RHC Course Catalog 2021-22

ET 150 Specifically, this course assists stu- Emergency Response (HAZWOPER)
Hazardous Waste Management dents in preparing a comprehensive training under Occupational Safety
Applications energy audit and energy manage- and Health Administration (OSHA)
ment program. Emphasis is placed on Standard 1910.120 and confined space
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or the following topics: types of energy entry training under OSHA Standard
appropriate placement; READ 043 or audits, energy management and cost, 1910.146.
appropriate placement; MATH 053 or benchmarking, energy performance, 4 Units
MATH 053B or appropriate placement energy use requirements, maximiz- 54 Lecture hours
Transfers to: CSU ing system efficiencies, optimizing 54 Lab hours
This course is designed to provide energy input requirements, fuel and
students working in or seeking energy substitution, and energy audit ET 240
employment in the environmental instruments. Solid Waste Management Applications
field with an overview of hazardous 3 Units
waste management and regulations. 54 Lecture hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
The course explains the hazardous appropriate placement; READ 043 or
waste regulatory framework and ET 200 appropriate placement; MATH 053 or
helps students develop research Hazardous Materials Management MATH 053B or appropriate placement
skills in the hazardous waste area. Applications Transfers to: CSU
Emphasis is placed on the following This course is designed to provide
topics: universal waste, generator Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or students working or seeking employ-
compliance, site investigation and appropriate placement; READ 043 or ment in the solid waste management
remediation, permitting, enforce- appropriate placement; MATH 053 or field with an overview of the solid
ment, liability, and storm water MATH 053B or appropriate placement waste industry and its components.
discharge. The course also provides Transfers to: CSU Emphasis is placed on the various
opportunities for the hands-on appli- This course is designed to provide aspects of integrated waste manage-
cation of regulations. These applica- students working or seeking employ- ment including: waste prevention,
tions include preparing a hazardous ment in the hazardous materials recycling, composting, incineration,
waste manifest, labeling and storing management field with a general landfilling, environmental sampling
containers, sampling and analysis, overview of the requirements and and monitoring, facility siting and
and preparing a Phase I environmen- applications of federal, state, and permitting, and compliance with
tal site assessment (ESA). local laws and regulations relating environmental, health and safety
4 Units to hazardous materials. The course regulations.
54 Lecture hours will emphasize compliance with 4 Units
54 Lab hours Department of Transportation (DOT), 54 Lecture hours
Occupational Safety and Health 54 Lab hours
ET 181 Administration (OSHA) Hazard
Home Energy Management and Audit- Communication, Superfund Amend- ET 250
ing (Same as AET 181) ments and Reauthorization Act Fundamentals of Safety and Health I
(SARA) Title III Community Right-to-
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Know, underground tank, asbestos, Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
appropriate placement; READ 043 or Proposition 65, and air toxics regula- appropriate placement; READ 043 or
appropriate placement; MATH 020 or tions. appropriate placement; MATH 053 or
MATH 020C or appropriate placement 4 Units MATH 053B or appropriate placement
Transfers to: CSU 54 Lecture hours Transfers to: CSU
This course is designed to provide 54 Lab hours This course is designed to introduce
individuals, who are working in or students to the field of occupational
seeking employment in the green ET 230 safety and health management
energy field, with an overview of Safety and Emergency Response and program development. Topics
home energy management and include instruction on federal, state
auditing. Specifically, this course will Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or and local agency legislation, and the
assist students in their preparation of appropriate placement; READ 043 or application of labor and occupational
a comprehensive home energy audit appropriate placement; MATH 053 or safety and health regulations. The
and energy management program. MATH 053B or appropriate placement course content also includes familiar-
Emphasis is placed on the follow- Transfers to: CSU ization with workers compensation/
ing topics: Appliances, Insulation, This course is designed to provide general liability insurance, accident
Designing/Remodeling, Electric- students working or seeking employ- investigation techniques, industrial
ity, Landscaping, Lighting, Space ment in the environmental technol- hygiene, ergonomics, fire prevention,
Heating and Cooling, Water Heat- ogy field with hands-on instruction site and facility auditing, systems
ing, Doors/Windows/Skylights, and in safety and emergency response to Safety, and program development.
Home Energy Audits. chemical and physical exposures at This course is for working super-
3 Units hazardous waste sites. Topics include visors, professionals, or business
54 Lecture hours hazard identification, emergency owners responsible for worker safety
response planning, proper use and or placement of workers compensa-
ET 182 selection of personal protective tion/general liability insurance, and
Industrial Energy Management and equipment (PPE), site control and is a requirement for an Associate of
Auditing (Same as AET 182) evaluation, handling drums and con- Science Degree in Environmental
tainers, field sampling and air moni- Technology and/or a Certificate of
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or toring, proper use of instruments, Achievement in Environmental Tech-
appropriate placement; READ 043 or confined spaces, and emergency nology Health and Safety.
appropriate placement response including field exercises in 3 Units
Transfers to: CSU the use of air-purifying respirators 54 Lecture hours
This course is designed to provide (APR) and self-contained breathing
students working in or seeking apparatuses (SCBA). This course
employment in the green energy satisfies the requirements for 40-hour
field, with an overview of industrial Hazardous Waste Operations and
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ET 251 designed to train students in the prac- treatment, solids removal from sec-
Fundamentals of Safety and Health II tical aspects of operating and main- ondary effluents, residual solids man-
taining wastewater treatment plants, agement, enhanced biological control
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or emphasizing the use of safe prac- (including nitrogen and phosphorus
appropriate placement; READ 043 or tices and procedures. It is intended removal), and wastewater reclama-
appropriate placement; MATH 053 or for students working or who seek tion. This course focuses on actual
MATH 053B or appropriate assessment employment in the wastewater treat- operating procedures: Students learn
Transfers to: CSU ment field. Topics include the role to operate and maintain treatment
This course is designed to introduce and responsibilities of a treatment plant instrumentation equipment and
students to the supervisory and plant operator, an explanation of why systems. Additionally, students learn
management functions of occupa- wastes must be treated, and detailed how to analyze and solve operational
tional safety and health and risk descriptions of the equipment and problems and perform mathematical
management. Topics include a review processes used in a wastewater treat- calculations relating to wastewater
of federal, state, and local agency ment plant. Students learn to operate treatment process control.
legislation; labor and occupational and maintain racks, screens, commi- 3 Units
safety and health regulations; and nutors, sedimentation tanks, trickling 54 Lecture hours
workers’ compensation insurance. filters, rotating biological contactors,
The course content focuses on the package-activated sludge plants, ET 273
elements of developing a safety and oxidation ditches, ponds, and chlori- Stormwater Management, Treatment
health program, behavior-based nation facilities. Students also learn and Controls
safety, workplace violence, terrorism how to analyze and solve operational
preparedness, hazardous materials problems and perform mathematical Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
and waste management, the applica- calculations related to wastewater appropriate placement; READ 043 or
tion of occupational safety and health treatment process control. appropriate placement; MATH 053 or
design/compliance and regulations, 3 Units MATH 053B or appropriate placement
and the development of a safety and 54 Lecture hours Transfers to: CSU
health and loss prevention program This course is designed to provide
(i.e., a quality assurance/quality ET 271 students working or seeking employ-
control (QA/QC) policy). This course Wastewater Treatment Plant ment in the industrial stormwater
is for students pursuing a degree in Operations II management field with the skills
Environmental Technology and/or a necessary to manage stormwater
Certificate of Achievement in Health Prerequisite: ET 270 activities at industrial sites. Such
and Safety, and working profession- Transfers to: CSU management activities include the
als or business owners responsible for This is the second course in a series ability to write stormwater plans,
worker safety or risk management. of wastewater treatment courses implement structural and non-
3 Units designed to train students in the prac- structural best management practices,
54 Lecture hours tical aspects of operating and main- evaluate and design stormwater
taining wastewater treatment plants, treatment systems, conduct labora-
ET 260 emphasizing the use of safe practices tory testing, understand how to
Environmental Sampling and Analysis and procedures. It is intended for stu- collect stormwater samples, evaluate
dents working or who seek employ- low impact development methods,
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or ment in the wastewater treatment and understand the regulatory and
appropriate placement; READ 043 or field. Topics include conventional political framework of stormwater
appropriate placement; MATH 053 or activated sludge processes, sludge management. Emphasis is placed
MATH 053B or appropriate placement digestion and solids handling, efflu- on stormwater chemistry, water
Transfers to: CSU ent disposal, plant safety and good treatment, student-designed indus-
This course provides an overview of housekeeping, plant and equipment trial treatment systems, auditing for
the techniques of sampling protocols maintenance, analysis and presenta- compliance, monitoring of industrial
for obtaining soil, air, surface water, tion of data, and records and report effluent, interpretation of laboratory
and groundwater samples based on writing. Students also learn how results, and how to apply data to
sampling protocols approved by the to analyze and solve operational achieve real reductions in effluent
United States Environmental Protec- problems and to perform mathemati- contaminated by industrial pollut-
tion Agency (EPA). In the lecture, cal calculations related to wastewater ants.
emphasis is placed on the aspects treatment process control. 3 Units
of the procurement of the samples 3 Units 54 Lecture hours
through the EPA-approved standard 54 Lecture hours
operating procedures and practices. ET 274
In the laboratory, students gain ET 272 Industrial Waste Water Treatment
practical knowledge and skills for the Advanced Wastewater Treatment
appropriate collection and handling Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
of environmental samples. Prerequisite: ET 271 appropriate placement; READ 043 or
4 Units Transfers to: CSU appropriate placement; MATH 053 or
54 Lecture hours This is the third course in a series MATH 053B or appropriate placement
54 Lab hours of wastewater treatment courses Transfers to: CSU
designed to train students in the prac- This course is designed to provide
ET 270 tical aspects of operating and main- individuals, who are working in or
Wastewater Treatment Plant taining wastewater treatment plants, seeking employment in the water
Operations I emphasizing the use of safe practices management field, with the practical
and procedures. It is intended for stu- aspects of operating and maintain-
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or dents working or who seek employ- ing industrial waste water treatment
appropriate placement; READ 043 or ment in the wastewater treatment plants. Emphasis is placed on the
appropriate placement; MATH 053 or field. Topics include detailed descrip- following topics: role of the industrial
MATH 053B or appropriate placement tions of the equipment and advanced waste water treatment operator, types
Transfers to: CSU treatment processes used for odor of industrial waste streams, industrial
This is the initial course in a series control, pure oxygen-activated sludge waste water regulations, sources of
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wastes and methods for preventing distribution system. categories are studied, with a focus
and minimizing wastes at the source, 3 Units on the significance of each particular
and industrial waste monitoring. The 54 Lecture hours credit.
plant operations and maintenance 3 Units
topics that will be highlighted include ET 277 54 Lecture hours
the following: operating and main- Water Treatment II
taining flow measure equipment, ET 290
preliminary treatment processes, Prerequisite: ET 275 Cooperative Work Experience/Intern-
physical-chemical treatment pro- Advisory: ENGL 035, ENLA 100 or ship for Environmental Technology
cesses, pressure and gravity filters, appropriate placement; MATH 053 or Related Fields
physical treatment processes, treat- MATH 053B or appropriate placement;
ment of metal waste streams, and READ 043 or appropriate placement Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
safety procedures. Transfers to: CSU appropriate placement; READ 043 or
3 Units This advanced course in operating appropriate placement; MATH 053 or
54 Lecture hours and maintaining a water treatment MATH 053B or appropriate placement
plant emphasizes safe and efficient Transfers to: CSU
ET 275 work practices. Potable water reuse This course supports and reinforces
Water Treatment technologies are addressed. The on-the-job training in business and
objectives for this course are to industrial establishments under the
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or prepare the student for the Grades supervision of a college instruc-
appropriate placement; READ 043 or III and IV Water Treatment Operator tor, and is facilitated by the use of
appropriate placement; MATH 053 or Certification exams administered by learning objectives. Students work
MATH 053B or appropriate placement the California State Water Resources in a skilled or professional-level
Transfers to: CSU Control Board; thus, students learn assignment in their area of vocational
This course is designed to provide more advanced calculations. In addi- interest, and will meet performance
students working or seeking employ- tion, material is presented on topics objectives related to instruction above
ment in the water management field including but not limited to advanced and beyond the conditions of regular
with the practical aspects of operat- water treatment processes, iron and employment. This course is intended
ing and maintaining water treatment manganese control, fluoridation, for students whose job is related to
plants. Topics include responsibilities softening, trihalomethanes, deminer- the field of environmental technol-
of the water treatment plant operator, alization, drinking water regulations ogy, and who have completed or
sources of water, reservoir manage- (e.g., regulations established by the enrolled in the appropriate course-
ment and intake structures, coagula- Safe Drinking Water Act, including work. Contact the CWE office regard-
tion and flocculation, sedimentation amendments), handling and disposal ing re- enrollment procedures.
and filtration, disinfection and of process wastes, and laboratory Student Unpaid Internship:
corrosion control, and taste and odor procedures. Finally, this course 1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours;
control. Day-to- day operating proce- enhances students’ understanding 3 Units/180 hours;4 Units/240 hours
dures are highlighted in this course, and imparts the skills needed to Student Paid Internship:
with topics including regulation of address California’s future sustain- 1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours;
flows, chemical use and handling, able resource needs. 3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours.
records and reports, plant mainte- 3 Units 1 to 4 Units
nance, safety and security, emergency 54 Lecture hours 3 Lecture hours
procedures, handling complaints, and 60 to 300 hours
energy conservation.. ET 280
3 Units Green Building Design Principles ET 299
54 Lecture hours (Same as AET 280) Directed Study: Environmental
Technology
ET 276 Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Water Distribution appropriate placement; READ 043 or Transfers to: CSU
appropriate placement Independent Study/Directed Study
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Transfers to: CSU is intended for students who have
appropriate placement; READ 043 or This course is designed to provide the ability to assume responsibil-
appropriate placement; MATH 053 or students working in or seeking ity for independent work and to
MATH 053B or appropriate placement employment in the green building prepare written or oral reports and/
Transfers to: CSU field, with an overview of the green or appropriate projects. To enroll in
This course is designed to provide building industry and its compo- an independent study/directed study
students working or seeking employ- nents. Specifically, this course assists course, students must possess a 2.5
ment in the water management field students in preparing for the Leader- overall grade point average and a 3.0
with the practical aspects of operating ship in Energy and Environmental grade point average in the discipline
and maintaining water distribution Design Accredited Professional of study being requested, or receive
systems. Topics include the role and (LEED AP) examination, which is an exception from the instructor.
duties of water distribution system the most recognized professional Independent Studies/Directed Studies
operators, procedures for operating accreditation for green building in may be developed from any topic
and maintaining clear wells and stor- the nation. Emphasis is placed on the arising from or related to a course of
age tanks, characteristics of distribu- six categories of design that green study that will result in developing
tion system facilities, operating and buildings must address for LEED depth and breadth in that subject
maintaining distribution systems, certification: sustainable sites, water area. Students will be expected to
maintaining water quality, disinfect- efficiency, energy and atmosphere, meet on a regular basis with their fac-
ing water systems, and techniques for materials and resources, indoor ulty sponsor and submit a final report
recognizing hazards and developing environmental quality, and innova- or project, and student progress shall
safe procedures and programs. Stu- tion and design process. Each of these be evaluated at regular intervals.
dents also learn to analyze and solve Academic standards for Independent
problems associated with operating a Studies/Directed Studies shall be the
same as those for other courses. Units
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5 regulations with one unit of credit This course is an introduction to FIN 102
awarded for 54 hours of Directed Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Fundamentals of Financial Management
Studies, six (6) hours of which must and Queer Plus (LGBTQ+) Studies, and Investing
be with an instructor. The instructor and examines LGBTQ+ Studies as an
is responsible for monitoring student interdisciplinary field. In particular, Prerequisite: FIN 101
progress through the semester. the course takes up the influences of Advisory: MATH 050 or MATH 050D
Students may take directed study history, politics, media, and health or MATH 053 or MATH 053B or
courses for a maximum of three (3) care as they relate to the LGBTQ+ appropriate placement; READ 043 or
units within a discipline, and may not community. Throughout this course, appropriate placement
accumulate more than a total of nine students work toward a deeper Transfers to: UC, CSU
(9) units college wide. understanding of the intersectional This course will provide an introduc-
1 to 3 Units dynamics of privilege and oppression tion to financial management and
54 to 162 Lab hours as significant LGBTQ+ issues. investment decision-making involv-
3 Units ing stocks, bonds, mutual funds,
ETHNIC, GENDER, 54 Lecture hours government securities, options, and
AND SEXUALITY real estate. Topics include asset allo-
EGSS 135 cation principles, modern portfolio
STUDIES Philosophy of Social Justice (Same as theory, investment tools and strate-
PHIL 135) gies, diversification, and tax impli-
Division of Behavioral & Social cations of investments. This course
Sciences Advisory: ENGL 101; READ 043 or is designed for students interested
appropriate placement in pursuing a finance certificate or
EGSS 110 (C-ID SJS 110) Transfers to: CSU entry-level position in financial plan-
Introduction to Ethnic Studies This introductory course explores the ning.
philosophical aspects of a variety of 3 Units
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or issues of contemporary interest, with 54 Lecture hours
appropriate placement; READ 043 or an emphasis on social justice. Stu-
appropriate placement dents learn both theoretical founda- FIRE ACADEMY
Transfers to: CSU tions as well as practical applications.
This course is an introduction to the The course is intended for students Division of Public Safety
interdisciplinary study of race and interested in applying philosophical
ethnicity in the United States. Focus- methods to contemporary topics or FAC 043
ing on the socioeconomic and politi- the concept of social justice, Pathway Advanced Fire Course
cal experiences of Black Americans, to Law (pre-law) students, and for
Native Americans, Asian Americans, majors in philosophy, political sci- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Chicanx/Latinx Americans and other ence, social justice, or ethnic, gender, appropriate placement; READ 043 or
racialized groups, the course surveys and sexuality studies. appropriate placement
topics such as colonization, decolo- 3 Units This is a variable format (2-40 Hours
nization, racialization, indigeneity, 54 Lecture hours of Lecture; 2-40 Hours of Lab) course
immigration, intersectionality, social designed to keep fire service person-
justice movements, cultural expres- FINANCE nel informed of new laws and fire
sion and resistance, and major theo- codes, current prevention procedures,
ries on race and ethnicity. Division of Business recent developments in hazardous
3 Units materials, stress on the firefighter,
54 Lecture hours FIN 101 technology, community relations,
Introduction to Financial Planning physical fitness & wellness and other
EGSS 120 (C-ID SJS 120) refresher training as may be neces-
Introduction to Women’s Studies Prerequisite: MATH 050 or MATH sary.
050D or MATH 053 or MATH 053B or 0.148 to 2.962 Units
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate placement 2 to 40 Lecture hours
appropriate placement; READ 043 or Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate 2 to 40 Lab hours
appropriate placement placement
Transfers to: CSU Transfers to: UC, CSU FAC 050
This course is an introduction to the This course provides an overview Fire Instructor I
origins, purpose, subject matter, and of the fundamentals of financial (Formerly FAC 4344)
methods of women’s studies and planning, and is designed to pro-
to feminist perspectives on a range vide students with tools needed to Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
of social issues affecting women of achieve their personal financial goals. appropriate placement; READ 043 or
diverse backgrounds. The course Students will learn to make informed appropriate placement
focuses on an examination of gender decisions related to spending, saving, This course provides the skills and
and its intersections with race, class, borrowing, and investing by apply- knowledge needed for entry-level
sexuality, dis/ability, age, religion, ing quantitative reasoning concepts. professional instructors to perform
and other systems of difference. Course topics include the financial their duties safely, effectively, and
3 Units planning process, budgeting, cash competently. The curriculum is based
54 Lecture hours flow, debt consolidation, investing, on the 2012 edition of the National
and retirement planning. Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
EGSS 130 (C-ID SJS 130) 3 Units 1041 Standard for Fire Service
Introduction to LGBTQ+ Studies 54 Lecture hours Instructor Professional Qualifications.
At the end of this course, candidates
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or for Instructor I certification will be
appropriate placement; READ 043 or able to teach and deliver instruction
appropriate placement from a prepared lesson plan utiliz-
Transfers to: CSU ing instructional aids and evaluation
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complete reporting requirements to diagramming the scene, construct- 103; FTEC 104; FTEC 105; FTEC 106
the local jurisdiction. ing investigative notes, processing Advisory: BIOL 125
2.5 Units evidence and establishing chain of Transfers to: CSU
45 Lecture hours custody, processing victims and This course is designed for recently
fatalities, selecting evidence for employed firefighters and other
FAC 051 analysis, maintaining a chain of cus- interested students. Topics covered
Fire Instructor II tody, preparing a fire investigation include organization of the public
(Formerly FAC 4345) report, and disposing of evidence. and private fire service, characteris-
The 2014 edition of the National Fire tics and behavior of fire, fire hazards
Prerequisite: FAC 050 Protection Association (NFPA) 1033 and firefighter safety, extinguishing
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Standard for Fire Investigator Profes- agents and related extinguishing
appropriate placement; READ 043 or sional Qualifications is the basis for equipment, fire protection systems
appropriate placement this course. and water supply, incident command
This course provides the skills and 2 Units system, confine space awareness,
knowledge needed for intermediate- 36 Lecture hours building construction and assemblies,
level professional instructors to per- basic firefighting tactics and strategy,
form their duties safely, effectively, FAC 118 fire prevention, hazardous materials,
and competently. The curriculum Firefighter I, Basic Fire Academy emergency care, wild land firefight-
is based on the 2012 edition of the ing, Rapid Intervention, Rescue
National Fire Protection Associa- Prerequisite: FTEC 044; FTEC 101; Systems and physical fitness. This
tion (NFPA) 1041 Standard for Fire FTEC 102; FTEC 103; FTEC 104; FTEC course meets the State Board of Fire
Service Instructor Professional 105; FTEC 106 Services requirements for designation
Qualifications, and the 2012 edition Advisory: MATH 033 or appropriate as a “California Fire fighter I Accred-
of NFPA 1403 Standard on Live Fire placement; ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or ited Academy” (ARA or Accredited
Training Evolutions. At the end of appropriate placement; READ 043 or Regional Academy by the California
this course, candidates for Instructor appropriate placement State Fire Marshal). Students who
II certification will be able to develop Transfers to: CSU complete this course also receive Cali-
lesson plans and evaluation instru- This course is designed for recently fornia certification as an Emergency
ments, teach and deliver instruction, employed firefighters and other Medical Technician, in Vehicle Extri-
evaluate and coach other instructors, interested students. Topics covered cation, Fire Control I & II, Hazardous
analyze resources, and formulate a include organization of the public Materials First Responder Opera-
program budget. and private fire service, characteris- tional, Confine Space Awareness,
2.5 Units tics and behavior of fire, fire hazards Rescue Systems I, S-110, S-130, S-190,
45 Lecture hours and firefighter safety, extinguishing Trench Rescue, Rapid Intervention
agents and related extinguishing Crew Tactics, Firefighter Safety and
FAC 054 equipment, fire protection systems Survival and ICS –200. This course
Fire Investigation 1A: and water supply, incident com- requires completion of a medical
Basic Fire Investigation mand system, confined-space rescue physical examination and includes
(Formerly FAC 4348) awareness, building construction arduous physical activity.
and assemblies, basic fire fighting 22 Units
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or tactics and strategy, fire prevention, 136 Lecture hours
appropriate placement; READ 043 or hazardous materials, emergency care, 783 Lab hours
appropriate placement wildland firefighting, rapid interven-
This course provides information on tion, rescue systems, and physical FAC 4305
securing the fire scene and deter- fitness. This course meets the State Hazardous Material Identification
mining the origin and cause of the Board of Fire Services (SBFS) require-
fire. Topics include responsibilities ments for designation as a “California Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
of a fire investigator, securing the Firefighter I Accredited Academy” appropriate placement; READ 043 or
fire ground, conducting an exterior (Accredited Regional Academy appropriate placement
and interior survey, analyzing fire (ARA) by the California State Fire This course is for fire department per-
patterns, interpreting individual fire Marshal). Students who complete sonnel and other interested students
patterns, discriminating the effects of this course also receive California that want to learn about the current
explosions, examining and remov- certification in Vehicle Extrica- laws and regulations pertaining to
ing fire debris, reconstructing the tion, Fire Control I, Fire Congrol II, the labeling of hazardous materials
area of origin, and inspecting the Hazardous Materials First Responder and the UN Hazardous Classifica-
performance of building systems. Operational, Confined Space Rescue tions. The National Fire Protection
The 2014 edition of the National Fire Awareness, Rescue Systems I, S-110, Association (NFPA) guidelines and
Protection Association (NFPA) 1033 S-130, S-190, Rapid Intervention Crew the Department of Transportation
Standard Professional Qualifications Tactics, and ICS-200. This course (DOT) rules and regulations will be
for Fire Investigators is the basis for requires completion of a medical presented in this class.
this course. physical examination and includes 0.074 to 1.482 Units
2.5 Units arduous physical activity. 2 to 40 Lecture hours
45 Lecture hours 18 Units 2 to 40 Lab hours
126 Lecture hours
FAC 055 594 Lab hours FAC 4310
Fire Investigation 1B: Management Orientation
Evidence and Documentation FAC 120
(Formerly FAC 4315) Firefighter I Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Basic Fire Academy with EMT appropriate placement; READ 043 or
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate placement
appropriate placement; READ 043 or Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 This course is designed for fire
appropriate placement or appropriate placement; READ 043 or department personnel and other
This course provides information on appropriate placement; MATH 030 or interested students who seek
scene documentation and evidence MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropriate information related to fire service
collection/preservation. Topics placement; FTEC 101; FTEC 102; FTEC management and supervision. The
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organizational structure of a fire FAC 4329 FAC 4335
department, fire officer responsibili- Fire Fighting Operations, Hazardous Special Equipment Familiarization
ties, and establishing command at Materials
the scene of an emergency will be Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
discussed. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate placement; READ 043 or
0.50 to 3.00 Units appropriate placement; READ 043 or appropriate placement
9 to 40 Lecture hours appropriate placement This course is intended for fire
54 Lab hours This course is designed for fire department personnel and other
department personnel and other interested students who want to
FAC 4326 interested students who seek infor- learn more about specialized equip-
Paramedic Support Operations mation related to response to fires ment used in today’s fire service.
where hazardous materials are pres- Such equipment as the jaws of life,
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or ent. A basic review of hazard clas- compressor units, lighting units,
appropriate placement; READ 043 or sifications, response concerns when life-saving equipment and command
appropriate placement hazardous materials are present, equipment will be included.
This course is designed for fire and responder safety is discussed. 0.074 to 1.482 Units
department personnel and other This course will also present basic 2 to 40 Lecture hours
interested students who may assist response issues related to terrorist 2 to 40 Lab hours
paramedic units at the scene of acts involving hazardous materials.
emergencies. Patient preparation, 0.074 to 1.482 Units FAC 4346
stabilization and paramedic coordi- 2 to 40 Lecture hours Fire Prevention 1A
nation will be reviewed. Common 2 to 40 Lab hours
terminology will be included. This Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
course meets the Los Angeles County FAC 4330 appropriate placement; READ 043 or
Emergency Medical Technician Driving Techniques and Certification appropriate placement
requirements for recertification as an This course is the first of a two-
Emergency Medical Technician in the Prerequisite: Appropriate DMV driver’s course series designed to prepare Fire
State of California. permit (when required) Service or other interested students
0.074 to 1.482 Units Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or to become a California Certified Fire
2 to 40 Lecture hours appropriate placement; READ 043 or Prevention Officer. This is one of the
2 to 40 Lab hours appropriate placement State Board of Fire Services accred-
This course is designed to train fire- ited courses and applies to California
FAC 4327 fighters and other interested students Fire Service Training and Educational
Fire Fighting Operations, Structures to drive emergency response vehicles System certifications. Topics covered
that include fire engines, fire trucks provide broad, technical overview
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or and ambulances under emergency of fire prevention codes, ordinances,
appropriate placement; READ 043 or and non-emergency conditions. inspection practices and key hazards
appropriate placement This course will include classroom including responsibilities and author-
This course is designed for fire discussion, driving demonstrations, ity, occupancy classification & types
department personnel and other and driving practice. This course may of construction, Egress requirements,
emergency responders who seek require students to provide the neces- fire resistive assemblies, general fire
additional coursework in fighting sary driving permits needed through safety provisions, principles and
structure fires. A review of basic the DMV prior to class participation. procedures for fire inspections.
firefighting tactics and strategy 0.074 to 1.482 Units 2 Units
for occupancies such as dwellings, 2 to 40 Lecture hours 40 Lecture hours
commercial occupancies, industrial 2 to 40 Lab hours
occupancies, and special occupan- FAC 4347
cies will be included. Emphasis will FAC 4331 Fire Prevention 1B
be placed on safety to personnel and Pumping Techniques and Certification
crew cohesiveness. Prerequisite: FAC 4346
0.074 to 1.482 Units Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
2 to 40 Lecture hours appropriate placement; READ 043 or appropriate placement; READ 043 or
2 to 40 Lab hours appropriate placement; MATH 030 or appropriate placement
MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri- This course is a second in the series
FAC 4328 ate placement of courses required for Fire Officer
Fire Fighting Operations, Mobile Units This course is designed to train stu- Certification as it relates to Fire
dents to operate fire apparatus under Prevention. It is also designed for Fire
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or emergency and non-emergency Service personnel or other interested
appropriate placement; READ 043 or conditions. It integrates the physical students to become a California
appropriate placement properties of modern fire apparatus Certified Fire Prevention Officer.
This course is designed for fire suppression systems, pump theory This course focuses on the special
department personnel and other and operation, hydraulic calcula- hazards associated with flammable
emergency responders who seek tions, water supply considerations, and combustible liquids and gases.
additional coursework in fighting relay pumping principles, water Some topics of discussion include
fires where mobile units are burning. shuttle operations, foam systems bulk storage and handling, transpor-
A review of basic firefighting tactics operation and apparatus maintenance tation of flammable gases and liquids
and strategy specifically for cars, and testing. This course will include and more.
trucks, buses, ships, planes and trains classroom discussion, pumping dem- 2 Units
will be discussed. This course will onstrations, and pumping practice. 40 Lecture hours
also present information related to 0.074 to 1.482 Units
terrorist acts while utilizing mobile 2 to 40 Lecture hours FAC 4349
equipment. Emphasis will be placed 2 to 40 Lab hours Fire Command 1A
on safety to personnel.
0.074 to 1.482 Units Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
2 to 40 Lecture hours appropriate placement; READ 043 or
2 to 40 Lab hours appropriate placement

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This course is designed to prepare FIRE TECHNOLOGY with an overview of fire protection
Fire Service or other interested stu- issues. Included will be an introduc-
dents to become a California Certified Division of Public Safety tion to the philosophy and history of
Fire Officer. This is one of the State fire protection and fire service. The
Board of Fire Services accredited FTEC 044 organization and function of public
courses and applies to California Fire Physical Fitness and Ability for the and private fire protection services,
Service Training and Educational Firefighter the laws and regulations affecting fire
System certifications. This course service and the role of fire depart-
provides instruction and simulation Prerequisite: Student must be able to lift ments as part of local government
time pertaining to the initial decision 75lbs., drag a 150 pound “drag dummy”, will be explored. Basic fire chemistry,
and action processes at a working and use a sledge hammer in completion of fire protection systems, firefighting
fire. Topics include the fire officer, a physical abilities test. strategies and possible career oppor-
fire behavior, fire ground resources, Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or tunities in fire related fields will also
operations and management. appropriate placement; READ 043 or be addressed.
2 Units appropriate placement 3 Units
40 Lecture hours This course is designed to give in- 54 Lecture hours
service firefighters and interested
FAC 4350 students information about condi- FTEC 102
Fire Command 1B tioning and fire department physical Principles of Fire & Emergency Services
ability test designs and will include Safety & Survival
Prerequisite: FAC 4349 manipulative drills in order to be suc-
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or cessful in passing California PAT’s Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
appropriate placement; READ 043 or (Physical Abilities Tests). This course appropriate placement; READ 043 or
appropriate placement will provide information on the most appropriate placement
This course is a continuation of Fire recently developed tests in South- Transfers to: CSU
Command 1A and is designed to pre- ern California including the CPAT This course introduces the fire tech-
pare Fire Service or other interested (Candidate Physical Abilities Test) nology or other interested students
students to become a California Certi- and the Biddle (Biddle and Associate to the basic principles and history
fied Fire Officer. This is one of the Validated Test). Students will learn related to the national firefighter
State Board of Fire Services accred- about firefighter wellness programs, life safety initiatives, focusing on
ited courses and applies to California review basic nutrition and current the need for cultural and behavior
Fire Service Training and Educational NFPA (National Fire Protection changes throughout the emergency
System certifications. This course Association) standards pertaining to services. This course has been
provides the student with informa- firefighter health and safety. Students updated to meet the National Fire
tion on tactics, strategies and scene must be able to perform basic fire- and Emergency Services Higher Edu-
management for multi-casualty inci- fighter activities including climbing, cation objectives as it pertains to fire-
dents, hazardous materials incidents using sledge hammers, dragging fighter safety and survival techniques
and wildland fires. Each student also 150lb dummies and wearing a self- used in today’s fire service.
has the opportunity to increase his or contained breathing apparatus. 3 Units
her knowledge and skills by handling 3 Units 54 Lecture hours
initial operations at these types of 36 Lecture hours
incidents through simulation and 54 Lab hours FTEC 103
class activities. Fire Behavior and Combustion
2 Units FTEC 045
40 Lecture hours Firefighter Entrance Examination Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Techniques appropriate placement; READ 043 or
FAC 4361 appropriate placement
Fire Command 1C 1-Zone Fire Fighting Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Transfers to: CSU
for Company Officers appropriate placement; READ 043 or This course provides fire technology
appropriate placement or other interested students with an
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or This course is designed to prepare exploration of theories and funda-
appropriate placement; READ 043 or Fire Technology or other interested mentals of how and why fires start,
appropriate placement students to take a firefighter’s spread, and how they are controlled.
This is a State Board of Fire Services examination. Topics covered include An in-depth study of fire chemis-
accredited course in I-Zone firefight­ a review of firefighter duties and the try and physics, fire characteristics
ing and elements of the Incident requirements of a firefighter, employ- of materials, extinguishing agents,
Command System (ICS) for Company ment requirements in the fire service and fire control techniques will be
Fire Officers. This addresses the three and the hiring process. Resumes, fire explored.
elements of wild land fire behavior department written examinations, 3 Units
including fuel, weather and topog- oral interviews, and other related 54 Lecture hours
raphy and fundamental elements aspects will be discussed.
of size-up as they relate to I-Zone 3 Units FTEC 104
firefighting. The duties and respon- 54 Lecture hours Fire Prevention Technology
sibilities of a Strike Team Company
Officer and procedures for struc- FTEC 101 Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
ture triage and protection are also Fire Protection Organization appropriate placement; READ 043 or
addressed. This course is designed appropriate placement
for firefighting personnel and other Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Transfers to: CSU
interested students who seek certifi- appropriate placement; READ 043 or This course is designed to provide
cation as a California State Certified appropriate placement fire technology or other interested
“Fire Officer.” Transfers to: CSU students with fundamental infor-
2 Units This course provides Fire Technol- mation regarding the history and
36 Lecture hours ogy or other interested students philosophy of fire prevention,
organization and operation of a fire
prevention bureau, use of fire codes,
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hazards, and the relationships of fire appropriate placement ground. The student will study fire
prevention with built-in fire protec- Transfers to: CSU ground hydraulic formulas used to
tion systems, fire investigation, and This course provides the fire tech- calculate needed fire flow for residen-
fire and life-safety education. nology or other interested student tial and commercial structures.
3 Units with information pertaining to the 3 Units
54 Lecture hours handling, identification, firefighting 54 Lecture hours
practices, and the explosive hazards
FTEC 105 confronted with during a hazard- FTEC 112
Building Construction for ous materials response. The role of a Fire Apparatus and Equipment
Fire Protection Hazardous Material Technician and
Specialist will be discussed. The types Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or of hazardous materials that could be appropriate placement; READ 043 or
appropriate placement; READ 043 or used during a terrorism event will be appropriate placement
appropriate placement covered. Transfers to: CSU
Transfers to: CSU 3 Units This course provides the fire technol-
This course provides the fire technol- 54 Lecture hours ogy or other interested students with
ogy or other interested students with information pertaining to the design
an understanding of the essential FTEC 109 and operation of fire department
components used in building con- Fire Fighting Tactics and Strategy apparatus. This includes components
struction that directly relates to fire such as the engine, pump and drive
safety. The elements of construction Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or train. Basic hydraulic calculations for
and design of structures, factors appropriate placement; READ 043 or operation and safe vehicle use will
when inspecting buildings, preplan- appropriate placement; also be discussed. Topics addressed
ning fire operations, and operating at Transfers to: CSU include the different types of fire
fires will be discussed. The develop- This course provides the fire technol- apparatus and their function includ-
ment and evolution of building and ogy or other interested students ing wildland firefighting apparatus
fire codes will be studied in relation- with information pertaining to the and municipal fire apparatus.
ship to past fires in residential, com- elements of the incident management 3 Units
mercial, and industrial occupancies. system, evaluation of information 54 Lecture hours
3 Units management and critical incident
54 Lecture hours factors including control of incident FTEC 114
communications, basic strategy deci- Fire Investigation
FTEC 106 sions, and the development of an inci-
Fire Protection Equipment and Systems dent plan. Basic current fire ground Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
strategies will also be explored in this appropriate placement; READ 043 or
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or course. appropriate placement
appropriate placement; READ 043 or 3 Units Transfers to: CSU
appropriate placement 54 Lecture hours This course provides the fire technol-
Transfers to: CSU ogy or other interested students with
This course provides the fire technol- FTEC 110 an understanding of determining
ogy student with information pertain- Rescue Practices causes of fires, including accidental,
ing to the design and operation of fire suspicious, and incendiary. Topics
detection and alarm systems, heat Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or covered include arson laws, field note
and smoke control systems, special appropriate placement; READ 043 or taking, and fire cause. Also addressed
protection and sprinkler systems, appropriate placement are the recognition and preserving
water supply for fire protection and Transfers to: CSU of evidence, the interviewing of wit-
portable fire extinguishers. This course provides the fire technol- nesses and suspects, arrest and deten-
3 Units ogy or other interested students with tion procedures, court demeanor, and
54 Lecture hours a better understanding of rescue the giving of court testimony.
problems and techniques in the fire 3 Units
FTEC 107 service field. Topics covered include 54 Lecture hours
Hazardous Materials I emergency rescue equipment, toxic
gases, chemicals, diseases, radiation FTEC 117
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or hazards, and care of victims. Students Fire Service Management, Safety and
appropriate placement; READ 043 or will become prepared for emergency Wellness
appropriate placement childbirths, respiration and resus-
Transfers to: CSU citation, auto extrication, and other Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
This course provides fire technology emergency conditions throughout the appropriate placement; READ 043 or
or other interested students with course. appropriate placement
information pertaining to the first 3 Units Transfers to: CSU
responder role when dealing with 54 Lecture hours This course is designed for fire
hazardous materials operations. Haz- technology majors to provide the
ardous materials decontamination FTEC 111 student with the concepts, theories
procedures will also be discussed. Fire Hydraulics and principles of fire service man-
Classification of hazardous materials agement. Emphasis is placed on the
and National Fire Protection Associa- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or distinctions between management,
tion standards (NFPA 472) will be appropriate placement; READ 043 or supervision and leadership. Fire
addressed. appropriate placement; ability to add, service stress and safety management
3 Units subtract, multiply, and divide will be discussed and the national fire
54 Lecture hours Transfers to: CSU service standards will be presented.
This course provides the fire tech- 3 Units
FTEC 108 nology student with information 54 Lecture hours
Hazardous Materials II applicable to fire service hydraulics,
specifically pertaining to fire hose,
Prerequisite: FTEC 107 friction loss and calculations for
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or gallons per minute (GPM) on the fire
appropriate placement; READ 043 or

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FTEC 150 grade point average in the discipline speakers, and field trips, students
Truck Company Operations of study being requested, or receive will be exposed to professions and
an exception from the instructor. fields of study in dance, design, film,
Prerequisite: FAC 118 or Firefighter 1 Independent Studies/Directed Studies music, theater, and visual art.
certification or completion of a CSFM may be developed from any topic 3 Units
approved Fire Academy arising from or related to a course of 54 Lecture hours
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate study that will result in developing
placement depth and breadth in that subject FYS 102
Transfers to: CSU area. Students will be expected to Business and the Cyber Future
This course is for veteran firefight- meet on a regular basis with their fac-
ers or other interested students that ulty sponsor and submit a final report Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
want to enhance their knowledge and or project, and student progress shall appropriate placement; READ 043 or
ability as it pertains to the fire ground be evaluated at regular intervals. appropriate placement
operations associated with truck com- Academic standards for Independent Transfers to: CSU
pany tactics and strategy. Basic roof Studies/Directed Studies shall be the This seminar course is designed to
construction, vertical and horizontal same as those for other courses. Units introduce first-year students to the
ventilation, forcible entry, positive are awarded in accordance to Title spirit of academic excellence and
and negative ventilation, search and 5 regulations with one unit of credit intellectual curiosity that lies at
rescue, thermal imaging technology, awarded for 54 hours of Directed the heart of learning. All First-Year
firefighter safety and survival, rapid Studies, six (6) hours of which must Seminar courses explore a theme in
intervention tactics, elevator rescue be with an instructor. The instructor depth. This seminar course consid-
and related truck company opera- is responsible for monitoring student ers the selected theme through the
tions will be discussed. progress through the semester. lens of business principles. FYS 102
2.5 Units Students may take directed study will explore concepts, strategies, and
25 Lecture hours courses for a maximum of three (3) practices of management, market-
60 Lab hours units within a discipline, and may not ing, finance, accounting, information
accumulate more than a total of nine technology, logistics, and human
FTEC 290 (9) units college wide. resources. Through inquiry-based
Cooperative Work Experience/Intern- 1 to 3 Units instruction and active learning,
ship for Fire Technology Related Fields 54 to 162 Lab hours students develop into self­directed
problem-solvers. Coursework will
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate FIRST YEAR SEMINAR build throughout the semester
placement; ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or toward a culminating project in
appropriate placement Division of Library Science various media. Through presenta-
Transfers to: CSU tions, guest speakers, and field trips,
This course supports and reinforces FYS 101 students will be exposed to profes-
on-the-job training in the Fire Tech- Beyond Words: Visual and Performing sions and fields of study in business
nology field under supervision of a Arts in Action and the cyber future.
college instructor and is facilitated 3 Units
by the use of learning objectives. The Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 54 Lecture hours
student will be working in a skilled appropriate placement; READ 043 or
or professional level assignment in appropriate placement FYS 103
the area of Fire Technology and will Transfers to: CSU Science in Society
meet performance objectives related This seminar course is designed to
to instruction that are above and introduce first-year students to the Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
beyond the conditions of regular spirit of academic excellence and appropriate placement; READ 043 or
employment. This course is intended intellectual curiosity that lies at appropriate placement
for students whose job is related to the heart of learning. All First-Year Transfers to: CSU
the field of fire technology and have Seminar courses explore a common This seminar course is designed to
completed or enrolled in the appro- selected theme in depth. This seminar introduce first-year students to the
priate coursework.” Contact the course will approach the selected spirit of academic excellence and
CWE office regarding re-enrollment theme as a conduit for understand- intellectual curiosity that lies at the
procedures.” ing the visual and performing arts. heart of learning. All First-Year Semi-
Student Unpaid Internship: FYS 101 will examine the artist’s nar courses explore a theme in depth.
1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours; use of an abstracted language that FYS 103 will explore the selected
3 Units/180 hours;4 Units/240 hours moves beyond words to the visual, theme through the lens of the natural
Student Paid Internship: aural, and kinesthetic. Students are sciences, their effects on society,
1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours; invited to explore creativity, innova- and how the pursuit of science has
3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours. tion, self-expression, imagination, been influenced by social forces.
1 to 4 Units close observation, introspection, and Through inquiry-based instruction
3 Lecture hours inquisitiveness as artistic responses and active learning, students develop
60 to 300 Other to the world around us. This seminar into self-directed problem-solvers.
will then examine how visual and Coursework will build throughout
FTEC 299 performing artists give shape to these the semester toward a culminating
Directed Study: Fire Technology responses by applying skill and inge- project in various media. Through
nuity. Through inquiry-based instruc- presentations, guest speakers, and
Transfers to: CSU tion and active learning, students field trips, students will be exposed
Independent Study/Directed Study develop into self-directed problem- to professions and fields of study in
is intended for students who have solvers. Coursework will build the natural sciences.
the ability to assume responsibil- throughout the semester toward a 3 Units
ity for independent work and to culminating project in a variety of 54 Lecture hours
prepare written or oral reports and/ media. Through presentations, guest
or appropriate projects. To enroll in
an independent study/directed study
course, students must possess a 2.5
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FYS 104 sions and fields of study in language, FR 201
Understanding the SELFie: Diversity literature, and verbal expression. French III
and Human Experieinces 3 Units
54 Lecture hours Prerequisite: FR 102 or completion of
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or three years of high school French with a
appropriate placement; READ 043 or FRENCH grade of “C” or better
appropriate placement Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Transfers to: CSU Division of Communications & appropriate placement; READ 043 or
This seminar course is designed Languages appropriate placement
to introduce first-year students to Transfers to: UC, CSU
the spirit of academic excellence FR 101 This course stresses advanced
and intellectual curiosity that lies French I conversational, reading, writing and
at the heart of learning. All First- translation skills. Emphasis is placed
Year Seminar courses explore a Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or on understanding spoken French as
common selected theme in depth. appropriate placement; READ 043 or well as on proficiency and accuracy
This seminar course will approach appropriate placement in speaking French. The course will
the selected theme as a conduit for Transfers to: UC, CSU include an introduction to French
understanding diversity and human This course is an introduction to the literature as well as the reading of
experiences. FYS 104 will explore essentials of French language: read- one novel in French to be determined
major themes, problems, theories, ing, listening, speaking, and writing by the instructor. Various facets of
and ideologies from both past and skills. Various facets of French-speak- French culture, philosophy, politics
present. This seminar encourages ing culture (history, philosophy, and and history will also be explored.
student inquiry and analysis into politics) will be analyzed via cross- In addition to classroom discussion,
subject matter which continues to cultural comparisons. In addition to students are required to complete
shape their lives today. This course classroom discussion, students are at least 27 hours of intensive indi-
challenges students to utilize primary required to complete at least 27 hours vidualized oral-aural practice in the
skills found in each discipline in of intensive individualized oral-aural Language Laboratory via interactive
order to explain human experiences, practice in the Language Laboratory websites, audio CDs, video programs,
examine historical and contemporary via interactive websites, audio CDs, and films. The Language Laboratory
theories, and facilitate their contribu- video programs and films. The Lan- work focuses on vocabulary, gram-
tions to their communities at large. guage Laboratory work focuses on mar, and cultural practices. This class
Through inquiry-based instruction vocabulary, grammar, and cultural is designed for students who wish to
and active learning, students develop practices. This class is designed for broaden their knowledge in French as
into self-directed problem-solvers. those interested in learning to speak well as for those seeking a degree in
Coursework will build throughout French as well as those seeking a the French language.
the semester toward a culminating degree in the French language. 4.5 Units
project in various media. Through 4.5 Units 72 Lecture hours
presentations, guest speakers, and 72 Lecture hours 27 Lab hours
field trips, students will be exposed 27 Lab hours
to professions and fields of study in FR 202
behavioral and social sciences. FR 102 French IV
3 Units French II
54 Lecture hours Prerequisite: FR 201 or completion of
Prerequisite: FR 101 or completion of 2 four years of high school French with a
FYS 105 years of high school French with a grade grade of “C” or better
Voices, Ideas, and the Power of of “C” or better Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Language Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate appropriate placement; READ 043 or
asessment; ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate placement
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate placement Transfers to: UC, CSU
appropriate placement; READ 043 or Transfers to: UC, CSU This course is a continuation of FR
appropriate placement This course is a continuation to the 201. The course stresses advanced
Transfers to: CSU essentials of the French language: conversational, reading, writing, and
This seminar course is designed to reading, listening, speaking, and translation skills. Emphasis is placed
introduce first-year students to the writing skills. Various facets of on understanding spoken French as
spirit of academic excellence and French-speaking culture (history, well as on proficiency and accuracy
intellectual curiosity that lies at the philosophy, and politics) will be ana- in speaking French. The course will
heart of learning. All First-Year Semi- lyzed via cross-cultural comparisons. include an introduction to French
nar courses explore a theme in depth. In addition to classroom discussion, literature as well as the reading of
This seminar course will consider students are required to complete one novel in French to be determined
the selected theme through the lens at least 27 hours of intensive indi- by the instructor. In addition to
of written and oral communication. vidualized oral-aural practice in the classroom instruction, In addition to
FYS 105 will explore the etymology, Language Laboratory via interactive classroom discussion, students are
analysis, and practice of how we use websites, audio CDs, video programs, required to complete at least 27 hours
symbols in society, both orally and and films. The Language Laboratory of intensive individualized oral-aural
in writing. Through inquiry-based work focuses on vocabulary, gram- practice in the Language Laboratory
instruction and active learning, stu- mar, and cultural practices. This class via interactive websites, audio CDs,
dents develop into self-directed is designed for those interested in video programs, and films. The Lan-
problem-solvers. Coursework will continuing to learn to speak French as guage Laboratory work focuses on
build throughout the semester well as for those seeking a degree in vocabulary, grammar, and cultural
toward a culminating project in the French language. practices. Various facets of French
various media. Through presenta- 4.5 Units culture, philosophy, politics and his-
tions, guest speakers, and field trips, 72 Lecture hours tory will also be explored. This course
students will be exposed to profes- 27 Lab hours is intended for those interested in

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continuing to learn to speak French as This course introduces fundamental of trending applications including
well as for those seeking a degree in concepts of geographic information videography, survey mapping, public
the French language. and spatial analysis. Using industry safety, and biology.
4.5 Units standard geospatial application tools 1.5 Units
72 Lecture hours including geographic information 18 Lecture hours
27 Lab hours systems (GIS), global positioning 27 Lab hours
systems (GPS), and small unmanned
FR 299 aerial vehicle (sUAVs), students GIS 220
Directed Study: French perform spatial analysis in various GIS Applications
disciplines including but not limited
Transfers to: CSU to business, public safety, health, Prerequisite: GIS 120
Independent Study/Directed Study politics, civil engineering, and Advisory: CIT 101
is intended for students who have environmental, social, biological and Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
the ability to assume responsibil- geological sciences. Students learn (*Students will receive credit for only
ity for independent work and to how to organize geospatial data; one of the following courses: GIS 120 or
prepare written or oral reports and/ visualize spatial patterns by aggre- GIS 220)
or appropriate projects. To enroll in gating numbers by areas, analyzing This course covers advanced applica-
an independent study/directed study ratios and proportions, generating tions of geographic information
course, students must possess a 2.5 scatterplots, qualifying volumes and systems (GIS), including digitizing
overall grade point average and a 3.0 areas, and performing map algebra; with topology, georeferencing “as-
grade point average in the discipline and interpret correlations or suit- builts,” and deriving new spatial
of study being requested, or receive able locations based on provided or data by importing computer aided
an exception from the instructor. researched criteria. drafting (CAD) drawings. Students
Independent Studies/Directed Studies 4 Units learn how to distinguish the differ-
may be developed from any topic 54 Lecture hours ence and value of raster data versus
arising from or related to a course of 54 Lab hours vector data, perform new trends in
study that will result in developing GIS including processing new raster
depth and breadth in that subject GIS 130 data with photogrammetry of imag-
area. Students will be expected to Field Data Applications for GIS ery collected by small unmanned
meet on a regular basis with their fac- aircraft vehicles (sUAVs), and create
ulty sponsor and submit a final report Prerequisite: GIS 120 mobile applications for field data col-
or project, and student progress shall Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or lection (i.e., fire hydrant inventory).
be evaluated at regular intervals. appropriate placement;READ 043 or The course may include field trips
Academic standards for Independent appropriate placement to industry events and to attend off-
Studies/Directed Studies shall be the Transfers to: CSU campus survey field exercises.
same as those for other courses. Units This course provides students and 4 Units
are awarded in accordance to Title working professionals an expanded 54 Lecture hours
5 regulations with one unit of credit hands-on study on field data collec- 54 Lab hours
awarded for 54 hours of Directed tion and methods using various geo-
Studies, six (6) hours of which must spatial technology including Global GIS 221
be with an instructor. The instructor Positioning Systems (GPS) and sUAV Cartography Design and Geographic
is responsible for monitoring student (small unmanned aerial vehicles) for Information Systems
progress through the semester. applications in Geographic Infor-
Students may take directed study mation Systems (GIS) and Remote Prerequisite: GIS 120
courses for a maximum of three (3) Sensing (RMS). Experience in using Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
units within a discipline, and may not field data collection enhances GIS appropriate placement; READ 043 or
accumulate more than a total of nine technician and analyst employability. appropriate placement
(9) units college wide. Students will research real world Transfers to: CSU
1 to 3 Units applications for public safety, public GIS plays an important role in
54 to 162 Lab hours works, digital humanities and vari- many disciplines, and improves the
ous sciences. This course will include understanding of particular kinds of
GEOGRAPHIC off-campus field trips. information through visual inter-
INFORMATION 4 Units pretation. This course is for students
54 Lecture hours who want a better understanding of
SYSTEMS 54 Lab hours and methods to effectively portray
information spatially using conven-
Division of Career & GIS 150 tions of patterns, colors and symbol-
Technical Education Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems ogy. Students are introduced to the
Procedures and Regulations history of map interpretation, map
GIS 120 projections, scales, map accuracy, and
Introduction to Geographic Information Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or layout conventions for publication in
Systems and Spatial Analysis appropriate placement; READ 043 or reports or large formats at emergency
appropriate placement operations center. The course may
Prerequisite: MATH 070 or MATH Transfers to: CSU include field trips for students to visit
070CD or appropriate placement This course prepares the student to industry user meetings.
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or pass the FAA Aeronautical Knowl- 4 Units
appropriate placement; READ 043 or edge Test for a Remote Pilot Certifi- 54 Lecture hours
appropriate placement; CIT 101 cate. Material covers subject areas in 54 Lab hours
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU the Part 107 Aeronautical Knowledge
(*Students will receive credit for only Test including aerodynamics, aircraft GIS 222
one of the following courses: GIS 120 or performance, navigation, weather, GIS for Civil Engineering and
GIS 220) and aviation regulations. Flight Public Works
workflow demonstration prepares
the student in sUAS operation and Prerequisite: GIS 120
flight planning with an overview Transfers to: CSU

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This course uses GIS software and a highly desired skill for the geo- the CWE office regarding re-enroll-
cloud services as analytical and graphic information system (GIS) ment procedures.”
informational tools for engineers, technician. This course teaches how Student Unpaid Internship:
maintenance planners, and facility to automate GIS tasks by applying 1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours;
managers to aid in civil engineer- common industry scripting language 3 Units/180 hours; 4 Units/240 hours
ing, facilities management, systems (e.g., Python or Model Builder). Student Paid Internship:
evaluation, maintenance, and asset Advanced database management 1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours;
management of public works utilities methodologies for spatial data 3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours
or capital improvement projects. Stu- analysis and development of GIS 1 to 4 Units
dents perform hydrological and volu- applications will be covered. Upon 3 Lecture hours
metric calculations by using surface completion, students will effectively 60 to 300 Other hours
models, sizing public works infra- perform programming fundamentals,
structure based on land use, zoning providing easier interfaces for end GIS 299
and population data, and managing users. Directed Study in Geographic
large-scale construction projects and 4 Units Information Systems
public works infrastructure based on 54 Lecture hours
asset management and maintenance 54 Lab hours Prerequisite: 2.5 overall grade point
principles. The course includes data average and a 3.0 grade point average in
collection workflow using small GIS 281 the discipline of study being requested, or
unmanned aerial vehicle (sUAV) Crime Mapping and Analysis receive an exception from the instructor
technology, photogrammetry, and the Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
production of professional web and Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or appropriate placement; READ 043 or
mobile field data collection applica- appropriate placement; READ 043 or appropriate placement
tions. appropriate placement; CIT 101 Transfers to: CSU
4 Units Transfers to: CSU This course provides an opportu-
54 Lecture hours Crime mapping plays an impor- nity for the student to expand their
54 Lab hours tant role in almost any form of studies in Geographic Information
crime analysis and can improve Systems beyond the classroom by
GIS 230 our understanding of the important completing a project or an assign-
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) relationships between people, loca- ment arranged by an agreement
in Environmental Technology tion, time, and crime. As a result, between the student and instructor.
geographic information systems The student is required to contract
Prerequisite: GIS 120 (GIS) has become an essential tool with the instructor to determine the
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or used by crime analysts to discover scope of the assignment and the unit
appropriate placement; READ 043 or crime patterns, implement corrective value assigned for successful comple-
appropriate placement strategies, optimize resource alloca- tion. Students may take a maximum
Transfers to: CSU tion and to develop crime prevention of 3 units of directed study within a
Environmental technicians collect, measures. Students will use ArcGIS discipline and 9 units college wide.
manage, manipulate and interpret to analyze crime series, conduct 1 to 3 Units
environmental data using geo- problem analysis, study crime trends, 54 to 162 Lab hours
graphic information systems (GIS). and address deployment issues as
This course will prepare students to they relate to decision making in law GEOGRAPHY
integrate spatial technologies and enforcement. Students should have a
environmental information in various working knowledge of Windows to Division of Mathematics,
disciplines in environmental technol- be successful in this course. Sciences, and Engineering
ogy, biology, planning, landscape 4 Units
architecture, engineering, geology, 54 Lecture hours GEOG 101 (C-ID GEOG 110)
archaeology, and related fields. Prac- 54 Lab hours Introduction to Physical Geography
tical GIS exercises engage the student
with industry-used technologies GIS 290 Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
including global positioning systems Cooperative Work Experience/Intern- appropriate placement; READ 043 or
(GPS), remote sensing, and small ship for Geographic Information Sys- appropriate placement; MATH 050 or
unmanned aerial vehicles (sUAVs) in tems Related Fields MATH 050D or MATH 053 or MATH
activities designed to increase com- 053B or appropriate placement
prehension of the concepts, and skills Prerequisite: GIS 120 Transfers to: UC, CSU
they need to become marketable in Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or This general education course
their chosen environmental fields. appropriate placement; READ 043 or introduces students to the natu-
Geographic Information Systems. appropriate placement ral processes that shape the earth.
Possible day field trips are scheduled Transfers to: CSU Weather and climate, landforms
to visit local industries and for field This course supports and reinforces and volcanoes, glaciers, rivers, and
work. on-the-job training in business and coastal phenomena are among the
3 Units industrial establishments under topics explored. This course is for any
36 Lecture hours supervision of a college instructor students interested in the physical
54 Lab hours and is facilitated by the use of learn- processes that shape land masses.
ing objectives. The student will be 3 Units
GIS 280 working in a skilled or professional 54 Lecture hours
Geospatial Programming and level assignment in their area of
Web Services vocational interest and will meet per-
formance objectives related to instruc-
Prerequisite: GIS 120 tion that are above and beyond the
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or conditions of regular employment.
appropriate placement; READ 043 or This course is intended for students
appropriate placement whose job is related to the field of GIS
Transfers to: CSU and have completed or enrolled in
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GEOG 101L (C-ID GEOG 111) ity for independent work and to This introductory course covers the
Introduction to Physical Geography prepare written or oral reports and/ principles of geology, with emphasis
Laboratory or appropriate projects. To enroll in on Earth processes, and fulfills the
an independent study/directed study physical science general education
Prerequisite/Corequisite: GEOG 101 course, students must possess a 2.5 requirement. The course focuses
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or overall grade point average and a 3.0 on the internal structure and origin
appropriate placement; READ 043 or grade point average in the discipline of the Earth and the processes that
appropriate placement; MATH 050 or of study being requested, or receive change and shape. Earthquakes,
MATH 050D or MATH 053 or MATH an exception from the instructor. volcanoes, oil, beaches, tsunamis,
053B or appropriate placement Independent Studies/Directed Studies rocks, rivers, glaciers, plate tectonics,
Transfers to: UC, CSU may be developed from any topic minerals, and continent and moun-
The physical geography laboratory arising from or related to a course of tain building are among the topics
is designed to acquaint students study that will result in developing that are explored. diverse topics that
with the methods, techniques and depth and breadth in that subject are explored.
procedures used by geographers in area. Students will be expected to 3 Units
the study and analysis of the physical meet on a regular basis with their fac- 54 Lecture hours
environment. Students use maps, ulty sponsor and submit a final report
the Internet, and other tools to work or project, and student progress shall GEOL 151 (C-ID GEOL 100L)
with real-world geographic data. This be evaluated at regular intervals. Physical Geology Laboratory
course fulfills the general education Academic standards for Independent
lab requirement in physical sciences Studies/Directed Studies shall be the Prerequisite/Corequisite: GEOL 150
when taken with or after the Intro- same as those for other courses. Units Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
duction to Physical Geography course are awarded in accordance to Title appropriate placement; READ 043 or
(GEOG 101). 5 regulations with one unit of credit appropriate placement; MATH 033 or
1 Unit awarded for 54 hours of Directed appropriate placement
54 Lab hours Studies, six (6) hours of which must Transfers to: UC, CSU
be with an instructor. The instructor This lab engages students with a
GEOG 102 (C-ID GEOG 120) is responsible for monitoring student hands-on review of the principles
Introduction to Cultural Geography progress through the semester. presented in GEOL 150 and their
Students may take directed study application to everyday life. Labora-
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or courses for a maximum of three (3) tory exercises will include but are
appropriate placement; READ 043 or units within a discipline, and may not not limited to the identification of
appropriate placement accumulate more than a total of nine minerals; igneous, metamorphic, and
Transfers to: UC, CSU (9) units college wide. sedimentary rocks; topographic and
This general education course 1 to 3 Units geologic map exercises demonstrat-
introduces students to the basic ele- 54 to 162 Lab hours ing the work of water, wind, ice, and
ments of culture. Population growth, gravity; and the effects of tectonic
migration, ethnicity, language, GEOG 310 activity.
religion, folk and popular culture, Environmental Geography 1 Unit
and settlement forms are among the 54 Lab hours
topics presented. This course may be Prerequisite: ENGL 201 or ENGL 201H,
of interest to students considering the and GEOG 101 GEOL 152 (C-ID GEOL 110)
fields of elementary school teaching, This upper division General Educa- Historical Geology
ecology, or social science, or travel- tion course is designed for students
related vocations. pursuing a bachelor of science degree Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
3 Units within the California Community appropriate placement; READ 043 or
54 Lecture hours College system. This course examines appropriate placement; MATH 033 or
how the environment is impacted by appropriate placement
GEOG 103 (C-ID GEOG 125) human activity in different geograph- Transfers to : UC, CSU
World Regional Geography ical regions and how the environ- This introductory course covers the
ment responds. Topics include global history of Earth and the life it sup-
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or cycles and systems of the air, water ports. Topics include geologic dating,
appropriate placement; READ 043 or and soil, and the effects of human global tectonics, stratigraphy, fossils,
appropriate placement activity on the environment and biological evolution, the planet’s
Transfers to: UC, CSU living systems. Case studies will be origin, and the processes that have
This course explores the world’s used to investigate specific environ- influenced paleogeography during
geographic regions, including mental issues. the past 4.6 billion years.
Sub-Saharan Africa, North Africa, 3 Units 3 Units
Southwest Asia, China, South- 54 Lecture hours 54 Lecture hours
east Asia, Middle America, South
America, Japan, Europe, and Russia. GEOLOGY GEOL 152L (C-ID GEOL 110L)
The course describes the cultural, Historical Geology Lab
economic, and environmental aspects Division of Mathematics,
of each of these geographic regions. Sciences, and Engineering Prerequisite/Corequisite : GEOL 152
It provides a geographic perspective Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
that enhances global awareness and GEOL 150 (C-ID GEOL 100) appropriate placement; READ 043 or
geographic literacy. Physical Geology appropriate placement; MATH 033 or
3 Units appropriate placement
54 Lecture hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Transfers to: UC, CSU
appropriate placement; READ 043 or This lab engages students with a
GEOG 299 appropriate placement; MATH 033 or hands-on review of the principles
Directed Study: Geography appropriate placement presented in GEOL 152. Topics
Transfers to: UC, CSU include geologic dating, plate tecton-
Transfers to: CSU ics, stratigraphy, fossils, biological
Independent Study/Directed Study evolution, the planet’s origin, and
is intended for students who have
the ability to assume responsibil-

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the processes that have influenced design and explores various historical and visual interface design and the
paleogeography during the past 4.6 art and design movements in order to challenges it poses for the Graphic
billion years. recognize and evaluate the contexts Designer. Using Web Design applica-
1 Units of fine art, design, and science. tions (like Adobe Dreamweaver and
54 Lab hours 3 Units Adobe Photoshop), students are
54 Lecture hours introduced to the steps involved in
GEOL 299 creating a basic functional interac-
Directed Study: Geology GDSN 150 tive website. Topics include aesthetic
Typography design considerations, front-end
Transfers to: CSU technology, interaction, UX, UI and
Independent Study/Directed Study Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate CSS design, file optimization, and
is intended for students who have placement; ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or website principles and practices. For
the ability to assume responsibil- appropriate placement; NVOC 285 the student interested in a degree in
ity for independent work and to Transfers to: UC, CSU Graphic Design or those interested in
prepare written or oral reports and/ This course is for the student web design and interactive design.
or appropriate projects. To enroll in interested in the history, theory and 3 Units
an independent study/directed study practice of Typography as it applies 36 Lecture hours
course, students must possess a 2.5 to graphic design, advertising and 72 Lab hours
overall grade point average and a 3.0 other areas of design and visual com-
grade point average in the discipline munication. Students will learn and GDSN 163
of study being requested, or receive practice hand-rendered and mechani- Intermediate Web Design:
an exception from the instructor. cal aspects of Typography and Interactive Design
Independent Studies/Directed Studies how Typography attracts, informs,
may be developed from any topic educates, inspires and creates retain- Prerequisite: GDSN 162
arising from or related to a course of ing impressions and modifies human Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate
study that will result in developing actions and behavior. Through placement; ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
depth and breadth in that subject discussions, exercises, and projects, appropriate placement; NVOC 285
area. Students will be expected to students will develop an understand- Transfers to: UC, CSU
meet on a regular basis with their fac- ing leading to the clearer interpreta- Focusing on usability, this interme-
ulty sponsor and submit a final report tions of Typography and it’s role diate class offers broader and more
or project, and student progress shall in human history, communication, advanced instruction into the ‘front-
be evaluated at regular intervals. design and art. Activities include the end’ visual design and aesthetics
Academic standards for Independent history and principles of typography, of interactive media as well as the
Studies/Directed Studies shall be the letter structure, typeface selection, technical and design requirements of
same as those for other courses. Units fundamentals of typesetting and designing a fully functional web-
are awarded in accordance to Title introductory typographic layout. site. Using intermediate web design
V regulations with one unit of credit 3 Units applications, like Adobe Dream-
awarded for 54 hours of Directed 36 Lecture hours weaver, students are instructed in the
Studies, six (6) hours of which must 72 Lab hours techniques needed in increasing the
be with an instructor. The instructor quality of user experience (UX). Stu-
is responsible for monitoring student GDSN 151 dents continue to perfect the creation
progress through the semester. Typographic Design of a fully functional website using
Students may take directed study multifaceted applications. Topics
courses for a maximum of three (3) Prerequisite: GDSN 150 include interactive design software,
units within a discipline, and may not Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate front-end aesthetics, technology,
accumulate more than a total of nine placement; ENGL 030 or ENLA 034, interaction, UX, UI and CSS design,
(9) units college wide. NVOC 285 the principles and elements of digital
1 to 3 Units Transfers to: UC, CSU design and aesthetics, and interac-
54 to 162 Lab hours This course is for the student inter- tive design business practices. This
ested in the theory and practice of course is for the student interested
GRAPHIC DESIGN letterforms and typography as they in a degree or certificate in Graphic
apply to graphic design, advertising Design or those interested in expand-
Division of Arts & and other areas of design and visual ing their knowledge of web design
Cultural Programs communication. Focus is on the com- and interactive design.
positional use of type as a principle 3 Units
GDSN 110 design element and its relationship to 36 Lecture hours
History of Graphic Design issues of visual hierarchy, readability 72 Lab hours
and page structure. Students continue
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or their exploration of typography as GDSN 164
appropriate placement; READ 043 or an expressive visual form through Digital Illustration Design
appropriate placement typographic design projects.
Transfers to: UC, CSU 3 Units Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate
This course is a survey of histori- 36 Lecture hours placement; ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
cal developments in graphic design 72 Lab hours appropriate placement; NVOC 285
from the Industrial Revolution to the Transfers to: UC, CSU
Digital Age. Students will analyze the GDSN 162 This introductory course is an intro-
development of graphic design, its Introduction to Web Design: duction to Graphic Design and uses
origins as a CTE area and the influ- User Experience Design (UX) vector software (Adobe Illustrator)
ences of political, social and economic as the principal digital tool. Topics
climates of the different historical Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate include the Principles and Elements
periods. This course provides a placement; ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or of Design, typography, color, shape
historical framework for analysis of appropriate placement; NVOC 285 stroke, illustration techniques, page
current and future trends in graphic Transfers to: UC, CSU layout design, as well as introduc-
This introductory Web Design class is tory critical concepts and profes-
a practical introduction for students sional practices employed by Graphic
interested in UX (user experience)

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Designers. This course includes GDSN 174 letterforms and typography as they
exercises, projects and portfolio Packaging Design apply to graphic design, advertising
building with an emphasis on profes- and other areas of design and visual
sional standards. This course is for Prerequisite: GDSN 164 communication. Focus is on the com-
the student interested in a degree or Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate positional use of type as a principle
certificate in Graphic Design or those placement; ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or design element and its relationship to
interested in expanding their knowl- appropriate placement; NVOC 285 issues of visual hierarchy, readability
edge of web design and interactive Transfers to: CSU and page structure. Students continue
design. This introductory course is for any their exploration of typography as
3 Units student interested in Packaging an expressive visual form through
36 Lecture hours Design. Students will use software typographic design projects.
72 Lab hours applications employed as tools by 3 Units
Graphic Designers for two-dimen- 36 Lecture hours
GDSN 165 sional and three-dimensional surfaces. 72 Lab hours
Branding and Identity Design This course is a project-driven explo-
ration of Packaging Design which is GDSN 290
Prerequisite: GDSN 164 defined as stylized functional design Cooperative Work Experience/Intern-
Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate for carrying, protecting, or presenting ship for Graphic Design Related Fields
placement; ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or a product. Topics include: the Prin-
appropriate placement; NVOC 285 ciples and Elements of Design, current Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
Transfers to: CSU technical and creative methods and appropriate placement; READ 022 or
This course is an exploration of styles employed by Package Design- appropriate placement
Branding and Identity Design, a sub- ers as well as well as sustainability, Transfers to: CSU
discipline of Graphic Design. Topics advanced critical concepts and profes- This course supports and reinforces
include the research and develop- sional practices. This course includes on-the-job training in business and
ment of Trademarks and Logos for portfolio building with an emphasis industrial establishments under
clients, the Principles and Elements on professional standards. supervision of a college instruc-
of Design, typography, color, shape 3 Units tor and is facilitated by the use of
stroke, illustration techniques, page 36 Lecture hours learning objectives. The student will
layout design, as well as intermedi- 72 Lab hours be working in a skilled or profes-
ate and advanced critical concepts sional level assignment in their
and professional practices employed GDSN 178 (C-ID ARTS 250) area of vocational interest and will
by Graphic Designers. This course Digital Imaging Design meet performance objectives related
includes portfolio building with to instruction that are above and
an emphasis on professional stan- Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate beyond the conditions of regular
dards. This course is for the student placement; ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or employment. This course is intended
interested in a degree or certificate in appropriate placement; NART 285 for students whose job is related
Graphic Design and those interested Transfers to: UC, CSU to the field of graphic design and
in 2-dimensional design and layout This introductory graphic design have completed or enrolled in the
applications employed as tools by course uses bitmap software as the appropriate coursework. This course
Graphic Designers. principal digital tool. Topics include may be taken once and repeated for
3 Units the principles and elements of design, a maximum of 16 units. Contact the
36 Lecture hours typography, color, photo/raster/ CWE office regarding re-enrollment
72 Lab hours bitmapped-based scanning, vector procedures.
graphic integration, time-based Student Unpaid Internship:
GDSN 172 design, image formats, optimization, 1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours;
Publication Design re-touching, adjustments, composit- 3 Units/180 hours; 4 Units/240 hours
ing, blending, color, conceptual, Student Paid Internship:
Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate narrative and time-based techniques, 1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours;
placement; ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or technical and creative methods and 3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours.
appropriate placement; NVOC 285 styles employed by graphic designers 1-4 Units
Transfers to: CSU as well as well as introductory critical 3 Lecture hours
This introductory course is an concepts and professional prac- 60- 300 Other hours
exploration of Publication Design, a tices. This course includes exercises,
sub-discipline of Graphic Design, and projects, and portfolio building with GDSN 299
uses page-layout software (Adobe an emphasis on professional stan- Directed Study in Graphic Design
InDesign) as the principal digital tool. dards. This course is for the student
Topics include the Principles and Ele- interested in obtaining a degree or Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
ments of Design, page composition, certificate in graphic design, transfer, assessment; ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
creative use of typography, and those seeking to pursue a career appropriate assessment
color, imagery and the grid, dis- in graphic design or related profes- Transfers to: CSU
cussion of output and pre-press sions. The course provides an opportu-
considerations for print and digi- 3 Units nity for the student to expand their
tal distribution as well as current 36 Lecture hours studies in Graphic Design beyond
methods/styles, critical concepts and 72 Lab hours the classroom by completing a
professional practices employed project or an assignment arranged by
by Graphic Designers. This course GDSN 179 agreement between the student and
includes portfolio building with an Advanced Digital Imaging Design instructor. The student is required
emphasis on professional standards. to contract with the instructor to
3 Units Prerequisite: GDSN 178 determine the scope of the assign-
36 Lecture hours Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate ment and the unit value assigned for
72 Lab hours placement; ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or successful completion. Students must
appropriate placement; NVOC 285 possess a 2.5 overall GPA and a 3.0
Transfers to: UC, CSU GPA in the discipline of study being
This course is for the student inter- requested, or receive an exception
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from the instructor. Students may HS 050L appropriate placement
take a maximum of 3 units of directed Nurse Assistant Pre-Certification This course is designed for students
study within a discipline and 9 units Training Course Lab who are Certified Nurse Assistants
college wide. that wish to learn the basic nurs-
1 to 3 Units Corequisite: HS 050 ing skills and duties in the acute
54 to 162 Lab hours This lab, to be taken at the same care hospital setting with additional
time as HS 050 (the Nurse Assistant emphasis on the specialized acute
HEALTH SCIENCE Pre-Certification Training Course) care areas such as medical/surgical,
meets Title 22 regulations for taking orthopedics, pediatrics and obstet-
Division of Health Science & care of the geriatric population in a rics. The Certified Nurse Assistant
Nursing long term care setting, utilizing skills Acute Care course lab consists of 81
in basic care, emergency care, and hours of clinical practice alongside a
HS 045 communication. The Nurse Assistant clinical employed CNA in an acute
Math for the Health Care Professional Pre-Certification training course lab care facility with faculty daily/weekly
consists of 135 hours of supervised monitoring. This course includes
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or clinical practice in the classroom lab communication, patient observation,
appropriate placement; READ 043 or and long-term care facilities. The reporting and recording training as
appropriate placement; MATH 030 or course prepares the student to take well as reinforcement of Certified
MATH 030D or MATH 033 or MATH the California State Certification Nurse Assistant basic-care proce-
033B or appropriate placement Exam to become a Certified Nurse dures. The Division of Health Science
This is a basic course that focuses on Assistant (CNA). After obtaining the and Nursing requires that students
mathematical computation and appli- state certification, students may find must be concurrently enrolled in both
cation within the health care setting. employment in the acute care and/or HS 051 and HS 051L, and pass both
Topics covered within this course long-term care settings. The Cali- courses together. They cannot be
include drug dosages, calculation fornia Department of Public Health taken individually for credit.
of intake and output, weights and (CDPH) requires students must be 1.5 Unit
measures, temperatures, intrave- enrolled in HS 050 and HS 050L con- 81 Lab hours
nous infusion rates and conversions currently, and pass both courses at
necessary for safe employment in the the same time; neither course can be HS 052
healthcare setting. This course is an taken individually for credit. Home Health Aide Training Course
elective course for students wanting 2.5 Units
to pursue a career in the healthcare 135 Lab hours Prerequisite: HS 050, HS 050L and Cali-
industry. fornia State CNA Certification
1 Unit HS 051 Corequisite: HS 052L
18 Lecture hours Certified Nurse Assistant Acute Care Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Training Course appropriate placement; READ 043 or
HS 050 appropriate placement; MATH 020 or
Nurse Assistant Pre-Certification Train- Prerequisite: HS 050, HS 050L, and Cali- MATH 020C or appropriate placement
ing Course fornia State CNA Certification This course is designed for students
Corequisite: HS 051L who are Certified Nurse Assistants
Corequisite: HS 050L Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or that wish to learn how to provide
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate placement; READ 043 or personal care in the home care set-
appropriate placement; READ 043 or appropriate placement ting for those who are unable to do
appropriate placement; MATH 020 or This course is designed for students it for themselves and/or promote
MATH 020C or appropriate placement who are Certified Nurse Assistants the recovery, safety and comfort of
This entry-level nursing course meets that wish to learn the basic nursing the patient. Additional emphasis on
Title 22 regulations for taking care skills and duties in the acute care hos- rehabilitative nursing care, family
of the geriatric population in a long pital setting with additional emphasis relationships and the impact of long-
term care setting, utilizing skills on the specialized acute care areas term illness on the family as well as
in basic care, emergency care, and such as medical/surgical, orthope- the client will be included. The Home
communication. The course, which dics, pediatrics and obstetrics. The Health Aide training course consists
consists of 72 hours of classroom Certified Nurse Assistant Acute Care of 27 hours classroom instruction.
instruction, prepares students to training course consists of 27 hours of This course meets title 22 regulations
take the California State Certification lecture content. This course includes for Home Health Aides training pro-
Exam to become a Certified Nurse communication, patient observation, grams. The California Department of
Assistant (CNA). After obtaining the reporting and recording training as Health requires that students must be
state certification, students may find well as reinforcement of Certified concurrently enrolled in both HS 052
employment in the acute care and/or Nurse Assistant basic-care proce- and HS 052L, and pass both courses
long-term care settings. The Cali- dures. The Division of Health Science together. They cannot be taken indi-
fornia Department of Public Health and Nursing requires that students vidually for credit.
(CDPH) requires students must be must be concurrently enrolled in both 1.5 Units
enrolled in HS 050 and HS 050L con- HS 051 and HS 051L, and pass both 27 Lecture hours
currently, and pass both courses at courses together. They cannot be
the same time; neither course can be taken individually for credit. HS 052L
taken individually for credit. 1.5 Units Home Health Aide Training Course Lab
4 Units 27 Lecture hours
72 Lecture hours Prerequisite: HS 050, HS 050L, and Cali-
HS 051L fornia State CNA Certification
Certified Nurse Assistant Acute Care Corequisite: HS 052
Training Course Lab This course is designed for students
who are Certified Nurse Assistants
Prerequisite: HS 050, HS 050L, and Cali- that wish to learn how to provide
fornia State CNA Certification personal care in the home care setting
Corequisite: HS 051 for those who are unable to do it for
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or themselves and/or promote the recov-
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ery, safety and comfort of the patient. that provides the type of skills and breechings, hi-ribb lath insulation,
Additional emphasis on rehabilitative competencies needed for the RN to finishing, ship-yard orientation, pen
nursing care, family relationships work in outpatient care settings, such welding, safety, first-aid, confined
and the impact of long-term illness as clinics. space, and fittings.
on the family as well as the client will 4.5 Units 3 Units
be included. The Home Health Aide 81 Lecture hours 40 Lecture hours
training course consists of 54 hours 40 Lab hours
supervised clinical practice in either HEAT & FROST
the Acute care or Skilled Nursing HEFR 043
Facility. This course meets title 22 Division of Career & Construction Mathematics
regulations for Home Health Aides Technical Education
training programs. The California Prerequisite: State Indentured Heat and
Department of Health requires HEFR 040 Frost Insulator Union Apprentice; HEFR
that students must be concurrently Insulation Industry Orientation 040
enrolled in both HS 052 and HS 052L, Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
and pass both courses together. They Prerequisite: State Indentured Heat and appropriate placement; READ 022 or
cannot be taken individually for Frost Insulator Union Apprentice appropriate placement; MATH 020 or
credit. Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or MATH 020C or appropriate placement
1 Unit appropriate placement; READ 022 or This course is designed to meet the
54 Lab hours appropriate placement; MATH 020 or needs of State Indentured Appren-
MATH 020C or appropriate placement tices with the State of California who
HS 054 This course is designed to meet the are interested in the Heat and Frost
Beginning Terminology for Healthcare needs of Indentured Apprentices Insulators Industry. Mathematical
Workers with the State of California who operations commonly used in the
are interested in the Heat and Frost construction trade will be reviewed
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Insulators Industry. Topics include and applied. Topics include whole
appropriate placement; READ 043 or orientation to the trade, industry numbers, fractions, decimals, basic
appropriate placement safety, job-site safety, insulation, geometry functions, curves and
This course covers the basic knowl- pipe systems, OSHA, refinery safety, angles, drawings, estimating, energy
edge and understanding of medical boom and scissor lift safety, and duct appraising, insulation certifications,
language, terminology, and basic systems. and measurements.
human anatomy. The student will 3 Units 3 Units
learn word parts, prefixes, suffixes, 40 Lecture hours 40 Lecture hours
word roots and will review the body 40 Lab hours 40 Lab hours
systems. Anatomical, physiological
and pathophysiological terms will HEFR 041 HEFR 044
also be defined. This is an entry-level Mechanical Piping Systems Mechanical Piping Insulation
course for students interested in the
health care field and is highly recom- Prerequisite: State Indentured Heat and Prerequisite: State Indentured Heat and
mended prior to enrolling in any Frost Insulator Union Apprentice; HEFR Frost Insulator Union Apprentice; HEFR
health-related course. 040 040
3 Units Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
54 Lecture hours appropriate placement; READ 022 or appropriate placement; READ 022 or
appropriate placement; MATH 020 or appropriate placement; MATH 020 or
HS 060 MATH 020C or appropriate placement MATH 020C or appropriate placement
Health Science Core This course is designed to meet the This course is designed to meet the
needs of State Indentured Appren- needs of State Indentured Appren-
Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 tices with the State of California who tices with the State of California who
or appropriate placement; READ 043 or are interested in the Heat and Frost are interested in the Heat and Frost
appropriate placement; MATH 033 or Insulators Industry. Topics include insulators industry. Topics include
MATH 033B or appropriate placement insulation materials, techniques, heat transfer, general insulating
This is a basic course which focuses finishes, piping systems, fireproofing, methods, materials, application of
on medical terminology, normal body hand tools, fall protection, and equip- insulation materials, coatings, cover-
structures and functions, the prin- ment used in the field. ings for pipes and fittings, attach-
ciples of nutrition, and the relation- 3 Units ment methods, mold recognition and
ship of nutrition to health. It provides 40 Lecture hours abatement, and finishing for pipes in
a strong foundation for all students 40 Lab hours various thermal ranges.
entering the health care field. This 3 Units
course is a prerequisite for the Voca- HEFR 042 40 Lecture hours
tional Nursing Program. Boiler Insulation 40 Lab hours
5 Units
90 Lecture hours Prerequisite: State Indentured Heat and HEFR 045
Frost Insulator Union Apprentice; HEFR Foam and Firestopping Insulation
HS 070 040
Introduction to Ambulatory Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Prerequisite: State Indentured Heat and
Care Nursing appropriate placement; READ 022 or Frost Insulator Union Apprentice; HEFR
appropriate placement; MATH 020 or 040
Prerequisite: Possess an unrestricted MATH 020C or appropriate placement Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
California RN license This course is designed to meet the appropriate placement; READ 022 or
This is an introductory level course needs of State Indentured Appren- appropriate placement; MATH 020 or
to prepare the licensed RN to work tices with the State of California who MATH 020C or appropriate placement
in the ambulatory care nursing are interested in the Heat and Frost This course is designed to meet the
setting. This course includes class- Insulators Industry. Topics include needs of State Indentured Appren-
room lecture and learning activities boilers, insulating techniques, stacks, tices with the State of California who
are interested in the Heat and Frost
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metal cutting, fittings, band saws, on mechanical, electrical, and plumb- This introductory course familiarizes
foam materials, spray equipment ing penetrations on maintenance and students with the basic operation and
operations, firestopping insulation, repair. maintenance of different types of out-
and maintenance and repair of foam 3 Units door power equipment. Instruction
application equipment. 40 Lecture hours covers the repair and maintenance
3 Units 40 Lab hours of compact tractors, towable back-
40 Lecture hours hoes, lawn and brush equipment,
40 Lab hours HEFR 049 portable generators, air compressors,
Advanced Life Safety Firestop pressure washers, ground vibrating
HEFR 046 Application plates, water pumps, gas powered
Blueprint Reading saws, and many kinds of equip-
Prerequisite: State Indentured Heat and ment powered by small displace-
Prerequisite: State Indentured Heat and Frost Insulator Union Apprentice; HEFR ment internal combustion engines.
Frost Insulator Union Apprentice; HEFR 040; HEFR 048 Students have the opportunity to
040 Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or perform minor repair work on their
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or appropriate placement; READ 022 or own equipment to complete required
appropriate placement; READ 022 or appropriate placement; MATH 020 or tasks. This course is designed to be a
appropriate placement; MATH 020 or MATH 020C or appropriate placement companion course to HET 062, HET
MATH 020C or appropriate placement This course is designed to meet the 063, and HET 064, and is required
This course is designed to meet the needs of Indentured Apprentices for the Outdoor Power Equipment
needs of State Indentured Appren- with the State of California who Maintenance Technician certificate.
tices with the State of California who are interested in the Insulation and Students are encouraged to complete
are interested in the Heat and Frost Firestop Industry. Topics include all four courses in order to obtain a
Insulators industry. Topics include advanced layout, advanced fabri- firm foundation in the outdoor power
introduction to blueprint reading, cation, and advanced installation equipment field.
general arrangement, symbols, indus- procedures for firestopping systems 3 Units
try standards, insulation drawings, on mechanical, electrical, and plumb- 45 Lecture hours
isometric drawings, industry certifi- ing penetrations on maintenance and 27 Lab hours
cations, and shop drawings. repair.
3 Units 3 Units HET 062
40 Lecture hours 40 Lecture hours Outdoor Power Equipment Four Stroke
40 Lab hours 40 Lab hours Engine Repair

HEFR 047 HEFR 290 Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Prefabricated Buildings Work Experience in Heat and Frost appropriate placement; READ 043 or
Insulator Apprenticeship appropriate placement
Prerequisite: State Indentured Heat and This introductory course familiarizes
Frost Insulator Union Apprentice; HEFR Prerequisite: State Indentured Heat and students with the basic operation and
040 Frost Insulator Union Apprenticeship repair of four-stroke outdoor power
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or equipment engines. Instruction
appropriate placement; READ 022 or appropriate placement; READ 043 or covers tools and service equipment,
appropriate placement; MATH 020 or appropriate placement problem diagnosis, failure analysis,
MATH 020C or appropriate placement Transfers to: CSU proper repair techniques, machining
This course is designed to meet the This course provides students the operations, and testing and adjust-
needs of State Indentured Appren- opportunity to work in the Heat and ing after repairs. Students have the
tices with the State of California who Frost Insulators apprenticeship pro- opportunity to perform engine work
are interested in the Heat and Frost gram for the purpose of developing on their own equipment to com-
Insulators Industry. Topics include specific skills to meet the goals and plete required tasks. This course is
insulation, design of walls, prefabri- objectives of the Heat and Frost Insu- designed to be a companion course to
cated industry panels, prefabricated lator Joint Apprenticeship and Train- HET 061, HET 063, and HET 064, and
metal buildings, hazardous materials, ing Committee (J.A.T.C.). Students is required for the Outdoor Power
and storage tank insulation. complete work experience hours at Equipment Maintenance Technician
3 Units approved training sites. Students certificate. Students are encouraged
40 Lecture hours may take up to 16 units total across to complete all four courses in order
40 Lab hours all Work Experience course offerings. to obtain a firm foundation in the
Only one Work Experience course outdoor power equipment field.
HEFR 048 may be taken per semester. 3 Units
Firestop Applications 1 to 4 Units 45 Lecture hours
3 Lecture hours 27 Lab hours
Prerequisite: State Indentured Heat and 75 to 225 Other hours
Frost Insulator Union Apprentice; HEFR HET 063
040 HEAVY EQUIPMENT Outdoor Power Equipment Engine
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or TECHNOLOGY Systems
appropriate placement; READ 022 or
appropriate placement; MATH 020 or Division of Career & Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
MATH 020C or appropriate placement Technical Education appropriate placement; READ 043 or
This course is designed to meet the appropriate placement
needs of Indentured Apprentices HET 061 This introductory course familiarizes
with the State of California who Outdoor Power Equipment Operation students with the basic operation and
are interested in the Insulation and and Maintenance repair of outdoor power equipment
Firestop Industry. Topics include engine systems. Instruction covers
layout, fabrication, and installation Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or tools and service equipment, problem
procedures for firestopping systems appropriate placement; READ 043 or diagnosis, and proper repair tech-
appropriate placement niques of air induction, exhaust, fuel,
lubrication, cooling, electrical, igni-

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tion, governor, and power delivery to enter the field of Heavy Equipment Completion, which is good for life.
systems. Students have the opportu- Maintenance and Repair. 4 Units
nity to perform engine work on their 4 Units 54 Lecture hours
own equipment to complete required 54 Lecture hours 54 Lab hours
tasks. This course is designed to be a 54 Lab hours
companion course to HET 061, HET HET 121
062, and HET 064, and is required HET 106 Introduction to Heavy Equipment
for the Outdoor Power Equipment Heavy Equipment Electrical Maintenance
Maintenance Technician certificate. Fundamentals
Students are encouraged to complete Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
all four courses in order to obtain a Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate placement; READ 043 or
firm foundation in the outdoor power appropriate placement; READ 043 or appropriate placement
equipment field. appropriate placement Transfers to: CSU
3 Units Transfers to: CSU This is an introductory course
45 Lecture hours This introductory course is designed designed to familiarize the student
27 Lab hours to familiarize the student with the with the fundamentals of periodic
heavy equipment’s electrical and maintenance of various heavy
HET 064 electronic systems. Topics covered equipment systems such as engines,
Introduction to Two-Stroke Gasoline include fundamentals of electricity, hydraulics, drive trains, final drives,
Engines basic circuits, schematics, symbols, and hydraulic and air brake systems.
diagrams, DVOM, graphing multi- Students will learn basic tools and
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or meter and oscilloscope usage, wire shop equipment, and how to safely
appropriate placement; READ 043 or repair techniques, electrical compo- perform routine services and minor
appropriate placement nents, semiconductors (including IC), repair operations on heavy machin-
This introductory course familiarizes battery, charging, starting, accessory, ery. This course is designed to be a
students with the basic operation and and instrumentation systems. Dem- companion course to HET 122, HET
repair of two-stroke engines used in onstrations using the A-Tech circuit 123, HET 124 and HET 125, and is
hand-held outdoor power equip- boards will be used to illustrate elec- required for the Heavy Equipment
ment. Instruction covers tools and trical principles, including strategy- Maintenance Technician certificate.
service equipment, problem diag- based diagnostics. Students are encouraged to complete
nosis, failure analysis, proper repair 4 Units all five courses in order to obtain a
techniques, and testing and adjust- 54 Lecture hours firm foundation in heavy equipment
ing after repairs. Students have the 54 Lab hours technology.
opportunity to perform engine work 3 Units
on their own equipment to com- HET 107 45 Lecture hours
plete required tasks. This course is Heavy Equipment Operation, 27 Lab hours
designed to be a companion course to Performance Testing and Adjusting
HET 061, HET 062, and HET 063, and HET 122
is required for the Outdoor Power Prerequisite: HET 101; HET 106 Introduction to Heavy Equipment Elec-
Equipment Maintenance Technician Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or trical and Diagnostic Procedures
certificate. Students are encouraged appropriate placement; READ 043 or
to complete all four courses in order appropriate placement Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
to obtain a firm foundation in the Transfers to: CSU appropriate placement; READ 043 or
outdoor power equipment field. This course is designed to familiar- appropriate placement
3 Units ize the students with California and Transfers to: CSU
45 Lecture hours Federal OSHA Safety Regulation This is an introductory course
27 Lab hours for the General Industry Workplace, designed to familiarize the student
and a variety of material handling with the basics of the heavy equip-
HET 101 and construction equipment includ- ment electrical systems. Topics
Introduction to Heavy Equipment ing forklifts, skid steer loaders, and include fundamental principles,
Technology front end loaders/backhoes. Topics electrical symbols and schematics,
covered include rules and regula- batteries, starting, charging, and
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or tions, worksite material storage and lighting systems. Students will learn
appropriate placement; READ 043 or handling, fire protection and preven- the proper use of electrical measur-
appropriate placement tion, hand and power tools, welding ing tools and how to safely perform
Transfers to: CSU and cutting, electrical safety, and fall basic electrical tests and minor
This is an introductory course protection. Machine specific termi- repairs. This course is designed to be
designed to familiarize the student nology, pre-operational inspection, a companion course to HET 121, HET
with the basic operation and main- principles of balance and stability, 123, HET 124 and HET 125, and it is
tenance of a multitude of systems capacity and load handling, refuel- required for the Heavy Equipment
commonly found on Heavy Equip- ing, hydraulic power, job site and Maintenance Technician certificate.
ment machinery. Students will learn pedestrian safety will also be covered. Students are encouraged to complete
the fundamentals of diesel engines, Students will learn how to safely all five courses in order to obtain a
clutches, manual transmissions, verify the machine performance and firm foundation in heavy equipment
torque converters, automatic trans- how to perform minor adjustments of technology.
missions, drive lines, steer and drive various subsystems if needed. Upon 3 Units
axles, various brake and hydraulic successful completion of this course 45 Lecture hours
systems. In addition, the students will and forklift operation examination 27 Lab hours
learn basic tools and equipment, and the student will receive a Certificate
how to safely perform basic repairs of Completion and wallet card for HET 123
and maintenance operations. This is Forklift Operator Safety Training as Introduction to Heavy Equipment
the first course in a series of Heavy required by OSHA 1910.178(l) and Mobile Hydraulics
Equipment Technology classes, and is CAL/OSHA Title 8 (Section 3669),
designed for the student who wants which is good for three years, and a Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
10-hour OSHA Training Certificate of appropriate placement; READ 043 or
appropriate placement

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Transfers to: CSU tion strategies will also be discussed. safety, and how to use manufactur-
This is an introductory course Students will learn the proper use of er’s service specifications information
designed to familiarize the student diagnostic tools and how to safely will also be covered.
with the basic construction and perform basic engine tests and minor 4 Units
operation of mobile hydraulic sys- repairs. This course is designed to be 54 Lecture hours
tems. Topics include hydraulic safety, a companion course to HET 121, HET 54 Lab hours
fundamental principles, pumps, 122, HET 123 and HET 124, and it is
valves, cylinders and motors, hoses, required for the Heavy Equipment HET 160
couplers, and hydraulic symbols and Maintenance Technician certificate. Heavy Equipment Diesel Engines
schematics. Students will learn the Students are encouraged to complete
proper use of hydraulic tools and all five courses in order to obtain a Prerequisite: HET 107
how to safely perform hydraulic tests firm foundation in Heavy Equipment Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
and minor repairs. This course is Technology. appropriate placement; READ 043 or
designed to be a companion course to 3 Units appropriate placement
HET 121, HET 122, HET 124 and HET 45 Lecture hours Transfers to: CSU
125, and it is required for the Heavy 27 Lab hours This course is designed to familiar-
Equipment Maintenance Technician ize the students with the mechanical
certificate. Students are encouraged HET 140 aspects of the Heavy Equipment
to complete all five courses in order Heavy Equipment Electrical Diagnostics diesel engines. Topics covered
to obtain a firm foundation in heavy include engine terminology, designs,
equipment technology. Prerequisite: HET 107 theory of operation, construction,
3 Units Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or disassembly, cleaning, components
45 Lecture hours appropriate placement; READ 043 or inspection, failure analysis, and reas-
27 Lab hours appropriate placement sembly. In addition, proper shop and
Transfers to: CSU personal safety, correct usage of shop
HET 124 This course is designed to famil- and hand tools, precision measuring
Introduction to Heavy Equipment iarize the student with the heavy instruments, critical fasteners, and
Powertrains equipment’s electrical and electronic how to use manufacturer’s service
systems. Topics include review of specifications information will also be
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or electrical theory, circuit faults, electri- covered.
appropriate placement; READ 043 or cal and electronic components usage 4 Units
appropriate placement and diagnostics, computers, sensors, 54 Lecture hours
Transfers to: CSU actuators, and data communications. 54 Lab hours
This is an introductory course A-Tech simulator boards will be used
designed to familiarize the student to illustrate different component HET 200
with the basic construction and functions. In addition, the students Heavy Equipment Hydraulic
operation of heavy equipment pow- will be introduced to the strategy Fundamentals
ertrains. Topics include principles of based diagnostics, including trouble-
gears, friction clutches, fluid couplers, shooting electrical problems using Prerequisite: HET 107
anti-friction bearings, planetary live equipment. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
gears, and differential gear sets. 4 Units appropriate placement; READ 043 or
Students will learn the proper use of 54 Lecture hours appropriate placement
precision measuring tools and how 54 Lab hours Transfers to: CSU
to safely perform basic powertrain This introductory course is designed
tests and minor repairs. This course is HET 150 to familiarize the students with a
designed to be a companion course to Heavy Equipment Fuel Systems and variety of mobile hydraulic systems
HET 121, HET 122, HET 123 and HET Emissions and their operational characteristics.
125, and it is required for the Heavy Topics covered include hydraulics
Equipment Maintenance Technician Prerequisite: HET 107 safety, hydraulic power principles,
certificate. Students are encouraged Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or system designs, basic components,
to complete all five courses in order appropriate placement; READ 043 or oil contamination and filtration,
to obtain a firm foundation in heavy appropriate placement hydraulic symbols, schematics,
equipment technology Transfers to: CSU diagrams, and testing instruments.
3 Units This course is designed to familiar- In addition, an overview of electro-
45 Lecture hours ize the students with a wide variety hydraulic systems including electric
27 Lab hours of heavy equipment diesel engine and electronic components, control-
fuel systems and operation. Topics lers, controller programming, and
HET 125 covered include hydro-mechanical data communication, will also be
Introduction to Diesel Engines, Fuel systems such as port-helix, inlet- covered. Hydraulic trainer simulators
Systems and Emissions metering, sleeve-metering and will be used to illustrate power prin-
mechanical unit injectors as well as ciples and operation. Using hydraulic
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or computerized management systems schematics the students will build
appropriate placement; READ 043 or including common rail and ampli- a wide variety of hydraulic systems
appropriate placement fied common rail. Additional topics commonly installed in modern heavy
Transfers to: CSU regarding diesel engine emission equipment.
This is an introductory course control strategies and devices such 4 Units
designed to familiarize the students as diesel oxidation catalyst, diesel 54 Lecture hours
with the basic construction, opera- particulate filter and selective cata- 54 Lab hours
tion, and emission controls of the lytic reduction will also be covered.
four-stroke diesel engine. Topics Component failure analysis will
include engine blocks, rotating be discussed as part of testing and
assemblies, cylinder heads, valve adjusting of various fuel systems. In
trains, intake, exhaust, lubrication addition, proper shop and personal
and cooling systems. In addition, fuel
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HET 210 ing, and suspension systems. Compo- Student Paid Internship:
Heavy Equipment Hydraulic nent failure analysis will be discussed 1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours;
Diagnostics as part of disassembly, inspection, 3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours
Prerequisite: HET 200 and reassembly of various transmis- 1 to 4 Units
sions, drives, brakes and steering 3 Lecture hours
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or systems. In addition, proper shop 60 to 300 Other hours
appropriate placement; READ 043 or and personal safety, and how to use
appropriate placement manufacturer’s service specifications HET 299
Transfers to: CSU information will also be covered. Directed Study in Heavy Equipment
This course is intended to familiar- 4 Units Technology
ize the students with the heavy 54 Lecture hours
equipment’s hydraulic and electro- 54 Lab hours Prerequisite: 2.5 overall grade point
hydraulic systems. Topics include average and a 3.0 grade point average in
review of hydraulic theory and HET 240 the discipline of study being requested, or
basic hydraulic system designs and Heavy Equipment Heating, Ventilation receive an exception from the instructor
components, hydraulic and electronic and Air-Conditioning Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
components used in electro- hydrau- appropriate placement; READ 043 or
lic systems, hydraulic controllers, Prerequisite: HET 107 appropriate placement
sensors, actuators, and data commu- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Transfers to: CSU
nications. In addition, the students appropriate placement; READ 043 or This course provides an opportunity
will be introduced to the strategy- appropriate placement for the student to expand their stud-
based diagnostics, with an emphasis Transfers to: CSU ies in Heavy Equipment Technology
on electro-hydraulic controls failures, This course is designed to familiarize beyond the classroom by complet-
using hydraulic trainer simulators the student with the heavy equip- ing a project or an assignment
and live equipment. ment’s heating, ventilation and air- arranged by an agreement between
4 Units conditioning systems, and prepare the student and instructor. The
54 Lecture hours them for an entry level technician student is required to contract with
54 Lab hours in this field. Topics covered include the instructor to determine the scope
environmental and safety practices, of the assignment and the unit value
HET 220 thermodynamic principles, refrigera- assigned for successful completion.
Heavy Equipment Powertrains I tion systems, engine cooling and heat Students may take a maximum of 3
sources, service and troubleshooting units of directed study within a disci-
Prerequisite: HET 107 procedures. Automatic systems, ser- pline and 9 units college wide.
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or vice equipment, contamination issues 1 to 3 Units
appropriate placement; READ 043 or and the rules of AQMD/EPA will also 54 to 162 Lab hours
appropriate placement be covered. During the course, stu-
Transfers to: CSU dents will be given the opportunity HISTORY
This course is designed to familiarize to earn their certification license (EPA
the students with conventional Heavy Rule 1411). Division of Behavioral &
Equipment powertrain systems and 4 Units Social Sciences
components. Topics covered include 54 Lecture hours
fundamentals of gears, friction and 54 Lab hours HIST 101 (C-ID HIST 150)
anti-friction bearings, mechanical History of World Civilization to the
clutches, manual transmissions, HET 290 17th Century
driveline systems, drive axles, final Cooperative Work Experience/Intern-
drives, hydraulic and air brakes, and ship for Heavy Equipment Technology Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
undercarriage systems. Component Related Fields appropriate placement; READ 043 or
failure analysis will be discussed as appropriate placement
part of disassembly, inspection, and Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Transfers to: UC, CSU
reassembly of various transmissions, appropriate placement; READ 043 or This course is a survey of the politi-
drive axles, and final drives. In addi- appropriate placement cal, economic, and social develop-
tion, proper shop and personal safety, Transfers to: CSU ment of world civilization up to the
and how to use manufacturer’s This course supports and reinforces 17th century. Special emphasis is
service specifications information will on-the-job training in business and placed on the origins of the earth’s
also be covered. industrial establishments under the principal centers of civilization, their
4 Units supervision of a college instruc- subsequent interaction, and the emer-
54 Lecture hours tor and is facilitated by the use of gence of a world economic, political,
54 Lab hours learning objectives. The student will and intellectual order. The course
be working in a skilled or profes- is designed for students who want
HET 230 sional level assignment in their area to increase their understanding and
Heavy Equipment Powertrains II of vocational interest and will meet appreciation of cultural, political, and
performance objectives related to intellectual diversity, as well as the
Prerequisite: HET 220 instruction that are above and beyond process of intercultural interaction.
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or the conditions of regular employ- This course also satisfies a course
appropriate placement; READ 043 or ment. This course is intended for requirement for the Associate in Arts
appropriate placement students whose job is related to the in History for Transfer (AA-T).
Transfers to: CSU heavy equipment maintenance field 3 Units
This course is intended to familiarize and have completed or enrolled in 54 Lecture hours
the students with a wide variety of the appropriate coursework. “Contact
modern heavy equipment pow- the CWE office regarding re- enroll-
ertrains systems and components. ment procedures.”
Topics covered include powershift Student Unpaid Internship:
transmissions, torque converters, 1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours;
hydrostatic drive systems, AC elec- 3 Units/180 hours;4 Units/240 hours
tric drive systems, spring- applied
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HIST 102 (C-ID HIST 160) requirement for the Associate of Arts HIST 144 (C-ID HIST 140)
History of World Civilization, 1500 to in History for Transfer (AA-T). History of the United States Since 1865
the Present 3 Units
54 Lecture hours Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate placement; READ 043 or
appropriate placement; READ 043 or HIST 143 (C-ID HIST 130) appropriate placement
appropriate placement History of the United States to 1877 Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
Transfers to: UC, CSU (*Students will receive credit for only
This is a general education course for Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or one of the following courses: HIST 144 or
Rio Hondo College and the Cal State appropriate placement; READ 043 or HIST 144H)
University (CSU) and University of appropriate placement This course provides a survey of
California (UC) systems, and is also Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU the political, social, economic, and
a required course for the Associ- (*Students will receive credit for only one cultural development of the United
ate required course for the Associ- of the following courses: HIST 143 or States from Reconstruction (1865) to
ate in Arts in History for Transfer HIST 143H) the present. Some topics addressed
(AA-T). Additionally, the course is a This course is a survey of United are Reconstruction, the American
restricted elective for the Associate States history from Native American West, capital and labor in the age of
in Arts in General Studies with an origins to post-Civil War Reconstruc- enterprise, America as an emerging
Emphasis in Art and Human Expres- tion. Social, economic, political, and world power, World War I, World
sion, Emphasis in Social Behavior and cultural developments are explored, War II, the Vietnam Era, the Cold
Self-Development; and Emphasis in and an emphasis placed on the inde- War, the new world order. This
Social Sciences. pendence movement, Revolutionary course fulfills the American Institu-
3 Units War, new republic, westward expan- tions requirement for the Associate
54 Lecture hours sion, and the Civil War. The course Degree. It is recommended for all
is designed for students interested in History majors and satisfies a course
HIST 122 the foundational history of the United requirement for the History for
History of Mexico States. It is recommended for all his- Transfer (AA-T) degree.
tory majors, and fulfills the Cal State 3 Units
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or University (CSU) and University of 54 Lecture hours
appropriate placement; READ 043 or California (UC) systems’ American
appropriate placement Institutions requirement and the HIST 144H (C-ID HIST 140)
Transfers to: UC, CSU American Institutions requirement History of the United States Since 1865
This course examines the cultural, for the associate degree. This course Honors
social, and political history of Mexico also satisfies a requirement for the
from pre-Columbian to modern Associate in Arts in History for Prerequisite: ENGL 101
times. The course will cover pre- Transfer (AA-T). Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
Columbian Mesoamerica; the Spanish 3 Units placement
conquest and the colonial period; 54 Lecture hours Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
and the national period, with special (*Students will receive credit for only
emphasis on Mexico’s relations with HIST 143H (C-ID HIST 130) one of the following courses: HIST 144 or
the United States and its place and History of the United States to 1877 HIST 144H)
role in the world community. It is Honors This course provides a survey of
designed for students interested in the political, social, economic, and
understanding Mexico as a nation, Prerequisite: ENGL 101 cultural development of the United
and also is recommended for all his- Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate States from Reconstruction (1865) to
tory and most social science majors. placement the present. Some topics addressed
This course is also a restricted elective Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU are Reconstruction, the American
for the Associate of Arts in History (*Students will receive credit for only one West, capital and labor in the age of
for Transfer (AA-T). of the following courses: HIST 143 or enterprise, America as an emerging
3 Units HIST 143H) world power, World War I, World
54 Lecture hours This course is a survey of United War II, the Vietnam Era, the Cold
States history from Native American War, the new world order. This
HIST 131 origins to post-Civil War Reconstruc- course fulfills the American Institu-
History of the North American Indian tion. Social, economic, political, and tions requirement for the Associ-
cultural developments are explored, ate Degree. It is recommended for
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or and an emphasis placed on the inde- all History majors and satisfies a
appropriate placement; READ 043 or pendence movement, Revolutionary course requirement for the History
appropriate placement War, new republic, westward expan- for Transfer (AA-T) degree and is
Transfers to: UC, CSU sion, and the Civil War. The course intended for those who meet Honors
This course surveys the struggle of is designed for students interested Program requirements.
Native Americans to maintain their in the foundational history of the 3 Units
culture in the face of invasion and United States. It is recommended 54 Lecture hours
changing technology. It explores the for all history majors, fulfills the Cal
U.S. government’s Indian policies of State University (CSU) and Uni- HIST 156
removal, pacification, annihilation, versity of California (UC) systems’ Black American Experience to 1865
and assimilation, and considers issues American Institutions requirement
facing Native Americans today. The and the American Institutions Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
course is intended for students who requirement for the associate degree, appropriate placement; READ 043 or
want to understand the role of Native and is intended for those who meet appropriate placement
Americans in the historical devel- Honors Program requirements. This Transfers to: UC, CSU
opment of North America and is course also satisfies a requirement for This survey investigates the history
recommended for all history majors. the Associate in Arts in History for of African Americans from their
This course also satisfies a course Transfer (AA-T). west African origins to the abolition
3 Units of slavery, roughly dating from the
54 Lecture hours 1400s to 1865. In this course, students
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blacks constructed a distinct African one of the following courses: HIST 159 or ing of California’s past and present,
American culture, influenced by the HIST 159H) and those preparing for a career in
African past, shared experiences of This course surveys the roles selected teaching at the elementary level. This
enslavement, and the experiences of minorities have played in the histori- course also satisfies a requirement for
free blacks. This course will also pay cal development of the United States the Associate in Arts in History for
close attention to the methods and from the earliest times to the present. Transfer (AA-T).
tactics employed by blacks to exert Emphasis is placed on the history 3 Units
control over their· lives, highlighting and cultural contributions of Mexican 54 Lecture hours
their major successes and achieve- Americans, Asian Americans, and
ments, despite myriad forms of American women. This course is HIST 170
oppression and discrimination. intended for students who want Women in American History
3 Units to fulfill the American Institutions
54 Lecture hours requirement for the associate degree Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
(Title 5, Section 40404) and CSU appropriate placement; READ 043 or
HIST 157 requirements, as well as students appropriate placement
Black American Experience Since 1865 want to increase their understand- Transfers to: UC, CSU
ing of the history of minorities in This course surveys the roles, status,
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or the United States. This course is a and contributions of women of differ-
appropriate placement; READ 043 or restricted elective for the Associate in ent ethnic groups and social classes in
appropriate placement Arts in History for Transfer. (AA-T). American society from earliest times
Transfers to: UC, CSU 3 Units to the present, with an emphasis on
This course examines the historical 54 Lecture hours the twentieth century. Special atten-
experiences of black Americans from tion is given to an understanding of
emancipation to the present, paying HIST 159H how gender has shaped women’s
close attention to the 20th century. US Comparative History of Mexican options and expectations within the
This course will navigate and exam- and Asian Americans & Women Honors private and public spheres of society.
ine the factors that led to the develop- This course is designed for students
ment of a distinct black American Prerequisite: ENGL 101 who want to learn more about
culture, a legacy of resistance against Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate women’s history in America, and is
legal and extralegal inequities, the placement recommended for all history majors.
acquisition of political and economic Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU This course also satisfies a course
rights, and black contributions to the (*Students will receive credit for only requirement for the Associate in Arts
expanding definition of democracy one of the following courses: HIST 159 or in History for Transfer (AA-T).
and freedom. HIST 159H) 3 Units
3 Units This course surveys the roles selected 54 Lecture hours
54 Lecture hours minorities have played in the histori-
cal development of the United States HIST 299
HIST 158 from the earliest times to the present. Directed Study in History
US Comparative History of American Emphasis is placed on the history
Indians and Black Americans and cultural contributions of Mexican Prerequisite: HIST 101 or 102 or 143 or
Americans, Asian Americans, and 143H or 144 or 144H or 158 or 159 or
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or American women. This course is 159H
appropriate placement; READ 043 or intended for students who want Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
appropriate placement to fulfill the American Institutions appropriate placement; READ 043 or
Transfers to: UC, CSU requirement for the associate degree appropriate placement
This course is a survey of the role (Title 5, Section 40404) and CSU Transfers to: CSU
American Indians and Black Ameri- requirements, as well as students Independent Study/Directed Study
cans have played in the historical want to increase their understand- is intended for students who have
development of the United States ing of the history of minorities in the ability to assume responsibil-
from the earliest times to the present. the United States. This course is a ity for independent work and to
The course begins with a study of restricted elective for the Associate in prepare written or oral reports and/
racism, followed by the history and Arts in History for Transfer (AA-T). or appropriate projects. To enroll in
cultural contributions of American This course is intended for students an independent study/directed study
Indians and African Americans. This who meet Honors Program require- course, students must possess a 2.5
course fulfills the American Institu- ments. overall grade point average, a 3.0
tions requirement for the associate 3 Units grade point average in the discipline
degree (Title 5, Section 40404). The 54 Lecture hours of study being requested, or receive
course is intended for students who an exception from the instructor.
want to increase their understand- HIST 167 Independent Studies/Directed Studies
ing of the history of minorities in History of California may be developed from any topic
the United States. This course also arising from or related to a course of
satisfies a course requirement for Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or study that will result in developing
the Associate in Arts in History for appropriate placement; READ 043 or depth and breadth in that subject
Transfer (AA-T). appropriate placement area. Students will be expected to
3 Units Transfers to: UC, CSU meet on a regular basis with their fac-
54 Lecture hours This course is an overview of Califor- ulty sponsor and submit a final report
nia history from the first aboriginal or project, and student progress shall
HIST 159 inhabitants to modern times. The be evaluated at regular intervals.
US Comparative History of Mexican course addresses cultural, political, Academic standards for Independent
and Asian Americans and Women social, and economic development in Studies/Directed Studies shall be the
the context of history; the develop- same as those for other courses. Units
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or ment of contemporary institutions; are awarded in accordance to Title
appropriate placement; READ 043 or and the historical context of current V regulations with one unit of credit
appropriate placement issues. This course is suitable for awarded for 54 hours of Directed
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU students seeking further understand- Studies, six (6) hours of which must
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be with an instructor. The instructor HMLD 102 HMLD 105
is responsible for monitoring student Introduction to Emergency Hazard Mitigation in Emergency
progress through the semester. Management Management
Students may take directed study
courses for a maximum of four (3) Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
units within a discipline, and may appropriate placement; READ 043 or appropriate placement; READ 043 or
not accumulate more than a total of appropriate placement appropriate placement
twelve (9) units college wide. Transfers to: CSU Transfers to: CSU
1 to 3 Units This course provides first responders This course is an introduction to miti-
54 to 162 Lab hours and other interested students with gation, one of the four core phases
the foundational knowledge pertain- of emergency management. This
HIST 325 ing to emergency management. This course will cover the hazard planning
History of Science and Technology course will include discussions on the process to assist students in mitigat-
polices, organizational relationships, ing or eliminating hazards from an all
Prerequisite: ENGL 201 or ENGL 201H, and legal issues in the American hazard approach to emergency man-
and HIST 101 or HIST 102 or HIST 143 context from federal, state and local agement. The student will also learn
or HIST 143H or HIST 144 or HIST municipal government perspectives. about the national framework used in
144H 3 Units the public-private sector of the home-
This upper division General Educa- 54 Lecture hours land security enterprise, inclusive of
tion course is designed for students governmental agencies and regula-
pursuing a bachelor of science degree HMLD 103 tory and legal sources responsible
within the California Community Terrorism & Violence in Society for hazard mitigation. Application of
College system. The course explores the concepts learned will be applied
the history of science and technology, Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or to risk assessments and the develop-
from initial Ptolemaic and Aristote- appropriate placement; READ 043 or ment of strategies at the local, state,
lian understandings of the universe, appropriate placement national and international levels of
through the challenges brought by Transfers to: UC, CSU government.
the scholars of the Scientific Revolu- This course provides the student 3 Units
tion, to the modern innovators of with an overview of the domestic 54 Lecture hours
scientific developments and advance- and global issues related to terrorism
ments in technology. The course and violence in society. This course HMLD 200
provides an overview of how indi- includes an analysis of terrorism and Foundations of Critical Infrastructure
viduals, societies, and nations were violent extremism as an aggressive Protection
impacted by these developments alternative for peaceful change and
and how science and technology traditional warfare in the modern Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
impact political, social, economic, and age. Students will also investigate the appropriate placement; READ 043 or
cultural changes over time. Since both role economic, political and social fac- appropriate placement
science and technology are vital in tors play in determining patterns of Transfers to: CSU
the twenty-first century, this course terrorist activity, homegrown terror- This course provides the student
aims to highlight the long history ism and violent extremism in society with an overview of the policies,
behind each from a global historical from a domestic and international strategies, and practical application
perspective. level of analysis. of critical infrastructure security
3 Units 3 Units and resilience from an all-hazards
54 Lecture hours 54 Lecture hours perspective. Students will explore
the contemporary risk environment
HOMELAND HMLD 104 and examine the challenges and
SECURITY Emergency Planning & Response opportunities associated with the fol-
lowing: public-private partnerships;
Division of Public Safety Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or information-sharing; risk analysis
appropriate placement; READ 043 or and prioritization; risk mitigation and
HMLD 101 appropriate placement management; performance measure-
Introduction to Homeland Security Transfers to: CSU ment; incident management; and
This course is for students who desire addressing future risks.
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or to know about emergency planning 3 Units
appropriate placement; READ 043 or and response. This course will cover 54 Lecture hours
appropriate placement emergency planning and response
Transfers to: CSU using the National Incident Manage- HMLD 203
This course provides first responders ment System (NIMS) and the Incident Homeland Security: Leadership, Policy
and other interested students with Command System (ICS) as part of and Practice
the foundational knowledge pertain- the National Response Framework
ing to homeland security. This course (NRF). The student will learn how the Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
will include discussions on the poli- Nation responds to all types of disas- appropriate placement; READ 043 or
cies, organizational relationships, and ters and emergencies. The student appropriate placement
legal issues in the American context will also learn how the NRF’s flexibil- Transfers to: CSU
from federal, state and local munici- ity is used in the public-private sector This course provides the student with
pal government perspectives. of the homeland security enterprise, an in-depth overview of the issues
3 Units inclusive of governmental agencies related to the leadership, policies
54 Lecture hours and regulatory and legal sources and practices of homeland security
responsible for hazard mitigation. in America and abroad. This course
Application of the concepts learned provides for the critical examination
will be applied to risk assessments of the challenges facing the nation
and development of strategies and and the homeland security enterprise
plans at the local, state, national and through detailed investigation of
international levels of government. selected case studies from a lead-
3 Units ership perspective. Students will
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land security from social, political, maintenance. They will also gain an HUMAN SERVICES
economic and cultural perspectives understanding of how these func-
facing the nation. This course adds to tional areas work together to deliver Division of Behavioral &
the Homeland Security program with the guest experience and exceed Social Sciences
an in-depth study of the policies and guests’ expectations.
practices affecting homeland security. 3 Units HUSR 111
3 Units 54 Lecture hours Human Services in Contemporary
54 Lecture hours Society
HOSP 103 (C-ID HOSP 110)
HMLD 205 Sanitation and Safety Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Cybersecurity: Policy and Practice appropriate placement; READ 043 or
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate placement
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate placement; READ 043 or Transfers to: CSU
appropriate placement; READ 043 or appropriate placement This course is an introduction to the
appropriate placement Transfers to: CSU history and philosophy of human
Transfers to: CSU In this course, students will learn the services in contemporary society. The
This course provides the student principles and practices of sanitation function and objectives of human
with an overview of the domestic and safety in food service operations. service organizations as well as the
and global issues related to the poli- Topics covered include food-borne qualifications of the professional
cies and practices of cybersecurity illness identification and preven- will be emphasized. A survey of the
in America. This course includes an tion, the Hazard Analysis of Criti- populations served in the field will
analysis of the history of the Internet, cal Control Point (HACCP) system, focus on cultural, social, economic
the technological advances of internet safety maintenance and prevention, and historical trends. The course
based programs and the security OSHA’s current regulations, accident is designed for students pursuing
of the cyber domain. Students will and fire prevention. The course will careers in social work, counseling or
also investigate the role economic, also prepare students for the National community organizing.
political and social factors play in Restaurant Association’s ServSafe® 3 Units
determining how cybersecurity will Manager Certification. 54 Lecture hours
play a significant role in society from 3 Units
a domestic and international level of 54 Lecture hours HUSR 118 (C-ID ADS 150X)
analysis. Chemical Dependency: Intervention,
3 Units HOSP 104 (C-ID HOSP 130) Treatment, and Recovery
54 Lecture hours Introduction to Food and Beverage
Management Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
HOSPITALITY appropriate placement; READ 043 or
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate placement
Division of Career & appropriate placement; READ 043 or Transfers to: CSU
Technical Education appropriate placement This course provides an introduction
Transfers to: CSU to current perspectives with respect
HOSP 101 (C-ID HOSP 100) This course is designed to introduce to the management of chemical
Introduction to the Hospitality Industry students to the food and beverage dependency. Through an examina-
industry and entry-level management tion of alcoholism as a model of
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or of food and beverage operations. drug dependence, the treatment of
appropriate placement; READ 043 or Focal areas include an overview of and recovery from such disorders
appropriate placement the food service industry, nutrition, will be explored from two divergent
Transfers to: CSU menu pricing and food costs, types of perspectives: the reformative and the
This course provides an overview of food and beverage service, sanitation transformative. Current treatment
the hospitality industry with perspec- and safety, managing finances, and modalities will be compared and
tives on customer service, opera- sustainability. contrasted in terms of their view of
tions, and career opportunities. Key 3 Units the individual in both the social and
industry segments are presented with 54 Lecture hours clinical context. The class experience
close attention to service standards, itself will serve as an intervention by
trends and issues, the interrelation- HOSP 201 (C-ID HOSP 150) challenging students to examine their
ships between industry segments Hospitality Law existing ideas about treatment and
and the connections with the tourism recovery from substance use disor-
industry. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or ders. Suitable for students interested
3 Units appropriate placement; READ 043 or in furthering their understanding
54 Lecture hours appropriate placement of substance dependence and those
Transfers to: CSU interested in working with popula-
HOSP 102 (C-ID HOSP 140) The course explores the legal tions recovering from or at risk for
Introduction to Hotel Operations relationship and considerations of such problems.
hotel, restaurant, travel and tourism 3 Units
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or operations. Limiting personal and 54 Lecture hours
appropriate placement; READ 043 or business exposure to liability and best
appropriate placement practices for complying with require- HUSR 120
Transfers to: CSU ments of the US legal system are Introduction to Rehabilitation Services
This course is designed to introduce emphasized. Topics include food and
students to the hotel industry. Stu- beverage liability, employee selection, Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
dents will gain an understanding of common contracts, responsibilities to appropriate placement; READ 043 or
hotel organization and classification, guests and for guest property, safety appropriate placement
and the range of hotel operations and security, and Americans with Transfers to: CSU
including front office, housekeep- Disabilities Act. The purpose of this course is to pro-
ing, food and beverage, information 3 Units vide students with an introduction
systems, accounting, and property 54 Lecture hours

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to the field of rehabilitation services. HUSR 124 (C-ID ADS 170X) ties to provide an additional under-
This course presents an orientation to Introduction to Case Management and standing of mental health issues.
federal/state and private rehabilita- Documentation 3 Units
tion/community agencies, which are 54 Lecture hours
involved in facilitating the reha- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
bilitation and treatment processes of appropriate placement; READ 043 or HUSR 130 (C-ID ADS 120X)
individuals. A historical, philosophi- appropriate placement Essential Counseling Skills
cal, and social overview of rehabilita- Transfers to: CSU
tion counseling will be provided, as This course introduces students to Advisory: ENGL 035 OR ENLA 100 or
well as coverage of the private/state case management and documenta- appropriate placement; READ 043 or
agencies and community support that tion in a variety of settings. Students appropriate placement
assist people with disabilities. A wide will study the purpose, function, Transfers to: CSU
variety of different issues related to and rationale for case management. This course focuses on critical coun-
the professions of rehabilitation will In addition, the documentation of seling skills and strategies within
be discussed in detail. Students will client clinical records will be covered, a multicultural context. The course
learn to analyze the personal, social, emphasizing the taking of social provides a vital orientation to the
and vocational implications of a dis- histories and the writing of treatment helping process and the counseling
ability in an individual’s participation plans. The professional guidelines profession. Current issues within
in a community and their own lives. necessary for working with clients in the counseling profession, such as
3 Units a social services setting will also be diversity and multiculturalism, are
54 Lecture hours covered, providing the student with discussed and integrated throughout
an understanding of issues related to the course. A unique focus is given
HUSR 122 (C-ID ADS 130X) ethics, client rights, and confidential- to the student’s growth and devel-
Introduction to Group Leadership and ity. This class is designed for students opment as a counselor and how the
Process interested in working in a social student can best use supervision in
services setting. this developmental process. This
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 3 Units course would be of benefit to anyone
appropriate placement; READ 043 or 54 Lecture hours working in a human service or social
appropriate placement services setting.
Transfers to: CSU HUSR 126 (C-ID ADS 180X) 3 Units
This course provides an introduction Counseling the Family of the Addicted 54 Lecture hours
to the dynamics of group interaction. Person
The individual’s firsthand experi- HUSR 199A
ence is emphasized as the group Advisory: ENGL 035 OR ENLA 100 or Seminar in Human Services
studies itself under supervision. appropriate placement; READ 043 or
The factors involved in problems of appropriate placement Prerequisite: PSY 101 or SOC 101 or
communication, effective emotional Transfers to: CSU HUSR 111
responses, and personal growth will This course provides an overview of Corequisite: HUSR 199B
be highlighted. Group process will the systems approach to counseling Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
be examined as a means of changing the chemically dependent family. appropriate placement; READ 043 or
behavior. Suitable for students inter- Alcoholism will be used as a model appropriate placement
ested in furthering their understand- for developing counseling skills Transfers to: CSU
ing of group dynamics and those through the analysis and examination This course and its corequisite
interested in supervising groups of the relationships that develop in (HUSR 199B) provide students with
dedicated to achieving behavioral the addicted family system. An expe- supervised field experience in a
change. riential format will be employed as community organization, agency, or
3 Units students participate in exercises that institution, which allows students
54 Lecture hours lead to the development of the neces- to apply knowledge and learn new
sary skills. This course is designed for skills outside of the classroom envi-
HUSR 123 those working with or preparing to ronment. This course provides the
Drug Education and Prevention work with the drug dependent and academic element to the experiential
those around them. course offering and reinforces the
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 3 Units application of concepts learned in the
appropriate placement; READ 043 or 54 Lecture hours prerequisite course or courses.
appropriate placement 1 Unit
Transfers to: CSU HUSR 128 18 Lecture hours
This course is designed for students Chemical Dependency and
interested in furthering their under- Co-Occurring Disorders HUSR 199B
standing of substance dependence Fieldwork in Human Services
and those interested in working with Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
populations recovering from or at appropriate placement; READ 043 or Prerequisite: PSY 101 or SOC 101
risk for such problems. It addresses appropriate placement Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
the history, theories, models, and Transfers to: CSU appropriate placement; READ 043 or
approaches to substance abuse This course explores understanding appropriate placement
education and prevention. In addi- mental illness and persons with more Transfers to: CSU
tion to an academic look at drug than one mental/psychiatric disorder. The corequisite courses HUSR 199A
abuse, students will also explore and It introduces students to the various and 199B provide students with
examine their own values and beliefs disorders in infancy, childhood, ado- a supervised field experience in a
about substance use and misuse. The lescence and adulthood. It will intro- community organization, agency,
impact of public policy, the media, duce students to co-existing disorders or institution, allowing the student
and drug education programs on and various diagnosis and treatment to apply knowledge and learn new
drug use will all be considered. techniques used to treat this unique skills outside of the classroom envi-
3 Units population. Students will tour two ronment. In this course students take
54 Lecture hours different types of mental health facili- the theories and principles learned in
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work in a field setting. This course is HUMANITIES HUM 125H
designed to provide the student with Introduction to Mexican Culture
an opportunity to develop skills that Division of Behavioral & Honors
would facilitate gaining employment Social Sciences
in the human services field. Prerequisite: ENGL 101
Unpaid field work: 2 units =120 HUM 110 Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
hours; 3 units = 180 hours Survey of Humanities placement
Paid field work: 2 units = 150 hours; Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
3 units = 225 hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or (*Students will receive credit for only one
2 to 3 Units appropriate placement; READ 043 or of the following courses: HUM 125 or
120 to 225 Other hours appropriate placement HUM 125H)
Transfers to: UC, CSU This course provides an interdisci-
HUSR 230A This course provides an interdis- plinary presentation of vital artis-
Drug Studies Seminar ciplinary presentation of cultural tic, literary, architectural, musical,
forces, providing the student with a political, religious and historical
Prerequisite: HUSR 122, HUSR 124, comprehensive view of the most vital movements within Mexico spanning
HUSR 130 artistic, literary, philosophical, reli- from pre- Cortesian to contemporary
Corequisite: HUSR 230B gious and architectural movements times. This course is designed for
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or within the Western, Eastern and students who wish to further their
appropriate placement; READ 043 or Meso-American traditions from the understanding of major Mexican
appropriate placement Egyptians to the 1500s. This course cultural and historical developments.
Transfers to: CSU is intended for students who wish This course is intended for those who
The corequisite courses HUSR 230A to further their understanding of the meet Honors Program Requirements.
and 230B are designed be taken in major cultural developments from 3 Units
the final semester of the Drug Studies around the world. 54 Lecture hours
Program and provide the student 3 Units
with work experience in a drug treat- 54 Lecture hours HUM 130
ment facility. This seminar course Contemporary Mexican-American
is a companion to the internship HUM 111 Culture
experience and will focus on ethics, Survey of Humanities
the further development of counsel- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
ing skills, and the use of community Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate placement; READ 043 or
resources. Concurrent enrollment in appropriate placement; READ 043 or appropriate placement
Human Services 230B. appropriate placement Transfers to: UC, CSU
1 Unit Transfers to: UC, CSU This course provides a contemporary
18 Lecture hours This course provides an interdis- interdisciplinary examination of the
ciplinary presentation of cultural most vital Mexican-American liter-
HUSR 230B forces, providing the student with ary, artistic, musical, theatrical, social,
Drug Studies Internship a comprehensive view of the most political and historical movements.
vital artistic, literary, philosophical, This course is designed for students
Prerequisite: HUSR 122, HUSR 124, religious, scientific and architectural who wish to further their under-
HUSR 130 movements within the Western, standing of major Mexican- American
Corequisite: HUSR 230A Eastern and Latin American tradi- cultural contributions to contempo-
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or tions from the Renaissance to the 20th rary society.
appropriate placement; READ 043 or century. This course is intended for 3 Units
appropriate placement students who wish to further their 54 Lecture hours
Transfers to: CSU understanding of major cultural
The corequisite courses HUSR 230A developments around the world. HUM 140
and 230B are designed be taken in 3 Units Introduction to Asian Cultures
the final semester of the Drug Studies 54 Lecture hours
Program and provide the student Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
with work experience in a drug treat- HUM 125 appropriate placement; READ 043 or
ment facility. Through their intern- Introduction to Mexican Culture appropriate placement
ship work, students will apply the Transfers to: UC, CSU
concepts and skills gained through Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or This course is designed for students
their coursework as they serve as an appropriate placement; READ 043 or who wish to further their understand-
intern in a setting where drug depen- appropriate placement ing of major Asian cultural contribu-
dent individuals are served. Students Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU tions to classic and contemporary
must meet the requirements of the (*Students will receive credit for only one society. The student will be provided
internship facility. Concurrent enroll- of the following courses: HUM 125 or with an interdisciplinary examina-
ment in Human Services 230A. HUM 125H) tion of the most vital Asian literary,
Unpaid field work: 2 units = 120 This course provides an interdisci- artistic, philosophical, architectural,
hours; 3 units = 180 hours plinary presentation of vital artistic, religious, political and historical
Paid field work: literary, architectural, musical, politi- movements.
2 units = 150 hours; 3 units = 225 cal, religious and historical move- 3 Units
hours ments within Mexico spanning from 54 Lecture hours
Student Unpaid Internship: Pre-Cortesian to contemporary times.
120 hours This course is designed for students
Student Paid Internship: who wish to further their under-
150 hours standing of major Mexican cultural
2-3 Units and historical developments.
120 to 225 Other hours 3 Units
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JAPANESE for students interested in learning to in the newspaper industry, with an
speak Japanese, as well as those seek- emphasis on gathering information
Division of Communications & ing a degree in Japanese language. and the principles of clarity and con-
Languages 4.5 Units ciseness. Students will use comput-
72 Lecture hours ers during class and lab times. This
JAPN 101 27 Lab hours course is intended for students who
Japanese I are pursuing the Associate of Science
JOURNALISM Degree/Certificate of Achievement
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or in Mass Communications with either
appropriate placement; READ 043 or Division of Communications & Mass Media or Print Media Special-
appropriate placement Languages izations.
Transfers to: UC, CSU 3 Units
This introductory course focuses JOUR 110 54 Lecture hours
on Japanese language and culture. Digital Photojournalism I
The course stresses oral and written JOUR 147
proficiency through fundamental use Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Broadcast News
of the Japanese language, as well as appropriate placement; READ 043 or
the Hiragana and Katakana script. appropriate placement Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Students also receive an introduc- Transfers to: CSU appropriate placement; READ 043 or
tion to Kanji characters. Various This introductory course focuses appropriate placement
facets of Japanese history, culture on Japanese language and culture. Transfers to: CSU
and civilization are also analyzed The course stresses oral and written This course is for students interested
via cross-cultural comparisons. In proficiency through fundamental use in broadcasting for television. Stu-
addition to classroom discussion, of the Japanese language, as well as dents learn the principles and tech-
students are required to complete at the Hiragana and Katakana script. niques of broadcast news with special
least 27 hours of intensive individual- Students also receive an introduc- reference to the gathering and writing
ized oral-aural practice via interactive tion to Kanji characters. Various of news for television, script writing,
websites, audio CDs, video programs, facets of Japanese history, culture and interviewing; and the proce-
and films in the RHC Language, and civilization are also analyzed dures and techniques of presenting
where work focuses on vocabulary, via cross-cultural comparisons. In the news for broadcast. This course
grammar, and cultural practices. This addition to classroom discussion, covers law and ethics; producing
course is intended for students inter- students are required to complete at news packages; live-to-tape packages;
ested in learning to speak Japanese, least 27 hours of intensive individual- and live shots including SOT/VO,
as well as those seeking a degree in ized oral-aural practice via interactive producing, and directing. Students
Japanese language. websites, audio CDs, video programs, will have the opportunity to produce
4.5 Units and films in the RHC Language, the “Río News” weekly segments for
72 Lecture hours where work focuses on vocabulary, the El Paisano digital newspaper.
27 Lab hours grammar, and cultural practices. This 3 Units
course is intended for students inter- 36 Lecture hours
JAPN 102 ested in learning to speak Japanese, 54 Lab hours
Japanese II as well as those seeking a degree in
Japanese language. JOUR 220
Prerequisite: JAPN 101 or completion of 3 Units Advanced Reporting and Writing
2 years high school Japanese with a grade 36 Lecture hours
of “C” or better 54 Lab hours Prerequisite: JOUR 120
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Transfers to: UC, CSU
appropriate placement; READ 043 or JOUR 115 This course provides students with
appropriate placement Writing for TV and Film advanced instruction in explana-
Transfers to: UC, CSU tory and investigative journalism,
This course is a continuation of JAPN Transfers to: CSU covering public affairs, police, courts,
101. The course stresses oral and writ- This introductory course covers writ- school boards, and city boards.
ten proficiency through fundamental ing for film and electronic media. The Students study methods of preparing
use of the Japanese language, as well course emphasizes formatting scripts material intended for publication in
as the Hiragana and Katakana script. properly, including fundamental print and online editions of news-
Students also further their knowl- technical, conceptual and stylistic papers. The course incorporates the
edge of Kanji characters. Various issues related to writing fictional and study of editing principles, style, and
facets of Japanese history, culture non-fictional scripts for informational design to meet journalism industry
and civilization are also analyzed and entertainment purposes in film expectations.
via cross-cultural comparisons. In and electronic media. A writing 3 Units
addition to classroom discussion, evaluation component is a significant 54 Lecture hours
students are required to complete at course requirement.
least 27 hours of intensive individual- 3 Units JOUR 230
ized oral-aural practice via interactive 54 Lecture hours Magazine Production
websites, audio CDs, video programs,
and films in the RHC Language JOUR 120 (C-ID JOUR 110) Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Laboratory, where work focuses on Communications Reporting appropriate placement
vocabulary, grammar, and cultural and Writing Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
practices. This course is intended placement
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Transfers to: CSU
appropriate placement; READ 043 or This course includes writing news,
appropriate placement news features, profile features,
Transfers to: UC, CSU commentary, and photography for
The course is an introduction to the publication in the college magazine,
writing and editing techniques used La Cima. Students will learn copy-
editing, layout/computer design,
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advertising fundamentals through ignated by publication deadlines by ism career in the digital realm. Stu-
the process of writing, editing and using Quark Express and Photoshop. dents work hands on with the variety
laying out the college magazine. 4 Units of media platforms used to publish El
3 Units 36 Lecture hours Paisano Online (www.elpaisanoon-
36 Lecture hours 108 Lab hours line.com). Students produce content
54 Lab hours for all online aspects of the digital
JOUR 242 (C-ID JOUR 130) newspaper, including podcasting,
JOUR 231 Digital Newspaper Production I broadcasting, news segments, and
Digital Magazine Production writing for a mass audience while
Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 implementing the video component
Prerequisite: ENGL 101 or appropriate placement; READ 043 or of all stories. At the conclusion of the
Advisory: GDSN 172, JOUR 120, appropriate placement course, students will have learned
READ 043 or appropriate placement Advisory: JOUR 241 the concept of immediacy for online
Transfers to: CSU Transfers to: CSU news while keeping the reader
This course is designed to introduce This course is for students who want engaged.
students to the fundamentals of to learn production and manage- 4 Units
magazine writing, production, and ment techniques of online newspaper 36 Lecture hours
editing. Students will learn the meth- publication. During the semester, 108 Lab hours
ods, techniques, and procedures of students participate in every facet of
magazine publication using InDesign developing and gathering the news JOUR 290
to layout magazine content. Students for the online edition of El Paisano Cooperative Work Experience/Intern-
will also master the development by taking on daily and weekly ship for Journalism Related Fields
of pre- and post-production of La assignments for different sections
Cima Magazine. Students will learn to of the newspaper, including News, Prerequisite: JOUR 120, JOUR 241,
develop story ideas, magazine con- Features, Arts and Entertainment, ENGL 101
tent, write stories in magazine style, Opinion, Advertising, and Sports. Transfers to: CSU
and learn to photograph for maga- In addition, students may be tasked This course supports and reinforces
zines. Students will learn to prepare with taking photographs for special on-the-job training in journalism
for publication and design magazine online slide shows and developing related fields under supervision of
pages. Class lectures will include and producing online radio podcasts, a college instructor and is facilitated
magazine preparation, production, video news, and feature programs. by the use of learning objectives. The
organization, structure, and opera- Appointed editors distribute assign- student will be working in a skilled
tion. At the conclusion of the course ments to staff personnel during the or professional level assignment in
students will have participated in the semester and help with the develop- an area of journalism related fields
total development and production of ment of each member of the class to and will meet performance objectives
a magazine(s) that will be published produce viable online news. related to instruction that are above
online using www.issuu.com, and 4 Units and beyond the conditions of regular
printed on hard copy. Students will 36 Lecture hours employment. This course is intended
have also mastered the use of design 108 Lab hours for students whose intended job is
layout, illustration, and making pages related to the field of journalism and
well-balanced. JOUR 243 (C-ID JOUR 131) have completed or enrolled in the
3 Units Newspaper Production II appropriate coursework. “Contact the
36 Lecture hours CWE office regarding re-enrollment
54 Lab hours Prerequisite: JOUR 241 proceduress”
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate Student Unpaid Internship:
JOUR 241 (C-ID JOUR 130) placement; JOUR 120 1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours;
Newspaper Production I Transfers to: CSU 3 Units/180 hours; 4 Units/240 hours
This course is for students who want Student Paid Internship:
Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or to continue to learn production and 1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours;
appropriate placement management techniques for newspa- 3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours.
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate per production and earn their degree 1 to 4 Units
placement in either journalism and/or mass com- 3 Lecture hours
Transfers to: CSU munications with a specialization in 60 to 300 Other hours
This course is for students who want print media. Students write, produce,
to learn production and management layout pages, copy edit, sell adver- JOUR 299
techniques for newspaper produc- tisements, and design pages and Directed Study: Journalism
tion. Students participate in every advertisements using InDesign, Pho-
facet of developing a newspaper for toshop, and other editing software Transfers to: CSU
the college community by serving for the college newspaper, El Paisano. This course is for students who are
as staff writers, staff photographers, Students also acquire production able to assume responsibility for
editors, and layout personnel. During skills in formatting and file conver- independent work and prepare writ-
the semester, students publish the sions for print media. Students are ten or oral reports and/or appropriate
college newspaper, El Paisano, by expected to serve in leadership roles projects. To enroll in an independent/
having weekly assignments for dif- and cover on- and off-campus news. directed study course, students must
ferent sections of the paper, including 4 Units possess a 2.5 overall grade point
News, Features, Arts and Entertain- 36 Lecture hours average and a 3.0 grade point aver-
ment, Opinion, Advertising and 108 Lab hours age in the discipline of study being
Sports. In addition, students may requested, or receive an exception
be tasked with taking photographs JOUR 244 (C-ID JOUR 131) from the instructor. Independent/
for special Focus pages. Editors are Digital Newspaper Production II directed studies may be developed
responsible for designing their sec- from any topic that arises from or
tions of the newspaper on days des- Prerequisite: JOUR 242 is related to a course of study that
Transfers to: CSU will result in developing depth and
This course is for students interested breadth in that subject area. Students
in improving their journalistic skill are expected to meet on a regular
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basis with their faculty sponsor and placement; ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
to submit a final report or project. appropriate placement appropriate placement; READ 043 or
Student progress will be evaluated at This course builds upon KIN 58/Yoga appropriate placement
regular intervals. Academic stan- Teacher Training I: Foundations to Transfers to: CSU
dards for independent/directed Stud- include further study about informa- This course will provide students
ies will be the same as standards for tion necessary for those intending to with practical experience in the
other courses. Units are awarded in teach Hatha Yoga. The student who fields of health, fitness, and exercise
accordance to Title 5 regulations, with successfully completes this course instruction. Emphasis is placed on
one (1) unit of credit awarded for 54 will fulfill one half, or 100 hours nec- participant screening, evaluation,
hours of directed study, six (6) hours essary to apply for the Yoga Alliance fitness assessment, exercise program
of which must be with an instructor. RYS 200 Certification. The second of design, nutrition and health edu-
The instructor is responsible for mon- a sequential two-part series, Yoga cation, and principles of exercise
itoring student progress through the Teacher Training II: Methodologies science. The course includes career
semester. Students may take directed builds on the foundations of analysis preparation, self-marketing and social
study courses for a maximum of three and personal practice to pranayama, media, trainer-client relationship
(3) units within a discipline, and may asana, and dhyana. Students will building, and professional responsi-
not accumulate more than a total of 9 study the historical contexts and bility in a fitness setting. This course
units college wide. philosophies of Hatha Yoga as it is is designed for the student pursuing
1 to 3 Units taught in the United States today, a career in the fitness industry and/
54 to 162 Lab hours as well as the ethics, methodologies, or a Certificate of Achievement in the
and business of teaching yoga. This Fitness Specialist Program, as well as
KINESIOLOGY course is designed for the student those interested in furthering their
THEORY pursuing the Yoga Teacher Training understanding of the effects of exer-
Certificate, a career teaching yoga in cise on the mind and body. Instructor
Division of Kinesiology, the fitness industry, or for those inter- approval is required for enrollment.
Dance, and Athletics ested in furthering their understand- 2 Units
ing of the effects of yoga for health, 18 Lecture hours
KIN 058 fitness, and performance. 54 Lab hours
Yoga Teaching Training I: Foundations 3 Units
54 Lecture hours KIN 120
Prerequisite/Corequisite: KINA 158 Sports Law and Ethics
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate KIN 110
placement; ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Introduction to Fitness and Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
appropriate placement Sport Management appropriate placement; READ 043 or
This course includes foundational appropriate placement
information necessary for those Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
intending to teach Hatha Yoga. The appropriate placement; READ 043 or (*The UC will grant a maximum of 8
student who successfully completes appropriate placement; MATH 050 or units credit for PE Theory courses)
this course with the co-requisite one MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri- This course explores how various
unit lab practicum and KINA 258 ate placement bodies of substantive law are applied
Yoga II will fulfill one half, or 100 Transfers to: CSU in the context of the sport industry—
hours required for the Yoga Alliance This course is designed to introduce both professional and amateur. The
RYS 200 Certification. The first of the concepts of fitness and sport course examines the various types of
a sequential two-part series, Yoga management, and includes informa- laws that apply to the sport industry
Teacher Training I: Foundations tion needed for students who intend (e.g., constitutional, tort, contract,
will focus on establishing a personal to explore the growing industry labor, and antitrust) and how these
practice in combination with an expe- of administering fitness and sport laws are interpreted to decide legal
riential analysis of the foundational programs and overseeing small claims for employment, personal
Hatha Yoga techniques of Pranayama businesses. The course covers areas injury, intellectual property, and dis-
(breath control), Asana (postures) of facility management, member- criminatory practices; and the legal
and Dhyana (meditation). This course ship/sales, business and finance, relationships among athletes, teams,
will also introduce the student to the facility oversight, equipment, and leagues, governing bodies, sports
history and philosophy of yoga, as policies and procedures. In addi- facilities, licensees, broadcasters, and
well as the ethics, methodologies, tion, the history and evolution of fans. The course will also address the
and business of teaching yoga. This sport management, organizational compliance issues and ethical struc-
course is designed for the student functions, management levels, rules tures that define the sports industry.
pursuing the Yoga Teacher Training and compliance oversight, event 3 Units
Certificate, a career teaching yoga in management, and leadership will 54 Lecture hours
the fitness industry, or for those inter- be included. This course is designed
ested in furthering their understand- for the student pursuing a career in KIN 122
ing of the effects of yoga for health, fitness and/or sport management, Nutrition for Sport and Fitness
fitness, and performance. exploring administration and facility
3 Units operations, or interested in furthering Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
54 Lecture hours their understanding of the business of appropriate placement; READ 043 or
fitness and sport. appropriate placement; MATH 050 or
KIN 059 3 Units MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri-
Yoga Teaching Training II: 54 Lecture hours ate placement
Methodologies Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
KIN 115 (*The UC will grant a maximum of 8
Prerequisite: KIN 058, KINA 258 Fitness Specialist Internship units credit for PE Theory courses)
Corequisite: KINA 258 This course provides an overview
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate Prerequisite: Instructor approval, KIN of the role of nutrition to increase
126, KIN 127, KIN 131 energy and enhance performance.
Prerequisite/Corequisite: KIN 122, KIN Nutrients such as carbohydrates,
128, KIN 145, KIN 146 lipids, proteins, vitamins, miner-

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als, and water will be introduced. for the student pursuing a career in This course provides an introduc-
The digestive system and metabolic the fitness industry, a Certificate of tion to the principles and techniques
systems will be discussed. Sport Achievement in Fitness Specialist or involved in teaching group exercise
and exercise nutrient needs before, Strength and Performance Coach, the and developing a personal trainer/
during, and after exercise are evalu- Associate of Arts in Dance, or those client relationship. Emphasis is
ated for their effect on optimal health interested in furthering their under- placed on client assessment, com-
and performance. Carbohydrate standing of the effects of exercise on munication skills, program design,
loading, popular diets, and supple- the body and mind. exercise adherence, teaching strate-
mentation are discussed. This course 3 Units gies, and professional responsibility
is designed for the student pursuing 54 Lecture hours and liability. This course is designed
a career in the fitness industry; cer- for the student pursuing a career in
tificates in Fitness Specialist, Coach- KIN 128 the fitness industry, a certificate in
ing of Sport, Sport and Performance Fitness Testing and Exercise the Fitness Specialist Program, as
Coach, and Community Health Prescription well as those interested in furthering
Worker; and/or the A.A. in Dance their understanding of the effects of
and the A.S in Sports Medicine, as Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or exercise on the mind and body.
well as those interested in furthering appropriate placement; READ 043 or 2 Units
their understanding of the effects of appropriate placement; MATH 053 or 36 Lecture hours
nutrition on the mind and body. MATH 053B or appropriate placement
3 Units Transfers to: CSU KIN 146
54 Lecture hours This course provides an overview Training Principles for Special
of how to assess and evaluate the Populations
KIN 126 results of cardiorespiratory endur-
Principles of Strength and Conditioning ance, muscular strength and endur- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
ance, flexibility, body fat, pulmonary appropriate placement; READ 043 or
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or function, blood pressure, postural appropriate placement
appropriate placement; READ 043 or analysis, and functional movement. Transfers to: CSU
appropriate placement; MATH 053 or Emphasis is placed on determining This course provides an overview of
appropriate placement appropriate tests, conducting the the exercise implications for special
Transfers to: CSU tests, interpreting results, and creat- populations related to age, medi-
This course includes information ing exercise programs. This course cal condition, and level of fitness.
needed for students who intend to is designed for students pursuing a Emphasis is placed on cardiovascular
teach strength and conditioning. The career in the fitness industry or for and respiratory conditions, exercise-
course covers anatomy and physiol- the Fitness Specialist and Strength induced asthma, metabolic disorders,
ogy, bioenergetics, biomechanics, and Performance Coach certificates, diabetes, obesity, orthopedic injuries,
training adaptations, exercise and as well as those interested in further- physical disabilities, auto-immune
equipment selection, training tech- ing their understanding of the effects issues, sensory impairments, mental
niques, program design, and safety of exercise on the body. challenges, geriatrics/seniors, chil-
factors. This course is designed for 3 Units dren, pregnant and post-partum
students pursuing a career in the 54 Lecture hours women, and the issues and chal-
fitness industry; Fitness Specialist, lenges of exercise. This course is
Strength and Performance Coach, KIN 131 designed for the student pursuing
or Coaching of Sport Certificates; Functional Anatomy of Movement a career in the fitness industry; a
or an AS in Sports Medicine; and/ certificate in Fitness Specialist, Yoga
or students interested in furthering Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Teacher Training, and Community
their understanding of the effects of appropriate placement; READ 043 or Health Worker Program; as well as
exercise on the body and mind. appropriate placement; MATH 033 or those interested in furthering their
3 Units MATH 033B or appropriate placement understanding of the effects of exer-
54 Lecture hours Transfers to: CSU cise on the mind and body.
This course provides an overview of 2 Units
KIN 127 the study of movement as it relates 36 Lecture hours
Exercise Physiology to exercise under both normal and
injury conditions. Students will learn KIN 157
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or the basic anatomical principals used Theory of Lifeguard Training and
appropriate placement; READ 043 or specifically in the area of human Water Safety
appropriate placement; MATH 050 or performance. Emphasis is placed on
MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri- applying body alignment, range of Prerequisite: Swim 300 yards continu-
ate placement motion, stabilization, and acceleration ously; Tread water for two minutes using
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU principles to the analysis of move- only the legs; Complete timed swimming,
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 8 ment. This course is designed for submersion and retrievel event; Swim
units credit for PE Theory courses) the student pursuing a career in the at American Red Cross Learn-to- Swim
This course provides an overview of fitness industry, a certificate in the Level 4 Proficiency
the body systems and their functions Fitness Specialist Program, or those Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
under conditions of exercise stress, interested in furthering their under- appropriate placement; READ 043 or
including how fitness training affects standing of the biomechanical effects appropriate placement
health, wellness, and performance. of exercise on the body. Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
Emphasis will be placed on the 3 Units (*The UC will grant a maximum of 8
muscular, skeletal, cardiovascular, 54 Lecture hours units credit for PE Theory courses)
respiratory, endocrine, metabolic/bio- This course is of interest to students
energetic, and neurological systems, KIN 145 who wish to earn the American Red
as well as the physiological pro- Theory and Analysis of Fitness Cross certifications necessary for
cesses that are affected by exercise. Instruction employment as a pool lifeguard and
The effects of various diseases and swimming instructor. This course
exercise immunology will also be Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or gives the most current instruction in
addressed. This course is designed appropriate placement; READ 043 or American Red Cross (ARC) lifeguard
appropriate placement
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training, first aid and cardiopulmo- peak performance. lectures, assignments/labs, and guest
nary resuscitation/automated external 3 Units speakers.
defibrillation (CPR/AED) skills 54 Lecture hours 3 Units
and Water Safety Instructor (WSI) 54 Lecture hours
courses. Upon successful comple- KIN 188
tion, students earn certifications Theory of Coaching KIN 192
for American Red Cross Lifeguard Health: Women’s Personal Health
Training, CPR/AED for the Profes- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
sional Rescuer, First Aid for Public appropriate placement; READ 043 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Safety Personnel (Title 22), and Water appropriate placement appropriate placement; READ 043 or
Safety Instructor. These certifications Transfers to: CSU appropriate placement
enable students to gain eligibility for The addition of this course will pro- Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
a pool lifeguarding position and to vide a foundation of coaching career (*The UC will grant a maximum of
teach the Learn-to-Swim programs of opportunities within the community. 8 units credit for PE Theory courses.
the American Red Cross. Adequate It is necessary to prepare students Students will receive credit for only one
swimming skills are necessary at the that are interested in coaching at the the following: KIN 191, KIN 192, or KIN
Learn-to-Swim Level 4. Students may youth and high school levels, tools 196.)
petition to re-enroll in the course to that will help them make a positive This course is designed for stu-
renew certifications. impact on the lives of their students. dents interested in expanding their
3 Units This course will serve the entire knowledge about health problems
36 Lecture hours Rio Hondo College population and and social issues that affect women
54 Lab hours provide career opportunities for uniquely. Physiological and psycho-
students. logical aspects of nutrition, hygiene,
KIN 159 3 Units sexuality and reproduction, drugs
Leadership in Sport 54 Lecture hours and chemicals, and common diseases
are among the many topics covered.
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate KIN 190 Guest speakers, videos, current
placement; ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Women in Sports events, and web-based as well as
appropriate placement text readings help students develop
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or sound health principles for use in
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 8 appropriate placement; READ 043 or everyday life.
units credit for PE Theory courses) appropriate placement 3 Units
This course takes up leadership Transfers to: CSU 54 Lecture hours
theories and the impact of leader- This course examines the history,
ship empowerment through sport. analysis, and interpretation of the KIN 193 (C-ID KIN 101)
The course is designed for students people, events, and issues that have Standard First Aid and CPR
interested in increasing insight into affected women in sport historically
leadership within sport environ- and in present society. Psychologi- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
ments by examining philosophi- cal, sociological, and physiological appropriate placement; READ 043 or
cal, sociological, and psychological considerations of female athletes as appropriate placement
leadership dynamics in individual related to sport, history, and educa- Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
and team sports from youth through tion will be covered. Students gain (*The UC will grant a maximum of 8
professional levels. The course covers an understanding of the substantial units credit for PE Theory courses)
topics such as leadership theories, impact women have had on the sport This course is designed for students
self-awareness, informal and formal world, and how their significance pursuing a career working with the
leadership, emotional intelligence will determine the future of women public and for those who want to fur-
theory, athlete motivation, team in sport. ther their understanding of handling
dynamics, the role of team captains, 3 Units emergency situations. The student
and communication theories. 54 Lecture hours will learn how to give immediate care
3 Units to the suddenly injured or ill person.
54 Lecture hours KIN 191 In addition, students will learn tech-
Health: Personal Issues niques for control of bleeding, splint-
KIN 170 ing, transporting victims, emergency
Sport and Exercise Psychology Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or procedures, one person C.P. R. and
appropriate placement; READ 043 or the use of an AED. Students will have
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate placement the opportunity to apply these techni-
appropriate placement; READ 043 or Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU cal procedures in class. This course
appropriate placement (*The UC will grant a maximum of fulfills the requirements for American
Transfers to:UC (credit limit*), CSU 8 units credit for PE Theory courses. Red Cross certifications in both Stan-
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 8 Students will receive credit for only one dard First Aid and Cardiopulmonary
units credit for PE Theory courses) the following: KIN 191, KIN 192, or KIN Resuscitation (C.P.R.) and Automatic
This course is designed to improve 196.) Defibrillation (AED).
the athletic performance of indi- This course is designed for all stu- 3 Units
viduals and teams within the areas dents who are physically active and 54 Lecture hours
of sport and fitness by introducing interested in learning how to improve
students to psychological concepts and maintain their personal health. KIN 194 (C-ID KIN 100)
and skills. Areas of study will include Topics covered include general Introduction to Kinesiology
motivation theory, personality and health principles, nutrition and diet,
sport, group processes, research physical fitness, stress management, Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
methods, and cognitive development sexuality and reproduction, drug/ appropriate placement; READ 043 or
in sport performance. The course will alcohol use and abuse, consumer and appropriate placement; MATH 020 or
examine techniques such as imagery, safety issues and the process of death. MATH 020C or appropriate placement
goal setting, cognitive restructur- Students learn how to develop sound Transfers to: CSU
ing, coping, and arousal regulation health principles through readings, This course is designed for those stu-
to help athletes and coaches achieve dents who are interested in pursuing
a career in the field of kinesiology.

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The philosophy, history, ethical and disease entities, and preventive KIN 290
scientific foundations of kinesiol- health care measures. Cooperative Work Experience/Intern-
ogy will be covered. The concepts of 3 Units ship for Athletic Training Related
basic movement and performance 54 Lecture hours Fields
movement in relationship to kinesiol-
ogy will be examined. Students will KIN 197 Prerequisite/Corequisite: KIN 197
explore the sub-disciplines of motor Prevention and Treatment of Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
learning, biomechanics, exercise Athletic Injuries appropriate placement; READ 043 or
physiology, sport sociology, sport appropriate placement
psychology, and sport nutrition. Prerequisite/Corequisite: KIN 290 Transfers to: CSU
Professional career opportunities in Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or This course supports and reinforces
health/fitness, therapeutic exer- appropriate placement; READ 043 or on-the-job training in the field of
cise, teaching, coaching and sport appropriate placement athletic training under supervision of
management will be examined. The Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU a college instructor and is facilitated
challenges for kinesiology, future of (*The UC will grant a maximum of 8 by the use of learning objectives. The
kinesiology, sport and health/well- units credit for PE Theory courses) student will be working in a skilled
ness are also addressed. This course introduces the most or professional level assignment in
3 Units salient concepts of athletic training, their area of vocational interest and
54 Lecture hours including the instruction for preven- will meet performance objectives
tion, recognition, management and related to instruction that are above
KIN 195 treatment of common injuries in a and beyond the conditions of regular
Social Issues/Media in Sport physically active population. The employment. This course is intended
skills of basic strapping, bracing, pad- for students whose job is related
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or ding and taping for the prevention to the field of athletic training and
appropriate placement; READ 043 or and management of injuries will be have completed or enrolled in the
appropriate placement presented and practiced. This class is appropriate coursework. “Contact the
Transfers to: CSU recommended for those interested in CWE office regarding re-enrollment
This course examines sport as a sig- becoming a certified athletic trainer, procedures.”
nificant aspect of modern culture and physical therapist or occupational Student Unpaid Internship:
a major institution of contemporary therapist. 1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours
civilization. Students gain an under- 3 Units Student Paid Internship:
standing of the impact sport has 54 Lecture hours 1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours
had in history and politics, and on 1 to 2 Units
moral values, ethics, and sociological KIN 226 3 Lecture hours
issues historically and in present-day Advanced Training Principles for Sport 60 to 150 Other hours
society. Topics include gender, race, and Tactical Athletes
and ethnicity and their roles in sport; KIN 297
sport as an economic enterprise; Prerequisite: KIN 122, KIN 126, KIN Advanced Athletic Training
social media and sport; sport at the 127, KIN 128
youth, high school, collegiate, profes- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Prerequisite: KIN 197
sional and international levels; the appropriate placement; MATH 033 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
effects that social class, globalization, MATH 033B or appropriate placement; appropriate placement; READ 043 or
and media have on sport; and what READ 043 or appropriate placement; appropriate placement
future trends will influence the world Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU Transfers to: CSU
of sport. (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 This course introduces the advanced
3 Units units credit for PE Activity courses) concepts of athletic training, includ-
54 Lecture hours This course is designed to include ing instruction for evaluation and
the necessary information needed rehabilitation of common athletic
KIN 196 for those intending to assess and injuries. Advanced taping and brac-
Health: Fitness and Wellness teach strength training and perfor- ing techniques will also be presented
mance skills to both sport and tactical and practiced. This class is designed
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or athletes. The course covers anatomy for students interested in becoming
appropriate placement; READ 043 or and physiology, bioenergetics, a Certified Athletic Trainer or those
appropriate placement biomechanics, training adaptations, who are preparing for a career in any
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU physical assessments for strength, allied health care profession.
(*The UC will grant a maximum of agility, power, speed, and quickness, 3 Units
8 units credit for PE Theory courses. program design, exercise and equip- 54 Lecture hours
Students will receive credit for only one ment selection, training techniques,
the following: KIN 191, KIN 192, or KIN and safety factors. This course is KINESIOLOGY
196.) designed for the student pursuing a
This course is designed for all stu- career in the strength and condition- Division of Kinesiology,
dents who are interested in learn- ing area, completing the Strength Dance, and Athletics
ing the value of life-long, healthy and Performance Coach Certificate,
lifestyles. Students will be given exploring kinesiology, or for those (For Dance courses – See Dance) Dance-
the tools to assist them in making interested in furthering their under- activity courses may be used in place
positive life-style changes based on a standing of the effects of exercise for of P.E. activity courses to fulfill degree
personal health/fitness profile. Topics strength and performance in sport requirements.
covered include: basic anatomy and and tactical athletes.
physiology, nutrition, weight control, 3 Units Students may select several different
tobacco and alcohol, muscle fitness, 54 Lecture hours courses or may enroll in a course and
flexibility, stress reduction, cardio- continue to the next level of the same
vascular functioning, health topics, course. Courses labeled “I” and “II” fall
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KINA 101 also participate in team play. This interested in developing the physical,
Tennis I class is appropriate for students who technical and tactical elements of the
have never played volleyball, are just game of soccer. The course includes
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or learning the game or haven’t played fundamental technical skills that
appropriate placement; READ 043 or for an extended period of time and include dribbling, passing, kick-
appropriate placement want to refresh their skills. ing, collecting, and basic concepts
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU 1 Unit of offensive and defensive tactics.
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 54 Lab hours Rules of the game, skill practice, and
units credit for PE activity courses) participation in recreational soccer
This beginning tennis class is KINA 105 matches are included.
designed to bring students to a Basketball I 1 Unit
recreational level, skills-wise. Topics 54 Lab hours
include the serve, groundstroke, Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
volley, and rules of the sport. Stu- appropriate placement; READ 022 or KINA 110
dents also learn how to play doubles appropriate placement Futsal (Indoor Soccer)
and singles matches in order to com- Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
pete at a recreational level. (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
1 Unit units credit for PE activity courses) appropriate placement; READ 043 or
54 Lab hours This beginning level course designed appropriate placement
for all students will provide instruc- Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
KINA 102 tion in the fundamentals of basketball (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
Intercollegiate Baseball I such as dribbling, passing, shoot- units credit for PE activity courses)
ing, team play, rebounding, defense This class provides instruction and
Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate and strategy. Collegiate rules, class repetition in the technical and tactical
placement competition, injury prevention and components of futsal (indoor soccer).
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU care, and proper diet and fitness The Federation of International
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 needs are included in instruction. The Football Association (FIFA), the gov-
units credit for PE activity courses) emphasis will be on active participa- erning body of soccer in the world,
This course is designed for students tion, basketball as recreation and skill and the United States Soccer Federa-
interested in competing in baseball at development within this team sport. tion (USSF), the governing body of
the collegiate level. Instruction will 1 Unit soccer in the United States, recognize
focus on the introduction of advanced 54 Lab hours futsal as its own sport consisting
drills in the areas of offense, defense, of a smaller, fast-paced technical
and pitching. Special attention will KINA 107 game. FIFA Futsal Laws of the Game
be placed on skill development and Badminton I are introduced to the students. The
class participation in preparing stu- course develops skills, provides
dents for intercollegiate competition. Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or knowledge of the rules, and instructs
This course may be taken once and appropriate placement; READ 022 or students to demonstrate futsal tech-
repeated three times for credit. appropriate placement niques, recognize tactical situations,
1 Unit Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU and improve cardiovascular fitness.
54 Lab hours (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 1 Unit
units credit for PE activity courses) 54 Lab hours
KINA 103 This is a beginning badminton class
Softball I designed for the student to gain KINA 113
experience of various degrees of Golf I
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate competitive play. Instruction in the
placement serve, drive, drop, smash, clears, Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU rules and court etiquette are taught so appropriate placement; READ 043 or
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 the student can perform at a competi- appropriate placement
units credit for PE activity courses) tive level. Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
This course is designed for the begin- 1 Unit (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
ning student who wishes to gain the 54 Lab hours units credit for PE activity courses)
fundamental skills of softball. It is Golf I is designed for the begin-
designed to present the following KINA 108 ning golfer who wants to gain the
skills to the student; throwing, bat- Water Polo I essential skills necessary to enjoy the
ting, bunting and defense. Addition- game of golf. Students will learn the
ally, the individual field positions Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU fundamentals of a proper grip, stance
and the responsibilities of team work (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 and swing that will allow them to
will be emphasized. units credit for PE activity courses) perform a basic golf swing.
1 Unit This is a course in the fundamen- 1 Unit
54 Lab hours tals and skills of water polo such as 54 Lab hours
passing, guarding, shooting, team
KINA 104 play, and strategy. Rules and class KINA 117
Volleyball I competition are included. Swimming I
1 Unit
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 54 Lab hours Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
appropriate placement; READ 043 or appropriate placement; READ 022 or
appropriate placement KINA 109 appropriate placement
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU Soccer I Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
units credit for PE activity courses) Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate units credit for PE activity courses)
This course is a beginning class placement This course is a beginning class
designed to present the basic funda- Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU designed to equip students with basic
mental skills and rules of volleyball. (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 water skills and knowledge in order
The student will have the opportu- units credit for PE activity courses) to make them reasonably safe while
nity to learn and practice serving, This is a beginning soccer/activ- in the water. It is suitable for all stu-
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dents interested in basic swimming. elderly, diabetic, or recovering from cardiovascular fitness level through
1 Unit injuries—or who have been inac- a variety of aerobic and anaerobic
54 Lab hours tive—will find this class appropriate, activities. It is designed to present
therapeutic, and beneficial to their the following skills to the student:
KINA 120 health. running, cycling, swimming, interval
Swim for Fitness 1 Unit training, and introduction to weight
54 Lab hours training. Additionally, the student
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or will learn basic definitions and
appropriate placement; READ 022 or KINA 134 terminology of the current fitness
appropriate placement; KINA 117 Cardio Boot Camp arena, assisting them with fitness as
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU a life-long process using a variety of
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or cardiovascular mediums.
units credit for PE activity courses) appropriate placement; READ 043 or 1 Unit
This is a swimming/fitness course appropriate placement 54 Lab hours
designed to provide the individual Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
who has beginning swimming (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 KINA 140
skills an opportunity to master the units credit for PE activity courses) Walking for Fitness
fundamentals of physical fitness as This course is designed for students
they relate to swimming as an aerobic who want to improve their cardiovas- Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
activity. Emphasis will be placed on cular and core fitness levels. Students appropriate placement; READ 043 or
aerobic training with some training at learn lifelong skills to improve their appropriate placement
the anaerobic threshold and anaero- health. Workout skills such as core Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
bic levels. This class is suitable for all strengthening, cardiovascular fitness, (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
students interested in swimming as a step aerobics, and flexibility train- units credit for PE activity courses)
fitness activity. ing are covered. Instruction includes This course is designed to meet the
1 Unit proper diet, heart rate monitoring, needs of daily physical exercise for
54 Lab hours skills proficiency, and fitness pro- life long fitness and health. Walking
gram planning. is one of the safest and most effective
KINA 130 1 Unit forms of exercise to improve health,
Fitness and Wellness Laboratory 54 Lab hours and develop and maintain physical
fitness. The course provides cardio-
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or KINA 136 vascular conditioning through the
appropriate placement; READ 043 or Pilates Mat I activity of walking. Instruction in
appropriate placement proper diet, heart rate monitoring,
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or skill proficiency and fitness program
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 appropriate placement; READ 022 or planning will be provided to each
units credit for PE activity courses) appropriate placement student. This class is designed for stu-
This course is a self-paced physi- Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU dents who are interested in starting
cal fitness laboratory designed to (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 an exercise program, or developing
develop and encourage positive units credit for PE activity courses) an active lifestyle.
health and wellness attitudes and This course introduces students to the 1 Unit
habits. Topics include cardiovascular basic Pilates floor exercises, which are 54 Lab hours
fitness, flexibility, body composition, designed to increase strength in the
muscular strength, and endurance. abdominal and spinal musculature. KINA 147
Students are assessed in each of these Students will engage in activities and Off-Season Conditioning for
areas, and an individual fitness pro- exercises designed to increase aware- Intercollegiate Sports
file is established. Fitness activities ness of body alignment, increase
primarily utilize exercises organized strength in the torso, spine and limbs, Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
into an aerobic super circuit with increase endurance, learn breathing appropriate placement; READ 022 or
additional activities prescribed to techniques to utilize in strength train- appropriate placement
increase strength and flexibility. ing exercises, increase coordination, Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
1 to 2 Units improve balance, and will learn about (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
54 to 108 Lab hours the muscle groups and their actions units credit for PE activity courses)
being utilized during traditional This course is designed for all stu-
KINA 132 Pilates mat work. This course is suit- dents preparing for specific physical
Aqua Aerobics able for students interested in condi- fitness related to off-season intercol-
tioning, dance, Hatha Yoga, athletics, legiate athletic participation. The
Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate and individuals seeking to increase purpose of the course is to develop a
placement strength to better support the spine level of physical fitness, strength, and
Transfer to: UC (credit limit*), CSU in everyday activities. conditioning that will enhance an ath-
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 1 Unit lete’s ability to be successful in inter-
units credit for PE activity courses) 54 Lab hours collegiate competition. This course
This course is designed to utilize may be taken once and repeated three
the resistance properties of water to KINA 139 times for credit.
improve muscle tone, flexibility, and Cross Training for Fitness 1 Unit
cardiovascular health and endurance 54 Lab hours
using various exercise movements. Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
Because water buoyancy will help appropriate placement; READ 022 or KINA 148
support joints and muscles, students appropriate placement Strength Training
of all levels of fitness and abilities will Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
be able to participate in the activity. (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
Students will have the opportunity units credit for PE activity courses) placement
to improve overall body strength and This cross-training course is designed Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
conditioning through a sequence of for the beginning through advanced (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
exercises done in the water. Students student who wishes to increase their units credit for PE activity courses)
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This course covers the fundamentals elementary inversions (Inverted Leg tennis. Emphasis will be placed
of strength and conditioning. Stu- Rest, Headstand Preparation, Wall- on all aspects of the sport and the
dents are introduced to a variety of Dog Preparation). academic requirements for transfer
routines that enable them to develop 1 Unit and maintaining eligibility. Students
personal strength and conditioning 54 Lab hours will be monitored and encouraged
plans. to advance in their academic and
1 Unit KINA 159 athletic skills through the course.
54 Lab hours Cross Training for Intercollegiate This course may be taken once and
Athletics repeated three times for credit.
KINA 151 3 Units
Strength and Conditioning for Prerequisite: Participation in Intercol- 162 Lab hours
Intercollegiate Athletics legiate Athletics
Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate KINA 172
Advisory: Experience in college athletics, placement Women’s Intercollegiate Volleyball
high school varsity athletics or equivalent Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU Team
is recommended; READ 043 or appropri- (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
ate placement units credit for PE activity courses) Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU This cross-training course is designed placement; High School or Club team
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 for advanced intercollegiate athletes experience recommended
units credit for PE activity courses) who want to increase all aspects of Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
This course is designed for any their fitness levels through a variety (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
student preparing to compete on of strength, flexibility, aerobic and units credit for PE activity courses)
an intercollegiate team. This is an anaerobic activities in order to pre- This is an advanced course for
advanced course designed for the pare for intercollegiate athletic com- students who will be competing at
student-athlete to improve all of petition. The specific physical fitness the collegiate level in the sport of
their fitness levels through a variety routines required by intercollegiate women’s volleyball. Students will
of strength, flexibility, aerobic and athletes during the off-season will be be required to spend a minimum of
anaerobic activities, and technology. addressed. The purpose of the course 10.125 hours a week preparing for
The specific demands of the sport is to develop levels of physical fit- competition. This course may be
will be addressed by the intercol- ness, strength, and conditioning that taken once and repeated three times
legiate athlete during the off-season will enhance athletes’ abilities to be for credit.
and in-season periodization training successful in intercollegiate competi- 3 Units
techniques specific to each sport. tion. This course may be taken once 162 Lab hours
The purpose of the course is for the and repeated two times for credit.
student-athlete to understand and 1 Unit KINA 173
develop a high level of physical fit- 54 Lab hours Women’s Intercollegiate Softball Team
ness, strength and conditioning that
will enhance the athlete’s ability to be KINA 170 Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
successful in intercollegiate competi- Women’s Intercollegiate Basketball placement; High School or Club team
tion. This class may be taken once for Team experience recommended.
credit and repeated three times. Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
1 Unit Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
54 Lab hours placement; High School or Club team units credit for PE activity courses)
experience recommended This is an advanced course designed
KINA 158 Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU for students who will be competing
Yoga I (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 at the collegiate level in the sport
units credit for PE activity courses) of women’s softball. Students will
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or This advanced course is designed be required to spend a minimum
appropriate placement; READ 022 or for students who will be competing of 10.125 hours a week preparing
appropriate placement in the sport of women’s basketball for competition with other colleges.
Transfer to: UC (credit limit*), CSU at the collegiate level. This class is This course may be taken once and
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 offered for 11 consecutive weeks to repeated three times for credit.
units credit for PE activity courses) run concurrent with the intercolle- 3 Units
This course is designed for the begin- giate basketball season as determined 162 Lab hours
ning student who would like to learn by the CCCAA governing body.
the fundamental physical Asanas Students will be required to spend a KINA 176
(poses) of Hatha Yoga as well as minimum of 7.36 hours a week for 11 Women’s Intercollegiate Soccer Team
Pranayama (breathing techniques) weeks preparing for competition with
and Dhyana (meditation techniques). other colleges. This course may be Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate
The goal of the course is to integrate taken once and repeated three times placement; High School or Club team
the mind, body, and spirit and to give for credit. experience recommended
the student tools to better manage 1.5 Units Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
stress, alleviate physical tensions, and 81 Lab hours (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
encourage optimum fitness. In this units credit for PE activity courses)
introductory course, students learn KINA 171 This is an advanced course designed
proper physical alignment in the Women’s Intercollegiate Tennis Team to prepare athletes for intercollegiate
standing poses (Sun Salutation Series competition in soccer. Emphasis will
A-C, Warrior 1-2, Downward Dog, Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate be placed on all aspects of the sport
Upward Dog, Cobra, Triangle, Cres- placement; High School or Club team as well as the academic requirements
cent), the floor poses (Staff, Lotus, experience recommended for transfer and maintaining eligibil-
Cobbler, Twists, Backbends), and in Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU ity. The student-athletes will be moni-
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 tored and encouraged to advance
units credit for PE activity courses)
This advanced course is designed to
prepare students for intercollegiate
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in their academic and athletic skills KINA 188 units credit for PE activity courses)
through the course. This course may Men’s and/or Women’s Intercollegiate This is an advanced course designed
be repeated three times for credit. Water Polo Team for students who will be competing
3 Units at the collegiate level in the sport of
162 Lab hours Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate women’s sand volleyball. Students
placement; High School or Club team are required to spend a minimum
KINA 180 experience recommended of 10.125 hours a week preparing
Men’s Intercollegiate Baseball Team Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU for competition with other colleges.
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 This course may be taken once and
Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate units credit for PE activity courses) repeated three times for credit.
placement; High School or Club team This is an advanced course designed 3 Units
experience recommended for students who will be competing 162 Lab hours
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU at the collegiate level in the sport
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 of men’s and women’s water polo. KINA 201
units credit for PE activity courses) Students will be required to spend Tennis II
This advanced course is designed a minimum of 10.125 hours a week
for students who will be compet- preparing for competition with other Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
ing in the sport of men’s baseball colleges. This course may be taken appropriate placement; READ 022 or
at the collegiate level. Students will once and repeated three times for appropriate placement; KINA 101
be required to spend a minimum credit. Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
of 10.125 hours a week preparing 3 Units (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
for competition with other colleges. 162 Lab hours units credit for PE activity courses)
This course may be taken once and This is an intermediate tennis class
repeated three times for credit. KINA 189 designed to take the student beyond
3 Units Men’s Intercollegiate Wrestling Team recreational skills. Advanced instruc-
162 Lab hours tion in the serve, groundstrokes,
Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate volley, and playing strategy is given.
KINA 181 placement; High School or Club team The lob and smash are introduced.
Men’s Intercollegiate Basketball Team experience recommended 1 Unit
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU 54 Lab hours
Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
placement; High School or Club team units credit for PE activity courses) KINA 202
experience recommended This is an advanced course designed Intercollegiate Baseball II
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU for students who will be competing
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 at the collegiate level in the sport Prerequisite: Participation in Intercol-
units credit for PE activity courses) of men’s wrestling. Students will legiate Athletics
This advanced course is designed be required to spend a minimum Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate
for students who will be competing of 10.125 hours a week preparing placement
at the collegiate level in the sport for competition with other colleges. Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
of men’s basketball for pre-season This course may be taken once and (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
conditioning and play. The course is repeated three times for credit. units credit for PE activity courses)
offered for 11 consecutive weeks to 3 Units This advanced course is designed
run concurrently with the intercolle- 162 Lab hours for students interested in competing
giate basketball season as determined in the sport of men’s baseball at the
by the CCCAA governing body. KINA 190 collegiate level. Instruction will focus
Students will be required to spend a Men’s Intercollegiate Soccer Team on advanced drills in the areas of
minimum of 7.36 hours a week for 11 offense, defense, and pitching. Special
weeks preparing for competition with Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate attention will be placed on preparing
other colleges. This course may be placement; High School or Club team students for intercollegiate competi-
taken once and repeated three times experience recommended tion. This course may be taken once
for credit. Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU and repeated three times for credit.
1.5 Units (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 1 Unit
81 Lab hours units credit for PE activity courses) 54 Lab hours
This is an advanced course designed
KINA 185 to prepare athletes for intercollegiate KINA 203
Men’s and Women’s Intercollegiate competition in soccer. Emphasis will Off Season Softball
Swim Team be placed on all aspects of the sport
as well as the academic requirements Advisory: KINA 103
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate for transfer and maintaining eligibil- Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
placement; ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or ity. The student-athletes will be moni- (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
appropriate placement; High School or tored and encouraged to advance units credit for PE activity courses)
Club team experience recommended in their academic and athletic skills This course is designed for the
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU through the course. This course may advanced softball student competing
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 be repeated three times for credit. at the collegiate level. Instruction will
units credit for PE activity courses) 3 Units focus on advanced drills in the area of
This advanced course is designed 162 Lab hours offense, defense and pitching. Special
for students who will be competing attention will be placed in preparing
at the collegiate level in the sport KINA 192 students for intercollegiate competi-
of men’s and women’s swimming. Women’s Intercollegiate Sand Volley- tion. This course may be repeated
Students are required to spend a ball Team three times for credit.
minimum of 10.125 hours per week 1 Unit
preparing for competition with other Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or 54 Lab hours
colleges. The course may be taken appropriate placement; READ 022 or
once and repeated three times for appropriate placement; High School or 2021-2022 Catalog
credit. Club team experience recommended
3 Units Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
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KINA 204 KINA 207 Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
Volleyball II Badminton II (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
units credit for PE activity courses)
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Prerequisite: KINA 107 or instructor This advanced course is designed for
appropriate placement; READ 043 or approval for admission students interested in competing in
appropriate placement; KINA 104 Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or the sport of tennis at the collegiate
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU appropriate placement; READ 022 or level. Instruction will focus on train-
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 appropriate placement; ing and conditioning, and will also
units credit for PE activity courses) Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU include advanced strategies, on court
This course is designed for interme- (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 drilling and match play experience.
diate volleyball students who have units credit for PE activity courses) Special attention will be placed on
previously played volleyball and are This is an intermediate level badmin- preparing students for intercollegiate
looking to improve their skill and ton class designed for the student to competition. This course may be
knowledge of the game. Students develop the ability to make appropri- taken once and repeated three times
develop the intermediate skills of set- ate responses (relative on their own for credit.
ting, serving, passing, spiking, team abilities) to the particular problems 1 Unit
offense of 6-1, team offense of 5-1, posed by the game. Advanced 54 Lab hours
and defensive coverage. Rules and instruction is given in the basic
class competition are included. strokes as well as the introduction of KINA 213
1 Unit Indonesian serve, around-the-head Golf II
54 Lab hours shot, hairpin and flick shot.
1 Unit Prerequisite: KINA 113
KINA 205 54 Lab hours Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
Basketball II appropriate placement; READ 022 or
KINA 209 appropriate placement
Prerequisite: KINA 105 or instructor Soccer II Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
approval for admission (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Prerequisite: KINA 109 units credit for PE activity courses)
appropriate placement; READ 022 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Golf II is designed for the intermedi-
appropriate placement appropriate placement; READ 043 or ate to advanced golfer who wants
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU appropriate placement take their golf game beyond basic
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU fundamentals. Every year thousands
units credit for PE activity courses) (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 of people choose golf as their favorite
This course is designed for the units credit for PE activity courses) sports activity. Once learned, golf
intermediate to advanced basketball This advanced soccer activity course becomes an enjoyable lifetime recre-
player who wants advanced level is designed for all students inter- ation. Golf II students will build on
basketball development. Students ested in developing the physical, the skills learned in Golf I. A major
will participate in full court team technical, and tactical elements of the portion of class time is spent on the
play, receive advanced instruction game of soccer. The course includes golf course applying the techniques
on strategies, offensive and defensive analysis of fundamental skills, game learned in Golf I.
skills and concepts, analyze intercol- strategy, team offense, and team 1 Unit
legiate and professional game film defense through participation and 54 Lab hours
and learn intercollegiate and profes- an overview of rules. The advanced
sional rules. course is intended to take students KINA 217
1 Unit beyond recreational skills. Emphasis Swimming II
54 Lab hours is placed on team tactics, strategies,
and systems of play. Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
KINA 206 1 Unit placement; KINA 117
Off Season Women’s Intercollegiate 54 Lab hours Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
Volleyball Training (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
KINA 210 units credit for PE activity courses)
Prerequisite: KINA 172 or participation Futsal (Indoor Soccer) II This is an intermediate class designed
in Intercollegiate Athletics to provide the individual with the
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate Advisory: KINA 110 opportunity to learn the elements
placement Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU of good swimming. Students will
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 sharpen their technique in the basic
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 units credit for PE activity courses) strokes learned in Swim I. Basic
units credit for PE activity courses) This advanced/intermediate futsal components of distance training will
This advanced course is designed activity class is designed for all be covered along with conditioning
for students interested in competing students interested in developing methods. Safety and rescue skills are
at the collegiate level in the sport of the physical, technical speed and also included.
women’s volleyball. Instruction will elements of the game of futsal. The 1 Unit
focus on advanced techniques in course will include game strategy, 54 Lab hours
serving, passing, setting, and hitting; analysis of fundamental skills, offen-
as well as jump serving, jump setting, sive and defensive tactics through KINA 230
jump attacking, various defensive small group numbers. Strategies and Fitness and Wellness Laboratory II
patterns, and team play training and transitional play will be emphasized.
conditioning. Special attention will 1 Unit Prerequisite: KINA 130
be placed on preparing students 54 Lab hours Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
for intercollegiate competition. (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
This course may be taken once and KINA 211 units credit for PE activity courses)
repeated three times for credit. Off Season Intercollegiate Tennis This course is a self-paced physi-
1 Unit cal fitness laboratory designed to
54 Lab hours Prerequisite: Participation in Intercol- develop and encourage positive
legiate Athletics health and wellness attitudes and
Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate habits. The course provides students
placement

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with the skills and information KINA 276 design, plant identification, cost
needed to improve cardiovascular fit- Off-Season for Intercollegiate Soccer analysis, and maintenance. The class
ness through activities like running, sessions are a combination lecture,
rowing, cycling, core training, aerobic Advisory: KINA 176 or competitive hands-on planting and irrigation
activity, aerobic circuit, and resis- organized soccer experience (club or high design lessons and plant identifica-
tance bands. Students learn about the school varsity), READ 022 or appropri- tion. A field trip to a local nursery or
importance of nutrition, blood pres- ate placement demonstration garden is planned for
sure, heart rate, and exercise target Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU the semester.
zones in relation to cardiovascular (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 3 Units
disease. units credit for PE activity courses) 45 Lecture hours
1 to 2 Units This advanced soccer/activity class 27 Lab hours
54 to 108 Lab hours for the intercollegiate level player
will stress soccer training, techni- LAND 102
KINA 258 cal skills, knowledge, strategy, and Introduction to Landscape Architecture
Yoga II an understanding of team play. The & Design
course is intended for students with
Prerequisite: KINA 158 varsity intercollegiate experience who Prerequisite: ENGT 101
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or compete currently or are preparing Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
appropriate placement; READ 043 or to play competitive intercollegiate appropriate placement; READ 043 or
appropriate placement soccer. This course may be taken once appropriate placement; ENGT 105
Transfer to: UC (credit limit*), CSU and repeated three times for credit. Transfers to: CSU
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 1 Units This introductory course is for
units credit for PE activity courses) 54 Lab hours students interested in the field of
This course is designed for interme- Landscape Architecture or Landscape
diate students who would like to KINA 281 Design. Fundamental principles
advance their physical asanas (poses) Men’s Intercollegiate and concepts essential to landscape
of Hatha Yoga as well as Pranayama Basketball Team II design development will be intro-
(breathing techniques) and Dhyana duced through lectures, readings,
(meditation techniques). The goal of Prerequisite: KINA 181 discussions, field trips, and assign-
the course is to integrate the mind, Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate ments. Natural and human determi-
body, and spirit and to further chal- placement nants that shape the landscape will
lenge the students in their physical Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU be explored in addition to the study
practice by increasing sustainment, (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 of the theory, history, and role of the
perfecting alignment, and by incor- units credit for PE activity courses) landscape architecture profession in
porating twists and wraps. Parivrtta This advanced course designed for environmental design.
Trikonasana, Prasarita Padot- students who will be competing at 4 Units
tanasana, Malasana, Garudasana, the collegiate level in the sport of 54 Lecture hours
Natasajasana, Utthita Hasta Padan- men’s basketball during conference 54 Lab hours
gustasana, Chaturanga Dandasana, and post-season play. This class is
Purvottanasana, Navasana, Virasana, offered for 11 consecutive weeks to LAND 103
Ustrasana, Matsyasana, Sarvan- run concurrent with the intercolle- Landscape Architecture Theory and
gasana, Suryya Namaskar B will be giate basketball season as determined Form
covered in depth during the course. by the CCCAA governing body.
1 Unit Students will be required to spend Prerequisite: LAND 102
54 Lab hours a minimum of 7.36 hours a week for Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
11 weeks preparing for competition appropriate placement; READ 043 or
KINA 270 with conference colleges. This course appropriate placement; ENGT 105
Women’s Intercollegiate Basketball may be taken once and repeated three Transfers to: CSU
Team II times for credit. This is a continuation course to
1.5 Units LAND 102, Introduction to Land-
Prerequisite: KINA 170 81 Lab hours scape Architecture and Design. This
Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate course expands upon fundamental
placement LANDSCAPE landscape design principles and
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU concepts. The course examines theory
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 Division of Career & and methods pertaining to landscape
units credit for PE activity courses) Technical Education architecture design and site planning.
This advanced course is designed Study and design of landscape will
for students who will be competing LAND 101 be conducted from small local scale to
in the sport of women’s basketball Introduction to Landscape Design & larger regional scale through in-class
at the collegiate level during confer- Maintenance assignments, multi-week projects,
ence play. This class is offered for 11 model-making, and readings. Com-
consecutive weeks to run concurrent Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or prehension of topography and design
with the intercollegiate basketball appropriate placement; READ 043 or of landform through 2D and 3D
season as determined by the CCCAA appropriate placement; ENGT 101 model studies will also be included.
governing body. Students will be Transfers to: CSU 4 Units
required to spend a minimum of 7.36 This introductory landscape design 54 Lecture hours
hours a week for 11 weeks preparing course is designed for the non- 54 Lab hours
for competition with conference col- scientist and specifically for the
leges. This course may be taken once amateur garden enthusiast interested LAND 121
and repeated three times for credit. in learning landscape design from a Introduction to the History of Land-
1.5 Units landscape professional. The course scape Architecture
81 Lab hours is a general overview of landscape
design which include topics of land- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
scape design, planting and irrigation appropriate placement; READ 043 or
appropriate placement
Transfers to: UC, CSU

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This course will cover Landscape major in Classics, History, Philoso- LITERATURE
Architecture/Design history from phy, or Languages and would also
Prehistory to the 21st Century with be important for those going into Division of Communications &
an emphasis on utilizing a visual ref- law, medicine, and other fields where Languages
erence of historic landscapes which Latinate terminology is common.
capture the exuberance of landscape 3 Units LIT 102 (C-ID ENGL 120)
design. As an art form, a designed 54 Lecture hours Approaches to Literature
landscape is a cultural product,
representing the ideas and values LATN 102 Prerequisite: ENGL 101
of its creator, owner, or patron, and Latin II Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
situated within social, economic, and placement
political environments. Information Prerequisite: LATN 101 Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
is unique in its design focus, chrono- Transfers to: UC, CSU (*Students will receive credit for only one
logical organization, and visual Latin II increases students’ under- of the following courses: LIT 102 or LIT
organization. This course is open to standing of the classics, enhances 102H)
all students at Río Hondo College their understanding of grammar and This course is designed for students
wanting to broaden their knowledge vocabulary, exposes them to authen- who wish to study the four general
of significant Landscape Architec- tic pronunciation, increases their literary forms: poetry, drama, short
tural history. knowledge of vocabulary derivatives, story, and novel. Emphasis will be
3 Units and acquaints them further with placed on critical thinking, critical
54 Lecture hours Romance languages and the Latinate reading, and composing. Composi-
vocabulary of English. The history tions will be based upon discussion,
LAND 299 and culture of the Roman Empire, analysis and interpretations of lit-
Directed Study in Landscape Design including the spread of the Empire, erature, and upon the relationship of
institutions, literature, and the arts Western and Non-Western literature
Prerequisite: 2.5 overall grade point will be further explored. This class to contemporary thought.
average, a 3.0 grade point average in the is designed for students who plan to 3 Units
discipline of study being requested, or major in Classics, History, Philoso- 54 Lecture hours
receive an exception from the instructor phy, or Languages and would also
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or be important for those going into LIT 102H (C-ID ENGL 120)
appropriate placement; READ 043 or law, medicine, and other fields where Approaches to Literature Honors
appropriate placement Latinate terminology is common.
Transfers to: CSU 3 Units Prerequisite: ENGL 101
This course provides an opportunity 54 Lecture hours Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
for the student to expand their stud- placement
ies in Landscape Design beyond the LIBRARY Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
classroom by completing a project (*Students will receive credit for only one
or an assignment arranged by an Division of Library & of the following courses: LIT 102 or LIT
agreement between the student and Instructional Support 102H)
instructor. The student is required to This course is designed for students
contract with the instructor to deter- LIB 101 who wish to study the four general
mine the scope of the assignment and Research Skills and Information literary forms: poetry, drama, short
the unit value assigned for successful Intelligence story, and novel. Emphasis will be
completion. Students must possess a placed on critical thinking, critical
2.5 overall GPA, a 3.0 GPA in the dis- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or reading, and composing. Composi-
cipline of study being requested, or appropriate placement; READ 043 or tions will be based upon discussion,
receive an exception from the instruc- appropriate placement; CIT 051 analysis and interpretations of lit-
tor. Students may take a maximum Transfers to: UC, CSU erature, and upon the relationship of
of 3 units of directed study within a This course promotes information lit- Western and Non-Western literature
discipline and 9 units college wide. eracy by introducing students to the to contemporary thought. This course
1 to 3 Units resources available in an academic is intended for students eligible for
54 to 162 Lab hours library, which includes books, online the Honors Program.
catalogs, subscription databases, 3 Units
LATIN and other online sources. Students 54 Lecture hours
learn how to identify and focus on an
Division of Communications & information need, apply appropriate LIT 112A (C-ID ENGL 130)
Languages search tools, analyze, and evaluate American Literature through 1865
information and search strategies,
LATN 101 and use information ethically and Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Latin I legally. Students will also be intro- appropriate placement
duced to basic internet components, Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or online applications, and productiv- placement
appropriate placement; READ 043 or ity tools. The critical thinking skills Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
appropriate placement and research strategies learned in (*Students will receive credit for only one
Transfers to: UC, CSU this class will benefit students who of the following courses: LIT 112A or LIT
Latin I introduces students to the need to find information for college- 112AH)
classics, enhances their understand- level research assignments, career This course explores a range of
ing of basic grammar, exposes them demands, and lifelong learning. American literature, with a focus on
to authentic pronunciation, increases 3 Units major texts and writers from the early
their knowledge of vocabulary 54 Lecture hours settlement to 1865. Representative
derivatives, and acquaints them with writers include Bradstreet, Bradford,
Roman history and culture. This class Franklin, Douglass, Paine, Lincoln,
is designed for students who plan to Emerson, Thoreau, Poe, Melville,

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and Dickinson. Course reading and Lorraine Hansberry, David Henry LIT 114H (C-ID ENGL 180)
writing assignments explore major Hwang, Toni Morrison, Leslie Children’s and Adolescent Literature
cultural and historical themes, includ- Marmon Silko, Maxine Hong Kings- Honors
ing the pre-colonial exploration of the ton, Milcha Sanchez-Scott, and others.
Americas, Native American literary 3 Units Prerequisite: ENGL 101
contributions, the Revolutionary and 54 Lecture hours Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
Civil Wars, transcendentalism, and placement
romanticism. This course is designed LIT 112BH (C-ID ENGL 135) Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
for students interested in exploring American Literature after 1865 Honors (*Students will receive credit for only one
various genres of literature, students of the following courses: LIT 114 or
interested in learning more about Prerequisite: ENGL 101 LIT 114H)
cultural expression in the Americas, Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate This course is an introduction to
and students majoring in English or placement children’s and adolescent literature
liberal studies. Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU in its three general literary forms: the
3 Units (*Students will receive credit for only one short story (including myths, legends,
54 Lecture hours of the following courses: LIT 112B or LIT fairy tales, and folk tales), the novel,
112BH) and poetry. Stress is placed upon
LIT 112AH (C-ID ENGL 130) This course is designed for students critical thinking, critical reading, and
American Literature through 1865 interested in exploring American composing. This course will explore
Honors literature from the mid-nineteenth works of children’s and adolescent
century to the present. It introduces literature from ancient times to the
Prerequisite: ENGL 101; READ 043 or students, through class discussions present, analyze the literary ele-
appropriate placement and written essays, to representa- ments of these works, assess their
Corequisite: ENGL 101 for new students tive writers of this period such as value for both children and adults,
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU Emily Dickinson, Mark Twain, Edith and examine the historical periods
(*Students will receive credit for only one Wharton, Robert Frost, Zora Neale and cultural environments in which
of the following courses: LIT 112A or LIT Hurston, William Faulkner, Ernest they were written, including but not
112AH) Hemingway, Tennessee Williams, limited to Asian, Hispanic, Native
This course explores a range of Lorraine Hansberry, David Henry American, and African cultures.
American literature, with a focus on Hwang, Toni Morrison, Leslie This course is beneficial for English
major texts and writers from the early Marmon Silko, Maxine Hong Kings- majors, students planning to transfer
settlement to 1865. Representative ton, Milcha Sanchez-Scott, and others. to a university, parents, and future
writers include Bradstreet, Bradford, This course is intended for students elementary and secondary teachers.
Franklin, Douglass, Paine, Lincoln, eligible for the Honors Program. This course is designed for students
Emerson, Thoreau, Poe, Melville, 3 Units eligible for the honors program.
and Dickinson. Course reading and 54 Lecture hours 3 Units
writing assignments explore major 54 Lecture hours
cultural and historical themes, includ- LIT 114 (C-ID ENGL 180)
ing the pre-colonial exploration of the Children’s and Adolescent Literature LIT 117
Americas, Native American literary Mexican Literature in Translation
contributions, the Revolutionary and Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Civil Wars, transcendentalism, and appropriate placement; READ 043 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
romanticism. This course is designed appropriate placement appropriate placement; READ 043 or
for students interested in exploring Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU appropriate placement
various genres of literature, students (*Students will receive credit for only one Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
interested in learning more about of the following courses: LIT 114 or (*Students will receive credit for only one
cultural expression in the Americas, LIT 114H) of the following courses: LIT 117 or
and students majoring in English This course is an introduction to LIT 117H)
or liberal studies. This course is children’s and adolescent literature This course explores a range of
designed for students eligible for the in its three general literary forms: the Mexican literature in English transla-
honors program. short story (including myths, legends, tion, with a focus on major literary
3 Units fairy tales, and folk tales), the novel, influences and achievements from
54 Lecture hours and poetry. Stress is placed upon the pre-Hispanic era to the twentieth
critical thinking, critical reading, and century. Course reading and writing
LIT 112B (C-ID ENGL 135) composing. This course will explore assignments explore indigenous
American Literature after 1865 works of children’s literature from literatures and myths, chronicles of
ancient times to the present, analyze the Spanish conquest, literature of
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or the literary elements of these works, the colonial period, high culture and
appropriate placement; READ 043 or assess their value for both children folklore of the eighteenth century,
appropriate placement and adults, and examine the his- political and modernist literature of
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU torical periods and cultural environ- the nineteenth century, and poetry
(*Students will receive credit for only one ments in which they were written, and prose of the twentieth century.
of the following courses: LIT 112B or LIT including but not limited to Asian, This course is designed for students
112BH) Latino, Native American, and African interested in exploring various genres
This course is designed for students cultures. This course is beneficial for of literature and/or interested in
interested in exploring American English majors, students planning to learning more about Mexican cultural
literature from the mid-nineteenth transfer to a university, parents, and expression, and students majoring in
century to the present. It introduces future elementary and secondary Chicano Studies.
students, through class discussions teachers. 3 Units
and written essays, to representa- 3 Units 54 Lecture hours
tive writers of this period such as 54 Lecture hours
Emily Dickinson, Mark Twain, Edith
Wharton, Robert Frost, Zora Neale
Hurston, William Faulkner, Ernest
Hemingway, Tennessee Williams,

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LIT 117H LIT 130H of the following courses: LIT 140 or LIT
Mexican Literature in Translation Women and Literature Honors 140H)
Honors This course introduces students to a
Prerequisite: ENGL 101 variety of approaches to the novel.
Prerequisite: ENGL 101 Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate Course readings will focus on novels
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate placement selected from different histori-
placement Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU cal periods and within a variety of
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU (*Students will receive credit for only one cultural traditions. Students will gain
(*Students will receive credit for only one of the following courses: LIT 130 or an understanding of the features that
of the following courses: LIT 117 or LIT 130H) distinguish the novel as a literary
LIT 117H) This course explores women writers, genre: narrative structure, point of
This course explores a range of Mexi- their lives, the roles they play in view, character development, setting,
can literature in English translation, culture and society, and how they theme, style, imagery and symbol.
with a focus on major literary influ- have influenced the world. Students This course is designed for students
ences and achievements from the pre- will examine topics such as female interested in learning more about
Hispanic era to the twentieth century. authorship, literary influence, the literary expression and students
Course reading and writing assign- evolution of technique, the effects intending to major in a literary or
ments explore indigenous literatures of race and class, and the historical arts-related field of study. This course
and myths, chronicles of the Spanish and cultural environments in which is intended for students eligible for
conquest, literature of the colonial works were written, including but the honors program.
period, high culture and folklore of not limited to American, British, 3 Units
the eighteenth century, political and Asian, Hispanic, Native American, 54 Lecture hours
modernist literature of the nineteenth and African cultures. Stress is placed
century, and poetry and prose of on critical thinking, critical reading, LIT 141
the twentieth century. This course is and composing. Feminist, literary, Introduction to Poetry
designed for students interested in and political theory will be explored.
exploring various genres of literature Special emphasis may be placed on Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
and/or interested in learning more a period, genre, theme, or literary appropriate placement
about Mexican cultural expression, grouping. This course is beneficial for Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
and students majoring in Chicano English majors, students planning to placement
Studies. This course is intended for transfer to a university, and anyone Transfers to: UC, CSU
students who meet Honors Program interested in learning about women This course introduces students to
requirements. and literature. This course is intended a variety of approaches to poetry.
3 Units for students eligible for the honors Course readings will include poems
54 Lecture hours program. on diverse topics representing the
3 Units fundamental modes, historical peri-
LIT 130 54 Lecture hours ods, and cultural traditions. Students
Women and Literature will gain an understanding of the
LIT 140 features that distinguish poetry as a
Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Introduction to the Novel literary genre, including techniques
appropriate placement of sound, tropes and figurative
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or language, and thematic development.
placement appropriate placement The course is appropriate for both
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate English majors and those students
(*Students will receive credit for only one placement who wish to expand their knowledge
of the following courses: LIT 130 or Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU and appreciation of poetry.
LIT 130H) (*Students will receive credit for only one 3 Units
This course explores women writers, of the following courses: LIT 140 or LIT 54 Lecture hours
their lives, the roles they play in 140H)
culture and society, and how they This course introduces students to a LIT 142
have influenced the world. Students variety of approaches to the novel. Introduction to Shakespeare
will examine topics such as female Course readings will focus on novels
authorship, literary influence, the selected from different histori- Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
evolution of technique, the effects cal periods and within a variety of appropriate placement
of race and class, and the historical cultural traditions. Students will gain Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
and cultural environments in which an understanding of the features that placement
works were written, including but distinguish the novel as a literary Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
not limited to American, British, genre: narrative structure, point of (*Students will receive credit for only one
Asian, Hispanic, Native American, view, character development, setting, of the following courses: LIT 142 or
and African cultures. Stress is placed theme, style, imagery and symbol. LIT 142H)
on critical thinking, critical reading, This course is designed for students This course is designed for students
and composing. Feminist, literary, interested in learning more about who wish to increase their knowledge
and political theory will be explored. literary expression and students and appreciation of Shakespeare’s art,
Special emphasis may be placed on intending to major in a literary or his life and times, and his exploration
a period, genre, theme, or literary arts-related field of study. of the human condition. The major
grouping. This course is beneficial for 3 Units works of Shakespeare are explored
English majors, students planning to 54 Lecture hours in the context of the dramatic genre,
transfer to a university, and anyone the Elizabethan theater, and the
interested in learning about women LIT 140H social, religious, and political milieu
and literature. Introduction to the Novel Honors of Renaissance England. Representa-
3 Units tive tragedies, comedies, histories,
54 Lecture hours Prerequisite: ENGL 101 romances, poetry, and the sonnet
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate cycle are studied.
placement 3 Units
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU 54 Lecture hours
(*Students will receive credit for only one

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LIT 142H Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate and contrast authors’ works in writ-
Introduction to Shakespeare Honors placement ing and class discussion. The course
Transfers to: UC, CSU emphasizes the short story as a genre
Prerequisite: ENGL 101 This course introduces students to from the Nineteenth century to the
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate a wide range of world literature present.
placement from antiquity, the Middle Ages, 3 Units
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU and the Renaissance. Although the 54 Lecture hours
(*Students will receive credit for only one emphasis is on continental literature
of the following courses: LIT 142 or and Western civilization, the course LIT 145H
LIT 142H) may include significant works from Introduction to the Short Story Honors
This course is designed for students African, Asian, Middle Eastern, and/
who wish to increase their knowledge or Latin American traditions. Course Prerequisite: ENGL 101
and appreciation of Shakespeare’s art, reading and writing assignments Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
his life and times, and his exploration emphasize literary periods and liter- placement
of the human condition. The major ary history, the different genres of Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
works of Shakespeare are explored literary expression, and literature as (*Students will receive credit for only one
in the context of the dramatic genre, a reflection of major cultural events of the following courses: LIT 145 or LIT
the Elizabethan theater, and the and beliefs. This course is designed 145H)
social, religious, and political milieu for students interested in learning The course is designed for students
of Renaissance England. Representa- more about literary expression and interested in exploring short fiction
tive tragedies, comedies, histories, students intending to major in a liter- from a variety of different periods
romances, poetry, and the sonnet ary or arts-related field of study. and traditions in order to increase
cycle are studied. This course is 3 Units appreciation, understanding, and
intended for students eligible for the 54 Lecture hours enjoyment of its various forms and
Honors Program. techniques. Students will compare
3 Units LIT 144B (C-ID ENGL 145) and contrast authors’ works in writ-
54 Lecture hours World Literature: 16th Century to ing and class discussion. The course
Present emphasizes the short story as a genre
LIT 143 from the Nineteenth century to the
Exploring Authors Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or present. This course is designed
appropriate placement for students eligible for the honors
Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate program.
appropriate placement placement 3 Units
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate Transfers to: UC, CSU 54 Lecture hours
placement This course introduces students to
Transfers to: CSU a wide range of world literature LIT 146A (C-ID ENGL 160)
This one-unit course is designed from the seventeenth century to the British Literature through 1785
for students who wish to study the present. Although the emphasis is on
literary works of one author in depth. continental literature and Western Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Students compare and contrast all civilization, the course may include appropriate placement
genres and literary criticism of the significant works from African, Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
author’s works in class discussions Asian, Middle Eastern, and/or Latin placement
and in essay form. Students should American traditions. Course reading Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
consult the class schedule for the and writing assignments empha- (*Students will receive credit for only one
author selection as it varies each size the European Enlightenment, of the following courses: LIT 146A or
semester. romanticism, realism, modernism, LIT 146AH)
1 Unit and literature as a reflection of major This course is designed for students
18 Lecture hours cultural events and beliefs. This who are interested in learning about
course is designed for students inter- British literature from the Old English
LIT 143H ested in learning more about literary period to the beginning of the nine-
Exploring Authors Honors expression and students intending to teenth century. The following major
major in a literary or arts-related field British writers will be discussed:
Prerequisite: ENGL 101 of study. LIT 144A need not be taken Chaucer, Spenser, Shakespeare,
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate before LIT 144B. Bacon, Donne, Milton, Dryden, Swift,
placement 3 Units Pope, Johnson, Boswell, Fielding, and
Transfers to: CSU 54 Lecture hours others.
This one-unit course is designed 3 Units
for students who wish to study the LIT 145 54 Lecture hours
literary works of one author in depth. Introduction to the Short Story
Students compare and contrast all LIT 146AH (C-ID ENGL 160)
genres and literary criticism of the Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or British Literature through 1785 Honors
author’s works in class discussions appropriate placement
and in essay form. Students should Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate Prerequisite: ENGL 101
consult the class schedule for the placement Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
author selection as it varies each Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU placement
semester. This course is designed (*Students will receive credit for only one Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
for students eligible for the Honors of the following courses: LIT 145 or LIT (*Students will receive credit for only one
Program. 145H) of the following courses: LIT 146A or
1 Unit This course is designed for students LIT 146AH)
18 Lecture hours interested in exploring short fiction This course is designed for students
from a variety of different periods who are interested in learning about
LIT 144A (C-ID ENGL 140) and traditions in order to increase British literature from the Old English
World Literature: Antiquity through the appreciation, understanding, and period to the beginning of the nine-
16th Century enjoyment of its various forms and teenth century. The following major
techniques. Students will compare British writers will be discussed:
Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Chaucer, Spenser, Shakespeare,
appropriate placement

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Bacon, Donne, Milton, Dryden, Swift, sity of California (UC) systems; a Rio interested in a detailed exploration of
Pope, Johnson, Boswell, Fielding, Hondo College requirement for the a specific genre of literature, students
and others. This course is designed Associate of Arts in English and Lit- intending to major in a literary or
for students eligible for the Honors erature, Associate of Arts in English arts-related field of study, and stu-
Program. for Transfer, and Associate of Arts in dents intending to enter the teaching
3 Units General Studies, Emphasis in Art and profession.
54 Lecture hours Human Expression; and the Bachelor 3 Units
of Arts in English and Liberal Stud- 54 Lecture hours
LIT 146B (C-ID ENGL 165) ies Teacher Preparation at CSU East
British Literature after 1785 Bay as well as the Bachelor of Arts LIT 149
in Media and Cultural Studies at UC Introduction to Chicana/o/x
Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Riverside. Literature
appropriate placement 3 Units
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate 54 Lecture hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
placement appropriate placement; READ 043 or
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU LIT 147H appropriate placement
(*Students will receive credit for only one Cinema as Literature Honors Transfers to: UC, CSU
of the following courses: LIT 146B or This course explores a range of
LIT 146BH) Prerequisite: ENGL 101 Chicana/o/x literature, with a focus
This course is designed for students Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate on major texts from 1848 to the
interested in learning about British placement present. Course reading and writing
literature written from the begin- Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU assignments explore major cultural
ning of the nineteenth century to the (*Students will receive credit for only one themes, including identity issues.
present. The following major British of the following courses: LIT 147 or Assigned readings may comprise a
writers will be discussed: Austen, LIT 147H) variety of forms and genres including
Wordsworth, Coleridge, Byron, In this course students develop skills essays, poetry, fiction, oral histories,
Shelley, Keats, Tennyson, Brown- in analyzing and evaluating text and corridos, and autobiography by writ-
ing, Arnold, Shaw, Yeats, Eliot, and visual material—the very skills that ers from the Southwest. This course
others. form the basis of college work across is designed for students interested
3 Units the disciplines. The course also satis- in exploring various forms genres
54 Lecture hours fies a general education requirement of literature, learning more about
for Rio Hondo College and the Cal Chicana/o/x cultural expression, and/
LIT 146BH (C-ID ENGL 165) State University (CSU) and Univer- or majoring in Chicana/o/x Studies.
British Literature after 1785 Honors sity of California (UC) systems; a Rio 3 Units
Hondo College requirement for the 54 Lecture hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 101 Associate of Arts in English and Lit-
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate erature, Associate of Arts in English LIT 299
placement for Transfer, and Associate of Arts in Directed Study: Literature
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU General Studies, Emphasis in Art and
(*Students will receive credit for only one Human Expression; and the Bachelor Transfers to: CSU
of the following courses: LIT 146B or of Arts in English and Liberal Stud- Independent Study/Directed Study
LIT 146BH) ies Teacher Preparation at CSU East is intended for students who have
This course is designed for students Bay as well as the Bachelor of Arts the ability to assume responsibil-
interested in learning about British in Media and Cultural Studies at UC ity for independent work and to
literature written from the begin- Riverside. This course is intended for prepare written or oral reports and/
ning of the nineteenth century to the students who meet Honors Program or appropriate projects. To enroll in
present. The following major British requirements. an independent study/directed study
writers will be discussed: Austen, 3 Units course, students must possess a 2.5
Wordsworth, Coleridge, Byron, 54 Lecture hours overall grade point average and a 3.0
Shelley, Keats, Tennyson, Brown- grade point average in the discipline
ing, Arnold, Shaw, Yeats, Eliot, and LIT 148 of study being requested, or receive
others. This course is designed for Introduction to Dramatic Literature an exception from the instructor.
students eligible for the Honors Independent Studies/Directed Studies
Program. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or may be developed from any topic
3 Units appropriate placement; READ 043 or arising from or related to a course of
54 Lecture hours appropriate placement study that will result in developing
Transfers to: UC, CSU depth and breadth in that subject
LIT 147 This course introduces students to area. Students will be expected to
Cinema as Literature a wide range of dramatic literature, meet on a regular basis with their fac-
from the plays of ancient Greece to ulty sponsor and submit a final report
Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or contemporary drama. Students will or project, and student progress shall
appropriate placement study plays from representative be evaluated at regular intervals.
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate literary periods and dramatists such Academic standards for Independent
placement as Sophocles, Christopher Mar- Studies/Directed Studies shall be the
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU lowe, Moliere, Chekhov, Tennessee same as those for other courses. Units
(*Students will receive credit for only one Williams, Samuel Beckett, Susan are awarded in accordance to Title
of the following courses: LIT 147 or Glaspell, Lorraine Hansberry, Arthur 5 regulations with one unit of credit
LIT 147H) Miller, Luis Valdez, August Wilson, awarded for 54 hours of Directed
In this course students develop skills and/or others chosen by the instruc- Studies, six (6) hours of which must
in analyzing and evaluating text and tor. Course reading and writing be with an instructor. The instructor
visual material—the very skills that assignments emphasize dramatic is responsible for monitoring student
form the basis of college work across form and structure, the aesthetics of progress through the semester.
the disciplines. The course also satis- drama, and drama as a reflectionof Students may take directed study
fies a general education requirement major cultural events and beliefs. courses for a maximum of three (3)
for Rio Hondo College and the Cal This course is designed for students units within a discipline, and may not
State University (CSU) and Univer-

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accumulate more than a total of nine This course is intended for students tomers; government regulations on
(9) units college wide. seeking a career in logistics or supply tariffs; and transportation of hazard-
1 to 3 Units chain management. The course pro- ous materials.
54 to 162 Lab hours vides warehouse managers, supervi- 3 Units
sors, distribution center leaders, and 54 Lecture hours
LOGISTICS warehouse personnel with a pathway
to gain and apply practical skills in LOG 125
Division of Business warehouse design, layout planning, Contract Management
the safe storage of inventory, identi-
LOG 101 fying appropriate material handling Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Supply Chain Management equipment, and quality control of appropriate placement; READ 043 or
warehouse services. Topics include appropriate placement; MATH 050 or
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or industry terminology, modern MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri-
appropriate placement; READ 043 or warehouse management system ate placement; CIT 051; LOG 101
appropriate placement; MATH 050 or tools, industry quality standards, and Transfers to: CSU
MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri- warehouse contracting. This course is an introduction to
ate placement; CIT 051 3 Units computer technology as it applies to
Transfers to: CSU 54 Lecture hours the business management environ-
This course is intended for students ment. The course prepares manag-
seeking a career in logistics or supply LOG 115 ers to leverage current technology,
chain management. The course Inventory Management in both theory and application, to
presents the tools and techniques for meet the needs of the global busi-
the design and improvement of any Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or ness environment. Managerial issues
supply chain, through the optimal appropriate placement; READ 043 or and ethical standards are explored,
use of information, materials, and appropriate placement; MATH 053 or and web-based, hands-on modules
technology to improve efficiency MATH 053B appropriate placement; CIT prepare students to become profi-
and reduce costs. The student will 051; LOG 101; ACCT 100 cient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and
examine the processes for plan- Transfers to: CSU PowerPoint.
ning, sourcing, making, delivering, This course is intended for students 2 Units
and returning products in order to seeking a career in logistics or supply 36 Lecture hours
integrate suppliers and customers chain management. The course
into an organization’s supply chain. reviews the concepts and techniques LOG 130
The student will receive an overview available for planning and controlling Computerized Logistics
of career opportunities within the inventories. Students will examine
logistics and supply chain manage- methods to determine the appropri- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
ment field. ate amount of inventory to carry; the appropriate placement; READ 043 or
3 Units relationship between inventory as appropriate placement; MATH 053 or
54 Lecture hours a physical asset and an accounting MATH 053B or appropriate placement;
asset; the difference between raw CIT 051; LOG 115, LOG 101
LOG 105 material, work-in-process, and fin- Transfers to: CSU
Purchasing Management ished goods inventories; controlling This course is intended for students
the physical locations of inventory; seeking a career in logistics or supply
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or recognizing and analyzing inventory chain management. The course covers
appropriate placement; READ 043 or dysfunctions; bar code technolo- the need and use of computers in the
appropriate placement; MATH 053 or gies; and protecting inventory from supply chain and logistics industry,
MATH 053B or appropriate placement; natural, technological, and man-made as well as an introduction to avail-
CIT 051; LOG 101; ECON 101; ECON disasters. able, related software (e.g., enterprise
102 3 Units resource planning, demand planning,
Transfers to: CSU 54 Lecture hours and warehouse management applica-
This course is intended for students tions). Emphasis is placed on the
seeking a career in logistics or supply LOG 120 need to balance supply with demand
chain management. This course Transportation Management through mathematical models and
explores the basic purchasing func- computerized analysis.
tions including establishing purchas- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 3 Units
ing requirements and quantities, appropriate placement; READ 043 or 54 Lecture hours
developing purchasing policies and appropriate placement; MATH 050 or
procedures, receiving acceptable MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri- LOG 135
goods, arranging for packaging ate placement; CIT 051; LOG 101 Quality Management Concepts
and shipping, managing inventory Transfers to: CSU
control, and the integration of the This course is intended for students Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
purchasing activities with other busi- seeking a career in logistics or supply appropriate placement; READ 043 or
ness functions. chain management. The course pro- appropriate placement; MATH 053 or
3 Units vides a study of traffic management MATH 053B or appropriate placement;
54 Lecture hours principles and techniques that facili- LOG 105, LOG 101
tate distribution of the world’s com- Transfers to: CSU
LOG 110 merce. Topics covered in the course This course is intended for stuThis
Warehouse Management include analysis of the major forms course is intended for students seek-
of transportation, such as motor, rail, ing a career in logistics or supply
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or air, water, pipeline, inter- modal, chain management. The course
appropriate placement; READ 043 or and international; the integration of covers the basic principles, objectives,
appropriate placement; MATH 053 or transportation forms into a distribu- and policies of a quality manage-
MATH 053B or appropriate placement; tion system; carrier management and ment program. Topics include the
CIT 051; LOG 101; ECON 101 selection, including rate structures, implementation of continuous quality
Transfers to: CSU scheduling, outsourcing, private fleet improvement and understanding
operations, and transportation cus- various quality philosophies such as
Deming’s 14 Points, process man-

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agement, ISO 9000 certification, Six business will be studied. This course MGMT 140
Sigma efforts, Baldrige Award crite- is designed for students pursuing Introduction to International Business
ria, and an introduction to statistical careers in business.
process control. 3 Units Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
3 Units 54 Lecture hours appropriate placement; READ 043 or
54 Lecture hours appropriate placement
MGMT 120 Transfers to: CSU
MANAGEMENT Human Relations in Business This course is designed to provide
students with a global perspective of
Division of Business Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or business and acquaint students with
appropriate placement; READ 043 or the relationship of culture, politics,
MGMT 101 (C-ID BUS 110) appropriate placement; MGMT 101 laws, and economics to operation
Introduction to Business Transfers to: CSU in today’s complex global business
This course is designed for the environment. The subjects covered
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or student who is seeking a career in will include international trade and
appropriate placement; READ 043 or management or is currently in a lead- finance, confidentiality and privacy,
appropriate placement; MATH 050 or ership role and wants a better under- international marketing, and interna-
MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri- standing of human relation skills and tional human resources management.
ate placement techniques. Topics covered in the This course is designed for students
Transfers to: UC, CSU course include leadership, teamwork, looking for entry-level positions in
This course is designed for the communication, group problem- the field of international business.
student who has an interest in a solving, diversity, motivation, and 3 Units
career in business. Topics cover busi- managerial organizations. These 54 Lecture hours
ness operations, strategies for both, topics will apply to both a diverse
domestic and international markets, and competitive environment. MGMT 141
economic factor, legal regulations, 3 Units International Marketing
management, leadership, market- 54 Lecture hours
ing, financial operations, account- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
ing controls, and e-commerce. This MGMT 125 appropriate placement; READ 043 or
course will count toward a business Managerial Computer Applications appropriate placement
certificate or degree in business and Transfers to: CSU
will transfer to a four-year school. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or This course is designed to provide
3 Units appropriate placement; READ 043 or students with an in-depth study of
54 Lecture hours appropriate placement; MGMT 101 international marketing. International
Transfers to: CSU market opportunities and the deter-
MGMT 105 This course is an introduction to mination of marketing objectives will
Elements of Supervision computer technology as it applies to also be explored. The students will
the business management environ- evaluate the marketing research data
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or ment. The course prepares manag- and analyze selected approaches that
appropriate placement; READ 043 or ers to leverage current technology, affect the marketing mix for specific
appropriate placement; MGMT 101 in both theory and application, to markets to coordinate strategies in
Transfers to: CSU meet the needs of the global busi- global world markets. This course is
This course is designed for the ness environment. Managerial issues designed for the marketing-oriented
student who is considering a career and ethical standards are explored, students and those interested in fur-
in management and is seeking an and web-based, hands-on modules thering their knowledge and under-
entry-level career position with a prepare students to become profi- standing of international business.
company in retailing, industry, or the cient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and 3 Units
government. This course examines PowerPoint. 54 Lecture hours
the role of the first-line manager and/ 3 Units
or supervisor within the organiza- 54 Lecture hours MGMT 142
tion and emphasizes the application International Management
of management functions in effec- MGMT 130
tive supervision. Topics include an Small Business Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
overview of management principles Management-Entrepreneurship appropriate placement; READ 043 or
in direct and straightforward terms, appropriate placement
critical concepts and insights into real Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Transfers to: CSU
world practice and challenges. appropriate placement; READ 043 or This course is designed to provide
3 Units appropriate placement; MGMT 101 students with a comprehensive over-
54 Lecture hours Transfers to: CSU view of the management practice as
This course is designed for those it relates to international business. An
MGMT 108 students interested in small business, emphasis will be placed on the plan-
Business Writing either in a domestic or international ning, problem solving, organizational
market. Topics include start-up meth- structure, human resource manage-
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or ods and techniques, management and ment, and production management as
appropriate placement; READ 043 or operations, marketing, financing and it relates to international competition.
appropriate placement cash management, location strate- These functions of management will
Transfers to: CSU gies, personnel practices, buying and all be evaluated and examined under
The course covers the principles of selling strategies, and e-commerce. international competitive situations
effective writing in business. Exten- This course will also provide students and cross cultural boundaries. This
sive experience is provided using the with an opportunity to develop a course is designed for international
different forms of business writing- business plan as it pertains to their business majors and those interested
memorandums, letters, reports, and small business interest. in furthering their knowledge of busi-
resumes. Cultural differences and 3 Units ness culture, strategy and behavior
their impact on communicating in 54 Lecture hours issues in the global context.
3 Units
54 Lecture hours

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MGMT 143 MGMT 150 CWE office regarding re-enrollment
Import and Export Business Principles of Management procedures.”
Student Unpaid Internship:
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or 1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours;
appropriate placement; READ 043 or appropriate placement; READ 022 or 3 Units/180 hours;4 Units/240 hours
appropriate placement appropriate placement; MGMT 101 Student Paid Internship:
Transfers to: CSU Transfers to: CSU 1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours;
This course is designed to provide This course is designed for the 3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours.
students who want to start or expand student who is seeking a career in 1 to 4 Units
their own import and export busi- management or for the student who 3 Lecture hours
ness or professionals who seek to needs to expand his/her knowledge 60 to 300 Other hours
enter their career advancement and of management techniques and orga-
to do business overseas successfully. nizational methods. In this course, MGMT 299
The course covers major practical students will learn the theory and Directed Study: Management
applications, from understanding application of managerial functions
the objectives of parties involved in as it applies to planning, organizing, Transfers to: CSU
importing and exporting to the basics leading, and controlling organiza- Independent Study/Directed Study
of letters of credit, packaging, trans- tions. Additional topics to be covered is intended for students who have
porting and shipments, role of banks will include the history of manage- the ability to assume responsibil-
and freight forwarders, foreign cur- ment, and practical management ity for independent work and to
rency management, and documents techniques, practices, and problem prepare written or oral reports and/
used in international trade. solving methodologies. The topics or appropriate projects. To enroll in
3 Units of employee empowerment, charac- an independent study/directed study
54 Lecture hours teristics and qualities of successful course, students must possess a 2.5
managers, and contemporary trends overall grade point average and a 3.0
MGMT 144 in management will also be explored grade point average in the discipline
International Banking and Finance in this course. of study being requested, or receive
3 Units an exception from the instructor.
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 54 Lecture hours Independent Studies/Directed Studies
appropriate placement; READ 043 or may be developed from any topic
appropriate placement MGMT 208 (C-ID BUS 115) arising from or related to a course of
Transfers to: CSU Business Communications study that will result in developing
The introductory course provides depth and breadth in that subject
an understanding of international Prerequisite: ENGL 101 area. Students will be expected to
finance, international banking, Transfers to: CSU meet on a regular basis with their fac-
monetary systems, sources of funds, This course covers the principles of ulty sponsor and submit a final report
methods of payments and methods effective writing in business. The or project, and student progress shall
for assessing financial risk. It includes course provides extensive experi- be evaluated at regular intervals.
an understanding and appreciation of ence using the different forms of Academic standards for Independent
the relationship between government business writing: memorandums, Studies/Directed Studies shall be the
(international, national, and local) letters, reports, and resumes. Cultural same as those for other courses. Units
and international banks. The course differences and their impact on com- are awarded in accordance to Title
is designed for students who want to municating in business are studied. 5 regulations with one unit of credit
enter the International Finance/Bank- This course satisfies the business awarded for 54 hours of Directed
ing field or for those who wish to communications component for Studies, six (6) hours of which must
further their knowledge and under- the Associate in Science in Business be with an instructor. The instructor
standing of International Banking & Administration for Transfer degree. is responsible for monitoring student
Finance. 3 Units progress through the semester.
3 Units 54 Lecture hours Students may take directed study
54 Lecture hours courses for a maximum of three (3)
MGMT 290 units within a discipline, and may not
MGMT 146 Cooperative Work Experience/Intern- accumulate more than a total of nine
Human Resources Management ship for Business Management Related (9) units college wide.
Fields 1 to 3 Units
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 54 to 162 Lab hours
appropriate placement; READ 043 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
appropriate placement appropriate placement; READ 043 or MARKETING
Transfers to: CSU appropriate placement
This course is designed for the stu- Transfers to: CSU Division of Business
dent who wants to study employer- This course supports and reinforces
employee relationships with on-the-job training in business and MRKT 170
particular emphasis on the challenges industrial establishments under Principles of Marketing
facing an expanding multicultural supervision of a college instruc-
workforce in Southern California. tor and is facilitated by the use of Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Topics include: legal framework; learning objectives. The student will appropriate placement; READ 043 or
personnel policies and procedures; be working in a skilled or profes- appropriate placement; MGMT 101
implementing equal employment sional level assignment in their area Transfers to: CSU
and affirmative action; legal aspects of vocational interest and will meet This course is designed for the
of supervision; training and develop- performance objectives related to student who is interested in a career
ment; interviewing; testing; wage and instruction that are above and beyond in marketing or gaining an entry-
salary administration, job analysis the conditions of regular employ- level marketing position with a
and description; recruitment; trans- ment. This course is intended for retail, industrial, service, or con-
fers; promotions; and principles of students whose job is related to the sumer product company. Discussion
collective bargaining. field of Business Management and
3 Units have completed or enrolled in the
54 Lecture hours appropriate coursework. “Contact the

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of marketing concepts, strategies, environments. In addition, prospect- of the following courses: MSCM 103 or
and techniques will take place in ing techniques, approach strategies, MSCM 128)
an environment that reflects new presentation and demonstration This course provides an overview
technologies and international com- skills, overcoming selling objections, of the history, theory, and aesthetic
petitiveness. The topics in the course and closing techniques will provide principles of radio, television, and
will include marketing concepts, the core of the material covered in motion pictures, and examines their
functions, operations, and organiza- this course. social impacts and effects on society.
tions of retail and wholesale enter- 3 Units The changing nature of consumer
prises; distribution channels; market 54 Lecture hours information is explored, along with
research; advertising; marketing the evolution of these three mediums
costs; pricing; cooperative marketing, MRKT 174 in the traditional and non-tradi-
marketing legislation and regulations Small Business Marketing and tional aspects of listening, writing,
and trends. Advertising and viewing. The social, political,
3 Units regulatory, ethical, and occupational
54 Lecture hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or impacts of the electronic media are
appropriate placement; READ 043 or also studied.
MRKT 171 appropriate placement; MGMT 101 3 Units
Consumer Behavior Transfers to: CSU 54 Lecture hours
This class provides useful and effec-
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or tive marketing and advertising tools MSCM 128 (C-ID JOUR 100)
appropriate placement; READ 043 or and techniques to students who have Mass Media in Modern Society
appropriate placement; MGMT 101 or would like to own a small busi-
Transfers to: CSU ness. A special emphasis is placed Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
This class investigates and ana- on the fundamentals of marketing appropriate placement; READ 043 or
lyzes the reasons consumers select, and guerilla marketing and advertis- appropriate placement
purchase, use, and dispose of goods ing techniques. Topics will include Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
and services to satisfy their personal marketing plan strategies, marketing (*Students will receive credit for only one
and household needs. Topics include research, marketing channel manage- of the following courses: MSCM 103 or
consumer culture, group influence, ment, retail and pricing strategies, MSCM 128)
consumption patterns, and consumer and cost-effective guerilla advertising This course in mass media surveys
attitudes and lifestyles. This class is techniques for small businesses. the history, format, laws, and signifi-
appropriate for marketing majors 3 Units cant contributors in American mass
and anyone who wants to know why 54 Lecture hours communications. Through projects
people buy. and readings, students research and
3 Units MRKT 175 discuss such issues as free press, fair
54 Lecture hours Retail Management trial, foreign communications sys-
tems, and the relationship between
MRKT 172 Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or free media and a democratic society.
Advertising and Promotion appropriate placement; READ 043 or 3 Units
appropriate placement; MGMT 101 54 Lecture hours
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Transfers to: CSU
appropriate placement; MGMT 101 This course is designed for the stu- MSCM 134
Transfers to: CSU dent pursuing a career in retail man- Documentary Film
This course introduces students to agement or desiring to own their own
the creative and competitive field of retail business. Class discussions will Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
advertising and promotion. Topics explore the topics of customer buying appropriate placement; READ 022 or
include understanding the target behavior, retail market strategy, retail appropriate placement
audience, developing marketing and site location, and human resources Transfers to: UC, CSU
advertising plans, engaging in the management. Case studies and expe- This course serves as an introduction
creative process through strategy and riential exercises will be used to help to documentary film. It provides an
execution, and integrating market- students understand additional topics overview of key historical and critical
ing communications elements as including customer service, store concepts regarding film, including
they relate to personal selling, sales management, retail pricing, supply vocabulary for storyboard and scene
promotion, direct marketing, and chain management, and merchandise analysis. Students analyze films in
electronic, digital, and print media. management. relation to mise-en-scene, editing,
This course is appropriate for market- 3 Units sound, narrative, cinematography,
ing majors or anyone interested in 54 Lecture hours screenplay, and meaning.
advertising and promotion 3 Units
3 Units MASS 54 Lecture hours
54 Lecture hours COMMUNICATIONS
MATHEMATICS
MRKT 173 Division of Communications &
Principles of Selling Languages Division of Mathematics,
Sciences, and Engineering
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or MSCM 103
appropriate placement; READ 043 or Survey of Motion Picture, Radio and MATH 003
appropriate placement Television Mathematics Acceleration
Transfers to: CSU
This course is designed for the Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
student interested in a sales position appropriate placement; READ 022 or appropriate placement; READ 043 or
or those currently in the sales field appropriate placement appropriate placement
needing further training or hoping to Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU This course surveys a variety of
transition to a management or mar- (*Students will receive credit for only one mathematical topics needed to help
keting manager position. The course students thrive in college-level
will focus on relationship selling
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mathematics courses. It is a partially thinking and problem-solving are non-degree applicable course offered
software-based study program which incorporated to build the strategies on a pass-no pass basis.
uses an online learning system to needed to solve contextualized prob- 2 Units
permit focused whole-class instruc- lems. Topics in the area of study skills 36 Lecture hours
tion, and may also involve individu- and metacognition are also included
alized and/or small group instruction to support students in a college-level MATH 016E
as needed. The course reviews math course. This is a non-degree Essential Topics for College Algebra
selected topics from the Common applicable course offered on a pass-
Core State Standards domains of no pass basis. Corequisite: MATH 160
Number and Quantity, Algebra, 1 Unit Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Geometry, Statistics and Probabil- 18 Lecture hours appropriate placement; READ 043 or
ity, Functions, and Modeling, and appropriate placement
emphasizes material that must be MATH 015E This support course is designed to
mastered for success in college-level Essential Topics for Quantitative Rea- develop the mathematical knowl-
mathematics courses. This is a non- soning in Today’s World edge and study skills necessary for
degree applicable course offered on a successful completion of Math 160:
pass-no pass basis. Corequisite: MATH 150 College Algebra. Students must be
1 Unit Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or concurrently enrolled in a College
18 Lecture hours appropriate placement; READ 043 or Algebra course to take this support
appropriate placement course. Topics from intermediate
MATH 013E This support course is designed to algebra are covered to build a foun-
Essential Topics for Statistics develop the mathematical knowl- dation for success in college-level
edge and study skills necessary for algebra. Strategic reading, critical
Corequisite: MATH 130 successful completion of Math 150: thinking, and problem-solving are
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Quantitative Reasoning in Today’s incorporated to build the strategies
appropriate placement; READ 043 or World. Topics from intermediate needed to solve contextualized prob-
appropriate placement algebra and geometry are covered to lems. Topics in the area of study skills
This support course is designed to build a foundation for college-level and metacognition are also included
develop the mathematical knowledge quantitative reasoning. Strategic to support students in a college-level
and study skills necessary for suc- reading, critical thinking and prob- math course. This is a non-degree
cessful completion of Math 15: Quan- lem-solving are incorporated to build applicable course offered on a pass-
titative Reasoning in Today’s World. the strategies needed to solve contex- no pass basis.
Topics from intermediate algebra and tualized problems. Topics in the area 1 Unit
geometry are covered to build a foun- of study skills and metacognition are 18 Lecture hours
dation for college-level quantitative also included to support students in
reasoning. Strategic reading, critical a college-level math course. This is a

MATH PATHWAYS IMPORTANT – Consult with a counselor before choosing a path.
The math course selected will be determined by your college major.

**Intro to FIN Statistics for PSY St4autinsittiscs MATH Math for MATH Survey of MATH MATH **Plane Trigonometry MATH
Financial Behavioral Elementary Ma3thuenmitastics 160College Algebra
P3launnniitnsg 101 S4ciuennictes s 190 130 140 150 4 units 3 units 175
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or with support course or with support course or with support course or with support course

*+1 unit 13E *+2 units 15E *+1 unit 16E *+1 unit 17E

Elements of MATH Pre-calculus MATH
Calculus 4 units
4 units 170 180

or with support course

*+1 unit 18E

{Most effective if Calculus I MATH
4 units
completed at the 190
same campus. Calculus II
4 units MATH

191

* Support courses are non-transferable ss
** Non-transferable to UC
Calculus III MATH Linear MATH
4 units Algebra
250 4 units 260

Differential MATH
Equations
270
4 units

It is essential for students to consult with a counselor on what classes to take at Rio Hondo College.
If you have any questions or concerns, please visit the First Year Success in LR101 (Learning Resource Center) or by calling (562) 908-3410.

Please see a Counselor if you took the Advance Placement (AP) exam and your score was 3, 4, or 5 or took a college class at another college. Please request
transcripts from College Board to be mailed to Rio Hondo College Admissions and Records Office.

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MATH 017E MATH 049 and must complete MATH 053A
Essential Topics for Plane Trigonometry Introduction to MESA and MATH 053B within a maximum
period of 24 months.
Corequisite: MATH 175 Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 2.5 - Units
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate placement; READ 043 or 45 - Lecture hours
appropriate placement; READ 043 or appropriate placement
appropriate placement This standalone, one-unit course is MATH 053B
This support course is designed to designed for students entering the B-STEM Elementary Algebra - B
develop the mathematical knowledge Mathematics, Engineering, Science
and study skills necessary for suc- Achievement (MESA) and/or TRIO Prerequisite: MATH 053A
cessful completion of Math 175: Plane Student Support Services STEM This course is the second half of a
Trigonometry. Students must be con- Program. The course will introduce modularized version of MATH 053,
currently enrolled in a trigonometry the student to the science, technol- and is intended for students who
course to take this support course. ogy, engineering, and mathematics need to learn the fundamentals of
Topics from intermediate algebra are (STEM) career paths, transfer and algebra. It is designed primarily for
covered. Strategic reading, critical graduation requirements, effective students who plan to major in busi-
thinking and problem-solving are STEM study skills, priority and time ness, science, technology, engineer-
incorporated to build the strategies management, and the importance ing, or math (i.e., B-STEM). The
needed to solve contextualized prob- of participating in internships and course comprises topics including
lems. Topics in the area of study skills appropriate extracurricular activities. systems of linear equations and appli-
and metacognition are also included Students are expected to be concur- cations, operations with polynomials
to support students in a college-level rently enrolled in at least one math- (including factoring), and solving
math course. This is a non-degree ematics or science course in order to quadratic equations. Students must
applicable course offered on a pass- apply skills covered in this course. pass MATH 053A in order to register
no pass basis. 1 Unit for MATH 053B, and must complete
1 Unit 18 Lecture hours MATH 053A and MATH 053B within
18 Lecture hours a maximum period of 24 months.
MATH 053 2.5 - Units
MATH 018E B-STEM Elementary Algebra 45 - Lecture hours
Essential Topics for Pre-Calculus
Prerequisite: Appropriate placement MATH 060
Corequisite: MATH 180 based on high school GPA and/or other Geometry
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or measures or MATH 030 or MATH 030D
appropriate placement; READ 043 or or MATH 033; Prerequisite: MATH 053 or appropriate
appropriate placement Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or placement
This support course is designed to appropriate placement; READ 043 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
develop the mathematical knowl- appropriate placement appropriate placement; READ 043 or
edge and study skills necessary for This course is intended for students appropriate placement; MATH 062 or
successful completion of pre-calculus who need to learn the fundamentals MATH 070 or MATH 070CD or appro-
(Math 180). Students must be concur- of algebra. It is designed primarily priate placement
rently enrolled in a section of MATH for students who plan to major in This introductory course covers the
180 to take this support course. business, science, technology, engi- elements of geometry, including
Topics from intermediate algebra and neering, or math (i.e., B-STEM). The points, lines, planes, and angles,
trigonometry are covered to build a course comprises topics including which are used in conjunction with
foundation for college-level quantita- solutions and graphs of linear equa- triangles, polygonal, and circular
tive reasoning. Strategic reading, crit- tions and inequalities, slopes of lines, figures in both 2D and 3D con-
ical thinking and problem-solving are systems of linear equations and appli- figurations. Formulas for comput-
incorporated to build the strategies cations, operations with polynomials ing lengths, areas, and volumes are
needed to solve contextualized prob- (including factoring), and solving presented through the use of applica-
lems. Topics in the area of study skills quadratic equations. tions. This course is intended for
are also included to support students 5 Units students who have not taken or com-
in a college-level math course. This 90 Lecture hours pleted two semesters of high school
is a non-degree applicable course geometry, or who need a refresher
offered on a pass-no pass basis. MATH 053A course prior to taking trigonometry,
1 Unit B-STEM Elementary Algebra - A technology courses, mathematics for
18 Lecture hours elementary teachers, or other courses
Prerequisite: Appropriate placement with a geometry prerequisite.
MATH 033 based on high school GPA and/or other 3 Units
Mathematical Foundations measures or MATH 030 or MATH 030D 54 Lecture hours
or MATH 033 or MATH 033B
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Advisory; ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or MATH 062
appropriate placement; READ 022 or appropriate placement; READ 043 or Pre-Statistics
appropriate placement appropriate placement
This course combines topics from This course is the first half of a modu- Prerequisite: MATH 053 or MATH
both Basic Math and Prealgebra, larized version of MATH 053, and is 053B or appropriate placement
including operations with whole intended for students who need to Advisory· ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
numbers, integers, fractions, deci- learn the fundamentals of algebra. appropriate placement; READ 043 or
mals, rates, ratios, and proportional It is designed primarily for students appropriate placement
thinking, percent problems and who plan to major in business, This course surveys a variety of
applications to percents, and an intro- science, technology, engineering, mathematical topics to prepare
duction to algebraic thinking using or math (i.e., B-STEM). The course students for college-level statistics.
fundamental principles of expres- comprises topics including solu- Topics include data analysis using
sions and solving linear equations. tions and graphs of linear equations ratios, rates and proportional reason-
This course serves as a foundational and inequalities, and slopes of lines. ing, graphical and tabular displays
course for all students. Students must pass MATH 053A in of data, measures of central tendency
5 Units order to register for MATH 053B, and spread, computing probabilities,
90 Lecture hours
Río Hondo College / 449
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