RHC 2017-18 Course Catalog

COMPUTER INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY/SYSTEM
ADMINISTRATOR

DIVISION OF BUSINESS

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT

The following curriculum meets the requirement for an The following curriculum meets the requirement for a
Associate of Science Degree in Computer Information Certificate of Achievement in Computer Information
Technology/System Administrator. The courses needed for Technology/System Administrator. The courses needed for
the degree are designed for those wish to pursue a career in the certificate are designed for those wish to pursue a career
Information Technology as a System Administrator. in Information Technology as a System Administrator.

To acquire the Associate of Science Degree in Computer To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in Computer
Information Technology/System Administrator, it is Information Technology/System Administrator, it is
necessary to complete the following courses with a grade of necessary to complete the following courses with a grade of
“C” or better. “C” or better.

Required Courses Units Required Courses Units
ACCT 100 Introduction to Accounting............................ 3 CIT 101 Introduction to Computer
MGMT 101 Introduction to Business................................. 3 Information Technology................................ 3
MGMT 108 Business Writing............................................... 3 CIT 160 Introduction to Operating Systems............... 3
CIT 101 Introduction to Computer CIT 190 Introduction to Information Security........... 3
Information Technology................................ 3 CIT 180 PC Maintenance A+ Certification................. 4
CIT 160 Introduction to Operating Systems............... 3 CIT 130 Windows Certification.................................... 3
CIT 190 *Introduction to Information Security.......... 3 CIT 131 Windows Server Active
CIT 180 *PC Maintenance – A+ Certification............ 4 Directory......................................................... 3
CIT 130 Windows Certification.................................... 3 CIT 133 Windows Server Applications
CIT 131 *Windows Server Active Directory............... 3 Infrastructure................................................. .3
CIT 133 Windows Server Applications
Infrastructure.................................................. 3
Units Required 22
Units Required 31 *Prerequisite
*Prerequisite

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COMPUTER INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY

DIVISION OF BUSINESS

CAREER CERTIFICATE CAREER CERTIFICATE

DESKTOP TECHNICIAN ENTRY NETWORK TECHNICIAN
This curriculum is designed to prepare students for employ- This curriculum is designed to prepare students for employment
ment as entry level Desktop Support Technicians. Students that as entry level network technicians. Students that successfully
successfully complete the Desktop Technician certificate will be complete the Entry Network Technician certificate will be able to
able to install, operate, upgrade deploy and troubleshoot personal install, operate and troubleshoot small enterprise networks and
computers and Windows based workstations. This certificate also perform basic network security. This certificate also prepares stu-
prepares students to pass the CompTIA A+ examination, Comp- dents to pass the CISCO ICND-1 examination and the CompTIA
TIA Security + examination and the Windows Client Operating Security + examination..
System examination.

Required Courses Units
CIT 210 Cisco® Networking I......................................... 3
Required Courses Units
CIT 130 Windows Configuration.................................. 3 CIT 211 Cisco® Networking II....................................... 3
CIT 180 PC Maintenance - A+ Certification............... 4 CIT 192 Network Security I........................................... 3
CIT 190 Introduction to Information Security........... 3

Units Required 10 Units Required 9

CAREER CERTIFICATE CAREER CERTIFICATE

NETWORK TECHNICIAN PC REPAIR TECHNICIAN
This curriculum is designed to prepare students for employment This curriculum is designed to prepare students for employment
as network technicians. Students that successfully complete the as entry level PC Repair Technicians. Students that successfully
Network Technician certificate will be able to install, design, and complete the PC Repair Technician certificate will be able to
troubleshoot enterprise networks and perform basic network install, operate, upgrade and troubleshoot personal computers.
security. This certificate also prepares students to pass the CISCO This certificate also prepares students to pass the CompTIA A+
ICND-1 examination, the CISCO ICND-2 examination and the examination.
CompTIA Security + examination.

Required Courses Units
CIT 130 Windows Configuration.................................. 3
Required Courses Units CIT 180 PC Maintenance - A+ Certification............... 4
CIT 210 Cisco® Networking I......................................... 3
CIT 211 Cisco® Networking II....................................... 3
CIT 192 Network Security I........................................... 3 Units Required 7
CIT 212 Cisco® Networking III...................................... 3
CIT 213 Cisco® Networking IV..................................... 3

Units Required 15

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CORRECTIONS

DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE Required Courses Units
AJ 041 Effective Written Communications for ......
The correctional program is designed to prepare students to Public Service Personnel............................. 3
enter the field of corrections as competent correctional officers, CORR 101 Introduction to Corrections....................... 3
counselors, probation or parole aides, or paraprofessional CORR 104 Control and Supervision in
volunteers for any correctional agency. The student may elect to Corrections............................................... 3
transfer to a four-year college or seek entry-level employment in a CORR 106 Legal Aspects of Corrections...................... 3
correctional agency. CORR 134 Introduction to Interviewing and
The courses will provide an academic as well as a practical training Counseling................................................ 3
program. This will train persons seeking to enter the field of CORR 235 Conflict Resolution...................................... 3
corrections and will increase the education of persons already
employed in corrections and may also be beneficial to update Required Units 18
the skills and knowledge of professional workers in the field of
corrections. Plus 6 units selected from the following courses:
The Associate of Science Degree requires 24 units in Corrections. AJ 101 Introduction to Administration
This pattern of courses has been endorsed by the Joint of Justice.................................................... 3
Apprenticeship Committee of the California Department AJ 102 Criminal Procedures.................................... 3
of Corrections, California Youth Authority and California AJ 104 Legal Aspects of Evidence........................... 3
Correctional Peace Officers Association as a program which would AJ 105 Community Relations/Multicultural
be of benefit to apprentices. Issues within Public Service................... 3
To acquire the Associate of Science Degree in Corrections, it AJ 106 *Criminal Law I............................................ 3
is necessary to complete the graduation requirements of the college AJ 107 *Criminal Law II.......................................... 3
along with the following courses: AJ 207 Juvenile Law and Procedure....................... 3
AJ 208 Principles of Investigation........................... 3
AJ 215 Vice and Narcotics Control......................... 3
AJ 228 Police Field Operations............................... 3
AJ 250 Contemporary Issues in the
Criminal Justice System.......................... 3
AJ 275 Introduction to Forensic Science............... 3
CORR 208 Leadership in Corrections........................... 3
CORR 209 Case Load Management.............................. 3
CORR 210 Supervision in Public Safety....................... 3
CORR 264 Inmate Discipline in Corrections............... 3
CORR 265 Supervision of Sex Offenders...................... 3
CORR 290 Public Safety Communications.................. 3


Total Units Required 24

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DANCE

DIVISION OF KINESIOLOGY, DANCE, AND ATHLETICS DIVISION

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE Dance Styles Introduction to World Dance..................... 1
DANC 150 Jazz Dance I................................................... 1
The Associate of Arts Degree in Dance is a comprehensive two- DANC 154 Hip-Hop Dance............................................ 1
year program promoting both high artistic and technical stan- DANC 157 Latin Social Dance....................................... 1
dards. The degree fulfills the needs of students seeking professions DANC 168 *Jazz Dance II............................................... 1
in dance as performers, choreographers, and/or dance educators DANC 254
and provides training for careers and employment in the perform-
ing arts, education, choreography, movement therapy, studio and Body Conditioning
arts management, arts consultancy, dance criticism, fitness, and KINA 136 Pilates I........................................................... 1
community dance programs. An integral part of the AA in Dance KINA 139 Cross Training for Fitness........................... 1
is to prepare students for matriculation into Bachelor of Arts or KINA 148 Strength Training......................................... 1
Bachelor of Fine Arts program at a four-year college or university. KINA 158 Yoga I ............................................................ 1
See admission requirements of individual colleges and universities KINA 258 Yoga II ........................................................... 1
and transfer requirements for specific majors.
To acquire an Associate of Arts Degree in Dance, it is neces- Arts Related Fields
sary to complete the graduation requirements of the College along DANC 199 Dance Appreciation..................................... 3
with the following courses: MUS 130 Music History and Literature
before 1750.................................................... 3
MUS 131 Music History and Literature
after 1750....................................................... 3
MUS 133 Music Appreciation...................................... 3
THTR 110 Principles of Acting...................................... 3
THTR 111 *Principles of Acting.................................... 3
THTR 150 Theatre Crafts I............................................. 3
Required Courses Units THTR 151 *Theatre Crafts II.......................................... 3

Dance Technique
DANC 114 Conditioning and Alignment for THTR 152 *Theatre Crafts III........................................ 3
the Dancer..................................................1
DANC 151 Modern Dance I..........................................1
DANC 153 Ballet I...........................................................1 Kinesiology and Exercise Science
KIN 122 Nutrition for Sport and Fitness.................. 3
DANC 251 *Modern Dance II.......................................1 KIN 126 Principles of Strength and
DANC 253 *Ballet II........................................................1 Conditioning................................................. 3
KIN 127 Exercise Physiology...................................... 3
Dance Theory KIN 128 Fitness Testing and
DANC 159 Choreography I............................................3 Exercise Prescription................................... 3
DANC 179 Dance History..............................................3 KIN 131 Structure and Analysis of
Movement..................................................... 3
Choose 4 units from the following category: KIN 145 Theory and Analysis of
Fitness Instruction....................................... 2
Dance Performance
DANC 152 Dance Rehearsal .........................................3 KIN 146 Training Principles for
DANC 162 Dance Production ......................................3 Special Populations...................................... 2
DANC 172 Dance Repertory ........................................3
DANC 180 Performance ................................................1 Units Required 19
DANC 182 Dance Ensemble .........................................3 *Prerequisites

Total Units 15

Choose 4 units from the following categories:
(Dance Styles, Body Conditioning, Arts Related Fields, and/or
Kinesiology and Exercise Science, -no more than 3 units from
any Single category)

Note: Only one experience in repeatable Dance classes can be
used to meet degree requirements.

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DRAFTING/TECHNICAL DRAWING

DIVISION OF CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT Required Courses Units
ARCH 115 Introduction to Residential Architecture:
The following Technical Drawing curriculum will lead to the Drawing and Design................................ 4
Certificate of Achievement and prepare students for employment CIV 140 Civil Engineering Fundamentals................ 3
as an early entry-level technician in the field of Architecture, Civil ENGT 101 Introduction to Technical Drawing
and Engineering Design Drafting/Drawing. Students will develop & Graphics................................................ 3
skill-based training techniques and knowledge of technical industry ENGT 105 Architectural and Technical Freehand
standards that will also prepare them for advanced studies in the Sketching................................................... 2
pursuit of more advanced certificates or degrees for transfer. ENGT 122 Engineering Design Graphics..................... 4

To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in Technical Drawing, it Choose one course from the following:
is necessary to complete the following courses: ENGT 150 AutoCAD for Basic CADD:
Applications ............................................. 4
OR
ENGT 170 MicroStation for Basic CADD:
Applications ............................................. 4

Units Required 20

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DRUG STUDIES

DIVISION OF BEHAVIORAL & SOCIAL SCIENCES

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
Drug Studies
The following curriculum meets the requirement for an Associate
of Science Degree in Drug Studies. The Drug Studies Program The Drug Studies Certificate provides the student with the academic
is accredited by the California Association of Alcohol and Drug preparation and field experience needed to work with the drug
Educators (CAADE). The courses needed for the degree are dependent and their families. The Certificate is accredited by the
designed to serve as preparation for a career in the helping California Association of Alcohol and Drug Educators (CAADE).
professions. These courses may also serve students who wish Completion of the required courses provides the educational
to further their education in Human Services or other helping component necessary for certification as a Certified Addiction
professions. Treatment Specialist through CAADE. The courses that comprise
the Certificate are designed for those who are working with or want
To acquire the Associate of Science Degree in Drug Studies, to work with drug dependent populations, providing a broad base of
it is necessary to complete the graduation requirements of the knowledge regarding approaches to drug education and prevention,
College along with the following courses with a grade of “C” or treatment issues, counseling skills, ethical issues, and practical
better: knowledge about drugs and their effects.

Required Courses Units To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in Drug Studies, it
HUSR 118 Chemical Dependency: Intervention, is necessary to complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or
Treatment, and Recovery........................ 3 better:
HUSR 122 Introduction to Group Leadership
and Process............................................... 3
HUSR 124 Introduction to Case Management
Required Courses Units
and Documentation................................. 3 HUSR 118 Chemical Dependency: Intervention,
HUSR 126 Counseling the Family of the Treatment, and Recovery........................ 3
Addicted Person........................................ 3 HUSR 122 Introduction to Group Leadership
HUSR 130 Essential Counseling Skills.......................... 3 and Process............................................... 3
HUSR 199 *Fieldwork in Human Services................. 3-4 HUSR 124 Introduction to Case Management and
HUSR 230 *Drug Studies Seminar and Documentation........................................ 3
Internship.................................................. 3 HUSR 126 Counseling the Family of the
PSY 121 Drugs, Society, and Behavior...................... 3 Addicted Person........................................ 3
HUSR 123 or Drug Education and Prevention................ 3 HUSR 130 Essential Counseling Skills.......................... 3
HUSR 128 Chemical Dependency and HUSR 199 *Human Services...................................... 3-4
Co-Occurring Disorders......................... 3 HUSR 230 *Drug Studies Seminar and
PSY 127 Introduction to the Physiological Internship.................................................. 3
Effects of Drugs of Abuse........................ 3 PSY 121 Drugs, Society, and Behavior...................... 3
HUSR 123 or Drug Education and Prevention................ 3
HUSR 128 Chemical Dependency and
Choose two courses from the list below: Co-Occurring Disorders......................... 3
HUSR 111 Human Services
in Contemporary Society........................ 3 PSY 127 Introduction to the Physiological ................
PSY 101 or Introductory Psychology............................. 3 Effects of Drugs of Abuse........................ 3
PSY101H Introductory Psychology Honors
PSY 112 Lifespan Development................................. 3 Choose two courses from the list below:
PSY 114 Introduction to Abnormal HUSR 111 Human Services
Psychology................................................ 3 in Contemporary Society........................ 3
SOC 101 or Introduction to Sociology........................... 3 PSY 101 or Introductory Psychology............................. 3
SOC 101H Introduction to Sociology Honors PSY 101H Introductory Psychology Honors
PSY 112 Lifespan Development................................. 3
PSY 114 Introduction to Abnormal
Units Required 36 - 37 Psychology................................................ 3
*Prerequisite SOC 101 or Introduction to Sociology........................... 3

SOC 101H Introduction to Sociology Honors

Units Required 36 - 37
*Prerequisite

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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

DIVISION OF BEHAVIORAL & SOCIAL SCIENCE

ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION FOR TRANSFER

Required Courses Units
CD 102 Nutrition, Health and Safety
for Children............................................3
CD 106 Child Growth and Development.............3
CD 110 Principles and Practices of Early
Childhood Education............................3
CD 111 Early Childhood Education
Curriculum.............................................3
CD 114 Observation and Assessment...................3
Associate in Science in CD 208 Child Family and Community.................3
Early Childhood Education for Transfer CD 224 Diversity Issues in Early Childhood,
School-Age and Adolescence...............3
The Associate in Science in Early Childhood Education for CD 228 *Early Childhood Education
Transfer (AS-T) Degree is intended to meet the lower division Practicum...............................................3
requirements for Early Childhood Education majors (or similar
majors) at a CSU campus that offers an Early Childhood Required Subtotal ................................................................24
Education baccalaureate degree.
CSU GE or IGETC Pattern................................................ Varies
This degree is designed for students interested in gaining the Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 transferable units)
basic concepts and applications of the field of Early Childhood
Education and for students looking to meet the state minimum
requirements to work in the field. These courses will provide Degree Total 60
students with a solid foundation in theory, pedagogy, principles
and practices that will serve them for either transferring to a *Prerequisite
four-year college or in the workplace.

In addition to the courses listed below, the following
additional requirements must be met for completion of
the AS-T Degree in Early Childhood Education:

1. Completion of a minimum of 60 CSU-transferable
semester units.

2. Achievement of a minimum GPA of at least 2.0 in all
CSU-transferable coursework. (Some majors may require a
higher GPA. Students should consult with a counselor for
more information).

3. Completion of the 24 semester units in the major with a
grade of “C” or better or a “P” if the course is taken on a
pass-no pass basis.

4. Certified completion of the California State University
General Education-Breadth (CSU GE) pattern; OR the
Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum
(IGETC) pattern.

Students are advised to check with the Counseling Department
or Transfer Center for the courses accepted into the Early
Childhood Education major at the CSU where they seek
transfer.

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ECONOMICS

DIVISION OF BEHAVIORAL & SOCIAL SCIENCE

ASSOCIATE IN ARTS IN ECONOMICS FOR TRANSFER

Required Courses Units
ECON 101 or Principles of Macroeconomics.................3
ECON 101H *Principles of Macroeconomics
Honors....................................................3
ECON 102 or Principles of Microeconomics.................3
ECON 102H *Principles of Microeconomics
Honors....................................................3
MATH 130 or Statistics......................................................4
MATH 130H *Statistics Honors.......................................4
Associate in Arts in MATH 170 or Elements of Calculus.................................4
Economics for Transfer MATH 190 or Calculus I....................................................4
MATH 190H *Calculus I Honors....................................4
The Associate in Arts in Economics for Transfer AA-T Degree
is intended to meet the lower division requirements for Choose one course from the following list:
Economics majors (or similar majors) at a CSU campus that
offers an economics baccalaureate degree. ACCT 101 Financial Accounting................................4
An Economics education provides the student with a logical ACCT 102 Managerial Accounting.............................4
way of approaching various problems and issues and provides CIT 101 Introduction to Computer
valuable qualitative skills. The student learns techniques for Information Technology.......................3
analyzing contemporary economic problems and develops the
ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating public policy Choose one course from the following list: Any course not used
issues. above or:
In addition to the courses listed below, the following additional
requirements must be met for completion of the AA-T Degree ECON 106 Economics of Contemporary Issues........3
in Economics: ECON 135 or International Political Economy..............3
POLS 135 International Political Economy..............3
1. Completion of a minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester
units. Required Subtotal ..........................................................20-21

2. Achievement of a minimum GPA of at least 2.0 in all CSU- CSU GE or IGETC Pattern................................................ Varies
transferable coursework (some majors may require a higher Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 transferable units)
GPA, students should consult with a counselor for more
information). Degree Total 60
*Prerequisite
3. Completion of the 20-21 semester units in the major with a
grade of “C” or better.

4. Certified completion of the California State University Gen-
eral Education-Breadth (CSUGE) pattern; OR the Interseg-
mental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC)
pattern.

Students are advised to check with the Counseling Department
or Transfer Center for the courses accepted into the Economics
major at the CSU where they seek transfer.

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ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND FUEL CELL
TECHNOLOGY TECHNICIAN

DIVISION OF CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT

The Electric Vehicle and Fuel Cell Technology Technician Electric Vehicle and Fuel Cell Technology
Associate of Science Degree is designed to prepare students
to meet the emerging field of service and diagnosis of vehicles The Electric Vehicle and Fuel Cell Technology Technician
powered by electricity generated by any of the following sources, Certificate of Achievement is designed to prepare students to
plug-in electric/hybrid-powertrain/fuel cell generation. The green meet the emerging field of service and diagnosis of vehicles
technology can be transferred from vehicles to stationary back-up powered by electricity generated by any of the following sources,
power systems. Students will need to apply for ASE L-3 testing plug-in electric/hybrid-powertrain/fuel cell generation. The
and pay all applicable fees to take the final ASE exam. This Degree green technology can be transferred from vehicles to stationary
is intended to be the capstone of the Hybrid/Electric/Fuel Cell back-up power systems. Students will need to apply for ASE L-3
program. testing and pay all applicable fees to take the final ASE exam. This
certificate is intended to be the capstone of the Hybrid/Electric
To acquire the Associate of Science Degree in Electric Vehicle/Fuel Cell Program.
Vehicle and Fuel Cell Technology Technician, it is necessary To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in Electric Vehicle
to complete the graduation requirements of the College along with and Fuel Cell Technology Technician, it is necessary to complete
the following courses: the following courses:

Required Courses Units
AUTO 106 Automotive Electrical Tools & Diagnostic
Procedures..................................................3
AUTO 147 *Introduction to Hybrid & Electric Required Courses Units
AUTO 147 *Introduction to Hybrid & Electric
Vehicle Technology...................................3 Vehicle Technology...................................4
AUTO 157 *Automotive Specialized Electronics AUTO 157 *Automotive Specialized Electronics
Training .....................................................4 Training......................................................4
AUTO 260 *Advanced Hybrid/ Electric Vehicle.........4 AUTO 260 *Advanced Hybrid/ Electric Vehicle.........4
AUTO 265 Fuel Cell Technology Fundamentals........4 AUTO 265 Fuel Cell Technology Fundamentals........4
ELEC 060 D.C. and A.C. Fundamentals.....................3
ELEC 101 *D/C Electronic Circuits and
Devices........................................................4 Units Required 15
ELEC 102 *A/C Electronic Circuits and * Prerequisite
Devices........................................................4
All of these courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or
better.

Units Required 29
*Prerequisite

All of these courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or
better.

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ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY

DIVISION OF CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT

To acquire the Associate of Science Degree in Electronics Electronics Technology
Technology, it is necessary to complete the graduation
requirements of the College along with the following courses: To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in Electronics
Technology, it is necessary to complete the following courses:
Required Courses Units
ELEC 101 *D/C Electronic Circuits and
Devices...................................................... 4
ELEC 102 *A/C Electronic Circuits and Required Courses Units
ELEC 101 *D/C Electronic Circuits and
Devices...................................................... 4 Devices...................................................... 4
ELEC 108 *Introduction to Solid State ELEC 102 *A/C Electronic Circuits and
Devices & Circuits................................... 4 Devices...................................................... 4
ELEC 109 *Linear, Analog Circuits & Devices........... 4 ELEC 108 *Introduction to Solid
ELEC 111 *Introduction to State Devices & Circuits.......................... 4
Digital Electronics..................................... 4 ELEC 111 *Introduction to
ELEC 208 *Advanced Solid State Digital Electronics................................... 4
Devices & Circuits..................................... 4 ELEC 211 *Advanced Digital Electronics.................... 4
ELEC 211 *Advanced Digital Electronics.................... 4 ELEC 240 *Microprocessors &
ELEC 240 *Microprocessors & Microcomputing...................................... 4
Microcomputing........................................ 4

Units Required 32 Units Required 24
* Prerequisite * Prerequisite

All of these courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or All of these courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or
better. better.

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ELEMENTARY TEACHER EDUCATION

DIVISION OF BEHAVIORAL & SOCIAL SCIENCE

ASSOCIATE IN ARTS IN ELEMENTARY TEACHER EDUCATION FOR TRANSFER

Required Courses Units
BIOL 101 General Biology.........................................4
CD 106 Child Growth & Development.................3
ED 110 Introduction to Teaching..........................3
ENGL 101 *College Composition
and Research.......................................3.5
ENGL 201 or *Advanced Composition and Critical
Thinking
ENGL 201H *Advanced Composition and Critical ......
Associate in Arts in Thinking Honors.....................................3.5
Elementary Teacher Education for Transfer GEOL 150 Physical Geology........................................3
GEOL 151 Physical Geology Laboratory...................1
The Associate in Arts in Elementary Teacher Education for GEOG 103 World Regional Geography......................3
Transfer (AA-T) Degree is intended to meet the lower division HIST 101 History of World Civilization
requirements for Elementary Teacher Education majors (or to the 17th Century...............................3
similar majors) at a CSU campus that offers baccalaureate HIST 143 or History of the United States to 1877
degrees. HIST 143H *History of the United States to 1877
This degree is designed for students interested in an Honors....................................................3
introduction to the field of Liberal Studies, Integrated LIT 102 or *Approaches to Literature
Teachers Education and for students looking to further their LIT 102H *Approaches to Literature Honors..........3
understanding of Elementary Teacher Education. These courses MATH 140 *Mathematics for Elementary
will provide students with a solid foundation in Elementary Teachers..................................................4
Teacher Education that will serve them for transferring to a PHY 120 *Physics for Everyday Use........................4
California State University. CHEM 120 *Introduction to Chemistry.....................5
POLS 110 or Government of the United States
In addition to the courses listed below, the following POLS 110H *Government of the United States
additional requirements must be met for completion of Honors....................................................3
the AA-T Degree in Elementary Teacher Education: SPCH 101 or Public Speaking
SPCH 101H *Public Speaking Honors..........................3
1. Completion of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
2. Achievement of a minimum GPA of at least 2.0 in all Choose one course from the following list:
ART 105 or Survey of Western Art: Prehistory
CSU-transferable coursework. (Some majors may require a Through Middle Ages
higher GPA. Students should consult with a counselor for ART 105H *Survey of Western Art: Prehistory
more information). through Middle Ages Honors..............3
3. Completion of the 50-51 semester units in the major with a ART 110 Understanding Visual Art........................3
grade of “C” or better. DANC 199 Dance Appreciation...................................3
4. Certified completion of the California State University MUS 133 Music Appreciation...................................3
General Education-Breadth (CSUGE) pattern; OR the THTR 101 Theatre Arts Appreciation........................3
Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum
(IGETC) pattern. Required Subtotal ..........................................................50-51
Students are advised to check with the Counseling Department
or Transfer Center for the courses accepted into the Elementary CSU GE or IGETC Pattern ............................................... Varies
Teacher Education major at the CSU where they seek transfer. Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 transferable units)

Degree Total 60
*Prerequisite

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EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN

DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY

CERTIFICATE OF SKILL PROFICIENCY Required Courses Units
EMT 093 *Emergency Medical
Emergency Medical Technician Technician................................................. 8

This Emergency Medical Technician program prepares the entry Units Required 8
level EMT to safely stabilize and transport patients to a place of *Prerequisite
medical care.
To acquire a Certificate of Achievement in Emergency
Medical Technician, it is necessary to complete the following:

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ENGINEERING

DIVISION OF MATHEMATICS & SCIENCES

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE Required Courses Units
MATH 190 or *Calculus I....................................................4
The Associate of Science Degree in Engineering will prepare those MATH 190H *Calculus I Honors......................................4
students interested in laying a foundation for further study and MATH 191 *Calculus II..................................................4
for a Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering field from a four-year PHY 211 *Physics for Scientists &
college or university. Engineers I................................................4
PHY 212 *Physics for Scientists &
The engineering program fulfills many of the requirements and Engineers II...............................................4
foundation courses for transfer to Baccalaureate engineering- PHY 213 *Physics for Scientists &
related majors, but does not satisfy all transfer requirements for Engineers III.............................................4
specific institutions. Students should consult a counselor for major Total Units……………….............................................................20
preparation for specific universities and colleges.
Choose 16 units from the list below:
To acquire the Associate of Science Degree in Engineering,
it is necessary to complete the graduation requirements of the BIOL 200 *Principles of Biology -1.............................5
College along with the following courses: BIOL 201 *Principles of Biology -2.............................5
CHEM 130 *General Chemistry....................................5
CHEM 140 General Chemistry......................................5
CHEM 230 *Organic Chemistry I.................................5
CHEM 231 *Organic Chemistry II................................5
CIT 125 Introduction to C++ Programming..........4
CIT 126 *Advanced C++ Programming.................4
CIV 140 Civil Drafting Fundamentals.....................3
CIV 142 Introduction to Surveying and GPS.........4
CIV 241 *Civil Engineering Drafting and

ENGT 122 Design........................................................3
ENGT 138 Engineering Design Graphics....................4
Engineering Careers and
ENGR 217
ENGR 235 Applications..............................................2
MATH 250 *Electric Circuit Analysis...........................3
MATH 260 *Engineering Mechanics: Statics...............3
MATH 270 *Calculus III.................................................4
*Linear Algebra............................................4
*Differential Equations...............................4

Units Required 36
*Prerequisite

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ENGINEERING DESIGN DRAFTING

DIVISION OF CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT

This major curriculum leads to the Associate of Science Degree in Engineering Design
Engineering Design Drafting for advanced Tech Prep applications, Drafting Technician
employment in design, engineering and manufacturing-related
industries, public works, utilities and CADD/Drafting-related This Certificate is designed for technical, mechanical and
industries. Upon completion of specific General Education manufacturing careers and leads to employment in CADD
courses, this program also fulfills many of the requirements and application, engineering-related, mechanical and manufacturing-
foundation courses for transfer to other baccalaureate technical related industries, public works, utilities and CADD/Drafting-
majors within Engineering and Industrial Technology, but is not related industries.
intended to fulfill transfer requirements for a baccalaureate degree. To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in Engineering
(See transfer requirements of individual colleges and universities) Design Drafting Technician, it is necessary to complete the
following courses:
To acquire the Associate of Science Degree in Engineering
Design Drafting, it is necessary to complete the graduation
requirements of the College along with the following courses:

Required Courses Units
ARCH 115 Introduction to Residential
Required Courses Units Architecture: Drawing & Design............ 4
ARCH 115 Introduction to Residential
Architecture: Drawing & Design............. 4 CIV 140 Civil Drafting Fundamentals...................... 3
CIV 140 Civil Drafting Fundamentals...................... 3 ENGT 101 Introduction to Technical
ENGT 101 Introduction to Technical Drawing & Graphics................................. 3
Drawing & Graphics................................ 3 ENGT 105 Architectural and Technical
ENGT 105 Architectural & Technical Freehand Sketching................................... 2
Freehand Sketching................................. 2 ENGT 122 Engineering Design Graphics..................... 4
ENGT 122 Engineering Design Graphics..................... 4 ENGT 131 *Engineering & Manufacturing
ENGT 131 *Engineering & Manufacturing Applications of Technical
Applications of Technical Drawing...................................................... 4
Drawing..................................................... 4 ENGT 150 AutoCAD for Basic CADD
ENGT 150 AutoCAD for Basic CADD Applications............................................... 4
Applications............................................... 4 ENGT 231 *Technical Product Design &
ENGT 231 *Technical Product Design & Presentation............................................... 4
Presentation............................................... 4
ENGT 250 *Parametric Modeling 3D Units Required 28
Applications for Mechanical *Prerequisite
Design......................................................... 4
ENGT 270 *Solid Works for 3D Modeling and
Prototype Applications............................. 4

Units Required 36
*Prerequisite

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ENGLISH

DIVISION OF COMMUNICATIONS & LANGUAGES

ASSOCIATE IN ARTS IN ENGLISH FOR TRANSFER

LIT 146B or British Literature
LIT 146BH *British Literature Honors.......................... 3

List B: Choose one course from List A (above) not used or choose

one course from List B (below) (3 units)
LIT 141 Introduction to Poetry................................. 3
LIT 117 or Mexican Literature in Translation
LIT 117H *Mexican Literature in Translation
Associate in Arts in Honors
English for Transfer ENGL 127 or *Language Structure and Language Use:
Introduction to Linguistics
The Associate in Arts in English for Transfer (AA-T) Degree is ENGL 127H *Language Structure & Language Use:
designed to provide foundation studies in English (or similar Introduction to Linguistics Honors....... 3
majors) for those interested in working toward a Bachelor’s ENGL 131 *Creative Writing......................................... 3
Degree in English (or similar majors) from a four-year college or
university. The degree program is also relevant for those interested List C: Choose any course from List A or B not used above or any
in developing critical thinking, interpretive reading, analytical
and research writing, and presentation skills to apply to broader of the following courses (3-4 units)
educational and professional goals. ENGL 125 *Grammar and Usage.................................. 3
ENGL 126 Languages of the World............................... 3
LIT 114 or Children’s and Adolescent Literature
LIT 114H *Children’s and Adolescent Literature
In addition to the courses listed below, the following Honors....................................................... 3
additional requirements must be met for completion of LIT 130 or *Women in Literature.................................. 3
the AA-T Degree in English (and similar majors): LIT 130H *Women in Literature Honors
LIT 140 or *Introduction to the Novel
1. Completion of 60 CSU-transferable semester units. LIT 140H *Introduction to the Novel Honors............ 3
LIT 142 or *Introduction to Shakespeare
2. Achievement of a minimum GPA of at least 2.0 in all CSU- LIT 142H *Introduction to Shakespeare
transferable coursework. (Students should consult with a Honors....................................................... 3
counselor for more information.) LIT 145 or *Introduction to the Short Story
LIT 145H *Introduction to the Short Story
3. Completion of the 18.5-19.5 semester units in the major with Honors....................................................... 3
a grade of “C” or better or a “P” if the course is taken on a LIT 147 *Cinema as Literature.................................. 3
pass-no pass basis. LIT 148 Introduction to Dramatic Literature.......... 3
LIT 149 Introduction to Chicana/
4. Certified completion of the California State University Chicano Literature................................... 3
General Education-Breadth (CSU GE) pattern; OR the LIT 299 Directed Study: Literature........................... 3
Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum FR 201 *French III..................................................... 4
(IGETC) pattern. FR 202 *French IV..................................................... 4
FR 299 Directed Study: French................................ 4
Students are advised to check with the Counseling Department SPAN 201 or *Spanish III
or Transfer Center for the courses accepted into the English (or SPAN 201H *Spanish III Honors..................................... 4
similar majors) at the CSU where they seek transfer. SPAN 202 *Spanish IV................................................... 4
SPAN 299 Directed Study: Spanish.............................. 3
JOUR 120 Communications Reporting
Required Courses Units
ENGL 201 or *Advanced Composition and Critical
Thinking and Writing............................................... 3
SPCH 130 Oral Interpretation....................................... 3
ENGL 201H *Advanced Composition and Critical HUM 110 Survey of Humanities.................................. 3
Thinking Honors................................... 3.5 HUM 111 Survey of Humanities.................................. 3
LIT 102 or *Approaches to Literature
LIT 102H *Approaches to Literature Honors............. 3 Required Subtotal ...................................................... 18.5-19.5

List A: Choose two courses from the following list (6 units) CSU GE or IGETC Pattern.................................................... Varies
LIT 112A or *American Literature Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 transferable units)
112AH *American Literature Honors..................... 3
LIT 112B or American Literature
112BH *American Literature Honors..................... 3 Degree Total 60
LIT 144A World Literature........................................... 3 *Prerequisite

LIT 144B World Literature........................................... 3
LIT 146A or British Literature
LIT 146AH *British Literature Honors.......................... 3

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ENGLISH AND LITERATURE

DIVISION OF COMMUNICATIONS & LANGUAGES

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE

This degree focuses on language and literature as forms of cultural ENGL 127 or *Language Structure and
expression with specific historical influences. Some of the courses ENGL 127H *Language Use: Introduction
focus on reading and writing about literary texts. Other courses to Linguistics.............................................. 3
for this major focus on genre studies and the structure of language. ENGL 131 *Creative Writing......................................... 3
A third area of coursework emphasizes significant writers, LIT 112A or
literary works, and cultural movements that are most important LIT 112AH *American Literature................................... 3
to a particular time period. By completion of specific General LIT 112B or
Education courses, this program fulfills many of the requirements LIT 112BH *American Literature................................... 3
and foundation courses for transfer to baccalaureate English and LIT 114 or
Literature majors but does not fulfill all transfer requirements for LIT 114H *Children’s and Adolescent
specific baccalaureate degree programs. (See a counselor for major Literature................................................... 3
preparation from specific four-year institutions). LIT 117 or *Mexican Literature in
To acquire the Associate of Arts Degree in English LIT 117H Translation................................................ 3
and Literature, it is necessary to complete the graduation LIT 130 or *Women and Literature............................... 3
requirements of the College along with the following courses: LIT 130 H
LIT 140 or *Introduction to the Novel.......................... 3
LIT 140H
LIT 141 *Introduction to Poetry............................... 3
Required Courses Units
ENGL 201 or
ENGL 201H *Advanced Composition LIT 142 or *Introduction to Shakespeare..................... 3
LIT 142H
and Critical Thinking............................. 3.5 LIT 144A *World Literature......................................... 3
LIT 102 or LIT 144B *World Literature......................................... 3
LIT 102H *Approaches to Literature........................... 3 LIT 145 or
LIT 146A or LIT 145H *Introduction to the Short Story..................3
LIT 146AH *British Literature......................................... 3 LIT 147 *Cinema as Literature.................................. 3
LIT 146B or LIT 148 Introduction to Dramatic
LIT 146BH *British Literature......................................... 3 Literature................................................... 3
LIT 149 Introduction to Chicana/Chicano
Choose three courses from the list below: Literature................................................... 3
ENGL 125 *Grammar and Usage.................................. 3
ENGL 126 Languages of the World............................... 3
Units Required 21.5
*Prerequisite

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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

DIVISION OF MATHEMATICS & SCIENCES

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE

The Associate of Science Degree in Environmental Science Required Courses Units
prepares students who are intending to transfer to a four-year BIOL 120 Environmental Biology................................ 3
institution in the environmental sciences. This degree provides BIOL 120L *Environmental Biology Lab...................... 1
for completion of general lower-division course work associated BIOL 200 *Principles of Biology I................................ 5
with the requirements for a bachelor degree in environmental CHEM 130 *General Chemistry..................................... 5
science, environmental studies, environmental and occupational CHEM 140 *General Chemistry..................................... 5
health, etc. The degree is specifically designed for students ET 290 Cooperative Work Experience/
intending to transfer to a CSU or UC campus and to gain entry- Internship................................................... 1
level employment in the environmental science field. Students MATH 190 or *Calculus I..................................................... 4
completing the degree will take specific courses in chemistry, MATH 190H
biology, physics and mathematics in addition to general education PHY 150 *General Physics I........................................ 4
preparation such as the CSU general education plan or IGETC.
(See admission requirements of individual colleges and universities Units Required 28
and transfer requirements for specific majors). *Prerequisite

To acquire the Associate of Science Degree in
Environmental Science, it is necessary to complete the
graduation requirements of the College along with the following
courses:

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ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY

DIVISION OF MATHEMATICS & SCIENCES

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE

Environmental Technology refers to the skills and knowledge that Land Use Planning & Environmental Restoration.....Units
allows a person to work in the environmental field in compliance AET/ET 280 Green Building Design
with governmental regulations and at the same time protect human Principles.................................................... 3
health and the environment. ET 160 Hazardous Waste Site
The Environmental Technology Associate of Science Degree Remediation Systems................................ 3
Program is a two-year program designed to prepare students to ET 170 Groundwater Hydrology
either enter the work force at the technician level or transfer into a & Sampling................................................. 3
bachelors’ degree program. GIS 230 Geographic Info Systems
In Environmental Technology................. 3

To acquire the Associate of Science Degree in Environmental Water Resources ......................................................Units
Technology, it is necessary to complete the graduation ET 270 Waste Water Treatment
requirements of the College along with the following: Plant Operations I..................................... 3
ET 271 Waste Water Treatment
Plant Operations II.................................... 3
Required Courses Units
ET 130 Health Effects of Environmental ET 272 Advanced Waste Water
Hazardous Materials................................. 3 Treatment................................................... 3
ET 230 Safety and Emergency ET 273 Stormwater Management, Treatment
Response..................................................... 4 & Controls.................................................. 3
ET 260 *Environmental Sampling and ET 274 Industrial Waste Water Treatment............. 3
Analysis....................................................... 4 ET 275 Water Treatment........................................... 3
BIOL 120 Environmental Biology................................ 3 ET 276 Water Distribution....................................... 3
BIOL 120L Environmental Biology Lab........................ 1
-and-
GIS 120 or Introduction to Geographic Alternative & Efficient Energy Systems....................Units
AET/ET 120 Introduction to Alternative
Information Systems and Energy Technology................................... 3
Spatial Analysis.......................................... 4 AET/ET 121 Photovoltaic Systems Design &
CIT 101 Introduction to Computer Installation.................................................. 3
Information Technology........................... 3 AET/ET 122 Advanced Photovoltaic
Systems....................................................... 3
Units Required 18-19 AET/ET 123 Wind Energy Systems Design &
*Prerequisite Installation.................................................. 3
AET/ET 124 Advanced Wind Energy
Plus units from any of the following areas of specialization and/or Systems....................................................... 3
miscellaneous electives to equal a minimum of 27 AET/ET 181 Home Energy Management
& Auditing.................................................. 3
Suggested Areas of Specialization: AET/ET 182 Industrial Energy Management
& Auditing.................................................. 3
Waste Management ......................................................Units
ET 110 Hazardous Waste Generation/ AET/ET 280 Green Building Design
Reduction/Treatment.............................. 3 Principles.................................................... 3
ET 150 *Hazardous Waste Management AUTO 141 Alternative Fuels I........................................ 3
Application................................................. 4 AUTO 147 Introduction to Hybrid & Electric
ET 200 *Hazardous Materials Vehicle Technology................................... 3
Management Applications....................... 4
ET 240 Solid Waste Management Environmental Health & Safety.................................Units
ET 250 Fundamentals of Safety
Applications............................................... 4 & Health I................................................... 3

ET 251 Fundamentals of Safety
& Health II................................................. 3

ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY

Miscellaneous Electives...............................................Units
ET 290 CWE/Internship for
Environmental Technology....................... 1 - 4
FTEC 107 Hazardous Materials I.................................. 3
FTEC 108 Hazardous Materials II ……....................... 3
Directed Study ......................................... 1

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ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY

DIVISION OF MATHEMATICS & SCIENCES

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT

Environmental Technology Field Technician

Environmental Technology refers to the skills and knowledge that The Environmental Technology Field Technician Certificate
allow a person to work in the environmental field in compliance is designed to prepare students to enter the environmental
with governmental regulations and at the same time protect human field or to upgrade working individuals with field
health and the environment. The ET Certificate is designed to technician skills
either prepare students to enter the field or upgrade working .
individuals with technician-level skills. Students will gain the skills and knowledge that allow a
To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in Environmental person to work in the environmental field in compliance
Technology, it is necessary to complete the following courses: with governmental regulations and at the same time protect
human health and the environment.
Required Courses Units
BIOL 120 Environmental Biology................................ 3 To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in
BIOL 120L Environmental Biology Lab........................ 1 Environmental Technology/Field Technician, it is
CHEM 110 *Chemistry for Allied Health necessary to complete the following courses:

Majors........................................................ 5 Required Courses Units
ENGL 101 *College Composition and
Research................................................... 3.5 ET 230 Safety and Emergency Response....... 4

ET 110 Hazardous Waste Generation/ ET 260 Sampling and Analysis........................ 4

Reduction/Treatment................................... 3 ET 290 Cooperative Work Experience/

ET 130 *Health Effects of Environmental Internship For Environmental

Hazardous Materials ................................ 3 Technology Related Fields...............1-2

ET 150 Hazardous Waste Management BIOL 120 Environmental Biology....................... 3

Applications............................................... 4 BIOL 120L Environmental Biology Lab................ 1

ET 200 Hazardous Materials Units Required 13-14
Management Applications..................................4
ET 230 Safety and Emergency
Response..................................................... 4

Units Required 30.5
*Prerequisite

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ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY

DIVISION OF MATHEMATICS & SCIENCES

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT

Health and Safety ET 290 Cooperative Work Experience/
Internship For Environmental
The Environmental Technology Health and Safety Technology Related Fields...............1-2
Certificate is designed to prepare students to enter the BIOL 120 Environmental Biology....................... 3
environmental health and safety field or upgrade working BIOL 120L Environmental Biology Lab................ 1
individuals with environmental health and safety field
technician skills. Units Required 24-25

Students will gain the skills and knowledge that allow a Water Management
person to work in the environmental field in compliance
with governmental regulations and at the same time protect The Environmental Technology Water Management
human health and the environment. Certificate is designed to prepare students to enter the
water management field or to upgrade working individuals
To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in with water management field technician skills. Students
Environmental Technology/Health and Safety, it is will gain the skills and knowledge that allow a person
necessary to complete the following courses: to work in the environmental field in compliance with
governmental regulations and at the same time protect
Required Courses Units human health and the environment.

ET 130 Health Effects of Environmental To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in
Environmental Technology/Water Management, it is
Hazardous Materials....................... 3 necessary to complete the following courses:

ET 230 Safety and Emergency Response....... 4

ET 250 Fundamentals of Safety

and Health I........................................ 3

ET 251 Fundamentals of Safety

and Health II....................................... 3 ET 230 Safety and Emergency Response....... 4
ET 260 Sampling and Analysis........................ 4
ET 260 Sampling and Analysis........................ 4 ET 290 Cooperative Work Experience/
Internship For Environmental
ET 290 Cooperative Work Experience/ Technology Related Fields...............1-2
BIOL 120 Environmental Biology....................... 3
Internship For Environmental BIOL 120L Environmental Biology Lab................ 1

Technology Related Fields...............1-2

BIOL 120 Environmental Biology....................... 3

BIOL 120L Environmental Biology Lab................ 1

Units Required 22-23 Choose four courses from the following list:

Waste Management ET 270 Waste Water Treatment Plant
Operation I.......................................... 3
The Environmental Technology Waste Management ET 271 Waste Water Treatment Plant
Certificate is designed to prepare students to enter the Operation II......................................... 3
waste management field or upgrade working individuals ET 272 Advanced Waste Water Treatment.... 3
with waste management field technician skills. Students ET 273 Stormwater Management,
will gain the skills and knowledge that allow a person to Treatment and Controls.................... 3
work in the environmental field in compliance with the ET 274 Industrial Waste Water........................ 3
governmental regulations and at the same time protect ET 275 Water Treatment................................... 3
human health and the environment. ET 276 Water Distribution............................... 3

To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in Units Required 25-16
Environmental Technology/Waste Management, it is
necessary to complete the following courses:

Required Courses Units

ET 110 Hazardous Waste Generation,

Reduction And Minimization.......... 3

ET 150 Hazardous Waste Management......... 4

ET 200 Hazardous Materials Management... 4

or

ET 240 Solid Waste Management................... 4

ET 230 Safety and Emergency Response....... 4

ET 260 Sampling and Analysis........................ 4

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FIRE TECHNOLOGY

DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT

This curriculum was developed jointly by the Curriculum Fire Technology
Committee of the California Fire Chiefs’ Association and the
College Advisory Committee and is intended for firefighters, fire To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in Fire
officers, and interested students. Technology, it is necessary to complete the following courses:

To acquire the Associate of Science Degree in Fire Required Courses Units
Technology, it is necessary to complete the graduation FTEC 101 Fire Protection Organization...................... 3
requirements of the College along with the following courses: FTEC 102 Principles of Fire & Emergency

Required Courses Units Services Safety & Survival........................ 3
FTEC 101 Fire Protection Organization.......................... 3 FTEC 103 Fire Behavior and
FTEC 102 Principles of Fire & Emergency Combustion................................................ 3
Services Safety & Survival........................... 3 FTEC 104 Fire Prevention Technology........................ 3
FTEC 103 Fire Behavior and FTEC 105 Building Construction for
Combustion................................................... 3 Fire Protection........................................... 3
FTEC 104 Fire Prevention Technology............................ 3 FTEC 106 Fire Protection Equipment
FTEC 105 Building Construction for & Systems................................................... 3
Fire Protection............................................... 3
FTEC 106 Fire Protection Equipment
Choose 6 units from the following:
& System......................................................... 3 EMT 093 *Emergency Medical
Technician ................................................. 8
ET 230 Safety & Emergency
Choose 6 units from the following: Response..................................................... 4
EMT 093 *Emergency Medical
Technician........................................................ 8 FAC 118 *Firefighter I Basic
ET 230 Safety and Emergency Fire Academy........................................... 22
Response........................................................... 4 FTEC 044 *Physical Fitness and Ability for
FAC 118 *Firefighter I Basic the Firefighter............................................ 3
Fire Academy................................................. 22 FTEC 045 Firefighter Entrance
FTEC 044 *Physical Fitness and Ability for Examination Techniques.......................... 3
the Firefighter.................................................. 3 FTEC 107 Hazardous Materials I.................................. 3
FTEC 045 Firefighter Entrance FTEC 108 *Hazardous Materials II.............................. 3
Examination Techniques.............................. 3 FTEC 109 Fire Fighting Tactics &
FTEC 107 Hazardous Materials I....................................... 3 Strategy....................................................... 3
FTEC 108 *Hazardous Materials II................................... 3 FTEC 110 Rescue Practice............................................. 3
FTEC 109 Fire Fighting Tactics & FTEC 111 Fire Hydraulics............................................. 3
Strategy............................................................. 3 FTEC 112 Fire Apparatus &
FTEC 110 Rescue Practice.................................................. 3 Equipment.................................................. 3
FTEC 111 Fire Hydraulics................................................... 3 FTEC 114 Fire Investigations........................................ 3
FTEC 112 Fire Apparatus and FTEC 117 Fire Service Management,
Equipment........................................................ 3 Safety & Wellness...................................... 3
FTEC 114 Fire Investigations.............................................. 3 FTEC 121 Emergency Response................................... 3
FTEC 117 Fire Service Management, WFT 101 Wild Land Fire Behavior............................. 3
Safety & Wellness............................................ 3
FTEC 121 Units Required 24-36
WFT 101 Emergency Response........................................ 3 *Prerequisite
Wild Land Fire Behavior.................................. 3

Units Required 24-36
*Prerequisite

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FIRE ACADEMY

DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY

Admission Procedures 2. Pre-service students will be given priority over in-service
students for up to 20% of the total class enrollment.
The Fire Academy meets the State Fire College and the State Board A pre-service person is one who does not qualify as an
of Fire Services’ requirements for certification as Firefighter I and in-service member.
certification as an Emergency Medical Technician. Enrollment
in the Fire Academy is open to all students. To ensure that the 3. Priority for enrollment in the Academy will be based on the
enrollment policy is in compliance with Section 84500 of the number of units completed with a grade of “C” or above in
Education Code, the following procedure is hereby established: Fire Technology courses in accredited colleges or institutions.
1. In-service students will receive priority over pre-service However, students who withdrew from a previous Rio Hondo
firefighter academy due to a verified injury or extended sickness
students for up to 80% of the total class enrollment. Inservice will be given priority over new applicants. Fire Technology
students are defined as follows and will be given priority in the courses are those having an accredited fire technology number.
order listed:
4. Students with the same number of credit units in Fire
a. fully paid members of fully paid governmental or industrial Technology courses will be prioritized based on the grade point
fire protection or fire prevention agencies, average of the Fire Technology courses.

b. sponsored Reserve/Auxiliary members of Fire Departments, 5. In the event two or more students have an equal grade
c. volunteers of a fire protection or fire prevention agency who point average and have completed the same number of Fire
Technology units, priority will be based on the total number of
have been a member of such organization for a minimum units completed in accredited colleges or institutions.
of one year and have completed a minimum of fifteen
(15) units of Fire Technology in an accredited college or 6. Students with the same number of completed Fire Technology
institution with a grade in each course of “C” or better. units, the same grade point average in the Fire Technology units
Explorer Scouts DO NOT qualify for in-service status. and the same number of total units completed in accredited
colleges or institutions will be prioritized based on the grade
It must be the intent of any person filing an application as an point average of all college units completed.
in-service member to return to the sponsoring organization
upon completion of the academy training. It must be the intent 7. It will be the responsibility of the student to have on file with
of the department sponsoring such member to utilize the skills the Regional Training Center Office the application and official
and knowledge acquired by the member in the day-to-day transcripts verifying completed course work results on or before
operation of the department. the closing date for applications.

8. Registration for the Fire Academy based on priorities
established will occur at least five working days prior to start of
the Academy to allow time to obtain required materials.

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GAME DEVELOPMENT

DIVISION OF ARTS & CULTURAL PROGRAM

CERTIFICATE OF SKILL PROFICIENCY Required Courses Units
ANIM 101 Introduction to Digital 3D
The Game Development certificate is designed to provide students Animation................................................. 4
with the technical, creative and artistic skill sets necessary to create ANIM 120 Lighting and Texture.................................... 4
industry standard game art. ANIM 130 Modeling for Games.................................... 4
GDSN 178 Digital Imaging (Photoshop)....................... 3

Units Required 15

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GENERAL EDUCATION
CERTIFICATES OF ACHIEVEMENT

DIVISION OF COUNSELING AND STUDENT SUCCESS

CSU GE IGETC
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT

The California State University General Education Breadth The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum
(CSU-GE Breadth) pattern is a set of courses designed to fulfill all (IGETC) is a set of courses designed to fulfill all lower-division
lower-division general education requirements for California State general education requirements for California State University and
University campuses, as well as lead to a certificate of achievement University of California campuses, as well as lead to a certificate of
at Rio Hondo College. achievement at Rio Hondo College.
To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in CSU-GE Breadth, To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in IGETC, it is neces-
courses must have been approved for the CSU-GE Breadth area sary to complete the Intersegmental General Education Transfer
during the term in which the course was taken (please verify Curriculum requirements listed in this catalog with a grade of
approval dates on www.assist.org). A grade of “C-“ or better is “C” or better. Courses must have been approved for the IGETC
required for courses taken in areas A1, A2, A3, and B4. area during the term in which the course was taken (please verify
approval dates on www.assist.org).

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GENERAL STUDIES

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE

The General Studies degree with an area of emphasis is designed to give students a broad introduction to an area of knowledge
represented by related disciplines and topics. This degree is intended for students who may not be intending to pursue a specific
occupational major, nor are they necessarily planning to transfer. However, careful educational planning with a counselor will help to
ensure that, if a student did decide at a later date to transfer to a university, they would have a foundation in the transfer planning process.
Students will select an “Area of Emphasis” from the following four options based on their interests and educational goals.

MUS 131 Music History and Literature
After 1750................................................3
General Studies with an Emphasis in MUS 132 History of Rock and Roll...........................3
Arts and Human Expression: MUS 133 Music Appreciation....................................3
MUS 134 Chamber Singers........................................2
These courses emphasize the study of cultural, literary, humanistic MUS 135 Music in Film..............................................3
activities and artistic expression of human beings. Students will MUS 136 History of Jazz.............................................3
evaluate and interpret the ways in which people through the ages PHTO 190 Beginning Photography.............................3
in different cultures have responded to themselves and the world THTR 101 Theatre Arts Appreciation.........................3
around them in artistic and cultural creation. Students will also THTR 105 or
learn to value aesthetic understanding and incorporate these con- THTR 105H *The History and Development
cepts when constructing value judgments. This emphasis includes of the Theatre...........................................3
lower division coursework that prepares students for potential THTR 110 Principles of Acting....................................3
careers in fine arts, foreign languages, literature, and philosophy. THTR 150 Theatre Crafts..............................................3

To acquire the Associate of Arts Degree in General Stud- B) HUMAN EXPRESSION
ies with an Emphasis in Arts and Human Expression, it is ASL 149 American Sign Language I........................4
necessary to complete the graduation requirements of the College CHIN 101 Chinese I......................................................4
along with the following courses: CHIN 102 Chinese II....................................................4
Choose at least one course from each category (A and B) and then CHST 146 The Mexican American in the
complete additional courses in categories A and/or B to total 18 History of the U.S....................................3
units of coursework from the following list: ENGL 126 Languages of the World ............................3
FR 101 French I........................................................4
FR 102 French II......................................................4
FR 201 French III.....................................................4
A) ARTS FR 202 French IV.....................................................4
ART 101 Introduction to the Fine Arts...................3
ART 104 Art of the Ancient Americas.....................3 HIST 101 History of World Civilization
to the 17th Century.................................3
ART 105 or *Survey of Western Art: Prehistory HIST 102 History of World Civilization,
ART 105H through the Middle Ages......................3
ART 106 or *Survey of Western Art: 1500 to the Present..................................3
HIST 122 History of Mexico.......................................3
ART106H Renaissance to Contemporary.............3 HIST 131 History of the North American
ART 107 The Art of Asia............................................3
ART 108 The Art of Mexico......................................3 Indian........................................................3
HIST 143 or *History of the United States
ART 109 American Art History................................3 HIST 143H to 1877......................................................3
ART 110 Understanding Visual Art.........................3
ART 112 Visual Art in the Modern Era...................3 HIST 144 or
HIST 144H *History of the United States
ART 113 The History of Photography......................3 Since 1865.................................................3
ART 115 The Art of Film...........................................3
ART 120 Two Dimensional Design..........................3 HIST 158 US Comparative History of
American Indians and Black
ART 121 Three Dimensional Design.......................3 Americans................................................3
ART 130 Freehand Drawing I...................................3
ART 135 Beginning Painting.....................................3 HIST 159 or
HIST 159H *US Comparative History of
ART 140 Ceramics I...................................................3 Mexican and Asian Americans
DANC 179 Dance History.............................................3
DANC 199 Dance Appreciation...................................3 and Women..............................................3
HIST 167 History of California..................................3
MUS 101 Fundamentals of Music.............................3 HIST 170 Women in American History...................3
MUS 120 Concert Choir I..........................................2
MUS 129 Music in Latin American HUM 110 Survey of Humanities................................3
HUM 111 Survey of Humanities................................3
Culture.....................................................3 HUM 125 or
MUS 130 Music History and Literature
Before 1750...............................................3 HUM 125H *Introduction to Mexican
Culture......................................................3
JAPN 101 Japanese I.....................................................4

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JAPN 102 Japanese II...................................................4
LATN 101 Latin I...........................................................4
LATN 102 *Latin II.......................................................4
LIT 102 or Social Behavior and Self-Development

LIT 102H *Approaches to Literature.........................3 These courses provide students knowledge and understanding
LIT 112A or of social behavior and self-development. This area of emphasis
LIT 112AH *American Literature.................................3 is designed to prepare students to use their understanding of
LIT 112B or themselves and others to communicate and collaborate more
LIT 112BH *American Literature.................................3 effectively. It combines knowledge of theory with attention to
LIT 114 or *Elementary and Adolescent personal growth and purpose, as well as health and wellness.
LIT 114H Literature..................................................3 Students learn to become citizens who care for themselves
LIT 117 or Mexican Literature in and others, ready to work with people in their communities.
LIT 117H Translation................................................3 Participation in group activities and collaborative projects is a
LIT 130 or central focus of this emphasis, allowing students to experience group
LIT 130H *Women and Literature.............................3 interactions in a variety of contexts. This emphasis includes lower
LIT 140 or division coursework that prepares students for potential careers in
LIT 140H *Introduction to the Novel........................3 people/community-oriented professions including social, health and
LIT 141 *Introduction to Poetry.............................3 recreational services.
LIT 142 or
LIT 142H *Introduction to Shakespeare...................3
LIT 144A *World Literature.......................................3
LIT 144B *World Literature.......................................3 To acquire the Associate of Arts Degree in General Studies
LIT 145 or with an Emphasis in Social Behavior and Self-Develop-
LIT 145H *Introduction to the Short ment, it is necessary to complete the graduation requirements of the
Story.........................................................3 College along with the following courses:
LIT 146A or
LIT 146AH *British Literature.......................................3
L IT 146B or Choose at least one course from each category below (A and B).
LIT 146BH *British Literature ......................................3 Then complete additional courses from categories A and B to reach a
LIT 147 *Cinema as Literature ...............................3 total of 18 units from the following list:

LIT 148 Introduction to Dramatic A) Theory and Knowledge
Literature .................................................3
LIT 149 Introduction to Chicana/Chicano ANTH 101 or *Introduction to Physical
ANTH 101H Anthropology..............................................3
Literature ................................................3 ANTH 102 or
PHIL 101 or
PHIL 101H *Introduction to Philosophy.....................3 ANTH 102H *Introduction to Cultural
Anthropology...............................................3
PHIL 120 Introduction to Ethics................................3 ANTH 103 Introduction to Archaeology........................3
PHIL 124 History of Philosophy:
Ancient.....................................................3 ANTH 104 Introduction to Language and Culture........3
PHIL 126 History of Philosophy: ANTH 110 Human Sexuality from a
Modern....................................................3 Cross-Cultural Perspective ........................3
PHIL 128 Introduction to Political ANTH 115 *Introduction to Medical
Philosophy................................................3
PHIL 135 Philosophy & Contemporary Anthropology...............................................3
ANTH 125 Religion, Magic, Witchcraft, and
Issues.........................................................3 the Supernatural...........................................3
PHIL 140 Philosophy of Religion...............................3
PHIL 150 Introduction to World CHST 101 Introduction to Chicano Studies..................3
CHST 146 The Mexican American in the
Religions...................................................3 History of the U.S.......................................3
POLS 128 or *Introduction to Political
POLS 128H Philosophy................................................3 CHST 148 La Chicana: The Contemporary
Mexican-American Female......................3
SPAN 101 Spanish I......................................................4 CHST 150 Chicano Politics...............................................3
SPAN 102 *Spanish II...................................................4
SPAN 130 Spanish for Heritage Speakers I................3 CD 106 Child Growth and Development..................3
SPAN 131 *Spanish for Heritage Speakers II............3 CD 208 Child, Family and Community.....................3
SPAN 201 or ECON 101 or
SPAN 201H *Spanish III.................................................4
SPAN 202 *Spanish IV.................................................4 ECON 101H *Principles of Macroeconomics....................3
ECON 102 or
SPCH 130 Oral Interpretation.....................................3 ECON 102H *Principles of Microeconomics....................3
SPCH 132 Readers Theatre..........................................3
ECON 106 Economics of Contemporary
General Studies with an Emphasis in Issues............................................................. 3
ECON 135 International Political Economy...................3
HIST 101 History of World Civilization to
the 17th Century..........................................3
HIST 102 History of World Civilization,
1500 to the Present.......................................3
HIST 122 History of Mexico...........................................3

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HIST 131 History of the North American SPCH 101H Fundamentals of Oral
Indian.............................................................3 SPCH 102 Communication........................................... 3
HIST 143 or *History of the United States
HIST 143H to 1877............................................................3 SPCH 140 Argumentation and Debate...........................3
HIST 144 or
HIST 144H *History of the United States
B) Growth and Purpose/Health and Wellness
Since 1865....................................................3 COUN 101 College and Life Success................................3
HIST 158 US Comparative History of COUN 151 Career Exploration & Life Planning............3
American Indians and Black EDEV 101 College and Life Success................................3
Americans.................................................... 3 KIN 191 Health: Personal Issues..................................3
HIST 159 or KIN 192 Health: Women’s Personal
HIST 159H *US Comparative History of Mexican Health.............................................................3
and Asian Americans & Women.............3 KIN 196 Health: Fitness and Wellness ........................3
HIST 167 History of California.......................................3
HIST 170 Women in American History.......................3 *Prerequisite

HUM 130 Contemporary Mexican-American ..............
Culture..........................................................3
GEOG 102 Introduction to Cultural
Geography.....................................................3 General Studies with an Emphasis in
GEOG 103 World Regional Geography...........................3 Social Sciences:
PHIL 128 Introduction to Political Philosophy............3
POLS 110 or These courses emphasize the perspective, concepts, theories and
POLS 110H *Government of the methodologies of the variety of disciplines that comprise study in
United States.................................................3 the social sciences. Students will study human experience in the
POLS 128 or *Introduction to Political context of the larger society. Students will study how individuals,
POLS 128H Philosophy...................................................3 social subgroups, and societies operate in relation to each other.
POLS 135 International Political Economy…………3 This emphasis includes lower division coursework that prepares
POLS 130 Comparative Government.............................3 students for potential careers in the helping professions such
POLS 140 International Relations...................................3 as teaching, business, government, social work, and non-profit
POLS 150 Chicano Politics...............................................3 organizations.
PSY 101 or
PSY 101H *Introductory Psychology..............................3 To acquire the Associate of Arts Degree in General Studies
PSY 112 Lifespan Development...................................3 with an Emphasis in Social Sciences, it is necessary to
PSY 114 Introduction to Abnormal complete the graduation requirements of the College along with
Psychology................................................... 3 the following courses:
PSY 121 Drugs, Society, and Behavior........................3
HUSR 123 Drug Education and Prevention...................3
PSY 170 Introduction to Learning and Choose 18 units of coursework including two or more disciplines

Memory........................................................3 from the following list:
ANTH 101 or
PSY 180 Positive Psychology.........................................3 ANTH 101H *Introduction to Physical
PSY 200 *Research Methods in
Psychology.....................................................3 Anthropology................................................ 3
ANTH 102 or
READ 101 *Critical Reading.............................................3 ANTH 102H *Introduction to Cultural
SOC 101 or
SOC 101H *Introduction to Sociology............................3 Anthropology............................................. 3
ANTH 103 Introduction of Archaeology...................... 3
SOC 102 Major Social Problems...................................3 ANTH 104 Introduction to Language and Culture...... 3
SOC 105 Introduction to Human
Sexuality.........................................................3 ANTH 110 Human Sexuality from a
Cross-Cultural Perspective....................... 3
SOC 110 Human Sexuality from a ANTH 115 Introduction to Medical
Cross-Cultural Perspective.........................3
SOC 114 Marriage, Family and Intimate Anthropology............................................. 3
ANTH 125 Religion, Magic, Witchcraft, and
Relationships.................................................3 the Supernatural........................................ 3
SOC 116 Introduction to Race and Ethnic
Relations........................................................3 CD 106 Child Growth and Development................ 3
CD 208 Child, Family and Community.................. 3
SOC 120 Perspectives of Sex and Gender....................3 CHST 101 Introduction to Chicano Studies................ 3
SOC 127 Introduction to Criminology........................3
SOC 148 La Chicana: The Contemporary CHST 146 The Mexican American in the
History of the U.S..................................... 3
Mexican-American Female......................3 CHST 148 La Chicana: The Contemporary
SPCH 100 Interpersonal
Communications.........................................3 Mexican-American Female.................... 3
CHST 150 Chicano Politics............................................ 3
SPCH 101 or *Public Speaking.............................................3

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ECON 101 or SOC 105 Human Sexuality.......................................... 3
ECON 101H *Principles of Macroeconomics.................. 3 SOC 110 Human Sexuality from a
ECON 102 or Cross-Cultural Perspective....................... 3
ECON 102H *Principles of Microeconomics.................. 3 SOC 114 Marriage, Family and Intimate
ECON 106 Economics of Contemporary Relationships.............................................. 3
Issues.......................................................... 3 SOC 116 Introduction to Race and Ethnic
ECON 135 International Political Economy................. 3 Relationships.............................................. 3
GEOG 102 Introduction to Cultural SOC 120 Perspectives of Sex & Gender..................... 3
Geography.................................................. 3 SOC 127 Introduction to Criminology...................... 3
GEOG 103 World Regional Geography......................... 3 SOC 148 La Chicana: The Contemporary
HIST 101 History of World Civilization to Mexican-American Female.................... 3
the 17th Century....................................... 3
HIST 102 History of World Civilization,
1500 to the Present.................................... 3
HIST 122 History of Mexico......................................... 3
HIST 131 History of the North American
Indian.......................................................... 3
HIST 143 or
HIST 143H *History of the United States
to 1877........................................................ 3
HIST 144 or
HIST 144H *History of the United States
Since 1865................................................... 3
HIST 158 US Comparative History of
American Indians and Black
Americans.................................................. 3
HIST 159 or
HIST 159H *US Comparative History of
Mexican and Asian Americans
and Women................................................ 3
HIST 167 History of California.................................... 3
HIST 170 Women in American History..................... 3
HUM 130 Contemporary Mexican-American
Culture....................................................... 3
PHIL 128 Introduction to Political
Philosophy.................................................. 3
POLS 110 or
POLS 110H *Government of the
United States.............................................. 3
POLS 128 Introduction to Political
Philosophy.................................................. 3
POLS 130 Comparative Government.......................... 3
POLS 135 International Political Economy................. 3
POLS 140 International Relations................................ 3
POLS 150 Chicano Politics............................................ 3
PSY 101 or
PSY 101H *Introductory Psychology........................... 3
PSY 112 Lifespan Development................................. 3
PSY 114 Introduction to Abnormal
Psychology.................................................. 3
PSY 170 Introduction to Learning and
Memory...................................................... 3
PSY 180 Positive Psychology...................................... 3
PSY 200 *Research Methods in
Psychology.................................................. 3
SOC 101 or
SOC 101H *Introduction to Sociology......................... 3
SOC 102 Major Social Problems................................. 3

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ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE

General Studies with an Emphasis in B) Physical Sciences
Science and Mathematics: ASTR 110 or
ASTR 110H *General Astronomy.................................... 3
These courses emphasize the natural sciences, which examine the ASTR 112 *Observational Astronomy......................... 1
physical universe, its life forms and its natural phenomena. As CHEM 110 *Chemistry for Allied Health
mathematics is the language of science, courses in mathematics Majors......................................................... 5
help students develop quantitative reasoning skills beyond the CHEM 120 *Introduction to Chemistry........................ 5
level of intermediate algebra. Students will be able to demonstrate CHEM 130 *General Chemistry..................................... 5
an understanding of the methodologies of science as investigative CHEM 140 *General Chemistry..................................... 5
tools. Students will also examine the influence that the acquisition CHEM 230 *Organic Chemistry..................................... 5
of scientific knowledge has on human experience. This emphasis CHEM 231 *Organic Chemistry..................................... 5
includes lower-division coursework that prepares students for GEOG 101 Introduction to Physical
potential careers in science, engineering, math, and health-related Geography................................................. 3
fields. GEOG 101L *Introduction to Physical
Geography Laboratory.............................. 1
To acquire the Associate of Science Degree in General Stud- GEOL 150 Physical Geology.......................................... 3
ies with an Emphasis in Science and Mathematics, it is GEOL 151 *Physical Geology Laboratory.................... 1
necessary to complete the graduation requirements of the College PHY 120 *Physics for Everyday Use........................... 4
along with the following courses: PHY 150 *General Physics-I........................................ 4
PHY 160 *General Physics-II...................................... 4
Choose at least one course from each category (A, B and C) and PHY 211 *Physics for Scientists and
then complete additional courses in any category to total 18 units Engineers-I................................................. 4
from the following list. Among these courses the student must PHY 212 *Physics for Scientists and
complete at least one laboratory course. Engineers-II............................................... 4
PHY 213 *Physics for Scientists and
Engineers-III.............................................. 4

A) Life Sciences
ANTH 101 or C) Mathematics
MATH 130 or
ANTH 101H *Introduction to Physical MATH 130H *Statistics....................................................... 4
Anthropology............................................. 3
ANTH 101L Physical Anthropology Lab......................... 1 MATH 140 *Mathematics for Elementary
Teachers..................................................... 4
BIOL 101 General Biology............................................ 4 MATH 160 *College Algebra........................................... 4
BIOL 105 Human Biology............................................. 3
BIOL 105L Human Biology Laboratory........................ 1 MATH 170 *Elements of Calculus.................................. 4
MATH 175 *Plane Trigonometry................................... 3
BIOL 111 Marine Biology............................................. 3 MATH 180 *Pre-Calculus................................................ 4
BIOL 111L *Marine Biology Laboratory....................... 1
BIOL 112 Outdoor Biology........................................... 3 MATH 190 or
MATH 190H *Calculus I..................................................... 4
BIOL 120 Environmental Biology................................ 3 MATH 191 *Calculus II................................................... 4
BIOL 120L *Environmental Biology
Laboratory................................................. 1 MATH 250 *Calculus III.................................................. 4
MATH 260 *Linear Algebra............................................. 4
BIOL 200 *Principles of Biology 1 MATH 270 *Differential Equations................................ 4
(Molecular and Cellular Biology)............ 5
BIOL 201 *Principles of Biology 2 PSY 190 *Statistics for the Behavioral
Sciences..................................................... 4
(Diversity and Ecology) ........................... 5
BIOL 222 *Microbiology............................................... 5
BIOL 226 *Human Physiology..................................... 4 *Prerequisite

PSY 210 or *Biological Psychology................................ 3
PSY 210H

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
SYSTEMS

DIVISION OF CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT

This Certificate of Achievement in Geographic Information Required Courses Units
Systems (GIS) targets students interested in becoming a GIS GIS 120 Introduction to Geographic Information ....
Technician. A GIS technician utilizes standard GIS tools and Systems and Spatial Analysis.........................4
utilities to enter and correct data in GIS databases such as locating GIS 220 *GIS Applications............................................4
addresses, georeferencing scanned maps, digitizing and collecting GIS 221 *Cartography Design and Geographic
and processing data from the field. Most duties assigned to GIS Information Systems..................................4
Technicians are routine with a heavy amount of database entry and
management with eventual generation of maps from data. A GIS ENGT 150 or AutoCAD for Basic CADD
Technician performs no data interpretation after data has been Applications ................................................ 4
stored unless under the guidance of the analyst. Many students ENGT 170 MicroStation for Basic CADD
enrolled in GIS at Rio Hondo College have degrees in a variety of Applications................................................. 4
disciplines. After completing the GIS courses, these students could
be labeled as the GIS Analyst within their area of discipline (Crime Select one of the following focus areas below:
Analyst, Environmental Planner, etc.)
To acquire the Geographic Information Systems Certificate of GIS 230 *Geographic Information Systems in
Achievement, you must complete the following courses: Environmental Technology......................3
CIVIL 142 Introduction to Surveying and
GPS............................................................... 4
GIS 281 Crime Mapping and Analysis.......................4

Units Required 19 - 20
*Prerequisite

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GRAPHIC DESIGN

DIVISION OF ARTS & CULTURAL PROGRAMS

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE Required Courses Units
ART 106 or *Survey of Western Art
The courses listed in the Associate of Science Degree are Graphic ART 106H Renaissance to Modern............................. 3
Designers produce solutions to visual communication problems ART 120 Two Dimensional Design............................ 3
for their clients’ products services and messages. The form of the ART 121 Three Dimensional Design......................... 3
communication can be print or digital, and include photographs, ART 124 Color Theory................................................. 3
typography, illustration and graphic forms. The work produced GDSN 162 Introduction to Web Design:
includes branding and identity designs, publication designs, User Experience Design (UX).................. 3
advertising, packaging, motion graphics, websites, information GDSN 163 Intermediate Web Design:
architecture, and other types of communication design. Interactive Design...................................... 3
GDSN 164 Digital Illustration (Adobe Illustrator)...... 3
NOTE: Students interested in transferring as a Graphic Design GDSN 165 Branding and Identity Design.................... 3
major should consult with a counselor for appropriate general GDSN 172 Publication Design (InDesign)................... 3
education & major preparation counseling. GDSN 178 Digital Imaging (Photoshop)...................... 3

To acquire the Associate of Science Degree in Graphic Design, it is Units Required 30
necessary to complete the graduation requirements of the College,
along with the following: *Prerequisite

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HEAVY EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY

DIVISION OF CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT

The courses listed in the Associate of Science Degree are Heavy Equipment
comprised of a comprehensive list of job skills needed to enter Service Technician
the heavy equipment field. The skills developed during class will
prepare an individual for entry-level employment as a Heavy The courses listed in the Certificate of Achievement are comprised
Equipment Service Technician at a modern heavy equipment and of a comprehensive list of job skills needed to enter the heavy
machinery facility. equipment field. The skills developed during class will prepare
an individual for entry-level employment as a Heavy Equipment
To acquire the Associate of Science Degree in Heavy Service Technician at a modern heavy equipment and machinery
Equipment Technology, it is necessary to complete the facility.
graduation requirements of the College along with the following To acquire the Heavy Equipment Service Technician
courses, with a grade of “C” or better: Certificate, it is necessary to complete the following courses with
a grade of “C” or better:
Required Courses Units
HET 140 *Heavy Equipment
Electrical Diagnostics.............................. 4
HET 150 *Heavy Equipment Fuel Required Courses Units

Systems and Emissions............................ 4 HET 140 *Heavy Equipment
HET 160 *Heavy Equipment Diesel Engines............ 4 Electrical Diagnostics.............................. 4
HET 200 *Heavy Equipment Hydraulic HET 150 *Heavy Equipment Fuel
Fundamentals........................................... 4 Systems and Emissions............................ 4
HET 210 *Heavy Equipment Hydraulic HET 160 *Heavy Equipment Diesel Engines............ 4
Diagnostics............................................... 4 HET 200 *Heavy Equipment Hydraulic
HET 220 *Heavy Equipment Powertrains I............... 4 Fundamentals........................................... 4
HET 230 *Heavy Equipment Powertrains II............. 4 HET 210 *Heavy Equipment Hydraulic
HET 240 *Heavy Equipment Heating, Ventilation, Diagnostics............................................... 4
and Air Conditioning.............................. 4 HET 220 *Heavy Equipment Powertrains I............... 4
HET 230 *Heavy Equipment Powertrains II............. 4
Units Required 32 HET 240 *Heavy Equipment Heating, Ventilation,
and Air Conditioning.............................. 4

*Prerequisite

Units Required 32

*Prerequisite

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DIVISION OF CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT

Heavy Equipment Heavy Equipment
Diesel Engines Technician Electronics Technician

The courses listed in this certificate compile a comprehensive list The courses listed in this certificate compile a comprehensive
of job-related skills needed to enter the heavy equipment field. list of job-related skills needed to enter the heavy equipment
The skills acquired during class will prepare an individual for field. The skills acquired during class will help one pass the
entry-level employment as a heavy equipment diesel engine service certification license (EPA Rule 1411) for Motor Vehicle Air
technician at a modern heavy equipment and machinery repair Conditioning Service. The certificate is designed to prepare an
facility. individual for entry-level employment as a Heavy Equipment
To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in Heavy Equipment Electrical/Electronic Systems and/or Heating, Ventilation and Air
Diesel Engines Technician, it is necessary to complete the Conditioning Service/Repair technician.
following courses with a grade of “C” or better: To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in Heavy Equipment
Electronics Technician, it is necessary to complete the following
Required Courses Units courses with a grade of “C” or better:
HET 107 *Heavy Equipment Operation, Performance
Testing and Adjusting.............................. 4
Required Courses Units
HET 150 *Heavy Equipment Fuel Systems and HET 107 *Heavy Equipment Operation, Performance
Emissions.................................................. 4 Testing and Adjusting.............................. 4
HET 160 *Heavy Equipment Diesel Engines............ 4 HET 140 *Heavy Equipment Electrical
Diagnostics............................................... 4
HET 240 *Heavy Equipment Heating, Ventilation
Units Required 12 and Air Conditioning.............................. 4

*Prerequisite Units Required 12

*Prerequisite

Heavy Equipment Heavy Equipment
General Service Technician Hydraulics Technician

The courses required in this Certificate of Achievement are The courses listed in this certificate compile a comprehensive list
comprised of a comprehensive list of job-related skills needed to of job-related skills needed to enter the heavy equipment field. The
acquire general heavy equipment skills. The skills acquired during skills acquired during class will prepare an individual for entry-
class will prepare an individual for entry-level employment as a level employment as a heavy equipment hydraulics technician at a
general heavy equipment service technician, such as a Lube or modern heavy equipment and machinery repair facility.
Periodic Maintenance technician or other positions within a heavy To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in Heavy Equipment
equipment repair facility. Hydraulics Technician, it is necessary to complete the following
To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in Heavy Equipment courses with a grade of “C” or better:
General Service Technician, it is necessary to complete the
following courses with a grade of “C” or better: Required Courses Units
HET 107 *Heavy Equipment Operation, Performance
Testing and Adjusting.............................. 4
Required Courses Units HET 200 *Heavy Equipment Hydraulic
HET 101 Introduction to Heavy
Equipment Technology........................... 4 Fundamentals........................................... 4
HET 106 Heavy Equipment Electrical HET 210 *Heavy Equipment Hydraulic
Fundamentals........................................... 4 Diagnostics............................................... 4
HET 107 *Heavy Equipment Operation,
Performance Testing and Adjusting...... 4 Units Required 12
HET 290 Cooperative Work Experience/Internship
for Heavy Equipment Technology
Related Fields............................................ 1 *Prerequisite

WELD 040 Introduction to Welding Processes............ 2

Units Required 15

*Prerequisite

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HEAVY EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY

DIVISION OF CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT

Heavy Equipment
Powertrains Technician

The courses listed in this certificate compile a comprehensive list
of job-related skills needed to enter the heavy equipment field.
The skills acquired during class will prepare an individual for
entry-level employment as a heavy equipment powertrain systems
service technician at a modern heavy equipment and machinery
repair facility.
To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in Heavy Equipment
Powertrains Technician, it is necessary to complete the following
courses with a grade of “C” or better:

Required Courses Units
HET 107 *Heavy Equipment Operation, Performance
Testing and Adjusting.............................. 4
HET 220 *Heavy Equipment Powertrains I............... 4
HET 230 *Heavy Equipment Powertrains II............. 4

Units Required 12

*Prerequisite

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HISTORY

DIVISION OF BEHAVIORIAL & SOCIAL SCIENCE

ASSOCIATE IN ARTS IN HISTORY FOR TRANSFER

Required Courses Units
HIST 101 History of World Civilization
to the 17th Century................................. 3
HIST 102 History of World Civilization,
1500 to the Present ................................ 3
HIST 143 or History of the United States to 1877
HIST 143H *History of the United States to
1877 Honors............................................ 3
Associate in Arts in HIST 144 or History of the United States Since 1865
History for Transfer HIST 144H *History of the United States Since
1865 Honors............................................ 3
The Associate in Arts in History for Transfer (AA-T) Degree is
intended to meet the lower division requirements for History Choose one course from the following list:
majors (or similar majors) at a CSU campus that offers a HIST 158 US Comparative History of American
baccalaureate degree. The Associate in Arts in History for Indians and Black Americans............... 3
Transfer Degree is designed to enable students to explore a broad HIST 159 or *US Comparative History of Mexican
understanding of the social, political, cultural and economic and Asian Americans & Women............. 3
events and forces that have shaped our nation’s past, present and HIST 159H US Comparative History of Mexican
future. In addition to studying the history of the United States, and Asian Americans & Women
history majors will study other civilizations and cultures gaining a Honors........................................................ 3
broader perspective and better understanding of the contemporary HIST 170 Women in American History.................... 3
world. Through a diverse curriculum, students learn to gather, HIST 122 History of Mexico........................................ 3
synthesize, analyze and interpret historical evidence, building a
strong foundation that prepares students to either transfer to a Choose one course from the following list:
four-year college or succeed in numerous career paths, such as HIST 167 History of California................................... 3
teaching, law, business administration, journalism and public ECON 101 or *Principles of Macroeconomics
service. ECON101H *Principles of Macroeconomics
Honors...................................................... 3
In addition to the courses listed below, the following ECON 102 or *Principles of Microeconomics
additional requirements must be met for completion of ECON102H *Principles of Microeconomics
the AA-T Degree in History. Honors...................................................... 3
GEOG 102 Introduction to Cultural
1. Completion of 60 CSU-transferable semester units. Geography................................................ 3
PHIL 101 or Introduction to Philosophy
2. Achievement of a minimum GPA of at least 2.0 in all CSU- PHIL 101H *Introduction to Philosophy
transferable coursework. (Some majors may require a higher Honors...................................................... 3
GPA. Students should consult with a counselor for more POLS 110 or Government of the United States
information.) POLS110H * Government of the United States
Honors...................................................... 3
3. Completion of the 18 semester units in the major with a POLS 150/
grade of “C” or better. CHST150 Chicano Politics........................................... 3

4. Certified completion of the California State University Required Subtotal ……………………………………….. 18
General Education-Breadth (CSU GE) pattern; OR the
Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum CSU GE or IGETC Pattern ……………………………. Varies
(IGETC) pattern. Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 transferable units)

Students are advised to check with the Counseling Department or Degree Total 60
Transfer Center for the courses accepted into the History major at *Prerequisite
the CSU where they seek transfer.

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HONDA PROFESSIONAL
AUTOMOTIVE CAREER TRAINING
PROGRAM SPECIALIZATION (PACT)

DIVISION OF CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE

The courses listed in the Associate of Science Degree are Required Courses Units
comprised of a comprehensive list of job skills needed to enter the AUTO 045 *Honda/Acura
automotive field. The skills developed during class will enhance Express Service......................................... 4
the student’s ability to complete the (ASE) Automotive Service AUTO 0451 Honda/Acura
Excellence Certification Tests A-1 through A-8, Automotive Chassis Electrical Systems........................ 4
Technician and to become a specialist for Honda/Acura vehicles. AUTO 046 Honda/Acura
The Degree is designed to prepare an individual for transfer and/ Automatic Transmission Systems............. 4
or entry-level employment as an Automotive Technician within AUTO 0461 Honda/Acura
a Honda/Acura Dealer. This is a full-time two-year accelerated Occupant Safety Systems.......................... 4
training and career placement program. AUTO 102 Introduction to Honda/Acura
Service and Repair..................................... 3
To acquire the Associate of Science Degree in Honda AUTO 125 *Power Train System Service and
Professional Automotive Career Training Program Transmission Diagnostics........................ 4
Specialization, it is necessary to complete the graduation AUTO 140 *Body and Chassis Electrical
requirements of the College along with the following courses: Systems....................................................... 4
AUTO 150 *Engine Electrical Systems.......................... 4
AUTO 160 *Upper End Engine Rebuilding
and Machining........................................... 4
AUTO 201 *Automotive Brake and
Suspension Service.................................... 4
AUTO 240 *Heating and Air
Conditioning.............................................. 4

Units Required 43
*Prerequisite

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HONDA PROFESSIONAL CAREER
TRAINING PROGRAM
SPECIALIZATION (PACT)

DIVISION OF CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
Honda/Acura Air Conditioning and Honda/Acura Brakes, Suspension, and

Supplemental Restraint Systems Electronic Systems

The courses listed in this certificate together complete a comprehensive The courses listed in this certificate together complete a comprehensive
training package for students that include both cognitive and skill- training package for students that include both cognitive and skill-
based training activities. The training from these courses helps to based training activities. The training from these courses helps to
prepare students for ASE Certification areas A-6 Electrical/Electronic prepare students for ASE Certification areas A-4 Suspension and
Systems and A-7 Heating and Air Conditioning. Students also develop Steering, A-5 Brakes, and A-6 Electrical/Electronic Systems. Students
skill-based training techniques that reflect hands-on work experience. also develop skill-based training techniques that reflect hands-on work
The courses are structured to prepare Honda Professional Automotive experience. The courses are structured to prepare Honda Professional
Career Training (PACT) students for occupations within the Honda/ Automotive Career Training (PACT) students for occupations within
Acura Dealership network as express service technicians and/or entry- the Honda/Acura Dealership network as express service technicians
level repair technicians. and/or entry-level repair technicians.
To acquire the Certificate of Achievement Honda/Acura Air To acquire the Certificate of Achievement Honda/Acura Brakes,
Conditioning and Supplemental Restraint Systems, it is Suspension, and Electronic Systems, it is necessary to complete
necessary to complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or the following courses with a grade of “C” or better:
better:

Required Courses Units
AUTO 102 Introduction to Honda/Acura
Required Courses Units Service and Repair............................................ 3
AUTO 102 Introduction to Honda/Acura
Service and Repair............................................ 3 AUTO 140 *Body and Chassis Electrical Systems................ 4
AUTO 0461 Honda/Acura Occupant Safety AUTO 201 *Automotive Brake and Suspension ....................
Systems............................................................... 4 Service................................................................ 4
AUTO 240 *Heating and Air Conditioning........................... 4 AUTO 045 or *Honda/Acura Express Service........................... 4
AUTO 106 or Automotive Electrical Tools and AUTO 290 Cooperative Work Experience/
Diagnostic Procedures......................................... .3 Internship for Automotive
AUTO 290 Cooperative Work Experience/ Technology-Related Fields.............................. 4
Internship for Automotive
Technology-Related Fields.............................. 3 Units Required 15
*Prerequisite

Units Required 14
*Prerequisite

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HONDA PROFESSIONAL CAREER
TRAINING PROGRAM
SPECIALIZATION (PACT)

DIVISION OF CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
Honda/Acura Engine Repair and Chassis Honda/Acura Power Train
and Transmission Systems
Electrical Systems
The courses listed in this certificate together complete a comprehensive
The courses listed in this certificate together complete a comprehensive training package for students that include both cognitive and skill-
training package for students that include both cognitive and skill- based training activities. The training from these courses helps
based training activities. The training from these courses helps to to prepare students for ASE Certification areas A-2 Automatic
prepare students for ASE Certification areas A-1 Engine Repair, A-6 Transmission/Transaxle, A-3 Manual Drive Train and Axles, and
Electrical/Electronic Systems, and A-8 Engine Performance. Students A-6 Electrical/Electronic Systems. Students also develop skill-based
also develop skill-based training techniques that reflect hands-on work training techniques that reflect hands-on work experience. The courses
experience. The courses are structured to prepare Honda Professional are structured to prepare Honda Professional Automotive Career
Automotive Career Training (PACT) students for occupations within Training (PACT) students for occupations within the Honda/Acura
the Honda/Acura Dealership network as express service technicians Dealership network as express service technicians and/or entry-level
and/or entry-level repair technicians. repair technicians.
To acquire the Certificate of Achievement Honda/Acura Engine To acquire the Certificate of Achievement Honda/Acura Power
Repair and Chassis Electrical Systems, it is necessary to complete Train and Transmission Systems, it is necessary to complete the
the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: following courses with a grade of “C” or better:

Required Courses Units
AUTO 102 Introduction to Honda/
Acura Service and Repair................................ 3 Required Courses Units
AUTO 102 Introduction to Honda/Acura
AUTO 0451 Honda/Acura Chassis Service and Repair............................................ 3
Electrical Systems............................................. 4 AUTO 046 Honda/Acura Automatic Transmission
AUTO 150 *Engine Electrical Systems................................... 4 Systems............................................................... 4
AUTO 160 *Upper End Engine Rebuilding and AUTO 125 *Power Train System Service and
Machining.......................................................... 4 Transmission Diagnostics.................................... 4
AUTO 106 or Automotive Electrical Tools and
Diagnostic Procedures..................................... 3
Units Required 15 AUTO 290 Cooperative Work Experience/

*Prerequisite Internship for Automotive Technology

Related Fields.................................................... 3

Units Required 14

*Prerequisite

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HUMAN SERVICES

DIVISION OF BEHAVIORAL & SOCIAL SCIENCES

CERTIFICATE OF SKILL PROFICIENCY

The required courses for the Human Services Certificate provide Required Courses Units
applied, theoretical and practical knowledge to students interested HUSR 111 Human Services in Contemporary
in the helping professions. In addition, the student develops the Society...........................................................3
skills needed for employment in the human services field, such HUSR 122 Introduction to Group Leadership
as the ability to manage and document client cases, lead groups, and Process..................................................3
and make referrals. A required component of this Certificate is a HUSR 124 Introduction to Case Management
field work class which provides the student with experience and and Documentation...................................3
exposure to work in the human services field. HUSR 199 *Fieldwork in Human Services....................3
The Human Services Certificate is designed to provide the SOC 102 Major Social Problems...................................3
student with the academic background and work experience that
would make them competitive for entry-level positions in human Units Required 15
services agencies and organizations. *Prerequisite

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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

DIVISION OF BUSINESS

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT

The Degree in International Business is designed for students International Business
who wish to pursue a career in business and desire to work with
businesses in other countries. The program is also for students This Certificate of Achievement is designed for those students
already employed in the international business field who wish to who wish to pursue a career in international business. This
improve their international management and organizational skills. program is also for those students already employed in the
The program also prepares students for management positions in international field who wish to improve on their international
international business. management and organizational skills which can lead to a
To acquire the Associate of Science Degree in International management position in international business.
Business, it is necessary to complete the graduation requirements To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in International
of the College along with the following courses with a grade of “C” Business, it is necessary to complete the following courses:
or better:

Required Courses Units
Required Courses Units MGMT 140 Introduction to International
ACCT 101 Financial Accounting.........................................4
BUSL 110 Legal Environment of Business........................3 Business........................................................ 3
MGMT 141 International Marketing................................. 3
LOG 101 Supply Chain Management...............................3 MGMT 142 International Management............................ 3
MGMT 108 Business Writing.................................................3
MGMT 140 Introduction to International MGMT 143 Import & Export Business............................. 3
MGMT 144 International Banking & Finance................. 3
Business................................................................3 MGMT 290 Cooperative Work Experience/
MGMT 141 International Marketing....................................3
MGMT 142 International Management...............................3 Internship for Business
Management Related Fields....................3-4
MGMT 143 Import and Export Business.............................3
MGMT 144 International Banking &
Finance..............................................................3 Units Required 18 or 19

Units Required 28

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JOURNALISM

DIVISION OF COMMUNICATIONS & LANGUAGES

ASSOCIATE IN ARTS IN JOURNALISM FOR TRANSFER

REQUIRED COURSES Units
MSCM 128 Mass Media In Modern Society................. 3
JOUR 120 Communications Reporting
and Writing.............................................. 3
JOUR 241 or *Newspaper Production I .......................... 4
JOUR 242 Digital Newspaper I..................................... 4

LIST A: Select one (3-4 units)
JOUR 110 Digital Photo Journalism............................ 3
JOUR 243 or *Newspaper Production II......................... 4
Associate in Arts in JOUR 244 *Digital Newspaper Production II............ 4
Journalism for Transfer
LIST B: Select two (6-8 units)
The Associate in Arts in Journalism for Transfer (AA-T) Degree is GDSN 172 Publication Design (InDesign).................. 3
intended to meet the lower division requirements for Journalism ECON 101 or *Principles of Macroeconomics................. 3
majors (or similar majors) at a CSU campus that offers a Journal- ECON 101H *Principles of Macroeconomics
ism baccalaureate degree. Honors....................................................... 3
This degree is designed for students interested in an introduction ENGL 201 or *Advanced Composition.........................3.5
to the field of Journalism and for students looking to further their ENGL 201H *Advanced Composition Honors...........3.5
education in the field of Journalism to best be prepared to enter JOUR 147 Broadcast News............................................ 3
the job market. Students will demonstrate a wide breadth and MATH 130 or *Statistics....................................................... 4
depth of understanding of mass media theories, methods and con- MATH 130H or *Statistics Honors........................................ 4
cepts. The degree is intended for students who are interested in PSY 190 *Statistics for the Behavioral
Journalism and are planning on transferring to a California State Sciences..................................................... 4
University and majoring in Journalism or Mass Communications. PHIL 112 or Introduction to Logic.................................. 3
Other similar Mass Communication concentrations are Broadcast PHIL 112H *Introduction to Logic Honors.................. 3
Journalism, Entertainment Studies, Photo Communications and PHTO 190 Beginning Photography.............................. 3
Public Relations. POLS 110 or Government of the United States.............. 3
POLS 110H *Government of the United States
In addition to the courses listed below, the following Honors....................................................... 3
additional requirements must be met for completion of POLS 130 Comparative Government.......................... 3
the AA-T Degree in Journalism: SPCH 140 or Argumentation and Debate........................ 3
SPCH 240 *Argumentation and Discussion............... 3
1. Completion of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
2. Achievement of a minimum GPA of at least 2.0 in all CSU- If not chosen above, the following courses may be used to satisfy
the List B requirement:
transferable coursework. (Some majors may require a higher
GPA. Students should consult with a counselor for more JOUR 110 Digital Photo Journalism............................ 3
information.) JOUR 243 or *Newspaper Production II......................... 4
3. Completion of the 19-21.5 semester units in the major with a JOUR 244 *Digital Newspaper Production II............ 4
grade of “C” or better.
4. Certified completion of the California State University Gen- Required Subtotal ......................................................... 19-21.5
eral Education-Breadth (CSU GE) pattern; OR the Interseg-
mental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) CSU GE or IGETC Pattern..........................................................Varies
pattern. Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 transferable units)
Students are advised to check with the Counseling Department
or Transfer Center for the courses accepted into the Journalism Degree Total 60
major at the CSU where they seek transfer. *Prerequisite

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KINESIOLOGY

DIVISION OF KINESIOLOGY, DANCE, AND ATHLETICS

ASSOCIATE IN ARTS IN KINESIOLOGY FOR TRANSFER

Required Courses Units
BIOL 125 Human Anatomy............................................4
BIOL 226 *Human Physiology.......................................4
KIN 194 Introduction to Kinesiology..........................3

Movement Based Courses - Select a maximum of one (1) course
from any three (3) of the following areas for a minimum of three
(3) units:

Associate in Arts in AQUATICS Swimming I......................................................1
Kinesiology for Transfer KINA 117 Swimming II ...................................................1
KINA 217
The Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer is designed to
provide students preparing to transfer with the foundation to COMBATIVE Self-Defense .....................................................1
complete a Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology. Students will be able KINA 124
to pursue careers in teaching, coaching, physical therapy, athletic
training, and adaptive physical education. DANCE Modern Dance ................................................1
The Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer (AA-T) Degree is DANC 151 Latin Social Dance..........................................1
intended to meet the lower division requirements for Kinesiology DANC 168
majors (or similar majors) at a CSU campus that offers a
Kinesiology baccalaureate degree. FITNESS Swim for Fitness .............................................1
This degree is designed for the transfer-oriented student who KINA 120 Aqua Aerobics..................................................1
seeks to explore Kinesiology in preparation for a Bachelor’s degree. KINA 132 Cardio Boot Camp..........................................1
Students will gain information and experience in areas that will KINA 134 Pilates Mat I......................................................1
prepare them for a job or a career in the field of teaching, youth or KINA 136 Fitness Walking
professional sports, coaching, fitness and health industry, physical KINA 140 Yoga....................................................................1
therapy, athletic training, sports management, and lifesaving KINA 158
skills in First Aid and C.P.R. The degree will provide students the
opportunity to pursue work in: youth sports and summer camps, INDIVIDUAL SPORTS
in the fitness industry, assisting physical education professionals KINA 101 Tennis I..............................................................1
and creating new business opportunities in the area of physical KINA 107 Badminton I.....................................................1
activity and sports. KINA 113 Golf I..................................................................1

In addition to the courses listed below, the following TEAM SPORTS Softball I............................................................1
additional requirements must be met for completion of KINA 103
the AA-T Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer: KINA 104 Volleyball I .......................................................1
KINA 105 Basketball I.......................................................1
1. Completion of 60 CSU-transferable units. KINA 109 Soccer I .............................................................1
2. Achievement of a minimum GPA of at least 2.0 in all
CSU-transferable coursework. (Some majors may require a
Choose 2 courses from the following:
higher GPA. Students should consult with a counselor for MATH 130 or *Statistics...........................................................4
more information.) MATH 130H or *Statistics Honors............................................4
3. Completion of the 21-23 semester units in the major with a PSY 190 *Statistics for the Behavioral
grade of “C” or better. Sciences.........................................................4
4. Certified completion of the California State University CHEM 130 *General Chemistry........................................5
General Education-Breadth (CSU GE) pattern; OR the PHY 150 or *General Physics I ..........................................4
Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum PHY 211 *Physics for Scientists and
(IGETC) pattern. Engineers I...................................................4
Students are advised to check with the Counseling Department or KIN 193 First Aid and C.P.R..........................................3
Transfer Center for the courses accepted into the Kinesiology major
at the CSU where they seek transfer. Required Subtotal ............................................................. 21 - 23

CSU GE or IGETC Pattern ......................................................Varies
Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 transferable units)

Degree Total 60
*Prerequisite

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KINESIOLOGY/SPORTS MEDICINE

DIVISION OF KINESIOLOGY, DANCE, AND ATHLETICS

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE

The Associate of Science Degree is designed to give students REQUIRED COURSES Units
interested in a career in sports medicine, athletic training or
physical therapy an opportunity to develop, practice and KIN 197 Prevention and Treatment of
implement fundamental skills in the prevention, treatment
and rehabilitation of various athletic/orthopedic injuries Athletic Injuries.................................. 3
and related medical conditions. Using a combination of
dynamic classroom learning and clinical experience, this KIN 297 *Advanced Athletic Training.............. 3
program will set a foundation that will aid in the pursuit of
a multitude of allied healthcare professions. Completion of KIN 290 *CWE/Internship for Athletic
this degree will also prepare students for further study or
to obtain employment as an entry-level rehabilitation/allied Training Related Fields..................... 4
health paraprofessional. Earning this degree may facilitate
the student’s transfer to a CSU and/or professional program. KIN 193 Standard First Aid and CPR............... 3
Students must attain a grade of “C” or higher in each course
for successful completion of the degree. KIN 122 Nutrition for Sport and Fitness.......... 3

To acquire the Associate of Science Degree in KIN 126 Principles of Strength and
Kinesiology/Sports Medicine, it is necessary to complete
the graduation requirements of the College along with the Conditioning....................................... 3
following courses:
PSY 101 Introductory Psychology.................... 3

BIOL 125 Human Anatomy................................. 4

BIOL 226 *Human Physiology............................. 4

Degree Total/Units Required 30
*Prerequisite

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KINESIOLOGY/COACHING OF SPORTS

DIVISION OF KINESIOLOGY, DANCE, AND ATHLETICS

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT

Coaching of Sports Required Courses: Units

The Coaching of Sports Certificate of Achievement is KIN 122 Nutrition for Sport and Fitness.......... 3
designed to prepare students for employment as a coach in
the sporting/athletic career field. It is possible to complete KIN 126 Principles of Strength and
this certificate in one calendar year. The curriculum has
been designed to equip the student with the background, Conditioning....................................... 3
both theoretical and practical to pursue a job as a coach.
Students will be prepared to take the mandatory C.I.F. KIN 195 Social Issues/Media in Sport............... 3
test for employment. Courses in nutrition, strength and
conditioning, first aid or athletic training will prepare the KIN 157 Theory of Lifeguard Training and
student for responsibilities in the field of coaching. The
intent of this program is to prepare students in field of Water Safety Instruction.................... 3
physical activity so they may pursue a career in coaching.
The classes offered will help student as they continue to or
pursue this career path. The program will prepare students
for immediate entry-level employment in the field of KIN 188 Theory and Practice of Coaching....... 3
coaching.
KIN 193 Standard First Aid and CPR............... 3

or

KIN 197 Prevention and Treatment of

Athletic Injuries.................................. 3

Degree Total/Units Required 15

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KINESIOLOGY/FITNESS SPECIALIST

DIVISION OF KINESIOLOGY, DANCE, AND ATHLETICS

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT

Fitness Specialist Required Courses Units
KIN 115 *Fitness Specialist Internship...................... 2
The Fitness Specialist Certificate Program is designed to prepare KIN 122 Nutrition for Sport and Fitness.................. 3
students for employment as fitness instructors and a career in KIN 126 Principles of Strength and
the rapidly expanding health and fitness industry. Students will Conditioning.............................................. 3
gain academic knowledge and fitness skills through the required KIN 127 Exercise Physiology...................................... 3
course work, as well as develop the skills necessary to apply this KIN 128 Fitness Testing and Exercise
knowledge in a vocational setting. The certificate is designed Prescription................................................ 3
to be completed in one calendar year for students who attend KIN 131 Structure and Analysis of
full-time and may lead to immediate employment opportunities. Movement................................................... 3
The curriculum has been designed to equip the student with KIN 145 Theory and Analysis
the scientific background, both theoretical and practical, to of Fitness Instruction................................ 2
successfully customize fitness programs that include education and KIN 146 Training Principles for Special
guidance on nutrition, weight control, flexibility, core strength, Populations................................................. 2
cardiovascular exercise and resistance training. Students will also
be prepared to pass national certification exams in health, fitness, Choose two courses from the list below:
strength and conditioning. The program will prepare students KINA 130 Lifelong Fitness Laboratory........................ 1
for transfer to a university in order to pursue a higher degree in KINA 136 Pilates Mat I................................................... 1
various areas of study. KINA 158 Yoga I............................................................. 1

To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in Fitness Units Required 23
Specialist, it is necessary to complete the following courses with a *Prerequisite
grade of “C” or better:

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KINESIOLOGY

DIVISION OF KINESIOLOGY, DANCE, AND ATHLETICS

CAREER CERTIFICATE

Athletic Trainer’s Aide Required Courses Units
KIN 290 *Internship for Athletic
The Athletic Trainer’s Aide Certificate is designed to develop, Training..................................................... 4
practice and implement basic skills in the prevention, treatment and KIN 193 Standard First Aid and CPR....................... 3
rehabilitation of athletic injuries. These courses will set a foundation KIN 194 Introduction to Kinesiology....................... 3
that will aid in the pursuit of a career in the sports medicine and KIN 197 Prevention and Treatment of
health care industries. This program will better prepare students for Athletic Injuries........................................ 3
transfer into an accredited athletic training education program at the KIN 297 *Advanced Athletic Training...................... 3
four- year university level or increase the breadth of education for
those seeking a career in other allied healthcare fields. The student Units Required 16
must attain a grade of “C” or higher in each course for completion. *Prerequisite

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LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT

DIVISION OF BUSINESS

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT

This program is designed to prepare students for employment as This certificate is designed to prepare students for entry-level
logistics planners, transportation analysts, inventory planners, and employment in logistics, transportation, inventory management,
purchasing analysts. The program will allow the student to develop and purchasing. The certificate will allow the student to develop
organizational skills which can lead to advancement in operations organizational skills which can lead to advancement in operations
management, transportation, purchasing, materials management, management, transportation, purchasing, materials management,
and related areas. The sequence of courses will provide the student and related areas. The sequence of courses will provide the student
the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills demanded of the the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills demanded of
modern logistics specialist. The sequence in which courses are taken the modern logistics specialist. The sequence in which courses are
may be modified to meet individual needs. taken may be modified to meet individual needs.
To acquire the Associate of Science Degree in Logistics
Management, it is necessary to complete the graduation To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in Logistics
requirements of the College along with the following courses: Management, it is necessary to complete the following courses:

Required Courses Units Required Courses Units
LOG 101 Supply Chain Management......................... 3
BUSL 110 Legal Environment of Business......................... 3 LOG 105 Purchasing Management............................. 3
LOG 101 Supply Chain Management......................... 3
LOG 105 Purchasing Management............................. 3 LOG 110 Warehouse Management............................. 3
LOG 115 Inventory Management............................... 3
LOG 110 Warehouse Management............................. 3
LOG 115 Inventory Management............................... 3
MGMT 101 Introduction to Business............................. 3 Choose two of the following courses:
LOG 120 Transportation Management...................... 3
CIT 101 or Introduction to Computer LOG 125 Contract Management................................. 2
Information Technology......................... 3
LOG 130 Computerized Logistics............................... 3 MGMT 101 Introduction to Business............................. 3
MGMT 140 Introduction to International Business..... 3
Choose one of the following classes: MGMT 142 International Management......................... 3
ACCT 090 or Introduction to Accounting........................ 3 MGMT 143 Import & Export Business........................... 3
ACCT 101 Financial Accounting................................... 4 MGMT 150 Principles of Management.......................... 3

24 or 25

In addition to the Required Courses, students will choose from Units Required 17-18
one of the following specializations or select one course from each
specialization.

Transportation Specialization Courses: ....................... Units
GIS 120 Introduction to Geographic
Information Systems and
Spatial Analysis........................................ 4
LOG 120 Transportation Management..................... 3
LOG 125 Contract Management................................. 2
.................................................................... 9

TOTAL UNITS 33 or 34

International Trade Specialization Courses: ............... Units
MGMT 140 Introduction to International
Business..................................................... 3
MGMT 142 International Management......................... 3
MGMT 143 Import and Export Business....................... 3
.................................................................... 9

TOTAL UNITS 33 or 34

Operations Management Specialization ...................... Units
LOG 135 Quality Management Concepts.................. 3
MGMT 150 Principles of Management.......................... 3
MGMT 155 Principles of Leadership.............................. 3
.................................................................... 9

TOTAL UNITS 33 or 34

Selecting one course from each specialization:
TOTAL UNITS 32 - 35

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MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISION

DIVISION OF BUSINESS

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
Management and Supervision
This curriculum is designed for those students who desire
the education and training for a business career at the This Certificate of Achievement is designed for the student interested
management level in many of the following areas: production, in management or supervisory positions leading to careers in business
materials management and handling, marketing, supervision, management. The Certificate of Achievement can be used to upgrade
transportation, and operations management. A general core of leadership skills and develop organizational skills which can lead to
knowledge aims to equip students with sound foundations upon advancement in areas such as operations management, transportation,
which the student may develop management and supervision marketing, materials management, and related fields.
abilities through advanced student and job experience.
To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in Management and
To acquire the Associate of Science Degree in Management Supervision, it is necessary to complete the following courses:
and Supervision, it is necessary to complete the graduation
requirements of the College along with the following courses: Required Courses Units

BUSL 110 Legal Environment of Business...................... 3
Required Courses Units MGMT 101 Introduction to Business................................. 3
BUSL 110 Legal Environment of Business...................... 3
MGMT 101 Introduction to Business................................. 3 MGMT 105 Supervision........................................................ 3
MGMT 120 Human Relations in Business......................... 3
MGMT 105 Supervision........................................................ 3 MGMT 146 Human Resources Management.................... 3
MGMT 120 Human Relations in Business......................... 3
MGMT 146 Human Resources Management.................... 3 MGMT 150 Principles of Management.............................. 3
MRKT 170 Elements of Marketing.................................... 3
MGMT 150 Principles of Management.............................. 3
MRKT 170 Elements of Marketing.................................... 3
Choose one of the following:
CIT 101 Introduction to Computer Information
Choose one of the following: Technology...................................................... 3
CIT 101 Introduction to Computer Information
Technology...................................................... 3 MGMT 125 Managerial Computer Applications............... 3

MGMT 125 Managerial Computer Applications............... 3 Choose one of the following:

Choose one of the following: MGMT 108 Business Writing............................................... 3
MGMT 208 *Business Communications............................ 3
MGMT 108 Business Writing............................................... 3
MGMT 208 *Business Communications............................ 3
Units Required 27
Units Required 27 *Prerequisite
*Prerequisite

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MASS COMMUNICATIONS/MASS MEDIA

DIVISION OF COMMUNICATIONS & LANGUAGES

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
Mass Media
To acquire the Associate of Science Degree in Mass
Communications: Mass Media, it is necessary to complete the The Mass Communications:Mass Media Certificate is
graduation requirements of the College along with the following designed to provide a general technical background which will
courses: enable the student to make intelligent and realistic career decisions
in mass communications; to provide a broad background which
Required Courses Units will afford the currently employed student an opportunity for
ART 115 Art of Film..................................................... 3 upward mobility or career advancement; to provide a program to
JOUR 110 Digital Photo Journalism............................ 3 meet both the entry-level and skill upgrading needs of the local
JOUR 120 Communications Reporting mass communications industry.
& Writing................................................... 3
JOUR 147 Broadcast News............................................ 3 To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in Mass
LIT 147 *Cinema as Literature.................................. 3 Communications: Mass Media, it is necessary to complete the
MSCM 103 Survey of Motion Picture, following courses:
Radio and Television................................ 3
MSCM 128 Mass Media in Modern Society.................. 3
MSCM 134 Documentary Film....................................... 3 Required Courses Units
ART 115 Art of Film..................................................... 3
RDIO 104 Introduction to Broadcasting..................... 3 JOUR 110 Digital Photo Journalism............................. 3
TV 135 Creative Digital Video ................................ 3 JOUR 120 *Communications Reporting
JOUR 290 or *CWE/Internship for Journalism & Writing.................................................... 3
Related Fields JOUR 147 Broadcast News............................................ 3
RDIO 290 *CWE/Internship for Radio LIT 147 *Cinema as Literature.................................. 3
Related Fields............................................. 1 MSCM 103 Survey of Motion Picture,
Radio and Television................................. 3
Units Required 31 MSCM 128 Mass Media in Modern
*Prerequisite Society....................................................... 3

MSCM 134 Documentary Film....................................... 3
RDIO 104 Introduction to Broadcasting..................... 3
TV 135 Creative Digital Video ................................ 3
JOUR 290 or *CWE/Internship for Journalism
Related Fields
RDIO 290 *CWE/Internship for Radio
Related Fields............................................. 1


Units Required 31

*Prerequisite

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MASS COMMUNICATIONS/
PRINT MEDIA SPECIALIZATION

DIVISION OF COMMUNICATIONS & LANGUAGES

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT

To acquire the Associate of Science Degree in Mass Print Media Specialization
Communications: Print Media Specialization, it is necessary
to complete the graduation requirements of the College along with The Mass Communications: Print Media Specialization
the following courses: Certificate is designed to provide a general technical
background which will enable the student to make
Required Courses Units intelligent and realistic career decisions in mass
JOUR 110 Digital Photo Journalism............................. 3 communications; to provide a broad background which
will afford the currently employed student an opportunity
JOUR 120 Communications Reporting & for upward mobility or career advancement; to provide a
Writing...................................................... 3 program to meet both the entry-level and skill upgrading
JOUR 147 Broadcast News............................................ 3 needs of the local mass communications industry.
JOUR 220 *Advanced Reporting &
Writing...................................................... 3 To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in Mass
JOUR 230 *Magazine Production................................. 3 Communications: Print Media Specialization, it is necessary
JOUR 231 Digital Magazine Production...................... 3 to complete the following courses:
JOUR 241 *Newspaper Production I............................ 4
JOUR 242 Digital Newspaper Production I................ 4
JOUR 243 *Newspaper Production II.......................... 4
JOUR 244 *Digital Newspaper Production II............. 4 Required Courses Units

MSCM 128 Mass Media in Modern Society.................. 3 JOUR 110 Digital Photo Journalism..................... 3
JOUR 290 or *CWE/Internship for Journalism JOUR 120 Communications
Reporting & Writing..................................3
Related Fields JOUR 147 Broadcast News...............................................3
RDIO 290 *CWE/Internship for Radio
Related Fields............................................ 1 JOUR 220 *Advanced Reporting &
Writing......................................................... 3
JOUR 230 *Magazine Production...................................3
Units Required 38 JOUR 231 Digital Magazine Production........................3
*Prerequisite JOUR 241 *Newspaper Production I .............................4

JOUR 242 Digital Newspaper Production I...................4
JOUR 243 *Newspaper Production II ............................4
JOUR 244 *Digital Newspaper Production II...............4
MSCM 128 Mass Media in Modern Society....................3
JOUR 290 or *CWE/Internship for Journalism
Related Fields
RDIO 290 *CWE/Internship for Radio
Related Fields..............................................1

Units Required 38
*Prerequisite

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