RHC 2017-18 Course Catalog

prepare written or oral reports and/ appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or Transfers to: CSU
or appropriate projects. To enroll in MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri- This course is the laboratory compo-
an independent study/directed study ate assessment nent to an introduction to Earth’s his-
course, students must possess a 2.5 Transfers to: UC, CSU tory and the life it supports. Subjects
overall grade point average, a 3.0 Physical Geology, which fulfills the include geologic dating, plate tecton-
grade point average in the discipline physical science general education ics, stratigraphy, fossils, biological
of study being requested, or receive requirement, is an introduction to the evolution, the planet’s origin and
an exception from the instructor. principles of geology with empha- the processes that have influenced
Independent Studies/Directed Studies sis on Earth processes. This course paleogeography during the past 4.6
may be developed from any topic focuses on the internal structure and billion years.
arising from or related to a course of origin of the Earth and the processes 1 Units
study that will result in developing that change and shape it. Earth- 54 Lab hours
depth and breadth in that subject quakes, Volcanoes, Oil, Beaches,
area. Students will be expected to Tsunamis, Rocks, Rivers, Glaciers, GEOL 299
meet on a regular basis with their fac- Plate Tectonics, Minerals, Continent Directed Study: Geology
ulty sponsor and submit a final report and Mountain Building are among
or project, and student progress shall the many diverse topics that are Transfers to: UC, CSU
be evaluated at regular intervals. explored. Independent Study/Directed Study
Academic standards for Independent 3 Units is intended for students who have
Studies/Directed Studies shall be the 54 Lecture hours the ability to assume responsibil-
same as those for other courses. Units ity for independent work and to
are awarded in accordance to Title GEOL 151 (C-ID GEOL 100L) prepare written or oral reports and/
V regulations with one unit of credit Physical Geology Laboratory or appropriate projects. To enroll in
awarded for 54 hours of Directed an independent study/directed study
Studies, six (6) hours of which must Prerequisite/Corequisite: GEOL 150 course, students must possess a 2.5
be with an instructor. The instructor Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or overall grade point average, a 3.0
is responsible for monitoring student appropriate assessment; READ 023 or grade point average in the discipline
progress through the semester. appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or of study being requested, or receive
Students may take directed study MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri- an exception from the instructor.
courses for a maximum of three (3) ate assessment Independent Studies/Directed Studies
units within a discipline, and may not Transfers to: UC, CSU may be developed from any topic
accumulate more than a total of nine Physical Geology Laboratory engages arising from or related to a course of
(9) units college wide. students with a “hands-on” review study that will result in developing
1 to 3 Units of the principles presented in Geol- depth and breadth in that subject
54 to 162 Lab hours ogy 150 and their application to area. Students will be expected to
everyday life. Laboratory exercises meet on a regular basis with their fac-
GEOG 310 will include (but are not limited to) ulty sponsor and submit a final report
Environmental Geography the identification of minerals, igne- or project, and student progress shall
ous, metamorphic and sedimentary be evaluated at regular intervals.
Prerequisite: ENGL 201 or ENGL 201H, rocks, topographic and geologic map Academic standards for Independent
and GEOG 101 (both with a grade of “C” exercises demonstrating the work Studies/Directed Studies shall be the
or better) of water, wind, ice and gravity and same as those for other courses. Units
This upper division General Educa- effects of tectonic activity. are awarded in accordance to Title
tion course is designed for students 1 Unit V regulations with one unit of credit
pursuing a Bachelor’s of Science 54 Lab hours awarded for 54 hours of Directed
degree in Automotive Technology, Studies, six (6) hours of which must
and is open to all students who have GEOL 152 be with an instructor. The instructor
successfully completed the require- Historical Geology is responsible for monitoring student
ments to enroll in a 300- level course progress through the semester.
(junior-level status). This course will Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Students may take directed study
examine how the environment is appropriate assessment; READ 023 or courses for a maximum of three (3)
impacted by human activity in differ- appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or units within a discipline, and may not
ent geographical regions and how the MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri- accumulate more than a total of nine
environment responds. Topics will ate assesment (9) units college wide.
include global cycles and systems of Transfers to : UC, CSU 1 to 3 Units
the air, water and soil, and the effects This course is an introduction to 54 to 162 Lab hours
of human activity on the environment Earth’s history and the life it sup-
and living systems. Case studies will ports. Subjects include geologic GRAPHIC DESIGN
be used to investigate specific envi- dating, global tectonics, stratigraphy,
ronmental issues. fossils, biological evolution, the Division of Arts &
3 Units planet’s origin and the processes that Cultural Programs
54 Lecture hours have influenced paleogeography
during the past 4.6 billion years. GDSN 150
GEOLOGY 3 Units Typography
54 Lecture hours
Division of Mathematics Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate
& Sciences GEOL 152L assessment; NVOC 007
Transfers to: CSU
GEOL 150 (C-ID GEOL 100) Historical Geology Lab This course is for the student
Physical Geology Prerequisite/Corequisite : GEOL 152 interested in the history, theory and
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or practice of letterforms and typogra-
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or phy as they apply to graphic design,
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or advertising, and other areas of design
MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri-
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and visual communication. Projects designing a fully functional web- in 2 dimensional design and layout
cover the history and principles of site. Using intermediate web design applications employed as tools by
typography, letter structure, typeface applications, students are instructed Graphic Designers.
selection, fundamentals of typeset- in techniques needed in increasing 3 Units
ting, and introductory typographic the user experience (UX). Students 27 Lecture hours
layout. continue to perfect the creation of a 81 Lab hours
3 Units fully functional website using multi-
54 Lecture hours faceted applications. Topics include GDSN 172
54 Lab hours interactive design software, front-end Publication Design (InDesign)
aesthetics, technology, interaction, (Formerly ART 172)
GDSN 151 UX, UI and CSS design, the principles
Typographic Design and elements of digital design and Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate
aesthetics, and interactive design assessment
Prerequisite: GDSN 150 business practices. For the student Transfers to: CSU
Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate interested in a degree in Graphic This course is an exploration of
assessment Design or those interested in web Publication Design, a sub-discipline
Transfers to: CSU design and interactive design. of Graphic Design. Topics include the
This course is for the student inter- 3 Units Principles and Elements of Design,
ested in the theory and practice of 27 Lecture hours page composition, creative use of
letterforms and typography as they 81 Lab hours typography, color, imagery and the
apply to graphic design, advertis- grid, discussion of output and pre-
ing, and other areas of design and GDSN 164 press considerations for print and
visual communication. Focus is on Digital Illustration (Illustrator) digital distribution as well as current
the compositional use of type and its (Formerly ART 164) methods/styles critical concepts and
relationship to issues of visual hierar- professional practices employed
chy, readability, and page structure. Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate by Graphic Designers. This course
Students continue their exploration assessment includes portfolio building with an
of typography as an expressive visual Transfers to: CSU emphasis on professional standards.
form through typographic design This course is an introduction to This course includes portfolio build-
projects. Graphic Design, and uses Adobe ing with an emphasis on profes-
3 Units Illustrator design software as the sional standards. This course is for
27 Lecture hours principal digital tool. Topics include the student interested in a degree in
81 Lab hours the Principles and Elements of Graphic Design or those interested
Design, typography, color, shape in 2 dimensional design and layout
GDSN 162 stroke, illustration techniques, page applications employed as tools by
Introduction to Web Design: User Expe- layout design, as well as introduc- Graphic Designers.
rience Design (UX) tory critical concepts and profes- 3 Units
sional practices employed by Graphic 54 Lecture hours
Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate Designers. This course includes port- 54 Lab hours
assessment folio building with an emphasis on
Transfers to: CSU professional standards. This course is GDSN 174
This Web Design class is a practical for the student interested in a degree Packaging Design
introduction for students interested in Graphic Design or those interested
in UX (user experience) and visual in 2 dimensional design and layout Prerequisite: GDSN 172
interface design and the challenges it applications employed as tools by Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate
poses for the Graphic Designer. Using Graphic Designers. assessment
Web Design applications like Adobe 3 Units Transfers to: CSU
Dreamweaver and Adobe Photoshop, 54 Lecture hours This course is for the student inter-
students are introduced to the steps 54 Lab hours ested in a degree in Graphic Design
involved in creating a basic functional and/or those interested in Packaging
interactive website. Topics include GDSN 165 Design layout applications employed
aesthetic design considerations, front- Branding and Identity Design as tools by Graphic Designers for two-
end technology, interaction, UX, UI (Formerly ART 165) dimensional and three-dimensional
and CSS design, file optimization, surfaces. This course is a project-
and website principles and practices. Prerequisite: GDSN 164 driven exploration of Packaging
For the student interested in a degree Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate Design which is defined as stylized
in Graphic Design or those interested assessment functional design for carrying, pro-
in web design and interactive design. Transfers to: CSU tecting, or presenting a product. This
3 Units This course is an exploration of course builds on the foundational
54 Lecture hours Branding and Identity Design, a sub- skills of Publication Design expand-
54 Lab hours discipline of Graphic Design. Topics ing them on two-dimensional and
include the research and develop- three-dimensional surfaces. Topics
GDSN 163 ment of Trademarks and Logos for include: the Principles and Elements
Intermediate Web Design: Interactive clients, the Principles and Elements of Design, current technical and
Design of Design, typography, color, shape creative methods and styles employed
stroke, illustration techniques, page by Package Designers, as well as well
Prerequisite: GDSN 162 layout design, as well as intermedi- as sustainability, advanced critical
Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate ate and advanced critical concepts concepts and professional practices.
assessment and professional practices employed This course includes portfolio build-
Transfers to: CSU by Graphic Designers. This course ing with an emphasis on professional
Focusing on usability, this interme- includes portfolio building with an standards.
diate class offers broader and more emphasis on professional standards. 3 Units
advanced instruction into the ‘front- This course is for the student inter- 27 Lecture hours
end’ visual design and aesthetics ested in a degree in Commercial Art 81 Lab hours
of interactive media as well as the or Graphic Design or those interested
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GDSN 178 2.5 overall GPA, a 3.0 GPA in the dis- HS 050L
Digital Imaging (Photoshop) cipline of study being requested, or Nurse Assistant Pre-Certification
(Formerly ART 178) receive an exception from the instruc- Training Course Lab
tor. Students may take a maximum
Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate of 3 units of Directed Study within a Corequisite: HS 050
assessment discipline and 9 units college-wide. This course is designed for students
Transfers to: UC, CSU 1 to 3 Units who have expressed an interest in
This course is for the student inter- 54 to 162 Lab hours an entry level nursing course. This
ested in a degree in Commercial Art course meets Title 22 regulations for
or Graphic Design or those interested HEALTH SCIENCE taking care of the geriatric population
in 2 dimensional design and layout in a long term care setting, utiliz-
applications employed as tools by Division of Health Science ing skills in basic care, emergency
Graphic Designers. This course is & Nursing care and communication. The Nurse
an exploration of Graphic Design, Assistant Pre- Certification training
and uses Adobe Photoshop software HS 045 course lab consist of 135 hours of
as the principal digital tool. Topics Math for the Health Care Professional supervised clinical practice in long
include: photo/raster/bitmapped- term facilities. This course prepares
based scanning, image formats, Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or the student to take the California
optimization, re-touching, adjust- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or State Certification Exam to become
ments, compositing, blending, color, appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA).
conceptual and narrative techniques, MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri- After obtaining the state certification,
current technical and creative meth- ate assessment the student may find employment in
ods and styles employed by Graphic This is a basic course that focuses on the acute care and/or long term care
Designers as well as well as introduc- mathematical computation and appli- settings. The California Department
tory critical concepts and profes- cation within the health care setting. of Health requires that students must
sional practices. This course includes Topics covered within this course be concurrently enrolled in both
portfolio building with an emphasis include drug dosages, calculation HS 050 and HS 050L, and pass both
on professional standards. of intake and output, weights and courses together. They cannot be
3 Units measures, temperatures, intrave- taken individually for credit.
54 Lecture hours nous infusion rates and conversions 2.5 Units
54 Lab hours necessary for safe employment in the 135 Lab hours
healthcare setting. This course is an
GDSN 179 elective course for students wanting HS 051
Advanced Digital Imaging (Photoshop) to pursue a career in the healthcare Certified Nurse Assistant Acute Care
industry. Training Course
Prerequisite: GDSN 178 1 Unit
Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate 18 Lecture hours Prerequisite: HS 050, HS 050L, and Cali-
assessment fornia State CNA Certification
Transfers to: CSU HS 050 Corequisite: HS 051L
This course is for the student inter- Nurse Assistant Pre-Certification Train- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
ested in a degree in Graphic Design ing Course appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
and/or those interested in advanced 2 appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or
dimensional design and layout appli- Corequisite: HS 050L MATH 020C or appropriate assessment
cations employed as tools by Graphic Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or This course is designed for students
Designers. This course is an advanced appropriate assessment; READ 023 or who are Certified Nurse Assistants
project-driven exploration of Graphic appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or that wish to learn the basic nursing
Design, and uses Adobe Photoshop MATH 020C or appropriate assessment skills and duties in the acute care
software as the principal digital tool. This course is designed for students setting with additional emphasis
Topics include: photo montage, com- who have expressed an interest in on the specialized acute care areas
positing, collage, advanced concep- an entry level nursing course. This such as medical/surgical, orthope-
tual and narrative techniques, current course meets Title 22 regulations for dics, pediatrics and obstetrics. The
technical and creative methods and taking care of the geriatric population Certified Nurse Assistant Acute
styles employed by Graphic Design- in a long term care setting, utiliz- Care course consists of 27 hours
ers, as well as advanced critical ing skills in basic care, emergency classroom instruction. This course
concepts and professional practices. care and communication. The Nurse includes communication, patient
This course includes portfolio build- Assistant Pre-Certification training observation, reporting and record-
ing with an emphasis on professional course consists of 72 hours of class- ing training as well as reinforcement
standards. room instruction This course prepares of Certified Nurse Assistant basic-
3 Units the student to take the California care procedures. The Department of
27 Lecture hours State Certification Exam to become Health Science and Nursing requires
81 Lab hours a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA). that students must be concurrently
After obtaining the state certification, enrolled in both HS 051 and HS 051L,
GDSN 299 the student may find employment in and pass both courses together. They
Directed Study in Graphic Design the acute care and/or long term care cannot be taken individually for
settings. The California Department credit.
The course provides an opportu- of Health requires that students must 1.5 Units
nity for the student to expand their be concurrently enrolled in both 27 Lecture hours
studies in Graphic Design beyond HS 050 and HS 050L, and pass both
the classroom by completing a courses together. They cannot be HS 051L
project or an assignment arranged by taken individually for credit. Certified Nurse Assistant Acute Care
agreement between the student and 4 Units Training Course Lab
instructor. The student is required to 72 Lecture hours
contract with the instructor to deter- Prerequisite: HS 050, HS 050L, and Cali-
mine the scope of the assignment and fornia State CNA Certification
the unit value assigned for successful Corequisite: HS 051
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who are Certified Nurse Assistants on the family as well as the client will work in outpatient care settings, such
that wish to learn the basic nursing be included. The Home Health Aide as clinics.
skills and duties in the acute care set- training course consists of 54 hours 4.5 Units
ting with additional emphasis on the supervised clinical practice in either 81 Lecture hours
specialized acute care areas such as the Acute care or Skilled Nursing
medical/surgical, orthopedics, pedi- Facility. This course meets title 22 HEAT & FROST
atrics and obstetrics. The Certified regulations for Home Health Aides
Nurse Assistant Acute Care course training programs. The California Division of Career &
lab consists of 54 hours of supervised Department of Health requires Technical Education
clinical practice in an acute care that students must be concurrently
facility. This course includes com- enrolled in both HS 052 and HS 052L, HEFR 040
munication, patient observation, and pass both courses together. They Insulation Industry Orientation
reporting and recording training as cannot be taken individually for
well as reinforcement of Certified credit. Prerequisite: State Indentured Heat and
Nurse Assistant basic-care proce- 1 Unit Frost Insulator Union Apprentice
dures. The California Department of 54 Lab hours Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
Health requires that students must be appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
concurrently enrolled in both HS 051 HS 054 appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or
and HS 051L, and pass both courses Beginning Terminology for Healthcare MATH 020C or appropriate assessment
together. They cannot be taken indi- Workers This course is designed to meet the
vidually for credit. needs of Indentured Apprentices
1 Unit Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or with the State of California who
54 Lab hours appropriate assessment; READ 023 or are interested in the Heat and Frost
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or Insulators Industry. Topics include
HS 052 MATH 020C orientation to the trade, industry
Home Health Aide Training Course This course covers the basic knowl- safety, job-site safety, insulation,
edge and understanding of medical pipe systems, OSHA, refinery safety,
Prerequisite: HS 050, HS 050L and Cali- language, terminology, and basic boom and scissor lift safety, and duct
fornia State CNA Certification human anatomy. The student will systems.
Corequisite: HS 052L learn word parts, prefixes, suffixes, 3 Units
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or word roots and will review the body 40 Lecture hours
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or systems. Anatomical, physiological 40 Lab hours
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or and pathophysiological terms will
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment also be defined. This is an entry-level HEFR 041
This course is designed for students course for students interested in the Mechanical Piping Systems
who are Certified Nurse Assistants health care field and is highly recom-
that wish to learn how to provide mended prior to enrolling in any Prerequisite: State Indentured Heat and
personal care in the home care set- health-related course. Frost Insulator Union Apprentice; HEFR
ting for those who are unable to do 3 Units 040
it for themselves and/or promote 54 Lecture hours Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
the recovery, safety and comfort of appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
the patient. Additional emphasis on HS 060 appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or
rehabilitative nursing care, family Health Science Core MATH 020C or appropriate assessment
relationships and the impact of long- This course is designed to meet the
term illness on the family as well as Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 needs of State Indentured Appren-
the client will be included. The Home or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or tices with the State of California who
Health Aide training course consists appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or are interested in the Heat and Frost
of 27 hours classroom instruction. MATH 020C or appropriate assessment Insulators Industry. Topics include
This course meets title 22 regulations This is a basic course which focuses insulation materials, techniques,
for Home Health Aides training pro- on medical terminology, normal body finishes, piping systems, fireproofing,
grams. The California Department of structures and functions, the prin- hand tools, fall protection, and equip-
Health requires that students must be ciples of nutrition, and the relation- ment used in the field.
concurrently enrolled in both HS 052 ship of nutrition to health. It provides 3 Units
and HS 052L, and pass both courses a strong foundation for all students 40 Lecture hours
together. They cannot be taken indi- entering the health care field. This 40 Lab hours
vidually for credit. course is a prerequisite for the Voca-
1.5 Units tional Nursing Program. HEFR 042
27 Lecture hours 5 Units Boiler Insulation
90 Lecture hours
HS 052L Prerequisite: State Indentured Heat and
Home Health Aide Training Course Lab HS 070 Frost Insulator Union Apprentice; HEFR
Introduction to Ambulatory 040
Prerequisite: HS 050, HS 050L, and Cali- Care Nursing Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
fornia State CNA Certification appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
Corequisite: HS 052 Prerequisite: Possess an unrestricted appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or
This course is designed for students California RN license MATH 020C or appropriate assessment
who are Certified Nurse Assistants This is an introductory level course This course is designed to meet the
that wish to learn how to provide to prepare the licensed RN to work needs of State Indentured Appren-
personal care in the home care setting in the ambulatory care nursing tices with the State of California who
for those who are unable to do it for setting. This course includes class- are interested in the Heat and Frost
themselves and/or promote the recov- room lecture and learning activities Insulators Industry. Topics include
ery, safety and comfort of the patient. that provides the type of skills and boilers, insulating techniques, stacks,
Additional emphasis on rehabilitative competencies needed for the RN to breechings, hi-ribb lath insulation,
nursing care, family relationships finishing, ship-yard orientation, pen
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welding, safety, first-aid, confined operations, firestopping insulation, HEFR 049
space, and fittings. and maintenance and repair of foam Advanced Life Safety Firestop
3 Units application equipment. Application
40 Lecture hours 3 Units
40 Lab hours 40 Lecture hours Prerequisite: State Indentured Heat and
40 Lab hours Frost Insulator Union Apprentice; HEFR
HEFR 043 040; HEFR 048
Construction Mathematics HEFR 046 Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
Blueprint Reading appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
Prerequisite: State Indentured Heat and appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or
Frost Insulator Union Apprentice; HEFR Prerequisite: State Indentured Heat and MATH 020C or appropriate assessment
040 Frost Insulator Union Apprentice; HEFR This course is designed to meet the
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or 040 needs of Indentured Apprentices
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or with the State of California who
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or appropriate assessment; READ 022 or are interested in the Insulation and
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or Firestop Industry. Topics include
This course is designed to meet the MATH 020C or appropriate assessment advanced layout, advanced fabri-
needs of State Indentured Appren- This course is designed to meet the cation, and advanced installation
tices with the State of California who needs of State Indentured Appren- procedures for firestopping systems
are interested in the Heat and Frost tices with the State of California who on mechanical, electrical, and plumb-
Insulators Industry. Mathematical are interested in the Heat and Frost ing penetrations on maintenance and
operations commonly used in the Insulators industry. Topics include repair.
construction trade will be reviewed introduction to blueprint reading, 3 Units
and applied. Topics include whole general arrangement, symbols, indus- 40 Lecture hours
numbers, fractions, decimals, basic try standards, insulation drawings, 40 Lab hours
geometry functions, curves and isometric drawings, industry certifi-
angles, drawings, estimating, energy cations, and shop drawings. HEFR 290
appraising, insulation certifications, 3 Units Work Experience in Heat and Frost
and measurements. 40 Lecture hours Insulator Apprenticeship
3 Units 40 Lab hours
40 Lecture hours Prerequisite: State Indentured Heat and
40 Lab hours HEFR 047 Frost Insulator Union Apprenticeship
Prefabricated Buildings Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
HEFR 044 appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
Mechanical Piping Insulation Prerequisite: State Indentured Heat and appropriate assessment
Frost Insulator Union Apprentice; HEFR Transfers to: CSU
Prerequisite: State Indentured Heat and 040 This course provides students the
Frost Insulator Union Apprentice; HEFR Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or opportunity to work in the Heat and
040 appropriate assessment; READ 022 or Frost Insulators apprenticeship pro-
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or gram for the purpose of developing
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or MATH 020C or appropriate assessment specific skills to meet the goals and
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or This course is designed to meet the objectives of the Heat and Frost Insu-
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment needs of State Indentured Appren- lator Joint Apprenticeship and Train-
This course is designed to meet the tices with the State of California who ing Committee (J.A.T.C.). Students
needs of State Indentured Appren- are interested in the Heat and Frost complete work experience hours at
tices with the State of California who Insulators Industry. Topics include approved training sites. Students
are interested in the Heat and Frost insulation, design of walls, prefabri- may take up to 16 units total across
insulators industry. Topics include cated industry panels, prefabricated all Work Experience course offerings.
heat transfer, general insulating metal buildings, hazardous materials, Only one Work Experience course
methods, materials, application of and storage tank insulation. may be taken per semester.
insulation materials, coatings, cover- 3 Units 1 to 4 Units
ings for pipes and fittings, attach- 40 Lecture hours 3 Lecture hours
ment methods, mold recognition and 40 Lab hours 75 to 225 Other hours
abatement, and finishing for pipes in
various thermal ranges. HEFR 048 HEAVY EQUIPMENT
3 Units Firestop Applications TECHNOLOGY
40 Lecture hours
40 Lab hours Prerequisite: State Indentured Heat and Division of Career &
Frost Insulator Union Apprentice; HEFR Technical Education
HEFR 045 040
Foam and Firestopping Insulation Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or HET 051
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or Outdoor Power Equipment Operation
Prerequisite: State Indentured Heat and appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or and Maintenance
Frost Insulator Union Apprentice; HEFR MATH 020C or appropriate assessment
040 This course is designed to meet the Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or needs of Indentured Apprentices appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or with the State of California who appropriate assessment
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or are interested in the Insulation and This is an introductory course
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment Firestop Industry. Topics include designed to familiarize the student
This course is designed to meet the layout, fabrication, and installation with the basic operation of a multi-
needs of State Indentured Appren- procedures for firestopping systems tude of outdoor power equipment,
tices with the State of California who on mechanical, electrical, and plumb- such as garden tractors, lawn equip-
are interested in the Heat and Frost ing penetrations on maintenance and ment, personal watercraft, portable
Insulators Industry. Topics include repair.
metal cutting, fittings, band saws, 3 Units 2017-2018 Catalog
foam materials, spray equipment 40 Lecture hours
40 Lab hours
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generators, air compressors, pressure HET 101 and a variety of material handling
washers and many others that are Introduction to Heavy Equipment and construction equipment includ-
powered by small displacement inter- Technology ing forklifts, skid steer loaders, and
nal combustion engines. Students will (Formerly HET 040) front end loaders/backhoes. Topics
learn tools and service equipment covered include rules and regula-
use and how to safely perform basic Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or tions, worksite material storage and
repair and maintenance operations. appropriate assessment; READ 023 or handling, fire protection and preven-
Students will have the opportunity to appropriate assessment tion, hand and power tools, welding
perform minor repair work on their Transfers to: CSU and cutting, electrical safety, and fall
own equipment to complete required This is an introductory course protection. Machine specific termi-
tasks. This course is designed to be designed to familiarize the student nology, pre-operational inspection,
a companion course to HET 052 and with the basic operation and main- principles of balance and stability,
HET 053. Students are encouraged to tenance of a multitude of systems capacity and load handling, refuel-
complete all three courses in order to commonly found on Heavy Equip- ing, hydraulic power, job site and
obtain a firm foundation in Outdoor ment machinery. Students will learn pedestrian safety will also be covered.
Power Equipment. the fundamentals of diesel engines, Students will learn how to safely
4 Units clutches, manual transmissions, verify the machine performance and
54 Lecture hours torque converters, automatic trans- how to perform minor adjustments of
54 Lab hours missions, drive lines, steer and drive various subsystems if needed. Upon
axles, various brake and hydraulic successful completion of this course
HET 052 systems. In addition, the students will and forklift operation examination
Outdoor Power Equipment Engine learn basic tools and equipment, and the student will receive a Certificate
Repair how to safely perform basic repairs of Completion and wallet card for
and maintenance operations. This is Forklift Operator Safety Training as
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or the first course in a series of Heavy required by OSHA 1910.178(l) and
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Equipment Technology classes, and is CAL/OSHA Title 8 (Section 3669),
appropriate assessment designed for the student who wants which is good for three years, and a
This course is designed to provide to enter the field of Heavy Equipment 10-hour OSHA Training Certificate of
the student with the skills required Maintenance and Repair. Completion, which is good for life.
to repair the engines used in Out- 4 Units 4 Units
door Power Equipment. Emphasis is 54 Lecture hours 54 Lecture hours
placed on problem diagnosis, service 54 Lab hours 54 Lab hours
procedures, proper repair techniques,
and machining operations. In addi- HET 106 HET 140
tion, the students will learn tools and Heavy Equipment Electrical Heavy Equipment Electrical Diagnostics
service equipment use and will have Fundamentals (Formerly HET 050)
the opportunity to perform repair (Formerly HET 041)
work on their own equipment to Prerequisite: HET 107
complete required tasks. This course Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
is designed to be a companion course appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
to HET 051 and HET 053. Students appropriate assessment appropriate assessment
are encouraged to complete all three Transfers to: CSU Transfers to: CSU
courses in order to obtain a firm foun- This introductory course is designed This course is designed to famil-
dation in Outdoor Power Equipment. to familiarize the student with the iarize the student with the heavy
4 Units heavy equipment’s electrical and equipment’s electrical and electronic
54 Lecture hours electronic systems. Topics covered systems. Topics include review of
54 Lab hours include fundamentals of electricity, electrical theory, circuit faults, electri-
basic circuits, schematics, symbols, cal and electronic components usage
HET 053 diagrams, DVOM, graphing multi- and diagnostics, computers, sensors,
Outdoor Power Equipment Engine meter and oscilloscope usage, wire actuators, and data communications.
Systems repair techniques, electrical compo- A-Tech simulator boards will be used
nents, semiconductors (including IC), to illustrate different component
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or battery, charging, starting, accessory, functions. In addition, the students
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or and instrumentation systems. Dem- will be introduced to the strategy
appropriate assessment onstrations using the A-Tech circuit based diagnostics, including trouble-
This course is designed to provide boards will be used to illustrate elec- shooting electrical problems using
the student with the skills required trical principles, including strategy- live equipment.
to repair the engine systems used in based diagnostics. 4 Units
Outdoor Power Equipment. Empha- 4 Units 54 Lecture hours
sis is placed on problem diagnosis, 54 Lecture hours 54 Lab hours
service procedures and proper repair 54 Lab hours
techniques of fuel, ignition, lubrica- HET 150
tion and cooling systems. In addi- HET 107 Heavy Equipment Fuel Systems and
tion, the students will learn tools and Heavy Equipment Operation, Emissions
service equipment use and will have Performance Testing and Adjusting (Formerly HET 046)
the opportunity to perform repair (Formerly HET 047)
work on their own equipment to Prerequisite: HET 107
complete required tasks. This course Prerequisite: HET 101; HET 106 Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
is designed to be a companion course Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
to HET 051 and HET 052. Students appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment
are encouraged to complete all three appropriate assessment Transfers to: CSU
courses in order to obtain a firm foun- Transfers to: CSU This course is designed to familiar-
dation in Outdoor Power Equipment. This course is designed to familiar- ize the students with a wide variety
4 Units ize the students with California and of heavy equipment diesel engine
54 Lecture hours Federal OSHA Safety Regulation fuel systems and operation. Topics
54 Lab hours for the General Industry Workplace,
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covered include hydro-mechanical data communication, will also be HET 230
systems such as port-helix, inlet- covered. Hydraulic trainer simulators Heavy Equipment Powertrains II
metering, sleeve-metering and will be used to illustrate power prin- (Formerly HET 048)
mechanical unit injectors as well as ciples and operation. Using hydraulic
computerized management systems schematics the students will build Prerequisite: HET 220
including common rail and ampli- a wide variety of hydraulic systems Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
fied common rail. Additional topics commonly installed in modern heavy appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
regarding diesel engine emission equipment. appropriate assessment
control strategies and devices such 4 Units Transfers to: CSU
as diesel oxidation catalyst, diesel 54 Lecture hours This course is intended to familiarize
particulate filter and selective cata- 54 Lab hours the students with a wide variety of
lytic reduction will also be covered. modern heavy equipment pow-
Component failure analysis will HET 210 ertrains systems and components.
be discussed as part of testing and Heavy Equipment Hydraulic Topics covered include powershift
adjusting of various fuel systems. In Diagnostics transmissions, torque converters,
addition, proper shop and personal (Formerly HET 049) hydrostatic drive systems, AC elec-
safety, and how to use manufactur- tric drive systems, spring- applied
er’s service specifications information Prerequisite: HET 200 hydraulically released brakes, steer-
will also be covered. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or ing, and suspension systems. Compo-
4 Units appropriate assessment; READ 023 or nent failure analysis will be discussed
54 Lecture hours appropriate assessment as part of disassembly, inspection,
54 Lab hours Transfers to: CSU and reassembly of various transmis-
This course is intended to familiar- sions, drives, brakes and steering
HET 160 ize the students with the heavy systems. In addition, proper shop
Heavy Equipment Diesel Engines equipment’s hydraulic and electro- and personal safety, and how to use
(Formerly HET 044) hydraulic systems. Topics include manufacturer’s service specifications
review of hydraulic theory and information will also be covered.
Prerequisite: HET 107 basic hydraulic system designs and 4 Units
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or components, hydraulic and electronic 54 Lecture hours
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or components used in electro- hydrau- 54 Lab hours
appropriate assessment lic systems, hydraulic controllers,
Transfers to: CSU sensors, actuators, and data commu- HET 240
This course is designed to familiar- nications. In addition, the students Heavy Equipment Heating, Ventilation
ize the students with the mechanical will be introduced to the strategy- and Air-Conditioning
aspects of the Heavy Equipment based diagnostics, with an emphasis (Formerly HET 042)
diesel engines. Topics covered on electro-hydraulic controls failures,
include engine terminology, designs, using hydraulic trainer simulators Prerequisite: HET 107
theory of operation, construction, and live equipment. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
disassembly, cleaning, components 4 Units appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
inspection, failure analysis, and reas- 54 Lecture hours appropriate assessment
sembly. In addition, proper shop and 54 Lab hours Transfers to: CSU
personal safety, correct usage of shop This course is designed to familiarize
and hand tools, precision measuring HET 220 the student with the heavy equip-
instruments, critical fasteners, and Heavy Equipment Powertrains I ment’s heating, ventilation and air-
how to use manufacturer’s service (Formerly HET 045) conditioning systems, and prepare
specifications information will also be them for an entry level technician
covered. Prerequisite: HET 107 in this field. Topics covered include
4 Units Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or environmental and safety practices,
54 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; READ 023 or thermodynamic principles, refrigera-
54 Lab hours appropriate assessment tion systems, engine cooling and heat
Transfers to: CSU sources, service and troubleshooting
HET 200 This course is designed to familiarize procedures. Automatic systems, ser-
Heavy Equipment Hydraulic the students with conventional Heavy vice equipment, contamination issues
Fundamentals Equipment powertrain systems and and the rules of AQMD/EPA will also
(Formerly HET 043) components. Topics covered include be covered. During the course, stu-
fundamentals of gears, friction and dents will be given the opportunity
Prerequisite: HET 107 anti-friction bearings, mechanical to earn their certification license (EPA
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or clutches, manual transmissions, Rule 1411).
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or driveline systems, drive axles, final 4 Units
appropriate assessment drives, hydraulic and air brakes, and 54 Lecture hours
Transfers to: CSU undercarriage systems. Component 54 Lab hours
This introductory course is designed failure analysis will be discussed as
to familiarize the students with a part of disassembly, inspection, and HET 290
variety of mobile hydraulic systems reassembly of various transmissions, Cooperative Work Experience/Intern-
and their operational characteristics. drive axles, and final drives. In addi- ship for Heavy Equipment Technology
Topics covered include hydraulics tion, proper shop and personal safety, Related Fields
safety, hydraulic power principles, and how to use manufacturer’s
system designs, basic components, service specifications information will Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
oil contamination and filtration, also be covered. appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
hydraulic symbols, schematics, 4 Units appropriate assessment
diagrams, and testing instruments. 54 Lecture hours Transfers to: CSU
In addition, an overview of electro- 54 Lab hours This course supports and reinforces
hydraulic systems including electric on-the-job training in business and
and electronic components, control- industrial establishments under the
lers, controller programming, and supervision of a college instruc-
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learning objectives. The student will century. Special emphasis is placed HIST 131
be working in a skilled or profes- on the origins of the earth’s principal History of the North American Indian
sional level assignment in their area centers of civilization, their subse-
of vocational interest and will meet quent interaction, and the emergence Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
performance objectives related to of a world economic, political, and appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
instruction that are above and beyond intellectual order. This course is appropriate assessment
the conditions of regular employ- designed for the student who wishes Transfers to: UC, CSU
ment. This course is intended for to increase their understanding and This course surveys the struggle of
students whose job is related to the appreciation of cultural, political, and Native Americans to maintain their
heavy equipment maintenance field intellectual diversity, as well as the culture in the face of invasion and
and have completed or enrolled in process of intercultural interaction. changing technology. It explores gov-
the appropriate coursework. “Contact This course also satisfies a course ernment Indian policies of removal,
the CWE office regarding re- enroll- requirement for the History for pacification, annihilation and assimi-
ment procedures.” Transfer (AA-T) degree. lation, and considers present issues
Student Unpaid Internship: 3 Units facing Native Americans today. This
1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours; 54 Lecture hours course is intended for students who
3 Units/180 hours;4 Units/240 hours wish to understand the role of Native
Student Paid Internship: HIST 102 (C-ID HIST 160) Americans in the historical develop-
1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours; History of World Civilization, 1500 to ment of North America. It is recom-
3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours the Present mended for all history major. This
1 to 4 Units course also satisfies a course require-
3 Lecture hours Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or ment for the History for Transfer
60 to 300 Other hours appropriate assessment; READ 023 or (AA-T) degree.
appropriate assessment 3 Units
HET 299 Transfers to: UC, CSU 54 Lecture hours
Directed Study in Heavy Equipment This course is a survey of the politi-
Technology cal, economic, and social develop- HIST 143 (C-ID HIST 130)
ment of world civilization from 1500 History of the United States to 1877
Prerequisite: 2.5 overall grade point to modern times. Special emphasis is
average, a 3.0 grade point average in the placed on the origins and develop- Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
discipline of study being requested, or ment of the world economic system appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
receive an exception from the instructor and the corresponding cultural, intel- appropriate assessment
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or lectual, and social currents that have Transfers to: UC, CSU
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or characterized most of the world’s This course is a survey of United
appropriate assessment leading societies since 1500. This States history from Native American
Transfers to: CSU course is intended for the student origins to post Civil War Reconstruc-
This course provides an opportunity who wants to increase their under- tion. Social, economic, political and
for the student to expand their stud- standing and appreciation of both the cultural developments are explored
ies in Heavy Equipment Technology diversity and the unity of the modern with an emphasis on the indepen-
beyond the classroom by complet- world. This course also satisfies a dence movement, Revolutionary War,
ing a project or an assignment course requirement for the History the new Republic, westward expan-
arranged by an agreement between for Transfer (AA-T) degree. sion and the Civil War. This course
the student and instructor. The 3 Units is designed for students interested in
student is required to contract with 54 Lecture hours the foundational history of the United
the instructor to determine the scope States. It is recommended for all
of the assignment and the unit value HIST 122 history majors and fulfills the CSU/
assigned for successful completion. History of Mexico UC American Institutions require-
Students must possess a 2.5 overall ment and the American Institutions
GPA, a 3.0 GPA in the discipline of Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or requirement for the Associate degree.
study being requested, or receive an appropriate assessment; READ 023 or This course also satisfies a require-
exception from the instructor. Stu- appropriate assessment ment for the History for Transfer
dents may take a maximum of 3 units Transfers to: UC, CSU (AA-T) degree.
of Directed Study within a discipline This course examines the cultural, 3 Units
and 9 units college-wide. social, and political history of Mexico 54 Lecture hours
1 to 3 Units from pre-Columbian to modern
54 to 162 Lab hours times. The course will cover pre- HIST 143H (C-ID HIST 130)
Columbian Mesoamerica, the Spanish History of the United States to 1877
HISTORY conquest and the colonial period, Honors
and the national period, with special
Division of Behavioral emphasis given to Mexico’s relations Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade of
& Social Sciences with the United States and its place “C” or better
and role in the world community. Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate
HIST 101 (C-ID HIST 150) This course is designed for students assessment
History of World Civilization to the interested in understanding Mexico Transfers to: UC, CSU
17th Century as a nation and is also recommended This course is a survey of United
for all history and most social science States history from Native American
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or majors. This course is also a restricted origins to post Civil War Reconstruc-
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or elective for the History for Transfer tion. Social, economic, political and
appropriate assessment (AA-T) degree. cultural developments are explored
Transfers to: UC, CSU 3 Units with an emphasis on the indepen-
This course is a survey of the politi- 54 Lecture hours dence movement, Revolutionary War,
cal, economic and social development the new Republic, westward expan-
of world civilization up to the 17th sion and the Civil War. This course
is designed for students interested
in the foundational history of the
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all history majors; it fulfills the CSU/ HIST 156 ment for the AA-T in History for
UC American Institutions require- Black American Experience to 1865 Transfer degree.
ment and the American Institutions 3 Units
requirement for the Associate degree Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or 54 Lecture hours
and is intended for those who meet appropriate assessmet; READ 023 or
Honors Program requirements. This appropriate assessment HIST 159
course also satisfies a requirement Transfers to: CSU US Comparative History of Mexican
for the History for Transfer (AA-T) This survey investigates the history and Asian Americans and Women
degree. of African Americans from their
3 Units west African origins to the abolition Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
54 Lecture hours of slavery, roughly dating from the appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
1400s to 1865. In this course, students appropriate assessment
HIST 144 (C-ID HIST 140) will examine the ways, in which, Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
History of the United States Since 1865 blacks constructed a distinct African (*Students will receive credit from UC
American culture, influenced by the for only one of the following courses:
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or African past, shared experiences of HIST 159 or HIST 159H)
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or enslavement, and the experiences of This course surveys the roles selected
appropriate assessment free blacks. This course will also pay minorities have played in the histori-
Transfers to: UC (credit limit:*), CSU close attention to the methods and cal development of the United States
(*Students will receive credit from UC tactics employed by blacks to exert from the earliest times to the present.
for only one of the following courses: control over their· lives, highlighting Emphasis is placed on the history
HIST 144 or HIST 144H) their major successes and achieve- and cultural contributions of Mexican
This course provides a survey of ments, despite myriad forms of Americans, Asian Americans, and
the political, social, economic, and oppression and discrimination. American women. This course is
cultural development of the United 3 Units intended for those wishing to fulfill
States from Reconstruction (1865) to 54 Lecture hours the American Institutions require-
the present. Some topics addressed ment for the Associate degree and
are Reconstruction, the American HIST 157 CSU, and those who desire a better
West, capital and labor in the age of Black American Experience Since 1865 understanding of the history of
enterprise, America as an emerging minorities in the United States. This
world power, World War I, World Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or course is a restricted elective for the
War II, the Vietnam Era, the Cold appropriate assessment; READ 023 or History for Transfer (AA-T) degree.
War, the new world order. This appropriate assessment 3 Units
course fulfills the American Institu- Transfers to: CSU 54 Lecture hours
tions requirement for the Associate This course examines the historical
Degree. It is recommended for all experiences of black Americans from HIST 159H
History majors and satisfies a course emancipation to the present, paying US Comparative History of Mexican
requirement for the History for close attention to the 20th century. and Asian Americans & Women Honors
Transfer (AA-T) degree. This course will navigate and exam-
3 Units ine the factors that led to the develop- Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade of
54 Lecture hours ment of a distinct black American “C” or better
culture, a legacy of resistance against Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate
HIST 144H (C-ID HIST 140) legal and extralegal inequities, the assessment
History of the United States Since 1865 acquisition of political and economic Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
Honors rights, and black contributions to the (*Students will receive credit from UC
expanding definition of democracy for only one of the following courses:
Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade of and freedom. HIST 159 or HIST 159H)
“C” or better 3 Units This course surveys the roles selected
Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate 54 Lecture hours minorities have played in the histori-
assessment cal development of the United States
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU HIST 158 from the earliest times to the present.
(*Students will receive credit from UC US Comparative History of American Emphasis is placed on the history
for only one of the following courses: Indians and Black Americans and cultural contributions of Mexican
HIST 144 or HIST 144H) Americans, Asian Americans, and
This course provides a survey of Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or American women. This course is
the political, social, economic, and appropriate assessment; READ 023 or intended for those wishing to fulfill
cultural development of the United appropriate assessment the American Institutions require-
States from Reconstruction (1865) to Transfers to: UC, CSU ment for the Associate degree and
the present. Some topics addressed This course is a survey of the role CSU, those who desire a better under-
are Reconstruction, the American minorities have played in the histori- standing of the history of minorities
West, capital and labor in the age of cal development of the United States in the United States, and those wish-
enterprise, America as an emerging from the earliest times to the present, ing to take the Honors version. This
world power, World War I, World with an emphasis on the twentieth course is a restricted elective for the
War II, the Vietnam Era, the Cold century. The course begins with a History for Transfer (AA-T) degree.
War, the new world order. This study of racism, followed by the This course is intended for those who
course fulfills the American Institu- history and cultural contributions of meet Honors Program requirements.
tions requirement for the Associ- the American Indian and the African 3 Units
ate Degree. It is recommended for American. This course fulfills the 54 Lecture hours
all History majors and satisfies a American Institutions requirement
course requirement for the History for the Associate Degree. This course HIST 167
for Transfer (AA-T) degree and is is intended for those who desire a History of California
intended for those who meet Honors better understanding of the history of
Program requirements. minorities in the United States. This Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
3 Units course also satisfies a course require- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
54 Lecture hours appropriate assessment
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This course provides an overview HIST 325 industry segments are presented with
of California history from the first History of Science and Technology close attention to service standards,
aboriginal inhabitants to modern trends and issues, the interrelation-
times. Cultural, political, social Prerequisite: ENGL 201 or ENGL 201H, ships between industry segments
and economic development will be and HIST 101 or HIST 102 or HIST 143 and the connections with the tourism
addressed in the context of history. or HIST 143H or HIST 144 or HIST industry.
The development of contemporary 144H (both with a grade of “C” or better) 3 Units
institutions and the historical context This upper division General Educa- 54 Lecture hours
of current issues will be addressed. tion course is designed for students
This course is suitable for students pursuing a Bachelor’s of Science HOSP 102
seeking further understanding of Cal- degree in Automotive Technology Introduction to Hotel Operations
ifornia’s past and present, and those but it is also open to all students
preparing for a career in teaching at who have successfully completed the Transfers to: CSU
the elementary level. It also satisfies prerequisites. This course explores This course is designed to introduce
a course requirement for the History the history of science and technology students to the hotel industry. Stu-
for Transfer (AA-T) degree. from the initial understandings of the dents will gain an understanding of
3 Units universe from Ptolemy and Aristo- hotel organization and classification,
54 Lecture hours tle, to the challenges brought by the and the range of hotel operations
scholars of the Scientific Revolution, including front office, housekeep-
HIST 170 to the modern innovators of scientific ing, food and beverage, information
Women in American History developments and advancements in systems, accounting, and property
technology. This course provides an maintenance. They will also gain an
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or overview of how individuals, societ- understanding of how these func-
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or ies, and nations were impacted by tional areas work together to deliver
appropriate assessment these developments and how science the guest experience and exceed
Transfers to: UC, CSU and technology impacts politi- guests’ expectations.
This course is a survey of the role, cal, social, economic, and cultural 3 Units
status, and contributions of women changes over time. Since both science 54 Lecture hours
of different ethnic groups and social and technology are vital in the 21st
classes in American society from century, this course aims to highlight HOSP 103
earliest times to the present, with an the long history behind each from a Sanitation and Safety
emphasis on the twentieth century. global historical perspective.
Special attention will be given to an 3 Units Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
understanding of how gender has 54 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
shaped women’s options and expec- appropriate assessment;
tations within the private and public HOMELAND Transfers to: CSU
spheres of society. This course is SECURITY In this course, students will learn the
designed for the student who wants principles and practices of sanitation
to learn more about women’s history Division of Public Safety and safety in food service operations.
in America and is recommended Topics covered include food-borne
for all history majors. This course HMLD 101 illness identification and preven-
satisfies a course requirement for the Introduction to Homeland Security tion, the Hazard Analysis of Criti-
History for Transfer (AA-T) degree. cal Control Point (HACCP) system,
3 Units Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or safety maintenance and prevention,
54 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; READ 023 or OSHA’s current regulations, accident
appropriate assessment and fire prevention. The course will
HIST 299 This course provides first responders also prepare students for the National
Directed Study in History and other interested students with Restaurant Association’s ServSafe®
the foundational knowledge pertain- Manager Certification.
Prerequisite: HIST 101 or 102 or 143 ing to homeland security. This course 3 Units
or 143H or 144 or 144H with a grade of will include discusses on the policies, 54 Lecture hours
“C” or better organizational relationships, and
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or legal issues in the American context HOSP 104
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or from federal, state and local munici- Introduction to Food and Beverage
appropriate assessment pal government perspectives. Management
Transfers to: UC, CSU 3 Units
The course provides an opportunity 54 Lecture hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
for the student to expand their stud- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
ies in History beyond the classroom HOSPITALITY appropriate assessment
by completing a project or an assign- Transfers to: CSU
ment arranged by agreement between Division of Career & This course is designed to introduce
the student and instructor. The Technical Education students to the food and beverage
student is required to contract with industry and entry-level management
the instructor to determine the scope HOSP 101 of food and beverage operations.
of the assignment and the unit value Introduction to the Hospitality Industry Focal areas include an overview of
assigned for successful completion. the food service industry, nutrition,
Students must possess a 2.5 overall Transfers to: CSU menu pricing and food costs, types of
GPA, a 3.0 GPA in the discipline of This course provides an overview of food and beverage service, sanitation
study being requested, or receive an the hospitality industry with perspec- and safety, managing finances, and
exception from the instructor. Stu- tives on customer service, opera- sustainability.
dents may take a maximum of 3 units tions, and career opportunities. Key 3 Units
of Directed Study within a discipline 54 Lecture hours
and 9 units college-wide.
1 to 3 Units
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HOSP 201 in furthering their understanding client clinical records will be covered,
Hospitality Law of substance dependence and those emphasizing the taking of social
interested in working with popula- histories and the writing of treatment
Transfers to: CSU tions recovering from or at risk for plans. The professional guidelines
In this course, students gain an such problems. necessary for working with clients in
understanding of the legal aspects 3 Units a social services setting will also be
of managing hospitality operations. 54 Lecture hours covered, providing the student with
Limiting personal and business expo- an understanding of issues related to
sure to liability and best practices for HUSR 122 ethics, client rights, and confidential-
complying with laws and regulations Introduction to Group Leadership and ity. This class is designed for students
are emphasized. Topics include food Process interested in working in a social
and beverage liability, employee services setting.
selection, common contracts, respon- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 3 Units
sibilities to guests and for guest appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 54 Lecture hours
property, and safety and security. appropriate assessment
3 Units Transfers to: CSU HUSR 126
54 Lecture hours This course provides an introduction Counseling the Family of the Addicted
to the dynamics of group interaction. Person
HUMAN SERVICES The individual’s firsthand experi-
ence is emphasized as the group Advisory: ENGL 035 OR ENLA 100 or
Division of Behavioral studies itself under supervision. appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
& Social Sciences The factors involved in problems of appropriate assessment
communication, effective emotional Transfers to: CSU
HUSR 111 responses, and personal growth will This course provides an overview of
Human Services in Contemporary be highlighted. Group process will the systems approach to counseling
Society be examined as a means of changing the chemically dependent family.
behavior. Suitable for students inter- Alcoholism will be used as a model
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or ested in furthering their understand- for developing counseling skills
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or ing of group dynamics and those through the analysis and examination
appropriate assessment interested in supervising groups of the relationships that develop in
Transfers to: CSU dedicated to achieving behavioral the addicted family system. An expe-
This course is an introduction to the change. riential format will be employed as
history and philosophy of human 3 Units students participate in exercises that
services in contemporary society. The 54 Lecture hours lead to the development of the neces-
function and objectives of human sary skills. This course is designed for
service organizations as well as the HUSR 123 those working with or preparing to
qualifications of the professional Drug Education and Prevention work with the drug dependent and
will be emphasized. A survey of the (Formerly PSY 123) those around them.
populations served in the field will 3 Units
focus on cultural, social, economic Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 54 Lecture hours
and historical trends. The course appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
is designed for students pursuing appropriate assessment HUSR 128
careers in social work, counseling or Transfers to: CSU Chemical Dependency and Co-Occur-
community organizing. This course is designed for students ring Disorders
3 Units interested in furthering their under-
54 Lecture hours standing of substance dependence Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
and those interested in working with appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
HUSR 118 populations recovering from or at appropriate assessment
Chemical Dependency: Intervention, risk for such problems. It addresses Transfers to: CSU
Treatment, and Recovery the history, theories, models, and This course is designed for students
approaches to substance abuse interested in furthering their under-
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or education and prevention. In addi- standing of the co-existence of sub-
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or tion to an academic look at drug stance abuse with other mental health
appropriate assessment abuse, students will also explore and disorders. The course will assist
Transfers to: CSU examine their own values and beliefs students to gain the needed knowl-
This course provides an introduction about substance use and misuse. The edge and skills to interact with clients
to current perspectives with respect impact of public policy, the media, who have various mental health
to the management of chemical and drug education programs on disorders that are complicated by co-
dependency. Through an examina- drug use will all be considered. occurring substance abuse problems.
tion of alcoholism as a model of 3 Units The course also covers the diagnostic,
drug dependence, the treatment of 54 Lecture hours therapeutic, and recovery phases that
and recovery from such disorders will assist students’ seeking a Drug
will be explored from two divergent HUSR 124 Studies Certificate or Associate of
perspectives: the reformative and the Introduction to Case Management and Science degree in Drug Studies. Other
transformative. Current treatment Documentation students interested in psychology,
modalities will be compared and human services and the behavioral
contrasted in terms of their view of Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or sciences will benefit greatly from the
the individual in both the social and appropriate assessment; READ 023 or content of the course.
clinical context. The class experience appropriate assessment 3 Units
itself will serve as an intervention by Transfers to: CSU 54 Lecture hours
challenging students to examine their This course introduces students to
existing ideas about treatment and case management and documenta- HUSR 130
recovery from substance use disor- tion in a variety of settings. Students Essential Counseling Skills
ders. Suitable for students interested will study the purpose, function,
and rationale for case management. Advisory: ENGL 035 OR ENLA 100 or
In addition, the documentation of appropriate assessment; READ 023 or

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appropriate assessment ship facility. ments within Mexico spanning from
Transfers to: CSU Student Unpaid Internship: Pre-Cortesian to contemporary times.
This course focuses on critical coun- 120 hours This course is designed for students
seling skills and strategies within Student Paid Internship: who wish to further their under-
a multicultural context. The course 150 hours standing of major Mexican cultural
provides a vital orientation to the 3 Units and historical developments.
helping process and the counseling 16 Lecture hours 3 Units
profession. Current issues within 120 to 150 Other hours 54 Lecture hours
the counseling profession, such as
diversity and multiculturalism, are HUMANITIES HUM 125H
discussed and integrated throughout Introduction to Mexican Culture
the course. A unique focus is given Division of Behavioral Honors
to the student’s growth and devel- & Social Sciences
opment as a counselor and how the Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a “C” or
student can best use supervision in HUM 110 better
this developmental process. This Survey of Humanities Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate
course would be of benefit to anyone assessment
working in a human service or social Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
services setting. appropriate assessment; READ 023 or (*Students will receive credit from UC
3 Units appropriate assessment for only one of the following courses:
54 Lecture hours Transfers to: UC, CSU HUM 125 or HUM 125H)
This course provides an interdis- This course provides an interdisci-
HUSR 199 ciplinary presentation of cultural plinary presentation of vital artis-
Fieldwork in Human Services forces, providing the student with a tic, literary, architectural, musical,
comprehensive view of the most vital political, religious and historical
Prerequisite: PSY 101 or SOC 101 with artistic, literary, philosophical, reli- movements within Mexico spanning
a minimum grade of “C” or better, OR gious and architectural movements from pre- Cortesian to contemporary
consent of instructor within the Western, Eastern and times. This course is designed for
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Meso-American traditions from the students who wish to further their
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Egyptians to the 1500s. This course understanding of major Mexican
appropriate assessment is intended for students who wish cultural and historical developments.
Transfers to: CSU to further their understanding of the This course is designed for students
This course offers the student a major cultural developments from eligible for the Honors program.
supervised field experience in a around the world. 3 Units
community organization, agency, 3 Units 54 Lecture hours
or institution, allowing the student 54 Lecture hours
to apply knowledge and learn new HUM 130
skills outside of the classroom envi- HUM 111 Contemporary Mexican-American
ronment. A weekly class meeting Survey of Humanities Culture
provides the academic element to
this experiential course offering and Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
reinforces the application of concepts appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
gained in the prerequisite course or appropriate assessment appropriate assessment
courses. This course is designed to Transfers to: UC, CSU Transfers to: UC, CSU
provide the student with an oppor- This course provides an interdis- This course provides a contemporary
tunity to develop skills that would ciplinary presentation of cultural interdisciplinary examination of the
facilitate gaining employment in the forces, providing the student with most vital Mexican-American liter-
human services field. a comprehensive view of the most ary, artistic, musical, theatrical, social,
3 to 4 Units vital artistic, literary, philosophical, political and historical movements.
18 Lecture hours religious, scientific and architectural This course is designed for students
120 to 225 Lab hours movements within the Western, who wish to further their under-
Eastern and Latin American tradi- standing of major Mexican- American
HUSR 230 tions from the Renaissance to the 20th cultural contributions to contempo-
Drug Studies Seminar and Internship century. This course is intended for rary society.
students who wish to further their 3 Units
Prerequisite/Corequisite: HUSR 122, understanding of major cultural 54 Lecture hours
HUSR 124, HUSR 130 developments around the world.
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 3 Units HUM 140
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 54 Lecture hours Splendors of Asia
appropriate assessment
Transfers to: CSU HUM 125 Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
It is recommended that this course Introduction to Mexican Culture appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
be taken in the final semester of the appropriate assessment
Drug Studies Program and provides Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Transfers to: CSU
the student with work experience in appropriate assessment; READ 023 or This course is designed for students
a drug treatment facility. The student appropriate assessment who wish to further their understand-
will apply the concepts and skills Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU ing of major Asian cultural contribu-
gained through their coursework as (*Students will receive credit from UC tions to classic and contemporary
they serve as an intern in a setting for only one of the following courses: society. The student will be provided
where drug dependent individuals HUM 125 or HUM 125H) with an interdisciplinary examina-
are served. The seminar will focus This course provides an interdisci- tion of the most vital Asian literary,
on ethics, the further development plinary presentation of vital artistic, artistic, philosophical, architectural,
of counseling skills, and the use of literary, architectural, musical, politi- religious, political and historical
community resources. Students must cal, religious and historical move- movements.
meet the requirements of the intern- 3 Units
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JAPANESE vocabulary, grammar, and cultural This course is for students interested
practices. The Languages Department in writing for radio and television
Division of Communications as a whole mandates the requirement and is an introduction to the prin-
& Languages of 18 hours of independent lab work ciples and techniques of broadcast
per semester. This course is intended news with special reference to the
JAPN 101 for those interested in learning to gathering and writing of news for
Japanese I speak Japanese, as well as for those radio and television, script writing,
seeking a degree in the Japanese interviewing, and the procedures and
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or language. techniques of presenting the news
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 4 Units for broadcast. Each student will be
appropriate assessment 72 Lecture hours assigned to write, direct, edit, and
Transfers to: UC, CSU oversee the production of a video
This course provides the student JOURNALISM broadcast for the college’s digital
with an introduction to the Japanese newspaper during the semester.
language and culture. The course Division of Communications 3 Units
stresses oral and written proficiency & Languages 36 Lecture hours
through fundamental use of the Japa- 54 Lab hours
nese language as well as the Hiragana JOUR 110
and Katakana script. Students will Digital Photo Journalism JOUR 220
also receive an introduction to Kanji Advanced Reporting and Writing
characters. Various facets of Japa- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
nese history, culture and civilization appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Prerequisite: JOUR 120 with a grade of
will also be analyzed via cross- appropriate assessment “C” or better
cultural comparisons. In addition Transfers to: CSU Transfers to: CSU
to classroom discussion, students This course provides an introduction This course is designed to meet lower
are required to complete at least 18 to students in the process of taking division requirements for Journal-
hours of intensive individualized photographs using digital cameras, ism majors which are transferrable
oral-aural practice in the Language digital video cameras, and digital to four-year institutions. JOUR 220
Laboratory via interactive websites, printing devices, as well as computer is a continuation of JOUR 120 with
audio CDs, video programs, and skills, photo-composition, printing an emphasis on improvement of
films. The Language Laboratory work and scanning techniques using Photo- basic skills. This course concentrates
focuses on vocabulary, grammar, and shop for the use of publication, and on writing and editing of more
cultural practices. The Languages other computer skills related to con- advanced news and feature stories,
Department as a whole mandates the temporary photo journalism. Assign- factual forms for newspapers and
requirement of 18 hours of indepen- ments may include work for college further study of the laws of journal-
dent lab work per semester. This publications. Class is recommended ism. Students will study methods of
course is intended for those interested for students majoring in journalism preparing material intended for pub-
in learning to speak Japanese, as well or photography. lication in print and online editions of
as for those seeking a degree in the 3 Units newspapers.
Japanese language . 36 Lecture hours 3 Units
4 Units 54 Lab hours 54 Lecture hours
72 Lecture hours
JOUR 120 (C-ID JOUR 110) JOUR 230
JAPN 102 Communications Reporting Magazine Production
Japanese II and Writing
Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Prerequisite: Completion of Japanese 101 Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment
with a grade of “C” or better, or comple- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate
tion of 2 years high school Japanese with appropriate assessment assessment
a grade of “C” or better Transfers to: UC, CSU Transfers to: CSU
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or The course is an introduction to the This course includes writing news,
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or writing and editing techniques used news features, profile features,
appropriate assessment in the newspaper industry, with an commentary, and photography for
Transfers to: UC, CSU emphasis on gathering information publication in the college magazine,
This course is a continuation of the and the principles of clarity and con- La Cima. Students will learn copy-
essentials of the Japanese Language. ciseness. Students will use comput- editing, layout/computer design,
The course stresses oral and written ers during class and lab times. This Photoshop, digital photography, and
proficiency through fundamental use course is intended for students who advertising fundamentals through
of the Japanese language, as well as are pursuing the Associate of Science the process of writing, editing and
the Hiragana and Katakana script. Degree/Certificate of Achievement laying out the college magazine.
Students will further their knowledge in Mass Communications with either 3 Units
of Kanji characters. Various facets of Mass Media or Print Media Special- 36 Lecture hours
Japanese history, culture and civiliza- izations. 54 Lab hours
tion will also be analyzed via cross- 3 Units
cultural comparisons. In addition 54 Lecture hours JOUR 231
to classroom discussion, stdents· are Digital Magazine Production
required to complete at least 18 hours JOUR 147
of intensive individualized oral-aural Broadcast News Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
practice in the Language Laboratory appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
via interactive websites, audio CDs, Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment
video programs, and films. The Lan- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Transfers to: CSU
guage Laboratory work focuses on appropriate assessment This course is intended for students
Transfers to: CSU wanting to learn the production and
management techniques of the col-
lege online magazine La Cima as an
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shown basic techniques for writ- ments to staff personnel during the on-the-job training in journalism
ing and producing a campus online semester and help with the develop- related fields under supervision of
magazine. Students will be shown ment of each member of the class to a college instructor and is facilitated
through lecture and demonstration produce viable online news. by the use of learning objectives. The
the proper techniques for gathering 4 Units student will be working in a skilled
editorial, photo, layout, and video 36 Lecture hours or professional level assignment in
contents for an online magazine and 108 Lab hours an area of journalism related fields
entering and placing the information and will meet performance objectives
on the pages of La Cima online. JOUR 243 (C-ID JOUR 131) related to instruction that are above
3 Units Newspaper Production II and beyond the conditions of regular
36 Lecture hours employment. This course is intended
54 Lab hours Prerequisite: JOUR 241 for students whose intended job is
Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate related to the field of journalism and
JOUR 241 (C-ID JOUR 130) assessment have completed or enrolled in the
Newspaper Production I Transfers to: CSU appropriate coursework. “Contact the
This course is intended for students CWE office regarding re-enrollment
Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or wanting to continue in an advanced proceduress”
appropriate assessment degree the production and man- Student Unpaid Internship:
Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate agement techniques of the college 1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours;
assessment newspaper. Students will continue 3 Units/180 hours; 4 Units/240 hours
Transfers to: CSU writing and producing El Paisano, the Student Paid Internship:
This course is intended for students campus newspaper, through contin- 1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours;
wanting to learn production and ued lectures and advanced demon- 3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours.
management techniques for a college strations and the proper techniques 1 to 4 Units
newspaper. Students will partici- for writing, proofreading, layout by 3 Lecture hours
pate in every facet of developing a learning Quark Express and photo 60 to 300 Other hours
newspaper for the college commu- enhancements through Photoshop.
nity by serving as staff writers, staff Students will be expected to serve in JOUR 299
photographers, editors and layout leadership roles and cover a major or Directed Study: Journalism
personnel. Students will publish public affairs beat.
the college newspaper, El Paisano, 4 Units Transfers to: UC, CSU
during the semester by having 36 Lecture hours Independent Study/Directed Study
weekly assignments for different 108 Lab hours is intended for students who have
sections of the paper such as: News, the ability to assume responsibil-
Features, Arts and Entertainment, JOUR 244 (C-ID JOUR 131) ity for independent work and to
Opinion, Advertising and Sports. Digital Newspaper Production II prepare written or oral reports and/
In addition students may be taking or appropriate projects. To enroll in
photos for special Focus pages. Edi- Prerequisite: JOUR 242 an independent study/directed study
tors will be responsible for designing Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or course, students must possess a 2.5
their sections of the newspaper on appropriate assessment; READ 023 or overall grade point average, a 3.0
days designated by deadline of the appropriate assessment grade point average in the discipline
publication by using Quark Express Transfers to: CSU of study being requested, or receive
and Photoshop. This course is intended for students an exception from the instructor.
4 Units wanting to continue in an advanced Independent Studies/Directed Studies
36 Lecture hours degree the production and man- may be developed from any topic
108 Lab hours agement techniques of the college arising from or related to a course of
newspaper El Paisano as an online study that will result in developing
JOUR 242 (C-ID JOUR 130) publication. Students will continue to depth and breadth in that subject
Digital Newspaper Production I work on writing for the online news- area. Students will be expected to
paper but will learn, by hands-on meet on a regular basis with their fac-
Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 development, actual video broadcasts ulty sponsor and submit a final report
or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or by using station video equipment that or project, and student progress shall
appropriate assessment will encompass the entire Rio Hondo be evaluated at regular intervals.
Advisory: JOUR 241 campus and areas of interest within Academic standards for Independent
Transfers to: CSU the community. Students will also Studies/Directed Studies shall be the
This course is intended for students work on KRHC, the student radio sta- same as those for other courses. Units
wanting to learn the production tion to develop audio news programs are awarded in accordance to Title
and management techniques of the for the station. Those students wish- V regulations with one unit of credit
college newspaper El Paisano as an ing to may also develop photo slide awarded for 54 hours of Directed
online publication. Students will par- presentations of action taken through Studies, six (6) hours of which must
ticipate in every facet of developing student activities on campus for the be with an instructor. The instructor
and gathering the news for the online online publication. is responsible for monitoring student
edition of El Paisano during the 4 Units progress through the semester.
semester by having daily and weekly 36 Lecture hours Students may take directed study
assignments for different sections 108 Lab hours courses for a maximum of three (3)
of the newspaper such as: News, units within a discipline, and may not
Features, Arts and Entertainment, JOUR 290 accumulate more than a total of nine
Opinion, Advertising, and Sports. Cooperative Work Experience/Intern- (9) units college wide.
In addition students may be taking ship for Journalism Related Fields 1 to 3 Units
photos for special slide shows online, 54 to 162 Lab hours
developing and producing Radio Prerequisite: JOUR 120
Podcasts online and developing and Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
producing Video News and Feature appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
programs online. Editors will be appropriate assessment
appointed and will give out assign- Transfers to: CSU
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KINESIOLOGY This course is designed to include standing of the effects of exercise on
THEORY the necessary information needed for the body.
those intending to teach strength and 3 Units
Division of Kinesiology, conditioning. The course covers anat- 54 Lecture hours
Dance, and Athletics omy and physiology, bioenergetics,
biomechanics, training adaptations, KIN 131
KIN 115 exercise and equipment selection, Structure and Analysis of Movement
Fitness Specialist Internship training techniques, program design,
and safety factors. This course is Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Prerequisite: Instructor approval designed for the student pursuing a appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or career in the fitness industry, a certifi- appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or cate in the Fitness Specialist Program, MATH 020C or appropriate assessment
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or or those interested in furthering their Transfers to: CSU
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment understanding of the effects of exer- This course provides an overview of
Transfers to: CSU cise on the body and mind. the study of movement as it relates
This course will provide students 3 Units to exercise under both normal and
with practical experience in the field 54 Lecture hours injury conditions. Students will learn
of exercise and fitness. Emphasis is the basic anatomical principals used
placed on participant screening, eval- KIN 127 specifically in the area of human
uation, fitness assessment, exercise Exercise Physiology performance. Emphasis is placed on
program design, nutrition education, applying body alignment, range of
self-marketing, social media, fitness Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or motion, stabilization, and acceleration
specialist/client relationships and appropriate assessment; READ 023 or principles to the analysis of move-
professional responsibility in a fitness appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or ment. This course is designed for
setting. This course is designed for MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri- the student pursuing a career in the
the student pursuing a career in the ate assessment fitness industry, a certificate in the
fitness industry, a certificate in the Transfers to: CSU Fitness Specialist Program, or those
Fitness Specialist Program, as well as This course provides an overview interested in furthering their under-
those interested in furthering their of how the body functions under standing of the biomechanical effects
understanding of the effects of exer- conditions of exercise stress and how of exercise on the body.
cise on the mind and body. Instructor fitness training affects health and 3 Units
approval is required for enrollment. wellness. Emphasis will be placed on 54 Lecture hours
1 Unit muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory,
18 Lecture hours bioenergetics, and other physiological KIN 145
54 Lab hours processes that are affected by exer- Theory and Analysis of Fitness
cise. The effects of various diseases Instruction
KIN 122 will also be addressed. This course
Nutrition for Sport and Fitness is designed for the student pursu- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
ing a career in the fitness industry, appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or a Certificate in the Fitness Special- appropriate assessment
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or ist Program, or those interested in Transfers to: CSU
appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or furthering their understanding of the This course provides an introduc-
MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri- effects of exercise on the body and tion to the principles and techniques
ate assessment mind. involved in teaching group exercise
Transfers to: CSU 3 Units and developing a personal trainer/
This course provides an overview 54 Lecture hours client relationship. Emphasis is
of the role of nutrition to increase placed on client assessment, com-
energy and enhance performance. KIN 128 munication skills, program design,
Nutrient needs before, during, and Fitness Testing and Exercise exercise adherence, teaching strate-
after exercise are evaluated for their Prescription gies, and professional responsibility
effect on optimal health. Carbohy- and liability. This course is designed
drate loading, popular diets and Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or for the student pursuing a career in
supplementation are discussed. This appropriate assessment; READ 023 or the fitness industry, a certificate in
course is designed for the student appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or the Fitness Specialist Program, as
pursuing a career in the fitness MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri- well as those interested in furthering
industry, a certificate in the proposed ate assessment their understanding of the effects of
Fitness Specialist Program, as well as Transfers to: CSU exercise on the mind and body.
those interested in furthering their This course provides an overview 2 Units
understanding of the effects of nutri- of how to assess cardiorespiratory 36 Lecture hours
tion on the mind and body. endurance, muscular strength and
3 Units endurance, flexibility, body fat, KIN 146
54 Lecture hours pulmonary function, blood pressure, Training Principles for Special
postural analysis, and functional Populations
KIN 126 movement, and evaluate the results.
Principles of Strength and Conditioning Emphasis is placed on determining Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
the appropriate test, conducting the appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or test, interpreting the results, and appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or creating an exercise program. This MATH 020C or appropriate assessment
appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or course is designed for the student Transfers to: CSU
MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri- pursuing a career in the fitness This course provides an overview of
ate assessment industry or a certificate in the Fitness the exercise implications for special
Transfers to: CSU Specialist Program, as well as those populations related to age, medical
interested in furthering their under- condition and level of fitness. Empha-
sis is placed on cardiac conditions,
diabetes, physical disabilities, HIV
and AIDS, asthma, sensory impair-

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ments, seniors, children, mentally end of the course, students will have procedures, one person C.P. R. and
impaired and pregnant and post- more insight into coaching in various the use of an AED. Students will have
partum women and the issues and athletic programs. the opportunity to apply these techni-
barriers to exercise. This course is 3 Units cal procedures in class. This course
designed for the student pursuing a 54 Lecture hours fulfills the requirements for American
career in the fitness industry, a certifi- Red Cross certifications in both Stan-
cate in the Fitness Specialist Program, KIN 191 dard First Aid and Cardiopulmonary
as well as those interested in further- Health: Personal Issues Resuscitation (C.P.R.).
ing their understanding of the effects 3 Units
of exercise on the mind and body. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 54 Lecture hours
2 Units appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
36 Lecture hours appropriate assessment KIN 194 (C-ID KIN 100)
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU Introduction to Kinesiology
KIN 157 (*Students will receive credit from UC
Theory of Lifeguard Training and for only one of the following courses: KIN Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
Water Safety 191, KIN 192, or KIN 196) appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
This course is designed for all stu- appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or
Prerequisite: Swim 300 yards continu- dents that are physically active and MATH 020C or appropriate assessment
ously; Tread water for two minutes using interested in learning how to improve Transfers to: CSU
only the legs; Complete timed swimming, and maintain their personal health. This course is designed for those stu-
submersion and retrievel event; Swim Topics covered include the general dents who are interested in pursuing
at American Red Cross Learn-to- Swim health principles, nutrition and diet, a career in the field of kinesiology.
Level 4 Proficiency physical fitness, stress management, The philosophy, history, ethical and
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or sexuality and reproduction, drug/ scientific foundations of kinesiol-
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or alcohol use and abuse, consumer and ogy will be covered. The concepts of
appropriate assessment safety issues and the process of death. basic movement and performance
Transfers to: UC, CSU Students learn how to develop sound movement in relationship to kinesiol-
This course is of interest to students health principles through text read- ogy will be examined. Students will
who wish to earn the American Red ings, lectures, assignments/labs and explore the sub-disciplines of motor
Cross certifications necessary for guest speakers. learning, biomechanics, exercise
employment as a pool lifeguard and 3 Units physiology, sport sociology, sport
swimming instructor. This course 54 Lecture hours psychology, and sport nutrition.
gives the most current instruction in Professional career opportunities in
American Red Cross (ARC) lifeguard KIN 192 health/fitness, therapeutic exer-
training, first aid and cardiopulmo- Health: Women’s Personal Health cise, teaching, coaching and sport
nary resuscitation/automated external management will be examined. The
defibrillation (CPR/AED) skills Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or challenges for kinesiology, future of
and Water Safety Instructor (WSI) appropriate assessment; READ 023 or kinesiology, sport and health/well-
courses. Upon successful comple- appropriate assessment ness are also addressed.
tion, students earn certifications Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU 3 Units
for American Red Cross Lifeguard (*Students will receive credit from UC 54 Lecture hours
Training, CPR/AED for the Profes- for only one of the following courses: KIN
sional Rescuer, First Aid for Public 191, KIN 192, or KIN 196) KIN 195
Safety Personnel (Title 22), and Water This course is designed for all Social Issues/Media in Sport
Safety Instructor. These certifications students interested in expanding
enable students to gain eligibility for their knowledge regarding health Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
a pool lifeguarding position and to problems and social issues unique to appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
teach the Learn-to-Swim programs of women. Physiological and psycho- appropriate assessment
the American Red Cross. Adequate logical aspects of nutrition, hygiene, Transfers to: CSU
swimming skills are necessary at the sexuality and reproduction, drugs This course is designed for students
Learn-to-Swim Level 4. Students may and chemicals, and common diseases who are interested in a career in the
petition to re-enroll in the course to are among the many topics covered. field of coaching and athletics. This
renew certifications. Guest speakers, videos, current class will study the controversies
3 Units events, and text readings will assist and the status of sport in our society.
36 Lecture hours the student in developing sound Coaching methodologies and future
54 Lab hours health principles. trends in athletics, physical activities,
3 Units and physical education/kinesiology
KIN 188 54 Lecture hours will be discussed. This class will
Theory and Practice of Coaching examine the relationship between
KIN 193 (C-ID KIN 101) sport and media, social media, cul-
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Standard First Aid and CPR ture and the economy. An emphasis
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or will be placed on understanding the
appropriate assessment Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or historical and current roles of sport
Transfers to: CSU appropriate assessment; READ 023 or in society.
The purpose of this course is to appropriate assessment 3 Units
explore the impact that coaches have Transfers to: UC, CSU 54 Lecture hours
on athletic programs in the com- This course is designed for students
munity. This course is designed for pursuing a career working with the KIN 196
all students interested in coaching public and for those who want to fur- Health: Fitness and Wellness
individual and team sports. The ther their understanding of handling
course will cover topics such as role emergency situations. The student Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
of the coach, athlete motivation, will learn how to give immediate care appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
coaching leadership, coaching work to the suddenly injured or ill person. appropriate assessment
teams, coaching technology, and In addition, students will learn tech- Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
effective coaching practice. At the niques for control of bleeding, splint- (*Students will receive credit from UC
ing, transporting victims, emergency for only one of the following courses: KIN

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191, KIN 192, or KIN 196) KIN 297 development and class participation
This course is designed for all stu- Advanced Athletic Training in preparing students for intercolle-
dents who are interested in learn- giate competition. This course may be
ing the value of life-long, healthy Prerequisite: KIN 197 repeated three times for credit.
lifestyles. Students will be given Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 1 Unit
the tools to assist them in making appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 54 Lab hours
positive life-style changes based on a appropriate assessment
personal health/fitness profile. Topics Transfers to: CSU KINA 103
covered include: basic anatomy and This course introduces the advanced Softball I
physiology, nutrition, weight control, concepts of athletic training, includ-
tobacco and alcohol, muscle fitness, ing instruction for evaluation and Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
flexibility, stress reduction, and car- rehabilitation of common athletic appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
diovascular functioning. injuries. Advanced taping and brac- appropriate assessment
3 Units ing techniques will also be presented Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
54 Lecture hours and practiced. This class is designed (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
for students interested in becoming units credit for PE activity courses)
KIN 197 a Certified Athletic Trainer or those This course is designed for the begin-
Prevention and Treatment of who are preparing for a career in any ning student who wishes to gain the
Athletic Injuries allied health care profession. fundamental skills of softball. It is
3 Units designed to present the following
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 54 Lecture hours skills to the student; throwing, bat-
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or ting, bunting and defense. Addition-
appropriate assessment KINESIOLOGY ally, the individual field positions
Transfers to: UC, CSU and the responsibilities of team work
This course introduces the basic con- Division of Kinesiology, will be emphasized.
cepts of athletic training, including Dance, and Athletics 1 Unit
instruction for prevention, recogni- 54 Lab hours
tion, management and treatment (For Dance courses – See Dance) Dance-
of common injuries in a physically activity courses may be used in place KINA 104
active population. The skills of basic of P.E. activity courses to fulfill degree Volleyball I
strapping, bracing padding and requirements.
taping for the prevention and sup- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
port of injuries will be presented and Students may select several different appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
practiced. This class is recommended courses or may enroll in a course and appropriate assessment
for those interested in becoming a continue to the next level of the same Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
Certified Athletic Trainer. course. Courses labeled “I” and “II” fall (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
3 Units into the continued instruction category. units credit for PE activity courses)
54 Lecture hours This course is a beginning class
KINA 101 designed to present the basic funda-
KIN 290 Tennis I mental skills and rules of volleyball.
Cooperative Work Experience/Intern- The student will have the opportu-
ship for Athletic Training Related Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or nity to learn and practice serving,
Fields appropriate assessment; READ 022 or setting, and spiking. The student will
appropriate assessment also participate in team play. This
Prerequisite: KIN 197 and a current CPR Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU class is appropriate for students who
card (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 have never played volleyball, are just
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or units credit for PE activity courses) learning the game or haven’t played
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or This is a beginning tennis class for an extended period of time and
appropriate assessment designed to take the student to a rec- want to refresh their skills.
Transfers to: CSU reational level in skills. Instruction in 1 Unit
This course supports and reinforces the serve, groundstroke, volley, and 54 Lab hours
on-the-job training in the field of rules are taught. The student will also
athletic training under supervision of learn how to play doubles and singles KINA 105
a college instructor and is facilitated matches so that the student can com- Basketball I
by the use of learning objectives. The pete on a recreational level.
student will be working in a skilled 1 Unit Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
or professional level assignment in 54 Lab hours appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
their area of vocational interest and appropriate assessment
will meet performance objectives KINA 102 Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
related to instruction that are above Intercollegiate Baseball I (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
and beyond the conditions of regular units credit for PE activity courses)
employment. This course is intended Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or This beginning level course designed
for students whose job is related appropriate assessment; READ 022 or for all students will provide instruc-
to the field of athletic training and appropriate assessment tion in the fundamentals of basketball
have completed or enrolled in the Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU such as dribbling, passing, shoot-
appropriate coursework. “Contact the (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 ing, team play, rebounding, defense
CWE office regarding re-enrollment units credit for PE activity courses) and strategy. Collegiate rules, class
procedures.” This course is designed for the competition, injury prevention and
Student Unpaid Internship: student interested in competing care, and proper diet and fitness
1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours in baseball at the collegiate level. needs are included in instruction. The
Student Paid Internship: Instruction will focus on the introduc- emphasis will be on active participa-
1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours tion of advanced drills in the area of tion, basketball as recreation and skill
1 to 2 Units offense, defense and pitching. Special development within this team sport.
3 Lecture hours attention will be placed on skill 1 Unit
60 to 150 Other hours 54 Lab hours

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KINA 107 be introduced to the students. The appropriate assessment
Badminton I course will develop skills, provide Transfers to: CSU
knowledge of the rules and instruct This course is designed for all
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or students to demonstrate Futsal tech- students interested in developing
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or niques, recognize tactical situations both personal safety and self-defense
appropriate assessment and improve physical fitness. techniques through scenario and
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU 1 Unit martial arts training. Through dif-
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 54 Lab hours ferent forms of martial arts training,
units credit for PE activity courses) students will practice both defensive
This is a beginning badminton class KINA 113 and offensive moves against various
designed for the student to gain Golf I forms of attacks. Proficiency in the
experience of various degrees of practical, effective, and tactical use of
competitive play. Instruction in the Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or movement, leverage and strikes will
serve, drive, drop, smash, clears, appropriate assessment; READ 022 or be stressed.
rules and court etiquette are taught so appropriate assessment 1 Unit
the student can perform at a competi- Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU 54 Lab hours
tive level. (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
1 Unit units credit for PE activity courses) KINA 130
54 Lab hours Golf I is designed for the begin- Lifelong Fitness Laboratory
ning golfer who wants to gain the
KINA 108 fundamental skills that form the basis Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
Water Polo I of good golf technique. The goal of appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
this class is for the student to learn appropriate assessment
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU to play a respectable game of golf, to Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 avoid embarrassment, and to enjoy (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
units credit for PE activity courses) time outdoors with friends. Etiquette, units credit for PE activity courses)
This is a course in the fundamen- rules and course play are included. This 45-hour, self-paced physical
tals and skills of water polo such as 1 Unit fitness laboratory is designed for all
passing, guarding, shooting, team 54 Lab hours students of the college to develop
play, and strategy. Rules and class and encourage positive attitudes and
competition are included. KINA 117 habits with regards to health-related
1 Unit Swimming I fitness components, including cardio-
54 Lab hours vascular fitness, flexibility, and mus-
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or cular strength and endurance. Each
KINA 109 appropriate assessment; READ 022 or student, upon entry, will be assessed
Soccer I appropriate assessment for risk factors and medical history,
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU as well as body composition, cardio-
Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 vascular fitness, muscular strength
assessment units credit for PE activity courses) and endurance, and flexibility to
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU This course is a beginning class establish an individual fitness profile.
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 designed to equip students with basic From this profile, an individual exer-
units credit for PE activity courses) water skills and knowledge in order cise prescription will be developed.
This is a beginning soccer/activ- to make them reasonably safe while Fitness activity will primarily utilize
ity class designed for all students in the water. It is suitable for all stu- exercise equipment organized into an
interested in developing the physi- dents interested in basic swimming. aerobic super circuit with additional
cal, technical and tactical elements of 1 Unit activity prescribed in the aerobics
the game of soccer. The course will 54 Lab hours machine area, body parts weight
include fundamental skills of soccer training area, and flexibility area. It is
which include, dribbling, passing, KINA 120 expected that the student will attend
kicking, collecting and basic concepts Swim for Fitness an average of three 50 minute exer-
of offensive and defensive tactics. cise sessions each week. Additional
Rules of the game, skill practice and Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or assessment at the conclusion of the
participating in recreational soccer appropriate assessment; READ 022 or semester will provide data necessary
matches will be included. appropriate assessment; KINA 117 to evaluate the accomplishment of
1 Unit Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU stated goals. Offered on a pass/no
54 Lab hours (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 pass basis.
units credit for PE activity courses) 1 Unit
KINA 110 This is a swimming/fitness course 54 Lab hours
Futsal (Indoor Soccer) designed to provide the individual
who has beginning swimming KINA 132
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or skills an opportunity to master the Aqua Aerobics
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or fundamentals of physical fitness as
appropriate assessment they relate to swimming as an aerobic Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
Transfers to: CSU activity. Emphasis will be placed on appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
This class will provide instruction aerobic training with some training at appropriate assessment
and repetition in the technical and the anaerobic threshold and anaero- Transfer to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
tactical components of Futsal (Indoor bic levels. This class is suitable for all (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
Soccer). The Federation of Interna- students interested in swimming as a units credit for PE activity courses)
tional Football Association (FIFA), fitness activity. This class is designed to utilize the
which is the governing body of soccer 1 Unit resistance properties of the water to
in the world and the United States 54 Lab hours improve muscle tone, flexibility and
Soccer Federation (USSF), which cardiovascular health and endurance
is the governing body of soccer in KINA 124 using various exercise movements.
the United States recognize Futsal Self Defense Further, water buoyancy will help
as its own sport consisting of a support the joints and muscles of the
smaller, fast-paced technical game. Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
FIFA Futsal Laws of the Game will appropriate assessment; READ 022 or

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body, enabling students of all levels Students will engage in activities and KINA 140
of fitness and abilities to participate exercises designed to increase aware- Walking for Fitness
in the activity. Students will have the ness of body alignment, increase
opportunity to improve overall body strength in the torso, spine and limbs, Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
strength and conditioning through increase endurance, learn breathing appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
a sequence of exercises done in the techniques to utilize in strength train- appropriate assessment
water. Students who are overweight, ing exercises, increase coordination, Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
pregnant, elderly, diabetic, recover- improve balance, and will learn about (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
ing from injuries or who have been the muscle groups and their actions units credit for PE activity courses)
inactive would find this class appro- being utilized during traditional This course is designed to meet the
priate, therapeutic, and beneficial to Pilates mat work. This course is suit- needs of daily physical exercise for
their health. able for students interested in condi- life long fitness and health. Walking
1 Unit tioning, dance, Hatha Yoga, athletics, is one of the safest and most effective
54 Lab hours and individuals seeking to increase forms of exercise to improve health,
strength to better support the spine and develop and maintain physical
KINA 133 in everyday activities. fitness. The course provides cardio-
Wrestling I 1 Unit vascular conditioning through the
54 Lab hours activity of walking. Instruction in
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or proper diet, heart rate monitoring,
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or KINA 138 skill proficiency and fitness program
appropriate assessment Fitness for Independent Living planning will be provided to each
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU student. This class is designed for stu-
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or dents who are interested in starting
units credit for PE activity courses) appropriate assessment; READ 023 or an exercise program, or developing
This wrestling class is designed for appropriate assessment an active lifestyle.
the beginner as well as for the student Transfer to: UC (credit limit*), CSU 1 Unit
who wishes to increase their knowl- (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 54 Lab hours
edge and skill through practice and units credit for PE activity courses)
competition. It is designed to present This course is designed to help KINA 147
the following skills to the student: increase fitness levels for the senior Off-Season Conditioning for
escapes, pinning combination take- population. It is also appropriate Intercollegiate Sports
downs, and strategies. The student for individuals who are physically
will learn basic definitions, terminol- challenged, engage in limited activity, Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
ogy and rules of wrestling. This class and those recovering from injury appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
will include information on proper or long term illness. The purpose appropriate assessment
nutrition and fitness conditioning. of the class is to condition students Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
1 Unit for strength and flexibility as well (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
54 Lab hours as balance, coordination and agility. units credit for PE activity courses)
These skills are important factors in This course is designed for all stu-
KINA 134 achieving and maintaining the ability dents preparing for specific physical
Cardio Boot Camp to function in daily activities and live fitness related to off-season intercol-
independently. legiate athletic participation. The
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or 1 Unit purpose of the course is to develop
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or 54 Lab hours a level of physical fitness, strength
appropriate assessment and conditioning that will enhance
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU KINA 139 the athlete’s ability to be successful
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 Cross Training for Fitness in intercollegiate competition. This
units credit for PE activity courses) course may be repeated three times
This course is designed for the Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or for credit.
student who wishes to improve their appropriate assessment; READ 022 or 1 Unit
cardiovascular and core fitness. The appropriate assessment 54 Lab hours
student will learn lifelong skills to Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
improve their health. Workout skills (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 KINA 148
such as core strengthening, cardio- units credit for PE activity courses) Strength Training
vascular fitness, step aerobics and This cross-training course is designed
flexibility training will be covered. for the beginning through advanced Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
Instruction in proper diet, heart rate student who wishes to increase their appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
monitoring, skills proficiency and cardiovascular fitness level through appropriate assessment
fitness program planning will be a variety of aerobic and anaerobic Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
provided to each student. activities. It is designed to present (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
1 Unit the following skills to the student: units credit for PE activity courses)
54 Lab hours running, cycling, swimming, interval This course is designed for students
training, and introduction to weight who would like to learn the basic fun-
KINA 136 training. Additionally, the student damentals of strength and condition-
Pilates Mat I will learn basic definitions and ing. Students will be introduced to
terminology of the current fitness a variety of routines that will enable
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or arena, assisting them with fitness as them to develop a personal exercise
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or a life-long process using a variety of plan.
appropriate assessment cardiovascular mediums. 1 Unit
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU 1 Unit 54 Lab hours
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 54 Lab hours
units credit for PE activity courses) KINA 158
This course introduces students to the Yoga I
basic Pilates floor exercises, which are
designed to increase strength in the Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
abdominal and spinal musculature. appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
appropriate assessment

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Transfer to: UC (credit limit*), CSU by the CCCAA governing body. units credit for PE activity courses)
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 Students will be required to spend a This is an advanced course designed
units credit for PE activity courses) minimum of 7.36 hours a week for 11 for students who will be competing
This course is designed for the begin- weeks preparing for competition with at the collegiate level in the sport of
ning student who would like to learn other colleges. This course may be women’s swimming. Students will
the fundamental physical Asanas repeated three times for credit. be required to spend a minimum
(poses) of Hatha Yoga as well as 1.5 Units of 11.25 hours a week preparing for
Pranayama (breathing techniques) 81 Lab hours competition with other colleges. This
and Dhyana (meditation techniques). course may be repeated three times
The goal of the course is to integrate KINA 171 for credit.
the mind, body, and spirit and to give Women’s Intercollegiate Tennis Team 2 Units
the student tools to better manage 180 Lab hours
stress, alleviate physical tensions, and Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate
encourage optimum fitness. In this assessment KINA 175
introductory course, students learn Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU Women’s Intercollegiate Cross-Country
proper physical alignment in the (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 Team
standing poses (Sun Salutation Series units credit for PE activity courses)
A-C, Warrior 1-2, Downward Dog, This is an advanced course designed Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate
Upward Dog, Cobra, Triangle, Cres- for students who will be competing assessment
cent), the floor poses (Staff, Lotus, at the collegiate level in the sport of Transfer to: UC (credit limit *), CSU
Cobbler, Twists, Backbends), and in women’s tennis. Students will be (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
elementary inversions (Inverted Leg required to spend a minimum of units credit for PE activity courses)
Rest, Headstand Preparation, Wall- 10.125 hours a week preparing for This is an advanced course designed
Dog Preparation). competition with other colleges. This for students who will be competing
1 Unit course may be repeated three times at the collegiate level in the sport of
54 Lab hours for credit. women’s cross country. Students will
3 Units be required to spend a minimum of
KINA 159 162 Lab hours 10.125 hours a week preparing for
Cross Training for Intercollegiate competition with other colleges. This
Athletics KINA 172 course may be repeated three times
Women’s Intercollegiate Volleyball for credit.
Prerequisite: Participation in Intercol- Team 3 Units
legiate Sports 162 Lab hours
Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate
assessment assessment KINA 176
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU Women’s Intercollegiate Soccer Team
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
units credit for PE activity courses) units credit for PE activity courses) Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate
This course is designed for any This is an advanced course designed assessment
student preparing for intercollegiate for students who will be competing Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
athletic competition. This cross- at the collegiate level in the sport of (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
training course is designed for the women’s volleyball. Students will units credit for PE activity courses)
advanced student-athlete who wishes be required to spend a minimum of This is an advanced course designed
to increase all aspects of their fitness 10.125 hours a week preparing for for students who will be competing
levels through a variety of strength, competition with other colleges. This at the collegiate level in the sport of
flexibility, aerobic and anaerobic course may be repeated three times women’s soccer. Students will be
activities. The specific physical fitness for credit. required to spend a minimum of
routines required by the intercol- 3 Units 10.125 hours a week preparing for
legiate athlete during the off-season 162 Lab hours competition with other colleges. This
will be addressed. The purpose of the course may be repeated three times
course is to develop a level of physi- KINA 173 for credit.
cal fitness, strength and conditioning Women’s Intercollegiate Softball Team 3 Units
that will enhance the athlete’s ability 162 Lab hours
to be successful in intercollegiate Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate
competition. This course may be assessment KINA 180
repeated three times for credit. Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU Men’s Intercollegiate Baseball Team
1 Unit (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
54 Lab hours units credit for PE activity courses) Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate
This is an advanced course designed assessment
KINA 170 for students who will be competing Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
Women’s Intercollegiate Basketball at the collegiate level in the sport (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
Team of women’s softball. Students will units credit for PE activity courses)
be required to spend a minimum of This is an advanced course designed
Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate 10.125 hours a week preparing for for students that will be competing
assessment competition with other colleges. This at the collegiate level in the sport
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU course may be repeated three times of men’s baseball. Students will be
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 for credit. required to spend a minimum of
units credit for PE activity courses) 3 Units 10.125 hours a week preparing for
This is an advanced course designed 162 Lab hours competition with other colleges. This
for students who will be competing course may be repeated three times
at the collegiate level in the sport KINA 174 for credit.
of women’s basketball. This class is Women’s Intercollegiate Swim Team 3 Units
offered for 11 consecutive weeks to 162 Lab hours
run concurrent with the intercolle- Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate
giate basketball season as determined assessment
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
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KINA 181 swimming. Students will be required units credit for PE activity courses)
Men’s Intercollegiate Basketball Team to spend a minimum of 10.125 hours This is an advanced course designed
a week preparing for competition for students who will be competing
Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate with other colleges. This course may at the collegiate level in the sport
assessment be repeated three times for credit. of men’s soccer. Students will be
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU 3 Units required to spend a minimum of
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 162 Lab hours 10.125 hours a week preparing for
units credit for PE activity courses) competition with other colleges. This
This is an advanced course designed KINA 186 course may be repeated three times
for students who will be competing Men’s and Women’s Intercollegiate for credit.
at the collegiate level in the sport Track and Field Team 3 Units
of men’s basketball for pre-season 162 Lab hours
conditioning and play. This class is Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate
offered for 11 consecutive weeks to assessment KINA 192
run concurrent with the intercolle- Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU Women’s Intercollegiate Sand Volley-
giate basketball season as determined (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 ball Team
by the CCCAA governing body. units credit for PE activity courses)
Students will be required to spend a This is an advanced course designed Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
minimum of 7.36 hours a week for 11 for students who will be competing appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
weeks preparing for competition with at the collegiate level in the sport appropriate assessment
other colleges. This course may be of track & field. Students will be Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
repeated three times for credit. required to spend a minimum of 10 (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
1.5 Units hours a week preparing for competi- units credit for PE activity courses)
81 Lab hours tion with other colleges. This course This is an advanced course designed
may be repeated three times for for students who will be competing
KINA 182 credit. at the collegiate level in the sport of
Men’s Intercollegiate Cross-Country 2 Units women’s sand volleyball. Students
Team 180 Lab hours will be required to spend a minimum
of 10.125 hours a week preparing for
Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate KINA 188 competition with other colleges. This
assessment Men’s and/or Women’s Intercollegiate course may be repeated three times
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU Water Polo Team for credit.
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 3 Units
units credit for PE activity courses) Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate 162 Lab hours
This is an advanced course designed assessment
for students who will be competing Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU KINA 201
at the collegiate level in the sport of (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 Tennis II
men’s cross country. Students will units credit for PE activity courses)
be required to spend a minimum of This is an advanced course designed Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
10.125 hours a week preparing for for students who will be competing appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
competition with other colleges. This at the collegiate level in the sport appropriate assessment; KINA 101
course may be repeated three times of men’s and women’s water polo. Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
for credit. Students will be required to spend (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
3 Units a minimum of 10.125 hours a week units credit for PE activity courses)
162 Lab hours preparing for competition with other This is an intermediate tennis class
colleges. This course may be repeated designed to take the student beyond
KINA 184 three times for credit. recreational skills. Advanced instruc-
Men’s and Women’s Intercollegiate 3 Units tion in the serve, groundstrokes,
Golf Team 162 Lab hours volley, and playing strategy is given.
The lob and smash are introduced.
Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate KINA 189 1 Unit
assessment Men’s Intercollegiate Wrestling Team 54 Lab hours
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate KINA 202
units credit for PE activity courses) assessment Intercollegiate Baseball II
This is an advanced course designed Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
for students who will be competing (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 Advisory: KINA 102
at the collegiate level in the sport of units credit for PE activity courses) Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
men’s and women’s golf. Students This is an advanced course designed (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
will be required to spend a minimum for students who will be competing units credit for PE activity courses)
of 10 hours a week preparing for at the collegiate level in the sport This course is designed for the
competition with other colleges. of men’s wrestling. Students will advanced baseball student interested
2 Units be required to spend a minimum of in competing at the collegiate level.
180 Lab hours 10.125 hours a week preparing for Instruction will focus on advanced
competition with other colleges. This drills in the area of offense, defense
KINA 185 course may be repeated three times and pitching. Special attention will
Men’s and Women’s Intercollegiate for credit. be placed in preparing students for
Swim Team 3 Units intercollegiate competition. This
162 Lab hours course may be repeated three times
Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate for credit.
assessment KINA 190 1 Unit
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU Men’s Intercollegiate Soccer Team 54 Lab hours
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
units credit for PE activity courses) Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate
This is an advanced course designed assessment
for students who will be competing Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
at the collegiate level in the sport of (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4

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KINA 203 ested in competing at the collegiate conditioning, and will also include
Off Season Softball level. Instruction will focus on advanced strategies, on court drilling
advanced techniques in serving, and match play experience. Special
Advisory: KINA 103 passing, setting, hitting, plus jump attention will be placed on preparing
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU serving, jump set, jump attack, vari- students for intercollegiate competi-
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 ous defensive patterns and team play tion. This course may be repeated
units credit for PE activity courses) training and conditioning. Special three times for credit.
This course is designed for the attention will be placed on preparing 1 Unit
advanced softball student competing students for intercollegiate competi- 54 Lab hours
at the collegiate level. Instruction will tion. This course may be repeated
focus on advanced drills in the area of three times for credit. KINA 213
offense, defense and pitching. Special 1 Unit Golf II
attention will be placed in preparing 54 Lab hours
students for intercollegiate competi- Prerequisite: KINA 113
tion. This course may be repeated KINA 207 Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
three times for credit. Badminton II appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
1 Unit appropriate assessment
54 Lab hours Prerequisite: KINA 107 or instructor Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
approval for admission (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
KINA 204 Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or units credit for PE activity courses)
Volleyball II appropriate assessment; READ 022 or Golf II is designed for the intermedi-
appropriate assessment; ate to advanced golfer who wants
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU take their golf game beyond basic
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 fundamentals. Every year thousands
appropriate assessment; KINA 104 units credit for PE activity courses) of people choose golf as their favorite
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU This is an intermediate level badmin- sports activity. Once learned, golf
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 ton class designed for the student to becomes an enjoyable lifetime recre-
units credit for PE activity courses) develop the ability to make appropri- ation. Golf II students will build on
This course is designed for interme- ate responses (relative on their own the skills learned in Golf I. A major
diate volleyball students who have abilities) to the particular problems portion of class time is spent on the
previously played volleyball and are posed by the game. Advanced golf course applying the techniques
looking to improve their skill and instruction is given in the basic learned in Golf I.
knowledge of the game. Students will strokes as well as the introduction of 1 Unit
develop the intermediate skills of set- Indonesian serve, around-the-head 54 Lab hours
ting, serving, passing, spiking, team shot, hairpin and flick shot.
Offense of 6-1, 5-1 and defensive 1 Unit KINA 217
coverage. Rules and class competition 54 Lab hours Swimming II
are included.
1 Unit KINA 209 Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate
54 Lab hours Soccer II assessment; KINA 117
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
KINA 205 Prerequisite: KINA 109 (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
Basketball II Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or units credit for PE activity courses)
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or This is an intermediate class designed
Prerequisite: KINA 105 or instructor appropriate assessment Transfers to: to provide the individual with the
approval for admission CSU opportunity to learn the elements
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or This advanced soccer activity class is of good swimming. Students will
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or designed for all students interested sharpen their technique in the basic
appropriate assessment in developing the physical, techni- strokes learned in Swim I. Basic
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU cal and tactical elements of the game components of distance training will
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 of soccer. The course will include be covered along with conditioning
units credit for PE activity courses) analysis of fundamental skills, game methods. Safety and rescue skills are
This course is designed for the strategy, team offense and team also included.
intermediate to advanced basketball defense through participation and 1 Unit
player who wants advanced level an overview of rules. This is an 54 Lab hours
basketball development. Students advanced soccer class designed to
will participate in full court team take the student beyond recreational KINA 218
play, receive advanced instruction skills. Team tactics, strategies and Swimming III
on strategies, offensive and defensive systems of play will be emphasized.
skills and concepts, analyze intercol- 1 Unit Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
legiate and professional game film 54 Lab hours (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
and learn intercollegiate and profes- units credit for PE activity courses)
sional rules. KINA 211 This is an advanced swimmer’s class
1 Unit Off Season Intercollegiate Tennis designed to provide the individual
54 Lab hours with the opportunity to master the
Prerequisite: Participation in Intercol- coordination of six swimming strokes
KINA 206 legiate Sports in order to swim effectively with
Off Season Women’s Intercollegiate Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate ease, endurance, and versatility in
Volleyball Training assessment the water. More advanced safety and
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU rescue skills are also included.
Prerequisite: Participation in Intercol- (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 1 Unit
legiate Athletics units credit for PE activity courses) 54 Lab hours
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU This course is designed for the
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 advanced tennis student interested
units credit for PE activity courses) in competing at the collegiate level.
This course is designed for the Instruction will focus on training and
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KINA 230 governing body. Students will be LAND 102
Lifelong Fitness Center II - required to spend a minimum of 7.36 Introduction to Landscape Architecture
Cardiovascular Fitness hours a week for 11 weeks prepar- & Design
ing for competition with conference
Prerequisite: KINA 130 or PE 130 colleges. This course may be repeated Prerequisite: ENGT 101 with a grade of
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or three times for credit. “C” or better
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 1.5 Units Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or 81 Lab hours appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment appropriate assessment; ENGT 105
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU KINA 281 Transfers to: CSU
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 Men’s Intercollegiate This introductory course is for
units credit for PE activity courses) Basketball Team II students interested in the field of
This class is a course designed to give Landscape Architecture or Landscape
the student skills and information to Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate Design. Fundamental principles
improve their own cardiovascular assessment and concepts essential to landscape
fitness. This class will involve instruc- Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU design development will be intro-
tion and practice in techniques that (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 duced through lectures, readings,
will promote cardiovascular fitness: units credit for PE activity courses) discussions, field trips, and assign-
running, jump rope, core training, This is an advanced course designed ments. Natural and human determi-
aerobic activity, aerobic circuit and for students who will be competing nants that shape the landscape will
resistance bands. The student will at the collegiate level in the sport of be explored in addition to the study
learn about the importance of blood men’s basketball during conference of the theory, history, and role of the
pressure, heart rate and diet in rela- and post season play. This class is landscape architecture profession in
tion to cardiovascular disease. offered for 11 consecutive weeks to environmental design.
1 Unit run concurrent with the intercolle- 4 Units
54 Lab hours giate basketball season as determined 54 Lecture hours
by the CCCAA governing body. 54 Lab hours
KINA 258 Students will be required to spend a
Yoga II minimum of 7.36 hours a week for 11 LAND 103
weeks preparing for competition with Landscape Architecture Theory and
Prerequisite: KINA 158 conference colleges. This course may Form
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or be repeated three times for credit.
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 1.5 Units Prerequisite: LAND 102
appropriate assessment 81 Lab hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Transfer to: CSU appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
This course is designed for interme- LANDSCAPE appropriate assessment; ENGT 105
diate students who would like to Transfers to: CSU
advance their physical asanas (poses) Division of Career & This is a continuation course to
of Hatha Yoga as well as Pranayama Technical Education LAND 102, Introduction to Land-
(breathing techniques) and Dhyana scape Architecture and Design. This
(meditation techniques). The goal of LAND 101 course expands upon fundamental
the course is to integrate the mind, Introduction to Landscape Design & landscape design principles and
body, and spirit and to further chal- Maintenance concepts. The course examines theory
lenge the students in their physical (Formerly LAND 095) and methods pertaining to landscape
practice by increasing sustainment, architecture design and site planning.
perfecting alignment, and by incor- Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Study and design of landscape will
porating twists and wraps. Parivrtta appropriate assessment; READ 023 or be conducted from small local scale to
Trikonasana, Prasarita Padot- appropriate assessment; ENGT 101 larger regional scale through in-class
tanasana, Malasana, Garudasana, Transfers to: CSU assignments, multi-week projects,
Natasajasana, Utthita Hasta Padan- This introductory landscape design model-making, and readings. Com-
gustasana, Chaturanga Dandasana, course is designed for the non- prehension of topography and design
Purvottanasana, Navasana, Virasana, scientist and specifically for the of landform through 2D and 3D
Ustrasana, Matsyasana, Sarvan- amateur garden enthusiast interested model studies will also be included.
gasana, Suryya Namaskar B will be in learning landscape design from a 4 Units
covered in depth during the course. landscape professional. The course 54 Lecture hours
1 Unit is a general overview of landscape 54 Lab hours
54 Lab hours design which include topics of land-
scape design, planting and irrigation LAND 121
KINA 270 design, plant identification, cost Introduction to the History of Land-
Women’s Intercollegiate Basketball analysis, and maintenance. The class scape Architecture
Team II sessions are a combination lecture,
hands-on planting and irrigation Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Prerequisite: KINA 170 design lessons and plant identifica- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate tion. A field trip to a local nursery or appropriate assessment
assessment demonstration garden is planned for Transfers to: CSU
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU the semester. This course will cover Landscape
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 3 Units Architecture/Design history from
units credit for PE activity courses) 45 Lecture hours Prehistory to the 21st Century with
This is an advanced course designed 27 Lab hours an emphasis on utilizing a visual ref-
for students who will be competing erence of historic landscapes which
at the collegiate level in the sport of capture the exuberance of landscape
women’s basketball during confer- design. As an art form, a designed
ence play. This class is offered for 11 landscape is a cultural product,
consecutive weeks to run concurrent representing the ideas and values
with the intercollegiate basketball of its creator, owner, or patron, and
season as determined by the CCCAA situated within social, economic, and

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political environments. Information LATN 102 (*Students will receive credit from UC
is unique in its design focus, chrono- Latin II for only one of the following courses: LIT
logical organization, and visual 102 or LIT 102H)
organization. This course is open to Prerequisite: Successful completion of This course is designed for students
all students at Rio Hondo College LATN 101 who wish to study the four general
wanting to broaden their knowledge Transfers to: UC, CSU literary forms: poetry, drama, short
of significant Landscape Architec- Latin II increases students’ under- story, and novel. Emphasis will be
tural history. standing of the classics, enhances placed on critical thinking, critical
3 Units their understanding of grammar and reading, and composing. Composi-
54 Lecture hours vocabulary, exposes them to authen- tions will be based upon discussion,
tic pronunciation, increases their analysis and interpretations of lit-
LAND 299 knowledge of vocabulary derivatives, erature, and upon the relationship of
Directed Study in Landscape Design and acquaints them further with Western and Non-Western literature
Romance languages and the Latinate to contemporary thought.
Prerequisite: 2.5 overall grade point vocabulary of English. The history 3 Units
average, a 3.0 grade point average in the and culture of the Roman Empire, 54 Lecture hours
discipline of study being requested, or including the spread of the Empire,
receive an exception from the instructor institutions, literature, and the arts LIT 102H (C-ID ENGL 120)
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or will be further explored. This class Approaches to Literature Honors
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or is designed for students who plan to
appropriate assessment major in Classics, History, Philoso- Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade of
Transfers to: CSU phy, or Languages and would also “C” or better
This course provides an opportunity be important for those going into Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate
for the student to expand their stud- law, medicine, and other fields where assessment
ies in Landscape Design beyond the Latinate terminology is common. Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
classroom by completing a project 3 Units (*Students will receive credit from UC
or an assignment arranged by an 54 Lecture hours for only one of the following courses: LIT
agreement between the student and 102 or LIT 102H)
instructor. The student is required to LIBRARY This course is designed for students
contract with the instructor to deter- who wish to study the four general
mine the scope of the assignment and Division of Library & literary forms: poetry, drama, short
the unit value assigned for successful Instructional Support story, and novel. Emphasis will be
completion. Students must possess a placed on critical thinking, critical
2.5 overall GPA, a 3.0 GPA in the dis- LIB 101 reading, and composing. Composi-
cipline of study being requested, or Fundamentals of Library Research tions will be based upon discussion,
receive an exception from the instruc- analysis and interpretations of lit-
tor. Students may take a maximum Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or erature, and upon the relationship of
of 3 units of Directed Study within a appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Western and Non-Western literature
discipline and 9 units college-wide. appropriate assessment; CIT 100A to contemporary thought. This course
1 to 3 Units Transfers to: UC, CSU is intended for students eligible for
54 to 162 Lab hours This course promotes information the Honors Program.
literacy by introducing students 3 Units
LATIN to the resources available in an 54 Lecture hours
academic library, including books,
Division of Communications online catalogs, online databases, and LIT 112A (C-ID ENGL 130)
& Languages Web sources. Students learn how to American Literature
define their research problem, apply
LATN 101 appropriate search tools, analyze Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Latin I and evaluate information and search appropriate assessment
strategies, and use information ethi- Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or cally and legally. The critical thinking assessment
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or skills and research strategies learned Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
appropriate assessment in this class will benefit students who (*Students will receive credit from UC
Transfers to: UC, CSU need to find information for college- for only one of the following courses: LIT
Latin I introduces students to the level research assignments, career 112A or LIT 112AH)
classics, enhances their understand- demands, and lifelong learning. This course explores a range of
ing of basic grammar, exposes them 3 Units American literature, with a focus on
to authentic pronunciation, increases 54 Lecture hours major texts and writers from the early
their knowledge of vocabulary settlement to 1865. Representative
derivatives, and acquaints them with LITERATURE writers include Bradstreet, Bradford,
Roman history and culture. This class Franklin, Douglass, Paine, Lincoln,
is designed for students who plan to Division of Communications Emerson, Thoreau, Poe, Melville,
major in Classics, History, Philoso- & Languages and Dickinson. Course reading and
phy, or Languages and would also writing assignments explore major
be important for those going into LIT 102 (C-ID ENGL 120) cultural and historical themes, includ-
law, medicine, and other fields where Approaches to Literature ing the pre-colonial exploration of the
Latinate terminology is common. Americas, Native American literary
3 Units Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade of contributions, the Revolutionary and
54 Lecture hours “C” or better Civil Wars, transcendentalism, and
Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate romanticism. This course is designed
assessment for students interested in exploring
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU various genres of literature, students
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cultural expression in the Americas, Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate literature from ancient times to the
and students majoring in English or assessment present, analyze the literary elements
Liberal Studies. Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU of these works, assess their value for
3 Units (*Students will receive credit from UC both children and adults, and exam-
54 Lecture hours for only one of the following courses: LIT ine the historical and cultural envi-
112B or LIT 112BH) ronments in which they were written,
LIT 112AH (C-ID ENGL 130) This course is designed for students including but not limited to Asian,
American Literature Honors interested in exploring American Hispanic, Native American, and Afri-
literature from the mid-nineteenth can cultures. This course is beneficial
Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade century to the present. It introduces for English majors, students planning
“C” or better; READ 023 or appropriate students, through class discussions to transfer to a university, parents,
assessment and written essays, to representa- and future elementary and second-
Corequisite: ENGL 101 for new students tive writers of this period such as ary teachers. This course is designed
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU Emily Dickinson, Mark Twain, Edith for students eligible for the honors
(*Students will receive credit from UC Wharton, Robert Frost, Zora Neale program.
for only one of the following courses: LIT Hurston, William Faulkner, Ernest 3 Units
112A or LIT 112AH) Hemingway, Tennessee Williams, 54 Lecture hours
This course explores a range of Lorraine Hansberry, Henry David
American literature, with a focus on Hwang, Toni Morrison, Leslie LIT 117
major texts and writers from the early Marmon Silko, Maxine Hong Kings- Mexican Literature in Translation
settlement to 1865. Representative ton, Milcha Sanchez-Scott, and others.
writers include Bradstreet, Bradford, This course is intended for students Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Franklin, Douglass, Paine, Lincoln, eligible for the Honors Program. appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
Emerson, Thoreau, Poe, Melville, 3 Units appropriate assessment
and Dickinson. Course reading and 54 Lecture hours Transfers to: UC, CSU
writing assignments explore major This course explores a range of
cultural and historical themes, includ- LIT 114 (C-ID ENGL 180) Mexican literature in English transla-
ing the pre-colonial exploration of the Children’s and Adolescent Literature tion, with a focus on major literary
Americas, Native American literary influences and achievements from
contributions, the Revolutionary and Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or the pre-Hispanic era to the twentieth
Civil Wars, transcendentalism, and appropriate assessment; READ 023 or century. Course reading and writing
romanticism. This course is designed appropriate assessment assignments explore indigenous
for students interested in exploring Transfers to: UC, CSU literatures and myths, chronicles of
various genres of literature, students This course is an introduction to the Spanish conquest, literature of
interested in learning more about children’s and adolescent literature the colonial period, high culture and
cultural expression in the Americas, in its three general literary forms: the folklore of the eighteenth century,
and students majoring in English short story (including myths, legends, political and modernist literature of
or Liberal Studies. This course is fairy tales, and folk tales), the novel, the nineteenth century, and poetry
designed for students eligible for the and poetry. Stress is placed upon and prose of the twentieth century.
honors program. critical thinking, critical reading, and This course is designed for students
3 Units composing. This course will explore interested in exploring various genres
54 Lecture hours works of children’s literature from of literature, students interested in
ancient times to the present, analyze learning more about Mexican cultural
LIT 112B (C-ID ENGL 135) the literary elements of these works, expression, and students majoring in
American Literature assess their value for both children Chicano Studies.
and adults, and examine the historical 3 Units
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or and cultural environments in which 54 Lecture hours
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or they were written, including but
appropriate assessment not limited to Asian, Latino, Native LIT 117H
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU American, and African cultures. Mexican Literature in Translation
(*Students will receive credit from UC This course is beneficial for English Honors
for only one of the following courses: LIT majors, students planning to transfer
112B or LIT 112BH) to a university, parents, and future Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a “C” or
This course is designed for students elementary and secondary teachers. better
interested in exploring American 3 Units Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate
literature from the mid-nineteenth 54 Lecture hours assessment
century to the present. It introduces Transfers to: UC, CSU
students, through class discussions LIT 114H (C-ID ENGL 180) This course explores a range of
and written essays, to representa- Children’s and Adolescent Literature Mexican literature in English transla-
tive writers of this period such as Honors tion, with a focus on major literary
Emily Dickinson, Mark Twain, Edith influences and achievements from
Wharton, Robert Frost, Zora Neale Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade of the pre-Hispanic era to the twentieth
Hurston, William Faulkner, Ernest “C” or better century. Course reading and writing
Hemingway, Tennessee Williams, Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate assignments explore indigenous
Lorraine Hansberry, Henry David assessment literatures and myths, chronicles of
Hwang, Toni Morrison, Leslie Transfers to: UC, CSU the Spanish conquest, literature of
Marmon Silko, Maxine Hong Kings- This course is an introduction to the colonial period, high culture and
ton, Milcha Sanchez-Scott, and others. children’s and adolescent literature folklore of the eighteenth century,
3 Units in its three general literary forms: the political and modernist literature of
54 Lecture hours short story (including myths, legends, the nineteenth century, and poetry
fairy tales, and folk tales), the novel, and prose of the twentieth century.
LIT 112BH (C-ID ENGL 135) and poetry. Stress is placed upon This course is designed for students
American Literature Honors critical thinking, critical reading, and interested in exploring various genres
composing. This course will explore of literature, students interested in
Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade of works of children’s and adolescent learning more about Mexican cultural
“C” or better

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expression, and students majoring LIT 140 will gain an understanding of the
in Chicano Studies. This course is Introduction to the Novel features that distinguish poetry as a
intended for students eligible in the literary genre, including techniques
honors program. Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or of sound, tropes and figurative
3 Units appropriate assessment language, and thematic development.
54 Lecture hours Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate The course is appropriate for both
assessment English majors and those students
LIT 130 Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU who wish to expand their knowledge
Women and Literature (*Students will receive credit from UC and appreciation of poetry.
for only one of the following courses: LIT 3 Units
Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 140 or LIT 140H) 54 Lecture hours
appropriate assessment This course introduces students to a
Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate variety of approaches to the novel. LIT 142
assessment Course readings will focus on novels Introduction to Shakespeare
Transfers to: UC, CSU selected from different histori-
This course explores women writ- cal periods and within a variety of Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
ers, their lives, the roles they play in cultural traditions. Students will gain appropriate assessment
culture and society, and how they an understanding of the features that Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate
have influenced the world. Students distinguish the novel as a literary assessment
will examine topics such as female genre: narrative structure, point of Transfers to: UC, CSU
authorship, literary influence, evolu- view, character development, setting, This course is designed for students
tion of technique, the effects of race theme, style, imagery and symbol. who wish to increase their knowledge
and class, and the environments in This course is designed for students and appreciation of Shakespeare’s art,
which works were written, including interested in learning more about his life and times, and his exploration
but not limited to American, British, literary expression and students of the human condition. The major
Asian, Hispanic, Native American, intending to major in a literary or works of Shakespeare are explored
and African cultures. Stress is placed arts-related field of study. in the context of the dramatic genre,
on critical thinking, critical reading, 3 Units the Elizabethan theater, and the
and composing. Feminist, literary, 54 Lecture hours social, religious, and political milieu
and political theory will be explored. of Renaissance England. Representa-
Special emphasis may be placed on LIT 140H tive tragedies, comedies, histories,
a period, genre, theme, or literary Introduction to the Novel Honors romances, poetry, and the sonnet
grouping. This course is beneficial for cycle are studied.
English majors, students planning to Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a “C” or 3 Units
transfer to a university, and anyone better 54 Lecture hours
interested in learning about women Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate
and literature. assessment LIT 142H
3 Units Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU Introduction to Shakespeare Honors
54 Lecture hours (*Students will receive credit from UC
for only one of the following courses: LIT Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a “C” or
LIT 130H 140 or LIT 140H) better
Women and Literature Honors This course introduces students to a Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate
variety of approaches to the novel. assessment
Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade of Course readings will focus on novels Transfers to: UC, CSU
“C” or better selected from different histori- This course is designed for students
Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate cal periods and within a variety of who wish to increase their knowledge
assessment cultural traditions. Students will gain and appreciation of Shakespeare’s art,
Transfers to: UC, CSU an understanding of the features that his life and times, and his exploration
This course explores women writers, distinguish the novel as a literary of the human condition. The major
their lives, the roles they play in genre: narrative structure, point of works of Shakespeare are explored
culture and society, and how they view, character development, setting, in the context of the dramatic genre,
have influenced the world. Students theme, style, imagery and symbol. the Elizabethan theater, and the
will examine topics such as female This course is designed for students social, religious, and political milieu
authorship, literary influence, evolu- interested in learning more about of Renaissance England. Representa-
tion of technique, the effects of race literary expression and students tive tragedies, comedies, histories,
and class, and the environments in intending to major in a literary or romances, poetry, and the sonnet
which works were written, including arts-related field of study. This course cycle are studied. This course is
but not limited to American, British, is intended for students eligible for intended for students eligible for the
Asian, Hispanic, Native American, the honors program. Honors Program.
and African cultures. Stress is placed 3 Units 3 Units
on critical thinking, critical reading, 54 Lecture hours 54 Lecture hours
and composing. Feminist, literary,
and political theory will be explored. LIT 141 LIT 143
Special emphasis may be placed on Introduction to Poetry Exploring Authors
a period, genre, theme, or literary
grouping. This course is beneficial for Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
English majors, students planning to appropriate assessment appropriate assessment
transfer to a university, and anyone Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate
interested in learning about women assessment assessment
and literature. This course is intended Transfers to: UC, CSU Transfers to: CSU
for students eligible for the honors This course introduces students to This one-unit course is designed
program. a variety of approaches to poetry. for students who wish to study the
3 Units Course readings will include poems literary works of one author in depth.
54 Lecture hours on diverse topics representing the Students will compare and contrast
fundamental modes, historical peri- all genres and literary criticism of
ods, and cultural traditions. Students the author’s works in class discus-

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sions and in essay form. Students Asian, Middle Eastern, and/or Latin assessment
should consult the class schedule for American traditions. Course reading Transfers to: UC, CSU
the author selection as it varies each and writing assignments empha- This course is designed for students
semester. size the European Enlightenment, who are interested in learning about
1 Unit romanticism, realism, modernism, British literature from the Old English
18 Lecture hours and literature as a reflection of major period to the beginning of the nine-
cultural events and beliefs. This teenth century. The following major
LIT 143H course is designed for students inter- British writers will be discussed:
Exploring Authors Honors ested in learning more about literary Chaucer, Spenser, Shakespeare,
expression and students intending to Bacon, Donne, Milton, Dryden, Swift,
Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a “C” or major in a literary or arts-related field Pope, Johnson, Boswell, Fielding, and
better of study. LIT 144A need not be taken others.
Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate before LIT 144B. 3 Units
assessment 3 Units 54 Lecture hours
Transfers to: CSU 54 Lecture hours
This one-unit course is designed for LIT 146AH (C-ID ENGL 160)
students who would like the opportu- LIT 145 British Literature Honors
nity to study the literary works of one Introduction to the Short Story
author in depth. Students will com- Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade of
pare and contrast the author’s works Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or “C” or better
in class discussions and in essay appropriate assessment Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate
form. Students should consult the Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate assessment
class schedule for the author selection assessment Transfers to: UC, CSU
as it varies each semester. This course Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU This course is designed for students
many be taken once and repeated (*Students will receive credit from UC who are interested in learning about
two times for credit. This course is for only one of the following courses: LIT British literature from the Old English
designed for students eligible for the 145 or LIT 145H) period to the beginning of the nine-
Honors Program. This course is designed for students teenth century. The following major
1 Unit interested in exploring short fiction British writers will be discussed:
18 Lecture hours from a variety of different periods Chaucer, Spenser, Shakespeare,
and traditions in order to increase Bacon, Donne, Milton, Dryden, Swift,
LIT 144A (C-ID ENGL 140) appreciation, understanding, and Pope, Johnson, Boswell, Fielding,
World Literature enjoyment of its various forms and and others. This course is designed
techniques. Students will compare for students eligible for the Honors
Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or and contrast authors’ works in writ- Program.
appropriate assessment ing and class discussion. The course 3 Units
Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate emphasizes the short story as a genre 54 Lecture hours
assessment from the Nineteenth century to the
Transfers to: UC, CSU present. LIT 146B (C-ID ENGL 165)
This course introduces students to 3 Units British Literature
a wide range of world literature 54 Lecture hours
from antiquity, the Middle Ages, Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
and the Renaissance. Although the LIT 145H appropriate assessment
emphasis is on continental literature Introduction to the Short Story Honors Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate
and Western civilization, the course assessment
may include significant works from Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade Transfers to: UC, CSU
African, Asian, Middle Eastern, and/ “C” or better This course is designed for students
or Latin American traditions. Course Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate interested in learning about British
reading and writing assignments assessment literature written from the begin-
emphasize literary periods and liter- Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU ning of the nineteenth century to the
ary history, the different genres of (*Students will receive credit from UC present. The following major British
literary expression, and literature as for only one of the following courses: LIT writers will be discussed: Austen,
a reflection of major cultural events 145 or LIT 145H) Wordsworth, Coleridge, Byron,
and beliefs. This course is designed The course is designed for students Shelley, Keats, Tennyson, Brown-
for students interested in learning interested in exploring short fiction ing, Arnold, Shaw, Yeats, Eliot, and
more about literary expression and from a variety of different periods others.
students intending to major in a liter- and traditions in order to increase 3 Units
ary or arts-related field of study. appreciation, understanding, and 54 Lecture hours
3 Units enjoyment of its various forms and
54 Lecture hours techniques. Students will compare LIT 146BH (C-ID ENGL 165)
and contrast authors’ works in writ- British Literature Honors
LIT 144B (C-ID ENGL 145) ing and class discussion. The course
World Literature emphasizes the short story as a genre Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade of
from the Nineteenth century to the “C” or better
Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or present. This course is designed Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate
appropriate assessment for students eligible for the honors assessment
Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate program. Transfers to: UC, CSU
assessment 3 Units This course is designed for students
Transfers to: UC, CSU 54 Lecture hours interested in learning about British
This course introduces students to literature written from the begin-
a wide range of world literature LIT 146A (C-ID ENGL 160) ning of the nineteenth century to the
from the seventeenth century to the British Literature present. The following major British
present. Although the emphasis is on writers will be discussed: Austen,
continental literature and Western Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Wordsworth, Coleridge, Byron,
civilization, the course may include appropriate assessment Shelley, Keats, Tennyson, Brown-
significant works from African, Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate ing, Arnold, Shaw, Yeats, Eliot, and

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others. This course is designed for from a variety of genres including presents the tools and techniques for
students eligible for the Honors essays, poetry, fiction, oral histories, the design and improvement of any
Program. corridos, and autobiography by supply chain, through the optimal
3 Units writers throughout the Southwest. use of information, materials, and
54 Lecture hours This course is designed for students technology to improve efficiency
interested in exploring various genres and reduce costs. The student will
LIT 147 of literature, students interested examine the processes for plan-
Cinema as Literature in learning more about Chicana/o ning, sourcing, making, delivering,
cultural expression, and students and returning products in order to
Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or majoring in Chicano Studies. integrate suppliers and customers
appropriate assessment 3 Units into an organization’s supply chain.
Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate 54 Lecture hours The student will receive an overview
assessment of career opportunities within the
Transfers to: UC, CSU LIT 299 logistics and supply chain manage-
This course is for students interested Directed Study: Literature ment field.
in learning about the aesthetics of 3 Units
film making, especially with regard Transfers to: UC, CSU 54 Lecture hours
to adaptation of literature to the Independent Study/Directed Study
cinematic medium. Films will be is intended for students who have LOG 105
analyzed and evaluated according the ability to assume responsibil- Purchasing Management
to their historical, social, cultural, ity for independent work and to
aesthetic, and technical significance. prepare written or oral reports and/ Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Both American and international film or appropriate projects. To enroll in appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
making will be covered. an independent study/directed study appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or
3 Units course, students must possess a 2.5 MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri-
54 Lecture hours overall grade point average, a 3.0 ate assessment; CIT 042; LOG 101
grade point average in the discipline Transfers to: CSU
LIT 148 of study being requested, or receive This course is intended for students
Introduction to Dramatic Literature an exception from the instructor. seeking a career in logistics or supply
Independent Studies/Directed Studies chain management. This course
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or may be developed from any topic explores the basic purchasing func-
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or arising from or related to a course of tions including establishing purchas-
appropriate assessment study that will result in developing ing requirements and quantities,
Transfers to: UC, CSU depth and breadth in that subject developing purchasing policies and
This course introduces students to area. Students will be expected to procedures, receiving acceptable
a wide range of dramatic literature, meet on a regular basis with their fac- goods, arranging for packaging
from the plays of ancient Greece to ulty sponsor and submit a final report and shipping, managing inventory
contemporary drama. Students will or project, and student progress shall control, and the integration of the
study plays from representative be evaluated at regular intervals. purchasing activities with other busi-
literary periods and dramatists such Academic standards for Independent ness functions.
as Sophocles, Christopher Mar- Studies/Directed Studies shall be the 3 Units
lowe, Moliere, Chekhov, Tennessee same as those for other courses. Units 54 Lecture hours
Williams, Samuel Beckett, Susan are awarded in accordance to Title
Glaspell, Lorraine Hansberry, Arthur V regulations with one unit of credit LOG 110
Miller, Luis Valdez, August Wilson, awarded for 54 hours of Directed Warehouse Management
and/or others chosen by the instruc- Studies, six (6) hours of which must
tor. Course reading and writing be with an instructor. The instructor Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
assignments emphasize dramatic is responsible for monitoring student appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
form and structure, the aesthetics of progress through the semester. appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or
drama, and drama as a reflectionof Students may take directed study MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri-
major cultural events and beliefs. courses for a maximum of three (3) ate assessment; CIT 042; LOG 101
This course is designed for students units within a discipline, and may not Transfers to: CSU
interested in a detailed exploration of accumulate more than a total of nine This course is intended for students
a specific genre of literature, students (9) units college wide. seeking a career in logistics or supply
intending to major in a literary or 1 to 3 Units chain management. This course
arts-related field of study, and stu- 54 to 162 Lab hours provides the essential skills for
dents intending to enter the teaching warehouse managers, with emphasis
profession. LOGISTICS on the planning, protection, produc-
3 Units tivity, and quality control functions
54 Lecture hours Division of Business in warehouse and distribution
operations. Topics include warehouse
LIT 149 LOG 101 design and layout, effective com-
Introduction to Chicana/Chicano Supply Chain Management munications, industry terminology,
Literature technology, distribution systems,
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or inventory management and protec-
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or tion, accountability, auditing, and
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or safety rules and regulations. This
appropriate assessment MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri- course is intended for students seek-
Transfers to: UC, CSU ate assessment; CIT 042 ing a career in logistics or supply
This course explores a range of Transfers to: CSU chain management.
Chicana/Chicano literature, with a This course is intended for students 3 Units
focus on major texts from 1848 to seeking a career in logistics or supply 54 Lecture hours
the present. Course reading and chain management. The course
writing assignments explore major
cultural themes, including identity
issues. Assigned readings may be

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LOG 115 contracts for product transportation simple and compound interest, annu-
Inventory Management and logistics functions and consid- ities, business and consumer loans,
erations for drafting and negotiating taxes and insurance, depreciation,
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or contracts with freight carriers, ware- financial statements, and business
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or housemen and other logistics service statistics. This course provides solid
appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or providers. preparation for students going on to
MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri- 2 Units further study in accounting, manage-
ate assessment; CIT 042; LOG 101 36 Lecture hours ment, marketing, retailing, real estate,
Transfers to: CSU or office administration.
This course is intended for students LOG 130 3 Units
seeking a career in logistics or supply Computerized Logistics 54 Lecture hours
chain management. The course
reviews the concepts and techniques Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or MGMT 101 (C-ID BUS 110)
available for planning and controlling appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Introduction to Business
inventories. The student will examine appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or
methods to determine the appropri- MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
ate amount of inventory to carry; the ate assessment; CIT 042; LOG 101 appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
relationship between inventory as Transfers to: CSU appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or
a physical asset and an accounting This course is intended for students MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri-
asset; the difference between raw seeking a career in logistics or supply ate assessment
material, work-in-process, and fin- chain management. The course Transfers to: UC, CSU
ished goods inventories; controlling provides a study of the need and use This course is designed for the
the physical locations of inventory; of computers in the supply chain and student who has an interest in a
recognizing and analyzing inventory logistics industry and an introduc- career in business. Topics cover busi-
dysfunctions; bar code technolo- tion to the software that is available, ness operations, strategies for both,
gies; and protecting inventory from such as enterprise resource planning, domestic and international markets,
natural, technological, and man-made demand planning, and warehouse economic factor, legal regulations,
disasters. management. management, leadership, market-
3 Units 3 Units ing, financial operations, account-
54 Lecture hours 54 Lecture hours ing controls, and e-commerce. This
course will count toward a business
LOG 120 LOG 135 certificate or degree in business and
Transportation Management Quality Management Concepts will transfer to a four-year school.
3 Units
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 54 Lecture hours
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or MGMT 105
MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri- MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri- Elements of Supervision
ate assessment; CIT 042; LOG 101 ate assessment; CIT 042; LOG 101
Transfers to: CSU Transfers to: CSU Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
This course is intended for students This course is intended for stu- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
seeking a career in logistics or supply dents seeking a career in logistics appropriate assessment; MGMT 101
chain management. The course pro- or supply chain management. The Transfers to: CSU
vides a study of traffic management course provides a study of the basic This course is designed for the
principles and techniques that facili- principles, objectives, and policies student who is considering a career
tate distribution of the world’s com- of a quality management program. in management and is seeking an
merce. Topics covered in the course Topics include the implementation entry-level career position with a
include analysis of the major forms of continuous quality improvement company in retailing, industry, or the
of transportation, such as motor, rail, and the understanding of the various government. This course examines
air, water, pipeline, inter- modal, quality philosophies, such as Dem- the role of the first-line manager and/
and international; the integration of ing’s 14 points, process management, or supervisor within the organiza-
transportation forms into a distribu- ISO 9000 certification, Six Sigma tion and emphasizes the application
tion system; carrier management and efforts, the Baldridge award criteria, of management functions in effec-
selection, including rate structures, and an introduction to statistical tive supervision. Topics include an
scheduling, outsourcing, private fleet process control. overview of management principles
operations, and transportation cus- 3 Units in direct and straightforward terms,
tomers; government regulations on 54 Lecture hours critical concepts and insights into real
tariffs; and transportation of hazard- world practice and challenges.
ous materials. MANAGEMENT 3 Units
3 Units 54 Lecture hours
54 Lecture hours Division of Business
MGMT 108
LOG 125 MGMT 052 Business Writing
Contract Management Business Mathematics
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment; MGMT 050
appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or Transfers to: CSU
MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri- MATH 020C or appropriate assessment. The course covers the principles of
ate assessment; CIT 042; LOG 101 This course consists of the fundamen- effective writing in business. Exten-
Transfers to: CSU tal operations of business which are sive experience is provided using the
This course is intended for students mathematical in application. Topics different forms of business writing-
seeking a career in logistics or supply covered include percent, payroll, memorandums, letters, reports, and
chain management. The course mathematics of buying and selling, resumes. Cultural differences and
provides a study of the legal and their impact on communicating in
regulatory requirements applicable to business will be studied. This course

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is designed for students pursuing MGMT 140 MGMT 143
careers in business. Introduction to International Business Import and Export Business
3 Units
54 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
MGMT 120 appropriate assessment appropriate assessment
Human Relations in Business Transfers to: CSU Transfers to: CSU
This course is designed to provide This course is designed to provide
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or students with a global perspective of students who want to start or expand
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or business and acquaint students with their own import and export busi-
appropriate assessment; MGMT 101 the relationship of culture, politics, ness or professionals who seek to
Transfers to: CSU laws, and economics to operation enter their career advancement and
This course is designed for the in today’s complex global business to do business overseas successfully.
student who is seeking a career in environment. The subjects covered The course covers major practical
management or is currently in a lead- will include international trade and applications, from understanding
ership role and wants a better under- finance, confidentiality and privacy, the objectives of parties involved in
standing of human relation skills and international marketing, and interna- importing and exporting to the basics
techniques. Topics covered in the tional human resources management. of letters of credit, packaging, trans-
course include leadership, teamwork, This course is designed for students porting and shipments, role of banks
communication, group problem solv- looking for entry-level positions in and freight forwarders, foreign cur-
ing, diversity, motivation, and mana- the field of international business. rency management, and documents
gerial organizations. These topics will 3 Units used in international trade.
apply to both a diverse and competi- 54 Lecture hours 3 Units
tive environment. 54 Lecture hours
3 Units MGMT 141
54 Lecture hours International Marketing MGMT 144
International Banking and Finance
MGMT 125 Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Managerial Computer Applications appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
appropriate assessment appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Transfers to: CSU appropriate assessment
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or This course is designed to provide Transfers to: CSU
appropriate assessment; MGMT 101 students with an in-depth study of The introductory course provides
Transfers to: CSU international marketing. International an understanding of international
This course provides students with market opportunities and the deter- finance, international banking,
an introduction to computer tech- mination of marketing objectives will monetary systems, sources of funds,
nology as it applies to the business also be explored. The students will methods of payments and methods
management environment. Course evaluate the marketing research data for assessing financial risk. It includes
curriculum has been designed to and analyze selected approaches that an understanding and appreciation of
prepare managers to leverage cur- affect the marketing mix for specific the relationship between government
rent technology, in both theory and markets to coordinate strategies in (international, national, and local)
application, to meet the needs of the global world markets. This course is and international banks. The course
global business environment. Mana- designed for the marketing-oriented is designed for students who want to
gerial issues and ethical standards students and those interested in fur- enter the International Finance/Bank-
are explored along with web-based thering their knowledge and under- ing field or for those who wish to
hands-on modules which prepare standing of international business. further their knowledge and under-
students to become proficient in MS 3 Units standing of International Banking &
Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint. 54 Lecture hours Finance.
3 Units 3 Units
54 Lecture hours MGMT 142 54 Lecture hours
International Management
MGMT 130 MGMT 146
Small Business Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Human Resources Management
Management-Entrepreneurship appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
appropriate assessment Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Transfers to: CSU appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or This course is designed to provide appropriate assessment
appropriate assessment; MGMT 101 students with a comprehensive over- Transfers to: CSU
Transfers to: CSU view of the management practice as This course is designed for the stu-
This course is designed for those it relates to international business. An dent who wants to study employer-
students interested in small business, emphasis will be placed on the plan- employee relationships with
either in a domestic or international ning, problem solving, organizational particular emphasis on the challenges
market. Topics include start-up meth- structure, human resource manage- facing an expanding multicultural
ods and techniques, management and ment, and production management as workforce in Southern California.
operations, marketing, financing and it relates to international competition. Topics include: legal framework;
cash management, location strate- These functions of management will personnel policies and procedures;
gies, personnel practices, buying and all be evaluated and examined under implementing equal employment
selling strategies, and e-commerce. international competitive situations and affirmative action; legal aspects
This course will also provide students and cross cultural boundaries. This of supervision; training and develop-
with an opportunity to develop a course is designed for international ment; interviewing; testing; wage and
business plan as it pertains to their business majors and those interested salary administration, job analysis
small business interest. in furthering their knowledge of busi- and description; recruitment; trans-
3 Units ness culture, strategy and behavior fers; promotions; and principles of
54 Lecture hours issues in the global context. collective bargaining.
3 Units 3 Units
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MGMT 150 MGMT 162 their impact on communicating in
Principles of Management Project Cost & Schedule Management business will be studied. This course
satisfies the business communications
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or component for the Associate in Sci-
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or ence in Business Administration for
appropriate assessment; MGMT 101 appropriate assessment; CIT 101 Transfer Degree.
Transfers to: CSU Transfers to: CSU 3 Units
This course is designed for the This course is intended for students 54 Lecture hours
student who is seeking a career in seeking a career in project manage-
management or for the student who ment. Time, cost, and budget esti- MGMT 290
needs to expand his/her knowledge mates are the basis for project control. Cooperative Work Experience/Intern-
of management techniques and orga- This course explores the tools and ship for Business Management Related
nizational methods. In this course, techniques used to estimate proj- Fields
students will learn the theory and ect tasks, costs, and resources, and
application of managerial functions monitor performance against those Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
as it applies to planning, organizing, estimates over the life of the project. appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
leading, and controlling organiza- 2 Units appropriate assessment
tions. Additional topics to be covered 36 Lecture hours Transfers to: CSU
will include the history of manage- This course supports and reinforces
ment, and practical management MGMT 164 on-the-job training in business and
techniques, practices, and problem Project Risk Management industrial establishments under
solving methodologies. The topics supervision of a college instruc-
of employee empowerment, charac- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or tor and is facilitated by the use of
teristics and qualities of successful appropriate assessment; READ 023 or learning objectives. The student will
managers, and contemporary trends appropriate assessment; CIT 101 be working in a skilled or profes-
in management will also be explored Transfers to: CSU sional level assignment in their area
in this course. This course is intended for students of vocational interest and will meet
3 Units seeking a career in project manage- performance objectives related to
54 Lecture hours ment. Managing project risk depends instruction that are above and beyond
upon developing an understanding the conditions of regular employ-
MGMT 155 of the sources of problems in projects, ment. This course is intended for
Principles of Leadership and then working to minimize threats students whose job is related to the
and maximize opportunities wher- field of Business Management and
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or ever feasible. This course explores have completed or enrolled in the
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or the tools and techniques used to plan appropriate coursework. “Contact the
appropriate assessment risk management, identify risks, CWE office regarding re-enrollment
Transfers to: CSU perform qualitative and quantitative procedures.”
This course is intended for pro- risk analysis, plan risk responses, and Student Unpaid Internship:
fessionals who want to develop monitor and control risk responses. 1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours;
an understanding of leadership 2 Units 3 Units/180 hours;4 Units/240 hours
principles. The course explores the 36 Lecture hours Student Paid Internship:
differences between leadership and 1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours;
management, the approaches used to MGMT 166 3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours.
define leadership, and methods used Project Management Practicum 1 to 4 Units
to assess leadership behavior. Various 3 Lecture hours
instruments for assessing leadership Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 60 to 300 Other hours
are examined and discussed. Other appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
topics examined include leadership appropriate assessment; CIT 101 MGMT 299
in teams and leadership of change Transfers to: CSU Directed Study: Management
initiatives. This course is intended for students
3 Units seeking a career in project manage- Transfers to: UC, CSU
54 Lecture hours ment. This is a hands- on capstone Independent Study/Directed Study
course providing students with prac- is intended for students who have
MGMT 160 tice in the five project management the ability to assume responsibil-
Principles of Project Management process groups and the nine knowl- ity for independent work and to
edge areas. Students will simulate prepare written or oral reports and/
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or a project based on case studies. The or appropriate projects. To enroll in
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or case studies will require the comple- an independent study/directed study
appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or tion of project planning documents course, students must possess a 2.5
MATH 030D or MATH 033; CIT 101 under typical business constraints. overall grade point average, a 3.0
Transfers to: CSU The case studies will be completed in grade point average in the discipline
This course develops the project a team environment. of study being requested, or receive
management skills needed to define, 2 Units an exception from the instructor.
plan, lead, monitor, and complete 36 Lecture hours Independent Studies/Directed Studies
projects in any type of industry. may be developed from any topic
Specific topics include managing MGMT 208 (C-ID BUS 115) arising from or related to a course of
project integration, scope, time, cost, Business Communications study that will result in developing
quality, human resources, commu- depth and breadth in that subject
nications, risks, and procurement. In Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade of area. Students will be expected to
addition, the five phases of a project “C” or better meet on a regular basis with their fac-
are explored; initiating, planning, Transfers to: CSU ulty sponsor and submit a final report
executing, controlling, and closing. This course covers the principles of or project, and student progress shall
This course is intended for profes- effective writing in business. Exten- be evaluated at regular intervals.
sionals who want to learn or improve sive experience is provided using the Academic standards for Independent
the skills of project management. different forms of business writing— Studies/Directed Studies shall be the
3 Units memorandums, letters, reports, and
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same as those for other courses. Units MRKT 172 MRKT 175
are awarded in accordance to Title Advertising and Promotion Retail Management
V regulations with one unit of credit
awarded for 54 hours of Directed Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Studies, six (6) hours of which must appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
be with an instructor. The instructor appropriate assessment; MGMT 101 appropriate assessment; MGMT 101
is responsible for monitoring student Transfers to: CSU Transfers to: CSU
progress through the semester. This course is designed to intro- This course is designed for the stu-
Students may take directed study duce students to the creative and dent pursuing a career in retail man-
courses for a maximum of three (3) competitive field of advertising and agement or desiring to own their own
units within a discipline, and may not promotion. Course content includes retail business. Class discussions will
accumulate more than a total of nine understanding the target audience, explore the topics of customer buying
(9) units college wide. developing marketing and advertis- behavior, retail market strategy, retail
1 to 3 Units ing plans, engaging in the creative site location, and human resources
54 to 162 Lab hours process through strategy and execu- management. Case studies and expe-
tion, and integrating marketing com- riential exercises will be used to help
MARKETING munications elements as they relate students understand additional topics
to personal selling, sales promotion, including customer service, store
Division of Business direct marketing, and electronic, digi- management, retail pricing, supply
tal, and print media. This course is chain management, and merchandise
MRKT 170 appropriate for the marketing major management.
Elements of Marketing or anyone interested in advertising 3 Units
and promotion. 54 Lecture hours
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 3 Units
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 54 Lecture hours MASS
appropriate assessment; MGMT 101 COMMUNICATIONS
Transfers to: CSU MRKT 173
This course is designed for the Principles of Selling Division of Communications
student who is interested in a career & Languages
in marketing or gaining an entry- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
level marketing position with a appropriate assessment; READ 023 or MSCM 103
retail, industrial, service, or con- appropriate assessment Survey of Motion Picture, Radio and
sumer product company. Discussion Transfers to: CSU Television
of marketing concepts, strategies, This course is designed for the
and techniques will take place in student interested in a sales position Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
an environment that reflects new or those currently in the sales field appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
technologies and international com- needing further training or hoping to appropriate assessment
petitiveness. The topics in the course transition to a management or mar- Transfers to: UC (credit limit *), CSU
will include marketing concepts, keting manager position. The course (*Students will receive credit from UC
functions, operations, and organiza- will focus on relationship selling for only one of the following courses:
tions of retail and wholesale enter- and developing productive selling MSCM 103 or MSCM 128)
prises; distribution channels; market environments. In addition, prospect- This course presents a broad survey
research; advertising; marketing ing techniques, approach strategies, of the history, theory, aesthetic
costs; pricing; cooperative marketing, presentation and demonstration principles, and production tech-
marketing legislation and regulations skills, overcoming selling objections, niques used in the making of motion
and trends. and closing techniques will provide pictures, radio, and television pro-
3 Units the core of the material covered in grams. Students will view or listen to
54 Lecture hours this course. numerous television shows, motion
3 Units pictures, films, and radio programs in
MRKT 171 54 Lecture hours order to become familiar with various
Consumer Behavior production techniques and methods
MRKT 174 of critically evaluating media presen-
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Small Business Marketing and tations. Guest lecturers and field trips
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Advertising to film, TV shows, and radio studios
appropriate assessment; MGMT 101 may be scheduled.
Transfers to: CSU Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 3 Units
This class investigates and analyzes appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 54 Lecture hours
the reasons why consumers select, appropriate assessment; MGMT 101
purchase, use, and dispose of goods Transfers to: CSU MSCM 128 (C-ID JOUR 100)
and services to satisfy their personal This class provides useful and effec- Mass Media in Modern Society
and household needs. Topics to be tive marketing and advertising tools
explored include consumer culture, and techniques to those students Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
group influence, consumption pat- who have or would like to own a appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
terns, and consumer attitudes and small business. A special emphasis appropriate assessment
lifestyles as well as other relevant is placed on the fundamentals of Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
topics. This class is appropriate for marketing and guerilla marketing (*Students will receive credit from UC
the marketing major and anyone who and advertising techniques. Topics for only one of the following courses:
wants to know why people buy. for discussion will include marketing MSCM 103 or MSCM 128)
3 Units plan strategies, marketing research, This course in mass media surveys
54 Lecture hours marketing channel management, the history, format, laws, and signifi-
retail and pricing strategies, and cant contributors in American mass
cost-effective guerilla advertising communications. Through projects
techniques for small businesses. and readings, students research and
3 Units
54 Lecture hours

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discuss such issues as free press, fair MATH 020B no background in algebra. See MATH
trial, foreign communications sys- Basic Mathematics B 030 for more information.
tems, and the relationship between 1 Unit
free media and a democratic society. Prerequisite: MATH 020A with a “C” 18 Lecture hours
3 Units or better
54 Lecture hours Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or MATH 030B
appropriate assessment; READ 021 or Prealgebra B
MSCM 134 appropriate assessment; Individual mod-
Documentary Film ules to be taken in sequence. Prerequisite: MATH 030A with a grade
This course is designed for students of “C” or better
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or who need a review of the basic Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or principles and skills of arithmetic. See appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
appropriate assessment MATH 020 for more information. appropriate assessment
Transfers to: UC, CSU 1 Unit This course is designed primarily for
This is an inquiry into the origin, 18 Lecture hours students who know the fundamentals
purpose, development, and current of arithmetic, and have had little or
trends of the documentary (non- MATH 020C no background in algebra. See MATH
fiction) film. The class will view and Basic Mathematics C 030 for more information.
critique the great documentaries 1 Unit
ranging from Nanook of the North Prerequisite: MATH 020B with a “C” 18 Lecture hours
to Woodstock. The future of the or better
medium in business, government, Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or MATH 030C
education, and television will also be appropriate assessment; READ 021 or Prealgebra C
discussed. appropriate assessment; Individual mod-
3 Units ules to be taken in sequence. Prerequisite: MATH 030B with a grade
54 Lecture hours This course is designed for students of “C” or better
who need a review of the basic Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
MATHEMATICS principles and skills of arithmetic. See appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
MATH 020 for more information. appropriate assessment
Division of Mathematics 1 Unit This course is designed primarily for
& Sciences 18 Lecture hours students who know the fundamentals
of arithmetic, and have had little or
MATH 020 MATH 030 no background in algebra. See MATH
Basic Mathematics Prealgebra 030 for more information.
1 Unit
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Prerequisite: MATH 020 or MATH 18 Lecture hours
appropriate assessment; READ 021 or 020C with a grade of “C” or better or
appropriate assessment; Individual mod- appropriate assessment MATH 030D
ules to be taken in sequence. Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Prealgebra D
This course is designed for students appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
who need a review of the basic appropriate assessment Prerequisite: MATH 030C with a grade
principles and skills of arithmetic. This course is designed primarily of “C” or better
The general areas of review are: for students who know the funda- Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
Operations with whole numbers and mentals of arithmetic, and have had appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
fractions; operations with decimals little or no background in algebra. appropriate assessment
and proportional thinking; percent The course strengthens the student’s This course is designed primarily for
problems and applications to percent. arithmetic and informal geometry students who know the fundamentals
Students may enroll in MATH 020 skills, provides an introduction to of arithmetic, and have had little or
in a lecture section for three units of the abstractions of algebra using no background in algebra. See MATH
credit or in individual one-unit mod- fundamental principles of rational 030 for more information.
ules: MATH 020A, 020B, and 020C in numbers, order of operations, and 1 Unit
the Math and Science Center (MSC). solving linear equations. Students 18 Lecture hours
Modularized courses in the MSC may enroll in MATH 030 in a lecture
must be taken sequentially over a section for four units of credit, or MATH 033
maximum period of 24 months. This individual one-unit modules: MATH Mathematical Foundations
is a non-degree credit course. 030A, 030B, 030C, and 030D in the
3 Units Math and Science Center (MSC) or Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
54 Lecture hours online. Modularized courses in the appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
MSC must be taken sequentially over appropriate assessment
MATH 020A a maximum period of 24 months. This course combines topics from
Basic Mathematics A 4 Units both Basic Math and Prealgebra,
72 Lecture hours including operations with whole
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or numbers, integers, fractions, deci-
appropriate assessment; READ 021 or MATH 030A mals, rates, ratios, and proportional
appropriate assessment; Individual mod- Prealgebra A thinking, percent problems and
ules to be taken in sequence. applications to percents, and an intro-
This course is designed for students Prerequisite: MATH 020 or MATH duction to algebraic thinking using
who need a review of the basic 020C with a grade of “C” or better or fundamental principles of expres-
principles and skills of arithmetic. See appropriate assessment sions and solving linear equations.
MATH 020 for more information. Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or This course serves as a foundational
1 Unit appropriate assessment; READ 023 or course for all students.
18 Lecture hours appropriate assessment 5 Units
This course is designed primarily for 90 Lecture hours
students who know the fundamentals
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MATH 049 in algebra or need a review of the MATH 050C
Introduction to MESA fundamentals of algebra. See MATH Elementary Algebra C
050 for more information.
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 1 Unit Prerequisite: MATH 050B with a grade
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 22.5 Lecture hours of “C” or better or appropriate assess-
appropriate assessment ment
This standalone one-unit course is MATH 050B Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
designed for students entering the Elementary Algebra B appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
Mathematics, Engineering, Science appropriate assessment
Achievement (MESA) and/or TRIO Prerequisite: MATH 050A with a grade This course is an introduction to the
Student Support Services STEM Pro- of “C” or better or appropriate assess- basic principles and skills of algebra.
gram. The course will introduce the ment It is designed primarily for those
student to the Science-Technology- Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or students who have no prior training
Engineering-Mathematics (STEM) appropriate assessment; READ 023 or in algebra or need a review of the
career paths, transfer and graduation appropriate assessment fundamentals of algebra. See MATH
requirements, effective STEM study This course is an introduction to the 050 for more information.
skills, priority and time management, basic principles and skills of algebra. 1 Unit
as well as the importance of partici- It is designed primarily for those 22.5 Lecture hours
pating in internships and appropriate students who have no prior training
extracurricular activities. Students are in algebra or need a review of the MATH 050D
expected to be concurrently enrolled fundamentals of algebra. See MATH Elementary Algebra D
in at least one mathematics or science 050 for more information.
course in order to apply skills cov- 1 Unit Prerequisite: MATH 050C with a grade
ered in this course. 22.5 Lecture hours of “C” or better or appropriate assess-
1 Unit ment
18 Lecture hours Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
MATH 050 appropriate assessment
Elementary Algebra
Rio Hondo College
Prerequisite: MATH 030 or MATH Mathematics Flow Chart
030D or MATH 033 with a grade of “C”
or better or appropriate assessment Non-Transferable MATH 020 (3)
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Basic Math
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or MATH 033 (4)
appropriate assessment Fast-Track MATH 030 (4)
This course is an introduction to the Pre-algebra Pre-Algebra
basic principles and skills of algebra.
It is designed primarily for those MATH 053 (4) MATH 050 (4)
students who have no prior train- Fast-Track Elem Algebra
ing in algebra or need a review of Elem Algebra
the fundamentals of algebra. Topics *MATH 070 (4) *MATH 060 (3) MATH 072 (4)
include: numbers and their proper- MATH 073 (4) Interm Algebra Geometry Math of Money
ties, operations with real numbers, Fast-Track
exponents, solutions and graphs Interm Algebra
of linear equations, slopes of lines,
systems of linear equations and --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
applications, operations with poly- Transferable
nomials including factoring, solving
quadratic equations, operations with MATH 120 (4) MATH 130 (4) MATH 140 (4) MATH 160 (4) **MATH 175 (3)
simple rational and radical expres- Finite Math Statistics Math Elem College Plane
sions. Students may enroll in MATH Teacher Algebra
050 in a lecture section for four units Trigonometry
of credit, or individual one-unit
modules: MATH 050A, 050B, 050C, MATH 141 (4) MATH 170 (4) MATH 180 (4)
and 050D in the Math and Science Math Elem Elements of Pre-Calculus
Center (MSC) or online. Modularized Teacher
courses in the MSC sections must be Calculus
taken sequentially in the MSC over a
maximum period of 24 months. Most effective if MATH 190 (4)
4 Units completed at the Calculus I
90 Lecture hours same campus.
MATH 191 (4)
MATH 050A Calculus II
Elementary Algebra A
*Can be taken concurrently MATH 250 (4) MATH 260 (4)
Prerequisite: MATH 030 or MATH **Not transferable to UC: MATH Calculus III Linear Algebra
030D or MATH 033 with a grade of “C” 175 requires MATH 070 & 060 OR
or better or appropriate assessment MATH 070 & 1 year of H.S. MATH 270 (4)
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Geometry with a grade of “C” or Differential
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or better Equations
appropriate assessment
This course is an introduction to the
basic principles and skills of algebra.
It is designed primarily for those
students who have no prior training

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This course is an introduction to the tistics. Topics include: data analysis MATH 070B
basic principles and skills of algebra. using ratios, rates, and proportional Intermediate Algebra B
It is designed primarily for those reasoning, graphical and tabular
students who have no prior training displays of data, measures of central Prerequisite: MATH 070A with a grade
in algebra or need a review of the tendency and spread, computing of “C” or better or appropriate assess-
fundamentals of algebra. See MATH probabilities, describing associa- ment
050 for more information. tions of two variables graphically, Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
1 Unit graphing equations of lines and linear appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
22.5 Lecture hours models, and solving linear equations appropriate assessment
and inequalities. Pre-Statistics is Transfers to: CSU if taken prior to the
MATH 053 designed for students in majors, such Fall Semester, 1988
B-STEM Elementary Algebra as those in liberal arts, humanities, This course is designed for students
and social sciences. It should not be who have completed an elementary
Prerequisite: MATH 030 or MATH taken by students majoring in science, algebra course and need to complete
030D or MATH 033 with a grade of “C” technology, engineering, math or an additional course in algebra before
or better or appropriate assessment business.This course does not provide proceeding to a college level transfer-
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or credit for Intermediate Algebra. able course. See MATH 070 for more
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or 5 Units information.
appropriate assessment 90 Lecture hours 1 Unit
This course is designed for students 22.5 Lecture hours
who need to learn the fundamentals MATH 070
of algebra. It is designed primar- Intermediate Algebra MATH 070C
ily for students who plan to major Intermediate Algebra C
in Business, Science, Technology, Prerequisite: MATH 050 or MATH
Engineering, or Math (B-STEM). This 050D or MATH 053 with a grade of “C” Prerequisite: MATH 070B with a grade
course consists of topics includ- or better or appropriate assessment of “C” or better or appropriate assess-
ing solutions and graphs of linear Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or ment
equations and inequalities, slopes of appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
lines, systems of linear equations and appropriate assessment appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
applications, operations with polyno- Transfers to: CSU if taken prior to the appropriate assessment
mials, including factoring and solving Fall Semester, 1988 Transfers to: CSU if taken prior to the
quadratic equations. This course is designed for students Fall Semester, 1988
5 Units who have completed an elementary This course is designed for students
90 Lecture hours algebra course and need to complete who have completed an elementary
an additional course in algebra before algebra course and need to complete
MATH 060 proceeding to a college level transfer- an additional course in algebra before
Geometry able course. This course is a study proceeding to a college level transfer-
of linear and quadratic equations able course. See MATH 070 for more
Prerequisite: MATH 050 or MATH and inequalities, systems of linear information.
050D or MATH 053 with a grade of “C” equations, polynomials, exponents 1 Unit
or better or appropriate assessment and radicals, relations and functions, 22.5 Lecture hours
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 024 or graphs of functions, exponential and
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or logarithmic expressions and their MATH 070D
appropriate assessment applications. Students may enroll in Intermediate Algebra D
This course is an introduction to MATH 070 in a lecture section for
the elements of geometry, includ- four units of credit or in individual Prerequisite: MATH 070C with a grade
ing points, lines, planes, and angles. one-unit modules: MATH 070A, of “C” or better or appropriate assess-
These elements are used in conjunc- 070B, 070C, and 070D in the Math ment
tion with triangles, polygonal and and Science Center (MSC) or online. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
circular figures in both two and three Modularized courses in the MSC appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
dimensional configurations. Formu- must be taken sequentially over a appropriate assessment
las for computing lengths, areas, and maximum period of 24 months. Transfers to: CSU if taken prior to the
volumes are presented through the 4 Units Fall Semester, 1988
use of applications. This course is 90 Lecture hours This course is designed for students
intended for students who have not who have completed an elementary
had or completed two semesters of MATH 070A algebra course and need to complete
high school geometry or who need Intermediate Algebra A an additional course in algebra before
a refresher prior to taking trigonom- proceeding to a college level transfer-
etry, technology courses, mathemat- Prerequisite: MATH 050 or MATH able course. See MATH 070 for more
ics for elementary teachers or other 050D or MATH 053 with a grade of “C” information.
courses with a geometry prerequisite. or better or appropriate assessment 1 Unit
3 Units Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 22.5 Lecture hours
54 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
appropriate assessment MATH 073
MATH 062 Transfers to: CSU if taken prior to the B-STEM Intermediate Algebra
Pre-Statistics Fall Semester, 1988
This course is designed for students Prerequisite: MATH 050 or MATH
Prerequisite: MATH 030 or MATH who have completed an elementary 050D or MATH 053 with a grade of “C”
030D or MATH 033 or appropriate algebra course and need to complete or better or appropriate assessment
assessment an additional course in algebra before Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Advisory· ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or proceeding to a college level transfer- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or able course. See MATH 070 for more appropriate assessment
appropriate assessment information. This course is designed for students
This course surveys a variety of 1 Unit who have completed an elementary
mathematical topics needed to 22.5 Lecture hours algebra course and need to complete
prepare students for college-level sta- an additional course in algebra before
proceeding to a college-level transfer-

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able course. It is designed primar- learn to make generalizations about Transfers to: UC (credit limit *), CSU
ily for students who plan to major populations. This includes probabil- (*Students will receive credit from UC
in Business, Science, Technology, ity, sampling techniques, confidence for only one of the following courses:
Engineering, or Math (B-STEM). This intervals, and hypothesis tests. This MATH 160 or MATH 165 or MATH
course consists of topics including course is intended for students who 180)
radical and rational expressions and meet Honors Program requirements. This course will cover linear, abso-
equations, complex absolute value 4 Units lute value, quadratic, polynomial,
equations and inequalities, relations 72 Lecture hours power, radical, rational, exponen-
and functions, synthetic division, tial, and logarithmic functions and
graphs of functions, exponential and MATH 140 their applications from a graphical,
logarithmic expressions and their Mathematics for Elementary Teachers numerical, and analytical point of
applications, as well as complex view. The course also will cover
numbers. Prerequisite: MATH 070 or MATH systems of equations and inequalities
5 Units 070D or MATH 073 with a grade of “C” and sequences and series. The course
90 Lecture hours or better or appropriate assessment serves as preparation for students
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or planning to take Elements of Calculus
MATH 130 (C-ID MATH 110) appropriate assessment; READ 023 or (MATH 170). Graphing technology
Statistics appropriate assessment will be required.
Transfers to: UC, CSU 4 Units
Prerequisite: MATH 062 or MATH 070 This course is designed to deepen 72 Lecture hours
or MATH 070D or MATH 073 with and extend the student’s under-
a grade of “C” or better or appropriate standing of the foundations of the MATH 170 (C-ID MATH 140)
assessment mathematics taught in elementary Elements of Calculus
Advisory: ENGL 101 or appropriate school. Because it is intended for the
assessment; READ 101 or appropriate student preparing to teach at that Prerequisite: MATH 160 with a grade of
assessment level, it frequently refers to and uses “C” or better or appropriate assessment
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU materials and methodology appropri- Advisory: ENGL 101; READ 101
(*Students will receive credit from UC ate for students at that level, but it is Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
for only one of the following courses: not a methods course. The course is (*Students will receive credit from UC
MATH 130 or MATH 130H) concept-driven with an emphasis on for only one of the following courses:
This course is designed for students problem solving. Concrete manipu- MATH 170, MATH 190, or MATH
majoring in business, social sci- latives are used to give meaning 190H)
ences, and life sciences. This course to abstract mathematical concepts. This is a one-semester course in
provides an overview of descriptive Topics include numeration and place the fundamentals of algebra-based
and inferential statistics. The students value concepts, models and algo- calculus and its applications to the
learn to read, interpret and present rithms for operations with whole fields of business, economics, social
data in a well-organized way. This numbers, integers, fractions and deci- sciences, biology and technology.
includes frequency distributions, mals, and the structure and proper- Course topics include graphing of
graphs, measures of central tendency ties of the real number system. functions, applications of derivatives
and variability, correlation and 4 Units and integrals of functions including
linear regression. While discussing 72 Lecture hours polynomials, rational, exponential
inferential statistics, the students and logarithmic functions, multi-
learn to make generalizations about MATH 141 variable derivatives and differential
populations. This includes probabil- Mathematics for Elementary Teachers equations.
ity, sampling techniques, confidence 4 Units
intervals, and hypothesis tests. Prerequisite: MATH 060 and MATH 72 Lecture hours
4 Units 140 with a grade of “C” or better
72 Lecture hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or MATH 175 (C-ID MATH 851)
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Plane Trigonometry
MATH 130H (C-ID MATH 110) appropriate assessment
Statistics Honors Transfers to: CSU Prerequisite: MATH 060 and MATH
MATH 141 is a continuation of 070 or MATH 070D or MATH 073 with
Prerequisite: MATH 062 or MATH 070 MATH 140. Topics include probabil- a grade of “C” or better or appropriate
or MATH 070D or MATH 073 with ity, statistics, informal geometry in assessment
a grade of “C” or better or appropri- two and three dimensions, coordinate Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
ate assessment; Minimum GPA of 3.0; geometry, measurement, similarity, appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
ENGL 101 with a grade of “C” or better tessellations, constructions, and an appropriate assessment
Advisory: READ 101 or appropriate introduction to Euclidean geometry. Transfers to: CSU
assessment Manipulatives and appropriate tech- This course is designed for students
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU nology are used as tools for explora- who are majoring in math, science,
(*Students will receive credit from UC tion and problem solving. This course and engineering. It equips students
for only one of the following courses: is intended for elementary education with the skills necessary for success
MATH 130 or MATH 130H) majors planning to teach in elemen- in precalculus. This course presents
This course is designed for students tary or middle schools. the concepts of plane trigonometry
majoring in business, social sci- 4 Units using a functions approach. Included
ences, and life sciences. This course 72 Lecture hours is a study of trigonometric functions,
provides an overview of descriptive their inverses and their graphs, iden-
and inferential statistics. The students MATH 160 (C-ID MATH 150) tities and proofs related to trigono-
learn to read, interpret and present College Algebra metric expressions, trigonometric
data in a well-organized way. This equations, solving right triangles,
includes frequency distributions, Prerequisite: MATH 070 or MATH solving triangles using the Law of
graphs, measures of central tendency 070D or MATH 073 with a grade of “C” Cosines and the Law of Sines, polar
and variability, correlation and or better or appropriate assessment coordinates, and an introduction to
linear regression. While discussing Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or vectors.
inferential statistics, the students appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 3 Units
appropriate assessment 72 Lecture hours
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MATH 180 (C-ID MATH 155) is the first course in differential and Eigenvectors, orthogonality and diag-
Pre-Calculus integral calculus of a single variable. onalization. This course is required
It includes topics in functions, limits for Engineering, Physics, Computer
Prerequisite: MATH 175 with a grade of and continuity, techniques and appli- Science and Mathematics majors.
“C” or better or appropriate assessment cations of differentiation and integra- 4 Units
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or tion and the Fundamental Theorem 72 Lecture hours
appropriate assessment; READ 101 or of Calculus.
appropriate assessment. 4 Units MATH 270 (C-ID MATH 240)
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU 90 Lecture hours Differential Equations
(*Students will receive credit from UC
for only one of the following courses: MATH 191 (C-ID MATH 900S) Prerequisite: MATH 250 with a grade of
MATH 160 or MATH 165 or MATH Calculus II “C” or better
180) Transfers to: UC, CSU
This course is designed to prepare Prerequisite: MATH 190 or MATH This course is a study of ordinary dif-
students for the study of calculus. It 190H with a grade of “C” or better or ferential equations with applications
presents a comprehensive study of appropriate assessment in the physical and social sciences.
linear, quadratic, polynomial, expo- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or The course includes a study of linear
nential, logarithmic, rational, and appropriate assessment; READ 101 or and nonlinear first-order differential
trigonometric functions. Inequalities, appropriate assessment equations, linear higher order differ-
introductory analytical geometry, Transfers to: UC, CSU ential equations, systems of differen-
polar coordinates, polar equations MATH 191 is a semester course tial equations, power series solution
and their graphs, DeMoivre’s Theo- which continues the study of calculus of differential equations, and Laplace
rem and an introduction to sequences begun in MATH 190. The course transforms. This course is a continu-
are also included. This course is a includes techniques of integration, ation of MATH 190, MATH 191, and
prerequisite for MATH 190. improper integrals, anti-derivatives, MATH 250 and is required for all
4 Units applications of the definite integral, Engineering, Physics, and Mathemat-
72 Lecture hours differential equations, Taylor poly- ics majors.
nomials, series, polar equations and 4 Units
MATH 190 (C-ID MATH 210, parametric equations. This course 72 Lecture hours
MATH 900S) is the second course of the calculus
Calculus I sequence required of engineering, MATH 299
physics, and mathematics majors. Directed Study: Mathematics
Prerequisite: MATH 180 with a grade of 4 Units
“C” or better or appropriate assessment 90 Lecture hours Transfers to: UC, CSU
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Independent Study/Directed Study
appropriate assessment; READ 101 or MATH 250 (C-ID MATH 230) is intended for students who have
appropriate assessment Calculus III the ability to assume responsibil-
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU ity for independent work and to
(*Students will receive credit from UC Prerequisite: MATH 191 with a grade of prepare written or oral reports and/
for only one of the following courses: “C” or better or appropriate projects. To enroll in
MATH 170, MATH 190 or MATH Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or an independent study/directed study
190H) appropriate assessment; READ 101 or course, students must possess a 2.5
MATH 190 is a semester course appropriate assessment overall grade point average, a 3.0
designed primarily for those students Transfers to: UC, CSU grade point average in the discipline
planning to pursue programs in This course involves a study of func- of study being requested, or receive
engineering, mathematics, computer tions of two or more variables using an exception from the instructor.
science, and physical sciences. This the principles of calculus, vector Independent Studies/Directed Studies
is the first course in differential and analysis, and parametric equations. may be developed from any topic
integral calculus of a single vari- Included is a study of solid regions arising from or related to a course of
able. It includes topics in functions, using partial differentiation, vector study that will result in developing
limits and continuity, techniques and analysis, and multiple integration. depth and breadth in that subject
applications of differentiation and This course also includes a study area. Students will be expected to
integration, and the Fundamental of vector calculus topics, such as meet on a regular basis with their fac-
Theorem of Calculus. line and surface integrals, Green’s ulty sponsor and submit a final report
4 Units Theorem, Stokes’ Theorem, and the or project, and student progress shall
90 Lecture hours Divergence Theorem. This is the be evaluated at regular intervals.
third course of the calculus sequence Academic standards for Independent
MATH 190H (C-ID MATH 210) required of engineering, physics, and Studies/Directed Studies shall be the
Calculus I Honors mathematics majors. same as those for other courses. Units
4 Units are awarded in accordance to Title
Prerequisite: MATH 180 with a grade of 90 Lecture hours V regulations with one unit of credit
“C” or better or appropriate assessment; awarded for 54 hours of Directed
ENGL 101 with a grade of “C” or better MATH 260 (C-ID MATH 250) Studies, six (6) hours of which must
or appropriate assessment Linear Algebra be with an instructor. The instructor
Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate is responsible for monitoring student
assessment Prerequisite: MATH 191 with a grade of progress through the semester.
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU “C” or better Students may take directed study
(*Students will receive credit from UC Transfers to: UC, CSU courses for a maximum of three (3)
for only one of the following courses: This course is an introductory study units within a discipline, and may not
MATH 170, MATH 190 or MATH of linear algebra with applications to accumulate more than a total of nine
190H) problems in the physical and social (9) units college wide.
MATH 190H is a semester course sciences. It includes the solution of 1 to 3 Units
designed primarily for those students systems of linear equations, matrix 54 to 162 Lab hours
planning to pursue programs in algebra with inverses, determinants,
engineering, mathematics, computer vectors and vector spaces, linear
science, and physical sciences. This transformations, Eigenvalues and

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MUSIC This course is designed for the Students are expected to provide
student who wants to continue the their own instruments. This course
Division of Arts study of theory and the advanced may be taken once and repeated three
& Cultural Programs techniques of realizing figured bass in times for credit.
18th and 19th century harmonic prac- 1 Unit
MUS 101 (C-ID MUS 110) tices. Those techniques will include 54 Lab hours
Fundamentals of Music numerology for advanced diatoni-
cism, advanced chromaticism, modal MUS 116
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or mixture, real and tonal sequences, Music Ensemble for Diverse
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or and advanced modulation. Instruments I
appropriate assessment 3 Units
Transfers to: UC, CSU 54 Lecture hours Transfers to: UC, CSU
This is a course designed for the This course is designed for the
student interested in the fundamen- MUS 106 (C-ID MUS 125) electric and acoustic instrumental
tals of music theory. Included in this Beginning Musicianship I student, the vocal student, and the
class will be a study of basic notation, novice to perform together in one
rhythm reading, major and minor Prerequisite: MUS 101 with a grade of ensemble. The ensemble content,
scale construction, simple musical “C” or better which will depend upon the instru-
analysis and basic chord construction. Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate mental and vocal makeup of the class,
3 Units assessment will include a diversity of approaches
54 Lecture hours Transfers to: UC, CSU that might include Latin, Asian,
This course is designed for the stu- Popular and contemporary Classical
MUS 103 dent who wants to develop beginning Music.
Music Theory I aural skills, sight-reading, sight-sing- 2.5 Units
ing and rhythmic interpretation skills. 27 Lecture hours
Prerequisite: MUS 101 with a grade of It is recommended for all instrumen- 54 Lab hours
“C” or better talists, singers and composers.
Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate 3 Units MUS 117
assessment 54 Lecture hours Music Ensemble for Diverse
Transfers to: UC, CSU Instruments II
This course is designed for the MUS 107
student who wants to study the basic Beginning Musicianship II Prerequisite: MUS 116
materials of harmony and musician- Transfers to: UC, CSU
ship: scales, keys, intervals, chords, Prerequisite: MUS 106 This course is designed for the inter-
chord connections, part writing, and Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate mediate electric, acoustic instrumen-
inversions. Also included is ear train- assessment tal and vocal students to perform
ing, melodic and harmonic dictation, Transfers to: UC, CSU together in one ensemble. The ensem-
and harmonic analysis. Required of This beginning level course is ble content, which will depend upon
all music majors. designed for the student who wants the instrumental and vocal makeup
3 Units to continue developing aural skills, of the class, will include a diversity of
54 Lecture hours sight-reading, sight-singing and approaches that might include Latin,
rhythmic interpretation skills. It is Asian, Popular and contemporary
MUS 104 recommended for all instrumental- Classical Music.
Music Theory II ists, singers and composers. 2.5 Units
3 Units 27 Lecture hours
Prerequisite: MUS 103 with a grade of 54 Lecture hours 54 Lab hours
“C” or better
Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate MUS 109 MUS 119
assessment Contemporary Theory: Advanced College Community
Transfers to: UC, CSU Popular and Jazz Harmony Orchestra
This course is designed for the
student who wants to study the Prerequisite: MUS 101 Prerequisite: MUS 110
harmonic practices of the eigh- Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate Transfers to: CSU
teenth and nineteenth centuries. assessment This course is designed for the more
Advanced stages of chromaticism Transfers to: CSU advanced instrumental music student
which includes tonicization, modula- This course is designed for the who wants to become more famil-
tion, modal mixture, and sequential student who wants to learn the basic iar with the vast body of orchestral
movement both tonal and real will be concepts associated with construct- music. It provides advanced players
incorporated into the harmonic study. ing chords, the song forms, and the an opportunity to further develop
Techniques and orchestration of melodies that are identified with their own musical capabilities as well
instruments are studied and applied Popular and Jazz styles in contempo- as participate in ensemble playing.
to melodic and motivic construction rary music. Students are expected to provide
in a formal compositional context. 3 Units their own instruments. This course
3 Units 54 Lecture hours may be taken once and repeated three
54 Lecture hours times for credit.
MUS 110 1 Unit
MUS 105 College Community Orchestra 54 Lab hours
Music Theory III
Advisory: MUS 101 MUS 120
Prerequisite: MUS 104 with a grade of Transfers to: UC, CSU Concert Choir I
“C” or better This course is designed for the instru-
Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate mental music student who wants to Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
assessment become familiar with the vast body appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
Transfers to: UC, CSU of orchestral music. It provides play- appropriate assessment
ers an opportunity to develop their Transfers to: UC, CSU
own musical capabilities as well as This course is designed for the
participating in ensemble playing. student who seeks an opportunity

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to perform in a vocal ensemble. culture and its social, political, and performing increasingly difficult
Participation in public performance is cultural framework. choral works. Attention is given to
required. The repertoire will include 3 Units the refinement and polishing of tech-
a diversity of selections including 54 Lecture hours nique through rehearsal and perfor-
classical choral literature, world mance of choral music from various
music, popular and contemporary MUS 131 musical periods and styles. Enroll-
music. Previous choral experience is Music History and Literature After 1750 ment criteria include an audition.
not required. 2 Units
2 Units Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 18 Lecture hours
27 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 54 Lab hours
27 Lab hours appropriate assessment
Transfers to: UC, CSU MUS 135
MUS 121 This course is designed for the stu- Music in Film
Gospel Choir dent who seeks an introduction to the
major composers and musical move- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or ments from 1750 to the present. The appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or course focuses on learning, reason- appropriate assessment
appropriate assessment; MUS 120 ing, and writing about these periods Transfers to: UC, CSU
Transfers to: CSU with the goal of understanding their This course is a survey of the art and
Gospel choir is a college chorus of social, political, and cultural contexts. craft of film music as practiced by
mixed voices dedicated to the study, In addition, these periods will be prominent film composers and sound
rehearsal, and public performance compared to contemporary culture designers. Emphasis will be placed
of anthems, spirituals, and gospel and its social, political, and cultural on history and function from 1930
(traditional/contemporary) music. It framework. to the present, as well as cultural
is designed for the student seeking to 3 Units context. The class is designed for
learn the fundamentals of singing in 54 Lecture hours students interested in learning how
the African-American contemporary music influences film.
gospel style. This class provides for MUS 132 3 Units
the learning of the fundamentals of History of Rock and Roll 54 Lecture hours
choral singing. Performances both
on and off campus will assist in the Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or MUS 136
development of skills necessary for appropriate assessment; READ 023 or History of Jazz
proficiency. appropriate assessment
2 Units Transfers to: UC, CSU Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
27 Lecture hours This course is a survey course appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
27 Lab hours designed for the student who seeks appropriate assessment
an introduction to Rock and Roll. Transfers to: UC, CSU
MUS 129 The course will focus on rock and This course is a survey course
Music in Latin American Culture roll music, its origins and its many designed for the student who seeks
sub-styles. The social, political and an introduction to Jazz. The course
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or economic influence the music has had will focus on jazz music, its origins
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or on society and other types of music and its many sub-styles. The social,
appropriate assessment will also be examined. political and economic influence the
Transfers to: UC, CSU 3 Units music has had on society and other
This course is a survey course 54 Lecture hours types of music will also be examined.
designed for the student seeking an 3 Units
introduction to music in Latin Ameri- MUS 133 (C-ID MUS 100) 54 Lecture hours
can culture. The course will focus on Music Appreciation
the diverse musical cultures of South MUS 138
America, Central America, Mexico, Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Masterworks Chorale
Puerto Rico and the Caribbean. appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
Emphasis will be placed on rhyth- appropriate assessment Prerequisite: Audition
mic styles and structures, as well as, Transfers to: UC, CSU Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
specific social, cultural, and historical This course is a survey of musical appropriate assessment
backgrounds. practices from various periods of Transfers to: UC, CSU
3 Units music history with an emphasis on This advanced level course is
54 Lecture hours social, political and commercial con- designed for students who seek
texts. Types of music to be covered to broaden their understanding
MUS 130 will include Classical, Jazz, Rock, of choral literature by performing
Music History and Blues and World Music. This course difficult choral works such as the
Literature Before 1750 is targeted for students seeking to B minor Mass by Bach, Elijah by
fulfill the general education require- Mendelssohn, or Messiah by Handel
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or ment in the arts. accompanied by orchestra or other
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 3 Units instrumental ensemble. Attention is
appropriate assessment 54 Lecture hours given to the refinement and polishing
Transfers to: UC, CSU of technique through rehearsal and
This course is designed for the stu- MUS 134 performance of choral music from
dent who seeks an introduction to the Chamber Singers various musical periods and styles.
major composers and musical move- Public Performance is required.
ments from antiquity to the 1700’s. Prerequisite: MUS 120 and audition Enrollment criteria requires an audi-
The course focuses on learning, Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 and tion.
reasoning, and writing about these appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 2 Units
periods with the goal of understand- appropriate assessment 27 Lecture hours
ing their social, political, and cultural Transfers to: CSU 27 Lab hours
contexts. In addition, these periods This course is designed for students
will be compared to contemporary who seek to broaden their under-
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MUS 139 style and artistic interpretation will Transfers to: UC, CSU
Advanced Concert Choir be included. This course is designed for students
1.5 Units seeking to broaden their knowledge
Prerequisite: MUS 220 with a grade of 18 Lecture hours and understanding of piano litera-
“C” or better 27 Lab hours ture. More advanced solo literature of
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or intermediate difficulty will be intro-
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or MUS 145 duced. Emphasis is placed on the
appropriate assessment Beginning Piano I technical and interpretive demands
Transfers to: UC, CSU required to perform a varied reper-
This course is designed for the more Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate toire.
advanced vocal student who seeks assessment 1.5 Units
an opportunity to perform in a vocal Transfers to: UC, CSU 18 Lecture hours
ensemble. The repertoire will include This class is for the student interested 27 Lab hours
a diversity of approaches that might in beginning piano skills, and in the
include Latin, Asian, popular, con- understanding of music through the MUS 150
temporary, and classical music. study of simple piano pieces. The Beginning Guitar
2 Units development of skills at the begin-
27 Lecture hours ning level may be used in the playing Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
27 Lab hours of various styles including Classical, appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
Pop, Jazz and Rock. Individual pieces appropriate assessment
MUS 140 are performed in class. No previous Transfers to: UC, CSU
Beginning Voice I experience is necessary. This course is designed for the stu-
1.5 Units dent interested in beginning guitar
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 18 Lecture hours skills and in the understanding of
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 27 Lab hours music through the study of simple
appropriate assessment guitar pieces. The development of
Transfers to: UC, CSU MUS 146 skills at the beginning level may be
This course is designed for students Beginning Piano II used in the playing of various styles
who wish to learn the foundation including Classical, Pop, Jazz, Rock
skills of singing including breath Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate and Blues. No previous musical expe-
support, posture, intonation, enuncia- assessment rience is necessary.
tion, and stage presence. Students Prerequisite: MUS 145 with a “C” or 1.5 Units
will prepare songs appropriate for better 18 Lecture hours
the beginning skill level. No previous Transfers to: UC, CSU 27 Lab hours
musical experience is necessary. This class is for the student interested
1.5 Units in beginning piano skills, and in the MUS 151
18 Lecture hours understanding of music through the Intermediate Guitar
27 Lab hours study of simple piano pieces. The
development of skills at the begin- Prerequisite: MUS 150
MUS 141 ning level may be used in the playing Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
History of Rap Music and of various styles including Classical, appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
Hip Hop Culture Pop, Jazz and Rock. Individual pieces appropriate assessment
are performed in class. This course is Transfers to: UC, CSU
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or a continuation of materials learned in This intermediate level course is
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Beginning Piano I. designed for students who seek to
appropriate assessment 1.5 Units broaden their understanding of guitar
Transfers to: CSU 18 Lecture hours literature by performing moderately
This course will explore the roots of 27 Lab hours difficult works. Attention is given
rap music and hip-hop culture from to the refinement and polishing of
its African bardic tradition to African- MUS 147 technique through scales, arpeggios,
American expressive/oral traditions. Intermediate Piano I sight- reading, interpretation and
In addition, it will locate rap in the tone production.
context of hip-hop and as a part of Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate 1.5 Units
a continuum of American popular assessment 18 Lecture hours
music. This course is designed for the Prerequisite: MUS 146 with a grade of 27 Lab hours
student who seeks to expand their “C” or better
knowledge of rap music and the hip Transfers to: UC, CSU MUS 154
hop culture. This course is designed for students Guitar Ensemble
3 Units seeking to broaden their knowledge
54 Lecture hours and understanding of piano litera- Prerequisite: Must have completed at
ture. Varied works of intermediate least one semester of guitar
MUS 142 difficulty will be introduced. Atten- Transfers to: UC, CSU
Intermediate Voice I tion is given to the refinement and This course will offer the opportunity
polishing of technique through scales, for guitarists, electric or acoustic, to
Prerequisite: MUS 140 with a grade of arpeggios, sight-reading, interpreta- perform together in an ensemble. The
“C” or better tion and tone production. ensemble content will depend upon
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 1.5 Units the makeup of the class and will
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 18 Lecture hours include a diversity of approaches that
appropriate assessment 27 Lab hours might include Latin, Asian, Popular
Transfers to: UC, CSU and Classical Music. Recommended
This course is designed for students MUS 148 for guitarist whether they be music
who wish to further develop the Intermediate Piano II majors or not.
techniques acquired in Beginning 2 Units
Voice. A comprehensive study of Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate 27 Lecture hours
assessment 27 Lab hours
Prerequisite: MUS 147 with a grade of
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MUS 156 be covered. Students should take or other instrumental ensemble, or
Intermediate Musicianship I Music 180 concurrently. This course sung accappella. Attention is given to
is recommended for all students who every detail of musical development
Prerequisite: MUS 107 intend to pursue music profession- through rehearsal and performance
Transfers to: UC, CSU ally. of choral music. Public performance
This course is designed for the stu- 3 Units is required. Students are expected to
dent who wants to further develop 36 Lecture hours take on leadership roles as section
aural skills, sight-reading, sight- 54 Lab hours leaders, mentors to new singers, and
singing and rhythmic interpretation committee work for the choral orga-
skills beyond the beginning level. It MUS 167 nization. Enrollment criteria requires
is recommended for all instrumental- Electronic Music II successful completion of MUS 158
ists, singers and composers. and an audition.
3 Units Prerequisite: MUS 165 with a grade of 2 Units
54 Lecture hours “C” or better 27 Lecture hours
Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate 27 Lab hours
MUS 157 assessment
Intermediate Musicianship II Transfers to: CSU MUS 180
This course is designed for the stu- Music Laboratory
Prerequisite: MUS 156 dent who wants to continue the study
Transfers to: UC, CSU of concepts and techniques needed to Corequisite: MUS 165 or 167
This course is designed for the stu- compose electronic music and is rec- Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate
dent who wants to further develop ommended for students who intend assessment
aural skills, sight-reading, sight- to pursue music professionally. Transfers to: UC, CSU
singing and rhythmic interpreta- Various types of synthesis including This course is designed to provide
tion skills beyond the introductory software analog synthesis and virtual students enrolled in electronic music
intermediate level. It is recommended analogue synthesis will be studied. courses with supervised study or
for all instrumentalists, singers and Software that will be used in the practice.
composers. course may include Reason and Logic 1 Unit
3 Units Pro. Sequencing, recording via studio 54 Lab hours
54 Lecture hours software, notating compositions and
creating music for dance and theatre MUS 181 (C-ID MUS 160)
MUS 158 on the computer will be the primary Applied Music I
Masterworks Chorale II focus of the course.
3 Units Prerequisite: Audition
Prerequisite: MUS 138 and Audition 36 Lecture hours Corequisite: Enrollment in a Rio Hondo
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or 54 Lab hours College Large Ensemble (either MUS 116
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or or MUS 117 or MUS 120 or MUS 134
appropriate assessment MUS 168 or MUS 138 or MUS 139)
Transfers to: UC, CSU Electronic Music III Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
This advanced level course is appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
designed for students who seek in- Prerequisite: MUS 167 appropriate assessment
depth study of choral literature by Transfers to: CSU Transfers to: UC, CSU
performing complex choral works This course is designed for the This course offers individual instruc-
such as Beethoven’s Mass in C, Orff’s advanced electronic music student tion in voice, piano, guitar, band
Carmina Burana, and Britten’s War who wants to continue the study or orchestral instruments with an
Requiem accompanied by orchestra of concepts and techniques needed assigned instructor. Emphasis will
or other instrumental ensemble, or to compose electronic music and be placed on study at the beginning
sung a cappella. Attention is given to is recommended for students who level of technique and repertoire.
every detail of musical development intend to pursue music profession- Weekly, it includes one recital class,
through rehearsal and performance ally. Assignments in the course will and one individual lesson. Perfor-
of choral music from various musical include scoring music to stop-time mance for a faculty jury will be
periods and styles. Public perfor- animation and motion picture scenes required at the end of the semester.
mance is required. Enrollment criteria available on the internet. Advanced 2 Units
requires successful completion of notation techniques including full 27 Lecture hours
MUS 138 and an audition. score and individual parts will also 27 Lab hours
2 Units be covered.
27 Lecture hours 3 Units MUS 216
27 Lab hours 36 Lecture hours Advanced Music Ensemble for Diverse
54 Lab hours Instruments I
MUS 165
Electronic Music I MUS 178 Prerequisite: MUS 117
Masterworks Chorale III Transfers to: UC, CSU
Corequisite: MUS 180 This course is designed for the
Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate Prerequisite: MUS 158 and Audition advanced electric, acoustic instru-
assessment Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or mental, and vocal students to
Transfers to: CSU appropriate assessment broaden their abilities to perform
This course is designed for the Transfers to: UC, CSU in an ensemble. The course content,
student who wants to learn the basic This advanced level course is which will depend upon the instru-
elements involved in electronic music designed for students who seek in- mental and vocal makeup of the class,
including: fundamental elements of depth study of choral literature by will include a diversity of approaches
music, keyboard electronics, signal performing complex choral works that might include Latin, Asian,
processing, virtual synthesis which such as Bach sacred and secular Popular and contemporary Classical
may include Sylenth, Crystal, and cantatas, Mozart and Haydn masses, Music.
Gladiator, MIDI, simple computer renaissance madrigals and sacred 2.5 Units
software which may include Garage pieces, and contemporary choral 27 Lecture hours
Band, and digital recording. Creat- works accompanied by orchestra 54 Lab hours
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MUS 217 formance. Attention is given to a Transfers to: CSU
Advanced Music Ensemble for Diverse detailed study and analysis of vocal This course supports and reinforces
Instruments II technique and interpretation. Public on-the-job training in business, indus-
performance will be required. trial, non-profit, studio, community
Prerequisite: MUS 216 2 Units and professional music organiza-
Transfers to: UC, CSU 27 Lecture hours tions under supervision of a college
This course is designed for the 27 Lab hours instructor and is facilitated by the use
advanced electric, acoustic instru- of learning objectives. The student
mental, and vocal students who want MUS 245 will be working in a skilled or profes-
to interpret and perform ensemble Advanced Piano sional level assignment in their area
repertoire at a professional level. The of vocational interest and will meet
course content, which will depend Prerequisite: MUS 148 with a grade of performance objectives related to
upon the instrumental and vocal “C” or better instruction that are above and beyond
makeup of the class, will include a Transfers to: UC, CSU the conditions of regular employ-
diversity of approaches that might This course is designed for the ment. This course is intended for
include Latin, Asian, Popular and student interested in further devel- students whose job is related to the
contemporary Classical Music. oping the interpretive and technical field of music and have completed or
2.5 Units demands inherent in advanced piano enrolled in the appropriate course-
27 Lecture hours literature. Attention is given to a work. Instructor approval is required
54 Lab hours detailed study and analysis of various to remain in the class. “Contact the
musical periods and styles. CWE office regarding re-enrollment
MUS 220 2 Units procedures.”
Concert Choir II 27 Lecture hours Student Unpaid Internship:
27 Lab hours 1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours;
Prerequisite: MUS 120 3 Units/180 hours; 4 Units/240 hours
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or MUS 251 Student Paid Internship:
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Advanced Guitar I 1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours;
appropriate assessment 3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours.
Transfers to: UC, CSU Prerequisite: MUS 151 with a grade of 1 to 4 Units
This course is designed for the “C” or better 3 Lecture hours
intermediate vocal student who seeks Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 60 to 300 Other hours
an opportunity to perform in a vocal appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
ensemble. Participation in public per- appropriate assessment MUS 299
formance is required. The repertoire Transfers to: UC, CSU Directed Study: Music
will include a diversity of sections This advanced level course is
including intermediate level classi- designed for students who seek Transfers to: UC, CSU
cal choral literature, world music, to broaden their understanding Independent Study/Directed Study
popular and contemporary music. of guitar literature by performing is intended for students who have
Successful completion of MUS 120 is difficult works. Attention is given the ability to assume responsibil-
required to enroll. to the refinement and polishing of ity for independent work and to
2 Units technique through scales, arpeggios, prepare written or oral reports and/
27 Lecture hours sight- reading, interpretation, and or appropriate projects. To enroll in
27 Lab hours tonal production, as well as analysis an independent study/directed study
of various musical periods and styles. course, students must possess a 2.5
MUS 234 2 Units overall grade point average, a 3.0
Advanced Chamber Singers 27 Lecture hours grade point average in the discipline
27 Lab hours of study being requested, or receive
Prerequisite: MUS 134 an exception from the instructor.
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 and MUS 252 Independent Studies/Directed Studies
appropriate assessment Advanced Guitar II may be developed from any topic
Transfers to: UC, CSU arising from or related to a course of
This course is designed for students Prerequisite: MUS 251 study that will result in developing
with advanced skills in rehearsing Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or depth and breadth in that subject
and performing choral music. A wide appropriate assessment; READ 023 or area. Students will be expected to
variety of music selected from differ- appropriate assessment meet on a regular basis with their fac-
ent musical periods and styles will be Transfers to: UC, CSU ulty sponsor and submit a final report
selected for study and performance. This advanced level course is or project, and student progress shall
Enrollment criteria includes an audi- designed for students who wish to be evaluated at regular intervals.
tion and successful completion of improve their technique and skills by Academic standards for Independent
MUS 134. This course may be taken performing more difficult works. It Studies/Directed Studies shall be the
once and repeated three times for is essentially a continuation of MUS same as those for other courses. Units
credit. 251, Advanced Guitar I. The scales, are awarded in accordance to Title
2 Units chord progressions, pieces and etudes V regulations with one unit of credit
18 Lecture hours assigned will be selected to advance awarded for 54 hours of Directed
54 Lab hours the student’s technique, and reper- Studies, six (6) hours of which must
toire from various periods and styles. be with an instructor. The instructor
MUS 240 2 Units is responsible for monitoring student
Advanced Voice I 27 Lecture hours progress through the semester.
27 Lab hours Students may take directed study
Prerequisite: MUS 142 with a grade of courses for a maximum of three (3)
“C” or better MUS 290
Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate Cooperative Work Experience/Intern-
assessment ship for Music Related Fields
This course is designed for students
interested in further developing the Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
interpretive and technical demands appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
inherent in advanced vocal per- appropriate assessment

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units within a discipline, and may not industry terminology, setting up a OENG 005
accumulate more than a total of nine string line, standard industry hand Skills Specialization
(9) units college wide. signals, labor unions and learning to
1 to 3 Units operate heavy equipment. Prerequisite: State Indentured Appren-
54 to 162 Lab hours 2 Units tice in the Operating Engineers Trust
36 Lecture hours Apprenticeship Program
NUTRITION SCIENCE 36 Lab hours Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
Division of Health Science OENG 002 appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or
& Nursing Grade Checking MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri-
ate assessment
NUTR 110 Prerequisite: State Indentured Appren- This course is designed to meet the
Introduction to Nutrition Science tice in the Operating Engineers Trust needs of State Indentured Appren-
Apprenticeship Program tices employed full-time in the oper-
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or ating engineer field. Topics covered
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment; READ 022 or include: the labor movement in the
appropriate assessment appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or United States, relationship of politics
Transfers to: CSU MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri- to construction work, preventive
This course is designed to provide ate assessment maintenance, and the operation of
students with basic knowledge of This course is designed to meet the heavy equipment.
scientific concepts related to the needs of State Indentured Appren- 2 Units
function of nutrients in basic life tices employed full-time in the oper- 36 Lecture hours
processes and current health issues ating engineer field. Topics covered 36 Lab hours
with emphasis on individual needs, include: safety consciousness, layout
dietary guidelines, macronutrients, and staking methods for subdivi- OENG 012
micronutrients, digestion, absorp- sions, streets, buildings, underground Heavy Duty Repairman
tion, metabolism, health, and disease structure excavation, right angle
prevention through a balanced diet. triangles, and curve radii. Prerequisite: State Indentured Appren-
This course is appropriate for nutri- 2 Units tice in the Operating Engineers Trust
tion majors and health science majors, 36 Lecture hours Apprenticeship Program
including nursing. 36 Lab hours Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
3 Units appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
54 Lecture hours OENG 003 appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or
Equipment Operator MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri-
NUTR 120 ate assessment
Principles of Foods with Lab Prerequisite: State Indentured Appren- This course is designed to meet the
tice in the Operating Engineers Trust needs of State Indentured Appren-
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Apprenticeship Program tices employed full-time in the oper-
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or ating engineer field. Topics covered
appropriate assessment appropriate assessment; READ 022 or include: the safe use oxyacetylene
Transfers to: CSU appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or cutting equipment, the technique of
This course is designed for students MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri- brazing, and electric arc welding.
majoring in nutrition to learn the ate assessment 2 Units
application of food science principles This course is designed to meet the 36 Lecture hours
with emphasis on ingredient function needs of State Indentured Appren- 36 Lab hours
and interaction, food preparation, tices employed full-time in the oper-
food preparation techniques, sensory ating engineer field. Topics covered OENG 013
evaluation standards, food safety and include: preventive maintenance of Heavy Duty Repairman
sanitation, and nutrient composition heavy equipment, operation of heavy
of food. equipment and political science. Prerequisite: State Indentured Appren-
3 Units 2 Units tice in the Operating Engineers Trust
45 Lecture hours 36 Lecture hours Apprenticeship Program
27 Lab hours 36 Lab hours Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
OPERATING OENG 004 appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or
ENGINEERS Plan Reading MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri-
ate assessment
Division of Career Prerequisite: State Indentured Appren- This course is designed to meet the
& Technical Education tice in the Operating Engineers Trust needs of State Indentured Appren-
Apprenticeship Program tices employed full-time in the oper-
OENG 001 Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or ating engineer field. Topics covered
Introduction to Apprenticeship appropriate assessment; READ 022 or include: the principles of hydraulics,
appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or how a hydraulic system works and
Prerequisite: Registration as a State MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri- the practical uses of hydraulics.
Indentured Apprentice ate assessment 2 Units
This course is designed to meet the This course is designed to meet the 36 Lecture hours
needs of State Indentured Appren- needs of State Indentured Appren- 36 Lab hours
tices employed full-time in the oper- tices employed full-time in the oper-
ating engineer field. Topics covered ating engineer field. Topics covered OENG 014
include: making yourself valuable, include: reading and interpreting Heavy Duty Repairman
safety, first aid, the cost of accidents, grading plans for highways, streets
and subdivisions. Prerequisite: State Indentured Appren-
2 Units tice in the Operating Engineers Trust
36 Lecture hours Apprenticeship Program
36 Lab hours Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or

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MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri- establish lines and elevations from include industry safety, industry
ate assessment previously established control points terminology, structural steel/weld-
This course is designed to meet the defined in the grade plans and learn ing inspection testing, analytical
needs of State Indentured Appren- how to check grade plans. blueprint reading, field interpreta-
tices employed full-time in the oper- 2 Units tion, and successful completion of
ating engineer field. Topics covered 36 Lecture hours the industry standard certification
include: diagnosis, service and repair 36 Lab hours examination.
of hydraulic valves, motors, pumps 4 Units
and cylinders; diagnosis and repair of OENG 022 54 Lecture hours
variable speed hydraulic drives; ser- Structural Masonry Inspection 54 Lab hours
vice and maintenance of pneumatic
systems used on heavy equipment Prerequisite: State Indentured Appren- OENG 025
and heavy trucks. tice in the Operating Engineers Trust Prestressed Concrete Inspector
2 Units Apprenticeship Program
36 Lecture hours Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Prerequisite: Indentured Apprentice for
36 Lab hours appropriate assessment; READ 022 or the State of California in the Operating
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or Engineers Training Program
OENG 015 MATH 020C or appropriate assessment Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
Heavy Duty Repairman This course is designed to meet the appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
needs of State Indentured Appren- appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or
Prerequisite: State Indentured Appren- tices with the State of California who MATH 020C or appropriate assessment
tice in the Operating Engineers Trust are interested in the field of Operat- This course is designed to meet the
Apprenticeship Program ing Engineers Inspectors. Topics needs of State Indentured Appren-
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or include industry safety, industry tices with the State of California who
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or terminology, masonry inspection are interested in the field of Operat-
appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or testing, blueprint reading, field inter- ing Engineers Inspectors. Topics
MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri- pretation, and successful completion include safety, industry terminol-
ate assessment of the industry standard certification ogy, prestressed concrete inspection,
This course is designed to meet the examination. blueprint reading, field interpreta-
needs of State Indentured Appren- 4 Units tion, and successful completion of
tices employed full-time in the 54 Lecture hours the industry standard certification
operating engineer field. Topics 54 Lab hours examination.
covered include: internal combustion 4 Units
engine theory and servicing the fuel, OENG 023 54 Lecture hours
lubricating, and governing systems of Reinforced Concrete Inspection 54 Lab hours
gasoline and diesel engines.
2 Units Prerequisite: Must be an Indentured OENG 026
36 Lecture hours Apprentice in the Operating Engineers Soil Testing and Inspection
36 Lab hours State Apprenticeship Program
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Prerequisite: Must be an Indentured
OENG 016 appropriate assessment; READ 022 or Apprentice in the Operating Engineers
Heavy Duty Repairman appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or Training Trust Apprenticeship Program
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment in the classification of Special Inspection
Prerequisite: State Indentured Appren- This course is designed to meet the Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
tice in the Operating Engineers Trust needs of State Indentured Appren- appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
Apprenticeship Program tices with the State of California who appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or are interested in the field of Operat- MATH 020C or appropriate assessment
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or ing Engineers Inspectors. Topics This course is designed to meet the
appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or include industry safety, applications needs of State Indentured Appren-
MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri- of reinforced concrete structure, tices with the State of California who
ate assessment sample testing, industry terminology, are interested in the field of Operat-
This course is designed to meet the reinforced concrete inspection testing, ing Engineers Inspectors. Topics
needs of State Indentured Appren- blueprint reading, field interpreta- include industry safety, industry
tices employed full-time in the oper- tion, and successful completion of terminology, inspection testing proce-
ating engineer field. Topics include: the industry standard certification dures, blueprint reading, field inter-
clutches, mechanical transmissions, examination. pretation, and successful completion
differentials, final drives, crawler 4 Units of a certification class sponsored by
tractor undercarriage, and crawler 54 Lecture hours the American Concrete Institute and
tractor track assemblies. 54 Lab hours Nuclear Safety Course.
2 Units 4 Units
36 Lecture hours OENG 024 54 Lecture hours
36 Lab hours Structural Steel/Welding Inspection 54 Lab hours

OENG 021 Prerequisite: Must be an Indentured OENG 290
Grades and Plans Apprentice for the State of California in Work Experience in Operating
the Operating Engineers Training Trust Engineers Union Apprenticeship
Prerequisite: State Indentured Appren- Apprenticeship Program
tice in the Operating Engineers Trust Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Prerequisite: State Indentured Operat-
Apprenticeship Program appropriate assessment; READ 022 or ing Engineers Union Apprenticeship
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or MATH 020C or appropriate assessment appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or This course is designed to meet the appropriate assessment
MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri- needs of State Indentured Appren- Transfers to: CSU
ate assessment tices with the State of California who This course provides students the
This course is designed to develop are interested in the field of Operat- opportunity to work in the Operating
the ability to read grade plans, ing Engineers Inspectors. Topics Engineers apprenticeship program

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for the purpose of developing specific student will learn operating room cal ideas and methods concerning
skills to meet the goals and objec- etiquette, gowning, gloving, sterile knowledge, reality and values.
tives of the Operating Engineers Joint back table set up for categories 1, 2 Expected topics will include the
Apprenticeship Council (J.A.C.). and 3 orthopedic procedures. Instruc- sources and limits of knowledge, and
Students complete work experience tion will include seminars, demon- the nature of reality. Other topics that
hours at approved training sites. strations and physical examinations, may be examined from a philosophi-
Students may take up to 16 units total hands on casting and splinting cal perspective include the nature of
across all Work Experience course applications, surgical gowning and the self, truth, ethics, religion, science,
offerings . Only one Work Experience gloving and assisting in major ortho- language, beauty and art, politi-
course may be taken per semester. pedic procedures. cal theory, or mind. This course is
1 to 4 Units 4 Units intended for those who meet Honors
3 Lecture hours 36 Lecture hours Program requirements.
75 to 225 Other 108 Lab hours 3 Units
54 Lecture hours
ORTHOPEDIC ORTH 070
TECHNOLOGY Orthopedic Technician Practicum PHIL 110
Critical Thinking
Division of Health Science Prerequisite: ORTH 060
& Nursing This course will provide the student Prerequisite: ENGL 101 or appropriate
with entry-level abilities to func- assessment
ORTH 040 tion as an Orthopedic Technician. Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate
Introduction to Orthopedic Technology Students will participate in clinical assessment
and hospital rotations consisting of Transfers to: UC, CSU
Prerequisite: BIOL 125; ENGL 035 or instruction in back office skills to This course is an introduction to the
ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment; include casting, splinting, application methods and techniques of informal
READ 023 or appropriate assessment of soft goods, wound care manage- reasoning. Topics include schema-
This course will provide students ment, client communication, sterile tizing and articulating arguments,
with an introduction to the roles, technique, operating room etiquette, causal arguments, analogical argu-
professional responsibilities, code of gowning, gloving, and sterile back ments, testimony arguments, infor-
ethics, and employment qualifica- table set-up for category 3 major mal fallacies, and others. Emphasis
tions of an Orthopedic Technician. procedures. on the application of critical thinking
Instruction will also include the 4 Units for effective writing will be reflected
review of the musculoskeletal system 18 Lecture hours in the frequency, scope, and nature
as it relates to the field of orthopedic 162 Lab bours of course writing assignments, which
technology emphasizing locomotor, will be evaluated with regard to both
neurom­ uscular and peripheral vascu- PHILOSOPHY content and form. Students should
lar structures. expect to write approximately 8000
4 Units Division of Behavioral words in various writing assign-
72 Lecture hours & Social Sciences ments. This course is appropriate for
students seeking to improve their
ORTH 050 PHIL 101 (C-ID PHIL 100) writing and reasoning skills.
Orthopedic Technician Health Introduction to Philosophy 3 Units
Assessment 54 Lecture hours
Advisory: ENGL 101 or appropriate
Prerequisite: ORTH 040 assessment; READ 023 or appropriate PHIL 110H
This course will provide the student assessment Critical Thinking Honors
with entry-level abilities to function Transfers to: UC, CSU
as an Orthopedic Technician. Stu- This course introduces philosophi- Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade of
dents will receive instruction in the cal ideas and methods concerning “C” or better
physical examination of the extremi- knowledge, reality and values. Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate
ties, spine and pelvis. Instruction will Expected topics will include the assessment
include joint range of motion, specific sources and limits of knowledge, and Transfers to: CSU
muscle group testing and measuring the nature of reality. Other topics that This course is an introduction to the
the locomotor system. may be examined from a philosophi- methods and techniques of informal
3 Units cal perspective include the nature of reasoning. Topics include schema-
45 Lecture hours the self, truth, ethics, religion, science, tizing and articulating arguments,
27 Lab hours language, beauty and art, political causal arguments, analogical argu-
theory, or mind. This course is appro- ments, testimony arguments, infor-
ORTH 060 priate for anyone seeking a broader mal fallacies, and others. Emphasis
Orthopedic Technician Modalities program of philosophical study, or to on the application of critical thinking
fulfill general Humanities or Philoso- for effective writing will be reflected
Prerequisite: ORTH 050 phy major requirements. in the frequency, scope, and nature
This course will provide the student 2 Units of course writing assignments, which
with entry-level abilities to func- 54 Lecture hours will be evaluated with regard to both
tion as an Orthopedic Technician content and form. Students should
in the private practice, hospital and PHIL 101H (C-ID PHIL 100) expect to write approximately 8000
managed care facilities. Students Introduction to Philosophy Honors words in various writing assign-
will receive instruction in back office ments. This course is appropriate for
skills focusing on casting, splinting, Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a “C” or students seeking to improve their
application of soft goods, wound care better writing and reasoning skills. This
management, client communication Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate course is intended for those who meet
and surgical assisting in major and assessment Honors Program Requirements.
minor orthopedic procedures. The Transfers to: UC, CSU 3 Units
This course introduces philosophi- 54 Lecture hours

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PHIL 112 (C-ID PHIL 110) This introductory level course is for ism, Socialism, Communism, as well
Introduction to Logic students interested in the humanities, as conceptions of rights and distribu-
law, medicine, politics, social science tions of goods.
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or and related fields, and will expose 3 Units
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or them to some of the most profound 54 Lecture hours
appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or moral and ethical questions in the
MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri- Western philosophical tradition. We PHIL 128H (same as POLS 128H)
ate assessment will examine the concept of moral- Introduction to Political Philosophy
Transfers to: UC, CSU ity and values, representative ethical Honors
This course introduces the formal theories, and may include their appli-
methods and principles of deduc- cations to moral problems. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade of
tive logic. Topics include transla- 3 Units “C” or better
tion between natural and formal 54 Lecture hours Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate
language, syllogistic logic, and assessment
propositional logic. This course is PHIL 124 (C-ID PHIL 130) Transfers to: CSU
especially recommended for students History of Philosophy: Ancient This course is for students interested
of mathematics, business, computer in the relationship between political
science, science, engineering, law, Advisory: ENGL 101 or appropriate systems and philosophy. It is espe-
and humanities. assessment; READ 023 or appropriate cially relevant for students interested
3 Units assessment in political science, philosophy and
54 Lecture hours Transfers to: UC, CSU law. This course introduces the
This introductory level course is for history and development of politi-
PHIL 112H those interested specifically in the cal thought, and will consider the
Introduction to Logic Honors earliest stages of Ancient Western justification of the State, Libertari-
philosophy. We address the develop- anism, Socialism, Communism, as
Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade of ment of Greek philosophy from the well as conceptions of rights and
“C” or better Pre-Socratics through Aristotle. We distributions of goods. This course
Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate may also include Hellenistic, Roman, is designed for students who meet
assessment; MATH 030 or MATH 030D medieval or non-western thinkers. Honor’s Program requirements.
or MATH 033 or appropriate assessment Beyond a study of the figures and key 3 Units
Transfers to: CSU ideas, we will discuss the early view 54 Lecture hours
This course introduces the formal of philosophy as a “way of life,” and
methods and principles of deduc- consider how these movements were PHIL 135
tive logic. Topics include translation intended to transform the lives of Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
between natural and formal lan- those who followed them.
guage, syllogistic logic, and proposi- 3 Units Advisory: ENGL 101 or appropriate
tional logic. This course is especially 54 Lecture hours assessment; READ 023 or appropriate
recommended for students of assessment
mathematics, business, computer sci- PHIL 126 (C-ID PHIL 140) Transfers to: UC, CSU
ence, science, engineering, law, and History of Philosophy: Modern This introductory course explores the
humanities. This course is intended philosophical aspects of a variety of
for those who meet Honors Program Advisory: ENGL 101 or appropriate issues of contemporary interest. This
requirements. assessment; READ 023 or appropriate course is intended for all students
3 Units assessment interested in applying methods of
54 Lecture hours Transfers to: UC, CSU philosophy to contemporary topics
This introductory level course is which may include, but are not
PHIL 115 (C-ID PHIL 210) intended for all students interested in limited to: war/terrorism, sex work,
Symbolic Logic the Modern period of Western Phi- cloning, euthanasia, suicide, philo-
losophy (16th through 18th Century). sophical issues pertaining to race or
Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate We emphasize broad epistemologi- gender, genetic engineering, illicit
assessment; PHIL 101 or PHIL 101H; cal and metaphysical developments drug use, business ethics, or artificial
PHIL 112 through close analysis of primary intelligence.
Transfers to: UC, CSU texts. Philosophers to be studied will 3 Units
This course is intended for students include Descartes and other Rational- 54 Lecture hours
interested in symbolic methods of ists, Hume and other Empiricists, and
deductive reasoning including philos- Kant. PHIL 140
ophy and mathematics majors. Stu- 3 Units Philosophy of Religion
dents taking this course will develop 54 Lecture hours
an understanding of both sentential Advisory: ENGL 101 or appropriate
logic and predicate logic. Students PHIL 128 (same as POLS 128) assessment; READ 023 or appropriate
will also learn to translate ordinary Introduction to Political Philosophy assessment
language sentences and arguments Transfers to: UC, CSU
into symbolic form and evaluate sym- Advisory: ENGL 101 or appropriate This introductory level course is
bolized arguments for validity using assessment; READ 023 or appropriate intended for all students seeking a
truth-tables and natural deduction assessment thoughtful exploration of religious
techniques. Transfers to: UC, CSU issues in a non-sectarian context,
3 Units This course is for students interested or as part of a broader program of
54 Lecture hours in the relationship between political philosophical study. We will address
systems and philosophy. It is espe- Western religion from a philosophi-
PHIL 120 (C-ID PHIL 120) cially relevant for students interested cal perspective, including arguments
Introduction to Ethics in political science, philosophy and for and against the existence of God,
law. This course introduces the and an investigation into the status
Advisory: ENGL 101 or appropriate history and development of politi- of religious beliefs. Additional topics
assessment; READ 023 or appropriate cal thought, and will consider the
assessment justification of the State, Libertarian-
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may include a consideration of the terrorism, public policy, the death tual framework for the production
evolution-creationism debate, and a penalty, and issues in science and and analysis of both personal and
discussion of religious pluralism. technology. commercial photographic imagery.
3 Units 3 Units Students are required to provide
54 Lecture hours 54 Lecture hours their own 35mm camera with manual
controls.
PHIL 299 PHOTOGRAPHY 3 Units
Directed Study: Philosophy 36 Lecture hours
Division of Arts 72 Lab hours
Transfers to: UC, CSU & Cultural Programs
Independent Study/Directed Study PHTO 290
is intended for students who have PHTO 185 Medium and Large Format Photography
the ability to assume responsibil- Introduction to Digital Photography
ity for independent work and to Prerequisite: PHTO 190
prepare written or oral reports and/ Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate
or appropriate projects. To enroll in appropriate assessment; READ 023 or assessment
an independent study/directed study appropriate assessment Transfers to: CSU
course, students must possess a 2.5 Transfers to: CSU This course is designed for students
overall grade point average, a 3.0 This introductory course covers who have successfully completed
grade point average in the discipline basic technical and conceptual skills beginning photography and wish to
of study being requested, or receive in digital photography, including study more advanced technical and
an exception from the instructor. digital camera use, principles of conceptual approaches to contempo-
Independent Studies/Directed Studies photographic composition, digital rary black and white photography
may be developed from any topic image editing, and digital printing. using medium and large format films
arising from or related to a course of This course is designed for non-pho- and cameras in a traditional wet
study that will result in developing tography majors interested in gaining lab environment. Special emphasis
depth and breadth in that subject experience with digital photography. is given to the understanding and
area. Students will be expected to Students are required to supply their analysis of photographic imagery.
meet on a regular basis with their fac- own digital camera. 2 Units
ulty sponsor and submit a final report 3 Units 18 Lecture hours
or project, and student progress shall 36 Lecture hours 54 Lab hours
be evaluated at regular intervals. 72 Lab hours
Academic standards for Independent PHTO 292
Studies/Directed Studies shall be the PHTO 190 Digital Photography
same as those for other courses. Units Beginning Photography
are awarded in accordance to Title Prerequisite: PHTO 185 or PHTO 190
V regulations with one unit of credit Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
awarded for 54 hours of Directed assessment; ART 120 appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
Studies, six (6) hours of which must Transfers to: UC, CSU appropriate assessment
be with an instructor. The instructor This course is designed for students Transfers to: CSU
is responsible for monitoring student who wish to study the basic techni- This course is designed for students
progress through the semester. cal and conceptual approaches to who have successfully completed
Students may take directed study contemporary photography. Tradi- PHTO 190 and have a working
courses for a maximum of three (3) tional black and white photography knowledge of basic camera controls
units within a discipline, and may not techniques are explored, with special and photographic composition. It
accumulate more than a total of nine emphasis on the basic use of the 35 will cover use of digital cameras,
(9) units college wide. mm camera and enlarger as well as image editing and manipulation,
1 to 3 Units the processing of black and white digital printing, and the expression
54 to 162 Lab hours film and printing paper. Students are of ideas through digital photographs.
required to provide their own 35 mm Students are required to supply their
PHIL 325 camera with manual controls. own digital camera.
Applied and Professional Ethics 3 Units 3 Units
36 Lecture hours 36 Lecture hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 201 or ENGL 201H, 72 Lab hours 72 Lab hours
and PHIL 101 or PHIL 101H or PHIL
120 (both with a grade of “C” or better) PHTO 191 PHTO 299
This upper division General Educa- Intermediate Photography Directed Study: Photography
tion course is designed for students
pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree Prerequisite: PHTO 190 Transfers to: UC, CSU
in Automotive Technology but it is Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate Independent Study/Directed Study
also open to all students who have assessment is intended for students who have
successfully completed the prereq- Transfers to: UC, CSU the ability to assume responsibil-
uisites. This course is intended for This course is designed for students ity for independent work and to
students who seek a greater under- who have successfully completed prepare written or oral reports and/
standing of the relationship between beginning photography and wish to or appropriate projects. To enroll in
ethics and human living. This course study more advanced technical and an independent study/directed study
will expose them to the moral and conceptual approaches to contempo- course, students must possess a 2.5
ethical views in the Western philo- rary black and white photography in overall grade point average, a 3.0
sophical tradition. Students will a, 35mm film based, wet lab environ- grade point average in the discipline
then apply these views to various ment. Techniques such as the use of of study being requested, or receive
contemporary issues. Expected topics studio lighting, light meters, toners, an exception from the instructor.
include: business ethics, euthanasia, hand coloring, and solarization are Independent Studies/Directed Studies
explored, with special emphasis may be developed from any topic
given to understanding the concep- arising from or related to a course of
study that will result in developing
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area. Students will be expected to This course is the first of a two- energy, work, momentum, and con-
meet on a regular basis with their fac- semester sequence and is designed servation principles.
ulty sponsor and submit a final report for students transferring to a four- 4 Units
or project, and student progress shall year institution and planning careers 54 Lecture hours
be evaluated at regular intervals. in health professional fields such 54 Lab hours
Academic standards for Independent as medicine, dentistry, veterinary
Studies/Directed Studies shall be the science, pharmacy, and optometry as PHY 212 (C-ID PHYS 200S, PHYS 215)
same as those for other courses. Units well as those students in engineer- Physics for Scientists and Engineers - II
are awarded in accordance to Title ing technology and architecture.
V regulations with one unit of credit Students majoring in the biological Prerequisite: PHY 211 with a grade of
awarded for 54 hours of Directed sciences should consult a counselor “C” or better
Studies, six (6) hours of which must as to whether this course satisfies Corequisite/Prerequisite: MATH 191
be with an instructor. The instructor the general preparation require- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
is responsible for monitoring student ments for the major at the university. appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
progress through the semester. Topics include kinematics, dynamics, appropriate assessment
Students may take directed study energy, work, momentum, conserva- Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
courses for a maximum of three (3) tion principles, rotational motion, (*Students will receive credit from UC
units within a discipline, and may not simple harmonic motion, fluids, and for one physics series: PHY 150 and 160
accumulate more than a total of nine thermodynamics. or PHY 211, PHY 212, and PHY 213)
(9) units college wide. 4 Units This course is the second of a three-
1 to 3 Units 54 Lecture hours semester sequence and is designed
54 to 162 Lab hours 54 Lab hours for students transferring to a four-
year institution with majors in the
PHYSICS PHY 160 (C-ID PHYS 100S, PHYS 110) sciences and engineering. Topics
General Physics - II covered include quantum physics,
Division of Mathematics physical optics, and thermodynamics.
& Sciences Prerequisite: PHY 150 with a grade of 4 Units
“C” or better 54 Lecture hours
PHY 120 Transfers to: UC (credit limit *), CSU 54 Lab hours
Physics for Everyday Use (*Students will receive credit from UC
for one physics series: PHY 150 and PHY PHY 213 (C-ID PHYS 200S, PHYS 210)
Prerequisite: MATH 050 or MATH 160 or PHY 211, PHY 212, and PHY Physics for Scientists and Engineers - III
050D or MATH 053 with a grade of “C” 213)
or better or appropriate assessment This course is the second of a two- Prerequisite: PHY 212 with a grade of
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or semester sequence and is designed “C” or better
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or for students transferring to a four- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
appropriate assessment year institution with majors in health appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU professional fields such as medicine, appropriate assessment
(*Students will receive no credit from UC dentistry, veterinary science, phar- Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
for PHY 120 if taken after PHY 150 or macy, and optometry as well as those (*Students will receive credit from UC
PHY 211) students in engineering technology for one physics series: PHY 150 and PHY
This course investigates the basic and architecture. Students major- 160 or PHY 211, PHY 212, and PHY
characteristics of matter and the ing in the biological sciences should 213)
interactions that govern its behavior consult a counselor as to whether this This course is the third of a three-
and emphasizes how remarkable course satisfies the general prepara- semester sequence and is designed
everyday phenomena are. Examples tion requirements for the major at the for students transferring to a four-
from popular culture (movies, TV, university. Topics include electricity year institution with majors in the
and sports) are emphasized. Topics and magnetism, oscillations, waves, sciences and engineering. Topics
include how to describe an object’s optics, and modern physics. covered are electric fields, electric
motion, how to explain changes in an 4 Units potential, current, circuits, magnetic
object’s motion, the roles of work and 54 Lecture hours fields, Gauss’ law, Ampere’s law,
energy, and other topics. The course 54 Lab hours Maxwell’s equations, induction, and
is oriented to the non- science major, electromagnetic waves.
stresses conceptual understanding, PHY 211 (C-ID PHYS 200S, PHYS 205) 4 Units
and is intended to present students Physics for Scientists and Engineers - I 54 Lecture hours
with an opportunity to see how our 54 Lab hours
world works. Prerequisite/Corequisite: MATH 190 or
4 Units MATH 190H PHY 220
54 Lecture hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Unmanned Rocket Science
54 Lab hours appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
appropriate assessment Prerequisite : CIT 125 or CIT 135
PHY 150 (C-ID PHYS 100S, PHYS 105) Transfers to: UC (credit limit *), CSU Corequisite/Prerequisite: PHY 213
General Physics - I (*Students will receive credit from UC Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
for one physics series: PHY 150 and PHY appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
Prerequisite: MATH 175 with a grade of 160 or PHY 211, PHY 212, and PHY appropriate assessment
“C” or better or appropriate assessment 213) Transfers to: CSU
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or This course is the first of a three- This course introduces students to
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or semester sequence and is designed the creation and implementation of
appropriate assessment for students transferring to a four- payloads and unmanned flight vehi-
Transfers to: UC (credit limit *), CSU year institution with majors in the cles. The payloads and unmanned
(*Students will receive credit from UC sciences and engineering. Topics vehicles such as rockets, balloons and
for one physics series: PHY 150 and PHY covered are kinematics, dynamics, unmanned aerial vehicles (drones)
160 or PHY 211, PHY 212, and PHY collect inflight atmospheric data that
213) are later analyzed and presented.
3 Units
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PHY 299 PAC 043 PAC 075C
Directed Study in Physics Advanced Officers Course Basic Course - Module II (Ext)

Advisory: PHY 150 or 160 or 211 or 212 Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Prerequisite: Successful completion of
or 213 appropriate assessment; PAC 040 or PAC 075B or POST Module III, current
Transfers to: UC, CSU PAC 075B,075C, 075D (within last 3 years) in PC 832 Arrest
The course provides an opportunity This course is designed for upgrading and Firearms training requirements,
for the student to expand their stud- currently employed law enforcement passage of the POST-constructed Com-
ies in Physics beyond the classroom personnel. The curriculum follows prehensive Module III End-of- Course
by completing a project or an assign- that recommended by the Commis- Proficiency Test within the preceding 12
ment arranged by agreement between sion of Peace Officer Standards and months, medical clearance, Department
the student and instructor. The Training. The course is designed of Justice clearance for firearms training
student is required to contract with to keep peace officers informed of Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
the instructor to determine the scope new laws, recent court decisions, appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
of the assignment and the unit value current enforcement procedures, appropriate assessment
assigned for successful completion. new concepts in law enforcement, This course is designed for those
Students must possess a 2.5 overall technology, community relations and interested in becoming a Level II
GPA, a 3.0 GPA in the discipline of other refresher training as may be Reserve officer. This course covers
study being requested, or receive an necessary. criminal law, evidence, investiga-
exception from the instructor. Stu- 0.07 to 1.48 Units tions, firearms, arrest and control,
dents may take a maximum of 3 units 2 to 40 Lecture hours community relations, report writing,
of Directed Study within a discipline 2 to 40 Lab hours cultural diversity, and other related
and 9 units college-wide. police topics. It is training which
1 to 3 Units PAC 071 satisfies the legal requirements for a
54 to 162 Lab hours Public Safety Dispatcher Basic Course Level II Reserve officer.
8 Units
POLICE ACADEMY Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 90 Lecture hours
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 162 Lab hours
Division of Public Safety appropriate assessment; PAC 040
This course meets the POST (Cali- PAC 075D
PAC 040 fornia Commission on Peace Officer Basic Police Recruit Class -
Basic Police Recruit Class Standards Training) requirements for Level I Module
the position of public safety dis-
Prerequisite: Medical clearance, Cali- patcher. The content of this course is Prerequisite: Successful completion of
fornia Department of Justice clearance a combination of the following topics: PAC 075B and PAC 075C or POST
for firearms training, passing scores on Professional Orientation, Criminal Modules III and II, current (within last
POST written and physical tests (agency Justice System, Law, Communication 3 years) in PC 832 Arrest and Firearms
sponsored cadets are exempt) Technology, Telephone Procedures, training requirements, passage of the
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Radio Procedures, Missing Persons, POST-constructed Comprehensive
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Domestic Violence, Referral Services, Module II End-of-Course Proficiency
appropriate assessment; PAC 4348L Cultural Diversity, Sexual Harass- Test within the preceding 12 months,
This is a fundamental course which ment, Hate Crimes, Gang Aware- medical clearance, Department of Justice
covers criminal law, evidence, pro- ness, Stress Management, Critical clearance for firearms training
cedure and investigation, firearms, Incidents, Telecommunications and Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
first aid, defense tactics, use of Practical Application Activities. appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
chemical agents and other related 6 Units appropriate assessment
police subjects. This course meets the 102 Lecture hours This course is designed for those
educational requirement for basic 18 Lab hours interested in becoming a Level I
certification by the Commission on Reserve officer or a regular peace
Peace Officer Standards and Training PAC 075B officer. This course covers criminal
(POST). Basic Course-Module III (Ext) law, evidence, investigations, fire-
24 Units arms, arrest and control, emergency
772 Lecture hours Prerequisite: Medical clearance, Cali- vehicle operation, and other related
163 Lab hours fornia Department of Justice clearance police topics. It is the final level of
for firearms training, passing scores on training which constitutes satisfaction
PAC 042 POST written and physical tests (agency of the Regular Basic Course training
Police Supervision sponsored cadets are exempt). requirement and the legal require-
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or ments for a Level I Reserve officer.
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 8 Units
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment 162 Lecture hours
appropriate assessemtn; PAC 040 or This course is designed for those 232 Lab hours
PAC 075B, 075C, 075D interested in becoming a Level III
This course is designed to explain Reserve officer. This course covers PAC 078
and apply the elements of supervi- criminal law, evidence, investiga- Requalification - Basic Course
sion oriented to law enforcement tions, firearms, arrest and control,
personnel. Methods of effective vehicle operations, report writing, Prerequisite: Successful completion of a
leadership, motivation, communica- first aid/CPR, cultural diversity, and California POST Basic Police Academy;
tion and techniques of training are other related police topics. It is the a California Department of Justice clear-
presented. This course is certified level of training which satisfies the ance for firearms training
by the Commission on Peace Officer legal requirements for a Level III Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Standards and Training (POST). Reserve officer. appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
4.5 Units 6 Units appropriate assessment
81 Lecture hours 72 Lecture hours This course is designed for indi-
112 Lab hours viduals who have completed a basic
police recruit academy, but have
not been active in the law enforce-

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ment field for at least three years. It PAC 43035 aging safety and the professional
provides a review of the skills and Firearms delivery of service to the public.
knowledge needed to return to active 0.074 to 1.48 Units
law enforcement duty. The topics Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 2 to 40 Lecture hours
covered include human relations, appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 2 to 40 Lab hours
legal changes and a review of current appropriate assessment; PAC 040
legal issues, conducting a preliminary This course is designed to keep peace PAC 4342
investigation, field tactics, the use officers informed of new Firearms Weapons, Semi-Automatic Handguns
of force and weaponry, and racial Techniques, current Federal and State
profiling. laws and recent requirements which Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
5.5 Units affect current law enforcement proce- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
96 Lecture hours dures. Firearms for Officer Develop- appropriate assessment; PAC 040
40 Lab hours ment present new concepts in law This course is designed for personnel
enforcement procedures. The cur- who are concerned with semiauto-
PAC 083 riculum follows that recommended as matic pistols as a police service side
Pre-Academy Physical Fitness refresher training by California Com- arm. Overall course will encompass
mission on Peace Officer Standards Colt .45 semiautomatic, Smith and
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or and Training. Wesson models 39 and 59, Browning
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or 0.1 to 1.48 Units Hi-Power 9 millimeters, plus other
appropriate assessment 2 to 40 Lecture hours uniform and off-duty semiautomatic
This course is designed to help 2 to 40 Lab hours pistols.
prospective police cadets improve 0.074 to 1.48 Units
their physical performance and PAC 43049 2 to 40 Lecture hours
keep informed of physical fitness First Aid/CPR 2 to 40 Lab hours
techniques prior to entering the Rio
Hondo Police Academy. The curricu- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or PAC 4351
lum is geared toward and followed appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Industrial Security Powers to Arrest and
by the California Commission on appropriate assessment; PAC 040 Baton Training
Peace Officer Standards and Training. This course is designed to keep peace
0.296 to 1.48 Units officers informed of new first aid and This course is designed for students
8 to 40 Lecture hours CPR techniques, current Federal and who are involved in private security.
8 to 40 Lab hours State laws and recent requirements The contents presented will give
which affect current law enforcement an overview of the role of security
PAC 43019 procedures. First Aid/CPR for officer guards, First Aid basics, Powers to
Vehicle Operations development presents new concepts Arrest and P.O.S.T. Certified Baton
in law enforcement procedures. Training.
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or The curriculum follows that recom- 0.148 to 0.741 Units
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or mended as refresher training by the 8 to 40 Lecture hours
appropriate assessment; PAC 040 California Commission on Peace
This course is designed to keep peace Officer Standards and Training. PAC 4352
officers informed of new vehicle 0.074 to 1.48 Units Industrial Security Baton Powers to
operations procedures affected by 2 to 40 Lecture hours Arrest, Firearms
Federal and State changes and recent 2 to 40 Lab hours
requirements which effect current This course is designed for students
law enforcement procedures. Vehicle PAC 4314 who are involved in private security.
Operations for Officer Development Field Training Officer Course The contents presented will qualify
presents new concepts in law enforce- students for certification with the
ment procedures. The curriculum fol- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Department of Consumer Affairs in
lows that recommended as refresher appropriate assessment; READ 023 or the areas of Powers to Arrest, Fire-
training by the California Commis- appropriate assessment; PAC 040 arms, and Baton.
sion on Peace Officer Standards and This course is designed to teach 0.167 to 0.75 Units
Training. a Police Officer how to train new 8 to 40 Lecture hours
0.074 to 1.48 Units recruits. This course includes training
2 to 40 Lecture hours principles, civil liability, ethics and PAC 4353
2 to 40 Lab hours integrity, performance goals, prin- Industrial Security; Baton, Powers to
ciples of instruction, and role model. Arrest, Chemical Agents
PAC 43032 0.074 to 1.48 Units
Physical Fitness 2 to 40 Lecture hours This course is designed for students
2 to 40 Lab hours who are involved in private security.
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or The contents presented will qualify
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or PAC 4339 students for certification with the
appropriate assessment; PAC 040 Tactics for Field Officers Department of Consumer Affairs in
This course is designed to keep peace the areas of Powers to Arrest, Chemi-
officers informed of physical fitness Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or cal Agents and Baton.
techniques, current Federal and State appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 0.148 to 0.741 Units
laws and recent requirements which appropriate assessment; PAC 040 8 to 40 Lecture hours
affect current law enforcement pro- This course is designed for field
cedures. Physical Fitness for officer officers to combat complacency or PAC 4376
development presents new concepts apathy that may have intruded into PC 832 Arrest
in law enforcement procedures. their behavior. It will reinforce their
The curriculum follows that recom- mental attitude, physical awareness Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
mended as refresher training by the and training that is needed in han- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
California Commission on Peace dling the situational complexities that appropriate assessment; PAC 040
Officer Standards and Training. officers are continually confronted This course is designed to provide
0.074 to 1.48 Units with in the field. It is also designed to the student, employed or seeking
2 to 40 Lecture hours stimulate or renew their commitment employment in public agencies, with
2 to 40 Lab hours to good personal practices encour- the skills and information neces-
sary to satisfy the state requirements
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