COURSE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERING
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CID Descriptor RHC Course(s) Course Title
Public Speaking
COMM 110 SPCH 101 Public Speaking Honors
Argumentation and Debate
COMM 110 SPCH 101H Argumentation and Discussion
Interpersonal Communication
COMM 120 SPCH 140 Intercultural Communications
Forensics: Speech and Debate Team
COMM 120 SPCH 240 Oral Interpretation
Argumentation and Discussion
COMM 130 SPCH 100 Python Programming I
Python Programming II
COMM 150 SPCH 150 Computer Architecture and Organization
Discrete Structures
COMM 160B SPCH 110 Principles and Practices of Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Education Curriculum
COMM 170 SPCH 130 Observation and Assessment
Early Childhood Education Practicum
COMM 190 SPCH 240 Nutrition, Health and Safety for Children
Diversity Issues During Early Childhood, School Age and Adolescence
COMP 122 CIT 127 Principles of Microeconomics
Principles of Microeconomics Honors
COMP 132 CIT 128 Principles of Macroeconomics
Principles of Macroeconomics Honors
COMP 142 CS 142 Introduction to Teaching
College Composition and Research
COMP 152 CS 152 Advanced Composition and Critical Thinking
Advanced Composition and Critical Thinking Honors
ECE 120 CD 110
ECE 130 CD 111
ECE 200 CD 114
ECE 210 CD 228
ECE 220 CD 102
ECE 230 CD 224
ECON 201 ECON 102
ECON 201 ECON 102H
ECON 202 ECON 101
ECON 202 ECON 101H
EDUC 200 ED 110
ENGL 100 ENGL 101
ENGL 105 ENGL 201
ENGL 105 ENGL 201H
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CID Descriptor RHC Course(s) Course Title
Approaches to Literature
ENGL 120 LIT 102 Approaches to Literature Honors
American Literature through 1865
ENGL 120 LIT 102H American Literature through 1865 Honors
American Literature after 1865
ENGL 130 LIT 112A American Literature after 1865 Honors
World Literature: Antiquity through the 16th Century
ENGL 130 LIT 112AH World Literature: 16th Century to Present
British Literature through 1785
ENGL 135 LIT 112B British Literature through 1785 Honors
British Literature after 1785
ENGL 135 LIT 112BH British Literature after 1785 Honors
Children’s and Adolescent Literature Honors
ENGL 140 LIT 144A Children’s and Adolescent Literature
Creative Writing
ENGL 145 LIT 144B Computational Methods in MATLAB/Octave
Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics
ENGL 160 LIT 146A Electric Circuit Analysis
Electric Circuit Analysis Lab
ENGL 160 LIT 146AH The Art of Film
Introduction to Physical Geography
ENGL 165 LIT 146B Introduction to Physical Geography Laboratory
Introduction to Cultural Geography
ENGL 165 LIT 146BH World Regional Geography
Physical Geology
ENGL 180 LIT 114H Physical Geology Laboratory
Historical Geology
ENGL 180 LIT 114
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ENGL 200 ENGL 131
ENGR 220 ENGR 212
ENGR 230 ENGR 245
ENGR 260 ENGR 217
ENGR 260L ENGR 217L
FTVE 105 ART 115
GEOG 110 GEOG 101
GEOG 111 GEOG 101L
GEOG 120 GEOG 102
GEOG 125 GEOG 103
GEOL 100 GEOL 150
GEOL 100L GEOL 151
GEOL 110 GEOL 152
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CID Descriptor RHC Course(s) Course Title
Historical Geology Lab
GEOL 110L GEOL 152L History of the United States to 1877
History of the United States to 1877 Honors
HIST 130 HIST 143 History of the United States Since 1865
History of the United States Since 1865 Honors
HIST 130 HIST 143H History of World Civilization to the 17th Century
History of World Civilization, 1500 to the Present
HIST 140 HIST 144 Introduction to the Hospitality Industry
Sanitation and Safety
HIST 140 HIST 144H Introduction to Food and Beverage Management
Introduction to Hotel Operations
HIST 150 HIST 101 Hospitality Law
PC Maintenance – A+ Certification
HIST 160 HIST 102 Cisco Networking I
Mass Media in Modern Society
HOSP 100 HOSP 101 Communications Reporting and Writing
Newspaper Production I
HOSP 110 HOSP 103 Digital Newspaper Production I
Newspaper Production II
HOSP 130 HOSP 104 Digital Newspaper Production II
Introduction to Kinesiology
HOSP 140 HOSP 102 Standard First Aid and CPR
Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
HOSP 150 HOSP 201 Statistics
Statistics Honors
ITIS 110 CIT 180 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers
Elements of Calculus
ITIS 150 CIT 210
JOUR 100 MSCM 128
JOUR 110 JOUR 120
JOUR 130 JOUR 241
JOUR 130 JOUR 242
JOUR 131 JOUR 243
JOUR 131 JOUR 244
KIN 100 KIN 194
KIN 101 KIN 193
MATH 110 PSY 190
MATH 110 MATH 130
MATH 110 MATH 130H
MATH 120 MATH 140
MATH 140 MATH 170
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CID Descriptor RHC Course(s) Course Title
College Algebra
MATH 150 MATH 160 Pre-Calculus
Calculus I
MATH 155 MATH 180 Calculus I Honors
Calculus II
MATH 210 MATH 190 Calculus III
Differential Equations
MATH 210 MATH 190H Linear Algebra
Plane Trigonometry
MATH 220 MATH 191 Calculus I and Calculus II
Calculus I Honors and Calculus II
MATH 230 MATH 250 Linear Algebra and Differential Equations
Music Appreciation
MATH 240 MATH 270 Fundamentals of Music
Music Theory I
MATH 250 MATH 260 Musicianship I
Music Theory II
MATH 851 MATH 175 Musicianship II
MATH 900S Music Theory III
MATH 900S MATH 190 Musicianship III
MATH 910S MATH 191 Music Theory IV
MATH 190H Musicianship IV
MATH 191 Applied Music
Piano I
MATH 251 Piano II
Piano III
MUS 100 MUS 133 Concert Choir I
MUS 110 MUS 101
MUS 120 MUS 103
MUS 125 MUS 106
MUS 130 MUS 104
MUS 135 MUS 107
MUS 140 MUS 105
MUS 145 MUS 156
MUS 150 MUS 206
MUS 155 MUS 157
MUS 160 MUS 181
MUS 170 MUS 145
MUS 171 MUS 146
MUS 172 MUS 147
MUS 180 MUS 120
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CID Descriptor RHC Course(s) Course Title
Advanced Chamber Singers
MUS 180 MUS 234 Diverse Instruments Ensemble
Industrial Orchestra
MUS 185 MUS 116 Introduction to Nutrition Science
Principles of Foods with Lab
MUS 185 MUS 216 Introduction to Philosophy
Introduction to Philosophy Honors
NUTR 110 NUTR 110 Introduction to Logic
Introduction to Logic Honors
NUTR 120 NUTR 120 Introduction to Ethics
History of Philosophy: Ancient
PHIL 100 PHIL 101 History of Philosophy: Modern
Symbolic Logic
PHIL 100 PHIL 101H General Physics I and General Physics II
General Physics I
PHIL 110 PHIL 112 General Physics II
Physics for Scientists and Engineers I, II, and II
PHIL 110 PHIL 112H Physics for Scientists and Engineers I
Physics for Scientists and Engineers III
PHIL 120 PHIL 120 Physics for Scientists and Engineers II
Government of the United States
PHIL 130 PHIL 124 Government of the United States Honors
Introduction to Political Philosophy
PHIL 140 PHIL 126 Introduction to Political Philosophy Honors
Introduction to Political Philosophy
PHIL 210 PHIL 115 Introduction to Political Philosophy Honors
PHYS 100S Comparative Government
PHYS 105 PHY 150
PHY 160
PHY 150
PHYS 110 PHY 160
PHYS 200S
PHYS 205 PHY 211, PHY 212,
PHY 213
PHY 211
PHYS 210 PHY 213
PHYS 215 PHY 212
POLS 110 POLS 110
POLS 110 POLS 110H
POLS 120 PHIL 128
POLS 120 PHIL 128H
POLS 120 POLS 128
POLS 120 POLS 128H
POLS 130 POLS 130
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International Relations
POLS 140 POLS 140 Introductory Psychology
Introductory Psychology Honors
PSY 110 PSY 101 Introduction to Abnormal Psychology
Biological Psychology
PSY 110 PSY 101H Biological Psychology Honors
Lifespan Development
PSY 120 PSY 114 Research Methods in Psychology
Introduction to Ethnic Studies
PSY 150 PSY 210 Introduction to Women’s Studies
Introduction to LGBTQ+ Studies
PSY 150 PSY 210H Introduction to Sociology
Introduction to Sociology Honors
PSY 180 PSY 112 Major Social Problems
Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
PSY 200 PSY 200 Marriage, Family and Intimate Relations
Perspectives of Sex & Gender
SJS 110 EGSS 110 Introduction to Race and Ethnic Relations
Introduction to Criminology
SJS 120 EGSS 120 Spanish I
Spanish for Spanish Speakers I
SJS 130 EGSS 130 Spanish II
Spanish for Spanish Speakers II
SOCI 110 SOC 101 Spanish III
Spanish III Honors
SOCI 110 SOC 101H Spanish IV
Theatre Arts Appreciation
SOCI 115 SOC 102
SOCI 125 PSY 190
SOCI 130 SOC 114
SOCI 140 SOC 120
SOCI 150 SOC 116
SOCI 160 SOC 127
SPAN 100 SPAN 101
SPAN 100 SPAN 101S
SPAN 110 SPAN 102
SPAN 110 SPAN 102S
SPAN 200 SPAN 201
SPAN 200 SPAN 201H
SPAN 210 SPAN 202
THTR 111 THTR 101
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Theatre Arts Appreciation
THTR 112 THTR 101 The History and Development of the Theatre
The History and Development of the Theatre Honors
THTR 113 THTR 105 Principles of Acting
Principles of Acting
THTR 113 THTR 105H Stagecraft I for Theatre, TV, and Film
Lighting Design and Production for Theatre, TV, and Film
THTR 151 THTR 110 Theatre Rehearsal and Performance
Musical Theatre Rehearsal and Production
THTR 152 THTR 111 Stage Crew Activity
THTR 171 THTR 150
THTR 173 THTR 153
THTR 191 THTR 170
THTR 191 THTR 171
THTR 192 THTR 159
More courses may have been approved for C-ID since the publication of this catalog.
You can also see C-ID approvals for Río Hondo College at ASSIST.org or C-ID.net.
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This chart lists active courses that are regularly taught. For active courses not on this list, please
contact the appropriate division office to inquire about specific course scheduling.
Subject Course Fall Spring Summer
ACCT 100 X X X
ACCT 101 X X X
ACCT 101H X X X
ACCT 102 X X X
ACCT 103 X X
ACCT 104 X
ACCT 105 X
ACCT 106 X X
ACCT 107 XX
ACCT 108 X
ACCT 109 X
ACCT 110 X
ACCT 203 X
ACCT 290 X X
ADN 075 X
ADN 150 X
ADN 150L X
ADN 151 XX
ADN 151L XX
ADN 154 X
ADN 155 X
ADN 155L X
ADN 156 X
ADN 156L X
ADN 250 X
ADN 251 X
ADN 251L X
ADN 252 X
ADN 252L X
ADN 253 X
ADN 253L X
ADN 254 X
ADN 254L X
AET/ET 120 X
AET/ET 121 X
AET/ET 122 X
AET/ET 123 X
AET/ET 124 X
AET/ET 125 X
AET/ET 126 X
AET/ET 181 X
AET/ET 182 X
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Subject Course Fall Spring Summer
AET/ET 183 X
AET/ET 280 X
AET/ET 299 X X
AJ 041 X X
AJ 101 X X X
AJ 102 X X X
AJ 104 X X X
AJ 105 X X X
AJ 106 X X X
AJ 107 X X X
AJ 207 X X
AJ 208 X X
AJ 215 X X
AJ 218 X X
AJ 275 X X X
ANIM 101 X X X
ANIM 105 X X
ANIM 110 X X
ANIM 120 X X
ANIM 130 X X
ANIM 133 X X
ANIM 134 X X
ANIM 135 X X
ANTH 101 X X X
ANTH 101H X
ANTH 101L X X X
ANTH 102 X X X
ANTH 102H X
ANTH 103 X X
ANTH 104 X X
ANTH 110 X X X
ANTH 115 X
ANTH 125 X X X
ARCH 110 X
ARCH 115 X X
ARCH 125 X
ARCH 215 X
ARCH 225 X
ARCH 235 X
ARCH 236 X
ARCH 260 X X
ARCH 261 X X
ARCH 280 X
ART 101 X X X
ART 105 X X
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Subject Course Fall Spring Summer
ART 106 X X
ART 108 X X X
ART 110 X X
ART 115 X X
ART 120 X X X
ART 121 X X
ART 124 X
ART 130 X X
ART 131 X X
ART 135 X X X
ART 136 X X X
ART 140 X X X
ART 141 X X X
ART 142 X X
ART 143 X X
ART 144 X X
ART 145 X X
ART 170 X X
ART 230 X X
ART 231 X X
ART 232 X X
ART 233 X X
ART 234 X X
ART 235 X X
ART 236 X X
ART 242 X X
ASL 101 X X X
ASL 102 X X X
ASL 120 X
ASL 124 X
ASL 201 X
ASL 202 X
ASL 211 X
ASL 212 X
ASL 220 X
ASL 250 X
ASL 270 X
ASL 280 X
ASTR 110 X X X
ASTR 110H X X
ASTR 112 X X X
AUTO 065 X
AUTO 101 X X X
AUTO 102 X
AUTO 103 X X X
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Subject Course Fall Spring Summer
AUTO 106 X X X
AUTO 107 X X
AUTO 130 X
AUTO 135 X
AUTO 140 X X
AUTO 141 X
AUTO 142 X
AUTO 147 X
AUTO 150 X
AUTO 157 X X
AUTO 200 X
AUTO 210 X
AUTO 220 X
AUTO 230 X
AUTO 260 X
AUTO 266 X
AUTO 290 X X
AUTO 299 X X
AUTO 300 X
AUTO 310 X
AUTO 320 X
AUTO 340 X
AUTO 350 X
AUTO 360 X
AUTO 370 X
AUTO 390 X X
AUTO 400 X
AUTO 410 X
AUTO 420 X
AUTO 430 X
AUTO 440 X
AUTO 450 X
AUTO 499 X X
BIOL 101 X X X
BIOL 105 X X X
BIOL 105L X X X
BIOL 111 X X
BIOL 111L X X
BIOL 120 X X X
BIOL 120L X X X
BIOL 125 X X X
BIOL 200 X X
BIOL 201 X X
BIOL 206 X
BIOL 222 X X
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Subject Course Fall Spring Summer
BIOL 226 X X X
BUSL 110 X X X
CD 102 X X X
CD 103 X
CD 106 X X X
CD 110 X X X
CD 111 X X X
CD 114 X X X
CD 115 X
CD 118 X
CD 119 X
CD 120 X
CD 208 XX
CD 211 X X
CD 213 X X
CD 224 X X X
CD 226 X X X
CD 228 X X X
CD 229 X
CD 232 X
CHEM 110 X X X
CHEM 120 X X X
CHEM 130 X X X
CHEM 140 X X X
CHEM 230 X
CHEM 231 X
CHIN 101 X X
CHST 101 X X X
CHST 146 X X X
CHST 148 X X
CHST 150 X X
CIT 101 X X X
CIT 111 X X X
CIT 117 X
CIT 119 X
CIT 125 X X X
CIT 126 X X
CIT 127 X X
CIT 130 X
CIT 131 X
CIT 133 X
CIT 135 X X X
CIT 136 X X
CIT 139 X
CIT 140 X
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Subject Course Fall Spring Summer
CIT 160 X X X
CIT 170 X X
CIT 171 X X
CIT 172 X X X
CIT 180 X X
CIT 192 X X X
CIT 200 X X X
CIT 210 X X X
CIT 221 X X X
CIV 140 X X X
CIV 142 X X
CIV 143 X X X
CORR 101 X
CORR 104 X X X
CORR 106 X X
CORR 134 X X
CORR 235 X X
COUN 100 X X
COUN 101, A,B X X
COUN 102 X X
COUN 103 X X
COUN 104 X X
COUN 105 X X
COUN 151 X
CS 142 X X
CS 152 X X
DANC 114 X X
DANC 151 X X
DANC 153 X X
DANC 154 X X
DANC 157 X
DANC 159 X
DANC 179 X
DANC 180 X
DANC 199 X
DANC 199H X
DANC 251 X
DANC 253
DANC 254
ECON 101
ECON 101H
ECON 102
ECON 102H
ECON 135
ED 110
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EDEV 021 X X X
EDEV 021L X X
EDEV 030 X X X
EDEV 030W X X X
EDEV 033A,B X X X
EDEV 134 X X X
EDEV 151 X X X
EGSS 110 X X X
EGSS 130 X X
ELEC 050 X X X
ELEC 100 X X X
ELEC 101 X X X
ELEC 102 X X
ELEC 108 X X X
ELEC 109 X X X
ELEC 299 X X
EMT 093 X X
EMT 100 X X
EMT 290 X X
ENGL 010S X X
ENGL 010SP X X
ENGL 020 X X
ENGL 035 X X
ENGL 035W X X
ENGL 101 X
ENGL 104 X X
ENGL 125 X X
ENGL 127 X X
ENGL 127H X X
ENGL 131 X X
ENGL 201 X X
ENGL 201H X X
ENGL 325 X X
ENGT 101 X
ENGT 105 X X
ENGT 122 X
ENGT 131 X X
ENGT 138 X
ENGT 150 X
ENGT 170 X
ENGT 200
ENGT 231
ENGT 250
ENGT 270
ENGT 280
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Subject Course Fall Spring Summer
ENLA 034 X X
ENLA 100 X X
ET/AET 120 X
ET/AET 121 X
ET/AET 122 X
ET/AET 123 X
ET/AET 124 X
ET/AET 181 X
ET/AET 182 X
ET/AET 280 X
ET 290 X X X
FIN 101 X X X
FR 101 X X X
FR 102 X X
FR 201 X
FR 202 X
FTEC 044 X X X
FTEC 045 X
FTEC 101 X X X
FTEC 102 X X X
FTEC 103 X X X
FTEC 104 X X X
FTEC 105 X X X
FTEC 106 X X X
FTEC 107 X X
FTEC 108 X
FTEC 150 XX
FTEC 290 X X X
GDSN 110 X
GDSN 150 X X
GDSN 151 X X
GDSN 162 X X
GDSN 163 X X
GDSN 164 X X X
GDSN 165 X X
GDSN 172 X X
GDSN 174 X X
GDSN 178 X X X
GDSN 179 X X
GEOG 101 X X X
GEOG 101L X X X
GEOG 102 X X X
GEOL 150 X X X
GEOL 151 X X X
GIS 120 X X X
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Subject Course Fall Spring Summer
GIS 130 X X
GIS 150 X
GIS 220 X X
GIS 221 X X
GIS 230 X
GIS 280 X X
GIS 281 X X
GIS 290 X X
GIS 299 X X
HET 101 X X
HET 106 X X
HET 107 X X
HET 121 X
HET 122 X
HET 123 X
HET 124 X
HET 125 X
HET 290 X X X
HIST 101 X X X
HIST 102 X X X
HIST 122 X
HIST 131 X
HIST 143 X X X
HIST 143H X
HIST 144 X X X
HIST 144H X
HIST 156 X
HIST 157 X
HIST 158 X X
HIST 159 X
HIST 167 X X X
HIST 170 X X
HIST 325 X
HMLD 102 X X X
HMLD 103 X X X
HMLD 104 X X
HMLD 105 X X
HMLD 200 X X
HMLD 203 X
HMLD 205 X
HOSP 101 X
HOSP 102 X X
HOSP 201 X
HS 045 X X
HS 050 X X
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Subject Course Fall Spring Summer
HS 050L X X
HS 051 X X
HS 051L X X
HS 052 X X
HS 052L X X
HS 060 X X
HUM 110 X X X
HUM 111 X X X
HUM 125 X X X
HUM 125H X
HUM 130 X X
HUM 140 X
HUSR 111 X X X
HUSR 118 X
HUSR 122 X
HUSR 124 X
HUSR 126 X
HUSR 128 X
HUSR 130 X
HUSR 199A X X
HUSR 199B X X
HUSR 230A X
HUSR 230B X
JAPN 101 X X
JAPN 102 X
JOUR 110 X
JOUR 120 X X
JOUR 147 X
JOUR 220 X X
JOUR 230 X
JOUR 231 X
JOUR 241 X X
JOUR 242 X X
JOUR 243 X X
JOUR 244 X X
JOUR 290 X X X
JOUR 299 X X X
KIN 115 X
KIN 122 X X X
KIN 126 X
KIN 127 X
KIN 128 X
KIN 131 X
KIN 145 X
KIN 146 X
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KIN 188 X X
KIN 191 X X
KIN 193 X X X
KIN 194 X X X
KIN 195 X
KIN 196 X X X
KIN 197 X X
KIN 290 X X
KIN 297 X
KINA 101 X
KINA 102 X
KINA 103 X
KINA 104 X
KINA 105 X X X
KINA 107 X
KINA 109 X X X
KINA 110 X X
KINA 113 X
KINA 117 X X X
KINA 120 X X X
KINA 130 X X X
KINA 132 X X
KINA 134 X X X
KINA 136 X X X
KINA 139 X
KINA 140 X X X
KINA 147 X X X
KINA 148 X X X
KINA 158 X X X
KINA 159 X X X
KINA 170 X
KINA 171 X
KINA 172 X
KINA 173 X
KINA 176 X
KINA 180 X
KINA 181 X
KINA 185 X
KINA 188 X
KINA 189 X
KINA 190 X
KINA 192 X
KINA 201 X X
KINA 202 X
KINA 203 X
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Subject Course Fall Spring Summer
KINA 205 X X X
KINA 206 X X X
KINA 207 X X X
KINA 209 X X X
KINA 210 X X X
KINA 211 X X
KINA 213 X X
KINA 217 X X
KINA 230 X X
KINA 258 X X
KINA 270 X X
KINA 281 X X
LIB 101 X X
LIT 102 X
LIT 102H X X
LIT 112A X X
LIT 112AH X X
LIT 112B X X
LIT 112BH X X
LIT 114 X X
LIT 114H X
LIT 117 X X
LIT 117H X X
LIT 130 X X
LIT 130H X
LIT 141 X X
LIT 142 X X
LIT 142H X X
LIT 144A X X
LIT 144B X X
LIT 146A X XX
LIT 146AH XX
LIT 146B XX
LIT 146BH XX
LIT 147 XX
LIT 147H XX
LIT 149 X
MATH 049
MATH 060
MATH 062
MATH 070
MATH 070 AB
MATH 070 CD
MATH 130
MATH 130H
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Subject Course Fall Spring Summer
MATH 140 X X
MATH 160 X X X
MATH 170 X X
MATH 175 X X X
MATH 180 X X X
MATH 190 X X X
MATH 190H X X
MATH 191 X X X
MATH 250 X X X
MATH 251 X X
MATH 260 X X
MATH 270 X X
MGMT 101 X X X
MGMT 105 X X
MGMT 108 X X
MGMT 120 X
MGMT 125 X
MGMT 130 X X
MGMT 140 X
MGMT 141 X
MGMT 142 X
MGMT 143 X
MGMT 144 X
MGMT 146 X X
MGMT 150 X X
MGMT 208 X X
MGMT 290 X X X
MRKT 170 X X
MRKT 171 X
MRKT 172 X
MRKT 173 X
MRKT 174 X
MRKT 175 X
MSCM 103 X X
MSCM 128 X X X
MSCM 134 X X X
MUS 101 X X X
MUS 103 X X
MUS 104 X X
MUS 105 X X
MUS 106 X X
MUS 107 X X
MUS 110 X X
MUS 116 X X
MUS 117 X X
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Subject Course Fall Spring Summer
MUS 119 X X
MUS 120 X X
MUS 132 X X X
MUS 133 X X X
MUS 139 X X
MUS 140 X X
MUS 141 X X
MUS 142 X X
MUS 145 X X
MUS 146 X X
MUS 147 X X
MUS 148 X X
MUS 150 X X
MUS 151 X X
MUS 156 X X
MUS 157 X X
MUS 216 X X
MUS 217 X X
MUS 234 X X
MUS 240 X X
MUS 245 X X X
MUS 251 X X X
MUS 252 X X X
MUS 290 X
MUST 101 X X X
MUST 115 X
MUST 116 X
MUST 121 X
MUST 122 X
MUST 141 X
MUST 142 X
MUST 145 X
MUST 146 X
MUST 151 X X
NUTR 110 X
NUTR 120 X
ORTH 040 X
ORTH 050 X
ORTH 060 X
ORTH 070 X
PAC 021 X X X
PAC 022 X X X
PAC 023 X X X
PAC 025 X X X
PAC 040 X X X
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Subject Course Fall Spring Summer
PAC 042 X X X
PAC 043 X X X
PAC 071 X X X
PAC 075E X X
PAC 075F X X
PAC 075G X X
PAC 083 X X X
PHIL 101 X X X
PHIL 101H X
PHIL 110 X X X
PHIL 110H X
PHIL 112 X
PHIL 115 X
PHIL 120 X X X
PHIL 124 X
PHIL 126 X
PHIL 128 X X X
PHIL 128H X
PHIL 135 X
PHIL 140 X
PHTO 110 X X X
PHTO 111 X X
PHTO 130 X X X
PHTO 131 X X X
PHTO 230 X X
PHY 120 X X X
PHY 150 X
PHY 160 X
PHY 211 X X X
PHY 212 X X
PHY 213 X X
PHY 220 X
POLS 110 X X X
POLS 110H X X
POLS 115 X
POLS 125 X
POLS 128 X X X
POLS 128H X
POLS 130 X X
POLS 135 X
POLS 140 X X
POLS 150 X X
PSY 101 X X X
PSY 101H X
PSY 112 X X X
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Subject Course Fall Spring Summer
PSY 114 X X
PSY 121 X
PSY 127 X
PSY 180 X
PSY 190 X X
PSY 200 X X X
PSY 210 X X
PSY 210H X
RDIO 104 X X
RDIO 136 XX
RDIO 236 XX
READ 021 X X
READ 021L X X
READ 022 X X X
READ 022L X X X
READ 043 X X X
READ 101 X X X
SOC 101 X X X
SOC 101H XX
SOC 102 X X
SOC 105 X
SOC 110 X X
SOC 114 X X X
SOC 116 X X
SOC 120 X
SOC 127 X X X
SPAN 101 X X X
SPAN 101S X X X
SPAN 102 X X X
SPAN 102S X X
SPAN 201 X X
SPAN 201H X X
SPAN 202 X X
SPCH 100 X X X
SPCH 101 X X X
SPCH 101H X X X
SPCH 110 X X
SPCH 130 X X
SPCH 132 X X
SPCH 140 X X X
SPCH 150 X X
SPCH 240 X X X
TCED 054 X
TESL 100 X X X
THTR 101 X X X
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COURSE SCHEDULE FREQUENCY — continued
Subject Course Fall Spring Summer
THTR 110 X X
THTR 111 X X
THTR 150 X X X
THTR 151 X X X
THTR 152 X X X
THTR 159 X X X
THTR 164 X X X
THTR 165 X X X
THTR 166 X X X
THTR 170 X X X
TV 135 X X
TV 136 X
VN 061 X
VN 061L X
VN 071L X
VN 072L X
VN 073 X
VN 074 X
VN 075 X
VN 076 X
VN 077 X
VN 081L X
VN 082L X
VN 083 X
VN 084 X
VN 085 X
VN 086 X
VN 087 X
VOCB 101 X X
WELD 040 X X X
WELD 045 X
WELD 050 X
WELD 055 X
WELD 065 X
WELD 070 X
WELD 075 X
WELD 080 X
WFT 077 X
WFT 101 X X
WFT 102 X X
WFT 103 X X
WFT 104 X X
WFT 105 X X
WFT 290 X X X
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Courses of Instruction
Accounting (ACCT).............................................................. 325 Human Services (HUSR)..................................................... 424
Administration of Justice (AJ)............................................. 327 Humanities (HUM)............................................................... 426
Alternative Energy Technology (AET)............................... 328 Japanese (JAPN).................................................................... 427
American Sign Language (ASL).......................................... 330 Journalism (JOUR)............................................................... 427
Animation (ANIM)............................................................... 332 Kinesiology (KINA).............................................................. 432
Anthropology (ANTH)........................................................ 333 Kinesiology Theory (KIN)................................................... 429
Architecture (ARCH)........................................................... 334 Landscape (LAND)............................................................... 438
Art (ART)............................................................................... 336 Latin (LATN)......................................................................... 439
Associate Degree Nursing (ADN)....................................... 342 Library (LIB).......................................................................... 439
Astronomy (ASTR)............................................................... 345 Literature (LIT)).................................................................... 439
Automotive Technology (AUTO)....................................... 346 Logistics (LOG)).................................................................... 444
Biology (BIOL)...................................................................... 354 Management (MGMT))....................................................... 445
Biotechnology (BIOT))......................................................... 357 Marketing (MRKT)............................................................... 446
Business Law (BUSL)).......................................................... 357 Mass Communications (MSCM)........................................ 447
Carpentry (CARP)................................................................ 357 Mathematics (MATH).......................................................... 447
Chemistry (CHEM).............................................................. 369 Music (MUS).......................................................................... 452
Chicana/o/x Studies (CHST)............................................... 370 Music Technology (MUST)................................................. 456
Child Development (CD)..................................................... 370 Noncredit Courses................................................................ 488
Chinese (CHIN).................................................................... 373 Nursing (ADN), (HS), (VN)................................................ 342
Civil Design (CIV)................................................................ 373 Nutrition Science (NUTR)................................................... 458
Computer Information Technology (CIT)........................ 375 Operating Engineers (OENG)............................................. 458
Computer Science (CS)........................................................ 379 Orthopedic Technology (ORTH)........................................ 460
Cooperative Work Experience-General (CWEG)............ 379 Philosophy (PHIL)................................................................ 460
Corrections (CORR)............................................................. 379 Photography (PHTO)........................................................... 462
Counseling (COUN)............................................................. 381 Physics (PHY)........................................................................ 463
Dance (DANC)...................................................................... 382 Police Academy (PAC).......................................................... 464
Economics (ECON).............................................................. 385 Political Science (POLS)....................................................... 466
Education (ED)...................................................................... 385 Psychology (PSY).................................................................. 468
Education Development (EDEV)........................................ 386 Radio (RDIO)........................................................................ 470
Electrical Technology (ETEC)............................................. 388 Reading (READ).................................................................... 471
Electronics (ELEC)................................................................ 390 Sociology (SOC).................................................................... 471
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)............................. 393 Spanish (SPAN)..................................................................... 473
Engineering (ENGR))........................................................... 393 Speech (SPCH)...................................................................... 475
Engineering Technology (ENGT)....................................... 394 Technical Education (TCED).............................................. 476
English (ENGL)..................................................................... 396 Television (TV)...................................................................... 477
English As A New Language (ENLA)................................. 398 Tesla (TESL)........................................................................... 477
Environmental Technology (ET)......................................... 399 Theatre (THTR)..................................................................... 477
Ethnic, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (EGSS).................. 403 Vocabulary (VOCB).............................................................. 481
Finance (FIN)......................................................................... 403 Vocational Nursing (VN)..................................................... 481
Fire Academy (FAC))............................................................ 403 Welding (WELD).................................................................. 483
Fire Technology (FTEC)....................................................... 406 Wildland Fire Technology (WFT)...................................... 485
First Year Seminar (FYS)...................................................... 408
French (FR)............................................................................ 409
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)............................. 410
Geography (GEOG).............................................................. 411
Geology (GEOL)................................................................... 412
Graphic Design (GDSN)...................................................... 413
Health Science (HS).............................................................. 415
Heat & Frost (HEFR)............................................................ 416
Heavy Equipment Technology (HET)................................ 417
History (HIST)....................................................................... 420
Homeland Security (HMLD)............................................... 423
Hospitality (HOSP)............................................................... 424
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ACCOUNTING tions; preparation, analysis, and inter- This course combines basic account-
pretation of financial statements; and ing skills with specialized training
Division of Business accounting for assets, liabilities, and in payroll accounting to prepare
equities. Computer applications are students for entry-level positions
ACCT 100 integrated into the homework. This within the payroll segment of
Introduction to Accounting course is required for all accounting accounting. This course is designed
and business administration majors. for accounting majors and those
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate This course is intended for students interested in pursuing an entry-level
placement; MATH 030 or MATH 030D eligible for the Honors Program. position within the payroll segment
or MATH 033 or appropriate placement; 4 Units of accounting. This course is a com-
MGMT 052 72 Lecture hours prehensive overview of federal and
Transfers to: CSU state payroll laws and their effect on
This course provides basic knowl- ACCT 102 (C-ID ACCT 120) payroll records and required govern-
edge of accounting terms, concepts, Managerial Accounting ment reports.
and procedures for a sole propri- 3 Units
etorship form of business. Topics Prerequisite: ACCT 101 or ACCT 101H 54 Lecture hours
include the analysis and recording of Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
business transactions for service and placement; MATH 050 or MATH 050D ACCT 104
merchandising firms, and the prepa- or MATH 053 or appropriate placement Introduction to Governmental and Not-
ration of simple financial statements. Transfers to: UC, CSU For-Profit Accounting
Accounting for cash, sales, purchases, This course introduces students to the
payroll, and the end-of-the-year pro- fundamentals of managerial account- Prerequisite: ACCT 101
cedures are presented. This course is ing for decision making. Topics Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
designed for the occupationally-ori- include manufacturing cost account- placement; MATH 050 or MATH 050D
ented students or those preparing for ing, cost allocation, cost-volume- or MATH 053 or appropriate placement
Financial Accounting and Computer- profit analysis, absorption and vari- Transfers to: CSU
ized Accounting. able costing, differential analysis for This course is an introduction to
3 Units decision making, capital investment the fundamentals of government
54 Lecture hours analysis, budgeting, standard costing, and not-for-profit accounting. The
responsibility accounting centers, emphasis of the course will be placed
ACCT 101 (C-ID ACCT 110) activity-costing, just-in-time envi- on accounting for various fund types
Financial Accounting ronments, and financial statement and restrictions relevant to govern-
analysis. Computer applications are ment and not-for-profit agencies,
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate integrated into the homework. This with both theoretical and practical
placement; MATH 050 or MATH 050D course is required for all accounting aspects explored. Topics include
or MATH 053 or appropriate placement; and business administration majors. budgets, revenues, expenditures, tax
ACCT 100 4 Units levies, appropriations, general fund,
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU 72 Lecture hours special fund, and financial statements
(*Students will receive credit for only one for government and not-for-profit
of the following courses: ACCT 101 or ACCT 102H entities. This course is designed for
ACCT 101H) Managerial Accounting Honors students interested in furthering their
This course is an introduction to the educational requirements for the CPA
theory, principles, and practice of Prerequisite: ACCT 101 or ACCT 101H, exam and/or pursuing an entry-level
accounting and financial reporting for ENGL 101 position in government and not-for-
corporations. Topics include analysis Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate profit accounting.
and recording of financial transac- placement; MATH 050 or MATH 050D 3 Units
tions; preparation, analysis, and inter- or MATH 053 or appropriate placement 54 Lecture hours
pretation of financial statements; and Transfers to: UC, CSU
accounting for assets, liabilities, and This course introduces students to the ACCT 105
equities. Computer applications are fundamentals of managerial account- Income Tax Accounting
integrated into the homework. This ing for decision making. Topics
course is required for all accounting include manufacturing cost account- Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
and business administration majors. ing, cost allocation, cost-volume- placement; ACCT 101
4 Units profit analysis, absorption and vari- Transfers to: CSU
72 Lecture hours able costing, differential analysis for This course covers Federal and
decision making, capital investment California State income tax laws and
ACCT 101H (C-ID ACCT 110) analysis, budgeting, standard costing, preparation as related to individuals
Financial Accounting Honors responsibility accounting centers, and small business entities. Emphasis
activity-costing, just-in-time envi- is placed upon income inclusion, exclu-
Prerequisite: ENGL 101 ronments, and financial statement sion, exemptions, capital gains and
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate analysis. Computer applications are losses, and business and individual
placement; MATH 050 or MATH 050D integrated into the homework. This deductions. Students who successfully
or MATH 053 or appropriate placement; course is required for all accounting complete the course with at least a “C”
ACCT 100 and business administration majors. grade will be certified by the California
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU This course is intended for students Tax Education Council as fulfilling
(*Students will receive credit for only one eligible for the Honors Program. the 60-hour qualifying education
of the following courses: ACCT 101 or 4 Units requirement (45 federal hours and 15
ACCT 101H) 72 Lecture hours California hours) imposed by the-State
This course is an introduction to the of California for becoming a Registered
theory, principles, and practice of ACCT 103 Tax Preparer.
accounting and financial reporting for Payroll Accounting 4 Units
corporations. Topics include analysis 72 Lecture hours
and recording of financial transac- Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
placement; ACCT 100 or 101
Transfers to: CSU
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ACCT 106 tax return preparation through the order costing, process costing, and
Computerized Accounting VITA program for the current year. standard costs. Analysis of cost data
1 Unit is integrated with discussions of cost
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate 18 Lecture hours accounting systems and procedures.
placement; MATH 030 or MATH 030D Students will also evaluate both
or MATH 033 or appropriate placement; ACCT 109 quantitative and qualitative data to
ACCT 100; ACCT 101 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance assist management with strategic
Transfers to: CSU Program II decision-making, planning, and
This course is designed to provide controlling. This course is designed
students with a sound basic knowl- Prerequisite: ACCT 108 for accounting majors and those inter-
edge of how computerized inte- Advisory : READ 043 or appropriate ested in furthering their knowledge
grated accounting systems function. placement and understanding of managerial
Students will be processing account- Transfers to: CSU accounting.
ing data using receivables, payables, This is the second course in a 3 Units
inventory, payroll and project sequence of two courses designed for 54 Lecture hours
modules. This course is designed for students who want to volunteer in
accounting majors, those interested in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance ACCT 290
starting a small business, and those {VITA) program at Río Hondo. This Cooperative Work Experience/Intern-
interested in pursuing entry-level course will allow students who have ship for Accounting Related Fields
positions in the field of accounting. successfully passed ACCT 108 to
3 Units apply their tax knowledge by assist- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
36 Lecture hours ing low-income individuals and appropriate placement; READ 043 or
54 Lab hours families with tax return preparation appropriate placement
through the VITA program for the Transfers to: CSU
ACCT 107 current year. Students will learn to This course supports and reinforces
Accounting Ethics use the TaxWise software to accu- on-the-job training in business and
rately file individual federal and state industrial establishments under
Prerequisite: ACCT 101 income tax returns within the scope supervision of a college instruc-
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate of the VITA program. Students will tor and is facilitated by the use of
placement learn how to develop a system of learning objectives. The student will
Transfers to: CSU quality control for actual taxpayer be working in a skilled or profes-
This course is an introduction to returns as well as develop their com- sional level assignment in their
professional ethics in the account- munication skills through interviews area of vocational interest and will
ing and business environments. This of taxpayers and explanation of tax meet performance objectives related
course will cover principles and core return results. to instruction that are above and
philosophies of ethics by examining 1 Unit beyond the conditions of regular
accountants’ role in different aspects 9 Lecture Hours employment. This course is intended
of the accounting profession such as 27 Lab hours for students whose job is related to
auditing, management and taxation. the field of accounting and have com-
It will prepare students to develop ACCT 110 pleted or enrolled in the appropriate
their framework for making ethi- Excel for Business and Accounting coursework. “Contact the CWE office
cal decisions in their profession by regarding re-enrollment procedures.”
learning how to ask questions and Prerequisite: ACCT 101 Student Unpaid Internship:
analyze ethical issues encountered Advisory: CIT 107 1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours;
in the accounting field. This course Transfers to: CSU 3 Units/180 hours;4 Units/240 hours
is designed for students pursuing an This course is designed for individu- Student Paid Internship:
accounting certificate or degree, and als seeking to enhance entry level 1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours;
for students looking to satisfy the Microsoft Excel spreadsheet skills in 3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours.
accounting ethics requirement for the a business and accounting environ- 1 to 4 Units
CPA exams. ment. Students will learn how and 3 Lecture hours
3 Units why Excel is used for analyzing data, 60 to 300 Other hours
54 Lecture hours managing budgets, forecasting and
modeling financial performance in ACCT 299
ACCT 108 business. Directed Study: Accounting
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance 1 Unit
Program I 13.5 Lecture hours Transfers to: CSU
13.5 Lab hours Independent Study/Directed Study
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate is intended for students who have
placement; ACCT 105 ACCT 203 the ability to assume responsibil-
Transfers to: CSU Introduction to Cost Accounting ity for independent work and to
This is the first course in a sequence prepare written or oral reports and/
of two courses designed for students Prerequisite: ACCT 101 or appropriate projects. To enroll in
who want to be a part of the Volun- Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate an independent study/directed study
teer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) placement; MATH 030 or MATH 030D course, students must possess a 2.5
program at Río Hondo. This course or MATH 033 or appropriate placement overall grade point average, and a 3.0
will cover Federal and California tax Transfers to: CSU grade point average in the discipline
theories and laws appropriate for the Introduction to Cost Accounting of study being requested, or receive
current tax year, and students will takes a logical approach to the funda- an exception from the instructor.
apply their knowledge by taking the mentals of cost accounting as applied Independent Studies/Directed Studies
IRS exams for VITA volunteers. Upon to a manufacturing business, and may be developed from any topic
successful completion of the IRS the use of cost data in management arising from or related to a course of
VITA Basic and Intermediate exams, decisions. Principles and procedures study that will result in developing
the students will be able to assist low- of cost systems are presented first depth and breadth in that subject
income individuals and families with in an overview, then discussed and area. Students will be expected to
illustrated in detail. The course meet on a regular basis with their fac-
provides thorough coverage of job
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ulty sponsor and submit a final report utilized by the justice system and the an emphasis on the challenges and
or project, and student progress shall evolving forces which have shaped prospects of administering justice
be evaluated at regular intervals. these principles and approaches. within a diverse multicultural popu-
Academic standards for Independent Although justice structure and pro- lation. Topics covered may include
Studies/Directed Studies shall be the cess is examined in a cross-cultural crime prevention, restorative justice,
same as those for other courses. Units context, emphasis is placed on the conflict resolution, and ethics.
are awarded in accordance to Title justice system of the United States, 3 Units
5 regulations with one unit of credit and particularly the structure and 54 Lecture hours
awarded for 54 hours of Directed function of the police, courts, and
Studies, six (6) hours of which must corrections. Students are introduced AJ 106 (C-ID AJ 120)
be with an instructor. The instructor to the origins and development of Criminal Law I
is responsible for monitoring student criminal law, legal process, sentenc-
progress through the semester. ing, and incarceration policies. Prerequisite: AJ 101 or completion of
Students may take directed study 3 Units PAC 040 or equivalent
courses for a maximum of three (3) 54 Lecture hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
units within a discipline, and may not appropriate placement; READ 043 or
accumulate more than a total of nine AJ 102 (C-ID AJ 122) appropriate placement
(9) units college wide. Criminal Procedures Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
1 to 3 Units (*Students will receive credit from UC
54 to 162 Lab hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or for only one of the following courses: AJ
appropriate placement; READ 043 or 106 or AJ 107)
ADMINISTRATION appropriate placement This course presents an analysis of
Transfers to: CSU the doctrines of criminal liability
OF JUSTICE This course provides students in the United States and takes up
with an in-depth study of the legal the classification of crimes against
Division of Public Safety responsibilities of law enforcement. persons, property, morals, and public
Emphasis is placed on the judicial welfare. Special emphasis is placed
AJ 041 segment of the administration of on the classification and general
Effective Written Communication for justice system. Topics include laws elements of crime, the definitions of
Public Service Personnel of arrest, custody, and analyses of common and statutory law, and the
the past, present, and future proce- nature of acceptable evidence. The
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or dures for each subsystem within the course utilizes case law and case
appropriate placement; READ 043 or administration of justice system, from studies to introduce students to crimi-
appropriate placement initial entry to final disposition. The nal law, and its successful completion
This course provides Administration relationship each segment maintains is a foundation upon which more
of Justice students an overview of with system members is also covered. advanced criminal justice courses will
writing techniques for the commu- 3 Units build. The course also includes some
nication of facts and information 54 Lecture hours limited discussion of prosecution and
in a criminal justice setting, includ- defense decision making, criminal
ing the correct usage of words and AJ 104 (C-ID AJ 124) culpability, and defenses to crimes.
proper sentence structure. Emphasis Legal Aspects of Evidence 3 Units
is placed on law enforcement-specific 54 Lecture hours
terms, phrases, and spelling. Topics Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
include but are not limited to crime appropriate placement; READ 043 or AJ 107
reports, investigative follow-up appropriate placement; AJ 101 Criminal Law II
reports, traffic collision reports, Transfers to: CSU
background investigative summa- This course provides students with Advisory: AJ 101 or completion of PAC
tions and recommendations, internal an in-depth study of evidence rules. 040 or equivalent; ENGL 035 or ENLA
investigative summations and Emphasis is placed on the application 100 or appropriate placement; READ 043
recommendations, press releases, and of rules in preparing and presenting or appropriate placement
interagency criminal activity crime evidence. The course will discuss the Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
bulletins. history and approach to the study (*Students will receive credit from UC
3 Units of evidence. Topics include proof for only one of the following courses: AJ
54 Lecture hours by evidence and substitutes, general 106 or AJ 107.)
admissibility tests, evidence by way This course provides students with a
AJ 101 (C-ID AJ 110) of witness testimony, documents, real comprehensive overview of criminal
Introduction to Administration of evidence, and exclusion of evidence statutes and their definition. Topics
Justice on constitutional grounds. For a include classification as applied to the
better understanding of the evidence system of administration of justice
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or rules, judicial decisions are cited, and and crimes against persons and
appropriate placement; READ 043 or students are required to brief cases. property. General statutes, health and
appropriate placement 3 Units safety statutes, and other state and
Transfers to: UC, CSU 54 Lecture hours federal laws are discussed.
This course introduces students to the 3 Units
characteristics of the criminal justice AJ 105 (C-ID AJ 160) 54 Lecture hours
system of the United States. Focus is Community Relations/Multicultural
placed on examining crime measure- Issues Within Public Service AJ 207 (C-ID AJ 220)
ment, theoretical explanations of Juvenile Law and Procedure
crime, responses to crime, compo- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
nents of the criminal justice system, appropriate placement; READ 043 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
and current challenges to the system. appropriate placement; AJ 101 appropriate placement; READ 043 or
The course examines the evolution Transfers to: UC, CSU appropriate placement; AJ 101
of the principles and approaches This course examines the complex, Transfers to: CSU
dynamic relationship between com- This course is designed to provide
munities and the justice system in Administration of Justice or other
addressing crime and conflict with interested students with techniques
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for handling juvenile offenders AJ 250 Student Unpaid Internship:
and victims. Emphasis is placed on Contemporary Issues in the Criminal 1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours;
the prevention and repression of Justice System 3 Units/180 hours; 4 Units/240 hours
delinquency, diagnosis and referral Student Paid Internship:
of juvenile offenders, and organiza- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours;
tion of community resources. Juvenile appropriate placement; READ 043 or 3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours.
law and juvenile court procedures are appropriate placement; AJ 101; AJ 102 1 to 4 Units
contrasted with adult law proce- Transfers to: CSU 3 Lecture hours
dures. This course is designed to provide 60 to 300 Other hours
3 Units Administration of Justice or other
54 Lecture hours interested students with an in- AJ 299
depth understanding of personal Directed Study: Administration of
AJ 208 (C-ID AJ 140) and organizational values, beliefs, Justice
Principles of Investigation attitudes and ethics as they affect
contemporary issues in the criminal Transfers to: CSU
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or justice system. Particular emphasis is Independent Study/Directed Study
appropriate placement; READ 043 or placed on the historical foundations is intended for students who have
appropriate placement; AJ 101 that serve as a basis for contemporary the ability to assume responsibil-
Transfers to: CSU decision making. Specific issues taken ity for independent work and to
This course addresses the techniques, up in discussions will vary from prepare written or oral reports and/
procedures, and ethical issues in the semester to semester. or appropriate projects. To enroll in
investigation of crime. The topics 3 Units an independent study/directed study
covered include the organization of 54 Lecture hours course, students must possess a 2.5
the investigative process, crime scene overall grade point average, and a 3.0
searches, interviewing and interrogat- AJ 275 (C-ID AJ 150) grade point average in the discipline
ing, surveillance, source of informa- Introduction to Forensic Science of study being requested, or receive
tion, utility of evidence, scientific an exception from the instructor.
analysis of evidence, and the role of Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Independent Studies/Directed Studies
the investigator in the trial process. appropriate placement; READ 043 or may be developed from any topic
3 Units appropriate placement arising from or related to a course of
54 Lecture hours Transfers to: CSU study that will result in developing
This course prepares administra- depth and breadth in that subject
AJ 215 tion of justice, forensic science, and area. Students will be expected to
Vice and Narcotics Control California peace officer students for meet on a regular basis with their fac-
the Forensic Science Identification ulty sponsor and submit a final report
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Program. The course provides an or project, and student progress shall
appropriate placement; READ 043 or introduction to the role of forensics be evaluated at regular intervals.
appropriate placement; AJ 101 in criminal investigations, examin- Academic standards for Independent
Transfers to: CSU ing methods utilized in the forensic Studies/Directed Studies shall be the
This course provides students with analysis of crime scenes, pattern same as those for other courses. Units
an in-depth understanding of code evidence, instruments, firearms, are awarded in accordance to Title
and case law of vice and narcotics. questioned documents, and con- 5 regulations with one unit of credit
The course will focus on detection, trolled substances.. awarded for 54 hours of Directed
suppression, apprehension, and pros- 3 Units Studies, six (6) hours of which must
ecution of violators. Special emphasis 54 Lecture hours be with an instructor. The instructor
will be placed on laws dealing with is responsible for monitoring student
gambling, prostitution, sex crimes, AJ 290 progress through the semester.
narcotic identification, and search Cooperative Work Experience/Intern- Students may take directed study
and seizure. ship for Administration of Justice courses for a maximum of three (3)
3 Units Related Fields units within a discipline, and may not
54 Lecture hours accumulate more than a total of nine
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or (9) units college wide.
AJ 228 appropriate placement; READ 043 or 1 to 3 Units
Police Field Operations appropriate placement 54 to 162 Lab hours
Transfers to: CSU
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or This course supports and reinforces ALTERNATIVE
appropriate placement; READ 043 or on-the-job training in the Administra- ENERGY
appropriate placement; AJ 101 tion of Justice field under supervision
Transfers to: CSU of a college instructor and is facili- TECHNOLOGY
This course is designed to pro- tated by the use of learning objec-
vide students with an in-depth tives. The student will be working in Division of Career &
understanding of the history and a skilled or professional level assign- Technical Education
development of police field opera- ment in the area of Law Enforcement
tions. Particular emphasis is placed and will meet performance objec- AET 120
on planning field activities. Topics tives related to instruction that are Introduction to Alternative Energy
include the functions of patrol, traffic, above and beyond the conditions of Technology (Same as ET 120)
and other preliminary investiga- regular employment. This course is
tive duties of the field officer. The intended for students whose job is Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
techniques of planning for patrol related to the field of Law Enforce- appropriate placement; READ 043 or
operations and handling requests ment or Administration of Justice and appropriate placement
for service, vehicular traffic-related have completed or enrolled in the Transfers to: CSU
problems, and civil and domestic appropriate coursework. “Contact the This introductory-level course
disturbances are also presented. CWE office regarding re-enrollment provides students with a working
3 Units procedures.”
54 Lecture hours
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knowledge of present-day energy a career in the solar photovoltaic MATH 030D or MATH 033 or MATH
systems, including in-depth analysis energy industry. 033B or appropriate placement
of the design and installation of alter- 3 Units Transfers to: CSU
native energy systems. Topics will 45 Lecture hours This course provides an introductory
include solar electrical systems, wind 27 Lab hours overview of energy storage systems.
electrical systems, solar water heating Students will obtain a working
systems, wind mechanical systems, AET 123 knowledge of electric/hybrid vehicles,
small hydro-electrical systems, geo- Wind Energy Systems Design and fast battery charging, smart grids,
thermal energy, fuel cells, biomass, Installation (Same as ET 123) and microgrids. Renewable energy
energy storage, and microgrids. (solar and wind), peak shaving,
Students will develop skills to con- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or and reduction of energy consump-
struct an alternative energy system. appropriate placement; READ 043 or tion will also be discussed. Students
This course is intended for students appropriate placement will design and build a renewable
who are interested in a career in the Transfers to: CSU energy system with an energy storage
alternative energy industry. In this introductory course, students solution. This course is intended for
3 Units examine and implement the design students considering a career in the
45 Lecture hours and installation of wind power renewable energy industry.
27 Lab hours systems, including the installation of 3 Units
a working wind generation power 45 Lecture hours
AET 121 system. Students learn how to per- 27 Lab hours
Photovoltaic Systems Design and form wind site evaluations, electrical
Installation (Same as ET 121) load calculations, wind system size AET 126
calculations, hydraulics fundamen- Solar PV Technical Sales
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or tals, basic aerodynamics, and instal-
appropriate placement; READ 043 or lation techniques for wind power Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
appropriate placement generation systems; in designing and appropriate placement; READ 043 or
Transfers to: CSU installing wind power generation appropriate placement; MATH 033 or
In this introductory course, students systems, students obtain skills for MATH 033B or appropriate placement
examine and implement the design employment. This course is intended Transfers to: CSU
and installation of solar photovoltaic for students who are contemplating This course is designed to provide
power systems, including the instal- a career in the wind turbine power students with the knowledge and
lation of a working solar photovoltaic generation industry. skills of solar photovoltaic (PV)
power system. Students learn how 3 Units design and sales techniques. The
to perform solar site evaluations, elec- 45 Lecture hours course covers basic solar fundamen-
trical load calculations, solar system 27 Lab hours tals, site evaluation, shade analysis,
size calculations, and installation consumer electric rates, benefits of
techniques for grid-tie and off-the- AET 124 PV, return on investment, system
grid photovoltaic systems. The course Advanced Wind Energy Systems Design sizing, and electrical and mechanical
is designed to prepare students for and Installation (Same as ET 124) design considerations. This course
the North American Board of Certi- will provide students with the design
fied Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) Advisory: AET/ET 123; ENGL 035 or and sales skills needed to become
entry-level exam, and is intended ENLA 100 or appropriate placement; solar professionals, as well as prepare
for students who are contemplating READ 043 or appropriate placement them for the NABCEP PV Technical
a career in the solar photovoltaic Transfers to: CSU Sales Professional Exam.
energy industry. This is the second course in the wind 3 Units
3 Units energy series in which students 54 Lecture hours
45 Lecture hours further examine and implement
27 Lab hours the design and installation of wind AET 181
power systems. Students learn how to Home Energy Management and Audit-
AET 122 interpret the National Electrical Code ing (Same as ET 181)
Advanced Photovoltaic Systems Design (NEC) specifications concerning wind
and Installation (Same as ET 122) power installations. Topics include Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
code-compliant wiring of modules, appropriate placement; READ 043 or
Advisory: AET/ET 121; ENGL 035 or inverters, charge controllers, ground- appropriate placement
ENLA 100 or appropriate placement; ing techniques, and related topics. Transfers to: CSU
READ 043 or appropriate placement Additional topics include wind site This course is designed to provide
Transfers to: CSU evaluations, electrical load calcula- students working in or seeking
This is the second course in the tions, wind system size calculations, employment in the green energy
photovoltaic series in which students hydraulic fundamentals, basic aero- field, with an overview of home
further examine and implement dynamics, and installation techniques energy management and audit-
the design and installation of solar for large wind power generation ing. Specifically, the course assists
photovoltaic power systems. Students systems. This course is intended for students in preparing a comprehen-
learn how to interpret the National students who are contemplating a sive home energy audit and energy
Electrical Code (NEC) specifications career in the wind turbine power management program. Emphasis is
concerning photovoltaic installations. generation industry. placed on the following topics: appli-
Topics include code-compliant wiring 3 Units ances, insulation, designing/remodel-
of modules, inverters, charge control- 45 Lecture hours ing, electricity, landscaping, lighting,
lers, batteries, grounding techniques, 27 Lab hours space heating and cooling, water
and related topics. Additional topics heating, doors/windows/skylights,
include the design and installation AET 125 and home energy audits.
of large commercial photovoltaic Energy Storage Systems 3 Units
systems. This course is intended for
students who are contemplating Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 54 Lecture hours
appropriate placement; READ 043 or
appropriate placement; MATH 030 or
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AET 182 environmental quality, and innova- ASL 102
Industrial Energy Management and tion and design process. Each of these American Sign Language II
Auditing (Same as ET 182) categories are studied, with a focus
on the significance of each particular Prerequisite: ASL 101, or two years of
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or credit. high school ASL with a “C” or better,
appropriate placement; READ 043 or 3 Units or successfully pass an interview and
appropriate placement 54 Lecture hours comprehensive exam developed by the
This course is designed to provide department demonstrating competency of
students working in or seeking AET 299 the skills required in an ASL I course.
employment in the green energy Directed Study in Alternative Energy Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
field, with an overview of industrial Technology appropriate placement; READ 043 or
energy management and auditing. appropriate placement
Specifically, this course assists stu- Prerequisite: 2.5 overall grade point Transfers to: UC, CSU
dents in preparing a comprehensive average and a 3.0 grade point average in This course will provide a continu-
energy audit and energy manage- the discipline of study being requested, or ation to American Sign Language I
ment program. Emphasis is placed on receive an exception from the instructor (ASL 101), emphasizing receptive
the following topics: types of energy Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or and expressive skills. The use of
audits, energy management and cost, appropriate placement; READ 043 or facial expressions during signing will
benchmarking, energy performance, appropriate placement also be addressed. Students will be
energy use requirements, maximiz- Transfers to: CSU exposed to deaf culture experiences
ing system efficiencies, optimizing This course provides an opportunity in the classroom and other environ-
energy input requirements, fuel and for the student to expand their stud- ments. In addition to classroom
energy substitution, and energy audit ies in Alternative Energy Technology discussion, students will receive
instruments. beyond the classroom by complet- intensive individualized practice in
3 Units ing a project or an assignment the language laboratory via interac-
54 Lecture hours arranged by an agreement between tive websites, video programs, and
the student and instructor. The CD-ROMs. This course is designed
AET 183 student is required to contract with for students who want to learn how
Alternative Energy Technology the instructor to determine the scope to communicate with people who are
of the assignment and the unit value deaf and hard of hearing.
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or assigned for successful completion. 4.5 Units
appropriate placement; READ 043 or Students may take a maximum of 3 72 Lecture hours
appropriate placement; MATH 033 or units of directed study within a disci- 27 Lab hours
MATH 033B or appropriate placement pline and 9 units college wide.
Transfers to: CSU 1 to 3 Units ASL 120
The course focuses on the funda- 54 to 162 Lab hours Introduction to Deaf Studies
mentals of energy and the energy
management systems in residential AMERICAN SIGN Prerequisite ASL 101
and commercial buildings. Students LANGUAGE Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
will learn procedures and tools used appropriate placement; READ 043 or
for efficient and effective use of Division of Communication & appropriate placement
energy to minimize costs and reduce Languages Transfers to: UC, CSU
future energy demand. This course This course introduces students to
is intended for students who are ASL 101 the basic information of the Ameri-
currently active as energy managers American Sign Language I can Deaf experience in the United
or energy professionals and for those States: Deaf community/culture and
just entering the industry. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or American Sign Language. This course
3 Units appropriate placement; READ 043 or exposes students to the history, con-
54 Lecture Hours appropriate placement tributions and contemporary lives of
Transfers to: UC, CSU Deaf people in America. This course
AET 280 This course will provide an intro- is interdisciplinary in that it intro-
Green Building Design Principles duction to American Sign Language duces a range of issues that are devel-
(Same as ET 280) emphasizing receptive and expres- oped in the purview of Deaf Studies
sive skills. The use of facial expres- — linguistics, education, sociology,
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or sions during signing will also be psychology and other fields. This
appropriate placement; READ 043 or addressed. Students will be exposed course will be taught using a com-
appropriate placement to deaf culture experiences both in bination of ASL and spoken English
Transfers to: CSU the classroom and in other environ- and may or may not have interpreters
This course is designed to provide ments. In addition to classroom facilitating the lectures depending on
students working in or seeking discussion, students will receive the instructor.
employment in the green building intensive individualized practice in 3 Units
field, with an overview of the green American Sign Language via interac- 54 Lecture hours
building industry and its compo- tive websites, video programs, and
nents. Specifically, this course assists CD-ROMs. This course is designed ASL 124
students in preparing for the Leader- for students who want to learn how Deaf Culture
ship in Energy and Environmental to communicate with people who are
Design Accredited Professional deaf and hard of hearing. Prerequisite/Corequisite: ASL 102
(LEED AP) examination, which is 4.5 Units Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
the most recognized professional 72 Lecture hours appropriate placement; READ 043 or
accreditation for green building in 27 Lab hours appropriate placement
the nation. Emphasis is placed on the Transfers to: UC, CSU
six categories of design that green This course will cover basic informa-
buildings must address for LEED tion and research on deaf culture,
certification: sustainable sites, water deaf children and their upbringing,
efficiency, energy and atmosphere, deaf education, the importance of
materials and resources, indoor American Sign Language to the deaf
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community, deaf societies around the In this course, students survey basic Sign Language (ASL). Students will
world, and advances in and usage theories, principles, and practices of learn basic linguistic concepts such
of technology for people who are interpreting/transliterating, including as phonology, morphology, and
deaf or hard of hearing. The course basic ethical considerations, a histori- syntax as they apply to all languages.
will focus on research and progress cal overview of the interpreting pro- Students will further their knowledge
within deaf culture. This course fession, and discuss the professional of linguistics as it relates specifi-
will be taught using a combination role of the interpreter. Students begin cally to ASL. No prior knowledge
of American Sign Language and the development of interpreting/ of linguistics is needed to take this
spoken English and, depending on transliterating processing skills. This course. Upon completion of this
the instructor, may or may not have course will be taught using a combi- course students will be able to pursue
interpreters facilitating the lectures. nation of ASL and spoken English, careers related to Deaf education or
3 Units and may or may not have interpreters ASL pedagogy. This course will be
54 Lecture hours facilitating the lectures depending on taught using a combination of ASL
the instructor. and spoken English and may or may
ASL 201 3 Units not have interpreters facilitating the
American Sign Language III 54 Lecture hours lectures depending on the instructor.
3 Units
Prerequisite: ASL 102 ASL 212 54 Lecture hours
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Beginning Interpreting + Ethics 2
appropriate placement; READ 043 or ASL 270
appropriate placement Prerequisite. ASL 201, 211 ASL Literature
Transfers to: UC, CSU Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
This course will focus on refining stu- appropriate placement; READ 043 or Prerequisite: ASL 201
dents’ knowledge of the grammatical appropriate placement Advisory: ASL 250; ENGL 035 or ENLA
structure and lexicon of American Transfers to: UC, CSU 100 or appropriate placement; READ 043
Sign Language as these things relate In this course, students will continue or appropriate placement
to its historical, artistic, and cultural to learn theories, principles, and Transfers to: UC, CSU
influence in mainstream society, with practices of interpreting/transliterat- This course will take students on
an emphasis on receptive/expressive ing including more complex ethical a journey through the history and
conversational and cultural skills considerations, a current overview current status of the literary body
for communication. In addition to of the interpreting profession, and of American Sign Language (ASL).
classroom discussion, students will discuss the professional role of the This is a rare opportunity to explore
receive intensive individualized prac- interpreter in today’s workforce. This a body of literature in its infancy
tice in the language laboratory via course is designed to allow students stages. Students will analyze videos
interactive websites, video programs, to pursue a degree in ASL interpret- and books created or written by ASL
and CD-ROMs. ing. This course will be taught using poetic performers or authors. Word
4.5 Units a combination of ASL and spoken choices, deeper meanings, and meta-
72 Lecture hours English and may or may not have phors used will be discussed. This
27 Lab hours interpreters facilitating the lectures course will be taught using a com-
depending on the instructor. bination of ASL and spoken English
ASL 202 3 Units and may or may not have interpreters
American Sign Language IV 54 Lecture hours facilitating the lectures depending on
the instructor.
Prerequisite: ASL 201 ASL 220 3 Units
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Pathways to Interpreting Careers 54 Lecture hours
appropriate placement; READ 043 or
appropriate placement Prerequisite: ASL 201, 211 ASL 280
Transfers to: CSU Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or ASL Storytelling
This course will provide a continua- appropriate placement
tion to American Sign Language III Transfers to: CSU Prerequisite: ASL 124, ASL 201
(ASL 201). The course will focus on In this course students will learn Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
the use of American Sign Language business practices in the profession appropriate placement; READ 043 or
in practical applications through of interpreting. They will explore appropriate placement
discussing relevant topics like math, various career paths available to ASL Transfers to: UC, CSU
current events, arts, and various interpreters from staff positions to This course is designed to further
other topics, with an emphasis on independent contractors. Students refine the student’s knowledge and
applying the language in real world will learn legal considerations within mastery of American Sign Language
interactions. In addition to classroom the state of California and beyond (ASL) through the practical applica-
discussion, students will receive as they apply to interpreting. This tion of storytelling. Students will
intensive individualized practice in course will be taught using a com- study master storytellers and analyze
the language laboratory via interac- bination of ASL and spoken English their techniques. Upon completion
tive websites, video programs, and and may or may not have interpreters of this course, students will have cre-
CD-ROMs. facilitating the lectures depending on ated multiple original stories in ASL.
4.5 Units the instructor. These are necessary skills to achieve
72 Lecture hours 2 Units fluency in ASL.
27 Lab hours 36 Lecture hours 2 Units
36 Lecture hours
ASL 211 ASL 250
Beginning Interpreting + Ethics 1 ASL Linguistics
Prerequisite: ASL 102 Prerequisite: ASL 102
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Advisory. ENGL 101
appropriate placement; READ 043 or Transfers to: UC, CSU
appropriate placement This course will serve as an intro-
Transfers to: UC, CSU ductory course in linguistics, with
a special emphasis on American
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ANIMATION internet web design, game design, designs of visually intriguing charac-
and broadcast media production) and ters, and in so doing use and master
Division of Arts & industrial design (including architec- gesture, construction, and anatomy in
Cultural Programs ture, automotive, furniture, clothing, their designs. Further, students learn
and product design). Students will be to use digital tools to sketch, paint, and
ANIM 101 introduced to the use of storyboards build a visually compelling portfolio of
Introduction to Digital 3-D Animation and relevant concepts related to body characters.
mechanics, acting for animators, 4 Units
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or pose-to-pose and straight ahead ani- 54 Lecture hours
appropriate placement; READ 043 or mation, control rigging, and animat- 54 Lab hours
appropriate placement ing mechanical subject matter.
Transfers to: UC, CSU 4 units ANIM 134
This course is an introduction to 54 Lecture hours Mech and Vehicle Design
the production pipeline used in 54 Lab hours
games, film and TV. Students will Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
be introduced to the concepts of ANIM 120 appropriate placement; READ 043 or
digital sculpting, lighting, texturing, Lighting and Rendering appropriate placement; ART 170
rendering, rigging, and animating Transfers to: UC, CSU
3-D objects. This course is beneficial Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or This class is geared towards designing
for all students in courses related to appropriate placement; READ 043 or mechs, and vehicles of all types for
graphic arts (multimedia, illustra- appropriate placement; ANIM 101 the entertainment industry. Centered
tion, web and game design, and film Transfers to: UC, CSU on digital drawing and rendering
production) and industrial design This is an introductory course for all using Photoshop, students create and
(architectural, automotive, furniture, students interested in learning about present finished portfolio pages. The
clothing, and product design). lighting, rendering, and texturing for course takes students through a clear
4 Units 3-D animation and games. Students and efficient design process emphasiz-
54 Lecture hours focus on creating lighting scenarios ing storytelling, gesture, shape, and
54 Lab hours and texture editing systems to gener- color.
ate and render surface details on a 4 Units
ANIM 105 variety of 3-D objects for film, TV, 54 Lecture hours
Principles of 3-D Digital Animation and games. The class is beneficial 54 Lab hours
to all students interested in career
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or fields using computer graphics. The ANIM 135
appropriate placement; READ 043 or course is recommended for all anima- Environment Design
appropriate placement; ART 130; ART tion, art, and architecture transfer
230 students. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100
Transfers to: UC, CSU 4 Units or appropriate placement; READ 043
This course introduces students to 54 Lecture hours or appropriate placement; ANIM 101
the basic principles of 3-D digital 54 Lab hours Transfers to: UC, CSU
animation. The topics covered in this This class introduces students to the
course are the starting point for any ANIM 130 artistic and technical requirements
student interested in becoming a Modeling for Games needed to work in the entertainment
digital animator. Through the use of industry as environment artists.
solid drawing and 3-D software such Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Through class projects, students learn
as Maya, students will learn to master appropriate placement; READ 043 or the latest techniques in the construc-
fundamentals like squash and stretch, appropriate placement; ANIM 101 tion of game levels using Maya and
timing, weight, drag, and follow Transfers to: UC, CSU Unity. In addition to level design and
through. This course provides stu- This course is an introduction to the the practical aspects of modeling and
dents with the opportunity to build basic principles used in 3-D model- lighting, an emphasis is placed on the
and refine the basic skill set necessary ing, UVW unwrapping, and texturing artistic merit of the student’s work
to be a digital animator. for games. The course is intended for through value, color, design and
4 Units beginning 3-D students and covers composition.
54 Lecture hours the tools and techniques used in the 4 Units
54 Lab hours creation of 3-D game assets. This 54 Lecture hours
course is beneficial for all students 54 Lab hours
ANIM 110 in courses related to graphic arts
Digital Character Animation (multimedia, illustration, web and ANIM 140
game design, and film production) Entertainment Art Portfolio
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or and industrial design (architectural,
appropriate placement; READ 043 or automotive, furniture, clothing, and Prerequisite: ANIM 101; ANIM 105
appropriate placement; ANIM 105 product design). Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Transfers to: UC, CSU 4 Units appropriate placement; READ 043 or
This course will provide students 54 Lecture hours appropriate placement
with an opportunity to further 54 Lab hours Transfers to: CSU
develop their skills in the art of This course will prepare digital art-
creating three-dimensional digital ANIM 133 ists to talk about and present their
character animation. Students will Character Design artwork in a professional manner.
learn how to create short animation Students will select an area of con-
sequences and loops using digital Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or centration within entertainment art
characters. This course is appropri- appropriate placement; READ 043 or and prepare a portfolio project using
ate and beneficial for all students in appropriate placement programs such as Photoshop CC,
courses related to graphic arts (such Transfers to: UC, CSU Premier CC, ZBrush, Maya, and the
as those that focus on multimedia, This course takes up the fundamentals Unity game engine. This course is
of character design. Students learn an excellent opportunity for stu-
the basics of character development dents interested in developing and
by revising and polishing innovative presenting a body of work that will
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help them take the next step in their used as a tool to understand patterns ogy majors, those with an interest
professional career. of human variation. This course is in anthropology, or anyone with a
4 Units designed for anthropology majors, desire to further their understanding
54 Lecture hours those with an interest in anthropol- of human culture.
54 Lab hours ogy, or anyone with a desire to fur- 3 Units
ther their understanding of humans 54 Lecture hours
ANTHROPOLOGY from an evolutionary perspective.
3 Units ANTH 102H (C-ID ANTH 120)
Division of Behavorial & 54 Lecture hours Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
Social Sciences Honors
ANTH 101L (C-IDANTH 115L)
ANTH 101 (C-ID ANTH 110) Physical Anthropology Lab Prerequisite: ENGL 101
Introduction to Physical Anthropology Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
Prerequisite/Corequisite: ANTH 101 or placement
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or ANTH 101H Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
appropriate placement; READ 043 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or (*Students will receive credit for only one
appropriate placement appropriate placement; READ 043 or of the following courses: ANTH 102 or
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU appropriate placement ANTH 102H)
(*Students will receive credit for only one Transfers to: UC, CSU The emphasis of this general educa-
of the following courses: ANTH 101 or This laboratory course, designed to tion course is the investigation of
ANTH 101H) complement the lecture course, is for human culture. By learning about
In this course, people are investigated students interested in expanding their the diversity of cultural practices
from the perspective of evolution- knowledge of physical anthropology. around the world, students will be
ary theory. Students will learn about Students are introduced to the meth- able to evaluate their identities within
the process of natural selection and ods, techniques, and procedures used their own societies. In addition to
related issues including patterns of in physical anthropology research, discovering the theories and methods
inheritance. Also included will be gaining practical experience by par- important to cultural anthropology,
an examination of the closest living ticipating in lab activities and experi- the course will include an exten-
relatives to humans, primates, with ments using the scientific method. sive examination of cross-cultural
an emphasis on behavior and ape Lab exercises include an assessment diversity. Students will learn about
societies. An extensive survey of of the forces that affect evolutionary how people in different cultures
human ancestors will trace the ori- change, the observation of primate obtain their food, exchange goods,
gins of various life forms and recount behavior, the assessment of human organize themselves in groups,
how ape–like creatures evolved into variation, and the identification and engage in politics, raise children, and
modern humans. Students will also classification of the skeletal features worship supernatural beings. Also
discover how natural selection can be of humans, non-human primates, addressed will be the issue of how
used as a tool to understand patterns and human ancestors. Mendelian, cultural anthropology can contribute
of human variation. This course is molecular, and population genetics to addressing problems important
designed for anthropology majors, are also explored. in the modern world. This course is
those with an interest in anthropol- 1 Unit designed for anthropology majors,
ogy, or anyone with a desire to fur- 54 Lab hours those with an interest in anthropol-
ther their understanding of humans ogy, or anyone with a desire to
from an evolutionary perspective. ANTH 102 (C-ID ANTH 120) further their understanding of human
3 Units Introduction to Cultural Anthropology culture. This course is intended for
54 Lecture hours those who meet Honors Program
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or requirements.
ANTH 101H (C-ID ANTH 110) appropriate placement; READ 043 or 3 Units
Introduction to Physical Anthropology appropriate placement 54 Lecture hours
Honors Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
(*Students will receive credit for only one ANTH 103 (C-ID ANTH 150)
Prerequisite: ENGL 101 of the following courses: ANTH 102 or Introduction to Archaeology
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate ANTH 102H)
placement The emphasis of this general educa- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU tion course is the investigation of appropriate placement; READ 043 or
(*Students will receive credit for only one human culture. By learning about appropriate placement
of the following courses: ANTH 101 or the diversity of cultural practices Transfers to: UC, CSU
ANTH 101H) around the world, students will be This course is a survey of human
In this course, people are investigated able to evaluate their identities within world history and prehistory as iden-
from the perspective of evolution- their own societies. In addition to tified by the archaeological record.
ary theory. Students will learn about discovering the theories and methods Emphasis is placed on major changes
the process of natural selection and important to cultural anthropology, in human technological, economic,
related issues including patterns of the course includes an extensive and social development over the
inheritance. Also included will be examination of cross-cultural diver- course of two million years of the
an examination of the closest living sity. Students learn about how people human material record, including
relatives to humans, primates, with in different cultures obtain their food, topics such as the history of archae-
an emphasis on behavior and ape exchange goods, organize themselves ology, research ethics, data types,
societies. An extensive survey of in groups, engage in politics, raise theory and methodology, dating
human ancestors will trace the ori- children, and worship supernatural techniques, survey and site excava-
gins of various life forms and recount beings. Also addressed is the issue tion methods, analysis and interpre-
how ape–like creatures evolved into of how cultural anthropology can tations, and reasons to preserve the
modern humans. Students will also contribute to addressing important past. Case studies from the excava-
discover how natural selection can be problems in the modern world. The tion of major archaeological sites
course is designed for anthropol- around the world are examined and
discussed as examples. This course
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is for students who are interested nosis and therapies, the role of heal- air conditioning (HVAC) specifica-
in ancient history or the field of ers like witch doctors and shamans, tions; details and elevations; and
archaeology, or who plan to major in stress and mental health, unequal electrical specifications are included,
anthropology. access to medical care, and medical as are materials estimating, and esti-
3 Units anthropology applied to global health mating rules, tables, and procedures.
54 Lecture hours problems. 3 Units
3 Units 45 Lecture hours
ANTH 104 (C-ID ANTH 130) 54 Lecture hours 27 Lab hours
Introduction to Language and Culture
ANTH 125 ARCH 115
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Religion, Magic, Witchcraft, and the Introduction to Residential
appropriate placement; READ 043 or Supernatural Architecture: Drawing and Design
appropriate placement
Transfers to: UC, CSU Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
This course is for students majoring appropriate placement; READ 043 or appropriate placement; READ 043 or
in anthropology or anyone interested appropriate placement appropriate placement; ENGT 101 or two
in learning about the diversity of Transfers to: UC, CSU years of high school drafting
communication forms and language This course is for students interested Transfers to: UC, CSU
systems around the world. The in learning about the diverse religious This introductory course is for
course investigates the develop- beliefs and practices that exist around students interested in the field of
ment and evolution of language, the world. As an introduction to the architectural drawing and design.
the structure and sound systems of anthropological study of religion, The course includes the study of
different languages, language loss the course includes an overview of architectural graphic standards
and conservation, and the variations the various forms of religious belief related to creating construction draw-
in different languages such as dialects systems; the variety of gods and other ings for residential projects (e.g., site
and the social situations in which supernatural forces; the use of myths, plans, floor plans, roof plans, and
they are used. The different forms of rituals, and ceremonies in religious elevations). Electrical, foundation
verbal and non-verbal communica- practice; and the types of shamans, and framing, and other drawings for
tion are studied across cultures with priests, and other religious specialists a single-family residential structure
special attention paid to the use of found in religious systems. The reli- are discussed. Emphasis is placed
technology like social media and the gious use of drugs is explored, along on symbology, conventions, and
problems that arise in communication with traditional healing practices and techniques to develop technical skills
between people of different classes, folk medicine remedies used in many an entry-level architectural drafter
genders, and ethnicities in our global- Western cultures. A survey of witch- needs. Construction methods, build-
ized world. craft, sorcery, the occult, demons, ing codes, design factors, planning,
3 Units exorcism rites, sacrificial practices, and the use of reference materials are
54 Lecture hours and magic is included. Additionally, discussed and applied. All construc-
concepts relating to death and the tion documents are developed using
ANTH 110 afterlife (e.g., souls, ghosts, reincarna- traditional board drafting methods
Human Sexuality from a Cross-Cultural tion, and zombies) are explored. and standards.
Perspective (Same as SOC 110) 3 Units 4 Units
54 Lecture hours 54 Lecture hours
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 54 Lab hours
appropriate placement; READ 043 or ARCHITECTURE
appropriate placement ARCH 125
Transfers to: UC, CSU Division of Career & Residential Architecture: Design &
This course is for students interested Technical Education Construction
in human sexuality from a cross-
cultural perspective. Sexual anatomy, ARCH 110 Prerequisite: ARCH 115
development, response, and behavior Construction Document Reading and Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
will be examined, along with histori- Estimating appropriate placement; READ 043 or
cal and cultural patterns. Students appropriate placement; ENGT 150 or
will learn about the development and Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or ENGT 170, or industry experience in
expression of gender and orientation appropriate placement; READ 043 or CADD applications
from both Western and non-Western appropriate placement; MATH 033 or Transfers to: CSU
perspectives, with an emphasis on the appropriate placement This intermediate-level course is
influence of culture on individuals. Transfers to: CSU for students pursuing a degree or
3 Units This course is designed for architec- certificate in architectural design
54 Lecture hours ture students as well as apprentices and drawing, and is a requirement
and employees in all areas of the for both the A.S. degree and certifi-
ANTH 115 construction industry, and covers cate. The course includes the study
Introduction to Medical Anthropology residential, light commercial, and of common planning concerns as
industrial building construction. The well as the most significant building
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or course introduces the use of prints, ordinances and codes that influence
appropriate placement; READ 043 or construction documents, and the the design of single-family residential
appropriate placement theory of construction estimating as spaces. As a component of the course,
Transfers to: UC, CSU used in the building industry. Prin- students prepare select architec-
Medical anthropology explores the ciples of reading working drawings tural plans for a residential building
perceptions of disease, health, and and plans; heating, ventilation, and project. Emphasis is placed on site
healing in different cultures around planning, appropriate and accurate
the world. Sociocultural, biological, space dimensioning, door/window
and ecological perspectives are used (safety) requirements, plumbing
to understand the origins of illness
and disease and medical practices
across cultures. Topics include diag-
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requirements, multi-story access, tions, spatial and form definition, necessary to function as a designer or
exterior surface coverings, and basic preliminary studies, interior and exte- computer-aided design and drafting
structural framing. rior space planning, site orientation, (CADD) drafter are emphasized.
4 Units styles, and materials. Student design 4 Units
54 Lecture hours concepts are expressed verbally and 54 Lecture hours
54 Lab hours graphically using presentation draw- 54 Lab hours
ings, isometrics and perspectives,
ARCH 215 conceptual models, renderings, and ARCH 261
Architectural Perspective and photographs. Students develop skills Revit for Advanced BIM Architectural,
Rendering in a studio atmosphere dealing with Structural and MEP Applications
existing conditions, problem solving
Prerequisite: ARCH 115 using design criteria, codes, and envi- Prerequisite: ARCH 115, ENGT 150
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or ronmental relationships for abstract, Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
appropriate placement; READ 043 or residential, and small commercial appropriate placement; READ 043 or
appropriate placement; ENGT 105 structures. appropriate placement
Transfers to: CSU 4 Units Transfers to: CSU
In this course, students are intro- 54 Lecture hours This course is for students pursu-
duced to the theory and practical 54 Lab hours ing an Associate of Science Degree
application of perspective drawing in Architecture or Architectural
and rendering as used in architecture. ARCH 236 Design and Drawing with the intent
Topics include one and two-point Architectural Design Studio II of transferring and continuing their
perspectives, entourage, and an study of architecture. It presents an
introduction to rendering techniques Prerequisite: ARCH 235 intensive study of building informa-
such as markers, pastels, pencil, pen, Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or tion modeling (BIM) applications as
and ink. Presentation techniques also appropriate placement; READ 043 or they relate to architecture. Utilizing
are discussed. appropriate placement the latest releases of Revit software
4 Units Transfers to: UC, CSU and technical and architectural draft-
54 Lecture hours This second-level course builds upon ing conventions learned previously in
54 Lab hours the foundation of the Architectural other courses, students will produce
Design Studio course (ARCH 235). two- and three-dimensional (2D
ARCH 225 The course presents additional design and 3D) BIM generated commercial
Commercial Architecture: Design and approaches to the spatial and form architectural drawings and 3D virtual
Construction definition of an architectural pro- models. Advanced BIM applications
gram; urban and site planning; and extend the fundamentals learned in
Prerequisite: ARCH 115 topographic, civil, and environmental the Residential Architecture Using
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or issues. Architectural design proposals Revit and 3D Software course (ARCH
ENLA 100 or appropriate placement; and projects are expressed verbally 260) to include structural, mechanical,
READ 043 or appropriate placement; and graphically using presentation electrical, and plumbing extensions
ENGT 150 or ENGT 170 or industry drawings, conceptual models, render- of the Revit software. High technol-
experience in CADD applications ings, and photographs. Students ogy skills necessary to function as a
Transfers to: CSU enhance their design skills in a studio designer or computer-aided design
This advanced level course is for atmosphere, working to justify their and drafting (CADD) drafter are
students pursuing an A.S. Degree or design solutions. emphasized.
Certificate in Architecture and Archi- 4 Units 4 Units
tectural Design and Drawing. The 54 Lecture hours 54 Lecture hours
course includes the study of common 54 Lab hours 54 Lab hours
planning concerns as well as the most
significant building ordinances and ARCH 260 ARCH 280
codes which influence the design of Residential Architecture Using Revit Advanced MicroStation for CADD &
commercial spaces. As a component and 3D Software BIM Applications (Same as ENGT 280)
of the course, students will prepare
select architectural plans for a com- Prerequisite: ARCH 115; ENGT 150 Prerequisite: ENGT 170 or appropriate
mercial building project. Emphasis is Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or CADD work experience
placed on effective space utilization, appropriate placement; READ 043 or Advisory: ENGT 101 or two years of
technical plans, elevations, aesthetics, appropriate placement high school drafting
accessible requirements, site utiliza- Transfers to: CSU Transfers to: CSU
tion and development, traffic flow, This course is for students pursuing This course is for students pursu-
and landscaping. an Associate of Science Degree in ing advanced study in MicroStation
4 Units Architecture or Architectural Design 3D parametric CADD (Computer
54 Lecture hours and Drawing with the intent of trans- Assisted Design and Drafting) and
54 Lab hours ferring and continuing their study of the BIM (Building Information
architecture. It presents an intensive Modeling) approach to building
ARCH 235 study of building information model- design using Bentley Architecture
Architectural Design Studio ing (BIM) applications as they relate digital modeling applications.
to architecture. Utilizing the latest Students apply previously learned
Prerequisite: ARCH 215 releases of Revit BIM software and drafting conventions to produce 2D
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or technical and architectural draft- and 3D CADD- and BIM-generated
appropriate placement; READ 043 or ing conventions learned in previ- mechanical and architectural draw-
appropriate placement; ENGT 150 ous courses, students will produce ings and virtual design models. This
Transfers to: UC, CSU two- and three-dimensional (2D course benefits all students studying
This course is for students pursuing and 3D) BIM-generated residential architecture, civil engineering of all
an Associate in Science Degree in architectural drawings and 3D virtual types, drafting, design, and computer
Architecture with the intent of trans- models. High technology skills graphics. Emphasis is placed on the
ferring and continuing their study of
architecture. Topics include multiple
design principles, concept applica-
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high technology skills necessary ART Early Christian, Islamic, and Medi-
to function as a designer or CADD eval art and architecture. This course
drafter. Division of Arts & is appropriate for all students pursu-
4 Units Cultural Programs ing the degree in Studio Art or Art
54 Lecture hours History or seeking to fulfill general
54 Lab hours ART 101 education requirements in Fine Arts
Introduction to Studio Arts and Humanities.
ARCH 290 3 Units
Cooperative Work Experience/Intern- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 54 Lecture hours
ship for Architecture Related Fields appropriate placement; READ 043 or
appropriate placement ART 105H (C-ID ARTH 110)
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Transfers to: UC, CSU Survey of Western Art: Prehistory
appropriate placement; READ 043 or This lecture/lab course provides an through the Middle Ages Honors
appropriate placement introduction to the Studio Arts for the
Transfers to: CSU non-art major providing an opportu- Prerequisite: ENGL 101
This course supports and reinforces nity to learn about the arts through Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
on-the-job training in business and a series of lectures and hands-on placement
industrial establishments under projects within an art historical and Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
supervision of a college instruc- conceptual framework. Project and (*Students will receive credit for only
tor, and is facilitated by the use of topics include drawing, painting, one of the following courses: ART 105 or
learning objectives. Students work printmaking, design, mixed media ART 105H)
in a skilled or professional-level and sculpture. The course presents a broad overview
assignment in their area of vocational 3 Units of Prehistoric, Mesopotamian, Egyp-
interest and will meet performance 36 Lecture hours tian, Greek, Etruscan, Roman, Early
objectives related to instruction that 72 Lab hours Christian, Islamic, and Medieval art
are above and beyond the condi- and architecture. The course is appro-
tions of regular employment. The ART 104 (C-ID ARTH 145) priate for all students pursuing the
course is intended for students whose Art of the Ancient Americas degree in Studio Art and/or seeking
job is in architectural design- or to fulfill general education require-
drafting-related fields and who have Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or ments in Fine Arts and Humanities.
completed or enrolled in the appro- appropriate placement; READ 043 or This course is designed for those who
priate courses. Instructor approval appropriate placement meet Honors Program requirements.
is necessary to enroll in this course. Transfers to: UC, CSU 3 Units
Contact the CWE office regarding re- This course provides a study of the 54 Lecture hours
enrollment procedures. indigenous arts of Mexico, Andean
Student Unpaid Internship: South America, and Central America, ART 106 (C-ID ARTH 120)
1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours; from civilizations including the Survey of Western Art: Renaissance to
3 Units/180 hours; 4 Units/240 hours Olmec, Maya, Aztec, Inca, Moche, Contemporary
Student Paid Internship: Chavin de Huantar, and Nazca. Art
1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours; of representative native tribes of the Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours. territory now encompassed by the appropriate placement; READ 043 or
1 to 4 Units United States and Canada will be appropriate placement
3 Lecture hours comparatively examined. Works of Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
60 to 300 Other hours art and architecture will be presented (*Students will receive credit for only
in relation to the various religious one of the following courses: ART 106 or
ARCH 299 beliefs, political/ economic systems, ART 106H)
Directed Study in Architecture Design and cultural practices of the ancient This course provides an overview of
Americas. Art historical and archaeo- the history of Western art from the
Prerequisite: 2.5 overall grade point logical methodologies relating to 14th century through the Modern
average and a 3.0 grade point average in the understanding and interpreta- Era, including Renaissance, Baroque,
the discipline of study being requested, or tion of non-Western art will be Rococo, Neoclassicism, Romanti-
receive an exception from the instructor discussed. This course is appropriate cism, Realism, Early Photography,
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or for students pursuing a degree in art Impressionism, Post Impressionism,
appropriate placement; READ 043 or or art history, and/or students with Modernism, Postmodernism, and
appropriate placement an interest in American studies and major art developments of the 20th
Transfers to: CSU Latin American studies. and 21st centuries. The course is
This course provides an opportunity 3 Units appropriate for all students pursu-
for students to expand their studies 54 Lecture hours ing the degree in Studio Art or Art
in Architectural Design and Drawing History, or seeking to fulfill general
beyond the classroom by completing ART 105 (C-ID ARTH 110) education requirements in Fine Arts
projects and/or assignments arranged Survey of Western Art: Prehistory and Humanities.
by agreement between students and through the Middle Ages 3 Units
an instructor. Students are required 54 Lecture hours
to contract with the instructor to Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
determine the scope of the assign- appropriate placement; READ 043 or ART 106H (C-ID ARTH 120)
ments and the unit value assigned for appropriate placement Survey of Western Art: Renaissance to
successful completion of the course. Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU Contemporary Honors
Students may take a maximum of 3 (*Students will receive credit for only
units of directed study within a disci- one of the following courses: ART 105 or Prerequisite: ENGL 101
pline and 9 units college wide. ART 105H) Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
1 to 3 Units This course presents a broad over- placement
54 to 162 Lab hours view of Prehistoric, Mesopotamian, Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
Egyptian, Greek, Etruscan, Roman, (*Students will receive credit for only
one of the following courses: ART 106 or
ART 106H)
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This course provides an overview of century. The focus is on the art ART 113
the history of Western art from the of the United States, with a close The History of Photography
14th century through the Modern examination of the country’s artistic
Era, including Renaissance, Baroque, exchanges with Canada, Mexico, and Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Rococo, Neoclassicism, Romanticism, South America. This course is appro- appropriate placement; READ 043 or
Realism, Early Photography, Impres- priate for students with an interest appropriate placement
sionism, Post Impressionism, Mod- in American studies, Latin American Transfers to: UC, CSU
ernism, Postmodernism, and major studies,those seeking to fulfill the This lecture course examines the
art developments of the 20th and 21st general education requirements in history of photography from its
centuries. The course is designed for Fine Arts and Humanities, the AA invention in the 1830s to the pres-
students who meet Honors Program Degree in General Studies in Arts and ent. The technological development,
requirements, and is appropriate for Human Expression and/or the AA-T social role, and aesthetic possibilities
all students pursuing the degree in Degree in Art History. of photography will be discussed in
Studio Art or Art History, or seeking 3 Units relation to major historical, art histori-
to fulfill general education require- 54 Lecture hours cal, cultural, and political influences.
ments in Fine Arts and Humanities. This course is appropriate for all
3 Units ART 110 (C-ID ARTH 100) students interested in photography,
54 Lecture hours Understanding Visual Art art, and art history and culture and
for those seeking to fulfill the general
ART 107 (C-ID ARTH 130) Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or education requirement for Fine Arts
The Art of Asia appropriate placement; READ 043 or and Humanities, as well as Studio Art
appropriate placement majors and Art History majors.
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Transfers to: UC, CSU 3 Units
appropriate placement; READ 043 or This lecture course is an introduc- 54 Lecture hours
appropriate placement tion to the study of visual art: its
Transfers to: UC, CSU vocabulary and forms, the many roles ART 115 (C-ID FTVE 105)
This course examines the artistic tra- it plays in society, and the variety of The Art of Film
ditions of prehistoric to modern Asia processes artists master in its making.
in relation to their cultural, philo- Students gain insight into current Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
sophical, and religious influences. approaches used to interpret and appropriate placement; READ 043 or
The art and architecture of Central derive meaning from art, and explore appropriate placement
Asia (India, China, Korea, and Japan) questions about the ways in which Transfers to: UC, CSU
will be emphasized. Examples from value is assigned to the art object. This introductory course explores
Southeast Asia, Pakistan, Tibet, and Using examples from cultures around film as an art form, its basic compo-
Nepal will also be discussed. This the world and across time, this course nents, and its relation to the styles
course is appropriate for all students offers a broad overview to students and movements of other visual arts
interested in art and culture and for interested in art and culture, and to forms. An understanding of cin-
those seeking to fulfill general educa- those seeking to fulfill general educa- ematic language is emphasized by
tion requirements for Fine Arts and tion requirements in Arts. focusing upon film’s manipulation of
Humanities, as well as all Studio Art 3 Units time and space, its use of visual meta-
majors. 54 Lecture hours phors, montages, and explicit/implicit
3 Units messages. The collaborative nature of
54 Lecture hours ART 112 (C-ID ARTH 150) filmmaking is studied by examining
Visual Art in the Modern Era the role of cinematography, lighting,
ART 108 film editing, visual effects, art direc-
The Art of Mexico Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or tion, and the use of sound and music
appropriate placement; READ 043 or to enhance the script and create style.
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate appropriate placement Through discussion and written
placement; ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Transfers to: UC, CSU assignments, students develop the
appropriate placement This course is a survey of develop- ability to analyze the impact of films
Transfers to: UC, CSU ments in art and architecture from the viewed both in and out of class. This
This course is a survey of the art and early 19th through the 20th century, course is appropriate for any student
architecture of Mexico including and into the 21st. From Neoclassicism interested in film, art, media studies,
PreColumbian, Viceregal (Colonial) and Romanticism through Postmod- or culture.
and Modern 19th and 20th centuries. ernism and contemporary art, visual 3 Units
Chicano/a art will also be examined art movements are discussed in rela- 54 Lecture hours
in relation to its Mexican antecedents. tion to stylistic trends, philosophical
Art 108 is appropriate for all students influences, innovations in technology, ART 117
interested in art and culture and for and other historical and social con- History of World Ceramics
those seeking to fulfill general educa- texts. The roles played by the artist,
tion requirements in Fine Arts and critic, and consumer in shaping these Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
Humanities, as well as all studio art movements are examined, as well as placement; ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
majors and art history majors. visual art’s impact upon society in the appropriate placement
3 Units Modern era. This course is appro- Transfers to: UC, CSU
54 Lecture hours priate for all students pursuing the This course provides the student with
degree in Art History and/or seeking an introduction to world ceramic
ART 109 to fulfill general education require- and pottery traditions: its vocabu-
History of American Art ments in Arts. lary, its forms, the roles it plays in
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 3 Units society, and the variety of processes
appropriate placement; READ 043 or 54 Lecture hours employed by its makers. Using exam-
appropriate placement ples from cultures around the world
Transfers to: UC, CSU and across time, this course offers a
This course includes a study of broad overview to any student inter-
American art and architecture from ested in art and culture.
the colonial period to the early 20th 3 Units
54 Lecture hours
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ART 120 (C-ID ARTS 100) duction of projects in applied color, the historical and cultural develop-
Two Dimensional Design and the elements of design as they ment of painting in human expres-
apply to color. sion and creativity. Students are
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 3 Units advised to have some drawing skills
appropriate placement; READ 043 or 36 Lecture hours before taking this class.
appropriate placement 72 Lab hours 3 Units
Transfers to: UC, CSU 36 Lecture hours
This is a foundational, first semester ART 130 (C-ID ARTS 110) 72 Lab hours
course and is open to any student Freehand Drawing I
interested in the fundamentals of ART 136
visual thinking as they apply to all Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Intermediate Painting
visual media and fulfills a general appropriate placement; READ 043 or
education requirement in Art. This appropriate placement Prerequisite: ART 130; ART 135
course provides an introduction to Transfers to: UC, CSU Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
the concepts, applications, and art This is a first semester course for appropriate placement; READ 043 or
historical references related to two- art and non-art majors interested appropriate placement
dimensional art and composition, and in developing basic drawing skills. Transfers to: UC, CSU
includes the study of the basic ele- As an introduction to observational This is a second semester course for
ments of line, shape, texture, value, drawing and composition, students art and non-art majors interested
color and spatial illusion. Students will develop the ability to perceive in further development of painting
will develop a visual vocabulary for and define shape, contour, volume, skills and techniques, understand-
creative expression through lecture space, and light using a variety of ing the use of color and space, while
presentations, studio projects, and drawing media and subject matter. strengthening observation and
written assignments. Emphasis is on clarity of observation rendering skills. The course explores
3 Units and the ability to order and translate both traditional and contemporary
36 Lecture hours 3- dimensional form and space into painting concepts, styles, and tech-
72 Lab hours 2-dimensional drawings. niques that involve complex com-
3 Units positional and technical problems in
ART 121 (C-ID ARTS 101) 36 Lecture hours either acrylic or oil painting media.
Three Dimensional Design 72 Lab hours 3 Units
36 Lecture hours
Advisory: ART 120; READ 043 or ART 131 (C-ID ARTS 205) 72 Lab hours
appropriate placement; ENGL 035 or Freehand Drawing II
ENLA 100 or appropriate placement ART 140
Transfers to: UC, CSU Prerequisite: ART 130 Ceramics I
This is a foundational, first semester Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
art course and is open to all students appropriate placement; READ 043 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
interested in the fundamentals of appropriate placement appropriate placement; READ 043 or
visual thinking as they apply to all Transfers to: UC, CSU appropriate placement
three dimensional media. It also ful- This is a second semester course for Transfers to: UC, CSU
fills a general education requirement art and non- art majors in observa- This is an introductory course open to
in art. This course provides an intro- tional drawing and composition, all art and non-art majors interested
duction to the concepts, applications, stressing an advanced ability to in learning basic skills in ceramics
and art historical references related to perceive and define shape, contour, using the potter’s wheel. Students
three-dimensional art, and includes volume, space, and light. Students will develop a visual vocabulary for
the basic elements and principles of will use a variety of drawing media creative expression through lectures,
three-dimensional design. Students and subject matter. Emphasis is on power point, vocabulary lists and
will develop a visual vocabulary for strengthening skills introduced in video presentations. This course
creative expression through lecture, Freehand Drawing I, the exploration covers beginning problems of center-
slide and video presentations, and of color in drawing and concepts ing, throwing and shaping various
studio projects using a variety of tools related to content. functional and non-functional pot-
and written assignments. 3 Units tery. Students will be introduced to
3 Units 36 Lecture hours the process of glazing and basic firing
36 Lecture hours 72 Lab hours techniques. This course emphasizes
72 Lab hours exploring personal and cultural
ART 135 (C-ID ARTS 210) expression in the ceramic media.
ART 124 (C-ID ARTS 270) Beginning Painting Evaluation will be based on using a
Color Theory variety of tools and writing assign-
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or ments.
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or appropriate placement; READ 043 or 3 Units
appropriate placement; READ 022 or appropriate placement; ART 130 36 Lecture hours
appropriate placement Transfers to: UC, CSU 72 Lab hours
Transfers to: UC, CSU This is a first semester course for
This course is an introduction to art and non-art majors interested in ART 141
the characteristics of color and its developing basic painting skills. The Ceramics II
interaction suited for all art majors course explores both traditional and
transferring to a four-year college or contemporary painting techniques Prerequisite: ART 140
interested in working in the arts as a while stressing an ability to perceive Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
painter, illustrator or designer. The and define shape, contour, volume, appropriate placement; READ 043 or
course will cover the principles, theo- texture, space, and light using acrylic appropriate placement
ries, and applications of additive and or water-based oil painting media. Transfers to: UC, CSU
subtractive color in two dimensions. Emphasis is on learning the tech- This is an intermediate course in
Topics will include major historical niques of painting, understanding ceramics open to all art and non-art
and contemporary color systems, pro- the use of color, while strengthening majors, with continued emphasis on
observation and rendering skills, basic skills using the potter’s wheel.
while providing an understanding of Included in the course will be inter-
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mediate problems on the wheel, basic surface design, and develop a hand- ART 151
decorative techniques, and more built body of ceramic work. Intermediate Printmaking
advanced use of glaze. Students will 3 Units
be exploring contemporary artistic 36 Lecture hours Prerequisite: ART 150
practice and the social and historical 72 Lab hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
elements of ceramic art. The students appropriate placement; READ 043 or
will start learning about the kilns and ART 145 appropriate placement
how they are loaded and fired. Glaze Composition Transfers to: UC, CSU
3 Units This is a second semester course
36 Lecture hours Prerequisite: ART 140 or ART 142 for the art and non- art major in the
72 Lab hours Advisory: MATH 062 or ability to con- continued study of intaglio and relief
duct basic calculations using fractions, fine art printmaking processes. This
ART 142 decimals, and percentages course will expand upon techniques
Introduction to Ceramic Handbuilding Transfers to: CSU and skills students learned in Begin-
This course provides an introduction ning Printmaking, ART 150 including
Advisory: ENGL 101 or appropriate to basic glaze and clay calculations. color printing techniques as well as
placement; READ 043 or appropriate The students will learn to calculate serigraph printing. While stressing
placement glaze formulas and batch recipes. creativity and expression students
Transfers to: UC, CSU Students will analyze glazes and clay will also learn the practice of creating
This is a first semester course for art bodies. They will learn to formulate an edition.
and non-art majors. It is designed to and alter glazes and clay bodies. 3 Units
introduce students to the concepts, The course involves mathematical 36 Lecture hours
techniques, history, and contempo- computations as well as basic ceramic 72 Lab hours
rary practices of handbuilding in laboratory skills and safety precau-
the ceramics arts. This course can be tions for handling chemicals. This ART 160
taken once and repeated three times course teaches students how to create Rendering and Illustration
for credit. This class is for any student unique glazes for their art work.
who is interested in the fundamentals 3 Units Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate
of clay construction using hand- 27 Lecture hours placement; ART 130
building technique. 81 Lab hours Transfers to: UC, CSU
3 Units Intended for the student interested
36 Lecture hours ART 146 in developing skills in rendering
72 Lab hours Introduction to Sculpture and illustration, this course is a
beginning course in illustration and
ART 143 Prerequisite: ART 121 rendering exploring both tradi-
Ceramic Handbuilding II Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or tional and contemporary drawing
appropriate placement; READ 043 or techniques, stressing an ability to
Prerequisite: ART 142 appropriate placement; ART 130 perceive and define shape, contour,
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Transfers to: UC, CSU volume, texture, space, and light both
appropriate placement; READ 043 or This course is suited for art majors realistically as well as expressively
appropriate placement transferring to a four-year college or using various media. Emphasis is on
Transfers to: UC, CSU any student interested in working learning the techniques of illustra-
This is advanced course in ceramics in the arts. It provides an introduc- tion, understanding the use of color,
is open to all art and non-art majors, tion to three-dimensional sculptural while strengthening observation and
with continued emphasis on skills principles, techniques, and concepts rendering skills.
and ceramic art theory. The course utilizing a wide range of materials 3 Units
allows for students to consider com- and practices. Various sculpture 36 Lecture hours
plex problems of ceramic art as they methods are practiced with attention 72 Lab hours
work with the ceramic medium in to creative self-expression and histori-
conjunction with other materials (e.g., cal context. ART 161
wood, metal, and glass), explore clay 3 Units Advanced Rendering and Illustration
surface design, and develop a hand- 36 Lecture hours
built body of ceramic work. 72 Lab hours Prerequisite: ART 160
3 Units Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate
36 Lecture hours ART 150 placement; ART 130
72 Lab hours Beginning Printmaking Transfers to: CSU
Intended for the student interested
ART 144 Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or in developing skills in rendering
Advanced Handbuilding appropriate placement; READ 043 or and illustration, this course is an
appropriate placement; ART 130 advanced course in illustration and
Prerequisite: ART 141 Transfers to: UC, CSU rendering exploring both traditional
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or This course is an introduction to the and contemporary drawing tech-
appropriate placement; READ 043 or art of printmaking suitable for studio niques while stressing an ability to
appropriate placement art majors transferring to a four-year perceive and define shape, contour,
Transfers to: UC, CSU college or any student interested in volume, texture, space, and light both
This advanced course in ceramics is working in the arts. This course is an realistically as well as expressively
open to all art and non-art majors, introduction to the basic materials, using various media. Emphasis is on
with continued emphasis on skills equipment, and processes of print- learning the advanced techniques of
and ceramic art theory. The course making, including relief (linocut and illustration, understanding the use of
allows for students to consider com- woodcut), intaglio (drypoint, etching, color, while strengthening observa-
plex problems of ceramic art as they and collagraph), planography (lithog- tion and rendering skills.
work with the ceramic medium in raphy and monotype), and stencil 3 Units
conjunction with other materials (e.g., (screenprint). 36 Lecture hours
wood, metal, and glass), explore clay 3 Units 72 Lab hours
36 Lecture hours
72 Lab hours
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ART 170 (C-ID ARTS 250) include exhibition space planning, in greater detail, and extend their
Introduction to Digital Painting principles of color and design, art knowledge regarding the use of the
exhibition principles, and proper care figure in visual art.
Prerequisite: ART 130 and handling of art objects. Students 3 Units
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or are also given an introduction to the 36 Lecture hours
appropriate placement; READ 043 or basic principles of art curating and 72 Lab hours
appropriate placement; display.
Transfers to: UC, CSU 3 Units ART 233
This course is designed for students 36 Lecture hours Freehand Drawing III
majoring in the Visual Arts: includ- 72 Lab hours
ing Fine Arts, Illustration, Animation, Prerequisite: ART 131
Graphic Design and any student ART 230 (C-ID ARTS 200) Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
interested in learning to use the Beginning Life Drawing appropriate placement; READ 043 or
computer as a tool for original image appropriate placement
making. The course will survey tradi- Prerequisite: ART 130 Transfers to: UC, CSU
tional drawing and painting tech- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or This course is a third semester course
niques using computer technologies appropriate placement; READ 043 or in drawing and composition. More
such as software, drawing tablets, appropriate placement complex problems and a broader
scanners and printers. Students will Transfers to: UC, CSU range of media including color will
investigate the fundamental pictorial This is a first semester course for be utilized. Emphasis is on advancing
elements of line, shape, space, color, art, animation, and non-art majors observational skills and conceptual
and texture as well as the formal rela- interested in developing the basic development through a range of sub-
tionship of these elements to produce drawing skills of representing the ject matter, technical refinement and
original works of art while learning human figure. As an introduction thematic development. Exploration
the technology, concepts, and prac- to observational figure drawing and of individual creative interpretation,
tices of digital art production. composition, students will develop process and intent in order to deepen
3 Units the ability to perceive and define the the student’s studio practice and
36 Lecture hours anatomy and structural organiza- investigation is stressed.
72 Lab hours tion of the human form in terms of 3 Units
expressive design and creative use of 36 Lecture hours
ART 175 drawing media. 72 Lab hours
Computer Graphics 3 Units
36 Lecture hours ART 234
Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate 72 Lab hours Watercolor Painting
placement
Transfers to: UC, CSU ART 231 Prerequisite: ART 130
This course is for the student inter- Intermediate Life Drawing Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
ested in a degree in commercial art or appropriate placement; READ 043 or
any student interested in 2 dimen- Prerequisite: ART 230 appropriate placement
sional paint and 3 dimensional mod- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Transfers to: UC, CSU
eling applications employed as tools appropriate placement; READ 043 or This course is an introduction to
by computer graphic artists. Topics appropriate placement various transparent watercolor tech-
covered will include the exploration Transfers to: UC, CSU niques including wash and glazing.
of basic paint techniques as well as This is a second semester course for Applications of drawing, beginning
basic modeling, mapping, rendering art, animation, and non-art majors painting, and design fundamentals
and animation techniques as they interested in furthering their figure to these techniques are included as
relate to page and web design. drawing skills. Working from a well as the communicative element of
3 Units professional figure model, students content.
36 Lecture hours will refine those skills learned in ART 3 Units
72 Lab hours 230 and learn intermediate draw- 36 Lecture hours
ing skills, study human anatomy 72 Lab hours
ART 185 in greater detail, and extend their
Art Studio knowledge regarding the use of the ART 235
figure in visual art. Emphasis is on Advanced Painting I
Transfers to: UC, CSU clarity of observation and the ability
This course is designed to provide to order and translate form and space Prerequisite: ART 136
supervised studio study on an indi- on a two dimensional surface. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
vidual basis with various projects. 3 Units appropriate placement; READ 043 or
Arranged: 4 hours lab. Offered on a 36 Lecture hours appropriate placement
pass-no pass basis. 72 Lab hours Transfers to: UC, CSU
1 Unit This is a third semester course in
72 Lab hours ART 232 painting for the art and non-art
Advanced Life Drawing major. The course constitutes a study
ART 190 of advanced painting problems
Gallery and Exhibition Design Prerequisite: ART 231 or ART 260 stressing experimentation with tradi-
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or tional and contemporary methods of
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate placement; READ 043 or painting, composition, and expres-
appropriate placement, READ 043 or appropriate placement sion. Class and individual projects
appropriate placement Transfers to: UC, CSU using figure, still life, landscape,
Transfers to: CSU This is a third semester course for abstraction, shaped format, altered
This course is a combination of studio art, animation, and non-art majors scale and material exploitation will be
and lecture that provides students interested in furthering their figure stressed.
with creative experience in exhibition drawing skills. Students will refine 3 Units
design and display. It is appropriate those skills learned in the prerequisite 36 Lecture hours
for all students interested in art, art courses and learn advanced draw- 72 Lab hours
exhibitions, museum studies, and ing skills, study the human anatomy
cultural studies. The topics addressed
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ART 236 Students will improve printing skills Student Unpaid Internship:
Advanced Painting II enhanced by supervised repetition 1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours;
and practice within class periods and 3 Units/180 hours; 4 Units/240 hours
Prerequisite: ART 235 learn to create an edition of original Student Paid Internship:
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or prints. 1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours;
appropriate placement; READ 043 or 3 Units 3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours.
appropriate placement 36 Lecture hours 1 to 4 Units
Transfers to: UC, CSU 72 Lab hours 3 Lecture hours
This is a fourth semester course 60 to 300 Other hours
in painting for the art and non-art ART 260
major. This course explores experi- Figure Drawing for Animators ART 299A
mentation with traditional and Directed Study in Art History
contemporary methods of painting Prerequisite: ART 230
using the figure, still life, landscape, Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Advisory: ART 104 or 105 or 105H or
abstraction and non-objective imag- appropriate placement; READ 043 or 106 or 106H or 107 or 108 or 109 or 112
ery with an emphasis on continuing appropriate placement or 113 or 115
skill development and problem solv- Transfers to: UC, CSU Transfers to: CSU
ing of interpretation, expression and This figure drawing course for The course provides an opportunity
conceptual issues in painting. animators and art students focuses for students to expand their studies
3 Units on gesture and how to capture the in Art History beyond the classroom
36 Lecture hours essential movement, dynamic expres- by completing a project or an assign-
72 Lab hours sion, and individual attitude of the ment arranged by agreement between
model. It provides an introduction the student and instructor. The
ART 242 to figure drawing for animation student is required to contract with
Advanced Ceramics and is designed to promote deeper the instructor to determine the scope
understanding of life drawing that of the assignment and the unit value
Prerequisite: ART 141 will serve as a foundation for further assigned for successful completion.
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or studies in animation and entertain- Students must possess a 2.5 overall
appropriate placement; READ 043 or ment arts. Students will refine basic GPA and a 3.0 GPA in the discipline
appropriate placement skills in drawing human anatomy of study being requested, or receive
Transfers to: UC, CSU while learning to draw the figure in an exception from the instructor. Stu-
This is an advanced course in ceram- sequential movement, understand dents may take a maximum of 3 units
ics, open to all art and non-art majors. weight and balance, facial and body of directed study within a discipline
This class places a special emphasis expression, and figure invention. This and 9 units college wide.
on personal growth and aesthetics course may be taken by art majors 1 to 3 Units
as well as increased proficiency on wishing to further life drawing skills 54 to 162 Lab hours
the potter’s wheel. Students will and is recommended for all anima-
investigate the concepts of manage- tion art majors. ART 299C
ment and expressive exploration of 3 Units Directed Study in Ceramics
the unique characteristics of fired 36 Lecture hours
ceramics – both the opportunities 72 Lab hours Prerequisite: ART 141
and constraints presented in the Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
processing of clay from a soft, plastic, ART 290 appropriate placement; READ 022 or
fragile, impermanent substance into a Cooperative Work Experience/Intern- appropriate placement
hard, rigid, and completely meta- ship for Visual Arts Related Fields Transfers to: CSU
morphosed material after drying and The course provides an opportunity
firing. It is a process that requires Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or for the student to expand their stud-
sensitivity to time and sequence, and appropriate placement; READ 043 or ies in ceramics beyond the classroom
demands critical informed technical appropriate placement by completing a project or an assign-
management. An important aspect Transfers to: CSU ment arranged by agreement between
of the class will be having students This course supports and reinforces the student and instructor. The
evaluate their selection of type of on-the-job training in business, student is required to contract with
clay, decorative techniques and final- industrial, studio, non-profit and the instructor to determine the scope
firing process to achieve their desired professional art organizations under of the assignment and the unit value
finished results. Included in this supervision of a college instructor, assigned for successful completion.
course will be advanced problems- and is facilitated by the use of learn- Students must possess a 2.5 overall
solving in forms, shapes, decorative ing objectives. The student will be GPA and a 3.0 GPA in the discipline
techniques and glazing. working in a skilled- or professional- of study being requested, or receive
3 Units level assignment in their area of an exception from the instructor. Stu-
36 Lecture hours vocational interest and will meet dents may take a maximum of 3 units
72 Lab hours performance objectives related to of directed study within a discipline
instruction that are above and beyond and 9 units college wide.
ART 252 the conditions of regular employ- 1 to 3 Units
Advanced Printmaking ment. This course is intended for stu- 54 to 162 Lab hours
dents whose job is related to the field
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or of visual arts and have completed or ART 299D
appropriate placement; READ 043 or enrolled in the appropriate course- Directed Study in Drawing
appropriate placement work. Instructor approval is required
Transfers to: UC, CSU to remain in the class. “Contact the Prerequisite: ART 232 or ART 233
This is a third semester course for CWE office regarding re-enrollment Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
the art and non-art major in the procedures.” appropriate placement; READ 043 or
continued study of intaglio and relief appropriate placement
fine art printmaking processes. This Transfers to: CSU
course will expand upon tech- The course provides an opportunity
niques and skills students learned in for the student to expand their stud-
Intermediate Printmaking, ART 151. ies in drawing beyond the classroom
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by completing a project or an assign- of directed study within a discipline completing a project or an assign-
ment arranged by agreement between and 9 units college wide. ment arranged by agreement between
the student and instructor. The 1 to 3 Units the student and instructor. The
student is required to contract with 54 to 162 Lab hours student is required to contract with
the instructor to determine the scope the instructor to determine the scope
of the assignment and the unit value ART 299P of the assignment and the unit value
assigned for successful completion. Directed Study in Painting assigned for successful completion.
Students must possess a 2.5 overall Students must possess a 2.5 overall
GPA and a 3.0 GPA in the discipline Prerequisite: ART 236 GPA and a 3.0 GPA in the discipline
of study being requested, or receive Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or of study being requested, or receive
an exception from the instructor. Stu- appropriate placement; READ 043 or an exception from the instructor. Stu-
dents may take a maximum of 3 units appropriate placement dents may take a maximum of 3 units
of directed study within a discipline Transfers to: CSU of directed study within a discipline
and 9 units college wide. The course provides an opportunity and 9 units college wide.
1 to 3 Units for the student to expand their stud- 1 to 3 Units
54 to 162 Lab hours ies in painting beyond the classroom 54 to 162 Lab hours
by completing a project or an assign-
ART 299F ment arranged by agreement between ASSOCIATE DEGREE
Directed Study in Artistic Anatomy the student and instructor. The NURSING
student is required to contract with
Prerequisite: ART 232 the instructor to determine the scope Division of Health Science &
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or of the assignment and the unit value Nursing
appropriate placement; READ 043 or assigned for successful completion.
appropriate placement Students must possess a 2.5 overall ADN 075
Transfers to: CSU GPA and a 3.0 GPA in the discipline LVN Transition into the Associate
The course provides an opportunity of study being requested, or receive Degree Nursing Program
for the art student to expand their an exception from the instructor. Stu-
studies in anatomical form beyond dents may take a maximum of 3 units Prerequisite: Acceptance into Nursing
the classroom by completing a of directed study within a discipline Program and Current LVN License
project or an assignment arranged by and 9 units college wide. Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
agreement between the student and 1 to 3 Units placement; MATH 070 or MATH 070D
instructor. The student is required 54 to 162 Lab hours or MATH 073 or MATH 073B or appro-
to contract with the instructor to priate placement
determine the scope of the assign- ART 299PP This short-term course provides an
ment and the unit value assigned for Directed Study in Portfolio Preparation overview of the Associate Degree
successful completion. Students must Nursing Program. The focus is on
possess a 2.5 overall GPA and a 3.0 Prerequisite: ART 131 or ART 136 or successful learning strategies and
GPA in the discipline of study being ART 141 or ART 142 or ART 170 or the development of critical thinking
requested, or receive an exception ART 231 or GDSN 178 skills. An overview of the systems
from the instructor. Students may Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or developmental stress model is
take a maximum of 3 units of directed appropriate placement; READ 043 or included as a framework for the
study within a discipline and 9 units appropriate placement nursing process and the Associate
college wide. Transfers to: CSU Degree Nursing Curriculum. Also
1 to 3 Units The course provides an opportunity included is an in depth study of the
54 to 162 Lab hours for visual arts students to prepare nursing process including physi-
and develop a professional port- cal assessment, nursing diagnosis,
ART 299G folio. The portfolio project will be interventions and evaluations. The
Directed Study in Gallery and Museum arranged by agreement between the nursing skills required for physical
Practices student and instructor. The student assessment and basic patient care will
is required to contract with the be presented. This course is open to
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or instructor to determine the scope of all career ladder LVN and 30 Units
appropriate placement; READ 043 or the assignment and the unit value option students entering the second
appropriate placement; ART 190 or ART assigned for successful completion. year of the Associate Degree Nursing
105 or ART 105H or ART 106 or 106H Students must possess a 2.5 overall Program.
or ART 112 GPA and a 3.0 GPA in the discipline 2.5 Units
Transfers to: CSU of study being requested, or receive 36 Lecture hours
This course provides an opportunity an exception from the instructor. Stu- 27 Lab hours
for students to expand their stud- dents may take a maximum of 3 units
ies in gallery and museum practices of directed study within a discipline ADN 150
beyond the classroom by complet- and 9 units college wide. Medical/Surgical Nursing I
ing a project or an assignment 1 to 3 Units
arranged by agreement between the 54 to 162 Lab hours Prerequisite: ADN 151, ADN 151L,
student and instructor. The student BIOL 222
is required to contract with the ART 299S Corequisite: ADN 150L and ADN 154
instructor to determine the scope of Directed Study in Sculpture Transfers to: CSU
the assignment and the unit value This course focuses on the application
assigned for successful completion. Prerequisite: ART 121 or ART 142 or This course focuses on the applica-
Students must possess a 2.5 overall ART 146 tion of the nursing process in caring
GPA and a 3.0 GPA in the discipline Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or for patients with disturbances in
of study being requested, or receive appropriate placement; READ 043 or fluid and electrolyte status; acid/base
an exception from the instructor. Stu- appropriate placement balance; and digestive, renal, endo-
dents may take a maximum of 3 units Transfers to: CSU crine, cardiovascular and respiratory
The course provides an opportunity
for the student to expand their stud-
ies in sculpture and three-dimen-
sional form beyond the classroom by
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systems. Discussion includes the 151L, and pass both courses together. The nursing process is utilized in
pathophysiology of disease processes They cannot be taken individually for meeting maternal, newborn, and
as well as medical and nursing inter- credit. family needs as they relate to human
ventions, and students apply theoreti- 2 Units reproduction. This course also
cal concepts in a clinical setting. This 36 Lecture hours focuses on women’s health issues
course is designed for students in the with regard to fertility, family plan-
Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) ADN 151L ning, gynecological problems and
Program. The Board of Registered Clinical Nursing Concepts Lab related needs, and the utilization of
Nursing requires that students the nursing process to meet those
be enrolled concurrently in ADN Prerequisite: BIOL 125, BIOL 222, BIOL needs. The Board of Registered Nurs-
150 and ADN 150L, and pass both 226 and ENGL 101 ing requires that students must be
courses together. The courses cannot Corequisite: ADN 151 concurrently enrolled in both ADN
be taken individually for credit. Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate 155 and ADN 155L, and pass both
4 Units placement; MATH 070 or MATH 070D courses together. They cannot be
72 Lecture hours or MATH 073 or appropriate placement taken individually for credit.
Transfers to: CSU 2 Units
ADN 150L This is an introductory laboratory 36 Lecture hours
Medical/Surgical Nursing I Lab and clinical course designed to famil-
iarize the student with the nursing ADN 155L
Prerequisite: ADN 151, ADN 151L, process and its application to patient Nursing Process: Childbearing Family/
BIOL 222 care. Principles and techniques for Women’s Health Lab
Corequisite: ADN 150 and ADN 154 nursing skills will be introduced in
Transfers to: CSU order to provide the student with the Prerequisite: ADN 150, ADN 150L,
This course focuses on the applica- opportunity to demonstrate mastery ADN 151, ADN 151L, and ADN 154
tion of the nursing process in caring of those skills and subsequently the Corequisite: ADN 155
for patients with disturbances in ability to function safely and appro- Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
fluid and electrolyte status; acid/base priately in the laboratory and clinical placement
balance; and digestive, renal, endo- setting. The Board of Registered Transfers to: CSU
crine, cardiovascular and respiratory Nursing requires that students must This course focuses on the application
systems. Discussion includes the be concurrently enrolled in both of the nursing process in caring for
pathophysiology of disease processes ADN 151 and ADN 151L, and pass childbearing women, their newborns,
as well as medical and nursing inter- both courses together. They cannot be and their families through the normal
ventions, and students apply theoreti- taken individually for credit. childbearing process, with atten-
cal concepts in a clinical setting. This 2 Units tion to common pathophysiologies
course is designed for students in the 108 Lab hours associated with childbearing and
Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) newborns. Students use evidence-
Program. The Board of Registered ADN 154 based practice to guide their clinical
Nursing requires that students Pharmacology practice, and enhance their cultural
be enrolled concurrently in ADN sensitivity to the diverse population
150 and ADN 150L, and pass both Prerequisite: ADN 151 served. Development of patient teach-
courses together. The courses cannot Corequisite: ADN 150 and ADN 150L ing skills is emphasized, the nursing
be taken individually for credit. Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate process is integrated throughout
4 Units placement the clinical experience, and students
216 Lab hours Transfers to: CSU apply learned theoretical concepts
This is an introduction pharmacol- in the clinical setting. This course is
ADN 151 ogy course that focuses on the study designed for students in the Associate
Clinical Nursing Concepts of drugs most frequently prescribed. Degree Nursing (ADN) Program. The
The course emphasis is on basic tech- Board of Registered Nursing requires
Prerequisite: BIOL 125, BIOL 222, BIOL niques and computations used in the that students be enrolled concur-
226 and ENGL 101 administration of medications as well rently in ADN 155 and ADN 155L,
Corequisite: ADN 151L as the special nursing considerations and pass both courses together. The
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate that pertain to the safe administration courses cannot be taken individually
placement; MATH 070 or MATH 070D of medication. Completion of this for credit.
or MATH 073 or appropriate placement course allows the Associate Degree 2 Units
Transfers to: CSU Nursing student to safely administer 108 Lab hours
This is an introductory course in basic medication to patients under the
clinical nursing concepts. The student supervision of the nursing instructor. ADN 156
will be introduced to a theoreti- 2 Units Nursing Process Applied to the Care of
cal framework for nursing practice 27 Lecture hours Children
including the nursing process, the 27 Lab hours
conceptual model used in the Associ- Prerequisite: ADN 150, ADN 150L, and
ate Degree Nursing program and ADN 155 ADN 154
QSEN. Concepts related to therapeu- Nursing Process: Childbearing Family/ Corequisite: ADN 156L
tic communication, legal and ethical Women’s Health Transfers to: CSU
issues, documentation and safety This course focuses on the applica-
are included. In addition, concepts Prerequisite: ADN 150, ADN 150L, tion of the nursing process in caring
related to assessment, nursing ADN 151, ADN 151L, and ADN 154 for children. Emphasis is placed on
interventions and individualization Corequisite: ADN 155L normal growth and development pat-
of patient care will be presented. The Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate terns of the growing child, as well as
Board of Registered Nursing requires placement developmental, biological, interper-
that students must be concurrently Transfers to: CSU sonal, and intrapersonal stressors that
enrolled in both ADN 151 and ADN This course is designed for the affect children and their families. The
Associate Degree Nursing student. pathophysiology of disease processes
It focuses on the biological, intraper- that may occur during childhood and
sonal/interpersonal and developmen- related medical and nursing interven-
tal aspects of human reproduction.
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tions are discussed. This course is student to continue to safely adminis- health. This course is designed for
designed for students in the Associate ter medications to patients. students in the Associate Degree
Degree Nursing (ADN) Program. The 1 Unit Nursing (ADN) Program. The Board
Board of Registered Nursing requires 18 Lecture hours of Registered Nursing requires that
that students be enrolled concur- students be enrolled concurrently in
rently in ADN 156 and ADN 156L, ADN 251 ADN 251 and ADN 251L, and pass
and pass both courses together. The Medical/Surgical Nursing II both courses together. The courses
courses cannot be taken individually cannot be taken individually for
for credit. Prerequisite: ADN 155, ADN 155L and credit.
2 Units ADN 156, ADN 156L (for generic ADN 2.5 Units
36 Lecture hours students); ADN 075 (for LVN to ADN 135 Lab hours
students)
ADN 156L Corequisite: ADN 252 and ADN 252L ADN 252
Nursing Process Applied to the Care of (students who have an active Psychiatric Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing
Children Lab Technician license are exempt from the
ADN 252 and ADN 252L corequisite); Prerequisite: ADN 155, ADN 155L and
Prerequisite: ADN 150, ADN 150L, and ADN 250 and ADN 251L ADN 156, ADN 156L; OR ADN 075
ADN 154 Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or and active California Vocational Nursing
Corequisite: ADN 156 appropriate placement; READ 043 or License
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate appropriate placement Corequisite: ADN 252L
placement Transfers to: CSU Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
Transfers to: CSU This course focuses on the aging placement
This course focuses on the application process as it relates to normal aging Transfers to: CSU
of the nursing process in caring for and related changing biological, inter- This course focuses on application
children, and is designed for students personal, and intrapersonal needs. It of the nursing process as a problem
in the Associate Degree Nursing Pro- also focuses on the application of the solving approach to assessment,
gram. Emphasis is placed on normal nursing process in caring for patients problem identification and interven-
growth and development patterns with disturbances in perception, coor- tion for patients with psychiatric
of the growing child and develop- dination, and mobility. The patho- and mental health problems. Basic
mental, biological, interpersonal, physiology of disease processes as concepts related to biological, intra-
and intrapersonal stressors affect- well as medical and nursing interven- personal and interpersonal factors in
ing children and their families. The tions and rehabilitative approaches to mental health and mental illness are
pathophysiology of disease process restoring and maintaining optimum discussed. This course is designed
that may occur during childhood and health are discussed. This course is for students in the Associate Degree
related medical and nursing interven- designed for students in the Associate Nursing Program. The Board of Reg-
tions are discussed; students apply Degree Nursing program. The Board istered Nursing requires that students
the theoretical concepts in the clinical of Registered Nursing (BRN) requires must be concurrently enrolled in both
setting. The Board of Registered that ADN 251 students must be ADN 252 and ADN 252L, and pass
Nursing requires that students must concurrently enrolled in ADN 251L, both courses together. They cannot be
be enrolled in ADN 156 and ADN and pass both courses together: ADN taken individually for credit.
156L concurrently, and pass both 251 and ADN 251L cannot be taken 2 Units
courses at the same time. Neither individually for credit. 36 Lecture hours
course can be taken individually for 2 Units
credit. 36 Lecture hours ADN 252L
2 Units Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing Lab
108 Lab hours ADN 251L
Medical/Surgical Nursing II Lab Prerequisite: ADN 155, ADN 155L and
ADN 250 ADN 156, ADN 156L; OR ADN 075
Advanced Pharmacology Prerequisite: ADN 155, ADN 155L and and active California Vocational Nursing
ADN 156, ADN 156L (for generic ADN License
Prerequisite: ADN 155 and ADN 156 students); ADN 075 (for LVN to ADN Corequisite: ADN 252
(for generic ADN students); ADN 075 students) Transfers to: CSU
(for LVN to ADN students) Corequisite: ADN 252 and ADN 252L This course focuses on application
Advisory: ENGL 101; READ 043 or (students who have an active Psychiatric of the nursing process as a problem
appropriate placement; MATH 070 or Technician license are exempt from ADN solving approach to assessment,
MATH 070D or MATH 073 or appropri- 252 and ADN 252L corequisites); ADN problem identification and interven-
ate placement 250 and ADN 251 tion for patients with psychiatric
Transfers to: CSU Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or and mental health problems. Basic
This is an advanced pharmacol- appropriate placement; READ 043 or concepts related to biological, intra-
ogy course that focuses on the skills appropriate placement personal and interpersonal factors in
and study of medications used Transfers to: CSU mental health and mental illness are
for neurological, psychiatric, and This course focuses on the aging discussed. This course is designed
medical-surgical concepts. The course pThis course focuses on the aging for students in the Associate Degree
emphasis is on advanced techniques process as it relates to normal aging Nursing Program. The Board of Reg-
and computations used in the admin- and changing biological, interper- istered Nursing requires that students
istration of medications utilizing the sonal, and intrapersonal needs. The must be concurrently enrolled in both
nursing process and the Systems course also focuses on the application ADN 252 and ADN 252L, and pass
Developmental Stress Model, as well of the nursing process in caring for both courses together. They cannot be
as the special nursing considerations patients with disturbances in percep- taken individually for credit.
that pertain to the safe administration tion, coordination, and mobility. 1.5 Units
of medication. Study of this course Discussion includes the pathophysi- 81 Lab hours
allows the Associate Degree Nursing ology of disease processes, as well as
medical and nursing interventions
and rehabilitative approaches to
restoring and maintaining optimum
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ADN 253 are explored. This course is designed ASTRONOMY
Medical/Surgical Nursing III for students in the Associate Degree
Nursing (ADN) Program. The Board Division of Mathematics,
Prerequisite: ADN 250, ADN 251, ADN of Registered Nursing requires that Sciences, and Engineering
251L, ADN 252, and ADN 252L students be enrolled concurrently in
Corequisite: ADN 253L ADN 254 and ADN 254L, and pass ASTR 110
Transfers to: CSU both courses together. The courses General Astronomy
This course focuses on the nurs- cannot be taken individually for
ing process with patients requiring credit. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
complex nursing care. The course 1.5 Units appropriate placement; READ 043 or
emphasizes approaches to handling 27 Lecture hours appropriate placement; MATH 053 or
generalized emergencies, immu- MATH 053B or appropriate placement
nologic problems, and oncologic ADN 254L Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
problems. The course integrates all Leadership and Management (*Students will receive credit from UC
past nursing theory to assist the nurs- in Nursing Lab for only one of the following courses:
ing student with advanced nursing ASTR 110 or ASTR 110H)
concepts. This course is designed Prerequisite: ADN 253 and ADN 253L This descriptive, nonmathematical
for students in the Associate Degree Corequisite: ADN 254 course is designed for students who
Nursing Program. The Board of Reg- Transfers to: CSU want to develop an appreciation of
istered Nursing requires that students This course focuses on the applica- astronomy and a broad cosmic per-
must be concurrently enrolled in both tion of the theories and principles of spective. The emphasis of the course
ADN 253 and ADN 253L, and pass leadership and management. Stu- is on the current state of knowledge
both courses together. They cannot be dents will apply theory content while about our solar system, our galaxy,
taken individually for credit. working in a clinical preceptorship, and the universe. Topics on the
2 Units providing care under the guidance of frontier of astronomical knowledge
36 Lecture hours an RN preceptor. The Board of Regis- such as black holes and the search for
tered Nursing requires that students extraterrestrial life are explored. This
ADN 253L be enrolled concurrently in ADN course is designed for students with
Medical/Surgical Nursing III Lab 254 and ADN 254L, and pass both an interest in astronomy or anyone
courses together. The courses cannot who desires to expand their cosmic
Prerequisite: ADN 250, ADN 251, ADN be taken individually for credit. horizons.
251L, ADN 252, and ADN 252L 2.5 Units 3 Units
Corequisite: ADN 253 135 Lab hours 54 Lecture hours
Transfers to: CSU
This course focuses on the nurs- ADN 290 ASTR 110H
ing process with patients requiring Cooperative Work Experience/RN General Astronomy Honors
complex nursing care. The course Transition
emphasizes generalized emergencies, Prerequisite: ENGL 101
immunologic problems and oncologic Prerequisite: California Registered Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
problems. The course integrates all Nurse License; Recent graduate of an RN placement; MATH 053 or MATH 053B
past nursing theory to assist the nurs- program within the last 12 months or appropriate placement
ing student with advanced nursing Transfers to: CSU Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
concepts. The students will apply the This course is designed for students (*Students will receive credit for only one
theoretical concepts in the clinical who have already obtained their of the following courses: ASTR 110 or
setting. This course is designed for Registered Nurse license but have ASTR 110H)
students in the Associate Degree not been able to obtain employment. This descriptive, nonmathematical
Nursing Program. The Board of Reg- This course is a collaboration between course is designed for students who
istered Nursing requires that students Río Hondo College and local Medical want to develop an appreciation of
must be concurrently enrolled in both Centers that will provide a structured astronomy and a broad cosmic per-
ADN 253 and ADN 253L, and pass clinical practice environment and spective. The emphasis of the course
both courses together. They cannot learning opportunities that support a is on the current state of knowledge
be taken individually for credit. This deeper understanding of the health- about our solar system, our galaxy,
course is offered on a pass/no pass care environment in which Regis- and the universe. Topics on the
basis. tered Nurses work. The course will frontier of astronomical knowledge
3 Units be structured with 5 hours of theory such as black holes and the search for
162 Lab hours at Río Hondo College and 235 hours extraterrestrial life are explored. This
of clinical/simulation coursework. course is designed for students with
ADN 254 The theory coursework will review an interest in astronomy or anyone
Leadership and Management professionalism, interview skills who desires to expand their cosmic
in Nursing and knowledge, skills and attitudes horizons. It is intended for students
necessary to improve the quality and who meet Honors Program require-
Prerequisite: ADN 253 and ADN 253L safety of the healthcare system. The ments.
Corequisite: ADN 254L clinical and simulation experience 3 Units
Transfers to: CSU will provide the new graduate the 54 Lecture hours
This course focuses on principles of opportunity to increase competence
lThis course focuses on principles of with clinical skills, critical thinking
leadership and management as well and professional role assimilation.
as current trends in nursing prac- Unlike other CWE courses, this
tice. Discussion includes the legal course may only be taken once for 4
and ethical responsibilities of the units of credit.
professional nurse, and the specific 4 Units
skills and attributes students need 5 Lecture hours
as they transition to nursing practice 235 Other hours
as a member of a team. Methods to
maintain professional competence
and advancement in the profession
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ASTR 112 AUTOMOTIVE ing on the students Dealer Personal
Observational Astronomy TECHNOLOGY Tracking System (DPTS), correctly
diagnose vehicle failures, comple-
Prerequisite/Corequisite: ASTR 110 Division of Career & tion of homework assignments and
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Technical Education perform satisfactorily on practical
appropriate placement; READ 043 or exams. AUTO 0451 is a requirement
appropriate placement; MATH 053 or AUTO 045 for the Honda PACT Certificate or AS
MATH 053B or appropriate placement Honda/Acura Express Service Degree.
Transfers to: UC, CSU 4 Units
This course is designed to acquaint Prerequisite: AUTO 101 or AUTO 102 72 Lecture hours
students with the methods, tech- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
niques, and tools of the astronomer. appropriate placement; READ 043 or AUTO 046
Indoor labs demonstrate classical appropriate placement Honda/Acura Automatic Transmission
methods and techniques of science. This course introduces maintenance Systems
Students learn the critical think- light repair and service operations for
ing processes needed to acquire late model Honda/ Acura vehicles. Prerequisite: AUTO 101 or AUTO 102
and analyze scientific data; become Students will engage in MLRS Corequisite: AUTO 125
familiar with visible objects including interactive activities, lessons and/ Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
constellations, planets, star clusters, or special assignments via distant appropriate placement; READ 043 or
galaxies, meteors, and the phases learning using Honda’s Interactive appropriate placement
of the moon; and learn to locate Training and Support Network. Upon This course provides instruction relat-
objects visually and use astronomical completion of each MLRS training ing to specific automatic transmission
coordinate systems. The development module students will be assessed internal operation: drive, driven, and
of skills in the operation of optical on the subject matter. Successful holding components, along with fluid
telescopes is emphasized. This course completion of all MLRS modules will pressures and sensor voltages. Stu-
is designed for students with an inter- then be accompanied by an Express dents will engage in activities using
est in learning about night skies and Service performance evaluation. special Honda diagnostic equipment
the tools astronomers use to explore During Express Service students will to research automatic transmission
the cosmos. Observatory facilities are have an opportunity to demonstrate topics from the Honda Interactive
utilized often, weather permitting. their skills in MLRS areas in a mock Training Network (HINT). Students
1 Unit dealership environment. Successful will also participate in instructor
54 Lab hours completion of all MLRS modules and lead demonstrations and interac-
the Express Service evaluation will tive classroom assignments. Course
ASTR 299 count toward the students MRLS completion shall include finishing all
Directed Study: Astronomy certification/certificate. required HINT course training mod-
4 Units ules and proof of module posting on
Transfers to: CSU 72 Lecture hours American Honda’s Dealer Personal
Independent Study/Directed Study Tracking System (DPTS). The course
is intended for students who have AUTO 0451 is a requirement for the Honda/Acura
the ability to assume responsibil- Honda/Acura Chassis Electrical Systems Professional Career Training Program
ity for independent work and to (PACT Program) Powertrain and
prepare written or oral reports and/ Prerequisite: AUTO 101 or AUTO 102 Transmission Systems Certificate of
or appropriate projects. To enroll in Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Achievement and is in partial fulfill-
an independent study/directed study appropriate placement; READ 043 or ment of the Honda PACT AS degree.
course, students must possess a 2.5 appropriate placement 4 Units
overall grade point average and a 3.0 AUTO 0451 is a course in automo- 72 Lecture hours
grade point average in the discipline tive chassis electronics. The content
of study being requested, or receive reflects operation of digital circuits, AUTO 0461
an exception from the instructor. semi-conductor devices, and meth- Honda/Acura Occupant Safety Systems
Independent Studies/Directed Studies ods for troubleshooting complex
may be developed from any topic problems. Students will engage in a Prerequisite: AUTO 101 or AUTO 102
arising from or related to a course of variety of activities using diagnostic Corequisite: AUTO 240
study that will result in developing equipment, the five-step diagnostic Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
depth and breadth in that subject method, and research to discover appropriate placement; READ 043 or
area. Students will be expected to vehicle failures. Students will also be appropriate placement
meet on a regular basis with their fac- expected to obtain research materi- This course provides instruction relat-
ulty sponsor and submit a final report als from Honda’s interactive active ing to specific supplemental restraint
or project, and student progress shall Technical Library to support their systems: cable reel, Occupant Detec-
be evaluated at regular intervals. diagnosis. The course intention is tion Systems (ODS), electrical system
Academic standards for Independent to build upon the student’s prior voltage thresholds, impact sensor
Studies/Directed Studies shall be the knowledge of electronics using basic inputs, air bag deployment and
same as those for other courses. Units parallel/series circuit design funda- Supplement Restraint Systems (SRS)
are awarded in accordance to Title mentals as the foundation. Students safety. Students will engage in activi-
5 regulations with one unit of credit will learn how to make circuit perfor- ties using special Honda diagnostic
awarded for 54 hours of Directed mance predictions from schematics; equipment to research SRS repair
Studies, six (6) hours of which must along with test data, they will be able and safety precaution topics from the
be with an instructor. The instructor to navigate a circuit’s operation via Honda Interactive Training Network
is responsible for monitoring student diagnostic flow charts. Successful (HINT). Students will also participate
progress through the semester. course completion shall include the in instructor led demonstrations and
Students may take directed study following: finish designated Honda interactive classroom assignments.
courses for a maximum of three (3) Interactive Network Training (HINT) Course completion shall include
units within a discipline, and may not modules with proof of module post- finishing all of the HINT course train-
accumulate more than a total of nine ing modules and proof of module
(9) units college wide. posting on American Honda’s Dealer
1 to 3 Units Personal Tracking System (DPTS).
54 to 162 Lab hours
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The course is a requirement for the it is required for the General Service AUTO 106
Honda/Acura Professional Training Technician Certificate Program. Automotive Electrical Tools and
Program (PACT Program) Air Condi- 3 Units Diagnostic Procedures
tioning and Supplemental Restraint 45 Lecture hours
Systems Certificate of Achievement 27 Lab hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
and is in partial fulfillment of the appropriate placement; READ 043 or
Honda PACT Program AS degree. AUTO 102 appropriate placement
4 Units Introduction to Honda/Acura Service Transfers to: CSU
72 Lecture hours and Repair This is an introductory course
designed to provide the student with
AUTO 065 Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate the fundamentals of the electrical
Smog Technician Diagnostic and Repair placement systems of the modern automobile.
Procedures Transfers to: CSU Emphasis will be placed on electri-
This is an introductory course cal fundamentals, symbols and
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or designed to provide the student with circuit diagrams, batteries, start-
appropriate placement; READ 043 or the fundamentals of operation of ing, charging, ignition, and lighting
appropriate placement the various systems of Honda and systems. Students will learn the
This course is designed to provide the Acura vehicles. Students will learn proper use of automotive electrical
student with the ability to satisfy the basic automotive tool and equip- tools and equipment, and how to
Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) ment use and how to safely perform safely perform basic vehicle electrical
Smog Check Technician training many basic repair and maintenance repair and maintenance operations.
requirement of successfully complet- operations. Students will learn using Students will have the opportunity to
ing the Specified Diagnostic and Honda and Acura vehicles, and perform minor repair work on their
Repair Training Course when apply- school provided units and automo- own vehicles to complete required
ing for the California Smog Check tive component parts. All completed tasks. This course is designed to be a
Technician licensing examination. work will be reported on American companion course to AUTO 101 and
Course content includes diagnostic Honda’s Dealer Personal Tracking AUTO 103, and is one of the three
and repair strategies in Electrical and System (DPTS). This course is part prerequisite courses for AUTO 107.
Electronic Systems, Engine Perfor- of American Honda’s Professional Students are encouraged to complete
mance, and Advanced Engine Perfor- Automotive Career Training (PACT) all three courses in order to obtain a
mance. This course is also intended program. firm foundation in this subject, and
for the student as a test preparation 3 Units it is required for the General Service
course for the Automotive Service 45 Lecture hours Technician Certificate Program.
Excellence (ASE) A6, A8, and L1 27 Lab hours 3 Units
certification exams. Upon successful 45 Lecture hours
completion of this course, the student AUTO 103 27 Lab hours
will receive a certificate of comple- Introduction to Automotive Service and
tion from the Río Hondo Automotive Repair: Undercar Service AUTO 107 (C-ID AUTO 110X)
Technology Department. Students, Introduction to Automotive Light
with permission from the Division, Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Service
may re-enroll only one time for certi- appropriate placement; READ 043 or
fication or licensure standards. appropriate placement Prerequisite: AUTO 101, AUTO 103,
3 Units Transfers to: CSU and AUTO 106
45 Lecture hours This is an introductory course Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
27 Lab hours designed to provide the student with appropriate placement; READ 043 or
the fundamentals of the transmission, appropriate placement
AUTO 101 brakes, suspension, heating and air Transfers to: CSU
Introduction to Automotive Service and conditioning, engine performance, This is an introductory course to
Repair: Underhood Service and emission control systems of provide students with working
the modern automobile. Students knowledge of light duty service.
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or will learn basic automotive tool and Students will learn underhood and
appropriate placement; READ 043 or equipment use and how to safely undercar systems service, battery
appropriate placement perform basic repair and mainte- and basic electrical service, pre-
Transfers to: CSU nance operations. Students will have delivery inspection procedures, and
This is an introductory course the opportunity to perform minor preventative maintenance operations.
designed to provide the student repair work on their own vehicles to Emphasis will be placed on the safe
with the fundamentals of the engine complete required tasks. This course operation of light-duty service tools
and its subsystems of the modern is designed to be a companion course and equipment, and general repair
automobile. Students will learn basic to AUTO 101 and AUTO 106, and is procedures of wheels and tires,
automotive tool and equipment use one of the three prerequisite courses suspension & steering components,
and how to safely perform basic for AUTO 107. Students are encour- engine and transmission components,
repair and maintenance operations. aged to complete all three courses in engine & vehicle electrical compo-
Students will have the opportunity to order to obtain a firm foundation in nents, and brake system components.
perform minor repair work on their this subject, and it is required for the This course offers further practice
own vehicles to complete required General Service Technician Certificate and more experience in the subjects
tasks. This course is designed to be a Program. taught in three other introduction
companion course to AUTO 103 and 3 Units courses (AUTO 101, AUTO 103, &
AUTO 106, and is one of the three 45 Lecture hours AUTO 106).
prerequisite courses for AUTO 107. 27 Lab hours 3 Units
Students are encouraged to complete 45 Lecture hours
all three courses in order to obtain a 27 Lab hours
firm foundation in this subject, and
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AUTO 115 AUTO 130 Río Hondo Automotive Technology
Computerized Engine Controls and Level-I Smog Technician Training Department. Students with permis-
Diagnostics Course: Engine and Emission Control sion from the division may re-enroll
Fundamentals only one time for certification or
Prerequisite: AUTO 150 licensure standards.
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 3 Units
appropriate placement; READ 043 or appropriate placement; READ 043 or 45 Lecture hours
appropriate placement appropriate placement; AUTO 065 27 Lab hours
Transfers to: CSU Transfers to: CSU
This course is designed to provide This course is designed to provide the AUTO 140
students with an introduction to student with the ability to satisfy the Body and Chassis Electrical Systems
the Automotive Service Excellence Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR)
(ASE) Advanced Engine Perfor- Smog Check Technician training Prerequisite: AUTO 102 or AUTO 106
mance Specialist Certification Test requirement to successfully complete Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
(L1) “Composite Vehicle” by the use the Level-I Smog Technician Train- placement; AUTO 157
of simulator boards and computer- ing Course when applying for the Transfers to: CSU
based training methods. This is an California Smog Check Technician This course provides an overview of
introductory study of computerized licensing examination. Course con- the modern automobile’s electrical
engine controls and diagnosis as it tent includes engine theory, design system as related to the body and
pertains to the function and control and operation, ignition systems, fuel chassis of the vehicle. The theory of
of the engine, fuel, ignition, and emis- systems, engine management sys- operation, operational characteristics
sion control systems. Emphasis will tems, and emission control systems. and methods of problem diagnostics
be placed upon system components Emphasis is placed on proper engine and repair for the following systems
and their operational characteristics. diagnostic procedures and on-board are included: lighting, instruments,
Basic troubleshooting techniques of diagnostic systems (OBD-I and OBD- windshield wipers, power windows/
the engine, fuel, ignition, and emis- II). Lab activities focus on the use of seats/mirrors, audio systems, con-
sion control systems will be demon- testing equipment, scan tools, and vertible tops, safety restraints, (SRS)
strated. digital scopes and meters, as well as Supplemental Restraint Systems,
3 Units inspection and repair procedures of and anti-theft systems. This course
54 Lecture hours vehicles that fail the smog test. Upon prepares the student for the (ASE)
successful completion of this course, Automotive service Excellence A-6
AUTO 125 the student will receive a certificate exam and is intended for Automotive
Powertrain System Service and of completion from the Río Hondo majors. Students with permission
Transmission Diagnostics Automotive Technology Department. from the Division may re-enroll only
Students with permission from the one time for certification or licensure
Prerequisite: AUTO 102 or AUTO 103 division may re-enroll only one time standards.
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or for certification or licensure stan- 4 Units
appropriate placement; READ 043 or dards. 54 Lecture hours
appropriate placement 3 Units 54 Lab hours
Transfers to: CSU 45 Lecture hours
This course in power train service 27 Lab hours AUTO 143
and light repair addresses topics in Alternative Fuels Technician
Manual Transmissions, Automatic AUTO 135
Transmissions/ Transaxles, Differ- Level-II Smog Technician Training Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
entials, Clutches and Drive shafts. Course: Smog Check Inspection Proce- appropriate assessment; READ 043 or
Emphasis will be placed on correct dures appropriate assessment
procedures for sustaining transmis- Transfers to: CSU
sion service life, identifying service Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or This course covers gaseous alterna-
intervals for prolonging component appropriate placement; READ 043 or tive fuels as they pertain to modern
life, procedures for proper transmis- appropriate placement; AUTO 130 vehicles. Various alternative fuels
sion removal and reinstallation and Transfers to: CSU (e.g., compressed natural gas (CNG),
inspection of components. Students This course is designed to provide liquefied natural gas (LNG), lique-
will be informed to specific power the student with the ability to satisfy fied petroleum gas (LPG), hydrogen,
train related faults, how problems are the Bureau of Automotive Repair and biofuels) are examined and
diagnosed, and protocol for updat- (BAR) Smog Check Technician compared; and the operation, system
ing transmission shift logic using training requirement to successfully components, and safe handling of
updated computer software. Topics complete the Level-II Smog Techni- these fuels is discussed. Students will
will be facilitated through class room cian Training Course when apply- develop skills in the areas of vehicle
discussions, live demonstration as ing for the California Smog Check preparation, system component
well as student laboratory exercises. Technician licensing examination. identification, and repair procedures
Students will use scan tools, flushing Course content includes customer related to alternative fuel vehicles.
equipment, computers and a variety awareness, program administration, The course is designed for students
of specialty tools to assist them equipment maintenance, inspection and technicians working on station-
during their classroom and labora- and testing procedures, and pass/fail ary power engines, transportation,
tory experiences. reports. Emphasis is placed on the and clean fuels who seek to improve
4 Units practical application of the loaded skills related to the maintenance
54 Lecture hours and non-loaded modes of emissions and repair of gaseous fuels; and will
54 Lab hours testing. Lab activities focus on vehicle provide students with information
identification, visual and functional related to Automotive Service Excel-
inspections and calibration of testing lence (ASE) F1 or H1 test preparation.
equipment, as well as performing 4 Units
complete smog check inspections of 54 Lecture hours
vehicles. Upon successful completion 54 Lab hours
of this course, the student will receive
a certificate of completion from the
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AUTO 147 (C-ID ALTF 100X) engine-related systems. The theory primary focus of this course. This
Introduction to Hybrid and Electric of operation, operational characteris- course is for students working in the
Vehicle Technology tics, methods of problem diagnosis, hybrid/electric vehicle energy, fuel
and repair of the following systems cell power engineering and technol-
Prerequisite: AUTO 157 are included: electronic ignition, ogy fields.
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or electronic fuel injection, engine man- 2 Units
appropriate placement; READ 043 or agement, emission control, charging, 27 Lecture hours
appropriate placement cooling and starting. This course pre- 27 Lab hours
Transfers to: CSU pares the student for the Automotive
This course explores the use of Service Excellence (ASE) A8 Engine AUTO 160
hybrid and electric power for vehicle Performance test and is intended for Upper End Engine Rebuilding and
transportation. Topics will include automotive majors. Students with Machining
safety when using high voltage, permission from the division may re-
maintenance, drivability, inverter enroll only one time for certification Prerequisite: AUTO 101 or AUTO 102
power transfer, battery technologies, and licensure standards. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
hydrogen electric power, and fuel cell 4 Units appropriate placement; READ 043 or
technology. The physics of battery 54 Lecture hours appropriate placement
storage, hybrid generation systems, 54 Lab hours Transfers to: CSU
and electric vehicle applications and This course provides occupational
their integrated systems from various AUTO 157 preparation in the skills required
manufacturers will be discussed. This Automotive Specialized Electronics in the adjustment and repair of the
course is suitable for students enter- Training modern automobile engine upper end
ing into the alternative fuels or power and valve train assembly. Emphasis is
generation and energy technology Prerequisite: AUTO 106 placed on problem diagnosis, repair
fields. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or techniques, service procedures, and
3 Units appropriate placement; READ 043 or machining operations. This course
45 Lecture hours appropriate placement prepares the student for the (ASE)
27 Lab hours Transfers to: CSU Automotive Service Excellence A-1
This course provides an overview of exam and is intended for automotive
AUTO 148 the principles of automotive electron- majors. Students with permission
Vehicle Safety, Comfort and Conve- ics. Topics covered include electri- from the Division may re- enroll only
nience Systems cal theory, fundamentals of circuit one time for certification or licensure
construction, computers, semicon- standards.
Prerequisite: AUTO 106 ductors, microprocessors, integrated 4 Units
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or circuits (IC), types of output signals, 54 Lecture hours
appropriate placement; READ 043 or wire repair techniques, meter usage 54 Lab hours
appropriate placement and strategy based diagnostics.
Transfer to: CSU A demonstration General Motors AUTO 170
This course introduces students to circuit board will be used to illustrate Lower End Engine Rebuilding and
the fundamentals of automotive circuit board function. This course is Machining
safety, comfort, and convenience designed for entry level technicians
systems related to the advanced or students who need an under- Prerequisite: AUTO 101
drivers assistance systems (ADAS) standing of the basics of automotive Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
in modern automobiles. Students electronics. appropriate placement; READ 043 or
learn how to use specific tools and 4 Units appropriate placement; AUTO 160
equipment, and how to perform basic 72 Lecture hours Transfers to: CSU
repair and maintenance operations This course provides occupational
safely. Emphasis is placed on the AUTO 158 preparation in the skills required for
lane change assist, crash avoidance, Automotive High Voltage Safety adjustment and repair of modern
adapted cruise control, camera and automobile engine lower end assem-
ultra-sonic sensors, keyless entry, Prerequisite: AUTO 157 bly. Emphasis is placed on problem
supplemental restraint system (SRS) Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate diagnosis, repair techniques, service
airbag, antilock braking (ABS) and placement procedures, and machining opera-
traction control, air-conditioning and Transfers to: CSU tions. This course prepares students
heating, lighting, and theft deterrence This course continues the study of the for the Automotive Service Excellence
systems. Service information sys- use and service of hybrid electronic (ASE) A-1 exam and is intended for
tems, electrical circuits, symbols and generation, plug-in battery-electric automotive majors.
circuit diagrams, and other, related power, and fuel cell power genera- 4 Units
topics are also discussed. This course tion for vehicles. Topics will include 54 Lecture hours
requires students to have a solid OSHA/NEC/NFPA high-voltage 54 Lab hours
background regarding the technical safety specifically for the service
knowledge of basic automotive elec- technician. Dynamics of high-voltage AUTO 190
trical and electronic systems. battery energy, hybrid generation Engine Blueprinting & Machining
3 Units systems, electric vehicle applications
54 Lecture hours and their integrated systems from Advisory: AUTO 160 or AUTO 170;
many manufacturers will be dis- READ 043 or appropriate placement
AUTO 150 cussed. Battery storage systems for Transfers to: CSU
Engine Electrical Systems home charging usage as they apply This is an advanced course for
to the home charging of a plug-in students interested in engine
Prerequisite: AUTO 106 vehicle will also be addressed. High- blueprinting and engine machining
Advisory: AUTO 102, READ 043 or voltage battery management systems practices. Topics include: cylinder
appropriate placement including active/passive designs block machining and preparation,
Transfers to: CSU that control charging system safe cylinder head machining and repair,
This course provides an overview of operation, diagnosing with proper crankshaft materials and construc-
the modern automobile’s electrical test tools and equipment, will be the tion, connecting rod applications
system as related to the engine and and machining, piston design and
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