120
Transfers to: CSU 54 Lecture hours hours; 3 units = 180 hours
This course introduces students to Paid field work: 2 units = 150 hours;
case management and documenta- HUSR 130 3 units = 225 hours
tion in a variety of settings. Students Essential Counseling Skills 2 to 3 Units
will study the purpose, function, 120 to 225 Lab hours
and rationale for case management. Advisory: ENGL 035 OR ENLA 100 or
In addition, the documentation of appropriate assessment; READ 043 or HUSR 230A
client clinical records will be covered, appropriate assessment Drug Studies Seminar
emphasizing the taking of social Transfers to: CSU
histories and the writing of treatment This course focuses on critical coun- Prerequisite: HUSR 122, HUSR 124,
plans. The professional guidelines seling skills and strategies within HUSR 130
necessary for working with clients in a multicultural context. The course Corequisite: HUSR 230B
a social services setting will also be provides a vital orientation to the Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
covered, providing the student with helping process and the counseling appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
an understanding of issues related to profession. Current issues within appropriate assessment
ethics, client rights, and confidential- the counseling profession, such as Transfers to: CSU
ity. This class is designed for students diversity and multiculturalism, are The corequisite courses HUSR 230A
interested in working in a social discussed and integrated throughout and 230B are designed be taken in
services setting. the course. A unique focus is given the final semester of the Drug Studies
3 Units to the student’s growth and devel- Program and provide the student
54 Lecture hours opment as a counselor and how the with work experience in a drug treat-
student can best use supervision in ment facility. This seminar course
HUSR 126 this developmental process. This is a companion to the internship
Counseling the Family of the Addicted course would be of benefit to anyone experience and will focus on ethics,
Person working in a human service or social the further development of counsel-
services setting. ing skills, and the use of community
Advisory: ENGL 035 OR ENLA 100 or 3 Units resources. Concurrent enrollment in
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or 54 Lecture hours Human Services 230B.
appropriate assessment 1 Unit
Transfers to: CSU HUSR 199A 18 Lecture hours
This course provides an overview of Seminar in Human Services
the systems approach to counseling HUSR 230B
the chemically dependent family. Prerequisite: PSY 101 or SOC 101, Drug Studies Internship
Alcoholism will be used as a model Corequisite: HUSR 199B
for developing counseling skills Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Prerequisite: HUSR 122, HUSR 124,
through the analysis and examination appropriate assessment; READ 043 or HUSR 130
of the relationships that develop in appropriate assessment Corequisite: HUSR 230A
the addicted family system. An expe- Transfers to: CSU Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
riential format will be employed as The corequisite courses HUSR 199A appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
students participate in exercises that and 199B provide students with appropriate assessment
lead to the development of the neces- a supervised field experience in a Transfers to: CSU
sary skills. This course is designed for community organization, agency, The corequisite courses HUSR 230A
those working with or preparing to or institution, allowing the student and 230B are designed be taken in
work with the drug dependent and to apply knowledge and learn new the final semester of the Drug Studies
those around them. skills outside of the classroom envi- Program and provide the student
3 Units ronment. This course provides the with work experience in a drug treat-
54 Lecture hours academic element to this experiential ment facility. Through their intern-
course offering and reinforces the ship work, students will apply the
HUSR 128 application of concepts gained in the concepts and skills gained through
Chemical Dependency and prerequisite course or courses. their coursework as they serve as an
Co-Occurring Disorders 1 Unit intern in a setting where drug depen-
18 Lecture hours dent individuals are served. Students
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or must meet the requirements of the
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or HUSR 199B internship facility. Concurrent enroll-
appropriate assessment Fieldwork in Human Services ment in Human Services 230A.
Transfers to: CSU Unpaid field work: 2 units = 120
This course is designed for students Prerequisite: PSY 101 or SOC 101 hours; 3 units = 180 hours
interested in furthering their under- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Paid field work:
standing of the co-existence of sub- appropriate assessment; READ 043 or 2 units = 150 hours; 3 units = 225
stance abuse with other mental health appropriate assessment hours
disorders. The course will assist Transfers to: CSU Student Unpaid Internship:
students to gain the needed knowl- The corequisite courses HUSR 199A 120 hours
edge and skills to interact with clients and 199B provide students with Student Paid Internship:
who have various mental health a supervised field experience in a 150 hours
disorders that are complicated by co- community organization, agency, 2-3 Units
occurring substance abuse problems. or institution, allowing the student 120 to 225 Other hours
The course also covers the diagnostic, to apply knowledge and learn new
therapeutic, and recovery phases that skills outside of the classroom envi- Rio Hondo College / 329
will assist students’ seeking a Drug ronment. In this course students take
the theories and principles learned in
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HUMANITIES HUM 125H JAPANESE
Introduction to Mexican Culture
Division of Behavioral & Honors Division of Communications &
Social Sciences Languages
Prerequisite: ENGL 101
HUM 110 Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate JAPN 101
Survey of Humanities assessment Japanese I
Transfers to: UC, CSU (Students will
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or receive credit for only one of the following Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or courses: HUM 125 or HUM 125H) appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
appropriate assessment This course provides an interdisci- appropriate assessment
Transfers to: UC, CSU plinary presentation of vital artis- Transfers to: UC, CSU
This course provides an interdis- tic, literary, architectural, musical, This course provides the student
ciplinary presentation of cultural political, religious and historical with an introduction to the Japanese
forces, providing the student with a movements within Mexico spanning language and culture. The course
comprehensive view of the most vital from pre- Cortesian to contemporary stresses oral and written proficiency
artistic, literary, philosophical, reli- times. This course is designed for through fundamental use of the Japa-
gious and architectural movements students who wish to further their nese language as well as the Hiragana
within the Western, Eastern and understanding of major Mexican and Katakana script. Students will
Meso-American traditions from the cultural and historical developments. also receive an introduction to Kanji
Egyptians to the 1500s. This course This course is intended for those who characters. Various facets of Japa-
is intended for students who wish meet Honors Program Requirements. nese history, culture and civilization
to further their understanding of the 3 Units will also be analyzed via cross-
major cultural developments from 54 Lecture hours cultural comparisons. In addition to
around the world. classroom discussion, students are
3 Units HUM 130 required to complete at least 27 hours
54 Lecture hours Contemporary Mexican-American of intensive individualized oral-aural
Culture practice in the Language Laboratory
HUM 111 via interactive websites, audio CDs,
Survey of Humanities Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or video programs, and films. The Lan-
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or guage Laboratory work focuses on
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment vocabulary, grammar, and cultural
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or Transfers to: UC, CSU practices. This course is intended for
appropriate assessment This course provides a contemporary those interested in learning to speak
Transfers to: UC, CSU interdisciplinary examination of the Japanese, as well as for those seeking
This course provides an interdis- most vital Mexican-American liter- a degree in the Japanese language .
ciplinary presentation of cultural ary, artistic, musical, theatrical, social, 4.5 Units
forces, providing the student with political and historical movements. 72 Lecture hours
a comprehensive view of the most This course is designed for students 27 Lab hours
vital artistic, literary, philosophical, who wish to further their under-
religious, scientific and architectural standing of major Mexican- American JAPN 102
movements within the Western, cultural contributions to contempo- Japanese II
Eastern and Latin American tradi- rary society.
tions from the Renaissance to the 20th 3 Units Prerequisite: JAPN 101 or completion of
century. This course is intended for 54 Lecture hours 2 years high school Japanese with a grade
students who wish to further their of “C” or better
understanding of major cultural HUM 140 Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
developments around the world. Introduction to Asian Cultures appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
3 Units appropriate assessment
54 Lecture hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Transfers to: UC, CSU
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or This course is a continuation of the
HUM 125 appropriate assessment essentials of the Japanese Language.
Introduction to Mexican Culture Transfers to: CSU The course stresses oral and written
This course is designed for students proficiency through fundamental use
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or who wish to further their understand- of the Japanese language, as well as
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or ing of major Asian cultural contribu- the Hiragana and Katakana script.
appropriate assessment tions to classic and contemporary Students will further their knowledge
Transfers to: UC, CSU (Students will society. The student will be provided of Kanji characters. Various facets of
receive credit for only one of the following with an interdisciplinary examina- Japanese history, culture and civiliza-
courses: HUM 125 or HUM 125H) tion of the most vital Asian literary, tion will also be analyzed via cross-
This course provides an interdisci- artistic, philosophical, architectural, cultural comparisons. In addition to
plinary presentation of vital artistic, religious, political and historical classroom discussion, students· are
literary, architectural, musical, politi- movements. required to complete at least 27 hours
cal, religious and historical move- 3 Units of intensive individualized oral-aural
ments within Mexico spanning from 54 Lecture hours practice in the Language Laboratory
Pre-Cortesian to contemporary times. via interactive websites, audio CDs,
This course is designed for students video programs, and films. The Lan-
who wish to further their under- guage Laboratory work focuses on
standing of major Mexican cultural vocabulary, grammar, and cultural
and historical developments. practices. This course is intended for
3 Units those interested in learning to speak
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a degree in the Japanese language. techniques of presenting the news for publication and design magazine
4.5 Units for broadcast. Each student will be pages. Class lectures will include
72 Lecture hours assigned to write, direct, edit, and magazine preparation, production,
27 Lab hours oversee the production of a video organization, structure, and opera-
broadcast for the college’s digital tion. At the conclusion of the course
JOURNALISM newspaper during the semester. students will have participated in the
3 Units total development and production of
Division of Communications & 36 Lecture hours a magazine(s) that will be published
Languages 54 Lab hours online using www.issuu.com, and
printed on hard copy. Students will
JOUR 110 JOUR 220 have also mastered the use of design
Digital Photo Journalism Advanced Reporting and Writing layout, illustration, and making pages
well-balanced.
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Prerequisite: JOUR 120 3 Units
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or Transfers to: CSU 36 Lecture hours
appropriate assessment This course is designed to meet lower 54 Lab hours
Transfers to: CSU division requirements for Journal-
This course provides an introduction ism majors which are transferrable JOUR 241 (C-ID JOUR 130)
to students in the process of taking to four-year institutions. JOUR 220 Newspaper Production I
photographs using digital cameras, is a continuation of JOUR 120 with
digital video cameras, and digital an emphasis on improvement of Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
printing devices, as well as computer basic skills. This course concentrates appropriate assessment
skills, photo-composition, printing on writing and editing of more Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
and scanning techniques using Photo- advanced news and feature stories, assessment
shop for the use of publication, and factual forms for newspapers and Transfers to: CSU
other computer skills related to con- further study of the laws of journal- This course is intended for students
temporary photo journalism. Assign- ism. Students will study methods of wanting to learn production and
ments may include work for college preparing material intended for pub- management techniques for a college
publications. Class is recommended lication in print and online editions of newspaper. Students will partici-
for students majoring in journalism newspapers. pate in every facet of developing a
or photography. 3 Units newspaper for the college commu-
3 Units 54 Lecture hours nity by serving as staff writers, staff
36 Lecture hours photographers, editors and layout
54 Lab hours JOUR 230 personnel. Students will publish
Magazine Production the college newspaper, El Paisano,
JOUR 120 (C-ID JOUR 110) during the semester by having
Communications Reporting Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or weekly assignments for different
and Writing appropriate assessment sections of the paper such as: News,
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate Features, Arts and Entertainment,
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or assessment Opinion, Advertising and Sports.
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or Transfers to: CSU In addition students may be taking
appropriate assessment This course includes writing news, photos for special Focus pages. Edi-
Transfers to: UC, CSU news features, profile features, tors will be responsible for designing
The course is an introduction to the commentary, and photography for their sections of the newspaper on
writing and editing techniques used publication in the college magazine, days designated by deadline of the
in the newspaper industry, with an La Cima. Students will learn copy- publication by using Quark Express
emphasis on gathering information editing, layout/computer design, and Photoshop.
and the principles of clarity and con- Photoshop, digital photography, and 4 Units
ciseness. Students will use comput- advertising fundamentals through 36 Lecture hours
ers during class and lab times. This the process of writing, editing and 108 Lab hours
course is intended for students who laying out the college magazine.
are pursuing the Associate of Science 3 Units JOUR 242 (C-ID JOUR 130)
Degree/Certificate of Achievement 36 Lecture hours Digital Newspaper Production I
in Mass Communications with either 54 Lab hours
Mass Media or Print Media Special- Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100
izations. JOUR 231 or appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
3 Units Digital Magazine Production appropriate assessment
54 Lecture hours Advisory: JOUR 241
Prerequisite: ENGL 101 Transfers to: CSU
JOUR 147 Advisory: GDSN 172, JOUR 120, This course is intended for students
Broadcast News READ 043 or appropriate assessment wanting to learn the production
Transfers to: CSU and management techniques of the
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or This course is designed to introduce college newspaper El Paisano as an
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or students to the fundamentals of online publication. Students will par-
appropriate assessment magazine writing, production, and ticipate in every facet of developing
Transfers to: CSU editing. Students will learn the meth- and gathering the news for the online
This course is for students interested ods, techniques, and procedures of edition of El Paisano during the
in writing for radio and television magazine publication using InDesign semester by having daily and weekly
and is an introduction to the prin- to layout magazine content. Students assignments for different sections
ciples and techniques of broadcast will also master the development of the newspaper such as: News,
news with special reference to the of pre- and post-production of La Features, Arts and Entertainment,
gathering and writing of news for Cima Magazine. Students will learn to Opinion, Advertising, and Sports.
radio and television, script writing, develop story ideas, magazine con- In addition students may be taking
interviewing, and the procedures and tent, write stories in magazine style, photos for special slide shows online,
and learn to photograph for maga- developing and producing Radio
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Podcasts online and developing and JOUR 290 units within a discipline, and may not
producing Video News and Feature Cooperative Work Experience/Intern- accumulate more than a total of nine
programs online. Editors will be ship for Journalism Related Fields (9) units college wide.
appointed and will give out assign- 1 to 3 Units
ments to staff personnel during the Prerequisite: JOUR 120 54 to 162 Lab hours
semester and help with the develop- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
ment of each member of the class to appropriate assessment; READ 043 or KINESIOLOGY
produce viable online news. appropriate assessment THEORY
4 Units Transfers to: CSU
36 Lecture hours This course supports and reinforces Division of Kinesiology,
108 Lab hours on-the-job training in journalism Dance, and Athletics
related fields under supervision of
JOUR 243 (C-ID JOUR 131) a college instructor and is facilitated KIN 058
Newspaper Production II by the use of learning objectives. The Yoga Teaching Training I: Foundations
student will be working in a skilled
Prerequisite: JOUR 241 or professional level assignment in Prerequisite: KINA 158
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate an area of journalism related fields Corequisite: KINA 158
assessment and will meet performance objectives Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
Transfers to: CSU related to instruction that are above assessment; ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
This course is intended for students and beyond the conditions of regular appropriate assessment
wanting to continue in an advanced employment. This course is intended This course includes foundational
degree the production and man- for students whose intended job is information necessary for those
agement techniques of the college related to the field of journalism and intending to teach Hatha Yoga. The
newspaper. Students will continue have completed or enrolled in the student who successfully completes
writing and producing El Paisano, the appropriate coursework. “Contact the this course with the co-requisite one
campus newspaper, through contin- CWE office regarding re-enrollment unit lab practicum and KINA 258
ued lectures and advanced demon- proceduress” Yoga II will fulfill one half, or 100
strations and the proper techniques Student Unpaid Internship: hours required for the Yoga Alliance
for writing, proofreading, layout by 1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours; RYS 200 Certification. The first of
learning Quark Express and photo 3 Units/180 hours; 4 Units/240 hours a sequential two-part series, Yoga
enhancements through Photoshop. Student Paid Internship: Teacher Training I: Foundations
Students will be expected to serve in 1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours; will focus on establishing a personal
leadership roles and cover a major or 3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours. practice in combination with an expe-
public affairs beat. 1 to 4 Units riential analysis of the foundational
4 Units 3 Lecture hours Hatha Yoga techniques of Pranayama
36 Lecture hours 60 to 300 Other hours (breath control), Asana (postures)
108 Lab hours and Dhyana (meditation). This course
JOUR 299 will also introduce the student to the
JOUR 244 (C-ID JOUR 131) Directed Study: Journalism history and philosophy of yoga, as
Digital Newspaper Production II well as the ethics, methodologies,
Transfers to: CSU and business of teaching yoga. This
Prerequisite: JOUR 242 Independent Study/Directed Study course is designed for the student
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or is intended for students who have pursuing the Yoga Teacher Training
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or the ability to assume responsibil- Certificate, a career teaching yoga in
appropriate assessment ity for independent work and to the fitness industry, or for those inter-
Transfers to: CSU prepare written or oral reports and/ ested in furthering their understand-
This course is intended for students or appropriate projects. To enroll in ing of the effects of yoga for health,
wanting to continue in an advanced an independent study/directed study fitness, and performance.
degree the production and man- course, students must possess a 2.5 3 Units
agement techniques of the college overall grade point average, a 3.0 54 Lecture hours
newspaper El Paisano as an online grade point average in the discipline
publication. Students will continue to of study being requested, or receive KIN 059
work on writing for the online news- an exception from the instructor. Yoga Teaching Training II:
paper but will learn, by hands-on Independent Studies/Directed Studies Methodologies
development, actual video broadcasts may be developed from any topic
by using station video equipment that arising from or related to a course of Prerequisite: KIN 058, KINA 258
will encompass the entire Rio Hondo study that will result in developing Corequisite: KINA 258
campus and areas of interest within depth and breadth in that subject Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
the community. Students will also area. Students will be expected to assessment; ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
work on KRHC, the student radio sta- meet on a regular basis with their fac- appropriate assessment
tion to develop audio news programs ulty sponsor and submit a final report This course builds upon KIN 58/Yoga
for the station. Those students wish- or project, and student progress shall Teacher Training I: Foundations to
ing to may also develop photo slide be evaluated at regular intervals. include further study about informa-
presentations of action taken through Academic standards for Independent tion necessary for those intending to
student activities on campus for the Studies/Directed Studies shall be the teach Hatha Yoga. The student who
online publication. same as those for other courses. Units successfully completes this course
4 Units are awarded in accordance to Title will fulfill one half, or 100 hours nec-
36 Lecture hours V regulations with one unit of credit essary to apply for the Yoga Alliance
108 Lab hours awarded for 54 hours of Directed RYS 200 Certification. The second of
Studies, six (6) hours of which must a sequential two-part series, Yoga
be with an instructor. The instructor Teacher Training II: Methodologies
is responsible for monitoring student builds on the foundations of analysis
progress through the semester.
Students may take directed study
courses for a maximum of three (3)

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and personal practice to pranayama, KIN 126 creating an exercise program. This
asana, and dhyana. Students will Principles of Strength and Conditioning course is designed for the student
study the historical contexts and pursuing a career in the fitness
philosophies of Hatha Yoga as it is Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or industry or a certificate in the Fitness
taught in the United States today, appropriate assessment; READ 043 or Specialist Program, as well as those
as well as the ethics, methodologies, appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or interested in furthering their under-
and business of teaching yoga. This MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri- standing of the effects of exercise on
course is designed for the student ate assessment the body.
pursuing the Yoga Teacher Training Transfers to: CSU 3 Units
Certificate, a career teaching yoga in This course is designed to include 54 Lecture hours
the fitness industry, or for those inter- the necessary information needed for
ested in furthering their understand- those intending to teach strength and KIN 131
ing of the effects of yoga for health, conditioning. The course covers anat- Functional Anatomy of Movement
fitness, and performance. omy and physiology, bioenergetics,
3 Units biomechanics, training adaptations, Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
54 Lecture hours exercise and equipment selection, appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
training techniques, program design, appropriate assessment; MATH 033 or
KIN 115 and safety factors. This course is MATH 033B or appropriate assessment
Fitness Specialist Internship designed for the student pursuing a Transfers to: CSU
career in the fitness industry, a certifi- This course provides an overview of
Prerequisite: Instructor approval cate in the Fitness Specialist Program, the study of movement as it relates
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or or those interested in furthering their to exercise under both normal and
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or understanding of the effects of exer- injury conditions. Students will learn
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or cise on the body and mind. the basic anatomical principals used
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment 3 Units specifically in the area of human
Transfers to: CSU 54 Lecture hours performance. Emphasis is placed on
This course will provide students applying body alignment, range of
with practical experience in the field KIN 127 motion, stabilization, and acceleration
of exercise and fitness. Emphasis is Exercise Physiology principles to the analysis of move-
placed on participant screening, eval- ment. This course is designed for
uation, fitness assessment, exercise Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or the student pursuing a career in the
program design, nutrition education, appropriate assessment; READ 043 or fitness industry, a certificate in the
self-marketing, social media, fitness appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or Fitness Specialist Program, or those
specialist/client relationships and MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri- interested in furthering their under-
professional responsibility in a fitness ate assessment standing of the biomechanical effects
setting. This course is designed for Transfers to: CSU of exercise on the body.
the student pursuing a career in the This course provides an overview 3 Units
fitness industry, a certificate in the of how the body functions under 54 Lecture hours
Fitness Specialist Program, as well as conditions of exercise stress and how
those interested in furthering their fitness training affects health and KIN 145
understanding of the effects of exer- wellness. Emphasis will be placed on Theory and Analysis of Fitness
cise on the mind and body. Instructor muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, Instruction
approval is required for enrollment. bioenergetics, and other physiological
2 Units processes that are affected by exer- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
18 Lecture hours cise. The effects of various diseases appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
54 Lab hours will also be addressed. This course appropriate assessment
is designed for the student pursu- Transfers to: CSU
KIN 122 ing a career in the fitness industry, This course provides an introduc-
Nutrition for Sport and Fitness a Certificate in the Fitness Special- tion to the principles and techniques
ist Program, or those interested in involved in teaching group exercise
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or furthering their understanding of the and developing a personal trainer/
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or effects of exercise on the body and client relationship. Emphasis is
appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or mind. placed on client assessment, com-
MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri- 3 Units munication skills, program design,
ate assessment 54 Lecture hours exercise adherence, teaching strate-
Transfers to: CSU gies, and professional responsibility
This course provides an overview KIN 128 and liability. This course is designed
of the role of nutrition to increase Fitness Testing and Exercise for the student pursuing a career in
energy and enhance performance. Prescription the fitness industry, a certificate in
Nutrient needs before, during, and the Fitness Specialist Program, as
after exercise are evaluated for their Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or well as those interested in furthering
effect on optimal health. Carbohy- appropriate assessment; READ 043 or their understanding of the effects of
drate loading, popular diets and appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or exercise on the mind and body.
supplementation are discussed. This MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri- 2 Units
course is designed for the student ate assessment 36 Lecture hours
pursuing a career in the fitness Transfers to: CSU
industry, a certificate in the proposed This course provides an overview KIN 146
Fitness Specialist Program, as well as of how to assess cardiorespiratory Training Principles for Special
those interested in furthering their endurance, muscular strength and Populations
understanding of the effects of nutri- endurance, flexibility, body fat,
tion on the mind and body. pulmonary function, blood pressure, Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
3 Units postural analysis, and functional appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
54 Lecture hours movement, and evaluate the results. appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or
Emphasis is placed on determining MATH 020C or appropriate assessment
the appropriate test, conducting the Transfers to: CSU
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This course provides an overview of designed for all students interested in their knowledge regarding health
the exercise implications for special leadership dynamics within indi- problems and social issues unique to
populations related to age, medical vidual and team sports. The course women. Physiological and psycho-
condition and level of fitness. Empha- will cover topics such as leadership logical aspects of nutrition, hygiene,
sis is placed on cardiac conditions, theories, self-awareness, informal and sexuality and reproduction, drugs
diabetes, physical disabilities, HIV formal leadership, emotional intel- and chemicals, and common diseases
and AIDS, asthma, sensory impair- ligence theory, athlete motivation, are among the many topics covered.
ments, seniors, children, mentally team dynamics, communication and Guest speakers, videos, current
impaired and pregnant and post- the role of the team captains. At the events, and text readings will assist
partum women and the issues and end of the course, students will have the student in developing sound
barriers to exercise. This course is more insight into leadership within health principles.
designed for the student pursuing a sport environments. 3 Units
career in the fitness industry, a certifi- 3 Units 54 Lecture hours
cate in the Fitness Specialist Program, 54 Lecture hours
as well as those interested in further- KIN 193 (C-ID KIN 101)
ing their understanding of the effects KIN 188 Standard First Aid and CPR
of exercise on the mind and body. Theory and Practice of Coaching
2 Units Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
36 Lecture hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or appropriate assessment
KIN 157 appropriate assessment Transfers to: UC, CSU
Theory of Lifeguard Training and Transfers to: CSU This course is designed for students
Water Safety The purpose of this course is to pursuing a career working with the
explore the impact that coaches have public and for those who want to fur-
Prerequisite: Swim 300 yards continu- on athletic programs in the com- ther their understanding of handling
ously; Tread water for two minutes using munity. This course is designed for emergency situations. The student
only the legs; Complete timed swimming, all students interested in coaching will learn how to give immediate care
submersion and retrievel event; Swim individual and team sports. The to the suddenly injured or ill person.
at American Red Cross Learn-to- Swim course will cover topics such as role In addition, students will learn tech-
Level 4 Proficiency of the coach, athlete motivation, niques for control of bleeding, splint-
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or coaching leadership, coaching work ing, transporting victims, emergency
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or teams, coaching technology, and procedures, one person C.P. R. and
appropriate assessment effective coaching practice. At the the use of an AED. Students will have
Transfers to: UC, CSU end of the course, students will have the opportunity to apply these techni-
This course is of interest to students more insight into coaching in various cal procedures in class. This course
who wish to earn the American Red athletic programs. fulfills the requirements for American
Cross certifications necessary for 3 Units Red Cross certifications in both Stan-
employment as a pool lifeguard and 54 Lecture hours dard First Aid and Cardiopulmonary
swimming instructor. This course Resuscitation (C.P.R.) and Automatic
gives the most current instruction in KIN 191 Defibrillation (AED).
American Red Cross (ARC) lifeguard Health: Personal Issues 3 Units
training, first aid and cardiopulmo- 54 Lecture hours
nary resuscitation/automated external Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
defibrillation (CPR/AED) skills appropriate assessment; READ 043 or KIN 194 (C-ID KIN 100)
and Water Safety Instructor (WSI) appropriate assessment Introduction to Kinesiology
courses. Upon successful comple- Transfers to: UC, CSU (Students will
tion, students earn certifications receive credit for only one of the following Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
for American Red Cross Lifeguard courses: KIN 191, KIN 192, or KIN 196) appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
Training, CPR/AED for the Profes- This course is designed for all stu- appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or
sional Rescuer, First Aid for Public dents that are physically active and MATH 020C or appropriate assessment
Safety Personnel (Title 22), and Water interested in learning how to improve Transfers to: CSU
Safety Instructor. These certifications and maintain their personal health. This course is designed for those stu-
enable students to gain eligibility for Topics covered include the general dents who are interested in pursuing
a pool lifeguarding position and to health principles, nutrition and diet, a career in the field of kinesiology.
teach the Learn-to-Swim programs of physical fitness, stress management, The philosophy, history, ethical and
the American Red Cross. Adequate sexuality and reproduction, drug/ scientific foundations of kinesiol-
swimming skills are necessary at the alcohol use and abuse, consumer and ogy will be covered. The concepts of
Learn-to-Swim Level 4. Students may safety issues and the process of death. basic movement and performance
petition to re-enroll in the course to Students learn how to develop sound movement in relationship to kinesiol-
renew certifications. health principles through text read- ogy will be examined. Students will
3 Units ings, lectures, assignments/labs and explore the sub-disciplines of motor
36 Lecture hours guest speakers. learning, biomechanics, exercise
54 Lab hours 3 Units physiology, sport sociology, sport
54 Lecture hours psychology, and sport nutrition.
KIN 159 Professional career opportunities in
Leadership Empowerment of Sport KIN 192 health/fitness, therapeutic exer-
Health: Women’s Personal Health cise, teaching, coaching and sport
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate management will be examined. The
assessment; ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or challenges for kinesiology, future of
appropriate assessment appropriate assessment; READ 043 or kinesiology, sport and health/well-
Transfers to: CSU appropriate assessment ness are also addressed.
The purpose of this course is to Transfers to: UC, CSU (Students will 3 Units
explore leadership theories and receive credit for only one of the following 54 Lecture hours
the impact of leadership empower- courses: KIN 191, KIN 192, or KIN 196)
ment through sport. This course is This course is designed for all
students interested in expanding

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KIN 195 KIN 226 KIN 297
Social Issues/Media in Sport Advanced Training Principles for Sport Advanced Athletic Training
and Tactical Athletes
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Prerequisite: KIN 197
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or Prerequisite: KIN 122, KIN 126, KIN Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
appropriate assessment 127, KIN 128 appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
Transfers to: CSU Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment
This course is designed for students appropriate assessment; MATH 033 or Transfers to: CSU
who are interested in a career in the MATH 033B or appropriate assessment; This course introduces the advanced
field of coaching and athletics. This READ 043 or appropriate assessment; concepts of athletic training, includ-
class will study the controversies Transfers to: CSU ing instruction for evaluation and
and the status of sport in our society. This course is designed to include rehabilitation of common athletic
Coaching methodologies and future the necessary information needed injuries. Advanced taping and brac-
trends in athletics, physical activities, for those intending to assess and ing techniques will also be presented
and physical education/kinesiology teach strength training and perfor- and practiced. This class is designed
will be discussed. This class will mance skills to both sport and tactical for students interested in becoming
examine the relationship between athletes. The course covers anatomy a Certified Athletic Trainer or those
sport and media, social media, cul- and physiology, bioenergetics, who are preparing for a career in any
ture and the economy. An emphasis biomechanics, training adaptations, allied health care profession.
will be placed on understanding the physical assessments for strength, 3 Units
historical and current roles of sport agility, power, speed, and quickness, 54 Lecture hours
in society. program design, exercise and equip-
3 Units ment selection, training techniques, KINESIOLOGY
54 Lecture hours and safety factors. This course is
designed for the student pursuing a Division of Kinesiology,
KIN 196 career in the strength and condition- Dance, and Athletics
Health: Fitness and Wellness ing area, completing the Strength
and Performance Coach Certificate, (For Dance courses – See Dance) Dance-
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or exploring kinesiology, or for those activity courses may be used in place
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or interested in furthering their under- of P.E. activity courses to fulfill degree
appropriate assessment standing of the effects of exercise for requirements.
Transfers to: UC, CSU (Students will strength and performance in sport
receive credit for only one of the following and tactical athletes. Students may select several different
courses: KIN 191, KIN 192, or KIN 196) 3 Units courses or may enroll in a course and
This course is designed for all stu- 54 Lecture hours continue to the next level of the same
dents who are interested in learn- course. Courses labeled “I” and “II” fall
ing the value of life-long, healthy KIN 290 into the continued instruction category.
lifestyles. Students will be given Cooperative Work Experience/Intern-
the tools to assist them in making ship for Athletic Training Related KINA 101
positive life-style changes based on a Fields Tennis I
personal health/fitness profile. Topics
covered include: basic anatomy and Prerequisite: KIN 197 and a current CPR Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
physiology, nutrition, weight control, card appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
tobacco and alcohol, muscle fitness, Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment
flexibility, stress reduction, cardio- appropriate assessment; READ 043 or Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
vascular functioning, health topics, appropriate assessment (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
disease entities, and preventive Transfers to: CSU units credit for KINA activity courses)
health care measures. This course supports and reinforces This is a beginning tennis class
3 Units on-the-job training in the field of designed to take the student to a rec-
54 Lecture hours athletic training under supervision of reational level in skills. Instruction in
a college instructor and is facilitated the serve, groundstroke, volley, and
KIN 197 by the use of learning objectives. The rules are taught. The student will also
Prevention and Treatment of student will be working in a skilled learn how to play doubles and singles
Athletic Injuries or professional level assignment in matches so that the student can com-
their area of vocational interest and pete on a recreational level.
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or will meet performance objectives 1 Unit
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or related to instruction that are above 54 Lab hours
appropriate assessment and beyond the conditions of regular
Transfers to: UC, CSU employment. This course is intended KINA 102
This course introduces the basic con- for students whose job is related Intercollegiate Baseball I
cepts of athletic training, including to the field of athletic training and
instruction for prevention, recogni- have completed or enrolled in the Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
tion, management and treatment appropriate coursework. “Contact the appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
of common injuries in a physically CWE office regarding re-enrollment appropriate assessment
active population. The skills of basic procedures.” Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
strapping, bracing padding and Student Unpaid Internship: (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
taping for the prevention and sup- 1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours units credit for KINA activity courses)
port of injuries will be presented and Student Paid Internship: This course is designed for the
practiced. This class is recommended 1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours student interested in competing
for those interested in becoming a 1 to 2 Units in baseball at the collegiate level.
Certified Athletic Trainer. 3 Lecture hours Instruction will focus on the introduc-
3 Units 60 to 150 Other hours tion of advanced drills in the area of
54 Lecture hours offense, defense and pitching. Special
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development and class participation KINA 107 be introduced to the students. The
in preparing students for intercolle- Badminton I course will develop skills, provide
giate competition. This course may be knowledge of the rules and instruct
repeated three times for credit. Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or students to demonstrate Futsal tech-
1 Unit appropriate assessment; READ 022 or niques, recognize tactical situations
54 Lab hours appropriate assessment and improve physical fitness.
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU 1 Unit
KINA 103 (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 54 Lab hours
Softball I units credit for KINA activity courses)
This is a beginning badminton class KINA 113
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or designed for the student to gain Golf I
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or experience of various degrees of
appropriate assessment competitive play. Instruction in the Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU serve, drive, drop, smash, clears, appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 rules and court etiquette are taught so appropriate assessment
units credit for KINA activity courses) the student can perform at a competi- Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
This course is designed for the begin- tive level. (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
ning student who wishes to gain the 1 Unit units credit for KINA activity courses)
fundamental skills of softball. It is 54 Lab hours Golf I is designed for the begin-
designed to present the following ning golfer who wants to gain the
skills to the student; throwing, bat- KINA 108 fundamental skills that form the basis
ting, bunting and defense. Addition- Water Polo I of good golf technique. The goal of
ally, the individual field positions this class is for the student to learn
and the responsibilities of team work Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU to play a respectable game of golf, to
will be emphasized. (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 avoid embarrassment, and to enjoy
1 Unit units credit for KINA activity courses) time outdoors with friends. Etiquette,
54 Lab hours This is a course in the fundamen- rules and course play are included.
tals and skills of water polo such as 1 Unit
KINA 104 passing, guarding, shooting, team 54 Lab hours
Volleyball I play, and strategy. Rules and class
competition are included. KINA 117
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 1 Unit Swimming I
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or 54 Lab hours
appropriate assessment Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU KINA 109 appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 Soccer I appropriate assessment
units credit for KINA activity courses) Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
This course is a beginning class Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
designed to present the basic funda- assessment units credit for KINA activity courses)
mental skills and rules of volleyball. Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU This course is a beginning class
The student will have the opportu- (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 designed to equip students with basic
nity to learn and practice serving, units credit for KINA activity courses) water skills and knowledge in order
setting, and spiking. The student will This is a beginning soccer/activ- to make them reasonably safe while
also participate in team play. This ity class designed for all students in the water. It is suitable for all stu-
class is appropriate for students who interested in developing the physi- dents interested in basic swimming.
have never played volleyball, are just cal, technical and tactical elements of 1 Unit
learning the game or haven’t played the game of soccer. The course will 54 Lab hours
for an extended period of time and include fundamental skills of soccer
want to refresh their skills. which include, dribbling, passing, KINA 120
1 Unit kicking, collecting and basic concepts Swim for Fitness
54 Lab hours of offensive and defensive tactics.
Rules of the game, skill practice and Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
KINA 105 participating in recreational soccer appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
Basketball I matches will be included. appropriate assessment; KINA 117
1 Unit Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or 54 Lab hours (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or units credit for KINA activity courses)
appropriate assessment KINA 110 This is a swimming/fitness course
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU Futsal (Indoor Soccer) designed to provide the individual
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 who has beginning swimming
units credit for KINA activity courses) Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or skills an opportunity to master the
This beginning level course designed appropriate assessment; READ 043 or fundamentals of physical fitness as
for all students will provide instruc- appropriate assessment they relate to swimming as an aerobic
tion in the fundamentals of basketball Transfers to: CSU activity. Emphasis will be placed on
such as dribbling, passing, shoot- This class will provide instruction aerobic training with some training at
ing, team play, rebounding, defense and repetition in the technical and the anaerobic threshold and anaero-
and strategy. Collegiate rules, class tactical components of Futsal (Indoor bic levels. This class is suitable for all
competition, injury prevention and Soccer). The Federation of Interna- students interested in swimming as a
care, and proper diet and fitness tional Football Association (FIFA), fitness activity.
needs are included in instruction. The which is the governing body of soccer 1 Unit
emphasis will be on active participa- in the world and the United States 54 Lab hours
tion, basketball as recreation and skill Soccer Federation (USSF), which
development within this team sport. is the governing body of soccer in
1 Unit the United States recognize Futsal
54 Lab hours as its own sport consisting of a
smaller, fast-paced technical game.
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KINA 124 cardiovascular health and endurance This course introduces students to the
Self Defense using various exercise movements. basic Pilates floor exercises, which are
Further, water buoyancy will help designed to increase strength in the
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or support the joints and muscles of the abdominal and spinal musculature.
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or body, enabling students of all levels Students will engage in activities and
appropriate assessment of fitness and abilities to participate exercises designed to increase aware-
Transfers to: CSU in the activity. Students will have the ness of body alignment, increase
This course is designed for all opportunity to improve overall body strength in the torso, spine and limbs,
students interested in developing strength and conditioning through increase endurance, learn breathing
both personal safety and self-defense a sequence of exercises done in the techniques to utilize in strength train-
techniques through scenario and water. Students who are overweight, ing exercises, increase coordination,
martial arts training. Through dif- pregnant, elderly, diabetic, recover- improve balance, and will learn about
ferent forms of martial arts training, ing from injuries or who have been the muscle groups and their actions
students will practice both defensive inactive would find this class appro- being utilized during traditional
and offensive moves against various priate, therapeutic, and beneficial to Pilates mat work. This course is suit-
forms of attacks. Proficiency in the their health. able for students interested in condi-
practical, effective, and tactical use of 1 Unit tioning, dance, Hatha Yoga, athletics,
movement, leverage and strikes will 54 Lab hours and individuals seeking to increase
be stressed. strength to better support the spine
1 Unit KINA 133 in everyday activities.
54 Lab hours Wrestling I 1 Unit
54 Lab hours
KINA 130 Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
Lifelong Fitness Laboratory appropriate assessment; READ 022 or KINA 138
appropriate assessment Fitness for Independent Living
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
appropriate assessment units credit for KINA activity courses) appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU This wrestling class is designed for appropriate assessment
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 the beginner as well as for the student Transfer to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
units credit for KINA activity courses) who wishes to increase their knowl- (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
This 45-hour, self-paced physical edge and skill through practice and units credit for KINA activity courses)
fitness laboratory is designed for all competition. It is designed to present This course is designed to help
students of the college to develop the following skills to the student: increase fitness levels for the senior
and encourage positive attitudes and escapes, pinning combination take- population. It is also appropriate
habits with regards to health-related downs, and strategies. The student for individuals who are physically
fitness components, including cardio- will learn basic definitions, terminol- challenged, engage in limited activity,
vascular fitness, flexibility, and mus- ogy and rules of wrestling. This class and those recovering from injury
cular strength and endurance. Each will include information on proper or long term illness. The purpose
student, upon entry, will be assessed nutrition and fitness conditioning. of the class is to condition students
for risk factors and medical history, 1 Unit for strength and flexibility as well
as well as body composition, cardio- 54 Lab hours as balance, coordination and agility.
vascular fitness, muscular strength These skills are important factors in
and endurance, and flexibility to KINA 134 achieving and maintaining the ability
establish an individual fitness profile. Cardio Boot Camp to function in daily activities and live
From this profile, an individual exer- independently.
cise prescription will be developed. Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or 1 Unit
Fitness activity will primarily utilize appropriate assessment; READ 022 or 54 Lab hours
exercise equipment organized into an appropriate assessment
aerobic super circuit with additional Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU KINA 139
activity prescribed in the aerobics (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 Cross Training for Fitness
machine area, body parts weight units credit for KINA activity courses)
training area, and flexibility area. It is This course is designed for the Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
expected that the student will attend student who wishes to improve their appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
an average of three 50 minute exer- cardiovascular and core fitness. The appropriate assessment
cise sessions each week. Additional student will learn lifelong skills to Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
assessment at the conclusion of the improve their health. Workout skills (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
semester will provide data necessary such as core strengthening, cardio- units credit for KINA activity courses)
to evaluate the accomplishment of vascular fitness, step aerobics and This cross-training course is designed
stated goals. Offered on a credit/no flexibility training will be covered. for the beginning through advanced
credit basis. Instruction in proper diet, heart rate student who wishes to increase their
1 Unit monitoring, skills proficiency and cardiovascular fitness level through
54 Lab hours fitness program planning will be a variety of aerobic and anaerobic
provided to each student. activities. It is designed to present
KINA 132 1 Unit the following skills to the student:
Aqua Aerobics 54 Lab hours running, cycling, swimming, interval
training, and introduction to weight
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or KINA 136 training. Additionally, the student
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or Pilates Mat I will learn basic definitions and
appropriate assessment terminology of the current fitness
Transfer to: UC (credit limit*), CSU Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or arena, assisting them with fitness as
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 appropriate assessment; READ 022 or a life-long process using a variety of
units credit for KINA activity courses) appropriate assessment cardiovascular mediums.
This class is designed to utilize the Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU 1 Unit
resistance properties of the water to (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 54 Lab hours
improve muscle tone, flexibility and units credit for KINA activity courses)

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KINA 140 Transfer to: UC (credit limit*), CSU by the CCCAA governing body.
Walking for Fitness (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 Students will be required to spend a
units credit for KINA activity courses) minimum of 7.36 hours a week for 11
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or This course is designed for the begin- weeks preparing for competition with
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or ning student who would like to learn other colleges. This course may be
appropriate assessment the fundamental physical Asanas repeated three times for credit.
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU (poses) of Hatha Yoga as well as 1.5 Units
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 Pranayama (breathing techniques) 81 Lab hours
units credit for KINA activity courses) and Dhyana (meditation techniques).
This course is designed to meet the The goal of the course is to integrate KINA 171
needs of daily physical exercise for the mind, body, and spirit and to give Women’s Intercollegiate Tennis Team
life long fitness and health. Walking the student tools to better manage
is one of the safest and most effective stress, alleviate physical tensions, and Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate
forms of exercise to improve health, encourage optimum fitness. In this assessment
and develop and maintain physical introductory course, students learn Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
fitness. The course provides cardio- proper physical alignment in the (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
vascular conditioning through the standing poses (Sun Salutation Series units credit for KINA activity courses)
activity of walking. Instruction in A-C, Warrior 1-2, Downward Dog, This is an advanced course designed
proper diet, heart rate monitoring, Upward Dog, Cobra, Triangle, Cres- for students who will be competing
skill proficiency and fitness program cent), the floor poses (Staff, Lotus, at the collegiate level in the sport of
planning will be provided to each Cobbler, Twists, Backbends), and in women’s tennis. Students will be
student. This class is designed for stu- elementary inversions (Inverted Leg required to spend a minimum of
dents who are interested in starting Rest, Headstand Preparation, Wall- 10.125 hours a week preparing for
an exercise program, or developing Dog Preparation). competition with other colleges. This
an active lifestyle. 1 Unit course may be repeated three times
1 Unit 54 Lab hours for credit.
54 Lab hours 3 Units
KINA 159 162 Lab hours
KINA 147 Cross Training for Intercollegiate
Off-Season Conditioning for Athletics KINA 172
Intercollegiate Sports Women’s Intercollegiate Volleyball
Prerequisite: Participation in Intercol- Team
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or legiate Sports
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate
appropriate assessment assessment assessment
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
units credit for KINA activity courses) units credit for KINA activity courses) units credit for KINA activity courses)
This course is designed for all stu- This course is designed for any This is an advanced course designed
dents preparing for specific physical student preparing for intercollegiate for students who will be competing
fitness related to off-season intercol- athletic competition. This cross- at the collegiate level in the sport of
legiate athletic participation. The training course is designed for the women’s volleyball. Students will
purpose of the course is to develop advanced student-athlete who wishes be required to spend a minimum of
a level of physical fitness, strength to increase all aspects of their fitness 10.125 hours a week preparing for
and conditioning that will enhance levels through a variety of strength, competition with other colleges. This
the athlete’s ability to be successful flexibility, aerobic and anaerobic course may be repeated three times
in intercollegiate competition. This activities. The specific physical fitness for credit.
course may be repeated three times routines required by the intercol- 3 Units
for credit. legiate athlete during the off-season 162 Lab hours
1 Unit will be addressed. The purpose of the
54 Lab hours course is to develop a level of physi- KINA 173
cal fitness, strength and conditioning Women’s Intercollegiate Softball Team
KINA 148 that will enhance the athlete’s ability
Strength Training to be successful in intercollegiate Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate
competition. This course may be assessment
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or repeated three times for credit. Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or 1 Unit (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
appropriate assessment 54 Lab hours units credit for KINA activity courses)
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU This is an advanced course designed
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 KINA 170 for students who will be competing
units credit for KINA activity courses) Women’s Intercollegiate Basketball at the collegiate level in the sport
This course is designed for students Team of women’s softball. Students will
who would like to learn the basic fun- be required to spend a minimum of
damentals of strength and condition- Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate 10.125 hours a week preparing for
ing. Students will be introduced to assessment competition with other colleges. This
a variety of routines that will enable Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU course may be repeated three times
them to develop a personal exercise (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 for credit.
plan. units credit for KINA activity courses) 3 Units
1 Unit This is an advanced course designed 162 Lab hours
54 Lab hours for students who will be competing
at the collegiate level in the sport KINA 174
KINA 158 of women’s basketball. This class is Women’s Intercollegiate Swim Team
Yoga I offered for 11 consecutive weeks to
run concurrent with the intercolle- Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or giate basketball season as determined assessment
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
appropriate assessment (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4

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units credit for KINA activity courses) KINA 181 swimming. Students will be required
This is an advanced course designed Men’s Intercollegiate Basketball Team to spend a minimum of 10.125 hours
for students who will be competing a week preparing for competition
at the collegiate level in the sport of Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate with other colleges. This course may
women’s swimming. Students will assessment be repeated three times for credit.
be required to spend a minimum Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU 3 Units
of 11.25 hours a week preparing for (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 162 Lab hours
competition with other colleges. This units credit for KINA activity courses)
course may be repeated three times This is an advanced course designed KINA 186
for credit. for students who will be competing Men’s and Women’s Intercollegiate
2 Units at the collegiate level in the sport Track and Field Team
180 Lab hours of men’s basketball for pre-season
conditioning and play. This class is Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate
KINA 175 offered for 11 consecutive weeks to assessment
Women’s Intercollegiate Cross-Country run concurrent with the intercolle- Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
Team giate basketball season as determined (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
by the CCCAA governing body. units credit for KINA activity courses)
Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate Students will be required to spend a This is an advanced course designed
assessment minimum of 7.36 hours a week for 11 for students who will be competing
Transfer to: UC (credit limit *), CSU weeks preparing for competition with at the collegiate level in the sport
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 other colleges. This course may be of track & field. Students will be
units credit for KINA activity courses) repeated three times for credit. required to spend a minimum of 10
This is an advanced course designed 1.5 Units hours a week preparing for competi-
for students who will be competing 81 Lab hours tion with other colleges. This course
at the collegiate level in the sport of may be repeated three times for
women’s cross country. Students will KINA 182 credit.
be required to spend a minimum of Men’s Intercollegiate Cross-Country 2 Units
10.125 hours a week preparing for Team 180 Lab hours
competition with other colleges. This
course may be repeated three times Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate KINA 188
for credit. assessment Men’s and/or Women’s Intercollegiate
3 Units Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU Water Polo Team
162 Lab hours (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
units credit for KINA activity courses) Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate
KINA 176 This is an advanced course designed assessment
Women’s Intercollegiate Soccer Team for students who will be competing Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
at the collegiate level in the sport of (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate men’s cross country. Students will units credit for KINA activity courses)
assessment be required to spend a minimum of This is an advanced course designed
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU 10.125 hours a week preparing for for students who will be competing
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 competition with other colleges. This at the collegiate level in the sport
units credit for KINA activity courses) course may be repeated three times of men’s and women’s water polo.
This is an advanced course designed for credit. Students will be required to spend
for students who will be competing 3 Units a minimum of 10.125 hours a week
at the collegiate level in the sport of 162 Lab hours preparing for competition with other
women’s soccer. Students will be colleges. This course may be repeated
required to spend a minimum of KINA 184 three times for credit.
10.125 hours a week preparing for Men’s and Women’s Intercollegiate 3 Units
competition with other colleges. This Golf Team 162 Lab hours
course may be repeated three times
for credit. Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate KINA 189
3 Units assessment Men’s Intercollegiate Wrestling Team
162 Lab hours Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate
KINA 180 units credit for KINA activity courses) assessment
Men’s Intercollegiate Baseball Team This is an advanced course designed Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
for students who will be competing (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate at the collegiate level in the sport of units credit for KINA activity courses)
assessment men’s and women’s golf. Students This is an advanced course designed
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU will be required to spend a minimum for students who will be competing
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 of 10 hours a week preparing for at the collegiate level in the sport
units credit for KINA activity courses) competition with other colleges. of men’s wrestling. Students will
This is an advanced course designed 2 Units be required to spend a minimum of
for students that will be competing 180 Lab hours 10.125 hours a week preparing for
at the collegiate level in the sport competition with other colleges. This
of men’s baseball. Students will be KINA 185 course may be repeated three times
required to spend a minimum of Men’s and Women’s Intercollegiate for credit.
10.125 hours a week preparing for Swim Team 3 Units
competition with other colleges. This 162 Lab hours
course may be repeated three times Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate
for credit. assessment KINA 190
3 Units Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU Men’s Intercollegiate Soccer Team
162 Lab hours (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
units credit for KINA activity courses) Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate
This is an advanced course designed assessment
for students who will be competing Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
at the collegiate level in the sport of (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4

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units credit for KINA activity courses) KINA 203 ested in competing at the collegiate
This is an advanced course designed Off Season Softball level. Instruction will focus on
for students who will be competing advanced techniques in serving,
at the collegiate level in the sport Advisory: KINA 103 passing, setting, hitting, plus jump
of men’s soccer. Students will be Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU serving, jump set, jump attack, vari-
required to spend a minimum of (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 ous defensive patterns and team play
10.125 hours a week preparing for units credit for KINA activity courses) training and conditioning. Special
competition with other colleges. This This course is designed for the attention will be placed on preparing
course may be repeated three times advanced softball student competing students for intercollegiate competi-
for credit. at the collegiate level. Instruction will tion. This course may be repeated
3 Units focus on advanced drills in the area of three times for credit.
162 Lab hours offense, defense and pitching. Special 1 Unit
attention will be placed in preparing 54 Lab hours
KINA 192 students for intercollegiate competi-
Women’s Intercollegiate Sand Volley- tion. This course may be repeated KINA 207
ball Team three times for credit. Badminton II
1 Unit
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or 54 Lab hours Prerequisite: KINA 107 or instructor
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or approval for admission
appropriate assessment KINA 204 Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU Volleyball II appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 appropriate assessment;
units credit for KINA activity courses) Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
This is an advanced course designed appropriate assessment; READ 043 or (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
for students who will be competing appropriate assessment; KINA 104 units credit for KINA activity courses)
at the collegiate level in the sport of Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU This is an intermediate level badmin-
women’s sand volleyball. Students (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 ton class designed for the student to
will be required to spend a minimum units credit for KINA activity courses) develop the ability to make appropri-
of 10.125 hours a week preparing for This course is designed for interme- ate responses (relative on their own
competition with other colleges. This diate volleyball students who have abilities) to the particular problems
course may be repeated three times previously played volleyball and are posed by the game. Advanced
for credit. looking to improve their skill and instruction is given in the basic
3 Units knowledge of the game. Students will strokes as well as the introduction of
162 Lab hours develop the intermediate skills of set- Indonesian serve, around-the-head
ting, serving, passing, spiking, team shot, hairpin and flick shot.
KINA 201 Offense of 6-1, 5-1 and defensive 1 Unit
Tennis II coverage. Rules and class competition 54 Lab hours
are included.
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 1 Unit KINA 209
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or 54 Lab hours Soccer II
appropriate assessment; KINA 101
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU KINA 205 Prerequisite: KINA 109
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 Basketball II Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
units credit for KINA activity courses) appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
This is an intermediate tennis class Prerequisite: KINA 105 or instructor appropriate assessment Transfers to:
designed to take the student beyond approval for admission CSU
recreational skills. Advanced instruc- Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or This advanced soccer activity class is
tion in the serve, groundstrokes, appropriate assessment; READ 022 or designed for all students interested
volley, and playing strategy is given. appropriate assessment in developing the physical, techni-
The lob and smash are introduced. Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU cal and tactical elements of the game
1 Unit (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 of soccer. The course will include
54 Lab hours units credit for KINA activity courses) analysis of fundamental skills, game
This course is designed for the strategy, team offense and team
KINA 202 intermediate to advanced basketball defense through participation and
Intercollegiate Baseball II player who wants advanced level an overview of rules. This is an
basketball development. Students advanced soccer class designed to
Advisory: KINA 102 will participate in full court team take the student beyond recreational
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU play, receive advanced instruction skills. Team tactics, strategies and
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 on strategies, offensive and defensive systems of play will be emphasized.
units credit for KINA activity courses) skills and concepts, analyze intercol- 1 Unit
This course is designed for the legiate and professional game film 54 Lab hours
advanced baseball student interested and learn intercollegiate and profes-
in competing at the collegiate level. sional rules. KINA 211
Instruction will focus on advanced 1 Unit Off Season Intercollegiate Tennis
drills in the area of offense, defense 54 Lab hours
and pitching. Special attention will Prerequisite: Participation in Intercol-
be placed in preparing students for KINA 206 legiate Sports
intercollegiate competition. This Off Season Women’s Intercollegiate Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate
course may be repeated three times Volleyball Training assessment
for credit. Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
1 Unit Prerequisite: Participation in Intercol- (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
54 Lab hours legiate Athletics units credit for KINA activity courses)
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU This course is designed for the
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 advanced tennis student interested
units credit for KINA activity courses) in competing at the collegiate level.
This course is designed for the Instruction will focus on training and
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conditioning, and will also include KINA 230 consecutive weeks to run concurrent
advanced strategies, on court drilling Lifelong Fitness Center II - with the intercollegiate basketball
and match play experience. Special Cardiovascular Fitness season as determined by the CCCAA
attention will be placed on preparing governing body. Students will be
students for intercollegiate competi- Prerequisite: KINA 130 or PE 130 required to spend a minimum of 7.36
tion. This course may be repeated Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or hours a week for 11 weeks prepar-
three times for credit. appropriate assessment; READ 043 or ing for competition with conference
1 Unit appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or colleges. This course may be repeated
54 Lab hours MATH 020C or appropriate assessment three times for credit.
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU 1.5 Units
KINA 213 (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 81 Lab hours
Golf II units credit for KINA activity courses)
This class is a course designed to give KINA 281
Prerequisite: KINA 113 the student skills and information to Men’s Intercollegiate
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or improve their own cardiovascular Basketball Team II
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or fitness. This class will involve instruc-
appropriate assessment tion and practice in techniques that Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU will promote cardiovascular fitness: assessment
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 running, jump rope, core training, Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
units credit for KINA activity courses) aerobic activity, aerobic circuit and (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
Golf II is designed for the intermedi- resistance bands. The student will units credit for KINA activity courses)
ate to advanced golfer who wants learn about the importance of blood This is an advanced course designed
take their golf game beyond basic pressure, heart rate and diet in rela- for students who will be competing
fundamentals. Every year thousands tion to cardiovascular disease. at the collegiate level in the sport of
of people choose golf as their favorite 1 Unit men’s basketball during conference
sports activity. Once learned, golf 54 Lab hours and post season play. This class is
becomes an enjoyable lifetime recre- offered for 11 consecutive weeks to
ation. Golf II students will build on KINA 258 run concurrent with the intercolle-
the skills learned in Golf I. A major Yoga II giate basketball season as determined
portion of class time is spent on the by the CCCAA governing body.
golf course applying the techniques Prerequisite: KINA 158 Students will be required to spend a
learned in Golf I. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or minimum of 7.36 hours a week for 11
1 Unit appropriate assessment; READ 043 or weeks preparing for competition with
54 Lab hours appropriate assessment conference colleges. This course may
Transfer to: CSU be repeated three times for credit.
KINA 217 This course is designed for interme- 1.5 Units
Swimming II diate students who would like to 81 Lab hours
advance their physical asanas (poses)
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate of Hatha Yoga as well as Pranayama LANDSCAPE
assessment; KINA 117 (breathing techniques) and Dhyana
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU (meditation techniques). The goal of Division of Career &
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 the course is to integrate the mind, Technical Education
units credit for KINA activity courses) body, and spirit and to further chal-
This is an intermediate class designed lenge the students in their physical LAND 101
to provide the individual with the practice by increasing sustainment, Introduction to Landscape Design &
opportunity to learn the elements perfecting alignment, and by incor- Maintenance
of good swimming. Students will porating twists and wraps. Parivrtta
sharpen their technique in the basic Trikonasana, Prasarita Padot- Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
strokes learned in Swim I. Basic tanasana, Malasana, Garudasana, appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
components of distance training will Natasajasana, Utthita Hasta Padan- appropriate assessment; ENGT 101
be covered along with conditioning gustasana, Chaturanga Dandasana, Transfers to: CSU
methods. Safety and rescue skills are Purvottanasana, Navasana, Virasana, This introductory landscape design
also included. Ustrasana, Matsyasana, Sarvan- course is designed for the non-
1 Unit gasana, Suryya Namaskar B will be scientist and specifically for the
54 Lab hours covered in depth during the course. amateur garden enthusiast interested
1 Unit in learning landscape design from a
KINA 218 54 Lab hours landscape professional. The course
Swimming III is a general overview of landscape
KINA 270 design which include topics of land-
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU Women’s Intercollegiate Basketball scape design, planting and irrigation
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 Team II design, plant identification, cost
units credit for KINA activity courses) analysis, and maintenance. The class
This is an advanced swimmer’s class Prerequisite: KINA 170 sessions are a combination lecture,
designed to provide the individual Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate hands-on planting and irrigation
with the opportunity to master the assessment design lessons and plant identifica-
coordination of six swimming strokes Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU tion. A field trip to a local nursery or
in order to swim effectively with (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 demonstration garden is planned for
ease, endurance, and versatility in units credit for KINA activity courses) the semester.
the water. More advanced safety and This is an advanced course designed 3 Units
rescue skills are also included. for students who will be competing 45 Lecture hours
1 Unit at the collegiate level in the sport of 27 Lab hours
54 Lab hours women’s basketball during confer-
ence play. This class is offered for 11

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LAND 102 is unique in its design focus, chrono- Latin II increases students’ under-
Introduction to Landscape Architecture logical organization, and visual standing of the classics, enhances
& Design organization. This course is open to their understanding of grammar and
all students at Rio Hondo College vocabulary, exposes them to authen-
Prerequisite: ENGT 101 wanting to broaden their knowledge tic pronunciation, increases their
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or of significant Landscape Architec- knowledge of vocabulary derivatives,
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or tural history. and acquaints them further with
appropriate assessment; ENGT 105 3 Units Romance languages and the Latinate
Transfers to: CSU 54 Lecture hours vocabulary of English. The history
This introductory course is for and culture of the Roman Empire,
students interested in the field of LAND 299 including the spread of the Empire,
Landscape Architecture or Landscape Directed Study in Landscape Design institutions, literature, and the arts
Design. Fundamental principles will be further explored. This class
and concepts essential to landscape Prerequisite: 2.5 overall grade point is designed for students who plan to
design development will be intro- average, a 3.0 grade point average in the major in Classics, History, Philoso-
duced through lectures, readings, discipline of study being requested, or phy, or Languages and would also
discussions, field trips, and assign- receive an exception from the instructor be important for those going into
ments. Natural and human determi- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or law, medicine, and other fields where
nants that shape the landscape will appropriate assessment; READ 043 or Latinate terminology is common.
be explored in addition to the study appropriate assessment 3 Units
of the theory, history, and role of the Transfers to: CSU 54 Lecture hours
landscape architecture profession in This course provides an opportunity
environmental design. for the student to expand their stud- LIBRARY
4 Units ies in Landscape Design beyond the
54 Lecture hours classroom by completing a project Division of Library &
54 Lab hours or an assignment arranged by an Instructional Support
agreement between the student and
LAND 103 instructor. The student is required to LIB 101
Landscape Architecture Theory and contract with the instructor to deter- Fundamentals of Library Research
Form mine the scope of the assignment and
the unit value assigned for successful Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Prerequisite: LAND 102 completion. Students must possess a appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 2.5 overall GPA, a 3.0 GPA in the dis- appropriate assessment; CIT 100A
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or cipline of study being requested, or Transfers to: UC, CSU
appropriate assessment; ENGT 105 receive an exception from the instruc- This course promotes information
Transfers to: CSU tor. Students may take a maximum literacy by introducing students
This is a continuation course to of 3 units of Directed Study within a to the resources available in an
LAND 102, Introduction to Land- discipline and 9 units college-wide. academic library, including books,
scape Architecture and Design. This 1 to 3 Units online catalogs, online databases, and
course expands upon fundamental 54 to 162 Lab hours Web sources. Students learn how to
landscape design principles and define their research problem, apply
concepts. The course examines theory LATIN appropriate search tools, analyze
and methods pertaining to landscape and evaluate information and search
architecture design and site planning. Division of Communications & strategies, and use information ethi-
Study and design of landscape will Languages cally and legally. The critical thinking
be conducted from small local scale to skills and research strategies learned
larger regional scale through in-class LATN 101 in this class will benefit students who
assignments, multi-week projects, Latin I need to find information for college-
model-making, and readings. Com- level research assignments, career
prehension of topography and design Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or demands, and lifelong learning.
of landform through 2D and 3D appropriate assessment; READ 043 or 3 Units
model studies will also be included. appropriate assessment 54 Lecture hours
4 Units Transfers to: UC, CSU
54 Lecture hours Latin I introduces students to the LITERATURE
54 Lab hours classics, enhances their understand-
ing of basic grammar, exposes them Division of Communications &
LAND 121 to authentic pronunciation, increases Languages
Introduction to the History of Land- their knowledge of vocabulary
scape Architecture derivatives, and acquaints them with LIT 102 (C-ID ENGL 120)
Roman history and culture. This class Approaches to Literature
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or is designed for students who plan to
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or major in Classics, History, Philoso- Prerequisite: ENGL 101
appropriate assessment phy, or Languages and would also Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
Transfers to: UC, CSU be important for those going into assessment
This course will cover Landscape law, medicine, and other fields where Transfers to: UC, CSU (Students will
Architecture/Design history from Latinate terminology is common. receive credit for only one of the following
Prehistory to the 21st Century with 3 Units courses: LIT 102 or LIT 102H)
an emphasis on utilizing a visual ref- 54 Lecture hours This course is designed for students
erence of historic landscapes which who wish to study the four general
capture the exuberance of landscape LATN 102 literary forms: poetry, drama, short
design. As an art form, a designed Latin II story, and novel. Emphasis will be
landscape is a cultural product,
representing the ideas and values Prerequisite: LATN 101
of its creator, owner, or patron, and Transfers to: UC, CSU
situated within social, economic, and
political environments. Information

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placed on critical thinking, critical receive credit for only one of the following Lorraine Hansberry, Henry David
reading, and composing. Composi- courses: LIT 112A or LIT 112AH) Hwang, Toni Morrison, Leslie
tions will be based upon discussion, This course explores a range of Marmon Silko, Maxine Hong Kings-
analysis and interpretations of lit- American literature, with a focus on ton, Milcha Sanchez-Scott, and others.
erature, and upon the relationship of major texts and writers from the early This course is intended for students
Western and Non-Western literature settlement to 1865. Representative eligible for the Honors Program.
to contemporary thought. writers include Bradstreet, Bradford, 3 Units
3 Units Franklin, Douglass, Paine, Lincoln, 54 Lecture hours
54 Lecture hours Emerson, Thoreau, Poe, Melville,
and Dickinson. Course reading and LIT 114 (C-ID ENGL 180)
LIT 102H (C-ID ENGL 120) writing assignments explore major Children’s and Adolescent Literature
Approaches to Literature Honors cultural and historical themes, includ-
ing the pre-colonial exploration of the Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Prerequisite: ENGL 101 Americas, Native American literary appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate contributions, the Revolutionary and appropriate assessment
assessment Civil Wars, transcendentalism, and Transfers to: UC, CSU
Transfers to: UC, CSU (Students will romanticism. This course is designed This course is an introduction to
receive credit for only one of the following for students interested in exploring children’s and adolescent literature
courses: LIT 102 or LIT 102H) various genres of literature, students in its three general literary forms: the
This course is designed for students interested in learning more about short story (including myths, legends,
who wish to study the four general cultural expression in the Americas, fairy tales, and folk tales), the novel,
literary forms: poetry, drama, short and students majoring in English and poetry. Stress is placed upon
story, and novel. Emphasis will be or Liberal Studies. This course is critical thinking, critical reading, and
placed on critical thinking, critical designed for students eligible for the composing. This course will explore
reading, and composing. Composi- honors program. works of children’s literature from
tions will be based upon discussion, 3 Units ancient times to the present, analyze
analysis and interpretations of lit- 54 Lecture hours the literary elements of these works,
erature, and upon the relationship of assess their value for both children
Western and Non-Western literature LIT 112B (C-ID ENGL 135) and adults, and examine the historical
to contemporary thought. This course American Literature and cultural environments in which
is intended for students eligible for they were written, including but
the Honors Program. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or not limited to Asian, Latino, Native
3 Units appropriate assessment; READ 043 or American, and African cultures.
54 Lecture hours appropriate assessment This course is beneficial for English
Transfers to: UC, CSU (Students will majors, students planning to transfer
LIT 112A (C-ID ENGL 130) receive credit for only one of the following to a university, parents, and future
American Literature courses: LIT 112B or LIT 112BH) elementary and secondary teachers.
This course is designed for students 3 Units
Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or interested in exploring American 54 Lecture hours
appropriate assessment literature from the mid-nineteenth
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate century to the present. It introduces LIT 114H (C-ID ENGL 180)
assessment students, through class discussions Children’s and Adolescent Literature
Transfers to: UC, CSU (Students will and written essays, to representa- Honors
receive credit for only one of the following tive writers of this period such as
courses: LIT 112A or LIT 112AH) Emily Dickinson, Mark Twain, Edith Prerequisite: ENGL 101
This course explores a range of Wharton, Robert Frost, Zora Neale Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
American literature, with a focus on Hurston, William Faulkner, Ernest assessment
major texts and writers from the early Hemingway, Tennessee Williams, Transfers to: UC, CSU
settlement to 1865. Representative Lorraine Hansberry, Henry David This course is an introduction to
writers include Bradstreet, Bradford, Hwang, Toni Morrison, Leslie children’s and adolescent literature
Franklin, Douglass, Paine, Lincoln, Marmon Silko, Maxine Hong Kings- in its three general literary forms: the
Emerson, Thoreau, Poe, Melville, ton, Milcha Sanchez-Scott, and others. short story (including myths, legends,
and Dickinson. Course reading and 3 Units fairy tales, and folk tales), the novel,
writing assignments explore major 54 Lecture hours and poetry. Stress is placed upon
cultural and historical themes, includ- critical thinking, critical reading, and
ing the pre-colonial exploration of the LIT 112BH (C-ID ENGL 135) composing. This course will explore
Americas, Native American literary American Literature Honors works of children’s and adolescent
contributions, the Revolutionary and literature from ancient times to the
Civil Wars, transcendentalism, and Prerequisite: ENGL 101 present, analyze the literary elements
romanticism. This course is designed Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate of these works, assess their value for
for students interested in exploring assessment both children and adults, and exam-
various genres of literature, students Transfers to: UC, CSU (Students will ine the historical and cultural envi-
interested in learning more about receive credit for only one of the following ronments in which they were written,
cultural expression in the Americas, courses: LIT 112B or LIT 112BH) including but not limited to Asian,
and students majoring in English or This course is designed for students Hispanic, Native American, and Afri-
Liberal Studies. interested in exploring American can cultures. This course is beneficial
3 Units literature from the mid-nineteenth for English majors, students planning
54 Lecture hours century to the present. It introduces to transfer to a university, parents,
students, through class discussions and future elementary and second-
LIT 112AH (C-ID ENGL 130) and written essays, to representa- ary teachers. This course is designed
American Literature Honors tive writers of this period such as for students eligible for the honors
Emily Dickinson, Mark Twain, Edith program.
Prerequisite: ENGL 101; READ 043 or Wharton, Robert Frost, Zora Neale 3 Units
appropriate assessment Hurston, William Faulkner, Ernest 54 Lecture hours
Corequisite: ENGL 101 for new students Hemingway, Tennessee Williams,
Transfers to: UC, CSU (Students will

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LIT 117 authorship, literary influence, evolu- This course is designed for students
Mexican Literature in Translation tion of technique, the effects of race interested in learning more about
and class, and the environments in literary expression and students
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or which works were written, including intending to major in a literary or
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or but not limited to American, British, arts-related field of study.
appropriate assessment Asian, Hispanic, Native American, 3 Units
Transfers to: UC, CSU and African cultures. Stress is placed 54 Lecture hours
This course explores a range of on critical thinking, critical reading,
Mexican literature in English transla- and composing. Feminist, literary, LIT 140H
tion, with a focus on major literary and political theory will be explored. Introduction to the Novel Honors
influences and achievements from Special emphasis may be placed on
the pre-Hispanic era to the twentieth a period, genre, theme, or literary Prerequisite: ENGL 101
century. Course reading and writing grouping. This course is beneficial for Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
assignments explore indigenous English majors, students planning to assessment
literatures and myths, chronicles of transfer to a university, and anyone Transfers to: UC, CSU (Students will
the Spanish conquest, literature of interested in learning about women receive credit for only one of the following
the colonial period, high culture and and literature. courses: LIT 140 or LIT 140H)
folklore of the eighteenth century, 3 Units This course introduces students to a
political and modernist literature of 54 Lecture hours variety of approaches to the novel.
the nineteenth century, and poetry Course readings will focus on novels
and prose of the twentieth century. LIT 130H selected from different histori-
This course is designed for students Women and Literature Honors cal periods and within a variety of
interested in exploring various genres cultural traditions. Students will gain
of literature, students interested in Prerequisite: ENGL 101 an understanding of the features that
learning more about Mexican cultural Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate distinguish the novel as a literary
expression, and students majoring in assessment genre: narrative structure, point of
Chicano Studies. Transfers to: UC, CSU view, character development, setting,
3 Units This course explores women writers, theme, style, imagery and symbol.
54 Lecture hours their lives, the roles they play in This course is designed for students
culture and society, and how they interested in learning more about
LIT 117H have influenced the world. Students literary expression and students
Mexican Literature in Translation will examine topics such as female intending to major in a literary or
Honors authorship, literary influence, evolu- arts-related field of study. This course
tion of technique, the effects of race is intended for students eligible for
Prerequisite: ENGL 101 and class, and the environments in the honors program.
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate which works were written, including 3 Units
assessment but not limited to American, British, 54 Lecture hours
Transfers to: UC, CSU Asian, Hispanic, Native American,
This course explores a range of and African cultures. Stress is placed LIT 141
Mexican literature in English transla- on critical thinking, critical reading, Introduction to Poetry
tion, with a focus on major literary and composing. Feminist, literary,
influences and achievements from and political theory will be explored. Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
the pre-Hispanic era to the twentieth Special emphasis may be placed on appropriate assessment
century. Course reading and writing a period, genre, theme, or literary Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
assignments explore indigenous grouping. This course is beneficial for assessment
literatures and myths, chronicles of English majors, students planning to Transfers to: UC, CSU
the Spanish conquest, literature of transfer to a university, and anyone This course introduces students to
the colonial period, high culture and interested in learning about women a variety of approaches to poetry.
folklore of the eighteenth century, and literature. This course is intended Course readings will include poems
political and modernist literature of for students eligible for the honors on diverse topics representing the
the nineteenth century, and poetry program. fundamental modes, historical peri-
and prose of the twentieth century. 3 Units ods, and cultural traditions. Students
This course is designed for students 54 Lecture hours will gain an understanding of the
interested in exploring various genres features that distinguish poetry as a
of literature, students interested in LIT 140 literary genre, including techniques
learning more about Mexican cultural Introduction to the Novel of sound, tropes and figurative
expression, and students majoring language, and thematic development.
in Chicano Studies. This course is Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or The course is appropriate for both
intended for students eligible in the appropriate assessment English majors and those students
honors program. Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate who wish to expand their knowledge
3 Units assessment and appreciation of poetry.
54 Lecture hours Transfers to: UC, CSU (Students will 3 Units
receive credit for only one of the following 54 Lecture hours
LIT 130 courses: LIT 140 or LIT 140H)
Women and Literature This course introduces students to a LIT 142
variety of approaches to the novel. Introduction to Shakespeare
Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Course readings will focus on novels
appropriate assessment selected from different histori- Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate cal periods and within a variety of appropriate assessment
assessment cultural traditions. Students will gain Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
Transfers to: UC, CSU an understanding of the features that assessment
This course explores women writ- distinguish the novel as a literary Transfers to: UC, CSU
ers, their lives, the roles they play in genre: narrative structure, point of This course is designed for students
culture and society, and how they view, character development, setting, who wish to increase their knowledge
have influenced the world. Students theme, style, imagery and symbol. and appreciation of Shakespeare’s art,
will examine topics such as female his life and times, and his exploration

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of the human condition. The major designed for students eligible for the This course is designed for students
works of Shakespeare are explored Honors Program. interested in exploring short fiction
in the context of the dramatic genre, 1 Unit from a variety of different periods
the Elizabethan theater, and the 18 Lecture hours and traditions in order to increase
social, religious, and political milieu appreciation, understanding, and
of Renaissance England. Representa- LIT 144A (C-ID ENGL 140) enjoyment of its various forms and
tive tragedies, comedies, histories, World Literature techniques. Students will compare
romances, poetry, and the sonnet and contrast authors’ works in writ-
cycle are studied. Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or ing and class discussion. The course
3 Units appropriate assessment emphasizes the short story as a genre
54 Lecture hours Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate from the Nineteenth century to the
assessment present.
LIT 142H Transfers to: UC, CSU 3 Units
Introduction to Shakespeare Honors This course introduces students to 54 Lecture hours
a wide range of world literature
Prerequisite: ENGL 101 from antiquity, the Middle Ages, LIT 145H
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate and the Renaissance. Although the Introduction to the Short Story Honors
assessment emphasis is on continental literature
Transfers to: UC, CSU and Western civilization, the course Prerequisite: ENGL 101
This course is designed for students may include significant works from Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
who wish to increase their knowledge African, Asian, Middle Eastern, and/ assessment
and appreciation of Shakespeare’s art, or Latin American traditions. Course Transfers to: UC, CSU (Students will
his life and times, and his exploration reading and writing assignments receive credit for only one of the following
of the human condition. The major emphasize literary periods and liter- courses: LIT 145 or LIT 145H)
works of Shakespeare are explored ary history, the different genres of The course is designed for students
in the context of the dramatic genre, literary expression, and literature as interested in exploring short fiction
the Elizabethan theater, and the a reflection of major cultural events from a variety of different periods
social, religious, and political milieu and beliefs. This course is designed and traditions in order to increase
of Renaissance England. Representa- for students interested in learning appreciation, understanding, and
tive tragedies, comedies, histories, more about literary expression and enjoyment of its various forms and
romances, poetry, and the sonnet students intending to major in a liter- techniques. Students will compare
cycle are studied. This course is ary or arts-related field of study. and contrast authors’ works in writ-
intended for students eligible for the 3 Units ing and class discussion. The course
Honors Program. 54 Lecture hours emphasizes the short story as a genre
3 Units from the Nineteenth century to the
54 Lecture hours LIT 144B (C-ID ENGL 145) present. This course is designed
World Literature for students eligible for the honors
LIT 143 program.
Exploring Authors Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 3 Units
appropriate assessment 54 Lecture hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
appropriate assessment assessment LIT 146A (C-ID ENGL 160)
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate Transfers to: UC, CSU British Literature
assessment This course introduces students to
Transfers to: CSU a wide range of world literature Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
This one-unit course is designed from the seventeenth century to the appropriate assessment
for students who wish to study the present. Although the emphasis is on Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
literary works of one author in depth. continental literature and Western assessment
Students will compare and contrast civilization, the course may include Transfers to: UC, CSU
all genres and literary criticism of significant works from African, This course is designed for students
the author’s works in class discus- Asian, Middle Eastern, and/or Latin who are interested in learning about
sions and in essay form. Students American traditions. Course reading British literature from the Old English
should consult the class schedule for and writing assignments empha- period to the beginning of the nine-
the author selection as it varies each size the European Enlightenment, teenth century. The following major
semester. romanticism, realism, modernism, British writers will be discussed:
1 Unit and literature as a reflection of major Chaucer, Spenser, Shakespeare,
18 Lecture hours cultural events and beliefs. This Bacon, Donne, Milton, Dryden, Swift,
course is designed for students inter- Pope, Johnson, Boswell, Fielding, and
LIT 143H ested in learning more about literary others.
Exploring Authors Honors expression and students intending to 3 Units
major in a literary or arts-related field 54 Lecture hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 101 of study. LIT 144A need not be taken
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate before LIT 144B. LIT 146AH (C-ID ENGL 160)
assessment 3 Units British Literature Honors
Transfers to: CSU 54 Lecture hours
This one-unit course is designed for Prerequisite: ENGL 101
students who would like the opportu- LIT 145 Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
nity to study the literary works of one Introduction to the Short Story assessment
author in depth. Students will com- Transfers to: UC, CSU
pare and contrast the author’s works Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or This course is designed for students
in class discussions and in essay appropriate assessment who are interested in learning about
form. Students should consult the Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate British literature from the Old English
class schedule for the author selection assessment period to the beginning of the nine-
as it varies each semester. This course Transfers to: UC, CSU (Students will teenth century. The following major
many be taken once and repeated receive credit for only one of the following British writers will be discussed:
two times for credit. This course is courses: LIT 145 or LIT 145H) Chaucer, Spenser, Shakespeare,

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Bacon, Donne, Milton, Dryden, Swift, appropriate assessment arising from or related to a course of
Pope, Johnson, Boswell, Fielding, Transfers to: UC, CSU study that will result in developing
and others. This course is designed This course introduces students to depth and breadth in that subject
for students eligible for the Honors a wide range of dramatic literature, area. Students will be expected to
Program. from the plays of ancient Greece to meet on a regular basis with their fac-
3 Units contemporary drama. Students will ulty sponsor and submit a final report
54 Lecture hours study plays from representative or project, and student progress shall
literary periods and dramatists such be evaluated at regular intervals.
LIT 146B (C-ID ENGL 165) as Sophocles, Christopher Mar- Academic standards for Independent
British Literature lowe, Moliere, Chekhov, Tennessee Studies/Directed Studies shall be the
Williams, Samuel Beckett, Susan same as those for other courses. Units
Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Glaspell, Lorraine Hansberry, Arthur are awarded in accordance to Title
appropriate assessment Miller, Luis Valdez, August Wilson, V regulations with one unit of credit
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate and/or others chosen by the instruc- awarded for 54 hours of Directed
assessment tor. Course reading and writing Studies, six (6) hours of which must
Transfers to: UC, CSU assignments emphasize dramatic be with an instructor. The instructor
This course is designed for students form and structure, the aesthetics of is responsible for monitoring student
interested in learning about British drama, and drama as a reflectionof progress through the semester.
literature written from the begin- major cultural events and beliefs. Students may take directed study
ning of the nineteenth century to the This course is designed for students courses for a maximum of three (3)
present. The following major British interested in a detailed exploration of units within a discipline, and may not
writers will be discussed: Austen, a specific genre of literature, students accumulate more than a total of nine
Wordsworth, Coleridge, Byron, intending to major in a literary or (9) units college wide.
Shelley, Keats, Tennyson, Brown- arts-related field of study, and stu- 1 to 3 Units
ing, Arnold, Shaw, Yeats, Eliot, and dents intending to enter the teaching 54 to 162 Lab hours
others. profession.
3 Units 3 Units LOGISTICS
54 Lecture hours 54 Lecture hours
Division of Business
LIT 146BH (C-ID ENGL 165) LIT 149
British Literature Honors Introduction to Chicana/Chicano LOG 101
Literature Supply Chain Management
Prerequisite: ENGL 101
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
assessment appropriate assessment; READ 043 or appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
Transfers to: UC, CSU appropriate assessment appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or
This course is designed for students Transfers to: UC, CSU MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri-
interested in learning about British This course explores a range of ate assessment; CIT 042
literature written from the begin- Chicana/Chicano literature, with a Transfers to: CSU
ning of the nineteenth century to the focus on major texts from 1848 to This course is intended for students
present. The following major British the present. Course reading and seeking a career in logistics or supply
writers will be discussed: Austen, writing assignments explore major chain management. The course
Wordsworth, Coleridge, Byron, cultural themes, including identity presents the tools and techniques for
Shelley, Keats, Tennyson, Brown- issues. Assigned readings may be the design and improvement of any
ing, Arnold, Shaw, Yeats, Eliot, and from a variety of genres including supply chain, through the optimal
others. This course is designed for essays, poetry, fiction, oral histories, use of information, materials, and
students eligible for the Honors corridos, and autobiography by technology to improve efficiency
Program. writers throughout the Southwest. and reduce costs. The student will
3 Units This course is designed for students examine the processes for plan-
54 Lecture hours interested in exploring various genres ning, sourcing, making, delivering,
of literature, students interested and returning products in order to
LIT 147 in learning more about Chicana/o integrate suppliers and customers
Cinema as Literature cultural expression, and students into an organization’s supply chain.
majoring in Chicano Studies. The student will receive an overview
Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 3 Units of career opportunities within the
appropriate assessment 54 Lecture hours logistics and supply chain manage-
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate ment field.
assessment LIT 299 3 Units
Transfers to: UC, CSU Directed Study: Literature 54 Lecture hours
This course is for students interested
in learning about the aesthetics of Transfers to: CSU LOG 105
film making, especially with regard Independent Study/Directed Study Purchasing Management
to adaptation of literature to the is intended for students who have
cinematic medium. Films will be the ability to assume responsibil- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
analyzed and evaluated according ity for independent work and to appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
to their historical, social, cultural, prepare written or oral reports and/ appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or
aesthetic, and technical significance. or appropriate projects. To enroll in MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri-
Both American and international film an independent study/directed study ate assessment; CIT 042; LOG 101
making will be covered. course, students must possess a 2.5 Transfers to: CSU
3 Units overall grade point average, a 3.0 This course is intended for students
54 Lecture hours grade point average in the discipline seeking a career in logistics or supply
of study being requested, or receive chain management. This course
LIT 148 an exception from the instructor. explores the basic purchasing func-
Introduction to Dramatic Literature Independent Studies/Directed Studies
may be developed from any topic
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
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tions including establishing purchas- LOG 120 LOG 135
ing requirements and quantities, Transportation Management Quality Management Concepts
developing purchasing policies and
procedures, receiving acceptable Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
goods, arranging for packaging appropriate assessment; READ 043 or appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
and shipping, managing inventory appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or
control, and the integration of the MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri- MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri-
purchasing activities with other busi- ate assessment; CIT 042; LOG 101 ate assessment; CIT 042; LOG 101
ness functions. Transfers to: CSU Transfers to: CSU
3 Units This course is intended for students This course is intended for stu-
54 Lecture hours seeking a career in logistics or supply dents seeking a career in logistics
chain management. The course pro- or supply chain management. The
LOG 110 vides a study of traffic management course provides a study of the basic
Warehouse Management principles and techniques that facili- principles, objectives, and policies
tate distribution of the world’s com- of a quality management program.
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or merce. Topics covered in the course Topics include the implementation
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or include analysis of the major forms of continuous quality improvement
appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or of transportation, such as motor, rail, and the understanding of the various
MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri- air, water, pipeline, inter- modal, quality philosophies, such as Dem-
ate assessment; CIT 042; LOG 101 and international; the integration of ing’s 14 points, process management,
Transfers to: CSU transportation forms into a distribu- ISO 9000 certification, Six Sigma
This course is intended for students tion system; carrier management and efforts, the Baldridge award criteria,
seeking a career in logistics or supply selection, including rate structures, and an introduction to statistical
chain management. This course scheduling, outsourcing, private fleet process control.
provides the essential skills for operations, and transportation cus- 3 Units
warehouse managers, with emphasis tomers; government regulations on 54 Lecture hours
on the planning, protection, produc- tariffs; and transportation of hazard-
tivity, and quality control functions ous materials. MANAGEMENT
in warehouse and distribution 3 Units
operations. Topics include warehouse 54 Lecture hours Division of Business
design and layout, effective com-
munications, industry terminology, LOG 125 MGMT 052
technology, distribution systems, Contract Management Business Mathematics
inventory management and protec-
tion, accountability, auditing, and Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
safety rules and regulations. This appropriate assessment; READ 043 or appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
course is intended for students seek- appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or
ing a career in logistics or supply MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri- MATH 020C or appropriate assessment.
chain management. ate assessment; CIT 042; LOG 101 This course consists of the fundamen-
3 Units Transfers to: CSU tal operations of business which are
54 Lecture hours This course is intended for students mathematical in application. Topics
seeking a career in logistics or supply covered include percent, payroll,
LOG 115 chain management. The course mathematics of buying and selling,
Inventory Management provides a study of the legal and simple and compound interest, annu-
regulatory requirements applicable to ities, business and consumer loans,
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or contracts for product transportation taxes and insurance, depreciation,
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or and logistics functions and consid- financial statements, and business
appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or erations for drafting and negotiating statistics. This course provides solid
MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri- contracts with freight carriers, ware- preparation for students going on to
ate assessment; CIT 042; LOG 101 housemen and other logistics service further study in accounting, manage-
Transfers to: CSU providers. ment, marketing, retailing, real estate,
This course is intended for students 2 Units or office administration.
seeking a career in logistics or supply 36 Lecture hours 3 Units
chain management. The course 54 Lecture hours
reviews the concepts and techniques LOG 130
available for planning and controlling Computerized Logistics MGMT 101 (C-ID BUS 110)
inventories. The student will examine Introduction to Business
methods to determine the appropri- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
ate amount of inventory to carry; the appropriate assessment; READ 043 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
relationship between inventory as appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
a physical asset and an accounting MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri- appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or
asset; the difference between raw ate assessment; CIT 042; LOG 101 MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri-
material, work-in-process, and fin- Transfers to: CSU ate assessment
ished goods inventories; controlling This course is intended for students Transfers to: UC, CSU
the physical locations of inventory; seeking a career in logistics or supply This course is designed for the
recognizing and analyzing inventory chain management. The course student who has an interest in a
dysfunctions; bar code technolo- provides a study of the need and use career in business. Topics cover busi-
gies; and protecting inventory from of computers in the supply chain and ness operations, strategies for both,
natural, technological, and man-made logistics industry and an introduc- domestic and international markets,
disasters. tion to the software that is available, economic factor, legal regulations,
3 Units such as enterprise resource planning, management, leadership, market-
54 Lecture hours demand planning, and warehouse ing, financial operations, account-
management. ing controls, and e-commerce. This
3 Units course will count toward a business
54 Lecture hours

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certificate or degree in business and appropriate assessment; MGMT 101 international marketing. International
will transfer to a four-year school. Transfers to: CSU market opportunities and the deter-
3 Units This course provides students with mination of marketing objectives will
54 Lecture hours an introduction to computer tech- also be explored. The students will
nology as it applies to the business evaluate the marketing research data
MGMT 105 management environment. Course and analyze selected approaches that
Elements of Supervision curriculum has been designed to affect the marketing mix for specific
prepare managers to leverage cur- markets to coordinate strategies in
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or rent technology, in both theory and global world markets. This course is
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or application, to meet the needs of the designed for the marketing-oriented
appropriate assessment; MGMT 101 global business environment. Mana- students and those interested in fur-
Transfers to: CSU gerial issues and ethical standards thering their knowledge and under-
This course is designed for the are explored along with web-based standing of international business.
student who is considering a career hands-on modules which prepare 3 Units
in management and is seeking an students to become proficient in MS 54 Lecture hours
entry-level career position with a Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint.
company in retailing, industry, or the 3 Units MGMT 142
government. This course examines 54 Lecture hours International Management
the role of the first-line manager and/
or supervisor within the organiza- MGMT 130 Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
tion and emphasizes the application Small Business appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
of management functions in effec- Management-Entrepreneurship appropriate assessment
tive supervision. Topics include an Transfers to: CSU
overview of management principles Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or This course is designed to provide
in direct and straightforward terms, appropriate assessment; READ 043 or students with a comprehensive over-
critical concepts and insights into real appropriate assessment; MGMT 101 view of the management practice as
world practice and challenges. Transfers to: CSU it relates to international business. An
3 Units This course is designed for those emphasis will be placed on the plan-
54 Lecture hours students interested in small business, ning, problem solving, organizational
either in a domestic or international structure, human resource manage-
MGMT 108 market. Topics include start-up meth- ment, and production management as
Business Writing ods and techniques, management and it relates to international competition.
operations, marketing, financing and These functions of management will
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or cash management, location strate- all be evaluated and examined under
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or gies, personnel practices, buying and international competitive situations
appropriate assessment; MGMT 050 selling strategies, and e-commerce. and cross cultural boundaries. This
Transfers to: CSU This course will also provide students course is designed for international
The course covers the principles of with an opportunity to develop a business majors and those interested
effective writing in business. Exten- business plan as it pertains to their in furthering their knowledge of busi-
sive experience is provided using the small business interest. ness culture, strategy and behavior
different forms of business writing- 3 Units issues in the global context.
memorandums, letters, reports, and 54 Lecture hours 3 Units
resumes. Cultural differences and 54 Lecture hours
their impact on communicating in MGMT 140
business will be studied. This course Introduction to International Business MGMT 143
is designed for students pursuing Import and Export Business
careers in business. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
3 Units appropriate assessment; READ 043 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
54 Lecture hours appropriate assessment appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
Transfers to: CSU appropriate assessment
MGMT 120 This course is designed to provide Transfers to: CSU
Human Relations in Business students with a global perspective of This course is designed to provide
business and acquaint students with students who want to start or expand
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or the relationship of culture, politics, their own import and export busi-
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or laws, and economics to operation ness or professionals who seek to
appropriate assessment; MGMT 101 in today’s complex global business enter their career advancement and
Transfers to: CSU environment. The subjects covered to do business overseas successfully.
This course is designed for the will include international trade and The course covers major practical
student who is seeking a career in finance, confidentiality and privacy, applications, from understanding
management or is currently in a lead- international marketing, and interna- the objectives of parties involved in
ership role and wants a better under- tional human resources management. importing and exporting to the basics
standing of human relation skills and This course is designed for students of letters of credit, packaging, trans-
techniques. Topics covered in the looking for entry-level positions in porting and shipments, role of banks
course include leadership, teamwork, the field of international business. and freight forwarders, foreign cur-
communication, group problem solv- 3 Units rency management, and documents
ing, diversity, motivation, and mana- 54 Lecture hours used in international trade.
gerial organizations. These topics will 3 Units
apply to both a diverse and competi- MGMT 141 54 Lecture hours
tive environment. International Marketing
3 Units MGMT 144
54 Lecture hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or International Banking and Finance
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
MGMT 125 appropriate assessment Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Managerial Computer Applications Transfers to: CSU appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
This course is designed to provide appropriate assessment
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or students with an in-depth study of Transfers to: CSU
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The introductory course provides MGMT 155 upon developing an understanding
an understanding of international Principles of Leadership of the sources of problems in projects,
finance, international banking, and then working to minimize threats
monetary systems, sources of funds, Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or and maximize opportunities wher-
methods of payments and methods appropriate assessment; READ 043 or ever feasible. This course explores
for assessing financial risk. It includes appropriate assessment the tools and techniques used to plan
an understanding and appreciation of Transfers to: CSU risk management, identify risks,
the relationship between government This course is intended for pro- perform qualitative and quantitative
(international, national, and local) fessionals who want to develop risk analysis, plan risk responses, and
and international banks. The course an understanding of leadership monitor and control risk responses.
is designed for students who want to principles. The course explores the 2 Units
enter the International Finance/Bank- differences between leadership and 36 Lecture hours
ing field or for those who wish to management, the approaches used to
further their knowledge and under- define leadership, and methods used MGMT 166
standing of International Banking & to assess leadership behavior. Various Project Management Practicum
Finance. instruments for assessing leadership
3 Units are examined and discussed. Other Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
54 Lecture hours topics examined include leadership appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
in teams and leadership of change appropriate assessment; CIT 101
MGMT 146 initiatives. Transfers to: CSU
Human Resources Management 3 Units This course is intended for students
54 Lecture hours seeking a career in project manage-
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or ment. This is a hands- on capstone
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or MGMT 160 course providing students with prac-
appropriate assessment Principles of Project Management tice in the five project management
Transfers to: CSU process groups and the nine knowl-
This course is designed for the stu- Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or edge areas. Students will simulate
dent who wants to study employer- appropriate assessment; READ 022 or a project based on case studies. The
employee relationships with appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or case studies will require the comple-
particular emphasis on the challenges MATH 030D or MATH 033; CIT 101 tion of project planning documents
facing an expanding multicultural Transfers to: CSU under typical business constraints.
workforce in Southern California. This course develops the project The case studies will be completed in
Topics include: legal framework; management skills needed to define, a team environment.
personnel policies and procedures; plan, lead, monitor, and complete 2 Units
implementing equal employment projects in any type of industry. 36 Lecture hours
and affirmative action; legal aspects Specific topics include managing
of supervision; training and develop- project integration, scope, time, cost, MGMT 208 (C-ID BUS 115)
ment; interviewing; testing; wage and quality, human resources, commu- Business Communications
salary administration, job analysis nications, risks, and procurement. In
and description; recruitment; trans- addition, the five phases of a project Prerequisite: ENGL 101
fers; promotions; and principles of are explored; initiating, planning, Transfers to: CSU
collective bargaining. executing, controlling, and closing. This course covers the principles of
3 Units This course is intended for profes- effective writing in business. Exten-
54 Lecture hours sionals who want to learn or improve sive experience is provided using the
the skills of project management. different forms of business writing—
MGMT 150 3 Units memorandums, letters, reports, and
Principles of Management 54 Lecture hours resumes. Cultural differences and
their impact on communicating in
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or MGMT 162 business will be studied. This course
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or Project Cost & Schedule Management satisfies the business communications
appropriate assessment; MGMT 101 component for the Associate in Sci-
Transfers to: CSU Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or ence in Business Administration for
This course is designed for the appropriate assessment; READ 043 or Transfer Degree.
student who is seeking a career in appropriate assessment; CIT 101 3 Units
management or for the student who Transfers to: CSU 54 Lecture hours
needs to expand his/her knowledge This course is intended for students
of management techniques and orga- seeking a career in project manage- MGMT 290
nizational methods. In this course, ment. Time, cost, and budget esti- Cooperative Work Experience/Intern-
students will learn the theory and mates are the basis for project control. ship for Business Management Related
application of managerial functions This course explores the tools and Fields
as it applies to planning, organizing, techniques used to estimate proj-
leading, and controlling organiza- ect tasks, costs, and resources, and Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
tions. Additional topics to be covered monitor performance against those appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
will include the history of manage- estimates over the life of the project. appropriate assessment
ment, and practical management 2 Units Transfers to: CSU
techniques, practices, and problem 36 Lecture hours This course supports and reinforces
solving methodologies. The topics on-the-job training in business and
of employee empowerment, charac- MGMT 164 industrial establishments under
teristics and qualities of successful Project Risk Management supervision of a college instruc-
managers, and contemporary trends tor and is facilitated by the use of
in management will also be explored Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or learning objectives. The student will
in this course. appropriate assessment; READ 043 or be working in a skilled or profes-
3 Units appropriate assessment; CIT 101 sional level assignment in their area
54 Lecture hours Transfers to: CSU of vocational interest and will meet
This course is intended for students performance objectives related to
seeking a career in project manage- instruction that are above and beyond
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