EMERGENCY Transfers to: CSU circuits, transient and steady-state
This course supports and reinforces responses of passive circuits, and
MEDICAL TECHNICIAN on-the-job training in the Emergency operational amplifiers. This course
Medical Technician field under also includes sinusoidal steady-state
Division of Public Safety supervision of a college instruc- analysis of AC circuits, AC power cal-
tor and is facilitated by the use of culation, three-phase circuits, mutual
EMT 093 learning objectives. The student will inductance, frequency response, and
Emergency Medical Technician be working in a skilled or profes- resonance.
sional level assignment in the area 3 Units
Prerequisite: FTEC 121 of Emergency Medical Technician 54 Lecture hours
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or and will meet performance objectives
appropriate placement; READ 043 or related to instruction that are above ENGR 217L (C-ID ENGR 260L)
appropriate placement; BIOL 125 and beyond the conditions of regular Electric Circuit Analysis Lab
This course is designed to certify employment. This course is intended
students as California State Emer- for students whose job is related to Prerequisite: PHY 213, ENGR 217 and
gency Medical Technicians and gain the field of fire technology or EMS MATH 270
employment as an ambulance driver (emergency medical services) and Corequisite: ENGR 217, MATH 270
or ambulance attendant. After suc- have completed or enrolled in the Transfers to: UC, CSU
cessful completion of this course, appropriate coursework. “Contact the This course is an introduction to the
students will be authorized to take CWE office regarding re-enrollment design, construction, and measure-
the National Registry EMT examina- procedures.” ment of electrical circuits including
tions and then request certification Student Unpaid Internship: operational amplifiers. The use of
as an EMT through the Los Angeles 1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours; multimeters, oscilloscopes, power
County Department of Health or 3 Units/180 hours;4 Units/240 hours supplies, and function generators
other local EMS accrediting agencies. Student Paid Internship: will be emphasized, as well as the
Topics discussed include pre-hospital 1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours; simulation of circuits with software.
care terminology, cardiovascular 3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours. DC, transient, and AC steady-state
emergencies, pre-hospital childbirth, 1 to 4 Units conditions are investigated.
communicable disease, extrication 3 Lecture hours 1 Unit
tools and equipment, automatic 60 to 300 Other hours 54 Lab hours
external defibrillation and an
understanding of the Emergency ENGINEERING ENGR 235
Medical System. Students must pass a Engineering Mechanics: Statics
background check and EMT medical Division of Mathematics,
physical with a 10-panel drug screen. Sciences, and Engineering Prerequisite: PHY 211
8 Units Transfers to: UC, CSU
117 Lecture hours ENGR 212 (C-ID ENGR 220) This course is for students who
81 Lab hours Computational Methods in intend to pursue a major in engineer-
MATLAB/Octave ing and provides an overview of the
EMT 0931 effect of two and three dimensional
Emergency Vehicle Operations Prerequisite: PHY 211, MATH 190 or force systems on particles and rigid
MATH 190H bodies under equilibrium conditions.
Prerequisite: READ 043 or appropri- Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate Topics covered include distributed
ate placement; Possession of a class “C” placement forces and determination of cen-
license. Transfers to: UC, CSU troids, analysis of trusses, frames
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or This course will teach scientific com- and machines, internal forces and
appropriate placement; MATH 030 or putation using MATLAB/Octave moments, systems involving friction,
MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri- software packages. Topics include and method of virtual work and
ate placement an introduction to matrix and vector equilibrium.
This course is designed for EMT stu- methods, numerical methods includ- 3 Units
dents and other interested students to ing integration and differentiation, 54 Lecture hours
gain certification to obtain an Ambu- Monte Carlo methods, statistical
lance Driver Certificate in California. analysis of large data sets, and the ENGR 245 (C-ID ENGR 230)
An Ambulance Driver Certificate can creation of scientific graphics. Topics Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics
be obtained prior to completion of will be applied to solve typical prob-
this course. Pre-trip inspection, driv- lems in physics and engineering. Prerequisite: ENGR 235
ing skills and a driving test are parts 4 Units Transfers to: CSU
of this course. Students will complete 54 Lecture hours This course is for students who
their certification through the Califor- 54 Lab hours intend to pursue a major in engineer-
nia DMV. A physical may be required ing and provides an overview of the
to meet California DMV requirements ENGR 217 (C-ID ENGR 260) effect of two and three dimensional
in regards to licensing. Electric Circuit Analysis force systems on particles and rigid
4 Units bodies in motion. Topics include
54 Lecture hours Prerequisite: PHY 213 kinematics of particles and rigid
54 Lab hours Corequisite: MATH 270 bodies; applications of Newton’s
Transfers to: UC, CSU Second Law; energy and momentum
EMT 290 This course is for students who methods in the study of motions;
Cooperative Work Experience/Intern- intend to pursue a major in engineer- translational, rotational, & general
ship for Emergency Medical Technician ing. The course is the study of basic planar motion; and mechanical vibra-
Related Fields circuit analysis techniques including tions.
Ohm’s law, Kirchhoff’s laws, mesh- 3 Units
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or current and node-voltage method, 54 Lecture hours
appropriate placement; READ 043 or Thévenin and Norton’s equivalent
appropriate placement
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ENGINEERING geometry to solve three dimensional ENGT 150
TECHNOLOGY engineering problems involving AutoCAD for Basic CADD Applications
space, points, planes and lines.
Division of Career & Technical drawing using I.S.O. and Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
Technical Education A.N.S.I. standards including geomet- appropriate placement; READ 043 or
ric dimensioning and tolerancing, appropriate placement; ENGT 101 or two
ENGT 101 will be stressed with a conceptual years of high school drafting
Introduction to Technical Drawing & design project and preparation of Transfers to: CSU
Graphics working drawings. This course is This course is for students preparing
required for all students working for high technology careers who need
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or towards a degree or certificate in the the skills necessary to function as
appropriate placement; READ 043 or Architecture and Engineering Design an entry level CADD operator or to
appropriate placement Drafting program. The course is also apply CADD to specific disciplines of
Transfers to: CSU recommended for students interested mechanical and architectural design,
This is a basic course in technical in transferring to Schools of Engineer- manufacturing, illustration and
drawing and graphics for students ing. engineering related documents. An
with no previous drafting skills or 4 Units overview of computer graphics and
training. The course is designed for 54 Lecture hours CADD (Computer Assisted Design
students who wish to pursue training 54 Lab hours and Drawing) utilizing the latest
in fields and careers related to archi- release of AutoCAD software will be
tecture, civil and engineering design ENGT 131 provided. Students will produce 2D
drafting. Practical application will be Engineering and Manufacturing Appli- orthographic, isometric, and basic 3D
provided with the tools, techniques, cations of Technical Drawing model solutions of mechanical and
standards, and practices used in the architectural applications.
industries that need technical draw- Prerequisite: ENGT 122 4 Units
ings and graphics. Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or 54 Lecture hours
3 Units appropriate placement; READ 043 or 54 Lab hours
36 Lecture hours appropriate placement; ENGT 150 or
54 Lab hours ENGT 170, or CADD experience ENGT 170
Transfers to: CSU MicroStation for Basic CADD Applica-
ENGT 105 This intermediate course is the study tions
Architectural and Technical Freehand of technical drawing as used in
Sketching manufacturing applications of design Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
and engineering technology. This appropriate placement; READ 043 or
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or course is for all students in areas of appropriate placement; ENGT 101 or two
appropriate placement; READ 043 or study related to Engineering, Techni- years of high school drafting
appropriate placement cal Drafting, Design and Computer Transfers to: CSU
Transfers to: CSU Graphics. The course incorporates This course is for students preparing
This course is designed to develop orthographic projection, introduction for high technology careers who need
skill in freehand drawing as used by to tool design, and applications of the skills necessary to function as
the design professionals in both archi- descriptive geometry through layouts an entry level CADD operator or to
tectural and technical applications. and developments. The course will apply CADD to specific disciplines of
Using pen, pencil, marker, basic prin- also cover ANSI Y14.5, precision mechanical and architectural design,
ciples of proportion, composition and dimensioning, geometric tolerancing, manufacturing, illustration and
freehand techniques, students will manufacturing terminology and pro- engineering related documents. An
prepare technical sketches to industry cesses. Lab exercises and drawings overview of computer graphics and
standards, in isometric, oblique, will be used to reinforce lecture and CADD (Computer Assisted Design
perspective and orthographic. Design demonstration concepts. and Drawing) utilizing the latest
considerations will also be introduced 4 Units release of MicroStation software will
for various projects involving pre- 54 Lecture hours be provided. Students will produce
liminary design sketches. This course 54 Lab hours 2D orthographic and basic 3D model
is open to all students who wish to solutions of mechanical and architec-
develop freehand drawing skills. It ENGT 138 tural applications.
is required for all students working Engineering Careers & Applications 4 Units
towards a degree or certificate in the 54 Lecture hours
Architecture and Engineering Design Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 54 Lab hours
Drafting program. appropriate placement; READ 043 or
2 Units appropriate placement ENGT 200
27 Lecture hours Transfers to: CSU Intermediate AutoCAD for Design and
27 Lab hours This course is for all students inter- Production
ested in the career field of Engineer-
ENGT 122 ing Design Drafting. Engineering Prerequisite: ENGT 150
Engineering Design Graphics Careers and Applications will explore Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
the career opportunities and training appropriate placement; READ 043 or
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or requirements in the field of engineer- appropriate placement; ENGT 101 or two
appropriate placement; READ 043 or ing and engineering technology. years of high school drafting
appropriate placement; ENGT 101 or two Topics will include the history of Transfers to: CSU
years of high school drafting engineering, careers in engineering, This course is for students pursuing
Transfers to: UC, CSU ethics and responsibilities of the engi- degrees or certificates in the Architec-
This course is an introduction to neer, communicating and problem ture and Engineering Design Drafting
graphics as used in engineering solving. Program and for those who wish to
design and the systematic use of 2 Units enhance their AutoCAD skills for
graphic solutions and descriptive 27 Lecture hours workplace productivity. The course
27 Lab hours is an intermediate application study
in computer aided design, drafting,
and graphics using the latest revi-
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sions of AutoCAD. Combined with ENGT 265 dimensional parametric computer
previously learned technical drafting Pressure Piping Design generated virtual models incorporat-
conventions and basic AutoCAD ing mechanical design refinements.
operational skills, students will Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or The course emphasizes high technol-
use AutoCAD to produce detailed appropriate placement; READ 043 or ogy skills which are necessary to
drawings that involve model-space appropriate placement; ENGT 150 or function as a design professional to
and paperspace, 2D and 3D objects, ENGT 170 or industry experience in apply 3D design graphics technology
block attributes and viewport scales. CADD applications to specific disciplines of mechanical
Emphasis will be placed on working Transfers to: CSU engineering, machine drafting and
with multiple drawing files using This course is for those students with design, manufacturing, animation,
external files to create mechanical, CADD experience who are interested modeling and illustration. Students
architectural and civil projects. in the career field of pressure piping will be introduced to a variety of
3 Units design engineering. This course pres- means to directly produce prototype
36 Lecture hours ents the preparation of engineering models from CADD generated solid
54 Lab hours detail drawings of piping systems for geometry.
commercial, utilities and industrial 4 Units
ENGT 231 plants. Included is information and 54 Lecture hours
Technical Product Design and work dealing with the location, instal- 54 Lab hours
Presentation lation, operation, and maintenance
of pumps, steam turbines, compres- ENGT 280
Prerequisite: ENGT 122; ENGT 150 sors, tanks, heaters, coolers, cooling Advanced MicroStation for CADD &
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or towers, condenser, reactors, boilers, BIM Applications (Same as ARCH 280)
appropriate placement; READ 022 or chillers, heat exchangers and special
appropriate placement equipment. Prerequisite: ENGT 170, or verifiable
Transfers to: CSU 3 Units work experience and proficiency in
This intermediate course is the study 36 Lecture hours MicroStation XM or V8i
of technical presentation drawing, 54 Lab hours Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
product proposal and design includ- appropriate placement; READ 043 or
ing electro-mechanical packaging, ENGT 266 appropriate placement; ENGT 101 or two
orthographic and axonometric Pressure Piping Applications years of high school drafting
illustration for presentation and Transfers to: CSU
assembly pictorial views. Using Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or This course is for students pursuing
computer aided design, manual draft- appropriate placement; READ 043 or an advanced study in MicroStation
ing, and graphic techniques, students appropriate placement; ENGT 150 or 3D parametric CADD (Computer
will apply previously learned skills ENGT 170 or industry experience in Assisted Design and Drafting) and
to develop graphic illustrations of CADD applications; ENGT 265 the BIM (Building Information Mod-
mechanical applications for use in Transfers to: CSU eling) approach to building design
catalogs, manuals and engineering This course is for all students using Bentley Architecture. Stu-
support presentation documents. This interested in the career field of dents will apply previously learned
course benefits all students in areas of pressure piping design engineering. drafting conventions to produce
study related to Engineering, Draft- This course presents the advanced two and three dimensional CADD
ing, Design and Computer Graphics. preparation of engineering detail and BIM generated mechanical and
4 Units drawings of piping systems for architectural drawings and virtual
54 Lecture hours commercial, utilities and industrial design models. This course benefits
54 Lab hours plants. Included is advanced informa- all students studying Architecture,
tion and layout work dealing with Civil, Engineering of all types, Draft-
ENGT 250 the location, installation, operation of ing, Design and Computer Graphics.
Parametric Modeling 3D Applications pumps, steam turbines, compressors, High technology skills which are
for Mechanical Design vertical vessels, horizontal ves- necessary to function as a designer or
sels, tanks, heaters, coolers, cooling CADD Drafter are emphasized.
Prerequisite: ENGT 122 and ENGT 150 towers, condenser, reactors, boilers, 4 Units
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or chillers, heat exchangers and special 54 Lecture hours
appropriate placement; READ 043 or equipment. 54 Lab hours
appropriate placement 3 Units
Transfers to: CSU 36 Lecture hours ENGT 290
This course presents advanced 54 Lab hours Cooperative Work Experience/Intern-
applications of 2D and 3D Computer ship for Drafting Related Fields
Aided Design Drafting (CADD) and ENGT 270
an introduction to parametric model- Solid Works for 3D Modeling and Pro- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
ing and rapid prototyping utiliz- totype Applications appropriate placement; READ 043 or
ing the latest releases of Autodesk appropriate placement
Inventor series, SolidWorks, and Prerequisite: ENGT 122; ENGT 150 or Transfers to: CSU
other parametric modeling software ENGT 170 This course supports and reinforces
to produce solutions for mechanical Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or on-the-job training in business and
applications. This course benefits all appropriate placement; READ 043 or industrial establishments under
students in areas of study related to appropriate placement supervision of a college instruc-
Engineering, Drafting, Design and Transfers to: CSU tor and is facilitated by the use of
Computer Graphics, emphasizes This course presents an intensive learning objectives. The student will
CADD generated three dimensional study in 3D computer graphics and be working in a skilled or profes-
graphics using wire frame, surface CADD (Computer Assisted Design sional level assignment in their
modeling, and parametric solids. and Drafting) utilizing the latest area of vocational interest and will
4 Units release of SolidWorks Software. meet performance objectives related
54 Lecture hours This course benefits all students in to instruction that are above and
54 Lab hours areas of study related to Engineer- beyond the conditions of regular
ing, Drafting, Design and Computer employment. This course is intended
Graphics. Students will produce three
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for students whose job is related to ENGL 010SP course may be repeated one time for
the field of drafting and have com- English Composition Support Plus credit. This is a non-degree applicable
pleted or enrolled in the appropriate course offered on a pass-no pass
coursework. “Contact the CWE office Corequisite: ENGL 101 basis.
regarding re-enrollment procedures.” Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate 0.5 Units
Student Unpaid Internship: placement 27 Lab hours
1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours; This is a co-requisite support course
3 Units/180 hours;4 Units/240 hours for English 101 composition students ENGL 035
Student Paid Internship: which assists students who may ben- Introduction to College Composition
1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours; efit from additional support so that
3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours. they can succeed in a college-level Prerequisite: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
1 to 4 Units English composition course. Students appropriate placement
3 Lecture hours will be afforded additional practice in Corequisite: ENGL 035W
60 to 300 Other hours all phases of composition, grammar, ENGL 035, a foundation-level com-
and mechanics. position course, prepares students
ENGT 299 2 Units to succeed in transfer-level English
Directed Study in Engineering Design 36 Lecture hours courses by developing and reinforc-
Drafting ing essential college writing skills.
ENGL 020 Instruction on utilizing critical read-
Prerequisite: 2.5 overall grade point College Writing Skills ing, thinking, and reasoning skills
average, a 3.0 grade point average in the will be the focus of selected college-
discipline of study being requested, or This course is designed to provide level readings. Through the use of
receive an exception from the instructor students with the skills needed for engaging thematic units, students
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or writing in many college courses. The will practice effective written commu-
appropriate placement; READ 043 or course covers the basics of college nication through a process-centered
appropriate placement English skills, such as thesis state- approach, including pre-writing,
Transfers to: CSU ments, grammar, paper organiza- drafting, and multiple revisions of
This course provides an opportunity tion, and formatting. This course is their work during the submission
for the student to expand their stud- intended to prepare students entering process. Throughout the semester,
ies in Engineering Design Drafting college who are planning to take any emphasis will be placed on active
beyond the classroom by complet- level of English or English as a new learning, skill development, as well
ing a project or an assignment language (ENLA). This is a non- as tools for college and life success.
arranged by an agreement between degree applicable course offered on a This is a non-degree credit course
the student and instructor. The pass/no pass basis. and is offered on a pass/no pass basis.
student is required to contract with 0.5 - Units In addition to ENGL 035, students
the instructor to determine the scope 9 - Lecture hours will concurrently enroll in the ENGL
of the assignment and the unit value 035W Writing Workshop where they
assigned for successful completion. ENGL 030 will take part in workshop-specific
Students must possess a 2.5 overall Introductory Composition for assignments and additional individu-
GPA, a 3.0 GPA in the discipline of Developing Writers alized activities that complement
study being requested, or receive an and strengthen their work in ENGL
exception from the instructor. Stu- Corequisite: ENGL 030W 035. ENGL 035W Writing Workshop
dents may take a maximum of 3 units Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate is required and offered on a pass/no
of Directed Study within a discipline placement pass basis.
and 9 units college-wide. This course assists students in 3 Units
1 to 3 Units developing thinking, language, and 54 Lecture hours
54 to 162 Lab hours writing skills through structured
assignments that increase in complex- ENGL 035W
ENGLISH ity throughout the semester. This is Writing Workshop
the first or beginning course in com-
Division of Communications & position; it prepares students for suc- Corequisite: ENGL 035
Languages cess in either ENGL 035 or ENGL 101. Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate
Students must concurrently enroll placement
ENGL 010S in the one-unit Writing Workshop, In this course, ENGL 035 students
English Composition Support ENGL 030W. This is a non-degree will participate in instruction that is
applicable course and is offered on a designed to complement the Course
Corequisite: ENGL 101 pass/no pass basis. Content from ENGL 035. Students
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or 3 Units will develop and improve their
appropriate placement 54 Lecture hours writing and language skills through
This is a co-requisite support course individualized lessons and confer-
for English 101 composition students ENGL 030W ences with composition instructors.
which assists students who may Writing Workshop All ENGL 035 students must be
benefit from supplemental support concurrently enrolled in this course.
so that they can succeed in a college- Corequisite: ENGL 030 This course is non-degree applicable,
level English composition course. Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate offered on a Pass/No Pass basis, and
Students will be afforded additional placement may be repeated one time for credit.
practice in all phases of composition, This is a lab course designed to assist 0.5 Units
grammar, and mechanics. students in developing and improv- 27 Lab hours
1 Units ing their writing and language skills
18 Lecture hours through individual conferences with ENGL 101 (C-ID ENGL 100)
composition instructors. Students will College Composition and Research
complete and revise assignments that
complement the goals and objectives Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
of ENGL 030. All ENGL 030 stu- appropriate placement
dents must enroll in this course. This Transfers to: UC, CSU
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This is a composition course that ENGL 126 use. The structure of words, which
enables students to generate logical, Languages of the World includes phonology, morphology,
coherent essays and reports necessary and how words are used together
to academic and professional success. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or in sentences, syntax, will also be
Students will become proficient in appropriate placement; READ 043 or explored. A tool to decode worldwide
research techniques, learn critical appropriate placement sounds, the International Phonetic
reading and thinking skills through Transfers to: UC, CSU Alphabet, will be a key element in
expository and persuasive reading This is a linguistics course which the course. Students will also discuss
selections, and apply these skills to covers the major languages families the difference between learning a lan-
creating original essays and a final of the world and representative guage and acquiring language. This
research paper. The lab component languages from those families. It course is beneficial for future teachers
of this course is designed to assist presents the phonology, morphol- and for those majoring in any foreign
students in improving and refining ogy, syntax, and pragmatics of these language, English, communications,
their writing and language skills. languages. It is specifically targeted at and anthropology. This course is
Students will complete lab activities those who will be working with non- designed for students eligible for the
that enhance their ability to compose native speakers of English in order to Honors Program.
logical, well-supported arguments equip them to recognize the cross-lin- 3 Units
that exhibit grammatical fluency and guistic influences of other languages 54 Lecture hours
correct documentation form. Students on English, thus preparing them to
will meet with composition instruc- communicate more effectively with ENGL 131 (C-ID ENGL 200)
tors through individual conferences their clients and/or students and to Creative Writing
that address students’ specific writing assess the linguistic and sociolinguis-
concerns. This course is designed tic factors which affect communica- Prerequisite: ENGL 101
for students who wish to fulfill the tion. This course is useful for majors Transfers to: UC, CSU
General Education requirement for in foreign language, anthropology, This is a course of expression for stu-
Written Communication. communications, health science, and dents who are interested in various
3.5 Units English, and especially for those plan- forms of writing. It offers students a
54 Lecture hours ning to enter elementary and second- workshop setting in which to develop
27 Lab hours ary teaching in California, with its their writing skills in various genres,
diversity of languages and cultures. such as fiction, poetry, and playwrit-
ENGL 104 3 Units ing. Students are required to write
Tutorial Skills in Composition 54 Lecture hours regularly, present their own work
in class for discussion, and develop
Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade of ENGL 127 critical standards for evaluating the
“A” or ENGL 201 with a grade of “A” Language Structure and Language Use: merit of their own work and of the
or “B” Introduction to Linguistics work of their peers.
Prerequisite/Corequisite: ED 090 3 Units
Transfers to: CSU Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 54 Lecture hours
This course prepares students to tutor appropriate placement
in composition/writing. Prospec- Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate ENGL 201 (C-ID ENGL 105)
tive tutors will’ be trained to assist placement Advanced Composition and Critical
students in all stages of the writ- Transfers to: UC, CSU Thinking
ing process: invention/prewriting, This course explores the nature
composing/drafting, revising, and and structure of world languages. Prerequisite: ENGL 101
editing. Emphasis will be placed on Students will study whole language Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
the dialogic nature of the tutoring development through discourse placement
process in writing. This course is and semantics. The structure of Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
intended for all prospective tutors words, which includes phonology, (*Students will receive credit for only one
and coaches who will be helping morphology, how words are used of the following courses: ENGL 201 or
students in writing. together in sentences, syntax, will ENGL 201H)
0.5 Units also be explored. The tool to decode This advanced composition course
9 Lecture hours worldwide sounds, the International is open to all students who have
Phonetic Alphabet, will be a key successfully completed ENGL 101
ENGL 125 element in the course. Students will and is designed for those who expect
Grammar and Usage also discuss the difference between to transfer to four-year colleges or
learning a language and acquiring a universities. Students will read and
Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or language. This course is beneficial for write extensively, while applying
appropriate placement future teachers and for those major- critical thinking skills and research
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate ing in any foreign language, English, techniques. Students will demon-
placement communications, and anthropology. strate these abilities in advanced
Transfers to: UC, CSU 3 Units composition as they research and
This course explores parts of speech, 54 Lecture hours write a series of argumentative
varieties of sentence structures, essays, which demonstrate the ability
common grammar and usage prob- ENGL 127H to analyze issues, evaluate positions,
lems, and how to apply these issues Language Structure & Language Use: and argue persuasively through clear,
to real-world communications. It is Introduction to Linguistics Honors concise prose. The lab component
designed for students who wish to of this course is designed to assist
expand their knowledge of stan- Prerequisite: ENGL 101 students in advancing and refining
dard American English and thereby Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate their writing and language skills and
increase their skill in the written and placement will augment their ability to exer-
spoken language. It is especially help- Transfers to: UC, CSU cise critical thought. Students will
ful for students planning to go into This course explores the nature complete lab activities that further
teaching. and structure of world languages. enhance their ability to compose
3 Units Students will study language logical, well-supported arguments
54 Lecture hours development through discourse that exhibit grammatical fluency and
and semantics as well as language
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correct documentation form. Students awarded for 54 hours of Directed ENLA 012
will meet with composition instruc- Studies, six (6) hours of which must Beginning Speaking and Listening
tors through individual conferences be with an instructor. The instructor
that address students’ specific writing is responsible for monitoring student This course is for English language
concerns. progress through the semester. learners who wish to improve their
3.5 Units Students may take directed study conversational skills in English. Areas
54 Lecture hours courses for a maximum of three (3) of emphasis include dictation, Eng-
27 Lab hours units within a discipline, and may not lish phrasing patterns, various speak-
accumulate more than a total of nine ing situations, listening practice, and
ENGL 201H (C-ID ENGL 105) (9) units college wide. self-correction. This course is offered
Advanced Composition and Critical 1 to 3 Units on a pass/no pass basis and is not
Thinking Honors 54 to 162 Lab hours applicable to the degree. Students are
expected to complete an additional 8
Prerequisite: ENGL 101 ENGL 325 hours TBA (To Be Arranged) in the
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU Technical and Professional Writing Language Lab.
(*Students will receive credit for only one 3 Units
of the following courses: ENGL 201 or Prerequisite: ENGL 201 or ENGL 201H 54 Lecture hours
ENGL 201H) This upper division General Educa- 8 Lab hours
This advanced composition course is tion course is designed for students
open to all students who have suc- pursuing a Bachelors of Science ENLA 013
cessfully completed ENGL 101 and degree in Automotive Technology Basic Grammar
is designed for those who expect to and is open to all students who have
transfer to four-year colleges or uni- successfully completed ENGL 201 or Advisory: NESL 018 or appropriate
versities. Students will read and write ENGL 201H. Students will develop placement
extensively, while applying critical expository writing skills on technical This is an introductory grammar
thinking skills and research tech- subjects relevant to automotive and course for non-native speakers of
niques. Students will demonstrate transportation-related industries, English. Through reading, writing,
these abilities in advanced composi- business, science, government, and listening, and speaking activities,
tion as they research and write a other similar fields. Written assign- students learn basic English grammar
series of argumentative essays, which ments will comprise short forms while focusing on verb structures.
demonstrate the ability to analyze including technical description, This course is offered on a pass/no
issues, evaluate positions, and argue proposals, manuals, and journal pass basis and is not applicable to the
persuasively through clear, concise articles, as well as longer formal degree. Students are expected to com-
prose. This Honors section is open papers, feasibility studies, and techni- plete an additional 8 hours TBA (To
to all students who have completed cal reports. This course will help Be Arranged) in the Language Lab.
ENGL 101 with a grade of C or better. students develop principles of clear 3 Units
Students will be expected to analyze writing appropriate to Automotive 54 Lecture hours
issues in more depth and write on Industry standards. 8 Lab hours
them at greater length than they 3 Units
would in a non-honors section. 54 Lecture hours ENLA 014
3.5 Units Beginning Composition
54 Lecture hours ENGLISH AS A
27 Lab hours NEW LANGUAGE Prerequisite: Appropriate placement
through the Rio Hondo Assessment
ENGL 299 Division of Communications & Process
Directed Study: English Languages Advisory: NESL 018
This course is designed to help
Transfers to: CSU ENLA 011 limited English-speaking students
Independent Study/Directed Study Basic Vocabulary communicate better in English. The
is intended for students who have course focuses on the development
the ability to assume responsibil- Advisory: ENLA 014 or appropriate of written skills. Topics specifically
ity for independent work and to placement emphasized are idiomatic expres-
prepare written or oral reports and/ This course is designed to help sions, vocabulary, reading and
or appropriate projects. To enroll in non-native speakers of English learn writing. These are taught at an entry
an independent study/directed study meanings, forms, uses, and pronun- level. This course is offered on a pass/
course, students must possess a 2.5 ciations of 200-250 English words no pass basis and is not applicable to
overall grade point average, a 3.0 not presently in their vocabulary. the degree.
grade point average in the discipline Special emphasis is given to examin- 3.5 Units
of study being requested, or receive ing words in context, parts of speech, 54 Lecture hours
an exception from the instructor. and inflections. This course is offered 27 Lab hours
Independent Studies/Directed Studies on a pass/no pass basis and is not
may be developed from any topic applicable to the degree. Students are ENLA 022
arising from or related to a course of expected to complete an additional 8 Intermediate Speaking and Listening
study that will result in developing hours TBA (To Be Arranged) in the
depth and breadth in that subject Language Lab. Advisory: ENLA 012 or appropriate
area. Students will be expected to 3 Units placement
meet on a regular basis with their fac- 54 Lecture hours This course is for ENLA students
ulty sponsor and submit a final report 8 Lab hours who wish to improve their English
or project, and student progress shall speaking and listening skills at an
be evaluated at regular intervals. intermediate level. Areas of empha-
Academic standards for Independent sis include pronunciation, listening,
Studies/Directed Studies shall be the oral communication, note taking and
same as those for other courses. Units organizational skills. This course is
are awarded in accordance to Title offered on a pass/no pass basis and is
V regulations with one unit of credit not applicable to the degree. Students
are expected to complete an addi-
tional 8 hours TBA (To be Arranged)
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in the Language Lab. Students of sentences incorporating correct metal finishing and printed circuit
initially enrolled in the course will be intonation, accent, speed and rhythm. board production; oil refining and
assessed and only those passing the This course is offered on a pass/no chemical production; steel produc-
assessment will be allowed to remain. pass basis and is not applicable to the tion; general manufacturing; printing
3 Units degree. and graphic reproduction; agricul-
54 Lecture hours 3 Units ture; and consumer services.
8 Lab hours 54 Lecture hours 3 Units
8 Lab hours 54 Lecture hours
ENLA 023
Intermediate Grammar ENLA 034 ET 120
Intermediate-Advanced Composition Introduction to Alternative Energy
Advisory: ENLA 013 or appropriate Technology (Same as AET 120)
placement; ENLA 024 or appropriate Prerequisite: ENLA 024 or appropriate
placement placement Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
This course presents a multi skills A continuation of ENLA 024, this appropriate placement; READ 043 or
approach to English grammar course is for ENLA students and appropriate placement; MATH 030 or
and sentence structure for second emphasizes longer writings with MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri-
language students. Through read- more complicated sentence pat- ate placement
ing, writing, listening, and related terns leading up to a basic essay. Transfers to: CSU
activities such as diction, close Students focus on both thematic and This course is an introductory course
exercises, and sentence analysis, rhetorical modes of composition that will examine the theory behind
students practice the elements of cor- while they practice topic sentences, present day energy systems which
rect English while focusing on verbs thesis statements, subordination, and will include an in-depth analysis
and verb forms. This course is offered transitional expressions. This course of the design and installation of
on a pass/no pass basis and is not is offered on a pass/no pass basis and alternate energy systems. Topics will
applicable to the degree. Students are is not applicable to the degree. include: solar electrical systems, wind
expected to complete and additional 3.5 Units electrical systems, solar water heating
8 hours TBA (To Be Arranged) in 54 Lecture hours systems, wind mechanical systems,
the Language Lab. Students initially 27 Lab hours small hydro-electrical systems, and
enrolled in the course will be assessed conservation methods used to save
and only those passing the assess- ENLA 100 energy. Also presented are topics
ment will be allowed to remain. Advanced Composition on geothermal energy, fuel cells,
3 Units biomass systems, and applications
54 Lecture hours Prerequisite: ENLA 034 or appropriate of alternate energy in transportation,
8 Lab hours placement industrial, commercial, and residen-
Transfers to: UC, CSU tial systems. Students will collect
ENLA 024 ENLA 100 is the highest-level course solar data using an irradiance meter
Intermediate Composition of the ENLA writing sequence and an and determine power consumption
ENLA student’s gateway in to ENGL of a typical residence to develop an
Prerequisite: ENLA 014 or appropriate 101. As a result of taking this course, alternative energy solution. This
placement students will be able to utilize various course is intended for students that
This is an intermediate composi- stages of the writing process, MLA are contemplating a career in the
tion class for non-native speakers of conventions of academic writing in alternative energy industry.
English focusing on the fundamen- several rhetorical modes (including a 3 Units
tals of academic writing in English. research paper), and advanced levels 45 Lecture hours
Basic sentence structures, paragraph of grammatical and mechanical accu- 27 Lab hours
development, composition forms, racy in their writing.
English grammar and word usage are 3.5 Units ET 121
studied in various rhetorical modes. 54 Lecture hours Photovoltaic Systems Design and
This course is offered on a pass/no 27 Lab hours Installation (Same as AET 121)
pass basis and is not applicable to the
degree. ENVIRONMENTAL Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
3.5 Units TECHNOLOGY appropriate placement; READ 043 or
54 Lecture hours appropriate placement; MATH 030 or
27 Lab hours Division of Mathematics, MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri-
Sciences, and Engineering ate placement
ENLA 032 Transfers to: CSU
Advanced Speaking and Listening: ET 110 This in an introductory course that
Pronunciation and Accent Reduction Hazardous Waste Generation/Reduc- will examine and implement the
tion/Treatment design and installation of solar pho-
Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate tovoltaic power systems, which will
placement; ENLA 022 or appropriate Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or include the installation of a working
placement appropriate placement; READ 043 or solar photovoltaic power system.
ENLA 032 is a speaking, listening appropriate placement; MATH 050 or Students will learn how to perform
and pronunciation course intended MATH 050D or MATH 053 or solar site evaluations, electrical load
for students who need further appropriate placement calculations, solar system size calcu-
practice in spoken English and/or Transfers to: CSU lations, and installation techniques
have difficulty understanding native This course is designed to educate for grid-tie and off-the-grid photovol-
speakers of English in academic individuals working in or seeking taic systems. This course is designed
and other situations. Its purpose is employment in the hazardous waste to prepare the student for the North
improved the pronunciation, articu- management field with an overview American Board of Certified Energy
lation, speed and comprehension of industrial processes and their gen- Practitioners (NABCEP) Entry Level
of non-native speakers of English. eration of waste streams. The selected Exam. This course is intended for stu-
The course focuses on sounds in industries include: electroplating, dents that are contemplating a career
isolation, the blending of sounds in in the solar photovoltaic energy
phrasal elements and the production
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industry. ET 124 hazardous waste regulatory frame-
3 Units Advanced Wind Energy Systems Design work and develops research skills in
45 Lecture hours and Installation (Same as AET 124) the hazardous waste area. Emphasis
27 Lab hours is placed on the following topics:
Prerequisite: AET/ET 123 universal waste, generator compli-
ET 122 Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or ance, site investigation and reme-
Advanced Photovoltaic Systems Design appropriate placement; READ 043 or diation, permitting, enforcement,
and Installation (Same as AET 122) appropriate placement; MATH 030 or liability, and storm water discharge.
MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri- The course also provides “hands-on”
Prerequisite: AET/ET 121 ate placement applications of the regulations. These
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Transfers to: CSU applications include: preparing a
appropriate placement; READ 043 or This is the second course in the wind hazardous waste manifest, labeling
appropriate placement; MATH 030 or energy series that will further exam- and storing containers, sampling and
MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri- ine and implement the design and analysis, and preparing a Phase I
ate placement installation of wind power systems. environmental audit.
Transfers to: CSU Students will learn how to interpret 4 Units
This is the second course in the the National Electrical Code (NEC) 54 Lecture hours
photovoltaic series that will further specifics concerning wind power 54 Lab hours
examine and implement the design installations. The topics include
and installation of solar photovoltaic code compliant wiring of modules, ET 160
power systems. Students will learn inverters, charge controllers, ground- Hazardous Waste Site Remediation
how to interpret the National Electri- ing techniques and related topics. Systems
cal Code (NEC) specifics concerning Additional topics include wind site
photovoltaic installations. The topics evaluations, electrical load calcula- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
include code compliant wiring of tions, wind system size calculations, appropriate placement; READ 043 or
modules, inverters, charge control- hydraulic fundamentals, basic aero- appropriate placement; MATH 050 or
lers, batteries, grounding techniques dynamics, and installation techniques MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri-
and related topics. Additional topics for large wind power generation ate placement
include the design and installation systems. This course is intended for Transfers to: CSU
of large commercial photovoltaic students that are contemplating a This course provides an overview
systems. This course is intended career in the wind turbine power of remediation systems that are
for students that are interested in generation industry. employed in cleaning up hazard-
a career in the solar photovoltaic 3 Units ous waste sites. The remediation
energy industry. 45 Lecture hours systems that will be studied include:
3 Units 27 Lab hours groundwater remediation systems,
45 Lecture hours soil vapor extraction, chemical extrac-
27 Lab hours ET 130 tion/soil washing, solidification/
Health Effects of Environmental Haz- stabilization, bioremediation, thermal
ET 123 ardous Materials processes, and chemical destruction.
Wind Energy Systems Design and Specific details on the compounds
Installation (Same as AET 123) Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or removed, the fundamentals and spe-
appropriate placement; READ 043 or cific applications of each method will
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate placement; MATH 050 or be examined. Innovative remediation
appropriate placement; READ 043 or MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri- technologies and trends in remedia-
appropriate placement; MATH 030 or ate placement; BIOL 120; BIOL 120L; tion systems will be studied. A case
MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri- CHEM 110 study, which will highlight the reme-
ate placement Transfers to: CSU diation processes that are being used
Transfers to: CSU This course is designed to educate at a selected remediation site, will be
This is an introductory course that individuals working in or seeking examined.
will examine and implement the employment in areas that include 3 Units
design and installation of wind health and safety responsibilities. 54 Lecture hours
power systems which will include It provides an overview of how to
the installation of a working wind identify and evaluate the hazards ET 170
generation power system. Students of chemical, physical and biological Groundwater Hydrology and Sampling
will learn how to perform wind site agents that can be encountered in
evaluations, electrical load calcula- industrial operations, waste disposal Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
tions, wind system size calculations, and remediation sites. appropriate placement; READ 043 or
hydraulics fundamentals, basic aero- 3 Units appropriate placement; MATH 050 or
dynamics, and installation techniques 54 Lecture hours MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri-
for wind power generation systems. ate placement
Students will learn how to design and ET 150 Transfers to: CSU
install wind power generation system Hazardous Waste Management This course is designed to train indi-
and obtain skills for employment. Applications viduals, who are working in or who
This course is intended for students seek employment in the environ-
that are contemplating a career in Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or mental field, with an overview of the
the wind turbine power generation appropriate placement; READ 043 or basic physical and chemical nature
industry. appropriate placement; MATH 050 or of groundwater aquifer systems,
3 Units MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri- an overview of the techniques of
45 Lecture hours ate placement sampling protocols for obtaining
27 Lab hours Transfers to: CSU groundwater samples based on US
This course is designed to provide EPA approved sampling protocols,
individuals, who are working in or and an introduction to groundwater
seeking employment in the envi- pollution, remediation, and protec-
ronmental field with an overview of tion. Emphasis is placed on develop-
hazardous waste management and ing practical working knowledge of
regulations. The course explains the
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groundwater resources, groundwater who seek employment in the hazard- ance with environmental, health and
protection, and groundwater reme- ous materials management field, with safety regulations.
diation. a general overview of the require- 4 Units
3 Units ments and applications of federal, 54 Lecture hours
54 Lecture hours state, and local laws and regulations 54 Lab hours
relating to hazardous materials. The
ET 181 course will emphasize compliance ET 250
Home Energy Management and Audit- with Department of Transportation, Fundamentals of Safety and Health I
ing (Same as AET 181) OSHA Hazard Communications,
SARA Title III Community Right-to- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Know, Underground Tank, Asbes- appropriate placement; READ 043 or
appropriate placement; READ 043 or tos, Proposition 65, and Air Toxics appropriate placement, ET 230, or work-
appropriate placement; MATH 020 or Regulations. ing in General Industry, Construction,
MATH 020C or appropriate placement 4 Units or in the Safety and Health Field
Transfers to: CSU 54 Lecture hours Transfers to: CSU
This course is designed to provide 54 Lab hours This course is designed to introduce
individuals, who are working in or the student to the field of Occupa-
seeking employment in the green ET 230 tional Safety and Health and Program
energy field, with an overview of Safety and Emergency Response Development.
home energy management and Topics include instruction on Federal,
auditing. Specifically, this course will Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or State and Local Agency legislation
assist students in their preparation of appropriate placement; READ 043 or and the application of Labor and
a comprehensive home energy audit appropriate placement; MATH 050 or Occupational Safety and Health
and energy management program. MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri- regulations. The course content also
Emphasis is placed on the follow- ate placement includes familiarization with Work-
ing topics: Appliances, Insulation, Transfers to: CSU ers Compensation/General Liability
Designing/Remodeling, Electric- This course is designed to provide Insurance, Accident Investigation
ity, Landscaping, Lighting, Space individuals, who are working in Techniques, Industrial Hygiene,
Heating and Cooling, Water Heat- or who seek employment in the Ergonomics, Fire Prevention, Site
ing, Doors/Windows/Skylights, and environmental technology field, with and Facility Auditing, Systems Safety
Home Energy Audits. hands-on instruction in safety and and Program Development. This
3 Units emergency response to chemical and course is for individuals that are
54 Lecture hours physical exposures at hazardous pursuing a degree in Environmental
waste sites. Topics include: hazard Technology, Safety & Health or for
ET 182 identification, emergency response working supervisors, professionals
Industrial Energy Management and planning, proper use and selection or business owners that are respon-
Auditing (Same as AET 182) of PPE, site control and evaluation, sible for worker safety or placement
handling drums and containers, of workers compensation/general
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or field sampling and air monitoring, liability insurance. This course is a
appropriate placement; READ 043 or proper use of instruments, confined requirement for AS and/or Certificate
appropriate placement; MATH 020 or spaces, emergency response includ- of Achievement in Environmental
MATH 020C or appropriate placement ing field exercises in the use of APR Technologies with specialization in
Transfers to: CSU and SCBA. This course satisfies the health and safety.
This course is designed to provide requirements for 40 hour HAZ- 3 Units
individuals, who are working in or WOPER TRAINING under OSHA 54 Lecture hours
seeking employment in the green (1910.120) and confined space entry
energy field, with an overview of the training under OSHA (1910.146). ET 251
industrial energy management and 4 Units Fundamentals of Safety and Health II
auditing. Specifically, this course will 54 Lecture hours
assist students in their preparation 54 Lab hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
of a comprehensive energy audit appropriate placement; READ 043 or
and energy management program. ET 240 appropriate placement; ET 230
Emphasis is placed on the follow- Solid Waste Management Applications Transfers to: CSU
ing topics: Types of Energy Audits, This course is designed to introduce
Energy Management and Cost, Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or the student to the supervisory and
Benchmarking, Energy Performance, appropriate placement; READ 043 or management functions of Occupa-
Energy Use Requirements, Maximiz- appropriate placement; MATH 050 or tional Safety and Health and Risk
ing System Efficiencies, Optimizing MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri- Management. Topics include a review
Energy Input Requirements, Fuel ate placement of Federal, State and Local Agency
and Energy Substitution and Energy Transfers to: CSU Legislation, Labor and Occupational
Audit Instruments. This course is designed to provide Safety and Health regulations and
3 Units individuals, who are working in or Workers Compensation insurance.
54 Lecture hours seek employment in the solid waste The course content will focus on
management field, with an overview the Elements of Safety and Health
ET 200 of the solid waste industry and its Program Development, Behavior
Hazardous Materials Management components. Emphasis is placed Based Safety, Workplace Violence,
Applications on the various aspects of integrated Terrorism Preparedness, Hazardous
waste management including: waste Materials and Waste Management,
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or prevention, recycling, composting, Application of occupational safety
appropriate placement; READ 043 or incineration, landfilling, environmen- and health design/compliance, regu-
appropriate placement; MATH 050 or tal sampling and monitoring, facility lations and development of the Safety
MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri- siting and permitting, and compli- and health and Loss Prevention
ate placement Program (Policy through QA/QC).
Transfers to: CSU This course is for individuals that are
This course is designed to provide pursuing a degree in Environmental
individuals, who are working in or
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Technology, a Safety & Health Cer- ET 271 ET 273
tificate and the working professional Wastewater Treatment Plant Stormwater Management, Treatment
or business owner responsible for Operations II and Controls
worker safety or Risk Management.
3 Units Prerequisite: ET 270 Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
54 Lecture hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate placement; READ 043 or
appropriate placement; READ 043 or appropriate placement; MATH 020 or
ET 260 appropriate placement; MATH 020 or MATH 020C or appropriate placement
Environmental Sampling and Analysis MATH 020C or appropriate placement Transfers to: CSU
Transfers to: CSU This course is designed to provide
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or This is the second course of a series individuals, who are working in or
appropriate placement; READ 043 or of water treatment courses designed are seeking employment in the indus-
appropriate placement; MATH 050 or to train individuals, who are working trial stormwater management field,
MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri- in or who seek employment in the with the skills necessary to manage
ate placement; BIOL 120; BIOL 120L; waste water treatment field, with the stormwater activities at industrial
CHEM 110 practical aspects of operating and sites. Such management activities
Transfers to: CSU maintaining wastewater treatment would include the ability to: write
This course provides an overview of plants, emphasizing the use of safe stormwater plans, implement struc-
the techniques of sampling protocols practices and procedures. Informa- tural and non-structural best manage-
for obtaining soil, air, surface water, tion presented includes: conventional ment practices, evaluate and design
and groundwater samples based on activated sludge processes, sludge stormwater treatment systems, con-
the U.S. EPA approved sampling digestion and solids handling, efflu- duct laboratory testing, understand
protocols. In the lecture, emphasis is ent disposal, plant safety and good how to collect stormwater samples,
placed on the aspects of the procure- housekeeping, plant and equipment evaluate low impact develop-
ment of the samples through the maintenance, analysis and presenta- ment methods, and understand the
EPA approved standard operating tion of data, and records and report regulatory and political framework
procedures and practices. In the writing. Students will also learn to of stormwater management. Empha-
laboratory, the student will gain analyze and solve operational prob- sis will be placed on the following
practical knowledge and skills for the lems and to perform mathematical topics: stormwater chemistry, water
appropriate collection and handling calculations relating to wastewater treatment, student designed indus-
of environmental samples. treatment process control. trial treatment systems, auditing
4 Units 3 Units for compliance, monitoring of the
54 Lecture hours 54 Lecture hours industrial effluent, interpretation of
54 Lab hours laboratory results, and how to apply
ET 272 the data to achieve real reductions in
ET 270 Advanced Wastewater Treatment effluent contaminated by industrial
Wastewater Treatment Plant pollutants.
Operations I Prerequisite: ET 271 3 Units
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 54 Lecture hours
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate placement; READ 043 or
appropriate placement; READ 043 or appropriate placement; MATH 020 or ET 274
appropriate placement; MATH 020 or MATH 020C or appropriate placement Industrial Waste Water Treatment
MATH 020C or appropriate placement Transfers to: CSU
Transfers to: CSU This is the third course in a series of Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
This is the initial course of a series of water treatment courses designed to appropriate placement; READ 043 or
water treatment courses designed to train individuals who are working in appropriate placement; MATH 020 or
train individuals, who are working or who seek employment in the waste MATH 020C or appropriate placement
in or who seek employment in the water treatment field in the practical Transfers to: CSU
waste water treatment field, in the aspects of operating and maintain- This course is designed to provide
practical aspects of operating and ing wastewater treatment plants and individuals, who are working in or
maintaining wastewater treatment emphasizes the use of safe practices seeking employment in the water
plants, emphasizing the use of safe and procedures. Topics presented management field, with the practical
practices and procedures. Informa- include: detailed descriptions of the aspects of operating and maintain-
tion presented includes the role and equipment and advanced treatment ing industrial waste water treatment
responsibilities of a treatment plant processes used for odor control, pure plants. Emphasis is placed on the
operator, an explanation of why oxygen activated sludge treatment, following topics: role of the industrial
wastes must be treated, and detailed solids removal from secondary waste water treatment operator, types
descriptions of the equipment and effluents, residual solids manage- of industrial waste streams, industrial
processes used in a wastewater treat- ment, enhanced biological control waste water regulations, sources of
ment plant. Students will learn to including nitrogen and phosphorus wastes and methods for preventing
operate and maintain racks, screens, removal, and wastewater reclama- and minimizing wastes at the source,
comminutors, sedimentation tanks, tion. Students will learn to operate and industrial waste monitoring. The
trickling filters, rotating biological and maintain treatment plant instru- plant operations and maintenance
contactors, package activated sludge mentation equipment and systems. topics that will be highlighted include
plants, oxidation ditches, ponds, Additionally, students will also learn the following: operating and main-
and chlorination facilities. Students to analyze and solve operational taining flow measure equipment,
will also learn to analyze and solve problems and to perform mathemati- preliminary treatment processes,
operational problems and to perform cal calculations relating to wastewa- physical-chemical treatment pro-
mathematical calculations relating to ter treatment process control. This cesses, pressure and gravity filters,
wastewater treatment process control. course focuses on actual operating physical treatment processes, treat-
3 Units procedures and teaches students ment of metal waste streams, and
54 Lecture hours to analyze and solve operational safety procedures.
problems. 3 Units
3 Units 54 Lecture hours
54 Lecture hours
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ET 275 building field, with an overview of grade point average in the discipline
Water Treatment the green building industry and its of study being requested, or receive
components. Specifically, this course an exception from the instructor.
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or will assist students in their prepara- Independent Studies/Directed Studies
appropriate placement; READ 043 or tion for the Leadership in Energy and may be developed from any topic
appropriate placement; MATH 020 or Environmental Design Accredited arising from or related to a course of
MATH 020C or appropriate placement Professional (LEED AP) Examina- study that will result in developing
Transfers to: CSU tion, which is the most recognized depth and breadth in that subject
This course is designed to provide professional accreditation for green area. Students will be expected to
individuals, who are working in or building in the nation. Emphasis is meet on a regular basis with their fac-
seeking employment in the water placed on the six categories of design ulty sponsor and submit a final report
management field, with the practical that green buildings must address or project, and student progress shall
aspects of operating and maintaining for LEED Certification: Sustainable be evaluated at regular intervals.
water treatment plants. Topics will Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy & Academic standards for Independent
include: responsibilities of the water Atmosphere, Materials & Resources, Studies/Directed Studies shall be the
treatment plant operator, sources Indoor Environmental Quality, and same as those for other courses. Units
of water, reservoir management Innovation & Design Process. Each of are awarded in accordance to Title
and intake structures, coagulation these categories will be studied, with V regulations with one unit of credit
and flocculation, sedimentation and a focus on the significance of each awarded for 54 hours of Directed
filtration, disinfection and corrosion particular credit. Studies, six (6) hours of which must
control, and taste and odor control. 3 Units be with an instructor. The instructor
Day to day operating procedures will 54 Lecture hours is responsible for monitoring student
be highlighted in this course and will progress through the semester.
consists of the following topics: daily ET 290 Students may take directed study
operating procedures, regulation of Cooperative Work Experience/Intern- courses for a maximum of three (3)
flows, chemical use and handling, ship for Environmental Technology units within a discipline, and may not
records and reports, plant mainte- Related Fields accumulate more than a total of nine
nance, safety and security, emergency (9) units college wide.
procedures, handling complaints, and Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 1 to 3 Units
energy conservation. appropriate placement; READ 043 or 54 to 162 Lab hours
3 Units appropriate placement
54 Lecture hours Transfers to: CSU FINANCE
This course supports and reinforces
ET 276 on-the-job training in business and Division of Business
Water Distribution industrial establishments under
supervision of a college instruc- FIN 101
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or tor and is facilitated by the use of Introduction to Financial Planning
appropriate placement; READ 043 or learning objectives. The student will
appropriate placement; MATH 020 or be working in a skilled or profes- Prerequisite: MATH 050 or MATH
MATH 020C or appropriate placement sional level assignment in their area 050D or MATH 053 or MATH 053B or
Transfers to: CSU of vocational interest and will meet appropriate placement
This course is designed to provide performance objectives related to Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
individuals, who are working in or instruction that are above and beyond placement
seeking employment in the water the conditions of regular employ- Transfers to: CSU
management system, with the practi- ment. This course is intended for stu- This course provides an overview
cal aspects of operating and main- dents whose job is related to the field of the fundamentals of financial
taining water distribution systems. of environmental technology and planning, and is designed to pro-
Topics include: role and duties of have completed or enrolled in the vide students with tools needed to
water distribution system operators, appropriate coursework. “Contact the achieve their personal financial goals.
procedures for operating and main- CWE office regarding re-enrollment Students will learn to make informed
taining clear wells and storage tanks, procedures.” decisions related to spending, saving,
characteristics of distribution system Student Unpaid Internship: borrowing, and investing by apply-
facilities, operating and maintaining 1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours; ing quantitative reasoning concepts.
distribution systems, maintaining 3 Units/180 hours;4 Units/240 hours Course topics include the financial
water quality, disinfecting water Student Paid Internship: planning process, budgeting, cash
systems, and techniques for recog- 1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours; flow, debt consolidation, investing,
nizing hazards and developing safe 3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours. and retirement planning.
procedures and programs. Opera- 1 to 4 Units 3 Units
tors also learn to analyze and solve 3 Lecture hours 54 Lecture hours
problems associated with operating a 60 to 300 hours
distribution system. FIN 102
3 Units ET 299 Fundamentals of Financial Management
54 Lecture hours Directed Study: Environmental and Investing
Technology
ET 280 Prerequisite: FIN 101
Green Building Design Principles Transfers to: CSU Advisory: MATH 050 or MATH 050D
(Same as AET 280) Independent Study/Directed Study or MATH 053 or MATH 053B or
is intended for students who have appropriate placement; READ 043 or
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or the ability to assume responsibil- appropriate placement
appropriate placement; READ 043 or ity for independent work and to Transfers to: CSU
appropriate placement; MATH 020 or prepare written or oral reports and/ This course will provide an introduc-
MATH 020C or appropriate placement or appropriate projects. To enroll in tion to financial management and
Transfers to: CSU an independent study/directed study investment decision-making involv-
This course is designed to provide course, students must possess a 2.5
individuals, who are working in or overall grade point average, a 3.0
seeking employment in the green
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ing stocks, bonds, mutual funds, State Fire Marshal). Students who This course is for fire department per-
government securities, options, and complete this course also receive Cali- sonnel and other interested students
real estate. Topics include asset allo- fornia certification in Vehicle Extrica- that want to learn about the current
cation principles, modern portfolio tion, Fire Control I & II, Hazardous laws and regulations pertaining to
theory, investment tools and strate- Materials First Responder Opera- the labeling of hazardous materials
gies, diversification, and tax impli- tional, Confine Space Awareness, and the UN Hazardous Classifica-
cations of investments. This course Rescue Systems I, S-110, S-130, S-190, tions. The National Fire Protection
is designed for students interested Rapid Intervention Crew Tactics Association (NFPA) guidelines and
in pursuing a finance certificate or and ICS –200. This course requires the Department of Transportation
entry-level position in financial plan- completion of a medical physical (DOT) rules and regulations will be
ning. examination and includes arduous presented in this class.
3 Units physical activity. 0.074 to 1.482 Units
54 Lecture hours 18 Units 2 to 40 Lecture hours
126 Lecture hours 2 to 40 Lab hours
FIRE ACADEMY 616 Lab hours
FAC 4310
Division of Public Safety FAC 120 Management Orientation
Firefighter I
FAC 043 Basic Fire Academy with EMT Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Advanced Fire Course appropriate placement; READ 043 or
Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 appropriate placement
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or or appropriate placement; READ 043 or This course is designed for fire
appropriate placement; READ 043 or appropriate placement; MATH 030 or department personnel and other
appropriate placement MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropriate interested students who seek
This is a variable format (2-40 Hours placement; FTEC 101; FTEC 102; FTEC information related to fire service
of Lecture; 2-40 Hours of Lab) course 103; FTEC 104; FTEC 105; FTEC 106 management and supervision. The
designed to keep fire service person- Advisory: BIOL 125 organizational structure of a fire
nel informed of new laws and fire Transfers to: CSU department, fire officer responsibili-
codes, current prevention procedures, This course is designed for recently ties, and establishing command at
recent developments in hazardous employed firefighters and other the scene of an emergency will be
materials, stress on the firefighter, interested students. Topics covered discussed.
technology, community relations, include organization of the public 0.50 to 3.00 Units
physical fitness & wellness and other and private fire service, characteris- 9 to 40 Lecture hours
refresher training as may be neces- tics and behavior of fire, fire hazards 54 Lab hours
sary. and firefighter safety, extinguishing
0.148 to 2.962 Units agents and related extinguishing FAC 4315
2 to 40 Lecture hours equipment, fire protection systems Arson Scene Investigation
2 to 40 Lab hours and water supply, incident command
system, confine space awareness, Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
FAC 118 building construction and assemblies, appropriate placement; READ 043 or
Firefighter I, Basic Fire Academy basic firefighting tactics and strategy, appropriate placement
fire prevention, hazardous materials, This course is for fire department per-
Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 emergency care, wild land firefight- sonnel and other interested students
or appropriate placement; READ 043 or ing, Rapid Intervention, Rescue as it provides an introduction to the
appropriate placement; MATH 030 or Systems and physical fitness. This practices and procedures of fire scene
MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appro- course meets the State Board of Fire investigation. The scientific method
priate placement; FTEC 101; FTEC 102; Services requirements for designation of scene investigation, providing a
FTEC 103; FTEC 104; FTEC 105; FTEC as a “California Fire fighter I Accred- systematic framework for investiga-
106; EMT 093 ited Academy” (ARA or Accredited tions, is stressed. Determining the
Advisory: BIOL 125 Regional Academy by the California point of origin, establishing the cause
Transfers to: CSU State Fire Marshal). Students who and recognition, and preservation of
This course is designed for recently complete this course also receive Cali- evidence will be included. Current
employed firefighters and other fornia certification as an Emergency legally acceptable methods in compli-
interested students. Topics covered Medical Technician, in Vehicle Extri- ance with the standards of NFPA 921
include organization of the public cation, Fire Control I & II, Hazardous “Guide to Fire Explosion Investiga-
and private fire service, characteris- Materials First Responder Opera- tions” are stressed throughout the
tics and behavior of fire, fire hazards tional, Confine Space Awareness, course.
and firefighter safety, extinguishing Rescue Systems I, S-110, S-130, S-190, 0.074 to 1.482 Units
agents and related extinguishing Trench Rescue, Rapid Intervention 2 to 40 Lecture hours
equipment, fire protection systems Crew Tactics, Firefighter Safety and 2 to 40 Lab hours
and water supply, incident command Survival and ICS –200. This course
system, confine space awareness, requires completion of a medical FAC 4326
building construction and assemblies, physical examination and includes Paramedic Support Operations
basic firefighting tactics and strategy, arduous physical activity.
fire prevention, hazardous materials, 22 Units Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
emergency care, wild land firefight- 136 Lecture hours appropriate placement; READ 043 or
ing, Rapid Intervention, Rescue 783 Lab hours appropriate placement
Systems and physical fitness. This This course is designed for fire
course meets the State Board of Fire FAC 4305 department personnel and other
Services requirements for designation Hazardous Material Identification interested students who may assist
as a “California Fire fighter I Accred- paramedic units at the scene of
ited Academy” (ARA or Accredited Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or emergencies. Patient preparation,
Regional Academy by the California appropriate placement; READ 043 or stabilization and paramedic coordi-
appropriate placement nation will be reviewed. Common
terminology will be included. This
course meets the Los Angeles County
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Emergency Medical Technician FAC 4330 Service or other interested students
requirements for recertification as an Driving Techniques and Certification to become a California Certified Fire
Emergency Medical Technician in the Instructor. This is one of the State
State of California. Prerequisite: Appropriate DMV driver’s Board of Fire Services accredited
0.074 to 1.482 Units permit (when required) courses and applies to California Fire
2 to 40 Lecture hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Service Training and Educational
2 to 40 Lab hours appropriate placement; READ 043 or System certifications. Topics cov-
appropriate placement ered include Occupational Analysis,
FAC 4327 This course is designed to train fire- course outline, concepts of learn-
Fire Fighting Operations, Structures fighters and other interested students ing, levels of instruction, behavioral
to drive emergency response vehicles objectives, lesson plan development,
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or that include fire engines, fire trucks psychology of learning and instructor
appropriate placement; READ 043 or and ambulances under emergency evaluation. Student teaching demon-
appropriate placement and non-emergency conditions. strations are required of all.
This course is designed for fire This course will include classroom 2 Units
department personnel and other discussion, driving demonstrations, 40 Lecture hours
emergency responders who seek and driving practice. This course may
additional coursework in fighting require students to provide the neces- FAC 4345
structure fires. A review of basic sary driving permits needed through Fire Instructor 1B
firefighting tactics and strategy the DMV prior to class participation.
for occupancies such as dwellings, 0.074 to 1.482 Units Prerequisite: FAC 4344
commercial occupancies, industrial 2 to 40 Lecture hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
occupancies, and special occupan- 2 to 40 Lab hours appropriate placement; READ 043 or
cies will be included. Emphasis will appropriate placement
be placed on safety to personnel and FAC 4331 State Board of Fire Services accred-
crew cohesiveness. Pumping Techniques and Certification ited courses in fire service instruc-
0.074 to 1.482 Units tional techniques, including methods
2 to 40 Lecture hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or of instruction, use of audio/visual
2 to 40 Lab hours appropriate placement; READ 043 or equipment, employment of instruc-
appropriate placement; MATH 030 or tional aids, test construction, teaching
FAC 4328 MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri- demonstrations and reducing failure
Fire Fighting Operations, Mobile Units ate placement rates. This course applies to Califor-
This course is designed to train stu- nia Fire Service Training and Educa-
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or dents to operate fire apparatus under tional System certifications.
appropriate placement; READ 043 or emergency and non-emergency 0.167 to 0.75 Units
appropriate placement conditions. It integrates the physical 8 to 40 Lecture hours
This course is designed for fire properties of modern fire apparatus
department personnel and other suppression systems, pump theory FAC 4346
emergency responders who seek and operation, hydraulic calcula- Fire Prevention 1A
additional coursework in fighting tions, water supply considerations,
fires where mobile units are burning. relay pumping principles, water Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
A review of basic firefighting tactics shuttle operations, foam systems appropriate placement; READ 043 or
and strategy specifically for cars, operation and apparatus maintenance appropriate placement
trucks, buses, ships, planes and trains and testing. This course will include This course is the first of a two-
will be discussed. This course will classroom discussion, pumping dem- course series designed to prepare Fire
also present information related to onstrations, and pumping practice. Service or other interested students
terrorist acts while utilizing mobile 0.074 to 1.482 Units to become a California Certified Fire
equipment. Emphasis will be placed 2 to 40 Lecture hours Prevention Officer. This is one of the
on safety to personnel. 2 to 40 Lab hours State Board of Fire Services accred-
0.074 to 1.482 Units ited courses and applies to California
2 to 40 Lecture hours FAC 4335 Fire Service Training and Educational
2 to 40 Lab hours Special Equipment Familiarization System certifications. Topics covered
provide broad, technical overview
FAC 4329 Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or of fire prevention codes, ordinances,
Fire Fighting Operations, Hazardous appropriate placement; READ 043 or inspection practices and key hazards
Materials appropriate placement including responsibilities and author-
This course is intended for fire ity, occupancy classification & types
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or department personnel and other of construction, Egress requirements,
appropriate placement; READ 043 or interested students who want to fire resistive assemblies, general fire
appropriate placement learn more about specialized equip- safety provisions, principles and
This course is designed for fire ment used in today’s fire service. procedures for fire inspections.
department personnel and other Such equipment as the jaws of life, 2 Units
interested students who seek infor- compressor units, lighting units, 40 Lecture hours
mation related to response to fires life-saving equipment and command
where hazardous materials are pres- equipment will be included. FAC 4347
ent. A basic review of hazard clas- 0.074 to 1.482 Units Fire Prevention 1B
sifications, response concerns when 2 to 40 Lecture hours
hazardous materials are present, 2 to 40 Lab hours Prerequisite: FAC 4346
and responder safety is discussed. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
This course will also present basic FAC 4344 appropriate placement; READ 043 or
response issues related to terrorist Fire Instructor 1A appropriate placement
acts involving hazardous materials. This course is a second in the series
0.074 to 1.482 Units Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or of courses required for Fire Officer
2 to 40 Lecture hours appropriate placement; READ 043 or Certification as it relates to Fire
2 to 40 Lab hours appropriate placement Prevention. It is also designed for Fire
This course is the first of a two- Service personnel or other interested
course series designed to prepare Fire
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students to become a California management for multi-casualty inci- must be able to perform basic fire-
Certified Fire Prevention Officer. dents, hazardous materials incidents fighter activities including climbing,
This course focuses on the special and wildland fires. Each student also using sledge hammers, dragging
hazards associated with flammable has the opportunity to increase his or 150lb dummies and wearing a self-
and combustible liquids and gases. her knowledge and skills by handling contained breathing apparatus.
Some topics of discussion include initial operations at these types of 3 Units
bulk storage and handling, transpor- incidents through simulation and 36 Lecture hours
tation of flammable gases and liquids class activities. 54 Lab hours
and more. 2 Units
2 Units 40 Lecture hours FTEC 045
40 Lecture hours Firefighter Entrance Examination
FAC 4361 Techniques
FAC 4348 Fire Command 1C 1-Zone Fire Fighting
Fire Investigation I for Company Officers Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
appropriate placement; READ 043 or
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate placement
appropriate placement; READ 043 or appropriate placement; READ 043 or This course is designed to prepare
appropriate placement appropriate placement Fire Technology or other interested
This course is designed to prepare This is a State Board of Fire Services students to take a firefighter’s
Fire Service or other interested stu- accredited course in I-Zone firefight examination. Topics covered include
dents to become a California Certified ing and elements of the Incident a review of firefighter duties and the
Fire Investigator. This is one of the Command System (ICS) for Company requirements of a firefighter, employ-
State Board of Fire Services accred- Fire Officers. This addresses the three ment requirements in the fire service
ited courses and applies to California elements of wild land fire behavior and the hiring process. Resumes, fire
Fire Service Training and Educational including fuel, weather and topog- department written examinations,
System certifications. This course raphy and fundamental elements oral interviews, and other related
provides the participants with an of size-up as they relate to I-Zone aspects will be discussed.
introduction to the basics of fire scene firefighting. The duties and respon- 3 Units
investigation. The focus of the course sibilities of a Strike Team Company 54 Lecture hours
is to provide information on fire Officer and procedures for struc-
scene indicators and to determine the ture triage and protection are also FTEC 101
fire’s origin. addressed. This course is designed Fire Protection Organization
2 Units for firefighting personnel and other
40 Lecture hours interested students who seek certifi- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
cation as a California State Certified appropriate placement; READ 043 or
FAC 4349 “Fire Officer.” appropriate placement
Fire Command 1A 2 Units Transfers to: CSU
36 Lecture hours This course provides Fire Technol-
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or ogy or other interested students
appropriate placement; READ 043 or FIRE TECHNOLOGY with an overview of fire protection
appropriate placement issues. Included will be an introduc-
This course is designed to prepare Division of Public Safety tion to the philosophy and history of
Fire Service or other interested stu- fire protection and fire service. The
dents to become a California Certified FTEC 044 organization and function of public
Fire Officer. This is one of the State Physical Fitness and Ability for the and private fire protection services,
Board of Fire Services accredited Firefighter the laws and regulations affecting fire
courses and applies to California Fire service and the role of fire depart-
Service Training and Educational Prerequisite: Student must be able to lift ments as part of local government
System certifications. This course 75lbs., drag a 150 pound “drag dummy”, will be explored. Basic fire chemistry,
provides instruction and simulation and use a sledge hammer in completion of fire protection systems, firefighting
time pertaining to the initial decision a physical abilities test. strategies and possible career oppor-
and action processes at a working Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or tunities in fire related fields will also
fire. Topics include the fire officer, appropriate placement; READ 043 or be addressed.
fire behavior, fire ground resources, appropriate placement 3 Units
operations and management. This course is designed to give in- 54 Lecture hours
2 Units service firefighters and interested
40 Lecture hours students information about condi- FTEC 102
tioning and fire department physical Principles of Fire & Emergency Services
FAC 4350 ability test designs and will include Safety & Survival
Fire Command 1B manipulative drills in order to be suc-
cessful in passing California PAT’s Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Prerequisite: FAC 4349 (Physical Abilities Tests). This course appropriate placement; READ 043 or
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or will provide information on the most appropriate placement
appropriate placement; READ 043 or recently developed tests in South- Transfers to: CSU
appropriate placement ern California including the CPAT This course introduces the fire tech-
This course is a continuation of Fire (Candidate Physical Abilities Test) nology or other interested students
Command 1A and is designed to pre- and the Biddle (Biddle and Associate to the basic principles and history
pare Fire Service or other interested Validated Test). Students will learn related to the national firefighter
students to become a California Certi- about firefighter wellness programs, life safety initiatives, focusing on
fied Fire Officer. This is one of the review basic nutrition and current the need for cultural and behavior
State Board of Fire Services accred- NFPA (National Fire Protection changes throughout the emergency
ited courses and applies to California Association) standards pertaining to services. This course has been
Fire Service Training and Educational firefighter health and safety. Students updated to meet the National Fire
System certifications. This course and Emergency Services Higher Edu-
provides the student with informa-
tion on tactics, strategies and scene
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cation objectives as it pertains to fire- FTEC 106 sions, and the development of an inci-
fighter safety and survival techniques Fire Protection Equipment and Systems dent plan. Basic current fire ground
used in today’s fire service. strategies will also be explored in this
3 Units Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or course.
54 Lecture hours appropriate placement; READ 043 or 3 Units
appropriate placement 54 Lecture hours
FTEC 103 Transfers to: CSU
Fire Behavior and Combustion This course provides the fire technol- FTEC 110
ogy student with information pertain- Rescue Practices
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or ing to the design and operation of fire
appropriate placement; READ 043 or detection and alarm systems, heat Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
appropriate placement and smoke control systems, special appropriate placement; READ 043 or
Transfers to: CSU protection and sprinkler systems, appropriate placement
This course provides fire technology water supply for fire protection and Transfers to: CSU
or other interested students with an portable fire extinguishers. This course provides the fire technol-
exploration of theories and funda- 3 Units ogy or other interested students with
mentals of how and why fires start, 54 Lecture hours a better understanding of rescue
spread, and how they are controlled. problems and techniques in the fire
An in-depth study of fire chemis- FTEC 107 service field. Topics covered include
try and physics, fire characteristics Hazardous Materials I emergency rescue equipment, toxic
of materials, extinguishing agents, gases, chemicals, diseases, radiation
and fire control techniques will be Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or hazards, and care of victims. Students
explored. appropriate placement; READ 043 or will become prepared for emergency
3 Units appropriate placement childbirths, respiration and resus-
54 Lecture hours Transfers to: CSU citation, auto extrication, and other
This course provides fire technology emergency conditions throughout the
FTEC 104 or other interested students with course.
Fire Prevention Technology information pertaining to the first 3 Units
responder role when dealing with 54 Lecture hours
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or hazardous materials operations. Haz-
appropriate placement; READ 043 or ardous materials decontamination FTEC 111
appropriate placement procedures will also be discussed. Fire Hydraulics
Transfers to: CSU Classification of hazardous materials
This course is designed to provide and National Fire Protection Associa- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
fire technology or other interested tion standards (NFPA 472) will be appropriate placement; READ 043 or
students with fundamental infor- addressed. appropriate placement; ability to add,
mation regarding the history and 3 Units subtract, multiply, and divide
philosophy of fire prevention, 54 Lecture hours Transfers to: CSU
organization and operation of a fire This course provides the fire tech-
prevention bureau, use of fire codes, FTEC 108 nology student with information
identification and correction of fire Hazardous Materials II applicable to fire service hydraulics,
hazards, and the relationships of fire specifically pertaining to fire hose,
prevention with built-in fire protec- Prerequisite: FTEC 107 friction loss and calculations for
tion systems, fire investigation, and Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or gallons per minute (GPM) on the fire
fire and life-safety education. appropriate placement; READ 043 or ground. The student will study fire
3 Units appropriate placement ground hydraulic formulas used to
54 Lecture hours Transfers to: CSU calculate needed fire flow for residen-
This course provides the fire tech- tial and commercial structures.
FTEC 105 nology or other interested student 3 Units
Building Construction for with information pertaining to the 54 Lecture hours
Fire Protection handling, identification, firefighting
practices, and the explosive hazards FTEC 112
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or confronted with during a hazard- Fire Apparatus and Equipment
appropriate placement; READ 043 or ous materials response. The role of a
appropriate placement Hazardous Material Technician and Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Transfers to: CSU Specialist will be discussed. The types appropriate placement; READ 043 or
This course provides the fire technol- of hazardous materials that could be appropriate placement
ogy or other interested students with used during a terrorism event will be Transfers to: CSU
an understanding of the essential covered. This course provides the fire technol-
components used in building con- 3 Units ogy or other interested students with
struction that directly relates to fire 54 Lecture hours information pertaining to the design
safety. The elements of construction and operation of fire department
and design of structures, factors FTEC 109 apparatus. This includes components
when inspecting buildings, preplan- Fire Fighting Tactics and Strategy such as the engine, pump and drive
ning fire operations, and operating at train. Basic hydraulic calculations for
fires will be discussed. The develop- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or operation and safe vehicle use will
ment and evolution of building and appropriate placement; READ 043 or also be discussed. Topics addressed
fire codes will be studied in relation- appropriate placement; include the different types of fire
ship to past fires in residential, com- Transfers to: CSU apparatus and their function includ-
mercial, and industrial occupancies. This course provides the fire technol- ing wildland firefighting apparatus
3 Units ogy or other interested students and municipal fire apparatus.
54 Lecture hours with information pertaining to the 3 Units
elements of the incident management 54 Lecture hours
system, evaluation of information
management and critical incident
factors including control of incident
communications, basic strategy deci-
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FTEC 114 want to enhance their knowledge and ulty sponsor and submit a final report
Fire Investigation ability as it pertains to the fire ground or project, and student progress shall
operations associated with truck com- be evaluated at regular intervals.
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or pany tactics and strategy. Basic roof Academic standards for Independent
appropriate placement; READ 043 or construction, vertical and horizontal Studies/Directed Studies shall be the
appropriate placement ventilation, forcible entry, positive same as those for other courses. Units
Transfers to: CSU and negative ventilation, search and are awarded in accordance to Title
This course provides the fire technol- rescue, thermal imaging technology, V regulations with one unit of credit
ogy or other interested students with firefighter safety and survival, rapid awarded for 54 hours of Directed
an understanding of determining intervention tactics, elevator rescue Studies, six (6) hours of which must
causes of fires, including accidental, and related truck company opera- be with an instructor. The instructor
suspicious, and incendiary. Topics tions will be discussed. is responsible for monitoring student
covered include arson laws, field note 2.5 Units progress through the semester.
taking, and fire cause. Also addressed 25 Lecture hours Students may take directed study
are the recognition and preserving 60 Lab hours courses for a maximum of three (3)
of evidence, the interviewing of wit- units within a discipline, and may not
nesses and suspects, arrest and deten- FTEC 290 accumulate more than a total of nine
tion procedures, court demeanor, and Cooperative Work Experience/Intern- (9) units college wide.
the giving of court testimony. ship for Fire Technology Related Fields 1 to 3 Units
3 Units 54 to 162 Lab hours
54 Lecture hours Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
placement; ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or FIRST YEAR SEMINAR
FTEC 117 appropriate placement
Fire Service Management, Safety and Transfers to: CSU Division of Library Science
Wellness This course supports and reinforces
on-the-job training in the Fire Tech- FYS 101
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or nology field under supervision of a Beyond Words: Visual and Performing
appropriate placement; READ 043 or college instructor and is facilitated Arts in Action
appropriate placement by the use of learning objectives. The
Transfers to: CSU student will be working in a skilled Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
This course is designed for fire or professional level assignment in appropriate placement; READ 043 or
technology majors to provide the the area of Fire Technology and will appropriate placement
student with the concepts, theories meet performance objectives related Transfers to: CSU
and principles of fire service man- to instruction that are above and This seminar course is designed to
agement. Emphasis is placed on the beyond the conditions of regular introduce first-year students to the
distinctions between management, employment. This course is intended spirit of academic excellence and
supervision and leadership. Fire for students whose job is related to intellectual curiosity that lies at
service stress and safety management the field of fire technology and have the heart of learning. All First-Year
will be discussed and the national fire completed or enrolled in the appro- Seminar courses explore a common
service standards will be presented. priate coursework.” Contact the selected theme in depth. This seminar
3 Units CWE office regarding re-enrollment course will approach the selected
54 Lecture hours procedures.” theme as a conduit for understand-
Student Unpaid Internship: ing the visual and performing arts.
FTEC 121 1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours; FYS 101 will examine the artist’s
Emergency Response 3 Units/180 hours;4 Units/240 hours use of an abstracted language that
Student Paid Internship: moves beyond words to the visual,
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours; aural, and kinesthetic. Students are
appropriate placement; READ 043 or 3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours. invited to explore creativity, innova-
appropriate placement 1 to 4 Units tion, self-expression, imagination,
Transfers to: CSU 3 Lecture hours close observation, introspection, and
This course is intended for students 60 to 300 Other inquisitiveness as artistic responses
that seek a better understanding of to the world around us. This seminar
the role and responsibilities of a first FTEC 299 will then examine how visual and
responder. This class also meets the Directed Study: Fire Technology performing artists give shape to these
State of California Title 22 require- responses by applying skill and inge-
ments pertinent to CPR, First Aid and Transfers to: CSU nuity. Through inquiry-based instruc-
AED (automatic external defibril- Independent Study/Directed Study tion and active learning, students
lation) training as it relates to the is intended for students who have develop into self-directed problem-
EMT (Emergency Medical Techni- the ability to assume responsibil- solvers. Coursework will build
cian). This course will also certify ity for independent work and to throughout the semester toward a
the student in CPR for the healthcare prepare written or oral reports and/ culminating project in a variety of
professional. or appropriate projects. To enroll in media. Through presentations, guest
3 Units an independent study/directed study speakers, and field trips, students
36 Lecture hours course, students must possess a 2.5 will be exposed to professions and
54 Lab hours overall grade point average, a 3.0 fields of study in dance, design, film,
grade point average in the discipline music, theater, and visual art.
FTEC 150 of study being requested, or receive 3 Units
Truck Company Operations an exception from the instructor. 54 Lecture hours
Independent Studies/Directed Studies
Prerequisite: FAC 118 or Firefighter 1 may be developed from any topic
certification or completion of a CSFM arising from or related to a course of
approved Fire Academy study that will result in developing
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate depth and breadth in that subject
placement area. Students will be expected to
Transfers to: CSU meet on a regular basis with their fac-
This course is for veteran firefight-
ers or other interested students that
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FYS 102 and intellectual curiosity that lies FRENCH
Business and the Cyber Future at the heart of learning. All First-
Year Seminar courses explore a Division of Communications &
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or common selected theme in depth. Languages
appropriate placement; READ 043 or This seminar course will approach
appropriate placement the selected theme as a conduit for FR 101
Transfers to: CSU understanding diversity and human French I
This seminar course is designed to experiences. FYS 104 will explore
introduce first-year students to the major themes, problems, theories, Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
spirit of academic excellence and and ideologies from both past and appropriate placement; READ 043 or
intellectual curiosity that lies at present. This seminar encourages appropriate placement
the heart of learning. All First-Year student inquiry and analysis into Transfers to: UC, CSU
Seminar courses explore a theme in subject matter which continues to This course is an introduction to the
depth. This seminar course consid- shape their lives today. This course essentials of French language: read-
ers the selected theme through the challenges students to utilize primary ing, listening, speaking, and writing
lens of business principles. FYS 102 skills found in each discipline in skills. Various facets of French-speak-
will explore concepts, strategies, and order to explain human experiences, ing culture (history, philosophy, and
practices of management, market- examine historical and contemporary politics) will be analyzed via cross-
ing, finance, accounting, information theories, and facilitate their contribu- cultural comparisons. In addition to
technology, logistics, and human tions to their communities at large. classroom discussion, students are
resources. Through inquiry-based Through inquiry-based instruction required to complete at least 27 hours
instruction and active learning, and active learning, students develop of intensive individualized oral-aural
students develop into selfdirected into self-directed problem-solvers. practice in the Language Laboratory
problem-solvers. Coursework will Coursework will build throughout via interactive websites, audio CDs,
build throughout the semester the semester toward a culminating video programs and films. The Lan-
toward a culminating project in project in various media. Through guage Laboratory work focuses on
various media. Through presenta- presentations, guest speakers, and vocabulary, grammar, and cultural
tions, guest speakers, and field trips, field trips, students will be exposed practices. This class is designed for
students will be exposed to profes- to professions and fields of study in those interested in learning to speak
sions and fields of study in business behavioral and social sciences. French as well as those seeking a
and the cyber future. 3 Units degree in the French language.
3 Units 54 Lecture hours 4.5 Units
54 Lecture hours 72 Lecture hours
FYS 105 27 Lab hours
FYS 103 Voices, Ideas, and the Power of
Science in Society Language FR 102
French II
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
appropriate placement; READ 043 or appropriate placement; READ 043 or Prerequisite: FR 101 or completion of 2
appropriate placement appropriate placement years of high school French with a grade
Transfers to: CSU Transfers to: CSU of “C” or better
This seminar course is designed to This seminar course is designed to Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
introduce first-year students to the introduce first-year students to the asessment; ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
spirit of academic excellence and spirit of academic excellence and appropriate placement
intellectual curiosity that lies at the intellectual curiosity that lies at the Transfers to: UC, CSU
heart of learning. All First-Year Semi- heart of learning. All First-Year Semi- This course is a continuation to the
nar courses explore a theme in depth. nar courses explore a theme in depth. essentials of the French language:
FYS 103 will explore the selected This seminar course will consider reading, listening, speaking, and
theme through the lens of the natural the selected theme through the lens writing skills. Various facets of
sciences, their effects on society, of written and oral communication. French-speaking culture (history,
and how the pursuit of science has FYS 105 will explore the etymology, philosophy, and politics) will be ana-
been influenced by social forces. analysis, and practice of how we use lyzed via cross-cultural comparisons.
Through inquiry-based instruction symbols in society, both orally and In addition to classroom discussion,
and active learning, students develop in writing. Through inquiry-based students are required to complete
into self-directed problem-solvers. instruction and active learning, stu- at least 27 hours of intensive indi-
Coursework will build throughout dents develop into self-directed vidualized oral-aural practice in the
the semester toward a culminating problem-solvers. Coursework will Language Laboratory via interactive
project in various media. Through build throughout the semester websites, audio CDs, video programs,
presentations, guest speakers, and toward a culminating project in and films. The Language Laboratory
field trips, students will be exposed various media. Through presenta- work focuses on vocabulary, gram-
to professions and fields of study in tions, guest speakers, and field trips, mar, and cultural practices. This class
the natural sciences. students will be exposed to profes- is designed for those interested in
3 Units sions and fields of study in language, continuing to learn to speak French as
54 Lecture hours literature, and verbal expression. well as for those seeking a degree in
3 Units the French language.
FYS 104 54 Lecture hours 4.5 Units
Understanding the SELFie: Diversity 72 Lecture hours
and Human Experieinces 27 Lab hours
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
appropriate placement; READ 043 or
appropriate placement
Transfers to: CSU
This seminar course is designed
to introduce first-year students to
the spirit of academic excellence
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FR 201 the French language. information systems (GIS), global
French III 4.5 Units positioning systems (GPS), cartogra-
72 Lecture hours phy, remote sensing. Students will
Prerequisite: FR 102 or completion of 27 Lab hours learn how to use geospatial technolo-
three years of high school French with a gies to perform spatial analysis in
grade of “C” or better FR 299 various disciplines including but not
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Directed Study: French limited to business, public safety,
appropriate placement; READ 043 or health, politics, engineering, envi-
appropriate placement Transfers to: CSU ronmental, and social, biological and
Transfers to: UC, CSU Independent Study/Directed Study geological sciences. Students should
This course stresses advanced is intended for students who have have a working knowledge of Win-
conversational, reading, writing and the ability to assume responsibil- dows to be successful in this course.
translation skills. Emphasis is placed ity for independent work and to 4 Units
on understanding spoken French as prepare written or oral reports and/ 54 Lecture hours
well as on proficiency and accuracy or appropriate projects. To enroll in 54 Lab hours
in speaking French. The course will an independent study/directed study
include an introduction to French course, students must possess a 2.5 GIS 130
literature as well as the reading of overall grade point average, a 3.0 Field Data Applications for GIS
one novel in French to be determined grade point average in the discipline
by the instructor. Various facets of of study being requested, or receive Prerequisite: GIS 120
French culture, philosophy, politics an exception from the instructor. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
and history will also be explored. Independent Studies/Directed Studies appropriate placement;READ 043 or
In addition to classroom discussion, may be developed from any topic appropriate placement
students are required to complete arising from or related to a course of Transfers to: CSU
at least 27 hours of intensive indi- study that will result in developing This course provides students and
vidualized oral-aural practice in the depth and breadth in that subject working professionals an expanded
Language Laboratory via interactive area. Students will be expected to hands-on study on field data collec-
websites, audio CDs, video programs, meet on a regular basis with their fac- tion and methods using various geo-
and films. The Language Laboratory ulty sponsor and submit a final report spatial technology including Global
work focuses on vocabulary, gram- or project, and student progress shall Positioning Systems (GPS) and sUAV
mar, and cultural practices. This class be evaluated at regular intervals. (small unmanned aerial vehicles) for
is designed for students who wish to Academic standards for Independent applications in Geographic Infor-
broaden their knowledge in French as Studies/Directed Studies shall be the mation Systems (GIS) and Remote
well as for those seeking a degree in same as those for other courses. Units Sensing (RMS). Experience in using
the French language. are awarded in accordance to Title field data collection enhances GIS
4.5 Units V regulations with one unit of credit technician and analyst employability.
72 Lecture hours awarded for 54 hours of Directed Students will research real world
27 Lab hours Studies, six (6) hours of which must applications for public safety, public
be with an instructor. The instructor works, digital humanities and vari-
FR 202 is responsible for monitoring student ous sciences. This course will include
French IV progress through the semester. off-campus field trips.
Students may take directed study 4 Units
Prerequisite: FR 201 or completion of courses for a maximum of three (3) 54 Lecture hours
four years of high school French with a units within a discipline, and may not 54 Lab hours
grade of “C” or better accumulate more than a total of nine
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or (9) units college wide. GIS 150
appropriate placement; READ 043 or 1 to 3 Units Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems
appropriate placement 54 to 162 Lab hours Procedures and Regulations
Transfers to: UC, CSU
This course is a continuation of FR GEOGRAPHIC Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
201. The course stresses advanced INFORMATION appropriate placement; READ 043 or
conversational, reading, writing, and appropriate placement
translation skills. Emphasis is placed SYSTEMS Transfers to: CSU
on understanding spoken French as This course prepares the student to
well as on proficiency and accuracy Division of Career & pass the FAA Aeronautical Knowl-
in speaking French. The course will Technical Education edge Test for a Remote Pilot Certifi-
include an introduction to French cate. Material covers subject areas in
literature as well as the reading of GIS 120 the Part 107 Aeronautical Knowledge
one novel in French to be determined Introduction to Geographic Information Test including aerodynamics, aircraft
by the instructor. In addition to Systems and Spatial Analysis performance, navigation, weather,
classroom instruction, In addition to and aviation regulations. Flight
classroom discussion, students are Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or workflow demonstration prepares
required to complete at least 27 hours appropriate placement; READ 043 or the student in sUAS operation and
of intensive individualized oral-aural appropriate placement; CIT 101 flight planning with an overview
practice in the Language Laboratory Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU of trending applications including
via interactive websites, audio CDs, (*Students will receive credit for only videography, survey mapping, public
video programs, and films. The Lan- one of the following courses: GIS 120 or safety, and biology.
guage Laboratory work focuses on GIS 220) 1.5 Units
vocabulary, grammar, and cultural This course will introduce fundamen- 18 Lecture hours
practices. Various facets of French tal concepts of geographic infor- 27 Lab hours
culture, philosophy, politics and his- mation and spatial analysis, using
tory will also be explored. This course industry standard geospatial appli-
is intended for those interested in cation tools including geographic
continuing to learn to speak French as
well as for those seeking a degree in
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GIS 220 ity managers to aid in the planning completion, students will effectively
GIS Applications process, facilities management, perform programming fundamentals
systems evaluation, maintenance providing easier interface for end
Prerequisite: GIS 120 and asset management of large-scale users.
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or facilities and infrastructure. Included 4 Units
appropriate placement; READ 043 or is site management of facilities, city 54 Lecture hours
appropriate placement; CIT 101 and regional planning, infrastructure 54 Lab hours
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU based on topological features, evalu-
(*Students will receive credit for only ation based on growth indicators, GIS 281
one of the following courses: GIS 120 or population and economic projections, Crime Mapping and Analysis
GIS 220) and use of GIS to support contem-
GIS 220 is designed for students to porary environmental rules and Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
apply tools learned in GIS120 and regulations. The course will include appropriate placement; READ 043 or
introduces geoprocessing methods production of professional quality appropriate placement; CIT 101
and new data sets to perform suit- maps using ArcView as well as utiliz- Transfers to: CSU
ability models such as where to locate ing customized software. Crime mapping plays an impor-
a new school, or how to determine 3 Units tant role in almost any form of
concentrations of sales, pollutants 54 Lecture hours crime analysis and can improve
or crimes within a community. In 36 Lab hours our understanding of the important
addition, field work is performed relationships between people, loca-
using Global Positioning System GIS 230 tion, time, and crime. As a result,
(GPS) including development of data Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Geographic information systems
dictionary, collection and process- in Environmental Technology (GIS) has become an essential tool
ing and import into GIS. Additional used by crime analysts to discover
data import includes CAD and tables. Prerequisite: GIS 120 crime patterns, implement corrective
Students are introduced to data Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or strategies, optimize resource alloca-
delivery including layer and map appropriate placement; READ 043 or tion and to develop crime prevention
packages and web mapping. Course appropriate placement measures. Students will use ArcGIS
may include field trips for student to Transfers to: CSU to analyze crime series, conduct
visit industry meetings and attend off In the environmental field today problem analysis, study crime trends,
campus GPS exercise. there are few jobs that do not require and address deployment issues as
4 Units a background in Geographical Infor- they relate to decision making in law
54 Lecture hours mation Systems (GIS) and Global enforcement. Students should have a
54 Lab hours Positioning Systems (GPS). GIS is working knowledge of Windows to
today widely applied in planning be successful in this course.
GIS 221 used for land use and growth man- 4 Units
Cartography Design and Geographic agement, environmental assessment 54 Lecture hours
Information Systems to disaster response. This course 54 Lab hours
integrates training in GIS with field
Prerequisite: GIS 120 data collection methods using GPS GIS 290
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or & Remote Sensing to collect environ- Cooperative Work Experience/Intern-
appropriate placement; READ 043 or mental data used interpretively by ship for Geographic Information Sys-
appropriate placement GIS. Students should have a work- tems Related Fields
Transfers to: CSU ing knowledge of Windows to be
GIS plays an important role in almost successful in this course. This course Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
any discipline and improves under- may be taken once for credit towards appropriate placement; READ 043 or
standing of information through the certificate and repeated once appropriate placement
visual interpretation. This course is for credit to enhance student skills Transfers to: CSU
designed for students who want a and proficiency level. Possible day This course supports and reinforces
better understanding and methods to field trips are scheduled to visit local on-the-job training in business and
effectively portray information spa- industries and for GPS field work. industrial establishments under
tially using conventions of patterns, 3 Units supervision of a college instructor
colors and symbology. Students are 36 Lecture hours and is facilitated by the use of learn-
introduced to the history of map 54 Lab hours ing objectives. The student will be
interpretation, map projections, working in a skilled or professional
scales, map accuracy and layout GIS 280 level assignment in their area of
conventions for publication in reports Geospatial Programming and vocational interest and will meet per-
or large formats at emergency opera- Web Services formance objectives related to instruc-
tions center. Course may include tion that are above and beyond the
field trips for student to visit industry Prerequisite: GIS 120 conditions of regular employment.
meetings and attend off campus GPS Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or This course is intended for students
exercise. appropriate placement; READ 043 or whose job is related to the field of GIS
4 Units appropriate placement and have completed or enrolled in
54 Lecture hours Transfers to: CSU the appropriate coursework. “Contact
54 Lab hours Knowledge of a scripting language is the CWE office regarding re-enroll-
a highly desired skill for the Geo- ment procedures.”
GIS 222 graphic Information System (GIS) Student Unpaid Internship:
Planning and Facilities Management technician. This course teaches how 1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours;
Using GIS to automate GIS tasks by apply- 3 Units/180 hours; 4 Units/240 hours
ing industry common scripting Student Paid Internship:
Prerequisite: GIS 120 language (Python, Model Builder, 1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours;
Corequisite: ENGT 150 etc.). Advanced database manage- 3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours
Transfers to: CSU ment methodologies for spatial data 1 to 4 Units
This course uses ArcView GIS as analysis and development of GIS 3 Lecture hours
an analytical and information tool applications will be covered. Upon 60 to 300 Other hours
for engineers, planners and facil-
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GIS 299 procedures used by geographers in area. Students will be expected to
Directed Study in Geographic the study and analysis of the physical meet on a regular basis with their fac-
Information Systems environment. Students will use maps, ulty sponsor and submit a final report
the internet and other tools to work or project, and student progress shall
Prerequisite: 2.5 overall grade point with real-world geographic data. This be evaluated at regular intervals.
average, a 3.0 grade point average in the course fulfills the general education Academic standards for Independent
discipline of study being requested, or lab requirement in physical sciences Studies/Directed Studies shall be the
receive an exception from the instructor when taken with or after GEOG 101. same as those for other courses. Units
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 1 Unit are awarded in accordance to Title
appropriate placement; READ 043 or 54 Lab hours V regulations with one unit of credit
appropriate placement awarded for 54 hours of Directed
Transfers to: CSU GEOG 102 (C-ID GEOG 120) Studies, six (6) hours of which must
This course provides an opportu- Introduction to Cultural Geography be with an instructor. The instructor
nity for the student to expand their is responsible for monitoring student
studies in Geographic Information Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or progress through the semester.
Systems beyond the classroom by appropriate placement; READ 043 or Students may take directed study
completing a project or an assignment appropriate placement courses for a maximum of three (3)
arranged by an agreement between Transfers to: UC, CSU units within a discipline, and may not
the student and instructor. The Introduction to Cultural Geography accumulate more than a total of nine
student is required to contract with is a general education course that (9) units college wide.
the instructor to determine the scope introduces students to the basic ele- 1 to 3 Units
of the assignment and the unit value ments of culture. Population growth, 54 to 162 Lab hours
assigned for successful completion. migration, ethnicity, language,
Students must possess a 2.5 overall religion, folk and popular culture, GEOG 310
GPA, a 3.0 GPA in the discipline of and settlement forms are among the Environmental Geography
study being requested, or receive an topics presented. This course may be
exception from the instructor. Stu- of interest to students considering the Prerequisite: ENGL 201 or ENGL 201H,
dents may take a maximum of 3 units field of elementary teaching, ecology, and GEOG 101
of Directed Study within a discipline social science, or travel related voca- This upper division General Educa-
and 9 units college-wide. tions. tion course is designed for students
1 to 3 Units 3 Units pursuing a Bachelor’s of Science
54 to 162 Lab hours 54 Lecture hours degree in Automotive Technology,
and is open to all students who have
GEOGRAPHY GEOG 103 (C-ID GEOG 125) successfully completed the require-
World Regional Geography ments to enroll in a 300- level course
Division of Mathematics, (junior-level status). This course will
Sciences, and Engineering Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or examine how the environment is
appropriate placement; READ 043 or impacted by human activity in differ-
GEOG 101 (C-ID GEOG 110) appropriate placement ent geographical regions and how the
Introduction to Physical Geography Transfers to: UC, CSU environment responds. Topics will
World Regional Geography explores include global cycles and systems of
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or the world’s geographic regions, the air, water and soil, and the effects
appropriate placement; READ 043 or including Sub-Saharan Africa, North of human activity on the environment
appropriate placement; MATH 050 or Africa, Southwest Asia, China, South- and living systems. Case studies will
MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri- east Asia, Middle America, South be used to investigate specific envi-
ate placement America, Japan, Europe, and Russia. ronmental issues.
Transfers to: UC, CSU This course describes the cultural, 3 Units
Introduction to Physical Geography economic and environmental aspects 54 Lecture hours
is a general education course that of each of these geographic realms.
introduces students to the natu- It provides a geographic perspective GEOLOGY
ral processes that shape the earth. that will enhance global awareness
Weather and climate, landforms and geographic literacy. Division of Mathematics,
and volcanoes, glaciers, rivers and 3 Units Sciences, and Engineering
coastal phenomena are among the 54 Lecture hours
topics explored. This course is for any GEOL 150 (C-ID GEOL 100)
student interested in the physical pro- GEOG 299 Physical Geology
cesses that shape land masses. Directed Study: Geography
3 Units Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
54 Lecture hours Transfers to: CSU appropriate placement; READ 043 or
Independent Study/Directed Study appropriate placement; MATH 030 or
GEOG 101L (C-ID GEOG 111) is intended for students who have MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri-
Introduction to Physical Geography the ability to assume responsibil- ate placement
Laboratory ity for independent work and to Transfers to: UC, CSU
prepare written or oral reports and/ Physical Geology, which fulfills the
Prerequisite/Corequisite: GEOG 101 or appropriate projects. To enroll in physical science general education
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or an independent study/directed study requirement, is an introduction to the
appropriate placement; READ 043 or course, students must possess a 2.5 principles of geology with empha-
appropriate placement; MATH 050 or overall grade point average, a 3.0 sis on Earth processes. This course
MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri- grade point average in the discipline focuses on the internal structure and
ate placement of study being requested, or receive origin of the Earth and the processes
Transfers to: UC, CSU an exception from the instructor. that change and shape it. Earth-
The physical geography laboratory Independent Studies/Directed Studies quakes, Volcanoes, Oil, Beaches,
is designed to acquaint students may be developed from any topic Tsunamis, Rocks, Rivers, Glaciers,
with the methods, techniques and arising from or related to a course of
study that will result in developing
depth and breadth in that subject
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Plate Tectonics, Minerals, Continent GEOL 299 GDSN 150
and Mountain Building are among Directed Study: Geology Typography
the many diverse topics that are
explored. Transfers to: CSU Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate
3 Units Independent Study/Directed Study placement; ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
54 Lecture hours is intended for students who have appropriate placement; NVOC 285
the ability to assume responsibil- Transfers to: UC, CSU
GEOL 151 (C-ID GEOL 100L) ity for independent work and to This course is for the student
Physical Geology Laboratory prepare written or oral reports and/ interested in the history, theory and
or appropriate projects. To enroll in practice of Typography as it applies
Prerequisite/Corequisite: GEOL 150 an independent study/directed study to graphic design, advertising and
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or course, students must possess a 2.5 other areas of design and visual com-
appropriate placement; READ 043 or overall grade point average, a 3.0 munication. Students will learn and
appropriate placement; MATH 030 or grade point average in the discipline practice hand-rendered and mechani-
MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri- of study being requested, or receive cal aspects of Typography and
ate placement an exception from the instructor. how Typography attracts, informs,
Transfers to: UC, CSU Independent Studies/Directed Studies educates, inspires and creates retain-
Physical Geology Laboratory engages may be developed from any topic ing impressions and modifies human
students with a “hands-on” review arising from or related to a course of actions and behavior. Through
of the principles presented in Geol- study that will result in developing discussions, exercises, and projects,
ogy 150 and their application to depth and breadth in that subject students will develop an understand-
everyday life. Laboratory exercises area. Students will be expected to ing leading to the clearer interpreta-
will include (but are not limited to) meet on a regular basis with their fac- tions of Typography and it’s role
the identification of minerals, igne- ulty sponsor and submit a final report in human history, communication,
ous, metamorphic and sedimentary or project, and student progress shall design and art. Activities include the
rocks, topographic and geologic map be evaluated at regular intervals. history and principles of typography,
exercises demonstrating the work Academic standards for Independent letter structure, typeface selection,
of water, wind, ice and gravity and Studies/Directed Studies shall be the fundamentals of typesetting and
effects of tectonic activity. same as those for other courses. Units introductory typographic layout.
1 Unit are awarded in accordance to Title 3 Units
54 Lab hours V regulations with one unit of credit 36 Lecture hours
awarded for 54 hours of Directed 72 Lab hours
GEOL 152 (C-ID GEOL 110) Studies, six (6) hours of which must
Historical Geology be with an instructor. The instructor GDSN 151
is responsible for monitoring student Typographic Design
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or progress through the semester.
appropriate placement; READ 043 or Students may take directed study Prerequisite: GDSN 150
appropriate placement; MATH 030 or courses for a maximum of three (3) Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate
MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri- units within a discipline, and may not placement; ENGL 030 or ENLA 034,
ate placement accumulate more than a total of nine NVOC 285
Transfers to : UC, CSU (9) units college wide. Transfers to: UC, CSU
This course is an introduction to 1 to 3 Units This course is for the student inter-
Earth’s history and the life it sup- 54 to 162 Lab hours ested in the theory and practice of
ports. Subjects include geologic letterforms and typography as they
dating, global tectonics, stratigraphy, GRAPHIC DESIGN apply to graphic design, advertising
fossils, biological evolution, the and other areas of design and visual
planet’s origin and the processes that Division of Arts & communication. Focus is on the com-
have influenced paleogeography Cultural Programs positional use of type as a principle
during the past 4.6 billion years. design element and its relationship to
3 Units GDSN 110 issues of visual hierarchy, readability
54 Lecture hours History of Graphic Design and page structure. Students continue
their exploration of typography as
GEOL 152L (C-ID GEOL 110L) Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or an expressive visual form through
Historical Geology Lab appropriate placement; READ 043 or typographic design projects.
appropriate placement 3 Units
Prerequisite/Corequisite : GEOL 152 Transfers to: CSU 36 Lecture hours
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or This course is a survey of histori- 72 Lab hours
appropriate placement; READ 043 or cal developments in graphic design
appropriate placement; MATH 030 or from the Industrial Revolution to the GDSN 162
MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri- Digital Age. Students will analyze the Introduction to Web Design:
ate placement development of graphic design, its User Experience Design (UX)
Transfers to: UC, CSU origins as a CTE area and the influ-
This course is the laboratory compo- ences of political, social and economic Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate
nent to an introduction to Earth’s his- climates of the different historical placement; ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
tory and the life it supports. Subjects periods. This course provides a appropriate placement; NVOC 285
include geologic dating, plate tecton- historical framework for analysis of Transfers to: UC, CSU
ics, stratigraphy, fossils, biological current and future trends in graphic This introductory Web Design class is
evolution, the planet’s origin and design and explores various historical a practical introduction for students
the processes that have influenced art and design movements in order to interested in UX (user experience)
paleogeography during the past 4.6 recognize and evaluate the contexts and visual interface design and the
billion years. of fine art, design, and science. challenges it poses for the Graphic
1 Units 3 Units Designer. Using Web Design applica-
54 Lab hours 54 Lecture hours tions (like Adobe Dreamweaver and
Adobe Photoshop), students are
introduced to the steps involved in
creating a basic functional interac-
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tive website. Topics include aesthetic edge of web design and interactive Design. Students will use software
design considerations, front-end design. applications employed as tools by
technology, interaction, UX, UI and 3 Units Graphic Designers for two-dimen-
CSS design, file optimization, and 36 Lecture hours sional and three-dimensional surfaces.
website principles and practices. For 72 Lab hours This course is a project-driven explo-
the student interested in a degree in ration of Packaging Design which is
Graphic Design or those interested in GDSN 165 defined as stylized functional design
web design and interactive design. Branding and Identity Design for carrying, protecting, or presenting
3 Units a product. Topics include: the Prin-
36 Lecture hours Prerequisite: GDSN 164 ciples and Elements of Design, current
72 Lab hours Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate technical and creative methods and
placement; ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or styles employed by Package Design-
GDSN 163 appropriate placement; NVOC 285 ers as well as well as sustainability,
Intermediate Web Design: Transfers to: CSU advanced critical concepts and profes-
Interactive Design This course is an exploration of sional practices. This course includes
Branding and Identity Design, a sub- portfolio building with an emphasis
Prerequisite: GDSN 162 discipline of Graphic Design. Topics on professional standards.
Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate include the research and develop- 3 Units
placement; ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or ment of Trademarks and Logos for 36 Lecture hours
appropriate placement; NVOC 285 clients, the Principles and Elements 72 Lab hours
Transfers to: UC, CSU of Design, typography, color, shape
Focusing on usability, this interme- stroke, illustration techniques, page GDSN 178 (C-ID ARTS 250)
diate class offers broader and more layout design, as well as intermedi- Digital Imaging Design
advanced instruction into the ‘front- ate and advanced critical concepts
end’ visual design and aesthetics and professional practices employed Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
of interactive media as well as the by Graphic Designers. This course placement; ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
technical and design requirements of includes portfolio building with appropriate placement; NART 285
designing a fully functional web- an emphasis on professional stan- Transfers to: UC, CSU
site. Using intermediate web design dards. This course is for the student This introductory graphic design
applications, like Adobe Dream- interested in a degree or certificate in course uses bitmap software as the
weaver, students are instructed in the Graphic Design and those interested principal digital tool. Topics include
techniques needed in increasing the in 2-dimensional design and layout the principles and elements of design,
quality of user experience (UX). Stu- applications employed as tools by typography, color, photo/raster/
dents continue to perfect the creation Graphic Designers. bitmapped-based scanning, vector
of a fully functional website using 3 Units graphic integration, time-based
multifaceted applications. Topics 36 Lecture hours design, image formats, optimization,
include interactive design software, 72 Lab hours re-touching, adjustments, composit-
front-end aesthetics, technology, ing, blending, color, conceptual,
interaction, UX, UI and CSS design, GDSN 172 narrative and time-based techniques,
the principles and elements of digital Publication Design technical and creative methods and
design and aesthetics, and interac- styles employed by graphic designers
tive design business practices. This Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate as well as well as introductory critical
course is for the student interested placement; ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or concepts and professional prac-
in a degree or certificate in Graphic appropriate placement; NVOC 285 tices. This course includes exercises,
Design or those interested in expand- Transfers to: CSU projects, and portfolio building with
ing their knowledge of web design This introductory course is an an emphasis on professional stan-
and interactive design. exploration of Publication Design, a dards. This course is for the student
3 Units sub-discipline of Graphic Design, and interested in obtaining a degree or
36 Lecture hours uses page-layout software (Adobe certificate in graphic design, transfer,
72 Lab hours InDesign) as the principal digital tool. and those seeking to pursue a career
Topics include the Principles and Ele- in graphic design or related profes-
GDSN 164 ments of Design, page composition, sions.
Digital Illustration Design creative use of typography, 3 Units
color, imagery and the grid, dis- 36 Lecture hours
Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate cussion of output and pre-press 72 Lab hours
placement; ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or considerations for print and digi-
appropriate placement; NVOC 285 tal distribution as well as current GDSN 179
Transfers to: UC, CSU methods/styles, critical concepts and Advanced Digital Imaging Design
This introductory course is an intro- professional practices employed
duction to Graphic Design and uses by Graphic Designers. This course Prerequisite: GDSN 178
vector software (Adobe Illustrator) includes portfolio building with an Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate
as the principal digital tool. Topics emphasis on professional standards. placement; ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
include the Principles and Elements 3 Units appropriate placement; NVOC 285
of Design, typography, color, shape 36 Lecture hours Transfers to: UC, CSU
stroke, illustration techniques, page 72 Lab hours This course is for the student inter-
layout design, as well as introduc- ested in the theory and practice of
tory critical concepts and profes- GDSN 174 letterforms and typography as they
sional practices employed by Graphic Packaging Design apply to graphic design, advertising
Designers. This course includes and other areas of design and visual
exercises, projects and portfolio Prerequisite: GDSN 164 communication. Focus is on the com-
building with an emphasis on profes- Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate positional use of type as a principle
sional standards. This course is for placement; ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or design element and its relationship to
the student interested in a degree or appropriate placement; NVOC 285 issues of visual hierarchy, readability
certificate in Graphic Design or those Transfers to: CSU and page structure. Students continue
interested in expanding their knowl- This introductory course is for any their exploration of typography as
student interested in Packaging
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an expressive visual form through HEALTH SCIENCE taking care of the geriatric population
typographic design projects. in a long term care setting, utiliz-
3 Units Division of Health Science & ing skills in basic care, emergency
36 Lecture hours Nursing care and communication. The Nurse
72 Lab hours Assistant Pre- Certification training
HS 045 course lab consist of 135 hours of
GDSN 290 Math for the Health Care Professional supervised clinical practice in long
Cooperative Work Experience/Intern- term facilities. This course prepares
ship for Graphic Design Related Fields Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or the student to take the California
appropriate placement; READ 043 or State Certification Exam to become
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or appropriate placement; MATH 030 or a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA).
appropriate placement; READ 022 or MATH 030D or MATH 033 or MATH After obtaining the state certification,
appropriate placement 033B or appropriate placement the student may find employment in
Transfers to: CSU This is a basic course that focuses on the acute care and/or long term care
This course supports and reinforces mathematical computation and appli- settings. The California Department
on-the-job training in business and cation within the health care setting. of Health requires that students must
industrial establishments under Topics covered within this course be concurrently enrolled in both
supervision of a college instruc- include drug dosages, calculation HS 050 and HS 050L, and pass both
tor and is facilitated by the use of of intake and output, weights and courses together. They cannot be
learning objectives. The student will measures, temperatures, intrave- taken individually for credit.
be working in a skilled or profes- nous infusion rates and conversions 2.5 Units
sional level assignment in their necessary for safe employment in the 135 Lab hours
area of vocational interest and will healthcare setting. This course is an
meet performance objectives related elective course for students wanting HS 051
to instruction that are above and to pursue a career in the healthcare Certified Nurse Assistant Acute Care
beyond the conditions of regular industry. Training Course
employment. This course is intended 1 Unit
for students whose job is related 18 Lecture hours Prerequisite: HS 050, HS 050L, and Cali-
to the field of graphic design and fornia State CNA Certification
have completed or enrolled in the HS 050 Corequisite: HS 051L
appropriate coursework. This course Nurse Assistant Pre-Certification Train- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
may be taken once and repeated for ing Course appropriate placement; READ 043 or
a maximum of 16 units. Contact the appropriate placement
CWE office regarding re-enrollment Corequisite: HS 050L This course is designed for students
procedures. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or who are Certified Nurse Assistants
Student Unpaid Internship: appropriate placement; READ 043 or that wish to learn the basic nursing
1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours; appropriate placement; MATH 020 or skills and duties in the acute care hos-
3 Units/180 hours; 4 Units/240 hours MATH 020C or appropriate placement pital setting with additional emphasis
Student Paid Internship: This course is designed for students on the specialized acute care areas
1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours; who have expressed an interest in such as medical/surgical, orthope-
3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours. an entry level nursing course. This dics, pediatrics and obstetrics. The
1-4 Units course meets Title 22 regulations for Certified Nurse Assistant Acute Care
3 Lecture hours taking care of the geriatric population training course consists of 27 hours of
60- 300 Other hours in a long term care setting, utiliz- lecture content. This course includes
ing skills in basic care, emergency communication, patient observation,
GDSN 299 care and communication. The Nurse reporting and recording training as
Directed Study in Graphic Design Assistant Pre-Certification training well as reinforcement of Certified
course consists of 72 hours of class- Nurse Assistant basic-care proce-
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate room instruction This course prepares dures. The Division of Health Science
assessment; ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or the student to take the California and Nursing requires that students
appropriate assessment State Certification Exam to become must be concurrently enrolled in both
Transfers to: CSU a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA). HS 051 and HS 051L, and pass both
The course provides an opportu- After obtaining the state certification, courses together. They cannot be
nity for the student to expand their the student may find employment in taken individually for credit.
studies in Graphic Design beyond the acute care and/or long term care 1.5 Units
the classroom by completing a settings. The California Department 27 Lecture hours
project or an assignment arranged by of Health requires that students must
agreement between the student and be concurrently enrolled in both HS 051L
instructor. The student is required to HS 050 and HS 050L, and pass both Certified Nurse Assistant Acute Care
contract with the instructor to deter- courses together. They cannot be Training Course Lab
mine the scope of the assignment and taken individually for credit.
the unit value assigned for successful 4 Units Prerequisite: HS 050, HS 050L, and Cali-
completion. Students must possess a 72 Lecture hours fornia State CNA Certification
2.5 overall GPA, a 3.0 GPA in the dis- Corequisite: HS 051
cipline of study being requested, or HS 050L Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
receive an exception from the instruc- Nurse Assistant Pre-Certification appropriate placement; READ 043 or
tor. Students may take a maximum Training Course Lab appropriate placement
of 3 units of Directed Study within a This course is designed for students
discipline and 9 units college-wide. Corequisite: HS 050 who are Certified Nurse Assistants
1 to 3 Units This course is designed for students that wish to learn the basic nurs-
54 to 162 Lab hours who have expressed an interest in ing skills and duties in the acute
an entry level nursing course. This care hospital setting with additional
course meets Title 22 regulations for emphasis on the specialized acute
care areas such as medical/surgical,
orthopedics, pediatrics and obstet-
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rics. The Certified Nurse Assistant Facility. This course meets title 22 HEAT & FROST
Acute Care course lab consists of 81 regulations for Home Health Aides
hours of clinical practice alongside a training programs. The California Division of Career &
clinical employed CNA in an acute Department of Health requires Technical Education
care facility with faculty daily/weekly that students must be concurrently
monitoring. This course includes enrolled in both HS 052 and HS 052L, HEFR 040
communication, patient observation, and pass both courses together. They Insulation Industry Orientation
reporting and recording training as cannot be taken individually for
well as reinforcement of Certified credit. Prerequisite: State Indentured Heat and
Nurse Assistant basic-care proce- 1 Unit Frost Insulator Union Apprentice
dures. The Division of Health Science 54 Lab hours Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
and Nursing requires that students appropriate placement; READ 022 or
must be concurrently enrolled in both HS 054 appropriate placement; MATH 020 or
HS 051 and HS 051L, and pass both Beginning Terminology for Healthcare MATH 020C or appropriate placement
courses together. They cannot be Workers This course is designed to meet the
taken individually for credit. needs of Indentured Apprentices
1.5 Unit Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or with the State of California who
81 Lab hours appropriate placement; READ 043 or are interested in the Heat and Frost
appropriate placement Insulators Industry. Topics include
HS 052 This course covers the basic knowl- orientation to the trade, industry
Home Health Aide Training Course edge and understanding of medical safety, job-site safety, insulation,
language, terminology, and basic pipe systems, OSHA, refinery safety,
Prerequisite: HS 050, HS 050L and Cali- human anatomy. The student will boom and scissor lift safety, and duct
fornia State CNA Certification learn word parts, prefixes, suffixes, systems.
Corequisite: HS 052L word roots and will review the body 3 Units
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or systems. Anatomical, physiological 40 Lecture hours
appropriate placement; READ 043 or and pathophysiological terms will 40 Lab hours
appropriate placement; MATH 020 or also be defined. This is an entry-level
MATH 020C or appropriate placement course for students interested in the HEFR 041
This course is designed for students health care field and is highly recom- Mechanical Piping Systems
who are Certified Nurse Assistants mended prior to enrolling in any
that wish to learn how to provide health-related course. Prerequisite: State Indentured Heat and
personal care in the home care set- 3 Units Frost Insulator Union Apprentice; HEFR
ting for those who are unable to do 54 Lecture hours 040
it for themselves and/or promote Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
the recovery, safety and comfort of HS 060 appropriate placement; READ 022 or
the patient. Additional emphasis on Health Science Core appropriate placement; MATH 020 or
rehabilitative nursing care, family MATH 020C or appropriate placement
relationships and the impact of long- Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 This course is designed to meet the
term illness on the family as well as or appropriate placement; READ 043 or needs of State Indentured Appren-
the client will be included. The Home appropriate placement; MATH 033 or tices with the State of California who
Health Aide training course consists MATH 033B or appropriate placement are interested in the Heat and Frost
of 27 hours classroom instruction. This is a basic course which focuses Insulators Industry. Topics include
This course meets title 22 regulations on medical terminology, normal body insulation materials, techniques,
for Home Health Aides training pro- structures and functions, the prin- finishes, piping systems, fireproofing,
grams. The California Department of ciples of nutrition, and the relation- hand tools, fall protection, and equip-
Health requires that students must be ship of nutrition to health. It provides ment used in the field.
concurrently enrolled in both HS 052 a strong foundation for all students 3 Units
and HS 052L, and pass both courses entering the health care field. This 40 Lecture hours
together. They cannot be taken indi- course is a prerequisite for the Voca- 40 Lab hours
vidually for credit. tional Nursing Program.
1.5 Units 5 Units HEFR 042
27 Lecture hours 90 Lecture hours Boiler Insulation
HS 052L HS 070 Prerequisite: State Indentured Heat and
Home Health Aide Training Course Lab Introduction to Ambulatory Frost Insulator Union Apprentice; HEFR
Care Nursing 040
Prerequisite: HS 050, HS 050L, and Cali- Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
fornia State CNA Certification Prerequisite: Possess an unrestricted appropriate placement; READ 022 or
Corequisite: HS 052 California RN license appropriate placement; MATH 020 or
This course is designed for students This is an introductory level course MATH 020C or appropriate placement
who are Certified Nurse Assistants to prepare the licensed RN to work This course is designed to meet the
that wish to learn how to provide in the ambulatory care nursing needs of State Indentured Appren-
personal care in the home care setting setting. This course includes class- tices with the State of California who
for those who are unable to do it for room lecture and learning activities are interested in the Heat and Frost
themselves and/or promote the recov- that provides the type of skills and Insulators Industry. Topics include
ery, safety and comfort of the patient. competencies needed for the RN to boilers, insulating techniques, stacks,
Additional emphasis on rehabilitative work in outpatient care settings, such breechings, hi-ribb lath insulation,
nursing care, family relationships as clinics. finishing, ship-yard orientation, pen
and the impact of long-term illness 4.5 Units welding, safety, first-aid, confined
on the family as well as the client will 81 Lecture hours space, and fittings.
be included. The Home Health Aide 3 Units
training course consists of 54 hours 40 Lecture hours
supervised clinical practice in either 40 Lab hours
the Acute care or Skilled Nursing
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HEFR 043 HEFR 046 Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
Construction Mathematics Blueprint Reading appropriate placement; READ 022 or
appropriate placement; MATH 020 or
Prerequisite: State Indentured Heat and Prerequisite: State Indentured Heat and MATH 020C or appropriate placement
Frost Insulator Union Apprentice; HEFR Frost Insulator Union Apprentice; HEFR This course is designed to meet the
040 040 needs of Indentured Apprentices
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or with the State of California who
appropriate placement; READ 022 or appropriate placement; READ 022 or are interested in the Insulation and
appropriate placement; MATH 020 or appropriate placement; MATH 020 or Firestop Industry. Topics include
MATH 020C or appropriate placement MATH 020C or appropriate placement advanced layout, advanced fabri-
This course is designed to meet the This course is designed to meet the cation, and advanced installation
needs of State Indentured Appren- needs of State Indentured Appren- procedures for firestopping systems
tices with the State of California who tices with the State of California who on mechanical, electrical, and plumb-
are interested in the Heat and Frost are interested in the Heat and Frost ing penetrations on maintenance and
Insulators Industry. Mathematical Insulators industry. Topics include repair.
operations commonly used in the introduction to blueprint reading, 3 Units
construction trade will be reviewed general arrangement, symbols, indus- 40 Lecture hours
and applied. Topics include whole try standards, insulation drawings, 40 Lab hours
numbers, fractions, decimals, basic isometric drawings, industry certifi-
geometry functions, curves and cations, and shop drawings. HEFR 290
angles, drawings, estimating, energy 3 Units Work Experience in Heat and Frost
appraising, insulation certifications, 40 Lecture hours Insulator Apprenticeship
and measurements. 40 Lab hours
3 Units Prerequisite: State Indentured Heat and
40 Lecture hours HEFR 047 Frost Insulator Union Apprenticeship
40 Lab hours Prefabricated Buildings Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
appropriate placement; READ 043 or
HEFR 044 Prerequisite: State Indentured Heat and appropriate placement
Mechanical Piping Insulation Frost Insulator Union Apprentice; HEFR Transfers to: CSU
040 This course provides students the
Prerequisite: State Indentured Heat and Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or opportunity to work in the Heat and
Frost Insulator Union Apprentice; HEFR appropriate placement; READ 022 or Frost Insulators apprenticeship pro-
040 appropriate placement; MATH 020 or gram for the purpose of developing
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or MATH 020C or appropriate placement specific skills to meet the goals and
appropriate placement; READ 022 or This course is designed to meet the objectives of the Heat and Frost Insu-
appropriate placement; MATH 020 or needs of State Indentured Appren- lator Joint Apprenticeship and Train-
MATH 020C or appropriate placement tices with the State of California who ing Committee (J.A.T.C.). Students
This course is designed to meet the are interested in the Heat and Frost complete work experience hours at
needs of State Indentured Appren- Insulators Industry. Topics include approved training sites. Students
tices with the State of California who insulation, design of walls, prefabri- may take up to 16 units total across
are interested in the Heat and Frost cated industry panels, prefabricated all Work Experience course offerings.
insulators industry. Topics include metal buildings, hazardous materials, Only one Work Experience course
heat transfer, general insulating and storage tank insulation. may be taken per semester.
methods, materials, application of 3 Units 1 to 4 Units
insulation materials, coatings, cover- 40 Lecture hours 3 Lecture hours
ings for pipes and fittings, attach- 40 Lab hours 75 to 225 Other hours
ment methods, mold recognition and
abatement, and finishing for pipes in HEFR 048 HEAVY EQUIPMENT
various thermal ranges. Firestop Applications TECHNOLOGY
3 Units
40 Lecture hours Prerequisite: State Indentured Heat and Division of Career &
40 Lab hours Frost Insulator Union Apprentice; HEFR Technical Education
040
HEFR 045 Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or HET 051
Foam and Firestopping Insulation appropriate placement; READ 022 or Outdoor Power Equipment Operation
appropriate placement; MATH 020 or and Maintenance
Prerequisite: State Indentured Heat and MATH 020C or appropriate placement
Frost Insulator Union Apprentice; HEFR This course is designed to meet the Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
040 needs of Indentured Apprentices appropriate placement; READ 043 or
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or with the State of California who appropriate placement
appropriate placement; READ 022 or are interested in the Insulation and This is an introductory course
appropriate placement; MATH 020 or Firestop Industry. Topics include designed to familiarize the student
MATH 020C or appropriate placement layout, fabrication, and installation with the basic operation of a multi-
This course is designed to meet the procedures for firestopping systems tude of outdoor power equipment,
needs of State Indentured Appren- on mechanical, electrical, and plumb- such as garden tractors, lawn equip-
tices with the State of California who ing penetrations on maintenance and ment, personal watercraft, portable
are interested in the Heat and Frost repair. generators, air compressors, pressure
Insulators Industry. Topics include 3 Units washers and many others that are
metal cutting, fittings, band saws, 40 Lecture hours powered by small displacement inter-
foam materials, spray equipment 40 Lab hours nal combustion engines. Students will
operations, firestopping insulation, learn tools and service equipment
and maintenance and repair of foam HEFR 049 use and how to safely perform basic
application equipment. Advanced Life Safety Firestop repair and maintenance operations.
3 Units Application
40 Lecture hours 2019-2020 Catalog
40 Lab hours Prerequisite: State Indentured Heat and
Frost Insulator Union Apprentice; HEFR
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Students will have the opportunity to appropriate placement and cutting, electrical safety, and fall
perform minor repair work on their Transfers to: CSU protection. Machine specific termi-
own equipment to complete required This is an introductory course nology, pre-operational inspection,
tasks. This course is designed to be designed to familiarize the student principles of balance and stability,
a companion course to HET 052 and with the basic operation and main- capacity and load handling, refuel-
HET 053. Students are encouraged to tenance of a multitude of systems ing, hydraulic power, job site and
complete all three courses in order to commonly found on Heavy Equip- pedestrian safety will also be covered.
obtain a firm foundation in Outdoor ment machinery. Students will learn Students will learn how to safely
Power Equipment. the fundamentals of diesel engines, verify the machine performance and
4 Units clutches, manual transmissions, how to perform minor adjustments of
54 Lecture hours torque converters, automatic trans- various subsystems if needed. Upon
54 Lab hours missions, drive lines, steer and drive successful completion of this course
axles, various brake and hydraulic and forklift operation examination
HET 052 systems. In addition, the students will the student will receive a Certificate
Outdoor Power Equipment Engine learn basic tools and equipment, and of Completion and wallet card for
Repair how to safely perform basic repairs Forklift Operator Safety Training as
and maintenance operations. This is required by OSHA 1910.178(l) and
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or the first course in a series of Heavy CAL/OSHA Title 8 (Section 3669),
appropriate placement; READ 043 or Equipment Technology classes, and is which is good for three years, and a
appropriate placement designed for the student who wants 10-hour OSHA Training Certificate of
This course is designed to provide to enter the field of Heavy Equipment Completion, which is good for life.
the student with the skills required Maintenance and Repair. 4 Units
to repair the engines used in Out- 4 Units 54 Lecture hours
door Power Equipment. Emphasis is 54 Lecture hours 54 Lab hours
placed on problem diagnosis, service 54 Lab hours
procedures, proper repair techniques, HET 121
and machining operations. In addi- HET 106 Introduction to Heavy Equipment
tion, the students will learn tools and Heavy Equipment Electrical Maintenance
service equipment use and will have Fundamentals
the opportunity to perform repair Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
work on their own equipment to Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate placement; READ 043 or
complete required tasks. This course appropriate placement; READ 043 or appropriate placement
is designed to be a companion course appropriate placement Transfers to: CSU
to HET 051 and HET 053. Students Transfers to: CSU This is an introductory course
are encouraged to complete all three This introductory course is designed designed to familiarize the student
courses in order to obtain a firm foun- to familiarize the student with the with the fundamentals of periodic
dation in Outdoor Power Equipment. heavy equipment’s electrical and maintenance of various heavy
4 Units electronic systems. Topics covered equipment systems such as engines,
54 Lecture hours include fundamentals of electricity, hydraulics, drive trains, final drives,
54 Lab hours basic circuits, schematics, symbols, and hydraulic and air brake systems.
diagrams, DVOM, graphing multi- Students will learn basic tools and
HET 053 meter and oscilloscope usage, wire shop equipment, and how to safely
Outdoor Power Equipment Engine repair techniques, electrical compo- perform routine services and minor
Systems nents, semiconductors (including IC), repair operations on heavy machin-
battery, charging, starting, accessory, ery. This course is designed to be a
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or and instrumentation systems. Dem- companion course to HET 122, HET
appropriate placement; READ 043 or onstrations using the A-Tech circuit 123, HET 124 and HET 125, and is
appropriate placement boards will be used to illustrate elec- required for the Heavy Equipment
This course is designed to provide trical principles, including strategy- Maintenance Technician certificate.
the student with the skills required based diagnostics. Students are encouraged to complete
to repair the engine systems used in 4 Units all five courses in order to obtain a
Outdoor Power Equipment. Empha- 54 Lecture hours firm foundation in heavy equipment
sis is placed on problem diagnosis, 54 Lab hours technology.
service procedures and proper repair 3 Units
techniques of fuel, ignition, lubrica- HET 107 45 Lecture hours
tion and cooling systems. In addi- Heavy Equipment Operation, 27 Lab hours
tion, the students will learn tools and Performance Testing and Adjusting
service equipment use and will have HET 122
the opportunity to perform repair Prerequisite: HET 101; HET 106 Introduction to Heavy Equipment Elec-
work on their own equipment to Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or trical and Diagnostic Procedures
complete required tasks. This course appropriate placement; READ 043 or
is designed to be a companion course appropriate placement Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
to HET 051 and HET 052. Students Transfers to: CSU appropriate placement; READ 043 or
are encouraged to complete all three This course is designed to familiar- appropriate placement
courses in order to obtain a firm foun- ize the students with California and Transfers to: CSU
dation in Outdoor Power Equipment. Federal OSHA Safety Regulation This is an introductory course
4 Units for the General Industry Workplace, designed to familiarize the student
54 Lecture hours and a variety of material handling with the basics of the heavy equip-
54 Lab hours and construction equipment includ- ment electrical systems. Topics
ing forklifts, skid steer loaders, and include fundamental principles,
HET 101 front end loaders/backhoes. Topics electrical symbols and schematics,
Introduction to Heavy Equipment covered include rules and regula- batteries, starting, charging, and
Technology tions, worksite material storage and lighting systems. Students will learn
handling, fire protection and preven- the proper use of electrical measur-
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or tion, hand and power tools, welding ing tools and how to safely perform
appropriate placement; READ 043 or
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basic electrical tests and minor to obtain a firm foundation in heavy Transfers to: CSU
repairs. This course is designed to be equipment technology This course is designed to familiar-
a companion course to HET 121, HET 3 Units ize the students with a wide variety
123, HET 124 and HET 125, and it is 45 Lecture hours of heavy equipment diesel engine
required for the Heavy Equipment 27 Lab hours fuel systems and operation. Topics
Maintenance Technician certificate. covered include hydro-mechanical
Students are encouraged to complete HET 125 systems such as port-helix, inlet-
all five courses in order to obtain a Introduction to Diesel Engines, Fuel metering, sleeve-metering and
firm foundation in heavy equipment Systems and Emissions mechanical unit injectors as well as
technology. computerized management systems
3 - Units Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or including common rail and ampli-
45 - Lecture hours appropriate placement; READ 043 or fied common rail. Additional topics
27 - Lab hours appropriate placement regarding diesel engine emission
Transfers to: CSU control strategies and devices such
HET 123 This is an introductory course as diesel oxidation catalyst, diesel
Introduction to Heavy Equipment designed to familiarize the students particulate filter and selective cata-
Mobile Hydraulics with the basic construction, opera- lytic reduction will also be covered.
tion, and emission controls of the Component failure analysis will
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or four-stroke diesel engine. Topics be discussed as part of testing and
appropriate placement; READ 043 or include engine blocks, rotating adjusting of various fuel systems. In
appropriate placement assemblies, cylinder heads, valve addition, proper shop and personal
Transfers to: CSU trains, intake, exhaust, lubrication safety, and how to use manufactur-
This is an introductory course and cooling systems. In addition, fuel er’s service specifications information
designed to familiarize the student systems and diesel emission reduc- will also be covered.
with the basic construction and tion strategies will also be discussed. 4 Units
operation of mobile hydraulic sys- Students will learn the proper use of 54 Lecture hours
tems. Topics include hydraulic safety, diagnostic tools and how to safely 54 Lab hours
fundamental principles, pumps, perform basic engine tests and minor
valves, cylinders and motors, hoses, repairs. This course is designed to be HET 160
couplers, and hydraulic symbols and a companion course to HET 121, HET Heavy Equipment Diesel Engines
schematics. Students will learn the 122, HET 123 and HET 124, and it is
proper use of hydraulic tools and required for the Heavy Equipment Prerequisite: HET 107
how to safely perform hydraulic tests Maintenance Technician certificate. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
and minor repairs. This course is Students are encouraged to complete appropriate placement; READ 043 or
designed to be a companion course to all five courses in order to obtain a appropriate placement
HET 121, HET 122, HET 124 and HET firm foundation in Heavy Equipment Transfers to: CSU
125, and it is required for the Heavy Technology. This course is designed to familiar-
Equipment Maintenance Technician 3 Units ize the students with the mechanical
certificate. Students are encouraged 45 Lecture hours aspects of the Heavy Equipment
to complete all five courses in order 27 Lab hours diesel engines. Topics covered
to obtain a firm foundation in heavy include engine terminology, designs,
equipment technology. HET 140 theory of operation, construction,
3 Units Heavy Equipment Electrical Diagnostics disassembly, cleaning, components
45 Lecture hours inspection, failure analysis, and reas-
27 Lab hours Prerequisite: HET 107 sembly. In addition, proper shop and
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or personal safety, correct usage of shop
HET 124 appropriate placement; READ 043 or and hand tools, precision measuring
Introduction to Heavy Equipment appropriate placement instruments, critical fasteners, and
Powertrains Transfers to: CSU how to use manufacturer’s service
This course is designed to famil- specifications information will also be
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or iarize the student with the heavy covered.
appropriate placement; READ 043 or equipment’s electrical and electronic 4 Units
appropriate placement systems. Topics include review of 54 Lecture hours
Transfers to: CSU electrical theory, circuit faults, electri- 54 Lab hours
This is an introductory course cal and electronic components usage
designed to familiarize the student and diagnostics, computers, sensors, HET 200
with the basic construction and actuators, and data communications. Heavy Equipment Hydraulic
operation of heavy equipment pow- A-Tech simulator boards will be used Fundamentals
ertrains. Topics include principles of to illustrate different component
gears, friction clutches, fluid couplers, functions. In addition, the students Prerequisite: HET 107
anti-friction bearings, planetary will be introduced to the strategy Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
gears, and differential gear sets. based diagnostics, including trouble- appropriate placement; READ 043 or
Students will learn the proper use of shooting electrical problems using appropriate placement
precision measuring tools and how live equipment. Transfers to: CSU
to safely perform basic powertrain 4 Units This introductory course is designed
tests and minor repairs. This course is 54 Lecture hours to familiarize the students with a
designed to be a companion course to 54 Lab hours variety of mobile hydraulic systems
HET 121, HET 122, HET 123 and HET and their operational characteristics.
125, and it is required for the Heavy HET 150 Topics covered include hydraulics
Equipment Maintenance Technician Heavy Equipment Fuel Systems and safety, hydraulic power principles,
certificate. Students are encouraged Emissions system designs, basic components,
to complete all five courses in order oil contamination and filtration,
Prerequisite: HET 107 hydraulic symbols, schematics,
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or diagrams, and testing instruments.
appropriate placement; READ 043 or In addition, an overview of electro-
appropriate placement
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hydraulic systems including electric HET 230 sional level assignment in their area
and electronic components, control- Heavy Equipment Powertrains II of vocational interest and will meet
lers, controller programming, and performance objectives related to
data communication, will also be Prerequisite: HET 220 instruction that are above and beyond
covered. Hydraulic trainer simulators Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or the conditions of regular employ-
will be used to illustrate power prin- appropriate placement; READ 043 or ment. This course is intended for
ciples and operation. Using hydraulic appropriate placement students whose job is related to the
schematics the students will build Transfers to: CSU heavy equipment maintenance field
a wide variety of hydraulic systems This course is intended to familiarize and have completed or enrolled in
commonly installed in modern heavy the students with a wide variety of the appropriate coursework. “Contact
equipment. modern heavy equipment pow- the CWE office regarding re- enroll-
4 Units ertrains systems and components. ment procedures.”
54 Lecture hours Topics covered include powershift Student Unpaid Internship:
54 Lab hours transmissions, torque converters, 1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours;
hydrostatic drive systems, AC elec- 3 Units/180 hours;4 Units/240 hours
HET 210 tric drive systems, spring- applied Student Paid Internship:
Heavy Equipment Hydraulic hydraulically released brakes, steer- 1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours;
Diagnostics ing, and suspension systems. Compo- 3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours
Prerequisite: HET 200 nent failure analysis will be discussed 1 to 4 Units
as part of disassembly, inspection, 3 Lecture hours
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or and reassembly of various transmis- 60 to 300 Other hours
appropriate placement; READ 043 or sions, drives, brakes and steering
appropriate placement systems. In addition, proper shop HET 299
Transfers to: CSU and personal safety, and how to use Directed Study in Heavy Equipment
This course is intended to familiar- manufacturer’s service specifications Technology
ize the students with the heavy information will also be covered.
equipment’s hydraulic and electro- 4 Units Prerequisite: 2.5 overall grade point
hydraulic systems. Topics include 54 Lecture hours average, a 3.0 grade point average in the
review of hydraulic theory and 54 Lab hours discipline of study being requested, or
basic hydraulic system designs and receive an exception from the instructor
components, hydraulic and electronic HET 240 Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
components used in electro- hydrau- Heavy Equipment Heating, Ventilation appropriate placement; READ 043 or
lic systems, hydraulic controllers, and Air-Conditioning appropriate placement
sensors, actuators, and data commu- Transfers to: CSU
nications. In addition, the students Prerequisite: HET 107 This course provides an opportunity
will be introduced to the strategy- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or for the student to expand their stud-
based diagnostics, with an emphasis appropriate placement; READ 043 or ies in Heavy Equipment Technology
on electro-hydraulic controls failures, appropriate placement beyond the classroom by complet-
using hydraulic trainer simulators Transfers to: CSU ing a project or an assignment
and live equipment. This course is designed to familiarize arranged by an agreement between
4 Units the student with the heavy equip- the student and instructor. The
54 Lecture hours ment’s heating, ventilation and air- student is required to contract with
54 Lab hours conditioning systems, and prepare the instructor to determine the scope
them for an entry level technician of the assignment and the unit value
HET 220 in this field. Topics covered include assigned for successful completion.
Heavy Equipment Powertrains I environmental and safety practices, Students must possess a 2.5 overall
thermodynamic principles, refrigera- GPA, a 3.0 GPA in the discipline of
Prerequisite: HET 107 tion systems, engine cooling and heat study being requested, or receive an
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or sources, service and troubleshooting exception from the instructor. Stu-
appropriate placement; READ 043 or procedures. Automatic systems, ser- dents may take a maximum of 3 units
appropriate placement vice equipment, contamination issues of Directed Study within a discipline
Transfers to: CSU and the rules of AQMD/EPA will also and 9 units college-wide.
This course is designed to familiarize be covered. During the course, stu- 1 to 3 Units
the students with conventional Heavy dents will be given the opportunity 54 to 162 Lab hours
Equipment powertrain systems and to earn their certification license (EPA
components. Topics covered include Rule 1411). HISTORY
fundamentals of gears, friction and 4 Units
anti-friction bearings, mechanical 54 Lecture hours Division of Behavioral &
clutches, manual transmissions, 54 Lab hours Social Sciences
driveline systems, drive axles, final
drives, hydraulic and air brakes, and HET 290 HIST 101 (C-ID HIST 150)
undercarriage systems. Component Cooperative Work Experience/Intern- History of World Civilization to the
failure analysis will be discussed as ship for Heavy Equipment Technology 17th Century
part of disassembly, inspection, and Related Fields
reassembly of various transmissions, Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
drive axles, and final drives. In addi- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate placement; READ 043 or
tion, proper shop and personal safety, appropriate placement; READ 043 or appropriate placement
and how to use manufacturer’s appropriate placement Transfers to: UC, CSU
service specifications information will Transfers to: CSU This course is a survey of the politi-
also be covered. This course supports and reinforces cal, economic and social development
4 Units on-the-job training in business and of world civilization up to the 17th
54 Lecture hours industrial establishments under the century. Special emphasis is placed
54 Lab hours supervision of a college instruc- on the origins of the earth’s principal
tor and is facilitated by the use of
learning objectives. The student will
be working in a skilled or profes-
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centers of civilization, their subse- Transfers to: UC, CSU course also satisfies a requirement
quent interaction, and the emergence This course surveys the struggle of for the History for Transfer (AA-T)
of a world economic, political, and Native Americans to maintain their degree.
intellectual order. This course is culture in the face of invasion and 3 Units
designed for the student who wishes changing technology. It explores gov- 54 Lecture hours
to increase their understanding and ernment Indian policies of removal,
appreciation of cultural, political, and pacification, annihilation and assimi- HIST 144 (C-ID HIST 140)
intellectual diversity, as well as the lation, and considers present issues History of the United States Since 1865
process of intercultural interaction. facing Native Americans today. This
This course also satisfies a course course is intended for students who Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
requirement for the History for wish to understand the role of Native appropriate placement; READ 043 or
Transfer (AA-T) degree. Americans in the historical develop- appropriate placement
3 Units ment of North America. It is recom- Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
54 Lecture hours mended for all history major. This (*Students will receive credit for only
course also satisfies a course require- one of the following courses: HIST 144 or
HIST 102 (C-ID HIST 160) ment for the History for Transfer HIST 144H)
History of World Civilization, 1500 to (AA-T) degree. This course provides a survey of
the Present 3 Units the political, social, economic, and
54 Lecture hours cultural development of the United
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or States from Reconstruction (1865) to
appropriate placement; READ 043 or HIST 143 (C-ID HIST 130) the present. Some topics addressed
appropriate placement History of the United States to 1877 are Reconstruction, the American
Transfers to: UC, CSU West, capital and labor in the age of
This course is a survey of the politi- Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or enterprise, America as an emerging
cal, economic, and social develop- appropriate placement; READ 043 or world power, World War I, World
ment of world civilization from 1500 appropriate placement War II, the Vietnam Era, the Cold
to modern times. Special emphasis is Transfers to: UC, CSU War, the new world order. This
placed on the origins and develop- This course is a survey of United course fulfills the American Institu-
ment of the world economic system States history from Native American tions requirement for the Associate
and the corresponding cultural, intel- origins to post Civil War Reconstruc- Degree. It is recommended for all
lectual, and social currents that have tion. Social, economic, political and History majors and satisfies a course
characterized most of the world’s cultural developments are explored requirement for the History for
leading societies since 1500. This with an emphasis on the indepen- Transfer (AA-T) degree.
course is intended for the student dence movement, Revolutionary War, 3 Units
who wants to increase their under- the new Republic, westward expan- 54 Lecture hours
standing and appreciation of both the sion and the Civil War. This course
diversity and the unity of the modern is designed for students interested in HIST 144H (C-ID HIST 140)
world. This course also satisfies a the foundational history of the United History of the United States Since 1865
course requirement for the History States. It is recommended for all Honors
for Transfer (AA-T) degree. history majors and fulfills the CSU/
3 Units UC American Institutions require- Prerequisite: ENGL 101
54 Lecture hours ment and the American Institutions Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
requirement for the Associate degree. placement
HIST 122 This course also satisfies a require- Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
History of Mexico ment for the History for Transfer (*Students will receive credit for only
(AA-T) degree. one of the following courses: HIST 144 or
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or 3 Units HIST 144H)
appropriate placement; READ 043 or 54 Lecture hours This course provides a survey of
appropriate placement the political, social, economic, and
Transfers to: UC, CSU HIST 143H (C-ID HIST 130) cultural development of the United
This course examines the cultural, History of the United States to 1877 States from Reconstruction (1865) to
social, and political history of Mexico Honors the present. Some topics addressed
from pre-Columbian to modern are Reconstruction, the American
times. The course will cover pre- Prerequisite: ENGL 101 West, capital and labor in the age of
Columbian Mesoamerica, the Spanish Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate enterprise, America as an emerging
conquest and the colonial period, placement world power, World War I, World
and the national period, with special Transfers to: UC, CSU War II, the Vietnam Era, the Cold
emphasis given to Mexico’s relations This course is a survey of United War, the new world order. This
with the United States and its place States history from Native American course fulfills the American Institu-
and role in the world community. origins to post Civil War Reconstruc- tions requirement for the Associ-
This course is designed for students tion. Social, economic, political and ate Degree. It is recommended for
interested in understanding Mexico cultural developments are explored all History majors and satisfies a
as a nation and is also recommended with an emphasis on the indepen- course requirement for the History
for all history and most social science dence movement, Revolutionary War, for Transfer (AA-T) degree and is
majors. This course is also a restricted the new Republic, westward expan- intended for those who meet Honors
elective for the History for Transfer sion and the Civil War. This course Program requirements.
(AA-T) degree. is designed for students interested 3 Units
3 Units in the foundational history of the 54 Lecture hours
54 Lecture hours United States. It is recommended for
all history majors; it fulfills the CSU/ HIST 156
HIST 131 UC American Institutions require- Black American Experience to 1865
History of the North American Indian ment and the American Institutions
requirement for the Associate degree Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or and is intended for those who meet appropriate placement; READ 043 or
appropriate placement; READ 043 or Honors Program requirements. This appropriate placement
appropriate placement Transfers to: UC, CSU
378 / Rio Hondo College 2019-2020 Catalog
This survey investigates the history HIST 159 The development of contemporary
of African Americans from their US Comparative History of Mexican institutions and the historical context
west African origins to the abolition and Asian Americans and Women of current issues will be addressed.
of slavery, roughly dating from the This course is suitable for students
1400s to 1865. In this course, students Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or seeking further understanding of Cal-
will examine the ways, in which, appropriate placement; READ 043 or ifornia’s past and present, and those
blacks constructed a distinct African appropriate placement preparing for a career in teaching at
American culture, influenced by the Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU the elementary level. It also satisfies
African past, shared experiences of (*Students will receive credit for only a course requirement for the History
enslavement, and the experiences of one of the following courses: HIST 159 or for Transfer (AA-T) degree.
free blacks. This course will also pay HIST 159H) 3 Units
close attention to the methods and This course surveys the roles selected 54 Lecture hours
tactics employed by blacks to exert minorities have played in the histori-
control over their· lives, highlighting cal development of the United States HIST 170
their major successes and achieve- from the earliest times to the present. Women in American History
ments, despite myriad forms of Emphasis is placed on the history
oppression and discrimination. and cultural contributions of Mexican Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
3 Units Americans, Asian Americans, and appropriate placement; READ 043 or
54 Lecture hours American women. This course is appropriate placement
intended for those wishing to fulfill Transfers to: UC, CSU
HIST 157 the American Institutions require- This course is a survey of the role,
Black American Experience Since 1865 ment for the Associate degree and status, and contributions of women
CSU, and those who desire a better of different ethnic groups and social
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or understanding of the history of classes in American society from
appropriate placement; READ 043 or minorities in the United States. This earliest times to the present, with an
appropriate placement course is a restricted elective for the emphasis on the twentieth century.
Transfers to: UC, CSU History for Transfer (AA-T) degree. Special attention will be given to an
This course examines the historical 3 Units understanding of how gender has
experiences of black Americans from 54 Lecture hours shaped women’s options and expec-
emancipation to the present, paying tations within the private and public
close attention to the 20th century. HIST 159H spheres of society. This course is
This course will navigate and exam- US Comparative History of Mexican designed for the student who wants
ine the factors that led to the develop- and Asian Americans & Women Honors to learn more about women’s history
ment of a distinct black American in America and is recommended
culture, a legacy of resistance against Prerequisite: ENGL 101 for all history majors. This course
legal and extralegal inequities, the Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate satisfies a course requirement for the
acquisition of political and economic placement History for Transfer (AA-T) degree.
rights, and black contributions to the Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU 3 Units
expanding definition of democracy (*Students will receive credit for only 54 Lecture hours
and freedom. one of the following courses: HIST 159 or
3 Units HIST 159H) HIST 299
54 Lecture hours This course surveys the roles selected Directed Study in History
minorities have played in the histori-
HIST 158 cal development of the United States Prerequisite: HIST 101 or 102 or 143 or
US Comparative History of American from the earliest times to the present. 143H or 144 or 144H
Indians and Black Americans Emphasis is placed on the history Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
and cultural contributions of Mexican appropriate placement; READ 043 or
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Americans, Asian Americans, and appropriate placement
appropriate placement; READ 043 or American women. This course is Transfers to: CSU
appropriate placement intended for those wishing to fulfill The course provides an opportunity
Transfers to: UC, CSU the American Institutions require- for the student to expand their stud-
This course is a survey of the role ment for the Associate degree and ies in History beyond the classroom
minorities have played in the histori- CSU, those who desire a better under- by completing a project or an assign-
cal development of the United States standing of the history of minorities ment arranged by agreement between
from the earliest times to the present, in the United States, and those wish- the student and instructor. The
with an emphasis on the twentieth ing to take the Honors version. This student is required to contract with
century. The course begins with a course is a restricted elective for the the instructor to determine the scope
study of racism, followed by the History for Transfer (AA-T) degree. of the assignment and the unit value
history and cultural contributions of This course is intended for those who assigned for successful completion.
the American Indian and the African meet Honors Program requirements. Students must possess a 2.5 overall
American. This course fulfills the 3 Units GPA, a 3.0 GPA in the discipline of
American Institutions requirement 54 Lecture hours study being requested, or receive an
for the Associate Degree. This course exception from the instructor. Stu-
is intended for those who desire a HIST 167 dents may take a maximum of 3 units
better understanding of the history of History of California of Directed Study within a discipline
minorities in the United States. This and 9 units college-wide.
course also satisfies a course require- Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or 1 to 3 Units
ment for the AA-T in History for appropriate placement; READ 043 or 54 to 162 Lab hours
Transfer degree. appropriate placement
3 Units Transfers to: UC, CSU HIST 325
54 Lecture hours This course provides an overview History of Science and Technology
of California history from the first
aboriginal inhabitants to modern Prerequisite: ENGL 201 or ENGL 201H,
times. Cultural, political, social and HIST 101 or HIST 102 or HIST 143
and economic development will be or HIST 143H or HIST 144 or HIST
addressed in the context of history. 144H
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This upper division General Educa- HMLD 103 governmental agencies and regula-
tion course is designed for students Terrorism & Violence in Society tory and legal sources responsible
pursuing a Bachelor’s of Science for hazard mitigation. Application of
degree in Automotive Technology Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or the concepts learned will be applied
but it is also open to all students appropriate placement; READ 043 or to risk assessments and the develop-
who have successfully completed the appropriate placement ment of strategies at the local, state,
prerequisites. This course explores Transfers to: UC, CSU national and international levels of
the history of science and technology This course provides the student government.
from the initial understandings of the with an overview of the domestic 3 Units
universe from Ptolemy and Aristo- and global issues related to terrorism 54 Lecture hours
tle, to the challenges brought by the and violence in society. This course
scholars of the Scientific Revolution, includes an analysis of terrorism and HMLD 200
to the modern innovators of scientific violent extremism as an aggressive Foundations of Critical Infrastructure
developments and advancements in alternative for peaceful change and Protection
technology. This course provides an traditional warfare in the modern
overview of how individuals, societ- age. Students will also investigate the Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
ies, and nations were impacted by role economic, political and social fac- appropriate placement; READ 043 or
these developments and how science tors play in determining patterns of appropriate placement
and technology impacts politi- terrorist activity, homegrown terror- Transfers to: CSU
cal, social, economic, and cultural ism and violent extremism in society This course provides the student
changes over time. Since both science from a domestic and international with an overview of the policies,
and technology are vital in the 21st level of analysis. strategies, and practical application
century, this course aims to highlight 3 Units of critical infrastructure security
the long history behind each from a 54 Lecture hours and resilience from an all-hazards
global historical perspective. perspective. Students will explore
3 Units HMLD 104 the contemporary risk environment
54 Lecture hours Emergency Planning & Response and examine the challenges and
opportunities associated with the fol-
HOMELAND Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or lowing: public-private partnerships;
SECURITY appropriate placement; READ 043 or information-sharing; risk analysis
appropriate placement and prioritization; risk mitigation and
Division of Public Safety Transfers to: CSU management; performance measure-
This course is for students who desire ment; incident management; and
HMLD 101 to know about emergency planning addressing future risks.
Introduction to Homeland Security and response. This course will cover 3 Units
emergency planning and response 54 Lecture hours
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or using the National Incident Manage-
appropriate placement; READ 043 or ment System (NIMS) and the Incident HMLD 203
appropriate placement Command System (ICS) as part of Homeland Security: Leadership, Policy
Transfers to: CSU the National Response Framework and Practice
This course provides first responders (NRF). The student will learn how the
and other interested students with Nation responds to all types of disas- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
the foundational knowledge pertain- ters and emergencies. The student appropriate placement; READ 043 or
ing to homeland security. This course will also learn how the NRF’s flexibil- appropriate placement
will include discussions on the poli- ity is used in the public-private sector Transfers to: CSU
cies, organizational relationships, and of the homeland security enterprise, This course provides the student with
legal issues in the American context inclusive of governmental agencies an in-depth overview of the issues
from federal, state and local munici- and regulatory and legal sources related to the leadership, policies
pal government perspectives. responsible for hazard mitigation. and practices of homeland security
3 Units Application of the concepts learned in America and abroad. This course
54 Lecture hours will be applied to risk assessments provides for the critical examination
and development of strategies and of the challenges facing the nation
HMLD 102 plans at the local, state, national and and the homeland security enterprise
Introduction to Emergency international levels of government. through detailed investigation of
Management 3 Units selected case studies from a lead-
54 Lecture hours ership perspective. Students will
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or analyze significant issues of home-
appropriate placement; READ 043 or HMLD 105 land security from social, political,
appropriate placement Hazard Mitigation in Emergency economic and cultural perspectives
Transfers to: CSU Management facing the nation. This course adds to
This course provides first responders the Homeland Security program with
and other interested students with Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or an in-depth study of the policies and
the foundational knowledge pertain- appropriate placement; READ 043 or practices affecting homeland security.
ing to emergency management. This appropriate placement 3 Units
course will include discussions on the Transfers to: CSU 54 Lecture hours
polices, organizational relationships, This course is an introduction to miti-
and legal issues in the American gation, one of the four core phases HMLD 205
context from federal, state and local of emergency management. This Cybersecurity: Policy and Practice
municipal government perspectives. course will cover the hazard planning
3 Units process to assist students in mitigat- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
54 Lecture hours ing or eliminating hazards from an all appropriate placement; READ 043 or
hazard approach to emergency man- appropriate placement
agement. The student will also learn Transfers to: CSU
about the national framework used in This course provides the student
the public-private sector of the home- with an overview of the domestic
land security enterprise, inclusive of and global issues related to the poli-
380 / Rio Hondo College 2019-2020 Catalog
cies and practices of cybersecurity illness identification and preven- qualifications of the professional
in America. This course includes an tion, the Hazard Analysis of Criti- will be emphasized. A survey of the
analysis of the history of the Internet, cal Control Point (HACCP) system, populations served in the field will
the technological advances of internet safety maintenance and prevention, focus on cultural, social, economic
based programs and the security OSHA’s current regulations, accident and historical trends. The course
of the cyber domain. Students will and fire prevention. The course will is designed for students pursuing
also investigate the role economic, also prepare students for the National careers in social work, counseling or
political and social factors play in Restaurant Association’s ServSafe® community organizing.
determining how cybersecurity will Manager Certification. 3 Units
play a significant role in society from 3 Units 54 Lecture hours
a domestic and international level of 54 Lecture hours
analysis. HUSR 118
3 Units HOSP 104 (C-ID HOSP 130) Chemical Dependency: Intervention,
54 Lecture hours Introduction to Food and Beverage Treatment, and Recovery
Management
HOSPITALITY Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate placement; READ 043 or
Division of Career & appropriate placement; READ 043 or appropriate placement
Technical Education appropriate placement Transfers to: CSU
Transfers to: CSU This course provides an introduction
HOSP 101 (C-ID HOSP 100) This course is designed to introduce to current perspectives with respect
Introduction to the Hospitality Industry students to the food and beverage to the management of chemical
industry and entry-level management dependency. Through an examina-
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or of food and beverage operations. tion of alcoholism as a model of
appropriate placement; READ 043 or Focal areas include an overview of drug dependence, the treatment of
appropriate placement the food service industry, nutrition, and recovery from such disorders
Transfers to: CSU menu pricing and food costs, types of will be explored from two divergent
This course provides an overview of food and beverage service, sanitation perspectives: the reformative and the
the hospitality industry with perspec- and safety, managing finances, and transformative. Current treatment
tives on customer service, opera- sustainability. modalities will be compared and
tions, and career opportunities. Key 3 Units contrasted in terms of their view of
industry segments are presented with 54 Lecture hours the individual in both the social and
close attention to service standards, clinical context. The class experience
trends and issues, the interrelation- HOSP 201 (C-ID HOSP 150) itself will serve as an intervention by
ships between industry segments Hospitality Law challenging students to examine their
and the connections with the tourism existing ideas about treatment and
industry. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or recovery from substance use disor-
3 Units appropriate placement; READ 043 or ders. Suitable for students interested
54 Lecture hours appropriate placement in furthering their understanding
Transfers to: CSU of substance dependence and those
HOSP 102 (C-ID HOSP 140) The course explores the legal interested in working with popula-
Introduction to Hotel Operations relationship and considerations of tions recovering from or at risk for
hotel, restaurant, travel and tourism such problems.
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or operations. Limiting personal and 3 Units
appropriate placement; READ 043 or business exposure to liability and best 54 Lecture hours
appropriate placement practices for complying with require-
Transfers to: CSU ments of the US legal system are HUSR 120
This course is designed to introduce emphasized. Topics include food and Introduction to Rehabilitation Services
students to the hotel industry. Stu- beverage liability, employee selection,
dents will gain an understanding of common contracts, responsibilities to Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
hotel organization and classification, guests and for guest property, safety appropriate placement; READ 043 or
and the range of hotel operations and security, and Americans with appropriate placement
including front office, housekeep- Disabilities Act. Transfers to: CSU
ing, food and beverage, information 3 Units The purpose of this course is to pro-
systems, accounting, and property 54 Lecture hours vide students with an introduction
maintenance. They will also gain an to the field of rehabilitation services.
understanding of how these func- HUMAN SERVICES This course presents an orientation to
tional areas work together to deliver federal/state and private rehabilita-
the guest experience and exceed Division of Behavioral & tion/community agencies, which are
guests’ expectations. Social Sciences involved in facilitating the reha-
3 Units bilitation and treatment processes of
54 Lecture hours HUSR 111 individuals. A historical, philosophi-
Human Services in Contemporary cal, and social overview of rehabilita-
HOSP 103 (C-ID HOSP 110) Society tion counseling will be provided, as
Sanitation and Safety well as coverage of the private/state
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or agencies and community support that
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate placement; READ 043 or assist people with disabilities. A wide
appropriate placement; READ 043 or appropriate placement variety of different issues related to
appropriate placement Transfers to: CSU the professions of rehabilitation will
Transfers to: CSU This course is an introduction to the be discussed in detail. Students will
In this course, students will learn the history and philosophy of human learn to analyze the personal, social,
principles and practices of sanitation services in contemporary society. The and vocational implications of a dis-
and safety in food service operations. function and objectives of human
Topics covered include food-borne service organizations as well as the
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ability in an individual’s participation necessary for working with clients in discussed and integrated throughout
in a community and their own lives. a social services setting will also be the course. A unique focus is given
3 Units covered, providing the student with to the student’s growth and devel-
54 Lecture hours an understanding of issues related to opment as a counselor and how the
ethics, client rights, and confidential- student can best use supervision in
HUSR 122 ity. This class is designed for students this developmental process. This
Introduction to Group Leadership and interested in working in a social course would be of benefit to anyone
Process services setting. working in a human service or social
3 Units services setting.
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 54 Lecture hours 3 Units
appropriate placement; READ 043 or 54 Lecture hours
appropriate placement HUSR 126
Transfers to: CSU Counseling the Family of the Addicted HUSR 199A
This course provides an introduction Person Seminar in Human Services
to the dynamics of group interaction.
The individual’s firsthand experi- Advisory: ENGL 035 OR ENLA 100 or Prerequisite: PSY 101 or SOC 101,
ence is emphasized as the group appropriate placement; READ 043 or Corequisite: HUSR 199B
studies itself under supervision. appropriate placement Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
The factors involved in problems of Transfers to: CSU appropriate placement; READ 043 or
communication, effective emotional This course provides an overview of appropriate placement
responses, and personal growth will the systems approach to counseling Transfers to: CSU
be highlighted. Group process will the chemically dependent family. The corequisite courses HUSR 199A
be examined as a means of changing Alcoholism will be used as a model and 199B provide students with
behavior. Suitable for students inter- for developing counseling skills a supervised field experience in a
ested in furthering their understand- through the analysis and examination community organization, agency,
ing of group dynamics and those of the relationships that develop in or institution, allowing the student
interested in supervising groups the addicted family system. An expe- to apply knowledge and learn new
dedicated to achieving behavioral riential format will be employed as skills outside of the classroom envi-
change. students participate in exercises that ronment. This course provides the
3 Units lead to the development of the neces- academic element to this experiential
54 Lecture hours sary skills. This course is designed for course offering and reinforces the
those working with or preparing to application of concepts gained in the
HUSR 123 work with the drug dependent and prerequisite course or courses.
Drug Education and Prevention those around them. 1 Unit
3 Units 18 Lecture hours
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 54 Lecture hours
appropriate placement; READ 043 or HUSR 199B
appropriate placement HUSR 128 Fieldwork in Human Services
Transfers to: CSU Chemical Dependency and
This course is designed for students Co-Occurring Disorders Prerequisite: PSY 101 or SOC 101
interested in furthering their under- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
standing of substance dependence Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate placement; READ 043 or
and those interested in working with appropriate placement; READ 043 or appropriate placement
populations recovering from or at appropriate placement Transfers to: CSU
risk for such problems. It addresses Transfers to: CSU The corequisite courses HUSR 199A
the history, theories, models, and This course explores understanding and 199B provide students with
approaches to substance abuse mental illness and persons with more a supervised field experience in a
education and prevention. In addi- than one mental/psychiatric disorder. community organization, agency,
tion to an academic look at drug It introduces students to the various or institution, allowing the student
abuse, students will also explore and disorders in infancy, childhood, ado- to apply knowledge and learn new
examine their own values and beliefs lescence and adulthood. It will intro- skills outside of the classroom envi-
about substance use and misuse. The duce students to co-existing disorders ronment. In this course students take
impact of public policy, the media, and various diagnosis and treatment the theories and principles learned in
and drug education programs on techniques used to treat this unique the classroom and apply them to their
drug use will all be considered. population. Students will tour two work in a field setting. This course is
3 Units different types of mental health facili- designed to provide the student with
54 Lecture hours ties to provide an additional under- an opportunity to develop skills that
standing of mental health issues. would facilitate gaining employment
HUSR 124 3 Units in the human services field.
Introduction to Case Management and 54 Lecture hours Unpaid field work: 2 units =120
Documentation hours; 3 units = 180 hours
HUSR 130 Paid field work: 2 units = 150 hours;
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Essential Counseling Skills 3 units = 225 hours
appropriate placement; READ 043 or 2 to 3 Units
appropriate placement Advisory: ENGL 035 OR ENLA 100 or 120 to 225 Other hours
Transfers to: CSU appropriate placement; READ 043 or
This course introduces students to appropriate placement HUSR 230A
case management and documenta- Transfers to: CSU Drug Studies Seminar
tion in a variety of settings. Students This course focuses on critical coun-
will study the purpose, function, seling skills and strategies within Prerequisite: HUSR 122, HUSR 124,
and rationale for case management. a multicultural context. The course HUSR 130
In addition, the documentation of provides a vital orientation to the Corequisite: HUSR 230B
client clinical records will be covered, helping process and the counseling Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
emphasizing the taking of social profession. Current issues within appropriate placement; READ 043 or
histories and the writing of treatment the counseling profession, such as appropriate placement
plans. The professional guidelines diversity and multiculturalism, are Transfers to: CSU
382 / Rio Hondo College 2019-2020 Catalog
The corequisite courses HUSR 230A to further their understanding of the This course is intended for those who
and 230B are designed be taken in major cultural developments from meet Honors Program Requirements.
the final semester of the Drug Studies around the world. 3 Units
Program and provide the student 3 Units 54 Lecture hours
with work experience in a drug treat- 54 Lecture hours
ment facility. This seminar course HUM 130
is a companion to the internship HUM 111 Contemporary Mexican-American
experience and will focus on ethics, Survey of Humanities Culture
the further development of counsel-
ing skills, and the use of community Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
resources. Concurrent enrollment in appropriate placement; READ 043 or appropriate placement; READ 043 or
Human Services 230B. appropriate placement appropriate placement
1 Unit Transfers to: UC, CSU Transfers to: UC, CSU
18 Lecture hours This course provides an interdis- This course provides a contemporary
ciplinary presentation of cultural interdisciplinary examination of the
HUSR 230B forces, providing the student with most vital Mexican-American liter-
Drug Studies Internship a comprehensive view of the most ary, artistic, musical, theatrical, social,
vital artistic, literary, philosophical, political and historical movements.
Prerequisite: HUSR 122, HUSR 124, religious, scientific and architectural This course is designed for students
HUSR 130 movements within the Western, who wish to further their under-
Corequisite: HUSR 230A Eastern and Latin American tradi- standing of major Mexican- American
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or tions from the Renaissance to the 20th cultural contributions to contempo-
appropriate placement; READ 043 or century. This course is intended for rary society.
appropriate placement students who wish to further their 3 Units
Transfers to: CSU understanding of major cultural 54 Lecture hours
The corequisite courses HUSR 230A developments around the world.
and 230B are designed be taken in 3 Units HUM 140
the final semester of the Drug Studies 54 Lecture hours Introduction to Asian Cultures
Program and provide the student
with work experience in a drug treat- HUM 125 Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
ment facility. Through their intern- Introduction to Mexican Culture appropriate placement; READ 043 or
ship work, students will apply the appropriate placement
concepts and skills gained through Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Transfers to: UC, CSU
their coursework as they serve as an appropriate placement; READ 043 or This course is designed for students
intern in a setting where drug depen- appropriate placement who wish to further their understand-
dent individuals are served. Students Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU ing of major Asian cultural contribu-
must meet the requirements of the (*Students will receive credit for only one tions to classic and contemporary
internship facility. Concurrent enroll- of the following courses: HUM 125 or society. The student will be provided
ment in Human Services 230A. HUM 125H) with an interdisciplinary examina-
Unpaid field work: 2 units = 120 This course provides an interdisci- tion of the most vital Asian literary,
hours; 3 units = 180 hours plinary presentation of vital artistic, artistic, philosophical, architectural,
Paid field work: literary, architectural, musical, politi- religious, political and historical
2 units = 150 hours; 3 units = 225 cal, religious and historical move- movements.
hours ments within Mexico spanning from 3 Units
Student Unpaid Internship: Pre-Cortesian to contemporary times. 54 Lecture hours
120 hours This course is designed for students
Student Paid Internship: who wish to further their under- JAPANESE
150 hours standing of major Mexican cultural
2-3 Units and historical developments. Division of Communications &
120 to 225 Other hours 3 Units Languages
54 Lecture hours
HUMANITIES JAPN 101
HUM 125H Japanese I
Division of Behavioral & Introduction to Mexican Culture
Social Sciences Honors Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
appropriate placement; READ 043 or
HUM 110 Prerequisite: ENGL 101 appropriate placement
Survey of Humanities Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate Transfers to: UC, CSU
placement This course provides the student
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU with an introduction to the Japanese
appropriate placement; READ 043 or (*Students will receive credit for only one language and culture. The course
appropriate placement of the following courses: HUM 125 or stresses oral and written proficiency
Transfers to: UC, CSU HUM 125H) through fundamental use of the Japa-
This course provides an interdis- This course provides an interdisci- nese language as well as the Hiragana
ciplinary presentation of cultural plinary presentation of vital artis- and Katakana script. Students will
forces, providing the student with a tic, literary, architectural, musical, also receive an introduction to Kanji
comprehensive view of the most vital political, religious and historical characters. Various facets of Japa-
artistic, literary, philosophical, reli- movements within Mexico spanning nese history, culture and civilization
gious and architectural movements from pre- Cortesian to contemporary will also be analyzed via cross-
within the Western, Eastern and times. This course is designed for cultural comparisons. In addition to
Meso-American traditions from the students who wish to further their classroom discussion, students are
Egyptians to the 1500s. This course understanding of major Mexican required to complete at least 27 hours
is intended for students who wish cultural and historical developments. of intensive individualized oral-aural
practice in the Language Laboratory
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via interactive websites, audio CDs, recommended for students major- lication in print and online editions of
video programs, and films. The Lan- ing in journalism or photography. newspapers.
guage Laboratory work focuses on Lab hours are required in addition to 3 Units
vocabulary, grammar, and cultural scheduled lecture hours. 54 Lecture hours
practices. This course is intended for 3 Units
those interested in learning to speak 36 Lecture hours JOUR 230
Japanese, as well as for those seeking 54 Lab hours Magazine Production
a degree in the Japanese language .
4.5 Units JOUR 120 (C-ID JOUR 110) Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
72 Lecture hours Communications Reporting appropriate placement
27 Lab hours and Writing Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
placement
JAPN 102 Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Transfers to: CSU
Japanese II appropriate placement; READ 043 or This course includes writing news,
appropriate placement news features, profile features,
Prerequisite: JAPN 101 or completion of Transfers to: UC, CSU commentary, and photography for
2 years high school Japanese with a grade The course is an introduction to the publication in the college magazine,
of “C” or better writing and editing techniques used La Cima. Students will learn copy-
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or in the newspaper industry, with an editing, layout/computer design,
appropriate placement; READ 043 or emphasis on gathering information Photoshop, digital photography, and
appropriate placement and the principles of clarity and con- advertising fundamentals through
Transfers to: UC, CSU ciseness. Students will use comput- the process of writing, editing and
This course is a continuation of the ers during class and lab times. This laying out the college magazine.
essentials of the Japanese Language. course is intended for students who 3 Units
The course stresses oral and written are pursuing the Associate of Science 36 Lecture hours
proficiency through fundamental use Degree/Certificate of Achievement 54 Lab hours
of the Japanese language, as well as in Mass Communications with either
the Hiragana and Katakana script. Mass Media or Print Media Special- JOUR 231
Students will further their knowledge izations. Digital Magazine Production
of Kanji characters. Various facets of 3 Units
Japanese history, culture and civiliza- 54 Lecture hours Prerequisite: ENGL 101
tion will also be analyzed via cross- Advisory: GDSN 172, JOUR 120,
cultural comparisons. In addition to JOUR 147 READ 043 or appropriate placement
classroom discussion, students· are Broadcast News Transfers to: CSU
required to complete at least 27 hours This course is designed to introduce
of intensive individualized oral-aural Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or students to the fundamentals of
practice in the Language Laboratory appropriate placement; READ 043 or magazine writing, production, and
via interactive websites, audio CDs, appropriate placement editing. Students will learn the meth-
video programs, and films. The Lan- Transfers to: CSU ods, techniques, and procedures of
guage Laboratory work focuses on This course is for students interested magazine publication using InDesign
vocabulary, grammar, and cultural in writing for radio and television to layout magazine content. Students
practices. This course is intended for and is an introduction to the prin- will also master the development
those interested in learning to speak ciples and techniques of broadcast of pre- and post-production of La
Japanese, as well as for those seeking news with special reference to the Cima Magazine. Students will learn to
a degree in the Japanese language. gathering and writing of news for develop story ideas, magazine con-
4.5 Units radio and television, script writing, tent, write stories in magazine style,
72 Lecture hours interviewing, and the procedures and and learn to photograph for maga-
27 Lab hours techniques of presenting the news zines. Students will learn to prepare
for broadcast. Each student will be for publication and design magazine
JOURNALISM assigned to write, direct, edit, and pages. Class lectures will include
oversee the production of a video magazine preparation, production,
Division of Communications & broadcast for the college’s digital organization, structure, and opera-
Languages newspaper during the semester. tion. At the conclusion of the course
3 Units students will have participated in the
JOUR 110 36 Lecture hours total development and production of
Digital Photojournalism I 54 Lab hours a magazine(s) that will be published
online using www.issuu.com, and
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or JOUR 220 printed on hard copy. Students will
appropriate placement; READ 043 or Advanced Reporting and Writing have also mastered the use of design
appropriate placement layout, illustration, and making pages
Transfers to: CSU Prerequisite: JOUR 120 well-balanced.
This course provides an introduction Transfers to: CSU 3 Units
to students in the process of taking This course is designed to meet lower 36 Lecture hours
photographs using digital cameras, division requirements for Journal- 54 Lab hours
digital video cameras, and digital ism majors which are transferrable
printing devices. Photocomposition, to four-year institutions. JOUR 220 JOUR 241 (C-ID JOUR 130)
printing and scanning techniques is a continuation of JOUR 120 with Newspaper Production I
using Photoshop for the use of an emphasis on improvement of
publication, and other computer basic skills. This course concentrates Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
skills related to contemporary pho- on writing and editing of more appropriate placement
tojournalism will also be addressed. advanced news and feature stories, Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
Assignments may include work for factual forms for newspapers and placement
college publications. This class is further study of the laws of journal- Transfers to: CSU
ism. Students will study methods of This course is intended for students
preparing material intended for pub- wanting to learn production and
management techniques for a college
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newspaper. Students will partici- and advertisements using JOUR 299
pate in every facet of developing a InDesign, Photoshop, and other Directed Study: Journalism
newspaper for the college commu- editing software. Students will also
nity by serving as staff writers, staff acquire production skills in format- Transfers to: CSU
photographers, editors and layout ting and file conversions for print Independent Study/Directed Study
personnel. Students will publish media. Students will be expected to is intended for students who have
the college newspaper, El Paisano, serve in leadership roles and cover the ability to assume responsibil-
during the semester by having on and off campus news. Lab hours ity for independent work and to
weekly assignments for different are required in addition to scheduled prepare written or oral reports and/
sections of the paper such as: News, lecture hours. or appropriate projects. To enroll in
Features, Arts and Entertainment, an independent study/directed study
Opinion, Advertising and Sports. 4 Units course, students must possess a 2.5
In addition students may be taking 36 Lecture hours overall grade point average, a 3.0
photos for special Focus pages. Edi- 108 Lab hours grade point average in the discipline
tors will be responsible for designing of study being requested, or receive
their sections of the newspaper on JOUR 244 (C-ID JOUR 131) an exception from the instructor.
days designated by deadline of the Digital Newspaper Production II Independent Studies/Directed Studies
publication by using Quark Express may be developed from any topic
and Photoshop. Prerequisite: JOUR 242 arising from or related to a course of
4 Units Transfers to: CSU study that will result in developing
36 Lecture hours This course is designed for students depth and breadth in that subject
108 Lab hours furthering their career into the digital area. Students will be expected to
realm. Students will be able to work meet on a regular basis with their fac-
JOUR 242 (C-ID JOUR 130) hands-on with the multitude of ulty sponsor and submit a final report
Digital Newspaper Production I media platforms digital news produc- or project, and student progress shall
tion II brings via El Paisano Online, be evaluated at regular intervals.
Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 www.elpaisanoonline.com. Students Academic standards for Independent
or appropriate placement; READ 043 or will produce content for all online Studies/Directed Studies shall be the
appropriate placement aspects of the digital newspaper, same as those for other courses. Units
Advisory: JOUR 241 such as, podcasting, broadcasting, are awarded in accordance to Title
Transfers to: CSU news segments, and writing for the V regulations with one unit of credit
This course is intended for students masses while implementing the video awarded for 54 hours of Directed
wanting to learn the production component to all stories. At the con- Studies, six (6) hours of which must
and management techniques of the clusion of the course, students will be with an instructor. The instructor
college newspaper El Paisano as an have the concept of immediacy for is responsible for monitoring student
online publication. Students will par- online news while keeping the reader progress through the semester.
ticipate in every facet of developing engaged. Lab hours are required in Students may take directed study
and gathering the news for the online addition to scheduled lecture hours. courses for a maximum of three (3)
edition of El Paisano during the 4 Units units within a discipline, and may not
semester by having daily and weekly 36 Lecture hours accumulate more than a total of nine
assignments for different sections 108 Lab hours (9) units college wide.
of the newspaper such as: News, 1 to 3 Units
Features, Arts and Entertainment, JOUR 290 54 to 162 Lab hours
Opinion, Advertising, and Sports. Cooperative Work Experience/Intern-
In addition students may be taking ship for Journalism Related Fields KINESIOLOGY
photos for special slide shows online, THEORY
developing and producing Radio Prerequisite: JOUR 120, JOUR 241,
Podcasts online and developing and ENGL 101 Division of Kinesiology,
producing Video News and Feature Transfers to: CSU Dance, and Athletics
programs online. Editors will be This course supports and reinforces
appointed and will give out assign- on-the-job training in journalism KIN 058
ments to staff personnel during the related fields under supervision of Yoga Teaching Training I: Foundations
semester and help with the develop- a college instructor and is facilitated
ment of each member of the class to by the use of learning objectives. The Prerequisite: KINA 158
produce viable online news. student will be working in a skilled Corequisite: KINA 158
4 Units or professional level assignment in Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
36 Lecture hours an area of journalism related fields placement; ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
108 Lab hours and will meet performance objectives appropriate placement
related to instruction that are above This course includes foundational
JOUR 243 (C-ID JOUR 131) and beyond the conditions of regular information necessary for those
Newspaper Production II employment. This course is intended intending to teach Hatha Yoga. The
for students whose intended job is student who successfully completes
Prerequisite: JOUR 241 related to the field of journalism and this course with the co-requisite one
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate have completed or enrolled in the unit lab practicum and KINA 258
placement; JOUR 120 appropriate coursework. “Contact the Yoga II will fulfill one half, or 100
Transfers to: CSU CWE office regarding re-enrollment hours required for the Yoga Alliance
This course is intended for students proceduress” RYS 200 Certification. The first of
to continue in the production of El Student Unpaid Internship: a sequential two-part series, Yoga
Paisano, the campus newspaper, and 1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours; Teacher Training I: Foundations
earn their degree in either Journal- 3 Units/180 hours; 4 Units/240 hours will focus on establishing a personal
ism and/or Mass Communications Student Paid Internship: practice in combination with an expe-
with a specialization in print media. 1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours; riential analysis of the foundational
Students will write, produce, layout 3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours.
pages, copy edit, and sell advertise- 1 to 4 Units Rio Hondo College / 385
ments. They will also design pages 3 Lecture hours
60 to 300 Other hours
2019-2020 Catalog
Hatha Yoga techniques of Pranayama fitness industry, a certificate in the fitness training affects health and
(breath control), Asana (postures) Fitness Specialist Program, as well as wellness. Emphasis will be placed on
and Dhyana (meditation). This course those interested in furthering their muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory,
will also introduce the student to the understanding of the effects of exer- bioenergetics, and other physiological
history and philosophy of yoga, as cise on the mind and body. Instructor processes that are affected by exer-
well as the ethics, methodologies, approval is required for enrollment. cise. The effects of various diseases
and business of teaching yoga. This 2 Units will also be addressed. This course
course is designed for the student 18 Lecture hours is designed for the student pursu-
pursuing the Yoga Teacher Training 54 Lab hours ing a career in the fitness industry,
Certificate, a career teaching yoga in a Certificate in the Fitness Special-
the fitness industry, or for those inter- KIN 122 ist Program, or those interested in
ested in furthering their understand- Nutrition for Sport and Fitness furthering their understanding of the
ing of the effects of yoga for health, effects of exercise on the body and
fitness, and performance. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or mind.
3 Units appropriate placement; READ 043 or 3 Units
54 Lecture hours appropriate placement; MATH 050 or 54 Lecture hours
MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri-
KIN 059 ate placement KIN 128
Yoga Teaching Training II: Transfers to: CSU Fitness Testing and Exercise
Methodologies This course provides an overview Prescription
of the role of nutrition to increase
Prerequisite: KIN 058, KINA 258 energy and enhance performance. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Corequisite: KINA 258 Nutrient needs before, during, and appropriate placement; READ 043 or
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate after exercise are evaluated for their appropriate placement; MATH 050 or
placement; ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or effect on optimal health. Carbohy- MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri-
appropriate placement drate loading, popular diets and ate placement
This course builds upon KIN 58/Yoga supplementation are discussed. This Transfers to: CSU
Teacher Training I: Foundations to course is designed for the student This course provides an overview
include further study about informa- pursuing a career in the fitness of how to assess cardiorespiratory
tion necessary for those intending to industry, a certificate in the proposed endurance, muscular strength and
teach Hatha Yoga. The student who Fitness Specialist Program, as well as endurance, flexibility, body fat,
successfully completes this course those interested in furthering their pulmonary function, blood pressure,
will fulfill one half, or 100 hours nec- understanding of the effects of nutri- postural analysis, and functional
essary to apply for the Yoga Alliance tion on the mind and body. movement, and evaluate the results.
RYS 200 Certification. The second of 3 Units Emphasis is placed on determining
a sequential two-part series, Yoga 54 Lecture hours the appropriate test, conducting the
Teacher Training II: Methodologies test, interpreting the results, and
builds on the foundations of analysis KIN 126 creating an exercise program. This
and personal practice to pranayama, Principles of Strength and Conditioning course is designed for the student
asana, and dhyana. Students will pursuing a career in the fitness
study the historical contexts and Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or industry or a certificate in the Fitness
philosophies of Hatha Yoga as it is appropriate placement; READ 043 or Specialist Program, as well as those
taught in the United States today, appropriate placement; MATH 050 or interested in furthering their under-
as well as the ethics, methodologies, MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri- standing of the effects of exercise on
and business of teaching yoga. This ate placement the body.
course is designed for the student Transfers to: CSU 3 Units
pursuing the Yoga Teacher Training This course is designed to include 54 Lecture hours
Certificate, a career teaching yoga in the necessary information needed for
the fitness industry, or for those inter- those intending to teach strength and KIN 131
ested in furthering their understand- conditioning. The course covers anat- Functional Anatomy of Movement
ing of the effects of yoga for health, omy and physiology, bioenergetics,
fitness, and performance. biomechanics, training adaptations, Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
3 Units exercise and equipment selection, appropriate placement; READ 043 or
54 Lecture hours training techniques, program design, appropriate placement; MATH 033 or
and safety factors. This course is MATH 033B or appropriate placement
KIN 115 designed for the student pursuing a Transfers to: CSU
Fitness Specialist Internship career in the fitness industry, a certifi- This course provides an overview of
cate in the Fitness Specialist Program, the study of movement as it relates
Prerequisite: Instructor approval or those interested in furthering their to exercise under both normal and
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or understanding of the effects of exer- injury conditions. Students will learn
appropriate placement; READ 043 or cise on the body and mind. the basic anatomical principals used
appropriate placement; MATH 020 or 3 Units specifically in the area of human
MATH 020C or appropriate placement 54 Lecture hours performance. Emphasis is placed on
Transfers to: CSU applying body alignment, range of
This course will provide students KIN 127 motion, stabilization, and acceleration
with practical experience in the field Exercise Physiology principles to the analysis of move-
of exercise and fitness. Emphasis is ment. This course is designed for
placed on participant screening, eval- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or the student pursuing a career in the
uation, fitness assessment, exercise appropriate placement; READ 043 or fitness industry, a certificate in the
program design, nutrition education, appropriate placement; MATH 050 or Fitness Specialist Program, or those
self-marketing, social media, fitness MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri- interested in furthering their under-
specialist/client relationships and ate placement standing of the biomechanical effects
professional responsibility in a fitness Transfers to: CSU of exercise on the body.
setting. This course is designed for This course provides an overview 3 Units
the student pursuing a career in the of how the body functions under 54 Lecture hours
conditions of exercise stress and how
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KIN 145 swimming instructor. This course more insight into coaching in various
Theory and Analysis of Fitness gives the most current instruction in athletic programs.
Instruction American Red Cross (ARC) lifeguard 3 Units
training, first aid and cardiopulmo- 54 Lecture hours
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or nary resuscitation/automated external
appropriate placement; READ 043 or defibrillation (CPR/AED) skills KIN 191
appropriate placement and Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Health: Personal Issues
Transfers to: CSU courses. Upon successful comple-
This course provides an introduc- tion, students earn certifications Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
tion to the principles and techniques for American Red Cross Lifeguard appropriate placement; READ 043 or
involved in teaching group exercise Training, CPR/AED for the Profes- appropriate placement
and developing a personal trainer/ sional Rescuer, First Aid for Public Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
client relationship. Emphasis is Safety Personnel (Title 22), and Water (*The UC will grant a maximum of 8
placed on client assessment, com- Safety Instructor. These certifications units credit for PE Theory courses)
munication skills, program design, enable students to gain eligibility for This course is designed for all stu-
exercise adherence, teaching strate- a pool lifeguarding position and to dents that are physically active and
gies, and professional responsibility teach the Learn-to-Swim programs of interested in learning how to improve
and liability. This course is designed the American Red Cross. Adequate and maintain their personal health.
for the student pursuing a career in swimming skills are necessary at the Topics covered include the general
the fitness industry, a certificate in Learn-to-Swim Level 4. Students may health principles, nutrition and diet,
the Fitness Specialist Program, as petition to re-enroll in the course to physical fitness, stress management,
well as those interested in furthering renew certifications. sexuality and reproduction, drug/
their understanding of the effects of 3 Units alcohol use and abuse, consumer and
exercise on the mind and body. 36 Lecture hours safety issues and the process of death.
2 Units 54 Lab hours Students learn how to develop sound
36 Lecture hours health principles through text read-
KIN 159 ings, lectures, assignments/labs and
KIN 146 Leadership Empowerment of Sport guest speakers.
Training Principles for Special 3 Units
Populations Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate 54 Lecture hours
placement; ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate placement KIN 192
appropriate placement; READ 043 or Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU Health: Women’s Personal Health
appropriate placement; MATH 020 or (*The UC will grant a maximum of 8
MATH 020C or appropriate placement units credit for PE Theory courses) Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Transfers to: CSU The purpose of this course is to appropriate placement; READ 043 or
This course provides an overview of explore leadership theories and appropriate placement
the exercise implications for special the impact of leadership empower- Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
populations related to age, medical ment through sport. This course is (*The UC will grant a maximum of 8
condition and level of fitness. Empha- designed for all students interested in units credit for PE Theory courses)
sis is placed on cardiac conditions, leadership dynamics within indi- This course is designed for all
diabetes, physical disabilities, HIV vidual and team sports. The course students interested in expanding
and AIDS, asthma, sensory impair- will cover topics such as leadership their knowledge regarding health
ments, seniors, children, mentally theories, self-awareness, informal and problems and social issues unique to
impaired and pregnant and post- formal leadership, emotional intel- women. Physiological and psycho-
partum women and the issues and ligence theory, athlete motivation, logical aspects of nutrition, hygiene,
barriers to exercise. This course is team dynamics, communication and sexuality and reproduction, drugs
designed for the student pursuing a the role of the team captains. At the and chemicals, and common diseases
career in the fitness industry, a certifi- end of the course, students will have are among the many topics covered.
cate in the Fitness Specialist Program, more insight into leadership within Guest speakers, videos, current
as well as those interested in further- sport environments. events, and text readings will assist
ing their understanding of the effects 3 Units the student in developing sound
of exercise on the mind and body. 54 Lecture hours health principles.
2 Units 3 Units
36 Lecture hours KIN 188 54 Lecture hours
Theory and Practice of Coaching
KIN 157 KIN 193 (C-ID KIN 101)
Theory of Lifeguard Training and Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Standard First Aid and CPR
Water Safety appropriate placement; READ 043 or
appropriate placement Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Prerequisite: Swim 300 yards continu- Transfers to: CSU appropriate placement; READ 043 or
ously; Tread water for two minutes using The purpose of this course is to appropriate placement
only the legs; Complete timed swimming, explore the impact that coaches have Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
submersion and retrievel event; Swim on athletic programs in the com- (*The UC will grant a maximum of 8
at American Red Cross Learn-to- Swim munity. This course is designed for units credit for PE Theory courses)
Level 4 Proficiency all students interested in coaching This course is designed for students
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or individual and team sports. The pursuing a career working with the
appropriate placement; READ 043 or course will cover topics such as role public and for those who want to fur-
appropriate placement of the coach, athlete motivation, ther their understanding of handling
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU coaching leadership, coaching work emergency situations. The student
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 8 teams, coaching technology, and will learn how to give immediate care
units credit for PE Theory courses) effective coaching practice. At the to the suddenly injured or ill person.
This course is of interest to students end of the course, students will have In addition, students will learn tech-
who wish to earn the American Red niques for control of bleeding, splint-
Cross certifications necessary for ing, transporting victims, emergency
employment as a pool lifeguard and procedures, one person C.P. R. and
2019-2020 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 387
the use of an AED. Students will have (*The UC will grant a maximum of 8 and Performance Coach Certificate,
the opportunity to apply these techni- units credit for PE Theory courses) exploring kinesiology, or for those
cal procedures in class. This course This course is designed for all stu- interested in furthering their under-
fulfills the requirements for American dents who are interested in learn- standing of the effects of exercise for
Red Cross certifications in both Stan- ing the value of life-long, healthy strength and performance in sport
dard First Aid and Cardiopulmonary lifestyles. Students will be given and tactical athletes.
Resuscitation (C.P.R.) and Automatic the tools to assist them in making 3 Units
Defibrillation (AED). positive life-style changes based on a 54 Lecture hours
3 Units personal health/fitness profile. Topics
54 Lecture hours covered include: basic anatomy and KIN 290
physiology, nutrition, weight control, Cooperative Work Experience/Intern-
KIN 194 (C-ID KIN 100) tobacco and alcohol, muscle fitness, ship for Athletic Training Related
Introduction to Kinesiology flexibility, stress reduction, cardio- Fields
vascular functioning, health topics,
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or disease entities, and preventive Prerequisite: KIN 197 and a current CPR
appropriate placement; READ 043 or health care measures. card
appropriate placement; MATH 020 or 3 Units Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
MATH 020C or appropriate placement 54 Lecture hours appropriate placement; READ 043 or
Transfers to: CSU appropriate placement
This course is designed for those stu- KIN 197 Transfers to: CSU
dents who are interested in pursuing Prevention and Treatment of This course supports and reinforces
a career in the field of kinesiology. Athletic Injuries on-the-job training in the field of
The philosophy, history, ethical and athletic training under supervision of
scientific foundations of kinesiol- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or a college instructor and is facilitated
ogy will be covered. The concepts of appropriate placement; READ 043 or by the use of learning objectives. The
basic movement and performance appropriate placement student will be working in a skilled
movement in relationship to kinesiol- Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU or professional level assignment in
ogy will be examined. Students will (*The UC will grant a maximum of 8 their area of vocational interest and
explore the sub-disciplines of motor units credit for PE Theory courses) will meet performance objectives
learning, biomechanics, exercise This course introduces the basic con- related to instruction that are above
physiology, sport sociology, sport cepts of athletic training, including and beyond the conditions of regular
psychology, and sport nutrition. instruction for prevention, recogni- employment. This course is intended
Professional career opportunities in tion, management and treatment for students whose job is related
health/fitness, therapeutic exer- of common injuries in a physically to the field of athletic training and
cise, teaching, coaching and sport active population. The skills of basic have completed or enrolled in the
management will be examined. The strapping, bracing padding and appropriate coursework. “Contact the
challenges for kinesiology, future of taping for the prevention and sup- CWE office regarding re-enrollment
kinesiology, sport and health/well- port of injuries will be presented and procedures.”
ness are also addressed. practiced. This class is recommended Student Unpaid Internship:
3 Units for those interested in becoming a 1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours
54 Lecture hours Certified Athletic Trainer. Student Paid Internship:
3 Units 1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours
KIN 195 54 Lecture hours 1 to 2 Units
Social Issues/Media in Sport 3 Lecture hours
KIN 226 60 to 150 Other hours
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Advanced Training Principles for Sport
appropriate placement; READ 043 or and Tactical Athletes KIN 297
appropriate placement Advanced Athletic Training
Transfers to: CSU Prerequisite: KIN 122, KIN 126, KIN
This course is designed for students 127, KIN 128 Prerequisite: KIN 197
who are interested in a career in the Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
field of coaching and athletics. This appropriate placement; MATH 033 or appropriate placement; READ 043 or
class will study the controversies MATH 033B or appropriate placement; appropriate placement
and the status of sport in our society. READ 043 or appropriate placement; Transfers to: CSU
Coaching methodologies and future Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU This course introduces the advanced
trends in athletics, physical activities, (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 concepts of athletic training, includ-
and physical education/kinesiology units credit for PE Activity courses) ing instruction for evaluation and
will be discussed. This class will This course is designed to include rehabilitation of common athletic
examine the relationship between the necessary information needed injuries. Advanced taping and brac-
sport and media, social media, cul- for those intending to assess and ing techniques will also be presented
ture and the economy. An emphasis teach strength training and perfor- and practiced. This class is designed
will be placed on understanding the mance skills to both sport and tactical for students interested in becoming
historical and current roles of sport athletes. The course covers anatomy a Certified Athletic Trainer or those
in society. and physiology, bioenergetics, who are preparing for a career in any
3 Units biomechanics, training adaptations, allied health care profession.
54 Lecture hours physical assessments for strength, 3 Units
agility, power, speed, and quickness, 54 Lecture hours
KIN 196 program design, exercise and equip-
Health: Fitness and Wellness ment selection, training techniques,
and safety factors. This course is
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or designed for the student pursuing a
appropriate placement; READ 043 or career in the strength and condition-
appropriate placement ing area, completing the Strength
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
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KINESIOLOGY ally, the individual field positions KINA 108
and the responsibilities of team work Water Polo I
Division of Kinesiology, will be emphasized.
Dance, and Athletics 1 Unit Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
54 Lab hours (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
(For Dance courses – See Dance) Dance- units credit for PE activity courses)
activity courses may be used in place KINA 104 This is a course in the fundamen-
of P.E. activity courses to fulfill degree Volleyball I tals and skills of water polo such as
requirements. passing, guarding, shooting, team
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or play, and strategy. Rules and class
Students may select several different appropriate placement; READ 043 or competition are included.
courses or may enroll in a course and appropriate placement 1 Unit
continue to the next level of the same Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU 54 Lab hours
course. Courses labeled “I” and “II” fall (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
into the continued instruction category. units credit for PE activity courses) KINA 109
This course is a beginning class Soccer I
KINA 101 designed to present the basic funda-
Tennis I mental skills and rules of volleyball. Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
The student will have the opportu- placement
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or nity to learn and practice serving, Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
appropriate placement; READ 022 or setting, and spiking. The student will (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
appropriate placement also participate in team play. This units credit for PE activity courses)
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU class is appropriate for students who This is a beginning soccer/activ-
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 have never played volleyball, are just ity class designed for all students
units credit for PE activity courses) learning the game or haven’t played interested in developing the physi-
This is a beginning tennis class for an extended period of time and cal, technical and tactical elements of
designed to take the student to a rec- want to refresh their skills. the game of soccer. The course will
reational level in skills. Instruction in 1 Unit include fundamental skills of soccer
the serve, groundstroke, volley, and 54 Lab hours which include, dribbling, passing,
rules are taught. The student will also kicking, collecting and basic concepts
learn how to play doubles and singles KINA 105 of offensive and defensive tactics.
matches so that the student can com- Basketball I Rules of the game, skill practice and
pete on a recreational level. participating in recreational soccer
1 Unit Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or matches will be included.
54 Lab hours appropriate placement; READ 022 or 1 Unit
appropriate placement 54 Lab hours
KINA 102 Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
Intercollegiate Baseball I (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 KINA 110
units credit for PE activity courses) Futsal (Indoor Soccer)
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or This beginning level course designed
appropriate placement; READ 022 or for all students will provide instruc- Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
appropriate placement tion in the fundamentals of basketball appropriate placement; READ 043 or
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU such as dribbling, passing, shoot- appropriate placement
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 ing, team play, rebounding, defense Transfers to: CSU
units credit for PE activity courses) and strategy. Collegiate rules, class This class will provide instruction
This course is designed for the competition, injury prevention and and repetition in the technical and
student interested in competing care, and proper diet and fitness tactical components of Futsal (Indoor
in baseball at the collegiate level. needs are included in instruction. The Soccer). The Federation of Interna-
Instruction will focus on the introduc- emphasis will be on active participa- tional Football Association (FIFA),
tion of advanced drills in the area of tion, basketball as recreation and skill which is the governing body of soccer
offense, defense and pitching. Special development within this team sport. in the world and the United States
attention will be placed on skill 1 Unit Soccer Federation (USSF), which
development and class participation 54 Lab hours is the governing body of soccer in
in preparing students for intercolle- the United States recognize Futsal
giate competition. This course may be KINA 107 as its own sport consisting of a
repeated three times for credit. Badminton I smaller, fast-paced technical game.
1 Unit FIFA Futsal Laws of the Game will
54 Lab hours Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or be introduced to the students. The
appropriate placement; READ 022 or course will develop skills, provide
KINA 103 appropriate placement knowledge of the rules and instruct
Softball I Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU students to demonstrate Futsal tech-
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 niques, recognize tactical situations
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate units credit for PE activity courses) and improve physical fitness.
placement This is a beginning badminton class 1 Unit
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU designed for the student to gain 54 Lab hours
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 experience of various degrees of
units credit for PE activity courses) competitive play. Instruction in the KINA 113
This course is designed for the begin- serve, drive, drop, smash, clears, Golf I
ning student who wishes to gain the rules and court etiquette are taught so
fundamental skills of softball. It is the student can perform at a competi- Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
designed to present the following tive level. appropriate placement; READ 022 or
skills to the student; throwing, bat- 1 Unit appropriate placement
ting, bunting and defense. Addition- 54 Lab hours Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
units credit for PE activity courses)
Golf I is designed for the begin-
ning golfer who wants to gain the
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fundamental skills that form the basis KINA 130 KINA 133
of good golf technique. The goal of Lifelong Fitness Laboratory Wrestling I
this class is for the student to learn
to play a respectable game of golf, to Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
avoid embarrassment, and to enjoy appropriate placement; READ 043 or appropriate placement; READ 022 or
time outdoors with friends. Etiquette, appropriate placement appropriate placement
rules and course play are included. Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
1 Unit (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
54 Lab hours units credit for PE activity courses) units credit for PE activity courses)
This 45-hour, self-paced physical This wrestling class is designed for
KINA 117 fitness laboratory is designed for all the beginner as well as for the student
Swimming I students of the college to develop who wishes to increase their knowl-
and encourage positive attitudes and edge and skill through practice and
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or habits with regards to health-related competition. It is designed to present
appropriate placement; READ 022 or fitness components, including cardio- the following skills to the student:
appropriate placement vascular fitness, flexibility, and mus- escapes, pinning combination take-
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU cular strength and endurance. Each downs, and strategies. The student
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 student, upon entry, will be assessed will learn basic definitions, terminol-
units credit for PE activity courses) for risk factors and medical history, ogy and rules of wrestling. This class
This course is a beginning class as well as body composition, cardio- will include information on proper
designed to equip students with basic vascular fitness, muscular strength nutrition and fitness conditioning.
water skills and knowledge in order and endurance, and flexibility to 1 Unit
to make them reasonably safe while establish an individual fitness profile. 54 Lab hours
in the water. It is suitable for all stu- From this profile, an individual exer-
dents interested in basic swimming. cise prescription will be developed. KINA 134
1 Unit Fitness activity will primarily utilize Cardio Boot Camp
54 Lab hours exercise equipment organized into an
aerobic super circuit with additional Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
KINA 120 activity prescribed in the aerobics appropriate placement; READ 022 or
Swim for Fitness machine area, body parts weight appropriate placement
training area, and flexibility area. It is Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or expected that the student will attend (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
appropriate placement; READ 022 or an average of three 50 minute exer- units credit for PE activity courses)
appropriate placement; KINA 117 cise sessions each week. Additional This course is designed for the
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU assessment at the conclusion of the student who wishes to improve their
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 semester will provide data necessary cardiovascular and core fitness. The
units credit for PE activity courses) to evaluate the accomplishment of student will learn lifelong skills to
This is a swimming/fitness course stated goals. Offered on a credit/no improve their health. Workout skills
designed to provide the individual credit basis. such as core strengthening, cardio-
who has beginning swimming 1 Unit vascular fitness, step aerobics and
skills an opportunity to master the 54 Lab hours flexibility training will be covered.
fundamentals of physical fitness as Instruction in proper diet, heart rate
they relate to swimming as an aerobic KINA 132 monitoring, skills proficiency and
activity. Emphasis will be placed on Aqua Aerobics fitness program planning will be
aerobic training with some training at provided to each student.
the anaerobic threshold and anaero- Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or 1 Unit
bic levels. This class is suitable for all appropriate placement; READ 022 or 54 Lab hours
students interested in swimming as a appropriate placement
fitness activity. Transfer to: UC (credit limit*), CSU KINA 136
1 Unit (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 Pilates Mat I
54 Lab hours units credit for PE activity courses)
This class is designed to utilize the Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
KINA 124 resistance properties of the water to appropriate placement; READ 022 or
Self Defense improve muscle tone, flexibility and appropriate placement
cardiovascular health and endurance Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or using various exercise movements. (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
appropriate placement; READ 022 or Further, water buoyancy will help units credit for PE activity courses)
appropriate placement support the joints and muscles of the This course introduces students to the
Transfers to: CSU body, enabling students of all levels basic Pilates floor exercises, which are
This course is designed for all of fitness and abilities to participate designed to increase strength in the
students interested in developing in the activity. Students will have the abdominal and spinal musculature.
both personal safety and self-defense opportunity to improve overall body Students will engage in activities and
techniques through scenario and strength and conditioning through exercises designed to increase aware-
martial arts training. Through dif- a sequence of exercises done in the ness of body alignment, increase
ferent forms of martial arts training, water. Students who are overweight, strength in the torso, spine and limbs,
students will practice both defensive pregnant, elderly, diabetic, recover- increase endurance, learn breathing
and offensive moves against various ing from injuries or who have been techniques to utilize in strength train-
forms of attacks. Proficiency in the inactive would find this class appro- ing exercises, increase coordination,
practical, effective, and tactical use of priate, therapeutic, and beneficial to improve balance, and will learn about
movement, leverage and strikes will their health. the muscle groups and their actions
be stressed. 1 Unit being utilized during traditional
1 Unit 54 Lab hours Pilates mat work. This course is suit-
54 Lab hours able for students interested in condi-
tioning, dance, Hatha Yoga, athletics,
390 / Rio Hondo College 2019-2020 Catalog
and individuals seeking to increase purpose of the course is to develop and Dhyana (meditation techniques).
strength to better support the spine a level of physical fitness, strength The goal of the course is to integrate
in everyday activities. and conditioning that will enhance the mind, body, and spirit and to give
1 Unit the athlete’s ability to be successful the student tools to better manage
54 Lab hours in intercollegiate competition. This stress, alleviate physical tensions, and
course may be repeated three times encourage optimum fitness. In this
KINA 139 for credit. introductory course, students learn
Cross Training for Fitness 1 Unit proper physical alignment in the
54 Lab hours standing poses (Sun Salutation Series
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or A-C, Warrior 1-2, Downward Dog,
appropriate placement; READ 022 or KINA 148 Upward Dog, Cobra, Triangle, Cres-
appropriate placement Strength Training cent), the floor poses (Staff, Lotus,
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU Cobbler, Twists, Backbends), and in
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or elementary inversions (Inverted Leg
units credit for PE activity courses) appropriate placement; READ 022 or Rest, Headstand Preparation, Wall-
This cross-training course is designed appropriate placement Dog Preparation).
for the beginning through advanced Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU 1 Unit
student who wishes to increase their (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 54 Lab hours
cardiovascular fitness level through units credit for PE activity courses)
a variety of aerobic and anaerobic This course is designed for students KINA 159
activities. It is designed to present who would like to learn the basic fun- Cross Training for Intercollegiate
the following skills to the student: damentals of strength and condition- Athletics
running, cycling, swimming, interval ing. Students will be introduced to
training, and introduction to weight a variety of routines that will enable Prerequisite: Participation in Intercol-
training. Additionally, the student them to develop a personal exercise legiate Sports
will learn basic definitions and plan. Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate
terminology of the current fitness 1 Unit placement
arena, assisting them with fitness as 54 Lab hours Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
a life-long process using a variety of (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
cardiovascular mediums. KINA 151 units credit for PE activity courses)
1 Unit Strength and Conditioning for This course is designed for any
54 Lab hours Intercollegiate Athletics student preparing for intercollegiate
athletic competition. This cross-
KINA 140 Advisory: Experience in college athletics, training course is designed for the
Walking for Fitness high school varsity athletics or equivalent advanced student-athlete who wishes
is recommended; READ 043 or appropri- to increase all aspects of their fitness
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or ate placement levels through a variety of strength,
appropriate placement; READ 043 or Transfers to: CSU flexibility, aerobic and anaerobic
appropriate placement This course is designed for any activities. The specific physical fitness
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU student preparing to compete on routines required by the intercol-
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 an intercollegiate team. This is an legiate athlete during the off-season
units credit for PE activity courses) advanced course designed for the will be addressed. The purpose of the
This course is designed to meet the student-athlete to improve all of course is to develop a level of physi-
needs of daily physical exercise for their fitness levels through a variety cal fitness, strength and conditioning
life long fitness and health. Walking of strength, flexibility, aerobic and that will enhance the athlete’s ability
is one of the safest and most effective anaerobic activities, and technology. to be successful in intercollegiate
forms of exercise to improve health, The specific demands of the sport competition. This course may be
and develop and maintain physical will be addressed by the intercol- repeated three times for credit.
fitness. The course provides cardio- legiate athlete during the off-season 1 Unit
vascular conditioning through the and in-season periodization training 54 Lab hours
activity of walking. Instruction in techniques specific to each sport.
proper diet, heart rate monitoring, The purpose of the course is for the KINA 170
skill proficiency and fitness program student-athlete to understand and Women’s Intercollegiate Basketball
planning will be provided to each develop a high level of physical fit- Team
student. This class is designed for stu- ness, strength and conditioning that
dents who are interested in starting will enhance the athlete’s ability to be Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate
an exercise program, or developing successful in intercollegiate competi- placement
an active lifestyle. tion. This class may be taken once for Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
1 Unit credit and repeated three times. (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
54 Lab hours 1 Unit units credit for PE activity courses)
54 Lab hours This is an advanced course designed
KINA 147 for students who will be competing
Off-Season Conditioning for KINA 158 at the collegiate level in the sport
Intercollegiate Sports Yoga I of women’s basketball. This class is
offered for 11 consecutive weeks to
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or run concurrent with the intercolle-
appropriate placement; READ 022 or appropriate placement; READ 022 or giate basketball season as determined
appropriate placement appropriate placement by the CCCAA governing body.
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU Transfer to: UC (credit limit*), CSU Students will be required to spend a
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 minimum of 7.36 hours a week for 11
units credit for PE activity courses) units credit for PE activity courses) weeks preparing for competition with
This course is designed for all stu- This course is designed for the begin- other colleges. This course may be
dents preparing for specific physical ning student who would like to learn repeated three times for credit.
fitness related to off-season intercol- the fundamental physical Asanas 1.5 Units
legiate athletic participation. The (poses) of Hatha Yoga as well as 81 Lab hours
Pranayama (breathing techniques)
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KINA 171 competition with other colleges. This KINA 188
Women’s Intercollegiate Tennis Team course may be repeated three times Men’s and/or Women’s Intercollegiate
for credit. Water Polo Team
Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate 3 Units
placement 162 Lab hours Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU placement
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 KINA 180 Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
units credit for PE activity courses) Men’s Intercollegiate Baseball Team (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
This is an advanced course designed units credit for PE activity courses)
for students who will be competing Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate This is an advanced course designed
at the collegiate level in the sport of placement for students who will be competing
women’s tennis. Students will be Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU at the collegiate level in the sport
required to spend a minimum of (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 of men’s and women’s water polo.
10.125 hours a week preparing for units credit for PE activity courses) Students will be required to spend
competition with other colleges. This This is an advanced course designed a minimum of 10.125 hours a week
course may be repeated three times for students that will be competing preparing for competition with other
for credit. at the collegiate level in the sport colleges. This course may be repeated
3 Units of men’s baseball. Students will be three times for credit.
162 Lab hours required to spend a minimum of 3 Units
10.125 hours a week preparing for 162 Lab hours
KINA 172 competition with other colleges. This
Women’s Intercollegiate Volleyball course may be repeated three times KINA 189
Team for credit. Men’s Intercollegiate Wrestling Team
3 Units
Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate 162 Lab hours Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate
placement placement
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU KINA 181 Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 Men’s Intercollegiate Basketball Team (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
units credit for PE activity courses) units credit for PE activity courses)
This is an advanced course designed Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate This is an advanced course designed
for students who will be competing placement for students who will be competing
at the collegiate level in the sport of Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU at the collegiate level in the sport
women’s volleyball. Students will (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 of men’s wrestling. Students will
be required to spend a minimum of units credit for PE activity courses) be required to spend a minimum of
10.125 hours a week preparing for This is an advanced course designed 10.125 hours a week preparing for
competition with other colleges. This for students who will be competing competition with other colleges. This
course may be repeated three times at the collegiate level in the sport course may be repeated three times
for credit. of men’s basketball for pre-season for credit.
3 Units conditioning and play. This class is 3 Units
162 Lab hours offered for 11 consecutive weeks to 162 Lab hours
run concurrent with the intercolle-
KINA 173 giate basketball season as determined KINA 190
Women’s Intercollegiate Softball Team by the CCCAA governing body. Men’s Intercollegiate Soccer Team
Students will be required to spend a
Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate minimum of 7.36 hours a week for 11 Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate
placement weeks preparing for competition with placement
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU other colleges. This course may be Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 repeated three times for credit. (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
units credit for PE activity courses) 1.5 Units units credit for PE activity courses)
This is an advanced course designed 81 Lab hours This is an advanced course designed
for students who will be competing for students who will be competing
at the collegiate level in the sport KINA 185 at the collegiate level in the sport
of women’s softball. Students will Men’s and Women’s Intercollegiate of men’s soccer. Students will be
be required to spend a minimum of Swim Team required to spend a minimum of
10.125 hours a week preparing for 10.125 hours a week preparing for
competition with other colleges. This Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate competition with other colleges. This
course may be repeated three times placement course may be repeated three times
for credit. Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU for credit.
3 Units (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 3 Units
162 Lab hours units credit for PE activity courses) 162 Lab hours
This is an advanced course designed
KINA 176 for students who will be competing KINA 192
Women’s Intercollegiate Soccer Team at the collegiate level in the sport of Women’s Intercollegiate Sand Volley-
swimming. Students will be required ball Team
Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate to spend a minimum of 10.125 hours
placement a week preparing for competition Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU with other colleges. This course may appropriate placement; READ 022 or
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 be repeated three times for credit. appropriate placement
units credit for PE activity courses) 3 Units Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
This is an advanced course designed 162 Lab hours (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
for students who will be competing units credit for PE activity courses)
at the collegiate level in the sport of This is an advanced course designed
women’s soccer. Students will be for students who will be competing
required to spend a minimum of at the collegiate level in the sport of
10.125 hours a week preparing for women’s sand volleyball. Students
will be required to spend a minimum
of 10.125 hours a week preparing for
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competition with other colleges. This develop the intermediate skills of set- strokes as well as the introduction of
course may be repeated three times ting, serving, passing, spiking, team Indonesian serve, around-the-head
for credit. Offense of 6-1, 5-1 and defensive shot, hairpin and flick shot.
3 Units coverage. Rules and class competition 1 Unit
162 Lab hours are included. 54 Lab hours
1 Unit
KINA 201 54 Lab hours KINA 209
Tennis II Soccer II
KINA 205
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Basketball II Prerequisite: KINA 109
appropriate placement; READ 022 or Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
appropriate placement; KINA 101 Prerequisite: KINA 105 or instructor appropriate placement; READ 022 or
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU approval for admission appropriate placement
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Transfers to: CSU
units credit for PE activity courses) appropriate placement; READ 022 or This advanced soccer activity class is
This is an intermediate tennis class appropriate placement designed for all students interested
designed to take the student beyond Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU in developing the physical, techni-
recreational skills. Advanced instruc- (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 cal and tactical elements of the game
tion in the serve, groundstrokes, units credit for PE activity courses) of soccer. The course will include
volley, and playing strategy is given. This course is designed for the analysis of fundamental skills, game
The lob and smash are introduced. intermediate to advanced basketball strategy, team offense and team
1 Unit player who wants advanced level defense through participation and
54 Lab hours basketball development. Students an overview of rules. This is an
will participate in full court team advanced soccer class designed to
KINA 202 play, receive advanced instruction take the student beyond recreational
Intercollegiate Baseball II on strategies, offensive and defensive skills. Team tactics, strategies and
skills and concepts, analyze intercol- systems of play will be emphasized.
Advisory: KINA 102 legiate and professional game film 1 Unit
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU and learn intercollegiate and profes- 54 Lab hours
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 sional rules.
units credit for PE activity courses) 1 Unit KINA 210
This course is designed for the 54 Lab hours Futsal (Indoor Soccer) II
advanced baseball student interested
in competing at the collegiate level. KINA 206 Advisory: KINA 110
Instruction will focus on advanced Off Season Women’s Intercollegiate Transfers to: CSU
drills in the area of offense, defense Volleyball Training This advanced/intermediate futsal
and pitching. Special attention will activity class is designed for all
be placed in preparing students for Prerequisite: Participation in Intercol- students interested in developing
intercollegiate competition. This legiate Athletics the physical, technical speed and
course may be repeated three times Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU elements of the game of futsal. The
for credit. (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 course will include game strategy,
1 Unit units credit for PE activity courses) analysis of fundamental skills, offen-
54 Lab hours This course is designed for the sive and defensive tactics through
advanced volleyball student inter- small group numbers. Strategies and
KINA 203 ested in competing at the collegiate transitional play will be emphasized.
Off Season Softball level. Instruction will focus on 1 Unit
advanced techniques in serving, 54 Lab hours
Advisory: KINA 103 passing, setting, hitting, plus jump
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU serving, jump set, jump attack, vari- KINA 211
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 ous defensive patterns and team play Off Season Intercollegiate Tennis
units credit for PE activity courses) training and conditioning. Special
This course is designed for the attention will be placed on preparing Prerequisite: Participation in Intercol-
advanced softball student competing students for intercollegiate competi- legiate Sports
at the collegiate level. Instruction will tion. This course may be repeated Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate
focus on advanced drills in the area of three times for credit. placement
offense, defense and pitching. Special 1 Unit Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
attention will be placed in preparing 54 Lab hours (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
students for intercollegiate competi- units credit for PE activity courses)
tion. This course may be repeated KINA 207 This course is designed for the
three times for credit. Badminton II advanced tennis student interested
1 Unit in competing at the collegiate level.
54 Lab hours Prerequisite: KINA 107 or instructor Instruction will focus on training and
approval for admission conditioning, and will also include
KINA 204 Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or advanced strategies, on court drilling
Volleyball II appropriate placement; READ 022 or and match play experience. Special
appropriate placement; attention will be placed on preparing
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU students for intercollegiate competi-
appropriate placement; READ 043 or (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 tion. This course may be repeated
appropriate placement; KINA 104 units credit for PE activity courses) three times for credit.
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU This is an intermediate level badmin- 1 Unit
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 ton class designed for the student to 54 Lab hours
units credit for PE activity courses) develop the ability to make appropri-
This course is designed for interme- ate responses (relative on their own
diate volleyball students who have abilities) to the particular problems
previously played volleyball and are posed by the game. Advanced
looking to improve their skill and instruction is given in the basic
knowledge of the game. Students will
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KINA 213 improve their own cardiovascular KINA 281
Golf II fitness. This class will involve instruc- Men’s Intercollegiate
tion and practice in techniques that Basketball Team II
Prerequisite: KINA 113 will promote cardiovascular fitness:
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or running, jump rope, core training, Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate
appropriate placement; READ 022 or aerobic activity, aerobic circuit and placement
appropriate placement resistance bands. The student will Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU learn about the importance of blood (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 pressure, heart rate and diet in rela- units credit for PE activity courses)
units credit for PE activity courses) tion to cardiovascular disease. This is an advanced course designed
Golf II is designed for the intermedi- 1 Unit for students who will be competing
ate to advanced golfer who wants 54 Lab hours at the collegiate level in the sport of
take their golf game beyond basic men’s basketball during conference
fundamentals. Every year thousands KINA 258 and post season play. This class is
of people choose golf as their favorite Yoga II offered for 11 consecutive weeks to
sports activity. Once learned, golf run concurrent with the intercolle-
becomes an enjoyable lifetime recre- Prerequisite: KINA 158 giate basketball season as determined
ation. Golf II students will build on Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or by the CCCAA governing body.
the skills learned in Golf I. A major appropriate placement; READ 043 or Students will be required to spend a
portion of class time is spent on the appropriate placement minimum of 7.36 hours a week for 11
golf course applying the techniques Transfer to: UC (credit limit*), CSU weeks preparing for competition with
learned in Golf I. (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 conference colleges. This course may
1 Unit units credit for PE activity courses) be repeated three times for credit.
54 Lab hours This course is designed for interme- 1.5 Units
diate students who would like to 81 Lab hours
KINA 217 advance their physical asanas (poses)
Swimming II of Hatha Yoga as well as Pranayama LANDSCAPE
(breathing techniques) and Dhyana
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate (meditation techniques). The goal of Division of Career &
placement; KINA 117 the course is to integrate the mind, Technical Education
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU body, and spirit and to further chal-
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 lenge the students in their physical LAND 101
units credit for PE activity courses) practice by increasing sustainment, Introduction to Landscape Design &
This is an intermediate class designed perfecting alignment, and by incor- Maintenance
to provide the individual with the porating twists and wraps. Parivrtta
opportunity to learn the elements Trikonasana, Prasarita Padot- Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
of good swimming. Students will tanasana, Malasana, Garudasana, appropriate placement; READ 043 or
sharpen their technique in the basic Natasajasana, Utthita Hasta Padan- appropriate placement; ENGT 101
strokes learned in Swim I. Basic gustasana, Chaturanga Dandasana, Transfers to: CSU
components of distance training will Purvottanasana, Navasana, Virasana, This introductory landscape design
be covered along with conditioning Ustrasana, Matsyasana, Sarvan- course is designed for the non-
methods. Safety and rescue skills are gasana, Suryya Namaskar B will be scientist and specifically for the
also included. covered in depth during the course. amateur garden enthusiast interested
1 Unit 1 Unit in learning landscape design from a
54 Lab hours 54 Lab hours landscape professional. The course
is a general overview of landscape
KINA 218 KINA 270 design which include topics of land-
Swimming III Women’s Intercollegiate Basketball scape design, planting and irrigation
Team II design, plant identification, cost
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU analysis, and maintenance. The class
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 Prerequisite: KINA 170 sessions are a combination lecture,
units credit for PE activity courses) Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate hands-on planting and irrigation
This is an advanced swimmer’s class placement design lessons and plant identifica-
designed to provide the individual Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU tion. A field trip to a local nursery or
with the opportunity to master the (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 demonstration garden is planned for
coordination of six swimming strokes units credit for PE activity courses) the semester.
in order to swim effectively with This is an advanced course designed 3 Units
ease, endurance, and versatility in for students who will be competing 45 Lecture hours
the water. More advanced safety and at the collegiate level in the sport of 27 Lab hours
rescue skills are also included. women’s basketball during confer-
1 Unit ence play. This class is offered for 11 LAND 102
54 Lab hours consecutive weeks to run concurrent Introduction to Landscape Architecture
with the intercollegiate basketball & Design
KINA 230 season as determined by the CCCAA
Lifelong Fitness Center II - governing body. Students will be Prerequisite: ENGT 101
Cardiovascular Fitness required to spend a minimum of 7.36 Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
hours a week for 11 weeks prepar- appropriate placement; READ 043 or
Prerequisite: KINA 130 or PE 130 ing for competition with conference appropriate placement; ENGT 105
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or colleges. This course may be repeated Transfers to: CSU
appropriate placement; READ 043 or three times for credit. This introductory course is for
appropriate placement; MATH 020 or 1.5 Units students interested in the field of
MATH 020C or appropriate placement 81 Lab hours Landscape Architecture or Landscape
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU Design. Fundamental principles
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 and concepts essential to landscape
units credit for PE activity courses)
This class is a course designed to give
the student skills and information to
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design development will be intro- LAND 299 including the spread of the Empire,
duced through lectures, readings, Directed Study in Landscape Design institutions, literature, and the arts
discussions, field trips, and assign- will be further explored. This class
ments. Natural and human determi- Prerequisite: 2.5 overall grade point is designed for students who plan to
nants that shape the landscape will average, a 3.0 grade point average in the major in Classics, History, Philoso-
be explored in addition to the study discipline of study being requested, or phy, or Languages and would also
of the theory, history, and role of the receive an exception from the instructor be important for those going into
landscape architecture profession in Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or law, medicine, and other fields where
environmental design. appropriate placement; READ 043 or Latinate terminology is common.
4 Units appropriate placement 3 Units
54 Lecture hours Transfers to: CSU 54 Lecture hours
54 Lab hours This course provides an opportunity
for the student to expand their stud- LIBRARY
LAND 103 ies in Landscape Design beyond the
Landscape Architecture Theory and classroom by completing a project Division of Library &
Form or an assignment arranged by an Instructional Support
agreement between the student and
Prerequisite: LAND 102 instructor. The student is required to LIB 101
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or contract with the instructor to deter- Research Skills and Information
appropriate placement; READ 043 or mine the scope of the assignment and Intelligence
appropriate placement; ENGT 105 the unit value assigned for successful
Transfers to: CSU completion. Students must possess a Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
This is a continuation course to 2.5 overall GPA, a 3.0 GPA in the dis- appropriate placement; READ 043 or
LAND 102, Introduction to Land- cipline of study being requested, or appropriate placement; CIT 051
scape Architecture and Design. This receive an exception from the instruc- Transfers to: UC, CSU
course expands upon fundamental tor. Students may take a maximum This course promotes information lit-
landscape design principles and of 3 units of Directed Study within a eracy by introducing students to the
concepts. The course examines theory discipline and 9 units college-wide. resources available in an academic
and methods pertaining to landscape 1 to 3 Units library, which includes books, online
architecture design and site planning. 54 to 162 Lab hours catalogs, subscription databases,
Study and design of landscape will and other online sources. Students
be conducted from small local scale to LATIN learn how to identify and focus on an
larger regional scale through in-class information need, apply appropriate
assignments, multi-week projects, Division of Communications & search tools, analyze, and evaluate
model-making, and readings. Com- Languages information and search strategies,
prehension of topography and design and use information ethically and
of landform through 2D and 3D LATN 101 legally. Students will also be intro-
model studies will also be included. Latin I duced to basic internet components,
4 Units online applications, and productiv-
54 Lecture hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or ity tools. The critical thinking skills
54 Lab hours appropriate placement; READ 043 or and research strategies learned in
appropriate placement this class will benefit students who
LAND 121 Transfers to: UC, CSU need to find information for college-
Introduction to the History of Land- Latin I introduces students to the level research assignments, career
scape Architecture classics, enhances their understand- demands, and lifelong learning.
ing of basic grammar, exposes them 3 Units
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or to authentic pronunciation, increases 54 Lecture hours
appropriate placement; READ 043 or their knowledge of vocabulary
appropriate placement derivatives, and acquaints them with LITERATURE
Transfers to: UC, CSU Roman history and culture. This class
This course will cover Landscape is designed for students who plan to Division of Communications &
Architecture/Design history from major in Classics, History, Philoso- Languages
Prehistory to the 21st Century with phy, or Languages and would also
an emphasis on utilizing a visual ref- be important for those going into LIT 102 (C-ID ENGL 120)
erence of historic landscapes which law, medicine, and other fields where Approaches to Literature
capture the exuberance of landscape Latinate terminology is common.
design. As an art form, a designed 3 Units Prerequisite: ENGL 101
landscape is a cultural product, 54 Lecture hours Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
representing the ideas and values placement
of its creator, owner, or patron, and LATN 102 Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
situated within social, economic, and Latin II (*Students will receive credit for only one
political environments. Information of the following courses: LIT 102 or LIT
is unique in its design focus, chrono- Prerequisite: LATN 101 102H)
logical organization, and visual Transfers to: UC, CSU This course is designed for students
organization. This course is open to Latin II increases students’ under- who wish to study the four general
all students at Rio Hondo College standing of the classics, enhances literary forms: poetry, drama, short
wanting to broaden their knowledge their understanding of grammar and story, and novel. Emphasis will be
of significant Landscape Architec- vocabulary, exposes them to authen- placed on critical thinking, critical
tural history. tic pronunciation, increases their reading, and composing. Composi-
3 Units knowledge of vocabulary derivatives, tions will be based upon discussion,
54 Lecture hours and acquaints them further with analysis and interpretations of lit-
Romance languages and the Latinate
vocabulary of English. The history
and culture of the Roman Empire,
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erature, and upon the relationship of of the following courses: LIT 112A or LIT Hurston, William Faulkner, Ernest
Western and Non-Western literature 112AH) Hemingway, Tennessee Williams,
to contemporary thought. This course explores a range of Lorraine Hansberry, David Henry
3 Units American literature, with a focus on Hwang, Toni Morrison, Leslie
54 Lecture hours major texts and writers from the early Marmon Silko, Maxine Hong Kings-
settlement to 1865. Representative ton, Milcha Sanchez-Scott, and others.
LIT 102H (C-ID ENGL 120) writers include Bradstreet, Bradford, This course is intended for students
Approaches to Literature Honors Franklin, Douglass, Paine, Lincoln, eligible for the Honors Program.
Emerson, Thoreau, Poe, Melville, 3 Units
Prerequisite: ENGL 101 and Dickinson. Course reading and 54 Lecture hours
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate writing assignments explore major
placement cultural and historical themes, includ- LIT 114 (C-ID ENGL 180)
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU ing the pre-colonial exploration of the Children’s and Adolescent Literature
(*Students will receive credit for only one Americas, Native American literary
of the following courses: LIT 102 or LIT contributions, the Revolutionary and Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
102H) Civil Wars, transcendentalism, and appropriate placement; READ 043 or
This course is designed for students romanticism. This course is designed appropriate placement
who wish to study the four general for students interested in exploring Transfers to: UC, CSU
literary forms: poetry, drama, short various genres of literature, students This course is an introduction to
story, and novel. Emphasis will be interested in learning more about children’s and adolescent literature
placed on critical thinking, critical cultural expression in the Americas, in its three general literary forms: the
reading, and composing. Composi- and students majoring in English short story (including myths, legends,
tions will be based upon discussion, or liberal studies. This course is fairy tales, and folk tales), the novel,
analysis and interpretations of lit- designed for students eligible for the and poetry. Stress is placed upon
erature, and upon the relationship of honors program. critical thinking, critical reading, and
Western and Non-Western literature 3 Units composing. This course will explore
to contemporary thought. This course 54 Lecture hours works of children’s literature from
is intended for students eligible for ancient times to the present, analyze
the Honors Program. LIT 112B (C-ID ENGL 135) the literary elements of these works,
3 Units American Literature after 1865 assess their value for both children
54 Lecture hours and adults, and examine the his-
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or torical periods and cultural environ-
LIT 112A (C-ID ENGL 130) appropriate placement; READ 043 or ments in which they were written,
American Literature through 1865 appropriate placement including but not limited to Asian,
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU Latino, Native American, and African
Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or (*Students will receive credit for only one cultures. This course is beneficial for
appropriate placement of the following courses: LIT 112B or LIT English majors, students planning to
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate 112BH) transfer to a university, parents, and
placement This course is designed for students future elementary and secondary
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU interested in exploring American teachers.
(*Students will receive credit for only one literature from the mid-nineteenth 3 Units
of the following courses: LIT 112A or LIT century to the present. It introduces 54 Lecture hours
112AH) students, through class discussions
This course explores a range of and written essays, to representa- LIT 114H (C-ID ENGL 180)
American literature, with a focus on tive writers of this period such as Children’s and Adolescent Literature
major texts and writers from the early Emily Dickinson, Mark Twain, Edith Honors
settlement to 1865. Representative Wharton, Robert Frost, Zora Neale
writers include Bradstreet, Bradford, Hurston, William Faulkner, Ernest Prerequisite: ENGL 101
Franklin, Douglass, Paine, Lincoln, Hemingway, Tennessee Williams, Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
Emerson, Thoreau, Poe, Melville, Lorraine Hansberry, David Henry placement
and Dickinson. Course reading and Hwang, Toni Morrison, Leslie Transfers to: UC, CSU
writing assignments explore major Marmon Silko, Maxine Hong Kings- This course is an introduction to
cultural and historical themes, includ- ton, Milcha Sanchez-Scott, and others. children’s and adolescent literature
ing the pre-colonial exploration of the 3 Units in its three general literary forms: the
Americas, Native American literary 54 Lecture hours short story (including myths, legends,
contributions, the Revolutionary and fairy tales, and folk tales), the novel,
Civil Wars, transcendentalism, and LIT 112BH (C-ID ENGL 135) and poetry. Stress is placed upon
romanticism. This course is designed American Literature after 1865 Honors critical thinking, critical reading, and
for students interested in exploring composing. This course will explore
various genres of literature, students Prerequisite: ENGL 101 works of children’s and adolescent
interested in learning more about Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate literature from ancient times to the
cultural expression in the Americas, placement present, analyze the literary ele-
and students majoring in English or Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU ments of these works, assess their
liberal studies. (*Students will receive credit for only one value for both children and adults,
3 Units of the following courses: LIT 112B or LIT and examine the historical periods
54 Lecture hours 112BH) and cultural environments in which
This course is designed for students they were written, including but not
LIT 112AH (C-ID ENGL 130) interested in exploring American limited to Asian, Hispanic, Native
American Literature through 1865 literature from the mid-nineteenth American, and African cultures.
Honors century to the present. It introduces This course is beneficial for English
students, through class discussions majors, students planning to transfer
Prerequisite: ENGL 101; READ 043 or and written essays, to representa- to a university, parents, and future
appropriate placement tive writers of this period such as elementary and secondary teachers.
Corequisite: ENGL 101 for new students Emily Dickinson, Mark Twain, Edith
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU Wharton, Robert Frost, Zora Neale
(*Students will receive credit for only one
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This course is designed for students This course explores women writers, selected from different histori-
eligible for the honors program. their lives, the roles they play in cal periods and within a variety of
3 Units culture and society, and how they cultural traditions. Students will gain
54 Lecture hours have influenced the world. Students an understanding of the features that
will examine topics such as female distinguish the novel as a literary
LIT 117 authorship, literary influence, the genre: narrative structure, point of
Mexican Literature in Translation evolution of technique, the effects view, character development, setting,
of race and class, and the historical theme, style, imagery and symbol.
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or and cultural environments in which This course is designed for students
appropriate placement; READ 043 or works were written, including but interested in learning more about
appropriate placement not limited to American, British, literary expression and students
Transfers to: UC, CSU Asian, Hispanic, Native American, intending to major in a literary or
This course explores a range of and African cultures. Stress is placed arts-related field of study.
Mexican literature in English transla- on critical thinking, critical reading, 3 Units
tion, with a focus on major literary and composing. Feminist, literary, 54 Lecture hours
influences and achievements from and political theory will be explored.
the pre-Hispanic era to the twentieth Special emphasis may be placed on LIT 140H
century. Course reading and writing a period, genre, theme, or literary Introduction to the Novel Honors
assignments explore indigenous grouping. This course is beneficial for
literatures and myths, chronicles of English majors, students planning to Prerequisite: ENGL 101
the Spanish conquest, literature of transfer to a university, and anyone Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
the colonial period, high culture and interested in learning about women placement
folklore of the eighteenth century, and literature. Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
political and modernist literature of 3 Units (*Students will receive credit for only one
the nineteenth century, and poetry 54 Lecture hours of the following courses: LIT 140 or LIT
and prose of the twentieth century. 140H)
This course is designed for students LIT 130H This course introduces students to a
interested in exploring various genres Women and Literature Honors variety of approaches to the novel.
of literature, students interested in Course readings will focus on novels
learning more about Mexican cultural Prerequisite: ENGL 101 selected from different histori-
expression, and students majoring in Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate cal periods and within a variety of
Chicano Studies. placement cultural traditions. Students will gain
3 Units Transfers to: UC, CSU an understanding of the features that
54 Lecture hours This course explores women writers, distinguish the novel as a literary
their lives, the roles they play in genre: narrative structure, point of
LIT 117H culture and society, and how they view, character development, setting,
Mexican Literature in Translation have influenced the world. Students theme, style, imagery and symbol.
Honors will examine topics such as female This course is designed for students
authorship, literary influence, the interested in learning more about
Prerequisite: ENGL 101 evolution of technique, the effects literary expression and students
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate of race and class, and the historical intending to major in a literary or
placement and cultural environments in which arts-related field of study. This course
Transfers to: UC, CSU works were written, including but is intended for students eligible for
This course explores a range of not limited to American, British, the honors program.
Mexican literature in English transla- Asian, Hispanic, Native American, 3 Units
tion, with a focus on major literary and African cultures. Stress is placed 54 Lecture hours
influences and achievements from on critical thinking, critical reading,
the pre-Hispanic era to the twentieth and composing. Feminist, literary, LIT 141
century. Course reading and writing and political theory will be explored. Introduction to Poetry
assignments explore indigenous Special emphasis may be placed on
literatures and myths, chronicles of a period, genre, theme, or literary Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
the Spanish conquest, literature of grouping. This course is beneficial for appropriate placement
the colonial period, high culture and English majors, students planning to Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
folklore of the eighteenth century, transfer to a university, and anyone placement
political and modernist literature of interested in learning about women Transfers to: UC, CSU
the nineteenth century, and poetry and literature. This course is intended This course introduces students to
and prose of the twentieth century. for students eligible for the honors a variety of approaches to poetry.
This course is designed for students program. Course readings will include poems
interested in exploring various genres 3 Units on diverse topics representing the
of literature, students interested in 54 Lecture hours fundamental modes, historical peri-
learning more about Mexican cultural ods, and cultural traditions. Students
expression, and students majoring LIT 140 will gain an understanding of the
in Chicano Studies. This course is Introduction to the Novel features that distinguish poetry as a
intended for students eligible in the literary genre, including techniques
honors program. Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or of sound, tropes and figurative
3 Units appropriate placement language, and thematic development.
54 Lecture hours Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate The course is appropriate for both
placement English majors and those students
LIT 130 Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU who wish to expand their knowledge
Women and Literature (*Students will receive credit for only one and appreciation of poetry.
of the following courses: LIT 140 or LIT 3 Units
Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 140H) 54 Lecture hours
appropriate placement This course introduces students to a
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate variety of approaches to the novel.
placement Course readings will focus on novels
Transfers to: UC, CSU
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LIT 142 This one-unit course is designed for before LIT 144B.
Introduction to Shakespeare students who would like the opportu- 3 Units
nity to study the literary works of one 54 Lecture hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or author in depth. Students will com-
appropriate placement pare and contrast the author’s works LIT 145
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate in class discussions and in essay Introduction to the Short Story
placement form. Students should consult the
Transfers to: UC, CSU class schedule for the author selection Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
This course is designed for students as it varies each semester. This course appropriate placement
who wish to increase their knowledge many be taken once and repeated Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
and appreciation of Shakespeare’s art, two times for credit. This course is placement
his life and times, and his exploration designed for students eligible for the Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
of the human condition. The major Honors Program. (*Students will receive credit for only one
works of Shakespeare are explored 1 Unit of the following courses: LIT 145 or LIT
in the context of the dramatic genre, 18 Lecture hours 145H)
the Elizabethan theater, and the This course is designed for students
social, religious, and political milieu LIT 144A (C-ID ENGL 140) interested in exploring short fiction
of Renaissance England. Representa- World Literature: Antiquity through the from a variety of different periods
tive tragedies, comedies, histories, 16th Century and traditions in order to increase
romances, poetry, and the sonnet appreciation, understanding, and
cycle are studied. Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or enjoyment of its various forms and
3 Units appropriate placement techniques. Students will compare
54 Lecture hours Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate and contrast authors’ works in writ-
placement ing and class discussion. The course
LIT 142H Transfers to: UC, CSU emphasizes the short story as a genre
Introduction to Shakespeare Honors This course introduces students to from the Nineteenth century to the
a wide range of world literature present.
Prerequisite: ENGL 101 from antiquity, the Middle Ages, 3 Units
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate and the Renaissance. Although the 54 Lecture hours
placement emphasis is on continental literature
Transfers to: UC, CSU and Western civilization, the course LIT 145H
This course is designed for students may include significant works from Introduction to the Short Story Honors
who wish to increase their knowledge African, Asian, Middle Eastern, and/
and appreciation of Shakespeare’s art, or Latin American traditions. Course Prerequisite: ENGL 101
his life and times, and his exploration reading and writing assignments Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
of the human condition. The major emphasize literary periods and liter- placement
works of Shakespeare are explored ary history, the different genres of Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
in the context of the dramatic genre, literary expression, and literature as (*Students will receive credit for only one
the Elizabethan theater, and the a reflection of major cultural events of the following courses: LIT 145 or LIT
social, religious, and political milieu and beliefs. This course is designed 145H)
of Renaissance England. Representa- for students interested in learning The course is designed for students
tive tragedies, comedies, histories, more about literary expression and interested in exploring short fiction
romances, poetry, and the sonnet students intending to major in a liter- from a variety of different periods
cycle are studied. This course is ary or arts-related field of study. and traditions in order to increase
intended for students eligible for the 3 Units appreciation, understanding, and
Honors Program. 54 Lecture hours enjoyment of its various forms and
3 Units techniques. Students will compare
54 Lecture hours LIT 144B (C-ID ENGL 145) and contrast authors’ works in writ-
World Literature: 16th Century to ing and class discussion. The course
LIT 143 Present emphasizes the short story as a genre
Exploring Authors from the Nineteenth century to the
Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or present. This course is designed
Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate placement for students eligible for the honors
appropriate placement Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate program.
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate placement 3 Units
placement Transfers to: UC, CSU 54 Lecture hours
Transfers to: CSU This course introduces students to
This one-unit course is designed a wide range of world literature LIT 146A (C-ID ENGL 160)
for students who wish to study the from the seventeenth century to the British Literature through 1785
literary works of one author in depth. present. Although the emphasis is on
Students will compare and contrast continental literature and Western Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
all genres and literary criticism of civilization, the course may include appropriate placement
the author’s works in class discus- significant works from African, Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate
sions and in essay form. Students Asian, Middle Eastern, and/or Latin placement
should consult the class schedule for American traditions. Course reading Transfers to: UC, CSU
the author selection as it varies each and writing assignments empha- This course is designed for students
semester. size the European Enlightenment, who are interested in learning about
1 Unit romanticism, realism, modernism, British literature from the Old English
18 Lecture hours and literature as a reflection of major period to the beginning of the nine-
cultural events and beliefs. This teenth century. The following major
LIT 143H course is designed for students inter- British writers will be discussed:
Exploring Authors Honors ested in learning more about literary Chaucer, Spenser, Shakespeare,
expression and students intending to
Prerequisite: ENGL 101 major in a literary or arts-related field
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate of study. LIT 144A need not be taken
placement
Transfers to: CSU
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Bacon, Donne, Milton, Dryden, Swift, LIT 147 LIT 149
Pope, Johnson, Boswell, Fielding, and Cinema as Literature Introduction to Chicana/Chicano
others. Literature
3 Units Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
54 Lecture hours appropriate placement Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate appropriate placement; READ 043 or
LIT 146AH (C-ID ENGL 160) placement appropriate placement
British Literature through 1785 Honors Transfers to: UC, CSU Transfers to: UC, CSU
This course is for students interested This course explores a range of
Prerequisite: ENGL 101 in learning about the aesthetics of Chicana/Chicano literature, with a
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate film making, especially with regard focus on major texts from 1848 to
placement to adaptation of literature to the the present. Course reading and
Transfers to: UC, CSU cinematic medium. Films will be writing assignments explore major
This course is designed for students analyzed and evaluated according cultural themes, including identity
who are interested in learning about to their historical, social, cultural, issues. Assigned readings may be
British literature from the Old English aesthetic, and technical significance. from a variety of genres including
period to the beginning of the nine- Both American and international film essays, poetry, fiction, oral histories,
teenth century. The following major making will be covered. corridos, and autobiography by
British writers will be discussed: 3 Units writers throughout the Southwest.
Chaucer, Spenser, Shakespeare, 54 Lecture hours This course is designed for students
Bacon, Donne, Milton, Dryden, Swift, interested in exploring various genres
Pope, Johnson, Boswell, Fielding, LIT 147H of literature, students interested
and others. This course is designed Cinema as Literature Honors in learning more about Chicana/o
for students eligible for the Honors cultural expression, and students
Program. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 majoring in Chicano Studies.
3 Units Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate 3 Units
54 Lecture hours placement 54 Lecture hours
Transfers to: CSU
LIT 146B (C-ID ENGL 165) This course is for students interested LIT 299
British Literature after 1785 in learning about the aesthetics of Directed Study: Literature
filmmaking, especially with regard
Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or to adaptation of literature to the Transfers to: CSU
appropriate placement cinematic medium. Films will be Independent Study/Directed Study
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate analyzed and evaluated according is intended for students who have
placement to their historical, social, cultural, the ability to assume responsibil-
Transfers to: UC, CSU aesthetic, and technical significance. ity for independent work and to
This course is designed for students Both American and international prepare written or oral reports and/
interested in learning about British filmmaking will be covered. This or appropriate projects. To enroll in
literature written from the begin- course is designed for students eli- an independent study/directed study
ning of the nineteenth century to the gible for the honors program. course, students must possess a 2.5
present. The following major British 3 Units overall grade point average, a 3.0
writers will be discussed: Austen, 54 Lecture hours grade point average in the discipline
Wordsworth, Coleridge, Byron, of study being requested, or receive
Shelley, Keats, Tennyson, Brown- LIT 148 an exception from the instructor.
ing, Arnold, Shaw, Yeats, Eliot, and Introduction to Dramatic Literature Independent Studies/Directed Studies
others. may be developed from any topic
3 Units Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or arising from or related to a course of
54 Lecture hours appropriate placement; READ 043 or study that will result in developing
appropriate placement depth and breadth in that subject
LIT 146BH (C-ID ENGL 165) Transfers to: UC, CSU area. Students will be expected to
British Literature after 1785 Honors This course introduces students to meet on a regular basis with their fac-
a wide range of dramatic literature, ulty sponsor and submit a final report
Prerequisite: ENGL 101 from the plays of ancient Greece to or project, and student progress shall
Advisory: READ 043 or appropriate contemporary drama. Students will be evaluated at regular intervals.
placement study plays from representative Academic standards for Independent
Transfers to: UC, CSU literary periods and dramatists such Studies/Directed Studies shall be the
This course is designed for students as Sophocles, Christopher Mar- same as those for other courses. Units
interested in learning about British lowe, Moliere, Chekhov, Tennessee are awarded in accordance to Title
literature written from the begin- Williams, Samuel Beckett, Susan V regulations with one unit of credit
ning of the nineteenth century to the Glaspell, Lorraine Hansberry, Arthur awarded for 54 hours of Directed
present. The following major British Miller, Luis Valdez, August Wilson, Studies, six (6) hours of which must
writers will be discussed: Austen, and/or others chosen by the instruc- be with an instructor. The instructor
Wordsworth, Coleridge, Byron, tor. Course reading and writing is responsible for monitoring student
Shelley, Keats, Tennyson, Brown- assignments emphasize dramatic progress through the semester.
ing, Arnold, Shaw, Yeats, Eliot, and form and structure, the aesthetics of Students may take directed study
others. This course is designed for drama, and drama as a reflectionof courses for a maximum of three (3)
students eligible for the Honors major cultural events and beliefs. units within a discipline, and may not
Program. This course is designed for students accumulate more than a total of nine
3 Units interested in a detailed exploration of (9) units college wide.
54 Lecture hours a specific genre of literature, students 1 to 3 Units
intending to major in a literary or 54 to 162 Lab hours
arts-related field of study, and stu-
dents intending to enter the teaching
profession.
3 Units
54 Lecture hours
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Rio Hondo College Course Catalog 2019-20
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