the conditions of regular employ- This course is designed for the Transfers to: CSU
ment. This course is intended for student who is interested in a career This course is designed for the
students whose job is related to the in marketing or gaining an entry- student interested in a sales position
field of Business Management and level marketing position with a or those currently in the sales field
have completed or enrolled in the retail, industrial, service, or con- needing further training or hoping to
appropriate coursework. “Contact the sumer product company. Discussion transition to a management or mar-
CWE office regarding re-enrollment of marketing concepts, strategies, keting manager position. The course
procedures.” and techniques will take place in will focus on relationship selling
Student Unpaid Internship: an environment that reflects new and developing productive selling
1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours; technologies and international com- environments. In addition, prospect-
3 Units/180 hours;4 Units/240 hours petitiveness. The topics in the course ing techniques, approach strategies,
Student Paid Internship: will include marketing concepts, presentation and demonstration
1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours; functions, operations, and organiza- skills, overcoming selling objections,
3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours. tions of retail and wholesale enter- and closing techniques will provide
1 to 4 Units prises; distribution channels; market the core of the material covered in
3 Lecture hours research; advertising; marketing this course.
60 to 300 Other hours costs; pricing; cooperative marketing, 3 Units
marketing legislation and regulations 54 Lecture hours
MGMT 299 and trends.
Directed Study: Management 3 Units MRKT 174
54 Lecture hours Small Business Marketing and
Transfers to: CSU Advertising
Independent Study/Directed Study MRKT 171
is intended for students who have Consumer Behavior Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
the ability to assume responsibil- appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
ity for independent work and to Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment; MGMT 101
prepare written or oral reports and/ appropriate assessment; READ 043 or Transfers to: CSU
or appropriate projects. To enroll in appropriate assessment; MGMT 101 This class provides useful and effec-
an independent study/directed study Transfers to: CSU tive marketing and advertising tools
course, students must possess a 2.5 This class investigates and analyzes and techniques to those students
overall grade point average, a 3.0 the reasons why consumers select, who have or would like to own a
grade point average in the discipline purchase, use, and dispose of goods small business. A special emphasis
of study being requested, or receive and services to satisfy their personal is placed on the fundamentals of
an exception from the instructor. and household needs. Topics to be marketing and guerilla marketing
Independent Studies/Directed Studies explored include consumer culture, and advertising techniques. Topics
may be developed from any topic group influence, consumption pat- for discussion will include marketing
arising from or related to a course of terns, and consumer attitudes and plan strategies, marketing research,
study that will result in developing lifestyles as well as other relevant marketing channel management,
depth and breadth in that subject topics. This class is appropriate for retail and pricing strategies, and
area. Students will be expected to the marketing major and anyone who cost-effective guerilla advertising
meet on a regular basis with their fac- wants to know why people buy. techniques for small businesses.
ulty sponsor and submit a final report 3 Units 3 Units
or project, and student progress shall 54 Lecture hours 54 Lecture hours
be evaluated at regular intervals.
Academic standards for Independent MRKT 172 MRKT 175
Studies/Directed Studies shall be the Advertising and Promotion Retail Management
same as those for other courses. Units
are awarded in accordance to Title Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
V regulations with one unit of credit appropriate assessment; READ 043 or appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
awarded for 54 hours of Directed appropriate assessment; MGMT 101 appropriate assessment; MGMT 101
Studies, six (6) hours of which must Transfers to: CSU Transfers to: CSU
be with an instructor. The instructor This course is designed to intro- This course is designed for the stu-
is responsible for monitoring student duce students to the creative and dent pursuing a career in retail man-
progress through the semester. competitive field of advertising and agement or desiring to own their own
Students may take directed study promotion. Course content includes retail business. Class discussions will
courses for a maximum of three (3) understanding the target audience, explore the topics of customer buying
units within a discipline, and may not developing marketing and advertis- behavior, retail market strategy, retail
accumulate more than a total of nine ing plans, engaging in the creative site location, and human resources
(9) units college wide. process through strategy and execu- management. Case studies and expe-
1 to 3 Units tion, and integrating marketing com- riential exercises will be used to help
54 to 162 Lab hours munications elements as they relate students understand additional topics
to personal selling, sales promotion, including customer service, store
MARKETING direct marketing, and electronic, digi- management, retail pricing, supply
tal, and print media. This course is chain management, and merchandise
Division of Business appropriate for the marketing major management.
or anyone interested in advertising 3 Units
MRKT 170 and promotion. 54 Lecture hours
Elements of Marketing 3 Units
54 Lecture hours
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or MRKT 173
appropriate assessment; MGMT 101 Principles of Selling
Transfers to: CSU
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
appropriate assessment
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MASS MATHEMATICS the Math and Science Center (MSC).
COMMUNICATIONS Modularized courses in the MSC
Division of Mathematics, must be taken sequentially over a
Division of Communications & Sciences, and Engineering maximum period of 24 months. This
Languages is a non-degree credit course.
MATH 020 3 Units
MSCM 103 Basic Mathematics 54 Lecture hours
Survey of Motion Picture, Radio and
Television Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or MATH 020A
appropriate assessment; READ 021 or Basic Mathematics A
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment; Individual mod-
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or ules to be taken in sequence. Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
appropriate assessment This course is designed for students appropriate assessment; READ 021 or
Transfers to: UC, CSU (Students will who need a review of the basic appropriate assessment; Individual mod-
receive credit for only one of the following principles and skills of arithmetic. ules to be taken in sequence.
courses: MSCM 103 or MSCM 128) The general areas of review are: This course is designed for students
This course presents a broad survey Operations with whole numbers and who need a review of the basic
of the history, theory, aesthetic fractions; operations with decimals principles and skills of arithmetic. See
principles, and production tech- and proportional thinking; percent MATH 020 for more information.
niques used in the making of motion problems and applications to percent. 1 Unit
pictures, radio, and television pro- Students may enroll in MATH 020 18 Lecture hours
grams. Students will view or listen to in a lecture section for three units of
numerous television shows, motion credit or in individual one-unit mod- MATH 020B
pictures, films, and radio programs in ules: MATH 020A, 020B, and 020C in Basic Mathematics B
order to become familiar with various
production techniques and methods Prerequisite: MATH 020A
of critically evaluating media presen- Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
tations. Guest lecturers and field trips appropriate assessment; READ 021 or
to film, TV shows, and radio studios
may be scheduled. RIO HONDO COLLEGE
3 Units
54 Lecture hours MATH PATHWAYS
MSCM 128 (C-ID JOUR 100) It is very important to consult with a counselor before choosing a path.
Mass Media in Modern Society Initial math course is determined by a placement assessment process.
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or NON-TRANSFERABLE
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
appropriate assessment STATISTICS Mathematical MATH
Transfers to: UC, CSU (Students will PATH Fou5nudnaittisons
receive credit for only one of the following 33
courses: MSCM 103 or MSCM 128)
This course in mass media surveys Pre-statistics MATH B-STEM MATH B-STEM PATH – Business, Science,
the history, format, laws, and signifi- 5 units Elementary
cant contributors in American mass 62 53 Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
communications. Through projects Algebra
and readings, students research and 5 units
discuss such issues as free press, fair
trial, foreign communications sys- B-STEM MATH Geometry MATH
tems, and the relationship between Intermediate 3 units
free media and a democratic society. 73 u 60s u
3 Units Algebra
54 Lecture hours 5 units
MSCM 134 TRANSFERABLE
Documentary Film
ss s s
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or Statistics MATH Math for MATH College MATH **Plane MATH
appropriate assessment 4 units Elementary Algebra Trigonometry
Transfers to: UC, CSU 130 u 140 4 units 160 175
This is an inquiry into the origin, T4eaucnhietsrs 3 units
purpose, development, and current
trends of the documentary (non- Elements of MATH Pre-calculus MATH
fiction) film. The class will view and Calculus 4 units
critique the great documentaries 4 units 170 180
ranging from Nanook of the North
to Woodstock. The future of the {Most effective if Calculus I MATH
medium in business, government, 4 units
education, and television will also be completed at the 190
discussed. same campus.
3 Units Calculus II MATH
54 Lecture hours 4 units
191
ss
u Meets the AA/AS Degree Calculus III MATH Linear MATH
math competency. 4 units Algebra
250 4 units 260
s Can be taken concurrently
with MATH 73. Differential MATH
Equations
**Non-transferable to UC: 270
MATH 175 requires MATH 73 & MATH 60 4 units
OR MATH 73 and one year of high school
geometry with a grade of “C” or better in
both semesters.
MC/06.28.17
2018-2019 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 351
appropriate assessment; Individual mod- This course is designed primarily for 033A and MATH 033B within a maxi-
ules to be taken in sequence. students who know the fundamentals mum period of 24 months.
This course is designed for students of arithmetic, and have had little or 2.5 - Units
who need a review of the basic no background in algebra. See MATH 45 - Lecture hours
principles and skills of arithmetic. See 030 for more information.
MATH 020 for more information. 1 Unit MATH 033B
1 Unit 18 Lecture hours Mathematical Foundations - B
18 Lecture hours
MATH 030C Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
MATH 020C Prealgebra C appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
Basic Mathematics C appropriate assessment
Prerequisite: MATH 030B This course is the second half of a
Prerequisite: MATH 020B Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or modularized version of MATH 033.
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or appropriate assessment; READ 043 or This course combines topics from
appropriate assessment; READ 021 or appropriate assessment both Basic Math and Prealgebra,
appropriate assessment; Individual mod- This course is designed primarily for including rates, ratios, and propor-
ules to be taken in sequence. students who know the fundamentals tional thinking, percent problems and
This course is designed for students of arithmetic, and have had little or applications to percent, and an intro-
who need a review of the basic no background in algebra. See MATH duction to algebraic thinking using
principles and skills of arithmetic. See 030 for more information. fundamental principles of expres-
MATH 020 for more information. 1 Unit sions and solving linear equations.
1 Unit 18 Lecture hours This course serves as a foundational
18 Lecture hours course for all students. Students must
MATH 030D pass MATH 033A in order to register
MATH 030 Prealgebra D for MATH 033B. Students must
Prealgebra complete MATH 033A and MATH
Prerequisite: MATH 030C 033B within a maximum period of 24
Prerequisite: MATH 020 or MATH Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or months.
020C or appropriate assessment appropriate assessment; READ 043 or 2.5 - Units
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or appropriate assessment 45 - Lecture hours
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or This course is designed primarily for
appropriate assessment students who know the fundamentals MATH 049
This course is designed primarily of arithmetic, and have had little or Introduction to MESA
for students who know the funda- no background in algebra. See MATH
mentals of arithmetic, and have had 030 for more information. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
little or no background in algebra. 1 Unit appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
The course strengthens the student’s 18 Lecture hours appropriate assessment
arithmetic and informal geometry This standalone one-unit course is
skills, provides an introduction to MATH 033 designed for students entering the
the abstractions of algebra using Mathematical Foundations Mathematics, Engineering, Science
fundamental principles of rational Achievement (MESA) and/or TRIO
numbers, order of operations, and Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Student Support Services STEM Pro-
solving linear equations. Students appropriate assessment; READ 022 or gram. The course will introduce the
may enroll in MATH 030 in a lecture appropriate assessment student to the Science-Technology-
section for four units of credit, or This course combines topics from Engineering-Mathematics (STEM)
individual one-unit modules: MATH both Basic Math and Prealgebra, career paths, transfer and graduation
030A, 030B, 030C, and 030D in the including operations with whole requirements, effective STEM study
Math and Science Center (MSC) or numbers, integers, fractions, deci- skills, priority and time management,
online. Modularized courses in the mals, rates, ratios, and proportional as well as the importance of partici-
MSC must be taken sequentially over thinking, percent problems and pating in internships and appropriate
a maximum period of 24 months. applications to percents, and an intro- extracurricular activities. Students are
4 Units duction to algebraic thinking using expected to be concurrently enrolled
72 Lecture hours fundamental principles of expres- in at least one mathematics or science
sions and solving linear equations. course in order to apply skills cov-
MATH 030A This course serves as a foundational ered in this course.
Prealgebra A course for all students. 1 Unit
5 Units 18 Lecture hours
Prerequisite: MATH 020 or MATH 90 Lecture hours
020C or appropriate assessment MATH 050
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or MATH 033A Elementary Algebra
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or Mathematical Foundations - A
appropriate assessment Prerequisite: MATH 030 or MATH
This course is designed primarily for Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or 030D or MATH 033 or appropriate
students who know the fundamentals appropriate assessment; READ 022 or assessment
of arithmetic, and have had little or appropriate assessment Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
no background in algebra. See MATH This course is the first half of a appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
030 for more information. modularized version of MATH 033. appropriate assessment
1 Unit It combines topics from both Basic This course is an introduction to the
18 Lecture hours Math and Prealgebra, including oper- basic principles and skills of algebra.
ations with whole numbers, integers, It is designed primarily for those
MATH 030B fractions, and decimals. This course students who have no prior train-
Prealgebra B serves as a foundational course for all ing in algebra or need a review of
students. Students must pass MATH the fundamentals of algebra. Topics
Prerequisite: MATH 030A 033A in order to register for MATH include: numbers and their proper-
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or 033B. Students must complete MATH ties, operations with real numbers,
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or exponents, solutions and graphs
appropriate assessment
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of linear equations, slopes of lines, MATH 050D MATH 053B
systems of linear equations and Elementary Algebra D B-STEM Elementary Algebra - B
applications, operations with poly-
nomials including factoring, solving Prerequisite: MATH 050C or appropriate Prerequisite: MATH 053A
quadratic equations, operations with assessment Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
simple rational and radical expres- Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
sions. Students may enroll in MATH appropriate assessment; READ 043 or appropriate assessment
050 in a lecture section for four units appropriate assessment This course is the second half of a
of credit, or individual one-unit This course is an introduction to the modularized version of MATH 053.
modules: MATH 050A, 050B, 050C, basic principles and skills of algebra. This course is designed for students
and 050D in the Math and Science It is designed primarily for those who need to learn the fundamentals
Center (MSC) or online. Modularized students who have no prior training of algebra. It is designed primarily for
courses in the MSC sections must be in algebra or need a review of the students who plan to major in Busi-
taken sequentially in the MSC over a fundamentals of algebra. See MATH ness, Science, Technology, Engineer-
maximum period of 24 months. 050 for more information. ing, or Math (B-STEM). This course
4 Units 1 Unit consists of topics including systems
90 Lecture hours 22.5 Lecture hours of linear equations and applications,
operations with polynomials includ-
MATH 050A MATH 053 ing factoring and solving quadratic
Elementary Algebra A B-STEM Elementary Algebra equations. Students must pass MATH
053A in order to register for MATH
Prerequisite: MATH 030 or MATH Prerequisite: MATH 030 or MATH 053B. Students must complete MATH
030D or MATH 033 or appropriate 030D or MATH 033 or appropriate 053A and MATH 053B within a maxi-
assessment assessment mum period of 24 months.
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or 2.5 - Units
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or appropriate assessment; READ 022 or 45 - Lecture hours
appropriate assessment appropriate assessment
This course is an introduction to the This course is designed for students MATH 060
basic principles and skills of algebra. who need to learn the fundamentals Geometry
It is designed primarily for those of algebra. It is designed primar-
students who have no prior training ily for students who plan to major Prerequisite: MATH 050 or MATH
in algebra or need a review of the in Business, Science, Technology, 050D or MATH 053 or appropriate
fundamentals of algebra. See MATH Engineering, or Math (B-STEM). This assessment
050 for more information. course consists of topics includ- Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 024 or
1 Unit ing solutions and graphs of linear appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
22.5 Lecture hours equations and inequalities, slopes of appropriate assessment
lines, systems of linear equations and This course is an introduction to
MATH 050B applications, operations with polyno- the elements of geometry, includ-
Elementary Algebra B mials, including factoring and solving ing points, lines, planes, and angles.
quadratic equations. These elements are used in conjunc-
Prerequisite: MATH 050A or appropri- 5 Units tion with triangles, polygonal and
ate assessment 90 Lecture hours circular figures in both two and three
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or dimensional configurations. Formu-
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or MATH 053A las for computing lengths, areas, and
appropriate assessment B-STEM Elementary Algebra - A volumes are presented through the
This course is an introduction to the use of applications. This course is
basic principles and skills of algebra. Prerequisite: MATH 030 or MATH intended for students who have not
It is designed primarily for those 030D or MATH 033 or MATH 033B had or completed two semesters of
students who have no prior training or appropriate skill level as determined high school geometry or who need
in algebra or need a review of the by participation in the math placement a refresher prior to taking trigonom-
fundamentals of algebra. See MATH process. etry, technology courses, mathemat-
050 for more information. Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or ics for elementary teachers or other
1 Unit appropriate assessment; READ 022 or courses with a geometry prerequisite.
22.5 Lecture hours appropriate assessment 3 Units
This course is the first half of a 54 Lecture hours
MATH 050C modularized version of MATH 053.
Elementary Algebra C This course is designed for students MATH 062
who need to learn the fundamentals Pre-Statistics
Prerequisite: MATH 050B or appropriate of algebra. It is designed primarily for
assessment students who plan to major in Busi- Prerequisite: MATH 030 or MATH
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or ness, Science, Technology, Engineer- 030D or MATH 033 or MATH 033B, or
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or ing, or Math (BSTEM). This course appropriate assessment
appropriate assessment consists of topics including solutions Advisory· ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
This course is an introduction to the and graphs of linear equations and appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
basic principles and skills of algebra. inequalities, and slopes of lines. appropriate assessment
It is designed primarily for those Students must pass MATH 053A in This course surveys a variety of
students who have no prior training order to register for MATH 053B. mathematical topics needed to
in algebra or need a review of the Students must complete MATH 053A prepare students for college-level sta-
fundamentals of algebra. See MATH and MATH 053B within a maximum tistics. Topics include: data analysis
050 for more information. period of 24 months. using ratios, rates, and proportional
1 Unit 2.5 - Units reasoning, graphical and tabular
22.5 Lecture hours 45 - Lecture hours displays of data, measures of central
tendency and spread, computing
probabilities, describing associa-
2018-2019 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 353
tions of two variables graphically, Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or equations and inequalities, relations
graphing equations of lines and linear appropriate assessment; READ 043 or and functions, synthetic division,
models, and solving linear equations appropriate assessment graphs of functions, exponential and
and inequalities. Pre-Statistics is Transfers to: CSU if taken prior to the logarithmic expressions and their
designed for students in majors, such Fall Semester, 1988 applications, as well as complex
as those in liberal arts, humanities, This course is designed for students numbers.
and social sciences. It should not be who have completed an elementary 5 Units
taken by students majoring in science, algebra course and need to complete 90 Lecture hours
technology, engineering, math or an additional course in algebra before
business. This course does not satisfy proceeding to a college level transfer- MATH 073A
the math requirement for an AA/AS able course. See MATH 070 for more B-STEM Intermediate Algebra - A
degree at Rio Hondo College. information.
5 Units 1 Unit Prerequisite: MATH 050 or MATH
90 Lecture hours 22.5 Lecture hours 050D or MATH 053 or MATH 053B
or appropriate skill level as determined
MATH 070 MATH 070C by participation in the math placement
Intermediate Algebra Intermediate Algebra C process.
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
Prerequisite: MATH 050 or MATH Prerequisite: MATH 070B or appropriate appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
050D or MATH 053 or appropriate assessment appropriate assessment
assessment Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or This course is the first half of a modu-
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment; READ 043 or larized version of MATH 073. It is
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or appropriate assessment designed for students who have com-
appropriate assessment Transfers to: CSU if taken prior to the pleted an elementary algebra course
Transfers to: CSU if taken prior to the Fall Semester, 1988 and need to complete an additional
Fall Semester, 1988 This course is designed for students course in algebra before proceeding
This course is designed for students who have completed an elementary to a college-level transferable course.
who have completed an elementary algebra course and need to complete It is primarily for students who
algebra course and need to complete an additional course in algebra before plan to major in Business, Science,
an additional course in algebra before proceeding to a college level transfer- Technology, Engineering, or Math
proceeding to a college level transfer- able course. See MATH 070 for more (B-STEM). This course consists of
able course. This course is a study information. topics including radical and rational
of linear and quadratic equations 1 Unit expressions and their applications as
and inequalities, systems of linear 22.5 Lecture hours well as complex numbers. Students
equations, polynomials, exponents must pass Math 073A in order to
and radicals, relations and functions, MATH 070D register for Math 073B. Students must
graphs of functions, exponential and Intermediate Algebra D complete MATH 073A and MATH
logarithmic expressions and their 073B within a maximum period of 24
applications. Students may enroll in Prerequisite: MATH 070C or appropriate months.
MATH 070 in a lecture section for assessment 2.5 - Units
four units of credit or in individual Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 45 - Lecture hours
one-unit modules: MATH 070A, appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
070B, 070C, and 070D in the Math appropriate assessment MATH 073B
and Science Center (MSC) or online. Transfers to: CSU if taken prior to the B-STEM Intermediate Algebra - B
Modularized courses in the MSC Fall Semester, 1988
must be taken sequentially over a This course is designed for students Prerequisite: MATH 073A or appropriate
maximum period of 24 months. who have completed an elementary skill level as determined by participation
4 Units algebra course and need to complete in the math placement process.
90 Lecture hours an additional course in algebra before Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
proceeding to a college level transfer- appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
MATH 070A able course. See MATH 070 for more appropriate assessment
Intermediate Algebra A information. This course is the second half of
1 Unit a modularized version of MATH
Prerequisite: MATH 050 or MATH 22.5 Lecture hours 073. It is designed for students
050D or MATH 053 or appropriate who have completed MATH 073A
assessment MATH 073 before proceeding to a college-level
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or B-STEM Intermediate Algebra transferable course. It is primarily for
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or students who plan to major in Busi-
appropriate assessment Prerequisite: MATH 050 or MATH ness, Science, Technology, Engineer-
Transfers to: CSU if taken prior to the 050D or MATH 053 or appropriate ing, or Math (B-STEM). This course
Fall Semester, 1988 assessment consists of topics including quadratic
This course is designed for students Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or equations, relations and functions,
who have completed an elementary appropriate assessment; READ 043 or graphs of functions, exponential and
algebra course and need to complete appropriate assessment logarithmic expressions and their
an additional course in algebra before This course is designed for students applications. Students must pass
proceeding to a college level transfer- who have completed an elementary MATH 073A in order to register for
able course. See MATH 070 for more algebra course and need to complete MATH 073B. Students must complete
information. an additional course in algebra before MATH 073A and MATH 073B within
1 Unit proceeding to a college-level transfer- a maximum period of 24 months.
22.5 Lecture hours able course. It is designed primar- 2.5 - Units
ily for students who plan to major 45 - Lecture hours
MATH 070B in Business, Science, Technology,
Intermediate Algebra B Engineering, or Math (B-STEM). This
course consists of topics including
Prerequisite: MATH 070A or appropri- radical and rational expressions and
ate assessment equations, complex absolute value
354 / Rio Hondo College 2018-2019 Catalog
MATH 130 (C-ID MATH 110) standing of the foundations of the MATH 170 (C-ID MATH 140)
Statistics mathematics taught in elementary Elements of Calculus
school. Because it is intended for the
Prerequisite: MATH 062 or MATH student preparing to teach at that Prerequisite: MATH 160 or appropriate
070 or MATH 070D or MATH 073 or level, it frequently refers to and uses assessment
MATH 073B or appropriate assessment materials and methodology appropri- Advisory: ENGL 101; READ 101
Advisory: ENGL 101 or appropriate ate for students at that level, but it is Transfers to: UC, CSU (Students will
assessment; READ 101 or appropriate not a methods course. The course is receive credit for only one of the following
assessment concept-driven with an emphasis on courses: MATH 170, MATH 190, or
Transfers to: UC, CSU (Students will problem solving. Concrete manipu- MATH 190H)
receive credit for only one of the following latives are used to give meaning This is a one-semester course in
courses: MATH 130 or MATH 130H) to abstract mathematical concepts. the fundamentals of algebra-based
This course is designed for students Topics include numeration and place calculus and its applications to the
majoring in business, social sci- value concepts, models and algo- fields of business, economics, social
ences, and life sciences. This course rithms for operations with whole sciences, biology and technology.
provides an overview of descriptive numbers, integers, fractions and deci- Course topics include graphing of
and inferential statistics. The students mals, and the structure and proper- functions, applications of derivatives
learn to read, interpret and present ties of the real number system. and integrals of functions including
data in a well-organized way. This 4 Units polynomials, rational, exponential
includes frequency distributions, 72 Lecture hours and logarithmic functions, multi-
graphs, measures of central tendency variable derivatives and differential
and variability, correlation and MATH 141 equations.
linear regression. While discussing Mathematics for Elementary Teachers 4 Units
inferential statistics, the students 72 Lecture hours
learn to make generalizations about Prerequisite: MATH 060 and MATH
populations. This includes probabil- 140 MATH 175 (C-ID MATH 851)
ity, sampling techniques, confidence Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Plane Trigonometry
intervals, and hypothesis tests. appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
4 Units appropriate assessment Prerequisite: MATH 060 and MATH
72 Lecture hours Transfers to: CSU 070 or MATH 070D or MATH 073 or
MATH 141 is a continuation of MATH 073B or appropriate assessment
MATH 130H (C-ID MATH 110) MATH 140. Topics include probabil- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Statistics Honors ity, statistics, informal geometry in appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
two and three dimensions, coordinate appropriate assessment
Prerequisite: MATH 062 or MATH geometry, measurement, similarity, Transfers to: CSU
070 or MATH 070D or MATH 073 or tessellations, constructions, and an This course is designed for students
MATH 073B or appropriate assessment; introduction to Euclidean geometry. who are majoring in math, science,
Minimum GPA of 3.0; ENGL 101 Manipulatives and appropriate tech- and engineering. It equips students
Advisory: READ 101 or appropriate nology are used as tools for explora- with the skills necessary for success
assessment tion and problem solving. This course in precalculus. This course presents
Transfers to: UC, CSU (Students will is intended for elementary education the concepts of plane trigonometry
receive credit for only one of the following majors planning to teach in elemen- using a functions approach. Included
courses: MATH 130 or MATH 130H) tary or middle schools. is a study of trigonometric functions,
This course is designed for students 4 Units their inverses and their graphs, iden-
majoring in business, social sci- 72 Lecture hours tities and proofs related to trigono-
ences, and life sciences. This course metric expressions, trigonometric
provides an overview of descriptive MATH 160 (C-ID MATH 150) equations, solving right triangles,
and inferential statistics. The students College Algebra solving triangles using the Law of
learn to read, interpret and present Cosines and the Law of Sines, polar
data in a well-organized way. This Prerequisite: MATH 070 or MATH coordinates, and an introduction to
includes frequency distributions, 070D or MATH 073 or MATH 073B or vectors.
graphs, measures of central tendency appropriate assessment 3 Units
and variability, correlation and Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 72 Lecture hours
linear regression. While discussing appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
inferential statistics, the students appropriate assessment MATH 180 (C-ID MATH 155)
learn to make generalizations about Transfers to: UC, CSU (Students will Pre-Calculus
populations. This includes probabil- receive credit for only one of the following
ity, sampling techniques, confidence courses: MATH 160 or MATH 165 or Prerequisite: MATH 175 or appropriate
intervals, and hypothesis tests. This MATH 180) assessment
course is intended for students who This course will cover linear, qua- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
meet Honors Program requirements. dratic, polynomial, power, exponen- appropriate assessment; READ 101 or
4 Units tial, and logarithmic functions and appropriate assessment.
72 Lecture hours their applications from a graphical, Transfers to: UC, CSU (Students will
numerical, and analytical point of receive credit for only one of the following
MATH 140 (C-ID MATH 120) view. The course also will cover courses: MATH 160 or MATH 165 or
Mathematics for Elementary Teachers systems of equations and inequalities MATH 180)
and sequences and series. The course This course is designed to prepare
Prerequisite: MATH 070 or MATH serves as preparation for students students for the study of calculus. It
070D or MATH 073 or MATH 073B or planning to take Elements of Calculus presents a comprehensive study of
appropriate assessment (MATH 170). Graphing technology linear, quadratic, polynomial, expo-
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or will be required. nential, logarithmic, rational, and
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or 4 Units trigonometric functions. Inequalities,
appropriate assessment 72 Lecture hours introductory analytical geometry,
Transfers to: UC, CSU polar coordinates, polar equations
This course is designed to deepen and their graphs, DeMoivre’s Theo-
and extend the student’s under- rem and an introduction to sequences
2018-2019 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 355
are also included. This course is a differential equations, Taylor poly- MATH 299
prerequisite for MATH 190. nomials, series, polar equations and Directed Study: Mathematics
4 Units parametric equations. This course
72 Lecture hours is the second course of the calculus Transfers to: CSU
sequence required of engineering, Independent Study/Directed Study
MATH 190 physics, and mathematics majors. is intended for students who have
(C-ID MATH 210, MATH 900S) 4 Units the ability to assume responsibil-
Calculus I 90 Lecture hours ity for independent work and to
prepare written or oral reports and/
Prerequisite: MATH 180 or appropriate MATH 250 (C-ID MATH 230) or appropriate projects. To enroll in
assessment Calculus III an independent study/directed study
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or course, students must possess a 2.5
appropriate assessment; READ 101 or Prerequisite: MATH 191 overall grade point average, a 3.0
appropriate assessment Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or grade point average in the discipline
Transfers to: UC, CSU (Students will appropriate assessment; READ 101 or of study being requested, or receive
receive credit for only one of the following appropriate assessment an exception from the instructor.
courses: MATH 170, MATH 190 or Transfers to: UC, CSU Independent Studies/Directed Studies
MATH 190H) This course involves a study of func- may be developed from any topic
MATH 190 is a semester course tions of two or more variables using arising from or related to a course of
designed primarily for those students the principles of calculus, vector study that will result in developing
planning to pursue programs in analysis, and parametric equations. depth and breadth in that subject
engineering, mathematics, computer Included is a study of solid regions area. Students will be expected to
science, and physical sciences. This using partial differentiation, vector meet on a regular basis with their fac-
is the first course in differential and analysis, and multiple integration. ulty sponsor and submit a final report
integral calculus of a single vari- This course also includes a study or project, and student progress shall
able. It includes topics in functions, of vector calculus topics, such as be evaluated at regular intervals.
limits and continuity, techniques and line and surface integrals, Green’s Academic standards for Independent
applications of differentiation and Theorem, Stokes’ Theorem, and the Studies/Directed Studies shall be the
integration, and the Fundamental Divergence Theorem. This is the same as those for other courses. Units
Theorem of Calculus. third course of the calculus sequence are awarded in accordance to Title
4 Units required of engineering, physics, and V regulations with one unit of credit
90 Lecture hours mathematics majors. awarded for 54 hours of Directed
4 Units Studies, six (6) hours of which must
MATH 190H (C-ID MATH 900S) 90 Lecture hours be with an instructor. The instructor
Calculus I Honors is responsible for monitoring student
MATH 260 (C-ID MATH 250) progress through the semester.
Prerequisite: MATH 180 or appropriate Linear Algebra Students may take directed study
assessment; ENGL 101 or appropriate courses for a maximum of three (3)
assessment Prerequisite: MATH 191 units within a discipline, and may not
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate Transfers to: UC, CSU accumulate more than a total of nine
assessment This course is an introductory study (9) units college wide.
Transfers to: UC, CSU (Students will of linear algebra with applications to 1 to 3 Units
receive credit for only one of the following problems in the physical and social 54 to 162 Lab hours
courses: MATH 170, MATH 190 or sciences. It includes the solution of
MATH 190H) systems of linear equations, matrix MUSIC
MATH 190H is a semester course algebra with inverses, determinants,
designed primarily for those students vectors and vector spaces, linear Division of Arts &
planning to pursue programs in transformations, Eigenvalues and Cultural Programs
engineering, mathematics, computer Eigenvectors, orthogonality and diag-
science, and physical sciences. This onalization. This course is required MUS 101 (C-ID MUS 110)
is the first course in differential and for Engineering, Physics, Computer Fundamentals of Music
integral calculus of a single variable. Science and Mathematics majors.
It includes topics in functions, limits 4 Units Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
and continuity, techniques and appli- 72 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
cations of differentiation and integra- appropriate assessment
tion and the Fundamental Theorem MATH 270 (C-ID MATH 240) Transfers to: UC, CSU
of Calculus. Differential Equations This is a course designed for the
4 Units student interested in the fundamen-
90 Lecture hours Prerequisite: MATH 250 tals of music theory. Included in this
Transfers to: UC, CSU class will be a study of basic notation,
MATH 191 This course is a study of ordinary dif- rhythm reading, major and minor
(C-ID MATH 900S and MATH 220) ferential equations with applications scale construction, simple musical
Calculus II in the physical and social sciences. analysis and basic chord construction.
The course includes a study of linear 3 Units
Prerequisite: MATH 190 or MATH and nonlinear first-order differential 54 Lecture hours
190H or appropriate assessment equations, linear higher order differ-
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or ential equations, systems of differen- MUS 103
appropriate assessment; READ 101 or tial equations, power series solution Music Theory I
appropriate assessment of differential equations, and Laplace
Transfers to: UC, CSU transforms. This course is a continu- Corequisite: MUS 106
MATH 191 is a semester course ation of MATH 190, MATH 191, and Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
which continues the study of calculus MATH 250 and is required for all assessment
begun in MATH 190. The course Engineering, Physics, and Mathemat- Transfers to: UC, CSU
includes techniques of integration, ics majors.
improper integrals, anti-derivatives, 4 Units
applications of the definite integral, 72 Lecture hours
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This course, through guided com- Corequisite: MUS 104 Transfers to: UC, CSU
position and analysis, incorporates Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate This course is designed for the inter-
the following concepts: rhythm and assessment mediate electric, acoustic instrumen-
meter; basic properties of sound; Transfers to: UC, CSU tal and vocal students to perform
intervals; diatonic scales and triads; This course is designed for the together in one ensemble. The ensem-
diatonic chords, basic cadential for- student who wants to develop the ble content, which will depend upon
mulas and phrase structure; domi- rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic the instrumental and vocal makeup
nant seventh; figured bass symbols; materials of Music Theory II through of the class, will include a diversity of
and non-harmonic tones. Develop- ear training, sight singing, analysis, approaches that might include Latin,
ment of skills in handwritten notation and dictation. This course is required Asian, Popular and contemporary
is expected. of all music majors. Classical Music.
3 Units 1 Unit 2.5 Units
54 Lecture hours 9 Lecture hours 27 Lecture hours
27 Lab hours 54 Lab hours
MUS 104
Music Theory II MUS 109 MUS 119
Contemporary Theory: Advanced College Community
Prerequisite: MUS 103 Popular and Jazz Harmony Orchestra
Corequisite: MUS 107
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate Prerequisite: MUS 101 Prerequisite: MUS 110
assessment Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate Transfers to: CSU
Transfers to: UC, CSU assessment This course is designed for the more
This course incorporates the concepts Transfers to: UC, CSU advanced instrumental music student
from Music Theory I. In addition, This course is designed for the who wants to become more famil-
through guided composition and student who wants to learn the basic iar with the vast body of orchestral
analysis, the course will include: concepts associated with construct- music. It provides advanced players
an introduction to two-part coun- ing chords, the song forms, and the an opportunity to further develop
terpoint; voice leading involving melodies that are identified with their own musical capabilities as well
four-part chorale writing; diatonic Popular and Jazz styles in contempo- as participate in ensemble playing.
harmony; and an introduction to rary music. Students are expected to provide
secondary/applied chords and modu- 3 Units their own instruments. This course
lation. 54 Lecture hours may be taken once and repeated three
3 Units times for credit.
54 Lecture hours MUS 110 1 Unit
College Community Orchestra 54 Lab hours
MUS 105
Music Theory III Advisory: MUS 101 MUS 120
Transfers to: UC, CSU Concert Choir I
Prerequisite: MUS 104 This course is designed for the instru-
Corequisite: MUS 156 mental music student who wants to Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate become familiar with the vast body assessment
assessment of orchestral music. It provides play- Transfers to: UC, CSU
Transfers to: UC, CSU ers an opportunity to develop their This course is designed for the
This course incorporates the concepts own musical capabilities as well as student who seeks an opportunity
from Music Theory II. In addition, participating in ensemble playing. to perform in a vocal ensemble.
through writing and analysis, the Students are expected to provide Participation in public performance is
course will include: introduction their own instruments. This course required. The repertoire will include
to chromatic harmony; secondary/ may be taken once and repeated three a diversity of selections including
applied chords; modulation; bor- times for credit. classical choral literature, world
rowed chords; introduction to Nea- 1 Unit music, popular and contemporary
politan and augmented-sixth chords. 54 Lab hours music. This course may be taken for
3 Units credit up to four times for a total of
54 Lecture hours MUS 116 4 units.
Diverse Instruments Ensemble 1 Unit
MUS 106 (C-ID MUS 125) 9 Lecture hours
Musicianship I Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate 27 Lab hours
assessment
Corequisite: MUS 103 Transfers to: UC, CSU MUS 121
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate This course is designed for electric Gospel Choir
assessment and acoustic instrumental, and vocal
Transfers to: UC, CSU students, at a beginning and inter- Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
This course is designed for the stu- mediate level, to perform together in appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
dent who wants to develop beginning one ensemble. The ensemble content appropriate assessment; MUS 120
aural skills, sight-reading, sightsing- will be arranged for the instrumental Transfers to: UC, CSU
ing, as well as dictation and rhythmic and vocal makeup of the class and Gospel choir is a college chorus of
interpretation skills. It is recom- will include a diversity of styles that mixed voices dedicated to the study,
mended for all instrumentalists, sing- might include Latin, Asian, popular rehearsal, and public performance
ers and composers and required of all and contemporary classical music. of anthems, spirituals, and gospel
music majors. 1 Unit (traditional/contemporary) music. It
1 Unit 13.5 Lecture hours is designed for the student seeking to
9 Lecture hours 13.5 Lab hours learn the fundamentals of singing in
27 Lab hours the African-American contemporary
MUS 117 gospel style. This class provides for
MUS 107 Music Ensemble for Diverse the learning of the fundamentals of
Musicianship II Instruments II choral singing. Performances both
on and off campus will assist in the
Prerequisite: MUS 106 Prerequisite: MUS 116
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development of skills necessary for appropriate assessment MUS 136
proficiency. Transfers to: UC, CSU History of Jazz
2 Units This course is a survey course
27 Lecture hours designed for the student who seeks Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
27 Lab hours an introduction to Rock and Roll. appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
The course will focus on rock and appropriate assessment
MUS 129 roll music, its origins and its many Transfers to: UC, CSU
Music in Latin American Culture sub-styles. The social, political and This course is a survey course
economic influence the music has had designed for the student who seeks
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or on society and other types of music an introduction to Jazz. The course
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or will also be examined. will focus on jazz music, its origins
appropriate assessment 3 Units and its many sub-styles. The social,
Transfers to: UC, CSU 54 Lecture hours political and economic influence the
This course is a survey course music has had on society and other
designed for the student seeking an MUS 133 (C-ID MUS 100) types of music will also be examined.
introduction to music in Latin Ameri- Music Appreciation 3 Units
can culture. The course will focus on 54 Lecture hours
the diverse musical cultures of South Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
America, Central America, Mexico, appropriate assessment; READ 043 or MUS 138
Puerto Rico and the Caribbean. appropriate assessment Masterworks Chorale
Emphasis will be placed on rhyth- Transfers to: UC, CSU
mic styles and structures, as well as, This course is a survey of musical Prerequisite: Audition
specific social, cultural, and historical practices from various periods of Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
backgrounds. music history with an emphasis on appropriate assessment
3 Units social, political and commercial con- Transfers to: UC, CSU
54 Lecture hours texts. Types of music to be covered This advanced level course is
will include Classical, Jazz, Rock, designed for students who seek
MUS 130 Blues and World Music. This course to broaden their understanding
Music History and is targeted for students seeking to of choral literature by performing
Literature Before 1750 fulfill the general education require- difficult choral works such as the
ment in the arts. B minor Mass by Bach, Elijah by
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 3 Units Mendelssohn, or Messiah by Handel
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or 54 Lecture hours accompanied by orchestra or other
appropriate assessment instrumental ensemble. Attention is
Transfers to: UC, CSU MUS 134 given to the refinement and polishing
This course is designed for the stu- Chamber Singers of technique through rehearsal and
dent who seeks an introduction to the performance of choral music from
major composers and musical move- Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate various musical periods and styles.
ments from antiquity to the 1700’s. assessment; MUS 120 Public Performance is required.
The course focuses on learning, Transfers to: CSU Enrollment criteria requires an audi-
reasoning, and writing about these This course is designed for students tion.
periods with the goal of understand- who seek to broaden their under- 2 Units
ing their social, political, and cultural standing of choral literature by 27 Lecture hours
contexts. In addition, these periods performing increasingly difficult 27 Lab hours
will be compared to contemporary choral works. Attention is given
culture and its social, political, and to the refinement and polishing of MUS 139
cultural framework. technique through rehearsal and Advanced Concert Choir
3 Units performance of choral music from
54 Lecture hours various musical periods and styles. Prerequisite: MUS 220
Enrollment criteria include an audi- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
MUS 131 tion. This course may be taken up to appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
Music History and Literature After 1750 four times for a total of 4 units. appropriate assessment
1 Unit Transfers to: UC, CSU
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 13.5 Lecture hours This course is designed for the more
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or 13.5 Lab hours advanced vocal student who seeks
appropriate assessment an opportunity to perform in a vocal
Transfers to: UC, CSU MUS 135 ensemble. The repertoire will include
This course is designed for the stu- Music in Film a diversity of approaches that might
dent who seeks an introduction to the include Latin, Asian, popular, con-
major composers and musical move- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or temporary, and classical music.
ments from 1750 to the present. The appropriate assessment; READ 043 or 2 Units
course focuses on learning, reason- appropriate assessment 27 Lecture hours
ing, and writing about these periods Transfers to: UC, CSU 27 Lab hours
with the goal of understanding their This course is a survey of the art and
social, political, and cultural contexts. craft of film music as practiced by MUS 140
In addition, these periods will be prominent film composers and sound Beginning Voice I
compared to contemporary culture designers. Emphasis will be placed
and its social, political, and cultural on history and function from 1930 Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
framework. to the present, as well as cultural appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
3 Units context. The class is designed for appropriate assessment
54 Lecture hours students interested in learning how Transfers to: UC, CSU
music influences film. This course is designed for students
MUS 132 3 Units who wish to learn the foundation
History of Rock and Roll 54 Lecture hours skills of singing including breath
support, posture, intonation, enuncia-
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or tion, and stage presence. Students
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or will prepare songs appropriate for
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the beginning skill level. No previous ning level may be used in the playing designed for students who seek to
musical experience is necessary. of various styles including Classical, broaden their understanding of guitar
1.5 Units Pop, Jazz and Rock. Individual pieces literature by performing moderately
18 Lecture hours are performed in class. This course is difficult works. Attention is given
27 Lab hours a continuation of materials learned in to the refinement and polishing of
Piano I. technique through scales, arpeggios,
MUS 141 1 Unit sight- reading, interpretation and
History of Rap Music and 18 Lecture hours tone production.
Hip Hop Culture 1.5 Units
MUS 147 18 Lecture hours
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Piano III 27 Lab hours
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
appropriate assessment Prerequisite: MUS 146 MUS 154
Transfers to: UC, CSU Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate Guitar Ensemble
This course will explore the roots of assessment
rap music and hip-hop culture from Transfers to: UC, CSU Prerequisite: Must have completed at
its African bardic tradition to African- This course is designed for students least one semester of guitar
American expressive/oral traditions. seeking to broaden their knowledge Transfers to: UC, CSU
In addition, it will locate rap in the and understanding of piano litera- This course will offer the opportunity
context of hip-hop and as a part of ture. Varied works of intermediate for guitarists, electric or acoustic, to
a continuum of American popular difficulty will be introduced. Atten- perform together in an ensemble. The
music. This course is designed for the tion is given to the refinement and ensemble content will depend upon
student who seeks to expand their polishing of technique through scales, the makeup of the class and will
knowledge of rap music and the hip arpeggios, sight-reading, interpreta- include a diversity of approaches that
hop culture. tion and tone production. might include Latin, Asian, Popular
3 Units 1 Unit and Classical Music. Recommended
54 Lecture hours 18 Lecture hours for guitarist whether they be music
majors or not.
MUS 142 MUS 148 2 Units
Intermediate Voice I Piano IV 27 Lecture hours
27 Lab hours
Prerequisite: MUS 140 Prerequisite: MUS 147
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate MUS 156
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or assessment Musicianship III
appropriate assessment Transfers to: UC, CSU
Transfers to: UC, CSU This course is designed for students Prerequisite: MUS 107
This course is designed for students seeking to broaden their knowledge Corequisite: MUS 105
who wish to further develop the and understanding of piano litera- Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
techniques acquired in Beginning ture. More advanced solo literature of assessment
Voice. A comprehensive study of intermediate difficulty will be intro- Transfers to: UC, CSU
style and artistic interpretation will duced. Emphasis is placed on the This course is designed for the
be included. technical and interpretive demands student who wants to develop the
1.5 Units required to perform a varied reper- rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic
18 Lecture hours toire. materials of Music Theory III through
27 Lab hours 1 Unit ear training, sight singing analysis
18 Lecture hours and dictation. This course is required
MUS 145 of all music majors.
Piano I MUS 150 1 Unit
Beginning Guitar 9 Lecture hours
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate 27 Lab hours
assessment Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Transfers to: UC, CSU appropriate assessment; READ 043 or MUS 157
This class is for the student interested appropriate assessment Musicianship IV
in beginning piano skills, and in the Transfers to: UC, CSU
understanding of music through the This course is designed for the stu- Prerequisite: MUS 156
study of simple piano pieces. The dent interested in beginning guitar Corequisite: MUS 206
development of skills at the begin- skills and in the understanding of Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
ning level may be used in the playing music through the study of simple assessment
of various styles including Classical, guitar pieces. The development of Transfers to: UC, CSU
Pop, Jazz and Rock. Individual pieces skills at the beginning level may be This course is designed for the
are performed in class. No previous used in the playing of various styles student who wants to develop the
experience is necessary. including Classical, Pop, Jazz, Rock rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic
1 Unit and Blues. No previous musical expe- materials of Music Theory IV through
18 Lecture hours rience is necessary. ear training, sight singing, analysis,
1.5 Units and dictation. This course is required
MUS 146 18 Lecture hours of all music majors.
Piano II 27 Lab hours 1 Unit
9 Lecture hours
Prerequisite: MUS 145 MUS 151 27 Lab hours
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate Intermediate Guitar
assessment MUS 158
Transfers to: UC, CSU Prerequisite: MUS 150 Masterworks Chorale II
This class is for the student interested Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
in beginning piano skills, and in the appropriate assessment; READ 043 or Prerequisite: MUS 138 and Audition
understanding of music through the appropriate assessment Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
study of simple piano pieces. The Transfers to: UC, CSU appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
development of skills at the begin- This intermediate level course is appropriate assessment
2018-2019 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 359
Transfers to: UC, CSU MUS 168 or MUS 216 or MUS 217 or MUS 234)
This advanced level course is Electronic Music III Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
designed for students who seek in- appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
depth study of choral literature by Prerequisite: MUS 167 appropriate assessment
performing complex choral works Transfers to: CSU Transfers to: UC, CSU
such as Beethoven’s Mass in C, Orff’s This course is designed for the This course is for the student
Carmina Burana, and Britten’s War advanced electronic music student interested in receiving individual
Requiem accompanied by orchestra who wants to continue the study instruction in voice, piano, guitar,
or other instrumental ensemble, or of concepts and techniques needed band, or orchestral instruments with
sung a cappella. Attention is given to to compose electronic music and an assigned instructor. Emphasis will
every detail of musical development is recommended for students who be placed on study at the beginning
through rehearsal and performance intend to pursue music profession- level of technique and repertoire.
of choral music from various musical ally. Assignments in the course will Weekly, it includes one recital class,
periods and styles. Public perfor- include scoring music to stop-time and one individual lesson. Per-
mance is required. Enrollment criteria animation and motion picture scenes formance for a faculty jury will be
requires successful completion of available on the internet. Advanced required at the end of the semester.
MUS 138 and an audition. notation techniques including full This course may be taken for credit
2 Units score and individual parts will also up to four times for a total of 2 units.
27 Lecture hours be covered. 0.50 Unit
27 Lab hours 3 Units 9 Lecture hours
36 Lecture hours
MUS 165 (C-ID CMUS 110) 54 Lab hours MUS 206
Electronic Music I Music Theory IV
MUS 178
Corequisite: MUS 180 Masterworks Chorale III Prerequisite: MUS 105
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate Corequisite: MUS 157
assessment Prerequisite: MUS 158 and Audition Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
Transfers to: CSU Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or assessment
This course is designed for the appropriate assessment Transfers to: CSU
student who wants to learn the basic Transfers to: UC, CSU This course is designed for the
elements involved in electronic music This advanced level course is student who wants an introduction
including: fundamental elements of designed for students who seek in- to the materials and the major trends
music, keyboard electronics, signal depth study of choral literature by and movements of the 20th- and
processing, virtual synthesis which performing complex choral works 21st Centuries. Students will gain
may include Sylenth, Crystal, and such as Bach sacred and secular techniques for motivic and harmonic
Gladiator, MIDI, simple computer cantatas, Mozart and Haydn masses, analysis, improvisation, and listening
software which may include Garage renaissance madrigals and sacred strategies for addressing this rep-
Band, and digital recording. Creat- pieces, and contemporary choral ertoire, and will both compose and
ing electronic compositions will also works accompanied by orchestra perform as a class works following
be covered. Students should take or other instrumental ensemble, or the models of masterworks of the last
Music 180 concurrently. This course sung accappella. Attention is given to 100 years.
is recommended for all students who every detail of musical development 3 Units
intend to pursue music profession- through rehearsal and performance 54 Lecture hours
ally. of choral music. Public performance
3 Units is required. Students are expected to MUS 216
36 Lecture hours take on leadership roles as section Industrial Orchestra
54 Lab hours leaders, mentors to new singers, and
committee work for the choral orga- Prerequisite: Successful audition with
MUS 167 nization. Enrollment criteria requires instructor approval required prior to
Electronic Music II successful completion of MUS 158 enrollment to demonstrate proficiency of
and an audition. entry skills
Prerequisite: MUS 165 2 Units Advisory: MUS 116, READ 043 or
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate 27 Lecture hours appropriate assessment
assessment 27 Lab hours Transfers to: UC, CSU
Transfers to: CSU This course is designed for the
This course is designed for the stu- MUS 180 advanced electric, acoustic instru-
dent who wants to continue the study Music Laboratory mental, and vocal students to
of concepts and techniques needed to broaden their abilities to perform in
compose electronic music and is rec- Corequisite: MUS 165 or 167 an ensemble as well as record in the
ommended for students who intend Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate studio. The ensemble content will
to pursue music professionally. assessment be arranged for the instrumental
Various types of synthesis including Transfers to: UC, CSU and vocal makeup of the class and
software analog synthesis and virtual This course is designed to provide will include a diversity of styles
analogue synthesis will be studied. students enrolled in electronic music that include contemporary classi-
Software that will be used in the courses with supervised study or cal, popular, film and video game
course may include Reason and Logic practice. music, and electroacoustic music. Rio
Pro. Sequencing, recording via studio 1 Unit Hondo composition students may
software, notating compositions and 54 Lab hours also arrange and compose for this
creating music for dance and theatre performance group.
on the computer will be the primary MUS 181 (C-ID MUS 160) 2 Units
focus of the course. Applied Music 27 Lecture hours
3 Units 27 Lab hours
36 Lecture hours Prerequisite: Audition
54 Lab hours Corequisite: Enrollment in a Rio Hondo
College Large Ensemble (either MUS 116
or MUS 117 or MUS 120 MUS or 220
or MUS 134 or MUS 138 or MUS 139
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MUS 217 technique and interpretation. Public and professional music organiza-
Advanced Music Ensemble for Diverse performance will be required. tions under supervision of a college
Instruments II 2 Units instructor and is facilitated by the use
27 Lecture hours of learning objectives. The student
Prerequisite: MUS 216 27 Lab hours will be working in a skilled or profes-
Transfers to: UC, CSU sional level assignment in their area
This course is designed for the MUS 245 of vocational interest and will meet
advanced electric, acoustic instru- Advanced Piano performance objectives related to
mental, and vocal students who want instruction that are above and beyond
to interpret and perform ensemble Prerequisite: MUS 148 the conditions of regular employ-
repertoire at a professional level. The Transfers to: UC, CSU ment. This course is intended for
course content, which will depend This course is designed for the students whose job is related to the
upon the instrumental and vocal student interested in further devel- field of music and have completed or
makeup of the class, will include a oping the interpretive and technical enrolled in the appropriate course-
diversity of approaches that might demands inherent in advanced piano work. Instructor approval is required
include Latin, Asian, Popular and literature. Attention is given to a to remain in the class. “Contact the
contemporary Classical Music. detailed study and analysis of various CWE office regarding re-enrollment
2.5 Units musical periods and styles. procedures.”
27 Lecture hours 2 Units Student Unpaid Internship:
54 Lab hours 27 Lecture hours 1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours;
27 Lab hours 3 Units/180 hours; 4 Units/240 hours
MUS 220 Student Paid Internship:
Concert Choir II MUS 251 1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours;
Advanced Guitar I 3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours.
Prerequisite: MUS 120 1 to 4 Units
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Prerequisite: MUS 151 3 Lecture hours
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 60 to 300 Other hours
appropriate assessment appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
Transfers to: UC, CSU appropriate assessment MUS 299
This course is designed for the Transfers to: UC, CSU Directed Study: Music
intermediate vocal student who seeks This advanced level course is
an opportunity to perform in a vocal designed for students who seek Transfers to: CSU
ensemble. Participation in public per- to broaden their understanding Independent Study/Directed Study
formance is required. The repertoire of guitar literature by performing is intended for students who have
will include a diversity of sections difficult works. Attention is given the ability to assume responsibil-
including intermediate level classi- to the refinement and polishing of ity for independent work and to
cal choral literature, world music, technique through scales, arpeggios, prepare written or oral reports and/
popular and contemporary music. sight- reading, interpretation, and or appropriate projects. To enroll in
Successful completion of MUS 120 is tonal production, as well as analysis an independent study/directed study
required to enroll. of various musical periods and styles. course, students must possess a 2.5
2 Units 2 Units overall grade point average, a 3.0
27 Lecture hours 27 Lecture hours grade point average in the discipline
27 Lab hours 27 Lab hours of study being requested, or receive
an exception from the instructor.
MUS 234 MUS 252 Independent Studies/Directed Studies
Advanced Chamber Singers Advanced Guitar II may be developed from any topic
arising from or related to a course of
Prerequisite: MUS 134 Prerequisite: MUS 251 study that will result in developing
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or depth and breadth in that subject
assessment appropriate assessment; READ 043 or area. Students will be expected to
Transfers to: UC, CSU appropriate assessment meet on a regular basis with their fac-
This course is designed for students Transfers to: UC, CSU ulty sponsor and submit a final report
with advanced skills in rehearsing This advanced level course is or project, and student progress shall
and performing choral music. A wide designed for students who wish to be evaluated at regular intervals.
variety of music selected from differ- improve their technique and skills by Academic standards for Independent
ent musical periods and styles will be performing more difficult works. It Studies/Directed Studies shall be the
selected for study and performance. is essentially a continuation of MUS same as those for other courses. Units
Enrollment criteria includes suc- 251, Advanced Guitar I. The scales, are awarded in accordance to Title
cessful completion of MUS 134. This chord progressions, pieces and etudes V regulations with one unit of credit
course may be taken up to four times assigned will be selected to advance awarded for 54 hours of Directed
for a total of 8 units. the student’s technique, and reper- Studies, six (6) hours of which must
2 Units toire from various periods and styles. be with an instructor. The instructor
27 Lecture hours 2 Units is responsible for monitoring student
27 Lab hours 27 Lecture hours progress through the semester.
27 Lab hours Students may take directed study
MUS 240 courses for a maximum of three (3)
Advanced Voice I MUS 290 units within a discipline, and may not
Cooperative Work Experience/Intern- accumulate more than a total of nine
Prerequisite: MUS 142 ship for Music Related Fields (9) units college wide.
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate 1 to 3 Units
assessment Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 54 to 162 Lab hours
This course is designed for students appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
interested in further developing the appropriate assessment
interpretive and technical demands Transfers to: CSU
inherent in advanced vocal per- This course supports and reinforces
formance. Attention is given to a on-the-job training in business, indus-
detailed study and analysis of vocal trial, non-profit, studio, community
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MUSIC TECHNOLOGY MUST 121 MUST 141
Electronic Music I Recording Studio I
Division of Arts &
Cultural Programs Prerequisite: MUST 101 Prerequisite: MUST 101
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
MUST 101 assessment assessment
Introduction to Music Technology Transfers to: CSU Transfers to: CSU
This course is designed for the stu- This course is designed for the
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate dent who wants to gain an under- student who wants to learn to make
assessment standing of the processes and tools high-quality recordings using a
Transfers to: CSU available to the modern electronic wide array of tools and techniques.
This course is designed for the musician. While using the most Emphasis will be placed on Digital
student who wants to learn the up-to-date software, learn to record, Audio Workstation (DAW) sound
basics of music technology, focused arrange, mix, produce, and polish recording, editing, and mixing pro-
on basic acoustics, digital audio, your music. Topics include synthesis, cesses through hands-on experience.
Musical Instrument Digital Interface sampling, and Musical Instrument Students will collaborate to produce
(MIDI), and MIDI sequencing and Digital Interface (MIDI) sequenc- recordings within several musical
notation software. Lab activities will ing. Compositions are expected of genres.
place an emphasis on the operation students utilizing electronic music 3 Units
and components of the typical MIDI techniques. 36 Lecture hours
and digital audio lab (hardware and 3 Units 54 Lab hours
software). Students will complete 36 Lecture hours
independent projects in areas such 54 Lab hours MUST 142
as digital audio, music notation, and Recording Studio II
MIDI sequencing. MUST 122
3 Units Electronic Music II Prerequisite: MUST 141
36 Lecture hours Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
54 Lab hours Prerequisite: MUST 121 assessment
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate Transfers to: CSU
MUST 115 assessment This course is designed for the stu-
Songwriting and Arranging I Transfers to: CSU dent who will continue the study of
This course is designed for the recording studio techniques, signal
Prerequisite: MUS 103 and MUST 101 student who wants to continue the flow using an analog console, and
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate study of concepts and techniques advanced ensemble microphone
assessment needed to compose electronic music techniques. Students will also create a
Transfers to: CSU and is recommended for students portfolio of work demonstrating their
This course is designed for the who intend to pursue music profes- recording knowledge.
student who wants to learn the sionally. Various types of synthesis 3 Units
process of songwriting. Songs will be including software analog synthesis 36 Lecture hours
analyzed on chord structure, form, and virtual analog synthesis will be 54 Lab hours
rhythm, melody, harmony, and studied. Software that will be used in
lyrics. Original compositions and the course may include Logic Pro and MUST 145
performances are expected from all Ableton Live. Sequencing, record- Live Sound Reinforcement I
students. ing via studio software, notating
3 Units compositions and creating music for Prerequisite: MUST 101
36 Lecture hours video games and animation, dance, Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
54 Lab hours and theatre will be the primary focus assessment
of the course. Transfers to: CSU
MUST 116 3 Units This course is designed for the stu-
Songwriting and Arranging II 36 Lecture hours dent who seeks an overview of live
54 Lab hours concert sound reinforcement. Topics
Prerequisite: MUST 115 or MUS 104 include basic sound system theory
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate MUST 123 and its application. It also covers
assessment Electronic Music III individual sound system component
Transfers to: CSU operation, including microphones,
This course is designed for the Prerequisite: MUST 122 mixers, effects, power amplifiers, and
student who wants to further their Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate speaker systems. This course offers
knowledge of the process of song- assessment opportunities for hands-on experi-
writing and arranging. Complex Transfers to: CSU ences in troubleshooting, sound
songs and advanced song forms This course is designed for the checking, and mixing sound for live
will be analyzed on chord structure, advanced electronic music student performance applications.
form, rhythm, melody, harmony, and who wants to continue the study 3 Units
lyrics. Additional emphasis on the of concepts and techniques needed 36 Lecture hours
creation of lead sheets as well as the to compose electronic music and 54 Lab hours
proper presentation of a score and is recommended for students who
parts for strings and horn sections. intend to pursue music profession- MUST 146
Original compositions, recordings, ally. Assignments in the course will Live Sound Reinforcement II
and performances are expected from include scoring music to animation
all students. and motion picture scenes. Advanced Prerequisite: MUS 145
3 Units notation techniques including full Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
36 Lecture hours score and individual parts will also assessment
54 Lab hours be covered. Transfers to: CSU
3 Units This course is designed for the
36 Lecture hours student who seeks to further their
54 Lab hours knowledge in live concert sound
reinforcement. Topics include profes-
sional communication with musi-
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cians, intermediate sound system majoring in nutrition to learn the tices employed full-time in the oper-
theory and its application. It also application of food science principles ating engineer field. Topics covered
covers individual sound system with emphasis on ingredient function include: preventive maintenance of
component operation, including and interaction, food preparation, heavy equipment, operation of heavy
microphones, mixers, effects, power food preparation techniques, sensory equipment and political science.
amplifiers, and speaker systems. This evaluation standards, food safety and 2 Units
course offers opportunities for hands- sanitation, and nutrient composition 36 Lecture hours
on experiences in troubleshooting, of food. 36 Lab hours
sound checking, and mixing sound 3 Units
for live performance applications. 45 Lecture hours OENG 004
3 Units 27 Lab hours Plan Reading
36 Lecture hours
54 Lab hours OPERATING Prerequisite: State Indentured Appren-
ENGINEERS tice in the Operating Engineers Trust
MUST 151 Apprenticeship Program
History of Electronic Music Division of Career & Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
Technical Education appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or
assessment; ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or OENG 001 MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri-
appropriate assessment Introduction to Apprenticeship ate assessment
Transfers to: CSU This course is designed to meet the
This course is a survey course Prerequisite: Registration as a State needs of State Indentured Appren-
designed for the student who seeks Indentured Apprentice tices employed full-time in the oper-
an introduction to Electronic Music. This course is designed to meet the ating engineer field. Topics covered
Beginning with the European and needs of State Indentured Appren- include: reading and interpreting
American avant-garde, this course tices employed full-time in the oper- grading plans for highways, streets
will trace the roots and routes of ating engineer field. Topics covered and subdivisions.
electronic music through Jamaican include: making yourself valuable, 2 Units
Dub, Chicago House, Detroit Techno, safety, first aid, the cost of accidents, 36 Lecture hours
Bronx Hip-hop, and UK Rave to industry terminology, setting up a 36 Lab hours
name a few. Analysis of musical style string line, standard industry hand
and the relationship to particular signals, labor unions and learning to OENG 005
technologies will accompany our operate heavy equipment. Skills Specialization
examination of various genres in their 2 Units
social and cultural contexts. 36 Lecture hours Prerequisite: State Indentured Appren-
3 Units 36 Lab hours tice in the Operating Engineers Trust
54 Lecture hours Apprenticeship Program
OENG 002 Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
NUTRITION SCIENCE Grade Checking appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or
Division of Health Science & Prerequisite: State Indentured Appren- MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri-
Nursing tice in the Operating Engineers Trust ate assessment
Apprenticeship Program This course is designed to meet the
NUTR 110 Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or needs of State Indentured Appren-
Introduction to Nutrition Science appropriate assessment; READ 022 or tices employed full-time in the oper-
appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or ating engineer field. Topics covered
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri- include: the labor movement in the
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or ate assessment United States, relationship of politics
appropriate assessment This course is designed to meet the to construction work, preventive
Transfers to: UC, CSU needs of State Indentured Appren- maintenance, and the operation of
This course is designed to provide tices employed full-time in the oper- heavy equipment.
students with basic knowledge of ating engineer field. Topics covered 2 Units
scientific concepts related to the include: safety consciousness, layout 36 Lecture hours
function of nutrients in basic life and staking methods for subdivi- 36 Lab hours
processes and current health issues sions, streets, buildings, underground
with emphasis on individual needs, structure excavation, right angle OENG 012
dietary guidelines, macronutrients, triangles, and curve radii. Welding
micronutrients, digestion, absorp- 2 Units
tion, metabolism, health, and disease 36 Lecture hours Prerequisite: State Indentured Appren-
prevention through a balanced diet. 36 Lab hours tice in the Operating Engineers Trust
This course is appropriate for nutri- Apprenticeship Program
tion majors and health science majors, OENG 003 Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
including nursing. Equipment Operator appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
3 Units appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or
54 Lecture hours Prerequisite: State Indentured Appren- MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri-
tice in the Operating Engineers Trust ate assessment
NUTR 120 Apprenticeship Program This course is designed to meet the
Principles of Foods with Lab Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or needs of State Indentured Appren-
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or tices employed full-time in the oper-
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or ating engineer field. Topics covered
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri- include: the safe use oxyacetylene
appropriate assessment ate assessment cutting equipment, the technique of
Transfers to: CSU This course is designed to meet the brazing, and electric arc welding.
This course is designed for students needs of State Indentured Appren- 2 Units
36 Lecture hours
36 Lab hours
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OENG 013 Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or are interested in the field of Operat-
Introduction to Hydraulics appropriate assessment; READ 022 or ing Engineers Inspectors. Topics
appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or include industry safety, applications
Prerequisite: State Indentured Appren- MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri- of reinforced concrete structure,
tice in the Operating Engineers Trust ate assessment sample testing, industry terminology,
Apprenticeship Program This course is designed to meet the reinforced concrete inspection testing,
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or needs of State Indentured Appren- blueprint reading, field interpreta-
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or tices employed full-time in the oper- tion, and successful completion of
appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or ating engineer field. Topics include: the industry standard certification
MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri- clutches, mechanical transmissions, examination.
ate assessment differentials, final drives, crawler 4 Units
This course is designed to meet the tractor undercarriage, and crawler 54 Lecture hours
needs of State Indentured Appren- tractor track assemblies. 54 Lab hours
tices employed full-time in the oper- 2 Units
ating engineer field. Topics covered 36 Lecture hours OENG 024
include: the principles of hydraulics, 36 Lab hours Structural Steel/Welding Inspection
how a hydraulic system works and
the practical uses of hydraulics. OENG 021 Prerequisite: Must be an Indentured
2 Units Grades and Plans Apprentice for the State of California in
36 Lecture hours the Operating Engineers Training Trust
36 Lab hours Prerequisite: State Indentured Appren- Apprenticeship Program
tice in the Operating Engineers Trust Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
OENG 014 Apprenticeship Program appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
Advanced Hydraulics/Pneumatics Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or MATH 020C or appropriate assessment
Prerequisite: State Indentured Appren- appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or This course is designed to meet the
tice in the Operating Engineers Trust MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri- needs of State Indentured Appren-
Apprenticeship Program ate assessment tices with the State of California who
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or This course is designed to develop are interested in the field of Operat-
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or the ability to read grade plans, ing Engineers Inspectors. Topics
appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or establish lines and elevations from include industry safety, industry
MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri- previously established control points terminology, structural steel/weld-
ate assessment defined in the grade plans and learn ing inspection testing, analytical
This course is designed to meet the how to check grade plans. blueprint reading, field interpreta-
needs of State Indentured Appren- 2 Units tion, and successful completion of
tices employed full-time in the oper- 36 Lecture hours the industry standard certification
ating engineer field. Topics covered 36 Lab hours examination.
include: diagnosis, service and repair 4 Units
of hydraulic valves, motors, pumps OENG 022 54 Lecture hours
and cylinders; diagnosis and repair of Structural Masonry Inspection 54 Lab hours
variable speed hydraulic drives; ser-
vice and maintenance of pneumatic Prerequisite: State Indentured Appren- OENG 025
systems used on heavy equipment tice in the Operating Engineers Trust Prestressed Concrete Inspector
and heavy trucks. Apprenticeship Program
2 Units Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Prerequisite: Indentured Apprentice for
36 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; READ 022 or the State of California in the Operating
36 Lab hours appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or Engineers Training Program
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
OENG 015 This course is designed to meet the appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
Engines - Gasoline and Diesel needs of State Indentured Appren- appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or
tices with the State of California who MATH 020C or appropriate assessment
Prerequisite: State Indentured Appren- are interested in the field of Operat- This course is designed to meet the
tice in the Operating Engineers Trust ing Engineers Inspectors. Topics needs of State Indentured Appren-
Apprenticeship Program include industry safety, industry tices with the State of California who
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or terminology, masonry inspection are interested in the field of Operat-
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or testing, blueprint reading, field inter- ing Engineers Inspectors. Topics
appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or pretation, and successful completion include safety, industry terminol-
MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri- of the industry standard certification ogy, prestressed concrete inspection,
ate assessment examination. blueprint reading, field interpreta-
This course is designed to meet the 4 Units tion, and successful completion of
needs of State Indentured Appren- 54 Lecture hours the industry standard certification
tices employed full-time in the 54 Lab hours examination.
operating engineer field. Topics 4 Units
covered include: internal combustion OENG 023 54 Lecture hours
engine theory and servicing the fuel, Reinforced Concrete Inspection 54 Lab hours
lubricating, and governing systems of
gasoline and diesel engines. Prerequisite: Must be an Indentured OENG 026
2 Units Apprentice in the Operating Engineers Soils Testing and Inspection
36 Lecture hours State Apprenticeship Program
36 Lab hours Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Prerequisite: Must be an Indentured
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or Apprentice in the Operating Engineers
OENG 016 appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or Training Trust Apprenticeship Program
Component Disassembly and Assembly MATH 020C or appropriate assessment in the classification of Special Inspection
This course is designed to meet the Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
Prerequisite: State Indentured Appren- needs of State Indentured Appren- appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
tice in the Operating Engineers Trust tices with the State of California who appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or
Apprenticeship Program
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MATH 020C or appropriate assessment ORTH 050 PHILOSOPHY
This course is designed to meet the Orthopedic Technician Health
needs of State Indentured Appren- Assessment Division of Behavioral &
tices with the State of California who Social Sciences
are interested in the field of Operat- Prerequisite: ORTH 040
ing Engineers Inspectors. Topics This course will provide the student PHIL 101 (C-ID PHIL 100)
include industry safety, industry with entry-level abilities to function Introduction to Philosophy
terminology, inspection testing proce- as an Orthopedic Technician. Stu-
dures, blueprint reading, field inter- dents will receive instruction in the Advisory: ENGL 101 or appropriate
pretation, and successful completion physical examination of the extremi- assessment; READ 043 or appropriate
of a certification class sponsored by ties, spine and pelvis. Instruction will assessment
the American Concrete Institute and include joint range of motion, specific Transfers to: UC, CSU
Nuclear Safety Course. muscle group testing and measuring This course introduces philosophi-
4 Units the locomotor system. cal ideas and methods concerning
54 Lecture hours 3 Units knowledge, reality and values.
54 Lab hours 45 Lecture hours Expected topics will include the
27 Lab hours sources and limits of knowledge, and
OENG 290 the nature of reality. Other topics that
Work Experience in Operating ORTH 060 may be examined from a philosophi-
Engineers Union Apprenticeship Orthopedic Technician Modalities cal perspective include the nature of
the self, truth, ethics, religion, science,
Prerequisite: State Indentured Operat- Prerequisite: ORTH 050 language, beauty and art, political
ing Engineers Union Apprenticeship This course will provide the student theory, or mind. This course is appro-
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or with entry-level abilities to func- priate for anyone seeking a broader
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or tion as an Orthopedic Technician program of philosophical study, or to
appropriate assessment in the private practice, hospital and fulfill general Humanities or Philoso-
Transfers to: CSU managed care facilities. Students phy major requirements.
This course provides students the will receive instruction in back office 3 Units
opportunity to work in the Operating skills focusing on casting, splinting, 54 Lecture hours
Engineers apprenticeship program application of soft goods, wound care
for the purpose of developing specific management, client communication PHIL 101H (C-ID PHIL 100)
skills to meet the goals and objec- and surgical assisting in major and Introduction to Philosophy Honors
tives of the Operating Engineers Joint minor orthopedic procedures. The
Apprenticeship Council (J.A.C.). student will learn operating room Prerequisite: ENGL 101
Students complete work experience etiquette, gowning, gloving, sterile Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
hours at approved training sites. back table set up for categories 1, 2 assessment
Students may take up to 16 units total and 3 orthopedic procedures. Instruc- Transfers to: UC, CSU
across all Work Experience course tion will include seminars, demon- This course introduces philosophi-
offerings . Only one Work Experience strations and physical examinations, cal ideas and methods concerning
course may be taken per semester. hands on casting and splinting knowledge, reality and values.
1 to 4 Units applications, surgical gowning and Expected topics will include the
3 Lecture hours gloving and assisting in major ortho- sources and limits of knowledge, and
75 to 225 Other pedic procedures. the nature of reality. Other topics that
4 Units may be examined from a philosophi-
ORTHOPEDIC 36 Lecture hours cal perspective include the nature of
TECHNOLOGY 108 Lab hours the self, truth, ethics, religion, science,
language, beauty and art, politi-
Division of Health Science & ORTH 070 cal theory, or mind. This course is
Nursing Orthopedic Technician Practicum intended for those who meet Honors
Program requirements.
ORTH 040 Prerequisite: ORTH 060 3 Units
Introduction to Orthopedic Technology This course will provide the student 54 Lecture hours
with entry-level abilities to func-
Prerequisite: BIOL 125; ENGL 035 or tion as an Orthopedic Technician. PHIL 110
ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment; Students will participate in clinical Critical Thinking
READ 043 or appropriate assessment and hospital rotations consisting of
This course will provide students instruction in back office skills to Prerequisite: ENGL 101 or appropriate
with an introduction to the roles, include casting, splinting, application assessment
professional responsibilities, code of of soft goods, wound care manage- Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
ethics, and employment qualifica- ment, client communication, sterile assessment
tions of an Orthopedic Technician. technique, operating room etiquette, Transfers to: UC, CSU
Instruction will also include the gowning, gloving, and sterile back This course is an introduction to the
review of the musculoskeletal system table set-up for category 3 major methods and techniques of informal
as it relates to the field of orthopedic procedures. reasoning. Topics include schema-
technology emphasizing locomotor, 4 Units tizing and articulating arguments,
neurom uscular and peripheral vascu- 18 Lecture hours causal arguments, analogical argu-
lar structures. 162 Lab bours ments, testimony arguments, infor-
4 Units mal fallacies, and others. Emphasis
72 Lecture hours on the application of critical thinking
for effective writing will be reflected
in the frequency, scope, and nature
of course writing assignments, which
will be evaluated with regard to both
2018-2019 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 365
content and form. Students should mathematics, business, computer sci- PHIL 126 (C-ID PHIL 140)
expect to write approximately 8000 ence, science, engineering, law, and History of Philosophy: Modern
words in various writing assign- humanities. This course is intended
ments. This course is appropriate for for those who meet Honors Program Advisory: ENGL 101 or appropriate
students seeking to improve their requirements. assessment; READ 043 or appropriate
writing and reasoning skills. 3 Units assessment
3 Units 54 Lecture hours Transfers to: UC, CSU
54 Lecture hours This introductory level course is
PHIL 115 (C-ID PHIL 210) intended for all students interested in
PHIL 110H Symbolic Logic the Modern period of Western Phi-
Critical Thinking Honors losophy (16th through 18th Century).
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate We emphasize broad epistemologi-
Prerequisite: ENGL 101 assessment; PHIL 101 or PHIL 101H; cal and metaphysical developments
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate PHIL 112 through close analysis of primary
assessment Transfers to: UC, CSU texts. Philosophers to be studied will
Transfers to: UC, CSU This course is intended for students include Descartes and other Rational-
This course is an introduction to the interested in symbolic methods of ists, Hume and other Empiricists, and
methods and techniques of informal deductive reasoning including philos- Kant.
reasoning. Topics include schema- ophy and mathematics majors. Stu- 3 Units
tizing and articulating arguments, dents taking this course will develop 54 Lecture hours
causal arguments, analogical argu- an understanding of both sentential
ments, testimony arguments, infor- logic and predicate logic. Students PHIL 128 (same as POLS 128)
mal fallacies, and others. Emphasis will also learn to translate ordinary (C-ID POLS 120)
on the application of critical thinking language sentences and arguments Introduction to Political Philosophy
for effective writing will be reflected into symbolic form and evaluate sym-
in the frequency, scope, and nature bolized arguments for validity using Advisory: ENGL 101 or appropriate
of course writing assignments, which truth-tables and natural deduction assessment; READ 043 or appropriate
will be evaluated with regard to both techniques. assessment
content and form. Students should 3 Units Transfers to: UC, CSU
expect to write approximately 8000 54 Lecture hours This course is for students interested
words in various writing assign- in the relationship between political
ments. This course is appropriate for PHIL 120 (C-ID PHIL 120) systems and philosophy. It is espe-
students seeking to improve their Introduction to Ethics cially relevant for students interested
writing and reasoning skills. This in political science, philosophy and
course is intended for those who meet Advisory: ENGL 101 or appropriate law. This course introduces the
Honors Program Requirements. assessment; READ 043 or appropriate history and development of politi-
3 Units assessment cal thought, and will consider the
54 Lecture hours Transfers to: UC, CSU justification of the State, Libertarian-
This introductory level course is for ism, Socialism, Communism, as well
PHIL 112 (C-ID PHIL 110) students interested in the humanities, as conceptions of rights and distribu-
Introduction to Logic law, medicine, politics, social science tions of goods.
and related fields, and will expose 3 Units
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or them to some of the most profound 54 Lecture hours
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or moral and ethical questions in the
appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or Western philosophical tradition. We PHIL 128H (same as POLS 128H)
MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri- will examine the concept of moral- (C-ID POLS 120)
ate assessment ity and values, representative ethical Introduction to Political Philosophy
Transfers to: UC, CSU theories, and may include their appli- Honors
This course introduces the formal cations to moral problems.
methods and principles of deduc- 3 Units Prerequisite: ENGL 101
tive logic. Topics include transla- 54 Lecture hours Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
tion between natural and formal assessment
language, syllogistic logic, and PHIL 124 (C-ID PHIL 130) Transfers to: UC, CSU
propositional logic. This course is History of Philosophy: Ancient This course is for students interested
especially recommended for students in the relationship between political
of mathematics, business, computer Advisory: ENGL 101 or appropriate systems and philosophy. It is espe-
science, science, engineering, law, assessment; READ 043 or appropriate cially relevant for students interested
and humanities. assessment in political science, philosophy and
3 Units Transfers to: UC, CSU law. This course introduces the
54 Lecture hours This introductory level course is for history and development of politi-
those interested specifically in the cal thought, and will consider the
PHIL 112H earliest stages of Ancient Western justification of the State, Libertari-
Introduction to Logic Honors philosophy. We address the develop- anism, Socialism, Communism, as
ment of Greek philosophy from the well as conceptions of rights and
Prerequisite: ENGL 101 Pre-Socratics through Aristotle. We distributions of goods. This course
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate may also include Hellenistic, Roman, is designed for students who meet
assessment; MATH 030 or MATH 030D medieval or non-western thinkers. Honor’s Program requirements.
or MATH 033 or appropriate assessment Beyond a study of the figures and key 3 Units
Transfers to: UC, CSU ideas, we will discuss the early view 54 Lecture hours
This course introduces the formal of philosophy as a “way of life,” and
methods and principles of deduc- consider how these movements were PHIL 135
tive logic. Topics include translation intended to transform the lives of Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
between natural and formal lan- those who followed them.
guage, syllogistic logic, and proposi- 3 Units Advisory: ENGL 101 or appropriate
tional logic. This course is especially 54 Lecture hours assessment; READ 043 or appropriate
recommended for students of assessment
Transfers to: UC, CSU
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This introductory course explores the progress through the semester. PHTO 190
philosophical aspects of a variety of Students may take directed study Beginning Photography
issues of contemporary interest. This courses for a maximum of three (3)
course is intended for all students units within a discipline, and may not Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
interested in applying methods of accumulate more than a total of nine assessment; ART 120
philosophy to contemporary topics (9) units college wide. Transfers to: UC, CSU
which may include, but are not 1 to 3 Units This course is designed for students
limited to: war/terrorism, sex work, 54 to 162 Lab hours who wish to study the basic techni-
cloning, euthanasia, suicide, philo- cal and conceptual approaches to
sophical issues pertaining to race or PHIL 325 contemporary photography. Tradi-
gender, genetic engineering, illicit Applied and Professional Ethics tional black and white photography
drug use, business ethics, or artificial techniques are explored, with special
intelligence. Prerequisite: ENGL 201 or ENGL 201H, emphasis on the basic use of the 35
3 Units and PHIL 101 or PHIL 101H or PHIL mm camera and enlarger as well as
54 Lecture hours 120 the processing of black and white
This upper division General Educa- film and printing paper. Students are
PHIL 140 tion course is designed for students required to provide their own 35 mm
Philosophy of Religion pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree camera with manual controls.
in Automotive Technology but it is 3 Units
Advisory: ENGL 101 or appropriate also open to all students who have 36 Lecture hours
assessment; READ 043 or appropriate successfully completed the prereq- 72 Lab hours
assessment uisites. This course is intended for
Transfers to: UC, CSU students who seek a greater under- PHTO 191
This introductory level course is standing of the relationship between Intermediate Photography
intended for all students seeking a ethics and human living. This course
thoughtful exploration of religious will expose them to the moral and Prerequisite: PHTO 190
issues in a non-sectarian context, ethical views in the Western philo- Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
or as part of a broader program of sophical tradition. Students will assessment
philosophical study. We will address then apply these views to various Transfers to: UC, CSU
Western religion from a philosophi- contemporary issues. Expected topics This course is designed for students
cal perspective, including arguments include: business ethics, euthanasia, who have successfully completed
for and against the existence of God, terrorism, public policy, the death beginning photography and wish to
and an investigation into the status penalty, and issues in science and study more advanced technical and
of religious beliefs. Additional topics technology. conceptual approaches to contempo-
may include a consideration of the 3 Units rary black and white photography in
evolution-creationism debate, and a 54 Lecture hours a, 35mm film based, wet lab environ-
discussion of religious pluralism. ment. Techniques such as the use of
3 Units PHOTOGRAPHY studio lighting, light meters, toners,
54 Lecture hours hand coloring, and solarization are
Division of Arts & explored, with special emphasis
PHIL 299 Cultural Programs given to understanding the concep-
Directed Study: Philosophy tual framework for the production
PHTO 185 and analysis of both personal and
Transfers to: CSU Introduction to Digital Photography commercial photographic imagery.
Independent Study/Directed Study Students are required to provide
is intended for students who have Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or their own 35mm camera with manual
the ability to assume responsibil- appropriate assessment; READ 043 or controls.
ity for independent work and to appropriate assessment 3 Units
prepare written or oral reports and/ Transfers to: CSU 36 Lecture hours
or appropriate projects. To enroll in This course provides an introduction 72 Lab hours
an independent study/directed study to digital photography as a creative
course, students must possess a 2.5 art, emphasizing photography as PHTO 290
overall grade point average, a 3.0 a means of communication and Medium and Large Format Photography
grade point average in the discipline personal expression. An examination
of study being requested, or receive of the theory of aesthetics, cultural Prerequisite: PHTO 190
an exception from the instructor. significance, historical progression, Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
Independent Studies/Directed Studies elements of composition, visual lit- assessment
may be developed from any topic eracy, and technical elements of Transfers to: CSU
arising from or related to a course of photography will be conducted. This course is designed for students
study that will result in developing Students will be introduced to DSLR who have successfully completed
depth and breadth in that subject camera operation and digital imaging beginning photography and wish to
area. Students will be expected to techniques. Students are required study more advanced technical and
meet on a regular basis with their fac- to supply their own digital camera. conceptual approaches to contempo-
ulty sponsor and submit a final report Critical evaluation of student work rary black and white photography
or project, and student progress shall is also a component of this course. using medium and large format films
be evaluated at regular intervals. This class is suitable for photography and cameras in a traditional wet
Academic standards for Independent majors and non-majors alike. lab environment. Special emphasis
Studies/Directed Studies shall be the 3 Units is given to the understanding and
same as those for other courses. Units 36 Lecture hours analysis of photographic imagery.
are awarded in accordance to Title 72 Lab hours 2 Units
V regulations with one unit of credit 18 Lecture hours
awarded for 54 hours of Directed 54 Lab hours
Studies, six (6) hours of which must
be with an instructor. The instructor
is responsible for monitoring student
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PHTO 292 PHYSICS PHY 160 (C-ID PHYS 100S, PHYS 110)
Digital Photography General Physics - II
Division of Mathematics,
Prerequisite: PHTO 185 or PHTO 190 Sciences, and Engineering Prerequisite: PHY 150
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Transfers to: UC, CSU (Students will
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or PHY 120 receive credit for one physics series: PHY
appropriate assessment Physics for Everyday Use 150 and PHY 160 or PHY 211, PHY
Transfers to: CSU 212, and PHY 213)
This course is designed for students Prerequisite: MATH 050 or MATH This course is the second of a two-
who have successfully completed 050D or MATH 053 or appropriate semester sequence and is designed
PHTO 190 and have a working assessment for students transferring to a four-
knowledge of basic camera controls Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or year institution with majors in health
and photographic composition. It appropriate assessment; READ 043 or professional fields such as medicine,
will cover use of digital cameras, appropriate assessment dentistry, veterinary science, phar-
image editing and manipulation, Transfers to: UC, CSU (Students will macy, and optometry as well as those
digital printing, and the expression receive no credit for PHY 120 if taken students in engineering technology
of ideas through digital photographs. after PHY 150 or PHY 211) and architecture. Students major-
Students are required to supply their This course investigates the basic ing in the biological sciences should
own digital camera. characteristics of matter and the consult a counselor as to whether this
3 Units interactions that govern its behavior course satisfies the general prepara-
36 Lecture hours and emphasizes how remarkable tion requirements for the major at the
72 Lab hours everyday phenomena are. Examples university. Topics include electricity
from popular culture (movies, TV, and magnetism, oscillations, waves,
PHTO 299 and sports) are emphasized. Topics optics, and modern physics.
Directed Study: Photography include how to describe an object’s 4 Units
motion, how to explain changes in an 54 Lecture hours
Transfers to: CSU object’s motion, the roles of work and 54 Lab hours
Independent Study/Directed Study energy, and other topics. The course
is intended for students who have is oriented to the non- science major, PHY 211 (C-ID PHYS 200S, PHYS 205)
the ability to assume responsibil- stresses conceptual understanding, Physics for Scientists and Engineers - I
ity for independent work and to and is intended to present students
prepare written or oral reports and/ with an opportunity to see how our Prerequisite: MATH 190 or MATH
or appropriate projects. To enroll in world works. 190H
an independent study/directed study 4 Units Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
course, students must possess a 2.5 54 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
overall grade point average, a 3.0 54 Lab hours appropriate assessment
grade point average in the discipline Transfers to: UC, CSU (Students will
of study being requested, or receive PHY 150 (C-ID PHYS 100S, PHYS 105) receive credit for one physics series: PHY
an exception from the instructor. General Physics - I 150 and PHY 160 or PHY 211, PHY
Independent Studies/Directed Studies 212, and PHY 213)
may be developed from any topic Prerequisite: MATH 175 or appropriate This course is the first of a three-
arising from or related to a course of assessment semester sequence and is designed
study that will result in developing Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or for students transferring to a four-
depth and breadth in that subject appropriate assessment; READ 043 or year institution with majors in the
area. Students will be expected to appropriate assessment sciences and engineering. Topics
meet on a regular basis with their fac- Transfers to: UC, CSU (Students will covered are kinematics, dynamics,
ulty sponsor and submit a final report receive credit for one physics series: PHY energy, work, momentum, and con-
or project, and student progress shall 150 and PHY 160 or PHY 211, PHY servation principles.
be evaluated at regular intervals. 212, and PHY 213) 4 Units
Academic standards for Independent This course is the first of a two- 54 Lecture hours
Studies/Directed Studies shall be the semester sequence and is designed 54 Lab hours
same as those for other courses. Units for students transferring to a four-
are awarded in accordance to Title year institution and planning careers PHY 212 (C-ID PHYS 200S, PHYS 215)
V regulations with one unit of credit in health professional fields such Physics for Scientists and Engineers - II
awarded for 54 hours of Directed as medicine, dentistry, veterinary
Studies, six (6) hours of which must science, pharmacy, and optometry as Prerequisite: PHY 211 and MATH 191
be with an instructor. The instructor well as those students in engineer- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
is responsible for monitoring student ing technology and architecture. appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
progress through the semester. Students majoring in the biological appropriate assessment
Students may take directed study sciences should consult a counselor Transfers to: UC, CSU (Students will
courses for a maximum of three (3) as to whether this course satisfies receive credit for one physics series: PHY
units within a discipline, and may not the general preparation require- 150 and 160 or PHY 211, PHY 212, and
accumulate more than a total of nine ments for the major at the university. PHY 213)
(9) units college wide. Topics include kinematics, dynamics, This course is the second of a three-
1 to 3 Units energy, work, momentum, conserva- semester sequence and is designed
54 to 162 Lab hours tion principles, rotational motion, for students transferring to a four-
simple harmonic motion, fluids, and year institution with majors in the
thermodynamics. sciences and engineering. Topics
4 Units covered include quantum physics,
54 Lecture hours physical optics, and thermodynamics.
54 Lab hours 4 Units
54 Lecture hours
54 Lab hours
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PHY 213 (C-ID PHYS 200S, PHYS 210) POLICE ACADEMY PAC 071
Physics for Scientists and Engineers - III Public Safety Dispatcher Basic Course
Division of Public Safety
Prerequisite: PHY 211 and MATH 191 Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or PAC 040 appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or Basic Police Recruit Class appropriate assessment; PAC 040
appropriate assessment ; MATH 250 This course meets the POST (Cali-
Transfers to: UC, CSU (Students will Prerequisite: Medical clearance, Cali- fornia Commission on Peace Officer
receive credit for one physics series: PHY fornia Department of Justice clearance Standards Training) requirements for
150 and PHY 160 or PHY 211, PHY for firearms training, passing scores on the position of public safety dis-
212, and PHY 213) POST written and physical tests (agency patcher. The content of this course is
This course is the third of a three- sponsored cadets are exempt) a combination of the following topics:
semester sequence and is designed Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Professional Orientation, Criminal
for students transferring to a four- appropriate assessment; READ 043 or Justice System, Law, Communication
year institution with majors in the appropriate assessment; PAC 4348L Technology, Telephone Procedures,
sciences and engineering. Topics This is a fundamental course which Radio Procedures, Missing Persons,
covered are electric fields, electric covers criminal law, evidence, pro- Domestic Violence, Referral Services,
potential, current, circuits, magnetic cedure and investigation, firearms, Cultural Diversity, Sexual Harass-
fields, Gauss’ law, Ampere’s law, first aid, defense tactics, use of ment, Hate Crimes, Gang Aware-
Maxwell’s equations, induction, and chemical agents and other related ness, Stress Management, Critical
electromagnetic waves. police subjects. This course meets the Incidents, Telecommunications and
4 Units educational requirement for basic Practical Application Activities.
54 Lecture hours certification by the Commission on 6 Units
54 Lab hours Peace Officer Standards and Training 102 Lecture hours
(POST). 18 Lab hours
PHY 220 24 Units
Unmanned Rocket Science 772 Lecture hours PAC 075B
163 Lab hours Basic Course-Module III (Ext)
Prerequisite : CIT 125 or CIT 135
Corequisite/Prerequisite: PHY 213 PAC 042 Prerequisite: Medical clearance, Cali-
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Police Supervision fornia Department of Justice clearance
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or for firearms training, passing scores on
appropriate assessment Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or POST written and physical tests (agency
Transfers to: UC, CSU appropriate assessment; READ 043 or sponsored cadets are exempt).
This course introduces students to appropriate assessemtn; PAC 040 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
the creation and implementation of PAC 075B, 075C, 075D appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
payloads and unmanned flight vehi- This course is designed to explain appropriate assessment
cles. The payloads and unmanned and apply the elements of supervi- This course is designed for those
vehicles such as rockets, balloons and sion oriented to law enforcement interested in becoming a Level III
unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) personnel. Methods of effective Reserve officer. This course covers
collect inflight atmospheric data that leadership, motivation, communica- criminal law, evidence, investiga-
are later analyzed and presented. tion and techniques of training are tions, firearms, arrest and control,
3 Units presented. This course is certified vehicle operations, report writing,
36 Lecture hours by the Commission on Peace Officer first aid/CPR, cultural diversity, and
54 Lab hours Standards and Training (POST). other related police topics. It is the
4.5 Units level of training which satisfies the
PHY 299 81 Lecture hours legal requirements for a Level III
Directed Study in Physics Reserve officer.
PAC 043 6 Units
Advisory: PHY 150 or 160 or 211 or 212 Advanced Officers Course 72 Lecture hours
or 213 112 Lab hours
Transfers to: CSU Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
The course provides an opportunity appropriate assessment; PAC 040 or PAC 075C
for the student to expand their stud- PAC 075B,075C, 075D Basic Course - Module II (Ext)
ies in Physics beyond the classroom This course is designed for upgrading
by completing a project or an assign- currently employed law enforcement Prerequisite: Successful completion of
ment arranged by agreement between personnel. The curriculum follows PAC 075B or POST Module III, current
the student and instructor. The that recommended by the Commis- (within last 3 years) in PC 832 Arrest
student is required to contract with sion of Peace Officer Standards and and Firearms training requirements,
the instructor to determine the scope Training. The course is designed passage of the POST-constructed Com-
of the assignment and the unit value to keep peace officers informed of prehensive Module III End-of- Course
assigned for successful completion. new laws, recent court decisions, Proficiency Test within the preceding 12
Students must possess a 2.5 overall current enforcement procedures, months, medical clearance, Department
GPA, a 3.0 GPA in the discipline of new concepts in law enforcement, of Justice clearance for firearms training
study being requested, or receive an technology, community relations and Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
exception from the instructor. Stu- other refresher training as may be appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
dents may take a maximum of 3 units necessary. appropriate assessment
of Directed Study within a discipline 0.07 to 1.48 Units This course is designed for those
and 9 units college-wide. 2 to 40 Lecture hours interested in becoming a Level II
1 to 3 Units 2 to 40 Lab hours Reserve officer. This course covers
54 to 162 Lab hours criminal law, evidence, investiga-
tions, firearms, arrest and control,
community relations, report writing,
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cultural diversity, and other related This course is designed to help refresher training by California Com-
police topics. It is training which prospective police cadets improve mission on Peace Officer Standards
satisfies the legal requirements for a their physical performance and and Training.
Level II Reserve officer. keep informed of physical fitness 0.1 to 1.48 Units
8 Units techniques prior to entering the Rio 2 to 40 Lecture hours
90 Lecture hours Hondo Police Academy. The curricu- 2 to 40 Lab hours
162 Lab hours lum is geared toward and followed
by the California Commission on PAC 43049
PAC 075D Peace Officer Standards and Training. First Aid/CPR
Basic Police Recruit Class - 0.296 to 1.48 Units
Level I Module 8 to 40 Lecture hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
8 to 40 Lab hours appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
Prerequisite: Successful completion of appropriate assessment; PAC 040
PAC 075B and PAC 075C or POST PAC 43019 This course is designed to keep peace
Modules III and II, current (within last Vehicle Operations officers informed of new first aid and
3 years) in PC 832 Arrest and Firearms CPR techniques, current Federal and
training requirements, passage of the Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or State laws and recent requirements
POST-constructed Comprehensive appropriate assessment; READ 043 or which affect current law enforcement
Module II End-of-Course Proficiency appropriate assessment; PAC 040 procedures. First Aid/CPR for officer
Test within the preceding 12 months, This course is designed to keep peace development presents new concepts
medical clearance, Department of Justice officers informed of new vehicle in law enforcement procedures.
clearance for firearms training operations procedures affected by The curriculum follows that recom-
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Federal and State changes and recent mended as refresher training by the
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or requirements which effect current California Commission on Peace
appropriate assessment law enforcement procedures. Vehicle Officer Standards and Training.
This course is designed for those Operations for Officer Development 0.074 to 1.48 Units
interested in becoming a Level I presents new concepts in law enforce- 2 to 40 Lecture hours
Reserve officer or a regular peace ment procedures. The curriculum fol- 2 to 40 Lab hours
officer. This course covers criminal lows that recommended as refresher
law, evidence, investigations, fire- training by the California Commis- PAC 4314
arms, arrest and control, emergency sion on Peace Officer Standards and Field Training Officer Course
vehicle operation, and other related Training.
police topics. It is the final level of 0.074 to 1.48 Units Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
training which constitutes satisfaction 2 to 40 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
of the Regular Basic Course training 2 to 40 Lab hours appropriate assessment; PAC 040
requirement and the legal require- This course is designed to teach
ments for a Level I Reserve officer. PAC 43032 a Police Officer how to train new
8 Units Physical Fitness recruits. This course includes training
162 Lecture hours principles, civil liability, ethics and
232 Lab hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or integrity, performance goals, prin-
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or ciples of instruction, and role model.
PAC 078 appropriate assessment; PAC 040 0.074 to 1.48 Units
Requalification - Basic Course This course is designed to keep peace 2 to 40 Lecture hours
officers informed of physical fitness 2 to 40 Lab hours
Prerequisite: Successful completion of a techniques, current Federal and State
California POST Basic Police Academy; laws and recent requirements which PAC 4339
a California Department of Justice clear- affect current law enforcement pro- Tactics for Field Officers
ance for firearms training cedures. Physical Fitness for officer
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or development presents new concepts Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or in law enforcement procedures. appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
appropriate assessment The curriculum follows that recom- appropriate assessment; PAC 040
This course is designed for indi- mended as refresher training by the This course is designed for field
viduals who have completed a basic California Commission on Peace officers to combat complacency or
police recruit academy, but have Officer Standards and Training. apathy that may have intruded into
not been active in the law enforce- 0.074 to 1.48 Units their behavior. It will reinforce their
ment field for at least three years. It 2 to 40 Lecture hours mental attitude, physical awareness
provides a review of the skills and 2 to 40 Lab hours and training that is needed in han-
knowledge needed to return to active dling the situational complexities that
law enforcement duty. The topics PAC 43035 officers are continually confronted
covered include human relations, Firearms with in the field. It is also designed to
legal changes and a review of current stimulate or renew their commitment
legal issues, conducting a preliminary Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or to good personal practices encour-
investigation, field tactics, the use appropriate assessment; READ 043 or aging safety and the professional
of force and weaponry, and racial appropriate assessment; PAC 040 delivery of service to the public.
profiling. This course is designed to keep peace 0.074 to 1.48 Units
5.5 Units officers informed of new Firearms 2 to 40 Lecture hours
96 Lecture hours Techniques, current Federal and State 2 to 40 Lab hours
40 Lab hours laws and recent requirements which
affect current law enforcement proce- PAC 4342
PAC 083 dures. Firearms for Officer Develop- Weapons, Semi-Automatic Handguns
Pre-Academy Physical Fitness ment present new concepts in law
enforcement procedures. The cur- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or riculum follows that recommended as appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or appropriate assessment; PAC 040
appropriate assessment This course is designed for personnel
who are concerned with semiauto-
matic pistols as a police service side
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arm. Overall course will encompass PAC 4377 Transfers to: UC, CSU (Students will
Colt .45 semiautomatic, Smith and PC 832 Firearms receive credit for only one of the following
Wesson models 39 and 59, Browning courses: POLS 110 or POLS 110H)
Hi-Power 9 millimeters, plus other Prerequisite: PAC 4376; Pursuant to This course surveys and analyzes the
uniform and off-duty semiautomatic Section 13511.5 of the California Penal origins, principles, institutions, poli-
pistols. Code, each student who is not sponsored cies, and politics of U.S. National and
0.074 to 1.48 Units by a local or other law enforcement California State Governments, includ-
2 to 40 Lecture hours agency, must submit written certifica- ing their constitutions. Emphasis is
2 to 40 Lab hours tion from the California Department of placed on the rights and responsibili-
Justice certifying no criminal history ties of citizens, and an understanding
PAC 4351 background which would disqualify the of the political processes and issues
Industrial Security Powers to Arrest and student pursuant to Section 12021.1 P.C. involved in the workings of govern-
Baton Training Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or ment. This course fulfills the Ameri-
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or can Institutions requirement for the
This course is designed for students appropriate assessment Associate Degree. It also is suitable
who are involved in private security. This course is designed to provide for students wishing to expand their
The contents presented will give the student employed or seeking knowledge of local, state and national
an overview of the role of security employment in public agencies with governments.
guards, First Aid basics, Powers to the skills and information necessary 3 Units
Arrest and P.O.S.T. Certified Baton to satisfy state requirements for the 54 Lecture hours
Training. PC 832 Firearms course which covers
0.148 to 0.741 Units firearms safety, care, cleaning, shoot- POLS 110H (C-ID POLS 110)
8 to 40 Lecture hours ing and qualification. This course can Government of the United States
be taken alone or in combination with Honors
PAC 4352 PAC 4376, PC 832 Arrest and/or PAC
Industrial Security Baton Powers to 4378, PC 832 Communications/Arrest Prerequisite: ENGL 101
Arrest, Firearms to satisfy varying agency require- Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
ments. assessment
This course is designed for students 0.074 to 1.48 Units Transfers to: UC, CSU (Students will
who are involved in private security. 2 to 40 Lecture hours receive credit for only one of the following
The contents presented will qualify 2 to 40 Lab hours courses: POLS 110 or POLS 110H)
students for certification with the This course surveys and analyzes the
Department of Consumer Affairs in PAC 4378 origins, principles, institutions, poli-
the areas of Powers to Arrest, Fire- PC 832 Communications and Arrest cies, and politics of U.S. National and
arms, and Baton. Methods California State Governments, includ-
0.167 to 0.75 Units ing their constitutions. Emphasis is
8 to 40 Lecture hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or placed on the rights and responsibili-
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or ties of citizens, and an understanding
PAC 4353 appropriate assessment; PAC 4376 of the political processes and issues
Industrial Security; Baton, Powers to This course is designed to provide the involved in the workings of govern-
Arrest, Chemical Agents student employed or seeking employ- ment. This course fulfills the Ameri-
ment in public agencies and currently can Institutions requirement for the
This course is designed for students have a working knowledge of the Associate Degree. It also is suitable
who are involved in private security. law enforcement functions with the for students wishing to expand their
The contents presented will qualify skills and information necessary to knowledge of local, state and national
students for certification with the satisfy state requirements for the governments. This course is intended
Department of Consumer Affairs in PC 832 Communications and Arrest for students eligible for the Honors
the areas of Powers to Arrest, Chemi- Techniques course which covers Program.
cal Agents and Baton. community relations, communica- 3 Units
0.148 to 0.741 Units tions, report writing, arrest control 54 Lecture hours
8 to 40 Lecture hours and personal searches. This course
can be taken alone or in combination POLS 120
PAC 4376 with PAC 4376, PC 832 Arrest and/ California State and Local Governments
PC 832 Arrest or PAC 4377, PC 832 Firearms to
satisfy varying agency requirements. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or The curriculum follows that recom- appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or mended as refresher training by the appropriate assessment
appropriate assessment; PAC 040 California Commission on Peace Transfers to: CSU
This course is designed to provide Officer Standards and Training. This course stresses the study of
the student, employed or seeking 0.074 to 1.48 Units California state and local government
employment in public agencies, with 2 to 40 Lecture hours (counties, cities, and special dis-
the skills and information neces- 2 to 40 Lab hours tricts) and California party politics,
sary to satisfy the state requirements including the study of the California
for the PC 832 Arrest course which POLITICAL SCIENCE constitution, intergovernmental
covers the California justice system, relations, regional governments, and
professional behavior, law, evidence Division of Behavioral & urban politics and problems. This
and discretionary decision making. Social Sciences course is designed to make available
This course can be taken alone or in to students the concepts, information,
combination with PAC 4377, PC 832 POLS 110 (C-ID POLS 110) and skills which will enable them to
Firearms and/or PAC 4378, PC 832 Government of the United States better understand the political and
Communications and Arrest Methods governmental systems in which Cali-
to satisfy varying agency require- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or fornians function.
ments. appropriate assessment; READ 043 or 3 Units
0.074 to 1.48 Units appropriate assessment 54 Lecture hours
2 to 40 Lecture hours
2 to 40 Lab hours
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POLS 125 justification of the State, Libertari- nature and sources of conflict and
Law and Democracy anism, Socialism, Communism, as cooperation, issues of war and peace
well as conceptions of rights and among states in the international
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or distributions of goods. This course system, and international economic
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or is designed for students who meet development. The impact of nation-
appropriate assessment Honor’s Program requirements. states, international organizations,
Transfers to: UC, CSU 3 Units and non-governmental actors are all
This course provides an examina- 54 Lecture hours examined. This course is suitable for
tion and analysis of practical law students who wish to expand their
as it affects people in daily life as POLS 130 (C-ID POLS 130) knowledge of international politics
citizens in a democracy. It assists in Comparative Government and for those who wish to major in
the development of skills to success- political science or international rela-
fully navigate legal systems and in Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or tions.
understanding democratic political appropriate assessment; READ 043 or 3 Units
values. Emphasis is placed on con- appropriate assessment 54 Lecture hours
stitutional rights and civil liberties, Transfers to: UC, CSU
police encounters and criminal law, This course examines the politi- POLS 150
local government and advocacy, cal systems of selected industrial Chicano Politics (Same as CHST 150)
small claims and traffic courts, democracies, dictatorships, and
landlord/tenant relations, family law, governments of the developing Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100
consumer rights, contracts, employ- world. Emphasis is placed on the or appropriate assessment; READ 043
ment and immigration. Further institutional development and politi- appropriate assessment
emphasis is placed on application, cal processes and cultures within Transfers to: UC, CSU
critical thinking and problem solving these countries. This course features This course examines U.S. history
in common legal situations. This an examination of current political and political issues relevant to the
course is designed for any student problems and a comparison of such Chicano/Latino community, pro-
wishing to learn more about the law differing ideologies as Marxism, vides an overview of Chicano/Latino
and its interaction with democratic democracy, theocracy, and totalitari- demographics in the U.S. examines
government and those students wish- anism. This course is intended for the Chicano/Latino political activism and
ing to attend law school. It is also a student interested in the study of for- the rise of Chicano/Latino political
requirement for any student seeking eign governments and for those who leadership. Students interested in
to complete the Community College wish to major in political science. this course may include individuals
Pathway to Law School Initiative. 3 Units with familial or personal connections
3 Units 54 Lecture hours to the Chicano (Mexican-American)
54 Lecture hours community and/or those intending
POLS 135 (same as ECON 135) to work in environments with high
POLS 128 (C-ID POLS 120) International Political Economy concentrations of this population.
(same as PHIL 128) 3 Units
Introduction to Political Philosophy Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 54 Lecture hours
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
Advisory: ENGL 101 or appropriate appropriate assessment POLS 299
assessment; READ 043 or appropriate Transfers to: UC, CSU Directed Study: Political Science
assessment This is an introductory course
Transfers to: UC, CSU designed for students interested Transfers to: CSU
This course is for students interested in economics and political science, Independent Study/Directed Study
in the relationship between political as well as anyone interested in the is intended for students who have
systems and philosophy. It is espe- global interconnectedness of the the ability to assume responsibil-
cially relevant for students interested world economy. The course focuses ity for independent work and to
in political science, philosophy and on the relations between the politi- prepare written or oral reports and/
law. This course introduces the cal and economic systems within the or appropriate projects. To enroll in
history and development of politi- global economy. The course covers an independent study/directed study
cal thought, and will consider the the impact of political decisions on course, students must possess a 2.5
justification of the State, Libertarian- world economies and international overall grade point average, a 3.0
ism, Socialism, Communism, as well organizations. Further emphasis is grade point average in the discipline
as conceptions of rights and distribu- placed on a comparison-contrast of of study being requested, or receive
tions of goods. various national economies. Geo- an exception from the instructor.
3 Units graphic areas of concern include Independent Studies/Directed Studies
54 Lecture hours Africa, Europe, the Pacific Rim, the may be developed from any topic
Middle East, Latin America, Russia, arising from or related to a course of
POLS 128H (C-ID POLS 120) China, and the United States. The study that will result in developing
(same as PHIL 128H) course is cross-listed as Economics depth and breadth in that subject
Introduction to Political Philosophy 135 and Political Science 135. Credit is area. Students will be expected to
Honors given in either area, not both. meet on a regular basis with their fac-
3 Units ulty sponsor and submit a final report
Prerequisite: ENGL 101 54 Lecture hours or project, and student progress shall
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate be evaluated at regular intervals.
assessment POLS 140 (C-ID POLS 140) Academic standards for Independent
Transfers to: UC, CSU International Relations Studies/Directed Studies shall be the
This course is for students interested same as those for other courses. Units
in the relationship between political Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or are awarded in accordance to Title
systems and philosophy. It is espe- appropriate assessment; READ 043 or V regulations with one unit of credit
cially relevant for students interested appropriate assessment awarded for 54 hours of Directed
in political science, philosophy and Transfers to: UC, CSU Studies, six (6) hours of which must
law. This course introduces the This course examines the structure be with an instructor. The instructor
history and development of politi- and operation of the international is responsible for monitoring student
cal thought, and will consider the system. Emphasis is placed on the
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progress through the semester. intended for those who meet Honors be addressed, as well as drug use
Students may take directed study Program requirements. disorders, drug legislation, and treat-
courses for a maximum of three (3) 3 Units ment options. Societal and cultural
units within a discipline, and may not 54 Lecture hours differences will also be noted.
accumulate more than a total of nine 3 Units
(9) units college wide. PSY 112 (C-ID PSY 180) 54 Lecture hours
1 to 3 Units Lifespan Development
54 to 162 Lab hours PSY 127
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Introduction to the Physiological Effects
PSYCHOLOGY appropriate assessment; READ 043 or of Drugs of Abuse
appropriate assessment
Division of Behavioral & Transfers to: UC, CSU (Students will Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Social Sciences receive credit for only one of the following appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
courses: PSY 112 or CD 106) appropriate assessment
PSY 101 (C-ID PSY 110) This course provides an overview of Transfers to: CSU
Introductory Psychology human psychological development This course is designed for students
across the lifespan. The physical, cog- interested in furthering their under-
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or nitive, social, and emotional changes standing of psychoactive drugs and
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or that occur from the prenatal period those interested in working with
appropriate assessment through old age are addressed. In populations recovering from or at
Transfers to: UC, CSU (Students will addition, current research findings risk for drug problems. It provides an
receive credit for only one of the following and their applicability to ongo- examination of the pharmacological
courses: PSY 101 or PSY 101H) ing developmental problems are actions of drugs of abuse and how
This course is designed as a general explored. This course is appropriate this relates to the physiological, as
introduction to psychology for psy- for the student seeking to develop a well as the behavioral, effects of such
chology majors, those with an interest better understanding of the devel- drugs. The properties of drugs that
in psychology, or anyone with a opment gains and losses that occur increase the likelihood of the devel-
desire to further their understanding throughout our lives. opment of substance use disorders
of human behavior. It provides an 3 Units will be emphasized.
overview of the field of psychology, 54 Lecture hours 3 Units
introducing students to the research 54 Lecture hours
methods used to advance the science PSY 114 (C-ID PSY 120)
of psychology and the various areas Introduction to Abnormal Psychology PSY 170
that comprise this diverse discipline. Introduction to Learning and Memory
Research and theories are presented, Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
discussed, and evaluated. Topics cov- appropriate assessment; READ 043 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
ered include biological psychology, appropriate assessment appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
sensation and perception, lifespan Transfers to: UC, CSU appropriate assessment
development, learning, memory, This course provides an introduction Transfers to: UC, CSU
motivation and emotion, cognition, to the study of abnormal behavior This course details the background
personality, psychopathology and for psychology majors, those with and research that led to the identifica-
social psychology. an interest in abnormal psychology, tion of the different types of learning
3 Units or anyone with a desire to further and memory. Students will explore
54 Lecture hours their understanding of abnormality. topics in the field of learning and
The classification, assessment and memory including but not limited to
PSY 101H (C-ID PSY 110) treatment of psychological disorders classical conditioning, operant con-
Introductory Psychology Honors will be explored. Students will not ditioning, instrumental conditioning,
only develop an understanding of the short-term and long-term memory,
Prerequisite: ENGL 101 etiology and diagnosis of such disor- forgetting, and models of learning
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate ders, as based upon DSM-IV-TR cri- and memory. This course is benefi-
assessment teria, but develop an appreciation of cial for students that are Psychology
Transfers to: UC, CSU (Students will the cultural, historical and theoretical majors, students looking to transfer
receive credit for only one of the following influences that affect the definitions as a Psychology major and students
courses: PSY 101 or PSY 101H) and treatment of abnormal behavior. that are interested in learning about
This course is designed as a general 3 Units the field of learning and memory.
introduction to psychology for psy- 54 Lecture hours 3 Units
chology majors, those with an interest 54 Lecture hours
in psychology, or anyone with a PSY 121
desire to further their understanding Drugs, Society, and Behavior PSY 180
of human behavior. It provides an Positive Psychology
overview of the field of psychology, Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
introducing students to the research appropriate assessment; READ 043 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
methods used to advance the science appropriate assessment appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
of psychology and the various areas Transfers to: UC, CSU appropriate assessment
that comprise this diverse discipline. This course is for the student who Transfers to: UC, CSU
Research and theories are presented, seeks a basic understanding of the This course focuses on the research,
discussed, and evaluated. Topics cov- effects of drugs of abuse and an in- theories, and ideas surrounding, pro-
ered include biological psychology, depth consideration of the societal moting, and maintaining well-being,
sensation and perception, lifespan aspects of psychoactive drugs. It is good health, and happiness. Students
development, learning, memory, designed for those students interested will explore topics in the field of
motivation and emotion, cognition, in furthering their understanding of positive psychology including but not
personality, psychopathology and psychoactive drugs and those inter- limited to wellness, optimism, flow,
social psychology. This course is ested in working with populations happiness, and positive thinking.
recovering from or at risk for drug This course is beneficial for students
problems. Current and historical uses that are Psychology majors, students
of and attitudes towards drugs will looking to transfer as a Psychology
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major and students that are interested PSY 210 (C-ID PSY 150) meet on a regular basis with their fac-
in learning about positive psychol- Biological Psychology ulty sponsor and submit a final report
ogy. or project, and student progress shall
3 Units Prerequisite: PSY 101 be evaluated at regular intervals.
54 Lecture hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Academic standards for Independent
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or Studies/Directed Studies shall be the
PSY 190 (C-ID MATH 110, SOCI 125) appropriate assessment same as those for other courses. Units
Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences Transfers to: UC, CSU (Students will are awarded in accordance to Title
receive credit for only one of the following V regulations with one unit of credit
Prerequisite: MATH 062, MATH 070 or courses: PSY 210 or PSY 210H) awarded for 54 hours of Directed
MATH 070D or MATH 073 or appropri- This course is designed for the stu- Studies, six (6) hours of which must
ate assessment dent who has an interest in under- be with an instructor. The instructor
Advisory: ENGL 101 and READ 043 or standing the biological processes that is responsible for monitoring student
appropriate assessment underlie human behavior. The bio- progress through the semester.
Transfers to: UC, CSU logical basis of normal and abnormal Students may take directed study
This course provides an overview behavior, including sensory systems, courses for a maximum of three (3)
of the types of statistics that are brain and behavior relationships, and units within a discipline, and may not
important in the behavioral sciences. underlying neurochemical processes accumulate more than a total of nine
The main focus of this course is on will be addressed. The extent to (9) units college wide.
hypothesis testing and the statistics which biological processes interact 1 to 3 Units
that are used to analyze it. Students with environmental influences to 54 to 162 Lab hours
will learn to present and interpret determine behavior will be explored.
experimental data from the behav- 3 Units RADIO
ioral sciences. Topics covered include 54 Lecture hours
basic probability, measures of central Division of Communications &
tendency, measures of variance, sam- PSY 210H (C-ID PSY 150) Languages
pling, and inferential statistics. This Biological Psychology Honors
course is designed for students major- RDIO 104
ing in psychology, sociology, political Prerequisite: PSY 101 and ENGL 101 Introduction to Broadcasting
science, and anthropology. NOTE: Enrollment is restricted to those who
MATH 062 or MATH 073 can be used meet Honors Program requirements Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
to fulfill the prerequisite require- (minimum GPA of 3.0) appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
ment for this class. Some majors Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate appropriate assessment
require that students take MATH 073 assessment Transfers to: CSU
(not MATH 062) and others do not. Transfers to: UC, CSU (Students will This course is an introduction into the
Students should see a counselor to receive credit for only one of the following field of broadcasting in a survey form
determine which pathway will work courses: PSY 210 or PSY 210H) covering the vast areas of broadcast-
best for them. This course is designed for the stu- ing throughout the world. It is a
4 Units dent who has an interest in under- broad survey of the history, theory,
72 Lecture hours standing the biological processes that and operation of radio and television
underlie human behavior. The bio- broadcasting in the United States,
PSY 200 (C-ID PSY 200) logical basis of normal and abnormal including legal and social aspects,
Research Methods in Psychology behavior, including sensory systems, networks, programming, production,
brain and behavior relationships, and sales and advertising, and station
Prerequisite: PSY 101 or PSY 101H and underlying neurochemical processes personnel. At least one field trip to
PSY 190 or MATH 130 or MATH 130H will be addressed. The extent to a radio or television studio will be
Advisory: ENGL 101; READ 043 or which biological processes interact scheduled each semester.
appropriate assessment with environmental influences to 3 Units
Transfers to: UC, CSU determine behavior will be explored. 54 Lecture hours
This course provides an introduc- This course is intended for students
tion to the philosophy of science and eligible for the Honors Program. RDIO 136
the examination of the hypothetical 3 Units Radio Production
deductive methods and their relation- 54 Lecture hours
ship to theory. Topics include: the Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
nature of experimental research and PSY 299 appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
design, experimental and non-exper- Directed Study: Psychology appropriate assessment
imental research-including group Transfers to: CSU
and single-subject designs, literature Transfers to: CSU This course is intended as an intro-
review, research ethics, collection and Independent Study/Directed Study duction for students wanting to learn
analysis of data, and writing APA- is intended for students who have the production and management
style reports. Collection, handling, the ability to assume responsibil- techniques in radio broadcasting.
and analysis of original empirical ity for independent work and to Students will be shown basic tech-
data, during class and outside of prepare written or oral reports and/ niques for writing and producing the
class, in both experimental and non- or appropriate projects. To enroll in commercial and public service type
experimental designs, are an integral an independent study/directed study announcements. Students will be
component of the course. The course course, students must possess a 2.5 shown through lecture, demonstra-
is designed for students intending to overall grade point average, a 3.0 tion, and taped examples the proper
pursue a degree in psychology. grade point average in the discipline announcing and on-air presenta-
3 Units of study being requested, or receive tion techniques. Students will make
36 Lecture hours an exception from the instructor. demonstration tapes and air checks of
54 Lab hours Independent Studies/Directed Studies examples of their work for submis-
may be developed from any topic sion to the instructor and the class
arising from or related to a course of for evaluation. Selected students will
study that will result in developing
depth and breadth in that subject
area. Students will be expected to
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have an opportunity to air their pro- or appropriate projects. To enroll in how to read and understand short
grams over the campus radio station an independent study/directed study works of fiction and nonfiction as
KRHC. course, students must possess a 2.5 well as key vocabulary words associ-
4 Units overall grade point average, a 3.0 ated with college and everyday life
36 Lecture hours grade point average in the discipline through context clues, word parts,
108 Lab hours of study being requested, or receive and dictionary usage. Students will
an exception from the instructor. also learn to recognize transitions,
RDIO 236 Independent Studies/Directed Studies main ideas and supporting details.
Advanced Radio Production may be developed from any topic This is a non-degree applicable
arising from or related to a course of course and is offered on a pass/no
Prerequisite: RDIO 136 study that will result in developing pass basis. All students are required
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or depth and breadth in that subject to concurrently enroll in the Reading
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or area. Students will be expected to Lab, READ 021L.
appropriate assessment meet on a regular basis with their fac- 3 Units
Transfers to: CSU ulty sponsor and submit a final report 54 Lecture hours
This course is intended as an or project, and student progress shall
advanced study for students wanting be evaluated at regular intervals. READ 021L
to learn production and manage- Academic standards for Independent Reading Lab
ment techniques utilized in radio Studies/Directed Studies shall be the
broadcasting. Students will be shown same as those for other courses. Units Prerequisite: Appropriate placement
proper announcing and on-air pre- are awarded in accordance to Title through the Rio Hondo Assessment
sentation techniques through lecture, V regulations with one unit of credit process
demonstration, and taped examples. awarded for 54 hours of Directed Corequisite: READ 021
Students will have an opportunity to Studies, six (6) hours of which must This course is a skills class designed
air their programs over the campus be with an instructor. The instructor to assist students in improving read-
Internet radio station KRHC. is responsible for monitoring student ing comprehension and vocabulary
4 Units progress through the semester. through individually prescribed lab
36 Lecture hours Students may take directed study work. Students will complete reading
108 Lab hours courses for a maximum of three (3) tasks intended to complement the
units within a discipline, and may not activities of their reading course. All
RDIO 290 accumulate more than a total of nine READ 021 students must enroll. This
Cooperative Work Experience/Intern- (9) units college wide. is a non-degree applicable course
ship for Radio Related Fields 1 to 3 Units offered on a pass/no pass basis.
54 to 162 Lab hours 0.5 Units
Prerequisite: JOUR 147 27 Lab hours
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or READING READ 022
appropriate assessment Intermediate Reading Skills
Transfers to: CSU Division of Communications &
This course supports and reinforces Languages Prerequisite: READ 021 and READ
on-the-job training in radio related 021L or appropriate placement through
fields under supervision of a col- READ 012 the Rio Hondo assessment process
lege instructor and is facilitated by Learning Strategies Corequisite: READ 022L
the use of learning objectives. The This course is designed for students
student will be working in a skilled Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or who want to improve their reading
or professional level assignment in appropriate assessment; READ 021 or skills in order to succeed in other
an area of radio related fields and appropriate assessment college classes. Students will develop
will meet performance objectives This course is designed for students comprehension and vocabulary
related to instruction that are above entering college who need to develop through the reading of material
and beyond the conditions of regular their skills as learners. Students will drawn from popular works, text-
employment. This course is intended build and acquire study techniques books, magazines, and newspapers.
for students whose intended job is in the areas of note taking, test Areas addressed include determining
related to the field of radio and have taking, text reading, memorizing, main ideas, recognizing supporting
completed or enrolled in the appro- time planning and communicating. details, identifying author’s organi-
priate coursework. “Contact the The emphasis of this class will be on zation, and making inferences. This
CWE office regarding re-enrollment learning new techniques and then is a non-degree credit course and is
procedures.” applying them to classes and work offered on a pass/no pass basis. All
Student Unpaid Internship: situations. This is a non-degree credit students are required to concurrently
1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours; course and is offered on a pass/no enroll in READ 022L.
3 Units/180 hours; 4 Units/240 hours pass basis. 3 Units
Student Paid Internship: 1.5 Units 54 Lecture hours
1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours; 27 Lecture hours
3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours. READ 022L
1 to 4 Units READ 021 Reading Lab
3 Lecture hours Basic Reading
60 to 300 Other hours Prerequisite: READ 021 or appropriate
Prerequisite: Appropriate placement placement through the Rio Hondo assess-
RDIO 299 through the Rio Hondo Assessment ment process
Directed Study: Radio process Corequisite: READ 022
Corequisite: READ 021L This course is a skills class intended
Transfers to: CSU This course is designed for students to assist students in improving read-
Independent Study/Directed Study who want to improve their reading ing comprehension and vocabulary
is intended for students who have skills in order to succeed in other through individually prescribed lab
the ability to assume responsibil- college classes. Students will learn work. Students will complete reading
ity for independent work and to tasks designed to complement the
prepare written or oral reports and/ activities of their reading course. All
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READ 022 students must enroll. This REGISTERED SOCIOLOGY
is a non-degree applicable course DENTAL ASSISTING
offered on a pass / no pass basis. Division of Behavioral &
0.5 Units Division of Health Sciences & Social Sciences
27 Lab hours Nursing
SOC 101 (C-ID SOCI 110)
READ 043 RDA 051 Introduction to Sociology
Reading College Textbooks Registered Dental Assisting I
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Prerequisite: READ 022 or READ 022L Prerequisite: Acceptance into Registered appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
or appropriate assessment through the Dental Program appropriate assessment
Rio Hondo College assessment process Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Transfers to: UC, CSU (Students will
This is a course designed for students appropriate assessment; READ 043 or receive credit for only one of the following
who need to improve their reading appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or courses: SOC 101 or SOC 101H)
competencies in order to succeed in MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri- This course is designed for those
other college classes. Areas of empha- ate assessment with an interest in Sociology, or
sis will include reading strategies This is part one of a two-semester anyone with a desire to further their
essential in such academic areas as Registered Dental Assisting com- understanding of human group
social sciences, science, technology, petency based course. This course behavior and the organization of
business and humanities. The course includes patient care experience in a society. The student, using several
also introduces academic vocabulary. fully equipped facility. Students who theoretical points of view, will study
3 Units successfully complete the curriculum and analyze: (1) the organization of
54 Lecture hours are qualified to take the California social life; (2) problems of inequal-
Dental Board examination leading ity - of age, sex, race and ethnicity,
READ 101 to licensure as a Registered Dental social class and life style; (3) the basic
Critical Reading Assistant. At completion of the pro- social institutions: family, education,
gram, the student will be certified by politics, economics, and religion;
Prerequisite: READ 043 or appropriate the state of California to take dental and (4) global issues of population,
assessment through the Rio Hondo Col- x-rays. Students who are interested technology, social movements and
lege assessment process in the dental field are encouraged to social change.
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or take this course. 3 Units
appropriate assessment 12 Units 54 Lecture hours
Transfers to: CSU 151 Lecture hours
This course is designed to aid 200 Lab hours SOC 101H (C-ID SOCI 110)
students in acquiring critical read- Introduction to Sociology Honors
ing and thinking skills across the RDA 052
disciplines. Emphasis is placed on the Registered Dental Assisting II Prerequisite: Enrollment is restricted
ability to analyze and evaluate mate- to those who meet Honors Program
rial by establishing thesis and sup- Prerequisite: Enrollment in the RDA requirements (minimum GPA of 3.0) and
port as well as by analyzing elements Program and successful completion of completion of ENGL 101
of argumentation. The course also RDA 051 Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
focuses on vocabulary and the effects Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or assessment
of language on the reader. appropriate assessment; READ 043 or Transfers to: UC, CSU (Students will
3 Units appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or receive credit for only one of the following
54 Lecture hours MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri- courses: SOC 101 or SOC 101H)
ate assessment This course is designed for those
READ 134 This is part two of a two-semester with an interest in Sociology, or
Academic Success and Lifelong Registered Dental Assisting compe- anyone with a desire to further their
Learning tency based program. This course understanding of human group
includes patient care experiences in behavior and the organization of
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or a fully equipped facility and a 160 society. The student, using several
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or hour preceptor experience. Students theoretical points of view, will study
appropriate assessment who successfully complete the cur- and analyze: (1) the organization of
Transfers to: CSU riculum are qualified to take the social life; (2) problems of inequal-
This comprehensive course is California Dental Board examination ity – of age, sex, race and ethnicity,
designed for students to acquire leading to licensure as a registered social class and life style; (3) the basic
reading and study strategies for col- Dental Assistant. At the completion social institutions: family, education,
lege success and lifelong learning. of the program, the student will be politics, economics, and religion;
Outcomes include the knowledge certified by the state of California to and (4) global issues of population,
of applicable educational learning perform coronal polishing and place technology, social movements and
theories as well as psychological pit and fissure sealants. Student who social change. This course is intended
and physiological tools that promote are interested in the dental field are for students eligible for the Honors
self-development in learning. Specific encourage to take this course. Program.
topics consist of reading print versus 12 Units 3 Units
digital texts, critical thinking, lecture 100 Lecture hours 54 Lecture hours
and textbook note taking, metacogni- 356 Lab hours
tive strategies, test preparation, time SOC 102 (C-ID SOCI 115)
management, and to aid the student Major Social Problems
in achieving academic and lifelong
goals. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
3 Units appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
54 Lecture hours appropriate assessment
Transfers to: UC, CSU
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This course is designed to provide stitute the reality of life today. The quency, the impact of crime on social
students with an understanding of course explores love, sexuality, mate change, and the labeling, identifica-
the definition, development, reduc- selection, and engagement preceding tion, characteristics, and treatment of
tion and elimination of major social traditional marriage and family pat- criminals and delinquents.
problems in contemporary society. terns, extra-marital and non-marital 3 Units
Topics addressed include problems of unions, singles, and future trends in 54 Lecture hours
mental and physical health including intimate relationship styles.
addictions, crime and violence, social 3 Units SOC 148
inequality, terrorism and war, as well 54 Lecture hours La Chicana: The Contemporary
as technology and the environment. Mexican-American Female (Same as
Various social theories and relevant SOC 116 (C-ID SOCI 150) CHST 148)
empirical research are critically exam- Introduction to Race and Ethnic
ined throughout the course. Relations Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
3 Units appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
54 Lecture hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 appropriate assessment
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or Transfers to: UC, CSU
SOC 105 appropriate assessment This introductory course explores
Introduction to Human Sexuality Transfers to: UC, CSU the racial/ethnic identity formation
This course is designed for students of Chicanas/Mexican origin women
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or interested in understanding the com- in the United States. Course themes
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or plexities of multi-ethnic, multi-racial include an examination into the
appropriate assessment societies. This course presents an genesis of the term “Chicana”, the
Transfers to: UC, CSU overview of the structure and charac- emergence of Chicana feminism, and
This course is designed for students ter of racial and ethnic relations in the the intersection of race, gender, class,
interested in the social scientific study United States and abroad. Students and sexuality in relation to the forma-
of human sexuality. The course pro- will gain knowledge of the treatment tion and study of Chicana identities.
vides students with knowledge about and experiences of a variety of racial This course is an interdisciplinary
the processes and variation in sexual and ethnic cohorts and gain insight one, drawing on methodologies
functions, reproduction, intimate into the complex social features of from racial/ethnic studies, women/
relationships, sexual and gender role inter-group contact. gender studies, queer studies, history,
development and sexual activities. 3 Units literature, sociology, and popular
Numerous factors involved in human 54 Lecture hours culture. This course is appropriate for
sexuality are explored, emphasiz- students interested in furthering their
ing sexuality as a form of human SOC 120 (C-ID SOCI 140) understanding of the social con-
interaction. The social, cultural, and Perspectives of Sex & Gender struction of the Mexican American
historical contexts of human sexuality woman.
will be critically analyzed. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 3 Units
3 Units appropriate assessment; READ 043 or 54 Lecture hours
54 Lecture hours appropriate assessment
Transfers to: UC, CSU SOC 299
SOC 110 In this course we will explore how Directed Study in Sociology
Human Sexuality from a Cross-Cultural gender shapes our lives and the
Perspective (Same as ANTH 110) world around us. Using a sociological Prerequisite: SOC 101
perspective, we will examine gender Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or as a social construction rather than a appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or simple biological difference. Topics to appropriate assessment
appropriate assessment be covered may include cultural ideas Transfers to: CSU
Transfers to: UC, CSU of gender, gender and the economy, The course provides an opportunity
This course is designed for students politics, the media, families, and for the student to expand their stud-
with an interest in human sexual- education. This course is designed ies in Sociology beyond the classroom
ity from a cross-cultural perspec- for students who want to learn by completing a project or an assign-
tive. Sexual anatomy, development, more about the social connections of ment arranged by agreement between
response, and behavior will be gender and how the importance of the student and instructor. The
examined, along with historical and gender differences are strengthened student is required to contract with
cultural patterns. Students will learn in our society today. the instructor to determine the scope
about the development and expres- 3 Units of the assignment and the unit value
sion of gender and orientation from 54 Lecture hours assigned for successful completion.
both Western and non-Western Students must possess a 2.5 overall
perspectives, with an emphasis on the SOC 127 (C-ID SOCI 160) GPA, a 3.0 GPA in the discipline of
influence of culture on individuals. Introduction to Criminology study being requested, or receive an
3 Units exception from the instructor. Stu-
54 Lecture hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or dents may take a maximum of 3 units
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or of Directed Study within a discipline
SOC 114 (C-ID SOCI 130) appropriate assessment and 9 units college-wide.
Marriage, Family and Intimate Transfers to: UC, CSU 1 to 3 Units
Relationships This course is designed for students 54 to 162 Lab hours
interested in the subject of criminol-
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or ogy. The scientific analysis of the SOC 325
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or nature, extent, and causes of viola- Analysis of Social Change
appropriate assessment tions of societal rules of behavior that
Transfers to: UC, CSU are formally defined as crime and Prerequisite: ENGL 325, SOC 101 or
This course is designed for the stu- delinquency will be emphasized. The SOC 101H, SOC 102
dent interested in examining, from a course includes an analysis of the This upper division General Educa-
sociological perspective, issues such development of criminal law and the tion course is designed for students
as marriage, family, and emerging administration of criminal justice, the pursuing a Bachelors of Science
alternative life styles which con- patterns of criminality and delin- degree in Automotive Technology
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and is open to all students who have skills. Various facets of Spanish- appropriate assessment
successfully completed the required speaking cultures will be analyzed Transfers to: UC, CSU (Students will
prerequisites. Students will develop a via cross-cultural comparisons. In receive credit for only one of the following
broad understanding of social change addition to classroom discussion, sequences of courses: SPAN 101 and
within society through the examina- students are required to complete SPAN 102 or SPAN 101S and SPAN
tionof the various social mechanisms at least 27 hours of intensive indi- 102S)
that lead to, promote, and eventually vidualized oral-aural practice in the This course is a continuation of the
incorporate or quell the products and Language Laboratory via interactive essentials of the Spanish language:
processes of social change. Special websites, audio CDs, video programs reading, listening, speaking, and
attention will be paid to industrializa- and films. The Language Laboratory writing skills. The skills learned
tion, globalization, social movements, work focuses on vocabulary, gram- in Spanish 101S will be reviewed.
the implementation and evolution of mar, and cultural practices. This class The class will increase vocabulary,
technology and how social change is designed for those students who do grammar, and cultural knowledge
is shaped by and produces unique have a Spanish language background to improve on the reading, listening,
social behavior. and want to develop a better written speaking and writing skills presented
3 Units and oral competency in the language, in Spanish 101S. In this course, the
54 Lecture hours or who seek a degree in the Spanish study of verb tenses and construc-
language. tions is completed. It is designed to
SPANISH 4.5 Units further improve the language skills
72 Lecture hours of students with a Spanish language
Division of Communications & 27 Lab hours background. Various facets of Span-
Languages ish-speaking cultures will be ana-
SPAN 102 (C-ID SPAN 110) lyzed via cross-cultural comparisons.
SPAN 101 (C-ID SPAN 100) Spanish II In addition to classroom discussion,
Spanish I students are required to complete
Prerequisite: SPAN 101, or completion of at least 27 hours of intensive indi-
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or two years of high school Spanish with a vidualized oral-aural practice in the
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or grade of “C” or better Language Laboratory via interactive
appropriate assessment Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate websites, audio CDs, video programs,
Transfers to: UC, CSU (Students will assessment; ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or and films. The Language Laboratory
receive credit for only one of the following appropriate assessment work focuses on vocabulary, gram-
sequences of courses: SPAN 101 and Transfers to: UC, CSU (Students will mar, and cultural practices. This class
SPAN 102 or SPAN 101S and SPAN receive credit for only one of the follow- is designed for those students who do
102S) ing sequences of courses: SPAN 101 and have a Spanish language background
This course is an introduction to the SPAN 102 or SPAN 101S and SPAN and want to develop a better written
essentials of Spanish language: read- 102S) and oral competency in the language,
ing, listening, speaking, and writing This course is a continuation of the or who seek a degree in the Spanish
skills. Various facets of Spanish- study of the essentials of Spanish lan- language.
speaking cultures will be analyzed guage: reading, listening, speaking, 4.5 Units
via cross-cultural comparisons. In and writing skills. The skills learned 72 Lecture hours
addition to classroom discussion, in SPAN 101 will be reviewed. 27 Lab hours
students are required to complete The class will increase vocabulary,
at least 27 hours of intensive indi- grammar, and cultural knowledge SPAN 201 (C-ID SPAN 200)
vidualized oral-aural practice in the to improve on the reading, listening, Spanish III
Language Laboratory via interactive speaking and writing skills presented
websites, audio CDs, video programs in SPAN 101. In this course the study Prerequisite: SPAN 102 or SPAN 102S
and films. The Language Laboratory of verb tenses and constructions is or completion of three years of high school
work focuses on vocabulary, gram- completed. Various facets of Spanish- Spanish
mar, and cultural practices. This class speaking cultures will be analyzed Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
is designed for those students who via cross-cultural comparisons. In appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
do not have a Spanish language back- addition to classroom discussion, appropriate assessment
ground who wish to learn to speak students are required to complete at Transfers to: UC, CSU (Students will
Spanish or who seek a degree in the least 27 hours of intensive indi- receive credit for only one of the following
Spanish language. vidualized oral-aural practice in the courses: SPAN 201 or SPAN 201H)
4.5 Units Language Laboratory via interactive This is an intermediate level course in
72 Lecture hours websites, audio CDs, video programs, which Spanish grammar is reviewed.
27 Lab hours and films. The Language Laboratory It includes intensive practice in
work focuses on vocabulary, gram- conversation and composition. Many
SPAN 101S mar, and cultural practices. This class aspects of Spanish culture are intro-
(Formerly SPAN 130) is designed for those students who do duced in short stories by Latin-Amer-
Spanish for Spanish Speakers I not have a Spanish language back- ican and Spanish authors. Students
ground who wish to learn to speak strengthen their communications
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Spanish or who seek a degree in the and written skills by analyzing these
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or Spanish language. stories in Spanish. In addition to
appropriate assessment 4.5 Units classroom discussion, students are
Transfers to: UC , CSU (Students will 72 Lecture hours required to complete at least 27 hours
receive credit for only one of the following 27 Lab hours of intensive individualized oral-aural
sequences of courses: SPAN 101 and practice in the Language Laboratory
SPAN 102 or SPAN 101S and SPAN SPAN 102S via interactive websites, audio CDs,
102S) (Formerly SPAN 131) video programs, and films. The Lan-
This course is an introduction to the Spanish for Spanish Speakers II guage Laboratory work focuses on
essentials of Spanish language: read- vocabulary, grammar, and cultural
ing, listening, speaking, and writing Prerequisite: SPAN 101S practices. This class is designed for
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or students who wish to broaden their
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
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knowledge in Spanish as well as for via interactive websites, audio CDs, greater understanding of commu-
those seeking a degree in the Spanish video programs, and films. The Lan- nication in every day activities, the
language. guage Laboratory work focuses on course focuses on self-discovery
4.5 Units vocabulary, grammar, and cultural and strengthening the self-image;
72 Lecture hours practices. This class is designed for discovering and understanding the
27 Lab hours those students who wish to broaden factors that influence communication
their knowledge in Spanish as well behavior; and the establishment and
SPAN 201H (C-ID SPAN 200) as for those interested in pursuing a maintenance of meaningful rela-
Spanish III Honors degree in the Spanish language.. tionships in professional and social
4.5 Units settings. This course is designed for
Prerequisite: SPAN 102 or SPAN 102S 72 Lecture hours speech communication majors or
or completion of three years of high school 27 Lab hours anyone with an interest in human
Spanish with a grade of “C” or better; communication.
ENGL 101 SPAN 299 3 Units
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate Directed Study: Spanish 54 Lecture hours
assessment
Transfers to: UC, CSU (Students will Transfers to: CSU SPCH 101 (C-ID COMM 110)
receive credit for only one of the following Independent Study/Directed Study Public Speaking
courses: SPAN 201 or SPAN 201H) is intended for students who have
This is an intermediate level course in the ability to assume responsibil- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
which Spanish grammar is reviewed. ity for independent work and to appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
It includes intensive practice in prepare written or oral reports and/ appropriate assessment
conversation and composition. Many or appropriate projects. To enroll in Transfers to: UC, CSU (Students will
aspects of Spanish culture are intro- an independent study/directed study receive credit for only one of the follow-
duced in short stories by Latin-Amer- course, students must possess a 2.5 ing courses: SPCH 101, SPCH 101H or
ican and Spanish authors. Students overall grade point average, a 3.0 SPCH 102)
strengthen their communications grade point average in the discipline This introductory course is designed
and written skills by analyzing these of study being requested, or receive to prepare students to be effective
stories in Spanish. In addition to an exception from the instructor. oral communicators in all aspects
classroom discussion, students are Independent Studies/Directed Studies of public presentations including
required to complete at least 27 hours may be developed from any topic design and delivery of the public
of intensive individualized oral-aural arising from or related to a course of speech. The course is appropriate for
practice in the Language Laboratory study that will result in developing all students interested in developing
via interactive websites, audio CDs, depth and breadth in that subject their public speaking knowledge and
video programs, and films. The Lan- area. Students will be expected to skills such as speech communication
guage Laboratory work focuses on meet on a regular basis with their fac- majors, future teachers, and future
vocabulary, grammar, and cultural ulty sponsor and submit a final report business leaders.
practices. This class is designed for or project, and student progress shall 3 Units
students who wish to broaden their be evaluated at regular intervals. 54 Lecture hours
knowledge in Spanish as well as for Academic standards for Independent
those seeking a degree in the Spanish Studies/Directed Studies shall be the SPCH 101H (C-ID COMM 110)
language. This course is intended same as those for other courses. Units Public Speaking Honors
for students eligible for the Honors are awarded in accordance to Title
Program. V regulations with one unit of credit Prerequisite: ENGL 101
4.5 Units awarded for 54 hours of Directed Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
72 Lecture hours Studies, six (6) hours of which must assessment
27 Lab hours be with an instructor. The instructor Transfers to: UC, CSU (Students will
is responsible for monitoring student receive credit for only one of the follow-
SPAN 202 (C-ID SPAN 210) progress through the semester. ing courses: SPCH 101, SPCH 101H or
Spanish IV Students may take directed study SPCH 102)
courses for a maximum of three (3) This introductory course is designed
Prerequisite: SPAN 201 or 201H, or units within a discipline, and may not to prepare students to be effective
completion of four years of high school accumulate more than a total of nine oral communicators in all aspects
Spanish with a grade of “C” or better (9) units college wide. of public presentations including
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 1 to 3 Units design and delivery of the public
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or 54 to 162 Lab hours speech. The course is appropriate for
appropriate assessmenth all students interested in developing
Transfers to: UC, CSU SPEECH their public speaking knowledge and
This course is the continuation of skills such as speech communication
SPAN 201. SPAN 202 is an interme- Division of Communications & majors, future teachers, and future
diate level course in which Spanish Languages business leaders. This course is
language and culture is reviewed. It designed for students eligible for the
stresses written and oral proficiency SPCH 100 (C-ID COMM 130) Honors Program.
as well as reading comprehension Interpersonal Communication 3 Units
and composition. Many aspects 54 Lecture hours
of Spanish culture, literature, and Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
history are analyzed in readings by appropriate assessment; READ 022 or SPCH 110 (C-ID COMM 160B)
Latin American and Spanish authors. appropriate assessment Forensics: Speech and Debate Team
Students strengthen their communi- Transfers to: UC, CSU
cation and writing skills by analyzing Interpersonal Communication is Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
these stories in Spanish. In addition an introductory course focusing on appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
to classroom discussion, students are interactions between two people. appropriate assessment; Prior or concur-
required to complete at least 27 hours Designed to provide students with rent enrollment in SPCH 101 or SPCH
of intensive individualized oral-aural 101H or SPCH 130 or SPCH 140
practice in the Language Laboratory Transfers to: CSU
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This course trains students to SPCH 130 (C-ID COMM 170) SPCH 150 (C-ID COMM 150)
participate in Rio Hondo’s Forensic Oral Interpretation Intercultural Communication
Speech and Debate Team. Emphasis
is placed on preparation, includ- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
ing research and writing; practice; appropriate assessment; READ 043 or appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
and participation in intercollegiate appropriate assessment appropriate assessment
speech and debate tournaments and/ Transfers to: UC, CSU Transfers to: CSU
or community events. Students learn This communication course focuses This course is an introduction to
debate, oral interpretation, limited on the oral performance of various intercultural communication. The
preparation, and platform speaking. forms of literature, such as poetry, emphasis is on applying intercultural
This course is appropriate for stu- prose, and drama. The skills needed theories and concepts to understand
dents specializing in areas involving for making such public performances the influence of cultural membership
public speaking such as law, political will be addressed and student knowl- upon the communicative situation.
science, drama, and instruction. Stu- edge of the various forms of literature Students completing this course will
dents who sign up for the lab hours will be enhanced. Emphasis is placed improve their intercultural communi-
are required to compete. This course on creating the essence of characters cation competence. This course is rec-
may be taken once and repeated three in a text through facial, vocal, and ommended for students in all fields;
times for credit. kinetic methods. This course is appro- particularly Communication Studies
1 to 4 Units priate for speech majors or anyone majors and students who anticipate
18 Lecture hours interested in public performance and high interaction with people from
54 to 162 Lab hours literature. diverse cultures.
3 Units 3 Units
SPCH 111 54 Lecture hours 54 Lecture hours
Forensics: Debate Research and Practice
SPCH 132 SPCH 240 (C-ID COMM 190)
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Readers Theatre Argumentation and Discussion
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
appropriate assessment Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Prerequisite: SPCH 140
Transfers to: CSU appropriate assessment; READ 043 or Transfers to: UC, CSU (Students will
This course involves participation in appropriate assessment receive credit for only one of the following
Rio Hondo’s Forensic Debate Team. Transfers to: CSU courses: SPCH 140 or SPCH 240)
Students research, structure, and This is a creative communication This course gives the student
present debate cases. Students in course focusing on group presenta- expanded practice and theory in
this course will improve their ability tions of literature. Students will argumentation. Students further
to debate at intercollegiate debate perform pose, drama, and/or poetry develop their argumentation knowl-
tournaments. Emphasis is placed on in groups so that a communicative edge and skills through debate partic-
successful participation in National message emerges and fosters imagi- ipation, observation, and discussion.
Parliamentary Debate Association native responses in the minds of an This course is particularly appropri-
(NPDA) sanctioned tournaments. audience. Emphasis is placed on the ate for students anticipating enter-
This course is recommended for fusion between rhetoric, interpreta- ing occupations involving extensive
students preparing for careers in law, tion and acting. Readers Theatre is argumentation and deliberation such
political science, or community advo- designed for Speech Communication as law, communication, negotiation,
cacy. This course may be taken once majors and those interested in litera- and any area where argumentation
and repeated three times for credit. ture and performance. and debate occur frequently.
2 Units 3 Units 3 Units
108 Lab hours 54 Lecture hours 54 Lecture hours
SPCH 112 SPCH 140 (C-ID COMM 120) TECHNICAL
Forensics: Oral Interpretation Argumentation and Debate EDUCATION
Laboratory
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Division of Career &
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment; READ 043 or Technical Education
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or appropriate assessment
appropriate assessment Transfers to: UC, CSU (Students will TCED 044
Transfers to: CSU receive credit for only one of the following OSHA Workplace Safety
This course is designed to train stu- courses: SPCH 140 or SPCH 240)
dents in the analysis and performance This course is an introduction to Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
of literature at speech events attended the principles and techniques of assessment
by the Forensic Speech Team. argumentation and debate. Effective This course is intended for the
Students develop skills to interpret methods of research, critical analysis, individual who needs an overview
and perform literature ranging from reasoning, refutation, and listen- and/or certification of both the
the play, screenplay, short story, ing are stressed. Through debate California and Federal OSHA Safety
novel, and poetry. Students gain an participation and analysis, students Regulations for the General Industry
understanding of character and scene will gain the knowledge and skills to Workplace. This course will cover
analysis as it applies to an oral inter- advocate and refute argumentative a detailed overview of the rules
pretation performance. This course is positions. This course is particularly and regulations, and discuss fire
recommended for students special- appropriate for students anticipating protection and prevention, material
izing in communication, performance entering occupations where argu- handling/storage/use and disposal,
studies, and creative literature. mentation, negotiation, and issue- hand and power tools, welding
This course may be taken once and analysis are likely to occur. and cutting, electrical safety, and
repeated three times for credit. 3 Units fall protection. Upon completion of
2 Units 54 Lecture hours this course, (as well as passing the
108 Lab hours final exam), the student will receive a
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10-hour OSHA Training Certificate of General Industry and Construction
completion, which is good for life.
1 Unit Workplace. The course will cover
18 Lecture hours
a detailed overview of the rules TCED 080
TCED 045 and regulations, fire protection and Foundation Skills for
Survey of Technology prevention, material handling/storage Technical Trades II
and disposal, hand and power tools,
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate welding and cutting, electrical safety, Prerequisite: TCED 070
assessment fall protection, scaffolds, excavations, Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
This course is an exploration of concrete and masonry construction, appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
the various applied technologies steel erection, demolition, cranes/ appropriate assessment
pertinent to society today. Students hoists/elevators and conveyors, This course is part two of a two-part
will receive an introduction to auto lockout/tagout procedures, indus- series of courses designed to assist
technology, auto collision, drafting/ trial hygiene and emergency action the student to become more effective
architecture, geographical infor- plans. Powered Industrial Trucks will and efficient in fundamental skills
mation systems, and fabrication. also be covered during the course, used in Technical Trades. The student
Lectures/demonstrations will focus meeting the requirement for OSHA will also gain an understanding of
on practical applications and career Standard 1910.178. Upon completion attitudes and behaviors that are bene-
paths/job opportunities represented of this course, (as well as passing ficial to succeed in vocational settings
by the disciplines discussed. Students the final exam and the powered and everyday life. Course content
will be given hands-on opportunities industrial trucks operator safety includes solving technical problems
to explore skills associated with the training), the student will receive a using value analysis, graphs and
discipline. This course will provide 30-hour OSHA Training Certificate charts, and personal growth. Empha-
the student an introduction to five of Completion, which is good for life, sis will be placed on the practical
different technology disciplines to and a powered industrial truck Certi- application of these topics, and the
help him/her determine a potential fied Operator Card, which is good for use of a variety of hands-on class-
career path and/or make them a more 3 years. room activities is included.
informed consumer of these technolo- 4 Units 3 Units
gies. 72 Lecture hours 54 Lecture hours
3 Units
45 Lecture hours TCED 060 TCED 090
27 Lab hours Elementary Metallurgy Blueprint Reading for Industry
TCED 046 Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Industrial Design & Visual appropriate assessment; READ 043 or appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
Communications appropriate assessment appropriate assessment
This is an elementary course in the This course is for all students inter-
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or basic principles of metallurgy. It is ested in pursuing certificates, degrees
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or designed for Welding and Machine and careers related to manufacturing,
appropriate assessment Shop majors, but is suitable for all welding, and drafting technologies.
Intended for students interested in technology students. Emphasis is The course presents an introduction
a career in Transportation Design or placed on terminology, numbering to the use of engineering documents
Product Design, this course intro- systems, methods of altering the or blueprints as used in industrial
duces the student to the fundamen- properties of metals, and the effect on applications and focuses on inter-
tals of industrial design drawing fabrication. preting and visualizing technical
and communication. Course begins 2 Units drawings in order to read and under-
with a lecture about possible career 36 Lecture hours stand “The Language of Industry.”
opportunities which exists within Principles of reading drawings,
this profession. Students will learn
to improve hand/eye coordination TCED 070 specifications, projection principles,
through repetition of given draw- Foundation Skills for working drawings, details, assem-
ing task. Instruction emphasizes Technical Trades I blies, and pictorial representations
perfecting line, arc, circle and ellipse. are examined and discussed. The
Perspective drawing and shading Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or course is also helpful for apprentices
are introduced. Culmination of the appropriate assessment; READ 043 or and employees in all areas of technol-
course will require the student to pro- appropriate assessment ogy including planning, purchasing,
duce and present a solution to a given This course is part one of a two-part machine trades, welding/fabrication,
design problem and produce visual series of courses designed to assist future engineers, and inspection.
aids to describe product proposal and the student to become more effec- 2 Units
solution. tive and efficient in fundamental 27 Lecture hours
2 Units skills used in Technical Trades. The 27 Lab hours
18 Lecture hours student will also gain an understand-
54 Lab hours
ing of attitudes and behaviors that TCED 299
TCED 054 are beneficial to succeed in vocational Directed Study in Technical Education
OSHA Workplace Safety II settings and everyday life. Course
content includes units of measure Prerequisite: 2.5 overall grade point
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate and measurement tools; converting average, a 3.0 grade point average in the
assessment fractions, decimals, and percentages; discipline of study being requested, or
This course is intended for the indi- graphs and charts; perimeter, area, receive an exception from the instructor
vidual who needs an intermediate- and volume; and personal finance. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
level overview and/or the number Emphasis will be placed on the appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
of hours required for certification practical application of these topics, appropriate assessment
of both the California and Federal and the use of a variety of hands-on Transfers to: CSU
OSHA Safety Regulations for the classroom activities is included. This course provides an opportunity
3 Units for the student to expand their stud-
54 Lecture hours ies in Technical Education beyond
the classroom by completing a project
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or an assignment arranged by an least one field trip to a professional the presentation of scenes from con-
agreement between the student and theatre production will be organized. temporary dramatic literature.
instructor. The student is required to 3 Units 3 Units
contract with the instructor to deter- 54 Lecture hours 36 Lecture hours
mine the scope of the assignment and 54 Lab hours
the unit value assigned for successful THTR 105 (C-ID THTR 113)
completion. Students must possess a The History and Development of the THTR 111 (C-ID THTR 152)
2.5 overall GPA, a 3.0 GPA in the dis- Theatre Principles of Acting
cipline of study being requested, or
receive an exception from the instruc- Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Prerequisite: THTR 110
tor. Students may take a maximum appropriate assessment; READ 043 or Transfers to: UC, CSU
of 3 units of Directed Study within a appropriate assessment This course is for the student who
discipline and 9 units college-wide. Transfers to: UC, CSU (Students will wants to continue the exploration
1 to 3 Units receive credit for only one of the following of theories and techniques used in
54 to 162 Lab hours courses: THTR 105 or THTR 105H) preparation for the interpretation of
This course is designed for the drama through acting. The empha-
TELEVISION student with an interest in history sis will be placed on deepening the
or theatre. It will cover humanity’s understanding of the acting process
Division of Arts & relationship with theatre from primi- through exercises, character analysis,
Cultural Programs tive tribal cultures through today’s monologues, and scenes.
large musicals and blockbuster hits. 3 Units
TV 135 The class explores the way societ- 36 Lecture hours
Creative Digital Video ies’ religious, political and social 54 Lab hours
structures were presented and shared
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or through their theatre. The class will THTR 112
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or investigate major plays, playwrights Acting for the Camera
appropriate assessment and historic theatrical techniques
Transfers to: UC, CSU through lectures, discussion, field Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
This is a basic course in film-style trips and films. appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
production techniques for drama and 3 Units appropriate assessment
music videos. Topics will include 54 Lecture hours Transfers to: CSU
creating a story treatment, script writ- This course is designed for the stu-
ing, story boarding, camera handling, THTR 105H (C-ID THTR 113) dent interested in acting techniques
lighting, audio, and simple editing. The History and Development of the for film, television and commercials.
Students will work in teams and crew Theatre Honors The class will explore the styles,
all positions, including writer, pro- language and technical demands of
ducer, director, 1st assistant director, Prerequisite: ENGL 101 each medium. Slating, voice, blocking
2nd assistant director, lighting direc- Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate & memorizing will be covered along
tor, gaffer, camera operator, boom assessment with Career advice such as photos
operator, and editor. Emphasis will Transfers to: UC, CSU (Students will and resumes, agents, unions, audi-
be placed on defining the content, receive credit for only one of the following tioning & showcases. Students will
structure, and style of the produc- courses: THTR 105 or THTR 105H) work with the camera and review the
tion. This course may be of interest to This course is designed for the results to develop their skills.
students interested in both film and student with an interest in history 3 Units
television production. of the theatre. It will cover human- 36 Lecture hours
3 Units ity’s relationship with theatre from 54 Lab hours
36 Lecture hours primitive tribal cultures through
54 Lab hours today’s large musicals and block- THTR 150 (C-ID THTR 171)
buster hits. The class explores the Stagecraft I for Theatre, TV, and Film
THEATRE way societies’ religious, political and
social structures were presented and Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
Division of Arts & shared through their theatre. The appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
Cultural Programs class will investigate major plays, appropriate assessment
playwrights and historic theatrical Transfers to: UC, CSU
THTR 101 (C-ID THTR 111, THTR 112) techniques through lectures, discus- The course is designed for the student
Theatre Arts Appreciation sion, field trips and films. This course who wishes to gain a basic under-
is designed for students eligible for standing of the technical phases of
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or the Honors program. scene production including construc-
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or 3 Units tion, painting, rigging, placement and
appropriate assessment 54 Lecture hours manipulation of stage scenery, light-
Transfers to: UC, CSU ing equipment, sound equipment,
This course is designed for the stu- THTR 110 (C-ID THTR 151) properties and wardrobe as well as
dent interested in an overview of the Principles of Acting the organization and management of
entire field of theatre. The practice stage activity and stagecraft termi-
and theory of the following will be Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or nology. The student will study the
explored: costume, set and lighting appropriate assessment; READ 043 or aesthetics and practical application
design, acting, directing, playwrit- appropriate assessment principles of stage scenic, sound and
ing, criticism, play structure, theatre Transfers to: UC, CSU lighting design. Students are assigned
architecture and producing. Included This course is designed for the a specific crew responsibility that
will be a brief historical overview. At student who is interested in acting directly relates to a college theatre
and other areas of theatre, film and production.
Television, whether as a profession 3 Units
or as a hobby. The class explores the 18 Lecture hours
theory, practice and techniques of 108 Lab hours
acting. Emphasis is placed on theatre
games and exercises culminating in
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THTR 151 THTR 153 (C-ID THTR 173) Technical Theatre courses. The course
Stagecraft II for Theatre, TV, and Film Lighting Design and Production for may be taken once and repeated three
Theatre, TV, and Film times for credit.
Prerequisite: THTR 150 1 to 3 Units
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or 54 to 162 Lab hours
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
appropriate assessment appropriate assessment THTR 160
Transfers to: UC, CSU Prerequisite: THTR 150 Introductory Playwriting Screenwriting
This course is designed for the stu- Transfers to: UC, CSU
dent who wishes to expand the skills The course is designed for the student Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
and concepts acquired in Stagecraft I who wants to gain an understand- appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
for Theatre, TV, and Film (THTR 150). ing and appreciation of the roles appropriate assessment
Topics such as the technical phases of light and lighting design play in Transfers to: CSU
scene production including construc- the theatrical production. Students This course is designed for the stu-
tion, painting, rigging, placement and will gain understanding in lighting dent interested in the art of writing
manipulation of stage scenery, light- design theory, function and esthetics. for theatre or film. It will include
ing equipment, sound equipment, Students will be able to hang, focus, writing exercises, theatre field trips
properties and wardrobe as well as color, cable and strike conventional and a final staged reading of finished
the organization and management of and automated lighting fixtures as scripts. Students will complete a one-
stage activity and stagecraft termi- well as identify and select appropri- act or 10-minute play which will be
nology are revisited and expanded ate types of lighting fixtures, cables, considered for production the follow-
upon. The student will additionally control and power distribution equip- ing semester.
do extensive study of the aesthetics ment for a given purpose. Electrical 3 Units
and practical application principles of and operational safety will receive 36 Lecture hours
set design, sound design, and light- special emphasis. Students will be 54 Lab hours
ing design. Students are assigned a able to operate lighting consoles at a
specific crew duty such as light board proficient level. THTR 161
operator, sound operator or stage 3 Units Playwriting Screenwriting for Produc-
crew lead with added responsibil- 18 Lecture hours tion
ity that directly relates to a college 108 Lab hours
theatre production. Prerequisite: THTR 160
3 Units THTR 154 Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
18 Lecture hours Sound Design and Production for appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
108 Lab hours Theatre, TV, and Film appropriate assessment
Transfers to: CSU
THTR 152 Prerequisite: THTR 150 This course is designed for the
Stagecraft III for Theatre, TV, and Film Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or student who wants to work on their
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or playwriting/screenwriting craft with
Prerequisite: THTR 151 appropriate assessment an eye to the professional market.
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Transfers to: UC, CSU Students will write, rewrite and
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or This course is designed for the stu- polish works written with the inten-
appropriate assessment dent who wants to gain an under- tion of production. Students will read
Transfers to: UC, CSU standing and appreciation of the plays, screenplays, and teleplays that
This course is designed for the stu- roles audio and audio design play have been produced recently. Stu-
dent who wishes to further expand in the theatrical production. Stu- dents will realistically appraise the
the skills and concepts acquired in dents will gain an understanding in marketability of their script through
Stagecraft I and II for Theatre, TV and audio design, function and esthetics. staged readings by student actors for
Film (THTR 150 and 151). Technical Students will be able to rig, cable, an audience.
phases of scene production includ- troubleshoot, strike and maintain 3 Units
ing construction, painting, rigging, analogue and digital audio equip- 36 Lecture hours
placement and manipulation of stage ment as well as identify and select 54 Lab hours
scenery, lighting equipment, sound appropriate types of microphones,
equipment, properties and ward- cables, speakers and sound amplifica- THTR 164
robe as well as the organization and tion equipment for a given purpose. Theatre Production Lab I
management of stage activity and Electrical and operational safety will
stagecraft are examined in greater receive special emphasis. Students Corequisite: THTR 150
depth. The student will complete will be able to operate audio mixing Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate
an in depth study of the theatrical consoles at a proficient level. assessment
design process designing scenery, 3 Units Transfers to: CSU
properties, lighting and/or sound for 18 Lecture hours This class is intended for students
Rio Hondo College theatrical produc- 108 Lab hours interested in exploring a career in
tions. Students are assigned a specific entertainment production. The course
crew lead with supervisory responsi- THTR 159 (C-ID THTR 192) provides a hands- on introduction to
bility that directly relates to a college Stage Crew Activity all aspects of entertainment produc-
theatre production. tion, including scenery, lighting,
3 Units Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate audio, costumes and properties. The
18 Lecture hours assessment student will learn the fundamentals
108 Lab hours Transfers to: UC, CSU of constructing, painting and rig-
The course is designed for the student ging scenery, hanging and focusing
to gain practical hands on techni- lighting equipment, setting up audio
cal experience working backstage systems and/or building costumes
on Arts and Cultural Programs or props for the performing arts pro-
approved public performances of grams at Rio Hondo College.
theatrical, musical or dance produc- 1 to 2 Units
tions and is taken in conjunction with 54 to 108 Lab hours
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THTR 165 appropriate assessment specific assignments.
Theatre Production Lab II Limitations: Performing Students 3 Units
must audition/interview and Techni- 18 Lecture hours
Prerequisite: THTR 164 cal/Support Students must interview 108 Lab hours
Corequisite: THTR 151 prior to participating in the course
Transfers to: CSU Transfers to: UC, CSU THTR 174
This class is intended for students This course is designed for the Costume Design and Production for
interested in careers in entertainment student who wants to be involved, Theatre, TV, and Film
production. The course builds upon onstage or backstage, in the creation
the basic skills acquired in THTR and presentation of a musical produc- Prerequisite: THTR 150
164, with more sophisticated tasks tion. This class introduces the student Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
and greater responsibilities in scenic to the various aspects that make up appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
construction, painting and rigging, a musical and, based upon audi- appropriate assessment
stage lighting operations, stage tions and interviews the student can Transfers to: UC, CSU
audio systems and/or costume shop take part in Music, Acting, Technical This course is designed for the stu-
assignments for the performing arts Theatre, Design, Dancing or Stage dent who seeks to gain an under-
programs at Rio Hondo College. Managing under the supervision of standing and appreciation of costume
1 to 2 Units a faculty director and other theatre, techniques used for the theatre and
54 to 108 Lab hours music and dance professionals. other entertainment industries. The
3 Units student will gain the practical knowl-
THTR 166 18 Lecture hours edge and experience necessary to
Theatre Production Lab III 108 Lab hours work in a costume shop; an under-
standing of costume history; basic
Prerequisite: THTR 165 THTR 172 costume design including sketching;
Corequisite: THTR 152 Performing and Preparing the Comedy basic costume construction includ-
Transfers to: CSU ing alteration and sewing; costume
This class is intended for students Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or design tools, materials, fabrics,
pursuing careers in entertainment appropriate assessment; READ 043 or textiles, and crafts; costume sourcing
production. The course builds upon appropriate assessment; THTR 110 or practices; and, backstage costume
the skills acquired in THTR 165, THTR 150 preparation and practices for produc-
providing leadership roles in scenic Transfers to: UC, CSU tions. Students will be able to identify
construction, painting and rigging, This course is designed for the period costumes (garments and
stage lighting operations, stage student who wants to study aspects accessories), analyze the effectiveness
audio systems and/or costume shop of theatre production as they are cre- of costumes in a production, draft
assignments for the performing arts ated and expressed through comedic a pattern in order to sew/construct
programs at Rio Hondo College. drama. The class will explore comedy a garment, and source costumes
1 to 2 Units genres, acting techniques, physical needed for a production through
54 to 108 Lab hours communication and comic objectives. vendors.
Students will be part of a full-length 3 Units
THTR 170 (C-ID THTR 191) or one-act production or a combina- 36 Lecture hours
Theatre Rehearsal and Performance tion of both. Students may participate 54 Lab hours
in a variety of activities including
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or acting, directing, production, man- THTR 175
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or agement, etc. Auditions will deter- The Original Play in Production
appropriate assessment; THTR 110 mine the specific assignment.
Limitations: Acting Students must 3 Units Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
audition and Technical Students 18 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
must interview prior to participating 108 Lab hours appropriate assessment; THTR 110 or
in the course THTR 150 or THTR 160
Transfers to: UC, CSU THTR 173 Transfers to: UC, CSU
This course is for the student who Rehearsal and Performance: This course is designed for the
wants to participate in a stage pro- The Style Play student who wants to be part of the
duction that is part of the American process involved in the creation of a
College Theatre Festival (ACTF) com- Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or new play. The class will explore how
petition. Students will be adjudicated appropriate assessment; READ 043 or plays are structured and how charac-
by judges representing ACTF during appropriate assessment; THTR 110 or ters fleshed out by living actors affect
public performances at Rio Hondo THTR 150 the development of new theatre.
and some will be chosen to compete Transfers to: UC, CSU Playwrights, actors, directors and
at the regional and national festivals This course is designed for the designers will learn how to collabo-
in the areas of acting, writing, stage student who wants to learn how to rate with each other. Students will be
managing, directing and stage design. use performance styles and acting involved in a new full-length, one-
Students are given an opportunity to techniques in the preparation and act, or devised play. Students may
be part of a theatre company in the performance of a play with a specific participate in a variety of activities
organization of full-length and/or style of theatricality. These plays including acting, directing, produc-
one-act plays under the guidance of could include the styles of Comedy tion, management, playwriting, dra-
a faculty director. This course may be of Manners, Melodrama, Surrealism, maturg, etc. Auditions will determine
repeated three times for credit. Realism, Expressionism, Futurism most of the specific assignments.
3 Units and more. Students will be involved 3 Units
18 Lecture hours rehearsing a full-length or short play 18 Lecture hours
108 Lab hours and then presenting it to a public 108 Lab hours
audience. Students may participate
THTR 171 in a variety of activities includ- THTR 180
Musical Theatre Rehearsal and ing acting, directing, management, Touring Theatre Local I
Performance dramaturg, etc. Auditions and/or
interview will determine most of the Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
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appropriate assessment THTR 210 assessment
Transfers to: UC, CSU Acting Workshop: Devising Transfers to: UC, CSU
This course is designed for the This course is designed for the stu-
student who wishes to gain a basic Prerequisite: THTR 110 or THTR 150 or dent majoring in Theatre Arts. The
understanding of the rigorous THTR 153 or THTR 170 or THTR 171 class is a continuation of Theatre Arts
requirements of touring a theatre pro- or THTR 174 230. Techniques in casting, rehears-
duction, including acting, lighting, Transfers to: UC, CSU ing, picturization, characterization,
and maintaining props, costumes and This class is for the student who tempo and climax in play direction
sets. Students are assigned a specific wants to create their own work, are covered. Students will direct a
responsibility that directly relates to a whether they are actors or non-actors. 10-minute play with other students.
production that tours locally. The class will study the history of 3 Units
2 to 4 Units devising (also known as collective 36 Lecture hours
18 to 36 Lecture hours creation), learn techniques of devis- 54 Lab hours
54 to 108 Lab hours ing, and create, research, develop,
rehearse and present a devised proj- THTR 286
THTR 181 ect. Some knowledge of traditional Ballet Folklorico
Touring Theatre Local II theatre is helpful for this class. Some
semesters a public performance will Prerequisite: See request for exception
Prerequisite: THTR 180 be presented. Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or 3 Units appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or 36 Lecture hours appropriate assessment
appropriate assessment 54 Lab hours Transfers to: UC, CSU
Transfers to: UC, CSU This course is designed to give a gen-
This course is designed for the THTR 215 eral knowledge of the regional dance
student who wishes to expand the Acting: A Course in Auditioning and styles of Mexico and its cultural
skills and concepts acquired in THTR Cold Reading aspects. Instruction will focus on the
180 regarding the rigorous require- development of technique in Ballet
ments of touring a theatre produc- Prerequisite: THTR 110 Folklorico movements. Participation
tion, including acting, directing, Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or in public performance is required.
scenic design, management, lighting, appropriate assessment; READ 043 or 2 Units
construction and maintenance of appropriate assessment 18 Lecture hours
props, costumes and sets. Students Transfers to: CSU 54 Lab hours
are assigned a specific responsibility This course is designed for the stu- 18 Other hours
that directly relates to a production dent who wants to be prepared and
that tours locally. ready for academic, community or THTR 290
2 to 4 Units professional auditions. The student Cooperative Work Experience/Intern-
18 to 36 Lecture hours will work with the teacher at each ship for Theatre Arts Related Fields
54 to 108 Lab hours class on selection of material, analyz-
ing the text, presentation of material, Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
THTR 186 presentation of self, personal appear- appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
Touring Theatre: The American College ance, cold readings, relaxing for an appropriate assessment
Theatre Festival audition; preparation of resumes and Transfers to: CSU
pictures, etc, on line sources, etc. By This course supports and reinforces
Prerequisite: THTR 170, THTR 172, the end of the semester the student on-the-job training in business, indus-
THTR 173, or THTR 175 will have a variety of audition pieces trial, non-profit, studio, community
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or ready. and professional theatre organiza-
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or 3 Units tions under supervision of a college
appropriate assessment 54 Lecture hours instructor and is facilitated by the use
Transfers to: UC, CSU of learning objectives. The student
This class is for the student who THTR 230 will be working in a skilled or profes-
wants to compete against students Principles of Directing sional level assignment in their area
at other colleges for theatre scholar- of vocational interest and will meet
ships and recognition. It is open to Prerequisite: THTR 110 performance objectives related to
those who have been nominated for Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate instruction that are above and beyond
an Irene Ryan scholarship, a Design, assessment the conditions of regular employ-
Stage Managing, Directing or Play- Transfers to: UC, CSU ment. This course is intended for stu-
writing award or have been chosen This course is designed for the dents whose job is related to the field
as a partner or are part of an officially student who wants to develop their of theatre arts and have completed or
invited production or scene. The ability to work with actors, interpret enrolled in the appropriate course-
first part of the class the student will drama and to stage plays. It will work. Instructor approval is required
prepare for the competition and the cover the history and the techniques to remain in the class. “Contact the
last part of the class will be the trip to of the stage director. Emphasis is CWE office regarding re-enrollment
the festival. Usually in the 2nd week placed on class activities such as procedures.”
of February, the festival takes place exercises and scenes. Career oppor- Student Unpaid Internship:
in either California, Arizona, Utah, tunities, stage management and 1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours;
Nevada or Hawaii. At the festival the assistant directing are also covered. It 3 Units/180 hours; 4 Units/240 hours
student will compete in their nomi- is a requirement for the Theatre Arts Student Paid Internship:
nated area, see invited plays, audition major. 1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours;
for plays and attend a variety of 3 Units 3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours.
workshops under the supervision of 36 Lecture hours 1 to 4 Units
the instructor. This course may be 54 Lab hours 3 Lecture hours
repeated three times for credit. 60 to 300 Other hours
2 to 4 Units THTR 231
18 to 36 Lecture hours Principles of Directing II
54 to 108 Lab hours
Prerequisite: THTR 230
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
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THTR 299 appropriate assessment VN 071L
Directed Study: Theatre Transfers to: CSU Introduction to Medical-Surgical
This course offers the student an Nursing Lab
Transfers to: CSU opportunity to develop a college level
Independent Study/Directed Study vocabulary. The course emphasizes Prerequisite: VN 061 and VN 061L
is intended for students who have an understanding of the etymology, This course will provide the student
the ability to assume responsibil- definition, and usage of words so with the opportunity to use the nurs-
ity for independent work and to that students gain a comprehensive ing process at a beginning level to
prepare written or oral reports and/ understanding of the meanings care for patients in the clinical setting.
or appropriate projects. To enroll in of words and how they are used. The student will develop competency
an independent study/directed study Additionally, students will study in data collection and basic nurs-
course, students must possess a 2.5 general and specialized terms used ing skills. Special emphasis will be
overall grade point average, a 3.0 in courses across the curriculum. In placed on the care of the patient with
grade point average in the discipline order to internalize word meanings problems of the endocrine, musculo-
of study being requested, or receive successfully, students will work in skeletal and integumentary systems,
an exception from the instructor. individual, small group, and whole as well as the older adult. This course
Independent Studies/Directed Studies class settings. is open to students enrolled in the
may be developed from any topic 3 Units Vocational Nursing Program and
arising from or related to a course of 54 Lecture hours is required for Vocational Nursing
study that will result in developing licensure. Offered on a pass/no pass
depth and breadth in that subject VOCATIONAL basis.
area. Students will be expected to NURSING 3.5 Units
meet on a regular basis with their fac- 189 Lab hours
ulty sponsor and submit a final report Division of Health Sciences &
or project, and student progress shall Nursing VN 072L
be evaluated at regular intervals. Intermediate Medical-Surgical
Academic standards for Independent VN 061 Nursing Lab
Studies/Directed Studies shall be the Basic Fundamentals of Nursing
same as those for other courses. Units Prerequisite: VN 071L; VN 074 and VN
are awarded in accordance to Title Prerequisite: HS 060; PSY 101 075
V regulations with one unit of credit Corequisite: VN 061L Corequisite: VN 073
awarded for 54 hours of Directed This course is designed for the entry This course will provide the student
Studies, six (6) hours of which must level vocational nursing student with the opportunity to use the nurs-
be with an instructor. The instructor with a focus on the nursing process ing process with increasing indepen-
is responsible for monitoring student and its application in medical/surgi- dence in providing care for patients
progress through the semester. cal settings. The role of the Licensed in the clinical setting. The student
Students may take directed study Vocational Nurse in providing care will increase competency in data
courses for a maximum of three (3) for patients in a variety of situations collection and nursing skills. Special
units within a discipline, and may not is discussed. This course is open to emphasis will be placed on the care
accumulate more than a total of nine students enrolled in the Vocational of the patient with problems of the
(9) units college wide. Nursing program and is required for cardiovascular respiratory, gastro-
1 to 3 Units Vocational Nursing licensure. intestinal and renal systems. This
54 to 162 Lab hours 3.5 Units course is open to students enrolled in
63 Lecture hours the Vocational Nursing program and
VOCABULARY is required for Vocational Nursing
VN 061L licensure. Offered on a pass/no pass
Division of Communications & Basic Fundamentals of basis.
Languages Nursing Laboratory 3.5 Units
189 Lab hours
VOCB 025 Prerequisite: HS 060; PSY 101
Intermediate Vocabulary Corequisite: VN 061 VN 073
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate Basic Pharmacology
Advisory: READ 021 or appropriate assessment
assessment This course is designed to provide the Prerequisite: VN 061 and VN 061L
This course is intended for students entry level vocational nursing student Advisory: HS 045 and READ 043 or
who want to develop precollegiate- with the opportunity to learn basic appropriate assessment
level reading, writing, and speaking nursing skills in the Health Science This is an introductory course of basic
vocabulary. Students will learn the Skills laboratory and the clinical set- techniques and computations used
meaning of new words commonly ting within the context of the nursing in the administration of medications.
used in college textbooks and lec- process. The student will apply the Completion of the course prepares
tures, and they will use them in writ- role of the Licensed Vocational Nurse the student to safely administer medi-
ten and spoken sentences. Students in the clinical medical surgical set- cations to patients under the supervi-
will also gain knowledge of word ting. This course is open to students sion of the nursing instructor. This
roots to reinforce their understanding enrolled in the Vocational Nursing course is open to students enrolled in
of words. This is a non-degree course Program and is required for Voca- the Vocational Nursing Program and
and is offered on a pass/no pass basis. tional Nursing licensure. Offered on a is required for the Vocational Nurs-
3 Units pass/no pass basis. ing Licensure.
54 Lecture hours 5 Units 2 Units
270 Lab hours 36 Lecture hours
VOCB 101
Vocabulary & Etymology VN 074
Nursing Care of Patients with Integu-
Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 mentary/Orthopedic Problems and
or appropriate assessment; READ 022 or Concepts of Gerontologic Nursing
Prerequisite: VN 061 and VN 061L
Using the medical model, the nursing
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process, and Erickson’s psychoso- VN 081L VN 084
cial theory of human development, Maternal and Pediatric Nursing Lab Maternal and Pediatric Nursing
this course is designed to prepare
the vocational nursing student with Prerequisite: VN 072L; VN 073, VN 074, Prerequisite: VN 072L; VN 073, VN 074,
the foundational knowledge neces- VN 075, VN 076 and VN 077 VN 075, VN 076 and VN 077
sary to care for the aging patient, Corequisite: VN 084 Corequisite: VN 081L
and patients with disorders of the This course will provide the stu- This course focuses on growth and
musculoskeletal and Integumen- dent with the opportunity to use development with concomitant prob-
tary systems. This course is open to the nursing process with increasing lems traced from newborn through
students enrolled in the Vocational independence in proving care for infancy, toddler, preschool, school-
Nursing Program. patients in the clinical setting. The age and the adolescent. Nursing care
2.5 Units student will increase competency in appropriate to the developmental
45 Lecture hours data collection and nursing skills. stage of the child and the focus of the
Special emphasis will be placed on pediatric problems including bio-
VN 075 the care of the pediatric, antepar- logical and psychological problem’s
Nursing Care of Patients with tum, intrapartum, postpartum and affecting the well and hospitalized
Endocrine Problems newborn patient. This course is open child and family. This course is open
to students enrolled in the Vocational to students enrolled in the Vocational
Prerequisite: VN 061 and VN 061L Nursing Program and is required for Nursing Program and is required for
This course focuses on the use of Vocational Nurse licensure. Offered the Vocational Nursing Licensure.
the nursing process in caring for on a pass/no pass basis. 4 Units
individuals with disturbances of the 2.5 Units 72 Lecture hours
pancreas, thyroid, parathyroid, adre- 135 Lab hours
nal and pituitary glands. The patho- VN 085
physiology, assessment data, nursing VN 082L Leadership & Supervision for the
problems, medical and nursing Advanced Medical/Surgical Nursing Vocational Nurse
interventions for patients with endo- Laboratory
crine problems are discussed. This Prerequisite: VN 072L; VN 073, VN 074,
course is open to students enrolled in Prerequisite: VN 081L and VN 084 VN 075, VN 076, and VN 077
the Vocational Nursing Program and This course will provide the student This course will introduce principles
is required for Vocational Nursing with the opportunity to apply learned of leadership, group dynamics,
licensure. leadership skills within the Voca- delegation, and effective communica-
1 Unit tional Nurse scope of practice. The tion in working relationships for the
18 Lecture hours student will utilize the nursing pro- vocational nurse. Emphasis is placed
cess with increasing independence on delegation and supervision of
VN 076 and accountability in providing care nursing assistants, other vocational
Nursing Care of Patients with Renal, for patients in the clinical setting. nurses, and unlicensed assistive per-
Urinary and Gastrointestinal Problems Special emphasis will be placed on sonnel. The course is open to students
the care of medical/surgical patients enrolled in the Vocational Nursing
Prerequisite: VN 071L; VN 074 and VN with complex problems, neurologi- Program and is required for the Voca-
075 cal system disorders and oncologi- tional Nurse licensure.
Corequisite:VN 073 cal problems. The student will have 0.5 Units
This course focuses on the application the opportunity to further develop 9 Lecture hours
of the nursing process in medical sur- the necessary communication skills
gical situations for the patient with needed to provide care for patients VN 086
gastrointestinal and renal problems. with mental health problems. This Mental Health and Neurological
Emphasis is placed on the application course is open to students enrolled Nursing Problems
of principles of nutrition in caring in the Vocational Nursing Program
for patients with gastrointestinal and and is required for Vocational Nurse Prerequisite: VN 081L and VN 084
renal dysfunction. This course is open licensure. This course presents mental health
to students enrolled in the Vocational 3.5 Units concepts that relate to emotional
Nursing Program and is required for 189 Lab hours issues influencing a patient’s well-
Vocational Nurse licensure. being and problems related to the
3.5 Units VN 083 neurological system. Emphasis will
63 Lecture hours Applied Pharmacology be placed on the nursing process, as
it relates to problems of neurologi-
VN 077 Prerequisite: VN 073 cal function and mental health. This
Nursing Care of Patients with Car- Using the medical model, the nursing course is open to those students
diovascular and Respiratory Nursing process, and Erickson’s psychoso- enrolled in the Vocational Nursing
Problems cial theory of human development, Program and is required for Voca-
this course is designed to prepare tional Nursing licensure.
Prerequisite: VN 071L; VN 074 and VN the vocational nursing student with 3 Units
075 the advanced knowledge necessary 54 Lecture hours
Corequisite: VN 073 to safely administer medications
Using the medical model, the nursing to patients and accurately assess VN 087
process, and Erickson’s psychosocial the patient response to medication Nursing Care of Patients with Cancer
theory of human development, this therapy under the supervision of
course is designed to prepare the the nursing instructor. This course Prerequisite: VN 072L and VN 081L; VN
vocational nursing student with the is open to students enrolled in the 073, VN 074, VN 075, VN 076, VN 077
foundational knowledge necessary to Vocational Nursing Program. and VN 084
care for patients with cardiovascular 2 Units This course focuses on the application
and respiratory disorders. This course 36 Lecture hours of the nursing process in medical-
is open to students enrolled in the surgical situations for the patient
Vocational Nursing Program. with cancer diagnoses of various
3 Units body systems and immune deficiency
54 Lecture hours disorders. Emphasis is placed on the
physical, psychological, and psycho-
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social effects of diagnosis, medical WELD 050 shop safety in addition to developing
therapy, and nursing intervention Semi-Automatic Welding Processes proper working procedures.
with the application of principles 4 Units
of nutrition, pharmacokinetics, and Prerequisite: WELD 040 36 Lecture hours
palliative care in caring for patients Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 108 Lab hours
with cancer. The course is open to appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
students enrolled in the Vocational appropriate assessment WELD 065
Nursing Program and is required for This course is intended for the Introduction to Gas Tungsten
the Vocational Nurse licensure. student who wants to progress to Arc Welding
1 Unit an intermediate level of welding
18 Lecture hours processes and further their skills in Prerequisite: WELD 040
wire-fed, semi-automatic welding Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
WELDING methods and techniques. This course appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
emphasizes skills in Gas Metal Arc appropriate assessment
Division of Career & Welding (GMAW) and Flux Cored This course introduces the principles
Technical Education Arc Welding (FCAW). The course and practices of gas tungsten arc
also focuses on safety, theory, charac- welding (GTAW), including set-up/
WELD 040 teristics and settings for power sup- use of GTAW equipment and safe use
Introduction to Welding Processes plies and wire feeding units, electric of tools and equipment. Instruction
current settings, electrode identifica- and practice is provided for gaining
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or tion and selection, welding positions, proficiency welding carbon steel,
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or and welding of ferrous and non- fer- stainless steel, and aluminum weld
appropriate assessment rous metals. Special emphasis will be joints in the flat and horizontal posi-
This is an introductory class designed placed on developing proficiency and tions. Fundamentals of the GTAW
to familiarize the student with several speed for high volume production process, correct consumables, equip-
welding processes that are currently applications. ment, and pre-weld preparation will
used in the welding and metal fabri- 4 Units be covered.
cation industry. This course offers an 36 Lecture hours 4 Units
overview and basic introduction to 108 Lab hours 36 Lecture hours
the theory and practice of a variety of 108 Lab hours
welding and metal cutting methods. WELD 055
This course will emphasize safety, Manual Electric Arc Welding Processes WELD 070
theory, procedure, and practical skill Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
development. Prerequisite: WELD 040
2 Units Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Prerequisite: WELD 065
18 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; READ 043 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
54 Lab hours appropriate assessment appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
This course is intended for the appropriate assessment
WELD 045 student who wants to progress to This course provides further
Basic Electric Arc Welding an intermediate level of welding advancement of knowledge and skills
processes and further their skills in in gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW).
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or manual electric arc welding meth- Emphasis is placed on developing
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or ods and techniques. This course proficiency in welding carbon steel,
appropriate assessment emphasizes skills in Shielded Metal stainless steel, and aluminum weld
This course is intended for the Arc Welding (SMAW) and Gas joints in the vertical and overhead
student who wants to progress to a Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW). The position. This course exposes stu-
basic level of welding processes and course also focuses on safety, theory, dents to using positioners, welding
further their skills in manual and characteristics and settings for power fixtures, and tooling commonly used
semi-automatic electric arc weld- supplies and welding units, electric in the workplace. Preparation for
ing methods and techniques. This current settings, electrode identifica- welding certification is covered.
course emphasizes skills in Shielded tion and selection, welding positions, 4 Units
Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas and welding of ferrous and non-fer- 36 Lecture hours
Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Flux rous metals. Special emphasis will be 108 Lab hours
Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), and Gas placed on developing proficiency and
Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW). The speed for high volume production WELD 075
course also focuses on safety, theory, applications. Certification Welding I
characteristics and settings for power 4 Units
supplies and welding units, electric 36 Lecture hours Prerequisite: WELD 055
current settings, electrode identifica- 108 Lab hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
tion and selection, welding positions, appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
and welding of ferrous and non- WELD 060 appropriate assessment
ferrous metals. Special emphasis will Production Welding Techniques This course is an advanced course
be placed on developing proficiency offering specialized instruction
and speed for high-volume produc- Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate necessary for passing the City of
tion applications. assessment; WELD 045 Los Angeles Department of Build-
2 Units This is an intermediate level course ing & Safety (LADBS) certified
18 Lecture hours focused on welding techniques used welder performance examinations.
54 Lab hours in high-volume production manufac- Emphasis will be placed on building
turing environments. Students gain skills in Shielded Metal Arc Welding
proficiency using pulsed-arc and non- (SMAW), Flux Cored Arc Welding
pulsed-arc GMAW and GTAW pro- (FCAW), and Gas Metal Arc Weld-
cesses on carbon steel, stainless steel, ing (GMAW) as applicable to acquire
and aluminum materials. Correct LADBS certified welder classifica-
use of welding fixtures, positioners, tions in structural steel, light gauge
and other auxiliary equipment are steel, and structural aluminum.
covered. Emphasis is placed on using Safety, welding codes, welding pro-
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cedures and techniques, inspection This course examines the fundamen- examines the theory and applica-
requirements, nondestructive test- tal concepts used in the fabrication tion aspects of metal fabrication. It
ing, and destructive testing will be of carbon steel pipe connections and covers the safe and effective use of
covered. This course may be repeated fittings. Emphasis will be placed metal fabricating equipment and
once for certification or licensure on constructing lateral, sleeve, and tools to complete assigned projects.
standards, only by permit from the branch pipe connections commonly This course also includes hands-on
division. used in the piping industry. Use instruction and practice in cutting,
4 Units of manual and mechanized ther- grinding, drilling, rolling, bending
36 Lecture hours mal cutting equipment is covered. and welding tasks in accordance with
108 Lab hours Related math calculations and cutting supplied shop drawings.
techniques will be utilized to prepare 3 Units
WELD 080 students for entry into a pipe fitting 27 Lecture hours
Certification Welding II related field. 81 Lab hours
4 Units
Preequisite: WELD 055 36 Lecture hours WELD 299
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 108 Lab hours Directed Study in Welding Technology
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
appropriate assessment WELD 083 Prerequisite: 2.5 overall grade point
This course is intended for the Pipe Welding II average, a 3.0 grade point average in the
student who wants to progress to an discipline of study being requested, or
advanced level of welding processes Prerequisite: WELD 081 receive an exception from the instructor
and certification. This course offers Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
specialized training and instruction appropriate assessment; READ 043 or appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
which are necessary to take and pass appropriate assessment appropriate assessment
the written test portion of the City of This course is second in a series of Transfers to: CSU
Los Angeles Department of Building courses for welding of carbon steel This course provides an opportunity
& Safety (LADBS) Certified Welder pipe using the shielded metal arc for the student to expand their stud-
Examination. This course emphasizes welding (SMAW) and gas tungsten ies in Welding Technology beyond
specific skills in Shielded Metal Arc arc welding (GTAW) processes. the classroom by completing a project
Welding (SMAW), Flux Cored Arc The course will cover safety pro- or an assignment arranged by an
Welding (FCAW), and Gas Metal Arc cedures, electrode selection, weld agreement between the student and
Welding (GMAW) as it applies to joint preparation, and weld quality. instructor. The student is required to
Certification in Structural Steel, Light Emphasis will be placed on achieving contract with the instructor to deter-
Gage Steel, and Structural Alumi- proficiency in welding pipe in the 1G, mine the scope of the assignment and
num. The course also focuses on 2G and 6G positions in accordance the unit value assigned for successful
safety, welding codes, test prepara- with American Society of Mechanical completion. Students must possess a
tion, procedures, and destructive test- Engineering (ASME) pressure vessel 2.5 overall GPA, a 3.0 GPA in the dis-
ing. Special emphasis will be placed codes. cipline of study being requested, or
on developing proficiency in order to 4 Units receive an exception from the instruc-
successfully pass the LADBS exam. 36 Lecture hours tor. Students may take a maximum
This course may be repeated once for 108 Lab hours of 3 units of Directed Study within a
certification or licensure standards, discipline and 9 units college-wide.
only by permit from the division. WELD 084 1 to 3 Units
3 Units Pipe Welding - Level III 54 to 162 Lab hours
54 Lecture hours
Prerequisite: WELD 083 WILDLAND FIRE
WELD 081 Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or TECHNOLOGY
Pipe Welding - Level I appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
appropriate assessment Division of Public Safety
Prerequisite: WELD 075 This course is an advanced course to
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or provide further development in pipe WFT 040
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or welding skills leading to certification. Firefighter Type 2 (S130)
appropriate assessment The course will survey the theory and
This course is the first in a series of application of welding carbon steel Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
courses for welding of pipe using the pipe using gas metal arc welding appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) (GMAW) in the 2G, 5G, and 6G posi- appropriate assessment
process. The course will cover safety tions using downhill and uphill pro- This course provides students seek-
procedures, electrode selection, weld gression. Emphasis will be placed on ing wildland training and certifica-
joint preparation, and weld quality. the development of advanced skills tion at the Type 2 level. This course
Emphasis will be placed on student in welding pipe in accordance with provides instruction in wildland fire
proficiency in welding pipe in the 1G, the American Society of Mechanical behavior, hazard recognition, human
2G and 5G positions in accordance Engineers (ASME) and the American factors in high-risk environments,
with American Petroleum Institute Welding Society (AWS) codes. basic incident command system,
API-1104: Standard for Welding Pipe- 4 Units radio operations, and documentation.
lines and Related Facilities. 36 Lecture hours Classroom and field exercises will
4 Units 108 Lab hours prepare the student for a position as a
36 Lecture hours Firefighter Type 2 (FF2). This course
108 Lab hours WELD 085 meets the National Wildfire Coor-
Introduction to Metal Fabrication dinating Group’s (NWCG) require-
WELD 082 ments for S-130.
Pipe Layout and Fabrication Prerequisite: WELD 040; WELD 050; 2 Units
WELD 055; WELD 065 32 Lecture hours
Prerequisite: WELD 075 Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 12 Lab hours
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or appropriate assessment
appropriate assessment This is an introductory course that
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WFT 041 This course meets the National Wild- dent objectives, Unified Command,
Firefighter Type 1 (S131) fire Coordinating Group (NWCG) incident resource management, plan-
requirements. ning process, demobilization, transfer
Prerequisite: WFT 040 1 Unit of command, and close out. Students
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or 9 Lecture hours will be organized into teams for
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or 27 Lab hours classroom exercises that replicate an
appropriate assessment incident operation. This course meets
This course prepares interested stu- WFT 044 the National Incident Management
dents with additional leadership and Introduction to ICS (I100) Systems (NIMS) National Standard
skill sets needed to make leadership Curriculum.
and tactical decisions on wildland Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or 1 Unit
fire incidents. This course provides appropriate assessment; READ 043 or 24 Lecture hours
instruction in the Risk Management appropriate assessment
Process, fireline reference materi- This course provides first respond- WFT 047
als, portable fire pump operations, ers and other interested students an Advanced ICS (I400)
staging area standard operating introduction to the Incident Com-
procedures and practices. Classroom mand System (IC5-100). This course Prerequisite: WFT 046
and field exercises will prepare the also provides a basic introduction to Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
student for a position as a Firefighter wildland fire management (5-110) appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
Type 1 (FFl) as recognized by the and a basic working knowledge of appropriate assessment
National Wildfire Coordinating the human performance concepts This course provides skills and
Group’s (NWCG). in dynamic and high-risk environ- resources required for advanced
2 Units ments (L-180). This course meets application of the Incident Command
32 Lecture hours the National Incident Management System (ICS) organization and opera-
12 Lab hours System (NIMS) and National Wild- tions. This course expands on ICS-
fire Coordinating Group (NWCG) 100, ICS-200, and ICS-300 courses and
WFT 042 National Standard Curriculum. is intended for command and general
Portable Pumps and Water Use (S211) 1 Unit staff positions. Topics include ICS
18 Lecture hours fundamentals review, major and/or
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or complex incident/event management,
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or WFT 045 area command, and multiagency
appropriate assessment ICS for Single Resources (I200) coordination. Group exercises will
This course provides students with emphasize advanced ICS concepts.
practical knowledge and skills in Prerequisite: WFT 044 or ICS 100 certi- This course meets the National Inci-
the use of portable fire pumps and fication from FEMA, NWCG or CSFM dent Management Systems (NIMS)
related equipment during wildland (CA State Fire Marshal) National Standard Curriculum.
fire incidents. The course consists of Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or 1 Unit
three skill areas: supply, delivery, appropriate assessment; READ 043 or 18 Lecture hours
and application of water. Students appropriate assessment
will be required to demonstrate their This course is designed to teach first WFT 077
knowledge of correct water use, basic responders and other interested stu- Wildland Fire Academy
hydraulics, and equipment care. Field dents to operate efficiently during an
exercises, demonstrations, and evalu- incident or event within the Incident Prerequisite: READ 043 or appropriate
ations will cover set up, operation, Command System (ICS). The course assessment; FTEC 044; The ability to
and maintenance of pump equip- focuses on the implementation of ICS carry a 45 lb. pack three miles within a 45
ment. This course meets the National and single resources. Topics include minute time period; Must complete and
Wildfire Coordinating Group’s ICS fundamentals review, leader- pass a US Forest Service Medical Exam
(NWCG) requirements. ship and management, delegation of Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
1.1 Units authority, management by objectives, appropriate assessment
16 Lecture hours ICS functional areas and positions, This course is designed for those stu-
12 Lab hours briefings, organizational flexibility, dents who desire to gain certification
and transfer of command. This course through the NWCG (National Wild
WFT 043 provides training and resources for land Coordinating Group) as a Wild
Wildland Fire Chain Saws (S212) personnel who are likely to assume land Firefighter. This course provides
a supervisory position within the training in hand crew formation,
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or ICS. This course meets the National fire line construction and the use of
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or Incident Management System (NIMS) wild land equipment. Certification in
appropriate assessment National Standard Curriculum. S-130, S-131 and Hazardous Materi-
This course provides the basic 0.7 Units als Response is included. Students
knowledge, understanding, function, 13 Lecture hours will learn about wild land firefighter
maintenance, and use of internal safety, fire behavior, protective cloth-
combustion engine powered chain WFT 046 ing, fire pumps and wild land fire
saws. The student will also learn the Intermediate ICS (I300) tools. This course includes arduous
tactical use of wildland fire chain- physical conditioning as day and
saws. Field exercises support entry Prerequisite: WFT 045 night time hikes and other outdoor
level training for fighters with little or Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or activity is included. This academy
no previous experience in operat- appropriate assessment; READ 043 or meets or exceeds the minimum
ing a chain saw. The field exercises appropriate assessment required training for the US Forest
will provide students with hands-on This course provides description Service and CAL Fire Agencies as a
cutting experience in surroundings and detail of the Incident Command wild land firefighter for certification
similar to fire line situations. This System (ICS) organization and opera- purposes.
is an entry level course for students tions in supervisory roles on expand- 16 Units
interested in wildland fire suppres- ing or Type 3 incidents. Topics 190 Lecture hours
sion and is highly recommended include ICS fundamentals review, 297 Lab hours
prior to enrolling in the intermediate incident/event assessment and
level wildland fire related course. agency guidance in establishing inci-
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WFT 101 safety procedures during wildland objectives. The student will be work-
Wildland Fire Behavior fire incidents. This course meets or ing in a skilled or professional level
exceeds the National Wildfire Coordi- assignment in the area of Wildland
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or nating Group (NWCG) requirements. Fire Technology and will meet perfor-
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or 3 Units mance objectives related to instruc-
appropriate assessment; MATH 033 or 54 Lecture hours tion that are above and beyond the
MATH 033B or appropriate assessment conditions of regular employment.
Transfers to: CSU WFT 104 This course is intended for students
This course is one in a series of core Wildland Fire Investigation, Prevention whose job is related to the field of fire
courses required for the Wildland and Public Information technology and have completed or
Fire Technology Certificate of enrolled in the appropriate course-
Achievement and Associate of Sci- Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or work. “Contact the CWE office
ence Degree program. This course appropriate assessment; READ 043 or regarding re-enrollment procedures.”
provides students with informa- appropriate assessment Student Unpaid Internship:
tion necessary to understand basic Transfers to: CSU 1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours;
wildland fire behavior, wildland fire This course is one in a series of core 3 Units/180 hours; 4 Units/240 hours
predictions, and wildland fire opera- courses required by the Wildland Fire Student Paid Internship:
tion safety. Wildland fire environ- Technology Certificate of Achieve- 1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours;
mental factors and the tools required ment and Associate of Science Degree 3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours.
to monitor weather and fire behavior program. This course provides 1 to 4 Units
will be discussed as it relates to students with information and skills 3 Lecture hours
wildland fire predictions. This course necessary to understand the roles and 60 to 300 Other hours
meets or exceeds the National Wild- functions of the Public Information
fire Coordinating Group (NWCG) Officer (PIO, S-203), Fire Prevention Rio Hondo College / 391
requirements. Education Team Member (PETM,
3 Units P-101), and the Wildland Fire Inves-
54 Lecture hours tigator (INVF, FI-110). Various wild-
land fire associated class projects will
WFT 102 challenge the student’s public speak-
Wildland Fire Fighter Safety ing, report writing, and presentation
and Survival skills. This course meets or exceeds
the National Wildfire Coordinating
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Group (NWCG) requirements.
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or 3 Units
appropriate assessment 54 Lecture hours
Transfers to: CSU
This course is one in a series of core WFT 105
courses required for the Wildland Wildland Fire Logistics, Finance and
Fire Technology Certificate of Planning
Achievement and Associate of Sci-
ence Degree program. This course Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
provides students with information appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
necessary to understand occupational appropriate assessment
safety and hazards associated with Transfers to: CSU
wildland firefighting operations. This course is one in a series of core
Emphasis will be placed on situ- courses required by the Wildland Fire
ational awareness, protective mea- Technology Certificate of Achieve-
sures, accident avoidance procedures, ment and Associate of Science Degree
and the risk management process. program. This course provides
Students will also review fire ground students with information necessary
near misses, entrapments, and fatali- to understand the responsibilities and
ties. This course meets or exceeds functions of the logistics, finance, and
the National Wildfire Coordinating planning sections. Emphasis will be
Group (NWCG) requirements. placed on how the different incident
3 Units command system sections are orga-
54 Lecture hours nized and utilized during wildland
fire incidents. This course meets or
WFT 103 exceeds the National Wildfire Coordi-
Wildland Fire Operations nating Group (NWCG) requirements.
3 Units
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or 54 Lecture hours
appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
appropriate assessment WFT 290
Transfers to: CSU Cooperative Work Experience/Intern-
This course is one in a series of core ship for Wildland Fire Technology
courses required by the Wildland Fire Related Fields
Technology Certificate of Achieve-
ment and Associate of Science Degree Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
program. This course provides appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
students with information neces- appropriate assessment
sary to understand ground and air Transfers to: CSU
operations associated with wildland This course supports and reinforces
firefighting operations. Emphasis on-the-job training in the Wildland
will be placed on incident command Fire Technology field under super-
system use, strategy, tactics, hazards, vision of a college instructor and
resource typing, management, and is facilitated by the use of learning
2018-2019 Catalog
Non-Credit Courses
NBAS 004 comprehension and competency by State Standards domains of Geom-
General Academic Advisement providing supplemental instruction etry, Statistics and Probability, and
for pre-approved subjects. Work- portions of Functions.
Courses designed to assist aware- shops enhance student learning. This 0 Units
ness of college programs and services course is open- entry/open-exit. 22 to 100 Lecture hours
and exercising good judgment in the 0 Units
selection of classes and an academic 1 to 180 Lab hours NBAS 016
path. Topics can include basic skills Review of Integrated Math II Part A
assessment, campus life, academic NBAS 010
and career choices, and other related Supervised Tutoring in Mathematics This course is a review of the first half
subjects. of Integrated Math II. It is mainly a
0 Units Trained tutors will individually help self-paced, software-based indepen-
18 Lecture hours students who need assistance in dent study program which permits
attaining comprehension and compe- a high school student to retake the
NBAS 005 tency in mathematical learning skills. first semester of Integrated Math II,
Personal and Career Exploration This course is designed to supple- for the purpose of making up credit
ment the instruction in mathemat- and/or improving their grade from a
Courses to increase awareness of ics courses and other courses with prior attempt at the course, but may
processes for personal and career mathematical content. This course is involve individualized and/or small
growth. Intellectual, social, emo- open-entry/ open-exit. group instruction as needed. Students
tional, and physical development; 0 Units wishing to enroll in this course will
personal values clarification; deci- 1 to 180 Lab hours need consent from a high school
sion making; identification of needs counselor and consent from a parent.
and methods of satisfying; human NBAS 014 The course covers the Common Core
sexuality and family life; and accept- Review of Integrated Math I Part A State Standards domains of Algebra,
ing and assuming responsibility for portions of Functions, and portions of
own behavior; and investigation into This course is a review of the first half Number and Quantity.
career and life planning alternatives of Integrated Math I. It is mainly a 0 Units
can be explored. Included can be self-paced, software-based indepen- 22 to 100 Lecture hours
diagnostic testing, survey of interests, dent study program which permits
and capabilities, and development a high school student to retake the NBAS 017
of positive self-image through group first semester of Integrated Math I, Review of Integrated Math II Part B
interaction. for the purpose of making up credit
0 Units and/or improving their grade from a This course is a review of the second
18 Lecture hours prior attempt at the course, but may half of Integrated Math II. It is mainly
involve individualized and/or small a self-paced, software-based indepen-
NBAS 008 group instruction as needed. Students dent study program which permits
Personal Learning Skills/Basic Skills wishing to enroll in this course will a high school student to retake the
need consent from a high school second semester of Integrated Math
This course assists the student to counselor and consent from a parent. II, for the purpose of making up
become more effective and efficient The course covers the Common Core credit and/or improving their grade
in developing skills and knowledge State Standards domains of Number from a prior attempt at the course,
necessary to function in a work set- and Quantity, Algebra, and portions but may involve individualized
ting. Skills may include psychomo- of Functions. and/or small group instruction as
tor skills, communication skills and 0 Units needed. Students wishing to enroll
computer software skills. Opportuni- 22 to 100 Lecture hours in this course will need consent from
ties to develop critical thinking skills a high school counselor and consent
in simulated situations are provided. NBAS 015 from a parent. The course covers
The student may use computer Review of Integrated Math I Part B the Common Core State Standards
assisted instructional programs, word domains of Geometry, Statistics and
processing, equipment related to the This course is a review of the second Probability, portions of Number and
work setting, audiovisual materi- half of Integrated Math I. It is mainly Quantity, and portions of Functions.
als and computer software to meet a self-paced, software-based indepen- 0 Units
program objectives. Faculty and peers dent study program which permits 22 to 100 Lecture hours
will provide tutoring services and a high school student to retake the
assist students in completing assign- second semester of Integrated Math I, NBAS 018
ments. for the purpose of making up credit Review of Integrated Math III Part A
0 Units and/or improving their grade from a
120 Lecture hours prior attempt at the course, but may This course is a review of the first half
involve individualized and/or small of Integrated Math III. It is mainly a
NBAS 009 group instruction as needed. Students self-paced, software-based indepen-
Supervised Tutoring in College Courses wishing to enroll in this course will dent study program which permits
need consent from a high school a high school student to retake the
This course provides students with counselor and consent from a parent. first semester of Integrated Math III,
the tools needed to excel in their The course covers the Common Core for the purpose of making up credit
courses. Trained tutors individually and/or improving their grade from a
help students attain higher levels of prior attempt at the course, but may
involve individualized and/or small
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group instruction as needed. Students State Standards domains of Geom- the Common Core State Standards
wishing to enroll in this course will etry, Statistics and Probability, and domains of Number and Quantity,
need consent from a high school portions of Functions. Algebra, and portions of Functions.
counselor and consent from a parent. 0 Units 0 Units
The course covers the Common Core 22 to 100 Lecture hours 22 to 100 Lecture hours
State Standards domains of Algebra,
and portions of Functions. NBAS 022 NBAS 025
0 Units Review of Geometry Part A Review of Algebra II Part B
22 to 100 Lecture hours
This course is a review of the first half This course is a review of the second
NBAS 019 of Geometry. It is mainly a self-paced, half of Algebra II. It is mainly a
Review of Integrated Math III Part B software-based independent study self-paced, software-based indepen-
program which permits a high school dent study program which permits
This course is a review of the second student to retake the first semester of a high school student to retake the
half of Integrated Math III. It is Geometry, for the purpose of making second semester of Algebra II, for
mainly a self-paced, software-based up credit and/or improving their the purpose of making up credit
independent study program which grade from a prior attempt at the and/or improving their grade from a
permits a high school student to course, but may involve individual- prior attempt at the course, but may
retake the second semester of Inte- ized and/or small group instruction involve individualized and/or small
grated Math III, for the purpose of as needed. Students wishing to enroll group instruction as needed. Students
making up credit and/or improving in this course will need consent from wishing to enroll in this course will
their grade from a prior attempt at a high school counselor and consent need consent from a high school
the course, but may involve individu- from a parent. The course covers counselor and consent from a parent.
alized and/or small group instruction the Common Core State Standards The course covers the Common Core
as needed. Students wishing to enroll domains of: portions of Congruence, State Standards domains of Geom-
in this course will need consent from portions of Similarity, Right Trian- etry, Statistics and Probability, and
a high school counselor and consent gles, and Trigonometry, and portions portions of Functions.
from a parent. The course covers of Modeling with Geometry. 0 Units
the Common Core State Standards 0 Units 22 to 100 Lecture hours
domains of Number and Quantity, 22 to 100 Lecture hours
Geometry, Statistics and Probability, NCHS 001
and portions of Functions. NBAS 023 Health and Fitness
0 Units Review of Geometry Part B
22 to 100 Lecture hours This is an open-entry, open-exit
This course is a review of the second course to develop and enhance a stu-
NBAS 020 half of Geometry. It is mainly a dent’s knowledge of the importance
Review of Algebra I Part A self-paced, software-based indepen- of healthy lifestyles and to further
dent study program which permits develop skills which will facilitate a
This course is a review of the first half a high school student to retake the personal fitness program. Student’s
of Algebra I. It is mainly a self-paced, second semester of Geometry, for the will also participate in specific activi-
software-based independent study purpose of making up credit and/ ties that develop an individual’s level
program which permits a high school or improving their grade from a of physical fitness.
student to retake the first semester of prior attempt at the course, but may 0 Units
Algebra I, for the purpose of making involve individualized and/or small 1 to 54 Lab hours
up credit and/or improving their group instruction as needed. Students
grade from a prior attempt at the wishing to enroll in this course will NCHS 002
course, but may involve individual- need consent from a high school Beginning Jujitsu: Self Defense for
ized and/or small group instruction counselor and consent from a parent. Adults
as needed. Students wishing to enroll The course covers the Common Core
in this course will need consent from State Standards domains of Congru- This course is designed to teach the
a high school counselor and consent ence, portions of Similarity, Right basic skills of self-defense. Stu-
from a parent. The course covers Triangles, and Trigonometry, Circles, dents will be taught skills related to
the Common Core State Standards portions of Expressing Geometric coordination, quick reflex response,
domains of Number and Quantity, Properties with Equations, Geometric how to build stamina, speed, and
Algebra, and portions of Functions. Measurement and Dimension, and strength. They will learn all phases of
0 Units Statistics and Probability. punches, blocks, kicks, hand releases
22 to 100 Lecture hours 0 Units and breaks, two-step fighting, judo
22 to 100 Lecture hours and jujitsu falls. Students will practice
NBAS 021 strategies of protecting themselves
Review of Algebra I Part B NBAS 024 from attackers.
Review of Algebra II Part A 0 Units
This course is a review of the second 48 Lecture hours
half of Algebra I. It is mainly a self- This course is a review of the first half
paced, software-based independent of Algebra II. It is mainly a self-paced, NCIT 002
study program which permits a software-based independent study Citizenship Preparation
high school student to retake the program which permits a high school
second semester of Algebra I, for the student to retake the first semester of This course will guide persons seek-
purpose of making up credit and/ Algebra II, for the purpose of making ing United States Citizenship in the
or improving their grade from a up credit and/or improving their steps required to become a citizen.
prior attempt at the course, but may grade from a prior attempt at the Students will prepare to take the
involve individualized and/or small course, but may involve individual-
group instruction as needed. Students ized and/or small group instruction
wishing to enroll in this course will as needed. Students wishing to enroll
need consent from a high school in this course will need consent from
counselor and consent from a parent. a high school counselor and consent
The course covers the Common Core from a parent. The course covers
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citizenship examination and will NCOA 010 NESL 001
receive assistance in completing the Hatha Yoga for Older Adults ESL Beginning I
appropriate forms.
0 Units This class uses active and passive This course is suitable for the true
45 Lecture hours movements which are adapted for beginner to the English language.
older adults. Movements include This entry level course focuses on
NCOA 001 stretching, relaxation, and breathing the acquisition of basic speaking,
Painting for Older Adults exercises. Students will learn repeti- listening, reading, and writing skills
tive skill building, weight bearing to meet immediate social communi-
This course offers the older adult an poses and become familiar with cation needs in an English-speaking
individual approach to painting and working together in rhythm. environment. Successful completion
creative arts. Topics can include art 0 Units of this course prepares students to
appreciation and art history; aware- 8 to 24 Lecture hours enter NESL 015.
ness of line, color, shape and form; 0 Units
techniques in drawing and progres- NCOA 012 30 to 60 Lecture hours
sion through color mixing and canvas Physical Fitness for the Older Adult
painting. Creativity and general NESL 015
art knowledge will be taught in a This physical fitness class is designed ESL Beginning II
friendly and relaxed environment for the older adult and offers instruc-
allowing each artist to work at their tion in movement to maintain and Prerequisite: NESL 001 or equivalent
own pace. increase range of motion, build placement (CASAS Appraisal)
0 Units muscle strength, maintain coor- This course is designed to provide an
1 to 48 Lecture hours dination, flexibility and balance. introduction to English speaking,
Class topics include discussions on listening, reading, and writing skills
NCOA 002 nutrition, the effects of aging, safety enabling the student to satisfy routine
Music Workshop for the Third Age factors and memory skills. demands in social settings. Students
0 Units develop the ability to comprehend
Courses for instrumental and vocal 1 to 48 Lecture hours and respond to basic spoken English.
musical experiences. Included can be Students practice reading and writ-
rehearsals and performances in coop- NCOA 013 ing at the sentence level. If taken in
eration with the Rio Hondo Chapter Current Topics for Older Adults sequence with NESL 001, successful
of Sweet Adelines; other local choral completion of this course earns a
and/or singing groups; and instruc- This course presents older adults Certificate of Competency in Founda-
tion in learning to play a musical with various topics for discussion and tional English as a Second Language
instrument. class activities based on the student’s and prepares students for entry into
0 Units individual interests and backgrounds. NESL 016.
1 Lecture hours Older adults will explore interna- 0 Units
1 Lab hours tional, national and local events and 30 to 60 Lecture hours
issues from a current and historical
NCOA 007 viewpoint. NESL 016
Chorus Singing for the Older Adult 0 Units ESL Intermediate I
1 to 24 Lecture hours
This course introduces older adult Prerequisite: NESL 015 or equivalent
students to a variety of choral music NCOA 014 placement (CASAS Appraisal)
and explores its cultural and histori- Tai Chi Chuan for Older Adults This course focuses on expanding
cal aspects. Students will gain knowl- students’ listening and speaking
edge of posture, vowel modification, This course introduces older adults skills in face-to-face conversations in
elements of phrasing and harmony. to a Chinese health exercise which is social, academic, and work con-
Students will perform vocal exercises neither vigorous nor strenuous. It is texts. Students gain ability to read
and practice breathing techniques suitable for older adults who want and interpret narrative passages
appropriate for the older adult. to exercise to gain or maintain good on a variety of topics, and to write
0 - Units health. It will strengthen the muscles simple routine correspondence and
1 to 48 Lecture hours and organs, relax the mind and short paragraphs. Upon successful
body, improve blood circulation, and completion of this course students are
NCOA 008 increase memory and concentration. prepared to enter NESL 017.
Computers Unlimited for Older Adults 0 Units 0 Units
1 to 24 Lecture hours 30 to 60 Lecture hours
This course is designed for the older
adult who thinks he or she will never NCOA 015 NESL 017
learn to use a computer. Students will Creative Writing for Older Adults ESL Intermediate II
build basic skills that will prepare
them to write documents, send This course is for older adults and Prerequisite: NESL 016 or equivalent
e-mail, use online banking or simply teaches both beginning and expe- placement (CASAS Appraisal)
enjoy surfing the Internet. Mastery of rienced writers how to create and This course focuses on preparing
the basic skills will let you grow from shape autobiographies, fiction, English learners to communicate
simple accomplishments to things non-fiction and poetry into readable independently and effectively for
you never dreamed possible. Our and publishable forms. Participants a variety of purposes and audi-
gentle, easy approach will show you will put their experiences on paper ences. Students practice engaging in
the many ways that computers can be and analyze quality, selection and extended conversations, reading for
fun and interesting. structure of written materials through comprehension of authentic texts,
0 Units group discussion and projects. and writing multiple paragraphs
8 to 20 Lecture hours 0 Units with good command of grammar
8 to 20 Lab hours 1 to 24 Lecture hours conventions. If taken in sequence
with NESL 016, successful completion
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of this course earns a Certificate of environments. This is an accelerated business. Students will create differ-
Competency in Intermediate English version of NESL 035 that is designed ent kinds of soaps such as glycerin
as a Second Language and prepares for students with some knowledge of or coconut soap. The use of molds,
students for entry into NESL 018. the English language. layering of colors, and adding herbs
0 Units 0 Units and fragrances will be discussed.
30 to 60 Lecture hours 24 to 50 Lecture hours 0 Units
1 to 54 Lecture hours
NESL 018 NESL 035
ESL Advanced I ESL Multi-Level NHSL 030
Nursing Skills Lab
Prerequisite: NESL 017 or equivalent This course focuses on preparing stu-
placement (CASAS Appraisal) dents to use English to achieve tasks This course complements the HS,
This course stresses the refinement within a variety of real-life situations ADN and VN lecture courses and is
and expansion of language skills such as a doctor’s office or a depart- designed to provide an additional
which enable students to use fluid- ment store. Students are instructed opportunity for students to practice
paced English to effectively meet to be able to listen, speak, read, and skills covered in their co-requisite
social, academic, and workplace write in English in context-specific courses. These instructional activities
demands. Reading for comprehen- environments. are not available in the regular lec-
sion focuses on factual extraction as 0 Units ture/lab course and are not required
well as interpretation using critical 24 to 90 Lecture hours for the grade in the co-requisite
thinking skills. Progression of writing course.
skills focuses on the introduction of NESL 036 0 Units
the writing process and the construc- Family Literacy 10 to 200 Lab hours
tion of well-developed compositions.
If taken in sequence with NESL 017, This course focuses on engendering NVOC 0029
successful completion of this course reading and literacy as a fundamental Effective Supervision
earns a Certificate of Competency component of a healthy, well-func- Certificate Program
in Advanced English as a Second tioning family. The family-oriented
Language and prepares students for assignments promote the seamless This course is designed for individu-
direct entry to Rio Hondo College’s integration of reading across school als promoted into supervisory posi-
Credit English Program. and home boundaries. tions. The class will assist employers
0 Units 0 Units who have promoted line employees
30 to 60 Lecture hours 1 to 72 Lecture hours with little or no formal supervision
training, as well as those anticipat-
NESL 019 NGBD 101 ing a career that includes supervis-
ESL Advanced II Green Building Basics & LEED ing other individuals. Topics will
focus on six areas comprised of basic
Prerquisite: NESL 018 or equivalent The course offers an introduction to supervisory skills and concepts. Stu-
placement USGBC, green building principles dents are provided with an overview
The College Preparation course is and the fundamentals of the LEED of what is expected of an effec-
the highest Noncredit ESL level Rating System. It includes topics on tive supervisor and what skills are
designed for students who wish to climate change and building impacts; required to successfully perform in
prepare for transition into various motivators for green building; and that capacity. Real-life business situ-
academic programs at the college integrative versus conventional ations are discussed and evaluated.
level. This course reinforces and approaches – and the associated ben- Students take knowledge gained back
builds on students’ English language efits – to building design, construc- to their respective work venues and
skills to meet the academic expecta- tion and operations. This course is conversely bring examples to the
tions of college courses. Students are intended for those who are new to class for discussion.
introduced to basic elements of an green building and looking to learn 0 Units
academic course: understanding the the basics of green building and 18 Lecture hours
syllabus, note-taking, participating LEED.
in discussion, interpreting written 0 Units NVOC 005
texts, composing essays, and making 20 Lecture hours Theatre Production Workshop
presentations. Students practice
these academic skills in a supportive NHAN 001 This course will introduce students
language-learning community. If Art Workshop for the Handicapped to all aspects of preparing for and
taken in sequence with NESL 018, the presenting a full theater production.
successful completion of this course Courses for cultural enrichment and Topics covered will include techni-
earns the Certificate of Competency awareness of many different forms of cal set-up of the stage, the dress
in English for College Preparation art. Emphasis is on therapeutic value. rehearsal, pre-show preparation,
and prepares students for direct 0 - Units techniques for striking the set and the
entry to Rio Hondo College’s Credit 1 to 18 Lecture hours special needs of a traveling show.
English Program. 1 to 18 Lab hours 0 Units
0 Units 18 Lecture hours
30 - 60 Lecture hours NHEC 002 18 Lab hours
Soap Making as an Art and a Business
NESL 034 NVOC 008
ESL Multi-Level I This course is designed for anyone Fundamentals of Law Enforcement/
wanting to expand their creative Individual Study
This course focuses on preparing stu- skills for personal satisfaction or as a
dents to use English to achieve tasks This course is designed to provide
within a variety of real-life situations law enforcement students or those
such as a doctor’s office or a depart-
ment store. Students are instructed
to be able to listen, speak, read, and
write in English in context-specific
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involved in a related public service viduals served; personal hygiene, safe NVOC 039, students earn the Cer-
subject to expand on their knowledge transfer techniques, basic nutrition, tificate of Completion in Real Estate
in the major points of law enforce- and other personal care needs. Practice and Finance approved by
ment. Topics include history and 0 Units the California Community Colleges
general development of law enforce- 70 Lecture hours Chancellor’s Office.
ment, ethical and moral standards, 30 Lab hours 0 Units
California law, and other related 48 Lecture hours
issues. Students will receive individu- NVOC 031
alized instruction tailored to their First Aid and CPR NVOC 039
plan of study. Real Estate Finance
0 Units This course teaches skills with the
1 to 500 Lab hours AHA’s research-proven practice- This course is designed to help the
while-watching technique. The pre- and new licensee, the experi-
NVOC 014 course is designed to teach students enced real estate agent, the investor,
College Community Orchestra critical skills needed to respond to and the lender gain a better under-
and manage an emergency until standing of the complex world of real
This is an ongoing program designed emergency medical services arrives. estate finance. It covers all aspects of
for preparation for employment as Skills covered in this course include real estate financing from complet-
musicians. Participants may perform first aid; choking relief in adults, ing loan applications, navigating
with a symphony orchestra such as children, and infants; and what to do the escrow process, to closing loans.
Rio Hondo Community College. for sudden cardiac arrest in adults, The course details current lending
0 Units children, and infants. This course policies, qualifying standards, and
1 to 8 Lecture hours is for anyone with limited or no disclosure requirements. This course
medical training who needs a course is approved by the California Bureau
NVOC 015 completion card in CPR and AED of Real Estate (CalBRE) to meet the
Practical Experience in Fire Suppression use to meet job, regulatory, or other elective education requirements for
requirements. the California Real Estate Salesperson
This course is designed to provide 0 Units License and the California Real Estate
fire technology students or those 8 Lecture hours Broker License. Taken in sequence
involved in a related fire science with NVOC 038, students earn the
subject to expand on their knowledge NVOC 032 Certificate of Completion in Real
in the major points of fire service. American Heart Association CPR BLS Estate Practice and Finance approved
Topics include the traditions of the by the California Community Col-
fire service, general development This course is taught by AHA Instruc- leges Chancellor’s Office.
of a firefighter, ethical and moral tors and meets the requirements for 0 Units
standards, and other related issues most nursing programs and clinical 48 Lecture hours
pertaining to the fire service. Students facilities. This course teaches both
will receive individualized instruc- single-rescuer and team basic life NVOC 040
tion tailored to their personal plan of support skills for application in both Real Estate Principles
study. prehospital and in-facility environ-
0 Units ments, with a focus on High-Quality This is a foundational real estate
1 to 500 Lab hours CPR and team dynamics. Basic Life course that covers the basic laws
Support training reinforces healthcare and principles of land and property
NVOC 018 professionals’ understanding of the transactions. Course topics include
ACEDD-GIS Skills Development importance of early CPR and defibril- overview of property laws, land
lation, basic steps of performing CPR, descriptions, titles, acquisition and
This course complements the CIV, relieving choking, and using an AED; transfer, liens and encumbrances,
ARCH, ENGT, LAND and GIS lab and the role of each link in the Chain taxation, contract law, landlord and
and lecture courses and is designed of Survival. tenant laws, and real estate math-
to provide an additional opportunity 0 Units ematics and finance. Students will
for students to practice concepts 4 Lecture hours become familiar with terminology
covered in the corequisite courses 0 Lab hours and forms commonly used in every-
and enhance their board drafting and day real estate transactions. This
CADD skills for work place produc- NVOC 038 course is approved by the California
tivity. These instructional activities Real Estate Practices Bureau of Real Estate (CalBRE) to
are not available in the regular lecture fulfill education requirements for the
/lab course and are not required for This class is an introduction to the California Real Estate Salesperson
the grade in the corequisite course. professional aspects of the real estate License. Taken in sequence with
0 Units industry. The focus of the course is NVOC 041, students earn the Cer-
1 to 200 Lab hours on the agency responsibilities of the tificate of Completion in Real Estate
salesperson including office man- Principles and Appraisal approved
NVOC 030 agement, listing and prospecting by the California Community Col-
Personal Care Aide property, selling and marketing tech- leges Chancellor’s Office.
niques, advertising, securing loans, 0 Units
This course is designed to prepare and closing procedures. Students will 48 Lecture hours
students to assist elderly, disabled, also acquire general knowledge of
and ill individuals living at home. other pertinent fields as they relate to NVOC 041
This course will help students real estate, such as finance, appraisal, Real Estate Appraisal
enhance their communication skills escrow, and investing. This course is
and knowledge of health environ- approved by the California Bureau of This course provides a comprehen-
ment and procedures for emergen- Real Estate (CalBRE) to fulfill educa- sive overview of real estate appraisal
cies. Students will also learn to tion requirements for the California principles and procedures. Topics
recognize physical, emotional, and Real Estate Salesperson License include land values and their char-
developmental characteristics of indi- and may be applied towards the acteristics, the process of appraising,
California Real Estate Broker License capitalization theory, site analysis,
requirements. Taken in sequence with and construction methods. Students
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gain guided practice in accrued who have expressed an interest in tion, patient observation, reporting
depreciation analysis, income and an entry-level nursing course. This and recording training, as well as
expense analysis, and techniques course meets Title 22 regulations for reinforcement of Certified Nurse
in the income approach method of taking care of the geriatric population Assistant basic care procedures.
appraising. This course is approved in a long-term care setting, utiliz- 0 Units
by the California Bureau of Real ing skills in basic care, emergency 0 Lecture hours
Estate (CalBRE) to meet the elective care and communication. The Nurse 54 Lab hours
education requirements for the Cali- Assistant Pre-Certification training
fornia Real Estate Salesperson License course lab consists of 135 hours of NVOC 052
and the California Real Estate Broker supervised clinical practice in long- Home Health Aide Training Course
License. Taken in sequence with term facilities. This course prepares
NVOC 040, students earn the Cer- the student to take the California Prerquisite: Nurse Assistant Pre-Certifi-
tificate of Completion in Real Estate State Certification Exam to become cation Training Course/California State
Principles and Appraisal approved a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA). Certification
by the California Community Col- After obtaining the state certification, This course is designed for students
leges Chancellor’s Office. the student may find employment in who are Certified Nurse Assistants
0 Units the acute care and/or long-term care who wish to learn how to provide
48 Lecture hours settings. The California Department personal care in the home care setting
of Public Health requires that stu- for those who are unable to do it for
NVOC 043 dents must be concurrently enrolled themselves and/or promote the recov-
Conversational Spanish in both NVOC 050 and NVOC 050L, ery, safety and comfort of the patient.
and pass both courses together. They Additional emphasis on rehabilitative
This introductory class is designed cannot be taken individually. nursing care, family relationships
for beginning Spanish speakers who 0 Units and the impact of long-term illness
are looking to learn Spanish for use 0 Lecture hours on the family as well as the client will
in a workplace setting. This class will 135 Lab hours be included. The Home Health Aide
be of particular interest to supervi- training course consists of 27 hours
sors and managers that oversee a NVOC 051 of classroom instruction. This course
workforce of predominantly Spanish CNA Acute Care Training Course meets Title 22 regulations for Home
speaking individuals. The focus is on Health Aides training programs. The
learning how to speak rather than on Prerquisite: Nurse Assistant Pre-Certifi- California Department of Public
grammar. The class will cover simple cation Training Course/California State Health requires that students must be
tenses – present, past, imperfect and Certification concurrently enrolled in both NVOC
future. Students will be asked to This course is designed for students 052 and NVOC 052L, and pass both
listen to Spanish radio, watch Spanish who are Certified Nurse Assistants courses together. They cannot be
television, read Spanish newsprint and wish to learn the basic nursing taken individually.
and participate in Spanish conversa- skills and duties in the acute care set- 0 Units
tions. ting with additional emphasis on the 27 Lecture hours
0 Units specialized acute care areas such as 0 Lab hours
14 Lecture hours medical/surgical, orthopedics, pedi-
atrics and obstetrics. The Certified NVOC 052L
NVOC 050 Nurse Assistant Acute Care course Home Health Aide Training Course-
Nurse Assistant Pre-Certification consists of 27 hours of classroom Lab
instruction. This course includes
Corequisite: NVOC 050L communication, patient observation, Prerquisite: Nurse Assistant Pre-Certifi-
This course is designed for students reporting and recording training, as cation Training Course/California State
who have expressed an interest in well as reinforcement of Certified Certification
an entry-level nursing course. This Nurse Assistant basic care proce- This course is designed for students
course meets Title 22 regulations for dures. The Health Science and Nurs- who are Certified Nurse Assistants
taking care of the geriatric population ing Division require that students that wish to learn how to provide
in a long-term care setting, utiliz- must be concurrently enrolled in both personal care in the home care setting
ing skills in basic care, emergency NVOC 051 and NVOC 05lL, and pass for those who are unable to do it for
care and communication. The Nurse both courses together. They cannot be themselves and/or promote the recov-
Assistant Pre-Certification course taken individually. ery, safety and comfort of the patient.
consists of 72 hours of classroom 0 Units Additional emphasis on rehabilitative
instruction. This course prepares the 27 Lecture hours nursing care, family relationships
student to take the California State and the impact of long-term illness
Certification Exam to become a Certi- NVOC 051L on the family as well as the client
fied Nurse Assistant (CNA). After CNA Acute Care Training Course Lab will be included. The Home Health
obtaining the state certification, the Aide training course lab consists of 54
student may find employment in the Prerquisite: Nurse Assistant Pre-Certifi- hours of supervised clinical practice
acute care and/or long-term care set- cation Training Course/California State in either the Acute Care or Skilled
tings. The California Department of Certification Nursing facility. This course meets
Public Health requires that students This course is designed for students the Title 22 regulations for Home
must be concurrently enrolled in both who are Certified Nurse Assistants Health Aides training programs.
NVOC 050 and NVOC 050L, and pass and wish to learn the basic nursing The California Department of Public
both courses together. They cannot be skills and duties in the acute care set- Health requires that students must be
taken individually. ting with additional emphasis on the concurrently enrolled in both NVOC
0 Units specialized acute care areas such as 052 and NVOC 052L, and pass both
72 Lecture hours medical/surgical, orthopedics, pedi- courses together. They cannot be
atrics and obstetrics. The Certified taken individually.
NVOC 050L Nurse Assistant Acute Care course 0 Units
Nurse Assistant Pre-Certification Lab lab consists of 54 hours of supervised 0 Lecture hours
clinical practice in an acute care facil- 54 Lab hours
Corequisite: NVOC 050 ity. This course includes communica-
This course is designed for students
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NVOC 059 finished parts and assemblies. Topics ing. The course is study of civil
Introduction to Welding Processes covered in this class will include basic design drafting practices and the
blueprint reading, measurement and preparation of drawings used in
This is an introductory class designed measuring tools, layout, metal cut- the civil engineering field. Students
to familiarize the student with several ting, drilling and tapping, and metal will use Computer Aided Draft-
welding processes that are currently forming. Emphasis will be placed on ing (CADD) software to complete
used in the welding and metal fabri- shop safety and safe and proper use projects relating to interpretation
cation industry. This course offers an of equipment, tools and materials. of survey data, profiles and cross
overview and basic introduction to 0 Units sections, land subdivision, site and
the theory and practice of a variety of 1 to 18 Lecture hours grading plans, underground utilities
welding and metal cutting methods. 1 to 54 Lab hours and structures, concrete and struc-
This course will emphasize safety, tural detailing.
theory, procedure, and practical skill NVOC 063 0 Units
development. Intermediate Fabrication Processes 36 Lecture hours
0 Units 72 Lab hours
1 to 18 Lecture hours This course is designed to broaden
1 to 54 Lab hours the students’ skills and knowledge NVOC 150
of metal fabrication techniques. This AutoCAD for Basic CADD Applications
NVOC 060 course will introduce students to
Semi-Automatic Welding Processes basic hand tools and power tools This course is for students preparing
commonly used in the metal fabrica- for high technology careers who need
This is an intermediate level course tion industry. Topics covered in this the skills necessary to function as
designed to introduce students to class will include structural fabrica- an entry level CADD operator or to
wire-fed, semi- automatic welding tion, tube bending, stair layout and apply CADD to specific disciplines of
processes for mass-production weld- construction, and fabrication of com- mechanical and architectural design,
ing applications, i.e. Gas Metal Arc ponents from sheet metal. Emphasis manufacturing, illustration and
Welding (GMAW), Flux Cored Arc will be placed on shop safety and on engineering related documents. An
Welding (FCAW), and Submerged developing proper working proce- overview of computer graphics and
Arc Welding (SAW). This course dures. CADD (Computer Assisted Design
emphasizes safety, theory, character- 0 Units and Drawing) utilizing the latest
istics and settings for power supplies 1 to 18 Lecture hours release of AutoCAD software will be
and wire feeding units, electric cur- 1 to 54 Lab hours provided. Students will produce 2D
rent settings, electrode identification orthographic, isometric, and basic 3D
and selection, welding positions, and NVOC 100 models solutions of mechanical and
welding of ferrous and non-ferrous Basic Computer Skills Workshop for architectural applications.
metals. Special emphasis will be Healthcare Professionals 0 Units
placed on developing proficiency and 54 Lecture hours
speed for high volume production This course offers basic skills needed 54 Lab hours
applications. to perform tasks on computers and
0 Units online. As the mandate for electronic NVOC 170
1 to 18 Lecture hours medical records is implemented, MicroStation for Basic CADD
1 to 54 Lab hours incumbent medical workers will need Applications
to learn these basic computer skills to
NVOC 061 maintain their employment. Topics This course is for students preparing
Production Welding Techniques include computer hardware, operat- for high technology careers who need
ing systems, cloud computing, office the skills necessary to function as
This is an intermediate level course software applications, security and an entry level CADD operator or to
designed to introduce the student ethical use of electronic data. apply CADD to specific disciplines of
to welding techniques used in high 0 Units mechanical and architectural design,
volume production manufacturing 8 Lecture hours manufacturing, illustration and
applications. This class will focus 8 Lab hours engineering related documents. An
on GMAW and GTAW for mild overview of computer graphics and
steel, stainless steel aluminum, and NVOC 138 CADD (Computer Assisted Design
will include pulsed-arc applications Engineering Careers & Applications and Drawing) utilizing the latest
for both processes. In addition, the release of MicroStation software will
student will be introduced to welding This course is for all students inter- be provided. Students will produce
fixtures, welding positioners and ested in the career field of Engineer- 2D orthographic, isometric, and basic
other auxiliary welding equipment. ing Design Drafting. Engineering 3D models solutions of mechanical
Emphasis will be placed on shop Careers and Applications will explore and architectural applications.
safety and on developing proper the career opportunities and training 0 Units
working procedures. requirements in the field of engineer- 54 Lecture hours
0 Units ing and engineering technology. 54 Lab hours
1 to 36 Lecture hours Topics will include the history of
1 to 108 Lab hours engineering, careers in engineering, NVOC 200
ethics and responsibilities of the engi- Intermediate AutoCAD for Design and
NVOC 062 neer, communicating and problem Production
Introduction to Fabrication Processes solving.
0 Units This course is for students pursuing
This is a beginning level course 27 Lecture hours degrees or certificates in the Architec-
designed to introduce students to 36 Lab hours ture and Engineering Design Drafting
various techniques, processes and Program and for those who wish to
technologies used in the Fabrication NVOC 140 enhance their AutoCAD skills for
industry. This course will develop Civil Drafting Fundamentals workplace productivity. The course
skills necessary for translating is an intermediate application study
dimensional information from a This course is for all students in computer aided design, drafting,
shop drawing or blueprint to metal- interested in the career field of Civil and graphics using the latest revi-
lic materials used for production of Design Drafting and Civil Engineer-
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sions of AutoCAD. Combined with an introduction to parametric model- in the career field of pressure piping
previously learned technical drafting ing and rapid prototyping utiliz- design engineering. This course pres-
conventions and basic AutoCAD ing the latest releases of Autodesk ents the preparation of engineering
operational skills, students will Inventor series, SolidWorks, and detail drawings of piping systems for
use AutoCAD to produce detailed other parametric modeling software commercial, utilities and industrial
drawings that involve model-space to produce solutions for mechani- plants. Included is information and
and paper-space, 2D and 3D objects, cal applications. Topics covered will work dealing with the location, instal-
block attributes and viewport scales. benefit all students in areas of study lation, operation, and maintenance
Emphasis will be placed on working related to Engineering, Drafting, of pumps, steam turbines, compres-
with multiple drawing files using Design and Computer Graphics. sors, tanks, heaters, coolers, cooling
external files to create mechanical, Course emphasis is given to CADD towers, condenser, reactors, boilers,
architectural and civil projects. generated three dimensional graphics chillers, heat exchangers and special
0 Units using wire frame, surface modeling, equipment.
45 Lecture hours and parametric solids. This course 0 Units
54 Lab hours may be taken once for credit towards 36 Lecture hours
the major and repeated 2 times to 72 Lab hours
NVOC 241 enhance student skills and profi-
Civil Engineering Drafting & Design ciency levels. NVOC 266
0 Units Pressure Piping Applications
This course is for all students 54 Lecture hours
interested in the career field of Civil 54 Lab hours This course is for all students with
Design Drafting and Civil Engineer- a basic piping design understand-
ing. Civil Drafting and Design is an NVOC 260 ing interested in the career field of
intermediate level class in which Advanced Architecture Using Revit and pressure piping design engineering.
the practices and the preparation 3D Software This course presents the advanced
of drawings, pertaining to the civil preparation of engineering detail
engineering field, will be expanded to This course is for students pursuing drawings of piping systems for
include the development of maps and an advanced study of BIM (Build- commercial, utilities and industrial
drawings used for transportation, site ing Information Modeling) applica- plants. Included is advanced informa-
development, grading and drainage tions as they relate to architecture tion and layout work dealing with
and road alignment. The student and the AEC industry (Architecture, the location, installation, operation of
will use Computer Aided Draft- Engineering, Construction). Utiliz- pumps, steam turbines, compressors,
ing (CADD) to complete the above ing the latest releases of 3D design vertical vessels, horizontal ves-
mentioned projects. Other topics to software such as Revit and AutoCAD sels, tanks, heaters, coolers, cooling
be covered will include specifications, Architecture and previously learned towers, condenser, reactors, boilers,
site details for utilities and under- technical and architectural drafting chillers, heat exchangers and special
ground piping, structural plans and conventions, students will produce equipment.
integration of Geographic Informa- two and three dimensional BIM gen- 0 Units
tion Systems (GIS). erated architectural drawings and 3D 36 Lecture hours
0 Units virtual models. This course benefits 72 Lab hours
36 Lecture hours all students studying Architecture,
72 Lab hours Civil, Engineering of all types, Draft- NVOC 270
ing, Design and Computer Graphics. SolidWorks for 3D Modeling and Proto-
NVOC 245 High technology skills which are type Applications
Civil Engineering Design & Modeling necessary to function as a designer or
CADD Drafter are emphasized. This course presents an intensive
This course is for all students 0 Units study in 3D computer graphics and
interested in the career field of Civil 54 Lecture hours CADD (Computer Assisted Design
Design Drafting and Civil Engineer- 54 Lab hours and Drafting) utilizing the latest
ing. Civil Design & Modeling is an release of SolidWorks Software.
advanced level class which includes NVOC 261 This course benefits all students in
design analysis and the preparation Revit for Advanced BIM Architectural, areas of study related to Engineer-
of drawings used in the civil engi- Structural and MEP Applications ing, Drafting, Design and Computer
neering field. The student will use Graphics. Students will produce three
civil engineering software, such as In- Advanced BIM (Building Information dimensional parametric computer
Roads and Land Desktop to design, Modeling) applications extends the generated virtual models incorporat-
analyze and develop projects relating fundamentals of the Arch 260 class to ing mechanical design refinements.
to transportation, site development, include Structural, Mechanical, Elec- The course emphasizes high technol-
grading, drainage and road align- trical and Plumbing extensions of the ogy skills which are necessary to
ment and alternatives. Other topics Autodesk Revit Building software. function as a design professional to
to be covered are terrain modeling, Students will work on both group apply 3D design graphics technology
surface editing, alignment editing, and individual projects to create and to specific disciplines of mechanical
plan, profile, cross-sections, earth- present three-dimensional represen- engineering, machine drafting and
work computations and site planning tation of architectural solutions. Stu- design, manufacturing, animation,
design. dents will also learn the basic process modeling and illustration. Students
0 Units and workflow in creation of Revit will be introduced to a variety of
36 Lecture hours Families for use in building models. means to directly produce prototype
72 Lab hours 0 Units models from CADD generated solid
54 Lecture hours geometry.
NVOC 250 54 Lab hours 0 Units
Parametric Modeling 3D Applications 54 Lecture hours
for Mechanical Design NVOC 265 54 Lab hours
Pressure Piping Design
This course presents advanced
applications of 2D and 3D Computer This course is for those students with
Aided Design Drafting (CADD) and CAD experience who are interested
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