RHC 2017-18 Course Catalog

for the PC 832 Arrest course which POLITICAL SCIENCE This course stresses the study of
covers the California justice system, California state and local government
professional behavior, law, evidence Division of Behavioral (counties, cities, and special dis-
and discretionary decision making. & Social Sciences tricts) and California party politics,
This course can be taken alone or in including the study of the California
combination with PAC 4377, PC 832 POLS 110 (C-ID POLS 110) constitution, intergovernmental
Firearms and/or PAC 4378, PC 832 Government of the United States relations, regional governments, and
Communications and Arrest Methods urban politics and problems. This
to satisfy varying agency require- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or course is designed to make available
ments. appropriate assessment; READ 023 or to students the concepts, information,
0.074 to 1.48 Units appropriate assessment and skills which will enable them to
2 to 40 Lecture hours Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU better understand the political and
2 to 40 Lab hours (*Students will receive credit from UC governmental systems in which Cali-
for only one of the following courses: fornians function.
PAC 4377 POLS 110 or POLS 110H) 3 Units
PC 832 Firearms This course surveys and analyzes the 54 Lecture hours
origins, principles, institutions, poli-
Prerequisite: PAC 4376; Pursuant to cies, and politics of U.S. National and POLS 125
Section 13511.5 of the California Penal California State Governments, includ- Law and Democracy
Code, each student who is not sponsored ing their constitutions. Emphasis is
by a local or other law enforcement placed on the rights and responsibili- Prerequisite: POLS 110 or POLS 110H,
agency, must submit written certifica- ties of citizens, and an understanding or a score of 3 or above on the Advanced
tion from the California Department of of the political processes and issues Placement American Government
Justice certifying no criminal history involved in the workings of govern- examination
background which would disqualify the ment. This course fulfills the Ameri- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
student pursuant to Section 12021.1 P.C. can Institutions requirement for the appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Associate Degree. It also is suitable appropriate assessment
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or for students wishing to expand their Transfers to: CSU
appropriate assessment knowledge of local, state and national This course provides an examina-
This course is designed to provide governments. tion and analysis of practical law
the student employed or seeking 3 Units as it affects people in daily life as
employment in public agencies with 54 Lecture hours citizens in a democracy. It assists in
the skills and information necessary the development of skills to success-
to satisfy state requirements for the POLS 110H (C-ID POLS 110) fully navigate legal systems and in
PC 832 Firearms course which covers Government of the United States understanding democratic political
firearms safety, care, cleaning, shoot- Honors values. Emphasis is placed on con-
ing and qualification. This course can stitutional rights and civil liberties,
be taken alone or in combination with Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a “C” or police encounters and criminal law,
PAC 4376, PC 832 Arrest and/or PAC better local government and advocacy,
4378, PC 832 Communications/Arrest Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate small claims and traffic courts,
to satisfy varying agency require- assessment landlord/tenant relations, family law,
ments. Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU consumer rights, contracts, employ-
0.074 to 1.48 Units (*Students will receive credit from UC ment and immigration. Further
2 to 40 Lecture hours for only one of the following courses: emphasis is placed on application,
2 to 40 Lab hours POLS 110 or POLS 110H) critical thinking and problem solving
This course surveys and analyzes the in common legal situations. This
PAC 4378 origins, principles, institutions, poli- course is designed for any student
PC 832 Communications and Arrest cies, and politics of U.S. National and wishing to learn more about the law
Methods California State Governments, includ- and its interaction with democratic
ing their constitutions. Emphasis is government and those students wish-
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or placed on the rights and responsibili- ing to attend law school. It is also a
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or ties of citizens, and an understanding requirement for any student seeking
appropriate assessment; PAC 4376 of the political processes and issues to complete the Community College
This course is designed to provide the involved in the workings of govern- Pathway to Law School Initiative.
student employed or seeking employ- ment. This course fulfills the Ameri- 3 Units
ment in public agencies and currently can Institutions requirement for the 54 Lecture hours
have a working knowledge of the Associate Degree. It also is suitable
law enforcement functions with the for students wishing to expand their POLS 128 (C-ID POLS 120)
skills and information necessary to knowledge of local, state and national (same as PHIL 128)
satisfy state requirements for the governments. This course is intended Introduction to Political Philosophy
PC 832 Communications and Arrest for students eligible for the Honors
Techniques course which covers Program. Advisory: ENGL 101 or appropriate
community relations, communica- 3 Units assessment; READ 023 or appropriate
tions, report writing, arrest control 54 Lecture hours assessment
and personal searches. This course Transfers to: UC, CSU
can be taken alone or in combination POLS 120 This course is for students interested
with PAC 4376, PC 832 Arrest and/ California State and Local Governments in the relationship between political
or PAC 4377, PC 832 Firearms to systems and philosophy. It is espe-
satisfy varying agency requirements. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or cially relevant for students interested
The curriculum follows that recom- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or in political science, philosophy and
mended as refresher training by the appropriate assessment law. This course introduces the
California Commission on Peace Transfers to: CSU history and development of politi-
Officer Standards and Training. cal thought, and will consider the
0.074 to 1.48 Units justification of the State, Libertarian-
2 to 40 Lecture hours
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ism, Socialism, Communism, as well organizations. Further emphasis is student will be working in a skilled
as conceptions of rights and distribu- placed on a comparison-contrast of or professional level assignment in an
tions of goods. various national economies. Geo- area of local, county, state, or federal
3 Units graphic areas of concern include government and will meet perfor-
54 Lecture hours Africa, Europe, the Pacific Rim, the mance objectives related to instruc-
Middle East, Latin America, Russia, tion that are above and beyond the
POLS 128H (same as PHIL 128H) China, and the United States. The conditions of regular employment.
Introduction to Political Philosophy course is cross-listed as Economics This course is intended for students
Honors 135 and Political Science 135. Credit is whose intended job is related to the
given in either area, not both. field of government and have com-
Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade of 3 Units pleted or enrolled in the appropriate
“C” or better 54 Lecture hours coursework. “Contact the CWE office
Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate regarding re-enrollment procedures.”
assessment POLS 140 (C-ID POLS 140) Student Unpaid Internship:
Transfers to: CSU International Relations 1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours;
This course is for students interested 3 Units/180 hours;4 Units/240 hours
in the relationship between political Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Student Paid Internship:
systems and philosophy. It is espe- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours;
cially relevant for students interested appropriate assessment 3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours.
in political science, philosophy and Transfers to: UC, CSU 1 to 4 Units
law. This course introduces the This course examines the structure 3 Lecture hours
history and development of politi- and operation of the international 60 to 300 Other hours
cal thought, and will consider the system. Emphasis is placed on the
justification of the State, Libertari- nature and sources of conflict and POLS 299
anism, Socialism, Communism, as cooperation, issues of war and peace Directed Study: Political Science
well as conceptions of rights and among states in the international
distributions of goods. This course system, and international economic Transfers to: UC, CSU
is designed for students who meet development. The impact of nation- Independent Study/Directed Study
Honor’s Program requirements. states, international organizations, is intended for students who have
3 Units and non-governmental actors are all the ability to assume responsibil-
54 Lecture hours examined. This course is suitable for ity for independent work and to
students who wish to expand their prepare written or oral reports and/
POLS 130 (C-ID POLS 130) knowledge of international politics or appropriate projects. To enroll in
Comparative Government and for those who wish to major in an independent study/directed study
political science or international rela- course, students must possess a 2.5
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or tions. overall grade point average, a 3.0
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 3 Units grade point average in the discipline
appropriate assessment 54 Lecture hours of study being requested, or receive
Transfers to: UC, CSU an exception from the instructor.
This course examines the politi- POLS 150 Independent Studies/Directed Studies
cal systems of selected industrial Chicano Politics (Same as CHST 150) may be developed from any topic
democracies, dictatorships, and arising from or related to a course of
governments of the developing Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 study that will result in developing
world. Emphasis is placed on the or appropriate assessment; READ 023 depth and breadth in that subject
institutional development and politi- appropriate assessment area. Students will be expected to
cal processes and cultures within Transfers to: UC, CSU meet on a regular basis with their fac-
these countries. This course features This course examines U.S. history ulty sponsor and submit a final report
an examination of current political and political issues relevant to the or project, and student progress shall
problems and a comparison of such Chicano/Latino community, pro- be evaluated at regular intervals.
differing ideologies as Marxism, vides an overview of Chicano/Latino Academic standards for Independent
democracy, theocracy, and totalitari- demographics in the U.S. examines Studies/Directed Studies shall be the
anism. This course is intended for the Chicano/Latino political activism and same as those for other courses. Units
student interested in the study of for- the rise of Chicano/Latino political are awarded in accordance to Title
eign governments and for those who leadership. Students interested in V regulations with one unit of credit
wish to major in political science. this course may include individuals awarded for 54 hours of Directed
3 Units with familial or personal connections Studies, six (6) hours of which must
54 Lecture hours to the Chicano (Mexican-American) be with an instructor. The instructor
community and/or those intending is responsible for monitoring student
POLS 135 (same as ECON 135) to work in environments with high progress through the semester.
International Political Economy concentrations of this population. Students may take directed study
3 Units courses for a maximum of three (3)
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 54 Lecture hours units within a discipline, and may not
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or accumulate more than a total of nine
appropriate assessment POLS 290 (9) units college wide.
Transfers to: UC, CSU Cooperative Work Experience/Intern- 1 to 3 Units
This is an introductory course ship for Political Science Related Fields 54 to 162 Lab hours
designed for students interested
in economics and political science, Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
as well as anyone interested in the appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
global interconnectedness of the appropriate assessment
world economy. The course focuses Transfers to: CSU
on the relations between the politi- This course supports and reinforces
cal and economic systems within the on-the-job training in governmental
global economy. The course covers positions under supervision of a
the impact of political decisions on college instructor and is facilitated
world economies and international by the use of learning objectives. The

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PSYCHOLOGY PSY 112 (C-ID PSY 180) problems. Current and historical uses
Lifespan Development of and attitudes towards drugs will
Division of Behavioral be addressed, as well as drug use
& Social Sciences Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or disorders, drug legislation, and treat-
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or ment options. Societal and cultural
PSY 101 (C-ID PSY 110) appropriate assessment differences will also be noted.
Introductory Psychology Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU 3 Units
(*Students will receive credit from UC 54 Lecture hours
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or for only one of the following courses: PSY
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 112 or CD 106) PSY 127
appropriate assessment This course provides an overview Introduction to the Physiological Effects
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU of human psychological develop- of Drugs of Abuse
(*Students will receive credit from UC ment across the lifespan. It addresses
for only one of the following courses: PSY the physical, cognitive, social, and Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
101 or PSY 101H) emotional changes that occur from appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
This course is designed as a general the prenatal period through death. appropriate assessment
introduction to psychology for psy- It explores the development issues Transfers to: CSU
chology majors, those with an interest of stability vs. change, continuity vs. This course is designed for students
in psychology, or anyone with a discontinuity, and nature vs. nurture, interested in furthering their under-
desire to further their understanding and examines the perspectives of standing of psychoactive drugs and
of human behavior. It provides an major developmental theorists, those interested in working with
overview of the field of psychology, including Freud, Erickson, and populations recovering from or at
introducing students to the research Piaget. It explores current research risk for drug problems. It provides
methods used to advance the science findings and their applicability to an examination of the pharmaco-
of psychology and the various areas ongoing developmental problems. logical actions of drugs of abuse and
that comprise this diverse discipline. This course is appropriate for the how this relates to the physiological,
Research and theories are presented, student seeking to develop a better as well as the behavioral, effects of
discussed, and evaluated. Topics cov- understanding of the development such drugs. The properties of drugs
ered include biological psychology, gains and losses that occur through- that increase the likelihood of the
sensation and perception, lifespan out our lives. development of dependence will be
development, learning, memory, 3 Units emphasized.
motivation and emotion, cognition, 54 Lecture hours 3 Units
personality, psychopathology and 54 Lecture hours
social psychology. PSY 114 (C-ID PSY 120)
3 Units Introduction to Abnormal Psychology PSY 170
54 Lecture hours Introduction to Learning and Memory
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
PSY 101H (C-ID PSY 110) appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Introductory Psychology Honors appropriate assessment appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
Transfers to: UC, CSU appropriate assessment
Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade of This course provides an introduction Transfers to: UC, CSU
“C” or better to the study of abnormal behavior This course details the background
Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate for psychology majors, those with and research that led to the identifica-
assessment an interest in abnormal psychology, tion of the different types of learning
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU or anyone with a desire to further and memory. Students will explore
(*Students will receive credit from UC their understanding of abnormality. topics in the field of learning and
for only one of the following courses: PSY The classification, assessment and memory including but not limited to
101 or PSY 101H) treatment of psychological disorders classical conditioning, operant con-
This course is designed as a general will be explored. Students will not ditioning, instrumental conditioning,
introduction to psychology for psy- only develop an understanding of the short-term and long-term memory,
chology majors, those with an interest etiology and diagnosis of such disor- forgetting, and models of learning
in psychology, or anyone with a ders, as based upon DSM-IV-TR cri- and memory. This course is benefi-
desire to further their understanding teria, but develop an appreciation of cial for students that are Psychology
of human behavior. It provides an the cultural, historical and theoretical majors, students looking to transfer
overview of the field of psychology, influences that affect the definitions as a Psychology major and students
introducing students to the research and treatment of abnormal behavior. that are interested in learning about
methods used to advance the science 3 Units the field of learning and memory.
of psychology and the various areas 54 Lecture hours 3 Units
that comprise this diverse discipline. 54 Lecture hours
Research and theories are presented, PSY 121
discussed, and evaluated. Topics cov- Drugs, Society, and Behavior PSY 180
ered include biological psychology, Positive Psychology
sensation and perception, lifespan Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
development, learning, memory, appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
motivation and emotion, cognition, appropriate assessment appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
personality, psychopathology and Transfers to: UC, CSU appropriate assessment
social psychology. This course is This course is for the student who Transfers to: UC, CSU
intended for those who meet Honors seeks a basic understanding of the This course focuses on the research,
Program requirements. effects of drugs of abuse and an in- theories, and ideas surrounding, pro-
3 Units depth consideration of the societal moting, and maintaining well-being,
54 Lecture hours aspects of psychoactive drugs. It is good health, and happiness. Students
designed for those students interested will explore topics in the field of
in furthering their understanding of positive psychology including but not
psychoactive drugs and those inter- limited to wellness, optimism, flow,
ested in working with populations happiness, and positive thinking.
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that are Psychology majors, students (*Students will receive credit from UC Academic standards for Independent
looking to transfer as a Psychology for only one of the following courses: PSY Studies/Directed Studies shall be the
major and students that are interested 210 or PSY 210H) same as those for other courses. Units
in learning about positive psychol- This course is designed for the stu- are awarded in accordance to Title
ogy. dent who has an interest in under- V regulations with one unit of credit
3 Units standing the biological processes that awarded for 54 hours of Directed
54 Lecture hours underlie human behavior. The bio- Studies, six (6) hours of which must
logical basis of normal and abnormal be with an instructor. The instructor
PSY 190 (C-ID MATH 110, SOCI 125) behavior, including sensory systems, is responsible for monitoring student
Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences brain and behavior relationships, and progress through the semester.
underlying neurochemical processes Students may take directed study
Prerequisite: MATH 070 or MATH will be addressed. The extent to courses for a maximum of three (3)
070D or MATH 073 with a grade of “C” which biological processes interact units within a discipline, and may not
or better or appropriate assessment with environmental influences to accumulate more than a total of nine
Advisory: ENGL 101 and READ 023 or determine behavior will be explored. (9) units college wide.
appropriate assessment 3 Units 1 to 3 Units
Transfers to: UC, CSU 54 Lecture hours 54 to 162 Lab hours
This course provides an overview
of the types of statistics that are PSY 210H (C-ID PSY 150) RADIO
important in the behavioral sciences. Biological Psychology Honors
The main focus of this course is on Division of Communications
hypothesis testing and the statistics Prerequisite: PSY 101 and ENGL 101 & Languages
that are used to analyze it. Students with a “C” or better. Enrollment is
will learn to present and interpret restricted to those who meet Honors RDIO 104
experimental data from the behav- Program requirements (minimum GPA Introduction to Broadcasting
ioral sciences. Topics covered include of 3.0)
basic probability, measures of central Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
tendency, measures of variance, sam- assessment appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
pling, and inferential statistics. This Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU appropriate assessment
course is designed for students major- (*Students will receive credit from UC Transfers to: CSU
ing in psychology, sociology, political for only one of the following courses: PSY This course is an introduction into the
science, and anthropology. 210 or PSY 210H) field of broadcasting in a survey form
4 Units This course is designed for the stu- covering the vast areas of broadcast-
72 Lecture hours dent who has an interest in under- ing throughout the world. It is a
standing the biological processes that broad survey of the history, theory,
PSY 200 (C-ID PSY 200) underlie human behavior. The bio- and operation of radio and television
Research Methods in Psychology logical basis of normal and abnormal broadcasting in the United States,
behavior, including sensory systems, including legal and social aspects,
Prerequisite: PSY 101 brain and behavior relationships, and networks, programming, production,
Prerequisite/Corequisite: MATH 130 or underlying neurochemical processes sales and advertising, and station
PSY 190 will be addressed. The extent to personnel. At least one field trip to
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or which biological processes interact a radio or television studio will be
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or with environmental influences to scheduled each semester.
appropriate assessment determine behavior will be explored. 3 Units
Transfers to: UC, CSU This course is intended for students 54 Lecture hours
This course provides an introduc- eligible for the Honors Program.
tion to the philosophy of science and 3 Units RDIO 136
the examination of the hypothetical 54 Lecture hours Radio Production
deductive methods and their relation-
ship to theory. Topics include: the PSY 299 Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
nature of experimental research and Directed Study: Psychology appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
design, experimental and non-exper- appropriate assessment
imental research-including group Transfers to: UC, CSU Transfers to: CSU
and single-subject designs, literature Independent Study/Directed Study This course is intended as an intro-
review, research ethics, collection and is intended for students who have duction for students wanting to learn
analysis of data, and writing APA- the ability to assume responsibil- the production and management
style reports. Collection, handling, ity for independent work and to techniques in radio broadcasting.
and analysis of original empirical prepare written or oral reports and/ Students will be shown basic tech-
data, during class and outside of or appropriate projects. To enroll in niques for writing and producing the
class, in both experimental and non- an independent study/directed study commercial and public service type
experimental designs, are an integral course, students must possess a 2.5 announcements. Students will be
component of the course. The course overall grade point average, a 3.0 shown through lecture, demonstra-
is designed for students intending to grade point average in the discipline tion, and taped examples the proper
pursue a degree in psychology. of study being requested, or receive announcing and on-air presenta-
3 Units an exception from the instructor. tion techniques. Students will make
36 Lecture hours Independent Studies/Directed Studies demonstration tapes and air checks of
54 Lab hours may be developed from any topic examples of their work for submis-
arising from or related to a course of sion to the instructor and the class
PSY 210 (C-ID PSY 150) study that will result in developing for evaluation. Selected students will
Biological Psychology depth and breadth in that subject have an opportunity to air their pro-
area. Students will be expected to
Prerequisite: PSY 101 meet on a regular basis with their fac-
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or ulty sponsor and submit a final report
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or or project, and student progress shall
appropriate assessment be evaluated at regular intervals.
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU

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grams over the campus radio station or appropriate projects. To enroll in college classes. Students will learn
KRHC. an independent study/directed study how to read and understand short
4 Units course, students must possess a 2.5 works of fiction and nonfiction as
36 Lecture hours overall grade point average, a 3.0 well as key vocabulary words associ-
108 Lab hours grade point average in the discipline ated with college and everyday life
of study being requested, or receive through context clues, word parts,
RDIO 236 an exception from the instructor. and dictionary usage. Students will
Advanced Radio Production Independent Studies/Directed Studies also learn to recognize transitions,
may be developed from any topic main ideas and supporting details.
Prerequisite: RDIO 136 with a grade of arising from or related to a course of This is a non-degree applicable
“C” or better study that will result in developing course and is offered on a pass/no
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or depth and breadth in that subject pass basis. All students are required
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or area. Students will be expected to to concurrently enroll in the Reading
appropriate assessment meet on a regular basis with their fac- Lab, READ 021L.
Transfers to: CSU ulty sponsor and submit a final report 3 Units
This course is intended as an or project, and student progress shall 54 Lecture hours
advanced study for students wanting be evaluated at regular intervals.
to learn production and manage- Academic standards for Independent READ 021L
ment techniques utilized in radio Studies/Directed Studies shall be the Reading Lab
broadcasting. Students will be shown same as those for other courses. Units
proper announcing and on-air pre- are awarded in accordance to Title Prerequisite: Appropriate placement
sentation techniques through lecture, V regulations with one unit of credit through the Rio Hondo Assessment
demonstration, and taped examples. awarded for 54 hours of Directed process
Students will have an opportunity to Studies, six (6) hours of which must Corequisite: READ 021
air their programs over the campus be with an instructor. The instructor This course is a skills class designed
Internet radio station KRHC. is responsible for monitoring student to assist students in improving read-
4 Units progress through the semester. ing comprehension and vocabulary
36 Lecture hours Students may take directed study through individually prescribed lab
108 Lab hours courses for a maximum of three (3) work. Students will complete reading
units within a discipline, and may not tasks intended to complement the
RDIO 290 accumulate more than a total of nine activities of their reading course. All
Cooperative Work Experience/Intern- (9) units college wide. READ 021 students must enroll. This
ship for Radio Related Fields 1 to 3 Units is a non-degree applicable course
54 to 162 Lab hours offered on a pass/no pass basis.
Prerequisite: JOUR 147 0.5 Units
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 27 Lab hours
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
appropriate assessment READING READ 022
Transfers to: CSU Intermediate Reading Skills
This course supports and reinforces Division of Communications
on-the-job training in radio related & Languages Prerequisite: Successful completion of
fields under supervision of a col- READ 021 with a “P” or appropriate
lege instructor and is facilitated by READ 012 placement through the Rio Hondo assess-
the use of learning objectives. The Learning Strategies ment process
student will be working in a skilled Corequisite: READ 022L
or professional level assignment in Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or This course is designed for students
an area of radio related fields and appropriate assessment; READ 021 or who want to improve their reading
will meet performance objectives appropriate assessment skills in order to succeed in other
related to instruction that are above This course is designed for students college classes. Students will develop
and beyond the conditions of regular entering college who need to develop comprehension and vocabulary
employment. This course is intended their skills as learners. Students will through the reading of material
for students whose intended job is build and acquire study techniques drawn from popular works, text-
related to the field of radio and have in the areas of note taking, test books, magazines, and newspapers.
completed or enrolled in the appro- taking, text reading, memorizing, Areas addressed include determining
priate coursework. “Contact the time planning and communicating. main ideas, recognizing supporting
CWE office regarding re-enrollment The emphasis of this class will be on details, identifying author’s organi-
procedures.” learning new techniques and then zation, and making inferences. This
Student Unpaid Internship: applying them to classes and work is a non-degree credit course and is
1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours; situations. This is a non-degree credit offered on a pass/no pass basis. All
3 Units/180 hours; 4 Units/240 hours course and is offered on a pass/no students are required to concurrently
Student Paid Internship: pass basis. enroll in READ 022L.
1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours; 1.5 Units 3 Units
3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours. 27 Lecture hours 54 Lecture hours
1 to 4 Units
3 Lecture hours READ 021 READ 022L
60 to 300 Other hours Basic Reading Reading Lab

RDIO 299 Prerequisite: Appropriate placement Prerequisite: Successful completion of
Directed Study: Radio through the Rio Hondo Assessment READ 021 with a “P” or appropriate
process placement through the Rio Hondo assess-
Transfers to: UC, CSU Corequisite: READ 021L ment process
Independent Study/Directed Study This course is designed for students Corequisite: READ 022
is intended for students who have who want to improve their reading This course is a skills class intended
the ability to assume responsibil- skills in order to succeed in other to assist students in improving read-
ity for independent work and to ing comprehension and vocabulary
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work. Students will complete reading REGISTERED SOCIOLOGY
tasks designed to complement the DENTAL ASSISTING
activities of their reading course. All Division of Behavioral
READ 022 students must enroll. This Division of Health Sciences & Social Sciences
is a non-degree applicable course & Nursing
offered on a pass / no pass basis. SOC 101 (C-ID SOCI 110)
0.5 Units RDA 051 Introduction to Sociology
27 Lab hours Registered Dental Assisting I
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
READ 023 Prerequisite: Acceptance into Registered appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
Reading College Textbooks Dental Program appropriate assessment
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
Prerequisite: READ 022 or appropriate appropriate assessment; READ 023 or (*Students will receive credit from UC
assessment appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or for only one of the following courses:
This is a course designed for students MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri- SOC 101 or SOC 101H)
who need to improve their reading ate assessment This course is designed for those
competencies in order to succeed in This is part one of a two-semester with an interest in Sociology, or
other college classes. Areas of empha- Registered Dental Assisting com- anyone with a desire to further their
sis will include reading strategies petency based course. This course understanding of human group
essential in such academic areas as includes patient care experience in a behavior and the organization of
social sciences, science, technology, fully equipped facility. Students who society. The student, using several
business and humanities. The course successfully complete the curriculum theoretical points of view, will study
also introduces academic vocabulary. are qualified to take the California and analyze: (1) the organization of
This is a non-degree credit course and Dental Board examination leading social life; (2) problems of inequal-
is offered on a pass / no-pass basis. to licensure as a Registered Dental ity - of age, sex, race and ethnicity,
3 Units Assistant. At completion of the pro- social class and life style; (3) the basic
54 Lecture hours gram, the student will be certified by social institutions: family, education,
the state of California to take dental politics, economics, and religion;
READ 101 x-rays. Students who are interested and (4) global issues of population,
Critical Reading in the dental field are encouraged to technology, social movements and
take this course. social change.
Prerequisite: READ 023 or appropriate 12 Units 3 Units
assessment 151 Lecture hours 54 Lecture hours
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 200 Lab hours
appropriate assessment SOC 101H (C-ID SOCI 110)
Transfers to: CSU RDA 052 Introduction to Sociology Honors
This course is designed to aid Registered Dental Assisting II
students in acquiring critical read- Prerequisite: Enrollment is restricted
ing and thinking skills across the Prerequisite: Enrollment in the RDA to those who meet Honors Program
disciplines. Emphasis is placed on the Program and successful completion of requirements (minimum GPA of 3.0) and
ability to analyze and evaluate mate- RDA 051 with a grade of “C” or better completion of ENGL 101 with a “C” or
rial by establishing thesis and sup- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or better
port as well as by analyzing elements appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate
of argumentation. The course also appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or assessment
focuses on vocabulary and the effects MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri- Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
of language on the reader. ate assessment (*Students will receive credit from UC
3 Units This is part two of a two-semester for only one of the following courses:
54 Lecture hours Registered Dental Assisting compe- SOC 101 or SOC 101H)
tency based program. This course This course is designed for those
READ 134 includes patient care experiences in with an interest in Sociology, or
Academic Success and Lifelong a fully equipped facility and a 160 anyone with a desire to further their
Learning hour preceptor experience. Students understanding of human group
who successfully complete the cur- behavior and the organization of
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or riculum are qualified to take the society. The student, using several
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or California Dental Board examination theoretical points of view, will study
appropriate assessment leading to licensure as a registered and analyze: (1) the organization of
Transfers to: CSU Dental Assistant. At the completion social life; (2) problems of inequal-
This comprehensive course is of the program, the student will be ity – of age, sex, race and ethnicity,
designed for students to acquire certified by the state of California to social class and life style; (3) the basic
reading and study strategies for col- perform coronal polishing and place social institutions: family, education,
lege success and lifelong learning. pit and fissure sealants. Student who politics, economics, and religion;
Outcomes include the knowledge are interested in the dental field are and (4) global issues of population,
of applicable educational learning encourage to take this course. technology, social movements and
theories as well as psychological 12 Units social change. This course is intended
and physiological tools that promote 100 Lecture hours for students eligible for the Honors
self-development in learning. Specific 356 Lab hours Program.
topics consist of reading print versus 3 Units
digital texts, critical thinking, lecture 54 Lecture hours
and textbook note taking, metacogni-
tive strategies, test preparation, time
management, and to aid the student
in achieving academic and lifelong
goals.
3 Units
54 Lecture hours

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SOC 102 (C-ID SOCI 115) Transfers to: UC, CSU are formally defined as crime and
Major Social Problems This course is designed for the stu- delinquency will be emphasized. The
dent interested in examining, from a course includes an analysis of the
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or sociological perspective, issues such development of criminal law and the
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or as marriage, family, and emerging administration of criminal justice, the
appropriate assessment alternative life styles which con- patterns of criminality and delin-
Transfers to: UC, CSU stitute the reality of life today. The quency, the impact of crime on social
This course is designed to provide course explores love, sexuality, mate change, and the labeling, identifica-
students with an understanding of selection, and engagement preceding tion, characteristics, and treatment of
the definition, development, reduc- traditional marriage and family pat- criminals and delinquents.
tion and elimination of major social terns, extra-marital and non-marital 3 Units
problems in contemporary society. unions, singles, and future trends in 54 Lecture hours
Topics addressed include problems of intimate relationship styles.
mental and physical health including 3 Units SOC 148
addictions, crime and violence, social 54 Lecture hours La Chicana: The Contemporary
inequality, terrorism and war, as well Mexican-American Female (Same as
as technology and the environment. SOC 116 (C-ID SOCI 150) CHST 148)
Various social theories and relevant Introduction to Race and Ethnic
empirical research are critically exam- Relations Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
ined throughout the course. appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
3 Units Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 appropriate assessment
54 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Transfers to: UC, CSU
appropriate assessment This introductory course explores
SOC 105 Transfers to: UC, CSU the racial/ethnic identity formation
Introduction to Human Sexuality This course is designed for students of Chicanas/Mexican origin women
interested in understanding the com- in the United States. Course themes
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or plexities of multi-ethnic, multi-racial include an examination into the
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or societies. This course presents an genesis of the term “Chicana”, the
appropriate assessment overview of the structure and charac- emergence of Chicana feminism, and
Transfers to: UC, CSU ter of racial and ethnic relations in the the intersection of race, gender, class,
This course is designed for students United States and abroad. Students and sexuality in relation to the forma-
interested in the social scientific study will gain knowledge of the treatment tion and study of Chicana identities.
of human sexuality. The course pro- and experiences of a variety of racial This course is an interdisciplinary
vides students with knowledge about and ethnic cohorts and gain insight one, drawing on methodologies
the processes and variation in sexual into the complex social features of from racial/ethnic studies, women/
functions, reproduction, intimate inter-group contact. gender studies, queer studies, history,
relationships, sexual and gender role 3 Units literature, sociology, and popular
development and sexual activities. 54 Lecture hours culture. This course is appropriate for
Numerous factors involved in human students interested in furthering their
sexuality are explored, emphasiz- SOC 120 (C-ID SOCI 140) understanding of the social con-
ing sexuality as a form of human Perspectives of Sex & Gender struction of the Mexican American
interaction. The social, cultural, and woman.
historical contexts of human sexuality Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 3 Units
will be critically analyzed. appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 54 Lecture hours
3 Units appropriate assessment
54 Lecture hours Transfers to: UC, CSU SOC 299
In this course we will explore how Directed Study in Sociology
SOC 110 gender shapes our lives and the
Human Sexuality from a Cross-Cultural world around us. Using a sociological Prerequisite: SOC 101
Perspective (Same as ANTH 110) perspective, we will examine gender Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
as a social construction rather than a appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or simple biological difference. Topics to appropriate assessment
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or be covered may include cultural ideas Transfers to: UC, CSU
appropriate assessment of gender, gender and the economy, The course provides an opportunity
Transfers to: UC, CSU politics, the media, families, and for the student to expand their stud-
This course is designed for students education. This course is designed ies in Sociology beyond the classroom
with an interest in human sexual- for students who want to learn by completing a project or an assign-
ity from a cross-cultural perspec- more about the social connections of ment arranged by agreement between
tive. Sexual anatomy, development, gender and how the importance of the student and instructor. The
response, and behavior will be gender differences are strengthened student is required to contract with
examined, along with historical and in our society today. the instructor to determine the scope
cultural patterns. Students will learn 3 Units of the assignment and the unit value
about the development and expres- 54 Lecture hours assigned for successful completion.
sion of gender and orientation from Students must possess a 2.5 overall
both Western and non-Western SOC 127 (C-ID SOCI 160) GPA, a 3.0 GPA in the discipline of
perspectives, with an emphasis on the Introduction to Criminology study being requested, or receive an
influence of culture on individuals. exception from the instructor. Stu-
3 Units Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or dents may take a maximum of 3 units
54 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; READ 023 or of Directed Study within a discipline
appropriate assessment and 9 units college-wide.
SOC 114 (C-ID SOCI 130) Transfers to: UC, CSU 1 to 3 Units
Marriage, Family and Intimate This course is designed for students 54 to 162 Lab hours
Relationships interested in the subject of criminol-
ogy. The scientific analysis of the
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or nature, extent, and causes of viola-
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or tions of societal rules of behavior that
appropriate assessment

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SOC 325 SPAN 102 (C-ID SPAN 110) Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
Analysis of Social Change Spanish II (*Students will receive credit from UC
for only one of the following sequences
Prerequisite: ENGL 325, SOC 101 or Prerequisite: Completion of SPAN 101 of courses: SPAN 101 and SPAN 102 or
SOC 101H, SOC 102 (all with a grade of with a grade of “C” or better, or comple- SPAN 130 and SPAN 131)
“C” or better) tion of two years of high school Spanish This course is a continuation of SPAN
This upper division General Educa- with a grade of “C” or better 130. It is designed to further improve
tion course is designed for students Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate the language skills of students with
pursuing a Bachelors of Science assessment; ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or a Spanish language background.
degree in Automotive Technology appropriate assessment Emphasis will continue to be placed
and is open to all students who have Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU on the improvement of reading and
successfully completed the required (*Students will receive credit from UC writing skills, focusing especially on
prerequisites. Students will develop a for only one of the following sequences accents and spelling. Aspects of the
broad understanding of social change of courses: SPAN 101 and SPAN 102 or culture and civilization of Spanish-
within society through the examina- SPAN 130 and SPAN 131) speakers will be included in the
tionof the various social mechanisms This course is a continuation of the readings of the literature of Spanish-
that lead to, promote, and eventually study of the essentials of Spanish lan- speaking countries. This course is
incorporate or quell the products and guage: reading, listening, speaking, intended for students who are native
processes of social change. Special and writing skills. The skills learned speakers of Spanish.
attention will be paid to industrializa- in SPAN 101 will be reviewed. 3 Units
tion, globalization, social movements, The class will increase vocabulary, 54 Lecture hours
the implementation and evolution of grammar, and cultural knowledge
technology and how social change to improve on the reading, listening, SPAN 201 (C-ID SPAN 200)
is shaped by and produces unique speaking and writing skills presented Spanish III
social behavior. in SPAN 101. In this course the study
3 Units of verb tenses and constructions is Prerequisite: SPAN 102 or SPAN 131
54 Lecture hours completed. Various facets of Spanish- with a “C” or better, or three years of
speaking cultures will be analyzed high school Spanish
SPANISH via cross-cultural comparisons. In Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
addition to classroom discussion, (*Students will receive credit from UC
Division of Communications students are required to complete at for only one of the following courses:
& Languages least 18 hours of intensive indi- SPAN 201 or SPAN 201H)
vidualized oral-aural practice in the This is an intermediate level course in
SPAN 101 (C-ID SPAN 100) Language Laboratory via interactive which Spanish grammar is reviewed.
Spanish I websites, audio CDs, video programs, It also includes intensive class-
and films. The Language Labora- room practice in conversation and
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or tory work focuses on vocabulary, composition. In addition to class-
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or grammar, and cultural practices. The room instruction, students receive
appropriate assessment Languages Department as a whole intensive, individualized oral-aural
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU mandates the requirement of 18 hours practice in the language laboratory
(*Students will receive credit from UC of independent lab work per semes- in which websites, video programs,
for only one of the following sequences ter. This class is designed for those audio CDs, and CD ROMs are used.
of courses: SPAN 101 and SPAN 102 or students who do not have a Spanish Many aspects of Spanish culture are
SPAN 130 and SPAN 131) language background who wish to introduced in short stories by Latin
This course is an introduction to the learn to speak Spanish or who seek a American and Spanish authors.
essentials of Spanish language: read- degree in the Spanish language. Students strengthen their communi-
ing, listening, speaking, and writing 4 Units cation and writing skills by analyzing
skills. Various facets of Spanish- 72 Lecture hours these stories in Spanish. This course is
speaking cultures will be analyzed 18 Lab hours designed/intended for students who
via cross-cultural comparisons. In wish to broaden their knowledge in
addition to classroom discussion, SPAN 130 Spanish as well as for those interested
students are required to complete Spanish for Heritage Speakers I in pursuing a degree in the Spanish
at least 18 hours of intensive indi- language.
vidualized oral-aural practice in the Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or 4 Units
Language Laboratory via interactive appropriate assessment 72 Lecture hours
websites, audio CDs, video programs Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU 18 Lab hours
and films. The Language Labora- (*Students will receive credit from UC
tory work focuses on vocabulary, for only one of the following sequences SPAN 201H (C-ID SPAN 200)
grammar, and cultural practices. The of courses: SPAN 101 and SPAN 102 or Spanish III Honors
Languages Department as a whole SPAN 130 and SPAN 131)
mandates the requirement of 18 hours This course is designed to improve Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade of
of independent lab work per semes- the language skills of students with “C” or better and SPAN 102 or SPAN
ter. This class is designed for those a Spanish language background. 131 with a grade of “C” or better, or
students who do not have a Spanish Emphasis will be placed on the three years of high school Spanish
language background who wish to improvement of reading and writing Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
learn to speak Spanish or who seek a skills. Aspects of culture, civilization, (*Students will receive credit from UC
degree in the Spanish language. and literature from the Spanish- for only one of the following courses:
4 Units speaking countries will be included. SPAN 201 or SPAN 201H)
72 Lecture hours 3 Units This is an intermediate level course in
18 Lab hours 54 Lecture hours which Spanish grammar is reviewed.
Is also includes intensive class-
SPAN 131 room practice in conversation and
Spanish for Heritage Speakers II composition. In addition to class-
room instruction, students receive
Prerequisite: SPAN 130 with a grade of intensive individualized oral-aural
“C” or better

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practice in the language laboratory area. Students will be expected to skills such as speech communication
in which websites, video programs, meet on a regular basis with their fac- majors, future teachers, and future
audio CDs, and CD ROMs are used. ulty sponsor and submit a final report business leaders.
Many aspects of Spanish culture are or project, and student progress shall 3 Units
introduced in short stories by Latin be evaluated at regular intervals. 54 Lecture hours
American and Spanish authors. Academic standards for Independent
Students strengthen their communi- Studies/Directed Studies shall be the SPCH 101H (C-ID COMM 110)
cation and writing skills by analyzing same as those for other courses. Units Public Speaking Honors
these stories in Spanish. This course is are awarded in accordance to Title
designed / intended for students who V regulations with one unit of credit Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade of
wish to broaden their knowledge in awarded for 54 hours of Directed “C” or better
Spanish as well as for those interested Studies, six (6) hours of which must Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate
in pursuing a degree in the Spanish be with an instructor. The instructor assessment
language. This course is intended is responsible for monitoring student Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
for students eligible for the Honors progress through the semester. (*Students will receive credit from UC
Program. Students may take directed study for only one of the following courses:
4 Units courses for a maximum of three (3) SPCH 101, SPCH 101H or SPCH 102)
72 Lecture hours units within a discipline, and may not This introductory course is designed
18 Lab hours accumulate more than a total of nine to prepare students to be effective
(9) units college wide. oral communicators in all aspects
SPAN 202 (C-ID SPAN 210) 1 to 3 Units of public presentations including
Spanish IV 54 to 162 Lab hours design and delivery of the public
speech. The course is appropriate for
Prerequisite: SPAN 201 or 201H with SPEECH all students interested in developing
a grade of “C” or better or four years of their public speaking knowledge and
high school Spanish Division of Communications skills such as speech communication
Transfers to: UC, CSU & Languages majors, future teachers, and future
SPAN 202 is an intermediate level business leaders. This course is
course designed to further improve SPCH 100 (C-ID COMM 130) designed for students eligible for the
the use of Spanish grammar, con- Interpersonal Communication Honors Program.
versation, reading comprehension 3 Units
and composition. Various aspects Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 54 Lecture hours
of Spanish culture and literature appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
are introduced through readings in appropriate assessment SPCH 110 (C-ID COMM 160B)
the textbook and in supplementary Transfers to: UC, CSU Forensics: Speech and Debate Team
readings. Students strengthen their Interpersonal Communication is
communication and writing skills by an introductory course focusing on Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
analyzing literary selections that vary interactions between two people. appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
in style from simple journalist writing Designed to provide students with appropriate assessment; Prior or concur-
to highly original and complex liter- greater understanding of commu- rent enrollment in SPCH 101 or SPCH
ary works in Spanish. Students also nication in every day activities, the 101H or SPCH 130 or SPCH 140
receive intensive, oral-aural practice course focuses on self-discovery Transfers to: CSU
in the language laboratory in which and strengthening the self-image; This course trains students to
websites, video programs, audio CDs, discovering and understanding the participate in Rio Hondo’s Forensic
and CD ROMs are used. This course factors that influence communication Speech and Debate Team. Emphasis
is designed /intended for students behavior; and the establishment and is placed on preparation, includ-
who wish to broaden their knowl- maintenance of meaningful rela- ing research and writing; practice;
edge of Spanish as well as for those tionships in professional and social and participation in intercollegiate
interested in pursuing a degree in the settings. This course is designed for speech and debate tournaments and/
Spanish language. speech communication majors or or community events. Students learn
4 Units anyone with an interest in human debate, oral interpretation, limited
72 Lecture hours communication. preparation, and platform speaking.
18 Lab hours 3 Units This course is appropriate for stu-
54 Lecture hours dents specializing in areas involving
SPAN 299 public speaking such as law, political
Directed Study: Spanish SPCH 101 (C-ID COMM 110) science, drama, and instruction. Stu-
Public Speaking dents who sign up for the lab hours
Transfers to: UC, CSU are required to compete. This course
Independent Study/Directed Study Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or may be taken once and repeated three
is intended for students who have appropriate assessment; READ 023 or times for credit.
the ability to assume responsibil- appropriate assessment 1 to 4 Units
ity for independent work and to Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU 18 Lecture hours
prepare written or oral reports and/ (*Students will receive credit from UC 54 to 162 Lab hours
or appropriate projects. To enroll in for only one of the following courses:
an independent study/directed study SPCH 101, SPCH 101H or SPCH 102) SPCH 111
course, students must possess a 2.5 This introductory course is designed Forensics: Debate Research and Practice
overall grade point average, a 3.0 to prepare students to be effective
grade point average in the discipline oral communicators in all aspects Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
of study being requested, or receive of public presentations including appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
an exception from the instructor. design and delivery of the public appropriate assessment
Independent Studies/Directed Studies speech. The course is appropriate for Transfers to: CSU
may be developed from any topic all students interested in developing This course involves participation in
arising from or related to a course of their public speaking knowledge and Rio Hondo’s Forensic Debate Team.
study that will result in developing Students research, structure, and
depth and breadth in that subject present debate cases. Students in
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to debate at intercollegiate debate message emerges and fosters imagi- ipation, observation, and discussion.
tournaments. Emphasis is placed on native responses in the minds of an This course is particularly appropri-
successful participation in National audience. Emphasis is placed on the ate for students anticipating enter-
Parliamentary Debate Association fusion between rhetoric, interpreta- ing occupations involving extensive
(NPDA) sanctioned tournaments. tion and acting. Readers Theatre is argumentation and deliberation such
This course is recommended for designed for Speech Communication as law, communication, negotiation,
students preparing for careers in law, majors and those interested in litera- and any area where argumentation
political science, or community advo- ture and performance. and debate occur frequently.
cacy. This course may be taken once 3 Units 3 Units
and repeated three times for credit. 54 Lecture hours 54 Lecture hours
2 Units
108 Lab hours SPCH 140 (C-ID COMM 120) TECHNICAL
Argumentation and Debate EDUCATION
SPCH 112
Forensics: Oral Interpretation Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Division of Career
Laboratory appropriate assessment; READ 023 or & Technical Education
appropriate assessment
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU TCED 044
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or (*Students will receive credit from UC OSHA Workplace Safety
appropriate assessment for only one of the following courses:
Transfers to: CSU SPCH 140 or SPCH 240) Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate
This course is designed to train stu- This course is an introduction to assessment
dents in the analysis and performance the principles and techniques of This course is intended for the
of literature at speech events attended argumentation and debate. Effective individual who needs an overview
by the Forensic Speech Team. methods of research, critical analysis, and/or certification of both the
Students develop skills to interpret reasoning, refutation, and listen- California and Federal OSHA Safety
and perform literature ranging from ing are stressed. Through debate Regulations for the General Industry
the play, screenplay, short story, participation and analysis, students Workplace. This course will cover
novel, and poetry. Students gain an will gain the knowledge and skills to a detailed overview of the rules
understanding of character and scene advocate and refute argumentative and regulations, and discuss fire
analysis as it applies to an oral inter- positions. This course is particularly protection and prevention, material
pretation performance. This course is appropriate for students anticipating handling/storage/use and disposal,
recommended for students special- entering occupations where argu- hand and power tools, welding
izing in communication, performance mentation, negotiation, and issue- and cutting, electrical safety, and
studies, and creative literature. analysis are likely to occur. fall protection. Upon completion of
This course may be taken once and 3 Units this course, (as well as passing the
repeated three times for credit. 54 Lecture hours final exam), the student will receive a
2 Units 10-hour OSHA Training Certificate of
108 Lab hours SPCH 150 (C-ID COMM 150) completion, which is good for life.
Intercultural Communication 1 Unit
SPCH 130 (C-ID COMM 170) 18 Lecture hours
Oral Interpretation Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or TCED 045
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment Survey of Technology
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Transfers to: CSU
appropriate assessment This course is an introduction to Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate
Transfers to: UC, CSU intercultural communication. The assessment
This communication course focuses emphasis is on applying intercultural This course is an exploration of
on the oral performance of various theories and concepts to understand the various applied technologies
forms of literature, such as poetry, the influence of cultural membership pertinent to society today. Students
prose, and drama. The skills needed upon the communicative situation. will receive an introduction to auto
for making such public performances Students completing this course will technology, auto collision, drafting/
will be addressed and student knowl- improve their intercultural communi- architecture, geographical infor-
edge of the various forms of literature cation competence. This course is rec- mation systems, and fabrication.
will be enhanced. Emphasis is placed ommended for students in all fields; Lectures/demonstrations will focus
on creating the essence of characters particularly Communication Studies on practical applications and career
in a text through facial, vocal, and majors and students who anticipate paths/job opportunities represented
kinetic methods. This course is appro- high interaction with people from by the disciplines discussed. Students
priate for speech majors or anyone diverse cultures. will be given hands-on opportunities
interested in public performance and 3 Units to explore skills associated with the
literature. 54 Lecture hours discipline. This course will provide
2 Units the student an introduction to five
54 Lecture hours SPCH 240 (C-ID COMM 190) different technology disciplines to
Argumentation and Discussion help him/her determine a potential
SPCH 132 career path and/or make them a more
Readers Theatre Prerequisite: SPCH 140 with a grade of informed consumer of these technolo-
“C” or better gies.
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU 3 Units
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or (*Students will receive credit from UC 45 Lecture hours
appropriate assessment for only one of the following courses: 27 Lab hours
Transfers to: CSU SPCH 140 or SPCH 240)
This is a creative communication This course gives the student
course focusing on group presenta- expanded practice and theory in
tions of literature. Students will argumentation. Students further
perform pose, drama, and/or poetry develop their argumentation knowl-
in groups so that a communicative edge and skills through debate partic-

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TCED 046 appropriate assessment and careers related to manufacturing,
Industrial Design & Visual This is an elementary course in the welding, and drafting technologies.
Communications basic principles of metallurgy. It is The course presents an introduction
designed for Welding and Machine to the use of engineering documents
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Shop majors, but is suitable for all or blueprints as used in industrial
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or technology students. Emphasis is applications and focuses on inter-
appropriate assessment placed on terminology, numbering preting and visualizing technical
Intended for students interested in systems, methods of altering the drawings in order to read and under-
a career in Transportation Design or properties of metals, and the effect on stand “The Language of Industry.”
Product Design, this course intro- fabrication. Principles of reading drawings,
duces the student to the fundamen- 2 Units specifications, projection principles,
tals of industrial design drawing 36 Lecture hours working drawings, details, assem-
and communication. Course begins blies, and pictorial representations
with a lecture about possible career TCED 070 are examined and discussed. The
opportunities which exists within Foundation Skills for course is also helpful for apprentices
this profession. Students will learn Technical Trades I and employees in all areas of technol-
to improve hand/eye coordination ogy including planning, purchasing,
through repetition of given draw- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or machine trades, welding/fabrication,
ing task. Instruction emphasizes appropriate assessment; READ 023 or future engineers, and inspection.
perfecting line, arc, circle and ellipse. appropriate assessment 2 Units
Perspective drawing and shading This course is part one of a two-part 27 Lecture hours
are introduced. Culmination of the series of courses designed to assist 27 Lab hours
course will require the student to pro- the student to become more effec-
duce and present a solution to a given tive and efficient in fundamental TCED 299
design problem and produce visual skills used in Technical Trades. The Directed Study in Technical Education
aids to describe product proposal and student will also gain an understand-
solution. ing of attitudes and behaviors that Prerequisite: 2.5 overall grade point
2 Units are beneficial to succeed in vocational average, a 3.0 grade point average in the
18 Lecture hours settings and everyday life. Course discipline of study being requested, or
54 Lab hours content includes units of measure receive an exception from the instructor
and measurement tools; converting Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
TCED 054 fractions, decimals, and percentages; appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
OSHA Workplace Safety II graphs and charts; perimeter, area, appropriate assessment
and volume; and personal finance. Transfers to: CSU
Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate Emphasis will be placed on the This course provides an opportunity
assessment practical application of these topics, for the student to expand their stud-
This course is intended for the indi- and the use of a variety of hands-on ies in Technical Education beyond
vidual who needs an intermediate- classroom activities is included. the classroom by completing a project
level overview and/or the number 3 Units or an assignment arranged by an
of hours required for certification 54 Lecture hours agreement between the student and
of both the California and Federal instructor. The student is required to
OSHA Safety Regulations for the TCED 080 contract with the instructor to deter-
General Industry and Construction Foundation Skills for mine the scope of the assignment and
Workplace. The course will cover Technical Trades II the unit value assigned for successful
a detailed overview of the rules completion. Students must possess a
and regulations, fire protection and Prerequisite: TCED 070 2.5 overall GPA, a 3.0 GPA in the dis-
prevention, material handling/storage Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or cipline of study being requested, or
and disposal, hand and power tools, appropriate assessment; READ 023 or receive an exception from the instruc-
welding and cutting, electrical safety, appropriate assessment tor. Students may take a maximum
fall protection, scaffolds, excavations, This course is part two of a two-part of 3 units of Directed Study within a
concrete and masonry construction, series of courses designed to assist discipline and 9 units college-wide.
steel erection, demolition, cranes/ the student to become more effective 1 to 3 Units
hoists/elevators and conveyors, and efficient in fundamental skills 54 to 162 Lab hours
lockout/tagout procedures, indus- used in Technical Trades. The student
trial hygiene and emergency action will also gain an understanding of TELEVISION
plans. Powered Industrial Trucks will attitudes and behaviors that are bene-
also be covered during the course, ficial to succeed in vocational settings Division of Arts
meeting the requirement for OSHA and everyday life. Course content & Cultural Programs
Standard 1910.178. Upon completion includes solving technical problems
of this course, (as well as passing using value analysis, graphs and TV 135
the final exam and the powered charts, and personal growth. Empha- Creative Digital Video
industrial trucks operator safety sis will be placed on the practical
training), the student will receive a application of these topics, and the Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
30-hour OSHA Training Certificate use of a variety of hands-on class- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
of Completion, which is good for life, room activities is included. appropriate assessment
and a powered industrial truck Certi- 3 Units Transfers to: UC, CSU
fied Operator Card, which is good for 54 Lecture hours This is a basic course in film-style
3 years. production techniques for drama and
4 Units TCED 090 music videos. Topics will include
72 Lecture hours Blueprint Reading for Industry creating a story treatment, script writ-
ing, story boarding, camera handling,
TCED 060 Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or lighting, audio, and simple editing.
Elementary Metallurgy appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Students will work in teams and crew
appropriate assessment
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or This course is for all students inter-
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or ested in pursuing certificates, degrees

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all positions, including writer, pro- Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate each medium. Slating, voice, blocking
ducer, director, 1st assistant director, assessment & memorizing will be covered along
2nd assistant director, lighting direc- Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU with Career advice such as photos
tor, gaffer, camera operator, boom (*Students will receive credit from UC and resumes, agents, unions, audi-
operator, and editor. Emphasis will for only one of the following courses: tioning & showcases. Students will
be placed on defining the content, THTR 105 or THTR 105H) work with the camera and review the
structure, and style of the produc- This course is designed for the results to develop their skills.
tion. This course may be of interest to student with an interest in history 3 Units
students interested in both film and of the theatre. It will cover human- 36 Lecture hours
television production. ity’s relationship with theatre from 54 Lab hours
3 Units primitive tribal cultures through
36 Lecture hours today’s large musicals and block- THTR 150 (C-ID THTR 171)
54 Lab hours buster hits. The class explores the Theatre Crafts I
way societies’ religious, political and
THEATRE social structures were presented and Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
shared through their theatre. The appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
Division of Arts class will investigate major plays, appropriate assessment
& Cultural Programs playwrights and historic theatrical Transfers to: UC, CSU
techniques through lectures, discus- The course is designed for the student
THTR 101 (C-ID THTR 111, THTR 112) sion, field trips and films. This course who wishes to gain a basic under-
Theatre Arts Appreciation is designed for students eligible for standing of the technical phases of
the Honors program. scene production including construc-
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or 3 Units tion, painting, rigging, placement and
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 54 Lecture hours manipulation of stage scenery, light-
appropriate assessment ing equipment, sound equipment,
Transfers to: UC, CSU THTR 110 (C-ID THTR 151) properties and wardrobe as well as
This course is designed for the stu- Principles of Acting the organization and management of
dent interested in an overview of the stage activity and stagecraft termi-
entire field of theatre. The practice Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or nology. The student will study the
and theory of the following will be appropriate assessment; READ 023 or aesthetics and practical application
explored: costume, set and lighting appropriate assessment principles of stage scenic, sound and
design, acting, directing, playwrit- Transfers to: UC, CSU lighting design. Students are assigned
ing, criticism, play structure, theatre This course is designed for the a specific crew responsibility that
architecture and producing. Included student who is interested in acting directly relates to a college theatre
will be a brief historical overview. At and other areas of theatre, film and production.
least one field trip to a professional Television, whether as a profession 3 Units
theatre production will be organized. or as a hobby. The class explores the 18 Lecture hours
3 Units theory, practice and techniques of 108 Lab hours
54 Lecture hours acting. Emphasis is placed on theatre
games and exercises culminating in THTR 151
THTR 105 (C-ID THTR 113) the presentation of scenes from con- Theatre Crafts II
The History and Development of the temporary dramatic literature.
Theatre 3 Units Prerequisite: THTR 150
36 Lecture hours Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or 54 Lab hours appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment
appropriate assessment THTR 111 (C-ID THTR 152) Transfers to: UC, CSU
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU Principles of Acting This course is designed for the stu-
(*Students will receive credit from UC dent who wishes to expand the skills
for only one of the following courses: Prerequisite: THTR 110 and concepts acquired in Theatre
THTR 105 or THTR 105H) Transfers to: UC, CSU Crafts I (THTR 150). Topics such as
This course is designed for the This course is for the student who the technical phases of scene produc-
student with an interest in history wants to continue the exploration tion including construction, painting,
or theatre. It will cover humanity’s of theories and techniques used in rigging, placement and manipulation
relationship with theatre from primi- preparation for the interpretation of of stage scenery, lighting equipment,
tive tribal cultures through today’s drama through acting. The empha- sound equipment, properties and
large musicals and blockbuster hits. sis will be placed on deepening the wardrobe as well as the organization
The class explores the way societ- understanding of the acting process and management of stage activity
ies’ religious, political and social through exercises, character analysis, and stagecraft terminology are revis-
structures were presented and shared monologues, and scenes. ited and expanded upon. The student
through their theatre. The class will 3 Units will additionally do extensive study
investigate major plays, playwrights 36 Lecture hours of the aesthetics and practical appli-
and historic theatrical techniques 54 Lab hours cation principles of set design, sound
through lectures, discussion, field design, and lighting design. Students
trips and films. THTR 112 are assigned a specific crew duty such
3 Units Acting for the Camera as light board operator, sound opera-
54 Lecture hours tor or stage crew lead with added
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or responsibility that directly relates to a
THTR 105H (C-ID THTR 113) appropriate assessment; READ 023 or college theatre production.
The History and Development of the appropriate assessment 3 Units
Theatre Honors Transfers to: CSU 18 Lecture hours
This course is designed for the stu- 108 Lab hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade of dent interested in acting techniques
“C” or better for film, television and commercials.
The class will explore the styles,
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THTR 152 in the theatrical production. Stu- marketability of their script through
Theatre Crafts III dents will gain an understanding in staged readings by student actors for
audio design, function and esthetics. an audience.
Prerequisite: THTR 151 Students will be able to rig, cable, 3 Units
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or troubleshoot, strike and maintain 36 Lecture hours
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or analogue and digital audio equip- 54 Lab hours
appropriate assessment ment as well as identify and select
Transfers to: UC, CSU appropriate types of microphones, THTR 164
This course is designed for the stu- cables, speakers and sound amplifica- Theatre Production Lab
dent who wishes to further expand tion equipment for a given purpose.
the skills and concepts acquired in Electrical and operational safety will Corequisite: THTR 150
Theatre Crafts I and II. Technical receive special emphasis. Students Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate
phases of scene production includ- will be able to operate audio mixing assessment
ing construction, painting, rigging, consoles at a proficient level. Transfers to: CSU
placement and manipulation of stage 3 Units This class is intended for students
scenery, lighting equipment, sound 18 Lecture hours interested in exploring a career in
equipment, properties and wardrobe 108 Lab hours entertainment production. The course
as well as the organization and man- provides a hands- on introduction to
agement of stage activity and stage- THTR 159 (C-ID THTR 192) all aspects of entertainment produc-
craft are examined in greater depth. Stage Crew Activity tion, including scenery, lighting,
The student will complete an in depth audio, costumes and properties. The
study of the theatrical design process Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate student will learn the fundamentals
by designing sets, props, lights and assessment of constructing, painting and rig-
or sound for Rio Hondo theatrical Transfers to: UC, CSU ging scenery, hanging and focusing
productions. Students are assigned a The course is designed for the student lighting equipment, setting up audio
specific crew lead with supervisory to gain practical hands on techni- systems and/or building costumes
responsibility that directly relates to a cal experience working backstage or props for the performing arts pro-
college theatre production. on Arts and Cultural Programs grams at Rio Hondo College.
3 Units approved public performances of 1 to 2 Units
18 Lecture hours theatrical, musical or dance produc- 54 to 108 Lab hours
108 Lab hours tions and is taken in conjunction with
Technical Theatre courses. The course THTR 165
THTR 153 (C-ID THTR 173) may be taken once and repeated three Intermediate Theatre Production Lab
Stage Lighting times for credit.
1 to 3 Units Prerequisite: THTR 164
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or 54 to 162 Lab hours Corequisite: THTR 151
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or Transfers to: CSU
appropriate assessment THTR 160 This class is intended for students
Prerequisite: THTR 101 or THTR 110 or Introductory Playwriting Screenwriting interested in careers in entertainment
THTR 150 or THTR 170 or THTR 171 production. The course builds upon
or THTR 180 Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or the basic skills acquired in THTR
Transfers to: UC, CSU appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 164, with more sophisticated tasks
The course is designed for the student appropriate assessment and greater responsibilities in scenic
who wants to gain an understand- Transfers to: CSU construction, painting and rigging,
ing and appreciation of the roles This course is designed for the stu- stage lighting operations, stage
light and lighting design play in dent interested in the art of writing audio systems and/or costume shop
the theatrical production. Students for theatre or film. It will include assignments for the performing arts
will gain understanding in lighting writing exercises, theatre field trips programs at Rio Hondo College.
design theory, function and esthetics. and a final staged reading of finished 1 to 2 Units
Students will be able to hang, focus, scripts. Students will complete a one- 54 to 108 Lab hours
color, cable and strike conventional act or 10-minute play which will be
and automated lighting fixtures as considered for production the follow- THTR 166
well as identify and select appropri- ing semester. Advanced Theatre Production Lab
ate types of lighting fixtures, cables, 3 Units
control and power distribution equip- 36 Lecture hours Prerequisite: THTR 165
ment for a given purpose. Electrical 54 Lab hours Corequisite: THTR 152
and operational safety will receive Transfers to: CSU
special emphasis. Students will be THTR 161 This class is intended for students
able to operate lighting consoles at a Playwriting Screenwriting for Produc- pursuing careers in entertainment
proficient level. tion production. The course builds upon
3 Units the skills acquired in THTR 165,
18 Lecture hours Prerequisite: THTR 160 providing leadership roles in scenic
108 Lab hours Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or construction, painting and rigging,
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or stage lighting operations, stage
THTR 154 appropriate assessment audio systems and/or costume shop
Stage Audio Transfers to: CSU assignments for the performing arts
This course is designed for the programs at Rio Hondo College.
Prerequisite: THTR 150 student who wants to work on their 1 to 2 Units
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or playwriting/screenwriting craft with 54 to 108 Lab hours
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or an eye to the professional market.
appropriate assessment Students will write, rewrite and THTR 170 (C-ID THTR 191)
Transfers to: UC, CSU polish works written with the inten- Theatre Rehearsal and Performance
This course is designed for the stu- tion of production. Students will read
dent who wants to gain an under- plays, screenplays, and teleplays that Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
standing and appreciation of the have been produced recently. Stu- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
roles audio and audio design play dents will realistically appraise the appropriate assessment; THTR 110
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audition and Technical Students agement, etc. Auditions will deter- appropriate assessment; THTR 110 or
must interview prior to participating mine the specific assignment. THTR 150 or THTR 160
in the course 3 Units Transfers to: UC, CSU
Transfers to: UC, CSU 18 Lecture hours This course is designed for the
This course is for the student who 108 Lab hours student who wants to be part of the
wants to participate in a stage pro- process involved in the creation of a
duction that is part of the American THTR 173 new play. The class will explore how
College Theatre Festival (ACTF) com- Rehearsal and Performance: plays are structured and how charac-
petition. Students will be adjudicated The Style Play ters fleshed out by living actors affect
by judges representing ACTF during the development of new theatre.
public performances at Rio Hondo Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Playwrights, actors, directors and
and some will be chosen to compete appropriate assessment; READ 023 or designers will learn how to collabo-
at the regional and national festivals appropriate assessment; THTR 110 or rate with each other. Students will be
in the areas of acting, writing, stage THTR 150 involved in a new full-length, one-
managing, directing and stage design. Transfers to: UC, CSU act, or devised play. Students may
Students are given an opportunity to This course is designed for the participate in a variety of activities
be part of a theatre company in the student who wants to learn how to including acting, directing, produc-
organization of full-length and/or use performance styles and acting tion, management, playwriting, dra-
one-act plays under the guidance of techniques in the preparation and maturg, etc. Auditions will determine
a faculty director. This course may be performance of a play with a specific most of the specific assignments.
repeated three times for credit. style of theatricality. These plays 3 Units
3 Units could include the styles of Comedy 18 Lecture hours
18 Lecture hours of Manners, Melodrama, Surrealism, 108 Lab hours
108 Lab hours Realism, Expressionism, Futurism
and more. Students will be involved THTR 180
THTR 171 rehearsing a full-length or short play Touring Theatre Local I
Musical Theatre Rehearsal and and then presenting it to a public
Performance audience. Students may participate Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
in a variety of activities includ- appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or ing acting, directing, management, appropriate assessment
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or dramaturg, etc. Auditions and/or Transfers to: UC, CSU
appropriate assessment interview will determine most of the This course is designed for the
Limitations: Performing Students specific assignments. student who wishes to gain a basic
must audition/interview and Techni- 3 Units understanding of the rigorous
cal/Support Students must interview 18 Lecture hours requirements of touring a theatre pro-
prior to participating in the course 108 Lab hours duction, including acting, lighting,
Transfers to: UC, CSU and maintaining props, costumes and
This course is designed for the THTR 174 sets. Students are assigned a specific
student who wants to be involved, Introduction to Stage Costume responsibility that directly relates to a
onstage or backstage, in the creation production that tours locally.
and presentation of a musical produc- Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or 2 to 4 Units
tion. This class introduces the student appropriate assessment; READ 022 or 18 to 36 Lecture hours
to the various aspects that make up appropriate assessment 54 to 108 Lab hours
a musical and, based upon audi- Transfers to: UC, CSU
tions and interviews the student can This course is designed for the stu- THTR 181
take part in Music, Acting, Technical dent who seeks to gain an under- Touring Theatre Local II
Theatre, Design, Dancing or Stage standing and appreciation of costume
Managing under the supervision of techniques used for the theatre and Prerequisite: THTR 180
a faculty director and other theatre, other entertainment industries. Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
music and dance professionals. The student will gain the practical appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
3 Units knowledge and experience neces- appropriate assessment
18 Lecture hours sary to work in a costume shop; an Transfers to: UC, CSU
108 Lab hours understanding of costume history; This course is designed for the
basic costume design including student who wishes to expand the
THTR 172 sketching; basic costume construc- skills and concepts acquired in THTR
Performing and Preparing the Comedy tion including alteration and sewing; 180 regarding the rigorous require-
costume design tools, materials and ments of touring a theatre produc-
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or crafts; costume sourcing practices; tion, including acting, directing,
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or and, backstage costume preparation scenic design, management, lighting,
appropriate assessment; THTR 110 or and practices for productions. Stu- construction and maintenance of
THTR 150 dents will be able to identify period props, costumes and sets. Students
Transfers to: UC, CSU costumes (garments and accessories), are assigned a specific responsibility
This course is designed for the analyze the effectiveness of costumes that directly relates to a production
student who wants to study aspects in a production, draft a pattern in that tours locally.
of theatre production as they are cre- order to sew/construct a garment, 2 to 4 Units
ated and expressed through comedic and source costumes needed for a 18 to 36 Lecture hours
drama. The class will explore comedy production through vendors. 54 to 108 Lab hours
genres, acting techniques, physical 3 Units
communication and comic objectives. 36 Lecture hours THTR 186
Students will be part of a full-length 54 Lab hours Touring Theatre: The American College
or one-act production or a combina- Theatre Festival
tion of both. Students may participate THTR 175
in a variety of activities including The Original Play in Production Prerequisite: THTR 170, THTR 172,
acting, directing, production, man- THTR 173, or THTR 175
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
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appropriate assessment the end of the semester the student This course supports and reinforces
Transfers to: UC, CSU will have a variety of audition pieces on-the-job training in business, indus-
This class is for the student who ready. trial, non-profit, studio, community
wants to compete against students 3 Units and professional theatre organiza-
at other colleges for theatre scholar- 54 Lecture hours tions under supervision of a college
ships and recognition. It is open to instructor and is facilitated by the use
those who have been nominated for THTR 230 of learning objectives. The student
an Irene Ryan scholarship, a Design, Principles of Directing will be working in a skilled or profes-
Stage Managing, Directing or Play- sional level assignment in their area
writing award or have been chosen Prerequisite: THTR 110 of vocational interest and will meet
as a partner or are part of an officially Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate performance objectives related to
invited production or scene. The assessment instruction that are above and beyond
first part of the class the student will Transfers to: UC, CSU the conditions of regular employ-
prepare for the competition and the This course is designed for the ment. This course is intended for stu-
last part of the class will be the trip to student who wants to develop their dents whose job is related to the field
the festival. Usually in the 2nd week ability to work with actors, interpret of theatre arts and have completed or
of February, the festival takes place drama and to stage plays. It will enrolled in the appropriate course-
in either California, Arizona, Utah, cover the history and the techniques work. Instructor approval is required
Nevada or Hawaii. At the festival the of the stage director. Emphasis is to remain in the class. “Contact the
student will compete in their nomi- placed on class activities such as CWE office regarding re-enrollment
nated area, see invited plays, audition exercises and scenes. Career oppor- procedures.”
for plays and attend a variety of tunities, stage management and Student Unpaid Internship:
workshops under the supervision of assistant directing are also covered. It 1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours;
the instructor. This course may be is a requirement for the Theatre Arts 3 Units/180 hours; 4 Units/240 hours
repeated three times for credit. major. Student Paid Internship:
2 to 4 Units 3 Units 1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours;
18 to 36 Lecture hours 36 Lecture hours 3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours.
54 to 108 Lab hours 54 Lab hours 1 to 4 Units
3 Lecture hours
THTR 210 THTR 231 60 to 300 Other hours
Acting Workshop: Devising Principles of Directing II
THTR 299
Prerequisite: THTR 110 or THTR 150 or Prerequisite: THTR 230 Directed Study: Theatre
THTR 153 or THTR 170 or THTR 171 Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate
or THTR 174 assessment Transfers to: UC, CSU
Transfers to: UC, CSU Transfers to: UC, CSU Independent Study/Directed Study
This class is for the student who This course is designed for the stu- is intended for students who have
wants to create their own work, dent majoring in Theatre Arts. The the ability to assume responsibil-
whether they are actors or non-actors. class is a continuation of Theatre Arts ity for independent work and to
The class will study the history of 230. Techniques in casting, rehears- prepare written or oral reports and/
devising (also known as collective ing, picturization, characterization, or appropriate projects. To enroll in
creation), learn techniques of devis- tempo and climax in play direction an independent study/directed study
ing, and create, research, develop, are covered. Students will direct a course, students must possess a 2.5
rehearse and present a devised proj- 10-minute play with other students. overall grade point average, a 3.0
ect. Some knowledge of traditional 3 Units grade point average in the discipline
theatre is helpful for this class. Some 36 Lecture hours of study being requested, or receive
semesters a public performance will 54 Lab hours an exception from the instructor.
be presented. Independent Studies/Directed Studies
3 Units THTR 286 may be developed from any topic
36 Lecture hours Ballet Folklorico arising from or related to a course of
54 Lab hours study that will result in developing
Prerequisite: See request for exception depth and breadth in that subject
THTR 215 Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or area. Students will be expected to
Acting: A Course in Auditioning and appropriate assessment; READ 022 or meet on a regular basis with their fac-
Cold Reading appropriate assessment ulty sponsor and submit a final report
Transfers to: UC, CSU or project, and student progress shall
Prerequisite: THTR 110 This course is designed to give a gen- be evaluated at regular intervals.
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or eral knowledge of the regional dance Academic standards for Independent
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or styles of Mexico and its cultural Studies/Directed Studies shall be the
appropriate assessment aspects. Instruction will focus on the same as those for other courses. Units
Transfers to: CSU development of technique in Ballet are awarded in accordance to Title
This course is designed for the stu- Folklorico movements. Participation V regulations with one unit of credit
dent who wants to be prepared and in public performance is required. awarded for 54 hours of Directed
ready for academic, community or 2 Units Studies, six (6) hours of which must
professional auditions. The student 18 Lecture hours be with an instructor. The instructor
will work with the teacher at each 54 Lab hours is responsible for monitoring student
class on selection of material, analyz- 18 Other hours progress through the semester.
ing the text, presentation of material, Students may take directed study
presentation of self, personal appear- THTR 290 courses for a maximum of three (3)
ance, cold readings, relaxing for an Cooperative Work Experience/Intern- units within a discipline, and may not
audition; preparation of resumes and ship for Theatre Arts Related Fields accumulate more than a total of nine
pictures, etc, on line sources, etc. By (9) units college wide.
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 1 to 3 Units
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 54 to 162 Lab hours
appropriate assessment
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VOCABULARY Nursing program and is required for the Vocational Nursing program and
Vocational Nursing licensure. is required for Vocational Nursing
Division of Communications 3.5 Units licensure. Offered on a pass/no pass
& Languages 63 Lecture hours basis.
3.5 Units
VOCB 025 VN 061L 189 Lab hours
Intermediate Vocabulary Basic Fundamentals of
Nursing Laboratory VN 073
Advisory: READ 021 or appropriate Basic Pharmacology
assessment Prerequisite: HS 060; PSY 101
This course is intended for students Corequisite: VN 061 Prerequisite: VN 061 with a grade of “C”
who want to develop precollegiate- Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate or better and VN 061L with a grade of
level reading, writing, and speaking assessment “Pass”
vocabulary. Students will learn the This course is designed to provide the Advisory: HS 045 and READ 023 or
meaning of new words commonly entry level vocational nursing student appropriate assessment
used in college textbooks and lec- with the opportunity to learn basic This is an introductory course of basic
tures, and they will use them in writ- nursing skills in the Health Science techniques and computations used
ten and spoken sentences. Students Skills laboratory and the clinical set- in the administration of medications.
will also gain knowledge of word ting within the context of the nursing Completion of the course prepares
roots to reinforce their understanding process. The student will apply the the student to safely administer medi-
of words. This is a non-degree course role of the Licensed Vocational Nurse cations to patients under the supervi-
and is offered on a pass/no pass basis. in the clinical medical surgical set- sion of the nursing instructor. This
3 Units ting. This course is open to students course is open to students enrolled in
54 Lecture hours enrolled in the Vocational Nursing the Vocational Nursing Program and
Program and is required for Voca- is required for the Vocational Nurs-
VOCB 101 tional Nursing licensure. Offered on a ing Licensure.
Vocabulary & Etymology pass/no pass basis. 2 Units
5 Units 36 Lecture hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 270 Lab hours
or appropriate assessment; READ 022 or VN 074
appropriate assessment VN 071L Nursing Care of Patients with Integu-
Transfers to: CSU Introduction to Medical-Surgical mentary/Orthopedic Problems and
This course offers the student an Nursing Lab Concepts of Gerontologic Nursing
opportunity to develop a college level
vocabulary. The course emphasizes Prerequisite: VN 061 with a grade of “C” Prerequisite: VN 061 with a grade of “C”
an understanding of the etymology, or better and VN 061L with a grade of or better and VN 061L with a grade of
definition, and usage of words so “Pass” “Pass”
that students gain a comprehensive This course will provide the student Using the Systems Developmental
understanding of the meanings with the opportunity to use the nurs- Stress Model, The Nursing Process,
of words and how they are used. ing process at a beginning level to and Erickson’s Psycho-Social Theory
Additionally, students will study care for patients in the clinical setting. of Human Development, this course
general and specialized terms used The student will develop competency is designed to prepare the vocational
in courses across the curriculum. In in data collection and basic nurs- nursing student with the founda-
order to internalize word meanings ing skills. Special emphasis will be tional knowledge necessary to care
successfully, students will work in placed on the care of the patient with for the aging patient, and patients
individual, small group, and whole problems of the endocrine, musculo- with disorders of the musculoskeletal
class settings. skeletal and integumentary systems, and Integumentary systems. This
3 Units as well as the older adult. This course course is open to students enrolled in
54 Lecture hours is open to students enrolled in the the Vocational Nursing Program.
Vocational Nursing Program and 2.5 Units
VOCATIONAL is required for Vocational Nursing 45 Lecture hours
NURSING licensure. Offered on a pass/no pass
basis. VN 075
Division of Health Sciences 3.5 Units Nursing Care of Patients with
& Nursing 189 Lab hours Endocrine Problems

VN 061 VN 072L Prerequisite: VN 061 with a grade of “C”
Basic Fundamentals of Nursing Intermediate Medical-Surgical or better and VN 061L with a grade of
Nursing Lab “Pass”
Prerequisite: HS 060; PSY 101 This course focuses on the use of
Corequisite: VN 061L Prerequisite: VN 071L with a grade of the nursing process in caring for
This course is designed for the entry “Pass”; VN 074 and VN 075 with a individuals with disturbances of the
level vocational nursing student grade of “C” or better pancreas, thyroid, parathyroid, adre-
with a focus on the nursing process Corequisite: VN 073 nal and pituitary glands. The patho-
and its application in medical/surgi- This course will provide the student physiology, assessment data, nursing
cal settings. The role of the Licensed with the opportunity to use the nurs- problems, medical and nursing
Vocational Nurse in providing care ing process with increasing indepen- interventions for patients with endo-
for patients in a variety of situations dence in providing care for patients crine problems are discussed. This
is discussed. This course is open to in the clinical setting. The student course is open to students enrolled in
students enrolled in the Vocational will increase competency in data the Vocational Nursing Program and
collection and nursing skills. Special is required for Vocational Nursing
emphasis will be placed on the care licensure.
of the patient with problems of the 1 Unit
cardiovascular respiratory, gastro- 18 Lecture hours
intestinal and renal systems. This
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VN 076 This course will provide the student 076, and VN 077 with a grade of “C” or
Nursing Care of Patients with Renal, with the opportunity to apply learned better
Urinary and Gastrointestinal Problems leadership skills within the Voca- This course will introduce principles
tional Nurse scope of practice. The of leadership, group dynamics,
Prerequisite: VN 071L with a grade of student will utilize the nursing pro- delegation, and effective communica-
“Pass”; VN 074 and VN 075 with a cess with increasing independence tion in working relationships for the
grade of “C” or better and accountability in providing care vocational nurse. Emphasis is placed
Corequisite:VN 073 for patients in the clinical setting. on delegation and supervision of
This course focuses on the application Special emphasis will be placed on nursing assistants, other vocational
of the nursing process in medical sur- the care of medical/surgical patients nurses, and unlicensed assistive per-
gical situations for the patient with with complex problems, neurologi- sonnel. The course is open to students
gastrointestinal and renal problems. cal system disorders and oncologi- enrolled in the Vocational Nursing
Emphasis is placed on the application cal problems. The student will have Program and is required for the Voca-
of principles of nutrition in caring the opportunity to further develop tional Nurse licensure.
for patients with gastrointestinal and the necessary communication skills 0.5 Units
renal dysfunction. This course is open needed to provide care for patients 9 Lecture hours
to students enrolled in the Vocational with mental health problems. This
Nursing Program and is required for course is open to students enrolled VN 086
Vocational Nurse licensure. in the Vocational Nursing Program Mental Health and Neurological
3.5 Units and is required for Vocational Nurse Nursing Problems
63 Lecture hours licensure.
3.5 Units Prerequisite: VN 081L with a grade of
VN 077 189 Lab hours “Pass” and VN 084 with a grade of “C”
Nursing Care of Patients with Car- or better
diovascular and Respiratory Nursing VN 083 This course presents mental health
Problems Applied Pharmacology concepts that relate to emotional
issues influencing a patient’s well-
Prerequisite: VN 071L with a grade of Prerequisite: VN 073 with a grade of “C” being and problems related to the
“Pass”; VN 074 and VN 075 with a or better neurological system. Emphasis will
grade of “C” or better Using the Systems Developmental be placed on the nursing process, as
Corequisite: VN 073 Stress Model, The Nursing Process, it relates to problems of neurologi-
Using the Systems Developmental and Erickson’s Psycho-Social Theory cal function and mental health. This
Stress Model, The Nursing Process, of Human Development, this course course is open to those students
and Erickson’s Psycho-Social Theory is designed to prepare the vocational enrolled in the Vocational Nursing
of Human Development, this course nursing student with the advanced Program and is required for Voca-
is designed to prepare the vocational knowledge necessary to safely tional Nursing licensure.
nursing student with the founda- administer medications to patients 3 Units
tional knowledge necessary to care and accurately assess the patient 54 Lecture hours
for patients with cardiovascular and response to medication therapy
Respiratory disorders. This course under the supervision of the nurs- VN 087
is open to students enrolled in the ing instructor. This course is open to Nursing Care of Patients with Cancer
Vocational Nursing Program. students enrolled in the Vocational
3 Units Nursing Program. Prerequisite: VN 072L and VN 081L
54 Lecture hours 2 Units with a grade of “Pass”; VN 073, VN 074,
36 Lecture hours VN 075, VN 076, VN 077 and VN 084
VN 081L with a grade of “C” or better
Maternal and Pediatric Nursing Lab VN 084 This course focuses on the application
Maternal and Pediatric Nursing of the nursing process in medical-
Prerequisite: VN 072L with a grade of surgical situations for the patient
“Pass”; VN 073, VN 074, VN 075, VN Prerequisite: VN 072L with a grade of with cancer diagnoses of various
076 and VN 077 with a grade of “C” or “Pass”; VN 073, VN 074, VN 075, VN body systems and immune deficiency
better Corequisite: VN 084 076 and VN 077 with a grade of “C” or disorders. Emphasis is placed on the
This course will provide the stu- better Corequisite: VN 081L physical, psychological, and psycho-
dent with the opportunity to use This course focuses on growth and social effects of diagnosis, medical
the nursing process with increasing development with concomitant prob- therapy, and nursing intervention
independence in proving care for lems traced from newborn through with the application of principles
patients in the clinical setting. The infancy, toddler, preschool, school- of nutrition, pharmacokinetics, and
student will increase competency in age and the adolescent. Nursing care palliative care in caring for patients
data collection and nursing skills. appropriate to the developmental with cancer. The course is open to
Special emphasis will be placed on stage of the child and the focus of the students enrolled in the Vocational
the care of the pediatric, antepar- pediatric problems including bio- Nursing Program and is required for
tum, intrapartum, postpartum and logical and psychological problem’s the Vocational Nurse licensure.
newborn patient. This course is open affecting the well and hospitalized 1 Unit
to students enrolled in the Vocational child and family. This course is open 18 Lecture hours
Nursing Program and is required for to students enrolled in the Vocational
Vocational Nurse licensure. Offered Nursing Program and is required for WELDING
on a pass/no pass basis. the Vocational Nursing Licensure.
2.5 Units 4 Units Division of Career
135 Lab hours 72 Lecture hours & Technical Education

VN 082L VN 085 WELD 040
Advanced Medical/Surgical Nursing Leadership & Supervision for the Introduction to Welding Processes
Laboratory Vocational Nurse
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Prerequisite: VN 081L with a grade of Prerequisite: VN 072L with a grade of
“Pass” and VN 084 with a grade of “C” “Pass”; VN 073, VN 074, VN 075, VN
or better

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appropriate assessment; READ 023 or applications. ment, and pre-weld preparation will
appropriate assessment 4 Units be covered.
This is an introductory class designed 36 Lecture hours 4 Units
to familiarize the student with several 108 Lab hours 36 Lecture hours
welding processes that are currently 108 Lab hours
used in the welding and metal fabri- WELD 055
cation industry. This course offers an Manual Electric Arc Welding Processes WELD 070
overview and basic introduction to Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
the theory and practice of a variety of Prerequisite: WELD 040
welding and metal cutting methods. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Prerequisite: WELD 065
This course will emphasize safety, appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
theory, procedure, and practical skill appropriate assessment appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
development. This course is intended for the appropriate assessment
2 Units student who wants to progress to This course provides further
18 Lecture hours an intermediate level of welding advancement of knowledge and skills
54 Lab hours processes and further their skills in in gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW).
manual electric arc welding meth- Emphasis is placed on developing
WELD 045 ods and techniques. This course proficiency in welding carbon steel,
Basic Electric Arc Welding emphasizes skills in Shielded Metal stainless steel, and aluminum weld
Arc Welding (SMAW) and Gas joints in the vertical and overhead
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW). The position. This course exposes stu-
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or course also focuses on safety, theory, dents to using positioners, welding
appropriate assessment characteristics and settings for power fixtures, and tooling commonly used
This course is intended for the supplies and welding units, electric in the workplace. Preparation for
student who wants to progress to a current settings, electrode identifica- welding certification is covered.
basic level of welding processes and tion and selection, welding positions, 4 Units
further their skills in manual and and welding of ferrous and non-fer- 36 Lecture hours
semi-automatic electric arc weld- rous metals. Special emphasis will be 108 Lab hours
ing methods and techniques. This placed on developing proficiency and
course emphasizes skills in Shielded speed for high volume production WELD 075
Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas applications. Certification Welding I
Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Flux 4 Units
Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), and Gas 36 Lecture hours Prerequisite: WELD 055
Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW). The 108 Lab hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
course also focuses on safety, theory, appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
characteristics and settings for power WELD 060 appropriate assessment
supplies and welding units, electric Production Welding Techniques This course is intended for the
current settings, electrode identifica- student who wants to progress to an
tion and selection, welding positions, Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate advanced level of welding processes
and welding of ferrous and non- assessment; WELD 045 and certification. This course offers
ferrous metals. Special emphasis will This is an intermediate level course specialized training and instruction
be placed on developing proficiency focused on welding techniques used which are necessary to take and pass
and speed for high-volume produc- in high-volume production manufac- the performance test portion of the
tion applications. turing environments. Students gain City of Los Angeles Department of
2 Units proficiency using pulsed-arc and non- Building & Safety (LADBS) Certified
18 Lecture hours pulsed-arc GMAW and GTAW pro- Welder Examination. This course
54 Lab hours cesses on carbon steel, stainless steel, emphasizes specific skills in Shielded
and aluminum materials. Correct Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Flux
WELD 050 use of welding fixtures, positioners, Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), and Gas
Semi-Automatic Welding Processes and other auxiliary equipment are Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) as it
covered. Emphasis is placed on using applies to Certification in Structural
Prerequisite: WELD 040 shop safety in addition to developing Steel, Light Gage Steel, and Struc-
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or proper working procedures. tural Aluminum. The course also
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 4 Units focuses on safety, welding codes, test
appropriate assessment 36 Lecture hours preparation, procedures, and destruc-
This course is intended for the 108 Lab hours tive testing. Special emphasis will be
student who wants to progress to placed on developing proficiency in
an intermediate level of welding WELD 065 order to successfully pass the LADBS
processes and further their skills in Introduction to Gas Tungsten exam. Re-enrollment may be allowed
wire-fed, semi-automatic welding Arc Welding up to three times for certification or
methods and techniques. This course licensure standards, only by permit
emphasizes skills in Gas Metal Arc Prerequisite: WELD 040 from the division.
Welding (GMAW) and Flux Cored Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 4 Units
Arc Welding (FCAW). The course appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 36 Lecture hours
also focuses on safety, theory, charac- appropriate assessment 108 Lab hours
teristics and settings for power sup- This course introduces the principles
plies and wire feeding units, electric and practices of gas tungsten arc WELD 080
current settings, electrode identifica- welding (GTAW), including set-up/ Certification Welding II
tion and selection, welding positions, use of GTAW equipment and safe use
and welding of ferrous and non- fer- of tools and equipment. Instruction Preequisite: WELD 055
rous metals. Special emphasis will be and practice is provided for gaining Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
placed on developing proficiency and proficiency welding carbon steel, appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
speed for high volume production stainless steel, and aluminum weld appropriate assessment
joints in the flat and horizontal posi- This course is intended for the
tions. Fundamentals of the GTAW student who wants to progress to an
process, correct consumables, equip- advanced level of welding processes

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and certification. This course offers of 3 units of Directed Study within a will be required to demonstrate their
specialized training and instruction discipline and 9 units college-wide. knowledge of correct water use, basic
which are necessary to take and pass 1 to 3 Units hydraulics, and equipment care. Field
the written test portion of the City of 54 to 162 Lab hours exercises, demonstrations, and evalu-
Los Angeles Department of Building ations will cover set up, operation,
& Safety (LADBS) Certified Welder WILDLAND FIRE and maintenance of pump equip-
Examination. This course emphasizes TECHNOLOGY ment. This course meets the National
specific skills in Shielded Metal Arc Wildfire Coordinating Group’s
Welding (SMAW), Flux Cored Arc Division of Public Safety (NWCG) requirements.
Welding (FCAW), and Gas Metal Arc 1.1 Units
Welding (GMAW) as it applies to WFT 040 16 Lecture hours
Certification in Structural Steel, Light Firefighter Type 2 (S130) 12 Lab hours
Gage Steel, and Structural Alumi-
num. The course also focuses on Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or WFT 043
safety, welding codes, test prepara- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Wildland Fire Chain Saws (S212)
tion, procedures, and destructive test- appropriate assessment
ing. Special emphasis will be placed This course provides students seek- Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
on developing proficiency in order to ing wildland training and certifica- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
successfully pass the LADBS exam. tion at the Type 2 level. This course appropriate assessment
This course may be repeated once for provides instruction in wildland fire This course provides the basic
certification or licensure standards, behavior, hazard recognition, human knowledge, understanding, function,
only by permit from the division. factors in high-risk environments, maintenance, and use of internal
3 Units basic incident command system, combustion engine powered chain
54 Lecture hours radio operations, and documentation. saws. The student will also learn the
Classroom and field exercises will tactical use of wildland fire chain-
WELD 085 prepare the student for a position as a saws. Field exercises support entry
Introduction to Metal Fabrication Firefighter Type 2 (FF2). This course level training for fighters with little or
meets the National Wildfire Coor- no previous experience in operat-
Prerequisite: WELD 040; WELD 050; dinating Group’s (NWCG) require- ing a chain saw. The field exercises
WELD 055; WELD 065 ments for S-130. will provide students with hands-on
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 2 Units cutting experience in surroundings
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 32 Lecture hours similar to fire line situations. This
appropriate assessment 12 Lab hours is an entry level course for students
This is an introductory course that interested in wildland fire suppres-
examines the theory and applica- WFT 041 sion and is highly recommended
tion aspects of metal fabrication. It Firefighter Type 1 (S131) prior to enrolling in intermediate
covers the safe and effective use of level wildland fire related course.
metal fabricating equipment and Prerequisite: WFT 040 Students who have already com-
tools to complete assigned projects. Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or pleted this course may retake it in
This course also includes hands-on appropriate assessment; READ 023 or order to advance their skill classifica-
instruction and practice in cutting, appropriate assessment tion. This course meets the National
grinding, drilling, rolling, bending This course prepares interested stu- Wildfire Coordinating Group’s
and welding tasks in accordance with dents with additional leadership and (NWCG) requirements.
supplied shop drawings. skill sets needed to make leadership 1 Unit
3 Units and tactical decisions on wildland 16 Lecture hours
27 Lecture hours fire incidents. This course provides 16 Lab hours
81 Lab hours instruction in the Risk Management
Process, fireline reference materi- WFT 044
WELD 299 als, portable fire pump operations, Introduction to ICS (I100)
Directed Study in Welding Technology staging area standard operating
procedures and practices. Classroom Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
Prerequisite: 2.5 overall grade point and field exercises will prepare the appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
average, a 3.0 grade point average in the student for a position as a Firefighter appropriate assessment
discipline of study being requested, or Type 1 (FFl) as recognized by the This course provides first respond-
receive an exception from the instructor National Wildfire Coordinating ers and other interested students an
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Group’s (NWCG). introduction to the Incident Com-
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 2 Units mand System (IC5-100). This course
appropriate assessment 32 Lecture hours also provides a basic introduction to
Transfers to: CSU 12 Lab hours wildland fire management (5-110)
This course provides an opportunity and a basic working knowledge of
for the student to expand their stud- WFT 042 the human performance concepts
ies in Welding Technology beyond Portable Pumps and Water Use (S211) in dynamic and high-risk environ-
the classroom by completing a project ments (L-180). This course meets
or an assignment arranged by an Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or the National Incident Management
agreement between the student and appropriate assessment; READ 023 or System (NIMS) and National Wild-
instructor. The student is required to appropriate assessment fire Coordinating Group (NWCG)
contract with the instructor to deter- This course provides students with National Standard Curriculum.
mine the scope of the assignment and practical knowledge and skills in 1 Unit
the unit value assigned for successful the use of portable fire pumps and 18 Lecture hours
completion. Students must possess a related equipment during wildland
2.5 overall GPA, a 3.0 GPA in the dis- fire incidents. The course consists of WFT 045
cipline of study being requested, or three skill areas: supply, delivery, ICS for Single Resources (I200)
receive an exception from the instruc- and application of water. Students
tor. Students may take a maximum Prerequisite: WFT 044 or ICS 100 certi-
fication from FEMA, NWCG or CSFM
(CA State Fire Marshal)

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Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or National Standard Curriculum. This course is one in a series of core
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 1 Unit courses required for the Wildland
appropriate assessment 18 Lecture hours Fire Technology Certificate of
This course is designed to teach first Achievement and Associate of Sci-
responders and other interested stu- WFT 077 ence Degree program. This course
dents to operate efficiently during an Wildland Fire Academy provides students with information
incident or event within the Incident necessary to understand occupational
Command System (ICS). The course Prerequisite: READ 023 or appropriate safety and hazards associated with
focuses on the implementation of ICS assessment; FTEC 044; The ability to wildland firefighting operations.
and single resources. Topics include carry a 45 lb. pack three miles within a 45 Emphasis will be placed on situ-
ICS fundamentals review, leader- minute time period; Must complete and ational awareness, protective mea-
ship and management, delegation of pass a US Forest Service Medical Exam sures, accident avoidance procedures,
authority, management by objectives, Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or and the risk management process.
ICS functional areas and positions, appropriate assessment Students will also review fire ground
briefings, organizational flexibility, This course is designed for those stu- near misses, entrapments, and fatali-
and transfer of command. This course dents who desire to gain certification ties. This course meets or exceeds
provides training and resources for through the NWCG (National Wild the National Wildfire Coordinating
personnel who are likely to assume land Coordinating Group) as a Wild Group’s (NWCG) requirements.
a supervisory position within the land Firefighter. This course provides 3 Units
ICS. This course meets the National training in hand crew formation, 54 Lecture hours
Incident Management System (NIMS) fire line construction and the use of
National Standard Curriculum. wild land equipment. Certification in WFT 103
0.7 Units S-130, S-131 and Hazardous Materi- Wildland Fire Operation (Ground Air)
13 Lecture hours als Response is included. Students
will learn about wild land firefighter Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
WFT 046 safety, fire behavior, protective cloth- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
Intermediate ICS (I300) ing, fire pumps and wild land fire appropriate assessment
tools. This course includes arduous Transfers to: CSU
Prerequisite: WFT 045 physical conditioning as day and This course is one in a series of core
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or night time hikes and other outdoor courses required by the Wildland Fire
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or activity is included. This academy Technology Certificate of Achieve-
appropriate assessment meets or exceeds the minimum ment and Associate of Science Degree
This course provides description required training for the US Forest program. This course provides
and detail of the Incident Command Service and CAL Fire Agencies as a students with information neces-
System (ICS) organization and opera- wild land firefighter for certification sary to understand ground and air
tions in supervisory roles on expand- purposes. operations associated with wildland
ing or Type 3 incidents. Topics 16 Units firefighting operations. Emphasis
include ICS fundamentals review, 190 Lecture hours will be placed on incident command
incident/event assessment and 297 Lab hours system use, strategy, tactics, hazards,
agency guidance in establishing inci- resource typing, management, and
dent objectives, Unified Command, WFT 101 safety procedures during wildland
incident resource management, plan- Wildland Fire Behavior fire incidents. This course meets or
ning process, demobilization, transfer exceeds the National Wildfire Coor-
of command, and close out. Students Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or dinating Group’s (NWCG) require-
will be organized into teams for appropriate assessment; READ 023 or ments.
classroom exercises that replicate an appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or 3 Units
incident operation. This course meets MATH 020C or appropriate assessment 54 Lecture hours
the National Incident Management Transfers to: CSU
Systems (NIMS) National Standard This course is one in a series of core WFT 104
Curriculum. courses required for the Wildland Wildland Fire Investigation, Prevention
1 Unit Fire Technology Certificate of and Public Information
24 Lecture hours Achievement and Associate of Sci-
ence Degree program. This course Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
WFT 047 provides students with informa- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
Advanced ICS (I400) tion necessary to understand basic appropriate assessment
wildland fire behavior, wildland fire Transfers to: CSU
Prerequisite: WFT 046 predictions, and wildland fire opera- This course is one in a series of core
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or tion safety. Wildland fire environ- courses required by the Wildland Fire
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or mental factors and the tools required Technology Certificate of Achieve-
appropriate assessment to monitor weather and fire behavior ment and Associate of Science Degree
This course provides skills and will be discussed as it relates to program. This course provides
resources required for advanced wildland fire predictions. This course students with information and skills
application of the Incident Command meets or exceeds the National Wild- necessary to understand the roles and
System (ICS) organization and opera- fire Coordinating Group’s (NWCG) functions of the Public Information
tions. This course expands on ICS- requirements. Officer (PIO, S-203), Fire Prevention
100, ICS-200, and ICS-300 courses and 3 Units Education Team Member (PETM,
is intended for command and general 54 Lecture hours P-101), and the Wildland Fire Inves-
staff positions. Topics include ICS tigator (INVF, FI-110). Various wild-
fundamentals review, major and/or WFT 102 land fire associated class projects will
complex incident/event management, Wildland Fire Fighter Safety challenge the student’s public speak-
area command, and multiagency and Survival ing, report writing, and presentation
coordination. Group exercises will skills. This course meets or exceeds
emphasize advanced ICS concepts. Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or the National Wildfire Coordinating
This course meets the National Inci- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Group’s (NWCG) requirements.
dent Management Systems (NIMS) appropriate assessment 3 Units
Transfers to: CSU 54 Lecture hours
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WFT 105 2017-2018 Catalog
Wildland Fire Logistics, Finance and
Planning

Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
appropriate assessment
Transfers to: CSU
This course is one in a series of core
courses required by the Wildland Fire
Technology Certificate of Achieve-
ment and Associate of Science Degree
program. This course provides
students with information necessary
to understand the responsibilities
and functions of the logistics, finance,
and planning sections. Emphasis
will be placed on how the different
incident command system sections
are organized and utilized during
wildland fire incidents. This course
meets or exceeds the National Wild-
fire Coordinating Group’s (NWCG)
requirements.
3 Units
54 Lecture hours

WFT 290
Cooperative Work Experience/Intern-
ship for Wildland Fire Technology
Related Fields

Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
appropriate assessment
Transfers to: CSU
This course supports and reinforces
on-the-job training in the Wildland
Fire Technology field under super-
vision of a college instructor and
is facilitated by the use of learning
objectives. The student will be work-
ing in a skilled or professional level
assignment in the area of Wildland
Fire Technology and will meet perfor-
mance objectives related to instruc-
tion that are above and beyond the
conditions of regular employment.
This course is intended for students
whose job is related to the field of fire
technology and have completed or
enrolled in the appropriate course-
work. “Contact the CWE office
regarding re-enrollment procedures.”
Student Unpaid Internship:
1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours;
3 Units/180 hours; 4 Units/240 hours
Student Paid Internship:
1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours;
3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours.
1 to 4 Units
3 Lecture hours
60 to 300 Other hours

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Non-Credit Courses

NBAS 004 comprehension and competency by State Standards domains of Geom-
General Academic Advisement providing supplemental instruction etry, Statistics and Probability, and
for pre-approved subjects. Work- portions of Functions.
Courses designed to assist aware- shops enhance student learning. This 0 Units
ness of college programs and services course is open- entry/open-exit. 22 to 100 Lecture hours
and exercising good judgment in the 0 Units
selection of classes and an academic 1 to 180 Lab hours NBAS 016
path. Topics can include basic skills Review of Integrated Math II Part A
assessment, campus life, academic NBAS 010
and career choices, and other related Supervised Tutoring in Mathematics This course is a review of the first half
subjects. of Integrated Math II. It is mainly a
0 Units Trained tutors will individually help self-paced, software-based indepen-
18 Lecture hours students who need assistance in dent study program which permits
attaining comprehension and compe- a high school student to retake the
NBAS 005 tency in mathematical learning skills. first semester of Integrated Math II,
Personal and Career Exploration This course is designed to supple- for the purpose of making up credit
ment the instruction in mathemat- and/or improving their grade from a
Courses to increase awareness of ics courses and other courses with prior attempt at the course, but may
processes for personal and career mathematical content. This course is involve individualized and/or small
growth. Intellectual, social, emo- open-entry/ open-exit. group instruction as needed. Students
tional, and physical development; 0 Units wishing to enroll in this course will
personal values clarification; deci- 1 to 180 Lab hours need consent from a high school
sion making; identification of needs counselor and consent from a parent.
and methods of satisfying; human NBAS 014 The course covers the Common Core
sexuality and family life; and accept- Review of Integrated Math I Part A State Standards domains of Algebra,
ing and assuming responsibility for portions of Functions, and portions of
own behavior; and investigation into This course is a review of the first half Number and Quantity.
career and life planning alternatives of Integrated Math I. It is mainly a 0 Units
can be explored. Included can be self-paced, software-based indepen- 22 to 100 Lecture hours
diagnostic testing, survey of interests, dent study program which permits
and capabilities, and development a high school student to retake the NBAS 017
of positive self-image through group first semester of Integrated Math I, Review of Integrated Math II Part B
interaction. for the purpose of making up credit
0 Units and/or improving their grade from a This course is a review of the second
18 Lecture hours prior attempt at the course, but may half of Integrated Math II. It is mainly
involve individualized and/or small a self-paced, software-based indepen-
NBAS 008 group instruction as needed. Students dent study program which permits
Personal Learning Skills/Basic Skills wishing to enroll in this course will a high school student to retake the
need consent from a high school second semester of Integrated Math
This course assists the student to counselor and consent from a parent. II, for the purpose of making up
become more effective and efficient The course covers the Common Core credit and/or improving their grade
in developing skills and knowledge State Standards domains of Number from a prior attempt at the course,
necessary to function in a work set- and Quantity, Algebra, and portions but may involve individualized
ting. Skills may include psychomo- of Functions. and/or small group instruction as
tor skills, communication skills and 0 Units needed. Students wishing to enroll
computer software skills. Opportuni- 22 to 100 Lecture hours in this course will need consent from
ties to develop critical thinking skills a high school counselor and consent
in simulated situations are provided. NBAS 015 from a parent. The course covers
The student may use computer Review of Integrated Math I Part B the Common Core State Standards
assisted instructional programs, word domains of Geometry, Statistics and
processing, equipment related to the This course is a review of the second Probability, portions of Number and
work setting, audiovisual materi- half of Integrated Math I. It is mainly Quantity, and portions of Functions.
als and computer software to meet a self-paced, software-based indepen- 0 Units
program objectives. Faculty and peers dent study program which permits 22 to 100 Lecture hours
will provide tutoring services and a high school student to retake the
assist students in completing assign- second semester of Integrated Math I, NBAS 018
ments. for the purpose of making up credit Review of Integrated Math III Part A
0 Units and/or improving their grade from a
120 Lecture hours prior attempt at the course, but may This course is a review of the first half
involve individualized and/or small of Integrated Math III. It is mainly a
NBAS 009 group instruction as needed. Students self-paced, software-based indepen-
Supervised Tutoring in College Courses wishing to enroll in this course will dent study program which permits
need consent from a high school a high school student to retake the
This course provides students with counselor and consent from a parent. first semester of Integrated Math III,
the tools needed to excel in their The course covers the Common Core for the purpose of making up credit
courses. Trained tutors individually and/or improving their grade from a
help students attain higher levels of prior attempt at the course, but may
involve individualized and/or small
group instruction as needed. Students

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wishing to enroll in this course will etry, Statistics and Probability, and domains of Number and Quantity,
need consent from a high school portions of Functions. Algebra, and portions of Functions.
counselor and consent from a parent. 0 Units 0 Units
The course covers the Common Core 22 to 100 Lecture hours 22 to 100 Lecture hours
State Standards domains of Algebra,
and portions of Functions. NBAS 022 NBAS 025
0 Units Review of Geometry Part A Review of Algebra II Part B
22 to 100 Lecture hours
This course is a review of the first half This course is a review of the second
NBAS 019 of Geometry. It is mainly a self-paced, half of Algebra II. It is mainly a
Review of Integrated Math III Part B software-based independent study self-paced, software-based indepen-
program which permits a high school dent study program which permits
This course is a review of the second student to retake the first semester of a high school student to retake the
half of Integrated Math III. It is Geometry, for the purpose of making second semester of Algebra II, for
mainly a self-paced, software-based up credit and/or improving their the purpose of making up credit
independent study program which grade from a prior attempt at the and/or improving their grade from a
permits a high school student to course, but may involve individual- prior attempt at the course, but may
retake the second semester of Inte- ized and/or small group instruction involve individualized and/or small
grated Math III, for the purpose of as needed. Students wishing to enroll group instruction as needed. Students
making up credit and/or improving in this course will need consent from wishing to enroll in this course will
their grade from a prior attempt at a high school counselor and consent need consent from a high school
the course, but may involve individu- from a parent. The course covers counselor and consent from a parent.
alized and/or small group instruction the Common Core State Standards The course covers the Common Core
as needed. Students wishing to enroll domains of: portions of Congruence, State Standards domains of Geom-
in this course will need consent from portions of Similarity, Right Trian- etry, Statistics and Probability, and
a high school counselor and consent gles, and Trigonometry, and portions portions of Functions.
from a parent. The course covers of Modeling with Geometry. 0 Units
the Common Core State Standards 0 Units 22 to 100 Lecture hours
domains of Number and Quantity, 22 to 100 Lecture hours
Geometry, Statistics and Probability, NCHS 001
and portions of Functions. NBAS 023 Health and Fitness
0 Units Review of Geometry Part B
22 to 100 Lecture hours This is an open-entry, open-exit
This course is a review of the second course to develop and enhance a stu-
NBAS 020 half of Geometry. It is mainly a dent’s knowledge of the importance
Review of Algebra I Part A self-paced, software-based indepen- of healthy lifestyles and to further
dent study program which permits develop skills which will facilitate a
This course is a review of the first half a high school student to retake the personal fitness program. Student’s
of Algebra I. It is mainly a self-paced, second semester of Geometry, for the will also participate in specific activi-
software-based independent study purpose of making up credit and/ ties that develop an individual’s level
program which permits a high school or improving their grade from a of physical fitness.
student to retake the first semester of prior attempt at the course, but may 0 Units
Algebra I, for the purpose of making involve individualized and/or small 1 to 54 Lab hours
up credit and/or improving their group instruction as needed. Students
grade from a prior attempt at the wishing to enroll in this course will NCHS 002
course, but may involve individual- need consent from a high school Beginning Jujitsu: Self Defense for
ized and/or small group instruction counselor and consent from a parent. Adults
as needed. Students wishing to enroll The course covers the Common Core
in this course will need consent from State Standards domains of Congru- This course is designed to teach the
a high school counselor and consent ence, portions of Similarity, Right basic skills of self-defense. Stu-
from a parent. The course covers Triangles, and Trigonometry, Circles, dents will be taught skills related to
the Common Core State Standards portions of Expressing Geometric coordination, quick reflex response,
domains of Number and Quantity, Properties with Equations, Geometric how to build stamina, speed, and
Algebra, and portions of Functions. Measurement and Dimension, and strength. They will learn all phases of
0 Units Statistics and Probability. punches, blocks, kicks, hand releases
22 to 100 Lecture hours 0 Units and breaks, two-step fighting, judo
22 to 100 Lecture hours and jujitsu falls. Students will practice
NBAS 021 strategies of protecting themselves
Review of Algebra I Part B NBAS 024 from attackers.
Review of Algebra II Part A 0 Units
This course is a review of the second 48 Lecture hours
half of Algebra I. It is mainly a self- This course is a review of the first half
paced, software-based independent of Algebra II. It is mainly a self-paced, NCIT 002
study program which permits a software-based independent study Citizenship Preparation
high school student to retake the program which permits a high school
second semester of Algebra I, for the student to retake the first semester of This course will guide persons seek-
purpose of making up credit and/ Algebra II, for the purpose of making ing United States Citizenship in the
or improving their grade from a up credit and/or improving their steps required to become a citizen.
prior attempt at the course, but may grade from a prior attempt at the Students will prepare to take the
involve individualized and/or small course, but may involve individual- citizenship examination and will
group instruction as needed. Students ized and/or small group instruction
wishing to enroll in this course will as needed. Students wishing to enroll
need consent from a high school in this course will need consent from
counselor and consent from a parent. a high school counselor and consent
The course covers the Common Core from a parent. The course covers
State Standards domains of Geom- the Common Core State Standards

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receive assistance in completing the NCOA 010 NESL 001
appropriate forms. Hatha Yoga for Older Adults English as a Second Language
0 Units
45 Lecture hours This class uses active and passive Entry level courses designed to
movements which are adapted for provide instruction in basic skills in
NCOA 001 older adults. Movements include English and related subjects. Speak-
Painting for Older Adults stretching, relaxation, and breathing ing, listening, reading, writing and
exercises. Students will learn repeti- comprehension skills included.
This course offers the older adult an tive skill building, weight bearing 0 Units
individual approach to painting and poses and become familiar with 1 to 72 Lecture hours
creative arts. Topics can include art working together in rhythm.
appreciation and art history; aware- 0 Units NESL 015
ness of line, color, shape and form; 8 to 24 Lecture hours ESL Beginning
techniques in drawing and progres-
sion through color mixing and canvas NCOA 012 This is a competency-based course
painting. Creativity and general Physical Fitness for the Older Adult that focuses on basic verbal com-
art knowledge will be taught in a munication within routine situations
friendly and relaxed environment This physical fitness class is designed common in everyday life within an
allowing each artist to work at their for the older adult and offers instruc- English-speaking setting. Emphasis
own pace. tion in movement to maintain and is on communication within school,
0 Units increase range of motion, build work, and community domains. Suc-
1 to 48 Lecture hours muscle strength, maintain coor- cessful completion of this course will
dination, flexibility and balance. prepare students to enter NESL 016.
NCOA 002 Class topics include discussions on This course is designed for language
Music Workshop for the Third Age nutrition, the effects of aging, safety learners at levels below Rio Hondo
factors and memory skills. College’s Credit ESL Program.
Courses for instrumental and vocal 0 Units 0 Units
musical experiences. Included can be 1 to 48 Lecture hours 58.7 Lecture hours
rehearsals and performances in coop-
eration with the Rio Hondo Chapter NCOA 013 NESL 016
of Sweet Adelines; other local choral Current Topics for Older Adults ESL Intermediate Low
and/or singing groups; and instruc-
tion in learning to play a musical This course presents older adults Prerequisite: ESL 015 or equivalent
instrument. with various topics for discussion and placement
0 Units class activities based on the student’s This is a competency-based course
1 Lecture hours individual interests and backgrounds. that focuses on expanded verbal
1 Lab hours Older adults will explore interna- communication within routine situ-
tional, national and local events and ations common in English-speaking
NCOA 007 issues from a current and historical environments. Emphasis is on com-
Chorus Singing for the Older Adult viewpoint. munication within school, work,
0 Units and community domains combined
This course introduces older adult 1 to 24 Lecture hours with the introduction of academic
students to a variety of choral music English. Successful completion of this
and explores its cultural and histori- NCOA 014 course will prepare students to enter
cal aspects. Students will gain knowl- Tai Chi Chuan for Older Adults NESL 017. This course is designed
edge of posture, vowel modification, for language learners at levels below
elements of phrasing and harmony. This course introduces older adults Rio Hondo College’s Credit ESL
Students will perform vocal exercises to a Chinese health exercise which is Program.
and practice breathing techniques neither vigorous nor strenuous. It is 0 Units
appropriate for the older adult. suitable for older adults who want 58.7 Lecture hours
0 - Units to exercise to gain or maintain good
1 to 48 Lecture hours health. It will strengthen the muscles NESL 017
and organs, relax the mind and ESL Intermediate High
NCOA 008 body, improve blood circulation, and
Computers Unlimited for Older Adults increase memory and concentration. Prerequisite: ESL 016 or equivalent
0 Units placement
This course is designed for the older 1 to 24 Lecture hours This is a competency-based course
adult who thinks he or she will never that builds upon the skills learned in
learn to use a computer. Students will NCOA 015 NESL 016 and prepares English learn-
build basic skills that will prepare Creative Writing for Older Adults ers to comprehend and communicate
them to write documents, send in written and spoken English for a
e-mail, use online banking or simply This course is for older adults and variety of audiences and purposes.
enjoy surfing the Internet. Mastery of teaches both beginning and expe- Successful completion of this course
the basic skills will let you grow from rienced writers how to create and will prepare students to enter NESL
simple accomplishments to things shape autobiographies, fiction, 018. This course is designed for
you never dreamed possible. Our non-fiction and poetry into readable language learners at levels below Rio
gentle, easy approach will show you and publishable forms. Participants Hondo College’s Credit ESL Pro-
the many ways that computers can be will put their experiences on paper gram.
fun and interesting. and analyze quality, selection and 0 Units
0 Units structure of written materials through 58.7 Lecture hours
8 to 20 Lecture hours group discussion and projects.
8 to 20 Lab hours 0 Units
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NESL 018 efits – to building design, construc- that capacity. Real-life business situ-
ESL Advanced tion and operations. This course is ations are discussed and evaluated.
intended for those who are new to Students take knowledge gained back
Prerequisite: ESL 017 or equivalent green building and looking to learn to their respective work venues and
placement the basics of green building and conversely bring examples to the
This is the highest level Non-credit LEED. class for discussion.
ESL course. It focuses on advanced 0 Units 0 Units
spoken and written communication 20 Lecture hours 18 Lecture hours
within English-speaking school,
work, and community domains in NHAN 001 NVOC 005
a variety of formal and informal Art Workshop for the Handicapped Theatre Production Workshop
contexts. This course is designed for
language learners at levels below Rio Courses for cultural enrichment and This course will introduce students
Hondo College’s Credit ESL Pro- awareness of many different forms of to all aspects of preparing for and
gram; however, upon its successful art. Emphasis is on therapeutic value. presenting a full theater production.
completion, it will prepare them for 0 - Units Topics covered will include techni-
direct entry. 1 to 18 Lecture hours cal set-up of the stage, the dress
0 Units 1 to 18 Lab hours rehearsal, pre-show preparation,
58.7 Lecture hours techniques for striking the set and the
NHEC 002 special needs of a traveling show.
NESL 034 Soap Making as an Art and a Business 0 Units
ESL Multi-Level I 18 Lecture hours
This course is designed for anyone 18 Lab hours
This course focuses on preparing stu- wanting to expand their creative
dents to use English to achieve tasks skills for personal satisfaction or as a NVOC 008
within a variety of real-life situations business. Students will create differ- Fundamentals of Law Enforcement/
such as a doctor’s office or a depart- ent kinds of soaps such as glycerin Individual Study
ment store. Students are instructed or coconut soap. The use of molds,
to be able to listen, speak, read, and layering of colors, and adding herbs This course is designed to provide
write in English in context-specific and fragrances will be discussed. law enforcement students or those
environments. This is an accelerated 0 Units involved in a related public service
version of NESL 035 that is designed 1 to 54 Lecture hours subject to expand on their knowledge
for students with some knowledge of in the major points of law enforce-
the English language. NHSL 030 ment. Topics include history and
0 Units Nursing Skills Lab general development of law enforce-
24 to 50 Lecture hours ment, ethical and moral standards,
This course complements the HS, California law, and other related
NESL 035 ADN and VN lecture courses and is issues. Students will receive individu-
ESL Multi-Level designed to provide an additional alized instruction tailored to their
opportunity for students to practice plan of study.
This course focuses on preparing stu- skills covered in their co-requisite 0 Units
dents to use English to achieve tasks courses. These instructional activities 1 to 500 Lab hours
within a variety of real-life situations are not available in the regular lec-
such as a doctor’s office or a depart- ture/lab course and are not required NVOC 014
ment store. Students are instructed for the grade in the co-requisite College Community Orchestra
to be able to listen, speak, read, and course.
write in English in context-specific 0 Units This is an ongoing program designed
environments. 10 to 200 Lab hours for preparation for employment as
0 Units musicians. Participants may perform
24 to 90 Lecture hours NVOC 0029 with a symphony orchestra such as
Effective Supervision Rio Hondo Community College.
NESL 036 Certificate Program 0 Units
Family Literacy 1 to 8 Lecture hours
This course is designed for individu-
This course focuses on engendering als promoted into supervisory posi- NVOC 015
reading and literacy as a fundamental tions. The class will assist employers Practical Experience in Fire Suppression
component of a healthy, well-func- who have promoted line employees
tioning family. The family-oriented with little or no formal supervision This course is designed to provide
assignments promote the seamless training, as well as those anticipat- fire technology students or those
integration of reading across school ing a career that includes supervis- involved in a related fire science
and home boundaries. ing other individuals. Topics will subject to expand on their knowledge
0 Units focus on six areas comprised of basic in the major points of fire service.
1 to 72 Lecture hours supervisory skills and concepts. Stu- Topics include the traditions of the
dents are provided with an overview fire service, general development
NGBD 101 of what is expected of an effec- of a firefighter, ethical and moral
Green Building Basics & LEED tive supervisor and what skills are standards, and other related issues
required to successfully perform in pertaining to the fire service. Students
The course offers an introduction to will receive individualized instruc-
USGBC, green building principles tion tailored to their personal plan of
and the fundamentals of the LEED study.
Rating System. It includes topics on 0 Units
climate change and building impacts; 1 to 500 Lab hours
motivators for green building; and
integrative versus conventional
approaches – and the associated ben-

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NVOC 018 lation, basic steps of performing CPR, approved by the California Depart-
ACEDD-GIS Skills Development relieving choking, and using an AED; ment of Real Estate as a State Sanc-
and the role of each link in the Chain tioned Pre-Licensing course.
This course complements the CIV, of Survival. 0 Units
ARCH, ENGT, LAND and GIS lab 0 Units 1 to 48 Lecture hours
and lecture courses and is designed 4 Lecture hours
to provide an additional opportunity 0 Lab hours NVOC 041
for students to practice concepts Real Estate Appraisal
covered in the corequisite courses NVOC 038
and enhance their board drafting and Real Estate Practice In this course students will learn the
CADD skills for work place produc- purpose and importance of apprais-
tivity. These instructional activities This class is an introduction to als, land values and their charac-
are not available in the regular lecture professional aspects of the real estate teristics, the process of appraising,
/lab course and are not required for business. Topics include agency site analysis, and considerations.
the grade in the corequisite course. responsibilities for the salesperson They will also obtain knowledge of
0 Units and the broker, office management, construction methods, materials used
1 to 200 Lab hours how to list and prospect property, in cost approaches, accrued deprecia-
selling and marketing techniques, tion analysis, income and expense
NVOC 030 advertising, financing, escrow and analysis, capitalization theory, and
Personal Care Aide closing procedures. Students will techniques in the income approach
acquire a general understanding method of appraising. This course is
This course is designed to prepare of fields related to real estate such approved by the California Depart-
students to assist elderly, disabled, as finance, appraisal, escrow, and ment of Real Estate as one of the
and ill individuals living at home. investing. The class will detail the electives for the State Sanctioned
This course will help students areas necessary to conduct a modern Conditional Real Estate Sales Persons
enhance their communication skills real estate brokerage business. This License.
and knowledge of health environ- course is approved by the California 0 Units
ment and procedures for emergen- Department of Real Estate as one 1 to 48 Lecture hours
cies. Students will also learn to of the required courses for the State
recognize physical, emotional, and Sanctioned Conditional Real Estate NVOC 043
developmental characteristics of indi- Sales Persons License. Conversational Spanish
viduals served; personal hygiene, safe 0 Units
transfer techniques, basic nutrition, 1 to 48 Lecture hours This introductory class is designed
and other personal care needs. for beginning Spanish speakers who
0 Units NVOC 039 are looking to learn Spanish for use
70 Lecture hours Real Estate Finance in a workplace setting. This class will
30 Lab hours be of particular interest to supervi-
This course is designed to help the sors and managers that oversee a
NOVC 031 new licensee, the experienced real workforce of predominantly Spanish
First Aid and CPR estate agent, the investor, and the speaking individuals. The focus is on
lender gain a better understanding learning how to speak rather than on
This course teaches skills with the of the complex world of real estate grammar. The class will cover simple
AHA’s research-proven practice- finance. It covers all aspects of real tenses – present, past, imperfect and
while-watching technique. The estate financing from filling out future. Students will be asked to
course is designed to teach students the loan application to closing the listen to Spanish radio, watch Spanish
critical skills needed to respond to loan. The course details qualifying television, read Spanish newsprint
and manage an emergency until standards, disclosure requirements, and participate in Spanish conversa-
emergency medical services arrives. and loan documents. This course is tions.
Skills covered in this course include approved by the California Depart- 0 Units
first aid; choking relief in adults, ment of Real Estate as one of the 14 Lecture hours
children, and infants; and what to do electives for the State Sanctioned
for sudden cardiac arrest in adults, Conditional Real Estate Sales Persons NVOC 050
children, and infants. This course License. Nurse Assistant Pre-Certification
is for anyone with limited or no 0 Units
medical training who needs a course 1 to 48 Lecture hours Corequisite: NVOC 050L
completion card in CPR and AED This course is designed for students
use to meet job, regulatory, or other NVOC 040 who have expressed an interest in
requirements. Real Estate Principles an entry-level nursing course. This
0 Units course meets Title 22 regulations for
8 Lecture hours This is a prerequisite course for the taking care of the geriatric population
real estate licensing examination. In in a long-term care setting, utiliz-
NVOC 032 this course students will learn infor- ing skills in basic care, emergency
American Heart Association CPR BLS mation required for the acquisition of care and communication. The Nurse
a California real estate license. Topics Assistant Pre-­Certification course
This course is taught by AHA Instruc- include the nature of real estate, the consists of 72 hours of classroom
tors and meets the requirements for foundation of our property laws, land instruction. This course prepares the
most nursing programs and clinical descriptions and measurements, how student to take the California State
facilities. This course teaches both titles are held, acquisition and trans- Certification Exam to become a Certi-
single-rescuer and team basic life fer, deeds, liens and encumbrances, fied Nurse Assistant (CNA). After
support skills for application in both elements of a contract, landlord and obtaining the state certification, the
pre­hospital and in-facility environ- tenant law, real estate mathematics student may find employment in the
ments, with a focus on High-Quality and financing. In addition, you will acute care and/or long-term care set-
CPR and team dynamics. Basic Life be introduced to the terminology and tings. The California Department of
Support training reinforces healthcare forms commonly used in everyday Public Health requires that students
professionals’ understanding of the real estate transactions. This course is must be concurrently enrolled in both
importance of early CPR and defibril-

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NVOC 050 and NVOC 050L, and pass and wish to learn the basic nursing The California Department of Public
both courses together. They cannot be skills and duties in the acute care set- Health requires that students must be
taken individually. ting with additional emphasis on the concurrently enrolled in both NVOC
0 Units specialized acute care areas such as 052 and NVOC 052L, and pass both
72 Lecture hours medical/surgical, orthopedics, pedi- courses together. They cannot be
atrics and obstetrics. The Certified taken individually.
NVOC 050L Nurse Assistant Acute Care course 0 Units
Nurse Assistant Pre-Certification Lab lab consists of 54 hours of supervised 0 Lecture hours
clinical practice in an acute care facil- 54 Lab hours
Corequisite: NVOC 050 ity. This course includes communica-
This course is designed for students tion, patient observation, reporting NVOC 059
who have expressed an interest in and recording training, as well as Introduction to Welding Processes
an entry-level nursing course. This reinforcement of Certified Nurse
course meets Title 22 regulations for Assistant basic care procedures. This is an introductory class designed
taking care of the geriatric population 0 Units to familiarize the student with several
in a long-term care setting, utiliz- 0 Lecture hours welding processes that are currently
ing skills in basic care, emergency 54 Lab hours used in the welding and metal fabri-
care and communication. The Nurse cation industry. This course offers an
Assistant Pre-­Certification training NVOC 052 overview and basic introduction to
course lab consists of 135 hours of Home Health Aide Training Course the theory and practice of a variety of
supervised clinical practice in long- welding and metal cutting methods.
term facilities. This course prepares Prerquisite: Nurse Assistant Pre-Certifi- This course will emphasize safety,
the student to take the California cation Training Course/California State theory, procedure, and practical skill
State Certification Exam to become Certification development.
a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA). This course is designed for students 0 Units
After obtaining the state certification, who are Certified Nurse Assistants 1 to 18 Lecture hours
the student may find employment in who wish to learn how to provide 1 to 54 Lab hours
the acute care and/or long-term care personal care in the home care setting
settings. The California Department for those who are unable to do it for NVOC 060
of Public Health requires that stu- themselves and/or promote the recov- Semi-Automatic Welding Processes
dents must be concurrently enrolled ery, safety and comfort of the patient.
in both NVOC 050 and NVOC 050L, Additional emphasis on rehabilitative This is an intermediate level course
and pass both courses together. They nursing care, family relationships designed to introduce students to
cannot be taken individually. and the impact of long-term illness wire-fed, semi- automatic welding
0 Units on the family as well as the client will processes for mass-production weld-
0 Lecture hours be included. The Home Health Aide ing applications, i.e. Gas Metal Arc
135 Lab hours training course consists of 27 hours Welding (GMAW), Flux Cored Arc
of classroom instruction. This course Welding (FCAW), and Submerged
NVOC 051 meets Title 22 regulations for Home Arc Welding (SAW). This course
CNA Acute Care Training Course Health Aides training programs. The emphasizes safety, theory, character-
California Department of Public istics and settings for power supplies
Prerquisite: Nurse Assistant Pre-Certifi- Health requires that students must be and wire feeding units, electric cur-
cation Training Course/California State concurrently enrolled in both NVOC rent settings, electrode identification
Certification 052 and NVOC 052L, and pass both and selection, welding positions, and
This course is designed for students courses together. They cannot be welding of ferrous and non-ferrous
who are Certified Nurse Assistants taken individually. metals. Special emphasis will be
and wish to learn the basic nursing 0 Units placed on developing proficiency and
skills and duties in the acute care set- 27 Lecture hours speed for high volume production
ting with additional emphasis on the 0 Lab hours applications.
specialized acute care areas such as 0 Units
medical/surgical, orthopedics, pedi- NVOC 052L 1 to 18 Lecture hours
atrics and obstetrics. The Certified Home Health Aide Training Course- 1 to 54 Lab hours
Nurse Assistant Acute Care course Lab
consists of 27 hours of classroom NVOC 061
instruction. This course includes Prerquisite: Nurse Assistant Pre-Certifi- Production Welding Techniques
communication, patient observation, cation Training Course/California State
reporting and recording training, as Certification This is an intermediate level course
well as reinforcement of Certified This course is designed for students designed to introduce the student
Nurse Assistant basic care proce- who are Certified Nurse Assistants to welding techniques used in high
dures. The Health Science and Nurs- that wish to learn how to provide volume production manufacturing
ing Division require that students personal care in the home care setting applications. This class will focus
must be concurrently enrolled in both for those who are unable to do it for on GMAW and GTAW for mild
NVOC 051 and NVOC 05lL, and pass themselves and/or promote the recov- steel, stainless steel aluminum, and
both courses together. They cannot be ery, safety and comfort of the patient. will include pulsed-arc applications
taken individually. Additional emphasis on rehabilitative for both processes. In addition, the
0 Units nursing care, family relationships student will be introduced to welding
27 Lecture hours and the impact of long-term illness fixtures, welding positioners and
on the family as well as the client other auxiliary welding equipment.
NVOC 051L will be included. The Home Health Emphasis will be placed on shop
CNA Acute Care Training Course Lab Aide training course lab consists of 54 safety and on developing proper
hours of supervised clinical practice working procedures.
Prerquisite: Nurse Assistant Pre-Certifi- in either the Acute Care or Skilled 0 Units
cation Training Course/California State Nursing facility. This course meets 1 to 36 Lecture hours
Certification the Title 22 regulations for Home 1 to 108 Lab hours
This course is designed for students Health Aides training programs.
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NVOC 062 math, beginning blueprint reading apply CADD to specific disciplines of
Introduction to Fabrication Processes and layouts, trade history and job-site mechanical and architectural design,
safety. manufacturing, illustration and
This is a beginning level course 0 Units engineering related documents. An
designed to introduce students to 20 Lecture hours overview of computer graphics and
various techniques, processes and 20 Lab hours CADD (Computer Assisted Design
technologies used in the Fabrication and Drawing) utilizing the latest
industry. This course will develop NVOC 1012 release of AutoCAD software will be
skills necessary for translating Health/Safety provided. Students will produce 2D
dimensional information from a orthographic, isometric, and basic 3D
shop drawing or blueprint to metal- This course is designed to meet the models solutions of mechanical and
lic materials used for production of needs of Indentured Apprentices architectural applications.
finished parts and assemblies. Topics with the State of California who are 0 Units
covered in this class will include basic interested in the general trade safety 54 Lecture hours
blueprint reading, measurement and field within the carpentry industry. 54 Lab hours
measuring tools, layout, metal cut- Course topics will include: Health
ting, drilling and tapping, and metal and Safety Certifications, job safety, NVOC 170
forming. Emphasis will be placed on fall protection, powder actuated MicroStation for Basic CADD
shop safety and safe and proper use tools, confined space entry, scaf- Applications
of equipment, tools and materials. fold training, rigging training, aerial
0 Units lift training, and OSHA training. This course is for students preparing
1 to 18 Lecture hours Certification can be earned in forklift, for high technology careers who need
1 to 54 Lab hours scaffold, American Red Cross/CPR the skills necessary to function as
and Ramset/ Redhead low velocity an entry level CADD operator or to
NVOC 063 powder actuated tools. apply CADD to specific disciplines of
Intermediate Fabrication Processes 0 Units mechanical and architectural design,
112 Lecture hours manufacturing, illustration and
This course is designed to broaden 112 Lab hours engineering related documents. An
the students’ skills and knowledge overview of computer graphics and
of metal fabrication techniques. This NVOC 138 CADD (Computer Assisted Design
course will introduce students to Engineering Careers & Applications and Drawing) utilizing the latest
basic hand tools and power tools release of MicroStation software will
commonly used in the metal fabrica- This course is for all students inter- be provided. Students will produce
tion industry. Topics covered in this ested in the career field of Engineer- 2D orthographic, isometric, and basic
class will include structural fabrica- ing Design Drafting. Engineering 3D models solutions of mechanical
tion, tube bending, stair layout and Careers and Applications will explore and architectural applications.
construction, and fabrication of com- the career opportunities and training 0 Units
ponents from sheet metal. Emphasis requirements in the field of engineer- 54 Lecture hours
will be placed on shop safety and on ing and engineering technology. 54 Lab hours
developing proper working proce- Topics will include the history of
dures. engineering, careers in engineering, NVOC 200
0 Units ethics and responsibilities of the engi- Intermediate AutoCAD for Design and
1 to 18 Lecture hours neer, communicating and problem Production
1 to 54 Lab hours solving.
0 Units This course is for students pursuing
NVOC 100 27 Lecture hours degrees or certificates in the Architec-
Basic Computer Skills Workshop for 36 Lab hours ture and Engineering Design Drafting
Healthcare Professionals Program and for those who wish to
NVOC 140 enhance their AutoCAD skills for
This course offers basic skills needed Civil Drafting Fundamentals workplace productivity. The course
to perform tasks on computers and is an intermediate application study
online. As the mandate for electronic This course is for all students in computer aided design, drafting,
medical records is implemented, interested in the career field of Civil and graphics using the latest revi-
incumbent medical workers will need Design Drafting and Civil Engineer- sions of AutoCAD. Combined with
to learn these basic computer skills to ing. The course is study of civil previously learned technical drafting
maintain their employment. Topics design drafting practices and the conventions and basic AutoCAD
include computer hardware, operat- preparation of drawings used in operational skills, students will
ing systems, cloud computing, office the civil engineering field. Students use AutoCAD to produce detailed
software applications, security and will use Computer Aided Draft- drawings that involve model-space
ethical use of electronic data. ing (CADD) software to complete and paper-space, 2D and 3D objects,
0 Units projects relating to interpretation block attributes and viewport scales.
8 Lecture hours of survey data, profiles and cross Emphasis will be placed on working
8 Lab hours sections, land subdivision, site and with multiple drawing files using
grading plans, underground utilities external files to create mechanical,
NVOC 1011 and structures, concrete and struc- architectural and civil projects.
Orientation/Safety tural detailing. 0 Units
0 Units 45 Lecture hours
This course is designed to meet the 36 Lecture hours 54 Lab hours
needs of Indentured Apprentices 72 Lab hours
with the State of California who are NVOC 241
interested in the general trade safety NVOC 150 Civil Engineering Drafting & Design
within the carpentry industry. Course AutoCAD for Basic CADD Applications
topics will include: introduction to This course is for all students
the carpenter’s apprentice program, This course is for students preparing interested in the career field of Civil
hand tool safety, power tool safety, for high technology careers who need Design Drafting and Civil Engineer-
the skills necessary to function as ing. Civil Drafting and Design is an
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intermediate level class in which NVOC 260 NVOC 266
the practices and the preparation Advanced Architecture Using Revit and Pressure Piping Applications
of drawings, pertaining to the civil 3D Software
engineering field, will be expanded to This course is for all students with
include the development of maps and This course is for students pursuing a basic piping design understand-
drawings used for transportation, site an advanced study of BIM (Build- ing interested in the career field of
development, grading and drainage ing Information Modeling) applica- pressure piping design engineering.
and road alignment. The student tions as they relate to architecture This course presents the advanced
will use Computer Aided Draft- and the AEC industry (Architecture, preparation of engineering detail
ing (CADD) to complete the above Engineering, Construction). Utiliz- drawings of piping systems for
mentioned projects. Other topics to ing the latest releases of 3D design commercial, utilities and industrial
be covered will include specifications, software such as Revit and AutoCAD plants. Included is advanced informa-
site details for utilities and under- Architecture and previously learned tion and layout work dealing with
ground piping, structural plans and technical and architectural drafting the location, installation, operation of
integration of Geographic Informa- conventions, students will produce pumps, steam turbines, compressors,
tion Systems (GIS). two and three dimensional BIM gen- vertical vessels, horizontal ves-
0 Units erated architectural drawings and 3D sels, tanks, heaters, coolers, cooling
36 Lecture hours virtual models. This course benefits towers, condenser, reactors, boilers,
72 Lab hours all students studying Architecture, chillers, heat exchangers and special
Civil, Engineering of all types, Draft- equipment.
NVOC 245 ing, Design and Computer Graphics. 0 Units
Civil Engineering Design & Modeling High technology skills which are 36 Lecture hours
necessary to function as a designer or 72 Lab hours
This course is for all students CADD Drafter are emphasized.
interested in the career field of Civil 0 Units NVOC 270
Design Drafting and Civil Engineer- 54 Lecture hours SolidWorks for 3D Modeling and Proto-
ing. Civil Design & Modeling is an 54 Lab hours type Applications
advanced level class which includes
design analysis and the preparation NVOC 261 This course presents an intensive
of drawings used in the civil engi- Revit for Advanced BIM Architectural, study in 3D computer graphics and
neering field. The student will use Structural and MEP Applications CADD (Computer Assisted Design
civil engineering software, such as In- and Drafting) utilizing the latest
Roads and Land Desktop to design, Advanced BIM (Building Information release of SolidWorks Software.
analyze and develop projects relating Modeling) applications extends the This course benefits all students in
to transportation, site development, fundamentals of the Arch 260 class to areas of study related to Engineer-
grading, drainage and road align- include Structural, Mechanical, Elec- ing, Drafting, Design and Computer
ment and alternatives. Other topics trical and Plumbing extensions of the Graphics. Students will produce three
to be covered are terrain modeling, Autodesk Revit Building software. dimensional parametric computer
surface editing, alignment editing, Students will work on both group generated virtual models incorporat-
plan, profile, cross-sections, earth- and individual projects to create and ing mechanical design refinements.
work computations and site planning present three-dimensional represen- The course emphasizes high technol-
design. tation of architectural solutions. Stu- ogy skills which are necessary to
0 Units dents will also learn the basic process function as a design professional to
36 Lecture hours and workflow in creation of Revit apply 3D design graphics technology
72 Lab hours Families for use in building models. to specific disciplines of mechanical
0 Units engineering, machine drafting and
NVOC 250 54 Lecture hours design, manufacturing, animation,
Parametric Modeling 3D Applications 54 Lab hours modeling and illustration. Students
for Mechanical Design will be introduced to a variety of
NVOC 265 means to directly produce prototype
This course presents advanced Pressure Piping Design models from CADD generated solid
applications of 2D and 3D Computer geometry.
Aided Design Drafting (CADD) and This course is for those students with 0 Units
an introduction to parametric model- CAD experience who are interested 54 Lecture hours
ing and rapid prototyping utiliz- in the career field of pressure piping 54 Lab hours
ing the latest releases of Autodesk design engineering. This course pres-
Inventor series, SolidWorks, and ents the preparation of engineering NVOC 280
other parametric modeling software detail drawings of piping systems for Advanced MicroStation for CADD &
to produce solutions for mechani- commercial, utilities and industrial BIM Applications
cal applications. Topics covered will plants. Included is information and
benefit all students in areas of study work dealing with the location, instal- This course is for students pursuing
related to Engineering, Drafting, lation, operation, and maintenance an advanced study in MicroStation
Design and Computer Graphics. of pumps, steam turbines, compres- 3D parametric CADD (Computer
Course emphasis is given to CADD sors, tanks, heaters, coolers, cooling Assisted Design and Drafting) and
generated three dimensional graphics towers, condenser, reactors, boilers, the BIM (Building Information Mod-
using wire frame, surface modeling, chillers, heat exchangers and special eling) approach to building design
and parametric solids. This course equipment. using Bentley Architecture. Stu-
may be taken once for credit towards 0 Units dents will apply previously learned
the major and repeated 2 times to 36 Lecture hours drafting conventions to produce
enhance student skills and profi- 72 Lab hours two and three dimensional CADD
ciency levels. and BIM generated mechanical and
0 Units architectural drawings and virtual
54 Lecture hours design models. This course benefits
54 Lab hours all students studying Architecture,
Civil, Engineering of all types, Draft-
ing, Design and Computer Graphics.

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High technology skills which are
necessary to function as a designer or
CADD Drafter are emphasized.
0 Units
54 Lecture hours
54 Lab hours

NVOC 285
Graphic Design Skills Development

This course complements the GDSN
lab and lecture courses and is
designed to provide an additional
opportunity for students to prac-
tice concepts covered in the lab and
lecture courses and enhance their
Graphic Design work in preparation
of their portfolios. These instruc-
tional activities are not available in
the regular lecture/lab courses and
are not required for the grade in
the courses. It is recommended for
students who have previously or are
currently enrolled in any Rio Hondo
College Graphic Design course with a
prefix of ART or GDSN.
0 Units
1 to 400 Lab hours

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12 Administrators

ADMINISTRATION Coopman, Ron DIRECTORS/MANAGERS
Dreyfuss, Teresa Dean, Public Safety Brehm, Michaela
Superintendent/President, B.S., University of La Verne; M.S., Director, Grant Development &
B.A., University of Chinese Culture, California State University, Long Beach Management
Taiwan; M.B.A., University of La Verne B.A., San Jose State University;
Emerson, Yolanda M.A., SIT Graduate Institute
Gee, Henry Dean, Educational Centers
Vice President, Student Services B.A., California State University, Brousseau, Beth
A.A. Sacramento City College Los Angeles, M.B.A. Interim Director, Child Development
B.A., M.A., Azusa Pacific University University of Phoenix Center
B.A., College of Saint Benedict; M.A.
Ligioso, Yulian Green, Rebecca University of Northern Colorado
Vice President, Finance & Business Dean, Behavioral and Social Sciences
B.S. University of Southern California; A.S., Long Beach City College; B.A., Castaneda-Calleros, Russell
M.B.A., University of the Pacific California State University, Long Beach; Director, Government and Community
M.A., California State University, Relations
Ramirez, LauraVice President, Dominguez Hills B.A., M.A., Stanford University; M.P.P.,
Academic Affairs JFK School of Government at Harvard
A.S. East Los Angeles College; B.S. Hebert, Steven University, Cambridge
University of California, Los Angeles; Dean, Kinesiology, Dance and
Ed.D., M.S., California State University, Athletics/Athletic Director Chavez, Lisa
Fullerton B.S., Cal Poly State University; M.Ed., Interim Grant Manager,
Azusa Pacific University Student Success and Support Program
EXECUTIVE DEANS/DIRECTORS B.A., University of Texas, Austin; M.Ed.,
Page, Catherine University of California, Los Angeles
Kummerman, Howard Interim Dean, Health Science &
Executive Dean, Institutional Nursing Griffiths, Heba
Research and Planning/Interim B.S.N., California State University, Long Director, Extended Opportunity
Executive Director Rio Hondo College Beach; M.S.N., University of Southern Program and Services/CARE
Foundation California B.A., University of California, Santa
B.A., San Diego State University; Barbara; M.A., Point Loma Nazarene
M.S., University of San Diego Priest, Vann University
Dean, Math and Science
Munoz, Mike B.S., University of Illinois, Urbana- Gutierrez-Sandoval, Yvonne
Executive Dean, Counseling and Champaign; Ph.D., University of Director, Financial Aid, Scholarships
Student Success Missouri, Columbia and Veteran Services
B.A., University of California, Irvine; B.A., Pitzer College;
M.S., Ed.D., California State Runkle, Gita M.A., Claremont Graduate University
University, Long Beach Dean, Business and Contract
Education Kibui, Stephen
Nashua, Loy B.A., University of California, Berkeley; Director, Accounting
Executive Director, Human Resources M.A., New York University; M.B.A., B.A., Strathmore College
B.A., Whittier College; University of Southern California M.B.A., Newman University
M.S., Claremont Graduate University;
J.D., University of La Verne Slavich, Michael Lopez, George
Dean, Career and Technical Education/ Manager, Operations and Maintenance
DEANS Instructional Operations
A.S., Rio Hondo College; M.A., B.V.E., Mageno, Jasmine
TBD California State University, Interim Project Manager
Dean, Arts and Cultural Programs Los Angeles Personal and Academic Support
Services (PASS) Program
Aguinaga, Jose ASSISTANT DEAN A.A., Cypress College, B.A., M.A.,
Dean, Library and Instructional California State University, Fullerton
Support Salazar, Barbara
A.A., Southwestern College, B.A., Assistant Dean, Student Success and
University of San Diego, M.L.S., Retention (Basic Skills)
University of Arizona, M.P.A., B.A., University of California, Berkeley;
California State University, Long Beach, M.A., San Francisco State University
Ed.D., The Arizona University

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Martinez, Maria Elena Suarez, Francisco
Interim Director, Grant Development Project Manager, SSSP, Non-Credit/
and Management Adult Education Consortium
B.A., University of California, A.A., Santa Ana College; B.S., California
Los Angeles; M.A., California State State University, Fullerton;
University, Los Angeles M.A., Chapman University

Martinez, Maria Lea Unger, Leigh A.
Interim Project Manager, Teacher Director, Admissions and Records
Preparation Pipeline and Pathway B.A., M.B.A., Concordia University
(TPPP)
B.A., De La Salle University, Van Voorhis, Gary
M.A., California State University, Director, Information/Technology
Fullerton Services
B.A., University of Denver
Matsui, Mark
Director, Disabled Students Programs
and Services
B.A., San Jose State University; M.S.,
California State University, Los Angeles

Noble, Bruce
Grant Manager, Deputy Sector
Navigator
MBA, Pepperdine University

Paez, Yicel
Interim Grant Manager, CalSOAP
B.A., University of California, Berkeley;
M.P.A., University of La Verne

Phillips, Shaina
Director, Student Life and Leadership
B.A., Occidental College;
M.S., California State University,
Northridge

Retana, Ruthie
Director, Marketing and
Communications
B.A., University of California, Los
Angeles; M.T.S., Harvard Divinity
School

Rocha, Cecilia
Grant Manager, Student Equity
B.A., University of California, Irvine;
M.A., Azusa Pacific University

Sarao, Felix
Director, Contract Management &
Vending Services
B.A., De La Salle University;
M.B.A., American Graduate University

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13 Faculty

A Balch, David Brandt, Katherin
Professor of Administration of Justice Associate Professor of Nursing
Accardo, Frank B.S., California State University, B.S.N., California State University,
Instructor of Music Los Angeles; M.B.A., Pepperdine Los Angeles; M.S.N., California State
B.M., Berklee College of Music; M.M., University; Ph.D., United States University, Dominguez Hills
California State University, Northridge International University
Bronkar, Ryan
Acevedo, Lisette Barman, Kevin Associate Professor of Mathematics
Assistant Professor of Speech/ Instructor of Human Services A.A., Fullerton College; B.A., M.A.,
Forensics B.A., M.S., California State University, University of California, Los Angeles
B.A., University of Southern Dominguez Hills; M.A., California
California; M.A., California State State University, Los Angeles Brown, Ada Pullini
University, Northridge Associate Professor of Painting and
Bean, Michelle Drawing
Acuna-Hansen, Chris Associate Professor of English B.A., Queens College; M.F.A.,
Associate Professor of Photography B.A., Whittier College; M.A., California University of Houston
B.F.A., California State University, State University, Fullerton
Fullerton; M.F.A., California Institute Brutlag, Brian T.
of the Arts Bell, Sharon Assistant Professor of Sociology
Associate Professor of Reading A.S., Waubonsee Community
Alvarado, Delmis B.A., Brooklyn College; M.A., Hunter College; B.A., University of Illinois at
SSSP General Counselor College; Ph.D., Fordham University Springfield; M.A., Northern Illinois
A.A., Santa Ana College; B.A., University
California State University, Fullerton; Bethel, Robert
M.S., California State University, Long Professor of Biology C
Beach B.S., M.S., University of California,
Davis; M.A., California State Callinan, Thomas
Alvarado, Guadalupe University, Long Beach Associate Professor of English
Counselor/Professor M.A., California State University,
A.A., Compton College; B.A., Biesemeyer, Gail Long Beach
California State University, Long Professor of Health Science
Beach; M.S., University of LaVerne B.S.N., Loyola University; M.S.N., Camacho, Tammy
Azusa Pacific University EOPS/CARE Counselor
Archambault, Alan B.A., California State University,
Associate Professor of Mathematics Blackmun III, Eugene Fullerton; M.S., University of La Verne
A.A., Long Beach City College Professor of Business Management
B.S., University of California, Los A.A., Cerritos College; B.S., Brigham Carey, Ryan
Angeles; M.S., California State Young University; M.B.A., California Instructor of Fire Technology
University, East Bay State University, Fullerton B.S., Waldorf College; M.S., Grand
Canyon University
Arroyo, Jose Botello, Robert
Assistant Professor/DSPS Counselor Instructor of Mathematics Carrera, Wendy
B.A., Michigan State University; B.S. Stanford University, M.S., Instructor of Journalism and Mass
M.A., San Diego State University California State University, Media
Los Angeles A.A., Rio Hondo College; B.A.,
Ayala, Armando Chapman University; M.A., Whittier
Professor of Kinesiology Bowen, James College
A.A., Rio Hondo College; B.S., Loma Assistant Professor of French
Linda University M.A., California State University, Cartagena, Alyson
Long Beach Professor of Dance/Yoga/Pilates
B B.F.A., Florida State University; M.F.A.,
Boyd, Pamela University of California, Irvine; CLMA,
Babou, Robin Professor of Nursing Loyola Marymount; Ed.D., Brandman
Librarian A.A., Pasadena City College; B.S.N., University
B.A., California State University California State University, Fullerton;
Long Beach; M.L.S., San Jose State M.S.N., University of Phoenix
University

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Castaneda, Arely Dawson, David F
Veterans Services Counselor/ Instructor of 3D Animation
Coordinator and Modeling Fernandez, Juan R.
A.A., Rio Hondo College; B.S., M.S., A.A., Art Institute of Dallas; B.A., Assistant Professor of English
University of La Verne Baylor University; M.F.A., Florida B.A., M.A., California State University,
Atlantic University Long Beach
Cha, Janet
Accounting Instructor De La Mora, Martha Flores, Julio
B.A., Wheaton College; M.A.S., Counselor/Professor General Counselor
Northern Illinois University; B.A., University of California, Los B.S., California State Polytechnic,
M.S.A., Marquette University Angeles, M.A., California State Pomona; M.Ed., University of Southern
University, Dominguez Hills California
Chavez, Vanessa
SSSP General Counselor De Leon, Maribel Flores, Ygnacio
A.A., Rio Hondo College; B.A., SSSP General Counselor Instructor of Administration of
California State University, Long B.A., University of California, Santa Justice
Beach; M.A., Azusa Pacific University Cruz; M.S., University of La Verne B.S., National University; M.A.,
University of San Diego; M.P.S.,
Cheung, Angela De Los Santos, Blanca Pennsylvania State University;
Instructor of Nursing Professor of Spanish M.B.A., Pepperdine University; Ed.D.,
B.S. University of California, Irvine; B.A., M.A., California State University, University of Southern Southern
B.S.N., M.S.N. California State Los Angeles California
University, Los Angeles
Dighera, Mike Flores-Olson, Raquel
Clark, Mary Dennyse Instructor of Automotive Technology Instructor of Reading
EOPS/CARE Counselor/Professor A.A., Cerritos College; B.S., California B.S., California State University,
BA, California Dominguez Hills, State University, Long Beach Los Angeles; M.A., Azusa Pacific
M.S.W., California State University, University; M.S., California State
Long Beach Dixon, Scott University, Fullerton
Associate Professor of Philosophy
Coffman, Dan B.A., California State Polytechnic Flores-Olson, Troy
Professor of Fire Technology University, Pomona; M.A., California Career Counselor/Professor
A.S., Miramar College, San Diego; State University, Long Beach B.A., California State University,
B.S., California State University, Los Fullerton; M.A., Chapman University
Angeles; M.P.A., California State Dornean, Marius
University, Los Angeles; California Instructor/Coordinator Heavy Florman, Kelli
State Certified Fire Chief Officer; Equipment Technology Associate Professor of Administration
California State Licensed Paramedic, of Justice
California State Certified Firefighter I Dower, Kellori B.A., The Ohio State University; J.D.,
& II and California State Certified Fire Instructor of Vocal/Choral Music Case Western Reserve University
Instructor B.A., San Diego Christian College;
M.Ed., National University; Ed.D., Forrest, Michael
Cummings, Frances Northcentral University Professor of Geology
Professor of Biology A.A., Golden West College; B.A., B.S.,
B.S., Millerville University; M.A., Duarte, Jeannette M.S., California State University, Long
California State University, Fullerton Professor of Speech Beach; Ph.D., University of Southern
B.A., Oregon State University; M.A., California
Curiel, Libby Lee Texas A & M University; Ph.D.,
Professor of Speech/ Arizona State University Frala, John C.
Coordinator Forensics (Debate) Professor Advanced Transportation
B.A.,M.A., California State Duran, Jose Joaquin Technologies, Hybrid and CNG/LNG
University, Los Angeles Assistant Professor of History Fuels, Honda PACT
B.A., M.A., University of California, A.A., A.S., General Motors University,
Curlee, Karleen Santa Barbara B.S., B.A., M.A., University of Phoenix
Professor of Reading and
Tutorial Education E Freije, Theresa
A.A., Fullerton College; B.A., M.S., Professor of English
California State University, Fullerton Eckstrom, Marie M.A., California State University,
Professor of English Fullerton; Creighton University;
D B.A., Suffolk University; M.A., University of California, Los Angeles;
California State University, Cambridge University
Daryoush, Faye Northridge; M.A., M.A., California
Professor of Mathematics State University, Los Angeles Fung, Hank
B.S., University of Bridgeport, Instructor of Mathematics
CT; M.S., University of Southern English, Cameron M.A., California State University,
California; M.S., University of Associate Professor of Mathematics Fullerton
Southern California, School of M.S., California State University,
Engineering Long Beach

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G Guzman, Sergio Hyacinth, Octavia
Counselor/Assistant Professor Instructor of Nursing
Garcia, Alonso A.A., Santa Ana College; B.A., A.S., Long Beach City College;
Instructor of English B.S., California State University,
B.A., University of California, University of California, Riverside; Dominguez Hills; M.S., Family Nurse
Riverside; M.A., University of Hawaii Practitioner Certificate, California State
M.S., California State University, San University, Long Beach;
Ph.D., University of San Diego
Bernardino; Ed.D., California State
I
University, Fullerton
Ibarra, Edward
Garcia, Laura H Instructor of English
Counselor B.A., University of California, Los
A.A., Santa Monica Community Halvorson, Gary Angeles; M.A., Ph.D., University of
College; B.A., California State Professor of CAD/Drafting Southern California
University, Long Beach; M.Ed., B.A., California State University,
University of Southern California Fresno; M.A., California State Irwin, Erin
University, Los Angeles Instructor of Mathematics
Garcia, Yvette B. B.S., Biola University; M.A., California
EOPS Counselor Hannah, Kathleen State University, Fullerton
B.A., Loyola-Marymount University; Professor of Nursing
M.A., California Family Study Center A.D.N., Rio Hondo College, B.S.N., Isaac, Lily
Pacific Union College; M.S.N., Professor of English
Gardos, Alexander University of Phoenix B.A., M.A., Bangalore University;
Assistant Professor of Graphic Ph.D., Banaras University
Design Hernandez, Yunior
A.A., Santa Monica College; Counselor J
B.A., San Francisco State University; B.A., M.S., California State University,
M.Ed., University of Missouri, Northridge Jaeggi, Scott
Columbia Instructor of Fire Technology/EMT
A.S., Rio Hondo College;
Garg, Garima Herzfeld, Shari T. B.A., Brandman University
Instructor of Chemistry Professor of Nursing
B.S., M.S., Kumaun University; Ph.D., B.S.N., California State University, Javanmard, Mike
Instructor of Economics
G.B. Pant University of Agriculture Long Beach; M.N., University of B.A., University of California,
Riverside; M.S., California State
and Technology California, Los Angeles Polytechnic University, Pomona

Gaw, Rose Hinze, Michael Jeffrey, Lorraine
DSPS Counselor Assistant Professor of Kinesiology & Assistant Professor of English
B.A., M.S., California State University, Athletics B.A., M.A., California State University,
Los Angeles A.A., Orange Coast College; B.A., Los Angeles
Humboldt State University; M.A.,
Gonzalez, Hector Azusa Pacific University Johnson, Steve
Associate Professor of Humanities Instructor of Kinesiology & Athletics/
A.A., Fullerton College; B.A., M.A., Hsiao, Jupei Head Coach Men’s Basketball
California State University, Fullerton Instructor of Mathematics A.A., Chaffey College; B.A.,
B.S., University of California, Irvine; M.A., California State University,
Gonzalez, Lydia M.A., San Francisco State University Dominguez Hills
Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.S., University of California, Santa Huang, Julie K
Cruz; M.S., California State University, Professor of Business Management
Los Angeles M.B.A., Azusa Pacific University, Katnik, Stephen
D.B.A., Argosy University Professor of Biology
Gottlieb, Karen B.A., University of California, Los
Associate Professor of Nursing Hughes, Sean Angeles; M.S., University of Guam;
A.S., Cerritos College; A.D.N., Instructor of Civil and Architectural C.H.M.M., University of California,
Chapman University; B.S.N., M.S.N., Drafting and Design Davis
University of Phoenix; Ed.D., Argosy A.A., Bakersfield College;
University A.S., Mt. San Antonio College; Kaufman, Bonnilee
B.S., California Polytechnic State Learning Disability Specialist
Griffith, Leah J. University B.S., State University of Oneonta; M.A.,
Instructor of Mathematics University of New Mexico
B.A., Chapman College; M.S., Huinquez, Jorge
California Polytechnic State University, Counselor/Assistant Professor
San Luis Obispo A.A., Southwestern College;
B.A., California State University,
Griffith, Margaret Northridge; M.Ed., University of San
Associate Professor of Painting & Diego
Drawing
B.F.A., Maryland Institute College of
Art; M.F.A., Cranbrook Academy of Art

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Keller, Terry Liu, Jeannie Martinez, Angelica
Professor of Biology Assistant Professor of Accounting SSSP General Counselor
B.S., California State Polytechnic A.S., Community College of Southern B.A., Mills College; M.S., University of
University, Pomona; M.S., California Nevada; B.S., University of Las La Verne
State University, Fullerton Vegas, Nevada; M.B.A. University of
California, Irvine Mason, Don
Kepner, Patricia Associate Professor, Administration
Professor of Child Development Liu, Shin of Justice
A.A., Cerritos College; B.S., California Professor of Computer Science/ B.S., Southern Illinois University; M.S.
State University, Fullerton; M.S., Nova Information Systems Capella University
Southeastern University B.A., National Taiwan College of
Education; M.S., University of Texas; Mata, Moises
Kimber, George D.B.A., Argosy University Coordinator of Learning Assistance
Professor of Administration of Justice Center/Associate Professor of English
B.S., California State University, Livingston, Jannine as a New Language
Los Angeles; M.A. August Vollmer Associate Professor of Music A.A., East Los Angeles College;
University B.M., M.M., University of Southern B.A., California State University,
California Dominguez Hills; M.A., California
Korf, William State University, Long Beach
Professor of Theatre Arts Llerena, Lydia
B.A., University of California, Los Professor of Spanish Matthis, James
Angeles; M.F.A., University of A.A., Long Beach City College; B.A., Professor of English
Washington M.A., California State University, B.A., M.A., California State University,
Long Beach Fullerton
Koutroulis, Mathew
Professor of Chemistry Lopez-Alvarado, Katherine Mayer, Krysia
B.A., M.S., California State University, Professor of Nursing Instructor of Mathematics
Long Beach; M.S., University of A.A., A.S., Citrus College; B.S.N., B.A., M.A., California State University,
California, Irvine Azusa Pacific University; M.S.N., Fullerton
University of Phoenix
L Miller, Gregory
Luna, Patricia Instructor of Mathematics
Lampert, Katharine Associate Professor of Nursing B.A., Whittier College
Counselor, Disabled Students L.V.N., R.N., Rio Hondo College; M.A., University of Southern
Program and Services B.S.N., P.H.N., M.S.N, California State California M.A., University of
A.A., Cypress College; B.A., M.S., University, Dominguez Hills California, Riverside
California State University, Long
Beach Lynch, Kelly Miller, Robert
Associate Professor of Child Associate Professor of Ceramics
Lara, Jose Development B.F.A., Otis Parsons Art Institute;
SSSP General Counselor A.A., Pasadena City College; B.A., M.F.A., University of California,
B.A., M.A., California State University, M.A., California State University, Los Angeles
Los Angeles Los Angeles
Mindes, Aimee
Leung, Allen Lynch, Sheila Professor of Geography
Professor of Chemistry Professor of Fine Arts B.A., University of California, Santa
Ph.D, University of Utah B.A., California State University, Barbara; M.A., California State
Fullerton; M.F.A., Claremont Graduate University, Long Beach
Lewis, Cynthia University
Professor of Art History Mitchell, Carley
B.A., Pomona College; M.A., California M Professor of Administration of Justice
State University, Fullerton B.S., Pepperdine University
Madrigal, Ea
Lewis, Violeta Instructor of History Moe, Sondra
Instructor of Nursing B.A., M.A, University of Nevada, Las Professor of Child Development
A.D.N., Rio Hondo College; Vegas; Ph.D., University of California, A.A. Cerritos College; B.S. California
B.A., University of California, Santa Riverside State University, Fullerton; M.S., Ph.D.,
Barbara; M.S., University of Arizona Utah State University
Maki, Lauren
Lindy, David SSSP General Counselor Montiel, Gerson
Assistant Profesor of Electrical/ B.A., University of Southern California Instructor of Mathematics
Electronics Technology M.S., Azusa Pacific University B.S., California State University, Long
A.A., Mt. San Antonio College; B.S., Beach; M.S., Walden University; M.S.,
DeVry University Markossian, Marina University of West Florida
Instructor of English
Littrell, Mark B.A., Pepperdine University;
Professor of Mathematics M.A., Chapman University
B.A., Whittier College; M.S., California
State University, Long Beach

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Mora, Juana P Puga, Jr. Gilbert
Coordinator/Associate Professor of Associate Professor of Speech
Chicano/a Studies Padgett, Vernon B.A., California State Polytechnic
A.A., Mt. San Antonio College; B.A., Professor of Psychology University, Pomona; M.A., California
M.A., California State University, B.A., California State University, San State University, Fullerton
Northridge; M.A., Claremont Graduate Bernardino, M.A., California State
University; Ph.D., Claremont Graduate University, Long Beach, M.A., Ph.D., R
University Ohio State University
Ramirez, Elizabeth
N Perry, Abbie Articulation Officer/Counselor
Instructor of History B.A., Scripps College; M.S., University
Nakatani, Farrah A.A., San Bernardino Valley College; of La Verne
Instructor of Drafting and Design B.A., University of California,
A.A., A.S., Mt. San Antonio College; Riverside; M.A., California State Ramirez, Michelle
B.S., California State University, Los University, Los Angeles Interim Counselor/ Coordinator of
Angeles CalWorks
Pfeiffer, Jill A.A., Citrus College; B.A., University
Newman, James Professor of Anthropology of La Verne; M.A., University of
Professor of Administration of Justice B.A., University of California, Los Southern California
B.S., California State University, Los Angeles; M.A., California State
Angeles; M.P.A. University of LaVerne: University, Los Angeles Reeder, Ronald
Master Instructor, Commission on Associate Professor of 2D/3D Design
Peace Officer Standards and Training Pichardo-Diaz, Dorali A.A., Rio Hondo College; B.A., M.A.,
Counselor/Assistant Professor California State University, Fullerton
Nyaggah, Lynette B.A., M.S., California State University,
Professor of English Long Beach Reyes, Dianna
B.A., University of California, Counselor EOPS/Associate Professor
Berkeley; M.A., Ph.D., University of Pierson, Kenn A.A., Rio Hondo College; B.A., M.S.,
California, Los Angeles Professor of English California State University,
B.A., Dakota Wesleyan University; Long Beach
O M.A., State University of New York,
Buffalo; Ph.D., University of Minnesota Rhee, Joseph
O’Brien, Katherine Instructor of Astronomy
Coordinator Staff Development/ Pilati, Michelle L. B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of
FLEX/EOPS Counselor/Professor Professor of Psychology California, Los Angeles
B.A., M.A., University of California, B.S., State University of New York,
Santa Barbara Albany, M.A., Ph.D., University Rhodes, Angela
of California Los Angeles, Ph.D., Professor of English
Okamoto, Tyler University of California, Los Angeles A.A., Rio Hondo College; B.A.
Assistant Professor/Coordinator California State Polytechnic University,
Basic Skills Pitassi, Matthew Pomona; M.A. California State
A.A., Rio Hondo College; Associate Professor of Mathematics Polytechnic University, Pomona
B.A., M.A., California State Polytechnic B.S., M.S., California State University,
University, Pomona Long Beach Ribaya, Jeronimo
Associate Professor of Biology
Olson, Eric Pokornowski, Steven B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of
Instructor of Automotive Technology Instructor of English California, Los Angeles.
A.A., Long Beach City College B.A., University of Illinois; M.A.,
University of California, Santa Barbara; Rickman, Tracy
Ortiz, Amelia Ph.D., University of California, Santa Coordinator and Professor Fire
Assistant Professor of Nursing Barbara Technology
B.S.N., M.S.N. California State A.S. Fire Technology, Community
University Dominguez Hills, Preston, Theodore College of the Air Force, B.S., Park
D.H.S., A.T. Still University Professor of Philosophy College; M.P.A, University of La
B.A., Claremont McKenna College; Verne; Certified Hazardous Materials
Osman, Daniel M.A., California State University, Long Instructor, California Certified Fire
Assistant Professor of English Beach; Ph.D., University of California, Instructor, ICC Certified Fire Code
B.A., Wesleyan University; Riverside Inspector I
M.A., California State University,
Los Angeles Pudelko, Kathy Rifino-Juarez, Melissa
Professor of Kinesiology/Coordinator Professor of Sociology
Fitness Center B.A., M.A., California State University
B.A., University of Northern Colorado; Fullerton; M.S., Bellevue University
M.A. California State University,
Northridge Rios, Rodolfo
Associate Professor of Computer
Information Systems
B.S., DeVry University; M.B.A., Keller
Graduate School of Management

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Rivera, Mary Sloniger, Wells Tang, Suzanne
Counselor/Professor Professor of Reading Professor of Nursing
B.A., M.S., California State University, B.A., Pepperdine University, Malibu; B.S.N., University of San Francisco;
Long Beach M.S., California State University, M.S.N., California State University,
Fullerton Fullerton; D.N.P., California State
Roberts, Warren University, Fullerton
Professor of GIS/CAD Smith, Kevin
M.L.A., University of Oregon Professor of Psychology Thomas, Julius
B.S., B.A., M.A., University of Counselor/Professor
Rodriguez, Jose I. California, Irvine; Ph.D., University of A.A., Riverside Community College;
EOPS/Puente Counselor California, Irvine B.A., University of California,
M.S., California State University, Riverside; M.S., P.P.S. Credential,
Los Angeles Smith, Stephen California State University,
Instructor of Kinesiology and San Bernardino
Romo, Claudia Athletics/Head Water Polo/Swim
Interim SSSP/CTE Counselor Coach Tieu, David
A.A., East Los Angeles College; B.A., A.A., Citrus Community College; B.A., Counselor
M.S., California State University, Long University of La Verne; M.S. Azusa B.A., California State Polytechnic
Beach Pacific University University, Pomona; M.S. California
State University, Long Beach
Ryan, Mutsuno Sotelo, Angela
Instructor of Mathematics General Counselor Tomory, Stephen C.
B.A., Fukuoka University of Education; A.A., Mt. San Antonio College; A.S. Rio Professor of Automotive Technology
M.S., California State University, Long Hondo College; B.A., M.S., California A.A., Citrus College; B.V.E., M.A.,
Beach State University, Los Angeles California State University,
Los Angeles
S Spencer, Shelly
Assistant Professor of Biology Tovmasian, Grant
Saenz, Marisela B.S., M.S., California State Polytechnic Instructor of Speech/Forensics
Counselor/Coordinator Guardian University, Pomona (Debate)
Scholars B.A., M.A., California State University,
A.A., A.S., Rio Hondo College; B.A., Spieler-Persad, Gisela Los Angeles
California State University, Fullerton; Professor of Mathematics
M.S., University of La Verne M.A., M.S., Ph.D., University of Truong, Irene
Southern California Librarian
Salazar, Michael B.A., California State University,
Professor of Kinesiology & Athletics/ Springer, JoAnn Long Beach; M.L.I.S., University of
Head Coach Baseball Professor of English California, Los Angeles
M.Ed., Azusa Pacific University B.A. University of Toronto, M.A.
California State University, Long U
Sanchez, M. Denna Beach, Ph.D., Claremont Graduate
Coordinator, Psychological Services University Urquidi, Bianca
B.A., California State University, Los Assistant Professor of Kinesiology
Angeles; M.A., Ph.D., California School Stevens-Gandara, Erin Miyo and Athletics/ Head Coach Softball
of Professional Psychology, Instructor of Digital Photography B.A., Whittier College; M.S., Indiana
Los Angeles B.F.A. California College of Arts and University
Crafts; M.F.A., California Institute of
Senk, Jodi the Arts V
Professor of Kinesiology/Fitness
Specialist Certificate Stoian, Razvan Vaca, Christian
B.S., M.S., University of Connecticut; Instructor of Nursing Instructor of Physics
Ed.D., Pepperdine University A.A., Rio Hondo College; B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of
B.S., Academy of Economics; California, Los Angeles
Sevilla-Marzona, Judy M.S., University of Phoenix
Librarian/Professor Valdivia, Irma
B.S., University of the Philippines; T Associate Professor of History
M.A., University of California, Irvine; B.A., University of California, Santa
M.L.I.S., San Jose State University Tanaka-Hoshijo, Jennifer Barbara; M.A., California State
Associate Professor of Kinesiology University, Los Angeles
Schleicher, Matthew and Athletics/Head Coach Women’s
Instructor of Theatre Soccer Valladares, Diana
B.A., M.F.A., California State B.A., University of California, Irvine; General Counselor
University, Fullerton M.A., Chapman University; M.S., B.A., M.S., California State University,
Azusa Pacific University Northridge
Sigala, Carol Ann
Professor of Child Development
B.A., University of California, Los
Angeles; M.S., Pacific Oaks; M.S.W.,
Ph.D., University of Southern
California

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Vazquez, Dana Marie Y
Professor of English
B.A., California State University, Young, Colin
Chico; M.A., California State Professor of Political Science
University, Sacramento; T.E.S.O.L., B.A., University of California,
Certificate, University of California, Los Angeles; M.A., University of
Irvine; M.A., California State California, Santa Barbara
University, San Bernardino
Z
Velazquez, Ralph
Assistant Professor of English Zaro, Mariano
M.A., California State University, Professor of Spanish
Long Beach M.A., University of Zaragoza (Spain);
Ph.D., University of Granada (Spain)
Villanueva, Viviana
Counselor
A.A., Long Beach City College;
B.A., California State University,
Dominguez Hills; M.A., University of
San Diego

Vu, Irene
Counselor
A.A., Santa Ana College
B.S., California State University,
Fullerton; M.A., California State
University, Dominguez Hills

Vu, Nguyen
Professor of Mathematics
M.S., University of Nebraska

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Wallace, Gerald
Instructor of Fire Technology
A.S., East Los Angeles College

Wang, George
Professor of Mathematics
M.A., Claremont Graduate School

Waugh, Christine
General Counselor
A.A., Citrus College; B.A., California
State University, Fullerton; M.S., Azusa
Pacific University

Wetsman, Adam
Professor of Anthropology
A.S., Rio Hondo College;
B.A., University of California, Santa
Barbara; M.S., J.D., University of
Wisconsin, Madison; Ph.D., University
of California, Los Angeles

Whitford, Jon
Professor of Computer Information
Systems
A.A., El Camino College; B.A.,
California State University, Long
Beach; M.B.A., M.S., West Coast
University., D.B.A., Argosy University

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El Monte Education Center

3017 Tyler Avenue
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 443-8932

Foothill Transit, Metro Bus Lines

Please visit the EMEC site for more information.

Rio Hondo Educational Center at Pico Rivera

9426 Marjorie St.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 692-0921

(Across from El Rancho High School)

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Santa Fe Springs Regional Training Center

11400 Greenstone Avenue
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
(562) 941-4082

Please visit the Fire Academy site for more information.

South Whittier Education Center

14307 E. Telegraph Road
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 941-2356

Metro Bus Lines, Sunshine Shuttle

Please visit the SWEC site for more information.

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15 Index

Index Architectural Design and Drawing ...76 C
Certificate ............................................76
A Degree ..................................................76 CADD (Computer Assisted Drafting
Architectural Design & Drawing & Design) Technology .....................182
AB540 Students ....................................21 Technician ............................................76 Calendar, Instructional ..........................5
Academic Advisement ........................27 Architecture ..........................................75 CalWORKs Program ............................27
Academic Dishonesty ..........................37 Courses ..............................................225 Campus Activities ................................35
Academic Freedom ..............................12 Degree ..................................................75 Campus Inn Theater ..............................9
Academic Guidelines ...........................37 Art ...........................................................77 Career Counseling ...............................27
Academic Honors ................................38 Courses ..............................................227 Career Services .....................................27
Academic Probation ............................40 Degree ..................................................77 Carpentry Courses .............................248
Academic Renewal ...............................39 Art Gallery ..............................................9 Catalog Rights ......................................51
Academic Standards ............................38 Art History ............................................79 Center for Career & Re-entry
Access to Student Records ..................12 For Transfer .........................................79 Services ................................................27
Accounting ............................................64 ASRHC Sponsored Events ..................35 Certificate of Achievement .................51
Assessment Center ...............................27 Certificate of Skill Proficiency ............51
Certificate ............................................64 Assessment Placement ........................24 Certificate Programs ......................49, 51
Courses ..............................................217 Assessment Placement Appeals .........24 Challenge of Educational Records .....39
Degree ..................................................64 Associate Degree for Transfer - Cheating ................................................37
Accounting for Government and Reciprocity Policy ..............................50 Chemistry ..............................................88
Nonprofit Organizations ...................65 Associate Degree Nursing ................232 Chemistry Courses .............................259
Accreditation ..........................................1 Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) Chicano Studies ....................................89
Accreditations & Certifications ............8 Requirements ......................................49 Courses ..............................................260
ACE Credit (American Council Associate in Science for Transfer Child Development ..............................90
on Education) ......................................42 (AS-T) Requirements .........................49 Certificate ............................................91
Adding/Dropping Classes ..................22 Astronomy ..........................................235 Courses ..............................................261
Administration of Justice ....................66 Athletic Eligibility ................................36 Degree ..................................................90
Courses ..............................................218 Athletics Men’s & Women’s Child Development Center/
Degree ..................................................66 Intercollegiate Sports .........................35 Pre-School Laboratory ...................9, 28
For Transfer .........................................67 Athletic Trainer’s Aide Certificate ...145 Children on Campus ...........................12
Administrators ...............................2, 380 Attendance/Absences ..........................37 Chinese Courses .................................264
Admissions ...........................................20 Auditing .................................................39 Civil Design & Drawing Certificate ..95
Advanced Engine Performance .........68 Ausencia de Discriminación ...............14 Civil Design Technology .....................93
Certificate ............................................68 Automotive Technology ......................80 Certificate ............................................94
Degree ..................................................68 Bachelor of Science ...........................185 Courses ..............................................264
Advanced Engine Performance Certificate ......................................80, 81 Degree ..................................................93
Technician ............................................69 Courses ..............................................236 Civil Drawing and Pressure Piping .183
Alcohol Abuse, Policy .........................19 Degree ..................................................80 Classification of Students ..............20, 39
Alpha Gamma Sigma ..........................38 CLEP Credit ..............................42, 45, 47
Alternative Credit ................................41 B College Policies & Procedures ............12
Alternative Energy Technology .........70 College Responsibilities ......................24
Certificate ............................................70 Basic Skills Enrollment ........................39 College Services Fee .......................25, 35
Courses ..............................................221 B.I.M. (Building Information Communication Studies
Degree ..................................................70 Modeling) ..........................................182 Transfer Degree ..................................96
Alternative Fuels & Advanced Biology ...................................................83 Community College .............................55
Transportation Technology ..............71 Courses ..............................................246 Computer Information Technology ...97
Certificate ............................................71 Degree ..................................................83 Career Certificates ............................101
Degree ..................................................71 For Transfer .........................................84 Courses ..............................................265
American Sign Language ..................222 Black Box Theater ...................................9 Microcomputer Specialist .................98
Animation .............................................72 Board of Trustees ...................................1 Network Administrator ....................99
Courses ..............................................222 Books ......................................................26 System Administrator .....................100
Degree ..................................................72 Bookstore .................................................9 Systems Option ...................................97
Anthropology .......................................74 Brake and Suspension Service ............81 Computerized Accounting .................65
Courses ..............................................223 Business Administration .....................86 Computer Resources ...........................28
For Transfer .........................................74 Certificate ............................................87 Computer Usage ..................................12
AP Credit ...................................41, 43, 44 Degree ............................................85, 87 Conduct, Standards of Student ..........17
Application ...........................................20 For Transfer .........................................86 Contents ...................................................4
Business Law Courses .......................248 Continuing Education .........................28
Business Marketing ..............................87 Continuing Student .............................20
Certificate ............................................87 Continuous Enrollment .......................51
Degree ..................................................87 Contract Education Classes ................28

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Cooperative Work Experience- Enrollment/Fees Refunds ....................26 H
General ...............................................268 Entertainment Art-Digital
Corrections ..................................102, 103 Characters ...........................................73 Hazing ...................................................13
Courses ..............................................268 Entertainment Art-Digital Health Science Courses .....................302
Degree ................................................102 Environments .....................................73 Heat & Frost Courses .........................303
Counseling ............................................28 Entry Network Technician Heavy Equipment Technology
Counseling Courses ...........................270 Certificate ..........................................101 Certificates...................................131-133
Course Identification Numbering Environmental Science Degree ........116
System (C-ID) ...................................209 Environmental Technology ..............117 Diesel Engines Technician ............132
Courses of Instruction ...............208, 216 Certificates...................................118-119 Electronics Technician...................132
Course Substitutions ............................49 General Service Technician...........132
Credit by Examination at RHC ..........42 Environmental Technician............118 Hydraulics Technician...................132
CSU Application ...................................53 Field Technician..............................118 Powertrains Technician.................133
CSU Application Filing Periods .........53 Health and Safety...........................119 Service Technician..........................131
CSU Certification .................................53 Waste Management........................119 Courses ..............................................304
CSU General Education Breadth Water Management........................119 Degree ................................................131
Course Requirements ..........................54 Courses ..............................................286 History
Degree ................................................117 Courses ..............................................307
D Evaluation of Transcripts ....................22 For Transfer .......................................134
Exceptions to Certificate of History of College ..................................6
Dance Courses ....................................271 Achievement Requirements .............51 Homeland Security ............................309
Dean’s List .............................................38 Extended Opportunity Programs Honda PACT
Degree Concept ....................................49 & Services (EOP&S/CARE) ...............29 Certificates...................................136-137
Degree Programs ..................................49 Honda/Acura Air Conditioning and
Degree Requirements ..........................49 F Supplemental Restraint Systems .136
Dental Assisting Courses ..................355 Honda/Acura Brakes, Suspension,
Desktop Technician Certificate .........101 Fabrication Courses ...........................290 and Electronic Systems .................136
Diesel Fuel and Emission Systems ....81 Facilities ...................................................9 Honda/Acura Engine Repair and
Directory Information .........................13 Faculty .................................................382 Chassis Electrical Systems ...........137
Disabled Students Programs Final Examinations ..............................39 Honda/Acura Power Train and
& Services (DSPS) ...............................28 Finance Courses .................................291 Transmission Systems ..................137
Disciplinary Probation ........................40 Financial Aid Services .........................29 Degree ................................................135
Dismissal ...............................................40 Fire Academy Honors Scholar .....................................39
Distance Education ..............................29 Admission .........................................121 Honors Transfer Program ...................31
Division/Department Listing ...............3 Hospitality ...........................................309
Drug Abuse, Policy ..............................19 Courses ..............................................291 Hostigamiento Sexual ..........................15
Drug Studies .......................................105 Fire Technology ..................................120 Humanities Courses ..........................311
Certificate ..........................................120 Human Services
Certificate ..........................................105 Courses ..............................................294 Certificate ..........................................138
Degree ................................................105 Degree ................................................120 Courses ..............................................310
First Year Seminar ..............................296
E First Year Success Center ....................31 I
Fitness Center .........................................9
Early Childhood Education Fitness Specialist Certificate .............144 IB Credit ..........................................42, 48
for Transfer Degree ..........................106 Foreign Language/ENLA Lab ............31 IGETC General Education
Economics ...........................................107 French Courses ...................................297 Certification .........................................55
Economics Courses ............................273 Fuel Injection Systems .........................81 Impacted Programs ..............................52
Educational Costs .................................25 Income Tax Preparer ............................65
Educational Development Courses .274 G Incomplete .............................................38
Educational Planning for Transfer ....52 In Progress .............................................39
Education Courses .............................274 Game Development Certificate ........122 Institutional Affiliation ..........................8
Electric Utility Technology Courses 2. 79 General Automotive Service ...............80 Institutional Code of Ethics ..................7
Electric Vehicle and Fuel Cell General Education Institutional Philosophy ........................8
Technology Technician ....................108 CSU-GE ..............................................123 International Baccalaureate ................42
Electronics Technology ......................109 IGETC ................................................123 International Business
Certificate ..........................................109 General Education Exceptions ...........49 Certificate ..........................................139
Courses ..............................................276 General Education Requirements ......50 Degree ................................................139
Degree ................................................109 General Information ..............................6 International Students .........................21
Elementary Teacher Education General Service Technician .................82 Intersegmental General Education
for Transfer Degree ..........................110 General Studies Degrees ............124-128 Transfer Curriculum (IGETC)
El Monte Educational Center ...............9 Geographic Information Systems ....129 for CSU & UC .....................................56
Emergency Medical Technician .......111 Certificate ..........................................129
Certificate ..........................................111 Courses ..............................................298 J
Courses ..............................................279 Geography Courses ...................299, 300
Engineering .........................................112 Geology Courses ................................300 Japanese Courses ................................312
Engineering Courses ..........................280 Goals Statement ......................................7 Journalism
Engineering Design Drafting ...........113 GO RIO Fee ...........................................25 Courses ..............................................312
Certificate ..........................................113 Grade Change .......................................38 For Transfer .......................................140
Degree ................................................113 Grade Report ........................................39
Engineering Technology Courses ....280 Grades ....................................................38
Engine Repair .......................................81 Graduation ............................................51
English and Literature Degree .........115 Graphic Design ...................................130
English As A New Grievance Procedures ..........................13
Language Courses ............................285 Guardian Scholars ................................31
English Courses ..................................282
English for Transfer Degree ..............114
Enrichment Student .............................20

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K Nursing Registerd Dental Assisting Courses .355
Certificate ..........................................161 Registered Sex Offender ......................14
Kinesiology Certified Nurse Assistant Registration ...........................................20
Certificates...................................143-145 Removal from Academic Probation ..40
Acute Care .....................................161 Repetition of Courses Guidelines ......40
Athletic Trainer’s Aide...................145 Home Health Aide .........................161 Report Delayed .....................................39
Coaching of Sports ........................143 Nurse Assistant Pre-Certification Residence Requirements .....................20
Fitness Specialist............................144 Training Course ............................161 Retail Management ............................172
Courses ......................................314, 316 Vocational Nursing ................158, 165 Returning Students ..............................20
For Transfer .......................................141 Degree Rio Café ...................................................9
Sports Medicine Degree ..................142 Associate Science Degree ......152, 162
LVN to ADN ...........................155, 163 S
L Psychiatric Technician
to RN ......................................155, 164 Safety, Comfort, and
Labs ........................................................31 Non-Degree Option Convenience Systems ........................82
Landscape Courses ............................322 30-Unit LVN to RN ................156, 163 Santa Fe Springs Training Center ......10
Latin Courses ......................................323 Nursing Program Overview .............152 Scholarships ..........................................26
Learning Assistance Center ................33 Nursing Simulation Center .................31 Sexual Harassment ..............................14
Library ...................................................32 Nutrition Science ................................342 Sexual Misconduct ...............................16
Library Courses ..................................323 Small Business/Entrepreneurialism
Literature Courses ..............................323 O Certificate ..........................................173
Logistics Management Degree ................................................173
Observatory .............................................9 Social Justice Studies .........................174
Certificate ..........................................146 Online Courses .....................................29 Social Work .........................................175
Courses ..............................................327 Open Enrollment Policy ......................22 Sociology
Degree ................................................146 Operating Engineers Courses ...........342 Courses ..............................................355
Orientation ............................................32 For Transfer .......................................176
M Orthopedic Technology .....................344 South Whittier Educational Center ...10
Spanish
Majors & Programs .........................61-63 P Courses ..............................................357
Management and Supervision For Transfer .......................................177
Certificate ..........................................147 Parametric Modeling and Special Academic Programs ...............27
Courses ..............................................328 CADD Technology for Speech Courses ...................................358
Degree ................................................147 Mechanical Design ...........................184 Statement of Policy ................................1
Maps .....................................................389 Parking: Students/Visitors ....................9 State Smog Center ................................10
Marketing Courses .............................331 Pass/No Pass .........................................38 STEM ......................................................32
Mass Communications Courses .......331 Pathway to Law School .......................32 Student, Becoming RHC .....................23
Mass Communications: Mass Media PC Repair Technician Certificate .....100 Student Clubs .......................................35
Certificate ..........................................148 Philosophy Student Complaints .............................13
Degree ................................................148 Courses ..............................................344 Student Conduct ............................17, 36
Mass Communications: Print Media For Transfer .......................................166 Student Financial Obligations ............26
Certificate ..........................................149 Photography Student Government ...........................35
Degree ................................................149 Courses ..............................................346 Student Health Center and
Mathematics Degree ................................................167 Psychological Services .......................33
Courses ..............................................332 Physics Student Health Fee ...............................26
For Transfer .......................................150 Courses ..............................................347 Student Leadership Institute ..............35
Mathematics & Sciences Center .........33 For Transfer .......................................168 Student Learning Outcomes .......41, 194
Matriculation Exemptions ..................24 Pico Rivera Educational Center .........10 Arts & Cultural
Matriculation (see Student Success Plagiarism ..............................................37 Programs Division .........................194
and Support Program) ......................23 Police Academy Behavioral & Social
Mental Health Clearance ....................19 Certificate ..........................................169 Science Division .............................195
MESA (Math Engineering Courses ..............................................348 Business Division .............................196
Science Achievement) ........................32 Political Science Career & Technical
Military Service Credit ........................42 Courses ..............................................350 Education Division ........................198
Military Withdrawal ............................39 For Transfer .......................................170 Communications &
Mission ....................................................6 Prerequisite/Corequisite/ Languages Division .......................202
Multiple Majors ....................................51 Advisory Definitions .........................25 General Education ...........................206
Multiple Majors/Second Prerequisite/Corequisite Health Science &
Associate Degrees ..............................51 Challenge Procedure .........................25 Nursing Division ............................203
Music Prerequisite, How to Clear .................25 Kinesiology, Dance,
Courses ..............................................337 Pre-School Laboratory .........................31 and Athletics Division ...................204
Degree ................................................151 Preschool Teacher Certificate .............92 Math & Science Division .................204
President’s Welcome ..............................2 Public Safety Division .....................204
N Probation Standards ............................40 Student Life & Leadership ..................35
Progress Probation ...............................40 Student Parking Fee .............................26
Network Technician Certificate .......100 Psychology Student Publications ............................35
New Student .........................................20 Courses ..............................................352 Student Records ...................................12
Non-Collegiate Registered Nursing For Transfer .......................................171 Student Representation Fee ................26
Training Credit ...................................42 Puente Program ....................................33 Student Responsibilities ......................24
Non-Credit Courses ...........................371 Student Rights ......................................24
Non-Discrimination in College R Student Success and
Programs and Activities ....................13 Support Program ..........................23, 24
Non-Discrimination Policy .................13 Radio Courses .....................................353 Student Support Services ....................27
Non-Resident Students .......................20 Reading Courses ................................354 Studio Arts for Transfer ......................78
Notice .....................................................40 Reading Lab ..........................................31 Study Abroad ........................................33
Re-entry Services ..................................27 Surveying, Mapping &
Drawing Certificate ............................95

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Technical Drawing .............................104
Technical Education Courses ............359
Television .............................................360
Theatre Arts
Courses ..............................................361
Degree ................................................179
For Transfer .......................................178
The PASS Program ...............................32
Title IX Compliance .............................16
Transcripts .............................................41
Transfer Admission
Guarantee (TAG) ................................55
Transfer Center .....................................33
Transfer Programs ...............................52
Transferring to California
State University (CSU) ......................52
Transferring to Independent
Colleges & Universities .....................57
Transferring to University
of California (UC) ...............................54
Transfer Web Sites ................................57
Transmission Service ...........................82
TRiO Programs ...............................32, 33
Tutoring Support ..................................33

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UC Application .....................................55
UC Application Filing Periods ...........55
UC Impacted Majors ............................55
Unit Limitations ...................................22
Units .......................................................38
Upper-Division Credit ........................42

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Values Statement ....................................6
Veterans Services ..................................34
Vision .......................................................6
Vocabulary Courses ...........................365
Vocational Nursing Courses ............365

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Weekend College ..................................34
Welding Technology
Certificate ..........................................180
Courses ..............................................366
Degree ................................................180
Wildland Fire Technology
Certificate ..........................................181
Courses ..............................................368
Degree ................................................181
Withdrawal ...........................................39
Work Hours ..........................................41
Wray Theatre ........................................10
Writers’ Resource Center ....................31
Writing Center ......................................31

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