Through video and in-person observation, understand the Students will strengthen their skills in reading, writing,
unique movements associated with skill development and oral communication, and critical thinking.
performance in various sports.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY – AS DEGREE
For a performance athlete, design science-based exercise Students will identify the types of environmental, health,
programs for both injury prevention and performance
enhancement. and safety hazards that may be encountered in the
environmental field.
Develop performance-based group exercise routines to
meet the needs various sport and tactical athletes. ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY –
CERTIFICATE
Using the latest technology and software programs, input Students will identify the types of environmental, health,
and analyze exercise performance data.
and safety hazards that may be encountered in the
YOGA TEACHER TRAINING - CERTIFICATE environmental field.
Students will demonstrate and explain the anatomical
GENERAL STUDIES:
alignment points and physiological benefits of key SCIENCE & MATHEMATICS – AS DEGREE
poses in each category of hatha yoga asana/postures: Students will critique and interpret data presented in
standing/balancing poses, forward bends, backbends, and
inversions. appropriate graphical and/or verbal formats.
Students will demonstrate and explain the form and Students will evaluate the strengths and limitations
functions of four basic yogic breath control techniques; of scientific models employed to describe a particular
diaphragmatic breath, ujjayi breath, nadi shodana and phenomenon.
breath of fire.
MATHEMATICS – AS-T DEGREE
Students will demonstrate and explain the form and Students will analyze a given scenario and apply an
function of four basic meditation techniques used in
hatha yoga; following the breath, visualization, loving appropriate problem-solving approach to explain and/or
kindness and mantra meditation. find a solution.
Students will design and teach a beginning hatha yoga Students will create, interpret, and analyze graphical
class and utilize best practices for cueing, assisting and representations of data and/or equations and inequalities.
giving adjustments.
Students will use appropriate technology to solve
Students will summarize the history and contemporary mathematical problems and/or interpret data, and judge
context of hatha yoga. Include the ethics of yoga the reasonableness of their results
in Patanjali’s “Yoga Sutras” and how this can be
implemented in the contemporary student-teacher Public Safety Division
relationship.
ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE – AS DEGREE
Mathematics, Sciences, and Students will apply legal definitions, concepts, and
Engineering Division
principles to law enforcement, courts, or correctional
BIOLOGY – AS DEGREE settings.
Students will develop the ability to evaluate scientific
Students will communicate information in a clear and
information critically, using analytical reasoning and organized manner.
quantitative skills.
Students will analyze ethical dilemmas encountered in
Students will strengthen their skills in reading, writing, the law enforcement and/or corrections fields and decide
oral communication, and critical thinking. on the correct ethical choice.
Students will demonstrate knowledge in three major sub- Students will apply constitutional, statutory, procedural,
disciplines of biology: cellular and molecular biology, and case law to real-life criminal justice situations.
organismal biology, and ecology and evolution
Students will adapt to the diverse and multicultural nature
Students will understand and use scientific methodology. of American society in the criminal justice setting.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE – AS DEGREE Students will use the degree or certificate as a platform
Students will apply environmental science concepts and for a career in the criminal justice field or further study at
a 4-year institution.
analytical procedures in various fields.
CORRECTIONS – AS DEGREE
Students will have the ability to apply economic Students will apply legal definitions, concepts, and
principles to analyze environmental problems.
principles to law enforcement, courts, or correctional
Students will have the ability to work as a member of an settings.
interdisciplinary team to solve environmental problems.
Students will communicate information in a clear and
organized manner.
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Students will analyze ethical dilemmas encountered in Students will identify and describe the apparatus used in
the law enforcement and/or corrections fields and decide the fire service and the equipment and maintenance of
on the correct ethical choice. fire apparatus and equipment.
Students will apply constitutional, statutory, procedural, Students will identify and describe common types of
and case law to real-life criminal justice situations. building construction and conditions associated with
structural collapse and firefighter safety.
Students will adapt to the diverse and multicultural nature
of American society in the criminal justice setting. Students will differentiate between fire detection and
fire suppression systems; design and diagram a wet and
Students will use the degree or certificate as a platform dry fire protection system; and identify alarm system
for a career in the criminal justice field or further study at components and their operations.
a four-year institution.
Students will demonstrate the ability to analyze, appraise,
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN – and evaluate fire and emergency incidents and identify
CERTIFICATE components of emergency management and firefighter
Students will apply concepts related to the entire safety, including: size-up, report-on conditions, Incident
Command System, RECEO, 10 Standard Firefighting
spectrum of EMS care including: airway, ventilation, Orders, 18 situations that shout “Watch Out,” and
oxygenation, trauma; cardiology, medical, and EMS common factors associated with injuries and line-of-duty
operations deaths.
Students will competently perform patient assessment FIRE TECHNOLOGY – CERTIFICATE
(medical and trauma) psychomotor skills. Students will identify minimum qualifications and entry-
Students will competently perform upper airway adjuncts level skills for firefighter hiring; describe the following
and suctioning psychomotor skills. elements: application process, written exam process,
physical agility exam, oral interview, chief’s interview,
Students will competently perform oxygen and bag- background investigation, and firefighter probationary
valve-mask (apneic patient) psychomotor skills. process; and identify fire service history, culture, and
diversity.
Students will competently perform cardiac arrest
management and AED psychomotor skills. Students will identify and comprehend laws, regulations,
codes, and standards that influence fire department
Students will competently perform bleeding control and operations and identify regulatory and advisory
shock psychomotor skills. organizations that create and mandate them, especially
in the areas of fire prevention, building codes and
Students will competently perform spinal immobilization ordinances, and firefighter health and safety.
psychomotor skills.
Students will analyze the causes of fire, determine
Students will competently perform fracture and extinguishing agents and methods, differentiate the stages
dislocation immobilization psychomotor skills of the fire and fire development, and compare methods of
heat transfer.
Students will competently perform pre-hospital childbirth
psychomotor skills. Students will calculate flow requirements for fire
apparatus, diagram a pump and plumbing schematic
FIRE TECHNOLOGY – AS DEGREE for fire apparatus, and apply mathematic formulae to
Students will identify minimum qualifications and entry- hydraulics problems.
level skills for firefighter hiring; describe the following Students will identify and describe the apparatus used in
elements: application process, written exam process, the fire service and the equipment and maintenance of
physical agility exam, oral interview, chief’s interview, fire apparatus and equipment. (Elective.)
background investigation, and firefighter probationary
process and identify fire service history, culture, and Students will identify and describe common types of fire
diversity. suppression systems (four basic types).
Students will identify and comprehend laws, regulations, Students will demonstrate the ability to analyze, appraise,
codes, and standards that influence fire department and evaluate fire and emergency incidents and identify
operations and identify regulatory and advisory components of emergency management and firefighter
organizations that create and mandate them, especially safety, including: size-up, report-on conditions, Incident
in the areas of fire prevention, building codes and Command System, RECEO, 10 Standard Firefighting
ordinances, and firefighter health and safety. Orders, 18 situations that shout “Watch Out,” and
common factors associated with injuries and line-of-duty
Students will analyze the causes of fire, determine deaths.
extinguishing agents and methods, differentiate the stages
of the fire and fire development, and compare methods of
heat transfer.
Students will calculate flow requirements for fire
apparatus, diagram a pump and plumbing schematic
for fire apparatus, and apply mathematic formulae to
hydraulics problems.
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BASIC POLICE TRAINING – CERTIFICATE Student Learning Outcomes
Students will apply the definitions, concepts, statutes, and (SLOs) – General Education
constitutional principles covered in the POST Learning General Education Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
Domains to law enforcement work. represent the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities that
students should demonstrate upon completion of the
Given scripted scenarios, students will demonstrate general education requirements.
proficiency in handling situations involving a variety of Humanities
law enforcement related incidents.
Humanities
Students will analyze ethical dilemmas encountered in
law enforcement and decide on the correct ethical choice. Students will critique artistic works, evaluating elements
relevant to the given work (e.g., texture, form, timbre,
Students will demonstrate self-defense skills in a safe and color, conflict, rhythm, etc.) and how these are effectively
proficient manner. integrated in the work as a whole.
Students will demonstrate firearms skills in a safe and Students will create or perform artistic works and
proficient manner. critically evaluate their efforts.
Students will demonstrate emergency vehicle operations Students will interpret, analyze, and critique diverse
in a safe and proficient manner. literary texts by means of critical reading, classroom
discussion, and composition.
Students will prepare an accurate and complete arrest
report that meets the requirements of law enforcement Students will perform tasks that are meaningful,
agencies. personalized, and/or culturally relevant or appropriate
in the target language. (Foreign language humanities
Students will use the certificate as a platform for a career outcome.)
as a peace officer.
Given oral questions, written prompts, and/or reading
WILDLAND FIRE TECHNOLOGY – AS DEGREE selections, students will demonstrate productive and
Students will assess impacts of fuel, weather, and receptive skills in the target language. (Foreign language
humanities outcome.)
topography on wildland fire behavior.
Mathematics
Students will recognize and avoid the four common
denominators of wildland fire fatalities. Given the description of a real-world problem, students
will construct correct equations and/or inequalities to
Given a wildland fire scenario, students will prepare represent the problem and determine the correct solution
an incident briefing based on factors of fuel, weather, or set of solutions.
topography, and man-made hazards.
Students will critique and interpret data presented in
Students will demonstrate the three components appropriate graphical and/or verbal formats.
of wildland fire prevention, including education,
engineering, and enforcement. Students will effectively employ calculators, computers,
and other relevant technology in solving mathematical
Students will make an operation shift plan that includes problems.
the following information: people in charge, operational
objectives, resources, supplies necessary to meet the Natural Sciences
objectives, area map, weather forecasting, and safety
briefing using standardized ICS forms. Students evaluate quantitative and/or qualitative data and
develop a reasonable hypothesis based on these results.
WILDLAND FIRE TECHNOLOGY – CERTIFICATE
Students will safely manipulate wildland fire tools, Presented with an argument promoting a particular
hypothesis, students will critique the stated assertions and
including shovel, Pulaski, and McLeod. access whether or not the given hypothesis may be valid.
Students will recall the ten Standard Firefighting Orders. Students will utilize appropriate scientific apparatus to
obtain quantitative and/or qualitative data and correctly
Students will deploy a fire shelter. document the resulting measurements.
Students will demonstrate proper use of the following Given a problem of scientific interest, students will
tools and equipment: back pump, fuses, and backfire develop and execute a procedure to investigate the
torch. problem.
Students will function function within an Incident Students will evaluate the strengths and limitations
Command System environment. of scientific models employed to describe a particular
phenomenon.
Students will assess impacts of fuel, weather, and
topography on wildland fire behavior.
Assess impacts of fuel, weather, and topography on
wildland fire behavior.
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Kinesiology
Students will develop and demonstrate an understanding of
the role of diet and exercise in controlling chronic health
problems.
Students will critique their particular situation in relation
to the principles of health, fitness and wellness.
Students will explain methods and techniques used to
promote cardiovascular fitness.
Students will compare and contrast different types of
exercise programs and diets and their relationship to their
fitness and wellness.
Reading and Written/Oral Expression
Students will analyze academic or literary texts to discern
meaning.
Students will summarize main ideas from academic or
literary texts.
Students will support an argument with evidence.
Students will organize ideas coherently.
Students will evaluate the reliability of both print and
electronic (research) sources and use them effectively
Using a conventional citation format, students will
document both print and electronic sources.
Students will vary or employ appropriate tone in
conveying ideas.
Students will use standard English grammar and
mechanics.
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Students will recognize the basic vocabulary and concepts
of at least one social or behavioral science discipline
verbally or in writing.
Students will compare and contrast social institutions and
processes across a range of historical periods and cultures.
Students will recognize and explain the methods
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11Courses of Instruction
Course Numbering System
1-039 Non-degree Credit Courses
040-099 Degree Applicable Non-Transfer Courses
100-290* Degree Applicable and Transfer level courses
299 Directed Studies
300-499 Upper Division Courses
*Courses numbered 100 and above are usually university parallel courses and are offered for
transfer to colleges and universities. See course descriptions for any restrictions on transfer.
**FAC and PAC 4300 Series are non-transferable.
Code for Transferability of Courses
Where applicable, transferability of listed courses is designated by boldface symbols:
UC – Transfers to all University of California campuses and to most other four-year colleges.
UC (Credit Limit - See Counselor)
– Transfers to all University of California campuses and to most other four-year colleges,
but there are limitations to the number of units that can be accepted for credit. The student
should consult a counselor for details.
CSU Transfers to all campuses of the California State University system and to many other four-
year colleges.
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COURSE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERING SYSTEM (C-ID)
The Course Identification Numbering System (C-ID) The C-ID numbering system is useful for students
is a statewide numbering system independent from attending more than one community college and is
the course numbers assigned by local California applied to many of the transferable courses students
community colleges. A C-ID number next to a need as preparation for transfer. Because these course
course signals that participating California colleges requirements may change and because courses may
and universities have determined that courses be modified and qualified for or deleted from the
offered by other California community colleges are C-ID database, students should always check with a
comparable in content and scope to courses offered counselor to determine how C-ID designated courses
on their own campuses, regardless of their unique fit into their educational plans for transfer.
titles or local course number. Thus, if a schedule
of classes or catalog lists a course bearing a C-ID Counselors can always help students interpret or
number, for example COMM 110, students at that explain this information.
college can be assured that it will be accepted in lieu
of a course bearing the C-ID COMM 110 designation If a course has been approved for C-ID, you will find
at another community college. In other words, the the corresponding C-ID number next to the course
C-ID designation can be used to identify comparable prefix and number within the course descriptions
courses at different community colleges. However, on the following pages. More courses may have
students should always go to www.assist.org to been approved for C-ID since the publication of this
confirm how each college’s course will be accepted at catalog.
a particular four-year college or university for transfer
credit.
More courses may have been approved for C-ID since the publication of this catalog.
You can also see C-ID approvals for Rio Hondo College at C-ID.net.
CID Descriptor RHC Course(s) Course Title
ACCT 110 ACCT 101 Financial Accounting
ACCT 110 ACCT 101H Financial Accounting Honors
ACCT 120 ACCT 102 Managerial Accounting
AJ 110 AJ 101 Introduction to Administration of Justice
AJ 120 AJ 106 Criminal Law I
AJ 122 AJ 102 Criminal Procedures
AJ 124 AJ 104 Legal Aspects of Evidence
AJ 140 AJ 208 Principles of Investigation
AJ 150 AJ 275 Introduction to Forensic Science
AJ 160 AJ 105 Community Relations/Multicultural Issues
AJ 200 CORR 101 Within Public Service
AJ 220 AJ 207 Introduction to Corrections
ALTF 100X AUTO 147 Juvenile Law and Procedure
ANTH 110 ANTH 101 Introduction to Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Technology
ANTH 110 ANTH 101H Introduction to Physical Anthropology
Introduction to Physical Anthropology Honors
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SYSTEM (C-ID) ― continued
CID Descriptor RHC Course(s) Course Title
ANTH 115L ANTH 101L Physical Anthropology Lab
ANTH 120 ANTH 102
ANTH 120 ANTH 102H Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
ANTH 130 ANTH 104
ANTH 150 ANTH 103 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology Honors
ARTH 100 ART 110
ARTH 110 ART 105 Introduction to Language and Culture
ARTH 110 ART 105H
ARTH 120 ART 106 Introduction to Archaeology
ARTH 120 ART 106H
ARTH 130 ART 107 Understanding Visual Art
ARTH 145 ART 104
ARTH 150 ART 112 Survey of Western Art:
ARTS 100 ART 120 Prehistory through the Middle Ages
ARTS 101 ART 121 Survey of Western Art:
ARTS 110 ART 130 Prehistory through the Middle Ages Honors
ARTS 200 ART 230 Survey of Western Art:
ARTS 205 ART 131 Renaissance to Contemporary
ARTS 210 ART 135 Survey of Western Art:
ARTS 250 ART 170 Renaissance to Contemporary Honors
ARTS 250 GDSN 178 The Art of Asia
ARTS 270 ART 124
BIOL 110B BIOL 125 Art of the Ancient Americas
BIOL 120B BIOL 226
BIOL 135S BIOL 200, BIOL 201 Visual Art in the Modern Era
BIOL 190 BIOL 200
Two-Dimensional Design
Three-Dimensional Design
Freehand Drawing I
Beginning Life Drawing
Freehand Drawing II
Beginning Painting
Introduction to Digital Painting
Digital Imaging Design
Color Theory
Human Anatomy
Human Physiology
Principles of Biology 1 (Molecular and Cellular Biology),
Principles of Biology 2 (Diversity and Ecology)
Principles of Biology 1 (Molecular and Cellular Biology)
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SYSTEM (C-ID) ― continued
CID Descriptor RHC Course(s) Course Title
BUS 110 MGMT 101 Introduction to Business
BUS 115 MGMT 208 Business Communications
BUS 120 BUSL 110 Legal Environment in Business
BUS 125 BUSL 220 Business Law
BUS 140 CIT 101 Introduction to Computer Information Technology
CDEV 100 CD 106 Child Growth and Development
CDEV 110 CD 208 Child, Family and Community
CHEM 110 CHEM 130 General Chemistry I
CHEM 120S CHEM 130, General Chemistry I, General Chemistry II
CHEM 150 CHEM 140 Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 160S CHEM230 Organic Chemistry I, Organic Chemistry II
CMUS 100X CHEM 230, Introduction to Music Technology
CMUS 110X CHEM 231 Electronic Music I
CMUS 110X MUST 101 Electronic Music I
CMUS 120X MUS 165 Live Sound Reinforcement I
CMUS 130X MUST 121 Recording Studio I
CMUS 150X MUST 145 Songwriting and Arranging I
COMM 110 MUST 141 Public Speaking
COMM 110 MUST 115 Public Speaking Honors
COMM 120 SPCH 101 Argumentation and Debate
COMM 120 SPCH 101H Argumentation and Discussion
COMM 130 SPCH 140 Interpersonal Communication
COMM 150 SPCH 240 Intercultural Communications
COMM 160B SPCH 100 Forensics: Speech and Debate Team
COMM 170 SPCH 150 Oral Interpretation
COMM 190 SPCH 110 Argumentation and Discussion
SPCH 130
SPCH 240
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SYSTEM (C-ID) ― continued
CID Descriptor RHC Course(s) Course Title
COMP 122 CIT 127 Python Programming I
COMP 132 CIT 128 Python Programming II
COMP 142 CS 142 Computer Architecture and Organization
ECE 120 CD 110 Principles and Practices of Early Childhood Education
ECE 130 CD 111 Early Childhood Education Curriculum
ECE 200 CD 114 Observation and Assessment
ECE 210 CD 228 Early Childhood Education Practicum
ECE 220 CD 102 Nutrition, Health and Safety for Children
ECE 230 CD 224 Diversity Issues During Early Childhood, School Age and
ECON 201 ECON 102 Adolescence
ECON 201 ECON 102H Principles of Microeconomics
ECON 202 ECON 101 Principles of Microeconomics Honors
ECON 202 ECON 101H Principles of Macroeconomics
EDUC 200 ED 110 Principles of Macroeconomics Honors
ENGL 100 ENGL 101 Introduction to Teaching
ENGL 105 ENGL 201 College Composition and Research
ENGL 105 ENGL 201H Advanced Composition and Critical Thinking
ENGL 120 LIT 102H Advanced Composition and Critical Thinking Honors
ENGL 120 LIT 102 Approaches to Literature Honors
ENGL 130 LIT 112A Approaches to Literature
ENGL 130 LIT 112AH American Literature
ENGL 135 LIT 112B American Literature Honors
ENGL 135 LIT 112BH American Literature
ENGL 140 LIT 144A American Literature Honors
ENGL 145 LIT 144B World Literature
ENGL 160 LIT 146A World Literature
British Literature
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SYSTEM (C-ID) ― continued
CID Descriptor RHC Course(s) Course Title
ENGL 160 LIT 146AH British Literature Honors
ENGL 165 LIT 146B British Literature
ENGL 165 LIT 146BH British Literature Honors
ENGL 180 LIT 114H Children’s and Adolescent Literature Honors
ENGL 180 LIT 114 Children’s and Adolescent Literature
ENGL 200 ENGL 131 Creative Writing
ENGR 220 ENGR 212 Computational Methods in MATLAB/Octave
ENGR 230 ENGR 245 Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics
ENGR 260 ENGR 217 Electric Circuit Analysis
ENGR 260L ENGR 217L Electric Circuit Analysis Lab
GEOG 110 GEOG 101 Introduction to Physical Geography
GEOG 111 GEOG 101L Introduction to Physical Geography Laboratory
GEOG 120 GEOG 102 Introduction to Cultural Geography
GEOG 125 GEOG 103 World Regional Geography
GEOL 100 GEOL 150 Physical Geology
GEOL 100L GEOL 151 Physical Geology Laboratory
GEOL 110 GEOL 152 Historical Geology
GEOL 110L GEOL 152L Historical Geology Lab
HIST 130 HIST 143 History of the United States to 1877
HIST 130 HIST 143H History of the United States to 1877 Honors
HIST 140 HIST 144 History of the United States Since 1865
HIST 140 HIST 144 History of the United States Since 1865 Honors
HIST 150 HIST 101 History of World Civilization to the 17th Century
HIST 160 HIST 102 History of World Civilization, 1500 to the Present
HOSP 100 HOSP 101 Introduction to the Hospitality Industry
HOSP 110 HOSP 103 Sanitation and Safety
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SYSTEM (C-ID) ― continued
CID Descriptor RHC Course(s) Course Title
HOSP 130 HOSP 104 Introduction to Food and Beverage Management
HOSP 140 HOSP 102 Introduction to Hotel Operations
HOSP 150 HOSP 201 Hospitality Law
ITIS 110 CIT 180 PC Maintenance – A+ Certification
ITIS 150 CIT 210 Cisco Networking I
JOUR 100 MSCM 128 Mass Media in Modern Society
JOUR 110 JOUR 120 Communications Reporting and Writing
JOUR 130 JOUR 241 Newspaper Production I
JOUR 130 JOUR 242 Digital Newspaper Production I
JOUR 131 JOUR 243 Newspaper Production II
JOUR 131 JOUR 244 Digital Newspaper Production II
KIN 100 KIN 194 Introduction to Kinesiology
KIN 101 KIN 193 Standard First Aid and CPR
MATH 110 PSY 190 Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
MATH 110 MATH 130 Statistics
MATH 110 MATH 130H Statistics Honors
MATH 120 MATH 140 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers
MATH 140 MATH 170 Elements of Calculus
MATH 150 MATH 160 College Algebra
MATH 155 MATH 180 Pre-Calculus
MATH 210 MATH 190H Calculus I Honors
MATH 210 MATH 190 Calculus I
MATH 220 MATH 191 Calculus II
MATH 230 MATH 250 Calculus III
MATH 240 MATH 270 Differential Equations
MATH 250 MATH 260 Linear Algebra
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SYSTEM (C-ID) ― continued
CID Descriptor RHC Course(s) Course Title
MATH 851 MATH 175 Plane Trigonometry
MATH 900S MATH 190 Calculus I and Calculus II
MATH 900S MATH 191 Calculus I Honors and Calculus II
MUS 100 MATH 190H Music Appreciation
MUS 110 MATH 191 Fundamentals of Music
MUS 120 MUS 133 Music Theory I
MUS 125 MUS 101 Musicianship I
MUS 130 MUS 103 Music Theory II
MUS 135 MUS 106 Musicianship II
MUS 140 MUS 104 Music Theory III
MUS 145 MUS 107 Musicianship III
MUS 150 MUS 105 Music Theory IV
MUS 155 MUS 156 Musicianship IV
MUS 160 MUS 206 Applied Music I
MUS 170 MUS 157 Piano I
MUS 171 MUS 181 Piano II
MUS 172 MUS 145 Piano III
MUS 180 MUS 146 Advanced Chamber Singers
MUS 185 MUS 147 Industrial Orchestra
PHIL 100 MUS 234 Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL 100 MUS 216 Introduction to Philosophy Honors
PHIL 110 PHIL 101 Introduction to Logic
PHIL 110 PHIL 101H Introduction to Logic Honors
PHIL 120 PHIL 112 Introduction to Ethics
PHIL 130 PHIL 112H History of Philosophy: Ancient
PHIL 140 PHIL 120 History of Philosophy: Modern
PHIL 124
PHIL 126
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SYSTEM (C-ID) ― continued
CID Descriptor RHC Course(s) Course Title
PHIL 210 PHIL 115 Symbolic Logic
PHYS 100S PHY 150 General Physics – I General Physics II
PHYS 105 PHY 160 General Physics – I
PHYS 110 PHY 150 General Physics II
PHYS 200S PHY 160 Physics for Scientists and Engineers I, II, and II
PHYS 205 PHY 211, PHY 212, Physics for Scientists and Engineers I
PHYS 210 PHY 213 Physics for Scientists and Engineers III
PHYS 215 PHY 211 Physics for Scientists and Engineers II
POLS 110 PHY 213 Government of the United States
POLS 110 PHY 212 Government of the United States Honors
POLS 120 POLS 110 Introduction to Political Philosophy
POLS 120 POLS 110H Introduction to Political Philosophy Honors
POLS 120 PHIL 128 Introduction to Political Philosophy
POLS 120 PHIL 128H Introduction to Political Philosophy Honors
POLS 130 POLS 128 Comparative Government
POLS 140 POLS 128H International Relations
PSY 110 POLS 130 Introduction to Psychology Honors
PSY 110 POLS 140 Introduction to Psychology
PSY 120 PSY 101H Introduction to Abnormal Psychology
PSY 150 PSY 101 Biological Psychology
PSY 150 PSY 114 Biological Psychology Honors
PSY 180 PSY 210 Lifespan Development
PSY 200 PSY 210H Research Methods in Psychology
SOCI 110 PSY 112 Introduction to Sociology
SOCI 110 PSY 200 Introduction to Sociology Honors
SOCI 115 SOC 101 Major Social Problems
SOC 101H
SOC 102
More courses may have been approved for C-ID since the publication of this catalog.
You can also see C-ID approvals for Rio Hondo College at ASSIST.org or C-ID.net.
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SYSTEM (C-ID) ― continued
CID Descriptor RHC Course(s) Course Title
SOCI 125 PSY 190 Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
SOCI 130 SOC 114 Marriage, Family and Intimate Relations
SOCI 140 SOC 120 Perspectives of Sex & Gender
SOCI 150 SOC 116 Introduction to Race and Ethnic Relations
SOCI 160 SOC 127 Introduction to Criminology
SPAN 100 SPAN 101 Spanish I
SPAN 100 SPAN 101S Spanish for Spanish Speakers I
SPAN 110 SPAN 102 Spanish II
SPAN 110 SPAN 102S Spanish for Spanish Speakers II
SPAN 200 SPAN 201 Spanish III
SPAN 200 SPAN 201H Spanish III Honors
SPAN 210 SPAN 202 Spanish IV
THTR 111 THTR 101 Theatre Arts Appreciation
THTR 112 THTR 101 Theatre Arts Appreciation
THTR 113 THTR 105 The History and Development of the Theatre
THTR 113 THTR 105H The History and Development of the Theatre Honors
THTR 151 THTR 110 Principles of Acting
THTR 152 THTR 111 Principles of Acting
THTR 171 THTR 150 Theatre Crafts I
THTR 173 THTR 153 Stage Lighting
THTR 191 THTR 170 Theatre Rehearsal and Performance
THTR 192 THTR 159 Stage Crew Activity
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COURSE SCHEDULE FREQUENCY
This chart lists active courses that are regularly taught. For active courses not on this list, please
contact the appropriate division office to inquire about specific course scheduling.
Subject Course Fall Spring Summer
ACCT 100 X X X
ACCT 101 X X X
ACCT 101H X X X
ACCT 102 X X X
ACCT 103 X X
ACCT 104 X
ACCT 105 X X
ACCT 106 X X
ACCT 107 XX
ACCT 108 X
ACCT 109 X
ACCT 110 X
ACCT 203 X
ACCT 290 X X
ADN 075 X
ADN 150 X
ADN 150L X
ADN 151 XX
ADN 151L XX
ADN 154 X
ADN 155 X
ADN 155L X
ADN 156 X
ADN 156L X
ADN 250 X
ADN 251 X
ADN 251L X
ADN 252 X
ADN 252L X
ADN 253 X
ADN 253L X
ADN 254 X
ADN 254L X
AET/ET 120 X
AET/ET 121 X
AET/ET 122 X
AET/ET 123 X
AET/ET 124 X
AET/ET 125 X
AET/ET 126 X
AET/ET 181 X
AET/ET 182 X
AET/ET 183 X
AET/ET 280 X
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COURSE SCHEDULE FREQUENCY — continued
Subject Course Fall Spring Summer
AET/ET 299 X X
AJ 041 X X
AJ 101 X X X
AJ 102 X X X
AJ 104 X X X
AJ 105 X X X
AJ 106 X X X
AJ 107 X X X
AJ 207 X X
AJ 208 X X
AJ 275 X X X
ANIM 101 X X X
ANIM 105 X X
ANIM 110 X X
ANIM 120 X X
ANIM 130 X X
ANIM 133 X X
ANIM 134 X X
ANIM 135 X X
ANTH 101 X X X
ANTH 101H X
ANTH 101L X X X
ANTH 102 X X X
ANTH 102H XX
ANTH 103 X X X
ANTH 104 X
ANTH 110 X X X
ANTH 115 X X X
ANTH 125 X X X
ARCH 110 X
ARCH 115 X X
ARCH 125 X
ARCH 215 X
ARCH 225 X
ARCH 235 X
ARCH 236 X
ARCH 260 X X
ARCH 261 X X
ARCH 280 X
ART 101 X X
ART 105 X X
ART 106 X X
ART 108 X X X
ART 110 X X
ART 115 X X
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Subject Course Fall Spring Summer
ART 120 X X X
ART 121 X X
ART 124 X
ART 130 X X
ART 131 X X
ART 135 X X X
ART 136 X X X
ART 140 X X X
ART 141 X X X
ART 142 X X
ART 143 X
ART 144 X
ART 145 X
ART 170 X X
ART 230 X X
ART 231 X X
ART 232 X X
ART 233 X X
ART 234 X X
ART 235 X X
ART 236 X X
ART 242 X X
ASL 101 X X X
ASL 102 X X X
ASL 120 X
ASL 124 X
ASL 201 X
ASL 202 X
ASL 270 X
ASL 280 X
ASTR 110 X X X
ASTR 110H X X X
ASTR 112 X X X
AUTO 065 X
AUTO 101 X X X
AUTO 102 X
AUTO 103 X X X
AUTO 106 X X X
AUTO 107 X X
AUTO 130 X
AUTO 135 X
AUTO 140 X
AUTO 141 X
AUTO 142 X
AUTO 147 X
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AUTO 150 X
AUTO 157 X X
AUTO 200 X
AUTO 210 X
AUTO 220 X
AUTO 230 X
AUTO 260 X
AUTO 265 X
AUTO 290 X X
AUTO 299 X X
AUTO 300 X
AUTO 310 X
AUTO 320 X
AUTO 340 X
AUTO 350 X
AUTO 360 X
AUTO 370 X
AUTO 390 X X
AUTO 400 X
AUTO 410 X
AUTO 420 X
AUTO 430 X
AUTO 440 X
AUTO 450 X
AUTO 499 X X
BIOL 101 X X X
BIOL 105 X X X
BIOL 105L X X X
BIOL 111 X X
BIOL 111L X X
BIOL 120 X X X
BIOL 120L X X X
BIOL 125 X X X
BIOL 200 X X
BIOL 201 X X
BIOL 206 X
BIOL 222 X X
BIOL 226 X X X
BUSL 110 X X X
CD 102 X X X
CD 103 XX
CD 106 X X X
CD 110 X X X
CD 111 X X X
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CD 114 X X
CD 115 X
CD 118 X
CD 119 X
CD 120 X
CD 208 X X X
CD 211 X
CD 213 X
CD 224 X X
CD 226 X X X
CD 228 X X
CD 229 X
CD 232 X
CHEM 110 X X X
CHEM 120 X X X
CHEM 130 X X
CHEM 140 X X
CHEM 230 X
CHEM 231 X
CHIN 101 X X
CHST 101 X X
CHST 146 X X
CHST 148 X X
CHST 150 X X
CIT 101 X X X
CIT 111 X X X
CIT 117 X
CIT 125 X X X
CIT 126 X X
CIT 127 X X
CIT 135 X X X
CIT 136 X X
CIT 170 X
CIT 171 X
CIT 180 X
CIT 192 X
CIT 200 X
CIT 210 X X
CIT 211 X
CIT 212 X
CIT 213 X
CIV 140 X X
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CIV 142 X X X
CIV 143 X X X
CORR 101 X X X
CORR 104 X X X
100 X
COUN X X
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COUN 102 X
COUN 103 X X
COUN 104 X X
COUN 105 X
COUN 151 X X
DANC 114 X
DANC 151 X X
DANC 153 X
DANC 154 X X
DANC 157 X X
DANC 159 X X
DANC 179 X
DANC 180 X X
DANC 199 X
DANC 199H X X
DANC 251 X X
DANC 253 X X
DANC 254 X
ECON 101 X
ECON 101H X X
ECON 102 X X
ECON 102H X
ECON 135 X X
110 X X
ED 021 X X
EDEV 021L X X
EDEV 030 X X
EDEV 030W X X
EDEV X X
EDEV 033A,B X X
EDEV 134
EDEV 151 X
ELEC 050
ELEC 100 X
ELEC 101 X
ELEC 102
ELEC 108
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ELEC 109 X
ELEC 299 X X
EMT 093 X X X
EMT 290 X X X
ENGL 010S X X X
ENGL 010SP X X X
ENGL 020 X
ENGL 030 X X X
ENGL 030W X X X
ENGL 035 X X X
ENGL 035W X X X
ENGL 101 X X X
ENGL 104 X X
ENGL 125 X X
ENGL 131 X X X
ENGL 201 X X X
ENGL 201H X X X
ENGL 325 X
ENGT 101 X X
ENGT 105 X X
ENGT 122 X X
ENGT 131 X
ENGT 138 X
ENGT 150 X X X
ENGT 170 X X
ENGT 200 X
ENGT 231 X
ENGT 250 X
ENGT 270 X
ENGT 280 X
ENLA 023 X X
ENLA 024 X X
ENLA 034 X X
ENLA 100 X X
ET/AET 120 X
ET/AET 121 X
ET/AET 122 X
ET/AET 123 X
ET/AET 124 X
ET/AET 181 X
ET/AET 182 X
ET/AET 280 X
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ET 290 X X X
FIN 101 X
FR 101 X X X
FR 102 X X
FTEC 044 X X X
FTEC 045 X
FTEC 101 X X X
FTEC 102 X X X
FTEC 103 X X X
FTEC 104 X X X
FTEC 105 X X X
FTEC 106 X X X
FTEC 107 X X
FTEC 108 X
FTEC 121 X X X
FTEC 150 XX
FTEC 290 X X X
GDSN 150 X X
GDSN 151 X X
GDSN 162 X X
GDSN 163 X X
GDSN 164 X X X
GDSN 165 X X
GDSN 172 X X
GDSN 174 X X
GDSN 178 X X X
GDSN 179 X X
GEOG 101 X X X
GEOG 101L X X X
GEOG 102 X X X
GEOL 150 X X X
GEOL 151 X X X
GIS 120 X X X
GIS 130 X
GIS 150 X
GIS 220 X X
GIS 221 X X
GIS 230 X
GIS 280 X
GIS 281 X X
GIS 290 X X
GIS 299 X X
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HET 051 X
HET 052 X
HET 053 X
HET 101 X X
HET 106 X X
HET 107 X X
HET 121 X
HET 122 X
HET 123 X
HET 124 X
HET 125 X
HET 290 X X X
HIST 101 X X X
HIST 102 X X X
HIST 122 X
HIST 131 X
HIST 143 X X X
HIST 143H X
HIST 144 X X X
HIST 144H X
HIST 156 X
HIST 157 X
HIST 158 X X
HIST 159 X X
HIST 167 X X X
HIST 170 X X
HMLD 102 X X X
HMLD 103 X X X
HMLD 104 X X
HMLD 105 X X
HMLD 200 X X
HMLD 203 X
HMLD 205 X
HOSP 101 X
HOSP 102 X
HS 045 X X
HS 050 X X
HS 050L X X
HS 051 X X
HS 051L X X
HS 052 X X
HS 052L X X
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HS 060 X X
HUM 110 X X X
HUM 111 X X X
HUM 125 X X X
HUM 125H X
HUM 130 X X
HUM 140 X
HUSR 111 X X X
HUSR 118 X
HUSR 122 X
HUSR 124 X X
HUSR 126 X
HUSR 128 X
HUSR 130 X
HUSR 199A X X
HUSR 199B X X
HUSR 230A X
HUSR 230B X
JAPN 101 X X
JAPN 102 X
JOUR 110 X
JOUR 120 X X
JOUR 147 X
JOUR 220 X X
JOUR 230 X
JOUR 231 X
JOUR 241 X X
JOUR 242 X X
JOUR 243 X X
JOUR 244 X X
JOUR 290 X X X
KIN 115 X
KIN 122 X X X
KIN 126 X
KIN 127 X
KIN 128 X
KIN 131 X
KIN 145 X
KIN 146 X
KIN 188 X
KIN 191 X X X
KIN 193 X X X
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KIN 194 X X X
KIN 195 X
KIN 196 X X X
KIN 197 X X
KIN 290 X X
KIN 297 X
KINA 101 X
KINA 102 X
KINA 103 X
KINA 104 X
KINA 105 X X X
KINA 107 X
KINA 109 X X X
KINA 110 X X
KINA 113 X
KINA 117 X X X
KINA 120 X X X
KINA 130 X X X
KINA 132 X X
KINA 134 X X X
KINA 136 X X X
KINA 139 X
KINA 140 X X X
KINA 147 X X X
KINA 148 X X X
KINA 158 X X X
KINA 159 X X X
KINA 170 X
KINA 171 X
KINA 172 X
KINA 173 X
KINA 176 X
KINA 180 X
KINA 181 X
KINA 185 X
KINA 188 X
KINA 189 X
KINA 190 X
KINA 192 X
KINA 201 X X
KINA 202 X
KINA 203 X
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KINA 205 X
KINA 206 X
KINA 207 X
KINA 209 X X X
KINA 210 X X
KINA 211 X
KINA 213 X
KINA 217 X X
KINA 230 X X X
KINA 258 X X X
KINA 270 X
KINA 281 X
LIB 101 X X
LIT 102 X X X
LIT 102H X X X
LIT 112A X
LIT 112AH X
LIT 112B X
LIT 112BH X
LIT 114 X X
LIT 114H X X
LIT 117 X
LIT 117H X
LIT 130 X
LIT 130H X
LIT 141 X
LIT 142 X
LIT 142H X
LIT 144A X
LIT 144B X
LIT 146A X
LIT 146AH X
LIT 146B X
LIT 146BH X
LIT 147 X X
LIT 147H X X
LIT 149 X
LOG 101 X
LOG 120 X
MATH 033 X X X
MATH 049 X X
MATH 053 X X X
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MATH 060 X X X
MATH 062 X X X
MATH 070 X X X
MATH X X X
MATH 070A,B,C,D X X X
MATH 070 AB X X X
MATH 070 CD X X X
MATH 130 X X
MATH 130H X X X
MATH 140 X X
MATH 160 X X X
MATH 170 X X X
MATH 175 X X X
MATH 180 X X
MATH 190 X X X
MATH 190H X X X
MATH 191 X X
MATH 250 X X X
MATH 260 X X
MGMT 270 X X
MGMT 101 X X
MGMT 105 X X
MGMT 108 X
MGMT 120 X X
MGMT 125 X
MGMT 130 X X
MGMT 140 X X
MGMT 141
MGMT 142 X X
MGMT 143 X X
MGMT 144 X X
MGMT 146 X X
MGMT 150 X XX
MGMT 208 X X
MRKT 290
MRKT 170 X X
MRKT 171
MRKT 172 X X
MRKT 173 X
MRKT 174 X X
MSCM 175 XX
MSCM 103
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MSCM 134 X X X
MUS 101 X X X
MUS 103 X X
MUS 104 X X
MUS 105 X X
MUS 106 X X
MUS 107 X X
MUS 110 X X
MUS 116 X X
MUS 117 X X
MUS 119 X X
MUS 120 X X
MUS 132 X X X
MUS 133 X X X
MUS 134 X X
MUS 139 X X
MUS 140 X X
MUS 141 X X
MUS 142 X X
MUS 145 X X
MUS 146 X X
MUS 147 X X
MUS 148 X X
MUS 150 X X
MUS 151 X X
MUS 156 X X
MUS 157 X X
MUS 216 X X
MUS 217 X X
MUS 220 X X
MUS 234 X X
MUS 240 X X
MUS 245 X X X
MUS 251 X X X
MUS 252 X X X
MUS 290 X
MUST 101 X X X
MUST 115 X
MUST 116 X
MUST 121 X
MUST 122 X
MUST 141 X
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MUST 142 X
MUST 145 X
MUST 146 X
MUST 151 X X
NUTR 110 X
NUTR 120 X
ORTH 040 X
ORTH 050 X
ORTH 060 X
ORTH 070 X
PAC 021 X X X
PAC 022 X X X
PAC 023 X X X
PAC 025 X X X
PAC 040 X X X
PAC 042 X X X
PAC 043 X X X
PAC 071 X X X
PAC 075E X X
PAC 075F X X
PAC 075G X X
PAC 083 X X X
PHIL 101 X X X
PHIL 101H X
PHIL 110 X X
PHIL 112 X X
PHIL 120 X X X
PHIL 124 X
PHIL 126 X
PHIL 128 X
PHIL 128H X
PHIL 140 X
PHTO 185 X X X
PHTO 190 X X X
PHTO 191 X X X
PHTO 290 X X
PHTO 292 X X
PHY 150 X
PHY 160 X
PHY 211 X X
PHY 212 X X
PHY 213 X X
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PHY 220 X
POLS 110 X X X
POLS 110H X
POLS 125 X X
POLS 128 X
POLS 128H X
POLS 130 X X
POLS 135 X
POLS 140 X X
POLS 150 X X
PSY 101 X X X
PSY 101H X
PSY 112 X X X
PSY 114 X X
PSY 121 X
PSY 127 X
PSY 180 X X
PSY 190 X X
PSY 200 X X
PSY 210 X X
RDIO 104 X
RDIO 136 X
RDIO 236 X
READ 021 X X
READ 021L X X
READ 022 X X X
READ 022L X X X
READ 043 X X X
READ 101 X X X
SOC 101 X X X
SOC 101H X
SOC 102 X X X
SOC 110 X X
SOC 114 X X X
SOC 116 X
SOC 120 X
SOC 127 X X
SPAN 101 X X X
SPAN 101S X X X
SPAN 102 X X X
SPAN 201 X X
SPAN 201H X X
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SPAN 202 X X
SPCH 100 X X X
SPCH 101 X X X
SPCH 101H X X X
SPCH 110 X X
SPCH 130 X X
SPCH 132 X X
SPCH 140 X X X
SPCH 240 X X X
TCED 054 X
TESL 100 X X
THTR 101 X X X
THTR 110 X X
THTR 111 X X
THTR 150 X X X
THTR 151 X X X
THTR 152 X X X
THTR 159 X X X
THTR 164 X X X
THTR 165 X X X
THTR 166 X X X
THTR 170 X X X
TV 135 X X
VN 061 X
VN 061L X
VN 071L X
VN 072L X
VN 073 X
VN 074 X
VN 075 X
VN 076 X
VN 077 X
VN 081L X
VN 082L X
VN 083 X
VN 084 X
VN 085 X
VN 086 X
VN 087 X
VOCB 101 X X
WELD 040 X X X
WELD 050 X
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WELD 055 X
WELD 075 X
WELD 080 X
WFT 077 X
WFT 101 X X
WFT 102 X X
WFT 103 X X
WFT 104 X X
WFT 105 X X
WFT 290 X X X
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Courses of Instruction
Accounting (ACCT)..............................................................283 Japanese (JAPN)....................................................................383
Administration of Justice (AJ).............................................285 Journalism (JOUR)...............................................................384
Alternative Energy Technology (AET)...............................286 Kinesiology Theory (KIN)...................................................385
American Sign Language (ASL)..........................................288 Kinesiology (KINA)..............................................................389
Animation (ANIM)...............................................................290 Landscape (LAND)...............................................................394
Anthropology (ANTH)........................................................291 Latin (LATN).........................................................................395
Architecture (ARCH)...........................................................292 Library (LIB)..........................................................................395
Art (ART)...............................................................................294 Literature (LIT))....................................................................395
Associate Degree Nursing (ADN).......................................300 Logistics (LOG))....................................................................400
Astronomy (ASTR)...............................................................303 Management (MGMT)).......................................................401
Automotive Technology (AUTO).......................................304 Marketing (MRKT)...............................................................403
Biology (BIOL)......................................................................313 Mass Communications (MSCM)........................................403
Biotechnology (BIOT)).........................................................316 Mathematics (MATH)..........................................................404
Business Law (BUSL))..........................................................316 Music (MUS)..........................................................................410
Carpentry (CARP)................................................................316 Music Technology (MUST).................................................415
Chemistry (CHEM)..............................................................327 Noncredit Courses................................................................445
Chicano Studies (CHST)......................................................328 Nursing (ADN), (HS), (VN)..............................300, 372, 439
Child Development (CD).....................................................329 Nutrition Science (NUTR)...................................................416
Chinese (CHIN)....................................................................332 Operating Engineers (OENG).............................................417
Civil Design (CIV)................................................................332 Orthopedic Technology (ORTH)........................................418
Computer Information Technology (CIT)........................333 Philosophy (PHIL)................................................................419
Computer Science (CS)........................................................338 Photography (PHTO)...........................................................421
Cooperative Work Experience-General (CWEG)............338 Physics (PHY)........................................................................422
Corrections (CORR).............................................................338 Police Academy (PAC)..........................................................423
Counseling (COUN).............................................................340 Political Science (POLS).......................................................425
Dance (DANC)......................................................................341 Psychology (PSY)..................................................................426
Economics (ECON)..............................................................344 Radio (RDIO)........................................................................428
Education (ED)......................................................................344 Reading (READ)....................................................................429
Education Development (EDEV)........................................345 Sociology (SOC)....................................................................430
Electronics (ELEC)................................................................347 Spanish (SPAN).....................................................................431
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).............................350 Speech (SPCH)......................................................................433
Engineering (ENGR))...........................................................350 Technical Education (TCED)..............................................434
Engineering Technology (ENGT).......................................351 Television (TV)......................................................................435
English (ENGL).....................................................................353 Tesla (TESL)...........................................................................435
English As A New Language (ENLA).................................355 Theatre (THTR).....................................................................435
Environmental Technology (ET).........................................356 Vocabulary (VOCB)..............................................................439
Finance (FIN).........................................................................360 Vocational Nursing (VN).....................................................439
Fire Academy (FAC))............................................................361 Welding (WELD)..................................................................441
Fire Technology (FTEC).......................................................363 Wildland Fire Technology (WFT)......................................443
First Year Seminar (FYS)......................................................365
French (FR)............................................................................366
Geographic Information Systems (GIS).............................367
Geography (GEOG)..............................................................369
Geology (GEOL)...................................................................369
Graphic Design (GDSN)......................................................370
Health Science (HS)..............................................................372
Heat & Frost (HEFR)............................................................373
Heavy Equipment Technology (HET)................................374
History (HIST).......................................................................377
Homeland Security (HMLD)...............................................380
Hospitality (HOSP)...............................................................381
Human Services (HUSR).....................................................381
Humanities (HUM)...............................................................383
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ACCOUNTING make decisions. The course covers placement; MATH 050 or MATH 050D
the accounting information system, or MATH 053 or appropriate placement;
Division of Business including recording and reporting MGMT 052
of business transactions with a focus Transfers to: CSU
ACCT 100 on the accounting cycle, the applica- This course is an introduction to
Introduction to Accounting tion of generally accepted accounting the fundamentals of government
principles, financial statements, and and not-for-profit accounting. The
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate statement analysis. Topics include emphasis of the course will be placed
placement; MATH 030 or MATH 030D issues relating to asset, liability, on accounting for various fund types
or MATH 033 or appropriate placement; and equity valuation, revenue and and restrictions relevant to govern-
MGMT 052 expense recognition, cash flow, ment and not-for-profit agencies
Transfers to: CSU internal controls, and ethics. This with both theoretical and practical
This course provides basic knowl- course is required of all accounting aspects explored. Topics include
edge of accounting terms, concepts, and business administration majors. budgets, revenues, expenditures, tax
and procedures for a sole propri- This course is intended for students levies, appropriations, general fund,
etorship form of business. Topics eligible for the Honors Program. special fund, and financial statements
include the analysis and recording of 4 Units for government and not-for-profit
business transactions for service and 72 Lecture hours entities. This course is designed for
merchandising firms, and the prepa- students interested in furthering their
ration of simple financial statements. ACCT 102 (C-ID ACCT 120) educational requirements for the CPA
Accounting for cash, sales, purchases, Managerial Accounting exam and/or pursuing an entry-level
payroll, and the end-of-the-year pro- position in government and not-for-
cedures are presented. This course is Prerequisite: ACCT 101 profit accounting.
designed for the occupationally-ori- Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate 3 Units
ented students or those preparing for placement; MATH 050 or MATH 050D 54 Lecture hours
Financial Accounting and Computer- or MATH 053 or appropriate placement
ized Accounting. Transfers to: UC, CSU ACCT 105
3 Units This course introduces students to Income Tax Accounting
54 Lecture hours the fundamentals of managerial
accounting for decision making. This Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
ACCT 101 (C-ID ACCT 110) course is the study of how manag- placement; ACCT 101
Financial Accounting ers use accounting information in Transfers to: CSU
decision-making, planning, direct- This course covers Federal and
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate ing and controlling operations. The California State income tax laws and
placement; MATH 050 or MATH 050D course focuses on the flow of costs in preparation as related to individuals
or MATH 053 or appropriate placement; a manufacturing environment, cost and small business entities. Emphasis
ACCT 100; MGMT 052 terms and concepts, cost behavior, is placed upon income inclusion, exclu-
Transfers to: UC, CSU cost structure and cost-volume- sion, exemptions, capital gains and
This course is the study of account- profit analysis. Topics include issues losses, and business and individual
ing as an information system and relating to cost systems, cost control, deductions. Students who successfully
how information is used by inves- profit planning, and performance complete the course with at least a “C”
tors, creditors, and other external analysis in manufacturing environ- grade will be certified by the California
users to make decisions. The course ments. This course is required of all Tax Education Council as fulfilling
covers the accounting information accounting and business majors. the 60-hour qualifying education
system, including recording and 4 Units requirement (45 federal hours and 15
reporting of business transactions 72 Lecture hours California hours) imposed by the-State
with a focus on the accounting cycle, of California for becoming a Registered
the application of generally accepted ACCT 103 Tax Preparer.
accounting principles, the financial Payroll Accounting 4 Units
statements, and statement analysis. 72 Lecture hours
Topics includes issues relating to Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
asset, liability, and equity valuation, placement; ACCT 100 or 101 ACCT 106
revenue and expense recognition, Transfers to: CSU Computerized Accounting
cash flow, internal controls, and This course combines basic account-
ethics. This course is required of all ing skills with specialized training Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
accounting and business administra- in payroll accounting to prepare placement; MATH 030 or MATH 030D
tion majors. students for entry-level positions or MATH 033 or appropriate placement;
4 Units within the payroll segment of ACCT 100; ACCT 101
72 Lecture hours accounting. This course is designed Transfers to: CSU
for accounting majors and those This course is designed to provide
ACCT 101H (C-ID ACCT 110) interested in pursuing an entry-level students with a sound basic knowl-
Financial Accounting Honors position within the payroll segment edge of how computerized inte-
of accounting. This course is a com- grated accounting systems function.
Prerequisite: ENGL 101 prehensive overview of federal and Students will be processing account-
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate state payroll laws and their effect on ing data using receivables, payables,
placement; MATH 050 or MATH 050D payroll records and required govern- inventory, payroll and project
or MATH 053 or appropriate placement; ment reports. modules. This course is designed for
ACCT 100; MGMT 052 3 Units accounting majors, those interested in
Transfers to: UC, CSU 54 Lecture hours starting a small business, and those
This course is the study of account- interested in pursuing entry-level
ing as an information system and ACCT 104 positions in the field of accounting.
how information is used by investors, Introduction to Governmental and Not- 3 Units
creditors, and other external users to For-Profit Accounting 36 Lecture hours
54 Lab hours
Prerequisite: ACCT 101
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
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ACCT 107 rately file individual federal and state industrial establishments under
Accounting Ethics income tax returns within the scope supervision of a college instruc-
of the VITA program. Students will tor and is facilitated by the use of
Prerequisite: ACCT 101 learn how to develop a system of learning objectives. The student will
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate quality control for actual taxpayer be working in a skilled or profes-
placement returns as well as develop their com- sional level assignment in their area
Transfers to: CSU munication skills through interviews of vocational interest and will meet
This course is an introduction to of taxpayers and explanation of tax performance objectives related to
professional ethics in the account- return results. instruction that are above and beyond
ing and business environments. This 1 Unit the conditions of regular employ-
course will cover principles and core 9 Lecture Hours ment. This course is intended for
philosophies of ethics by examining 27 Lab hours students whose job is related to the
accountants’ role in different aspects field of Accounting and have com-
of the accounting profession such as ACCT 110 pleted or enrolled in the appropriate
auditing, management and taxation. Excel for Business and Accounting coursework. “Contact the CWE office
It will prepare students to develop regarding re-enrollment procedures.”
their framework for making ethi- Prerequisite: ACCT 101 Student Unpaid Internship:
cal decisions in their profession by Advisory: CIT 107 1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours;
learning how to ask questions and Transfers to: CSU 3 Units/180 hours;4 Units/240 hours
analyze ethical issues encountered This course is designed for individu- Student Paid Internship:
in the accounting field. This course als seeking to enhance entry level 1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours;
is designed for students pursuing an Microsoft Excel spreadsheet skills in 3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours.
accounting certificate or degree, and a business and accounting environ- 1 to 4 Units
for students looking to satisfy the ment. Students will learn how and 3 Lecture hours
accounting ethics requirement for the why Excel is used for analyzing data, 60 to 300 Other hours
CPA exams. managing budgets, forecasting and
3 Units modeling financial performance in ACCT 299
54 Lecture hours business. Directed Study: Accounting
1 Unit
ACCT 108 13.5 Lecture hours Transfers to: CSU
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance 13.5 Lab hours Independent Study/Directed Study
Program I is intended for students who have
ACCT 203 the ability to assume responsibil-
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate Introduction to Cost Accounting ity for independent work and to
placement; ACCT 105 prepare written or oral reports and/
Transfers to: CSU Prerequisite: ACCT 101 or appropriate projects. To enroll in
This is the first course in a sequence Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate an independent study/directed study
of two courses designed for students placement; MATH 030 or MATH 030D course, students must possess a 2.5
who want to be a part of the Volun- or MATH 033 or appropriate placement overall grade point average, a 3.0
teer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Transfers to: CSU grade point average in the discipline
program at Rio Hondo. This course Introduction to Cost Accounting of study being requested, or receive
will cover Federal and California tax takes a logical approach to the funda- an exception from the instructor.
theories and laws appropriate for the mentals of cost accounting as applied Independent Studies/Directed Studies
current tax year, and students will to a manufacturing business, and may be developed from any topic
apply their knowledge by taking the the use of cost data in management arising from or related to a course of
IRS exams for VITA volunteers. Upon decisions. Principles and procedures study that will result in developing
successful completion of the IRS of cost systems are presented first depth and breadth in that subject
VITA Basic and Intermediate exams, in an overview, then discussed and area. Students will be expected to
the students will be able to assist low- illustrated in detail. The course meet on a regular basis with their fac-
income individuals and families with provides thorough coverage of job ulty sponsor and submit a final report
tax return preparation through the order costing, process costing, and or project, and student progress shall
VITA program for the current year. standard costs. Analysis of cost data be evaluated at regular intervals.
1 Unit is integrated with discussions of cost Academic standards for Independent
18 Lecture hours accounting systems and procedures. Studies/Directed Studies shall be the
Students will also evaluate both same as those for other courses. Units
ACCT 109 quantitative and qualitative data to are awarded in accordance to Title
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance assist management with strategic V regulations with one unit of credit
Program II decision-making, planning, and awarded for 54 hours of Directed
controlling. This course is designed Studies, six (6) hours of which must
Prerequisite: ACCT 108 for accounting majors and those inter- be with an instructor. The instructor
Advisory : READ 043 or appropriate ested in furthering their knowledge is responsible for monitoring student
placement and understanding of managerial progress through the semester.
Transfers to: CSU accounting. Students may take directed study
This is the second course in a 3 Units courses for a maximum of three (3)
sequence of two courses designed for 54 Lecture hours units within a discipline, and may not
students who want to volunteer in accumulate more than a total of nine
the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance ACCT 290 (9) units college wide.
{VITA) program at Rio Hondo. This Cooperative Work Experience/Intern- 1 to 3 Units
course will allow students who have ship for Accounting Related Fields 54 to 162 Lab hours
successfully passed ACCT 108 to
apply their tax knowledge by assist- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
ing low-income individuals and appropriate placement; READ 043 or
families with tax return preparation appropriate placement
through the VITA program for the Transfers to: CSU
current year. Students will learn to This course supports and reinforces
use the TaxWise software to accu- on-the-job training in business and
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ADMINISTRATION This course is designed to provide appropriate placement
Administration of Justice or other Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
OF JUSTICE interested students with an in-depth (*Students will receive credit from UC
study of the legal responsibilities for only one of the following courses: AJ
Division of Public Safety of law enforcement. An emphasis 106 or AJ 107)
will be placed on the judicial seg- This course offers an analysis of the
AJ 041 ment of the administration of justice doctrines of criminal liability in the
Effective Written Communications for system. Topics include laws of arrest, United States and the classification
Public Service Personnel custody, past, present, and future of crimes against persons, property,
analysis of the procedures for each morals, and public welfare. Special
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or subsystem within the administration emphasis is placed on the classifica-
appropriate placement; READ 043 or of justice system from initial entry tion of crime, the general elements
appropriate placement; AJ 101 to final disposition. The relationship of crime, the definitions of common
This course is designed to provide each segment maintains with system and statutory law, and the nature
Administration of Justice or other members will also be covered. of acceptable evidence. This course
interested students with intensive 3 Units utilizes case law and case studies to
training in communication of facts 54 Lecture hours introduce students to criminal law.
and information of ideas in simple, The completion of this course offers
clear, logical English. An emphasis AJ 104 (C-ID AJ 124) a foundation upon which upper-
will be placed on spelling, correct Legal Aspects of Evidence division criminal justice courses will
usage of words, sentence structure, build. The course will also include
critical reading and discussion, cre- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or some limited discussion of prosecu-
ative thinking, techniques of observa- appropriate placement; READ 043 or tion and defense decision making,
tion, and other skills that lead to good appropriate placement; AJ 101 criminal culpability, and defenses to
writing. Topics include organization Transfers to: CSU crimes.
of ideas and are combined with an This course is designed to provide 3 Units
abundant practice in the writing of Administration of Justice or other 54 Lecture hours
effective reports, bulletins, memos, interested students with an in-depth
letters, and other short papers. study of evidence rules. An emphasis AJ 107
3 Units will be placed on the application of Criminal Law II
54 Lecture hours rules in preparing and presenting
evidence. The course will discuss the Prerequisite: AJ 101 or completion of
AJ 101 (C-ID AJ 110) history and approach to the study PAC 040 or equivalent
Introduction to Administration of of evidence. Topics include proof Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Justice by evidence and substitutes, general appropriate placement; READ 043 or
admissibility tests, evidence by way appropriate placement
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or of witness testimony, documents, real Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
appropriate placement; READ 043 or evidence, and exclusion of evidence (*Students will receive credit from UC
appropriate placement on constitutional grounds. For a for only one of the following courses: AJ
Transfers to: UC, CSU better understanding of the evidence 106 or AJ 107.)
This course introduces students to the rules, judicial decisions are cited and This course is designed to provide
characteristics of the criminal justice students will be required to brief Administration of Justice or other
system in the United States. Focus is cases. interested students with a compre-
placed on examining crime measure- 3 Units hensive discourse on criminal statutes
ment, theoretical explanations of 54 Lecture hours and their definition. Topics include
crime, responses to crime, compo- classification as applied to the system
nents of the system, and current AJ 105 (C-ID AJ 160) of administration of justice, crimes
challenges to the system. The course Community Relations/MultiCultural against persons, property, general
examines the evolution of the prin- Issues Within statutes, and health and safety stat-
ciples and approaches utilized by the Public Service utes as well as other state and federal
justice system and the evolving forces laws.
which have shaped those principals Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 3 Units
and approaches. Although justice appropriate placement; READ 043 or 54 Lecture hours
structure and process is examined appropriate placement; AJ 101
in a cross cultural context, emphasis Transfers to: UC, CSU AJ 207 (C-ID AJ 220)
is placed on the US justice system, This course examines the complex, Juvenile Law and Procedure
particularly the structure and func- dynamic relationship between com-
tion of US police, courts and correc- munities and the justice system in Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
tions. Students are introduced to the addressing crime and conflict with appropriate placement; READ 043 or
origins and development of criminal an emphasis on the challenges and appropriate placement; AJ 101
law, legal process, sentencing, and prospects of administering justice Transfers to: CSU
incarceration policies. within a diverse multicultural popu- This course is designed to provide
3 Units lation. Topics covered may include Administration of Justice or other
54 Lecture hours crime prevention, restorative justice, interested students with techniques
conflict resolution, and ethics. for handling juvenile offenders and
AJ 102 (C-ID AJ 122) 3 Units victims. An emphasis will be placed
Criminal Procedures 54 Lecture hours on the prevention and repression of
delinquency, diagnosis and referral
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or AJ 106 (C-ID AJ 120) of juvenile offenders, and organiza-
appropriate placement; READ 043 or Criminal Law I tion of community resources. Juvenile
appropriate placement law and juvenile court procedures
Transfers to: CSU Prerequisite: AJ 101 or completion of will be contrasted with adult law
PAC 040 or equivalent procedures.
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 3 Units
appropriate placement; READ 043 or 54 Lecture hours
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AJ 208 (C-ID AJ 140) This course is designed to provide AJ 299
Principles of Investigation Administration of Justice or other Directed Study: Administration of
interested students with an in-depth Justice
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or understanding of personal and orga-
appropriate placement; READ 043 or nizational values, beliefs, attitudes Transfers to: CSU
appropriate placement; AJ 101 and ethics as they affect contempo- Independent Study/Directed Study
Transfers to: CSU rary issues in the Criminal Justice is intended for students who have
This course addresses the techniques, System. Particular emphasis is placed the ability to assume responsibil-
procedures, and ethical issues in the on the historical foundations which ity for independent work and to
investigation of crime, including serve as a basis of contemporary prepare written or oral reports and/
organization of the investigative pro- decision making. Specific issues to be or appropriate projects. To enroll in
cess, crime scene searches, interview- used in the discussions will vary from an independent study/directed study
ing and interrogating, surveillance, semester to semester. course, students must possess a 2.5
source of information, utility of evi- 3 Units overall grade point average, a 3.0
dence, scientific analysis of evidence 54 Lecture hours grade point average in the discipline
and the role of the investigator in the of study being requested, or receive
trial process. AJ 275 (C-ID AJ 150) an exception from the instructor.
3 Units Introduction to Forensic Science Independent Studies/Directed Studies
54 Lecture hours may be developed from any topic
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or arising from or related to a course of
AJ 215 appropriate placement; READ 043 or study that will result in developing
Vice and Narcotics Control appropriate placement depth and breadth in that subject
Transfers to: CSU area. Students will be expected to
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or This course is designed to prepare meet on a regular basis with their fac-
appropriate placement; READ 043 or Administration of Justice, Forensic ulty sponsor and submit a final report
appropriate placement; AJ 101 Science, and California Peace Officer or project, and student progress shall
Transfers to: CSU students for the Forensic Science be evaluated at regular intervals.
This course is designed to provide Identification Program. This course Academic standards for Independent
Administration of Justice or other provides an introduction to the role Studies/Directed Studies shall be the
interested students with an in-depth of forensics in criminal investigations. same as those for other courses. Units
understanding of code and case law It examines the methods utilized in are awarded in accordance to Title
of vice and narcotics. The course the forensic analysis of crime scenes, V regulations with one unit of credit
will focus on detection, suppres- pattern evidence, instruments, awarded for 54 hours of Directed
sion, apprehension, and prosecu- firearms, questioned documents and Studies, six (6) hours of which must
tion of violators. Special emphasis controlled substances. be with an instructor. The instructor
will be placed on laws dealing with 3 Units is responsible for monitoring student
gambling, prostitution, sex crimes, 54 Lecture hours progress through the semester.
narcotic identification, and search Students may take directed study
and seizure. AJ 290 courses for a maximum of three (3)
3 Units Cooperative Work Experience/Intern- units within a discipline, and may not
54 Lecture hours ship for Administration of Justice accumulate more than a total of nine
Related Fields (9) units college wide.
AJ 228 1 to 3 Units
Police Field Operations 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 ALTERNATIVE
appropriate placement; READ 043 or Transfers to: CSU ENERGY
appropriate placement; AJ 101 This course supports and reinforces
Transfers to: CSU on-the-job training in the Administra- TECHNOLOGY
This course is designed to provide tion of Justice field under supervision
Administration of Justice or other of a college instructor and is facili- Division of Career &
interested students with an in-depth tated by the use of learning objec- Technical Education
understanding of the history and tives. The student will be working in
development of Police Field Opera- a skilled or professional level assign- AET 120
tions. Particular emphasis is placed ment in the area of Law Enforcement Introduction to Alternative Energy
on the planning of field activities. and will meet performance objec- Technology (Same as ET 120)
Topics include the functions of patrol, tives related to instruction that are
traffic and other preliminary investi- above and beyond the conditions of Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
gative duties of the field officer. The regular employment. This course is appropriate placement; READ 043 or
techniques of planning for patrol intended for students whose job is appropriate placement; MATH 033 or
operations, handling of requests related to the field of Law Enforce- MATH 033B or appropriate placement
for service, vehicular traffic-related ment or Administration of Justice and Transfers to: CSU
problems, and civil and domestic have completed or enrolled in the This course is an introductory
disturbances are also presented in the appropriate coursework. “Contact the course to provide students with
course. CWE office regarding re-enrollment working knowledge of present day
3 Units procedures.” energy systems, which will include
54 Lecture hours Student Unpaid Internship: an in-depth analysis of the design
1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours; and installation of alternate energy
AJ 250 3 Units/180 hours; 4 Units/240 hours systems. Topics will include: solar
Contemporary Issues in the Criminal Student Paid Internship: electrical systems, wind electrical
Justice System 1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours; systems, solar water heating systems,
3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours. wind mechanical systems, small
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 1 to 4 Units hydro- electrical systems, geothermal
appropriate placement; READ 043 or 3 Lecture hours
appropriate placement; AJ 101; AJ 102 60 to 300 Other hours
Transfers to: CSU
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energy, fuel cells, biomass, energy a career in the solar photovoltaic AET 125
storage and microgrids. Students will energy industry. Energy Storage Systems
develop skills to construct an alterna- 3 Units
tive energy system. This course is 45 Lecture hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
intended for students that are con- 27 Lab hours appropriate placement; READ 043 or
templating a career in the alternative appropriate placement; MATH 030 or
energy industry. AET 123 MATH 030D or MATH 033 or MATH
3 Units Wind Energy Systems Design and 033B or appropriate placement
45 Lecture hours Installation (Same as ET 123) Transfers to: CSU
27 Lab hours This course provides an introductory
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or overview of energy storage systems.
AET 121 appropriate placement; READ 043 or Students will obtain a working
Photovoltaic Systems Design and appropriate placement; MATH 030 or knowledge of electric/hybrid vehicles,
Installation (Same as ET 121) MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri- fast battery charging, smart grids,
ate placement and microgrids. Renewable energy
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Transfers to: CSU (solar and wind), peak shaving,
appropriate placement; READ 043 or This is an introductory course that and reduction of energy consump-
appropriate placement; MATH 030 or will examine and implement the tion will also be discussed. Students
MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri- design and installation of wind will design and build a renewable
ate placement power systems which will include energy system with an energy storage
Transfers to: CSU the installation of a working wind solution. This course is intended for
This in an introductory course that generation power system. Students students considering a career in the
will examine and implement the will learn how to perform wind site renewable energy industry.
design and installation of solar pho- evaluations, electrical load calcula- 3 Units
tovoltaic power systems, which will tions, wind system size calculations, 45 Lecture hours
include the installation of a working hydraulics fundamentals, basic aero- 27 Lab hours
solar photovoltaic power system. dynamics, and installation techniques
Students will learn how to perform for wind power generation systems. AET 126
solar site evaluations, electrical load Students will learn how to design and Solar PV Technical Sales
calculations, solar system size calcu- install wind power generation system
lations, and installation techniques and obtain skills for employment. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
for grid-tie and off-the-grid photovol- This course is intended for students appropriate placement; READ 043 or
taic systems. This course is designed that are contemplating a career in appropriate placement; MATH 033 or
to prepare the student for the North the wind turbine power generation MATH 033B or appropriate placement
American Board of Certified Energy industry. Transfers to: CSU
Practitioners (NABCEP) Entry Level 3 Units This course is designed to provide
Exam. This course is intended for stu- 45 Lecture hours students with the knowledge and
dents that are contemplating a career 27 Lab hours skills of solar photovoltaic (PV)
in the solar photovoltaic energy design and sales techniques. The
industry. AET 124 course covers basic solar fundamen-
3 Units Advanced Wind Energy Systems Design tals, site evaluation, shade analysis,
45 Lecture hours and Installation (Same as ET 124) consumer electric rates, benefits of
27 Lab hours PV, return on investment, system
Prerequisite: AET/ET 123 sizing, and electrical and mechanical
AET 122 Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or design considerations. This course
Advanced Photovoltaic Systems Design appropriate placement; READ 043 or will provide students with the design
and Installation (Same as ET 122) appropriate placement; MATH 030 or and sales skills needed to become
MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri- solar professionals, as well as prepare
Prerequisite: AET/ET 121 ate placement them for the NABCEP PV Technical
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Transfers to: CSU Sales Professional Exam.
appropriate placement; READ 043 or This is the second course in the wind 3 Units
appropriate placement; MATH 030 or energy series that will further exam- 54 Lecture hours
MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri- ine and implement the design and
ate placement installation of wind power systems. AET 181
Transfers to: CSU Students will learn how to interpret Home Energy Management and Audit-
This is the second course in the the National Electrical Code (NEC) ing (Same as ET 181)
photovoltaic series that will further specifics concerning wind power
examine and implement the design installations. The topics include Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
and installation of solar photovoltaic code compliant wiring of modules, appropriate placement; READ 043 or
power systems. Students will learn inverters, charge controllers, ground- appropriate placement; MATH 020 or
how to interpret the National Electri- ing techniques and related topics. MATH 020C or appropriate placement
cal Code (NEC) specifics concerning Additional topics include wind site Transfers to: CSU
photovoltaic installations. The topics evaluations, electrical load calcula- This course is designed to provide
include code compliant wiring of tions, wind system size calculations, individuals, who are working in or
modules, inverters, charge control- hydraulic fundamentals, basic aero- seeking employment in the green
lers, batteries, grounding techniques dynamics, and installation techniques energy field, with an overview of
and related topics. Additional topics for large wind power generation home energy management and
include the design and installation systems. This course is intended for auditing. Specifically, this course will
of large commercial photovoltaic students that are contemplating a assist students in their preparation of
systems. This course is intended career in the wind turbine power a comprehensive home energy audit
for students that are interested in generation industry. and energy management program.
3 Units Emphasis is placed on the follow-
45 Lecture hours ing topics: Appliances, Insulation,
27 Lab hours Designing/Remodeling, Electric-
ity, Landscaping, Lighting, Space
Heating and Cooling, Water Heat-
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ing, Doors/Windows/Skylights, and Professional (LEED AP) Examina- discussion, students will receive
Home Energy Audits. tion, which is the most recognized intensive individualized practice in
3 Units professional accreditation for green the language laboratory via inter
building in the nation. Emphasis is active websites, video programs, and
54 Lecture hours placed on the six categories of design CD ROMs. This course is designed
that green buildings must address for people who wish to learn to com-
AET 182 for LEED Certification: Sustainable municate with those who are deaf
Industrial Energy Management and Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy & and hard of hearing.
Auditing (Same as ET 182) Atmosphere, Materials & Resources, 4 Units
Indoor Environmental Quality, and 72 Lecture hours
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Innovation & Design Process. Each of
appropriate placement; READ 043 or these categories will be studied, with ASL 102 (Formerly ASL 150)
appropriate placement; MATH 020 or a focus on the significance of each American Sign Language II
MATH 020C or appropriate placement particular credit.
Transfers to: CSU 3 Units Prerequisite: ASL 101, or two years of
This course is designed to provide 54 Lecture hours high school ASL with a “C” or better,
individuals, who are working in or or successfully pass an interview and
seeking employment in the green AET 299 comprehensive exam developed by the
energy field, with an overview of the Directed Study in Alternative Energy department demonstrating competency of
industrial energy management and Technology the skills required in an ASL I course.
auditing. Specifically, this course will Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
assist students in their preparation Prerequisite: 2.5 overall grade point appropriate placement; READ 043 or
of a comprehensive energy audit average, a 3.0 grade point average in the appropriate placement
and energy management program. discipline of study being requested, or Transfers to: UC, CSU
Emphasis is placed on the follow- receive an exception from the instructor This course will provide a
ing topics: Types of Energy Audits, Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or continuation to American Sign
Energy Management and Cost, appropriate placement; READ 043 or Language I emphasizing receptive
Benchmarking, Energy Performance, appropriate placement and expressive skills. The use of
Energy Use Requirements, Maximiz- Transfers to: CSU facial expressions during signing will
ing System Efficiencies, Optimizing This course provides an opportunity also be addressed. Students will be
Energy Input Requirements, Fuel for the student to expand their stud- exposed to deaf culture experiences
and Energy Substitution and Energy ies in Alternative Energy Technology both in the classroom and in other
Audit Instruments. beyond the classroom by complet- environments. In addition to
3 Units ing a project or an assignment classroom discussion, students will
54 Lecture hours arranged by an agreement between receive intensive individualized
the student and instructor. The practice in the language laboratory
AET 183 student is required to contract with via interactive websites, video
Alternative Energy Technology the instructor to determine the scope programs, and CD ROMs. This course
of the assignment and the unit value is designed for people who wish to
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or assigned for successful completion. learn to communicate with those who
appropriate placement; READ 043 or Students must possess a 2.5 overall are deaf and hard of hearing.
appropriate placement; MATH 033 or GPA, a 3.0 GPA in the discipline of 4 Units
MATH 033B or appropriate placement study being requested, or receive an 72 Lecture hours
Transfers to: CSU exception from the instructor. Stu-
The course focuses on the funda- dents may take a maximum of 3 units ASL 120
mentals of energy and the energy of Directed Study within a discipline Introduction to Deaf Studies
management systems in residential and 9 units college-wide.
and commercial buildings. Students 1 to 3 Units Prerequisite ASL 101
will learn procedures and tools used 54 to 162 Lab hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
for efficient and effective use of appropriate placement; READ 043 or
energy to minimize costs and reduce AMERICAN SIGN appropriate placement
future energy demand. This course LANGUAGE Transfers to: CSU
is intended for students who are This course introduces students to
currently active as energy managers Division of Communication & the basic information of the Ameri-
or energy professionals and for those Languages can Deaf experience in the United
just entering the industry. States: Deaf community/culture and
3 Units ASL 101 (Formerly ASL 149) American Sign Language. This course
54 Lecture Hours American Sign Language I exposes students to the history, con-
tributions and contemporary lives of
AET 280 Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Deaf people in America. This course
Green Building Design Principles appropriate placement; READ 022 or is interdisciplinary in that it intro-
(Same as ET 280) appropriate placement duces a range of issues that are devel-
Transfers to: UC, CSU oped in the purview of Deaf Studies
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or This course will provide an intro- — linguistics, education, sociology,
appropriate placement; READ 043 or duction to American Sign Language psychology and other fields. This
appropriate placement; MATH 020 or emphasizing receptive and expres- course will be taught using a com-
MATH 020C or appropriate placement sive skills. The use of facial expres- bination of ASL and spoken English
Transfers to: CSU sions during signing will also be and may or may not have interpreters
This course is designed to provide addressed. Students will be exposed facilitating the lectures depending on
individuals, who are working in or to deaf culture experiences both in the instructor.
seeking employment in the green the classroom and in other environ- 3 Units
building field, with an overview of ments. In addition to classroom 54 Lecture hours
the green building industry and its
components. Specifically, this course
will assist students in their prepara-
tion for the Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design Accredited
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ASL 124 ASL 211 ASL 250
Deaf Culture Beginning Interpreting + Ethics 1 ASL Linguistics
Corequisite: ASL 102 Prerequisite: ASL 102 Prerequisite: ASL 102
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Advisory. ENGL 101
appropriate placement; READ 043 or appropriate placement; READ 043 or Transfers to: CSU
appropriate placement appropriate placement This course will serve as an intro-
Transfers to: CSU Transfers to: CSU ductory course in linguistics, with
This course will cover basic informa- In this course, students survey basic a special emphasis on American
tion and research on Deaf culture, theories, principles, and practices of Sign Language (ASL). Students will
deaf children and their upbringing, interpreting/transliterating, including learn basic linguistic concepts such
Deaf education, the importance of basic ethical considerations, a histori- as phonology, morphology, and
American Sign Language (ASL) to cal overview of the interpreting pro- syntax as they apply to all languages.
the Deaf community, Deaf societies fession, and discuss the professional Students will further their knowledge
around the world and technological role of the interpreter. Students begin of linguistics as it relates specifi-
advances/usage of people who are the development of interpreting/ cally to ASL. No prior knowledge
deaf or hard of hearing. Focus will transliterating processing skills. This of linguistics is needed to take this
be on research and progress within course will be taught using a combi- course. Upon completion of this
the Deaf culture. This course will be nation of ASL and spoken English, course students will be able to pursue
taught using a combination of ASL and may or may not have interpreters careers related to Deaf education or
and spoken English and may or may facilitating the lectures depending on ASL pedagogy. This course will be
not have interpreters facilitating the the instructor. taught using a combination of ASL
lectures depending on the instructor. 3 Units and spoken English and may or may
3 Units 54 Lecture hours not have interpreters facilitating the
54 Lecture hours lectures depending on the instructor.
ASL 212 3 Units
ASL 201 Beginning Interpreting + Ethics 2 54 Lecture hours
American Sign Language III
Prerequisite. ASL 201, 211 ASL 270
Prerequisite: ASL 102 Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or ASL Literature
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or appropriate placement; READ 043 or
appropriate placement; READ 022 or appropriate placement Prerequisite: ASL 201
appropriate placement Transfers to: CSU Advisory: ASL 250; ENGL 035 or ENLA
Transfers to: UC, CSU In this course, students will continue 100 or appropriate placement; READ 043
This course will focus on refining to learn theories, principles, and or appropriate placement
the student’s knowledge of the ASL practices of interpreting/transliterat- Transfers to: CSU
grammatical structure and the lexicon ing including more complex ethical This course will take students on
of American Sign Language related considerations, a current overview a journey through the history and
to its historical, artistic, and cultural of the interpreting profession, and current status of the literary body
influence in mainstream society with discuss the professional role of the of American Sign Language (ASL).
emphasis on receptive/expressive interpreter in today’s workforce. This This is a rare opportunity to explore
conversational and cultural skills course is designed to allow students a body of literature in its infancy
for communication. In addition to to pursue a degree in ASL interpret- stages. Students will analyze videos
classroom discussion, students will ing. This course will be taught using and books created or written by ASL
receive intensive individualized prac- a combination of ASL and spoken poetic performers or authors. Word
tice in the language laboratory via English and may or may not have choices, deeper meanings, and meta-
interactive websites, video programs, interpreters facilitating the lectures phors used will be discussed. This
and CD ROMs. depending on the instructor. course will be taught using a com-
4 Units 3 Units bination of ASL and spoken English
72 Lecture hours 54 Lecture hours and may or may not have interpreters
facilitating the lectures depending on
ASL 202 ASL 220 the instructor.
American Sign Language IV Pathways to Interpreting Careers 3 Units
54 Lecture hours
Prerequisite: ASL 201 Prerequisite: ASL 201, 211
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or ASL 280
appropriate placement; READ 022 or appropriate placement ASL Storytelling
appropriate placement Transfers to: CSU
Transfers to: CSU In this course students will learn Prerequisite: ASL 124, ASL 201
Continuation from ASL III (ASL business practices in the profession Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
201). This course will focus the use of of interpreting. They will explore appropriate placement; READ 043 or
American Sign Language in practical various career paths available to ASL appropriate placement
applications through discussing interpreters from staff positions to Transfers to: CSU
relevant topics like math, current independent contractors. Students This course is designed to further
events, arts, and various other topics will learn legal considerations within refine the student’s knowledge and
with an emphasis on applying the the state of California and beyond mastery of American Sign Language
language in real world interactions. as they apply to interpreting. This (ASL) through the practical applica-
In addition to classroom discussion, course will be taught using a com- tion of storytelling. Students will
students will receive intensive indi- bination of ASL and spoken English study master storytellers and analyze
vidualized practice in the language and may or may not have interpreters their techniques. Upon completion
laboratory via interactive websites, facilitating the lectures depending on of this course, students will have cre-
video programs, and CD ROMs. the instructor. ated multiple original stories in ASL.
4 Units 2 Units These are necessary skills to achieve
72 Lecture hours 36 Lecture hours fluency in ASL.
2 Units
36 Lecture hours
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ANIMATION and broadcast media production) and This class is intended to teach the
industrial design (including architec- fundamentals of character design.
Division of Arts & ture, automotive, furniture, clothing, Students learn the basics in character
Cultural Programs and product design). Students will be development by revising and polish-
introduced to the use of storyboards ing innovative designs of visually
ANIM 101 and relevant concepts related to body intriguing characters. The course helps
Introduction to Digital 3D Animation mechanics, acting for animators, students master and use gesture, con-
pose-to-pose and straight ahead ani- struction and anatomy in their designs.
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or mation, control rigging, and animat- Students learn to use digital tools to
appropriate placement; READ 043 or ing mechanical subject matter. sketch, paint and build a visually com-
appropriate placement 4 units pelling portfolio of characters.
Transfers to: CSU 54 Lecture hours 4 Units
This course is an introduction to the 54 Lab hours 54 Lecture hours
art of creating digital character ani- 54 Lab hours
mation. Students will be introduced ANIM 120
to the concepts of digital sculpting, Lighting and Texture ANIM 134
lighting, rendering, rigging and Mech and Vehicle Design
animating 3-D objects. This course is Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
beneficial for all students in classes appropriate placement; READ 043 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
related to Graphic Arts (Multimedia, appropriate placement; ANIM 101 appropriate placement; READ 043 or
Illustration, Web and Game Design Transfers to: CSU appropriate placement; ART 170
and Film Production) and Industrial This is an introductory course for all Transfers to: UC, CSU
Design (Architectural, Automotive, students interested in learning about This class is geared towards designing
Furniture, Clothing and Product lighting, rendering and texturing mechs, and vehicles of all types for
Design). for 3D animation. Students focus the entertainment industry. Centered
4 Units on creating lighting scenarios and on digital drawing and rendering
54 Lecture hours texture editing systems to gener- using Photoshop, students create and
54 Lab hours ate and render surface details on a present finished portfolio pages. The
variety of 3D objects. This course is course takes students through a clear
ANIM 105 beneficial for all students in courses and efficient design process emphasiz-
Principles of Digital Animation related to Graphic Arts (Multimedia, ing storytelling, gesture, shape, and
Illustration, Internet Web Design, color.
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Game Design and Film Production) 4 Units
appropriate placement; ART 130; ART and Industrial Design (Architectural, 54 Lecture hours
230 Automotive, Furniture, Clothing and 54 Lab hours
Transfers to: CSU Product Design).
This course introduces students to the 4 Units ANIM 135
basic principles of digital animation. 54 Lecture hours Environment Design
The topics covered in this course are 54 Lab hours
the starting point for any student Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100
interested in becoming a digital ANIM 130 or appropriate placement; READ 043
animator. Through the use of solid Modeling for Games or appropriate placement; ANIM 101
drawing and 3D software such as Transfers to: UC, CSU
Maya, students will learn to master Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or This class introduces students to the
fundamentals like squash and stretch, appropriate placement; READ 043 or artistic and technical requirements
timing, weight, drag and follow appropriate placement; ANIM 101 needed to work in the entertainment
through. This course provides stu- Transfers to: CSU industry as environment artists.
dents with the opportunity to build This is an introductory course in the Through class projects, students learn
and refine the basic skill set necessary creation of assets and environments the latest techniques in the construc-
to be a digital animator. for games. The course focuses on the tion of game levels using Maya and
4 Units creation of forms to be integrated into Unity. In addition to level design and
54 Lecture hours a game, and students will begin to the practical aspects of modeling and
54 Lab hours grasp the design and digital sculpt- lighting, an emphasis is placed on the
ing of both organic and hard surface artistic merit of the student’s work
ANIM 110 game assets. Aesthetics, construction, through value, color, design and
Digital Character Animation communication, light, form and qual- composition.
ity of work are stressed. This course 4 Units
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or is beneficial for all students in courses 54 Lecture hours
appropriate placement; READ 043 or related to Graphic Arts, Multimedia, 54 Lab hours
appropriate placement; ANIM 105 Illustration, Internet Web Design,
Transfers to: CSU Game Design, Film Production, ANIM 140
This course will provide students Industrial Design Architectural, Animation Portfolio
with an opportunity to further Automotive, Furniture, Clothing and
develop their skills in the art of Product Design. Prerequisite: ANIM 101; ANIM 105
creating three-dimensional digital 4 Units Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
character animation. Students will 54 Lecture hours appropriate placement
learn how to create short animation 54 Lab hours Transfers to: CSU
sequences and loops using digital This course will prepare digital art-
characters. This course is appropri- ANIM 133 ists to talk about and present their
ate and beneficial for all students in Character Design artwork in a professional manner.
courses related to graphic arts (such Students will select an area of concen-
as those that focus on multimedia, Prerequisite: ANIM 260 tration within Entertainment Design
internet web design, game design, Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or to focus a portfolio project around.
appropriate placement; READ 043 or Using programs such as Photoshop
appropriate placement; ART 170 CC, Premier CC, ZBrush, Maya and
Transfers to: UC, CSU the Unity game engine students
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will create an online portfolio. This how ape–like creatures evolved into designed for anthropology majors,
course is an excellent opportunity for modern humans. Students will also those with an interest in anthropol-
students interested in developing and discover how natural selection can be ogy, or anyone with a desire to
presenting a body of work that will used as a tool to understand patterns further their understanding of human
help them take the next step in their of human variation. This course is culture.
professional career. designed for anthropology majors, 3 Units
4 Units those with an interest in anthropol- 54 Lecture hours
54 Lecture hours ogy, or anyone with a desire to fur-
54 Lab hours ther their understanding of humans ANTH 102H (C-ID ANTH 120)
from an evolutionary perspective. Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
ANTHROPOLOGY 3 Units Honors
54 Lecture hours
Division of Behavorial & Prerequisite: ENGL 101
Social Sciences ANTH 101L (C-IDANTH 115L) Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
Physical Anthropology Lab placement
ANTH 101 (C-ID ANTH 110) Transfers to: UC, CSU
Introduction to Physical Anthropology Prerequisite/Corequisite: ANTH 101 or The emphasis of this general educa-
ANTH 101H tion course is the investigation of
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or human culture. By learning about
appropriate placement; READ 043 or appropriate placement; READ 043 or the diversity of cultural practices
appropriate placement appropriate placement around the world, students will be
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU Transfers to: UC, CSU able to evaluate their identities within
(*Students will receive credit for only one This laboratory course, designed to their own societies. In addition to
of the following courses: ANTH 101 or complement the lecture course, is for discovering the theories and methods
ANTH 101H) students interested in expanding their important to cultural anthropology,
In this course, people are investigated knowledge of physical anthropology. the course will include an exten-
from the perspective of evolution- Students will be introduced to the sive examination of cross-cultural
ary theory. Students will learn about methods, techniques, and proce- diversity. Students will learn about
the process of natural selection and dures used in physical anthropology how people in different cultures
related issues including patterns of research, gaining practical experi- obtain their food, exchange goods,
inheritance. Also included will be ence by participating in laboratory organize themselves in groups,
an examination of the closest living activities and experiments employing engage in politics, raise children, and
relatives to humans, primates, with the scientific method. Laboratory worship supernatural beings. Also
an emphasis on behavior and ape exercises will include an assessment addressed will be the issue of how
societies. An extensive survey of of the forces that affect evolutionary cultural anthropology can contribute
human ancestors will trace the ori- change, the observation of primate to addressing problems important
gins of various life forms and recount behavior, the assessment of human in the modern world. This course is
how ape–like creatures evolved into variation, and the identification and designed for anthropology majors,
modern humans. Students will also classification of the skeletal features those with an interest in anthropol-
discover how natural selection can be of humans, non-human primates, ogy, or anyone with a desire to
used as a tool to understand patterns and human ancestors. Also included further their understanding of human
of human variation. This course is will be an exploration of Mendelian, culture. This course is intended for
designed for anthropology majors, molecular, and population genetics. those who meet Honors Program
those with an interest in anthropol- 1 Unit requirements.
ogy, or anyone with a desire to fur- 54 Lab hours 3 Units
ther their understanding of humans 54 Lecture hours
from an evolutionary perspective. ANTH 102 (C-ID ANTH 120)
3 Units Introduction to Cultural Anthropology ANTH 103 (C-ID ANTH 150)
54 Lecture hours Introduction to Archaeology
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
ANTH 101H (C-ID ANTH 110) appropriate placement; READ 043 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Introduction to Physical Anthropology appropriate placement appropriate placement; READ 043 or
Honors Transfers to: UC, CSU appropriate placement
The emphasis of this general educa- Transfers to: UC, CSU
Prerequisite: ENGL 101; READ 021 or tion course is the investigation of Archaeology is the study of past soci-
appropriate placement human culture. By learning about eties through the analysis of mate-
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU the diversity of cultural practices rial remains. This general education
(*Students will receive credit for only one around the world, students will be course will survey the development
of the following courses: ANTH 101 or able to evaluate their identities within of major cultural centers around
ANTH 101H) their own societies. In addition to the world including those found in
In this course, people are investigated discovering the theories and methods Mesoamerica, South America, Egypt,
from the perspective of evolution- important to cultural anthropology, China, Africa, and the Middle East.
ary theory. Students will learn about the course will include an exten- Examples drawn from many ancient
the process of natural selection and sive examination of cross-cultural sites will trace human societies
related issues including patterns of diversity. Students will learn about from pre-agricultural communities,
inheritance. Also included will be how people in different cultures through the origins of agriculture,
an examination of the closest living obtain their food, exchange goods, to the rise of major political and eco-
relatives to humans, primates, with organize themselves in groups, nomic institutions. Students will learn
an emphasis on behavior and ape engage in politics, raise children, and how archaeologists discover informa-
societies. An extensive survey of worship supernatural beings. Also tion about the past, the history of the
human ancestors will trace the ori- addressed will be the issue of how discipline, and the important issues
gins of various life forms and recount cultural anthropology can contribute confronting the field today. This
to addressing problems important
in the modern world. This course is
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course is designed for students who include diagnosis and therapies, the sented. Principles of reading working
are interested in the field of archaeol- role of healers like witchdoctors and drawings, plans, H.V.A.C. specifica-
ogy or for students who plan to major shaman, stress and mental health, tions, details, elevations and electrical
in anthropology. unequal access to medical care, and specifications are included as well as
3 Units medical anthropology applied to material estimating, estimating rules,
54 Lecture hours global health problems. This course is tables and procedures.
intended for nursing and health care 3 Units
ANTH 104 (C-ID ANTH 130) professionals seeking continuing edu- 45 Lecture hours
Introduction to Language and Culture cation credit and students interested 27 Lab hours
in the cultural aspects of healing and
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or treating disease. ARCH 115
appropriate placement; READ 043 or 3 Units Introduction to Residential
appropriate placement 54 Lecture hours Architecture: Drawing and Design
Transfers to: UC, CSU
This course is designed for students ANTH 125 Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
majoring in anthropology or anyone Religion, Magic, Witchcraft, and the appropriate placement; READ 043 or
interested in learning about the diver- Supernatural appropriate placement; ENGT 101 or two
sity of communication forms and years of high school drafting
language systems around the world. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Transfers to: CSU
The course investigates the develop- appropriate placement; READ 043 or This introductory course is for any
ment and evolution of language, the appropriate placement student interested in the field of
structure and the sound systems of Transfers to: UC, CSU Architectural Drawing and Design.
different languages, language loss This course is designed for students The course is a requirement for both
and conservation, and the variations interested in learning about the the A.S. degree and certificate in
in different languages such as dialects diverse religious beliefs and practices Architectural Design and Drawing,
and the social situations in which around the world. An introduc- Engineering Design Drafting and
they are used. The different forms of tion to the anthropological study of Civil Design Technology. The course
verbal and non-verbal communica- religion will include an overview of includes the study of architectural
tion are studied across cultures with the various forms of religious belief graphic standards related to creating
special attention paid to the use of systems, the variety of gods and construction drawings such as floor
technology like social media and the other supernatural forces, the use plans, exterior and interior eleva-
problems that arise in communica- of myths, rituals, and ceremonies in tions, site plans, foundation plans
tion between people of different class, religious practice, and the types of and details, building sections and
gender, and ethnicity in our global- shamans, priests, and other religious construction framing details for one
ized world. specialists found in religious systems. or two story residential structure.
3 Units The religious use of drugs will be Emphasis is placed on symbol-
54 Lecture hours explored along with traditional ogy, conventions, and techniques
healing practices and folk medicine to develop technical skills neces-
ANTH 110 remedies used in many Western cul- sary for an entry level architectural
Human Sexuality from a Cross-Cultural tures. A survey of witchcraft, sorcery, drafter and may lead to careers in
Perspective (Same as SOC 110) the occult, demons, exorcism rites, environmental planning and design,
sacrificial practices, and magic will architectural engineering, and con-
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or be included. In addition, concepts struction technology. Construction
appropriate placement; READ 043 or relating to death and the afterlife will methods, building codes, design fac-
appropriate placement be explored such as souls, ghosts, tors, planning, and use of reference
Transfers to: UC, CSU reincarnation, zombies, and others. materials are discussed and applied.
This course is designed for students 3 Units All construction documents will be
with an interest in human sexual- 54 Lecture hours developed using traditional board
ity from a cross-cultural perspec- drafting methods and standards.
tive. Sexual anatomy, development, ARCHITECTURE 4 Units
response, and behavior will be 54 Lecture hours
examined, along with historical and Division of Career & 54 Lab hours
cultural patterns. Students will learn Technical Education
about the development and expres- ARCH 125
sion of gender and orientation from ARCH 110 Residential Architecture and Detailing
both Western and non-Western Construction Document Reading and
perspectives, with an emphasis on the Estimating Prerequisite: ARCH 115
influence of culture on individuals. Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
3 Units Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or appropriate placement; READ 043 or
54 Lecture hours appropriate placement; READ 043 or appropriate placement; ENGT 150 or
appropriate placement; MATH 020 or ENGT 170, or industry experience in
ANTH 115 MATH 020C or appropriate placement CADD applications
Introduction to Medical Anthropology Transfers to: CSU Transfers to: CSU
This course is beneficial for appren- This intermediate level course is
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or tices, students of architecture for students pursuing a degree or
appropriate placement; READ 043 or and employees in all areas of the certificate in Architectural Design
appropriate placement construction industry, and covers and Drawing and is a requirement for
Transfers to: CSU residential, light commercial and both the A.S. degree and certificate.
Medical anthropology explores the industrial building construction. An This course involves creating a set of
perceptions of disease, health, and introduction to the use of prints, con- construction drawings for a two story
healing in different cultures around struction documents and the theory structure and emphasizes the study
the world. Socio-cultural, biologi- of construction estimating, as used of wall and construction systems,
cal, and ecological perspectives will in the building industry will be pre- foundation systems, detailing of
be used to understand the origins wood and concrete systems, sections,
of illness and disease and medical interior details, and completion of the
practices across cultures. Topics
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residential construction documents. appropriate placement; READ 043 or Architecture and previously learned
Emphasis is placed on development appropriate placement; ENGT 150 technical and architectural drafting
of technical skills in detailing, use of Transfers to: UC, CSU conventions, students will produce
reference materials, building codes, This course is for students pursuing two and three dimensional BIM
standard construction techniques the A.S. degree in Architecture with generated architectural drawings and
and architectural graphic standards. the intent of transferring and continu- 3D virtual models. High technology
All construction documents will be ing their study of architecture. Topics skills which are necessary to function
developed using CADD. explored include multiple design as a designer or CADD Drafter are
3 Units principles, concept applications, spa- emphasized.
36 Lecture hours tial and form definition, preliminary 4 Units
54 Lab hours studies, interior and exterior space 54 Lecture hours
planning, site orientation, styles and 54 Lab hours
ARCH 215 materials. Student design concepts
Architectural Perspective and will be expressed verbally and ARCH 261
Rendering graphically using presentation draw- Revit for Advanced BIM Architectural,
ings, isometrics and perspectives, Structural and MEP Applications
Prerequisite: ARCH 115 conceptual models, renderings and
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or photographs. Students will develop Prerequisite: ARCH 260
appropriate placement; READ 043 or skills in a studio atmosphere dealing Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
appropriate placement; ENGT 105 with existing conditions, problem appropriate placement; READ 043 or
Transfers to: CSU solving using design criteria, codes appropriate placement
This course is for all students inter- and environmental relationships for Transfers to: CSU
ested in developing skills in archi- abstract, residential and small com- Advanced BIM (Building Informa-
tectural perspective drawing and is mercial structures. tion Modeling) applications extends
a requirement for the Architecture 4 Units the fundamentals of the ARCH 260
A.S. degree. Students will be intro- 54 Lecture hours class to include Structural, Mechani-
duced to the theory of and practical 54 Lab hours cal, Electrical and Plumbing exten-
application of perspective drawing sions of the Autodesk Revit Building
and rendering as used in architecture. ARCH 236 software. Students will work on both
Topics include one, two, and three Architecture Design Studio II group and individual projects to
point perspectives, entourage, and create and present three-dimensional
introduction to rendering techniques, Prerequisite: ARCH 235 representation of architectural
such as water color, markers, film, Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or solutions. Students will also learn
pastels, pencil, pen and ink. Presenta- appropriate placement; READ 043 or the basic process and workflow in
tion techniques will also be discussed. appropriate placement creation of Revit Families for use in
4 Units Transfers to: UC, CSU building models.
54 Lecture hours This second level Design Studio 4 Units
54 Lab hours course builds upon the foundation 54 Lecture hours
of architectural design studio ARCH 54 Lab hours
ARCH 225 235. This course presents additional
Commercial Wood and Masonry Design design approaches to spatial and ARCH 280
and Construction form definition of architectural Advanced MicroStation for CADD &
program, urban and site planning, BIM Applications (Same as ENGT 280)
Prerequisite: ARCH 115 topographic, civil and environmental
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or issues. Architectural design propos- Prerequisite: ENGT 170 or verifiable
appropriate placement, READ 043 or als and projects will be expressed work experience and proficiency in
appropriate placement; ENGT 150 or verbally and graphically using MicroStation XM or V8i
ENGT 170 or industry experience in presentation drawings, conceptual Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
CADD applications models, renderings and photographs. appropriate placement; READ 043 or
Transfers to: CSU Students will enhance their design appropriate placement; ENGT 101 or two
This advanced level course is for skills in a studio atmosphere, work- years of high school drafting
students pursuing an A.S. Degree ing to justify their design solutions. Transfers to: CSU
or Certificate in Architecture and 4 Units This course is for students pursuing
Architectural Design and Drawing. 54 Lecture hours an advanced study in MicroStation
The course includes the study of 54 Lab hours 3D parametric CADD (Computer
construction methods, building ordi- Assisted Design and Drafting) and
nances and codes. As a component ARCH 260 the BIM (Building Information Mod-
of the course students will complete Advanced Architecture Using Revit and eling) approach to building design
construction documents for concrete 3D Software using Bentley Architecture. Students
block, steel and wood commercial will apply previously learned draft-
buildings and retail space. Emphasis Prerequisite: ARCH 115; ENGT 150 ing conventions to produce two and
is placed on effective space utiliza- Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or three dimensional CADD and BIM
tion, technical plans, elevations, aes- appropriate placement; READ 043 or generated mechanical and architec-
thetics, handicap requirements, site appropriate placement; ENGT 101 or two tural drawings and virtual design
utilization and development, traffic years of high school drafting; ENGT 200 models. This course benefits all
flow, landscape, foundation design Transfers to: CSU students studying Architecture, Civil
and construction details. This course is for all students Engineering, Drafting, Design and
4 Units pursuing an A.S. Degree in Archi- Computer Graphics. High technology
54 Lecture hours tecture (Transfer) and Architectural skills which are necessary to function
54 Lab hours Design and Drawing and presents as a designer or CADD Drafter are
an intensive study of BIM (Building emphasized.
ARCH 235 Information Modeling) applications 4 Units
Architectural Design Studio as they relate to architecture. Utiliz- 54 Lecture hours
ing the latest releases of 3D design 54 Lab hours
Prerequisite: ARCH 215 software such as Revit and AutoCAD
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
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ARCH 290 ART Early Christian, Islamic, and Medi-
Cooperative Work Experience/Intern- eval art and architecture. This course
ship for Architecture Related Fields Division of Arts & is appropriate for all students pursu-
Cultural Programs ing the degree in Studio Art or Art
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or History or seeking to fulfill general
appropriate placement; READ 043 or ART 101 education requirements in Fine Arts
appropriate placement Introduction to Studio Arts and Humanities.
Transfers to: CSU 3 Units
This course supports and reinforces Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 54 Lecture hours
on-the-job training in business and appropriate placement; READ 043 or
industrial establishments under appropriate placement ART 105H (C-ID ARTH 110)
supervision of a college instruc- Transfers to: UC, CSU Survey of Western Art: Prehistory
tor and is facilitated by the use of This lecture/lab course provides an through the Middle Ages Honors
learning objectives. The student will introduction to the Studio Arts for the
be working in a skilled or profes- non-art major providing an opportu- Prerequisite: ENGL 101
sional level assignment in their area nity to learn about the arts through Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
of vocational interest and will meet a series of lectures and hands-on placement
performance objectives related to projects within an art historical and Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
instruction that are above and beyond conceptual framework. Project and (*Students will receive credit for only
the conditions of regular employ- topics include drawing, painting, one of the following courses: ART 105 or
ment. This course is intended for printmaking, design, mixed media ART 105H)
students whose job is related to the and sculpture. This course presents a broad over-
field of architecture and have com- 3 Units view of Prehistoric, Mesopotamian,
pleted or enrolled in the appropriate 36 Lecture hours Egyptian, Greek, Etruscan, Roman,
coursework. “Contact the CWE office 72 Lab hours Early Christian, Islamic, and Medi-
regarding re-enrollment procedures.” eval art and architecture. This course
Student Unpaid Internship: ART 104 (C-ID ARTH 145) is appropriate for all students pursu-
1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours; Art of the Ancient Americas ing the degree in Studio Art and/
3 Units/180 hours; 4 Units/240 hours or seeking to fulfill general educa-
Student Paid Internship: Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or tion requirements in Fine Arts and
1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours; appropriate placement; READ 043 or Humanities. This course is designed
3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours. appropriate placement for those who meet Honors Program
1 to 4 Units Transfers to: UC, CSU requirements.
3 Lecture hours This course provides a study of the 3 Units
60 to 300 Other hours indigenous arts of Mexico, Andean 54 Lecture hours
South America, and Central America,
ARCH 299 from civilizations including the ART 106 (C-ID ARTH 120)
Directed Study in Architecture Design Olmec, Maya, Aztec, Inca, Moche, Survey of Western Art: Renaissance to
Chavin de Huantar, and Nazca. Art Contemporary
Prerequisite: 2.5 overall grade point of representative native tribes of the
average, a 3.0 grade point average in the territory now encompassed by the Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
discipline of study being requested, or United States and Canada will be appropriate placement; READ 043 or
receive an exception from the instructor comparatively examined. Works of appropriate placement
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or art and architecture will be presented Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
appropriate placement; READ 043 or in relation to the various religious (*Students will receive credit for only
appropriate placement beliefs, political/ economic systems, one of the following courses: ART 106 or
Transfers to: CSU and cultural practices of the ancient ART 106H)
This course provides an opportunity Americas. Art historical and archaeo- This course provides an overview of
for the student to expand their stud- logical methodologies relating to the history of Western art from the
ies in Architecture Design & Drawing the understanding and interpreta- 14th century through the Modern
beyond the classroom by complet- tion of non-Western art will be Era, including Renaissance, Baroque,
ing a project or an assignment discussed. This course is appropriate Rococo, Neoclassicism, Romanti-
arranged by an agreement between for students pursuing a degree in art cism, Realism, Early Photography,
the student and instructor. The or art history, and/or students with Impressionism, Post Impressionism,
student is required to contract with an interest in American studies and Modernism, Postmodernism, and
the instructor to determine the scope Latin American studies. major art developments of the 20th
of the assignment and the unit value 3 Units and 21st centuries. This course is
assigned for successful completion. 54 Lecture hours appropriate for all students pursu-
Students must possess a 2.5 overall ing the degree in Studio Art or Art
GPA, a 3.0 GPA in the discipline of ART 105 (C-ID ARTH 110) History or seeking to fulfill general
study being requested, or receive an Survey of Western Art: Prehistory education requirements in Fine Arts
exception from the instructor. Stu- through the Middle Ages and Humanities.
dents may take a maximum of 3 units 3 Units
of Directed Study within a discipline Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 54 Lecture hours
and 9 units college-wide. appropriate placement; READ 043 or
1 to 3 Units appropriate placement ART 106H (C-ID ARTH 120)
54 to 162 Lab hours Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU Survey of Western Art: Renaissance to
(*Students will receive credit for only Contemporary Honors
one of the following courses: ART 105 or
ART 105H) Prerequisite: ENGL 101
This course presents a broad over- Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
view of Prehistoric, Mesopotamian, placement
Egyptian, Greek, Etruscan, Roman, Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
(*Students will receive credit for only
one of the following courses: ART 106 or
ART 106H)
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This course provides an overview of century. The focus is on the art ART 113
the history of Western art from the of the United States, with a close The History of Photography
14th century through the Modern examination of the country’s artistic
Era, including Renaissance, Baroque, exchanges with Canada, Mexico, and Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Rococo, Neoclassicism, Romanticism, South America. This course is appro- appropriate placement; READ 043 or
Realism, Early Photography, Impres- priate for students with an interest appropriate placement
sionism, Post Impressionism, Mod- in American studies, Latin American Transfers to: UC, CSU
ernism, Postmodernism, and major studies,those seeking to fulfill the This lecture course examines the
art developments of the 20th and 21st general education requirements in history of photography from its
centuries. This course is designed Fine Arts and Humanities, the AA invention in the 1830s to the pres-
for those who meet Honors Program Degree in General Studies in Arts and ent. The technological development,
requirements, and is appropriate for Human Expression and/or the AA-T social role, and aesthetic possibilities
all students pursuing the degree in Degree in Art History. of photography will be discussed in
Studio Art or Art History or seeking 3 Units relation to major historical, art histori-
to fulfill general education require- 54 Lecture hours cal, cultural, and political influences.
ments in Fine Arts and Humanities. This course is appropriate for all
3 Units ART 110 (C-ID ARTH 100) students interested in photography,
54 Lecture hours Understanding Visual Art art, and art history and culture and
for those seeking to fulfill the general
ART 107 (C-ID ARTH 130) Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or education requirement for Fine Arts
The Art of Asia appropriate placement; READ 043 or and Humanities, as well as Studio Art
appropriate placement majors and Art History majors.
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Transfers to: UC, CSU 3 Units
appropriate placement; READ 043 or ART 110 is a lecture course that 54 Lecture hours
appropriate placement provides the student with an intro-
Transfers to: UC, CSU duction to the study of visual art: its ART 115
This course examines the artistic tra- vocabulary, its forms, the many roles The Art of Film
ditions of prehistoric to modern Asia it plays in society, and the variety of
in relation to their cultural, philo- processes artists master in its making. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
sophical, and religious influences. Students gain insight into current appropriate placement; READ 043 or
The art and architecture of Central approaches used in interpreting appropriate placement
Asia (India, China, Korea, and Japan) meaning from art and explore ques- Transfers to: UC, CSU
will be emphasized. Examples from tions about the ways in which value This introductory course explores
Southeast Asia, Pakistan, Tibet, and is assigned to the art object. Using film as an art form, its basic compo-
Nepal will also be discussed. This examples from cultures around the nents, and its relation to the styles
course is appropriate for all students world and across time, this course and movements of other visual arts
interested in art and culture and for offers a broad overview to any forms. An understanding of cin-
those seeking to fulfill general educa- student interested in art and culture ematic language is emphasized by
tion requirements for Fine Arts and and to those seeking to fulfill general focusing upon film’s manipulation of
Humanities, as well as all Studio Art education requirements in Fine Arts time and space, its use of visual meta-
majors. and Humanities. phors, montages, and explicit/implicit
3 Units 3 Units messages. The collaborative nature of
54 Lecture hours 54 Lecture hours filmmaking is studied by examining
the role of cinematography, lighting,
ART 108 ART 112 (C-ID ARTH 150) film editing, visual effects, art direc-
The Art of Mexico Visual Art in the Modern Era tion, and the use of sound and music
to enhance the script and create style.
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Through discussion and written
placement; ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate placement; READ 043 or assignments, students develop the
appropriate placement appropriate placement ability to analyze the impact of films
Transfers to: UC, CSU Transfers to: UC, CSU viewed both in and out of class. This
This course is a survey of the art and ART 112 is a survey of developments course is appropriate for any student
architecture of Mexico including in art and architecture from the early interested in film, art, media studies,
PreColumbian, Viceregal (Colonial) 19th century through the 20th century or culture.
and Modern 19th and 20th centuries. and into the 21st. From Neoclassicism 3 Units
Chicano/a art will also be examined and Romanticism through Postmod- 54 Lecture hours
in relation to its Mexican antecedents. ernism and contemporary art, visual
Art 108 is appropriate for all students art movements will be discussed in ART 117
interested in art and culture and for relation to stylistic trends, philosophi- History of World Ceramics
those seeking to fulfill general educa- cal influences, innovations in technol-
tion requirements in Fine Arts and ogy, and other historical and social Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
Humanities, as well as all studio art contexts. The roles played by artist, placement; ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
majors and art history majors. critic, and consumer in shaping these appropriate placement
3 Units movements will be examined, as well Transfers to: CSU
54 Lecture hours as visual art’s impact upon society in This course provides the student with
the Modern Era. This course is appro- an introduction to world ceramic
ART 109 priate for all students pursuing the and pottery traditions: its vocabu-
History of American Art degree in Art History and/or seeking lary, its forms, the roles it plays in
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or to fulfill general education require- society, and the variety of processes
appropriate placement; READ 043 or ments in Fine Arts and Humanities. employed by its makers. Using exam-
appropriate placement 3 Units ples from cultures around the world
Transfers to: UC, CSU 54 Lecture hours and across time, this course offers a
This course includes a study of broad overview to any student inter-
American art and architecture from ested in art and culture.
the colonial period to the early 20th 3 Units
54 Lecture hours
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ART 120 (C-ID ARTS 100) duction of projects in applied color, the historical and cultural develop-
Two Dimensional Design and the elements of design as they ment of painting in human expres-
apply to color. sion and creativity. Students are
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 3 Units advised to have some drawing skills
appropriate placement; READ 043 or 36 Lecture hours before taking this class.
appropriate placement 72 Lab hours 3 Units
Transfers to: UC, CSU 36 Lecture hours
This is a foundational, first semester ART 130 (C-ID ARTS 110) 72 Lab hours
course and is open to any student Freehand Drawing I
interested in the fundamentals of ART 136
visual thinking as they apply to all Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Intermediate Painting
visual media and fulfills a general appropriate placement; READ 043 or
education requirement in Art. This appropriate placement Prerequisite: ART 130; ART 135
course provides an introduction to Transfers to: UC, CSU Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
the concepts, applications, and art This is a first semester course for appropriate placement; READ 043 or
historical references related to two- art and non-art majors interested appropriate placement
dimensional art and composition, and in developing basic drawing skills. Transfers to: UC, CSU
includes the study of the basic ele- As an introduction to observational This is a second semester course for
ments of line, shape, texture, value, drawing and composition, students art and non-art majors interested
color and spatial illusion. Students will develop the ability to perceive in further development of painting
will develop a visual vocabulary for and define shape, contour, volume, skills and techniques, understand-
creative expression through lecture space, and light using a variety of ing the use of color and space, while
presentations, studio projects, and drawing media and subject matter. strengthening observation and
written assignments. Emphasis is on clarity of observation rendering skills. The course explores
3 Units and the ability to order and translate both traditional and contemporary
36 Lecture hours 3- dimensional form and space into painting concepts, styles, and tech-
72 Lab hours 2-dimensional drawings. niques that involve complex com-
3 Units positional and technical problems in
ART 121 (C-ID ARTS 101) 36 Lecture hours either acrylic or oil painting media.
Three Dimensional Design 72 Lab hours 3 Units
36 Lecture hours
Advisory: ART 120; READ 043 or ART 131 (C-ID ARTS 205) 72 Lab hours
appropriate placement; ENGL 035 or Freehand Drawing II
ENLA 100 or appropriate placement ART 140
Transfers to: UC, CSU Prerequisite: ART 130 Ceramics I
This is a foundational, first semester Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
art course and is open to all students appropriate placement; READ 043 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
interested in the fundamentals of appropriate placement appropriate placement; READ 043 or
visual thinking as they apply to all Transfers to: UC, CSU appropriate placement
three dimensional media. It also ful- This is a second semester course for Transfers to: UC, CSU
fills a general education requirement art and non- art majors in observa- This is an introductory course open to
in art. This course provides an intro- tional drawing and composition, all art and non-art majors interested
duction to the concepts, applications, stressing an advanced ability to in learning basic skills in ceramics
and art historical references related to perceive and define shape, contour, using the potter’s wheel. Students
three-dimensional art, and includes volume, space, and light. Students will develop a visual vocabulary for
the basic elements and principles of will use a variety of drawing media creative expression through lectures,
three-dimensional design. Students and subject matter. Emphasis is on power point, vocabulary lists and
will develop a visual vocabulary for strengthening skills introduced in video presentations. This course
creative expression through lecture, Freehand Drawing I, the exploration covers beginning problems of center-
slide and video presentations, and of color in drawing and concepts ing, throwing and shaping various
studio projects using a variety of tools related to content. functional and non-functional pot-
and written assignments. 3 Units tery. Students will be introduced to
3 Units 36 Lecture hours the process of glazing and basic firing
36 Lecture hours 72 Lab hours techniques. This course emphasizes
72 Lab hours exploring personal and cultural
ART 135 (C-ID ARTS 210) expression in the ceramic media.
ART 124 (C-ID ARTS 270) Beginning Painting Evaluation will be based on using a
Color Theory variety of tools and writing assign-
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or ments.
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or appropriate placement; READ 043 or 3 Units
appropriate placement; READ 022 or appropriate placement; ART 130 36 Lecture hours
appropriate placement Transfers to: UC, CSU 72 Lab hours
Transfers to: UC, CSU This is a first semester course for
This course is an introduction to art and non-art majors interested in ART 141
the characteristics of color and its developing basic painting skills. The Ceramics II
interaction suited for all art majors course explores both traditional and
transferring to a four-year college or contemporary painting techniques Prerequisite: ART 140
interested in working in the arts as a while stressing an ability to perceive Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
painter, illustrator or designer. The and define shape, contour, volume, appropriate placement; READ 043 or
course will cover the principles, theo- texture, space, and light using acrylic appropriate placement
ries, and applications of additive and or water-based oil painting media. Transfers to: UC, CSU
subtractive color in two dimensions. Emphasis is on learning the tech- This is an intermediate course in
Topics will include major historical niques of painting, understanding ceramics open to all art and non-art
and contemporary color systems, pro- the use of color, while strengthening majors, with continued emphasis on
observation and rendering skills, basic skills using the potter’s wheel.
while providing an understanding of Included in the course will be inter-
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mediate problems on the wheel, basic developing a ceramic handbuilt body ART 151
decorative techniques, and more of work. Intermediate Printmaking
advanced use of glaze. Students will 3 Units
be exploring contemporary artistic 36 Lecture hours Prerequisite: ART 150
practice and the social and historical 72 Lab hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
elements of ceramic art. The students appropriate placement; READ 043 or
will start learning about the kilns and ART 145 appropriate placement
how they are loaded and fired. Glaze Composition Transfers to: UC, CSU
3 Units This is a second semester course
36 Lecture hours Prerequisite: ART 140 or ART 142 for the art and non- art major in the
72 Lab hours Advisory: MATH 062 or ability to con- continued study of intaglio and relief
duct basic calculations using fractions, fine art printmaking processes. This
ART 142 decimals, and percentages course will expand upon techniques
Introduction to Ceramic Handbuilding Transfers to: CSU and skills students learned in Begin-
This course provides an introduction ning Printmaking, ART 150 including
Advisory: ENGL 101 or appropriate to basic glaze and clay calculations. color printing techniques as well as
placement; READ 043 or appropriate The students will learn to calculate serigraph printing. While stressing
placement glaze formulas and batch recipes. creativity and expression students
Transfers to: UC, CSU Students will analyze glazes and clay will also learn the practice of creating
This is a first semester course for art bodies. They will learn to formulate an edition.
and non-art majors. It is designed to and alter glazes and clay bodies. 3 Units
introduce students to the concepts, The course involves mathematical 36 Lecture hours
techniques, history, and contempo- computations as well as basic ceramic 72 Lab hours
rary practices of handbuilding in laboratory skills and safety precau-
the ceramics arts. This course can be tions for handling chemicals. This ART 160
taken once and repeated three times course teaches students how to create Rendering and Illustration
for credit. This class is for any student unique glazes for their art work.
who is interested in the fundamentals 3 Units Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate
of clay construction using hand- 27 Lecture hours placement; ART 130
building technique. 81 Lab hours Transfers to: UC, CSU
3 Units Intended for the student interested
36 Lecture hours ART 146 in developing skills in rendering
72 Lab hours Introduction to Sculpture and illustration, this course is a
beginning course in illustration and
ART 143 Prerequisite: ART 121 rendering exploring both tradi-
Ceramic Handbuilding II Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or tional and contemporary drawing
appropriate placement; READ 043 or techniques, stressing an ability to
Prerequisite: ART 142 appropriate placement; ART 130 perceive and define shape, contour,
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Transfers to: CSU volume, texture, space, and light both
appropriate placement; READ 043 or This course is suited for art majors realistically as well as expressively
appropriate placement transferring to a four-year college or using various media. Emphasis is on
Transfers to: CSU any student interested in working learning the techniques of illustra-
This is an intermediate course in in the arts. It provides an introduc- tion, understanding the use of color,
ceramics open to all art and non-art tion to three-dimensional sculptural while strengthening observation and
majors, with continued emphasis on principles, techniques, and concepts rendering skills.
basic skills in handbuilding. Included utilizing a wide range of materials 3 Units
in the course will be a emphasis on and practices. Various sculpture 36 Lecture hours
exploring handbuilt forms in both methods are practiced with attention 72 Lab hours
vessels and ceramic sculpture. Stu- to creative self-expression and histori-
dents will solve visual and concep- cal context. ART 161
tual problems dealing with art and 3 Units Advanced Rendering and Illustration
principles of design, i.e. line, shape, 36 Lecture hours
color, form, texture, and space. 72 Lab hours Prerequisite: ART 160
3 Units Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate
36 Lecture hours ART 150 placement; ART 130
72 Lab hours Beginning Printmaking Transfers to: CSU
Intended for the student interested
ART 144 Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or in developing skills in rendering
Ceramic Handbuilding III appropriate placement; READ 043 or and illustration, this course is an
appropriate placement; ART 130 advanced course in illustration and
Prerequisite: ART 141 Transfers to: UC, CSU rendering exploring both traditional
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or This course is an introduction to the and contemporary drawing tech-
appropriate placement; READ 043 or art of printmaking suitable for studio niques while stressing an ability to
appropriate placement art majors transferring to a four-year perceive and define shape, contour,
Transfers to: CSU college or any student interested in volume, texture, space, and light both
This is an advanced course in ceram- working in the arts. This course is an realistically as well as expressively
ics open to all art and non-art majors, introduction to the basic materials, using various media. Emphasis is on
with continued emphasis on skills equipment, and processes of print- learning the advanced techniques of
and ceramic art theory. ART 144 making, including relief (linocut and illustration, understanding the use of
allows the student to explore complex woodcut), intaglio (drypoint, etching, color, while strengthening observa-
problems of ceramic art. Students and collagraph), planography (lithog- tion and rendering skills.
work with the ceramic medium in raphy and monotype), and stencil 3 Units
conjunction with other materials (screenprint). 36 Lecture hours
(wood, metal, glass). Students will 3 Units 72 Lab hours
explore clay surface design, as well as 36 Lecture hours
72 Lab hours
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ART 170 (C-ID ARTS 250) include exhibition space planning, in greater detail, and extend their
Introduction to Digital Painting principles of color and design, art knowledge regarding the use of the
exhibition principles, and proper care figure in visual art.
Prerequisite: ART 130 and handling of art objects. Students 3 Units
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or are also given an introduction to the 36 Lecture hours
appropriate placement; READ 043 or basic principles of art curating and 72 Lab hours
appropriate placement; display.
Transfers to: UC, CSU 3 Units ART 233
This course is designed for students 36 Lecture hours Freehand Drawing III
majoring in the Visual Arts: includ- 72 Lab hours
ing Fine Arts, Illustration, Animation, Prerequisite: ART 131
Graphic Design and any student ART 230 (C-ID ARTS 200) Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
interested in learning to use the Beginning Life Drawing appropriate placement; READ 043 or
computer as a tool for original image appropriate placement
making. The course will survey tradi- Prerequisite: ART 130 Transfers to: UC, CSU
tional drawing and painting tech- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or This course is a third semester course
niques using computer technologies appropriate placement; READ 043 or in drawing and composition. More
such as software, drawing tablets, appropriate placement complex problems and a broader
scanners and printers. Students will Transfers to: UC, CSU range of media including color will
investigate the fundamental pictorial This is a first semester course for be utilized. Emphasis is on advancing
elements of line, shape, space, color, art, animation, and non-art majors observational skills and conceptual
and texture as well as the formal rela- interested in developing the basic development through a range of sub-
tionship of these elements to produce drawing skills of representing the ject matter, technical refinement and
original works of art while learning human figure. As an introduction thematic development. Exploration
the technology, concepts, and prac- to observational figure drawing and of individual creative interpretation,
tices of digital art production. composition, students will develop process and intent in order to deepen
3 Units the ability to perceive and define the the student’s studio practice and
36 Lecture hours anatomy and structural organiza- investigation is stressed.
72 Lab hours tion of the human form in terms of 3 Units
expressive design and creative use of 36 Lecture hours
ART 175 drawing media. 72 Lab hours
Computer Graphics 3 Units
36 Lecture hours ART 234
Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate 72 Lab hours Watercolor Painting
placement
Transfers to: UC, CSU ART 231 Prerequisite: ART 130
This course is for the student inter- Intermediate Life Drawing Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
ested in a degree in commercial art or appropriate placement; READ 043 or
any student interested in 2 dimen- Prerequisite: ART 230 appropriate placement
sional paint and 3 dimensional mod- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Transfers to: UC, CSU
eling applications employed as tools appropriate placement; READ 043 or This course is an introduction to
by computer graphic artists. Topics appropriate placement various transparent watercolor tech-
covered will include the exploration Transfers to: UC, CSU niques including wash and glazing.
of basic paint techniques as well as This is a second semester course for Applications of drawing, beginning
basic modeling, mapping, rendering art, animation, and non-art majors painting, and design fundamentals
and animation techniques as they interested in furthering their figure to these techniques are included as
relate to page and web design. drawing skills. Working from a well as the communicative element of
3 Units professional figure model, students content.
36 Lecture hours will refine those skills learned in ART 3 Units
72 Lab hours 230 and learn intermediate draw- 36 Lecture hours
ing skills, study human anatomy 72 Lab hours
ART 185 in greater detail, and extend their
Art Studio knowledge regarding the use of the ART 235
figure in visual art. Emphasis is on Advanced Painting I
Transfers to: UC, CSU clarity of observation and the ability
This course is designed to provide to order and translate form and space Prerequisite: ART 136
supervised studio study on an indi- on a two dimensional surface. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
vidual basis with various projects. 3 Units appropriate placement; READ 043 or
Arranged: 4 hours lab. Offered on a 36 Lecture hours appropriate placement
pass-no pass basis. 72 Lab hours Transfers to: UC, CSU
1 Unit This is a third semester course in
72 Lab hours ART 232 painting for the art and non-art
Advanced Life Drawing major. The course constitutes a study
ART 190 of advanced painting problems
Gallery and Exhibition Design Prerequisite: ART 231 or ART 260 stressing experimentation with tradi-
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or tional and contemporary methods of
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate placement; READ 043 or painting, composition, and expres-
appropriate placement, READ 043 or appropriate placement sion. Class and individual projects
appropriate placement Transfers to: UC, CSU using figure, still life, landscape,
Transfers to: CSU This is a third semester course for abstraction, shaped format, altered
This course is a combination of studio art, animation, and non-art majors scale and material exploitation will be
and lecture that provides students interested in furthering their figure stressed.
with creative experience in exhibition drawing skills. Students will refine 3 Units
design and display. It is appropriate those skills learned in the prerequisite 36 Lecture hours
for all students interested in art, art courses and learn advanced draw- 72 Lab hours
exhibitions, museum studies, and ing skills, study the human anatomy
cultural studies. The topics addressed
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ART 236 niques and skills students learned in Student Unpaid Internship:
Advanced Painting II Intermediate Printmaking, ART 151. 1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours;
Students will improve printing skills 3 Units/180 hours; 4 Units/240 hours
Prerequisite: ART 235 enhanced by supervised repetition Student Paid Internship:
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or and practice within class periods and 1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours;
appropriate placement; READ 043 or learn to create an edition of original 3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours.
appropriate placement prints. 1 to 4 Units
Transfers to: UC, CSU 3 Units 3 Lecture hours
This is a fourth semester course 36 Lecture hours 60 to 300 Other hours
in painting for the art and non-art 72 Lab hours
major. This course explores experi- ART 299A
mentation with traditional and ART 260 Directed Study in Art History
contemporary methods of painting Figure Drawing for Animators
using the figure, still life, landscape, Advisory: ART 104 or 105 or 105H or
abstraction and non-objective imag- Prerequisite: ART 230 106 or 106H or 107 or 108 or 109 or 112
ery with an emphasis on continuing Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or or 113 or 115
skill development and problem solv- appropriate placement; READ 043 or Transfers to: CSU
ing of interpretation, expression and appropriate placement The course provides an opportunity
conceptual issues in painting. Transfers to: CSU for students to expand their studies
3 Units This figure drawing course for in Art History beyond the classroom
36 Lecture hours animators and art students focuses by completing a project or an assign-
72 Lab hours on gesture and how to capture the ment arranged by agreement between
essential movement, dynamic expres- the student and instructor. The
ART 242 sion, and individual attitude of the student is required to contract with
Advanced Ceramics model. It provides an introduction the instructor to determine the scope
to figure drawing for animation of the assignment and the unit value
Prerequisite: ART 141 and is designed to promote deeper assigned for successful completion.
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or understanding of life drawing that Students must possess a 2.5 overall
appropriate placement; READ 043 or will serve as a foundation for further GPA, a 3.0 GPA in the discipline of
appropriate placement studies in animation and entertain- study being requested, or receive an
Transfers to: UC, CSU ment arts. Students will refine basic exception from the instructor. Stu-
This is an advanced course in ceram- skills in drawing human anatomy dents may take a maximum of 3 units
ics, open to all art and non-art majors. while learning to draw the figure in of Directed Study within a discipline
This class places a special emphasis sequential movement, understand and 9 units college-wide.
on personal growth and aesthetics weight and balance, facial and body 1 to 3 Units
as well as increased proficiency on expression, and figure invention. This 54 to 162 Lab hours
the potter’s wheel. Students will course may be taken by art majors
investigate the concepts of manage- wishing to further life drawing skills ART 299C
ment and expressive exploration of and is recommended for all anima- Directed Study in Ceramics
the unique characteristics of fired tion art majors.
ceramics – both the opportunities 3 Units Prerequisite: ART 141
and constraints presented in the 36 Lecture hours Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
processing of clay from a soft, plastic, 72 Lab hours appropriate placement; READ 022 or
fragile, impermanent substance into a appropriate placement
hard, rigid, and completely meta- ART 290 Transfers to: CSU
morphosed material after drying and Cooperative Work Experience/Intern- The course provides an opportunity
firing. It is a process that requires ship for Visual Arts Related Fields for the student to expand their stud-
sensitivity to time and sequence, and ies in ceramics beyond the classroom
demands critical informed technical Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or by completing a project or an assign-
management. An important aspect appropriate placement; READ 043 or ment arranged by agreement between
of the class will be having students appropriate placement the student and instructor. The
evaluate their selection of type of Transfers to: CSU student is required to contract with
clay, decorative techniques and final- This course supports and reinforces the instructor to determine the scope
firing process to achieve their desired on-the-job training in business, of the assignment and the unit value
finished results. Included in this industrial, studio, non-profit and assigned for successful completion.
course will be advanced problems- professional art organizations under Students must possess a 2.5 overall
solving in forms, shapes, decorative supervision of a college instruc- GPA, a 3.0 GPA in the discipline of
techniques and glazing. tor and is facilitated by the use of study being requested, or receive an
3 Units learning objectives. The student will exception from the instructor. Stu-
36 Lecture hours be working in a skilled or profes- dents may take a maximum of 3 units
72 Lab hours sional level assignment in their area of Directed Study within a discipline
of vocational interest and will meet and 9 units college-wide.
ART 252 performance objectives related to 1 to 3 Units
Advanced Printmaking instruction that are above and beyond 54 to 162 Lab hours
the conditions of regular employ-
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or ment. This course is intended for stu- ART 299D
appropriate placement; READ 043 or dents whose job is related to the field Directed Study in Drawing
appropriate placement of visual arts and have completed or
Transfers to: UC, CSU enrolled in the appropriate course- Prerequisite: ART 232 or ART 233
This is a third semester course for work. Instructor approval is required Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
the art and non-art major in the to remain in the class. “Contact the appropriate placement; READ 022 or
continued study of intaglio and relief CWE office regarding re-enrollment appropriate placement
fine art printmaking processes. This procedures.” Transfers to: CSU
course will expand upon tech- The course provides an opportunity
for the student to expand their stud-
ies in drawing beyond the classroom
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