RHC 2017-18 Course Catalog

CARP 040I appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
Basic Roof Framing MATH 020C or appropriate assessment appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or
This course is designed to meet the MATH 020C or appropriate assessment
Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter needs of Indentured Apprentices This course is designed to meet the
Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP with the State of California who are needs of Indentured Apprentices
040B interested in the carpentry industry with the State of California who are
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or by providing lifting and practical interested in the carpentry industry.
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or rigging methods and procedures. This course provides instruction in
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or This course provides a historical the detailing, layout and construction
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment perspective while educating workers of concrete formwork and waterstop
This course is designed to meet the on the industry recognized stan- used in water treatment facilities.
needs of Indentured Apprentices dards, applicable regulations, specific The terms, components, materials,
with the State of California who are hazards, and general safety concerns building techniques and procedures
interested in the carpentry industry associated with construction rigging. will be presented. The class project
by providing an introduction to Detailed descriptions of hoisting includes keyway, panel, waterstop,
basic gable roof framing, terminol- and rigging configurations, lifting head wall and wing wall construc-
ogy, characteristics and construction hardware, crane types and operating tion.
methods. Students will interpret print issues will be presented. This training 1.5 Units
views and drawing elevations for will identify standard signaling and 20 Lecture hours
job planning, and to determine rafter communication methods, and stress 20 Lab hours
systems and layout details. Basic rise, the importance of load calculations,
run, rafter angles and length calcula- manufacturer load limits, inspection CARP 040N
tions will be practiced. Framed wall criteria, and safe operator/operating Green Building and Weatherization
construction will be incorporated parameters applicable to the carpen-
to facilitate the gable roof assembly ter trade. Upon successful comple- Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter
techniques and installation proce- tion, students will receive UBC Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP
dures that are the focus of this course. Rigging Qualification Card. 040B
1.5 Units 2 Units Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
20 Lecture hours 30 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
20 Lab hours 10 Lab hours appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment
CARP 040J CARP 040L This course is designed to meet the
Advanced Print Reading Solar Installer Level I needs of Indentured Apprentices
with the State of California who are
Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter in the carpentry industry. This course
Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP begins with a detailed explanation
040B 040B of sustainable building science,
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or recycling of materials, whole house
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or appropriate assessment; READ 022 or audits, and discussion of construc-
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or tion components and systems that
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment MATH 020C or appropriate assessment contribute to energy efficiency. The
This course is designed to meet the This course is designed to meet the differences in structural design such
needs of Indentured Apprentices needs of Indentured Apprentices as joints, framing, windows and
with the State of California who with the State of California who are door openings, floor and attics will
are interested in the Carpentry interested in the carpentry industry. be evaluated for issues related to air
Industry by providing the required This course will provide work- flow and stack effect in conditioned
and supplemental instruction for ers with an industry overview and spaces. Instruction will include
carpentry apprentices in advanced outlook for photovoltaic (renewable) thermal principles, air exchange rates,
print reading. In this course, students energy production. Key terms and controlling air leakage, and ratings
will analyze multi-view drawings to concepts of photovoltaic system for insulation, and fenestration, as
determine construction type, locate operations will include solar cell tech- well as air sealing methods. Best
benchmark and building elements; nology, PV array configuration, series practices for renovation construction
review codes, references, and per- and parallel circuits, testing equip- will be demonstrated during practical
form calculations for construction ment, inspection, balance of system exercises focused on implement-
planning. A closer look at specifica- components, mounting methods, and ing energy audit recommendations
tions (verbal communication), will applicable codes. Practical training for insulation, air leak/duct seal-
explain to students how they are will cover site analysis, system orien- ing, window replacement, water
formatted and used to clarify the tation based on site location, safety conservation, hazard and moisture
specific project design outcomes. Tips concerns, utilization of construc- remediation, and appliance upgrades
for troubleshooting installation, code tion tools and skills for rooftop and (CAZ). Techniques and devises used
compliance, and managing project ground mount system installations. to maintain healthy air quality during
scope and quality of construction will Upon successful completion students construction will be employed for
prepare students for jobsite leader- will receive a UBC Solar Installer applicable activities.
ship. Level 1 Qualification Card. 1.5 Units
2 Units 1.5 Units 20 Lecture hours
30 Lecture hours 20 Lecture hours 20 Lab hours
10 Lab hours 20 Lab hours
CARP 040P
CARP 040K CARP 040M Basic Wall Framing
Rigging Water Treatment Facilities
Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter
Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP
Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP 040B
040B 040B Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
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appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or tures. Product styles, characteristics, CARP 050A
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment. applications, and installation meth- Basic Commercial Framing
This course is designed to meet the ods are covered. The tools, techniques
needs of Indentured Apprentices for cutting, coping and installing Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter
with the State of California who are various molding and trim types are Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP
interested in the carpentry industry. presented and practiced throughout 040B
This course presents the theory, the course. Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
methods, and procedures required to 1.5 Units appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
frame basic walls. Hands-on practice 20 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or
using proper tool techniques and 20 Lab hours MATH 020C or appropriate assessment
appropriate materials will enhance This course is designed to meet the
fundamental skill development. CARP 040T needs of Indentured Apprentices
Beginning with an introduction to Storefront Installations with the State of California who are
print reading, students will perform interested in the carpentry industry
basic wall layout, plating procedures, Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter by providing an introduction to the
framing assembly and bracing, before Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP basic rake wall framing theory and
aligning and completing selected 040B commercial construction techniques
wall construction project to industry Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or and materials. Floor plan interpreta-
standards. appropriate assessment; READ 022 or tion will be used by students for job
1.5 Units appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or planning, design recognition, and
20 Lecture hours MATH 020C or appropriate assessment. to determine materials. Students
20 Lab hours This course is designed to meet the will layout and detail wall plates for
needs of Indentured Apprentices locating basic rake wall components
CARP 040R with the State of California who are and door openings typically found in
Tool/Equipment Applications interested in the carpentry industry commercial construction applications.
by providing the installation process Instruction will include measuring
Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter from constructing storefront openings skills, mathematical principles, wall
Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP thru placement of glass components assembly and installation procedures
040B into the commercial store front metal and detail on how structural connec-
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or framing. An emphasis will be placed tions are made.
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or on print interpretation, window and 1.5 Units
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or door schedules, symbols and material 20 Lecture hours
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment recognition. Key discussions will 20 Lab hours
This course is designed to meet the draw attention to the typical prob-
needs of Indentured Apprentices lems, causes and solutions frequently CARP 050B
with the State of California who are encountered during the glazing Cabinet Installation
interested in the carpentry industry assembly and installation process.
by providing hand/power tool and This training will utilize glazing tools Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter
equipment skill development for and techniques, applicable build- Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP
various construction applications. ing/fire codes, layout accuracy and 040B
Students will identify the correct address proper fit and alignment. Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
practices for handling and preparing 1.5 Units appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
materials. Training will include how 20 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or
to correctly select, use, and oper- 20 Lab hours MATH 020C or appropriate assessment
ate tools and aerial lifts to prevent This course is designed to meet the
accidents and injuries. Scaffold safety CARP 040V needs of Indentured Apprentices
and the proper procedures to erect Basic Metal Framing with the State of California who are
and dismantle welded frame scaffold interested in the carpentry industry
will also be covered. Upon successful Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter by providing procedures for design
completion, students will be issued Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP layout, cabinet installation and
United Brotherhood of Carpen- 040B attaching countertops. An emphasis
ters (UBC) Aerial Lift and Scaffold Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or will be placed on print interpretation,
Erector-Welded Frame Qualification appropriate assessment; READ 022 or job planning, scribing techniques
Card. appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or and proper installation sequence.
1.5 Units MATH 020C or appropriate assessment Students will use methods and
20 Lecture hours This course is designed to meet the specific procedures to install typical
20 Lab hours needs of Indentured Apprentices upper and lower cabinetry units and
with the State of California who are countertops.
CARP 040S interested in the carpentry indus- 1.5 Units
Moldings and Trims try by providing an overview of 20 Lecture hours
residential metal framing theory and 20 Lab hours
Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter construction techniques. Students
Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP will interpret prints for job planning CARP 050C
040B and to estimate materials. Students Doors and Door Hardware
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or will layout and detail wall plates for
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or locating all wall and truss compo- Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or nents and openings. Instruction will Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment. include measuring techniques, math- 040B
This course is designed to meet the ematical principles, wall and roof Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
needs of Indentured Apprentices assembly and installation techniques. appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
with the State of California who are 1.5 Units appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or
interested in the carpentry industry. 20 Lecture hours MATH 020C or appropriate assessment
This course covers how moldings and 20 Lab hours This course is designed to meet the
trims are utilized to finish exterior needs of Indentured Apprentices
and interior construction design fea- with the State of California who are
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by providing the installation process safety, math and print reading will be This course is designed to meet the
for several types of security and exit covered in the training. needs of Indentured Apprentices
door hardware. Discussion of electri- 1.5 Units with the State of California who are
cal and card reader systems will be 20 Lecture hours interested in the carpentry industry
included. An emphasis will be placed 20 Lab hours by providing an introduction to
on print interpretation, codes, door formwork types, applications and
schedules, symbols, and hardware CARP 050F construction methods for gang and
recognition. Students will use the Tilt Up Construction column forms using built and manu-
methods and procedures presented factured forming systems. Discus-
to install selected door and hardware Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter sions will cover heavy timber gang
systems. Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP forms and use of taper ties, bracing,
1.5 Units 040B and bulkhead tables. The course
20 Lecture hours Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or project will include gang and column
20 Lab hours appropriate assessment; READ 022 or formwork construction, assem-
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or bly, and hardware using selected
CARP 050D MATH 020C or appropriate assessment manufactured products. Related
Basic Stairs This course is designed to meet the safety, math and print reading will be
needs of Indentured Apprentices covered in this course.
Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter with the State of California who are 1.5 Units
Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP interested in the carpentry industry 20 Lecture hours
040B by providing layout techniques and 20 Lab hours
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or building procedures for commercial
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or structures using the tilt up panel CARP 050I
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or construction method. Various wall Abutments
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment types, position and sequence for rais-
This course is designed to meet the ing panels will be discussed. Students Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter
needs of Indentured Apprentices will be able to explain the importance Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP
with the State of California who are of layout methods in squaring panel 040B
interested in the carpentry industry formwork. A focus will be placed on Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
by providing an introduction to stair identifying specific types of openings appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
framing theory, terminology and and the location of finish floor and appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or
construction techniques. Students roof lines on prints. MATH 020C or appropriate assessment
will interpret floor plans and draw- 1.5 Units This course is designed to meet the
ing elevations for job planning and 20 Lecture hours needs of Indentured Apprentices
to layout and detail stair stringers. 20 Lab hours with the State of California who are
Methods for calculating the number interested in the carpentry industry
of stairs, landing height, stair threads CARP 050G by providing formwork construction
and riser dimensions will be pre- Beam and Deck Forming skills for the abutment support struc-
sented and practiced. Instruction will ture used in most bridge and heavy
include measuring skills, mathemati- Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter highway projects. Students will
cal principles, stair and handrail fab- Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP identify abutment anatomy and will
rication, assembly and installation. 040B be instructed on footing layout, form
1.5 Units Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or detailing and construction techniques
20 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; READ 022 or used in the industry. Terminology,
20 Lab hours appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or components, form materials, building
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment code requirements and sequence of
CARP 050E This course is designed to meet the construction will be presented. Stu-
Bridge Construction needs of Indentured Apprentices dents will work collectively to com-
with the State of California who are plete an abutment formwork project
Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter interested in the carpentry industry including keyway, panel, head wall
Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP by providing an introduction to the and wing wall construction.
040B use of various woods and patented 1.5 Units
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or forming systems for construction of 20 Lecture hours
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or concrete beams and decks. Students 20 Lab hours
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or will identify formwork types and
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment installation techniques including cal- CARP 050J
This course is designed to meet the culating materials and setting beam Exterior Finish Details
needs of Indentured Apprentices and deck forms. Metal beam forms
with the State of California who are and capitals will be highlighted. Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter
interested in the carpentry industry Additionally, layout and builders Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP
by providing bridge design and con- level skills will be used in this class. 040B
struction methods and procedures. 1.5 Units Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
Students will construct bridge and 20 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
deck formwork using job-built form- 20 Lab hours appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or
ing methods. Descriptions for exterior MATH 020C or appropriate assessment
and interior girders, edge forms, CARP 050H This course is designed to meet the
bulkheads and hinge forms will be Gang Forms/Columns needs of Indentured Apprentices
presented. Both job-built and precast with the State of California who are
formwork methods will be discussed. Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter interested in the carpentry industry
Formwork project will include Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP by providing the terminology, design
panel construction, assembly, and 040B considerations and construction tech-
hardware installation tasks. Related Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or niques for various types of exterior
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or finish detail installations. Students
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or will use plan views and drawing
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including calculating dimensions and CARP 050M and panelized roof systems. The
materials, identifying wall covering Bridge Falsework advantages and types of manufac-
types and other exterior construc- tured wood used, and their load
tion details. Students will use the Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter carrying strength, span and spac-
constructions techniques presented Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP ing will be discussed. A distinction
to complete various exterior detail 040B between standard post and beam,
installations to print specifications. Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or and heavy timber construction will be
1.5 Units appropriate assessment; READ 022 or emphasized. Students will interpret
20 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or floor plan, section views and drawing
20 Lab hours MATH 020C or appropriate assessment elevations for job planning, and to
This course is designed to meet the layout and construct a heavy timber
CARP 050K needs of Indentured Apprentices post and beam supported panelized
Advanced Stairs with the State of California who are roof.
interested in the carpentry indus- 1.5 Units
Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter try by providing bridge falsework 20 Lecture hours
Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP design and construction methods 20 Lab hours
040B and procedures. The techniques for
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or bent assemblies, base sub-assemblies, CARP 050R
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or deck soffits and hardware installation Intermediate Commercial Framing
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or will be presented. Falsework tasks
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment will include rigging and alignment Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter
This course is designed to meet the techniques. Related safety, math and Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP
needs of Indentured Apprentices print reading will be covered in the 040B
with the State of California who are training. Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
interested in the carpentry industry 1.5 Units appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
by providing basic stair construc- 20 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or
tion before presenting advance skill 20 Lab hours MATH 020C or appropriate assessment
needed to perform circular and “u” This course enhances basic wall
shaped stair framing tasks. Students CARP 050N framing theory, and wall construction
will interpret floor plans and drawing Advanced Roof Framing techniques are applied at increased
elevations for job planning and to skill levels. A review of basic wall
layout and construct advanced stair Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter framing and floor plans used for job
designs. Students will adapt stair Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP planning, design recognition, and
calculations to determine the number 040B materials lists is included. Students
of stairs, landing height, stair thread Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or will layout and detail wall plates
and riser dimensions. In addition appropriate assessment; READ 022 or for locating basic wall components
to measuring skills, mathematical appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or and door openings. Instruction will
principles, stair and handrail fabrica- MATH 020C or appropriate assessment include measuring skills, mathemati-
tion and assembly, the installation This course is designed to meet the cal principles, wall assembly and
techniques required for circular and needs of Indentured Apprentices installation procedures, and detail
“u” shaped stair configurations will with the State of California who are how structural connections are made.
be covered. interested in the carpentry indus- 1.5 Units
1.5 Units try by providing the advanced 20 Lecture hours
20 Lecture hours skills used to frame hip roof types, 20 Lab hours
20 Lab hours terminology, roof characteristics and
construction methods. Students will CARP 050S
CARP 050L interpret print views and elevations Intermediate Stairs
Advanced Commercial Framing for job planning to determine hip
roof rafter systems and layout details. Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter
Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter Students will perform rise, run, Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP
Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP rafter angles and length calculations. 040B
040B Framed wall construction will be Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or incorporated to facilitate the hip roof appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or assemble techniques and installation appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or procedures. MATH 020C or appropriate assessment
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment 1.5 Units This course uses floor plans and print
This course is designed to meet the 20 Lecture hours elevations at an intermediate level to
needs of Indentured Apprentices 20 Lab hours enhance development of basic stair
with the State of California who are construction skills. Students will
interested in the carpentry industry CARP 050P interpret prints to complete job plan-
by providing advanced commercial Panelized Roofing ning, project layout, and material cut
wall framing theory and construction list for “L” shaped stair designs. Stair
techniques with structural hardware Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter calculations will used to determine
and shear panel installation. Students Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP the number of stairs, landing height,
will interpret floor plans for job plan- 040B stair thread and riser dimensions for
ning and to layout and detail plates Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or the assigned project.
for complex wall configurations, rake appropriate assessment; READ 022 or 1.5 Units
walls and openings. Instruction will appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or 20 Lecture hours
include measuring skills, use of math- MATH 020C or appropriate assessment 20 Lab hours
ematical principles, advanced rake This course is designed to meet the
wall construction design, plywood needs of Indentured Apprentices CARP 050T
shear panel installation, and struc- with the State of California who are Drywall Applications
tural hardware attachment. interested in the carpentry industry
1.5 Units by providing the structural compo- Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter
20 Lecture hours nents and building techniques associ- Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP
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Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or interpretation, door schedules,
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or appropriate assessment; READ 022 or symbols and hardware recogni-
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or tion. Students will use the methods
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment MATH 020C or appropriate assessment and procedures presented to install
This course will focus on the needed This course is designed to meet the selected frames and doors.
commercial and residential skills to needs of Indentured Apprentices 1.5 Units
properly handle and install drywall with the State of California who are 20 Lecture hours
used in specialized applications interested in the carpentry industry 20 Lab hours
including fire resistance, sound by providing details of cabinetry
control, and for life safety. Layout, fabrication from design and function CARP 060D
cutting, attachment procedures and through the complete production Stair Trim
productivity techniques will be process. An emphasis will be placed
discussed and practiced under jobsite on print interpretation, job planning Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter
conditions. Wall framing and drywall and proper construction sequence. Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP
finishing methods will be incorpo- Countertops and hardware styles and 040B
rated into the hands-on activity. types will be discussed. Students will Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
1.5 Units use the methods and procedures pre- appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
20 Lecture hours sented to build typical base casework appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or
20 Lab hours to industry standards. MATH 020C or appropriate assessment
1.5 Units This course is designed to meet the
CARP 050U 20 Lecture hours needs of Indentured Apprentices
Interior Evaluations 20 Lab hours with the State of California who are
interested in the carpentry industry
Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter CARP 060B by providing how various trims are
Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP Plastic Laminates utilized to finish stair construction
040B design features. Students will use the
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter techniques presented to complete a
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP stair, railing and wall project. Product
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or 040B styles, characteristics, applications,
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or and installation methods are included
This course covers the techniques appropriate assessment; READ 022 or in the discussions. The tools tech-
and skills used in construction of appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or niques for cutting materials, mitering
interior spaces. Print elevation views MATH 020C or appropriate assessment corners, and installing selected trim
and details will be utilized for job This course is designed to meet the types are presented and practiced
planning, design recognition, and needs of Indentured Apprentices throughout the training.
to determine materials. Students with the State of California who are 1.5 Units
will layout and detail interior walls, interested in the carpentry industry 20 Lecture hours
surfaces for arches, soffits, and trim by covering the materials, tools, and 20 Lab hours
installation. Instruction will include adhesive application techniques for
a review of transit and builder levels, fabricating plastic laminated coun- CARP 060E
measuring skills, and cutting tech- tertops. This course covers installa- Commercial Fixtures
niques for inside/outside corners and tion of plastic laminates including
radius cuts. function and design. Students will Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter
1.5 Units review prints to determine substrates, Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP
20 Lecture hours laminate material types and to calcu- 040B
20 Lab hours late countertop dimensions. Installa- Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
tion methods and techniques for drop appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
CARP 050V edge and back splash together with appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or
Welding Fabrication cleaning and repair will be empha- MATH 020C or appropriate assessment
sized. A countertop will be designed This course is designed to meet the
Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter and installed to specifications. Cor- needs of Indentured Apprentices
Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP rect use of tools and other equipment with the State of California who are
040B will be stressed. interested in the carpentry industry
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or 1.5 Units by providing print interpretation and
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or 20 Lecture hours fabrication techniques used in the
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or 20 Lab hours preparation and installation of com-
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment mercial store fixtures. An emphasis
This course is designed as an intro- CARP 060C will be placed on pre-job planning,
duction to layout, and basic welding Doors and Door Frames proper hand and power tool use and
and fabrication. The students will be safety measures. Students will apply
introduced to the basic skills of mea- Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter the procedures presented to complete
suring, equipment set-up and cutting, Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP valance and wall panel installations.
shaping, grinding, welding, filing, 040B 1.5 Units
heating and bending of metal parts. Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or 20 Lecture hours
Training will include fundamental appropriate assessment; READ 022 or 20 Lab hours
arc welding techniques to fabricate appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or
project components. MATH 020C or appropriate assessment CARP 060F
1.5 Units This course is designed to meet the Fitting Rooms/Partitions
20 Lecture hours needs of Indentured Apprentices
20 Lab hours with the State of California who are Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter
interested in the carpentry industry Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP
CARP 060A by providing the installation process 040B
Cabinet, Millwork and Assembly from constructing rough openings Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
to hanging and adjusting doors. An appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter emphasis will be placed on print appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or
Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP MATH 020C or appropriate assessment
040B
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This course is designed to meet the countertops with backsplash and This course is designed to meet the
needs of Indentured Apprentices create a design inlay. needs of Indentured Apprentices
with the State of California who are 1.5 Units with the State of California who are
interested in the carpentry indus- 20 Lecture hours interested in the carpentry industry
try by providing style comparison, 20 Lab hours by providing instruction on working
attachment methods and installa- drawings used in the designing and
tion techniques for various fitting CARP 060I building of a project. Instruction will
room and partition fixtures. Framing Hand/Power Tool Usage include an explanation of the meth-
elements, mounting brackets, and ods and procedures used to identify
panel products will be covered. The Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter components and materials needed to
procedures presented will be applied Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP finish the project. Students will study
during fitting room and partition 040B floor plans, elevations and detail
application projects. Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or drawings to determine design, wood
1.5 Units appropriate assessment; READ 022 or types, style and features of construc-
20 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or tion and assembly details.
20 Lab hours MATH 020C or appropriate assessment 2 Units
This course is designed to meet the 30 Lecture hours
CARP 060G needs of Indentured Apprentices 10 Lab hours
Exit & Electrical Security Devices with the State of California who are
interested in the carpentry industry CARP 060L
Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter by providing proper selection, safe Material and Hardware Applications
Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP use and maintenance of both hand
040B and power tools. Students will distin- Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or guish conditions when uses of hand Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or and power tools are an appropriate 040B
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or alternative to stationary saws and Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment equipment. Discussions will enable appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
This course is designed to meet the students to identify key tool features, appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or
needs of Indentured Apprentices accessories and tasks that can be MATH 020C or appropriate assessment
with the State of California who are performed using a variety of methods This course is designed to meet the
interested in the carpentry industry and techniques. Practical exercises needs of Indentured Apprentices
by providing the classifications, will focus on various saw types, hand with the State of California who are
types, models, codes, and uses for planes and hand held drills. interested in the carpentry industry
accident hazard exit (“panic”) devices 1.5 Units by providing the characteristics and
and fire exit devices. A range of 20 Lecture hours construction suitability of vari-
security products and door hard- 20 Lab hours ous types of wood, woodworking
ware used in the industry such as materials, and hardware typically
crossbars, latches, flush bolts, and CARP 060J used in the cabinet making industry.
kick plates will be discussed. Proper Power Tools and Stationary Equipment Instruction on cabinet making design
selection, installation and adjustment and wood selection will be empha-
techniques for selected devices will Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter sized. Working with a variety of
be covered. Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP wood samples, students will develop
1.5 Units 040B the ability to recognize the natural
20 Lecture hours Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or qualities associated with a particular
20 Lab hours appropriate assessment; READ 022 or wood species. Practical exercises will
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or include handling selected wood spe-
CARP 060H MATH 020C or appropriate assessment cies and experience working with a
Solid and Stone Surfaces This course is designed to meet the variety of hardware.
needs of Indentured Apprentices 1.5 Units
Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter with the State of California who are 20 Lecture hours
Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP interested in the carpentry industry 20 Lab hours
040B by providing instruction for both
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or power tools and stationary equip- CARP 060M
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or ment typically used in millwork Production Casework and Assembly
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or production. Students will identify the
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment appropriate procedures and machin- Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter
This course is designed to meet the ing operation for various milling Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP
needs of Indentured Apprentices applications. Practical exercises will 040B
with the State of California who are focus on shaping materials using Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
interested in the mill and cabinet various types of stationary saws, appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
work industry by providing both planes, sharpeners and power tools. appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or
basic and advanced assembly and 1.5 Units MATH 020C or appropriate assessment
installation techniques for solid sur- 20 Lecture hours This course is designed to meet the
face, natural stone and manufactured 20 Lab hours needs of Indentured Apprentices
materials. Various products, designs, with the State of California who are
materials, accessories, maintenance, CARP 060K interested in the Mill and Cabinet
repairs and safety considerations will Print Reading and Stock Billing Work industry by providing details
be included. A discussion of typi- of cabinetry fabrication from design
cal applications for different surface Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter and function through the complete
types will aid in the identification of Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP production process. An emphasis will
suitable materials. Students will use 040B be placed on print interpretation, job
the procedures presented to fabricate Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or planning and proper construction
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or sequence. Countertops and hardware
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or styles and types will be discussed.
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procedures presented to build typical CARP 060R Training will include a brief review of
base casework to industry standards. Millwork and Specialty Applications basic computer operations, access to
1.5 Units software, internet and email pro-
20 Lecture hours Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter grams. Students will become familiar
20 Lab hours Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP with the organization of computer
040B aided design software (AutoCAD
CARP 060N Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or 2014) user interface, basic drawing
Laminates and Overlays appropriate assessment; READ 022 or commands and file saving tools.
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or Discussion will include an overview
Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter MATH 020C or appropriate assessment of computer aided manufacturing
Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP This course is designed to meet the (CAM) from design to production.
040B needs of Indentured Apprentices Students will use CAD drawing tools
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or with the State of California who are to create a base cabinet design.
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or interested in the mill and cabinet 2 Units
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or work industry. This course covers 40 Lecture hours
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment how moldings and trims are utilized
This course is designed to meet the to finish wall and cabinets. Stu- CARP 060V
needs of Indentured Apprentices dents will be introduced to product Building Information Modeling
with the State of California who are styles, characteristics, millwork and Concepts
interested in the Mill and Cabinet specialty applications and installation
Work industry by covering the mate- methods are included in this training. Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter
rials, tools, and adhesive application The tool techniques for milling pro- Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP
techniques for fabricating plastic files, measuring and cutting, coping 040B
laminated countertops. This course and installing various molding, trim Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
covers installation of plastic laminates and specialty items are presented and appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
including function and design. Stu- practiced throughout this course. appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or
dents will review prints to determine 1.5 Units MATH 020C or appropriate assessment
substrates, laminate material types 20 Lecture hours This course is designed to meet the
and to calculate countertop dimen- 20 Lab hours needs of Indentured Apprentices
sions. Installation methods and tech- with the State of California who are
niques for drop edge and back splash CARP 060S interested in the mill and cabinet
together with cleaning and repair will Computerized Project Planning and maker industry by providing instruc-
be emphasized. A countertop will be Estimating tion of computerized software used
designed and installed to specifica- in project management planning,
tions. Correct use of tools and other Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter workflow and troubleshooting.
equipment will be stressed. Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP Training will include a brief review
1.5 Units 040B of basic computer operations, access
20 Lecture hours Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or to software, internet and email
20 Lab hours appropriate assessment; READ 022 or programs. Students will navigate
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or building information modeling (BIM)
CARP 060P MATH 020C or appropriate assessment project data to grasp basic concepts
Jigs, Fixtures and Accessories This course is designed to meet related to viewing three dimen-
the needs of Indentured Appren- sional (3D) building models, project
Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter tices with the State of California scheduling and construction problem
Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP who are interested in the mill and solving features.
040B cabinet maker industry by providing 2 Units
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or computerized project planning and 40 Lecture hours
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or estimating tasks. Training will begin
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or with a brief review of basic computer CARP 060W
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment operations. Students will use project Building Information Modeling Com-
This course is designed to meet the prints and specifications to determine puter Applications
needs of Indentured Apprentices material types, sizes, quantities and
with the State of California who are to plan and estimate material and Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter
interested in the Mill and Cabinet labor costs in Microsoft (MS) Win- Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP
Work industry by providing instruc- dows, Word, and Excel worksheets. 040B
tion for jigs, fixtures and other acces- 2 Units Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
sories typically used with power and 40 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
stationary tools for the production of appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or
millwork. A wide range of accessories CARP 060T MATH 020C or appropriate assessment
and their applications will be identi- Computer Applications CAD-CAM This course is designed to meet the
fied during training. Discussions will needs of Indentured Apprentices
enable students to explain when and Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter with the State of California who are
how add-on equipment makes work Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP interested in the mill and cabinet
easier and improves productivity. 040B maker industry by providing instruc-
Students will use the techniques pre- Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or tion of computerized software used
sented to select and attach accessories appropriate assessment; READ 022 or to develop three dimensional models
and to fabricate custom jigs. appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or of construction projects. Training will
1.5 Units MATH 020C or appropriate assessment provide an introduction to the design
20 Lecture hours This course is designed to meet process using various drawing soft-
20 Lab hours the needs of Indentured Appren- ware. Students will practice import-
tices with the State of California ing and exporting design elements
who are interested in the mill and into building information modeling
cabinet maker industry by provid- (BIM) organization structure for
ing instruction for computerized project management and work flow
software used to create production assessment. The course will include a
drawings and cabinetry designs.

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review of basic computer skills. This course is designed to meet the multi-bay scaffolds in both width and
2 Units needs of Indentured Apprentices length directions will be explained.
40 Lecture hours with the State of California who are Students will access various meth-
interested in the carpentry industry ods of distributing platform loads.
CARP 070A by providing the basic techniques The students will employ proper
Basic Frame Scaffold and procedures to erect tube and procedures to elevate each row of
clamp scaffolds. Construction bays to maintain a uniform and level
Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter practices and safety considerations platform. Students will use the tech-
Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP will be a major focus of the class. niques presented to erect multiple
040B Scaffold standards and regulations connected and non-connected scaf-
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or enforced industrywide are presented fold bays to industry standards.
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or and utilized in hands-on projects. 1.5 Units
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or Students will identify tube and clamp 20 Lecture hours
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment scaffold components, access, inspec- 20 Lab hours
This course is designed to meet the tion and assembly and disassembly
needs of Indentured Apprentices procedures. Students will install CARP 070F
with the State of California who are components for multi-bay/multi-tier Intermediate System Scaffold
interested in the carpentry industry scaffolds to industry standards.
by providing the basic techniques 1.5 Units Prerequisite: State Indentured Scaffold
and procedures to erect frame scaf- 20 Lecture hours Carpenter Union Apprentice; CARP
folds. Construction practices and 20 Lab hours 040A; CARP 040B
safety considerations will be a major Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
focus of the class. Scaffold standards CARP 070D appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
and regulations enforced industry- Basic Suspended Scaffold appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or
wide are presented and utilized in MATH 020C or appropriate assessment
hands-on projects. Students will Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter This course will introduce the skills
identify frame scaffold components Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP required to construct elevated plat-
and the importance of site and equip- 040B forms that span a large area. Students
ment inspections. Students will erect Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or will use the techniques presented to
typical frame scaffold assemblies to appropriate assessment; READ 022 or erect multiple connected and non-
industry standards. appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or connected scaffold bays.
1.5 Units MATH 020C or appropriate assessment 1.5 Units
20 Lecture hours This course is designed to meet the 20 Lecture hours
20 Lab hours needs of Indentured Apprentices 20 Lab hours
with the State of California who are
CARP 070B interested in the carpentry industry CARP 070G
Basic System Scaffold by providing the basic techniques and Advanced Frame Scaffold
procedures used to install suspended
Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter scaffolds. The terminology and use Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter
Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP of scaffold components in cable (wire Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP
040B rope) suspended configurations will 040B
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or be the focus of this training. Addi- Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or tional topics will include anchorage appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or systems, structural supports, hoists appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment and suspension devices. Students MATH 020C or appropriate assessment
This course is designed to meet the will form eyes in wire rope using This course is designed to meet the
needs of Indentured Apprentices proper clamping techniques. Safety needs of Indentured Apprentices
with the State of California who are hazards and increased fall protection with the State of California who are
interested in the carpentry industry measures will be taken as students interested in the carpentry industry
by providing the basic techniques follow design plans to construct cable by instructing students how to adapt
and procedures to erect system scaf- suspended scaffold. scaffold configurations to follow the
folds. Construction practices and 1.5 Units contour of a building’s architectural
safety considerations will be a major 20 Lecture hours features and height limitations. Stu-
focus of the class. Scaffold standards 20 Lab hours dents will use the proper terminology
and regulations enforced industry- to describe structural and design ele-
wide are presented and utilized in CARP 070E ments typically found in construction.
hands-on projects. Students will Intermediate Frame Scaffold Students will utilize reach limitation
identify system scaffold components guidelines to determine maximum
and the importance of site and equip- Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter platform height. Students will erect a
ment inspections. Students will erect Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP frame scaffold to conform to angles,
typical system scaffold assemblies to 040B slopes, obstacles and obstructions of
industry standards. Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or walls and /or ceilings.
1.5 Units appropriate assessment; READ 022 or 1.5 Units
20 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or 20 Lecture hours
20 Lab hours MATH 020C or appropriate assessment 20 Lab hours
This course is designed to meet the
CARP 070C needs of Indentured Apprentices CARP 070H
Basic Tube and Clamp Scaffold with the State of California who are Advanced System Scaffold
interested in the carpentry industry
Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter by introducing the skills required Prerequisite: State Indentured Scaffold
Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP to construct elevated platforms that Carpenter Union Apprentice; CARP
040B span a large area. The importance of 040A; CARP 040B
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or verifying that the first bay is plumb, Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or level and square will be stressed. The appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or practices for attaching and aligning appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or
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This course will provide the student CARP 070K tural connections and inspections.
with the ability to adapt the scaffold Scaffold Reshoring Detailed project drawing review will
configuration to follow the contour of provide practical experience in locat-
a building’s architectural features and Prerequisite: State Indentured Scaffold ing dimensions, determining layout
height limitations. Students will erect Carpenter Union Apprentice; CARP and scaffold material requirements.
a frame scaffold to conform to angles, 040A; CARP 040B An emphasis on erection/dismantling
slopes, obstacles and obstructions of a Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or sequence will foster the development
wall and/or ceiling. appropriate assessment; READ 022 or of job planning, preparation skills
1.5 Units appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or and applied math. The importance
20 Lecture hours MATH 020C or appropriate assessment of a safety program including, site
20 Lab hours This course will cover the basic specific conditions, communication,
techniques and procedures associated and fall protection will be addressed
CARP 070I with frame, system, and tube and during scaffold construction exer-
Advanced Suspended Scaffold clamp scaffold components used in cises.
industrial settings. The regulations, 1.5 Units
Prerequisite: State Indentured Scaffold terminology and components used in 20 Lecture hours
Carpenter Union Apprentice; CARP these systems types will be discussed 20 Lab hours
040A; CARP 040B in depth. Construction practices and
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or safety considerations will include CARP 070P
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or plant operating processes, equip- Industrial Scaffolding
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or ment, hazardous material awareness,
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment and emergency response. Students Prerequisite: State Indentured Scaffold
This course will cover the advanced will identify and erect equipment Carpenter Union Apprentice; CARP
techniques and procedures required using basic configurations suitable for 040A; CARP 040B
when constructing suspended jobsites where industrial scaffolds are Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
scaffolds supported by structural commonly used during maintenance appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
members. Students will identify the cycles. appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or
suitable structural components for 1.5 Units MATH 020C or appropriate assessment
this application type. The methods 20 Lecture hours This course will cover the basic
used to determine load bearing 20 Lab hours techniques and procedures associ-
capability of structural elements ated with frame, system, and tube
will be presented. The hazards and CARP 070L and clamp scaffold components used
precautionary techniques associ- Specialty Scaffold Applications in industrial settings. Construction
ated with safely building this type of practices and safety considerations
suspended platform will be the focus Prerequisite: State Indentured Scaffold will be a major focus of the class
of this training. Carpenter Union Apprentice; CARP including general plant operating
1.5 Units 040A; CARP 040B conditions and hazards. Successful
20 Lecture hours Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or participants will be issued a United
20 Lab hours appropriate assessment; READ 022 or Brotherhood of Carpenters (UBC)
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or Scaffold Qualification Card- Standard
CARP 070J MATH 020C or appropriate assessment 40 Hour Training.
Confined Space This course will include specialty 1.5 Units
scaffold applications focusing on 20 Lecture hours
Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter ramps, chutes and mobile towers 20 Lab hours
Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP suitable for light and heavy duty use.
040B Students will identify the character- CARP 080A
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or istics of commercial and industrial Basic Wood Flooring Installation
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or scaffold construction. The selected
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or projects for this class will introduce Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment the techniques and procedures used Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP
This course is designed to meet the for access/egress, debris handling, 040B
needs of Indentured Apprentices and maintenance scaffolds. Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
with the State of California who are 1.5 Units appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
interested in the carpentry industry 20 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or
by instructing students in safe access, 20 Lab hours MATH 020C or appropriate assessment
entry and monitoring methods for This course provides an introduc-
work confined spaces. Terminol- CARP 070N tion to wood flooring materials and
ogy, hazard recognition, air quality Scaffold Erector Qualification installation techniques. Students will
and use of various types of personal study the characteristics of various
protective and respiratory equip- Prerequisite: State Indentured Scaffold hard and soft wood species typi-
ment will be presented. Students Carpenter Union Apprentice; CARP cally chosen for grade, durability,
will complete simulated work tasks 040A; CARP 040B and color. The inspection of existing
and emergency rescue procedures Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or subfloors will be discussed, and pro-
utilizing a mock up. Upon successful appropriate assessment; READ 022 or cedures for installing new subfloors
completion of the course students appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or will be included. The proper prepara-
will be issued a United Brotherhood MATH 020C or appropriate assessment tion and installation sequence of
of Carpenters Confined Space Quali- This course is designed to be compli- wood strips and plank flooring will
fication Card. ant with applicable regulations, be the main focus of the training.
2 Units and provide workers with industry 1.5 Units
30 Lecture hours recognized general scaffold building 20 Lecture hours
10 Lab hours credentials. A fundamental approach 20 Lab hours
and careful explanation of scaffold
built applications will include safety
and terminology; elevated platform
intended use; span and loading crite-
ria; access and egress; stability, struc-

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CARP 080B CARP 080E CHEMISTRY
Borders Diagonal and Herringbone Patterns
Division of Mathematics
Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter & Sciences
Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP
040B 040B CHEM 110
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Chemistry for Allied Health Majors
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or Prerequisite: MATH 050 or MATH
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment MATH 020C or appropriate assessment 050D or MATH 053 or appropriate
This course covers the fabrication and This course covers the fabrication assessment
production skills used to create bor- and installation skills used in the Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
ders for wood flooring installations. production of diagonal and herring- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
Students will interpret floor plans to bone flooring patterns. Students will appropriate assessment; Concurrent
determine details for border designs interpret floor plans to detail pattern enrollment in MATH 070 or MATH
and estimate materials. Instruction assemblies and estimate materi- 070D or MATH 073
will include design considerations, als. Instruction will include design Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
geometric layout procedures, and considerations, geometric layout pro- (* The UC will grant credit for only one
techniques for maintaining border cedures, and techniques for maintain- of the following courses: CHEM 110,
symmetry. ing pattern symmetry. CHEM 120)
1.5 Units 1.5 Units This course provides an introduc-
20 Lecture hours 20 Lecture hours tion to the fundamental concepts of
20 Lab hours 20 Lab hours general, organic, and biological chem-
istry, and is especially appropriate for
CARP 080C CARP 080F students intending to pursue a career
Parquet Flooring Crew Lead Training in nursing and other health-related
professions, including kinesiol-
Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter ogy and psychology. Emphasis is
Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP placed on the relationship between
040B 040B chemistry and the health/medical
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or sciences. Weekly laboratory activities
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or appropriate assessment; READ 022 or require students to empirically verify
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or concepts presented in lectures. No
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment MATH 020C or appropriate assessment previous background in chemistry
This course covers the methods and This course covers the supervisory is required or expected of students
techniques for installing parquet and crew leadership skills required enrolling in this course.
flooring. Students will study the char- for professional development in the 5 Units
acteristics of various parquet flooring wood flooring industry. Typical work 54 Lecture hours
patterns. Students will evaluate the processes, communication methods, 54 Lab hours
suitability of hard and soft woods for customer service considerations, 18 Other hours
use in parquet flooring patterns. The motivational concepts and prob-
inspection, patching and leveling of lem solving techniques, that when CHEM 120
existing subfloors will be discussed employed, produce efficient and Introduction to Chemistry
and practiced. The proper prepara- effective management of wood floor
tion and installation sequence of installation. Various project scenarios Prerequisite: MATH 070 or MATH
parquet wood flooring will be the will be used to conduct classroom 070D or MATH 073 with a grade of “C”
main focus of the training. exercises. or appropriate assessment
1.5 Units 2 Units Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
20 Lecture hours 40 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
20 Lab hours appropriate assessment
CARP 290 Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
CARP 080D Work Experience in Carpenters (* The UC will grant credit for only one
Advanced Patterns Apprenticeship of the following courses: CHEM 110,
CHEM 120)
Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter Prerequisite : State Indentured Carpenter This one-semester course is designed
Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP Union Apprenticeship for students intending to major in
040B Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or science or engineering. The course
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or primarily prepares students for
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or appropriate assessment Chemistry 130; additionally, it fulfills
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or Transfers to: CSU the general education requirement
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment This course provides students the in the physical sciences. This course
This course covers the fabrication and opportunity to work in the Carpen- introduces the fundamental prin-
installation skills used in the produc- ters apprenticeship program for the ciples of general chemistry, with
tion of custom wood flooring design. purpose of developing specific skills emphasis on chemical nomenclature
Students will study examples of to meet the goals and objectives of the and quantitative problems in chemis-
artistic wood floor elements includ- Carpenters Joint Apprenticeship and try. The lecture presents classical and
ing geometric patterns, color varia- Training Committee (J.A.T .C.). Stu- modern chemistry including atomic
tions, and inclusion of materials other dents complete work experience hours theory, periodic properties, chemical
wood. Students will create a design at approved training sites. Students bonding, chemical reactions, stoichi-
pattern for a custom wood floor may take up to 16 units total across ometry, acids and bases, gas laws and
medallion, and use the techniques all Work Experience course offerings. solutions. The laboratory introduces
and skills presented to complete the Only one Work Experiencecourse may the techniques of experimental chem-
medallion project. be taken per semester.
1.5 Units 1 - 4 Units
20 Lecture hours 3 Lecture hours
20 Lab hours 75 - 225 Other hours

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istry with examples from all areas of CHEM 230 (C-ID CHEM 150, the admissions requirements for
chemistry. CHEM 160S) medical, dental, veterinary, and other
5 Units Organic Chemistry I health-related graduate programs.
54 Lecture hours 5 Units
54 Lab hours Prerequisite: CHEM 140 with a grade of 54 Lecture hours
18 Other hours “C” or better 108 Lab hours
Transfers to: UC, CSU
CHEM 130 (C-ID CHEM 110, This course, the first of a two-semes- CHEM 299
CHEM 120S) ter sequence, provides a rigorous Directed Study: Chemistry
General Chemistry introduction to the practical and
theoretical aspects of organic chemis- Transfers to: UC, CSU
Prerequisite: CHEM 120 with a grade of try. Several topics will be explored in Independent Study/Directed Study
“C” or better depth, including molecular structure is intended for students who have
Advisory: ENGL 101; READ 023 or and hybridization, applications of the ability to assume responsibil-
appropriate assessment; MATH 175 or acid/base theory to organic com- ity for independent work and to
appropriate assessment pounds, stereochemistry, alkanes, prepare written or oral reports and/
Transfers to: UC, CSU alkenes, alkynes, dienes, substitu- or appropriate projects. To enroll in
CHEM 130 is the first semester of a tion and elimination reactions, and an independent study/directed study
two semester sequence designed for spectroscopic methods of analysis course, students must possess a 2.5
students intending to major in science (e.g. IR, UV/VIS, NMR). Particular overall grade point average, a 3.0
and engineering. The lecture course emphasis will be placed on ther- grade point average in the discipline
covers classical/modern chemistry, modynamic and kinetic aspects of of study being requested, or receive
with applications, in stoichiometry reactions and detailed examination an exception from the instructor.
and classical atomic theory of chem- of reaction mechanisms. Laboratory Independent Studies/Directed Studies
istry, periodic properties, gas laws, exercises are designed to provide may be developed from any topic
modern quantum theory of atomic students with a solid foundation in arising from or related to a course of
and molecular structure and periodic the essential techniques of organic study that will result in developing
properties, thermochemistry, liquids chemistry, including the determina- depth and breadth in that subject
and solids, solution chemistry. The tion of melting points, thin-layer and area. Students will be expected to
laboratory introduces experimental column chromatography, extrac- meet on a regular basis with their fac-
chemistry with examples from all tion, distillation, and spectroscopic ulty sponsor and submit a final report
areas of chemistry. analysis of products. This course is or project, and student progress shall
5 Units appropriate for students majoring in be evaluated at regular intervals.
54 Lecture hours chemistry, biological sciences, and Academic standards for Independent
72 Lab hours chemical engineering, and satisfies Studies/Directed Studies shall be the
36 Other hours the admissions requirements for same as those for other courses. Units
medical, dental, veterinary, and other are awarded in accordance to Title
CHEM 140 (C-ID CHEM 120S) health-related graduate programs. V regulations with one unit of credit
General Chemistry 5 Units awarded for 54 hours of Directed
54 Lecture hours Studies, six (6) hours of which must
Prerequisite: CHEM 130 with a grade of 108 Lab hours be with an instructor. The instructor
“C” or better is responsible for monitoring student
Advisory: ENGL 101; READ 023 or CHEM 231 (C-ID CHEM 160S) progress through the semester.
appropriate assessment; MATH 180 or Organic Chemistry II Students may take directed study
appropriate assessment courses for a maximum of three (3)
Transfers to: CSU Prerequisite: CHEM 230 with a grade of units within a discipline, and may not
CHEM 140 is a continuation of “C” or better accumulate more than a total of nine
CHEM 130. Theory and techniques Transfers to: UC, CSU (9) units college wide.
of elementary physical chemistry are This course, the second of a two- 1 to 3 Units
stressed. Emphasis is placed on the semester sequence, provides a 54 to 162 Lab hours
dynamics of chemical change using rigorous introduction to the practical
thermodynamics and reaction kinet- and theoretical aspects of organic CHICANO STUDIES
ics as the major tools. A thorough chemistry. The chemistry of aromatic
treatment of equilibrium is given, and carbonyl-containing compounds Division of Behavioral
with many examples of acid/base, will be emphasized through out the & Social Sciences
buffer, solubility, and complex ions. course of the semester. Bioorganic
Entropy and free energy, electro- compounds will be introduced. CHST 101
chemistry, coordination compounds Particular emphasis will be placed on Introduction to Chicano Studies
and a brief introduction to organic thermodynamic and kinetic aspects
chemistry and nuclear chemistry of reactions, the detailed examina- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
are presented. Various analytical tion of reaction mechanisms, and appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
techniques used in modern chemistry the design of multi-step syntheses. appropriate assessment
are introduced. Descriptive chem- Laboratory exercises require students Transfers to: UC, CSU
istry of representative metallic and to use the techniques learned in the This is an introductory course that
nonmetallic elements is included. The previous semester to carry out more examines the cultural, economic,
Laboratory introduces experimental complex reactions and multi-step educational and political issues as
chemistry with examples from areas synthesis. Additionally, students will they impact the Chicana/o in the U.S.
of kinetics, equilibrium, acid/base investigate the techniques of organic Topics include Chicana/o identity,
and buffer preparation, differential qualitative analysis. This course is ethnic/racial paradigms, gender, lan-
titration, electrochemistry, and quali- appropriate for students majoring in guage, race, educational attainment,
tative analysis. Modern instrumental chemistry, biological sciences, and immigration, labor, and poverty. Stu-
methods are used in some exercises. chemical engineering, and satisfies dents interested in this course may
5 Units include individuals with familial or
54 Lecture hours
108 Lab hours

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personal connections to the Chicano CHST 150 related to child nutrition, health and
(Mexican-American) community and/ Chicano Politics (Same as POLS 150) safety. Topics will include preven-
or those intending to work in envi- tion and recognition of infectious
ronments with high concentrations of Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or disease, immunization, dental and
this population. appropriate assessment; READ 023 or mental health, child nutrition, menu
3 Units appropriate assessment planning, sanitary food handling,
54 Lecture hours Transfers to: UC, CSU prevention of injury, emergency
This course examines U.S. history preparedness and evacuation,
CHST 146 and political issues relevant to the providing services for children with
The Mexican American in the History Chicano/Latino community, pro- special needs and child abuse preven-
of the U.S. vides an overview of Chicano/Latino tion, identification and reporting
demographics in the U.S. examines responsibilities. The importance of
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Chicano/Latino political activism and program collaboration with families
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or the rise of Chicano/Latino political and health professionals will also
appropriate assessment leadership. Students interested in be addressed. This course meets the
Transfers to: UC, CSU this course may include individuals Department of Social Services Classi-
This course is a survey of the history with familial or personal connections fication Indicator DS7 and the State of
of the Mexican/Mexican-American to the Chicano (Mexican-American) California Department of Education
people in the United States pre- community and/or those intending Title V Child Development Permit.
sented in the context of U.S. history to work in environments with high 3 Units
and government. The course begins concentrations of this population. 54 Lecture hours
with a discussion of the Mexican 3 Units
American War and the Treaty of 54 Lecture hours CD 103
Guadalupe Hidalgo, and goes on Parenting
to examine the Mexican American CHILD
struggle for full integration into U.S. DEVELOPMENT Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
society. Key topics include repatria- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
tion, unionism, Mexican American Division of Behavioral appropriate assessment
GIs on the Pacific and European war & Social Sciences Transfers to: CSU
front, postwar struggles for economic This course is designed for stu-
and social justice, radicalism, and CD 095 dents who are interested in gaining
concludes with an examination into Current Issues in Child Development information to understand and work
the dramatic growth of the Mexican/ effectively with parents and to under-
Mexican-American population in Advisory: CD 106; CD 110 stand the parent child relationships in
the U.S. Students interested in this A working knowledge of current their own lives. The course provides
course may include individuals with issues in the field of Child Develop- a framework for topics pertinent
familial or personal connections to ment, leadership and advocacy skills to current parenting concepts. The
the Chicano (Mexican- American) and professionalism will be the focus following topics will be explored
community and/or those intending of this course. The course is meant and examined: understanding the
to work in environments with high for students who are interested in parenting process from infancy to
concentrations of this population. understanding the current issues and adulthood, parenting in diverse
3 Units changes in the field of Child Devel- culture, various life styles and family
54 Lecture hours opment. This course meets State Of structures, alternatives to biological
California Teacher Credentialing parenting and understanding high
CHST 148 requirements for the Child Devel- risk families.
La Chicana: The Contemporary opment Permit and Department of 3 Units
Mexican-American Female (Same as Social Services Classification Indica- 54 Lecture hours
SOC 148) tor DS3.
1 Unit CD 106 (C-ID CDEV 100)
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 18 Lecture hours Child Growth and Development
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
appropriate assessment CD 102 (C-ID ECE 220) Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Transfers to: UC, CSU Nutrition, Health and Safety for appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
This introductory course explores Children appropriate assessment
the racial/ethnic identity formation Transfers to: UC (credit limit *), CSU
of Chicanas/Mexican origin women Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or (*Students will receive credit from UC
in the United States. Course themes appropriate assessment; READ 023 or for only one of the following coursers: CD
include an examination into the appropriate assessment 106 or PSY 112)
genesis of the term “Chicana”, the Transfers to: CSU This course provides an overview
emergence of Chicana feminism, and This course is designed for students of human growth from concep-
the intersection of race, gender, class, interested in working in group care tion to adolescence. The theories of
and sexuality in relation to the forma- and educational programs that development relevant to life through
tion and study of Chicana identities. enroll children from infancy to early the teenage years are introduced
This course is an interdisciplinary adolescence. The course focuses on and the social, emotional, cognitive
one, drawing on methodologies preventive health and safety practices and physical aspects of these early
from racial/ethnic studies, women/ in group care environments for both stages of life are addressed. This
gender studies, queer studies, history, children and adults and integra- course is appropriate for students
literature, sociology, and popular tion of these practices into everyday preparing for a profession working
culture. This course is appropriate for program planning and development. with children and their families or
students interested in furthering their Introduction will also be provided those interested in furthering their
understanding of the social con- regarding the laws, regulations, understanding of child and adoles-
struction of the Mexican American standards, policies and procedures cent development. This course is also
woman. and child development curriculum designed to meet the Department of
3 Units Social Service Classification DS1 and
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Title V requirement for the Child CD 114 (C-ID ECE 200) placed upon theoretical and devel-
Development Permit. Observation and Assessment opmental foundations with practical
3 Units application in the form of develop-
54 Lecture hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or mentally appropriate activities for
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or use in the school and the child care
CD 110 (C-ID ECE 120) appropriate assessment center. This course is targeted for
Principles and Practices of Early Child- Transfers to: CSU students preparing for a career in
hood Education This course is designed for students teaching children. The course meets
working towards a Child Develop- the Department of Social Services
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or ment permit. The course focuses on Classification Indicator DS3 and
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate use of assessment and applies towards the State of Califor-
appropriate assessment observation strategies to document nia Department of Education Title V
Transfers to: CSU development, growth, play and learn- Child Development Permit.
This course is designed for students ing in order to join with families and 3 Units
desiring to work in educational pro- professionals in promoting children’s 54 Lecture hours
grams for children from birth to age success and maintaining quality pro-
eight. The course is an examination of grams. Recording strategies, rating CD 119
the underlying theoretical principles systems, portfolios, and multiple Music and Movement for Children
of developmentally appropriate prac- assessment methods are explored.
tices applied to programs, environ- Advantages and disadvantages of Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
ments, emphasizing the key role of observation techniques, observer appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
relationship, constructive adult-child bias and cultural considerations are appropriate assessment
interaction and teaching strategies in discussed. This course meets the Transfers to: CSU
supporting physical, social, creative Department of Social Services Clas- This course offers a framework for
and intellectual development for sification Indicator DS 3 and applies providing developmentally appropri-
all children. This course includes toward the State of California Title V ate music and movement principles
a review of the historical roots or requirement for the Child Develop- and experiences for children birth to
early childhood programs and the ment Permit. early adolescence. The developmen-
evolution of the professional practices 3 Units tal characteristics of movement and
promoting advocacy, ethics and pro- 54 Lecture hours music abilities will be outlined along
fessional identity. This course meets with the basics of movement and
the Department of Social Services CD 115 music education. Students will partic-
Classification Indicator DS3 and the Creative Art Experiences for Children ipate in music and movement related
State of California Department of activities. This course is designed for
Education Title V Child Development Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or students interested in working with
Permit. appropriate assessment; READ 023 or children in group care and educa-
3 Units appropriate assessment tional programs. The course meets
54 Lecture hours Transfers to: CSU the Department of Social Services
This course provides a comprehen- Classification Indicator DS3 and
CD 111 (C-ID ECE 130) sive study of creativity and its impact applies towards the State of Califor-
Early Childhood Education Curriculum on child development. A develop- nia Department of Education Title V
mental perspective will be utilized as Child Development Permit.
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or students explore creative art and its 3 Units
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or impact on the whole child, the artistic 54 Lecture hours
appropriate assessment development process, aesthetics, the
Transfers to: CSU elements of art, specific art program CD 120
This introductory course presents approaches, artistic styles, facilitating Experiences in Language Arts
current concepts in childhood cur- and supporting creative art experi-
riculum development and imple- ences for children, art assessment Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
mentation. The student will design techniques and specific art experi- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
curriculum based on observation and ences. This course is appropriate for appropriate assessment
assessment of young children to sup- students interested in working with Transfers to: CSU
port play and learning using devel- children in group care and educa- This course is designed for students
opmental, inclusive and anti-bias tional environments. Applies towards who are interested in promoting and
principles in collaboration with fami- the State of California Title 22 Depart- facilitating the language development
lies to support all children; demon- ment of Social Services Classification of children. The course is a study of
strate knowledge of the teachers’ role Indicator DS 3 and State of California philosophies, principles and imple-
in evaluating best practices and apply Teacher Credentialing requirements mentation of language arts experi-
understanding of children’s learn- for the Child Development Permit. ences for children from birth to early
ing and development. This course 3 Units adolescence. The theoretical basis of
is meant for students who plan to 54 Lecture hours language development and systems
create and implement children’s of teaching literacy will be addressed.
educational programs. This course CD 118 Literature, dramatics, flannel board
is also designed to meet the State of Development of Science and Math stories, puppetry, and storytelling
California Title 22 Department of Experiences are incorporated into the course as
Social Service Classification Indicator strategies for language acquisition as
DS3 and applies toward the State of Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or well as literacy activities. The course
California Title V requirements for appropriate assessment; READ 023 or meets the Department of Social Ser-
the Child Development Permit. appropriate assessment vices Classification Indicator DS3 and
3 Units Transfers to: CSU applies towards the State of Califor-
54 Lecture hours This course provides a framework nia Department of Education Title V
from which to explore the theo- Child Development Permit.
ries, philosophies, principles, and 3 Units
implementation of science and math 54 Lecture hours
experiences for children from birth
to early adolescence. Emphasis is

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CD 208 (C-ID CDEV 110) nia Department of Education Title V assessment
Child, Family and Community Child Development Permits. Transfers to: CSU
3 Units In this capstone course, the student
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 54 Lecture hours will practice and demonstrate devel-
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or opmentally appropriate early child-
appropriate assessment CD 224 (C-ID ECE 230) hood program planning and teaching
Transfers to: UC, CSU Diversity Issues During Early Child- competencies under the supervision
This course is designed for students hood, School Age and Adolescence of Child Development faculty and
desiring to work with children in a other qualified early education pro-
group setting, as well as for parents Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or fessionals. Students will utilize practi-
and others who wish to further their appropriate assessment; READ 023 or cal classroom experiences to make
understanding of how the socio-cul- appropriate assessment connections between theory and
tural environment affects the devel- Transfers to: CSU practice, develop professional behav-
oping child. The course examines the This course addresses the similari- iors, and build a comprehensive
historical and contemporary inter- ties, variety and multiplicity found understanding of children and fami-
relationship of family, school and within programs and educational lies. Child centered, play-oriented
community on child development. settings for Young Children, School approaches to teaching, learning, and
The process of socialization and iden- Age Children and Adolescents. assessment; and knowledge of cur-
tity formation will be highlighted, Topics covered include: family riculum content areas will be empha-
showing the importance of respectful, values, culture, race, gender, social sized as student teachers design,
reciprocal relationships that support class, sexual preference, language and implement and evaluate experiences
and empower families. This course abilities. Focus will also be placed on that promote positive development
meets the Department of Social Ser- developmental appropriateness in and learning for all young children.
vices Classification Indicator DS2 and addressing diversity, parental per- This course is designed for students
the State of California Department of spectives and the effects of diversity looking for a supervised field/labora-
Education Title V Child Development on the domains of development. This tory experience in an early childhood
Permit. course is designed for students wish- setting. The course meets the Depart-
3 Units ing to work in children’s programs ment of Social Services Classification
54 Lecture hours and educational settings. This course Indicator DS3 and applies towards
meets the Department of Social the State of California Department of
CD 211 Services Classification Indicator DS 3 Education Title V Child Development
Infant and Toddler Development and applies towards the State of Cali- Permits.
(Formerly ECE 211, ECE 011) fornia Department of Education Title 3 Units
V Child Development Permits. 36 Lecture hours
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 3 Units 54 Lab hours
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 54 Lecture hours
appropriate assessment CD 229
Transfers to: CSU CD 226 Literacy Development for Children
This course is a study of infants and Introduction to Children with
toddlers from pre-conception to age Special Needs Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
three including physical, cognitive, (Formerly ECE 226, ECE 026) appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
language, social, and emotional appropriate assessment
growth and development. The focus Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Transfers to: CSU
of this course applies theoretical appropriate assessment; READ 023 or This course is appropriate for
frameworks to interpret behavior appropriate assessment students interested in facilitating
and interactions between heredity Transfers to: CSU and supporting literacy develop-
and environment. It also emphasizes This course introduces the variations ment in children enrolled in group
the role of family and relationships in development of children with care and educational environments.
in development. This course meets special needs ages birth through eight Focus is on effective skills and
the Department of Social Services and the resulting impact on families. techniques utilized by teachers and
Classification Indicator DS4 and It includes an overview of historical caregivers to enhance the develop-
applies towards the State of Califor- and societal influences, laws relating ment of Emergent Literacy skills
nia Department of Education Title V to children with special needs, and throughout childhood. Students will
Child Development Permits. the identification and referral process. develop knowledge of the sequence
3 Units This course will prepare students of Literacy and Language Develop-
54 Lecture hours who wish to work in children’s pro- ment, Developmentally Appropriate
grams or educational environments Practices in classroom environments
CD 213 to facilitate the learning and develop- and a Balanced Literacy Approach.
Care and Education for Infants ment of children with special needs. Effective assessment, curriculum and
and Toddlers Applies toward the State of California techniques to promote skill develop-
Teacher Credentialing requirements ment will also be introduced. This
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or for the Child Development Permit. course is appropriate for students
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 3 Units who are interested in working with
appropriate assessment 54 Lecture hours children in group care and educa-
Transfers to: CSU tion programs. The course meets
This course applies current theory CD 228 (C-ID ECE 210) the Department of Social Services
and research to the care and educa- Early Childhood Education Practicum Classification Indicator DS3 and
tion of infants and toddlers in group (Formerly ECE 228, ECE 028A) applies towards the State of Califor-
settings. It examines essential poli- nia Department of Education Title V
cies, principles and practices that lead Prerequisite: CD 106, CD 110, CD Child Development Permit.
to quality care and developmentally 111, CD 114 and CD 208 ; Verification 3 Units
appropriate curriculum for children of immunizations against influenza, 54 Lecture hours
birth to 36 months. The course meets pertussis, and measles and freedom from
the Department of Social Services tuberculosis are necessary to fulfill the
Classification Indicator DS4 and lab requirement of this course.
applies towards the State of Califor- Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate

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CD 232 CHIN 102 project scheduling, wastewater
Curriculum and Strategies for Children Chinese II management, and similar engineering
with Special Needs tasks.
Prerequisite: Completion of CHIN 101 3 Units
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or with a grade of “C” or better, or comple- 36 Lecture hours
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or tion of 2 years high school Chinese with a 54 Lab hours
appropriate assessment grade of “C” or better
Transfers to: CSU Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate CIV 142
This course covers curriculum and assessment; ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Introduction to Surveying and GPS
intervention strategies for working appropriate assessment
with children with special needs in Transfers to: UC, CSU Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
partnership with their families. It This course is a continuation of the appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
focuses on the use of observation and essentials of the Chinese Language. appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or
assessment in meeting the individual- The course stresses oral and written MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri-
ized needs of children in inclusive proficiency through fundamental use ate assessment; CIT 102
and natural environments. Topics of Chinese pronunciation and the Transfers to: CSU
included are the role of the teacher as Pinyin Spelling System. Students will This course is for all students
a professional working with families, continue to further their knowledge interested in the career field of Civil
collaboration with interdisciplin- of Chinese characters. Various facets Design Drafting, Surveying/Map-
ary teams, and cultural competence. of Chinese history, culture, and ping, and Civil Engineering. Intro-
The course meets the Department civilization will also be analyzed duction to Surveying and GPS will
of Social Services Classification via cross-cultural comparisons. In cover the principles and practices of
Indicator DS3 and applies towards addition to classroom discussion, land surveying which will include
the State of California Department of students are required to complete the measuring of distance, direction,
Education Title V Child Development at least 18 hours of intensive indi- elevation and position, topographic
Permits. vidualized oral-aural practice in the mapping, and use and care of survey-
3 Units Language Laboratory via interactive ing equipment. The fundamentals of
54 Lecture hours websites, audio CDs, video programs, global positioning systems (GPS) and
and films. The Language Laboratory their applications in land surveying
CHINESE focuses on vocabulary, grammar and will also be introduced. This course
cultural practices. The Languages will also be beneficial for those in the
Division of Communications Department as a whole mandates the construction industry who need to
& Languages requirement of 18 hours of indepen- acquire property data.
dent lab work per semester . This 4 Units
CHIN 101 course is intended for those inter- 54 Lecture hours
Chinese I ested in learning to speak Chinese as 54 Lab hours
well as for those seeking a degree in
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or the Chinese language. CIV 143
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 4 Units Applications to Surveying and GPS
appropriate assessment 72 Lecture hours
Transfers to: UC, CSU Prerequisite: CIV 142
This course provides the student CIVIL DESIGN Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
with an introduction to the Chinese appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
language and culture. The course Division of Career & appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or
stresses oral and written proficiency Technical Education MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri-
through fundamental use of Chi- ate assessment
nese pronunciation and the Pinyin CIV 140 Transfers to: CSU
Spelling System. Students will also Civil Engineering Fundamentals This course is for all students with
receive an introduction to Chinese a basic understanding of surveying
characters. Various facets of Chinese Advisory: ENGT 101 or two years of who are interested in pursuing a
history, culture, and civilization will high school drafting; ENGL 030 or career in the field of Land Surveying.
also be analyzed via cross-cultural ENLA 034 or appropriate assessment; This course presents advanced appli-
comparisons. In addition to classroom READ 023 or appropriate assessment; cations that will cover the theory and
discussion, students are required to MATH 050 or MATH 053 or appropri- practice of plane surveying, including
complete at least 18 hours of intensive ate assessment principles of position, horizontal and
individualized oral-aural practice in Transfers to: CSU vertical curves, construction stak-
the Language Laboratory via inter- This course is for all students ing, alignments, field procedures,
active websites, audio CDs, video interested in the career fields of U.S. Public Land Survey System,
programs, and films. The Language Civil Design Drafting and Civil Boundary Surveying, use and care of
Laboratory focuses on vocabulary, Engineering. The course is a study surveying equipment.
grammar, and cultural practices. The of the various Civil Engineering sub- 4 Units
Languages Department as a whole disciplines and the common tasks 54 Lecture hours
mandates the requirement of 18 hours required of Civil Engineers and their 54 Lab hours
of independent lab work per semes- support staff. Students will complete
ter. This course is intended for those basic level engineering calculations CIV 210
interested in learning to speak Chinese and use hand drafting techniques or Concrete Technology & Testing
as well as for those seeking a degree in Computer Aided Drafting (CADD)
the Chinese language. software to complete projects relating Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
4 Units to subdivision development, road- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
72 Lecture hours way planning and layout, structural appropriate assessment; MATH 050,
design and detailing, site grading, MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appro-
priate assessment; CIV 140 or industry
experience
Transfers to: CSU
This course is an introduction into
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construction material. The course is Specific areas of focus include the exception from the instructor. Stu-
intended for individuals who intend use of the software for modeling and dents may take a maximum of 3 units
to pursue careers in construction and editing of terrain, surfaces, profiles, of Directed Study within a discipline
students who wish to progress into and cross-sections as well as earth- and 9 units college-wide.
Construction Management as a Civil work computations and site planning 1 to 3 Units
Engineering sub-discipline. The mate- design. 54 to 162 Lab hours
rial includes focus on the components 3 Units
of concrete, physical properties, mix 36 Lecture hours COMPUTER
design, quality control, and placing 54 Lab hours INFORMATION
& testing of concrete. The course TECHNOLOGY
includes classroom lectures and CIV 290
assignments, as well as lab projects Cooperative Work Experience/Intern- Division of Business
with direct experience in working ship for Civil Related Fields
with and testing concrete. CIT 101
2 Units Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Introduction to Computer Information
18 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Technology
54 Lab hours appropriate assessment
Transfers to: CSU Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
CIV 241 This course supports and reinforces appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
Civil Engineering Drafting and Design on-the-job training in business and appropriate assessment; CIT 100A
industrial establishments under Transfers to: UC, CSU
Prerequisite: CIV 140; ENGT 150 or supervision of a college instruc- This is an introductory computer
ENGT 170 tor and is facilitated by the use of course, which offers students both
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or learning objectives. The student fundamental computer concepts and
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or will be working in a skilled or training in spreadsheets and database
appropriate assessment professional level assignment in microcomputer applications. Topics
Transfers to: CSU their area of vocational interest include the importance of computers
This course is for all students and will meet performance objec- in business and society, the informa-
interested in the career field of Civil tives related to instruction that are tion processing cycle, the Internet,
Design Drafting and Civil Engineer- above and beyond the conditions of communication and networks, the
ing. The course is an intermediate regular employment. This course is latest hardware and software devel-
level class in which the practices and intended for students whose job is opments, and planning a career as a
the preparation of drawings, pertain- in civil engineering design / drafting computer professional or a computer
ing to the civil engineering field, will related fields and have completed or user. This is the basic computer
be expanded to include the develop- enrolled in the appropriate course- course designed for Business majors.
ment of maps and drawings used work. Instructor approval is needed 3 Units
for site development, grading and to remain in the class. “Contact the 54 Lecture hours
drainage, and road alignment. Prepa- CWE office regarding re-enrollment
ration of construction documents for procedures.” CIT 102
buildings and other related constructs Student Unpaid Internship: Introduction to Microsoft Office
will be included as well. Other topics 1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours;
to be covered include project notes, 3 Units/180 hours; 4 Units/240 hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
specifications, and details for Civil Student Paid Internship: appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
Engineering drawings. The students 1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours; appropriate assessment; CIT 100A
will use both hand drafting and 3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours. Transfers to: CSU
Computer Aided Drafting (CADD) to 1 to 4 Units This course is intended as an intro-
complete projects related the afore- 3 Lecture hours duction for students wanting to learn
mentioned covered topics. 60 to 300 hours the latest version of the integrated
3 Units program suite of Microsoft Office
36 Lecture hours CIV 299 Professional. The student will be pro-
54 Lab hours Directed Study in Civil Design vided with the basics of each of the
Technology programs in the suite - Word, Excel,
CIV 245 Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook as
Civil Engineering Design and Modeling Prerequisite: 2.5 overall grade point well as their Internet integration. In
average, a 3.0 grade point average in the addition, an introduction to funda-
Prerequisite: CIV 140; ENGT 150 or discipline of study being requested, or mental computer concepts will be
ENGT 170 receive an exception from the instructor presented including hardware and
Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or software basics, file management,
assessment; ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or computer networks and communica-
appropriate assessment appropriate assessment tions.
Transfers to: CSU Transfers to: CSU 3 Units
This course is for all students This course provides an opportu- 45 Lecture hours
interested in the career field of Civil nity for the student to expand their 27 Lab hours
Design Drafting and Civil Engineer- studies in Civil Design Technology
ing. Civil Design & Modeling is an beyond the classroom by complet- CIT 103
advanced level class which includes ing a project or an assignment Microsoft Word
design, analysis, and the prepara- arranged by an agreement between
tion of drawings used in the Civil the student and instructor. The Prerequisite: CIT 101
Engineering field. The student will student is required to contract with Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate
use Civil Engineering software, such the instructor to determine the scope assessment
as Bentley’s In-Roads or AutoCAD’s of the assignment and the unit value Transfers to: CSU
Civil 3D to complete projects relating assigned for successful completion. This is a thorough introduction to
to transportation and site develop- Students must possess a 2.5 overall the word processing application
ment including grading, drainage, GPA, a 3.0 GPA in the discipline of
and road alignment plans and details. study being requested, or receive an

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Microsoft® Word®. This course will professionals wanting a thorough language. This course will review the
provide instruction in the use of the introduction to Microsoft® Access®. fundamentals of software devel-
latest version of word processing 3 Units opment and cover the advanced
software for business applications. 45 Lecture hours programming skills using the C++
Students will learn the basic edit- 27 Lab hours language. Advanced topics include:
ing and formatting functions of the classes and data abstraction, opera-
program. Document maintenance, CIT 111 tor overloading, inheritance, virtual
formatting enhancements, and the Introduction to Programming function and polymorphism, stream
creation and formatting of tables will I/O and Exception Handling.
also be presented. Additional topics Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or 4 Units
include macros and styles, specialized appropriate assessment; READ 022 or 63 Lecture hours
tables, protected forms and shared appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or 27 Lab hours
documents. This course is intended MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri-
for students desiring to complete the ate assessment; CIT 101 CIT 130
requirements for the Computer Infor- Transfers to: CSU Windows Configuration
mation Technology Microcomputer This course is designed to develop
Specialists Degree or professions the problem-solving abilities of the Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
wanting to master Microsoft Word. student who intends to continue in appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
3 Units the computer field. Various tech- appropriate assessment
45 Lecture hours niques used will include hierarchy Transfers to: CSU
27 Lab hours diagrams, data flow diagrams, flow- This course is designed for students
charting, data diagrams, and pseudo preparing to take the Windows client
CIT 107 code. This course will also include operating system certification exam.
Microsoft Excel information on Microsoft Visual Students will learn to install, upgrade
Studio.NET’s integrated development and migrate from previous to the
Prerequisite: CIT 101 environment (IDE). current Windows client operating
Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate 3 Units system and deploy Windows using
assessment 54 Lecture hours system images and configure virtual
Transfers to: CSU hard disks. Students will also learn
This is a comprehensive spreadsheet CIT 125 to configure hardware & applica-
application course which will provide Introduction to C++ Programming tions, network connectivity, access
instruction in the use of the latest ver- to resources, mobile computing,
sion of spreadsheet software for busi- Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or backup and recovery, and monitor-
ness applications. Students will learn appropriate assessment; READ 023 or ing and maintaining systems that run
to create and format a workbook, appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or Windows.
work with formulas and functions, MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri- 3 Units
create charts, tables and PivotTables. ate assessment; CIT 111 36 Lecture hours
Students will also learn advanced Transfers to: UC, CSU 54 Lab hours
functions, and develop Excel applica- This course is intended for students
tions. This course is intended for desiring to complete the require- CIT 131
students desiring to complete the ments for the Computer Information Windows Server Active Directory
requirements for the Computer Infor- Technology Degree or professionals
mation Technology Microcomputer who want to continue developing Prerequisite: CIT 130
Specialists Degree or professionals their programming skills using Visual Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
wanting comprehensive knowledge C++ programming language. This appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
of Microsoft® Excel® course will cover the fundamentals appropriate assessment
3 Units of software development using the Transfers to: CSU
45 Lecture hours most popular language: C++. The This course is designed for students
27 Lab hours topics covered include: designing, preparing to take the Windows
writing the source code, compiling, Server Active Directory, Configuring
CIT 109 linking, executing, debugging, data certification exam. Students will learn
Microsoft Access types, arithmetic/logical expressions, to configure Domain Name System,
pointers, looping, branching, classes, Active Directory infrastructure,
Prerequisite: CIT 101 objects and static and dynamic Active Directory Roles & Services,
Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate memory allocation. creating and maintaining Active
assessment 4 Units Directory objects, maintaining the
Transfers to: CSU 63 Lecture hours Active Directory environment, and
This is a thorough microcomputer 27 Lab hours configure Active Directory Certificate
database applications course, which Services.
will provide instruction in the use CIT 126 3 Units
of the latest version of database Advanced C++ Programming 36 Lecture hours
software for business applications. 54 Lab hours
Students will learn to create and Prerequisite: CIT 125
modify tables, build table relation- Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or CIT 133
ships, add and edit records, create appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Windows Server Applications Infra-
forms for data entry, produce simple appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or structure
queries and reports, advanced query MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri-
functions, custom forms design for ate assessment; CIT 111 Prerequisite: CIT 130
data entry, custom report writing, Transfers to: UC, CSU Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
and sharing and integrating data with This course is intended for students appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
Web pages. This course is intended desiring to complete the require- appropriate assessment
for students desiring to complete ments for the Computer Information Transfers to: CSU
the requirements for the Computer Technology Degree or professionals This course is designed for students
Information Technology Degree or who want to continue develop- preparing to take the Windows
ing their programming skills using Server Applications Infrastructure
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deploy servers, configure remote tals of HTML (Hypertext Markup course is intended for IT students
desktop services, configure web Language) programming to design wishing to prepare for the Comp-
services infrastructure, and configure Web pages. Students will create TIA A+ Essentials and CompTIA A+
network application services. custom Web pages for personal Practical Application examinations,
3 Units Internet and business Intranet envi- the two exams required to achieve
36 Lecture hours ronments. Students will also learn to CompTIA A+ certified status.
54 Lab hours use cascading style sheets (CSS) and 4 Units
scripting languages. 54 Lecture hours
CIT 135 3 Units 54 Lab hours
Introduction to Java Programming 45 Lecture hours
27 Lab hours CIT 190
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Introduction to Information Security
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or CIT 155
appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or Introduction to E-Commerce Prerequisite: CIT 101
MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri- Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate
ate assessment; CIT 111 Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or assessment
Transfers to: UC, CSU appropriate assessment; READ 022 or Transfers to: CSU
This course is intended for students appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or This course provides an introduc-
desiring to complete the require- MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri- tion to the various technical and
ments for the Computer Information ate assessment; CIT 101 administrative aspects of informa-
Technology Degree or professionals Transfers to: CSU tion security. The student will gain
wanting an introduction to Java Pro- This course offers a hands- on prob- an understanding of the key issues
gramming. This course will cover the lem-solving approach for learning associated with protecting informa-
fundamentals of software develop- the basic to more advanced features tion assets, determining the levels of
ment using the most popular Open of doing business on the Internet. protection and response to security
Source language – Java. Course topics You will learn to use E-commerce incidents, and designing a consis-
include: program design, algorithms, effectively, such as: gather corporate tent, reasonable information security
writing and testing source code, information, make a purchase online, system, with appropriate intrusion
arithmetic/logic expressions, control develop an effective company Web detection and reporting features. This
structures, objects and basic Java site, or find global trading partners. course is intended for IT students and
structures. You will learn how and why elec- professionals who want to develop
4 Units tronic commerce is an important part a foundation in information security
63 Lecture hours of our economy and our society. systems.
27 Lab hours 3 Units 3 Units
54 Lecture hours 54 Lecture hours
CIT 136
Advanced Java Programming CIT 160 CIT 192
Introduction to Operating Systems Network Security I
Prerequisite: CIT 135
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Advisory: CIT 060 Prerequisite: CIT 101
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Transfers to: CSU Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or This course provides an overview of appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri- the operating systems that are cur- appropriate assessment; CIT 180
ate assessment; CIT 111 rently used to create an e-business Transfers to: CSU
Transfers to: UC, CSU infrastructure. Operating systems This course is intended for students
This course is intended for students discussed include Windows, Unix, wanting to learn fundamentals of
desiring to complete the requirements Linux, Novell and Mac and their computer and information security
for the Computer Information Tech- use in the industry. An in-depth and prepare for the CompTIA Secu-
nology Degree or professionals who study of Windows 2000 Server is rity + certification exam. Students will
want to continue developing their also presented. Topics discussed are learn about communication, infra-
programming skills using Java. This how to setup, install, and administer structure, and operational security,
course covers the basics of the soft- Windows 2000 Servers. This course attack prevention, disaster recovery,
ware development and the advanced is designed for students interested in computer forensics, use of Cryptog-
programming skills using the Java learning operating systems and the raphy and Public Key Infrastructures
language. Topics include Java data use of operating systems in running (PKIs), remote access and Virtual Pri-
syntax, data structure, applets, graph- corporate information systems. vate Networks (VPN), web security,
ics, animation, inheritance, abstract 3 Units and combating malware.
windows toolkit, exception handling, 36 Lecture hours 3 Units
file input and output, and multi- 54 Lab hours 45 Lecture hours
threading. 27 Lab hours
4 Units CIT 180
63 Lecture hours PC Maintenance-A+ Certification CIT 200
27 Lab hours Systems Analysis and Design
Prerequisite: CIT 101
CIT 152 Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate Prerequisite: CIT 101
Introduction to Web Page Design for assessment Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Business Transfers to: CSU appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
This course will prepare students appropriate assessment
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or with the necessary competencies of Transfers to: CSU
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or an entry-level IT professional with This course provides an overview
appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or hands-on experience and theory of the processes, tools, and tech-
MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri- in computer technology, network- niques used to analyze and design
ate assessment; CIT 101 ing and security. The student will computer-based information systems.
Transfers to: CSU also learn communication skills and Students will gain an understand-
This course provides students with professionalism now required of all ing of the systems development life
an understanding of the fundamen- entry-level IT professionals. This cycle, strategic planning, feasibility

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studies, fact-finding techniques, data Transfers to: CSU Student Unpaid Internship:
flow diagrams, structure English, This course is the first of two courses 1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours;
object-oriented analysis and design, designed to prepare students for 3 Units/180 hours;4 Units/240 hours
automated system design tools, the ICND-2 examination to achieve Student Paid Internship:
entity-relationship diagrams, system CCNA (Cisco® Certified Network 1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours;
testing, documentation, training and Administrator) certification. Students 3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours.
maintenance activities. Students will will learn the architecture, compo- 1 to 4 Units
apply the course concepts through nents and operations of routers and 3 Lecture hours
case studies. This course is suitable switches in a large and complex 60 to 300 hours
for students seeking a career in com- network. Students will also learn to
puter information technology. configure and troubleshoot routers COOPERATIVE
3 Units and switches and resolve common WORK EXPERIENCE-
54 Lecture hours issues with OSPF, EIGRP, STP, and
VTP in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks GENERAL
CIT 210 along with developing skills needed
Cisco Networking I to implement DCHP and DNS opera- Division of Career &
tions in a network. Technical Education
Prerequisite: CIT 101 3 Units
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 45 Lecture hours CWEG 290
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 27 Lab hours Cooperative Work Experience Educa-
appropriate assessment; CIT 180 tion - General
Transfers to: CSU CIT 213
This course is the first of two courses Cisco Networking IV Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
designed to prepare students for appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
the ICND 1 examination to achieve Prerequisite: CIT 212 with a grade of appropriate assessment
CCENT (Cisco® Certified Entry “C” or better Transfers to: CSU
Networking Technician) Certification. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or This course supports and reinforces
Students will be introduced to net- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or on-the-job training in an actual work
working concepts including but not appropriate assessment; CIT 101; CIT environment under the supervision
limited to the OSI reference model, IP 180 of a college instructor and is facili-
addressing, cabling, network topolo- Transfers to: CSU tated by the use of learning objec-
gies, network security, and configura- This course is the second of two tives. The student will be working
tion networking equipment. Students courses designed to prepare stu- in a professional environment and
will be introduced to configuring dents for the ICND-2 examination will meet performance objectives
Cisco® networking devices and to achieve CCNA (Cisco® Certified related to instruction that are above
create physical and virtual networks. Network Administrator) certifica- and beyond the conditions of regular
3 Units tion. Students will learn about WAN employment.
45 Lecture hours technologies and network services Student Paid Internship:
27 Lab hours for complex networks. Students will 1 unit/75 hours;
learn to troubleshoot network devices 2 units/150 hours;
CIT 211 and issues with data link protocols, 3 units/225 hours
Cisco Networking II and implement IPSec and virtual 1 to 3 Units
private networks. 3 Lecture hours
Prerequisite: CIT 210 with a grade of 3 Units 75 to 225 Other hours
“C” or better 45 Lecture hours
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 27 Lab hours CORRECTIONS
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
appropriate assessment; CIT 101; CIT CIT 290 Division of Public Safety
180 Cooperative Work Experience/Intern-
Transfers to: CSU ship for Computer Technology Related CORR 101 (C-ID AJ 200)
This course is the second of two Fields Introduction to Corrections
courses designed to prepare stu-
dents for the ICND 2 examination Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
to achieve CCENT (Cisco® Certified appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
Entry Networking Technician) certi- appropriate assessment appropriate assessment
fication. Students will learn to design Transfers to: CSU Transfers to: CSU
and configure LANs (Local Area Net- This course supports and reinforces This course is designed to provide
works), Configure device security, on-the-job training in business and Corrections or other interested
design and configure VLANs (Virtual industrial establishments under students with an overview of the his-
Local Area Networks), configure supervision of a college instruc- tory and trends of adult and juvenile
Routers, understand routing proto- tor and is facilitated by the use of corrections. It will focus on probation,
cols, and understand NAT (Network learning objectives. The student will parole, legal issues, specific laws and
Address Translations) for IPv4. be working in a skilled or profes- the general operation of correctional
3 Units sional level assignment in their area institutions. The relationship between
45 Lecture hours of vocational interest and will meet corrections and other components
27 Lab hours performance objectives related to of the justice system will also be
instruction that are above and beyond examined. This course has been
CIT 212 the conditions of regular employ- identified by the Correctional Peace
Cisco Networking III ment. This course is intended for Officer Standards and Training Board
students whose job is related to the of the Peace Officers Association to
Prerequisite: CIT 211 with a grade of field of Business Management and fulfill educational requirements of the
“C” or better have completed or enrolled in the
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate coursework. “Contact the
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or CWE office regarding re-enrollment
appropriate assessment; CIT 101; CIT procedures.”
180

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CPOST Certificate for newly hired CORR 134 This course is designed to provide
officers after July 1, 1995 by CDC and Introduction to Interviewing and Corrections or other interested
CYA. Counseling students with an overview of the
3 Units characteristics needed to be an
54 Lecture hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or effective supervisor in a correctional
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or setting. Topics include basic supervi-
CORR 104 appropriate assessment; CORR 101 sory responsibilities, the importance
Control and Supervision in Corrections Transfers to: CSU of effective interpersonal commu-
This course is designed to provide nications, and managing personnel
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Corrections or other interested complaints in a prison setting.
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or students with an overview of the 3 Units
appropriate assessment; CORR 101 techniques available to entry level 54 Lecture hours
Transfers to: CSU practitioners in counseling and inter-
This course is designed to provide viewing. While it is an introduction to CORR 235
Corrections or other interested stu- approaches of behavior modification Conflict Resolution
dents with an overview of supervi- through interviewing and counsel-
sion of inmates in the local, state and ing, some of the advanced methods Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
federal correctional institutions. The utilized by professional counselors appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
issues of control in a continuum form such as game concepts, transactional appropriate assessment
of institutional daily living through analysis, sensitivity and confrontation Transfers to: CSU
crisis situations will be introduced methods will also be examined. The This course is designed to provide
and discussed. The course will development of positive relation- Corrections or other interested stu-
emphasize the role played by the ships between the client and support dents with an in-depth understand-
offender and the correctional worker. personnel will be stressed. ing of conflict situations in which
Topics include inmate subculture, 3 Units abnormal or non-normal behavior is
violence and effects of crowding 54 Lecture hours manifested. Topics covered include
on inmates and staff, and coping concepts of anxiety, fear, frustration,
techniques for correctional officers CORR 208 hostility, aggression, motivation
in a hostile prison environment. The Leadership in Corrections and manipulation roles. Racial and
causes and effects of abusive tactics cultural segregation, crowd and mob
will also be discussed. This course Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or interaction, alcohol, drugs, sexual
has been identified by the Correc- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or problems, character, neurotic and
tional Peace Officer Standards and appropriate assessment psychotic disorders, youthful offend-
Training Board of the California Transfers to: CSU ers, stress of incarceration and brain
Department of Corrections, California This course is designed to provide disorders will also be discussed.
Youth Authority, and California Cor- Corrections or other interested 3 Units
rectional Peace Officers Association students with an overview of the 54 Lecture hours
to fulfill educational requirements of skills necessary to be an effective
the CPOST Certificate for newly hired leader in a correctional setting. Topics CORR 264
officers after July 1, 1995 by CDC and addressed include the unique chal- Inmate Discipline in Corrections
CYA. lenges faced by executives managing
3 Units in prison settings, approaches to Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
54 Lecture hours ensuring the creation and mainte- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
nance of a safe prison environment, appropriate assessment; AJ 101
CORR 106 and techniques for personnel devel- Transfers to: CSU
Legal Aspects of Corrections opment. This course is designed to provide
3 Units Corrections or other interested stu-
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 54 Lecture hours dents with the correctional process
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or of inmate discipline. Topics covered
appropriate assessment; CORR 101 CORR 209 include due process, disciplinary
Transfers to: CSU Case Load Management process, disciplinary reports, findings
This course is designed to provide and disposition. The curriculum
Corrections or other interested Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or covered is recommended by the Cali-
students with an awareness of the appropriate assessment; READ 023 or fornia Commission on Peace Officer
historical framework, concepts, appropriate assessment Standards and Training.
and precedents that guide correc- Transfers to: CSU 3 Units
tional practice. Course material will This course is designed to provide 54 Lecture hours
broaden the individual’s perspective Corrections or other interested
of the corrections environment, civil students with an introduction to CORR 265
rights of prisoners, and responsi- effective caseload management in a Supervision of Sex Offenders
bilities and liabilities of corrections correctional setting. Topics include
officials. This course has been identi- the laws, policies, and bargaining Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
fied by the Correctional Peace Officer units that govern caseload manage- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
Standards and Training Board of the ment. Specialized supervision issues appropriate assessment; AJ 101
California Department of Corrections, such as offenders with psychological Transfers to: CSU
California Youth Authority, and problems and second strike offenders This course is designed to provide
California Correctional Peace Officers will also be addressed. California Peace Officers or other
Association to fulfill educational 3 Units interested students with instruc-
requirements of the CPOST Certifi- 54 Lecture hours tion into the correctional process of
cate for newly hired officers after July supervision of inmates who have
1, 1995 by CDC and CYA. CORR 210 been convicted of sex offenses. Topics
3 Units Supervision in Public Safety include human sexuality and dys-
54 Lecture hours functions, theories of sexual offense,
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or offender typologies and supervision
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or techniques. The curriculum follows
appropriate assessment that recommended by the California
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Commission on Peace Officer Stan- units credit for COUN 101, 101A, 101B tion including both Rio Hondo Col-
dards and Training and the California and 151 combined) lege and four year institutions.
Corrections Commission on Peace This course provides an exploration 1.5 Units
Officer Standards and Training. of cognitive, psychological, social, 27 Lecture hours
3 Units and physical factors influencing
54 Lecture hours success in college and in life. Topics COUN 105
include personal responsibility, criti- Orientation and Education Planning
CORR 290 cal thinking, motivation, self-efficacy,
Public Safety Communications personal awareness, life-long learn- Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
ing, self-management, health and appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or wellness, interpersonal communica- appropriate assessment
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or tion in a diverse world, and intro- Transfers to: CSU
appropriate assessment; AJ 101 duction to career and educational This course is designed for first-time
Transfers to: CSU planning. Students will learn about college students as well as students
This course is designed to provide the purpose, demands, requirements, who have not yet developed an
California Peace Officers or other and support services of higher educa- individual education plan. Students
interested students with an in-depth tion including both Rio Hondo Col- will be oriented to Rio Hondo College
understanding of public safety lege and four year institutions. policies and procedures, learn about
communication in the Correctional 3 Units certificate/degree options within the
field. Topics include techniques of 54 Lecture hours higher education system, and the
effectively communicating facts graduation/transfer requirements
of information and ideas in a clear COUN 101A within these systems. The course will
and logical manner for public safety College and Life Success culminate in the development of an
reports. Students will gain practi- individual education plan based on
cal experience in interviewing, note Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or each student’s specific academic goal.
taking, report writing, and testifying. appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 0.5 Units
3 Units appropriate assessment 9 Lecture hours
54 Lecture hours Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 3 COUN 151
COUNSELING units credit for COUN 101, 101A, 101B Career Exploration and Life Planning
and 151 combined)
Division of Counseling & This course provides an exploration Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Student Development of cognitive, psychological, social, appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
and physical factors influencing appropriate assessment
COUN 100 success in college and in life. Topics Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
Introduction to College Survival include personal responsibility, criti- (*The UC will grant a maximum of 3
(Formerly COUNS 039) cal thinking, motivation, self-efficacy, units credit for COUN 101, 101A, 101B
personal awareness, life-long learn- and 151 combined)
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or ing, self-management, health and This course will examine student,
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or wellness, interpersonal communica- career and self-development theo-
appropriate assessment tion in a diverse world, and intro- ries to empower students to make
Transfers to: CSU duction to career and educational effective decisions throughout their
This course is intended for special planning. Students will learn about lifespan by engaging in the process
populations and programs such as the purpose, demands, requirements, of career and life planning from
student athletes and the Summer and support services of higher educa- a psychological, sociological and
Scholars Transfer Institute. This tion including both Rio Hondo Col- physiological perspective. Students
course will help students develop lege and four year institutions. will compare and contrast human
knowledge and skills to successfully 1.5 Units development and career theories,
move through the community college 27 Lecture hours decision-making, factors that contrib-
system and transition and acculturate ute to college success, life skills, adult
into a four-year institution. Students COUN 101B workplace competencies, values,
will learn and apply information in College and Life Success interest, abilities, and personal-
the following areas: higher educa- ity, labor market trends in a global
tion terminology, community college Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or economy, and successful job search
transfer requirements, as well as appropriate assessment; READ 023 or and workplace behaviors.
skills necessary for completing a appropriate assessment 3 Units
bachelor’s degree or higher. Students Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU 54 Lecture hours
will also learn about academic, social (*The UC will grant a maximum of 3
and cultural integration for retention units credit for COUN 101, 101A, 101B COUN 290
in higher education through knowl- and 151 combined) Cooperative Work Experience/Intern-
edge of college requirements, policies This course provides an exploration ship for Student Services Related Fields
and procedures, campus support of cognitive, psychological, social,
services, and self-­management. and physical factors influencing Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
1.5 Units success in college and in life. Topics appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
27 Lecture hours include personal responsibility, criti- appropriate assessment
cal thinking, motivation, self-efficacy, Transfers to: CSU
COUN 101 (same as EDEV 101) personal awareness, life-long learn- This course supports and reinforces
College and Life Success ing, self-management, health and on-the-job training in the Student
wellness, interpersonal communica- Services field under supervision of
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or tion in a diverse world, and intro- a college instructor and is facilitated
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or duction to career and educational by the use of learning objectives. The
appropriate assessment planning. Students will learn about student will be working in a skilled
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU the purpose, demands, requirements, or professional level assignment in
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 3 and support services of higher educa- the area of Student Services and will
meet performance objectives related
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beyond the conditions of regular at a more deliberate pace and in a tions will be presented for public
employment. This course is intended non-competitive atmosphere, or who performance on and off campus.
for students whose job is related are recovering from prior injury. 3 Units
to the field of Student Services and 1 Unit 18 Lecture hours
have completed or enrolled in the 54 Lab hours 108 Lab hours
appropriate coursework. “Contact the
CWE office regarding re-enrollment DANC 150 DANC 153
procedures.” Introduction to World Dance Ballet I
Student Unpaid Internship:
1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours; Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
3 Units/180 hours;4 Units/240 hours appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
Student Paid Internship: appropriate assessment appropriate assessment
1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours; Transfers to: UC, CSU Transfers to: UC, CSU
3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours. Introduction to World Dance offers This is an introductory course for
1 to 4 Units dance and non-dance students an those students who seek technical
3 Lecture hours opportunity to study cultural diver- skill in classical ballet. The course will
60 to 300 hours sity through the activity of dance. focus on body alignment, traditional
Students learning how to analyze and steps and combinations, musicality,
COUN 299 perform basic movement patterns as ballet terminology, and the devel-
Directed Study in Counseling they compare and contrast the social opment of strength and flexibility.
conventions, religious traditions, and Students will also gain knowledge of
Transfers to: CSU historic contexts represented in a col- contemporary influences on ballet.
The course provides an opportunity lection of multi-cultural dance forms. This course may be repeated three
for the student to expand their stud- 1 Unit times for credit.
ies in Counseling beyond the class- 54 Lab hours 1 Unit
room by completing a project or an 54 Lab hours
assignment arranged by agreement DANC 151
between the student and instructor. Modern Dance I DANC 154
The student is required to contract Jazz Dance I
with the instructor to determine Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
the scope of the assignment and the appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
unit value assigned for successful appropriate assessment appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
completion. Students must possess a Transfers to: UC, CSU appropriate assessment
2.5 overall GPA, a 3.0 GPA in the dis- Modern I is a studio course offer- Transfers to: UC, CSU
cipline of study being requested, or ing the beginning modern dancer Highly visible on stage and screen,
receive an exception from the instruc- an introduction to the fundamental Jazz Dance is an eclectic and versatile
tor. Students may take a maximum principles of modern dance. This contemporary art form with deep
of 3 units of Directed Study within a course emphasizes an awareness of roots in African American dance.
discipline and 9 units college-wide. breath and gravity, skeletal alignment Jazz Dance I is designed to introduce
1 to 3 Units and core strength and investigates the beginning student to the funda-
54 to 162 Lab hours kinesthetic and spatial awareness. mental polyrhythms, physical skills,
Modern dance technique, improvisa- terminology, and historical context
DANCE tional exercises, and choreographic that form the basis of Jazz technique.
phrases provide physical, mental A variety of Jazz dance styles will
Division of Kinesiology, and creative exploration for beginner be introduced, and may include tap,
Dance, and Athletics students, those preparing for transfer, musical theater, contemporary lyrical,
and those seeking careers in dance. Latin, Cuban, Afro-Caribbean, pop,
Dance Activity Courses This course may be repeated three funk, hip-hop, Lindy Hop, and other
times for credit. African- American social dances that
Dance activity courses may be used 1 Unit form the basis of this dance genre in
in place of Kinesiology (formerly 54 Lab hours the United States. Students may take
P.E.) activity courses to fulfill degree any combination of four Jazz courses
requirements. DANC 152 total.
Dance Rehearsal and Performance 1 Unit
DANC 114 54 Lab hours
Conditioning and Alignment Corequisite: DANC 180
for the Dancer Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or DANC 157
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or Hip-Hop Dance
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment; DANC 151;
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or DANC 159; DANC 251 Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
appropriate assessment Transfers to: UC, CSU appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
Transfers to: UC, CSU This introductory course provides appropriate assessment
This course is designed to provide the experience and laboratory explora- Transfers to: UC, CSU
physical training and preparation for tion in all aspects of dance rehearsal Students will learn various forms of
students interested in Dance, Yoga, performance for beginner level beginning hip-hop dance, includ-
and/or Pilates and is suitable for indi- students. Students have the opportu- ing hip-hop funk, emphasizing
viduals seeking to move with greater nity to perform in an evening-length body isolations, syncopations, and
efficiency and less pain in everyday dance concert, work with faculty rhythms. The class will explore the
activities. Students will learn how to choreographers and guest artists, and use of space, energy, rhythm, move-
move the body in a safe and effective participate as a member of a touring ment dynamics, and improvisation
manner and develop strength, flex- dance ensemble. Students contribute while emphasizing body control,
ibility, proper alignment, agility, bal- as dancers and rehearsal assistants alignment, balance, and use of weight
ance and coordination. Course work under the supervision and guidance changes. A basic history of hip-hop
is designed for those wishing to work of faculty choreographers. Produc- culture and music will be discussed.
The course fulfills an elective for the
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seeking careers in dance, students parts of appropriate social dancing performance for presentation on a
looking to expand their dance skills, technique. A basic understanding of stage, pre-performance and post-
and those wanting a dance aerobic partner dancing etiquette will also be performance responsibilities will be
work-out. addressed. The course appeals to stu- outlined. In addition students will
1 Unit dents interested in the social aspect be exposed to basic stage direction
54 Lab hours of dance, ones seeking experience in and techniques for overcoming stage
partnering work, and dancers seeking fright. This course may be repeated
DANC 159 careers in dance. to a maximum of 4 units in different
Choreography I 1 Unit semesters.
54 Lab hours 1 Unit
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 54 Lab hours
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or DANC 172
appropriate assessment; DANC 151 Dance Repertory DANC 182
Transfers to: UC, CSU Dance Ensemble
Choreography I is an introduction to Corequisite: DANC 180
the art and craft of dance composi- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Corequisite: DANC 180
tion. Through lecture and activity, appropriate assessment; READ 022 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
students will learn how to incorpo- appropriate assessment; DANC 151; appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
rate the elements of dance: body, DANC 159; DANC 251 appropriate assessment; DANC 151;
space, time, and energy, in order to Transfers to: UC, CSU DANC 159; DANC 162; DANC 251
create meaningful dance works. Basic This course provides dance stu- Transfers to: UC, CSU
elements of choreography, including dents the opportunity to rehearse This course provides an opportunity
form, design, motivation, phrasing, and perform choreographic works for dance students to develop and
gesture, rhythm, dynamics, musi- based on existing dance repertoire practice dance ensemble skills neces-
cal accompaniment, and production created by well- known and estab- sary to rehearse and produce a pro-
basics, will be explored through lished choreographers, faculty, and/ fessional dance performance. Modes
improvisational exercises and experi- or guest artists. Students will learn of collaboration, basic ensemble skills
mentation. Additionally, students how to analyze movement using used in the field of dance, rehearsal
will learn to analyze dance critically. basic elements of Laban Movement techniques, and the process of
The class will culminate in the pre- Analysis in preparation for stage. rehearsing and producing collabora-
sentation of student choreography. They will also experience different tively will be covered. Productions
3 Units methods of reconstructing existing will be presented for public perfor-
36 Lecture hours repertoire and gain knowledge about mance either on and/or off campus.
54 Lab hours the historical significance of the 3 Units
repertoire explored. Productions will 18 Lecture hours
DANC 162 be presented for public performance 108 Lab hours
Dance Production either on and/or off campus.
3 Units DANC 199
Corequisite: DANC 180 18 Lecture hours Dance Appreciation
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 108 Lab hours
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
appropriate assessment; DANC 151; DANC 179 appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
DANC 159; DANC 251 Dance History appropriate assessment
Transfers to: UC, CSU Transfers to: UC, CSU
This course offers an introduction Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or This survey course is a multi-cultural
to the technical aspects of dance appropriate assessment: READ 023 or exploration of one of the world’s
production and is designed for the appropriate assessment oldest and most universal art forms.
beginner level dance student. Topics Transfers to: UC, CSU The history of ballet, jazz, modern,
of exploration include basic staging, This course introduces the forces and hip-hop, and musical theater dance
costume design, set design, make-up, figures which have shaped dance are investigated through lecture,
lighting, sound production, and pub- through history. Students will study video and demonstration. In addi-
licity. Productions will be presented dance forms from ancient to modern tion, dance will be analyzed in terms
for public performance either on and/ times through readings, films, and of Body, Effort, Space, and Shape
or off campus. class discussions with particular and examined for cultural, social
3 Units focus on Western concert dance. and political influences. This course
18 Lecture hours Comparisons of various dance tech- is designed for students who want
108 Lab hours niques, theories, and personalities to gain an understanding of dance
who have contributed to the art of and for dance majors who want to
DANC 168 dance will also be covered. broaden their knowledge.
Latin Social Dance 3 Units 3 Units
54 Lecture hours 54 Lecture hours
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or DANC 180 DANC 251
appropriate assessment Performance Modern Dance II
Transfers to: UC, CSU
Students will learn various types of Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Prerequisite: DANC 151
beginning club and American-style appropriate assessment; READ 022 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Latin dance forms that may include appropriate assessment; DANC 151; appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
Salsa, Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba, DANC 159; DANC 251 appropriate assessment
Merengue, Bachata and Bolero. This Transfers to: UC, CSU Transfers to: UC, CSU
course emphasizes the use of proper This course provides dance students Modern II is a studio course offer-
lead and follow techniques as a form the opportunity to participate in ing the intermediate modern
of communication between partners, dance productions. Productions dancer an opportunity to deepen
and develops proper alignment, bal- will be presented for public perfor- and strengthen fundamental skills
ance, body awareness, and rhythmic mance either on and/or off campus. acquired in Modern I. While continu-
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and modern dance technique, the ECONOMICS appropriate assessment
intermediate student will learn to Transfers to: UC, CSU
perform combinations while shifting Division of Behavioral This is an introductory course in eco-
spatial orientation and integrating & Social Sciences nomic analysis of markets, intended
improvisation as required in audi- for Economics and Business majors as
tions. Learning to create movement ECON 101 (C-ID ECON 202) well as to satisfy General Education
phrases, the Modern Dance II student Principles of Macroeconomics requirements. It may be taken prior to
will develop a sense of artistry and ECON 101. Students will learn how
dynamic phrasing necessary for per- Prerequisite: MATH 050 or MATH markets work to coordinate consum-
forming. Further understanding and 050D or MATH 053 with a grade of “C” ers and producers in an economy,
identifying the underlying movement or better or appropriate assessment various causes of the failure of free
principles of modern dance, students Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or markets and policies used to correct
will hone their technical skills in appropriate assessment; READ 023 or or regulate market behavior.
preparation for transfer or careers in appropriate assessment 3 Units
dance. This course may be repeated Transfers to: UC, CSU 54 Lecture hours
three times for credit. This is an introductory course in
1 Unit which students learn to describe and ECON 102H (C-ID ECON 201)
54 Lab hours analyze the performance and policies Principles of Microeconomics Honors
of national economic systems, with
DANC 253 an emphasis on the US economy. It is Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade
Ballet II intended for Economics or Business of “C” or better; MATH 070 or MATH
majors as well as to satisfy General 070D or MATH 073 or appropriate
Prerequisite: DANC 153 Education requirements. Topics assessment
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or include production possibilities and Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or tradeoffs; comparative economic assessment
appropriate assessment systems; functions of government; Transfers to: UC, CSU
Transfers to: UC, CSU national income and employment; This is an introductory course in eco-
Ballet II is an intermediate level business cycles; money and banking; nomic analysis of markets, intended
course designed for students who monetary and fiscal policy; com- for Economics and Business majors
wish to further develop the techni- parative advantage and trade policy; as well as to satisfy General Educa-
cal and performance skills acquired economic growth and stability; and tion requirements, and may be taken
in Ballet I. The class includes more income distribution and poverty. by any student who has completed
advanced technique work at the 3 Units ENGL 101 with a “C” or better. It
barre, across the floor, and in center 54 Lecture hours may be taken prior to ECON 101. Stu-
floor combinations. Complex adagio dents will learn how markets work to
and allegro dance sequences will also ECON 101H (C-ID ECON 202) coordinate consumers and producers
be introduced. Students will have the Principles of Macroeconomics Honors in an economy, various causes of the
opportunity to perform in an infor- failure of free markets and policies
mal showing or concert setting. This Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade used to correct or regulate market
course may be repeated three times of “C” or better; MATH 070 or MATH behavior. Students will do a research
for credit. 070D or MATH 073 or appropriate project on an actual economic policy
1 Unit assessment or a theoretical view.
54 Lab hours Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate 3 Units
assessment 54 Lecture hours
DANC 254 Transfers to: UC, CSU
Jazz Dance II This is an introductory course in ECON 106
which students learn to describe and Economics of Contemporary Issues
Prerequisite: DANC 154 analyze the performance and policies
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or of national economic systems, with Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or an emphasis on the US economy. It is appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
appropriate assessment intended for Economics or Business appropriate assessment
Transfers to: UC, CSU majors as well as to satisfy General Transfers to: UC, CSU
Jazz Dance II is an intermediate level Education requirements. Topics The course is an introductory course
course designed for students who include production possibilities and designed for students interested in
wish to further develop the techni- tradeoffs; comparative economic exploring how the tools of economics
cal and performance skills acquired systems; functions of government; are used to analyze and debate criti-
in Jazz Dance I. Additionally, the national income and employment; cal issues facing society today. Eco-
historical and cultural aspects of Jazz business cycles; money and banking; nomics will be applied to issues such
Dance will be emphasized through monetary and fiscal policy; com- as: health care, trade deficits, social
lectures, readings and observations parative advantage and trade policy; security, crime, pollution, alternative
of a professional dance concert. Stu- economic growth and stability; and energy, income inequality, global
dents will also have the opportunity income distribution and poverty. development, housing and homeless-
to perform in an informal showing 3 Units ness, and immigration.
or concert setting. Students may take 54 Lecture hours 3 Units
any combination of four Jazz courses 54 Lecture hours
total. ECON 102 (C-ID ECON 201)
1 Unit Principles of Microeconomics ECON 135 (same as POLS 135)
54 Lab hours International Political Economy
Prerequisite: MATH 050 or MATH
050D or MATH 053 or appropriate Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
assessment appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Transfers to: UC, CSU
This is an introductory course
designed for students interested
in economics and political science,

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as well as anyone interested in the ED 120 This is a non-degree credit course and
global interconnectedness of the Tutoring Reading in the Elementary is offered on a pass/no pass basis.
world economy. The course focuses School 3 Units
on the relations between the politi- 54 Lecture hours
cal and economic systems within the Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
global economy. The course covers appropriate assessment; READ 022 or EDEV 021
the impact of political decisions on appropriate assessment Literacy Skills II
world economies and international Transfers to: CSU
organizations. Further emphasis is This course provides preparation Prerequisite: Appropriate skill level dem-
placed on a comparison-contrast of for a successful tutoring experi- onstrated through the RHC Placement
various national economies. Geo- ence in reading at the elementary Process
graphic areas of concern include school level. Instruction will focus Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in
Africa, Europe, the Pacific Rim, the upon tutoring principles, stages of EDEV 021L
Middle East, Latin America, Russia, reading acquisition from pre-kinder- This course is designed for students
China, and the United States. The garten through upper elementary with learning disabilities who need to
course is cross-listed as Economics school levels as well as materials, improve basic reading skills such as
135 and Political Science 135. Credit is approaches, and activities that are dictionary usage, vocabulary devel-
given in either area, not both. appropriate for tutoring learners at opment, and reading comprehension.
3 Units these various stages of development. Students practice specific learning
54 Lecture hours This course is designed for those stu- strategies needed to compensate for
dents who intend to pursue a career diverse learning styles or deficits.
EDUCATION in teaching at the elementary school This is a non-degree applicable
level. course and is offered on a pass/no
Division of Behavioral 1 Unit pass basis. All students are required
& Social Sciences 18 Lecture hours to concurrently enroll in the one-unit
reading lab, EDEV 021L.
ED 090 ED 130 3 Units
Tutorial Skills Tutoring Reading in the Schools: Semi- 54 Lecture hours
nar and Field Work
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or EDEV 021L
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or Prerequisite: READ 022 or appropriate Literacy Skills II Lab
appropriate assessment assessment
This course provides preparation Prerequisite/Corequisite: ED 120 Prerequisite/Corequisite: EDEV 021
for successful peer tutoring at the Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or This course is a skills class designed
community college level. Instruction appropriate assessment for students with learning disabilities
will focus upon tutoring principles, Transfers to: CSU who need to improve reading com-
techniques, and materials, study This course provides the student prehension and vocabulary through
skills strategies, communication with supervised experience tutoring individually prescribed lab work.
skills, and learning differences. This reading in an elementary-educational Students will complete reading tasks
course is intended for tutors in the setting (grades K-6). Participants will designed to complement the activities
Learning Assistance Center and other apply their knowledge of the reading of their reading course. Students are
peer tutoring programs at Rio Hondo process and tutorial skills in tutor- required to be concurrently enrolled
College. ing sessions with children at an off in EDEV 021, Literacy Skills II.
1 Unit campus site. A weekly class meeting 0.5 Unit
18 Lecture hours provides the academic component 27 Lab hours
to the tutoring experience, reinforc-
ED 110 ing and expanding the application of EDEV 022
Introduction to Teaching concepts gained in the prerequisite/ Basic Arithmetic
corequisite course. This course
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or partially fulfills the requirements for This course is a review of the basic
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or students participating in the Ameri- principles and skills of arithmetic.
appropriate assessment Corps grant program. The general areas of review are
Transfers to: UC, CSU 2 Units operations of whole numbers and
This course is designed to introduce 18 Lecture hours fractions, operations with decimals
students to the profession of teaching 225 Lab hours and proportional thinking, per-
through lecture and observation of cent problems and applications to
K-12 classrooms and public schools. EDUCATIONAL percents. This course is designed for
The major aspects of the teaching DEVELOPMENT students with special needs to master
profession will be examined, the basic computational skills, develop
diversity of the public school system Division of Disabled Students problem solving and arithmetic skills,
will be discussed, and students will Program & Services and acquire learning strategies to
gain experience in all three levels allow them to function successfully
of the K-12 system. This course is EDEV 020 upon matriculating into upper level
intended for students considering a Literacy Skills I mathematics courses. This is a non-
career in teaching. 45 hours of struc- degree applicable course.
tured fieldwork is required. This is a beginning course for stu- 3 Units
3 Units dents with learning differences who 54 Lecture hours
54 Lecture hours have limited reading skills. Students
practice learning strategies and tech- EDEV 024
niques needed to encode, decode, and Assessment for Learning Disabilities
successfully integrate phonics and
sight words to become better readers. Advisory: Appropriate placement
through the Learning Disabilities
Assessment Process
This course provides intensive
diagnostic learning assessment for
students with learning disabilities.

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A profile will be developed through choosing a career, career preparation, EDEV 030W
cognitive and achievement assess- socialization, utilizing community English Skills Workshop
ment which will emphasize specific resources and appropriate grooming
academic and learning modality and hygiene. This is a non-degree Corequisite: EDEV 030
strengths and weaknesses. Students credit course and is offered on a pass/ This course is a skills class to assist
will develop a Student Education no pass basis. students with learning disabilities
Contract to help them improve in 3 Units in improving writing and language
reading, writing, spelling, computa- 54 Lecture hours skills through instruction with the
tion, and learning skills as well as Learning Disabilities Specialist.
plan for future educational support. EDEV 027L Students will perform writing tasks
Recommended for all students who Strategies for Career Success Lab designed to complement the activi-
suspect they may have a learning ties of their composition class. This
disability. This is a non-degree credit Prerequisite/Corequisite: EDEV 027 is a non-degree course and is offered
course. Advisory: EDEV 020 on a credit/no credit basis. Students
1 Unit This course is designed specifically are required to concurrently enroll in
54 Lab hours for the Developmentally Delayed EDEV 030, English Skills.
Learner (DDL) population and 1 Unit
EDEV 025 students with special learning needs. 54 Lab hours
Adaptive Computer Technology The laboratory is a work experience
program with minimum supervi- EDEV 031
This course helps disabled students sion. Students are placed in on- and
to utilize adaptive computer hard- off-campus work sites for 4 hours per EDEV 101
ware and software. Material will be week. They will receive on-the-job College and Life Success (Same as
provided which is relevant for each training with close supervision at the COUN 101)
student’s needs. Emphasis will also various locations - 4 weeks at each
be placed on knowledge of appro- job site. This is a non-degree credit Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
priate compensatory strategies and course and is offered on a pass/no appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
familiarity with disability equip- pass basis. appropriate assessment
ment. Documentation of a verifiable 1 Unit Transfers to: CSU
disability needs to be provided to the 54 Lab hours This course provides an exploration
DSP&S office to enroll in the course. of cognitive, psychological, social,
This is a non-degree credit course. EDEV 029 and physical factors influencing
1 Unit Independent Living Skills success in college and in life. Topics
54 Lab hours include personal responsibility, criti-
This course is designed specifically cal thinking, motivation, self-efficacy,
EDEV 026 for the Developmentally Delayed personal awareness, life-long learn-
Consumer Math Learner (DDL) population and ing, self-management, health and
students with special learning needs. wellness, interpersonal communica-
This course is specifically designed Essential independent living skills tion in a diverse world, and intro-
for the Developmentally Delayed are emphasized. Major topics focus duction to career and educational
Learner (DDL) and students with on the how to live and work issues- planning. Students will learn about
special learning needs who would from maintaining a healthy body and the purpose, demands, requirements,
like to apply their math abilities to a safe home to finding and keeping and support services of higher educa-
the workplace and everyday life. a job. Desired outcome is for the stu- tion including both Rio Hondo Col-
Home and money management; dent to develop the necessary skills to lege and four year institutions.
banking/obtaining credit; math skills gain greater independence within- 3 Units
in the workplace; use of calculators; outside the family structure. 54 Lecture hours
time cards/taxes and benefits; and 3 Units
basic reading, writing and math 54 Lecture hours EDEV 134
across the curriculum are emphasized Study Techniques
in the course. Guest speakers will EDEV 030
be invited and student projects will English Skills Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
reflect the students’ conceptualization appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
and ability to put into practice what Corequisite: EDEV 030W appropriate assessment
is learned. This is a non-degree credit This course is designed for students Transfers to: CSU
course. with learning disabilities who need to This is a course in college study
3 Units improve basic writing skills. A pro- skills which also addresses the needs
54 Lecture hours cess approach to writing is integrated of students identified with special
with reading assignments to provide learning needs. Students are taught
EDEV 027 a variety of writing experiences. Stu- specific techniques, principles, and
Strategies for Career Success dents practice strategies to develop strategies which enable them to effec-
thinking, language, and writing skills. tively acquire, integrate, store, and
Prerequisite: Students must meet mea- This course is the beginning level of retrieve information and thus become
sured appropriate adaptive behaviors that composition; it prepares students for more successful students. Topics in
meet California Community Colleges success in ENGL 035 or ENGL 101. this course include in-depth instruc-
Title V regulations for DSP&S This is a non-degree credit course tion in critical reading and thinking,
Corequisite: EDEV 027L and is offered on a pass/no pass basis. time management, memory tech-
Advisory: EDEV 020 Students are required to concurrently niques, note-taking, test-taking, cre-
This course is designed specifically enroll in EDEV 030W. ativity, and communication. Students
or the Developmentally Delayed 3 Units are encouraged to utilize appropriate
Learner (DDL) and students with 54 Lecture hours college resources.
special learning needs to prepare 3 Units
them for employment. Emphasis is on 54 Lecture hours
developing skills in the areas of goal
setting, career assessment inventory,
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ELECTRONICS ELEC 052 ELEC 063
Distribution of Electrical Power Fundamentals of Wireless
Division of Career & Communication
Technical Education Prerequisite: ELEC 051
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
ELEC 041 appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
High Reliability Electronic Fabrication appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or appropriate assessment
MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri- This course presents the principles
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or ate assessment and practices of wireless communica-
appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or This is an introductory course for tion technology and includes instruc-
MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri- linemen and those interested in a tion in the design, installation, and
ate assessment career in the power utility industry. maintenance of wireless communica-
This course introduces the student to This is the third class of a five class tion technology network systems.
the techniques required for the use of program designed to provide the Emphasis is placed on system reli-
hand tools in the building and main- student with knowledge and skills ability, security, and cost containment
tenance of electronics equipment. with electrical power distribution concerns. This course is designed
Particular attention is devoted to sol- systems. This course further explains for students wanting to work in the
dering and other assembly operations the distribution of electrical energy, Home Technology Service industry.
which must frequently be performed starting with the various methods of 2 Units
by electronic technicians. generation, through a more exten- 27 Lecture hours
3 Units sive look into various transmission 27 Lab hours
36 Lecture hours systems, into the rural and urban sub-
54 Lab hours stations, and ending at the customer’s ELEC 064
service entrance. Course content Home Technology Integration
ELEC 050 includes safety, electrical theory of Technologies
Introduction to the Electrical Industry generation, transmission, distribu-
tion, substations, transformers, and Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate applied mathematics related to the appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
assessment components of an electrical power appropriate assessment
This introductory course is for a distribution system. This course presents the principles
general audience and for those con- 3 Units and practices of installing and
templating a career in the powerline 45 Lecture hours maintaining home technology.
(electrical) industry. Students will 27 Lab hours Students are exposed to home light-
become acquainted with the basic ing controls, computer networking,
concepts of terminology and will ELEC 061 home security, home entertainment
receive hands-on experience with Fundamentals of Wire and Cabling systems including video, data, and
components and measuring equip- voice, heating ventilation and air
ment. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or conditioning control systems, and
2 Units appropriate assessment; READ 023 or home systems integration. This
27 Lecture hours appropriate assessment course prepares the student for Home
27 Lab hours This course will present the prin- Technology Industry certification
ciples and practices of copper cable and is designed for students want-
ELEC 051 wiring technology and includes ing to work in the Home Technology
Electrical Power Distribution Systems instruction in the design, installa- Service industry.
tion, and maintenance of copper 4 Units
Prerequisite: ELEC 050 wiring systems for intelligent control 54 Lecture hours
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or systems, lighting and appliance 54 Lab hours
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or control devices, communication, and
appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or networking. Also includes instruction ELEC 070
MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri- in household and institutional power Applied Telecommunications
ate assessment wiring. This course is designed for Technology
This is an introductory course for students wanting to work in the
linemen and those interested in a Home Technology Service industry. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
career in the power utility industry. 2 Units appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
This is the second class of a five class 27 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or
program designed to provide the stu- 27 Lab hours MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri-
dent with knowledge and skills with ate assessment
electrical power distribution systems. ELEC 062 This is an introductory course that
This course explains how electricity is Fundamentals of Fiber Optics will examine the theory behind
generated and delivered to custom- present day wireless (cellular)
ers. Course content includes safety, Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or telecommunications systems which
basic electrical theory of generation, appropriate assessment; READ 023 or will include an in-depth analysis of
transmission, transformers, regula- appropriate assessment the design and installation of these
tors, fuses, meters, and applied math- This course presents the principles systems. The course is intended
ematics to illustrate basic electricity and practices of fiber optics and opto- for students interested in a career
relationships of components in an electronic technology and includes in the wireless telecommunica-
electrical power distribution system. instruction in the design, installa- tions industry. Topics will include:
3 Units tion, and maintenance of fiber optic mobile devices networks, antenna
45 Lecture hours cabling control systems and optoelec- orientation, base station system, and
27 Lab hours tronic control systems for computer the operation and support system
communication and networking associated with the wireless systems.
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for students wanting to work in the
Home Technology Service industry. 2017-2018 Catalog
2 Units
27 Lecture hours
27 Lab hours

mental effects, governmental impact Transfers to: CSU in the simulation and fabrication of
and history of wireless telecommuni- This course is an introduction to electronic circuits and printed circuit
cations. the field of Direct Current (D/C) boards. It is intended for students
3 Units electricity/electronics. Emphasis is in electronics technology as well
45 Lecture hours on the theory of operation, physi- as those currently working in the
27 Lab hours cal properties and characteristics electronics industry. Using a popular
of DC electrical/electronic circuits educational version of circuit simula-
ELEC 071 and devices. Students will analyze tion software, the Electronics Work-
Mobile and Wireless Communications circuits and solve problems utiliz- bench TM program suite, students
ing basic network analysis methods. will be introduced first to concepts
Prerequisite: ELEC 070 The course will instruct students on of analog and digital circuit simula-
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or the arrangement of circuit diagrams, tion. The modeled circuits are then
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or proper identification of circuit/device processed. Fabricated and ultimately
appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or symbols, and use of wiring sche- tested as prototype circuit boards.
MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri- matics. Laboratory work provides Students will learn to use a miniature
ate assessment experience with the design and test of computer controlled circuit board
This is the second class of a five class basic electrical circuits, use of meters, mill to produce the prototypes.
program that will further examine schematic diagrams, oscilloscopes, 2 Units
the theory behind present day wire- and common laboratory equipment. 18 Lecture hours
less (cellular) telecommunications This course is for students that are 54 Lab hours
systems. This course is designed to contemplating a career in the electri-
provide students with information cal/electronics industry and is part ELEC 108
and skills associated with the wire- of the preparation leading to an A. S. Introduction to Solid State Devices and
less (cellular) telecommunications Degree or a Certificate in Electronics Circuits
industry. The course is intended Technology.
for students that are interested in a 4 Units Prerequisite: ELEC 101 and 102
new career or are currently working 54 Lecture hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
in the wireless telecommunications 54 Lab hours appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
industry. Topics will include: Wire- appropriate assessment
less standards and protocols and ELEC 102 Transfers to: CSU
the critical issues of compatibility, A/C Electronic Circuits and Devices This course is an introduction to
internetworking, and voice/data solid state devices used in the field of
convergence, design and integration Prerequisite: MATH 030 or 030D or electronics. Emphasis is on the theory
of WCDMA/UMTS, CDMA2000, MATH 033 or appropriate assessment, or of operation, methods of fabrication,
and SCDMA into existing cellular/ TCED 080 physical properties and character-
PCS networks. Also presented are Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or istics of semiconductor devices and
topics on RF propagation, 3G and 4G appropriate assessment; READ 023 or circuits. Devices considered are
networks, and the future of wireless appropriate assessment diodes, BJT and FET transistors,
telecommunications. Transfers to: CSU special diodes, Thyristors (SCR), IC’s
3 Units This course is an introduction to the (digital and analog), typical applica-
45 Lecture hours field of Alternating Current (A/C) tions of each device in amplifier,
27 Lab hours electricity/electronics. Emphasis is regulator, oscillator, timer and digital
on the theory of operation, physi- circuits. Students will analyze circuits
ELEC 100 cal properties and characteristics and solve problems utilizing basic
D.C. and A.C. Fundamentals of AC electrical/electronic circuits network analysis methods. Labora-
(Formerly ELEC 060) and devices. Students will analyze tory work provides experience with
circuits and solve problems utiliz- the design and test of basic solid
Prerequisite: MATH 030 or MATH ing basic network analysis methods. state device circuits including signal
030D or MATH 033 or appropriate The course will instruct students on tracing and troubleshooting, use of
assessment, or TCED 080 the arrangement of circuit diagrams, meters, schematic diagrams, oscil-
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or proper identification of circuit/device loscopes, and common laboratory
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or symbols, and use of wiring sche- equipment. This course is for stu-
appropriate assessment matics. Laboratory work provides dents that are contemplating a career
Transfers to: CSU experience with the design and test of in the electrical/electronics industry
This introductory course in D.C. and basic electrical circuits, use of meters, and is part of the preparation leading
A.C. electricity is for general audience schematic diagrams, oscilloscopes, to an A. S. Degree or a Certificate in
and for those contemplating a career and common laboratory equipment. Electronics Technology.
in the electrical industry. Course con- This course is for students that are 4 Units
tent includes basic theory, resistance, contemplating a career in the electri- 54 Lecture hours
capacitance, inductance, simple D.C. cal/electronics industry and is part 54 Lab hours
and A.C. circuits, transformers, mea- of the preparation leading to an A. S.
suring instruments, batteries, motors Degree or a Certificate in Electronics ELEC 109
and generators. Technology. Linear, Analog Circuits and Devices
3 Units 4 Units
45 Lecture hours 54 Lecture hours Prerequisite: ELEC 101 and 102
27 Lab hours 54 Lab hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
ELEC 101 ELEC 105 appropriate assessment
D/C Electronic Circuits and Devices Computer Simulation and Fabrication Transfers to: CSU
of Electronic Circuits This course focuses on linear analog
Prerequisite: MATH 030 or MATH circuits and devices used in the
030D or MATH 033 or appropriate Prerequisite: ELEC 101 field of electronics. Emphasis is on
assessment, or TCED 080 Transfers to: CSU the theory of operation, methods of
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or This course provides an introduc- fabrication, physical properties and
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or tion to the use of computer software characteristics of operational ampli-
appropriate assessment

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fiers, other discrete circuits and exter- ELEC 208 a career in the electrical/electronics
nal circuitry. This course builds on Advanced Solid State Devices and industry and is part of the prepara-
the foundation laid in Electronics 108, Circuits tion leading to an A. S. Degree or a
continuing the study of solid state Certificate in Electronics Technology.
devices and circuits with emphasis on Prerequisite: ELEC 108 4 Units
the Integrated Circuit (IC) and appli- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 54 Lecture hours
cations. Students will analyze circuits appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 54 Lab hours
and solve problems utilizing basic appropriate assessment
network analysis methods. IC device Transfers to: CSU ELEC 240
characteristics are explored. Input/ This course is a continuation of the Microprocessors and Microcomputing
output impedance, drift, offset, bias study of solid state devices used in
current, Gain, Frequency Response the field of electronics presented Prerequisite: ELEC 211
and simple modeling are among the in the introductory course ELEC Transfers to: CSU
topics considered. Use of device data 108. Emphasis is on the theory of This course will provide a funda-
sheets and application notes will be operation, physical properties and mental knowledge of the general
introduced to provide training in characteristics of advanced semicon- architecture of microcomputers.
the selection of devices for specific ductor devices and circuits. Devices Emphasis is on the study of organi-
purposes. Laboratory work provides considered are advanced design zation and structuring of the major
experience with the design and test transistors, SCRs and other Integrated hardware and software components
of basic solid state device circuits Circuits-IC’s (digital and analog), of computers which includes, the
including signal tracing and trouble- typical applications of each device in CPU and some of the I/O devices
shooting, use of meters, schematic inverters, converters, and switching used to interface the CPU to vari-
diagrams, oscilloscopes, and common power supplies. Students will analyze ous peripheral devices. It considers
laboratory equipment. This course is circuits and solve problems utiliz- the physical aspects of information
for students that are contemplating ing basic network analysis methods transfer and control within a digital
a career in the electrical/electronics with emphasis on advanced bias- computer. Network architecture,
industry and is part of the prepara- ing, cascading, coupling and phase communication protocol, as well as
tion leading to an A. S. Degree or a shifting. Laboratory work provides micro-programming instruction sets
Certificate in Electronics Technology. experience with the design and test and assembly language program-
4 Units of advanced solid state device circuits ming are also emphasized. Labora-
54 Lecture hours including signal tracing and trouble- tory exercises will focus on construct
54 Lab hours shooting, use of schematic diagrams and deconstruct of a basic computer,
and common laboratory equipment. along with test and troubleshooting
ELEC 111 This course is for students that are of critical functions. This course is
Introduction to Digital Electronics contemplating a career in the electri- for students that are contemplating
cal/electronics industry and is part a career in the electrical/electronics
Prerequisite: ELEC 101 and 102 of the preparation leading to an A. S. industry and is part of the prepara-
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Degree or a Certificate in Electronics tion leading to an A. S. Degree or a
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Technology. Certificate in Electronics Technology.
appropriate assessment 4 Units 4 Units
Transfers to: CSU 54 Lecture hours 54 Lecture hours
This course is an introduction to 54 Lab hours 54 Lab hours
digital electronic principles common
to all areas of electronics. The course ELEC 211 ELEC 299
will emphasize study of number Advanced Digital Electronics Directed Study in Electronics
systems and representations such as Technology
Binary codes, Hexadecimal codes and Prerequisite: ELEC 111
Boolean algebra. Analysis and design Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Prerequisite: 2.5 overall grade point
of combinational and sequential appropriate assessment average, a 3.0 grade point average in the
Logic Circuits, Gates, Adders, TTL: Transfers to: CSU discipline of study being requested, or
small and medium scale integrated This course is a continuation of intro- receive an exception from the instructor
devices, programmable logic and duction to electronic digital principles Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
simulation of digital circuits and common to all areas of electronics. appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
CMOS, ECL families will be covered. Building on the foundations cov- appropriate assessment
Laboratory work will also provide ered in ELEC 111, emphasis will be Transfers to: CSU
experience with the design and test placed on the study of various types This course provides an opportunity
of basic digital circuits, use of meters, of Counters, A/D and D/A Convert- for the student to expand their stud-
schematic diagrams, oscilloscopes, ers, I-O Devices, Memories and an ies in Electronics Technology beyond
and common laboratory equipment. introduction to Micro Computers. the classroom by completing a project
This course is for students that are Through laboratory work, students or an assignment arranged by an
contemplating a career in the electri- learn applications by construct- agreement between the student and
cal/electronics industry and is part ing various circuits and devices. instructor. The student is required to
of the preparation leading to an A. S. Advanced analysis and design of contract with the instructor to deter-
Degree or a Certificate in Electronics combinational and sequential Logic mine the scope of the assignment and
Technology. Circuits, Gates, Adders, TTL: small the unit value assigned for successful
4 Units and medium scale integrated devices, completion. Students must possess a
54 Lecture hours programmable logic and simulation 2.5 overall GPA, a 3.0 GPA in the dis-
54 Lab hours of digital circuits and ECL families cipline of study being requested, or
will be covered. Laboratory work receive an exception from the instruc-
will also provide experience with tor. Students may take a maximum
the design and test of basic digital of 3 units of Directed Study within a
circuits, use of meters, schematic discipline and 9 units college-wide.
diagrams, oscilloscopes, and common 1 to 3 Units
laboratory equipment. This course is 54 to 162 Lab hours
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ELECTRONICS/ This course is a study of alternating EUT 120
current circuits, A.C. and D.C. motors Utility Pole Climbing Techniques
ELECTRIC UTILITY and generators, pole and overhead
construction, and transformers and Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
TECHNOLOGY voltage regulators. Topics include appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
schematics, shunt and series capaci- appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or
Division of Career & tors and safety issues outlined by MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri-
Technical Education the Occupational Safety and Health ate assessment
Act (OSHA). Calculating power used Transfers to: CSU
EUT 110 by electrical circuits is also covered. This course is designed to provide
Electrical Utility Technology I This course is intended for students instruction on climbing a utility
that are contemplating a career in the pole safely using the latest OSHA
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or electrical utility industry. fall resistant requirements. At the
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 3 Units completion of this course, students
appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or 45 Lecture hours will be able to safely ascend and
MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri- 27 Lab hours descend a utility pole using gaffs
ate assessment; ELEC 050 and extension ladders. This course
Transfers to: CSU EUT 116 provides an orientation in the power
This is an introductory course that Electrical Utility Technology IV distribution and line construction
will examine the theory behind industry. Basic electrical principles
present day utility energy systems. Prerequisite: EUT 114 and safety on the job are emphasized.
This course provides an orientation Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or This course is intended for students
in the power distribution and line appropriate assessment; READ 023 or that are contemplating a career in the
construction industry. Basic electri- appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or electrical utility industry.
cal principles and safety on the job MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri- 4 Units
are emphasized. Topics include basic ate assessment; ELEC 050 54 Lecture hours
mathematical computations, includ- Transfers to: CSU 54 Lab hours
ing trigonometry fundamentals, This course is a continuation of
electron theory and the fundamentals pole and overhead line construc- EMERGENCY
of magnetism. Students will combine tion. Topics covered include state
electrical theory with laboratory and safety orders for line construction MEDICAL TECHNICIAN
practical applications in the course of and maintenance, transmission and
study. This course is intended for stu- distribution systems and conduc- Division of Public Safety
dents that are contemplating a career tors and electrical systems faults.
in the electrical utility industry. Students will also learn about short EMT 093
3 Units circuits, system protective concepts Emergency Medical Technician
45 Lecture hours and how to identify control circuits
27 Lab hours from wiring diagrams. This course Prerequisite: FTEC 121
is intended for students that are con- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
EUT 112 templating a career in the electrical appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
Electrical Utility Technology II utility industry. appropriate assessment; BIOL 125
3 Units This course is designed to certify
Prerequisite: EUT 110 45 Lecture hours students as California State Emer-
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 27 Lab hours gency Medical Technicians and gain
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or employment as an ambulance driver
appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or EUT 118 or ambulance attendant. After suc-
MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri- Electrical Utility Technology V cessful completion of this course,
ate assessment; ELEC 050 students will be authorized to take
Transfers to: CSU Prerequisite: EUT 116 the National Registry EMT examina-
This course involves the study of the Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or tions and then request certification
power distribution and line construc- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or as an EMT through the Los Angeles
tion industry. Topics include meth- appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or County Department of Health or
ods of producing electricity, A.C. MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri- other local EMS accrediting agencies.
and D.C. meters and circuitry and ate assessment; ELEC 050 Topics discussed include pre-hospital
electric batteries. Students will also Transfers to: CSU care terminology, cardiovascular
learn about Ohm’s Law, Kirchhoff’s This course covers advanced theory emergencies, pre-hospital childbirth,
Law, and electromagnetic induction. of electrical distribution lines and communicable disease, extrication
This course is intended for students systems. Other topics include phas- tools and equipment, automatic
that are contemplating a career in the ing, system groundings, substations external defibrillation and an
electrical utility industry. and the use of electrical instruments. understanding of the Emergency
3 Units Students will also learn how to Medical System. Students must pass a
45 Lecture hours connect transformers in accordance background check and EMT medical
27 Lab hours with the state code. Usage of fusing physical with a 10-panel drug screen.
tables and reference tables, including 8 Units
EUT 114 technical symbols are also covered. 117 Lecture hours
Electrical Utility Technology III This course is intended for students 81 Lab hours
that are contemplating a career in the
Prerequisite: EUT 112 electrical utility industry. EMT 0931
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 3 Units Emergency Vehicle Operations
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 45 Lecture hours (Formerly EMT 093.1)
appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or 27 Lab hours
MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri- Prerequisite: READ 023 or appropriate
ate assessment; ELEC 050 assessment; Possession of a class “C”
Transfers to: CSU license.

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Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or ing. The course is the study of basic This is a basic course in technical
appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or circuit analysis techniques including drawing and graphics for students
MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri- Ohm’s law, Kirchhoff’s laws, mesh- with no previous drafting skills or
ate assessment current and node-voltage method, training. The course is designed for
This course is designed for EMT stu- Thévenin and Norton’s equivalent students who wish to pursue training
dents and other interested students to circuits, transient and steady-state in fields and careers related to archi-
gain certification to obtain an Ambu- responses of passive circuits, and tecture, civil and engineering design
lance Driver Certificate in California. operational amplifiers. This course drafting. Practical application will be
An Ambulance Driver Certificate can also includes sinusoidal steady-state provided with the tools, techniques,
be obtained prior to completion of analysis of AC circuits, AC power cal- standards, and practices used in the
this course. Pre-trip inspection, driv- culation, three-phase circuits, mutual industries that need technical draw-
ing skills and a driving test are parts inductance, frequency response, and ings and graphics.
of this course. Students will complete resonance. 3 Units
their certification through the Califor- 3 Units 36 Lecture hours
nia DMV. A physical may be required 54 Lecture hours 54 Lab hours
to meet California DMV requirements
in regards to licensing. ENGR 235 ENGT 105
4 Units Engineering Mechanics: Statics Architectural and Technical Freehand
54 Lecture hours Sketching
54 Lab hours Prerequisite: PHY 211 with a grade of
“C” or better Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
EMT 290 Transfers to: UC, CSU appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
Cooperative Work Experience/Intern- This course is for students who appropriate assessment
ship for Emergency Medical Technician intend to pursue a major in engineer- Transfers to: CSU
Related Fields ing and provides an overview of the This course is designed to develop
effect of two and three dimensional skill in freehand drawing as used by
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or force systems on particles and rigid the design professionals in both archi-
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or bodies under equilibrium conditions. tectural and technical applications.
appropriate assessment Topics covered include distributed Using pen, pencil, marker, basic prin-
Transfers to: CSU forces and determination of cen- ciples of proportion, composition and
This course supports and reinforces troids, analysis of trusses, frames freehand techniques, students will
on-the-job training in the Emergency and machines, internal forces and prepare technical sketches to industry
Medical Technician field under moments, systems involving friction, standards, in isometric, oblique,
supervision of a college instruc- and method of virtual work and perspective and orthographic. Design
tor and is facilitated by the use of equilibrium. considerations will also be introduced
learning objectives. The student will 3 Units for various projects involving pre-
be working in a skilled or profes- 54 Lecture hours liminary design sketches. This course
sional level assignment in the area is open to all students who wish to
of Emergency Medical Technician ENGR 245 develop freehand drawing skills. It
and will meet performance objectives Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics is required for all students working
related to instruction that are above towards a degree or certificate in the
and beyond the conditions of regular Prerequisite: ENGR 235 with a grade of Architecture and Engineering Design
employment. This course is intended “C” or better Drafting program.
for students whose job is related to Transfers to: CSU 2 Units
the field of fire technology or EMS This course is for students who 27 Lecture hours
(emergency medical services) and intend to pursue a major in engineer- 27 Lab hours
have completed or enrolled in the ing and provides an overview of the
appropriate coursework. “Contact the effect of two and three dimensional ENGT 122
CWE office regarding re-enrollment force systems on particles and rigid Engineering Design Graphics
procedures.” bodies in motion. Topics include
Student Unpaid Internship: kinematics of particles and rigid Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours; bodies; applications of Newton’s appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
3 Units/180 hours;4 Units/240 hours Second Law; energy and momentum appropriate assessment; ENGT 101 or
Student Paid Internship: methods in the study of motions; two years of high school drafting
1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours; translational, rotational, & general Transfers to: UC, CSU
3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours. planar motion; and mechanical vibra- This course is an introduction to
1 to 4 Units tions. graphics as used in engineering
3 Lecture hours 3 Units design and the systematic use of
60 to 300 Other hours 54 Lecture hours graphic solutions and descriptive
geometry to solve three dimensional
ENGINEERING ENGINEERING engineering problems involving
TECHNOLOGY space, points, planes and lines.
Division of Mathematics Technical drawing using I.S.O. and
& Sciences Division of Career & A.N.S.I. standards including geomet-
Technical Education ric dimensioning and tolerancing,
ENGR 217 will be stressed with a conceptual
Electric Circuit Analysis ENGT 101 design project and preparation of
Introduction to Technical Drawing & working drawings. This course is
Corequisite: PHY 213 with a grade of Graphics required for all students working
“C” or better towards a degree or certificate in the
Transfers to: UC, CSU Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Architecture and Engineering Design
This course is for students who appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Drafting program. The course is also
intend to pursue a major in engineer- appropriate assessment
Transfers to: CSU

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recommended for students interested manufacturing, illustration and with multiple drawing files using
in transferring to Schools of Engineer- engineering related documents. An external files to create mechanical,
ing. overview of computer graphics and architectural and civil projects.
4 Units CADD (Computer Assisted Design 3 Units
54 Lecture hours and Drawing) utilizing the latest 36 Lecture hours
54 Lab hours release of AutoCAD software will be 54 Lab hours
provided. Students will produce 2D
ENGT 131 orthographic, isometric, and basic 3D ENGT 231
Engineering and Manufacturing Appli- model solutions of mechanical and Technical Product Design and
cations of Technical Drawing architectural applications. Presentation
4 Units
Prerequisite: ENGT 122 54 Lecture hours Prerequisite: ENGT 122; ENGT 150
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or 54 Lab hours Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
appropriate assessment; ENGT 150 or ENGT 170 appropriate assessment
ENGT 170, or CADD experience MicroStation for Basic CADD Applica- Transfers to: CSU
Transfers to: CSU tions This intermediate course is the study
This intermediate course is the study of technical presentation drawing,
of technical drawing as used in Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or product proposal and design includ-
manufacturing applications of design appropriate assessment; READ 023 or ing electro-mechanical packaging,
and engineering technology. This appropriate assessment; ENGT 101 or orthographic and axonometric
course is for all students in areas of two years of high school drafting illustration for presentation and
study related to Engineering, Techni- Transfers to: CSU assembly pictorial views. Using
cal Drafting, Design and Computer This course is for students preparing computer aided design, manual draft-
Graphics. The course incorporates for high technology careers who need ing, and graphic techniques, students
orthographic projection, introduction the skills necessary to function as will apply previously learned skills
to tool design, and applications of an entry level CADD operator or to to develop graphic illustrations of
descriptive geometry through layouts apply CADD to specific disciplines of mechanical applications for use in
and developments. The course will mechanical and architectural design, catalogs, manuals and engineering
also cover ANSI Y14.5, precision manufacturing, illustration and support presentation documents. This
dimensioning, geometric tolerancing, engineering related documents. An course benefits all students in areas of
manufacturing terminology and pro- overview of computer graphics and study related to Engineering, Draft-
cesses. Lab exercises and drawings CADD (Computer Assisted Design ing, Design and Computer Graphics.
will be used to reinforce lecture and and Drawing) utilizing the latest 4 Units
demonstration concepts. release of MicroStation software will 54 Lecture hours
4 Units be provided. Students will produce 54 Lab hours
54 Lecture hours 2D orthographic and basic 3D model
54 Lab hours solutions of mechanical and architec- ENGT 250
tural applications. Parametric Modeling 3D Applications
ENGT 138 4 Units for Mechanical Design
Engineering Careers & Applications 54 Lecture hours
54 Lab hours Prerequisite: ENGT 122 and ENGT 150
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or ENGT 200 appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
appropriate assessment Intermediate AutoCAD for Design and appropriate assessment
Transfers to: CSU Production Transfers to: CSU
This course is for all students inter- This course presents advanced
ested in the career field of Engineer- Prerequisite: ENGT 150 with a grade of applications of 2D and 3D Computer
ing Design Drafting. Engineering “C” or better Aided Design Drafting (CADD) and
Careers and Applications will explore Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or an introduction to parametric model-
the career opportunities and training appropriate assessment; READ 023 or ing and rapid prototyping utiliz-
requirements in the field of engineer- appropriate assessment; ENGT 101 or ing the latest releases of Autodesk
ing and engineering technology. two years of high school drafting Inventor series, SolidWorks, and
Topics will include the history of Transfers to: CSU other parametric modeling software
engineering, careers in engineering, This course is for students pursuing to produce solutions for mechanical
ethics and responsibilities of the engi- degrees or certificates in the Architec- applications. This course benefits all
neer, communicating and problem ture and Engineering Design Drafting students in areas of study related to
solving. Program and for those who wish to Engineering, Drafting, Design and
2 Units enhance their AutoCAD skills for Computer Graphics, emphasizes
27 Lecture hours workplace productivity. The course CADD generated three dimensional
27 Lab hours is an intermediate application study graphics using wire frame, surface
in computer aided design, drafting, modeling, and parametric solids.
ENGT 150 and graphics using the latest revi- 4 Units
AutoCAD for Basic CADD Applications sions of AutoCAD. Combined with 54 Lecture hours
previously learned technical drafting 54 Lab hours
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or conventions and basic AutoCAD
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or operational skills, students will ENGT 265
appropriate assessment; ENGT 101 or use AutoCAD to produce detailed Pressure Piping Design
two years of high school drafting drawings that involve model-space
Transfers to: CSU and paperspace, 2D and 3D objects, Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
This course is for students preparing block attributes and viewport scales. appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
for high technology careers who need Emphasis will be placed on working appropriate assessment; ENGT 150 or
the skills necessary to function as ENGT 170 or industry experience in
an entry level CADD operator or to CADD applications
apply CADD to specific disciplines of Transfers to: CSU
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This course is for those students with engineering, machine drafting and Student Unpaid Internship:
CADD experience who are interested design, manufacturing, animation, 1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours;
in the career field of pressure piping modeling and illustration. Students 3 Units/180 hours;4 Units/240 hours
design engineering. This course pres- will be introduced to a variety of Student Paid Internship:
ents the preparation of engineering means to directly produce prototype 1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours;
detail drawings of piping systems for models from CADD generated solid 3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours.
commercial, utilities and industrial geometry. 1 to 4 Units
plants. Included is information and 4 Units 3 Lecture hours
work dealing with the location, instal- 54 Lecture hours 60 to 300 Other hours
lation, operation, and maintenance 54 Lab hours
of pumps, steam turbines, compres- ENGT 299
sors, tanks, heaters, coolers, cooling ENGT 280 Directed Study in Engineering Design
towers, condenser, reactors, boilers, Advanced MicroStation for CADD & Drafting
chillers, heat exchangers and special BIM Applications (Same as ARCH 280)
equipment. Prerequisite: 2.5 overall grade point
3 Units Prerequisite: ENGT 170 with a grade average, a 3.0 grade point average in the
36 Lecture hours of “C” or better, or verifiable work experi- discipline of study being requested, or
54 Lab hours ence and proficiency in MicroStation receive an exception from the instructor
XM or V8i Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
ENGT 266 Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
Pressure Piping Applications appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment
appropriate assessment; ENGT 101 or Transfers to: CSU
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or two years of high school drafting This course provides an opportunity
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Transfers to: CSU for the student to expand their stud-
appropriate assessment; ENGT 150 or This course is for students pursuing ies in Engineering Design Drafting
ENGT 170 or industry experience in an advanced study in MicroStation beyond the classroom by complet-
CADD applications; ENGT 265 3D parametric CADD (Computer ing a project or an assignment
Transfers to: CSU Assisted Design and Drafting) and arranged by an agreement between
This course is for all students the BIM (Building Information Mod- the student and instructor. The
interested in the career field of eling) approach to building design student is required to contract with
pressure piping design engineering. using Bentley Architecture. Stu- the instructor to determine the scope
This course presents the advanced dents will apply previously learned of the assignment and the unit value
preparation of engineering detail drafting conventions to produce assigned for successful completion.
drawings of piping systems for two and three dimensional CADD Students must possess a 2.5 overall
commercial, utilities and industrial and BIM generated mechanical and GPA, a 3.0 GPA in the discipline of
plants. Included is advanced informa- architectural drawings and virtual study being requested, or receive an
tion and layout work dealing with design models. This course benefits exception from the instructor. Stu-
the location, installation, operation of all students studying Architecture, dents may take a maximum of 3 units
pumps, steam turbines, compressors, Civil, Engineering of all types, Draft- of Directed Study within a discipline
vertical vessels, horizontal ves- ing, Design and Computer Graphics. and 9 units college-wide.
sels, tanks, heaters, coolers, cooling High technology skills which are 1 to 3 Units
towers, condenser, reactors, boilers, necessary to function as a designer or 54 to 162 Lab hours
chillers, heat exchangers and special CADD Drafter are emphasized.
equipment. 4 Units ENGLISH
3 Units 54 Lecture hours
36 Lecture hours 54 Lab hours Division of Communications
54 Lab hours & Languages
ENGT 290
ENGT 270 Cooperative Work Experience/Intern- ENGL 030
Solid Works for 3D Modeling and Pro- ship for Drafting Related Fields Introductory Composition for
totype Applications Developing Writers
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Prerequisite: ENGT 122; ENGT 150 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Corequisite: ENGL 030W
ENGT 170 appropriate assessment Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Transfers to: CSU assessment
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or This course supports and reinforces This course assists students in
appropriate assessment on-the-job training in business and developing thinking, language, and
Transfers to: CSU industrial establishments under writing skills through structured
This course presents an intensive supervision of a college instruc- assignments that increase in complex-
study in 3D computer graphics and tor and is facilitated by the use of ity throughout the semester. This is
CADD (Computer Assisted Design learning objectives. The student will the first or beginning course in com-
and Drafting) utilizing the latest be working in a skilled or profes- position; it prepares students for suc-
release of SolidWorks Software. sional level assignment in their cess in either ENGL 035 or ENGL 101.
This course benefits all students in area of vocational interest and will Students must concurrently enroll
areas of study related to Engineer- meet performance objectives related in the one-unit Writing Workshop,
ing, Drafting, Design and Computer to instruction that are above and ENGL 030W. This is a non-degree
Graphics. Students will produce three beyond the conditions of regular applicable course and is offered on a
dimensional parametric computer employment. This course is intended pass/no pass basis.
generated virtual models incorporat- for students whose job is related to 3 Units
ing mechanical design refinements. the field of drafting and have com- 54 Lecture hours
The course emphasizes high technol- pleted or enrolled in the appropriate
ogy skills which are necessary to coursework. “Contact the CWE office
function as a design professional to regarding re-enrollment procedures.”
apply 3D design graphics technology
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ENGL 030W Students may enroll in all modules Corequisite: ENGL 035W
Writing Workshop or individual modules and receive This is a composition course which
appropriate credit. English 035 A, trains students in the clear and
Corequisite: ENGL 030 B, C is offered on an open entry, logical communication of ideas and
Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate open exit basis. This is a non-degree information. Students will learn to
assessment credit course and is offered on a relate ideas and information in stan-
This is a lab course designed to assist pass/no pass basis. (Each week, three dard written English that a literate
students in developing and improv- additional hours will be required in audience can easily understand. To
ing their writing and language skills the ENGL 035W Writing Workshop, accomplish this, students will learn
through individual conferences with offered on a pass/no pass basis.) methods of prewriting, construct
composition instructors. Students will 3 Units and revise a series of original essays,
complete and revise assignments that 54 Lecture hours discuss readings, and participate in
complement the goals and objectives collaborative activities which increase
of ENGL 030. All ENGL 030 stu- ENGL 035A their ability to articulate ideas. This
dents must enroll in this course. This Intermediate Composition for is a non-degree credit course and is
course may be repeated one time for Developing Writers offered on a pass/no pass basis. An
credit. This is a non-degree applicable (Formerly ENGL 099W) accompanying ENGL 035W Writing
course offered on a pass-no pass Workshop is required and offered
basis. Prerequisite: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 on a pass/no pass basis. This class
0.5 Units with a grade of “Pass” or appropriate can also be taken in three 6-week
27 Lab hours assessment modules. Students will have the
Corequisite: ENGL 035W opportunity to take one, two, or three
ENGL 035 This is a composition course which modules for one unit of credit each.
Intermediate Composition for trains students in the clear and Module A will cover simple and com-
Developing Writers logical communication of ideas and pound sentences, simple punctua-
information. Students will learn to tion, and language usage. Students
Prerequisite: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 relate ideas and information in stan- will practice writing to instruct and
with a grade of “Pass” or appropriate dard written English that a literate inform. Module B will cover complex
assessment audience can easily understand. To sentences, punctuation such as colons
Corequisite: ENGL 035W accomplish this, students will learn and semicolons, and use of persua-
This is a composition course which methods of prewriting, construct sive language. Further practice will
trains students in the clear and and revise a series of original essays, be given in the use of commas and
logical communication of ideas and discuss readings, and participate in capitalization. Module C will include
information. Students will learn to collaborative activities which increase paragraphs, short essays, punctuation
relate ideas and information in stan- their ability to articulate ideas. This review, and use of sequential and
dard written English that a literate is a non-degree credit course and is transitional language. Practice will be
audience can easily understand. To offered on a pass/no pass basis. An given in adapting information to dif-
accomplish this, students will learn accompanying ENGL 035W Writing ferent audiences. In addition to this
methods of prewriting, construct Workshop is required and offered material, modules A, B, and C will
and revise a series of original essays, on a pass/no pass basis. This class cover material detailed in the appen-
discuss readings, and participate in can also be taken in three 6-week dix to the course outline. Workshop
collaborative activities which increase modules. Students will have the credit will be given upon completion
their ability to articulate ideas. This opportunity to take one, two, or three of all three modules.
is a non-degree credit course and is modules for one unit of credit each. 1 Unit
offered on a pass/no pass basis. An Module A will cover simple and com- 18 Lecture hours
accompanying ENGL 035W Writing pound sentences, simple punctua-
Workshop is required and offered tion, and language usage. Students ENGL 035C
on a pass/no pass basis. This class will practice writing to instruct and Intermediate Composition for
can also be taken in three 6-week inform. Module B will cover complex Developing Writers
modules. Students will have the sentences, punctuation such as colons (Formerly ENGL 099)
opportunity to take one, two, or three and semicolons, and use of persua-
modules for one unit of credit each. sive language. Further practice will Prerequisite: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034
Module A will cover simple and com- be given in the use of commas and with a grade of “Pass” or appropriate
pound sentences, simple punctua- capitalization. Module C will include assessment
tion, and language usage. Students paragraphs, short essays, punctuation Corequisite: ENGL 035W
will practice writing to instruct and review, and use of sequential and This is a composition course which
inform. Module B will cover complex transitional language. Practice will be trains students in the clear and
sentences, punctuation such as colons given in adapting information to dif- logical communication of ideas and
and semicolons, and use of persua- ferent audiences. In addition to this information. Students will learn to
sive language. Further practice will material, modules A, B, and C will relate ideas and information in stan-
be given in the use of commas and cover material detailed in the appen- dard written English that a literate
capitalization. Module C will include dix to the course outline. Workshop audience can easily understand. To
paragraphs, short essays, punctuation credit will be given upon completion accomplish this, students will learn
review, and use of sequential and of all three modules. methods of prewriting, construct
transitional language. Practice will be 1 Unit and revise a series of original essays,
given in adapting information to dif- 18 Lecture hours discuss readings, and participate in
ferent audiences. In addition to this collaborative activities which increase
material, modules A, B, and C will ENGL 035B their ability to articulate ideas. This
cover material detailed in the appen- Intermediate Composition for is a non-degree credit course and is
dix to the course outline. To receive Developing Writers offered on a pass/no pass basis. An
credit for ENGL 035 or ENGL 035 A, (Formerly ENGL 099) accompanying ENGL 035W Writing
B, C, students must receive a score Workshop is required and offered
of 10 or higher on the common final. Prerequisite: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 on a pass/no pass basis. This class
Workshop credit will be given upon with a grade of “Pass” or appropriate can also be taken in three 6-week
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modules. Students will have the will meet with composition instruc- This course explores the nature and
opportunity to take one, two, or three tors through individual conferences structure of language, including
modules for one unit of credit each. that address students’ specific writing phonology, morphology, syntax,
Module A will cover simple and com- concerns. This course is designed semantics and discourse, language
pound sentences, simple punctua- for students who wish to fulfill the acquisition and language develop-
tion, and language usage. Students General Education requirement for ment, and language use. This course
will practice writing to instruct and Written Communication. is useful for students planning to
inform. Module B will cover complex 3.5 Units enter elementary or secondary teach-
sentences, punctuation such as colons 54 Lecture hours ing and for those majoring in foreign
and semicolons, and use of persua- 27 Lab hours language, English, communications,
sive language. Further practice will and anthropology.
be given in the use of commas and ENGL 125 3 Units
capitalization. Module C will include Grammar and Usage 54 Lecture hours
paragraphs, short essays, punctuation
review, and use of sequential and Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or ENGL 127H
transitional language. Practice will be appropriate assessment Language Structure & Language Use:
given in adapting information to dif- Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate Introduction to Linguistics Honors
ferent audiences. In addition to this assessment
material, modules A, B, and C will Transfers to: UC, CSU Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade of
cover material detailed in the appen- This course explores parts of speech, “C” or better
dix to the course outline. Workshop varieties of sentence structures, Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate
credit will be given upon completion common grammar and usage prob- assessment
of all three modules. lems, and how to apply these issues Transfers to: UC, CSU
1 Unit to real-world communications. It is This course explores the nature and
18 Lecture hours designed for students who wish to structure of language, including
expand their knowledge of stan- phonology, morphology, syntax,
ENGL 035W dard American English and thereby semantics and discourse, language
Writing Workshop increase their skill in the written and acquisition and language develop-
(Formerly ENGL 099W) spoken language. It is especially help- ment, and language use. This course
ful for students planning to go into is useful for students planning to
Corequisite: ENGL 035 teaching. enter elementary or secondary teach-
Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate 3 Units ing and for those majoring in foreign
assessment 54 Lecture hours language, English, communications,
This is a lab course designed to assist and anthropology. This course is
students in developing and improv- ENGL 126 designed for students eligible for the
ing their writing and language skills Languages of the World Honors Program.
through individual conferences with 3 Units
composition instructors. Students will Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 54 Lecture hours
complete and revise assignments that appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
complement the goals and objectives appropriate assessment ENGL 131 (C-ID ENGL 200)
of ENGL 035. All ENGL 035 stu- Transfers to: UC, CSU Creative Writing
dents must enroll in this course. This This is a linguistics course which
course may be repeated one time for covers the major languages families Prerequisite: ENGL 101
credit. This is a non-degree applicable of the world and representative Transfers to: UC, CSU
course offered on a pass-no pass languages from those families. It This is a course of expression for stu-
basis. presents the phonology, morphol- dents who are interested in various
0.5 Units ogy, syntax, and pragmatics of these forms of writing. It offers students a
27 Lab hours languages. It is specifically targeted at workshop setting in which to develop
those who will be working with non- their writing skills in various genres,
ENGL 101 (C-ID ENGL 100) native speakers of English in order to such as fiction, poetry, and playwrit-
College Composition and Research equip them to recognize the cross-lin- ing. Students are required to write
guistic influences of other languages regularly, present their own work
Prerequisite: ENGL 035 with a grade on English, thus preparing them to in class for discussion, and develop
of “Pass” or ENLA 100 with an “A” or communicate more effectively with critical standards for evaluating the
“B” or appropriate assessment their clients and/or students and to merit of their own work and of the
Transfers to: UC, CSU assess the linguistic and sociolinguis- work of their peers.
This is a composition course that tic factors which affect communica- 3 Units
enables students to generate logical, tion. This course is useful for majors 54 Lecture hours
coherent essays and reports necessary in foreign language, anthropology,
to academic and professional success. communications, health science, and ENGL 201 (C-ID ENGL 105)
Students will become proficient in English, and especially for those plan- Advanced Composition and Critical
research techniques, learn critical ning to enter elementary and second- Thinking
reading and thinking skills through ary teaching in California, with its
expository and persuasive reading diversity of languages and cultures. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade of
selections, and apply these skills to 3 Units “C” or better
creating original essays and a final 54 Lecture hours Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate
research paper. The lab component assessment
of this course is designed to assist ENGL 127 Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
students in improving and refining Language Structure and Language Use: (*Students will receive credit from UC
their writing and language skills. Introduction to Linguistics for only one of the following courses:
Students will complete lab activities ENGL 201 or ENGL 201H)
that enhance their ability to compose Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or This advanced composition course
logical, well-supported arguments appropriate assessment is open to all students who have
that exhibit grammatical fluency and Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate successfully completed ENGL 101
correct documentation form. Students assessment and is designed for those who expect
Transfers to: UC, CSU to transfer to four-year colleges or

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universities. Students will read and ity for independent work and to ENGLISH AS A
write extensively, while applying prepare written or oral reports and/ NEW LANGUAGE
critical thinking skills and research or appropriate projects. To enroll in
techniques. Students will demon- an independent study/directed study Division of Communications
strate these abilities in advanced course, students must possess a 2.5 & Languages
composition as they research and overall grade point average, a 3.0
write a series of argumentative grade point average in the discipline ENLA 011
essays, which demonstrate the ability of study being requested, or receive Basic Vocabulary
to analyze issues, evaluate positions, an exception from the instructor.
and argue persuasively through clear, Independent Studies/Directed Studies Advisory: ENLA 014 or appropriate
concise prose. The lab component may be developed from any topic assessment
of this course is designed to assist arising from or related to a course of This course is designed to help
students in advancing and refining study that will result in developing non-native speakers of English learn
their writing and language skills and depth and breadth in that subject meanings, forms, uses, and pronun-
will augment their ability to exer- area. Students will be expected to ciations of 200-250 English words
cise critical thought. Students will meet on a regular basis with their fac- not presently in their vocabulary.
complete lab activities that further ulty sponsor and submit a final report Special emphasis is given to examin-
enhance their ability to compose or project, and student progress shall ing words in context, parts of speech,
logical, well-supported arguments be evaluated at regular intervals. and inflections. This course is offered
that exhibit grammatical fluency and Academic standards for Independent on a pass/no pass basis and is not
correct documentation form. Students Studies/Directed Studies shall be the applicable to the degree. Students are
will meet with composition instruc- same as those for other courses. Units expected to complete an additional 8
tors through individual conferences are awarded in accordance to Title hours TBA (To Be Arranged) in the
that address students’ specific writing V regulations with one unit of credit Language Lab.
concerns. awarded for 54 hours of Directed 3 Units
3.5 Units Studies, six (6) hours of which must 54 Lecture hours
54 Lecture hours be with an instructor. The instructor 8 Lab hours
27 Lab hours is responsible for monitoring student
progress through the semester. ENLA 012
ENGL 201H (C-ID ENGL 105) Students may take directed study Beginning Speaking and Listening
Advanced Composition and Critical courses for a maximum of three (3)
Thinking Honors units within a discipline, and may not This course is for English language
accumulate more than a total of nine learners who wish to improve their
Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 101 (9) units college wide. conversational skills in English. Areas
with a grade of at least a “C” or better 1 to 3 Units of emphasis include dictation, Eng-
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU 54 to 162 Lab hours lish phrasing patterns, various speak-
(*Students will receive credit from UC ing situations, listening practice, and
for only one of the following courses: ENGL 325 self-correction. This course is offered
ENGL 201 or ENGL 201H) Technical and Professional Writing on a pass/no pass basis and is not
This advanced composition course is applicable to the degree. Students are
open to all students who have suc- Prerequisite: ENGL 201 or ENGL 201H expected to complete an additional 8
cessfully completed ENGL 101 and with a grade of “C” or better hours TBA (To Be Arranged) in the
is designed for those who expect to This upper division General Educa- Language Lab.
transfer to four-year colleges or uni- tion course is designed for students 3 Units
versities. Students will read and write pursuing a Bachelors of Science 54 Lecture hours
extensively, while applying critical degree in Automotive Technology 8 Lab hours
thinking skills and research tech- and is open to all students who have
niques. Students will demonstrate successfully completed ENGL 201 or ENLA 013
these abilities in advanced composi- ENGL 201H. Students will develop Basic Grammar
tion as they research and write a expository writing skills on technical
series of argumentative essays, which subjects relevant to automotive and Advisory: NESL 018 or appropriate
demonstrate the ability to analyze transportation-related industries, assessment
issues, evaluate positions, and argue business, science, government, and This is an introductory grammar
persuasively through clear, concise other similar fields. Written assign- course for non-native speakers of
prose. This Honors section is open ments will comprise short forms English. Through reading, writing,
to all students who have completed including technical description, listening, and speaking activities,
ENGL 101 with a grade of C or better. proposals, manuals, and journal students learn basic English grammar
Students will be expected to analyze articles, as well as longer formal while focusing on verb structures.
issues in more depth and write on papers, feasibility studies, and techni- This course is offered on a pass/no
them at greater length than they cal reports. This course will help pass basis and is not applicable to the
would in a non-honors section. students develop principles of clear degree. Students are expected to com-
3.5 Units writing appropriate to Automotive plete an additional 8 hours TBA (To
54 Lecture hours Industry standards. Be Arranged) in the Language Lab.
27 Lab hours 3 Units 3 Units
54 Lecture hours 54 Lecture hours
ENGL 299 8 Lab hours
Directed Study: English

Transfers to: UC, CSU
Independent Study/Directed Study
is intended for students who have
the ability to assume responsibil-

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ENLA 014 ENLA 024 of the ENLA writing sequence and an
Beginning Composition Intermediate Composition ENLA student’s gateway in to ENGL
101. As a result of taking this course,
Prerequisite: Appropriate placement Prerequisite: ENLA 014 or appropriate students will be able to utilize various
through the Rio Hondo Assessment assessment stages of the writing process, MLA
Process This is an intermediate composi- conventions of academic writing in
Advisory: NESL 018 tion class for non-native speakers of several rhetorical modes (including a
This course is designed to help English focusing on the fundamen- research paper), and advanced levels
limited English-speaking students tals of academic writing in English. of grammatical and mechanical accu-
communicate better in English. The Basic sentence structures, paragraph racy in their writing.
course focuses on the development development, composition forms, 3.5 Units
of written skills. Topics specifically English grammar and word usage are 54 Lecture hours
emphasized are idiomatic expres- studied in various rhetorical modes. 27 Lab hours
sions, vocabulary, reading and This course is offered on a pass/no
writing. These are taught at an entry pass basis and is not applicable to the ENVIRONMENTAL
level. This course is offered on a pass/ degree. TECHNOLOGY
no pass basis and is not applicable to 3.5 Units
the degree. 54 Lecture hours Division of Mathematics
3.5 Units 27 Lab hours & Sciences
54 Lecture hours
27 Lab hours ENLA 032 ET 110
Advanced Speaking and Listening: Hazardous Waste Generation/Reduc-
ENLA 022 Pronunciation and Accent Reduction tion/Treatment
Intermediate Speaking and Listening
Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Advisory: ENLA 012 or appropriate assessment; ENLA 022 or appropriate appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
assessment assessment appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or
This course is for ENLA students ENLA 032 is a speaking, listening MATH 050D or MATH 053 or
who wish to improve their English and pronunciation course intended appropriate assessment
speaking and listening skills at an for students who need further Transfers to: CSU
intermediate level. Areas of empha- practice in spoken English and/or This course is designed to educate
sis include pronunciation, listening, have difficulty understanding native individuals working in or seeking
oral communication, note taking and speakers of English in academic employment in the hazardous waste
organizational skills. This course is and other situations. Its purpose is management field with an overview
offered on a pass/no pass basis and is improved the pronunciation, articu- of industrial processes and their gen-
not applicable to the degree. Students lation, speed and comprehension eration of waste streams. The selected
are expected to complete an addi- of non-native speakers of English. industries include: electroplating,
tional 8 hours TBA (To be Arranged) The course focuses on sounds in metal finishing and printed circuit
in the Language Lab. Students isolation, the blending of sounds in board production; oil refining and
initially enrolled in the course will be phrasal elements and the production chemical production; steel produc-
assessed and only those passing the of sentences incorporating correct tion; general manufacturing; printing
assessment will be allowed to remain. intonation, accent, speed and rhythm. and graphic reproduction; agricul-
3 Units This course is offered on a pass/no ture; and consumer services.
54 Lecture hours pass basis and is not applicable to the 3 Units
8 Lab hours degree. 54 Lecture hours
3 Units
ENLA 023 54 Lecture hours ET 120
Intermediate Grammar 8 Lab hours Introduction to Alternative Energy
Technology (Same as AET 120)
Advisory: ENLA 013 or appropriate ENLA 034
assessment; ENLA 024 or appropriate Intermediate-Advanced Composition Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
assessment appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
This course presents a multi skills Prerequisite: ENLA 024 or appropriate appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or
approach to English grammar assessment MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri-
and sentence structure for second A continuation of ENLA 024, this ate assessment
language students. Through read- course is for ENLA students and Transfers to: CSU
ing, writing, listening, and related emphasizes longer writings with This course is an introductory course
activities such as diction, close more complicated sentence pat- that will examine the theory behind
exercises, and sentence analysis, terns leading up to a basic essay. present day energy systems which
students practice the elements of cor- Students focus on both thematic and will include an in-depth analysis
rect English while focusing on verbs rhetorical modes of composition of the design and installation of
and verb forms. This course is offered while they practice topic sentences, alternate energy systems. Topics will
on a pass/no pass basis and is not thesis statements, subordination, and include: solar electrical systems, wind
applicable to the degree. Students are transitional expressions. This course electrical systems, solar water heating
expected to complete and additional is offered on a pass/no pass basis and systems, wind mechanical systems,
8 hours TBA (To Be Arranged) in is not applicable to the degree. small hydro-electrical systems, and
the Language Lab. Students initially 3.5 Units conservation methods used to save
enrolled in the course will be assessed 54 Lecture hours energy. Also presented are topics
and only those passing the assess- 27 Lab hours on geothermal energy, fuel cells,
ment will be allowed to remain. biomass systems, and applications
3 Units ENLA 100 of alternate energy in transportation,
54 Lecture hours Advanced Composition industrial, commercial, and residen-
8 Lab hours tial systems. Students will collect
Prerequisite: ENLA 034 or appropriate
assessment
Transfers to: UC, CSU
ENLA 100 is the highest-level course

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solar data using an irradiance meter ET 123 MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri-
and determine power consumption Wind Energy Systems Design and ate assessment; BIOL 120; BIOL 120L;
of a typical residence to develop an Installation (Same as AET 123) CHEM 110
alternative energy solution. This Transfers to: CSU
course is intended for students that Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or This course is designed to educate
are contemplating a career in the appropriate assessment; READ 023 or individuals working in or seeking
alternative energy industry. appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or employment in areas that include
3 Units MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri- health and safety responsibilities.
45 Lecture hours ate assessment It provides an overview of how to
27 Lab hours Transfers to: CSU identify and evaluate the hazards
This is an introductory course that of chemical, physical and biological
ET 121 will examine and implement the agents that can be encountered in
Photovoltaic Systems Design and design and installation of wind industrial operations, waste disposal
Installation (Same as AET 121) power systems which will include and remediation sites.
the installation of a working wind 3 Units
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or generation power system. Students 54 Lecture hours
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or will learn how to perform wind site
appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or evaluations, electrical load calcula- ET 150
MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri- tions, wind system size calculations, Hazardous Waste Management
ate assessment hydraulics fundamentals, basic aero- Applications
Transfers to: CSU dynamics, and installation techniques
This in an introductory course that for wind power generation systems. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
will examine and implement the Students will learn how to design and appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
design and installation of solar pho- install wind power generation system appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or
tovoltaic power systems, which will and obtain skills for employment. MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri-
include the installation of a working This course is intended for students ate assessment
solar photovoltaic power system. that are contemplating a career in Transfers to: CSU
Students will learn how to perform the wind turbine power generation This course is designed to provide
solar site evaluations, electrical load industry. individuals, who are working in or
calculations, solar system size calcu- 3 Units seeking employment in the envi-
lations, and installation techniques 45 Lecture hours ronmental field with an overview of
for grid-tie and off-the-grid photovol- 27 Lab hours hazardous waste management and
taic systems. This course is designed regulations. The course explains the
to prepare the student for the North ET 124 hazardous waste regulatory frame-
American Board of Certified Energy Advanced Wind Energy Systems Design work and develops research skills in
Practitioners (NABCEP) Entry Level and Installation (Same as AET 124) the hazardous waste area. Emphasis
Exam. This course is intended for stu- is placed on the following topics:
dents that are contemplating a career Prerequisite: AET/ET 123 universal waste, generator compli-
in the solar photovoltaic energy Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or ance, site investigation and reme-
industry. appropriate assessment; READ 023 or diation, permitting, enforcement,
3 Units appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or liability, and storm water discharge.
45 Lecture hours MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri- The course also provides “hands-on”
27 Lab hours ate assessment applications of the regulations. These
Transfers to: CSU applications include: preparing a
ET 122 This is the second course in the wind hazardous waste manifest, labeling
Advanced Photovoltaic Systems Design energy series that will further exam- and storing containers, sampling and
and Installation (Same as AET 122) ine and implement the design and analysis, and preparing a Phase I
installation of wind power systems. environmental audit.
Prerequisite: AET/ET 121 Students will learn how to interpret 4 Units
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or the National Electrical Code (NEC) 54 Lecture hours
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or specifics concerning wind power 54 Lab hours
appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or installations. The topics include
MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri- code compliant wiring of modules, ET 160
ate assessment inverters, charge controllers, ground- Hazardous Waste Site Remediation
Transfers to: CSU ing techniques and related topics. Systems
This is the second course in the Additional topics include wind site
photovoltaic series that will further evaluations, electrical load calcula- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
examine and implement the design tions, wind system size calculations, appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
and installation of solar photovoltaic hydraulic fundamentals, basic aero- appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or
power systems. Students will learn dynamics, and installation techniques MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri-
how to interpret the National Electri- for large wind power generation ate assessment
cal Code (NEC) specifics concerning systems. This course is intended for Transfers to: CSU
photovoltaic installations. The topics students that are contemplating a This course provides an overview
include code compliant wiring of career in the wind turbine power of remediation systems that are
modules, inverters, charge control- generation industry. employed in cleaning up hazard-
lers, batteries, grounding techniques 3 Units ous waste sites. The remediation
and related topics. Additional topics 45 Lecture hours systems that will be studied include:
include the design and installation 27 Lab hours groundwater remediation systems,
of large commercial photovoltaic soil vapor extraction, chemical extrac-
systems. This course is intended ET 130 tion/soil washing, solidification/
for students that are interested in Health Effects of Environmental Haz- stabilization, bioremediation, thermal
a career in the solar photovoltaic ardous Materials processes, and chemical destruction.
energy industry. Specific details on the compounds
3 Units Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or removed, the fundamentals and spe-
45 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; READ 023 or cific applications of each method will
27 Lab hours appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or
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be examined. Innovative remediation This course is designed to provide and SCBA. This course satisfies the
technologies and trends in remedia- individuals, who are working in or requirements for 40 hour HAZ-
tion systems will be studied. A case seeking employment in the green WOPER TRAINING under OSHA
study, which will highlight the reme- energy field, with an overview of the (1910.120) and confined space entry
diation processes that are being used industrial energy management and training under OSHA (1910.146).
at a selected remediation site, will be auditing. Specifically, this course will 4 Units
examined. assist students in their preparation 54 Lecture hours
3 Units of a comprehensive energy audit 54 Lab hours
54 Lecture hours and energy management program.
Emphasis is placed on the follow- ET 240
ET 170 ing topics: Types of Energy Audits, Solid Waste Management Applications
Groundwater Hydrology and Sampling Energy Management and Cost,
Benchmarking, Energy Performance, Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Energy Use Requirements, Maximiz- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or ing System Efficiencies, Optimizing appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or
appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or Energy Input Requirements, Fuel MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri-
MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri- and Energy Substitution and Energy ate assessment
ate assessment Audit Instruments. Transfers to: CSU
Transfers to: CSU 3 Units This course is designed to provide
This course is designed to train indi- 54 Lecture hours individuals, who are working in or
viduals, who are working in or who seek employment in the solid waste
seek employment in the environ- ET 200 management field, with an overview
mental field, with an overview of the Hazardous Materials Management of the solid waste industry and its
basic physical and chemical nature Applications components. Emphasis is placed
of groundwater aquifer systems, on the various aspects of integrated
an overview of the techniques of Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or waste management including: waste
sampling protocols for obtaining appropriate assessment; READ 023 or prevention, recycling, composting,
groundwater samples based on US appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or incineration, landfilling, environmen-
EPA approved sampling protocols, MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri- tal sampling and monitoring, facility
and an introduction to groundwater ate assessment siting and permitting, and compli-
pollution, remediation, and protec- Transfers to: CSU ance with environmental, health and
tion. Emphasis is placed on develop- This course is designed to provide safety regulations.
ing practical working knowledge of individuals, who are working in or 4 Units
groundwater resources, groundwater who seek employment in the hazard- 54 Lecture hours
protection, and groundwater reme- ous materials management field, with 54 Lab hours
diation. a general overview of the require-
3 Units ments and applications of federal, ET 250
54 Lecture hours state, and local laws and regulations Fundamentals of Safety and Health I
relating to hazardous materials. The
ET 181 course will emphasize compliance Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Home Energy Management and Audit- with Department of Transportation, appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
ing (Same as AET 181) OSHA Hazard Communications, appropriate assessment, ET 230, or work-
SARA Title III Community Right-to- ing in General Industry, Construction,
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Know, Underground Tank, Asbes- or in the Safety and Health Field
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or tos, Proposition 65, and Air Toxics Transfers to: CSU
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or Regulations. This course is designed to introduce
MATH 020C appropriate assessment 4 Units the student to the field of Occupa-
Transfers to: CSU 54 Lecture hours tional Safety and Health and Program
This course is designed to provide 54 Lab hours Development.
individuals, who are working in or Topics include instruction on Federal,
seeking employment in the green ET 230 State and Local Agency legislation
energy field, with an overview of Safety and Emergency Response and the application of Labor and
home energy management and Occupational Safety and Health
auditing. Specifically, this course will Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or regulations. The course content also
assist students in their preparation of appropriate assessment; READ 023 or includes familiarization with Work-
a comprehensive home energy audit appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or ers Compensation/General Liability
and energy management program. MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri- Insurance, Accident Investigation
Emphasis is placed on the follow- ate assessment Techniques, Industrial Hygiene,
ing topics: Appliances, Insulation, Transfers to: CSU Ergonomics, Fire Prevention, Site and
Designing/Remodeling, Electric- This course is designed to provide Facility Auditing, Systems Safety and
ity, Landscaping, Lighting, Space individuals, who are working in Program Development. This course
Heating and Cooling, Water Heat- or who seek employment in the is for individuals that are pursuing
ing, Doors/Windows/Skylights, and environmental technology field, with a degree in Environmental Technol-
Home Energy Audits. hands-on instruction in safety and ogy, Safety & Health or for working
3 Units emergency response to chemical and supervisors, professionals or busi-
54 Lecture hours physical exposures at hazardous ness owners that are responsible for
waste sites. Topics include: hazard worker safety or placement of work-
ET 182 identification, emergency response ers compensation/general liability
Industrial Energy Management and planning, proper use and selection insurance.
Auditing (Same as AET 182) of PPE, site control and evaluation, 3 Units
handling drums and containers, 54 Lecture hours
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or field sampling and air monitoring,
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or proper use of instruments, confined
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or spaces, emergency response includ-
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment ing field exercises in the use of APR
Transfers to: CSU

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ET 251 in or who seek employment in the ing wastewater treatment plants and
Fundamentals of Safety and Health II waste water treatment field, in the emphasizes the use of safe practices
practical aspects of operating and and procedures. Topics presented
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or maintaining wastewater treatment include: detailed descriptions of the
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or plants, emphasizing the use of safe equipment and advanced treatment
appropriate assessment; ET 230 practices and procedures. Informa- processes used for odor control, pure
Transfers to: CSU tion presented includes the role and oxygen activated sludge treatment,
This course is designed to introduce responsibilities of a treatment plant solids removal from secondary
the student to the supervisory and operator, an explanation of why effluents, residual solids manage-
management functions of Occupa- wastes must be treated, and detailed ment, enhanced biological control
tional Safety and Health and Risk descriptions of the equipment and including nitrogen and phosphorus
Management. Topics include a review processes used in a wastewater treat- removal, and wastewater reclama-
of Federal, State and Local Agency ment plant. Students will learn to tion. Students will learn to operate
Legislation, Labor and Occupational operate and maintain racks, screens, and maintain treatment plant instru-
Safety and Health regulations and comminutors, sedimentation tanks, mentation equipment and systems.
Workers Compensation insurance. trickling filters, rotating biological Additionally, students will also learn
The course content will focus on contactors, package activated sludge to analyze and solve operational
the Elements of Safety and Health plants, oxidation ditches, ponds, problems and to perform mathemati-
Program Development, Behavior and chlorination facilities. Students cal calculations relating to wastewa-
Based Safety, Workplace Violence, will also learn to analyze and solve ter treatment process control. This
Terrorism Preparedness, Hazardous operational problems and to perform course focuses on actual operating
Materials and Waste Management, mathematical calculations relating to procedures and teaches students
Application of occupational safety wastewater treatment process control. to analyze and solve operational
and health design/compliance, regu- 3 Units problems.
lations and development of the Safety 54 Lecture hours 3 Units
and health and Loss Prevention 54 Lecture hours
Program (Policy through QA/QC). ET 271
This course is for individuals that are Wastewater Treatment Plant ET 273
pursuing a degree in Environmental Operations II Stormwater Management, Treatment
Technology, a Safety & Health Cer- and Controls
tificate and the working professional Prerequisite: ET 270
or business owner responsible for Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
worker safety or Risk Management. appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
3 Units appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or
54 Lecture hours MATH 020C or appropriate assessment MATH 020C or appropriate assessment
Transfers to: CSU Transfers to: CSU
ET 260 This is the second course of a series This course is designed to provide
Environmental Sampling and Analysis of water treatment courses designed individuals, who are working in or
to train individuals, who are working are seeking employment in the indus-
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or in or who seek employment in the trial stormwater management field,
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or waste water treatment field, with the with the skills necessary to manage
appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or practical aspects of operating and stormwater activities at industrial
MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri- maintaining wastewater treatment sites. Such management activities
ate assessment; BIOL 120; BIOL 120L; plants, emphasizing the use of safe would include the ability to: write
CHEM 110 practices and procedures. Informa- stormwater plans, implement struc-
Transfers to: CSU tion presented includes: conventional tural and non-structural best manage-
This course provides an overview of activated sludge processes, sludge ment practices, evaluate and design
the techniques of sampling protocols digestion and solids handling, efflu- stormwater treatment systems, con-
for obtaining soil, air, surface water, ent disposal, plant safety and good duct laboratory testing, understand
and groundwater samples based on housekeeping, plant and equipment how to collect stormwater samples,
the U.S. EPA approved sampling maintenance, analysis and presenta- evaluate low impact develop-
protocols. In the lecture, emphasis is tion of data, and records and report ment methods, and understand the
placed on the aspects of the procure- writing. Students will also learn to regulatory and political framework
ment of the samples through the analyze and solve operational prob- of stormwater management. Empha-
EPA approved standard operating lems and to perform mathematical sis will be placed on the following
procedures and practices. In the calculations relating to wastewater topics: stormwater chemistry, water
laboratory, the student will gain treatment process control. treatment, student designed indus-
practical knowledge and skills for the 3 Units trial treatment systems, auditing
appropriate collection and handling 54 Lecture hours for compliance, monitoring of the
of environmental samples. industrial effluent, interpretation of
4 Units ET 272 laboratory results, and how to apply
54 Lecture hours Advanced Wastewater Treatment the data to achieve real reductions in
54 Lab hours effluent contaminated by industrial
Prerequisite: ET 271 pollutants.
ET 270 Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 3 Units
Wastewater Treatment Plant appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 54 Lecture hours
Operations I appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment ET 274
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Transfers to: CSU Industrial Waste Water Treatment
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or This is the third course in a series of
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or water treatment courses designed to Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment train individuals who are working in appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
Transfers to: CSU or who seek employment in the waste appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or
This is the initial course of a series of water treatment field in the practical MATH 020C or appropriate assessment
water treatment courses designed to aspects of operating and maintain- Transfers to: CSU
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This course is designed to provide water distribution system operators, have completed or enrolled in the
individuals, who are working in or procedures for operating and main- appropriate coursework. “Contact the
seeking employment in the water taining clear wells and storage tanks, CWE office regarding re-enrollment
management field, with the practical characteristics of distribution system procedures.”
aspects of operating and maintain- facilities, operating and maintaining Student Unpaid Internship:
ing industrial waste water treatment distribution systems, maintaining 1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours;
plants. Emphasis is placed on the water quality, disinfecting water 3 Units/180 hours;4 Units/240 hours
following topics: role of the industrial systems, and techniques for recog- Student Paid Internship:
waste water treatment operator, types nizing hazards and developing safe 1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours;
of industrial waste streams, industrial procedures and programs. Opera- 3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours.
waste water regulations, sources of tors also learn to analyze and solve 1 to 4 Units
wastes and methods for preventing problems associated with operating a 3 Lecture hours
and minimizing wastes at the source, distribution system. 60 to 300 hours
and industrial waste monitoring. The 3 Units
plant operations and maintenance 54 Lecture hours ET 299
topics that will be highlighted include Directed Study: Environmental
the following: operating and main- ET 280 Technology
taining flow measure equipment, Green Building Design Principles
preliminary treatment processes, (Same as AET 280) Transfers to: UC, CSU
physical-chemical treatment pro- Independent Study/Directed Study
cesses, pressure and gravity filters, Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or is intended for students who have
physical treatment processes, treat- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or the ability to assume responsibil-
ment of metal waste streams, and appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or ity for independent work and to
safety procedures. MATH 020C or appropriate assessment prepare written or oral reports and/
3 Units Transfers to: CSU or appropriate projects. To enroll in
54 Lecture hours This course is designed to provide an independent study/directed study
individuals, who are working in or course, students must possess a 2.5
ET 275 seeking employment in the green overall grade point average, a 3.0
Water Treatment building field, with an overview of grade point average in the discipline
the green building industry and its of study being requested, or receive
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or components. Specifically, this course an exception from the instructor.
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or will assist students in their prepara- Independent Studies/Directed Studies
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or tion for the Leadership in Energy and may be developed from any topic
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment Environmental Design Accredited arising from or related to a course of
Transfers to: CSU Professional (LEED AP) Examina- study that will result in developing
This course is designed to provide tion, which is the most recognized depth and breadth in that subject
individuals, who are working in or professional accreditation for green area. Students will be expected to
seeking employment in the water building in the nation. Emphasis is meet on a regular basis with their fac-
management field, with the practical placed on the six categories of design ulty sponsor and submit a final report
aspects of operating and maintaining that green buildings must address or project, and student progress shall
water treatment plants. Topics will for LEED Certification: Sustainable be evaluated at regular intervals.
include: responsibilities of the water Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy & Academic standards for Independent
treatment plant operator, sources Atmosphere, Materials & Resources, Studies/Directed Studies shall be the
of water, reservoir management Indoor Environmental Quality, and same as those for other courses. Units
and intake structures, coagulation Innovation & Design Process. Each of are awarded in accordance to Title
and flocculation, sedimentation and these categories will be studied, with V regulations with one unit of credit
filtration, disinfection and corrosion a focus on the significance of each awarded for 54 hours of Directed
control, and taste and odor control. particular credit. Studies, six (6) hours of which must
Day to day operating procedures will 3 Units be with an instructor. The instructor
be highlighted in this course and will 54 Lecture hours is responsible for monitoring student
consists of the following topics: daily progress through the semester.
operating procedures, regulation of ET 290 Students may take directed study
flows, chemical use and handling, Cooperative Work Experience/Intern- courses for a maximum of three (3)
records and reports, plant mainte- ship for Environmental Technology units within a discipline, and may not
nance, safety and security, emergency Related Fields accumulate more than a total of nine
procedures, handling complaints, and (9) units college wide.
energy conservation. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 1 to 3 Units
3 Units appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 54 to 162 Lab hours
54 Lecture hours appropriate assessment
Transfers to: CSU FABRICATION
ET 276 This course supports and reinforces
Water Distribution on-the-job training in business and Division of Career &
industrial establishments under Technical Education
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or supervision of a college instruc-
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or tor and is facilitated by the use of FABR 040
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or learning objectives. The student will Introduction to Fabrication Processes
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment be working in a skilled or profes-
Transfers to: CSU sional level assignment in their area Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate
This course is designed to provide of vocational interest and will meet assessment; MATH 020 or MATH 020C
individuals, who are working in or performance objectives related to or appropriate assessment; TCED 090
seeking employment in the water instruction that are above and beyond This is a beginning level course
management system, with the practi- the conditions of regular employ- designed to introduce students to
cal aspects of operating and main- ment. This course is intended for stu- various techniques, processes and
taining water distribution systems. dents whose job is related to the field
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technologies used in the Fabrication FIRE ACADEMY examination and includes arduous
industry. This course will develop physical activity.
skills necessary for translating Division of Public Safety 18 Units
dimensional information from a 126 Lecture hours
shop drawing or blueprint to metal- FAC 043 616 Lab hours
lic materials used for production of Advanced Fire Course
finished parts and assemblies. Topics FAC 120
covered in this class will include basic Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Firefighter I
blueprint reading, measurement and appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Basic Fire Academy with EMT
measuring tools, layout, metal cut- appropriate assessment
ting, drilling and tapping, and metal This is a variable format (2-40 Hours Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100
forming. Emphasis will be placed on of Lecture; 2-40 Hours of Lab) course or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
shop safety and safe and proper use designed to keep Fire Service person- appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or
of equipment, tools and materials. nel informed of new laws and fire MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropriate
2 Units codes, current prevention procedures, assessment; FTEC 101; FTEC 102; FTEC
18 Lecture hours recent developments in hazardous 103; FTEC 104; FTEC 105; FTEC 106
54 Lab hours materials, stress on the firefighter, Advisory: BIOL 125
technology, community relations, Transfers to: CSU
FABR 045 physical fitness & wellness and other This course is designed for recently
Intermediate Fabrication Processes refresher training as may be neces- employed firefighters and other
sary. interested students. Topics covered
Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate 0.074 to 1.482 Units include organization of the public
assessment; MATH 020 or MATH 020C 2 to 40 Lecture hours and private fire service, characteris-
or appropriate assessment; FABR 040 2 to 40 Lab hours tics and behavior of fire, fire hazards
This is a beginning level course and firefighter safety, extinguishing
designed to broaden the students’ FAC 118 agents and related extinguishing
skills and knowledge of metal fab- Firefighter I, Basic Fire Academy equipment, fire protection systems
rication techniques. This course will and water supply, incident command
introduce students to basic hand tools Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 system, confine space awareness,
and power tools commonly used in or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or building construction and assemblies,
the metal fabrication industry. Topics appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or basic firefighting tactics and strategy,
covered in this class will include MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri- fire prevention, hazardous materials,
structural fabrication, tube bend- ate assessment; FTEC 101; FTEC 102; emergency care, wild land firefight-
ing, stair layout and construction, FTEC 103; FTEC 104; FTEC 105; FTEC ing, Rapid Intervention, Rescue
and fabrication of components from 106; EMT 093 Systems and physical fitness. This
sheet metal. Emphasis will be placed Advisory: BIOL 125 course meets the State Board of Fire
on shop safety and on developing Transfers to: CSU Services requirements for designation
proper working procedures. This course is designed for recently as a “California Fire fighter I Accred-
2 Units employed firefighters and other ited Academy” (ARA or Accredited
18 Lecture hours interested students. Topics covered Regional Academy by the California
54 Lab hours include organization of the public State Fire Marshal). Students who
and private fire service, characteris- complete this course also receive Cali-
FINANCE tics and behavior of fire, fire hazards fornia certification as an Emergency
and firefighter safety, extinguishing Medical Technician, in Vehicle Extri-
Division of Business agents and related extinguishing cation, Fire Control I & II, Hazardous
equipment, fire protection systems Materials First Responder Opera-
FIN 101 and water supply, incident command tional, Confine Space Awareness,
Introduction to Financial Planning system, confine space awareness, Rescue Systems I, S-110, S-130, S-190,
building construction and assemblies, Trench Rescue, Rapid Intervention
Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate basic firefighting tactics and strategy, Crew Tactics, Firefighter Safety and
assessment; MATH 030 or MATH 030D fire prevention, hazardous materials, Survival and ICS –200. This course
or MATH 033 or appropriate assessment emergency care, wild land firefight- requires completion of a medical
Transfers to: CSU ing, Rapid Intervention, Rescue physical examination and includes
This course provides an overview Systems and physical fitness. This arduous physical activity.
of the fundamentals of financial course meets the State Board of Fire 22 Units
planning. Course topics include the Services requirements for designation 136 Lecture hours
financial planning process, managing as a “California Fire fighter I Accred- 783 Lab hours
assets, managing credit, managing ited Academy” (ARA or Accredited
investments in stocks, bonds, mutual Regional Academy by the California FAC 4305
funds, insurance, and real estate, State Fire Marshal). Students who Hazardous Material Identification
and retirement and estate planning. complete this course also receive Cali-
This course is designed for those fornia certification in Vehicle Extrica- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
interested in learning about personal tion, Fire Control I & II, Hazardous appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
financial planning and/or entering Materials First Responder Opera- appropriate assessment
the field of financial planning. tional, Confine Space Awareness, This course is for fire department per-
3 Units Rescue Systems I, S-110, S-130, S-190, sonnel and other interested students
54 Lecture hours Rapid Intervention Crew Tactics that want to learn about the current
and ICS –200. This course requires laws and regulations pertaining to
completion of a medical physical the labeling of hazardous materials
and the UN Hazardous Classifica-
tions. The National Fire Protection
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the Department of Transportation FAC 4327 This course is designed to train fire-
(DOT) rules and regulations will be Fire Fighting Operations, Structures fighters and other interested students
presented in this class. to drive emergency response vehicles
0.074 to 1.482 Units Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or that include fire engines, fire trucks
2 to 40 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; READ 023 or and ambulances under emergency
2 to 40 Lab hours appropriate assessment and non-emergency conditions.
This course is designed for fire This course will include classroom
FAC 4310 department personnel and other discussion, driving demonstrations,
Management Orientation emergency responders who seek and driving practice. This course may
additional coursework in fighting require students to provide the neces-
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or structure fires. A review of basic sary driving permits needed through
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or firefighting tactics and strategy the DMV prior to class participation.
appropriate assessment for occupancies such as dwellings, 0.074 to 1.482 Units
This course is designed for fire commercial occupancies, industrial 2 to 40 Lecture hours
department personnel and other occupancies, and special occupan- 2 to 40 Lab hours
interested students who seek infor- cies will be included. Emphasis will
mation related to fire service manage- be placed on safety to personnel and FAC 4331
ment. The organizational structure of crew cohesiveness. Pumping Techniques and Certification
a fire department, fire officer respon- 0.074 to 1.482 Units
sibilities and establishing command 2 to 40 Lecture hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
at the scene of an emergency will be 2 to 40 Lab hours appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
discussed. appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or
0.074 to 1.482 Units FAC 4328 MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri-
2 to 40 Lecture hours Fire Fighting Operations, Mobile Units ate assessment
2 to 40 Lab hours This course is designed to train stu-
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or dents to operate fire apparatus under
FAC 4315 appropriate assessment; READ 023 or emergency and non-emergency
Arson Scene Investigation appropriate assessment conditions. It integrates the physical
This course is designed for fire properties of modern fire apparatus
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or department personnel and other suppression systems, pump theory
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or emergency responders who seek and operation, hydraulic calcula-
appropriate assessment additional coursework in fighting tions, water supply considerations,
This course is for fire department per- fires where mobile units are burning. relay pumping principles, water
sonnel and other interested students A review of basic firefighting tactics shuttle operations, foam systems
as it provides an introduction to the and strategy specifically for cars, operation and apparatus maintenance
practices and procedures of fire scene trucks, buses, ships, planes and trains and testing. This course will include
investigation. The scientific method will be discussed. This course will classroom discussion, pumping dem-
of scene investigation, providing a also present information related to onstrations, and pumping practice.
systematic framework for investiga- terrorist acts while utilizing mobile 0.074 to 1.482 Units
tions, is stressed. Determining the equipment. Emphasis will be placed 2 to 40 Lecture hours
point of origin, establishing the cause on safety to personnel. 2 to 40 Lab hours
and recognition, and preservation of 0.074 to 1.482 Units
evidence will be included. Current 2 to 40 Lecture hours FAC 4335
legally acceptable methods in compli- 2 to 40 Lab hours Special Equipment Familiarization
ance with the standards of NFPA 921
“Guide to Fire Explosion Investiga- FAC 4329 Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
tions” are stressed throughout the Fire Fighting Operations, Hazardous appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
course. Materials appropriate assessment
0.074 to 1.482 Units This course is intended for fire
2 to 40 Lecture hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or department personnel and other
2 to 40 Lab hours appropriate assessment; READ 023 or interested students who want to
appropriate assessment learn more about specialized equip-
FAC 4326 This course is designed for fire ment used in today’s fire service.
Paramedic Support Operations department personnel and other Such equipment as the jaws of life,
interested students who seek infor- compressor units, lighting units,
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or mation related to response to fires life-saving equipment and command
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or where hazardous materials are pres- equipment will be included.
appropriate assessment ent. A basic review of hazard clas- 0.074 to 1.482 Units
This course is designed for fire sifications, response concerns when 2 to 40 Lecture hours
department personnel and other hazardous materials are present, 2 to 40 Lab hours
interested students who may assist and responder safety is discussed.
paramedic units at the scene of This course will also present basic FAC 4344
emergencies. Patient preparation, response issues related to terrorist Fire Instructor 1A
stabilization and paramedic coordi- acts involving hazardous materials.
nation will be reviewed. Common 0.074 to 1.482 Units Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
terminology will be included. This 2 to 40 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
course meets the Los Angeles County 2 to 40 Lab hours appropriate assessment
Emergency Medical Technician This course is the first of a two-
requirements for recertification as an FAC 4330 course series designed to prepare Fire
Emergency Medical Technician in the Driving Techniques and Certification Service or other interested students
State of California. to become a California Certified Fire
0.074 to 1.482 Units Prerequisite: Appropriate DMV driver’s Instructor. This is one of the State
2 to 40 Lecture hours permit (when required) Board of Fire Services accredited
2 to 40 Lab hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or courses and applies to California Fire
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Service Training and Educational
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ered include Occupational Analysis, tation of flammable gases and liquids incidents through simulation and
course outline, concepts of learn- and more. class activities.
ing, levels of instruction, behavioral 2 Units 2 Units
objectives, lesson plan development, 40 Lecture hours 40 Lecture hours
psychology of learning and instructor
evaluation. Student teaching demon- FAC 4348 FAC 4351
strations are required of all. Fire Investigation I Fire Management I
2 Units
40 Lecture hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
FAC 4345 appropriate assessment appropriate assessment
Fire Instructor 1B This course is designed to prepare This Fire Management course is
Fire Service or other interested stu- designed to prepare Fire Service or
Prerequisite: FAC 4344 dents to become a California Certified other interested students to become
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Fire Investigator. This is one of the a California Certified Fire Prevention
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or State Board of Fire Services accred- Officer with emphasis on supervisory
appropriate assessment ited courses and applies to California skills. This is one of the State Board
State Board of Fire Services accred- Fire Service Training and Educational of Fire Services accredited courses
ited courses in fire service instruc- System certifications. This course and applies to California Fire Service
tional techniques, including methods provides the participants with an Training and Educational System
of instruction, use of audio/visual introduction to the basics of fire scene certifications. This course prepares
equipment, employment of instruc- investigation. The focus of the course or enhances the first line supervisor’s
tional aids, test construction, teaching is to provide information on fire ability to supervise subordinates. It
demonstrations and reducing failure scene indicators and to determine the introduces key management con-
rates. This course applies to Califor- fire’s origin. cepts, practices utilized, and include
nia Fire Service Training and Educa- 2 Units discussions about decision making,
tional System certifications. 40 Lecture hours time management, leadership styles,
0.167 to 0.75 Units personnel evaluations and counseling
8 to 40 Lecture hours FAC 4349 guidelines.
Fire Command 1A 2 Units
FAC 4346 40 Lecture hours
Fire Prevention 1A Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or FAC 4353
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment Automatic External Defibrillator
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or This course is designed to prepare
appropriate assessment Fire Service or other interested stu- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
This course is the first of a two- dents to become a California Certified appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
course series designed to prepare Fire Fire Officer. This is one of the State appropriate assessment
Service or other interested students Board of Fire Services accredited This course provides training in
to become a California Certified Fire courses and applies to California Fire the use of an automated external
Prevention Officer. This is one of the Service Training and Educational defibrillator. This course meets the
State Board of Fire Services accred- System certifications. This course requirements for certification in AED
ited courses and applies to California provides instruction and simulation (automated external defibrillation)
Fire Service Training and Educational time pertaining to the initial decision usage through the American Heart
System certifications. Topics covered and action processes at a working Association and is for the lay rescuer
provide broad, technical overview fire. Topics include the fire officer, and first responder. This course is
of fire prevention codes, ordinances, fire behavior, fire ground resources, designed for the individual working
inspection practices and key hazards operations and management. in the public health and safety field.
including responsibilities and author- 2 Units Offered on a pass/no pass basis.
ity, occupancy classification & types 40 Lecture hours 0.2 Units
of construction, Egress requirements, 6 Lab hours
fire resistive assemblies, general fire FAC 4350
safety provisions, principles and Fire Command 1B FAC 4361
procedures for fire inspections. Fire Command 1C I-Zone Fire Fighting
2 Units Prerequisite: FAC 4349 for Company Officers
40 Lecture hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
FAC 4347 appropriate assessment appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
Fire Prevention 1B This course is a continuation of Fire appropriate assessment
Command 1A and is designed to pre- This is a State Board of Fire Services
Prerequisite: FAC 4346 pare Fire Service or other interested accredited course in I-Zone firefight-
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or students to become a California Certi- ing and elements of the Incident
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or fied Fire Officer. This is one of the Command System (ICS) for Company
appropriate assessment State Board of Fire Services accred- Fire Officers. This addresses the three
This course is a second in the series ited courses and applies to California elements of wild land fire behavior
of courses required for Fire Officer Fire Service Training and Educational including fuel, weather and topog-
Certification as it relates to Fire System certifications. This course raphy and fundamental elements
Prevention. It is also designed for Fire provides the student with informa- of size-up as they relate to I-Zone
Service personnel or other interested tion on tactics, strategies and scene firefighting. The duties and respon-
students to become a California management for multi-casualty inci- sibilities of a Strike Team Company
Certified Fire Prevention Officer. dents, hazardous materials incidents Officer and procedures for struc-
This course focuses on the special and wildland fires. Each student also ture triage and protection are also
hazards associated with flammable has the opportunity to increase his or addressed. This course is designed
and combustible liquids and gases. her knowledge and skills by handling for firefighting personnel and other
Some topics of discussion include initial operations at these types of
bulk storage and handling, transpor-

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interested students who seek certifi- FTEC 045 Transfers to: CSU
cation as a California State Certified Firefighter Entrance Examination This course provides Fire Technology
“Fire Officer.” Techniques or other interested students with an
2 Units exploration of theories and funda-
36 Lecture hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or mentals of how and why fires start,
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or spread, and how they are controlled.
FAC 4362 appropriate assessment An in-depth study of fire chemis-
Incident Command System (ICS)200 This course is designed to prepare try and physics, fire characteristics
Fire Technology or other interested of materials, extinguishing agents,
Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate students to take a firefighter’s and fire control techniques will be
assessment examination. Topics covered include explored.
This course is designed for students a review of firefighter duties and the 3 Units
who desire a basic introduction to the requirements of a firefighter, employ- 54 Lecture hours
Incident Command System (ICS) for ment requirements in the fire service
fire ground operations. This course and the hiring process. Resumes, fire FTEC 104
provides the foundation for students department written examinations, Fire Prevention Technology
to actively take part as a member of oral interviews, and other related
team responding to a fire incident. aspects will be discussed. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Instruction will be provided in the 3 Units appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
principles and features of ICS, includ- 54 Lecture hours appropriate assessment
ing an organizational overview, Transfers to: CSU
incident facilities, incident resources, FTEC 101 This course is designed to provide
and common responsibilities. Fire Protection Organization Fire Technology or other inter-
0.2 Units ested students with fundamental
12 Lecture hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or information regarding the history
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or and philosophy of fire prevention,
FIRE TECHNOLOGY appropriate assessment organization and operation of a fire
Transfers to: CSU prevention bureau, use of fire codes,
Division of Public Safety This course provides Fire Technol- identification and correction of fire
ogy or other interested students hazards, and the relationships of fire
FTEC 044 with an overview of fire protection prevention with built-in fire protec-
Physical Fitness and Ability for the issues. Included will be an introduc- tion systems, fire investigation, and
Firefighter tion to the philosophy and history of fire and life-safety education.
fire protection and fire service. The 3 Units
Prerequisite: Student must be able to lift organization and function of public 54 Lecture hours
75lbs., drag a 150 pound “drag dummy”, and private fire protection services,
and use a sledge hammer in completion of the laws and regulations affecting fire FTEC 105
a physical abilities test. service and the role of fire depart- Building Construction for
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or ments as part of local government Fire Protection
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or will be explored. Basic fire chemistry,
appropriate assessment fire protection systems, firefighting Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
This course is designed to give in- strategies and possible career oppor- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
service firefighters and interested tunities in fire related fields will also appropriate assessment
students information about condi- be addressed. Transfers to: CSU
tioning and fire department physical 3 Units This course provides the Fire Tech-
ability test designs and will include 54 Lecture hours nology or other interested students
manipulative drills in order to be suc- with an understanding of the essen-
cessful in passing California PAT’s FTEC 102 tial components used in building
(Physical Abilities Tests). This course Principles of Fire & Emergency Services construction that directly relates to
will provide information on the most Safety & Survival fire safety. The elements of construc-
recently developed tests in South- tion and design of structures, factors
ern California including the CPAT Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or when inspecting buildings, preplan-
(Candidate Physical Abilities Test) appropriate assessment; READ 023 or ning fire operations, and operating at
and the Biddle (Biddle and Associate appropriate assessment fires will be discussed. The develop-
Validated Test). Students will learn Transfers to: CSU ment and evolution of building and
about firefighter wellness programs, This course introduces the Fire Tech- fire codes will be studied in relation-
review basic nutrition and current nology or other interested students ship to past fires in residential, com-
NFPA (National Fire Protection to the basic principles and history mercial, and industrial occupancies.
Association) standards pertaining to related to the national firefighter 3 Units
firefighter health and safety. Students life safety initiatives, focusing on 54 Lecture hours
must be able to perform basic fire- the need for cultural and behavior
fighter activities including climbing, changes throughout the emergency FTEC 106
using sledge hammers, dragging services. This course has been Fire Protection Equipment and Systems
150lb dummies and wearing a self- updated to meet the National Fire
contained breathing apparatus. and Emergency Services Higher Edu- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
3 Units cation objectives as it pertains to fire- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
36 Lecture hours fighter safety and survival techniques appropriate assessment
54 Lab hours used in today’s fire service. Transfers to: CSU
3 Units This course provides the Fire Tech-
54 Lecture hours nology student with information per-
taining to the design and operation of
FTEC 103 fire detection and alarm systems, heat
Fire Behavior and Combustion and smoke control systems, special
protection and sprinkler systems,
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
appropriate assessment

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water supply for fire protection and Transfers to: CSU dence, the interviewing of witnesses
portable fire extinguishers. This course provides the Fire Tech- and suspects, arrest and detention
3 Units nology or other interested students procedures, court demeanor and the
54 Lecture hours with a better understanding of rescue giving of court testimony.
problems and techniques in the fire 3 Units
FTEC 107 service field. Topics covered include 54 Lecture hours
Hazardous Materials I emergency rescue equipment, toxic
gases, chemicals, diseases, radiation FTEC 117
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or hazards, and care of victims. Students Fire Service Management, Safety and
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or will become prepared for emergency Wellness
appropriate assessment childbirths, respiration and resus-
Transfers to: CSU citation, auto extrication, and other Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
This course provides fire technology emergency conditions throughout the appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
or other interested students with course. appropriate assessment
information pertaining to the first 3 Units Transfers to: CSU
responder role when dealing with 54 Lecture hours This course is designed for fire
hazardous materials operations. Haz- technology majors to provide the
ardous materials decontamination FTEC 111 student with the concepts, theories
procedures will also be discussed. Fire Hydraulics and principles of fire service man-
Classification of hazardous materials agement. Emphasis is placed on the
and National Fire Protection Associa- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or distinctions between management,
tion standards (NFPA 472) will be appropriate assessment; READ 023 or supervision and leadership. Fire
addressed. appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or service stress and safety management
3 Units MATH 020C or appropriate assessment will be discussed and the national fire
54 Lecture hours Transfers to: CSU service standards will be presented.
This course provides the Fire Tech- 3 Units
FTEC 108 nology student with information 54 Lecture hours
Hazardous Materials II applicable to fire service hydraulics,
specifically pertaining to fire hose, FTEC 121
Prerequisite: FTEC 107 friction loss and calculations for Emergency Response
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or gallons per minute (GPM) on the fire
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or ground. The student will study fire Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
appropriate assessment ground hydraulic formulas used to appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
Transfers to: CSU calculate needed fire flow for residen- appropriate assessment
This course provides the fire tech- tial and commercial structures. Transfers to: CSU
nology or other interested student 3 Units This course is intended for students
with information pertaining to the 54 Lecture hours that seek a better understanding of
handling, identification, firefighting the role and responsibilities of a first
practices, and the explosive hazards FTEC 112 responder. This class also meets the
confronted with during a hazard- Fire Apparatus and Equipment State of California Title 22 require-
ous materials response. The role of a ments pertinent to CPR, First Aid and
Hazardous Material Technician and Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or AED (automatic external defibrilla-
Specialist will be discussed. The types appropriate assessment; READ 023 or tion) training as it relates to the EMT
of hazardous materials that could be appropriate assessment (Emergency Medical Technician).
used during a terrorism event will be Transfers to: CSU This course will also certify the stu-
covered. This course provides the fire technol- dent to administer oxygen, provide
3 Units ogy or other interested students with professional rescuer CPR and provide
54 Lecture hours information pertaining to the design basic first aid. This course may be
and operation of fire department repeated once.
FTEC 109 apparatus. This includes components 3 Units
Fire Fighting Tactics and Strategy such as the engine, pump and drive 36 Lecture hours
train. Basic hydraulic calculations for 54 Lab hours
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or operation and safe vehicle use will
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or also be discussed. Topics addressed FTEC 150
appropriate assessment; include the different types of fire Truck Company Operations
Transfers to: CSU apparatus and their function includ-
This course provides the fire technol- ing wildland firefighting apparatus Prerequisite: Firefighter 1 certification
ogy or other interested students and municipal fire apparatus. or completion of a CSFM approved Fire
with information pertaining to the 3 Units Academy
elements of the incident management 54 Lecture hours Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate
system, evaluation of information assessment
management and critical incident FTEC 114 Transfers to: CSU
factors including control of incident Fire Investigation This course is for veteran firefight-
communications, basic strategy deci- ers or other interested students that
sions, and the development of a tacti- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or want to enhance their knowledge and
cal plan. Basic current fire ground appropriate assessment; READ 023 or ability as it pertains to the fire ground
strategies will also be explored in this appropriate assessment operations associated with truck com-
course. Transfers to: CSU pany tactics and strategy. Basic roof
3 Units This course provides the Fire Tech- construction, vertical and horizontal
54 Lecture hours nology or other interested students ventilation, forcible entry, positive
with an understanding of determin- and negative ventilation, search and
FTEC 110 ing causes of fires (accidental, suspi- rescue, thermal imaging technology,
Rescue Practices cious and incendiary). Topics covered firefighter safety and survival, rapid
include arson laws, field note taking, intervention tactics, elevator rescue
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or and incendiarism. Also addressed are
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or the recognition and preserving of evi-
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and related truck company opera- be with an instructor. The instructor ers the selected theme through the
tions will be discussed. is responsible for monitoring student lens of business principles. FYS 102
2 Units progress through the semester. will explore concepts, strategies, and
20 Lecture hours Students may take directed study practices of management, market-
60 Lab hours courses for a maximum of three (3) ing, finance, accounting, information
units within a discipline, and may not technology, logistics, and human
FTEC 290 accumulate more than a total of nine resources. Through inquiry-based
Cooperative Work Experience/Intern- (9) units college wide. instruction and active learning,
ship for Fire Technology Related Fields 1 to 3 Units students develop into self­directed
54 to 162 Lab hours problem-solvers. Coursework will
Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate build throughout the semester
assessment; ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or FIRST YEAR SEMINAR toward a culminating project in
appropriate assessment various media. Through presenta-
Transfers to: CSU Division of Library Science tions, guest speakers, and field trips,
This course supports and reinforces students will be exposed to profes-
on-the-job training in the Fire Tech- FYS 101 sions and fields of study in business
nology field under supervision of a Beyond Words: Visual and Performing and the cyber future.
college instructor and is facilitated Arts in Action 3 Units
by the use of learning objectives. The 54 Lecture hours
student will be working in a skilled Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
or professional level assignment in appropriate assessment; READ 023 or FYS 103
the area of Fire Technology and will appropriate assessment; Science in Society
meet performance objectives related Transfers to: CSU
to instruction that are above and This seminar course is designed to Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
beyond the conditions of regular introduce first-year students to the appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
employment. This course is intended spirit of academic excellence and appropriate assessment;
for students whose job is related to intellectual curiosity that lies at Transfers to: CSU
the field of fire technology and have the heart of learning. All First-Year This seminar course is designed to
completed or enrolled in the appro- Seminar courses explore a common introduce first-year students to the
priate coursework.” Contact the selected theme in depth. This seminar spirit of academic excellence and
CWE office regarding re-enrollment course will approach the selected intellectual curiosity that lies at the
procedures.” theme as a conduit for understand- heart of learning. All First-Year Semi-
Student Unpaid Internship: ing the visual and performing arts. nar courses explore a theme in depth.
1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours; FYS 101 will examine the artist’s FYS 103 will explore the selected
3 Units/180 hours;4 Units/240 hours use of an abstracted language that theme through the lens of the natural
Student Paid Internship: moves beyond words to the visual, sciences, their effects on society,
1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours; aural, and kinesthetic. Students are and how the pursuit of science has
3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours. invited to explore creativity, innova- been influenced by social forces.
1 to 4 Units tion, self-expression, imagination, Through inquiry-based instruction
3 Lecture hours close observation, introspection, and and active learning, students develop
60 to 300 Other inquisitiveness as artistic responses into self-directed problem-solvers.
to the world around us. This seminar Coursework will build throughout
FTEC 299 will then examine how visual and the semester toward a culminating
Directed Study: Fire Technology performing artists give shape to these project in various media. Through
responses by applying skill and inge- presentations, guest speakers, and
Transfers to: UC, CSU nuity. Through inquiry-based instruc- field trips, students will be exposed
Independent Study/Directed Study tion and active learning, students to professions and fields of study in
is intended for students who have develop into self-directed problem- the natural sciences.
the ability to assume responsibil- solvers. Coursework will build 3 Units
ity for independent work and to throughout the semester toward a 54 Lecture hours
prepare written or oral reports and/ culminating project in a variety of
or appropriate projects. To enroll in media. Through presentations, guest FYS 104
an independent study/directed study speakers, and field trips, students Understanding the SELFie: Diversity
course, students must possess a 2.5 will be exposed to professions and and Human Experieinces
overall grade point average, a 3.0 fields of study in dance, design, film,
grade point average in the discipline music, theater, and visual art. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
of study being requested, or receive 3 Units appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
an exception from the instructor. 54 Lecture hours appropriate assessment;
Independent Studies/Directed Studies Transfers to: CSU
may be developed from any topic FYS 102 This seminar course is designed
arising from or related to a course of Business and the Cyber Future to introduce first-year students to
study that will result in developing the spirit of academic excellence
depth and breadth in that subject Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or and intellectual curiosity that lies
area. Students will be expected to appropriate assessment; READ 023 or at the heart of learning. All First-
meet on a regular basis with their fac- appropriate assessment; Year Seminar courses explore a
ulty sponsor and submit a final report Transfers to: CSU common selected theme in depth.
or project, and student progress shall This seminar course is designed to This seminar course will approach
be evaluated at regular intervals. introduce first-year students to the the selected theme as a conduit for
Academic standards for Independent spirit of academic excellence and understanding diversity and human
Studies/Directed Studies shall be the intellectual curiosity that lies at experiences. FYS 104 will explore
same as those for other courses. Units the heart of learning. All First-Year major themes, problems, theories,
are awarded in accordance to Title Seminar courses explore a theme in and ideologies from both past and
V regulations with one unit of credit depth. This seminar course consid- present. This seminar encourages
awarded for 54 hours of Directed student inquiry and analysis into
Studies, six (6) hours of which must subject matter which continues to

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shape their lives today. This course classroom discussion, students are be explored. This course is intended
challenges students to utilize primary required to complete at least 18 hours for those interested in continuing to
skills found in each discipline in of intensive individualized oral-aural learn to speak French as well as for
order to explain human experiences, practice in the Language Laboratory those seeking a degree in the French
examine historical and contemporary via interactive websites, audio CDs, language.
theories, and facilitate their contribu- video programs and films. The Lan- 4 Units
tions to their communities at large. guage Laboratory work focuses on 72 Lecture hours
Through inquiry-based instruction vocabulary, grammar, and cultural 18 Lab hours
and active learning, students develop practices. The Languages Department
into self-directed problem-solvers. as a whole mandates the requirement FR 202
Coursework will build throughout of 18 hours of independent lab work French IV
the semester toward a culminating per semester. This class is designed
project in various media. Through for those interested in learning to Prerequisite: FR 201
presentations, guest speakers, and speak French as well as those seeking Transfers to: UC, CSU
field trips, students will be exposed a degree in the French language. This course is a continuation of FR
to professions and fields of study in 4 Units 201. The course stresses advanced
behavioral and social sciences. 72 Lecture hours conversational, reading, writing, and
3 Units translation skills. Emphasis is placed
54 Lecture hours FR 102 on understanding spoken French as
French II well as on proficiency and accuracy
FYS 105 in speaking French. The course will
Voices, Ideas, and the Power of Prerequisite: Completion of FR 101 with include an introduction to French
Language a grade of “C” or better, or completion literature as well as the reading of
of 2 years of high school French with a one novel in French to be determined
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or grade of “C” or better by the instructor. In addition to class-
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Transfers to: UC, CSU room instruction, students receive
appropriate assessment; This course is a continuation of the intensive, individualized oral-aural
Transfers to: CSU essentials of the French language: practice in the language laboratory
This seminar course is designed to reading, listening, speaking, and in which websites, video programs,
introduce first-year students to the writing skills. Various facets of audio CDs, and CD ROMs are used.
spirit of academic excellence and French-speaking culture (history, Various facets of French culture, phi-
intellectual curiosity that lies at the philosophy, and politics) will be ana- losophy, politics, and history will also
heart of learning. All First-Year Semi- lyzed via cross-cultural comparisons. be explored. This course is intended
nar courses explore a theme in depth. In addition to classroom discussion, for those interested in continuing to
This seminar course will consider students are required to complete learn to speak French as well as for
the selected theme through the lens at least 18 hours of intensive indi- those seeking a degree in the French
of written and oral communication. vidualized oral-aural practice in the language.
FYS 105 will explore the etymology, Language Laboratory via interactive 4 Units
analysis, and practice of how we use websites, audio CDs, video programs, 72 Lecture hours
symbols in society, both orally and and films. The Language Labora- 18 Lab hours
in writing. Through inquiry-based tory work focuses on vocabulary,
instruction and active learning, stu- grammar, and cultural practices. FR 299
dents develop into self-directed The Languages Department as a Directed Study: French
problem-solvers. Coursework will whole mandates the requirement of
build throughout the semester 18 hours of independent lab work Transfers to: UC, CSU
toward a culminating project in per semester. This class is designed Independent Study/Directed Study
various media. Through presenta- for those interested in continuing to is intended for students who have
tions, guest speakers, and field trips, learn to speak French as well as for the ability to assume responsibil-
students will be exposed to profes- those seeking a degree in the French ity for independent work and to
sions and fields of study in language, language. prepare written or oral reports and/
literature, and verbal expression. 4 Units or appropriate projects. To enroll in
3 Units 72 Lecture hours an independent study/directed study
54 Lecture hours course, students must possess a 2.5
FR 201 overall grade point average, a 3.0
FRENCH French III grade point average in the discipline
of study being requested, or receive
Division of Communications Prerequisite: FR 102 an exception from the instructor.
& Languages Transfers to: UC, CSU Independent Studies/Directed Studies
This course stresses advanced may be developed from any topic
FR 101 conversational, reading, writing and arising from or related to a course of
French I translation skills. Emphasis is placed study that will result in developing
on understanding spoken French as depth and breadth in that subject
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or well as on proficiency and accuracy area. Students will be expected to
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or in speaking French. The course will meet on a regular basis with their fac-
appropriate assessment include an introduction to French ulty sponsor and submit a final report
Transfers to: UC, CSU literature as well as the reading of or project, and student progress shall
This course is an introduction to the one novel in French to be determined be evaluated at regular intervals.
essentials of French language: read- by the instructor. In addition to class- Academic standards for Independent
ing, listening, speaking, and writing room instruction, students receive Studies/Directed Studies shall be the
skills. Various facets of French-speak- intensive, individualized oral-aural same as those for other courses. Units
ing culture (history, philosophy, and practice in the language laboratory are awarded in accordance to Title
politics) will be analyzed via cross- in which websites, video programs, V regulations with one unit of credit
cultural comparisons. In addition to audio CDs, and CD ROMs are used. awarded for 54 hours of Directed
Various facets of French culture, phi- Studies, six (6) hours of which must
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is responsible for monitoring student formats including constructing web GIS 222
progress through the semester. pages and plotting maps. Planning and Facilities Management
Students may take directed study 3 Units Using GIS
courses for a maximum of three (3) 36 Lecture hours
units within a discipline, and may not 54 Lab hours Prerequisite: GIS 120
accumulate more than a total of nine Corequisite: ENGT 150
(9) units college wide. GIS 220 Transfers to: CSU
1 to 3 Units GIS Applications This course uses ArcView GIS as
54 to 162 Lab hours an analytical and information tool
Prerequisite: GIS 120 for engineers, planners and facil-
GEOGRAPHIC Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or ity managers to aid in the planning
INFORMATION appropriate assessment; READ 023 or process, facilities management,
appropriate assessment; CIT 101 systems evaluation, maintenance
SYSTEMS Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU and asset management of large-scale
(*Students will receive credit from UC facilities and infrastructure. Included
Division of Career & for only one of the following courses: GIS is site management of facilities, city
Technical Education 120 or GIS 220) and regional planning, infrastructure
GIS 220 is designed for students to based on topological features, evalu-
GIS 120 apply tools learned in GIS120 and ation based on growth indicators,
Introduction to Geographic Information introduces geoprocessing methods population and economic projections,
Systems and Spatial Analysis and new data sets to perform suit- and use of GIS to support contem-
ability models such as where to locate porary environmental rules and
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or a new school, or how to determine regulations. The course will include
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or concentrations of sales, pollutants production of professional quality
appropriate assessment; CIT 101 or crimes within a community. In maps using ArcView as well as utiliz-
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU addition, field work is performed ing customized software.
(*Students will receive credit from UC using Global Positioning System 3 Units
for only one of the following courses: GIS (GPS) including development of data 54 Lecture hours
120 or GIS 220) dictionary, collection and process- 36 Lab hours
This course will introduce fundamen- ing and import into GIS. Additional
tal concepts of geographic infor- data import includes CAD and tables. GIS 230
mation and spatial analysis, using Students are introduced to data Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
industry standard geospatial appli- delivery including layer and map in Environmental Technology
cation tools including geographic packages and web mapping. Course
information systems (GIS), global may include field trips for student to Prerequisite: GIS 120
positioning systems (GPS), cartogra- visit industry meetings and attend off Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
phy, remote sensing. Students will campus GPS exercise. appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
learn how to use geospatial technolo- 4 Units appropriate assessment
gies to perform spatial analysis in 54 Lecture hours Transfers to: CSU
various disciplines including but not 54 Lab hours In the environmental field today
limited to business, public safety, there are few jobs that do not require
health, politics, engineering, envi- GIS 221 a background in Geographical Infor-
ronmental, and social, biological and Cartography Design and Geographic mation Systems (GIS) and Global
geological sciences. Students should Information Systems Positioning Systems (GPS). GIS is
have a working knowledge of Win- today widely applied in planning
dows to be successful in this course. Prerequisite: GIS 120 used for land use and growth man-
4 Units Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or agement, environmental assessment
54 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; READ 023 or to disaster response. This course
54 Lab hours appropriate assessment integrates training in GIS with field
Transfers to: CSU data collection methods using GPS
GIS 130 GIS plays an important role in almost & Remote Sensing to collect environ-
Applied Geographic Information any discipline and improves under- mental data used interpretively by
Systems standing of information through GIS. Students should have a work-
visual interpretation. This course is ing knowledge of Windows to be
Prerequisite: GIS 120 or introductory designed for students who want a successful in this course. This course
level experience in GIS and use of e-mail better understanding and methods to may be taken once for credit towards
and Internet effectively portray information spa- the certificate and repeated once
Transfers to: CSU tially using conventions of patterns, for credit to enhance student skills
This course provides students an colors and symbology. Students are and proficiency level. Possible day
expanded hands-on study in GIS introduced to the history of map field trips are scheduled to visit local
using ArcView and practical learning interpretation, map projections, industries and for GPS field work.
in the field to enhance GIS entry-level scales, map accuracy and layout 3 Units
employment skills. Working in the conventions for publication in reports 36 Lecture hours
field with professionals from GIS and or large formats at emergency opera- 54 Lab hours
other disciplines, students will col- tions center. Course may include
lect real data and information using field trips for student to visit industry GIS 280
Global Positioning Systems GPS, meetings and attend off campus GPS Visual Basic and Database Management
develop GIS data, explore solutions exercise. for GIS
to real problems and produce sup- 4 Units
portive documentation in a variety of 54 Lecture hours Prerequisite: GIS 120
54 Lab hours Corequisite: GIS 220
Transfers to: CSU
This course presents the funda-
mentals of computer programming
and database management systems
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Visual Basic and Access for various ment procedures.” GEOG 101L (C-ID GEOG 111)
GIS (Geographic Information Sys- Student Unpaid Internship: Introduction to Physical Geography
tems) environments. Advanced GIS 1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours; Laboratory
programming and database manage- 3 Units/180 hours; 4 Units/240 hours
ment methodologies for spatial data Student Paid Internship: Prerequisite/Corequisite: GEOG 101
analysis and development of GIS 1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours; Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
applications will also be covered. 3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
This course is designed for students 1 to 4 Units appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or
in the GIS program and others who 3 Lecture hours MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri-
wish to upgrade their skills to build 60 to 300 Other hours ate assessment
a solid understanding of Visual Basic Transfers to: UC, CSU
and data management systems for GIS 299 The physical geography laboratory
GIS customization and application Directed Study in Geographic is designed to acquaint students
development. Information Systems with the methods, techniques and
4 Units procedures used by geographers in
54 Lecture hours Prerequisite: 2.5 overall grade point the study and analysis of the physical
54 Lab hours average, a 3.0 grade point average in the environment. Students will use maps,
discipline of study being requested, or the internet and other tools to work
GIS 281 receive an exception from the instructor with real-world geographic data. This
Crime Mapping and Analysis Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or course fulfills the general education
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or lab requirement in physical sciences
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or appropriate assessment when taken with or after GEOG 101.
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Transfers to: CSU 1 Unit
appropriate assessment; CIT 101 This course provides an opportu- 54 Lab hours
Transfers to: CSU nity for the student to expand their
Crime mapping plays an impor- studies in Geographic Information GEOG 102 (C-ID GEOG 120)
tant role in almost any form of Systems beyond the classroom by Introduction to Cultural Geography
crime analysis and can improve completing a project or an assignment
our understanding of the important arranged by an agreement between Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
relationships between people, loca- the student and instructor. The appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
tion, time, and crime. As a result, student is required to contract with appropriate assessment
Geographic information systems the instructor to determine the scope Transfers to: UC, CSU
(GIS) has become an essential tool of the assignment and the unit value Introduction to Cultural Geography
used by crime analysts to discover assigned for successful completion. is a general education course that
crime patterns, implement corrective Students must possess a 2.5 overall introduces students to the basic ele-
strategies, optimize resource alloca- GPA, a 3.0 GPA in the discipline of ments of culture. Population growth,
tion and to develop crime prevention study being requested, or receive an migration, ethnicity, language,
measures. Students will use ArcGIS exception from the instructor. Stu- religion, folk and popular culture,
to analyze crime series, conduct dents may take a maximum of 3 units and settlement forms are among the
problem analysis, study crime trends, of Directed Study within a discipline topics presented. This course may be
and address deployment issues as and 9 units college-wide. of interest to students considering the
they relate to decision making in law 1 to 3 Units field of elementary teaching, ecology,
enforcement. Students should have a 54 to 162 Lab hours social science, or travel related voca-
working knowledge of Windows to tions.
be successful in this course. GEOGRAPHY 3 Units
4 Units 54 Lecture hours
54 Lecture hours Division of Mathematics
54 Lab hours & Sciences GEOG 103 (C-ID GEOG 125)
World Regional Geography
GIS 290 GEOG 101 (C-ID GEOG 110)
Cooperative Work Experience/Intern- Introduction to Physical Geography Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
ship for Geographic Information Sys- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
tems Related Fields Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Transfers to: UC, CSU
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or World Regional Geography explores
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri- the world’s geographic regions,
appropriate assessment ate assessment including Sub-Saharan Africa, North
Transfers to: CSU Transfers to: UC, CSU Africa, Southwest Asia, China, South-
This course supports and reinforces Introduction to Physical Geography east Asia, Middle America, South
on-the-job training in business and is a general education course that America, Japan, Europe, and Russia.
industrial establishments under introduces students to the natu- This course describes the cultural,
supervision of a college instructor ral processes that shape the earth. economic and environmental aspects
and is facilitated by the use of learn- Weather and climate, landforms of each of these geographic realms.
ing objectives. The student will be and volcanoes, glaciers, rivers and It provides a geographic perspective
working in a skilled or professional coastal phenomena are among the that will enhance global awareness
level assignment in their area of topics explored. This course is for any and geographic literacy.
vocational interest and will meet per- student interested in the physical pro- 3 Units
formance objectives related to instruc- cesses that shape land masses. 54 Lecture hours
tion that are above and beyond the 3 Units
conditions of regular employment. 54 Lecture hours GEOG 299
This course is intended for students Directed Study: Geography
whose job is related to the field of GIS
and have completed or enrolled in Transfers to: UC, CSU
the appropriate coursework. “Contact Independent Study/Directed Study
the CWE office regarding re-enroll- is intended for students who have
the ability to assume responsibil-
ity for independent work and to

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