ment (45 federal hours and 15 Cali- be on the preparation and analysis ested in furthering their knowledge
fornia hours) imposed by the State of of financial statements, the study of and understanding of managerial
California for becoming a Registered earnings management, the applica- accounting.
Tax Preparer. tion of present-value concepts, the 3 Units
4 Units complexity of transactions that arise 54 Lecture hours
72 Lecture hours in complex economic environments,
and the use of accounting informa- ACCT 290
ACCT 106 tion to make decisions. This course Cooperative Work Experience/Intern-
Computerized Accounting is designed for students furthering ship for Accounting Related Fields
their educational requirements for the
Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate CPA exam and/or to be qualified for Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
assessment; MATH 030 or MATH 030D higher level accounting positions. appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
or MATH 033 or appropriate assessment; 3 Units appropriate assessment
ACCT 090; ACCT 101 54 Lecture hours Transfers to: CSU
Transfers to: CSU This course supports and reinforces
This course is designed to provide ACCT 202 on-the-job training in business and
students with a sound basic knowl- Intermediate Accounting II industrial establishments under
edge of how computerized inte- supervision of a college instruc-
grated accounting systems function. Prerequisite: ACCT 201 with a grade of tor and is facilitated by the use of
Students will be processing account- “C” or better learning objectives. The student will
ing data using receivables, payables, Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate be working in a skilled or profes-
inventory, payroll and project assessment; MATH 050 or MATH 050D sional level assignment in their area
modules. This course is designed for or MATH 053 or appropriate assessment; of vocational interest and will meet
accounting majors, those interested in MGMT 052 performance objectives related to
starting a small business, and those Transfers to: CSU instruction that are above and beyond
interested in pursuing entry-level This course provides a more in- the conditions of regular employ-
positions in the field of accounting. depth study of accounting theory ment. This course is intended for
3 Units and practice. This course will further students whose job is related to the
54 Lecture hours develop and refine the accounting field of Accounting and have com-
knowledge and skills learned from pleted or enrolled in the appropriate
ACCT 107 Financial Accounting. Emphasis will coursework. “Contact the CWE office
Accounting Ethics be on complex financial transactions regarding re-enrollment procedures”.
such as debt and equity financing, Student Unpaid Internship:
Prerequisite: ACCT 101 with a grade of pensions and leases; evaluating the 1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours;
“C” or better impact of accounting changes and 3 Units/180 hours;4 Units/240 hours
Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate errors; and calculation and analy- Student Paid Internship:
assessment sis of financial ratios and earnings 1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours;
Transfers to: CSU per share for decision making. This 3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours.
This course is an introduction to course is designed for students 1 to 4 Units
professional ethics in the account- furthering their educational require- 3 Lecture hours
ing and business environments. This ments for the CPA exam and/or to be 60 to 300 Other hours
course will cover principles and core qualified for higher level accounting
philosophies of ethics by examining positions. ACCT 299
accountants’ role in different aspects 3 Units Directed Study: Accounting
of the accounting profession such as 54 Lecture hours
auditing, management and taxation. Transfers to: UC, CSU
It will prepare students to develop ACCT 203 Independent Study/Directed Study
their framework for making ethi- Introduction to Cost Accounting is intended for students who have
cal decisions in their profession by the ability to assume responsibil-
learning how to ask questions and Prerequisite: ACCT 101 with a grade of ity for independent work and to
analyze ethical issues encountered “C” or better prepare written or oral reports and/
in the accounting field. This course Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate or appropriate projects. To enroll in
is designed for students pursuing an assessment; MATH 030 or MATH 030D an independent study/directed study
accounting certificate or degree, and or MATH 033 or appropriate assessment course, students must possess a 2.5
for students looking to satisfy the Transfers to: CSU overall grade point average, a 3.0
accounting ethics requirement for the Introduction to Cost Accounting grade point average in the discipline
CPA exams. takes a logical approach to the funda- of study being requested, or receive
3 Units mentals of cost accounting as applied an exception from the instructor.
54 Lecture hours to a manufacturing business, and Independent Studies/Directed Studies
the use of cost data in management may be developed from any topic
ACCT 201 decisions. Principles and procedures arising from or related to a course of
Intermediate Accounting I of cost systems are presented first study that will result in developing
in an overview, then discussed and depth and breadth in that subject
Prerequisite: ACCT 101 with a grade of illustrated in detail. The course area. Students will be expected to
“C” or better provides thorough coverage of job meet on a regular basis with their fac-
Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate order costing, process costing, and ulty sponsor and submit a final report
assessment; MATH 050 or MATH 050D standard costs. Analysis of cost data or project, and student progress shall
or MATH 053 or appropriate assessment; is integrated with discussions of cost be evaluated at regular intervals.
MGMT 052 accounting systems and procedures. Academic standards for Independent
Transfers to: CSU Students will also evaluate both Studies/Directed Studies shall be the
This course provides a more in- quantitative and qualitative data to same as those for other courses. Units
depth study of accounting theory assist management with strategic are awarded in accordance to Title
and practice. This course will further decision-making, planning, and V regulations with one unit of credit
develop and refine the accounting controlling. This course is designed awarded for 54 hours of Directed
knowledge and skills learned from for accounting majors and those inter- Studies, six (6) hours of which must
Financial Accounting. Emphasis will
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be with an instructor. The instructor AJ 070 subsystem within the administration
is responsible for monitoring student Advanced Firearms of justice system from initial entry
progress through the semester. to final disposition. The relationship
Students may take directed study Prerequisite: AJ 060 and Department of each segment maintains with system
courses for a maximum of three (3) Justice (DOJ) clearance members will also be covered.
units within a discipline, and may not Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 3 Units
accumulate more than a total of nine appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 54 Lecture hours
(9) units college wide. appropriate assessment; AJ 101
1 to 3 Units This course is designed to acquaint AJ 104 (C-ID AJ 124)
54 to 162 Lab hours Administration of Justice or other Legal Aspects of Evidence
interested students with the legal
ADMINISTRATION provisions and safety precautions Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
associated with the use of firearms. appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
OF JUSTICE A pistol match competition will appropriate assessment; AJ 101
be arranged by the instructor. The Transfers to: CSU
Division of Public Safety course laboratory work provides This course is designed to provide
supervised instruction in the firing of Administration of Justice or other
AJ 041 handguns and shotguns. interested students with an in-depth
Effective Written Communications for 2 Units study of evidence rules. An emphasis
Public Service Personnel 18 Lecture hours will be placed on the application of
54 Lab hours rules in preparing and presenting
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or evidence. The course will discuss the
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or AJ 101 (C-ID AJ 110) history and approach to the study
appropriate assessment; AJ 101 Introduction to Administration of of evidence. Topics include proof
This course is designed to provide Justice by evidence and substitutes, general
Administration of Justice or other admissibility tests, evidence by way
interested students with intensive Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or of witness testimony, documents, real
training in communication of facts appropriate assessment; READ 023 or evidence, and exclusion of evidence
and information of ideas in simple, appropriate assessment on constitutional grounds. For a
clear, logical English. An emphasis Transfers to: UC, CSU better understanding of the evidence
will be placed on spelling, correct This course introduces students to the rules, judicial decisions are cited and
usage of words, sentence structure, characteristics of the criminal justice students will be required to brief
critical reading and discussion, cre- system in the United States. Focus is cases.
ative thinking, techniques of observa- placed on examining crime measure- 3 Units
tion, and other skills that lead to good ment, theoretical explanations of 54 Lecture hours
writing. Topics include organization crime, responses to crime, compo-
of ideas and are combined with an nents of the system, and current AJ 105 (C-ID AJ 160)
abundant practice in the writing of challenges to the system. The course Community Relations/MultiCultural
effective reports, bulletins, memos, examines the evolution of the prin- Issues Within
letters, and other short papers. ciples and approaches utilized by the Public Service
3 Units justice system and the evolving forces
54 Lecture hours which have shaped those principals Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
and approaches. Although justice appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
AJ 060 structure and process is examined appropriate assessment; AJ 101
Basic Firearms in a cross cultural context, emphasis Transfers to: UC, CSU
is placed on the US justice system, This course examines the complex,
Prerequisite: Department of Justice particularly the structure and func- dynamic relationship between com-
(DOJ) clearance tion of US police, courts and correc- munities and the justice system in
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or tions. Students are introduced to the addressing crime and conflict with
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or origins and development of criminal an emphasis on the challenges and
appropriate assessment; AJ 101 law, legal process, sentencing, and prospects of administering justice
This course is designed for students incarceration policies. within a diverse multicultural popu-
interested in learning the proper use 3 Units lation. Topics covered may include
and storage of firearms. This course 54 Lecture hours crime prevention, restorative justice,
consists of instruction and demon- conflict resolution, and ethics.
stration in the safe handling, firing AJ 102 (C-ID AJ 122) 3 Units
and care of firearms, related matters Criminal Procedures 54 Lecture hours
of legal liabilities, moral responsibili-
ties and safety. The basics of marks- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or AJ 106 (C-ID AJ 120)
manship and range procedures are appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Criminal Law I
taught and the student is supervised appropriate assessment
in comprehensive scheduled range Transfers to: CSU Prerequisite: AJ 101 with a grade of “C”
firing exercises. Introductory demon- This course is designed to provide or better, or completion of PAC 040 or
strations in the operation of the police Administration of Justice or other equivalent
shotgun and semiautomatic weapons interested students with an in-depth Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
are also presented. study of the legal responsibilities appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
1 Unit of law enforcement. An emphasis appropriate assessment
9 Lecture hours will be placed on the judicial seg- Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
27 Lab hours ment of the administration of justice (*Students will receive credit from UC
system. Topics include laws of arrest, for only one of the following courses: AJ
custody, past, present, and future 106 or AJ 107)
analysis of the procedures for each This course offers an analysis of the
doctrines of criminal liability in the
United States and the classification
of crimes against persons, property,
morals, and public welfare. Special
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emphasis is placed on the classifica- investigation of crime, including serve as a basis of contemporary
tion of crime, the general elements organization of the investigative pro- decision making. Specific issues to be
of crime, the definitions of common cess, crime scene searches, interview- used in the discussions will vary from
and statutory law, and the nature ing and interrogating, surveillance, semester to semester.
of acceptable evidence. This course source of information, utility of evi- 3 Units
utilizes case law and case studies to dence, scientific analysis of evidence 54 Lecture hours
introduce students to criminal law. and the role of the investigator in the
The completion of this course offers trial process. AJ 275 (C-ID AJ 150)
a foundation upon which upper- 3 Units Introduction to Forensic Science
division criminal justice courses will 54 Lecture hours
build. The course will also include Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
some limited discussion of prosecu- AJ 215 appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
tion and defense decision making, Vice and Narcotics Control appropriate assessment
criminal culpability, and defenses to Transfers to: CSU
crimes. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or This course is designed to prepare
3 Units appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Administration of Justice, Forensic
54 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; AJ 101 Science, and California Peace Officer
Transfers to: CSU students for the Forensic Science
AJ 107 (C-ID AJ 220) This course is designed to provide Identification Program. This course
Criminal Law II Administration of Justice or other provides an introduction to the role
interested students with an in-depth of forensics in criminal investigations.
Prerequisite: AJ 101 with a grade of “C” understanding of code and case law It examines the methods utilized in
or better, or completion of PAC 040 or of vice and narcotics. The course the forensic analysis of crime scenes,
equivalent will focus on detection, suppres- pattern evidence, instruments,
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or sion, apprehension, and prosecu- firearms, questioned documents and
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or tion of violators. Special emphasis controlled substances.
appropriate assessment will be placed on laws dealing with 3 Units
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU gambling, prostitution, sex crimes, 54 Lecture hours
(*Students will receive credit from UC narcotic identification, and search
for only one of the following courses: AJ and seizure. AJ 290
106 or AJ 107.) 3 Units Cooperative Work Experience/Intern-
This course is designed to provide 54 Lecture hours ship for Administration of Justice
Administration of Justice or other Related Fields
interested students with a compre- AJ 228
hensive discourse on criminal statutes Police Field Operations Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
and their definition. Topics include appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
classification as applied to the system Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment
of administration of justice, crimes appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Transfers to: CSU
against persons, property, general appropriate assessment; AJ 101 This course supports and reinforces
statutes, and health and safety stat- Transfers to: CSU on-the-job training in the Administra-
utes as well as other state and federal This course is designed to provide tion of Justice field under supervision
laws. Administration of Justice or other of a college instructor and is facili-
3 Units interested students with an in-depth tated by the use of learning objec-
54 Lecture hours understanding of the history and tives. The student will be working in
development of Police Field Opera- a skilled or professional level assign-
AJ 207 tions. Particular emphasis is placed ment in the area of Law Enforcement
Juvenile Law and Procedure on the planning of field activities. and will meet performance objec-
Topics include the functions of patrol, tives related to instruction that are
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or traffic and other preliminary investi- above and beyond the conditions of
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or gative duties of the field officer. The regular employment. This course is
appropriate assessment; AJ 101 techniques of planning for patrol intended for students whose job is
Transfers to: CSU operations, handling of requests related to the field of Law Enforce-
This course is designed to provide for service, vehicular traffic-related ment or Administration of Justice and
Administration of Justice or other problems, and civil and domestic have completed or enrolled in the
interested students with techniques disturbances are also presented in the appropriate coursework. “Contact the
for handling juvenile offenders and course. CWE office regarding re-enrollment
victims. An emphasis will be placed 3 Units procedures”.
on the prevention and repression of 54 Lecture hours Student Unpaid Internship:
delinquency, diagnosis and referral 1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours;
of juvenile offenders, and organiza- AJ 250 3 Units/180 hours; 4 Units/240 hours
tion of community resources. Juvenile Contemporary Issues in the Criminal Student Paid Internship:
law and juvenile court procedures Justice System 1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours;
will be contrasted with adult law 3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours.
procedures. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 1 to 4 Units
3 Units appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 3 Lecture hours
54 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; AJ 101; AJ 102 60 to 300 Other hours
Transfers to: CSU
AJ 208 (C-ID AJ 140) This course is designed to provide AJ 299
Principles of Investigation Administration of Justice or other Directed Study: Administration of
interested students with an in-depth Justice
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or understanding of personal and orga-
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or nizational values, beliefs, attitudes Transfers to: UC, CSU
appropriate assessment; AJ 101 and ethics as they affect contempo- Independent Study/Directed Study
Transfers to: CSU rary issues in the Criminal Justice is intended for students who have
This course addresses the techniques, System. Particular emphasis is placed the ability to assume responsibil-
procedures, and ethical issues in the on the historical foundations which ity for independent work and to
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prepare written or oral reports and/ and determine power consumption AET 123
or appropriate projects. To enroll in of a typical residence to develop an Wind Energy Systems Design and
an independent study/directed study alternative energy solution. This Installation (Same as ET 123)
course, students must possess a 2.5 course is intended for students that
overall grade point average, a 3.0 are contemplating a career in the Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
grade point average in the discipline alternative energy industry. appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
of study being requested, or receive 3 Units appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or
an exception from the instructor. 45 Lecture hours MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri-
Independent Studies/Directed Studies 27 Lab hours ate assessment
may be developed from any topic Transfers to: CSU
arising from or related to a course of AET 121 This is an introductory course that
study that will result in developing Photovoltaic Systems Design and will examine and implement the
depth and breadth in that subject Installation (Same as ET 121) design and installation of wind
area. Students will be expected to power systems which will include
meet on a regular basis with their fac- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or the installation of a working wind
ulty sponsor and submit a final report appropriate assessment; READ 023 or generation power system. Students
or project, and student progress shall appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or will learn how to perform wind site
be evaluated at regular intervals. MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri- evaluations, electrical load calcula-
Academic standards for Independent ate assessment tions, wind system size calculations,
Studies/Directed Studies shall be the Transfers to: CSU hydraulics fundamentals, basic aero-
same as those for other courses. Units This in an introductory course that dynamics, and installation techniques
are awarded in accordance to Title will examine and implement the for wind power generation systems.
V regulations with one unit of credit design and installation of solar pho- Students will learn how to design and
awarded for 54 hours of Directed tovoltaic power systems, which will install wind power generation system
Studies, six (6) hours of which must include the installation of a working and obtain skills for employment.
be with an instructor. The instructor solar photovoltaic power system. This course is intended for students
is responsible for monitoring student Students will learn how to perform that are contemplating a career in
progress through the semester. solar site evaluations, electrical load the wind turbine power generation
Students may take directed study calculations, solar system size calcu- industry.
courses for a maximum of three (3) lations, and installation techniques 3 Units
units within a discipline, and may not for grid-tie and off-the-grid photovol- 45 Lecture hours
accumulate more than a total of nine taic systems. This course is designed 27 Lab hours
(9) units college wide. to prepare the student for the North
1 to 3 Units American Board of Certified Energy AET 124
54 to 162 Lab hours Practitioners (NABCEP) Entry Level Advanced Wind Energy Systems Design
Exam. This course is intended for stu- and Installation (Same as ET 124)
ALTERNATIVE dents that are contemplating a career
ENERGY in the solar photovoltaic energy Prerequisite: AET/ET 123
industry. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
TECHNOLOGY 3 Units appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
45 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or
Division of Career & Technical 27 Lab hours MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri-
Education ate assessment
AET 122 Transfers to: CSU
AET 120 Advanced Photovoltaic Systems Design This is the second course in the wind
Introduction to Alternative Energy and Installation (Same as ET 122) energy series that will further exam-
Technology (Same as ET 120) ine and implement the design and
Prerequisite: AET/ET 121 installation of wind power systems.
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Students will learn how to interpret
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or the National Electrical Code (NEC)
appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or specifics concerning wind power
MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri- MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri- installations. The topics include
ate assessment ate assessment code compliant wiring of modules,
Transfers to: CSU Transfers to: CSU inverters, charge controllers, ground-
This course is an introductory course This is the second course in the ing techniques and related topics.
that will examine the theory behind photovoltaic series that will further Additional topics include wind site
present day energy systems which examine and implement the design evaluations, electrical load calcula-
will include an in-depth analysis and installation of solar photovoltaic tions, wind system size calculations,
of the design and installation of power systems. Students will learn hydraulic fundamentals, basic aero-
alternate energy systems. Topics will how to interpret the National Electri- dynamics, and installation techniques
include: solar electrical systems, wind cal Code (NEC) specifics concerning for large wind power generation
electrical systems, solar water heating photovoltaic installations. The topics systems. This course is intended for
systems, wind mechanical systems, include code compliant wiring of students that are contemplating a
small hydro-electrical systems, and modules, inverters, charge control- career in the wind turbine power
conservation methods used to save lers, batteries, grounding techniques generation industry.
energy. Also presented are topics and related topics. Additional topics 3 Units
on geothermal energy, fuel cells, include the design and installation 45 Lecture hours
biomass systems, and applications of large commercial photovoltaic 27 Lab hours
of alternate energy in transportation, systems. This course is intended
industrial, commercial, and residen- for students that are interested in
tial systems. Students will collect a career in the solar photovoltaic
solar data using an irradiance meter energy industry.
3 Units
45 Lecture hours
27 Lab hours
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AET 181 Professional (LEED AP) Examina- people who wish to learn to commu-
Home Energy Management and Audit- tion, which is the most recognized nicate with those who are deaf and
ing (Same as ET 181) professional accreditation for green hard of hearing.
building in the nation. Emphasis is 4 Units
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or placed on the six categories of design 72 Lecture hours
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or that green buildings must address
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or for LEED Certification: Sustainable ASL 150
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy & American Sign Language II
Transfers to: CSU Atmosphere, Materials & Resources,
This course is designed to provide Indoor Environmental Quality, and Prerequisite: ASL 149 with a “C” or
individuals, who are working in or Innovation & Design Process. Each of better or two years of high school ASL
seeking employment in the green these categories will be studied, with with a “C” or better
energy field, with an overview of a focus on the significance of each Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
home energy management and particular credit. appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
auditing. Specifically, this course will 3 Units appropriate assessment
assist students in their preparation of 54 Lecture hours Transfers to: UC, CSU
a comprehensive home energy audit This course will provide a continu-
and energy management program. AET 299 ation of American Sign Language I
Emphasis is placed on the follow- Directed Study in Alternative Energy emphasizing receptive and expres-
ing topics: Appliances, Insulation, Technology sive skills. The use of facial expres-
Designing/Remodeling, Electric- sions during signing will also be
ity, Landscaping, Lighting, Space Prerequisite: 2.5 overall grade point addressed. Students will be exposed
Heating and Cooling, Water Heat- average, a 3.0 grade point average in the to deaf culture experiences both in
ing, Doors/Windows/Skylights, and discipline of study being requested, or the classroom and in other environ-
Home Energy Audits. receive an exception from the instructor ments. This course is designed for
3 Units Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or people who wish to continue learning
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or to communicate with those who are
54 Lecture hours appropriate assessment deaf and hard of hearing.
Transfers to: CSU 4 Units
AET 182 This course provides an opportunity 72 Lecture hours
Industrial Energy Management and for the student to expand their stud-
Auditing (Same as ET 182) ies in Alternative Energy Technology ANIMATION
beyond the classroom by complet-
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or ing a project or an assignment Division of Communication &
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or arranged by an agreement between Languages
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or the student and instructor. The
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment student is required to contract with ANIM 101
Transfers to: CSU the instructor to determine the scope Introduction to Digital 3D Animation
This course is designed to provide of the assignment and the unit value
individuals, who are working in or assigned for successful completion. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
seeking employment in the green Students must possess a 2.5 overall appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
energy field, with an overview of the GPA, a 3.0 GPA in the discipline of appropriate assessment
industrial energy management and study being requested, or receive an Transfers to: CSU
auditing. Specifically, this course will exception from the instructor. Stu- This course is an introduction to the
assist students in their preparation dents may take a maximum of 3 units art of creating digital character ani-
of a comprehensive energy audit of Directed Study within a discipline mation. Students will be introduced
and energy management program. and 9 units college-wide. to the concepts of digital sculpting,
Emphasis is placed on the follow- 1 to 3 Units lighting, rendering, rigging and
ing topics: Types of Energy Audits, 54 to 162 Lab hours animating 3-D objects. This course is
Energy Management and Cost, beneficial for all students in classes
Benchmarking, Energy Performance, AMERICAN SIGN related to Graphic Arts (Multimedia,
Energy Use Requirements, Maximiz- LANGUAGE Illustration, Web and Game Design
ing System Efficiencies, Optimizing and Film Production) and Industrial
Energy Input Requirements, Fuel Division of Communication & Design (Architectural, Automotive,
and Energy Substitution and Energy Languages Furniture, Clothing and Product
Audit Instruments. Design).
3 Units ASL 149 4 Units
54 Lecture hours American Sign Language I 54 Lecture hours
54 Lab hours
AET 280 Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
Green Building Design Principles appropriate assessment; READ 022 or ANIM 105
(Same as ET 280) appropriate assessment Principles of Digital Animation
Transfers to: UC, CSU
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or This course will provide an intro- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or duction to American Sign Language appropriate assessment; ART 130; ART
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or emphasizing receptive and expres- 230
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment sive skills. The use of facial expres- Transfers to: CSU
Transfers to: CSU sions during signing will also be This course introduces students to the
This course is designed to provide addressed. Students will be exposed basic principles of digital animation.
individuals, who are working in or to deaf culture experiences both in The topics covered in this course are
seeking employment in the green the classroom and in other environ- the starting point for any student
building field, with an overview of ments. This course is designed for interested in becoming a digital
the green building industry and its animator. Through the use of solid
components. Specifically, this course drawing and 3D software such as
will assist students in their prepara-
tion for the Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design Accredited
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Maya, students will learn to master ANIM 130 tion for further studies in animation
fundamentals like squash and stretch, Modeling for Games and entertainment arts. Students will
timing, weight, drag and follow refine basic skills in human anatomy
through. This course provides stu- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or while learning to draw the figure in
dents with the opportunity to build appropriate assessment; READ 023 or sequential movement, understand
and refine the basic skill set necessary appropriate assessment; ANIM 101 weight and balance, facial and body
to be a digital animator. Transfers to: CSU expression, and figure invention.
4 Units This is an introductory course in the 3 Units
54 Lecture hours creation of assets and environments 36 Lecture hours
54 Lab hours for games. The course focuses on the 72 Lab hours
creation of forms to be integrated into
ANIM 110 a game, and students will begin to ANTHROPOLOGY
Digital Character Animation grasp the design and digital sculpt-
ing of both organic and hard surface Division of Behavorial
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or game assets. Aesthetics, construction, & Social Sciences
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or communication, light, form and qual-
appropriate assessment; ANIM 105 ity of work are stressed. This course ANTH 101 (C-ID ANTH 110)
Transfers to: CSU is beneficial for all students in courses Introduction to Physical Anthropology
This course will provide students related to Graphic Arts, Multimedia,
with an opportunity to further Illustration, Internet Web Design, Prerequisite: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034
develop their skills in the art of Game Design, Film Production, or appropriate assessment; READ 021 or
creating three-dimensional digital Industrial Design Architectural, appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or
character animation. Students will Automotive, Furniture, Clothing and MATH 020C or appropriate assessment
learn how to create short animation Product Design. Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
sequences and loops using digital 4 Units (*Students will receive credit from UC
characters. This course is appropri- 54 Lecture hours for only one of the following courses:
ate and beneficial for all students in 54 Lab hours ANTH 101 or ANTH 101H)
courses related to Graphic Arts (Mul- In this course, people are investigated
timedia, Illustration, Internet Web ANIM 140 from the perspective of evolution-
Design, Game Design, and Broadcast Animation Portfolio ary theory. Students will learn about
Media Production) and Industrial the process of natural selection and
Design (Architectural, Automotive, Prerequisite: ANIM 101; ANIM 105 related issues including patterns of
Furniture, Clothing, and Product Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or inheritance. Also included will be
Design). Students will be introduced appropriate assessment an examination of the closest living
to the concepts of storyboarding, Transfers to: CSU relatives to humans, primates, with
body mechanics, acting for animators, This course will prepare digital art- an emphasis on behavior and ape
pose to pose and straight ahead ani- ists to talk about and present their societies. An extensive survey of
mation, control rigging, and animat- artwork in a professional manner. human ancestors will trace the ori-
ing mechanical subject matter. Students will select an area of concen- gins of various life forms and recount
4 units tration within Entertainment Design how ape–like creatures evolved into
54 Lecture hours to focus a portfolio project around. modern humans. Students will also
54 Lab hours Using programs such as Photoshop discover how natural selection can be
CC, Premier CC, ZBrush, Maya and used as a tool to understand patterns
ANIM 120 the Unity game engine students of human variation. This course is
Lighting and Texture will create an online portfolio. This designed for anthropology majors,
course is an excellent opportunity for those with an interest in anthropol-
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or students interested in developing and ogy, or anyone with a desire to fur-
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or presenting a body of work that will ther their understanding of humans
appropriate assessment; ANIM 101 help them take the next step in their from an evolutionary perspective.
Transfers to: CSU professional career. 3 Units
This is an introductory course for all 4 Units 54 Lecture hours
students interested in learning about 54 Lecture hours
lighting, rendering and texturing 54 Lab hours ANTH 101H (C-ID ANTH 110)
for 3D animation. Students focus Introduction to Physical Anthropology
on creating lighting scenarios and ANIM 260 Honors
texture editing systems to gener- Figure Drawing for Animators
ate and render surface details on a Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade of
variety of 3D objects. This course is Prerequisite: ART 230 “C” or better; READ 021 or appropriate
beneficial for all students in courses Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or assessment; MATH 020 or MATH 020C
related to Graphic Arts (Multimedia, appropriate assessment; READ 022 or or appropriate assessment
Illustration, Internet Web Design, appropriate assessment Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
Game Design and Film Production) Transfers to: CSU (*Students will receive credit from UC
and Industrial Design (Architectural, A figure drawing course for anima- for only one of the following courses:
Automotive, Furniture, Clothing and tors that focuses on gesture and ANTH 101 or ANTH 101H)
Product Design). how to capture the essential move- In this course, people are investigated
4 Units ment, dynamic expression, and the from the perspective of evolution-
54 Lecture hours individual attitude of the model. ary theory. Students will learn about
54 Lab hours This course is designed to introduce the process of natural selection and
and develop an understanding of life related issues including patterns of
drawing that will serve as a founda- inheritance. Also included will be
an examination of the closest living
relatives to humans, primates, with
an emphasis on behavior and ape
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societies. An extensive survey of to addressing problems important course is designed for students who
human ancestors will trace the ori- in the modern world. This course is are interested in the field of archaeol-
gins of various life forms and recount designed for anthropology majors, ogy or for students who plan to major
how ape–like creatures evolved into those with an interest in anthropol- in anthropology.
modern humans. Students will also ogy, or anyone with a desire to 3 Units
discover how natural selection can be further their understanding of human 54 Lecture hours
used as a tool to understand patterns culture.
of human variation. This course is 3 Units ANTH 104
designed for anthropology majors, 54 Lecture hours Introduction to Language and Culture
those with an interest in anthropol-
ogy, or anyone with a desire to fur- ANTH 102H (C-ID ANTH 120) Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
ther their understanding of humans Introduction to Cultural Anthropology appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
from an evolutionary perspective. Honors appropriate assessment
3 Units Transfers to: UC, CSU
54 Lecture hours Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade of This course is designed for students
“C” or better majoring in anthropology or anyone
ANTH 101L (C-IDANTH 115L) Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate interested in learning about the diver-
Physical Anthropology Lab assessment sity of communication forms and
Transfers to: UC, CSU language systems around the world.
Prerequisite/Corequisite: ANTH 101 or The emphasis of this general educa- The course investigates the develop-
ANTH 101H tion course is the investigation of ment and evolution of language, the
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or human culture. By learning about structure and the sound systems of
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or the diversity of cultural practices different languages, language loss
appropriate assessment around the world, students will be and conservation, and the variations
Transfers to: UC, CSU able to evaluate their identities within in different languages such as dialects
This laboratory course, designed to their own societies. In addition to and the social situations in which
complement the lecture course, is for discovering the theories and methods they are used. The different forms of
students interested in expanding their important to cultural anthropology, verbal and non-verbal communica-
knowledge of physical anthropology. the course will include an exten- tion are studied across cultures with
Students will be introduced to the sive examination of cross-cultural special attention paid to the use of
methods, techniques, and proce- diversity. Students will learn about technology like social media and the
dures used in physical anthropology how people in different cultures problems that arise in communica-
research, gaining practical experi- obtain their food, exchange goods, tion between people of different class,
ence by participating in laboratory organize themselves in groups, gender, and ethnicity in our global-
activities and experiments employing engage in politics, raise children, and ized world.
the scientific method. Laboratory worship supernatural beings. Also 3 Units
exercises will include an assessment addressed will be the issue of how 54 Lecture hours
of the forces that affect evolutionary cultural anthropology can contribute
change, the observation of primate to addressing problems important in ANTH 110
behavior, the assessment of human the modern world. Human Sexuality from a Cross-Cultural
variation, and the identification and This course is designed for anthropol- Perspective (Same as SOC 110)
classification of the skeletal features ogy majors, those with an interest
of humans, non-human primates, in anthropology, or anyone with a Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
and human ancestors. Also included desire to further their understand- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
will be an exploration of Mendelian, ing of human culture. This course is appropriate assessment
molecular, and population genetics. intended for those who meet Honors Transfers to: UC, CSU
1 Unit Program requirements. This course is designed for students
54 Lab hours 3 Units with an interest in human sexual-
54 Lecture hours ity from a cross-cultural perspec-
ANTH 102 (C-ID ANTH 120) tive. Sexual anatomy, development,
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology ANTH 103 (C-ID ANTH 150) response, and behavior will be
Introduction to Archaeology examined, along with historical and
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or cultural patterns. Students will learn
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or about the development and expres-
appropriate assessment appropriate assessment; READ 023 or sion of gender and orientation from
Transfers to: UC, CSU appropriate assessment both Western and non-Western
The emphasis of this general educa- Transfers to: UC, CSU perspectives, with an emphasis on the
tion course is the investigation of Archaeology is the study of past soci- influence of culture on individuals.
human culture. By learning about eties through the analysis of mate- 3 Units
the diversity of cultural practices rial remains. This general education 54 Lecture hours
around the world, students will be course will survey the development
able to evaluate their identities within of major cultural centers around ANTH 115
their own societies. In addition to the world including those found in Introduction to Medical Anthropology
discovering the theories and methods Mesoamerica, South America, Egypt,
important to cultural anthropology, China, Africa, and the Middle East. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
the course will include an exten- Examples drawn from many ancient appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
sive examination of cross-cultural sites will trace human societies appropriate assessment
diversity. Students will learn about from pre-agricultural communities, Transfers to: CSU
how people in different cultures through the origins of agriculture, Medical anthropology explores the
obtain their food, exchange goods, to the rise of major political and eco- perceptions of disease, health, and
organize themselves in groups, nomic institutions. Students will learn healing in different cultures around
engage in politics, raise children, and how archaeologists discover informa- the world. Socio-cultural, biologi-
worship supernatural beings. Also tion about the past, the history of the cal, and ecological perspectives will
addressed will be the issue of how discipline, and the important issues be used to understand the origins
cultural anthropology can contribute confronting the field today. This of illness and disease and medical
practices across cultures. Topics
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include diagnosis and therapies, the drawings, plans, H.V.A.C. specifica- Emphasis is placed on development
role of healers like witchdoctors and tions, details, elevations and electrical of technical skills in detailing, use of
shaman, stress and mental health, specifications are included as well as reference materials, building codes,
unequal access to medical care, and material estimating, estimating rules, standard construction techniques
medical anthropology applied to tables and procedures. and architectural graphic standards.
global health problems. This course is 3 Units All construction documents will be
intended for nursing and health care 45 Lecture hours developed using CADD.
professionals seeking continuing edu- 27 Lab hours 3 Units
cation credit and students interested 36 Lecture hours
in the cultural aspects of healing and ARCH 115 54 Lab hours
treating disease. Introduction to Residential
3 Units Architecture: Drawing and Design ARCH 215
54 Lecture hours Architectural Perspective and
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Rendering
ANTH 125 appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
Religion, Magic, Witchcraft, and the appropriate assessment; ENGT 101 or Prerequisite: ARCH 115
Supernatural two years of high school drafting Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
Transfers to: CSU appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or This introductory course is for any appropriate assessment; ENGT 105
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or student interested in the field of Transfers to: CSU
appropriate assessment Architectural Drawing and Design. This course is for all students inter-
Transfers to: UC, CSU The course is a requirement for both ested in developing skills in archi-
This course is designed for students the A.S. degree and certificate in tectural perspective drawing and is
interested in learning about the Architectural Design and Drawing, a requirement for the Architecture
diverse religious beliefs and practices Engineering Design Drafting and A.S. degree. Students will be intro-
around the world. An introduc- Civil Design Technology. The course duced to the theory of and practical
tion to the anthropological study of includes the study of architectural application of perspective drawing
religion will include an overview of graphic standards related to creating and rendering as used in architecture.
the various forms of religious belief construction drawings such as floor Topics include one, two, and three
systems, the variety of gods and plans, exterior and interior eleva- point perspectives, entourage, and
other supernatural forces, the use tions, site plans, foundation plans introduction to rendering techniques,
of myths, rituals, and ceremonies in and details, building sections and such as water color, markers, film,
religious practice, and the types of construction framing details for one pastels, pencil, pen and ink. Presenta-
shamans, priests, and other religious or two story residential structure. tion techniques will also be discussed.
specialists found in religious systems. Emphasis is placed on symbol- 4 Units
The religious use of drugs will be ogy, conventions, and techniques 54 Lecture hours
explored along with traditional to develop technical skills neces- 54 Lab hours
healing practices and folk medicine sary for an entry level architectural
remedies used in many Western cul- drafter and may lead to careers in ARCH 225
tures. A survey of witchcraft, sorcery, environmental planning and design, Commercial Wood and Masonry Design
the occult, demons, exorcism rites, architectural engineering, and con- and Construction
sacrificial practices, and magic will struction technology. Construction
be included. In addition, concepts methods, building codes, design fac- Prerequisite: ARCH 115
relating to death and the afterlife will tors, planning, and use of reference Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
be explored such as souls, ghosts, materials are discussed and applied. appropriate assessment, READ 023 or
reincarnation, zombies, and others. All construction documents will be appropriate assessment; ENGT 150 or
3 Units developed using traditional board ENGT 170 or industry experience in
54 Lecture hours drafting methods and standards. CADD applications
4 Units Transfers to: CSU
ARCHITECTURE 54 Lecture hours This advanced level course is for
54 Lab hours students pursuing an A.S. Degree
Division of Career & or Certificate in Architecture and
Technical Education ARCH 125 Architectural Design and Drawing.
Residential Architecture and Detailing The course includes the study of
ARCH 095 construction methods, building ordi-
Construction Document Reading and Prerequisite: ARCH 115 nances and codes. As a component
Estimating Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or of the course students will complete
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or construction documents for concrete
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or appropriate assessment; ENGT 150 or block, steel and wood commercial
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or ENGT 170, or industry experience in buildings and retail space. Emphasis
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or CADD applications is placed on effective space utiliza-
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment Transfers to: CSU tion, technical plans, elevations, aes-
This course is beneficial for appren- This intermediate level course is thetics, handicap requirements, site
tices, students of architecture for students pursuing a degree or utilization and development, traffic
and employees in all areas of the certificate in Architectural Design flow, landscape, foundation design
construction industry, and covers and Drawing and is a requirement for and construction details.
residential, light commercial and both the A.S. degree and certificate. 4 Units
industrial building construction. An This course involves creating a set of 54 Lecture hours
introduction to the use of prints, con- construction drawings for a two story 54 Lab hours
struction documents and the theory structure and emphasizes the study
of construction estimating, as used of wall and construction systems,
in the building industry will be pre- foundation systems, detailing of
sented. Principles of reading working wood and concrete systems, sections,
interior details, and completion of the
residential construction documents.
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ARCH 235 an intensive study of BIM (Building students studying Architecture, Civil
Architectural Design Studio Information Modeling) applications Engineering, Drafting, Design and
as they relate to architecture. Utiliz- Computer Graphics. High technology
Prerequisite: ARCH 215 ing the latest releases of 3D design skills which are necessary to function
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or software such as Revit and AutoCAD as a designer or CADD Drafter are
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Architecture and previously learned emphasized.
appropriate assessment; ENGT 150 technical and architectural drafting 4 Units
Transfers to: UC, CSU conventions, students will produce 54 Lecture hours
This course is for students pursuing two and three dimensional BIM 54 Lab hours
the A.S. degree in Architecture with generated architectural drawings and
the intent of transferring and continu- 3D virtual models. High technology ARCH 290
ing their study of architecture. Topics skills which are necessary to function Cooperative Work Experience/Intern-
explored include multiple design as a designer or CADD Drafter are ship for Architecture Related Fields
principles, concept applications, spa- emphasized.
tial and form definition, preliminary 4 Units Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
studies, interior and exterior space 54 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
planning, site orientation, styles and 54 Lab hours appropriate assessment
materials. Student design concepts Transfers to: CSU
will be expressed verbally and ARCH 261 This course supports and reinforces
graphically using presentation draw- Revit for Advanced BIM Architectural, on-the-job training in business and
ings, isometrics and perspectives, Structural and MEP Applications industrial establishments under
conceptual models, renderings and supervision of a college instruc-
photographs. Students will develop Prerequisite: ARCH 260 tor and is facilitated by the use of
skills in a studio atmosphere dealing Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or learning objectives. The student will
with existing conditions, problem appropriate assessment; READ 023 or be working in a skilled or profes-
solving using design criteria, codes appropriate assessment sional level assignment in their area
and environmental relationships for Transfers to: CSU of vocational interest and will meet
abstract, residential and small com- Advanced BIM (Building Information performance objectives related to
mercial structures. Modeling) applications extends the instruction that are above and beyond
4 Units fundamentals of the Arch 260 class to the conditions of regular employ-
54 Lecture hours include Structural, Mechanical, Elec- ment. This course is intended for
54 Lab hours trical and Plumbing extensions of the students whose job is related to the
Autodesk Revit Building software. field of architecture and have com-
ARCH 236 Students will work on both group pleted or enrolled in the appropriate
Architecture Design Studio II and individual projects to create and coursework. “Contact the CWE office
present three-dimensional repre- regarding re-enrollment procedures”.
Prerequisite: ARCH 235 sentation of architectural solutions. Student Unpaid Internship:
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Students will also learn the basic 1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours;
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or process and workflow in creation 3 Units/180 hours; 4 Units/240 hours
appropriate assessment of Revit Families for use in building Student Paid Internship:
Transfers to: UC, CSU models. Course may be counted once 1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours;
This second level Design Studio towards the major and repeated three 3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours.
course builds upon the foundation times to enhance student’s skills and 1 to 4 Units
of architectural design studio ARCH proficiency levels, or repeated due to 3 Lecture hours
235. This course presents additional content change or software updates. 60 to 300 Other hours
design approaches to spatial and 4 Units
form definition of architectural 54 Lecture hours ARCH 299
program, urban and site planning, 54 Lab hours Directed Study in Architecture Design
topographic, civil and environmental
issues. Architectural design propos- ARCH 280 Prerequisite: 2.5 overall grade point
als and projects will be expressed Advanced MicroStation for CADD & average, a 3.0 grade point average in the
verbally and graphically using BIM Applications (Same as ENGT 280) discipline of study being requested, or
presentation drawings, conceptual receive an exception from the instructor
models, renderings and photographs. Prerequisite: ENGT 170 with a grade Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Students will enhance their design of “C” or better, or verifiable work experi- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
skills in a studio atmosphere, work- ence and proficiency in MicroStation appropriate assessment
ing to justify their design solutions. XM or V8i Transfers to: CSU
4 Units Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or This course provides an opportunity
54 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; READ 023 or for the student to expand their stud-
54 Lab hours appropriate assessment; ENGT 101 or ies in Architecture Design & Drawing
two years of high school drafting beyond the classroom by complet-
ARCH 260 Transfers to: CSU ing a project or an assignment
Advanced Architecture Using Revit and This course is for students pursuing arranged by an agreement between
3D Software an advanced study in MicroStation the student and instructor. The
3D parametric CADD (Computer student is required to contract with
Prerequisite: ARCH 115; ENGT 150 Assisted Design and Drafting) and the instructor to determine the scope
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or the BIM (Building Information Mod- of the assignment and the unit value
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or eling) approach to building design assigned for successful completion.
appropriate assessment; ENGT 101 or using Bentley Architecture. Students Students must possess a 2.5 overall
two years of high school drafting; ENGT will apply previously learned draft- GPA, a 3.0 GPA in the discipline of
200 ing conventions to produce two and
Transfers to: CSU three dimensional CADD and BIM
This course is for all students generated mechanical and architec-
pursuing an A.S. Degree in Archi- tural drawings and virtual design
tecture (Transfer) and Architectural models. This course benefits all
Design and Drawing and presents
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study being requested, or receive an Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU ART 106H (C-ID ARTH 120)
exception from the instructor. Stu- (*Students will receive credit from UC Survey of Western Art: Renaissance to
dents may take a maximum of 3 units for only one of the following courses: Contemporary Honors
of Directed Study within a discipline ART 105 or ART 105H)
and 9 units college-wide. This course presents a broad over- Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a “C” or
1 to 3 Units view of Prehistoric, Mesopotamian, better
54 to 162 Lab hours Egyptian, Greek, Etruscan, Roman, Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate
Early Christian, Islamic, and Medi- assessment
ART eval art and architecture. This course Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
is appropriate for all students pursu- (*Students will receive credit from UC
Division of Arts & ing the degree in Studio Art or Art for only one of the following courses:
Cultural Programs History or seeking to fulfill general ART 106 or ART 106H)
education requirements in Fine Arts This course provides an overview of
ART 101 and Humanities. the history of Western art from the
Introduction to the Fine Arts 3 Units 14th century through the Modern
54 Lecture hours Era, including Renaissance, Baroque,
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Rococo, Neoclassicism, Romanticism,
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or ART 105H (C-ID ARTH 110) Realism, Early Photography, Impres-
appropriate assessment Survey of Western Art: Prehistory sionism, Post Impressionism, Mod-
Transfers to: UC, CSU through the Middle Ages Honors ernism, Postmodernism, and major
This lecture/lab course provides an art developments of the 20th and 21st
introduction to the Fine Arts for the Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a “C” or centuries. This course is designed
non- art major providing an opportu- better and a minimum GPA of 3.2 for those who meet Honors Program
nity to learn about the arts through a Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate requirements, and is appropriate for
series lectures and hands-on projects assessment all students pursuing the degree in
within an art historical and concep- Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU Studio Art or Art History or seeking
tual framework. Project and topics (*Students will receive credit from UC to fulfill general education require-
include drawing, painting, print- for only one of the following courses: ments in Fine Arts and Humanities.
making, design, mixed media and ART 105 or ART 105H) 3 Units
sculpture. This course presents a broad over- 54 Lecture hours
3 Units view of Prehistoric, Mesopotamian,
27 Lecture hours Egyptian, Greek, Etruscan, Roman, ART 107 (C-ID ARTH 130)
81 Lab hours Early Christian, Islamic, and Medi- The Art of Asia
eval art and architecture. This course
ART 104 (C-ID ARTH 145) is appropriate for all students pursu- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Art of the Ancient Americas ing the degree in Studio Art and/ appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
or seeking to fulfill general educa- appropriate assessment
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or tion requirements in Fine Arts and Transfers to: UC, CSU
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Humanities. This course is designed This course examines the artistic tra-
appropriate assessment for those who meet Honors Program ditions of Prehistoric to Modern Asia
Transfers to: UC, CSU requirements. in relation to their cultural, philo-
Art 104 is a study of the indigenous 3 Units sophical, and religious influences.
arts of Mexico, Andean South 54 Lecture hours The art and architecture of Central
America, and Central America, from Asia (India, China, Korea, and Japan)
civilizations including the Olmec, ART 106 (C-ID ARTH 120) will be emphasized. Examples from
Maya, Aztec, Inca, Moche, Chavin Survey of Western Art: Renaissance to Southeast Asia, Pakistan, Tibet, and
de Huantar, and Nazca. Art of Contemporary Nepal will also be discussed. This
representative native tribes of the course is appropriate for all students
territory now encompassed by the Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or interested in art and culture and for
United States and Canada will be appropriate assessment; READ 023 or those seeking to fulfill general educa-
comparatively examined. Works of appropriate assessment tion requirements for Fine Arts and
art and architecture will be presented Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU Humanities, as well as all Studio Art
in relation to the various religious (*Students will receive credit from UC majors.
beliefs, political/ economic systems, for only one of the following courses: 3 Units
and cultural practices of the ancient ART 106 or ART 106H) 54 Lecture hours
Americas. Art historical and archaeo- This course provides an overview of
logical methodologies relating to the the history of Western art from the ART 108
understanding and interpretation of 14th century through the Modern The Art of Mexico
non-Western art will be discussed. Era, including Renaissance, Baroque,
This course is appropriate for Rococo, Neoclassicism, Romanti- Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate
students pursuing a degree in Art, cism, Realism, Early Photography, assessment; ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
students with an interest in American Impressionism, Post Impressionism, appropriate assessment
Studies and Latin American Studies. Modernism, Postmodernism, and Transfers to: UC, CSU
3 Units major art developments of the 20th This course is a survey of the art and
54 Lecture hours and 21st centuries. This course is architecture of Mexico including
appropriate for all students pursu- PreColumbian, Viceregal (Colonial)
ART 105 (C-ID ARTH 110) ing the degree in Studio Art or Art and Modern 19th and 20th centuries.
Survey of Western Art: Prehistory History or seeking to fulfill general Chicano/a art will also be examined
through the Middle Ages education requirements in Fine Arts in relation to its Mexican antecedents.
and Humanities. Art 108 is appropriate for all students
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 3 Units interested in art and culture and for
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 54 Lecture hours those seeking to fulfill general educa-
appropriate assessment
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tion requirements in Fine Arts and the Modern Era. This course is appro- visual media and fulfills a general
Humanities, as well as all Studio Art priate for all students pursuing the education requirement in Art. This
majors and Art History majors. degree in Art History and/or seeking course provides an introduction to
3 Units to fulfill general education require- the concepts, applications, and art
54 Lecture hours ments in Fine Arts and Humanities. historical references related to two-
3 Units dimensional art and composition, and
ART 109 54 Lecture hours includes the study of the basic ele-
Art of the Americas: Colonial to the ments of line, shape, texture, value,
Present ART 113 color and spatial illusion. Students
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or The History of Photography will develop a visual vocabulary for
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or creative expression through lecture
appropriate assessment Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or presentations, studio projects, and
Transfers to: UC, CSU appropriate assessment; READ 023 or written assignments.
This course includes a study of the appropriate assessment 3 Units
art and architecture of North, Central, Transfers to: UC, CSU 54 Lecture hours
and South America from the colonial This lecture course examines the 54 Lab hours
period to the early 20th Century. This history of photography from its
course is appropriate for students invention in the 1830s to the pres- ART 121 (C-ID ARTS 101)
with an interest in American Studies, ent. The technological development, Three Dimensional Design
Latin American Studies, and/or those social role, and aesthetic possibilities
seeking to fulfill the general educa- of photography will be discussed in Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate
tion requirements in Fine Arts and relation to major historical, art histori- assessment; ART 120
Humanities. cal, cultural, and political influences. Transfers to: UC, CSU
3 Units This course is appropriate for all This is a foundational, first semester
54 Lecture hours students interested in photography, course and is open to all students
art, and art history and culture and interested in the fundamentals of
ART 110 (C-ID ARTH 100) for those seeking to fulfill the general visual thinking as they apply to all
Understanding Visual Art education requirement for Fine Arts three dimensional media. It also ful-
and Humanities, as well as Studio Art fills a general education requirement
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or majors and Art History majors. in art. This course provides an intro-
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 3 Units duction to the concepts, applications,
appropriate assessment 54 Lecture hours and art historical references related to
Transfers to: UC, CSU three-dimensional art, and includes
ART 110 is a lecture course that ART 115 the basic elements and principles of
provides the student with an intro- The Art of Film three-dimensional design. Students
duction to the study of visual art: its will develop a visual vocabulary for
vocabulary, its forms, the many roles Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or creative expression through lecture,
it plays in society, and the variety of appropriate assessment; READ 023 or slide and video presentations, and
processes artists master in its making. appropriate assessment studio projects using a variety of tools
Students gain insight into current Transfers to: UC, CSU and written assignments.
approaches used in interpreting This introductory course explores 3 Units
meaning from art and explore ques- film as an art form, its basic compo- 54 Lecture hours
tions about the ways in which value nents, and its relation to the styles 54 Lab hours
is assigned to the art object. Using and movements of other visual arts
examples from cultures around the forms. An understanding of cin- ART 124
world and across time, this course ematic language is emphasized by Color Theory
offers a broad overview to any focusing upon film’s manipulation of
student interested in art and culture time and space, its use of visual meta- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
and to those seeking to fulfill general phors, montages, and explicit/implicit appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
education requirements in Fine Arts messages. The collaborative nature of appropriate assessment
and Humanities. filmmaking is studied by examining Transfers to: UC, CSU
3 Units the role of cinematography, lighting, This course is an introduction to
54 Lecture hours film editing, visual effects, art direc- the characteristics of color and its
tion, and the use of sound and music interaction suited for all art majors
ART 112 (C-ID ARTH 150) to enhance the script and create style. transferring to a four-year college or
Visual Art in the Modern Era Through discussion and written interested in working in the arts as a
assignments, students develop the painter, illustrator or designer. The
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or ability to analyze the impact of films course will cover the principles, theo-
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or viewed both in and out of class. This ries, and applications of additive and
appropriate assessment course is appropriate for any student subtractive color in two dimensions.
Transfers to: UC, CSU interested in film, art, media studies, Topics will include major historical
ART 112 is a survey of developments or culture. and contemporary color systems, pro-
in art and architecture from the early 3 Units duction of projects in applied color,
19th century through the 20th century 54 Lecture hours and the elements of design as they
and into the 21st. From Neoclassicism apply to color.
and Romanticism through Postmod- ART 120 (C-ID ARTS 100) 3 Units
ernism and contemporary art, visual Two Dimensional Design 36 Lecture hours
art movements will be discussed in 54 Lab hours
relation to stylistic trends, philosophi- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
cal influences, innovations in technol- appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
ogy, and other historical and social appropriate assessment
contexts. The roles played by artist, Transfers to: UC, CSU
critic, and consumer in shaping these This is a foundational, first semester
movements will be examined, as well course and is open to any student
as visual art’s impact upon society in interested in the fundamentals of
visual thinking as they apply to all
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ART 130 (C-ID ARTS 110) ART 136 ART 142
Freehand Drawing I Intermediate Painting Introduction to Ceramic Handbuilding
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Prerequisite: ART 130; ART 135 Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
appropriate assessment appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment
Transfers to: UC, CSU appropriate assessment Transfers to: UC, CSU
This is a first semester course for Transfers to: UC, CSU This is a first semester course for art
art and non-art majors interested This is a second semester course for and non-art majors. It is designed to
in developing basic drawing skills. art and non-art majors interested introduce students to the concepts,
As an introduction to observational in further development of painting techniques, history, and contempo-
drawing and composition, students skills and techniques, understand- rary practices of handbuilding in
will develop the ability to perceive ing the use of color and space, while the ceramics arts. This course can be
and define shape, contour, volume, strengthening observation and taken once and repeated three times
space, and light using a variety of rendering skills. The course explores for credit. This class is for any student
drawing media and subject matter. both traditional and contemporary who is interested in the fundamentals
Emphasis is on clarity of observation painting concepts, styles, and tech- of clay construction using hand-
and the ability to order and translate niques that involve complex com- building technique.
3- dimensional form and space into positional and technical problems in 3 Units
2-dimensional drawings. either acrylic or oil painting media. 36 Lecture hours
3 Units 3 Units 54 Lab hours
36 Lecture hours 36 Lecture hours
72 Lab hours 72 Lab hours ART 146
Introduction to Sculpture
ART 131 ART 140
Freehand Drawing II Ceramics I Prerequisite: ART 121
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Prerequisite: ART 130 Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment; READ 022 or appropriate assessment; ART 130
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment Transfers to: CSU
appropriate assessment Transfers to: UC, CSU This course is suited for art majors
Transfers to: UC, CSU This is an introductory course open to transferring to a four-year college or
This is a second semester course for all art and non-art majors interested any student interested in working in
art and non- art majors in observa- in learning basic skills in ceramics the arts. The course is an introduc-
tional drawing and composition, using the potter’s wheel. Students tion to three-dimensional sculptural
stressing an advanced ability to will develop a visual vocabulary for principles, techniques, and concepts
perceive and define shape, contour, creative expression through lectures, utilizing a wide range of materials
volume, space, and light. Students power point, vocabulary lists and and practices. Various sculpture
will use a variety of drawing media video presentations. This course methods are practiced with attention
and subject matter. Emphasis is on covers beginning problems of center- to creative self-expression and histori-
strengthening skills introduced in ing, throwing and shaping various cal context.
Freehand Drawing I, the exploration functional and non-functional pot- 3 Units
of color in drawing and concepts tery. Students will be introduced to 36 Lecture hours
related to content. the process of glazing and basic firing 72 Lab hours
3 Units techniques. This course emphasizes
27 Lecture hours exploring personal and cultural ART 150
81 Lab hours expression in the ceramic media. Beginning Printmaking
Evaluation will be based on using a
ART 135 (C-ID ARTS 210) variety of tools and writing assign- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Beginning Painting ments. appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
3 Units appropriate assessment; ART 121; ART
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 36 Lecture hours 130
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 72 Lab hours Transfers to: UC, CSU
appropriate assessment; ART 130 This course is an introduction to the
Transfers to: UC, CSU ART 141 art of printmaking suitable for studio
This is a first semester course for Ceramics II art majors transferring to a four-year
art and non-art majors interested in college or any student interested in
developing basic painting skills. The Prerequisite: ART 140 working in the arts. This course is an
course explores both traditional and Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or introduction to the basic materials,
contemporary painting techniques appropriate assessment; READ 022 or equipment, and processes of print-
while stressing an ability to perceive appropriate assessment making, including relief (linocut and
and define shape, contour, volume, Transfers to: UC, CSU woodcut), intaglio (drypoint, etching,
texture, space, and light using acrylic This is an intermediate course in and collagraph), planography (lithog-
or water-based oil painting media. ceramics open to all art and non-art raphy and monotype), and stencil
Emphasis is on learning the tech- majors, with continued emphasis on (screenprint).
niques of painting, understanding basic skills using the potter’s wheel. 3 Units
the use of color, while strengthening Included in the course will be inter- 36 Lecture hours
observation and rendering skills. Stu- mediate problems on the wheel, basic 72 Lab hours
dents are advised to have some draw- decorative techniques, and making a
ing skills before taking this class. test glaze. Students will be exploring ART 151
3 Units contemporary artistic practice and Intermediate Printmaking
36 Lecture hours the social and historical elements of
72 Lab hours ceramic art. Prerequisite: ART 150
3 Units Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
36 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
72 Lab hours appropriate assessment
Transfers to: CSU
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This is a second semester course majoring in the Visual Arts: includ- Arranged: 4 hours lab. Offered on a
for the art and non- art major in the ing Fine Arts, Illustration, Animation, pass-no pass basis.
continued study of intaglio and relief Graphic Art and any student inter- 1 Unit
fine art printmaking processes. This ested in learning to use the computer 72 Lab hours
course will expand upon techniques as a tool for original image making.
and skills students learned in Begin- The course will survey traditional ART 230 (C-ID ARTS 200)
ning Printmaking, ART 150 including drawing and painting techniques Beginning Life Drawing
color printing techniques as well as using computer technologies such as
serigraph printing. While stressing software, drawing tablets, scanners Prerequisite: ART 130
creativity and expression students and printers. Students will investigate Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
will also learn the practice of creating the fundamental pictorial elements of appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
an edition. line, shape, space, color, and texture appropriate assessment
3 Units as well as the formal relationship of Transfers to: UC, CSU
36 Lecture hours these elements to produce original This is a first semester course for
72 Lab hours works of art while learning the art, animation, and non-art majors
technology, concepts, and practices of interested in developing the basic
ART 160 digital art production. drawing skills of representing the
Rendering and Illustration 3 Units human figure. As an introduction
27 Lecture hours to observational figure drawing and
Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate 81 Lab hours composition, students will develop
assessment; ART 130 the ability to perceive and define the
Transfers to: UC, CSU ART 175 anatomy and structural organiza-
Intended for the student interested Computer Graphics tion of the human form in terms of
in developing skills in rendering expressive design and creative use of
and illustration, this course is a Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate drawing media.
beginning course in illustration and assessment 3 Units
rendering exploring both tradi- Transfers to: UC, CSU 36 Lecture hours
tional and contemporary drawing This course is for the student inter- 72 Lab hours
techniques, stressing an ability to ested in a degree in commercial art or
perceive and define shape, contour, any student interested in 2 dimen- ART 231
volume, texture, space, and light both sional paint and 3 dimensional mod- Intermediate Life Drawing
realistically as well as expressively eling applications employed as tools
using various media. Emphasis is on by computer graphic artists. Topics Prerequisite: ART 230
learning the techniques of illustra- covered will include the exploration Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
tion, understanding the use of color, of basic paint techniques as well as appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
while strengthening observation and basic modeling, mapping, rendering appropriate assessment
rendering skills. and animation techniques as they Transfers to: UC, CSU
3 Units relate to page and web design. This is a second semester course for
36 Lecture hours 3 Units art, animation, and non-art majors
72 Lab hours 36 Lecture hours interested in furthering their figure
72 Lab hours drawing skills. Working from a
ART 161 professional figure model, students
Advanced Rendering and Illustration ART 180 will refine those skills learned in ART
Art Gallery Display Design 230 and learn intermediate draw-
Prerequisite: ART 160 ing skills, study human anatomy
Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or in greater detail, and extend their
assessment; ART 130 appropriate assessment; READ 023 or knowledge regarding the use of the
Transfers to: CSU appropriate assessment figure in visual art. Emphasis is on
Intended for the student interested Transfers to: CSU clarity of observation and the ability
in developing skills in rendering This course is appropriate for all stu- to order and translate form and space
and illustration, this course is an dents interested in art, art exhibitions, on a two dimensional surface.
advanced course in illustration and museum studies, and cultural studies 3 Units
rendering exploring both traditional and is a combination studio and 36 Lecture hours
and contemporary drawing tech- lecture course that provides students 72 Lab hours
niques while stressing an ability to with creative experience in exhibition
perceive and define shape, contour, design and gallery installation. Topics ART 232
volume, texture, space, and light both include exhibition space planning, Advanced Life Drawing
realistically as well as expressively principles of color and design, art
using various media. Emphasis is on exhibition construction and lighting, Prerequisite: ART 231 or ANIM 260
learning the advanced techniques of and proper care and handling of art Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
illustration, understanding the use of objects. Students are also given an appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
color, while strengthening observa- introduction to the basic principles of appropriate assessment
tion and rendering skills. art curating and gallery management. Transfers to: UC, CSU
3 Units This course may be taken once and This is a third semester course for
36 Lecture hours repeated three times for credit. art, animation, and non-art majors
72 Lab hours 2 Units interested in furthering their figure
18 Lecture hours drawing skills. Students will refine
ART 170 54 Lab hours those skills learned in ART 231or
Introduction to Digital Painting ANIM 260 and learn advanced draw-
ART 185 ing skills, study the human anatomy
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Art Studio in greater detail, and extend their
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or knowledge regarding the use of the
appropriate assessment; ART 120; ART Transfers to: UC, CSU figure in visual art.
130; ART 135 This course is designed to provide 3 Units
Transfers to: UC, CSU supervised studio study on an indi- 36 Lecture hours
This course is designed for students vidual basis with various projects. 72 Lab hours
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ART 233 This is a fourth semester course Course content differs each time it is
Freehand Drawing III in painting for the art and non-art offered so it may be taken once and
major. This course explores experi- repeated three times for credit.
Prerequisite: ART 131 mentation with traditional and 3 Units
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or contemporary methods of painting 36 Lecture hours
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or using the figure, still life, landscape, 72 Lab hours
appropriate assessment abstraction and non-objective imag-
Transfers to: UC, CSU ery with an emphasis on continuing ART 290
This course is a third semester course skill development and problem solv- Cooperative Work Experience/Intern-
in drawing and composition. More ing of interpretation, expression and ship for Visual Arts Related Fields
complex problems and a broader conceptual issues in painting.
range of media including color will 3 Units Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
be utilized. Emphasis is on advancing 36 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
observational skills and conceptual 72 Lab hours appropriate assessment
development through a range of sub- Transfers to: CSU
ject matter, technical refinement and ART 242 This course supports and reinforces
thematic development. Exploration Advanced Ceramics on-the-job training in business,
of individual creative interpretation, industrial, studio, non-profit and
process and intent in order to deepen Prerequisite: ART 141 professional art organizations under
the student’s studio practice and Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or supervision of a college instruc-
investigation is stressed. appropriate assessment; READ 022 or tor and is facilitated by the use of
3 Units appropriate assessment learning objectives. The student will
36 Lecture hours Transfers to: UC, CSU be working in a skilled or profes-
72 Lab hours This is an advanced course in ceram- sional level assignment in their area
ics, open to all art and non-art majors. of vocational interest and will meet
ART 234 This class places a special emphasis performance objectives related to
Watercolor Painting on personal growth and aesthetics instruction that are above and beyond
as well as increased proficiency on the conditions of regular employ-
Prerequisite: ART 130 the potter’s wheel. Students will ment. This course is intended for stu-
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or investigate the concepts of manage- dents whose job is related to the field
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or ment and expressive exploration of of visual arts and have completed or
appropriate assessment the unique characteristics of fired enrolled in the appropriate course-
Transfers to: UC, CSU ceramics – both the opportunities work. Instructor approval is required
This course is an introduction to and constraints presented in the to remain in the class. “Contact the
various transparent watercolor tech- processing of clay from a soft, plastic, CWE office regarding re-enrollment
niques including wash and glazing. fragile, impermanent substance into a procedures”.
Applications of drawing, beginning hard, rigid, and completely meta- Student Unpaid Internship:
painting, and design fundamentals morphosed material after drying and 1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours;
to these techniques are included as firing. It is a process that requires 3 Units/180 hours; 4 Units/240 hours
well as the communicative element of sensitivity to time and sequence, and Student Paid Internship:
content. demands critical informed technical 1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours;
3 Units management. An important aspect 3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours.
36 Lecture hours of the class will be having students 1 to 4 Units
72 Lab hours evaluate their selection of type of 3 Lecture hours
clay, decorative techniques and final- 60 to 300 Other hours
ART 235 firing process to achieve their desired
Advanced Painting I finished results. Included in this ART 299A
course will be advanced problems- Directed Study in Art History
Prerequisite: ART 136 solving in forms, shapes, decorative
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or techniques and glazing. Advisory: ART 104 or 105 or 105H or
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 3 Units 106 or 106H or 107 or 108 or 109 or 112
appropriate assessment 36 Lecture hours or 113 or 115
Transfers to: UC, CSU 72 Lab hours Transfers to: CSU
This is a third semester course in The course provides an opportunity
painting for the art and non-art ART 252 for students to expand their studies
major. The course constitutes a study Advanced Printmaking in Art History beyond the classroom
of advanced painting problems by completing a project or an assign-
stressing experimentation with tradi- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or ment arranged by agreement between
tional and contemporary methods of appropriate assessment; READ 023 or the student and instructor. The
painting, composition, and expres- appropriate assessment student is required to contract with
sion. Class and individual projects Transfers to: CSU the instructor to determine the scope
using figure, still life, landscape, This is a third semester course for of the assignment and the unit value
abstraction, shaped format, altered the art and non-art major in the assigned for successful completion.
scale and material exploitation will be continued study of intaglio and relief Students must possess a 2.5 overall
stressed. fine art printmaking processes. This GPA, a 3.0 GPA in the discipline of
3 Units course will expand upon tech- study being requested, or receive an
36 Lecture hours niques and skills students learned in exception from the instructor. Stu-
72 Lab hours Intermediate Printmaking, ART 151. dents may take a maximum of 3 units
Students will improve printing skills of Directed Study within a discipline
ART 236 enhanced by supervised repetition and 9 units college-wide.
Advanced Painting II and practice within class periods. 1 to 3 Units
54 to 162 Lab hours
Prerequisite: ART 235
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
appropriate assessment
Transfers to: UC, CSU
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ART 299C cipline of study being requested, or Transfers to: CSU
Directed Study in Ceramics receive an exception from the instruc- The course provides an opportunity
tor. Students may take a maximum for Visual Arts students to prepare
Prerequisite: ART 141 of 3 units of Directed Study within a and develop a professional port-
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or discipline and 9 units college-wide. folio. The portfolio project will be
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or 1 to 3 Units arranged by agreement between the
appropriate assessment 54 to 162 Lab hours student and instructor. The student
Transfers to: CSU is required to contract with the
The course provides an opportunity ART 299G instructor to determine the scope of
for the student to expand their stud- Directed Study in Gallery and Museum the assignment and the unit value
ies in ceramics beyond the classroom Practices assigned for successful completion.
by completing a project or an assign- Students must possess a 2.5 overall
ment arranged by agreement between Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or GPA, a 3.0 GPA in the discipline of
the student and instructor. The appropriate assessment; READ 023 or study being requested, or receive an
student is required to contract with appropriate assessment; ART 180 or exception from the instructor. Stu-
the instructor to determine the scope any one of the following: ART 104, 105, dents may take a maximum of 3 units
of the assignment and the unit value 105H, 106, 106H, 107, 108, 109, 112, of Directed Study within a discipline
assigned for successful completion. 113, 115 and 9 units college-wide.
Students must possess a 2.5 overall Transfers to: CSU 1 to 3 Units
GPA, a 3.0 GPA in the discipline of The course provides an opportunity 54 to 162 Lab hours
study being requested, or receive an for students to expand their stud-
exception from the instructor. Stu- ies in gallery and museum practices ART 299S
dents may take a maximum of 3 units beyond the classroom by complet- Directed Study in Sculpture
of Directed Study within a discipline ing a project or an assignment
and 9 units college-wide. arranged by agreement between the Prerequisite: ART 121 or ART 142 or
1 to 3 Units student and instructor. The student ART 146
54 to 162 Lab hours is required to contract with the Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
instructor to determine the scope of appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
ART 299D the assignment and the unit value appropriate assessment
Directed Study in Drawing assigned for successful completion. Transfers to: CSU
Students must possess a 2.5 overall The course provides an opportunity
Prerequisite: ART 232 or ART 233 GPA, a 3.0 GPA in the discipline of for the student to expand their stud-
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or study being requested, or receive an ies in sculpture and three-dimen-
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or exception from the instructor. Stu- sional form beyond the classroom by
appropriate assessment dents may take a maximum of 3 units completing a project or an assign-
Transfers to: CSU of Directed Study within a discipline ment arranged by agreement between
The course provides an opportunity and 9 units college-wide. the student and instructor. The
for the student to expand their stud- 1 to 3 Units student is required to contract with
ies in drawing beyond the classroom 54 to 162 Lab hours the instructor to determine the scope
by completing a project or an assign- of the assignment and the unit value
ment arranged by agreement between ART 299P assigned for successful completion.
the student and instructor. The Directed Study in Painting Students must possess a 2.5 overall
student is required to contract with GPA, a 3.0 GPA in the discipline of
the instructor to determine the scope Prerequisite: ART 236 study being requested, or receive an
of the assignment and the unit value Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or exception from the instructor. Stu-
assigned for successful completion. appropriate assessment; READ 022 or dents may take a maximum of 3 units
Students must possess a 2.5 overall appropriate assessment of Directed Study within a discipline
GPA, a 3.0 GPA in the discipline of Transfers to: CSU and 9 units college-wide.
study being requested, or receive an The course provides an opportunity 1 to 3 Units
exception from the instructor. Stu- for the student to expand their stud- 54 to 162 Lab hours
dents may take a maximum of 3 units ies in painting beyond the classroom
of Directed Study within a discipline by completing a project or an assign- ASSOCIATE DEGREE
and 9 units college-wide. ment arranged by agreement between NURSING
1 to 3 Units the student and instructor. The
54 to 162 Lab hours student is required to contract with Division of Health Science
the instructor to determine the scope & Nursing
ART 299F of the assignment and the unit value
Directed Study in Artistic Anatomy assigned for successful completion. ADN 075
Students must possess a 2.5 overall LVN Transition into the Associate
Prerequisite: ART 232 GPA, a 3.0 GPA in the discipline of Degree Nursing Program
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or study being requested, or receive an
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or exception from the instructor. Stu- Prerequisite: Acceptance into Nursing
appropriate assessment dents may take a maximum of 3 units Program and Current LVN License
Transfers to: CSU of Directed Study within a discipline Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate
The course provides an opportunity and 9 units college-wide. assessment; MATH 070 or MATH 070D
for the art student to expand their 1 to 3 Units or MATH 073 or appropriate assessment
studies in anatomical form beyond 54 to 162 Lab hours This short-term course provides an
the classroom by completing a overview of the Associate Degree
project or an assignment arranged by ART 299PP Nursing Program. The focus is on
agreement between the student and Directed Study in Portfolio Preparation successful learning strategies and
instructor. The student is required to the development of critical thinking
contract with the instructor to deter- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or skills. An overview of the Systems
mine the scope of the assignment and appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
the unit value assigned for successful appropriate assessment; Any one of the
completion. Students must possess a following: ART 131, 136, 141, 142, 165,
2.5 overall GPA, a 3.0 GPA in the dis- 231, or PHTO 191
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Developmental Stress Model is ADN 150 and ADN 150L, and pass ADN 154
included as a framework for the both courses together. They cannot be Pharmacology
nursing process and the Associate taken individually for credit.
Degree Nursing Curriculum. Also 4 Units Prerequisite: ADN 151 with a grade of
included is an in depth study of the 216 Lab hours “C” or better
nursing process including physi- Corequisite: ADN 150
cal assessment, nursing diagnosis, ADN 151 Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate
interventions and evaluations. The Clinical Nursing Concepts assessment
nursing skills required for physical Transfers to: CSU
assessment and basic patient care Prerequisite: BIOL 125, BIOL 222, BIOL This is an introduction pharmacol-
will be presented. This course is open 226 and ENGL 101 all with a grade of ogy course that focuses on the study
to all career ladder LVN and 30 unit “C” or better of drugs most frequently prescribed.
option students entering the second Corequisite: ADN 151L The course emphasis is on basic tech-
year of the Associate Degree Nursing Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate niques and computations used in the
Program. assessment; MATH 070 or MATH 070D administration of medications as well
2.5 Units or MATH 073 or appropriate assessment as the special nursing considerations
36 Lecture hours Transfers to: CSU that pertain to the safe administration
27 Lab hours This is an introductory course in basic of medication. Completion of this
clinical nursing concepts. The student course allows the Associate Degree
ADN 150 will be introduced to a theoreti- Nursing student to safely administer
Medical/Surgical Nursing I cal framework for nursing practice medication to patients under the
including the nursing process, the supervision of the nursing instructor.
Prerequisite: ADN 151, BIOL 222, and conceptual model used in the Associ- 2 Units
ENGL 101 with a grade of “C” or better; ate Degree Nursing program and 27 Lecture hours
ADN 151L with a “Pass” QSEN. Concepts related to therapeu- 27 Lab hours
Corequisite: ADN 150L and ADN 154 tic communication, legal and ethical
Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate issues, documentation and safety ADN 155
assessment are included. In addition, concepts Nursing Process: Childbearing Family/
Transfers to: CSU related to assessment, nursing Women’s Health
This course focuses on the application interventions and individualization
of the nursing process for patients of patient care will be presented. The Prerequisite: ADN 150, ADN 151, and
with disturbances in the digestive Board of Registered Nursing requires ADN 154 all with a grade of “C” or
and renal systems, fluid and elec- that students must be concurrently better; ADN 150L and ADN 151L both
trolyte status and acid/base balance, enrolled in both ADN 151 and ADN with a “Pass”
endocrine, cardiovascular and respi- 151L, and pass both courses together. Corequisite: ADN 155L
ratory systems. The pathophysiol- They cannot be taken individually for Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate
ogy of disease processes, as well as credit. assessment
medical and nursing interventions, 2 Units Transfers to: CSU
is discussed. This course is designed 36 Lecture hours This course is designed for the
for students in the Associate Degree Associate Degree Nursing student.
Nursing Program. The Board of Reg- ADN 151L It focuses on the biological, intraper-
istered Nursing requires that students Clinical Nursing Concepts Lab sonal/interpersonal and developmen-
must be concurrently enrolled in both tal aspects of human reproduction.
ADN 150 and ADN 150L, and pass Prerequisite: BIOL 125, BIOL 222, BIOL The nursing process is utilized in
both courses together. They cannot be 226 and ENGL 101 all with a grade of meeting maternal, newborn, and
taken individually for credit. “C” or better family needs as they relate to human
4 Units Corequisite: AND 151 reproduction. This course also
72 Lecture hours Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate focuses on women’s health issues
assessment; MATH 070 or MATH 070D with regard to fertility, family plan-
ADN 150L or MATH 073 or appropriate assessment ning, gynecological problems and
Medical/Surgical Nursing I Lab Transfers to: CSU related needs, and the utilization of
This is an introductory laboratory the nursing process to meet those
Prerequisite: ADN 151, BIOL 222, and and clinical course designed to famil- needs. The Board of Registered Nurs-
ENGL 101 all with a grade of “C” or iarize the student with the nursing ing requires that students must be
better; ADN 151L with a “Pass” process and its application to patient concurrently enrolled in both ADN
Corequisite: ADN 150 and ADN 154 care. Principles and techniques for 155 and ADN 155L, and pass both
Transfers to: CSU nursing skills will be introduced in courses together. They cannot be
This course focuses on the applica- order to provide the student with the taken individually for credit.
tion of the nursing process in caring opportunity to demonstrate mastery 2 Units
for patients with disturbances in the of those skills and subsequently the 36 Lecture hours
digestive and renal systems, fluid and ability to function safely and appro-
electrolyte status and acid/base bal- priately in the laboratory and clinical ADN 155L
ance, endocrine, cardiovascular and setting. The Board of Registered Nursing Process: Childbearing Family/
respiratory systems. The pathophysi- Nursing requires that students must Women’s Health Lab
ology of disease processes, as well as be concurrently enrolled in both
medical and nursing interventions, ADN 151 and ADN 151L, and pass Prerequisite: ADN 150, ADN 151, and
is discussed. The students will apply both courses together. They cannot be ADN 154 all with a grade of “C” or
the theoretical concepts in the clinical taken individually for credit. better; ADN 150L and ADN 151L both
setting. This course is designed for 2 Units with a “Pass”
students in the Associate Degree 108 Lab hours Corequisite: ADN 155
Nursing Program. The Board of Reg- Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate
istered Nursing requires that students assessment
must be concurrently enrolled in both Transfers to: CSU
This course focuses on the application
of the nursing process in caring for
childbearing women, their new-
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borns, and their families through the terns of the growing child and devel- and intrapersonal needs. It also
normal childbearing process with opmental, biological, interpersonal focuses on the application of the
attention to common pathophysiol- and intrapersonal stressors affect- nursing process in caring for patients
ogy’s associated with childbearing ing children and their families. The with disturbances in perception, coor-
and the newborn. Students will use pathophysiology of disease process dination and mobility. The patho-
evidence-based practice to guide their that may occur during childhood and physiology of disease processes, as
clinical practice and enhance their related medical and nursing inter- well as medical and nursing interven-
cultural sensitivity to the diverse ventions are discussed. The students tions and rehabilitative approaches to
population served. Development of will apply the theoretical concepts restoring and maintaining optimum
patient teaching skills is emphasized. in the clinical setting. This course is health are discussed. This course is
The nursing process is integrated designed for students in the Associ- designed for students in the Associ-
throughout the clinical experience. ate Degree Nursing Program. The ate Degree Nursing Program. The
The students will be able to apply the Board of Registered Nursing requires Board of Registered Nursing requires
theoretical concepts learned in theory that students must be concurrently that students must be concurrently
in the clinical setting. This course is enrolled in both ADN 156 and ADN enrolled in both ADN 251 and ADN
designed for students in the Associ- 156L, and pass both courses together. 251L, and pass both courses together.
ate degree Nursing Program. The They cannot be taken individually for They cannot be taken individually for
Board of Registered Nursing requires credit. credit.
that students must be concurrently 2 Units 2 Units
enrolled in both ADN 155 and ADN 108 Lab hours 36 Lecture hours
155L, and pass both courses together.
They cannot be taken individually for ADN 250 ADN 251L
credit. Advanced Pharmacology Medical/Surgical Nursing II Lab
2 Units
108 Lab hours Prerequisite: ADN 155 and ADN 156 Prerequisite: ADN 155 and ADN 156
(for generic ADN students) with a grade (for generic ADN students) both with
ADN 156 “C” or better; ADN 075 (for LVN to a grade of “C” or better; ADN 155L
Nursing Process Applied to the Care of ADN students) with a grade “C” or and ADN 156L both with a “Pass” (for
Children better generic ADN students); ADN 075 (for
Advisory: ENGL 101; READ 023 or LVN to ADN students) with a grade of
Prerequisite: ADN 150 and ADN 154 appropriate assessment; MATH 070 or “C” or better
with a grade of “C” or better; ADN 150L MATH 070D or MATH 073 or appropri- Corequisite: ADN 252 and ADN 252L
with a “Pass” ate assessment (students who have an active Psychiatric
Corequisite: ADN 156L Transfers to: CSU Technician license are exempt from ADN
Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate This is an advanced pharmacol- 252 and ADN 252L corequisites); ADN
assessment ogy course that focuses on the skills 250 and ADN 251
Transfers to: CSU and study of medications used Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
This course focuses on the applica- for neurological, psychiatric, and appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
tion of the nursing process in caring medical-surgical concepts. The course appropriate assessment
for children. Emphasis is placed on emphasis is on advanced techniques Transfers to: CSU
normal growth and development pat- and computations used in the admin- This course focuses on the aging
terns of the growing child and devel- istration of medications utilizing the process as it relates to normal aging,
opmental, biological, interpersonal nursing process and the Systems changing biological, interpersonal
and intrapersonal stressors affect- Developmental Stress Model, as well and intrapersonal needs. It also
ing children and their families. The as the special nursing considerations focuses on the application of the
pathophysiology of disease process that pertain to the safe administration nursing process in caring for patients
that may occur during childhood and of medication. Study of this course with disturbances in perception, coor-
related medical and nursing interven- allows the Associate Degree Nursing dination and mobility. The patho-
tions are discussed. This course is student to continue to safely adminis- physiology of disease processes, as
designed for students in the Associ- ter medications to patients. well as medical and nursing interven-
ate Degree Nursing Program. The 1 Unit tions and rehabilitative approaches to
Board of Registered Nursing requires 18 Lecture hours restoring and maintaining optimum
that students must be concurrently health are discussed. This course is
enrolled in both ADN 156 and ADN ADN 251 designed for students in the Associ-
156L, and pass both courses together. Medical/Surgical Nursing II ate Degree Nursing Program. The
They cannot be taken individually for Board of Registered Nursing requires
credit. Prerequisite: ADN 155 and ADN 156 that students must be concurrently
2 Units (for generic ADN students) with mini- enrolled in both ADN 251 and ADN
36 Lecture hours mum grade of “C” or better; ADN 155L 251L, and pass both courses together.
and ADN 156L both with a “Pass” (for They cannot be taken individually for
ADN 156L generic ADN students); ADN 075 (for credit.
Nursing Process Applied to the Care of LVN to ADN students) with a grade of 2.5 Units
Children Lab “C” or better 136 Lab hours
Corequisite: ADN 252 and ADN 252L
Prerequisite: ADN 150 and ADN 154 (students who have an active Psychiatric ADN 252
both with a grade of “C” or better; ADN Technician license are exempt from the Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing
150L with a “Pass” ADN 252 and ADN 252L corequisite);
Corequisite: ADN 156 ADN 250 and ADN 251L Prerequisite: ADN 155 and ADN 156
Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or both with a grade of “C” or better; ADN
assessment appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 155L and ADN 156L both with a grade
Transfers to: CSU appropriate assessment of “Pass”; OR ADN 075 and active Cali-
This course focuses on the applica- Transfers to: CSU fornia Vocational Nursing License
tion of the nursing process in caring This course focuses on the aging Corequisite: ADN 252L
for children. Emphasis is placed on process as it relates to normal aging, Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate
normal growth and development pat- changing biological, interpersonal assessment
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Transfers to: CSU ADN 253 and ADN 253L, and pass ship and management. Students will
This course focuses on application both courses together. They cannot be apply theory content while working
of the nursing process as a problem taken individually for credit. in a clinical preceptorship, providing
solving approach to assessment, 2 Units care under the guidance of an RN
problem identification and interven- 36 Lecture hours preceptor. The Board of Registered
tion for patients with psychiatric Nursing requires that students must
and mental health problems. Basic ADN 253L be concurrently enrolled in both
concepts related to biological, intra- Medical/Surgical Nursing III Lab ADN 254 and ADN 254L, and pass
personal and interpersonal factors in both courses together. They cannot be
mental health and mental illness are Prerequisite: ADN 250, ADN 251 and taken individually for credit.
discussed. This course is designed ADN 252 all with a grade of “C” or 2.5 Units
for students in the Associate Degree better; ADN 250L, ADN 251L and ADN 135 Lab hours
Nursing Program. The Board of Reg- 252L all with a “Pass”
istered Nursing requires that students Corequisite: ADN 253 ADN 290
must be concurrently enrolled in both Transfers to: CSU Cooperative Work Experience/Intern-
ADN 252 and ADN 252L, and pass This course focuses on the nurs- ship for Nursing Related Fields
both courses together. They cannot be ing process with patients requiring
taken individually for credit. complex nursing care. The course Prerequisite: ADN 154, ADN 155, ADN
2 Units emphasizes generalized emergencies, 156 or equivalent
36 Lecture hours immunologic problems and oncologic Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
problems. The course integrates all appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
ADN 252L past nursing theory to assist the nurs- appropriate assessment
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing Lab ing student with advanced nursing Transfers to: CSU
concepts. The students will apply the This course supports and reinforces
Prerequisite: ADN 155 and ADN 156 theoretical concepts in the clinical on- the-job training in health care
both with a grade of “C” or better; ADN setting. This course is designed for institutions under supervision of a
155L and ADN 156L both with a “Pass”; students in the Associate Degree college instructor and is facilitated
OR ADN 075 and active California Nursing Program. The Board of Reg- by the use of learning objectives. The
Vocational Nursing License istered Nursing requires that students student will be working in a skilled
Corequisite: ADN 252 must be concurrently enrolled in both or professional level assignment in
Transfers to: CSU ADN 253 and ADN 253L, and pass their area of vocational interest and
This course focuses on application both courses together. They cannot be will meet performance objectives
of the nursing process as a problem taken individually for credit. related to instruction that are above
solving approach to assessment, 3 Units and beyond the conditions of regular
problem identification and interven- 162 Lab hours employment. This course is intended
tion for patients with psychiatric for second year nursing students cur-
and mental health problems. Basic ADN 254 rently enrolled in Rio Hondo’s nurs-
concepts related to biological, intra- Leadership and Management ing program and have completed the
personal and interpersonal factors in in Nursing appropriate coursework. “Contact the
mental health and mental illness are CWE office regarding re-enrollment
discussed. This course is designed Prerequisite: ADN 253 with grade of “C” procedures”.
for students in the Associate Degree or better; ADN 253L with a “Pass” Student Unpaid Internship:
Nursing Program. The Board of Reg- Corequisite: ADN 254L 1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours;
istered Nursing requires that students Transfers to: CSU 3 Units/180 hours;4 Units/240 hours
must be concurrently enrolled in both This course focuses on principles of Student Paid Internship
ADN 252 and ADN 252L, and pass leadership and management as well 1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours;
both courses together. They cannot be as current trends in nursing practice. 3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours.
taken individually for credit. The legal and ethical responsibili- 1 to 4 Units
1.5 Units ties of the professional nurse will be 3 Lecture hours
81 Lab hours discussed as well as the specific skills 60 to 300 Other hours
and attributes needed as students’
ADN 253 transition to nursing practice as a ASTRONOMY
Medical/Surgical Nursing III member of a team. Methods to main-
tain professional competence and Division of Mathematics
Prerequisite: ADN 250, ADN 251 and advancement in the profession will & Sciences
ADN 252 all with a grade of “C” or be explored. This course is designed
better; ADN 250L, ADN 251L and ADN for students in the Associate Degree ASTR 110
252L all with a “Pass” Nursing Program. The Board of Reg- General Astronomy
Corequisite: ADN 253L istered Nursing requires that students
Transfers to: CSU must be concurrently enrolled in both Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
This course focuses on the nurs- ADN 254 and ADN 254L, and pass appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
ing process with patients requiring both courses together. They cannot be appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or
complex nursing care. The course taken individually for credit. MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri-
emphasizes generalized emergencies, 1.5 Units ate assessment
immunologic problems and oncologic 27 Lecture hours Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
problems. The course integrates all (*Students will receive credit from UC
past nursing theory to assist the nurs- ADN 254L for only one of the following courses:
ing student with advanced nursing Leadership and Management ASTR 110 or ASTR 110H)
concepts. This course is designed in Nursing Lab This course is designed to develop
for students in the Associate Degree an appreciation of astronomy and
Nursing Program. The Board of Reg- Prerequisite: ADN 253 with a grade of a broad cosmic perspective. The
istered Nursing requires that students “C” or better; ADN 253L with a “Pass” emphasis of the course is on the cur-
must be concurrently enrolled in both Corequisite: ADN 254 rent state of knowledge of our solar
Transfers to: CSU
This course focuses on the application
of theories and principles of leader-
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system, our galaxy, and the universe. use to explore the cosmos. Observa- units within a discipline, and may not
Topics on the frontier of astronomi- tory facilities will be utilized often, accumulate more than a total of nine
cal knowledge such as black holes weather permitting. (9) units college wide.
and the search for extraterrestrial 1 Unit 1 to 3 Units
life will be explored.This course is 54 Lab hours 54 to 162 Lab hours
designed for those with an interest in
astronomy or anyone who desires to ASTR 150 AUTOMOTIVE
expand their cosmic horizons. Astronomy Field Studies TECHNOLOGY
3 Units
54 Lecture hours Prerequisite: ASTR 110 Division of Career &
Transfers to: CSU Technical Education
ASTR 110H This is an observational course
General Astronomy Honors designed for students who wish to AUTO 045
study celestial objects and observe Honda/Acura Express Service
Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade of celestial motions in clear, dark skies
“C” or better through field investigations. Students Corequisite: AUTO 140 and AUTO 201
Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate will develop the skill required to Prerequisite: AUTO 102 and AUTO 103
assessment; MATH 030 or MATH 030D operate portable telescopes in their Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
or MATH 033 or appropriate assessment investigations of stars, constella- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU tions, planets, nebulae multiple star appropriate assessment
(*Students will receive credit from UC systems, the moon, the sun, and the This course introduces maintenance
for only one of the following courses: Milky Way. Visual observations of light repair and service operations for
ASTR 110 or ASTR 110H) meteors will be conducted nightly. late model Honda/ Acura vehicles.
This course is designed to develop This course is designed for those Students will engage in MLRS
an appreciation of astronomy and who wish to learn night skies and the interactive activities, lessons and
a broad cosmic perspective. The observational tools of the astrono- or special assignments via distant
emphasis of the course is on the cur- mer. Area of study will include, but learning using Honda’s Interactive
rent state of knowledge of our solar will not be limited to, campsites in Training and Support Network. Upon
system, our galaxy, and the universe. National Monuments and Parks in completion of each MLRS training
Topics on the frontier of astronomi- the southwestern United States. module students will be assessed
cal knowledge such as black holes 1 to 2 Units on the subject matter. Successful
and the search for extraterrestrial 9 to 18 Lecture hours completion of all MLRS modules will
life will be explored. This course is 27 to 54 Lab hours then be accompanied by an Express
designed for those with an interest in Service performance evaluation.
astronomy or anyone who desires to ASTR 299 During Express Service students will
expand their cosmic horizons. Directed Study: Astronomy have an opportunity to demonstrate
3 Units their skills in MLRS areas in a mock
54 Lecture hours Transfers to: UC, CSU dealership environment. Successful
Independent Study/Directed Study completion of all MLR modules and
ASTR 112 is intended for students who have the Express Service evaluation will
Observational Astronomy the ability to assume responsibil- count toward the students MRLS
ity for independent work and to certification/certificate.
Prerequisite/Corequisite: ASTR 110 with prepare written or oral reports and/ 4 Units
a grade of “C” or better or appropriate projects. To enroll in 72 Lecture hours
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or an independent study/directed study
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or course, students must possess a 2.5 AUTO 0451
appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or overall grade point average, a 3.0 Honda/Acura Chassis Electrical Systems
MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri- grade point average in the discipline
ate assessment of study being requested, or receive Corequisite: AUTO 150 and AUTO 160
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU an exception from the instructor. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
(*Students will receive credit from UC Independent Studies/Directed Studies appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
for only one of the following courses: may be developed from any topic appropriate assessment
ASTR 112 arising from or related to a course of This course provides instruction
This course is designed to acquaint study that will result in developing relating to specific electrical circuits
the student with the methods, tech- depth and breadth in that subject pertaining to Honda/Acura vehicles.
niques, and tools of the astronomer. area. Students will be expected to The course features topics relating
Indoor labs will demonstrate classical meet on a regular basis with their fac- to: interior electrical circuits, body
methods and techniques of science. ulty sponsor and submit a final report networking, occupant comfort ameni-
Student s will learn the critical think- or project, and student progress shall ties and navigation systems. Students
ing processes needed to acquire and be evaluated at regular intervals. will engage in activities using Honda
analyze scientific data. Students will Academic standards for Independent Diagnostic System (HDS) functional
become familiar with visible objects Studies/Directed Studies shall be the test modes, validate voltage values
including constellations, planets, same as those for other courses. Units from components and circuits, then
star clusters, galaxies, meteor, and are awarded in accordance to Title compare and contrast those values
the phases of the moon. Students V regulations with one unit of credit with circuit diagrams from the
will learn to locate objects visually awarded for 54 hours of Directed Honda Interactive Training Network
and use astronomical coordinate Studies, six (6) hours of which must (HINT). Students will also participate
systems. The development of skill in be with an instructor. The instructor in instructor lead demonstrations and
the operation of optical telescopes is is responsible for monitoring student interactive classroom assignments.
emphasized. This course is designed progress through the semester. Course completion shall include fin-
for those with an interest in learning Students may take directed study ishing all required HINT course train-
night skies and the tools astronomers courses for a maximum of three (3) ing modules and proof of module
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posting on American Honda’s Dealer Personal Tracking System (DPTS). 3 Units
Personal Tracking System (DPTS). The course is a requirement for the 45 Lecture hours
The course is a requirement for the Honda/Acura Professional Training 27 Lab hours
Honda/Acura Professional Career Program (PACT Program) Air Condi-
Training Program (PACT Program) tioning and Supplemental Restraint AUTO 102
Engine Repair and Chassis Electrical Systems Certificate of Achievement Introduction to Honda/Acura Service
Systems Certificate of Achievement and is in partial fulfillment of the and Repair
and is in partial fulfillment of the Honda PACT Program AS degree.
Honda PACT Program AS Degree. 4 Units Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate
4 Units 72 Lecture hours assessment
72 Lecture hours Transfers to: CSU
AUTO 065 This is an introductory course
AUTO 046 Smog Technician Diagnostic and Repair designed to provide the student with
Honda/Acura Automatic Transmission Procedures the fundamentals of operation of
Systems the various systems of Honda and
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Acura vehicles. Students will learn
Corequisite: AUTO 125 appropriate assessment; READ 023 or basic automotive tool and equip-
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment ment use and how to safely perform
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or This course is designed to provide the many basic repair and maintenance
appropriate assessment student with the ability to satisfy the operations. Students will learn using
This course provides instruction relat- Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) Honda and Acura vehicles, and
ing to specific automatic transmission Smog Check Technician training school provided units and automo-
internal operation: drive, driven, and requirement of successfully complet- tive component parts. All completed
holding components, along with fluid ing the Specified Diagnostic and work will be reported on American
pressures and sensor voltages. Stu- Repair Training Course when apply- Honda’s Dealer Personal Tracking
dents will engage in activities using ing for the California Smog Check System (DPTS). This course is part
special Honda diagnostic equipment Technician licensing examination. of American Honda’s Professional
to research automatic transmission Course content includes diagnostic Automotive Career Training (PACT)
topics from the Honda Interactive and repair strategies in Electrical and program.
Training Network (HINT). Students Electronic Systems, Engine Perfor- 3 Units
will also participate in instructor mance, and Advanced Engine Perfor- 45 Lecture hours
lead demonstrations and interac- mance. This course is also intended 27 Lab hours
tive classroom assignments. Course for the student as a test preparation
completion shall include finishing all course for the Automotive Service AUTO 103
required HINT course training mod- Excellence (ASE) A6, A8, and L1 Introduction to Automotive Service and
ules and proof of module posting on certification exams. Upon successful Repair: Undercar Service
American Honda’s Dealer Personal completion of this course, the student
Tracking System (DPTS). The course will receive a certificate of comple- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
is a requirement for the Honda/Acura tion from the Rio Hondo Automotive appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
Professional Career Training Program Technology Department. Students, appropriate assessment
(PACT Program) Powertrain and with permission from the Division, Transfers to: CSU
Transmission Systems Certificate of may re-enroll only one time for certi- This is an introductory course
Achievement and is in partial fulfill- fication or licensure standards. designed to provide the student with
ment of the Honda PACT AS degree. 3 Units the fundamentals of the transmission,
4 Units 45 Lecture hours brakes, suspension, heating and air
72 Lecture hours 27 Lab hours conditioning, engine performance,
and emission control systems of
AUTO 0461 AUTO 101 the modern automobile. Students
Honda/Acura Occupant Safety Systems Introduction to Automotive Service and will learn basic automotive tool and
Repair: Underhood Service equipment use and how to safely
Corequisite: AUTO 240 perform basic repair and mainte-
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or nance operations. Students will have
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or the opportunity to perform minor
appropriate assessment appropriate assessment repair work on their own vehicles to
This course provides instruction relat- Transfers to: CSU complete required tasks. This course
ing to specific supplemental restraint This is an introductory course is designed to be a companion course
systems: cable reel, Occupant Detec- designed to provide the student to AUTO 101 and AUTO 106, and is
tion Systems (ODS), electrical system with the fundamentals of the engine one of the three prerequisite courses
voltage thresholds, impact sensor and its subsystems of the modern for AUTO 107. Students are encour-
inputs, air bag deployment and automobile. Students will learn basic aged to complete all three courses in
Supplement Restraint Systems (SRS) automotive tool and equipment use order to obtain a firm foundation in
safety. Students will engage in activi- and how to safely perform basic this subject, and it is required for the
ties using special Honda diagnostic repair and maintenance operations. General Service Technician Certificate
equipment to research SRS repair Students will have the opportunity to Program.
and safety precaution topics from the perform minor repair work on their 3 Units
Honda Interactive Training Network own vehicles to complete required 45 Lecture hours
(HINT). Students will also participate tasks. This course is designed to be a 27 Lab hours
in instructor led demonstrations and companion course to AUTO 103 and
interactive classroom assignments. AUTO 106, and is one of the three AUTO 106
Course completion shall include prerequisite courses for AUTO 107. Automotive Electrical Tools and
finishing all of the HINT course train- Students are encouraged to complete Diagnostic Procedures
ing modules and proof of module all three courses in order to obtain a
posting on American Honda’s Dealer firm foundation in this subject, and Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
it is required for the General Service appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
Technician Certificate Program. appropriate assessment
Transfers to: CSU
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This is an introductory course passenger cars theory of operation diagnosing Light Duty Vehicle diesel
designed to provide the student with and general service procedures. This fuel systems and related driveability
the fundamentals of the electrical course covers the principals of opera- and emission control concerns. This
systems of the modern automobile. tion, fuel systems, electrical, exhaust course is also for emission control
Emphasis will be placed on electri- systems, and controls. This course (smog) technicians desiring to take
cal fundamentals, symbols and is for the beginning student, general and pass the ASE A9 Light Vehicle
circuit diagrams, batteries, start- technicians and emission control Diesel Engines certification exam
ing, charging, ignition, and lighting (smog) technicians interested in auto- covering advanced auto/truck diesel
systems. Students will learn the motive diesel technology. technology. Course content includes
proper use of automotive electrical 3 Units an advanced study emphasizing
tools and equipment, and how to 54 Lecture hours the latest theories and principles
safely perform basic vehicle electrical and troubleshooting procedures
repair and maintenance operations. AUTO 110 of late-model vehicle diesel fuel
Students will have the opportunity to Introduction to Engine Diagnosis and systems. Emphasis will be placed on
perform minor repair work on their Tune-Up advanced diesel engine diagnosis
own vehicles to complete required and repair, and diesel engine air, fuel,
tasks. This course is designed to be a Prerequisite: AUTO 101 and emission systems diagnosis and
companion course to AUTO 101 and Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or repair. The use of a variety of modern
AUTO 103, and is one of the three appropriate assessment; READ 023 or diagnostic tools and equipment is
prerequisite courses for AUTO 107. appropriate assessment included. Students, with permission
Students are encouraged to complete Transfers to: CSU from the Division, may re-enroll only
all three courses in order to obtain a This is an introductory study of one time for certification or licensure
firm foundation in this subject, and automotive diagnosis and tune-up standards.
it is required for the General Service procedures as they pertain to the 3 Units
Technician Certificate Program. function and control of the engine, 45 Lecture hours
3 Units fuel, ignition, starting, and charg- 27 Lab hours
45 Lecture hours ing systems. This course is first in
27 Lab hours a series of Engine Diagnosis and AUTO 120
Tune-Up classes, and is designed for Engine Tune-Up/Performance
AUTO 107 the student who wants to enter the
Introduction to Automotive Light field of Tune-Up, Driveability, and Prerequisite: AUTO 101
Service Emissions. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
3 Units appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
Prerequisite: AUTO 101, AUTO 103, 45 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; AUTO 110;
and AUTO 106 27 Lab hours AUTO 115 Transfers to: CSU
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or This course is designed to strengthen
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or AUTO 115 the student knowledge of modern
appropriate assessment Computerized Engine Controls and automotive fuel and ignition systems
Transfers to: CSU Diagnostics and the functional knowledge of
This is an introductory course to system components. The class is
provide students with working Prerequisite: AUTO 106 structured to provide ‘hands-on’
knowledge of light duty service. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or diagnostic experience in system
Students will learn underhood and appropriate assessment; READ 023 or failure analysis, troubleshooting of
undercar systems service, battery appropriate assessment components utilizing modern service
and basic electrical service, pre- Transfers to: CSU repair techniques. Emphasis is placed
delivery inspection procedures, and This course is designed to provide the on electronic diagnosis using Scan-
preventative maintenance operations. student with an introduction to the Tools, DVOM, Digital Volt Ohm
Emphasis will be placed on the safe ASE L1 Advanced Engine Perfor- Meters, Lab Scopes, Exhaust Analyz-
operation of light-duty service tools mance “Composite Vehicle” by the ers, information retrieval systems and
and equipment, and general repair use of simulator boards and com- diagnostic flow charts.
procedures of wheels and tires, puter-based training methods. This is 4 Units
suspension & steering components, an introductory study of computer- 54 Lecture hours
engine and transmission components, ized engine controls and diagnosis as 54 Lab hours
engine & vehicle electrical compo- it pertains to the function and control
nents, and brake system components. of the engine, fuel, ignition, and emis- AUTO 125
This course offers further practice sion control systems. Emphasis will Power Train System Service and
and more experience in the subjects be placed upon system components Transmission Diagnostics
taught in three other introduction and their operational characteristics.
courses (AUTO 101, AUTO 103, & Basic troubleshooting techniques of Prerequisite: AUTO 102 or AUTO 103
AUTO 106). the engine, fuel, ignition, and emis- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
3 Units sion control systems will be demon- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
45 Lecture hours strated. appropriate assessment
27 Lab hours 3 Units Transfers to: CSU
54 Lecture hours This course in power train service
AUTO 108 and light repair addresses topics in
Introduction to Automotive Diesel AUTO 118 Manual Transmissions, Automatic
Service & Operation Light Duty Vehicle Diesel Fuel Systems Transmissions/ Transaxles, Differ-
& Emission Control Diagnostics entials, Clutches and Drive shafts.
Prerequisite: AUTO 101 Emphasis will be placed on correct
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Prerequisite: AUTO 101 procedures for sustaining transmis-
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or sion service life, identifying service
appropriate assessment appropriate assessment; READ 023 or intervals for prolonging component
Transfers to: CSU appropriate assessment; AUTO 108
This beginning course introduces stu- Transfers to: CSU
dents to the field of diesel powered This course is designed to strengthen
existing student skills in the field of
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life, procedures for proper transmis- ment Systems, and Emission Control vehicles. Students will learn how to
sion removal and reinstallation and Systems. Emphasis is placed on use specific tools and equipment, and
inspection of components. Students proper engine diagnostic procedures how to safely perform basic repair
will be informed to specific power and On-Board Diagnostic Systems and maintenance operations. Empha-
train related faults, how problems are (OBD-I and OBD-II). Lab activities sis will be placed upon the history
diagnosed, and protocol for updat- focus on the use of testing equipment, and evolution of fuel injection and
ing transmission shift logic using scan tools, digital scopes and meters, engine management systems used
updated computer software. Topics as well as inspection and repair pro- on vehicles from 1996 to the present.
will be facilitated through class room cedures of vehicles that fail the Smog Service Information Systems, Electri-
discussions, live demonstration as Test. Upon successful completion of cal Circuits, Symbols & Circuit Dia-
well as student laboratory exercises. this course, the student will receive grams, and other related topics will
Students will use scan tools, flushing a certificate of completion from the be discussed. This course requires the
equipment, computers and a variety Rio Hondo Automotive Technology student to have a solid background
of specialty tools to assist them Department. Students with permis- regarding the technical knowledge of
during their classroom and labora- sion from the Division may re-enroll basic Gasoline Engine Fuel and Igni-
tory experiences. only one time for certification or tion Systems as a prerequisite, and is
4 Units licensure standards. required for the Automotive Electri-
54 Lecture hours 3 Units cal, Fuel & Safety Systems Certificate
54 Lab hours 45 Lecture hours Program.
27 Lab hours 3 Units
AUTO 128 54 Lecture hours
Fuel Injection Systems I AUTO 135
Level-II Smog Technician Training AUTO 140
Prerequisite: AUTO 106 Course: Smog Check Inspection Proce- Body and Chassis Electrical Systems
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or dures
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Prerequisite: AUTO 102 or AUTO 106
appropriate assessment; AUTO 110 Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate
Transfers to: CSU appropriate assessment; READ 023 or assessment; AUTO 157
This course is designed to provide appropriate assessment; AUTO 130 Transfers to: CSU
the student with the fundamentals Transfers to: CSU This course provides an overview of
of pre-OBD-II Engine Management This course is designed to provide the modern automobile’s electrical
Systems related to fuel injected the student with the ability to satisfy system as related to the body and
vehicles. Students will learn how to the Bureau of Automotive Repair chassis of the vehicle. The theory of
use specific tools and equipment, and (BAR) Smog Check Technician operation, operational characteristics
how to safely perform basic repair training requirement of successfully and methods of problem diagnostics
and maintenance operations. Empha- completing the Level-II Smog Techni- and repair for the following systems
sis will be placed upon the history cian Training Course when apply- are included: lighting, instruments,
and evolution of fuel injection and ing for the California Smog Check windshield wipers, power windows/
engine management systems used on Technician licensing examination. seats/mirrors, audio systems, con-
vehicles from the late 1960’s to 1995. Course content includes Customer vertible tops, safety restraints, (SRS)
Service Information Systems, Electri- Awareness, Program Administration, Supplemental Restraint Systems,
cal Circuits, Symbols & Circuit Dia- Equipment Maintenance, Inspection and anti-theft systems. This course
grams, and other related topics will and Testing Procedures, and Pass/ prepares the student for the (ASE)
be discussed. This course requires the Fail Reports. Emphasis is placed on Automotive service Excellence A-6
student to have a solid background the practical application of the loaded exam and is intended for Automotive
regarding the technical knowledge of and non-loaded modes of emissions majors. Students with permission
basic Gasoline Engine Fuel and Igni- testing. Lab activities focus on vehicle from the Division may re-enroll only
tion Systems as a prerequisite, and is identification, visual and functional one time for certification or licensure
required for the Automotive Electri- inspections, calibration of testing standards.
cal, Fuel & Safety Systems Certificate equipment, as well as performing 4 Units
Program. complete smog checks inspections of 54 Lecture hours
3 Units vehicles. Upon successful completion 54 Lab hours
54 Lecture hours of this course, the student will receive
a certificate of completion from the AUTO 141
AUTO 130 Rio Hondo Automotive Technology Alternative Fuels I
Level-I Smog Technician Training Department. Students with permis-
Course: Engine and Emission Control sion from the Division may re-enroll Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Fundamentals only one time for certification or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
licensure standards. appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 3 Units MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri-
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 45 Lecture hours ate assessment
appropriate assessment; AUTO 065 27 Lab hours Transfers to: CSU
Transfers to: CSU This is an introductory course on
This course is designed to provide the AUTO 138 alternative fuels as they pertain to use
student with the ability to satisfy the Fuel Injection Systems II in modern vehicles. Various alterna-
Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) tive fuels will be compared, such as
Smog Check Technician training Prerequisite: AUTO 106 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG),
requirement of successfully complet- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), Hydro-
ing the Level-I Smog Technician appropriate assessment; READ 023 or gen, Bio- Fuel, LPG, etc. The theory
Training Course when applying for appropriate assessment; AUTO 110 of operation, system components,
the California Smog Check Techni- Transfers to: CSU and the safe handling of these fuels
cian licensing examination. Course This course is designed to provide are included. Students will develop
content includes Engine Theory, the student with the fundamentals skills in the area of vehicle prepara-
Design and Operation, Ignition Sys- of post-OBD-II Engine Manage- tion, system component identifica-
tems, Fuel Systems, Engine Manage- ment Systems related to fuel injected tion, and repair procedures related to
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vehicles using alternative fuels. This field. This course is a required course AUTO 155
course is designed for students and for the Alternative Fuels Certificate Automotive On-Board Diagnostics
technicians working on stationary and Degree. Generations One and Two (OBD I and
power engines, transportation and 3 Units OBD II)
clean fuels seeking to improve skills 45 Lecture hours
related to the maintenance and repair 27 Lab hours Prerequisite: AUTO 101
of gaseous fuels. This course provides Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
students with ASE F1 or H1 test prep AUTO 148 appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
information. Vehicle Safety, Comfort and Conve- appropriate assessment; AUTO 106;
3 Units nience Systems AUTO 120 Transfers to: CSU
45 Lecture hours This course will provide students
27 Lab hours Prerequisite: AUTO 106 with the fundamentals of Automo-
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or tive On-Board Diagnostics, Gen-
AUTO 142 appropriate assessment; READ 023 or erations One and Two (OBD-I and
Alternative Fuels II appropriate assessment OBD-II). Students will discuss the
Transfer to: CSU history, regulations, vocabulary, and
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or This course is designed to provide diagnostic strategies of OBD-I and
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or the student with the fundamentals OBD-II equipped vehicles. Topics
appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or of Automotive Safety, Comfort and of discussion include Safety, Service
MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri- Convenience Systems related to Information Systems, Electrical Cir-
ate assessment; AUTO 141 the modern automobile. Students cuits, Symbols & Circuit Diagrams,
Transfers to: CSU will learn how to use specific tools and other Fuel & Ignition-related
This is the second course on alter- and equipment, and how to safely subjects. This course requires the
native fuel systems used to power perform basic repair and mainte- student to have a solid background
modern vehicles. Emphasis will be nance operations. Emphasis will be regarding the technical knowledge of
placed on installation, diagnostic placed upon the SRS Airbag Restraint basic Gasoline Engine Fuel and Igni-
procedures, laptop computers, and Systems, ABS and Traction Control tion Systems. This course is designed
computer monitoring of Compressed Systems, AC and Heating Systems, for all automotive majors with a back-
Natural gas (CNG), and Liquid Lighting Systems, and Theft-deter- ground in advanced emission repair.
Natural Gas (LNG) systems. The rent Systems. Service Information 3 Units
application of other alternative fuels Systems, Electrical Circuits, Symbols 45 Lecture hours
such as Hydrogen, LPG, Bio Fuels, & Circuit Diagrams, and other related 27 Lab hours
etc will also be covered. Students will topics will be discussed. This course
also develop skills that interface with requires the student to have a solid AUTO 157
modern technology computer based background regarding the technical Automotive Specialized Electronics
automotive electronic and network knowledge of basic Automotive Elec- Training
controls. SAE and CAN network trical and Electronic Systems as a sug-
control systems will also be cov- gested prerequisite, and is required Prerequisite: AUTO 106
ered. This course is designed for the for the Automotive Electrical, Fuel Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
experienced technician working in & Safety Systems Certificate Program. appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
the field of stationary power engines, 3 Units appropriate assessment
transportation and clean energy fuels 54 Lecture hours Transfers to: CSU
seeking to improve skills related to This course provides an overview of
the installation and repair of gaseous AUTO 150 the principles of automotive electron-
fuels. Engine Electrical Systems ics. Topics covered include electri-
4 Units cal theory, fundamentals of circuit
54 Lecture hours Prerequisite: AUTO 102 or AUTO 106 construction, computers, semicon-
54 Lab hours Advisory: AUTO 115 ductors, microprocessors, integrated
Transfers to: CSU circuits (IC), types of output signals,
AUTO 147 This course discusses the modern wire repair techniques, meter usage
Introduction to Hybrid and Electric automobile’s electrical system as and strategy based diagnostics.
Vehicle Technology related to the engine and various A demonstration General Motors
engine related systems. The theory of circuit board will be used to illustrate
Prerequisite: AUTO 157 operation, operational characteristics circuit board function. This course is
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or and methods of problem diagnosis designed for entry level technicians
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or and repair for the following systems or students who need an under-
appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or are included; electronic ignition sys- standing of the basics of automotive
MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri- tems, electronic fuel injection, engine electronics.
ate assessment management, emission control, 4 Units
Transfers to: CSU charging, cooling and starting. This 72 Lecture hours
This course explores the use of course prepares the student for the
Hybrid and Electric power for vehicle (ASE) Automotive Service Excellence; AUTO 160
transportation. Topics will include: A-8 Engine Performance Exam and Upper End Engine Rebuilding and
safety when using high voltage, is intended for Automotive majors. Machining
maintenance, drivability, inverter Students with permission from the
power transfer, battery technologies, Division may re-enroll only one Prerequisite: AUTO 101 or AUTO 102
hydrogen electric power, and fuel time for certification and licensure Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
cell technology. Physics of battery standards. appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
storage, Hybrid generation systems, 4 Units appropriate assessment
Electric vehicle applications and 54 Lecture hours Transfers to: CSU
their integrated systems from many 54 Lab hours This course provides occupational
manufactures will be discussed. This preparation in the skills required
course is suitable for student’s enter- in the adjustment and repair of the
ing into alternative fuels or power modern automobile engine upper end
generation and energy technology and valve train assembly. Emphasis is
placed on problem diagnosis, repair
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techniques, service procedures, and cylinder head machining and repair, skills and knowledge in brake and
machining operations. This course crankshaft materials and construc- suspension service.
prepares the student for the (ASE) tion, connecting rod applications 4 Units
Automotive Service Excellence A-1 and machining, piston design and 54 Lecture hours
exam and is intended for automotive applications as well as camshaft lobe 54 Lab hours
majors. Students with permission applications and profile analysis. Stu-
from the Division may re- enroll only dents must be proficient with basic AUTO 210
one time for certification or licensure precision instruments or have prior Automotive Brake Systems
standards. experience with engine machining
4 Units or assembly practices. Emphasis will Prerequisite: AUTO 103
54 Lecture hours be placed upon engine blueprinting Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
54 Lab hours methods machining operations and appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
component applications. appropriate assessment
AUTO 170 3 Units Transfers to: CSU
Lower End Engine Rebuilding and 45 Lecture hours This course discusses modern disc
Machining 27 Lab hours and drum brake theory of operation,
service and repair procedures, related
Prerequisite: AUTO 101 AUTO 200 tool and equipment use and strategy
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Suspension, Steering, and Alignment based problem diagnosis. These pro-
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Service cedures for imported and domestic
appropriate assessment; AUTO 160 automobiles and light trucks are
Transfers to: CSU Prerequisite: AUTO 103 developed through classroom discus-
This course provides occupational Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or sions, demonstrations and laboratory
preparation in the skills required for appropriate assessment; READ 023 or experiences. This course is designed
adjustment and repair of modern appropriate assessment for students wanting to work in
automobile engine lower end assem- Transfers to: CSU the automotive sector or automo-
bly. Emphasis is placed on problem This course discusses the principles tive technicians needing to improve
diagnosis, repair techniques, service of suspension, steering and wheel their skills and knowledge in Brake
procedures, and machining opera- alignment for modern imported service. Students with permission
tions. This course prepares students and domestic automobiles and light from the Division may reenroll only
for the Automotive Service Excellence trucks. Emphasis is placed on devel- one time for certification or licensure
(ASE) A-1 exam and is intended for oping skills required in the diagnosis, standards.
automotive majors. and/or repair and adjustment to 4 Units
4 Units steering systems and wheel align- 54 Lecture hours
54 Lecture hours ment angles. Complete suspension 54 Lab hours
54 Lab hours and steering system overhaul will be
covered in the laboratory. Computer- AUTO 211
AUTO 180 ized wheel alignment and computer- Antilock Brakes/Traction Control
Advanced Automotive Diagnostic Pro- ized wheel balancing equipment will Systems
cedures and Practices be used / demonstrated. This course
is designed for students wanting Prerequisite: AUTO 103
Prerequisite: AUTO 101 to work in the automotive sector or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or automotive technicians needing to appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or improve their skills and knowledge appropriate assessment; AUTO 210
appropriate assessment in suspension, steering and align- Transfers to: CSU
Transfers to: CSU ment. Students with permission from This course is designed for students
This course is designed to strengthen the Division may reenroll only one wanting to work in the automotive
existing student skills in the field time for certification or licensure sector or automotive technicians
of modern automotive technology, standards. needing to improve their skills and
service, and repair. Course con- 4 Units knowledge in modern Anti-lock and/
tent includes an advanced study 54 Lecture hours or Traction Control systems. This
emphasizing the latest theories and 54 Lab hours course will provide instruction in
principles of automotive diagnosis automotive anti-lock brake systems,
and troubleshooting procedures. AUTO 201 traction control systems and vehicle
Emphasis will be placed on advanced Automotive Brake and Suspension stabling assist (VSA), including diag-
powertrain and powertrain manage- Service nosis, operation and maintenance
ment systems, electronically con- of ABS/ TCS/VSA. The course will
trolled systems, and vehicle network Prerequisite: AUTO 102 or AUTO 103 include the use of scanners, DVOM
systems diagnosis and repair. The Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or meters and lab-scopes in diagnosis of
use of a variety of modern diagnostic appropriate assessment; READ 023 or various ABS/TCS/VSA systems; both
tools and equipment is included. appropriate assessment 2 wheel and 4 wheel systems will be
3 Units Transfers to: CSU covered.
45 Lecture hours This course discusses brakes and 3 Units
27 Lab hours suspension theory of operation, 54 Lecture hours
service and repair procedures, related
AUTO 190 tool and equipment use and strategy AUTO 220
Engine Blueprinting & Machining based problem diagnosis. These pro- Manual Drive Trains and Axles
cedures for imported and domestic
Advisory: AUTO 160 or AUTO 170; automobiles and light trucks are Prerequisite: AUTO 103
READ 023 or appropriate assessment developed through classroom discus- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Transfers to: CSU sions, demonstrations and laboratory appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
This is an advanced course for experiences. This course is designed appropriate assessment; AUTO 125
students interested in engine for students wanting to work in the Transfers to: CSU
blueprinting and engine machining automotive sector or automotive This course discusses modern manual
practices. Topics include: cylinder technicians needing to improve their transmissions, transaxles, drivelines,
block machining and preparation, differentials, and 4WD/AWD systems
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theory of operation, methods of AUTO 256 AUTO 265
repair, service, equipment operation Automotive Scantools and Vehicle Fuel Cell Technology Fundamentals
and techniques of problem diagnosis. Network Systems
Procedures for import and domestic Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
vehicles are developed through class- Prerequisite: AUTO 106 appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
room discussion, demonstrations and Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or
laboratory experiences. This course assessment; AUTO 150 MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri-
prepares the student for the (ASE) Transfers to: CSU ate assessment; AUTO 106
Automotive Service Excellence A-3 This course is designed to enhance Transfer to: CSU
Exam and is intended for automotive the student’s electrical and electronic This course creates the fundamental
majors. Students with permission diagnostic skills in both the auto- learning process of the different types
from the Division may re-enroll only motive powertrain management of fuel cells and the application for
one time for certification or licensure spectrum. This course emphasizes an power generation for mobile, vehicu-
standards. in-depth study of various automo- lar, and stationary power. Topics will
4 Units tive computer systems, vehicle include: OSHA/NEC/NFPA safety
54 Lecture hours communication network systems, as standards when developing, servic-
54 Lab hours well as the latest Scantools available ing and working in a high voltage/
to help aid in diagnostics of these power inverter transfer, battery
AUTO 230 systems. Course content includes storage technologies, regeneration of
Automatic Transmission/Transaxle advanced electrical and electronic electrical power from kinetic energy.
systems theory and diagnosis, OBD-I A descriptive overview of key fuel
Prerequisite: AUTO 103 and OBD-II engine and transmission cell technologies including proton
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or management systems diagnostics, exchange membrane (PEM), direct
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or and basic vehicle network systems methanol fuel cell, and solid oxide
appropriate assessment; AUTO 125 diagnostics. The majority of the fuel cell will be provided together
Transfers to: CSU course content focuses on proper with potential applications for trans-
This course is designed to provide Scantool usage, including proper tool portation, stationary, and portable
instruction in Automatic Transmis- selection, updating software, iden- power. Hydrogen production/storage
sion/Transaxle systems. Included will tifying and using data streams, and will also be covered.
be the application of friction mate- understanding the numerous serial 4 Units
rials, planetary gear components, data protocols, including CAN data 54 Lecture hours
hydraulic components; both hydrau- communications. 54 Lab hours
lically controlled and electronically 3 Units
controlled, fluid types and sealing 54 Lecture hours AUTO 290
materials. The student will achieve Cooperative Work Experience/Intern-
skill in diagnosis, removal, disas- AUTO 260 ship for Automotive Technology
sembly, reassembly and rebuilding Advanced Hybrid/Electric Vehicle Related Fields
transmission units to manufacturer’s
specifications and learn part nomen- Prerequisite: AUTO 147 Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
clature and function. Students with Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
permission from the Division may appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment
reenroll only one time for certification appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or Transfers to: CSU
and licensure standards. MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri- This course supports and reinforces
4 Units ate assessment; AUTO 157 on-the-job training in business and
54 Lecture hours Transfer to: CSU industrial establishments under the
54 Lab hours This course continues the study of the supervision of a college instruc-
use and service of Hybrid Electronic tor and is facilitated by the use of
AUTO 240 generation and Plug-in Battery learning objectives. The student will
Heating and Air Conditioning Electric power for vehicle transporta- be working in a skilled or profes-
tion. The course is not for beginner sional level assignment in their area
Prerequisite: AUTO 102 or AUTO 103 technicians. Topics will include: of vocational interest and will meet
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or OSHA/NEC/NFPA safety when using performance objectives related to
appropriate assessment, READ 023 or high voltage, vehicle maintenance, instruction that are above and beyond
appropriate assessment drivability conditions, inverter power the conditions of regular employ-
Transfers to: CSU transfer, battery storage technolo- ment. This course is intended for
This course is designed to provide gies, regeneration of electrical power students whose job is related to the
instruction on the operating prin- from kinetic energy, Level I, Level automotive/transportation field and
ciples of common automotive heating II, Level II battery charging and fuel have completed or enrolled in the
and air conditioning systems. Topics cell technology. Dynamics of battery appropriate coursework. “Contact the
include new service equipment, storage, Hybrid generation systems, CWE office regarding re-enrollment
contamination issues, servicing and Electric vehicle applications and their procedures”.
diagnosing manual and automatic integrated systems from many manu- Student Unpaid Internship:
systems, and retrofitting R-12 systems factures will be discussed. High- 1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours;
to R-134a, as well as the rules of Voltage battery management systems 3 Units/180 hours; 4 Units/240 hours
AQMD/EPA. Students will be given including active/passive design to Student Paid Internship:
the opportunity to earn their certifica- charging systems will be primary 1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours;
tion license (EPA Rule 1411). Students focus of this course. This course is for 3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours.
with permission from the Division student’s working in the Hybrid and 1 to 4 Units
may enroll in this course only one Electric vehicle, power engineering 3 Lecture hours
time for certification or licensure and technology field. 60 to 300 hours
standards. 4 Units
4 Units 54 Lecture hours
54 Lecture hours 54 Lab hours
54 Lab hours
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AUTO 299 tools, equipment, technical data, and AUTO 320
Directed Study in Automotive scan tools, as well as the ins-and-outs The Progressive Growth of Automotive
Technology of the business of service, parts, and Technology
sales. Current Automotive Industry
Prerequisite: 2.5 overall grade point practices and relevant case studies Prerequisite: Enrollment requires an
average, a 3.0 grade point average in the will be discussed and demonstrated AS degree in Automotive Technology or
discipline of study being requested, or throughout the course. The overall similar field, and special approval from
receive an exception from the instructor goal of this course is for the student the program advisor
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or to apply and demonstrate knowledge Advisory: PHY 120, ENGL 201 or
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or and skills that will enable them to ENGL 201H, and MATH 130 or MATH
appropriate assessment advance their employment in the 130H or MATH 160 (all with a grade of
Transfers to: CSU Vehicle After- Sales Field Operations “C” or better)
The course provides an opportu- Management spectrum. This course provides the Automotive
nity for the student to expand their 3 Units Technology student with a detailed
studies in Automotive Technology 54 Lecture hours practical study of the development
beyond the classroom by complet- of Automotive Technology from its
ing a project or an assignment AUTO 310 beginnings to the present day, focus-
arranged by agreement between the The Global Development and Advance- ing on the basics and its long-term
student and instructor. The student ment of the Automobile development. This is a practical and
is required to contract with the contextualized study of the impor-
instructor to determine the scope of Prerequisite: Enrollment requires an tance of the automotive technologi-
the assignment and the unit value AS degree in Automotive Technology or cal changes that have evolved from
assigned for successful completion. similar field, and special approval from both engineering improvements and
Students must possess a 2.5 overall the program advisor cultural changes. Topics include the
GPA, a 3.0 GPA in the discipline of Advisory: PHY 120, ENGL 201 or development of vehicle layout and
study being requested, or receive an ENGL 201H, and MATH 130 or MATH design, the needs and behaviors of
exception from the instructor. Stu- 130H or MATH 160 (all with a grade of drivers, producers, non- users, and
dents may take a maximum of 3 units “C” or better) other stakeholders, and the ever-
of Directed Study within a discipline This course provides the Automotive changing computerized control of its
and 9 units college-wide. Technology student with a detailed systems and other emerging tech-
1 to 3 Units practical study of the development of nologies. Emphasis will be placed
54 to 162 Lab hours the Automobile from its beginnings upon the systematic overview of the
to the present day. This is a practical mechanization and electrification of
AUTO 300 study of the invention of the first suit- the automobile, not only as machines,
Assessment of the Automotive Industry able power source to be adopted to but as a testimony of their important
self-propel a road vehicle and how it role in the way we live today. Current
Prerequisite: Enrollment requires an resulted in a major paradigm shift to Automotive Industry practices and
AS degree in Automotive Technology or revolutionize transportation and the relevant case studies will be dis-
similar field, and special approval from ability of individual mobility. Topics cussed and demonstrated throughout
the program advisor include the development of animal- the course. The overall goal of this
Advisory: PHY 120, ENGL 201 or drawn transportation devices and the course is for the student to apply and
ENGL 201H, and MATH 130 or MATH quest for a prime mover, the pioneer- demonstrate knowledge and skills
130H or MATH 160 (all with a grade of ing era of the automobile and how it that will enable them to advance their
“C” or better) lead to it being an industrial product, employment in the Vehicle After-
This course provides the Automotive mass-production of the automobile Sales Field Operations Management
Technology student with a detailed and how it became a consumer prod- spectrum.
practical study of how to be success- uct, and new and emerging technolo- 3 Units
ful in the Automotive Service, Parts, gies that support the automobile and 54 Lecture hours
and Sales Industry. This is a practical motorized traffic and transportation
study of current service, parts, and systems. Emphasis will be placed AUTO 340
sales practices performed in dealer- upon the global perspective, particu- Analyzing Vehicle Electrical/Electronic
ships and independent repair shops, larly the developments that occurred Systems
while also discussing the review in the United States, Europe, and
and preparation of the theory and Asia, and the numerous technological Prerequisite: AUTO 300, AUTO 310,
skills necessary to successfully pass and business revolutions of the first AUTO 320, ENGL 201 or ENGL 201H,
the Automotive Service Excellence and second half of the 20th cen- MATH 160, PHY 120 (all with a grade
(ASE) Exams relevant to Industry tury. Current Automotive Industry of “C” or better)
Standards. Topics include becoming practices and relevant case studies Advisory: ENGL 325
efficient in the shop, mastering the will be discussed and demonstrated This course provides the Automotive
various pay systems, understand- throughout the course. The overall Technology student with a detailed
ing managers and owners, building goal of this course is for the student practical application of Electrical and
customer loyalty, demonstrating to apply and demonstrate knowledge Electronic Systems of the Modern
workplace and social ethics, and and skills that will enable them to Automobile. This is a practical study
making Customer Satisfaction Index advance their employment in the of computerized vehicle controls and
(CSI) values work for all employees. Vehicle-After Sales Field Operations diagnostic strategies as it pertains to
In addition, vehicle engines, trans- Management spectrum. the function, operation, and vehicle
missions, brakes, suspension, air con- 3 Units on- board diagnostic and com-
ditioning, and engine performance 54 Lecture hours munication systems of the engine,
systems, parts, and components, powertrain, brakes, suspension,
and new and emerging technologies safety, convenience, and emission
that support the service and repair control systems. Topics include
of the modern automobile will be emerging technologies, such as
discussed. Emphasis will be placed modern instrumentation, navigation,
upon the important tasks of proper and telematics, and the use of vehicle
repair procedures, the safe use of
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network configuration systems used Advisory: ENGL 325 tive Industry practices and relevant
by late-model automotive manu- This course provides the Automotive case studies will be discussed and
facturers. Emphasis will be placed Technology student with a detailed demonstrated throughout the course.
upon the design of system parts, practical application of Fuels, Lubri- The overall goal of this course is for
components, subsystems, and their cants, and Combustion of the Modern the student to apply and demonstrate
operational characteristics, including Automobile. This is a realistic knowledge and skills that will enable
programmed microprocessors, micro- study of the physical and chemical them to advance their employment
controllers, and computer-language properties of fuels, lubricants, and in the Vehicle Sales and Service Fixed
protocol. Current Industry-approved combustion, including diagnostic Operations Management spectrum.
diagnostic, troubleshooting, and strategies as it pertains to the func- 3 Units
reprogramming techniques and tion, operation, and every-day use 54 Lecture hours
relevant case studies will be dis- of the systems and sub-systems of
cussed and demonstrated throughout the automotive internal combus- AUTO 400
the course. The overall goal of this tion engine and related powertrain Analyzing Stability, Dynamics, and
course is for the student to apply and components. Topics include emerg- NVH
demonstrate knowledge and skills ing technologies, such as modern fuel
that will enable them to advance their and lubricant requirements and how Prerequisite: AUTO 300, AUTO 310,
employment in the Vehicle After- they affect combustion, emissions, AUTO 320, ENGL 201 or ENGL 201H,
Sales Field Operations Management and maintenance schedules used by MATH 160, PHY 120 (all with a grade
spectrum. late-model automotive manufactur- of “C” or better)
3 Units ers. Emphasis will be placed upon the Advisory: ENGL 325
54 Lecture hours design of system parts, components, This course provides the Automotive
subsystems, and their operational Technology student with a detailed
AUTO 350 characteristics, including failure practical application of Stability,
Principles of Automotive Service Man- analysis. Current Industry-approved Dynamics, and Noise-Vibration-
agement diagnostic and troubleshooting Harshness (NVH) of the Modern
techniques and relevant case studies Automobile. This is a practical study
Prerequisite: AUTO 300, AUTO 310, will be discussed and demonstrated of the systems that provide vehicle
AUTO 320, ENGL 201 or ENGL 201H, throughout the course. The overall operation safety, including diagnostic
MATH 130 or MATH 130H, PHY 120, goal of this course is for the student strategies as it pertains to the func-
MGMT 146 (all with a grade of “C” or to apply and demonstrate knowledge tion, operation, and every-day use of
better) and skills that will enable them to the automotive tires, brakes, steer-
Advisory: ENGL 325 advance their employment in the ing, and suspension systems. Topics
This course provides the Automotive Vehicle After-Sales Field Operations include emerging technologies, such
Technology student with a detailed Management spectrum. as modern antilock brakes, traction
practical study of the management 3 Units control, electronic stability assist,
of an automotive and/or transpor- 54 Lecture hours electronic power steering, active
tation- related business. This is a suspension, and tire construction and
practical and contextualized study of AUTO 370 pressure monitoring systems used by
the importance of business practices Standard Accounting Systems of the late-model automotive manufactur-
of the automotive industry that have Automotive Industry ers. Emphasis will be placed upon the
evolved from dealerships, fran- design of system parts, components,
chises, and independently-owned Prerequisite: AUTO 300, AUTO 310, subsystems, and their operational
service operations. Topics include AUTO 320, ENGL 201 or ENGL 201H, characteristics, including techniques
an understanding of automotive MATH 130 or MATH 130H, PHY 120, in reducing NVH. Current Industry-
business regulations in the areas of ACCT 101 (all with a grade of “C” or approved diagnostic and trouble-
competition, labor laws, securities better) shooting techniques and relevant
regulation, consumer protection, and Advisory: ENGL 325 case studies will be discussed and
environmental laws. Emphasis will This course provides the Automotive demonstrated throughout the course.
be placed upon an overview of basic Technology student with a detailed The overall goal of this course is for
business structure, ownership, and practical application of accounting the student to apply and demonstrate
various facilities, as well as service fundamentals and business manage- knowledge and skills that will enable
operations & management, financial ment principles, and the adaptation them to advance their employment in
& marketing issues, and customer/ of them to factory-to-store and day- the Vehicle After- Sales Field Opera-
employee relations. Current Automo- to-day operations. This is a practi- tions Management spectrum.
tive Industry practices and relevant cal study of the theory, principles, 3 Units
case studies will be discussed and and practice of the preparation and 54 Lecture hours
demonstrated throughout the course. interpretation of accounting state-
The overall goal of this course is for ments and business management AUTO 410
the student to apply and demonstrate reports. Topics include an overview Digital Marketing for the Automotive
knowledge and skills that will enable of computerized accounting infor- Industry
them to advance their employment mation systems, and practices in busi-
in the Vehicle Sales and Service Fixed ness management techniques, such Prerequisite: AUTO 300, AUTO 310,
Operations Management spectrum. as the importance of strong financial AUTO 320, ENGL 201 or ENGL 201H,
3 Units and management control, financial MATH 130 or MATH 130H, PHY 120,
54 Lecture hours statements and statement analysis. MRKT 170 (all with a grade of “C” or
Emphasis will be placed upon the better)
AUTO 360 concepts of using accounting funda- Advisory: ENGL 325
Analyzing Vehicle Fuels, Lubricants mental principles, cash & contracts, This course provides the Automo-
and Combustion short-term and long-term liabilities tive Technology student with a
Prerequisite: AUTO 300, AUTO 310, and assets, and stockholders’ equity detailed practical application of the
AUTO 320, ENGL 201 or ENGL 201H, of reporting documents, which are various internet and social media
MATH 160, PHY 120 (all with a grade essential to a successful automotive marketing strategies, including
of “C” or better) business operation. Current Automo- category-based guidelines impact-
ing the operations of the automotive
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wholesale and retail business. This Vehicle After-Sales Field Operations day use of active/passive safety, com-
is a practical study of the policies Management spectrum. fort, and convenience systems. Topics
and practices of digital marketing, 3 Units include emerging technologies, such
and the necessary tools, templates, 54 Lecture hours as modern airbag systems, accident
and checklists needed to develop a avoidance and pre-crash/post-crash
strategic and successful marketing AUTO 430 mitigation of injuries, vehicle-to-
campaign. Topics include in- sourc- Finance & Insurance Regulations for the vehicle (V2V) infrastructure technol-
ing and out-sourcing, responsive Automotive Industry ogy, and innovative driver assistance,
and adaptive website technologies, infotainment, and occupant content-
developing content, and policies Prerequisite: AUTO 300, AUTO 310, ment and security systems used by
and processes. Emphasis will be AUTO 320, ENGL 201 or ENGL 201H, late-model automotive manufactur-
placed upon the use of on-line and MATH 130 or MATH 130H, PHY 120 ers. Emphasis will be placed upon the
off-line media to increase customer (all with a grade of “C” or better) design of system parts, components,
satisfaction, including the prepara- Advisory: ENGL 325 subsystems, and their operational
tion of business management and This course provides the Automotive characteristics, including techniques
marketing reports. Current Automo- Technology student with a detailed in reducing vehicle crashes and
tive Industry practices and relevant practical application of the numerous improving occupant/pedestrian pro-
case studies will be discussed and federal, state, and local agencies and tection. Current Industry-approved
demonstrated throughout the course. their laws and regulations pertain- diagnostic and troubleshooting
The overall goal of this course is for ing to the operation of an automotive techniques and relevant case studies
the student to apply and demonstrate wholesale and retail business. This will be discussed and demonstrated
knowledge and skills that will enable is a practical study of a broad scope throughout the course. The overall
them to advance their employment of regulatory agencies and regula- goal of this course is for the student
in the Vehicle Sales and Service Fixed tions such as Department of Motor to apply and demonstrate knowledge
Operations Management spectrum. Vehicles, Internal Revenue Service, and skills that will enable them to
3 Units Franchise Tax Board, OSHA, EPA, advance their employment in the
54 Lecture hours AQMD, NHTSA, Federal Trade Com- Vehicle After-Sales Field Operations
mission, Fair Labor Standards, Truth Management spectrum.
AUTO 420 in Advertising, Truth in Lending, 3 Units
Analyzing Dynamic Functions of Consumer Leasing Act, Equal Credit 54 Lecture hours
Vehicle Drivetrain Systems Opportunity Act, Fair Credit Report-
ing Act, and other related agencies AUTO 450
Prerequisite: AUTO 300, AUTO 310, and regulations. Topics include an in- Variable & Fixed Operations of the
AUTO 320, ENGL 201 or ENGL 201H, depth study of automotive business Automotive Industry
MATH 160, PHY 120 (all with a grade finance, insurance, and new and certi-
of “C” or better) fied used vehicle departments within Prerequisite: AUTO 300, AUTO 310,
Advisory: ENGL 325 an organization. Emphasis will be AUTO 320, ENGL 201 or ENGL 201H,
This course provides the Automotive placed upon the services offered in MATH 130 or MATH 130H, PHY 120
Technology student with a detailed these departments and their potential (all with a grade of “C” or better)
practical application of Electro- of generating profits and improv- Advisory: ENGL 325
Mechanical and Hydraulic Functions ing customer satisfaction. Current This course provides the Automotive
of Transmission and Drivetrain Sys- Automotive Industry practices and Technology student with a detailed
tems of the Modern Automobile. This relevant case studies will be dis- practical application of successful
is a practical study of the systems that cussed and demonstrated throughout automotive business models of new
provide vehicle mobility, including the course. The overall goal of this and used vehicle operations, as well
diagnostic strategies as it pertains to course is for the student to apply and as the operations of service and parts.
the function, operation, and every- demonstrate knowledge and skills Topics include an in-depth study of
day use of the automotive transmis- that will enable them to advance their facilities and shop utilization, sched-
sion, differential, and drive axle employment in the Vehicle Sales and uling of work, sales promotions,
systems. Topics include emerging Service Fixed Operations Manage- using advertising media, inventory
technologies, such as modern dual- ment spectrum. control, repair order generation and
clutch transmissions, continuously- 3 Units control, selecting and motivating
variable transmissions, real-time gear 54 Lecture hours employees, and directing sales, parts
shifting mechanisms and controls, and service staff. Emphasis will be
torque convertor and convertor AUTO 440 placed upon maximizing and balanc-
clutch designs, torque-management Analyzing Vehicle Safety, Comfort, and ing inventory turnaround, whole-
strategies, and innovative designs Security Systems sale practices, trade-in appraising,
of gears, bearings, seals, and fric- vehicle reconditioning, the role that
tion materials used by late-model Prerequisite: AUTO 300, AUTO 310, auctions play, the important relation-
automotive manufacturers. Emphasis AUTO 320, ENGL 201 or ENGL 201H, ship between the parts and service
will be placed upon the design of MATH 160, PHY 120 (all with a grade departments, technician productivity
system parts, components, subsys- of “C” or better) and efficiency, wholesale and retail
tems, and their operational char- Advisory: ENGL 325 parts sales, stock and non-stock parts
acteristics, including techniques in This course provides the Automotive inventory and ordering practices, and
reducing Noise-Vibration-Harshness Technology student with a detailed part phase-in/phase-out criteria. Cur-
(NVH). Current Industry-approved practical application of Vehicle rent Automotive Industry practices
diagnostic and troubleshooting Occupant Protection, Comfort, and and relevant case studies will be dis-
techniques and relevant case studies Security Systems of the Modern cussed and demonstrated throughout
will be discussed and demonstrated Automobile. This is a practical study the course. The overall goal of this
throughout the course. The overall of the systems that provide integrated course is for the student to apply and
goal of this course is for the student vehicle and driving protection against demonstrate knowledge and skills
to apply and demonstrate knowledge hazardous and inadvertent situations,
and skills that will enable them to as well as occupant amenities, includ-
advance their employment in the ing diagnostic strategies as it pertains
to the function, operation, and every-
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that will enable them to advance their tion of the scientific method as a tool tion to the structure and function of
employment in the Vehicle Sales and to understanding living systems. marine ecosystems is provided and
Service Fixed Operations Manage- 4 Units the impact of human activity on those
ment spectrum. 54 Lecture hours systems will be addressed.
3 Units 54 Lab hours 3 Units
54 Lecture hours 54 Lecture hours
BIOL 105
AUTO 499 Human Biology BIOL 111L
Directed Study in Automotive Marine Biology Laboratory
Technology Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Prerequisite/Corequisite: BIOL 111
Prerequisite: Enrollment requires an AS appropriate assessment Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Degree in Automotive Technology or Transfers to: UC, CSU appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
similar field, and special approval from This course will provide an intro- appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or
the program advisor; AUTO 440; AUTO duction to the basic principles, MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri-
450 structures, functions and biological ate assessment
Advisory: ENGL 201 or ENGL 201H, processes of the human body. This Transfers to: UC, CSU
MATH 130 or MATH 130H, or MATH lecture only course will emphasize a This laboratory course complements
160, PHY 120 (all with a grade of “C” scientific viewpoint of the workings the Marine Biology lecture course and
or better) of the human body and its interac- is designed for the student interested
The course provides an opportunity tions with the environment as well in furthering their understanding
for the Automotive Technology as the necessary practices needed to of the marine environment and its
student to expand their studies in the promote a healthy body. The course’s organisms, with emphasis on marine
Bachelor of Science Degree beyond target audience are those students life of the local coasts. The scientific
the classroom by completing a pursuing a liberal arts education who method will be employed to inves-
project or an assignment arranged by are interested in furthering their own tigate the chemical and physical
agreement between the student and knowledge of human biology. properties of seawater, the role of
instructor. The student is required to 3 Units pigments in marine algae, the behav-
contact the instructor to determine 54 Lecture hours ior of marine organisms, the basic
the scope of the assignment and the classification and morphology of
unit value assigned for successful BIOL 105L marine producers, invertebrates and
completion. Students must possess Human Biology Laboratory vertebrates, and adaptations of organ-
a 2.5 overall GPA, a 3.0 GPA in the isms to specific habitats. Students
discipline of study being requested, Prerequisite/Corequisite: BIOL 105 will use basic laboratory equipment
or receive an exception from the Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or and techniques in both classroom and
instructor. Students are required to appropriate assessment; READ 023 or field-based investigations. Field trips
take 3 units of Directed Study within appropriate assessment to coastal marine habitats and public
a discipline to graduate with a Bach- Transfers to: CSU aquaria are conducted.
elor of Science degree in Automotive This laboratory course is intended for 1 Unit
Technology. non-Biology majors as an accompani- 54 Lab hours
3 Units ment to the lecture course (BIOL 105).
54 Lecture hours The course will provide students BIOL 112
with hands-on laboratory experiences Outdoor Biology
BIOLOGY to demonstrate and enhance con-
cepts and principles essential to an Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
Division of Mathematics understanding of the functions of the appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
& Sciences human body. appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or
1 Unit MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri-
BIOL 101 54 Lab hours ate assessment
General Biology Transfers to: UC, CSU
BIOL 111 This course is intended for the
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Marine Biology student who has an interest in the
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or natural world and the ecological
appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or relationships of the organisms found
MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or within it. The course emphasizes the
ate assessment appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or natural habitats of Southern Cali-
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri- fornia and the plants and animals
(*Students will receive credit from UC ate assessment associated with them. Also discussed
for only one of the following courses: Transfers to: UC, CSU is the impact human beings have had
BIOL 101 or BIOL 200) This course is designed to give the upon these natural habitats. Field
General Biology 101 is a general edu- student a better understanding of the work utilizes the Rio Hondo College
cation course, open to all students, basic principles of Marine Biology Wildlife Sanctuary which allows stu-
and is designed to provide an intro- and fulfills the general education dents to gather original data through
duction to concepts and principles of lecture requirement for the life sci- firsthand observation and experience.
modern biology. Topics covered will ences. Emphasis is placed on how the Several additional more distant trips
include cell structure and function, scientific method is used to inves- requiring driving explore some of the
energy relationships, genetic control tigate the chemical, physical, and variety of natural habitats in South-
mechanisms, concepts of evolution, geological properties of the marine ern California.
biological diversity, and ecosystem environment. Students will learn 3 Units
function. The laboratory component to distinguish among the diverse 36 Lecture hours
of the course emphasizes the applica- organisms and habitats that comprise 54 Lab hours
the ocean’s ecosystems. An introduc-
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BIOL 120 the health sciences. 5 Units
Environmental Biology 4 Units 54 Lecture hours
54 Lecture hours 108 Lab hours
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 54 Lab hours
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or BIOL 205
appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or BIOL 200 (C-ID BIOL 135S, BIOL 190) Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri- Principles of Biology 1 (Molecular and
ate assessment Cellular Biology) Prerequisite: BIOL 200; CHEM 130
Transfers to: UC, CSU Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Utilizing basic biological concepts, an Prerequisite: CHEM 120 and MATH appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
interdisciplinary approach is used to 070 or MATH 070D or MATH 073 or appropriate assessment
address environmental challenges. appropriate assessment Transfers to: CSU
Topics addressed may include eco- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or This course is designed for Life Sci-
system characteristics and functions, appropriate assessment; READ 023 or ence majors and introduces them to
population dynamics, energy and appropriate assessment the basic concepts of biochemistry,
material resource use, pollution, and Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU molecular biology and molecular
alternative energy sources. Students (*Students will receive credit from UC genetics; including protein struc-
in many disciplines will benefit from for only one of the following courses: ture and function, DNA structure
this course as the social, political, and BIOL 101 or BIOL 200) and replication, transcription, RNA
economic implications of environ- This course is first in a sequence of processing, translation, and recom-
mental decisions are addressed. This courses for undergraduate prepara- binant DNA technology. Students
course fulfills the general education tion for biology majors. This course will also be introduced to the science
requirement in life sciences. will cover principles and applications of biotechnology by providing both
3 Units of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell the theory and hands-on experience
54 Lecture hours structure and function, biological with laboratory protocols that include
molecules, homeostasis, cell repro- the isolation, purification, and
BIOL 120L duction and its controls, molecu- cloning of a gene; including the use
Environmental Biology Laboratory lar genetics, classical/Mendelian of restriction enzymes, electropho-
genetics, cell metabolism including resis, library construction, blotting
Prerequisite/Corequisite: BIOL 120 photosynthesis and respiration, and and hybridization and sequencing.
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or cellular communication. Additional Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) will
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or areas of focus include evolution and be explained in detail, particularly
appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or ecology. The laboratory portion of the how it has revolutionized research
MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri- course applies the processes of scien- in molecular biology, medicine,
ate assessment tific inquiry and experimental design forensics, systematics and evolution-
Transfers to: UC, CSU to the study of biological concepts ary biology.
This laboratory course compliments focusing on observations, experimen- 4 Units
the Environmental Biology lecture tation, record keeping, data collection 54 Lecture hours
course and is designed for stu- and analysis, and presentation of 54 Lab hours
dents interested in furthering their outcomes. The course sequence also
understanding of the environmental provides excellent preparation for BIOL 206
sciences. The scientific method will be those students intending to pursue Principles of Genetics
employed to investigate ecosystems post-graduate studies in the medical
and their functions, natural selection, sciences. Prerequisite: BIOL 200
population interactions, environ- 5 Units Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
mental toxicology, radiation expo- 54 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
sure effects, soil and groundwater 108 Lab hours appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or
systems, water pollution, alternative MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appro-
energy systems, and environmental BIOL 201 (C-ID BIOL 135S) priate assessment
resistance. Principles of Biology 2 Transfers to: UC, CSU
1 Unit (Diversity and Ecology) This course is designed for Life Sci-
54 Lab hours ence majors as a continuance of their
Prerequisite: BIOL 200 with a grade of general biology studies. This course
BIOL 125 (C-ID BIOL 110B) “C” or better will cover a variety of topics relevant
Human Anatomy Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or to the study of genetics, ranging
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or from classical to nontraditional
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment Mendelian genetics, from bacterial
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Transfers to: UC, CSU and viral genetics to human genet-
appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or This course continues the sequence of ics, and include studies on molecular
MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri- undergraduate preparation for biol- techniques and their applications.
ate assessment; BIOL 101 ogy majors. The course is a survey Other topics will include chromo-
Transfers to: UC, CSU of the diversity of unicellular and some analysis, population genetics
This course is primarily a systems multicellular life on earth, focus- and genomics.
approach to the study of human ing on the relationships between 3 Units
body structure. The study of each structure and function, as well as 54 Lecture hours
body system includes structural evolutionary adaptations to their
specializations and functions from environments. Topics deal with clas- BIOL 222
the microscopic to the system level sification, development, evolutionary Microbiology
emphasizing the interdependence of relationships and ecological functions
form and function. Additional topics of living organisms inclusive of pro- Prerequisite: CHEM 110
include methods of anatomical study, karyotes, fungi, protists, plants and Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
human genetics, and embryonic animals. Laboratories will emphasize appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
development. The laboratory exer- life forms, experimentation and dis- appropriate assessment; BIOL 101
cises will also include vertebrate dis- sections. Field trips will be used to Transfers to: CSU
sections. This course is intended for examine organisms in their natural The course encompasses the biol-
students preparing to enter careers in settings. ogy of microorganisms with an
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emphasis on the role of bacteria and BIOL 299B and current environmental statutes.
viruses on human health and disease. Directed Study in Health Science Case studies are used to discuss
Other topics include resistance and Biology torts, crimes, contracts and sales,
immunity to disease, basic biological warranty and product liability, labor
principles, microbial genetics and Prerequisite: BIOL 222 or BIOL 226 law, employment discrimination, and
physiology, the harmful and useful Transfers to: CSU environmental law.
aspects of microorganisms in nature, The course provides an opportunity 3 Units
medicine and industry. Laboratory for the student to expand their stud- 54 Lecture hours
exercises emphasize sterile culture ies in Health Science Biology beyond
techniques, the detection, isolation the classroom by completing a BUSL 220 (C-ID BUS 125)
and identification of microorganisms. project or an assignment arranged by Business Law
This course is intended for students agreement between the student and
preparing to enter careers in the instructor. The student is required to Prerequisite: BUSL 110
health sciences. contract with the instructor to deter- Transfers to: UC (*credit limit), CSU
5 Units mine the scope of the assignment and (*Students will receive credit from UC
54 Lecture hours the unit value assigned for successful for only one of the following courses:
108 Lab hours completion. Students must possess a BUSL 110 or BUSL 220)
2.5 overall GPA, a 3.0 GPA in the dis- A continuation of BUSL 110, this
BIOL 226 (C-ID BIOL 120B) cipline of study being requested, or course includes a study of the fol-
Human Physiology receive an exception from the instruc- lowing areas: negotiable instruments,
tor. Students may take a maximum security devices, partnerships and
Prerequisite: BIOL 125 and CHEM 110 of 3 units of Directed Study within a corporation, insurance, real property,
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or discipline and 9 units college-wide. personal property, estates, bank-
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 1 to 3 Units ruptcy, and government and busi-
appropriate assessment; BIOL 101 54 to 162 Lab hours ness. The student should consult the
Transfers to: UC, CSU college to which he plans to transfer
Human Physiology provides a BIOL 299C for the junior year before registering
general introduction to the func- Directed Study in Environmental for this course.
tion and regulation of human body Technology 3 Units
systems. Physiological integration of 54 Lecture hours
the systems to maintain homeostasis Prerequisite: BIOL 120
and the significance of biochemistry Transfers to: CSU CARPENTRY
is emphasized throughout the course. The course provides an opportunity
Course content will include neural for the student to expand their stud- Division of Career &
and hormonal homeostatic control ies in Environmental Technology Technical Education
mechanisms, and a study of the mus- beyond the classroom by com-
culoskeletal, circulatory, respiratory, pleting a project or an assignment CARP 020H
digestive, urinary, immune and endo- arranged by agreement between the Welding
crine systems. Laboratory exercises student and instructor. The student
will allow students to gather physio- is required to contract with the Prerequisite: Indentured Apprentice with
logical data and draw conclusions on instructor to determine the scope of the State of California
how physiological mechanisms are the assignment and the unit value Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
regulated. This course is intended for assigned for successful completion. appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
students preparing to enter careers in Students must possess a 2.5 overall appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or
the health sciences. GPA, a 3.0 GPA in the discipline of MATH 020C or appropriate assessment
4 Units study being requested, or receive an This course is designed to meet the
54 Lecture hours exception from the instructor. Stu- needs of Indentured Apprentices
54 Lab hours dents may take a maximum of 3 units with the State of California who are
of Directed Study within a discipline interested in the carpentry industry.
BIOL 299A and 9 units college- wide. Modules cover the following topics:
Directed Study in Biology 1 to 3 Units history of the carpentry profession
54 to 162 Lab hours along with state and federal labor
Prerequisite: BIOL 200 law, job layout, safe working condi-
Transfers to: CSU BUSINESS LAW tions, health and safety certifications,
The course provides an opportunity basic blueprint reading, advanced
for the student to expand their stud- Division of Business blueprint reading, use and applica-
ies in Biology beyond the classroom tion of levels and transits, founda-
by completing a project or an assign- BUSL 110 (C-ID BUS 120) tions, flatwork, wall structures, stairs
ment arranged by agreement between Legal Environment of Business and ramps, welding materials and
the student and instructor. The welding applications.
student is required to contract with Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 1 Unit
the instructor to determine the scope appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 20 Lecture hours
of the assignment and the unit value appropriate assessment 20 Lab hours
assigned for successful completion. Transfers to: UC (*credit limit), CSU
Students must possess a 2.5 overall (*Students will receive credit from UC CARP 020I
GPA, a 3.0 GPA in the discipline of for only one of the following courses: Advanced Welding
study being requested, or receive an BUSL 110 or BUSL 220)
exception from the instructor. Stu- This course examines the legal regu- Prerequisite: Indentured Apprentice with
dents may take a maximum of 3 units latory, and international environment the State of California
of Directed Study within a discipline of business. Included are the topics Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
and 9 units college-wide. of alternative dispute resolution, appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
1 to 3 Units the forms of business organization, appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or
54 to 162 Lab hours regulations affecting employment, MATH 020C or appropriate assessment
This course is designed to meet the
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needs of Indentured Apprentices measures, and take appropriate CARP 040E
with the State of California who are action in emergencies. This training Foundations and Flatwork
interested in the carpentry industry. will expose students to various health
Modules cover the following topics: emergency scenarios and provide Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter
history of the carpentry profession students with ample opportunities to Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP
along with state and federal labor practice CPR and first aid response. 040B
law, job layout, safe working condi- Upon successful completion, students Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
tions, health and safety certifications, will be issued an American Red Cross appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
basic blueprint reading, advanced First Aid/CPR Certification Card, and appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or
blueprint reading, use and applica- United Brotherhood of Carpenters MATH 020C or appropriate assessment
tion of levels and transits, founda- (UBC) Fall Protection, Hazard Com- This course is designed to meet the
tions, flatwork, wall structures, stairs munication and Chemical Safety, and needs of Indentured Apprentices
and ramps, welding materials and Forklift Qualification Cards. with the State of California who are
welding applications. 2 Units interested in the Carpentry Indus-
1 Unit 30 Lecture hours try by providing the required and
20 Lecture hours 10 Lab hours supplemental instruction for the
20 Lab hours design and function of several types
CARP 040C of foundations and concrete flatwork.
CARP 040A Print Reading The methods, techniques and proce-
Orientation dures for formwork layout, elevation,
Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter and construction will be presented.
Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP Jobsite safety, print interpretation,
Union Apprentice 040B material identification, and basic use
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or of the builders’ level will be included
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or appropriate assessment; READ 022 or in the training.
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or 1.5 Units
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment MATH 020C or appropriate assessment 20 Lecture hours
This course is designed to meet the This course is designed to meet the 20 Lab hours
needs of Indentured Apprentices needs of Indentured Apprentices
with the State of California who are with the State of California who are CARP 040F
interested in the Carpentry Industry interested in the Carpentry Industry Wall Forming
by examining fundamental trade by providing basic skills needed for
skills, employee- employer roles reading and interpreting construction Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter
and responsibilities, and safe work prints. Material covered will focus Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP
practices needed for entry level on developing the student’s ability 040B
performance in the construction to interpret two dimensional views Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
industry. While emphasis will be in such a way to convey the shape appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
placed on attaining standard industry and characteristics of construction appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or
safety credentials, the course is elements, and to provide an overview MATH 020C or appropriate assessment
designed to provide students with of the scope of the project. Students This course is designed to meet the
practical experience using construc- will be able to recognize standard needs of Indentured Apprentices
tion terminology, math operations drawing methods, pictorial views, with the State of California who are
and basic measuring techniques, and how to read visual and verbal interested in the carpentry industry
tool identification and proper usage. communication cues. by providing the skills and proce-
Safety will cover OSHA training for 2 Units dures for forming reinforced concrete
jobsite hazard recognition, accident 30 Lecture hours walls using single and double waler
prevention, and safe tool and equip- 10 Lab hours systems. Identification of the charac-
ment operation. Upon successful teristics and applications of built-in-
completion, students will receive CARP 040D place, prefabricated and specialty
Occupational Safety and Health Transit Level/Laser forms will be covered. Practical
Administration (OSHA) 10 Hour exercises will prepare students for
Certification. Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter locating wall forming information
2 Units Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP on project plans, calculating layout
30 Lecture hours 040B dimensions, and for estimating mate-
10 Lab hours Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or rial requirements. Basic wall panel
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or forming and reinforcement methods,
CARP 040B appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or material preparation and hardware
Safety and Health Certifications MATH 020C or appropriate assessment installation are included in this
This course is designed to meet the course.
Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter needs of Indentured Apprentices 1.5 Units
Union Apprentice; CARP 040A with the State of California who are 20 Lecture hours
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or interested in the carpentry industry 20 Lab hours
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or by providing terminology, optical
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or principles and operating proce- CARP 040G
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment dures for the transit laser levels. The Stair and Ramp Forming
This course is designed to meet the conventional methods for measur-
needs of Indentured Apprentices ing angles, using degrees, minutes Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter
with the State of California who are and seconds on veneer scales will Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP
interested in the Carpentry Industry be included in the transit portion of 040B
by covering safe and appropriate this class. Students will set up levels, Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
use of hazardous communication determine benchmarks, take and appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
systems, fall protection, fork lifts, record elevation readings. appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or
and emergency response procedures. 1.5 Units MATH 020C or appropriate assessment
Students will acquire the ability to 20 Lecture hours This course is designed to meet the
assess danger, employ prevention 20 Lab hours needs of Indentured Apprentices
with the State of California who are
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interested in the carpentry industry to facilitate the gable roof assembly parameters applicable to the carpen-
by providing methods, procedures techniques and installation proce- ter trade. Upon successful comple-
and practices used to form stair and dures that are the focus of this course. tion, students will receive UBC
ramp structures. Students will review 1.5 Units Rigging Qualification Card.
project plans to determine stair and 20 Lecture hours 2 Units
ramp configuration and overall 20 Lab hours 30 Lecture hours
dimensions. Stinger riser and stair 10 Lab hours
thread calculations will be explained CARP 040J
and practiced. State and federal Advanced Print Reading CARP 040L
building codes pertaining to stairs, Solar Installer Level I
ramps and handrail requirements Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter
will be covered in this class. Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter
1.5 Units 040B Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP
20 Lecture hours Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or 040B
20 Lab hours appropriate assessment; READ 022 or Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
CARP 040H MATH 020C or appropriate assessment appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or
Commercial Floor Framing This course is designed to meet the MATH 020C or appropriate assessment
needs of Indentured Apprentices This course is designed to meet the
Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter with the State of California who needs of Indentured Apprentices
Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP are interested in the Carpentry with the State of California who are
040B Industry by providing the required interested in the carpentry industry.
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or and supplemental instruction for This course will provide work-
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or carpentry apprentices in advanced ers with an industry overview and
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or print reading. In this course, students outlook for photovoltaic (renewable)
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment will analyze multi-view drawings to energy production. Key terms and
This course is designed to meet the determine construction type, locate concepts of photovoltaic system
needs of Indentured Apprentices benchmark and building elements; operations will include solar cell tech-
with the State of California who are review codes, references, and per- nology, PV array configuration, series
interested in the carpentry industry form calculations for construction and parallel circuits, testing equip-
by providing procedures for floor planning. A closer look at specifica- ment, inspection, balance of system
joist construction and the various tions (verbal communication), will components, mounting methods, and
installation techniques used in the explain to students how they are applicable codes. Practical training
commercial industry. Students will formatted and used to clarify the will cover site analysis, system orien-
interpret floor plans for job planning, specific project design outcomes. Tips tation based on site location, safety
identify floor joist system, and cal- for troubleshooting installation, code concerns, utilization of construc-
culate material take offs. Integration compliance, and managing project tion tools and skills for rooftop and
of wall plating, joist layout and floor scope and quality of construction will ground mount system installations.
sheathing methods will be included. prepare students for jobsite leader- Upon successful completion students
Instruction will incorporate measur- ship. will receive a UBC Solar Installer
ing skills, use of math operations, 2 Units Level 1 Qualification Card.
specialty hardware applications and 30 Lecture hours 1.5 Units
identification of appropriate building 10 Lab hours 20 Lecture hours
codes. 20 Lab hours
1.5 Units CARP 040K
20 Lecture hours Rigging CARP 040M
20 Lab hours Water Treatment Facilities
Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter
CARP 040I Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter
Basic Roof Framing 040B Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or 040B
Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter appropriate assessment; READ 022 or Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
040B MATH 020C or appropriate assessment appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or This course is designed to meet the MATH 020C or appropriate assessment
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or needs of Indentured Apprentices This course is designed to meet the
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or with the State of California who are needs of Indentured Apprentices
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment interested in the carpentry industry with the State of California who are
This course is designed to meet the by providing lifting and practical interested in the carpentry industry.
needs of Indentured Apprentices rigging methods and procedures. This course provides instruction in
with the State of California who are This course provides a historical the detailing, layout and construction
interested in the carpentry industry perspective while educating workers of concrete formwork and waterstop
by providing an introduction to on the industry recognized stan- used in water treatment facilities.
basic gable roof framing, terminol- dards, applicable regulations, specific The terms, components, materials,
ogy, characteristics and construction hazards, and general safety concerns building techniques and procedures
methods. Students will interpret print associated with construction rigging. will be presented. The class project
views and drawing elevations for Detailed descriptions of hoisting includes keyway, panel, waterstop,
job planning, and to determine rafter and rigging configurations, lifting head wall and wing wall construc-
systems and layout details. Basic rise, hardware, crane types and operating tion.
run, rafter angles and length calcula- issues will be presented. This training 1.5 Units
tions will be practiced. Framed wall will identify standard signaling and 20 Lecture hours
construction will be incorporated communication methods, and stress 20 Lab hours
the importance of load calculations,
manufacturer load limits, inspection
criteria, and safe operator/operating
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CARP 040N CARP 040R interested in the carpentry industry
Green Building and Weatherization Tool/Equipment Applications by providing the installation process
from constructing storefront openings
Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter thru placement of glass components
Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP into the commercial store front metal
040B 040B framing. An emphasis will be placed
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or on print interpretation, window and
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or appropriate assessment; READ 022 or door schedules, symbols and material
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or recognition. Key discussions will
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment MATH 020C or appropriate assessment draw attention to the typical prob-
This course is designed to meet the This course is designed to meet the lems, causes and solutions frequently
needs of Indentured Apprentices needs of Indentured Apprentices encountered during the glazing
with the State of California who are with the State of California who are assembly and installation process.
in the carpentry industry. This course interested in the carpentry industry This training will utilize glazing tools
begins with a detailed explanation by providing hand/power tool and and techniques, applicable build-
of sustainable building science, equipment skill development for ing/fire codes, layout accuracy and
recycling of materials, whole house various construction applications. address proper fit and alignment.
audits, and discussion of construc- Students will identify the correct 1.5 Units
tion components and systems that practices for handling and preparing 20 Lecture hours
contribute to energy efficiency. The materials. Training will include how 20 Lab hours
differences in structural design such to correctly select, use, and oper-
as joints, framing, windows and ate tools and aerial lifts to prevent CARP 040V
door openings, floor and attics will accidents and injuries. Scaffold safety Basic Metal Framing
be evaluated for issues related to air and the proper procedures to erect
flow and stack effect in conditioned and dismantle welded frame scaffold Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter
spaces. Instruction will include will also be covered. Upon successful Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP
thermal principles, air exchange rates, completion, students will be issued 040B
controlling air leakage, and ratings United Brotherhood of Carpen- Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
for insulation, and fenestration, as ters (UBC) Aerial Lift and Scaffold appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
well as air sealing methods. Best Erector-Welded Frame Qualification appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or
practices for renovation construction Card. MATH 020C or appropriate assessment
will be demonstrated during practical 1.5 Units This course is designed to meet the
exercises focused on implement- 20 Lecture hours needs of Indentured Apprentices
ing energy audit recommendations 20 Lab hours with the State of California who are
for insulation, air leak/duct seal- interested in the carpentry indus-
ing, window replacement, water CARP 040S try by providing an overview of
conservation, hazard and moisture Moldings and Trims residential metal framing theory and
remediation, and appliance upgrades construction techniques. Students
(CAZ). Techniques and devises used Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter will interpret prints for job planning
to maintain healthy air quality during Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP and to estimate materials. Students
construction will be employed for 040B will layout and detail wall plates for
applicable activities. Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or locating all wall and truss compo-
1.5 Units appropriate assessment; READ 022 or nents and openings. Instruction will
20 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or include measuring techniques, math-
20 Lab hours MATH 020C or appropriate assessment. ematical principles, wall and roof
This course is designed to meet the assembly and installation techniques.
CARP 040P needs of Indentured Apprentices 1.5 Units
Basic Wall Framing with the State of California who are 20 Lecture hours
interested in the carpentry industry. 20 Lab hours
Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter This course covers how moldings and
Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP trims are utilized to finish exterior CARP 050A
040B and interior construction design fea- Basic Commercial Framing
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or tures. Product styles, characteristics,
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or applications, and installation meth- Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or ods are covered. The tools, techniques Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment. for cutting, coping and installing 040B
This course is designed to meet the various molding and trim types are Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
needs of Indentured Apprentices presented and practiced throughout appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
with the State of California who are the course. appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or
interested in the carpentry industry. 1.5 Units MATH 020C or appropriate assessment
This course presents the theory, 20 Lecture hours This course is designed to meet the
methods, and procedures required to 20 Lab hours needs of Indentured Apprentices
frame basic walls. Hands-on practice with the State of California who are
using proper tool techniques and CARP 040T interested in the carpentry industry
appropriate materials will enhance Storefront Installations by providing an introduction to the
fundamental skill development. basic rake wall framing theory and
Beginning with an introduction to Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter commercial construction techniques
print reading, students will perform Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP and materials. Floor plan interpreta-
basic wall layout, plating procedures, 040B tion will be used by students for job
framing assembly and bracing, before Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or planning, design recognition, and
aligning and completing selected appropriate assessment; READ 022 or to determine materials. Students
wall construction project to industry appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or will layout and detail wall plates for
standards. MATH 020C or appropriate assessment. locating basic rake wall components
1.5 Units This course is designed to meet the and door openings typically found in
20 Lecture hours needs of Indentured Apprentices commercial construction applications.
20 Lab hours with the State of California who are
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Instruction will include measuring This course is designed to meet the formwork. A focus will be placed on
skills, mathematical principles, wall needs of Indentured Apprentices identifying specific types of openings
assembly and installation procedures with the State of California who are and the location of finish floor and
and detail on how structural connec- interested in the carpentry industry roof lines on prints.
tions are made. by providing an introduction to stair 1.5 Units
1.5 Units framing theory, terminology and 20 Lecture hours
20 Lecture hours construction techniques. Students 20 Lab hours
20 Lab hours will interpret floor plans and draw-
ing elevations for job planning and CARP 050G
CARP 050B to layout and detail stair stringers. Beam and Deck Forming
Cabinet Installation Methods for calculating the number
of stairs, landing height, stair threads Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter
Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter and riser dimensions will be pre- Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP
Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP sented and practiced. Instruction will 040B
040B include measuring skills, mathemati- Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or cal principles, stair and handrail fab- appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or rication, assembly and installation. appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or 1.5 Units MATH 020C or appropriate assessment
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment 20 Lecture hours This course is designed to meet the
This course is designed to meet the 20 Lab hours needs of Indentured Apprentices
needs of Indentured Apprentices with the State of California who are
with the State of California who are CARP 050E interested in the carpentry industry
interested in the carpentry industry Bridge Construction by providing an introduction to the
by providing procedures for design use of various woods and patented
layout, cabinet installation and Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter forming systems for construction of
attaching countertops. An emphasis Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP concrete beams and decks. Students
will be placed on print interpretation, 040B will identify formwork types and
job planning, scribing techniques Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or installation techniques including cal-
and proper installation sequence. appropriate assessment; READ 022 or culating materials and setting beam
Students will use methods and appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or and deck forms. Metal beam forms
specific procedures to install typical MATH 020C or appropriate assessment and capitals will be highlighted.
upper and lower cabinetry units and This course is designed to meet the Additionally, layout and builders
countertops. needs of Indentured Apprentices level skills will be used in this class.
1.5 Units with the State of California who are 1.5 Units
20 Lecture hours interested in the carpentry industry 20 Lecture hours
20 Lab hours by providing bridge design and con- 20 Lab hours
struction methods and procedures.
CARP 050C Students will construct bridge and CARP 050H
Doors and Door Hardware deck formwork using job-built form- Gang Forms/Columns
ing methods. Descriptions for exterior
Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter and interior girders, edge forms, Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter
Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP bulkheads and hinge forms will be Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP
040B presented. Both job-built and precast 040B
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or formwork methods will be discussed. Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or Formwork project will include appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or panel construction, assembly, and appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment hardware installation tasks. Related MATH 020C or appropriate assessment
This course is designed to meet the safety, math and print reading will be This course is designed to meet the
needs of Indentured Apprentices covered in the training. needs of Indentured Apprentices
with the State of California who are 1.5 Units with the State of California who are
interested in the carpentry industry 20 Lecture hours interested in the carpentry industry
by providing the installation process 20 Lab hours by providing an introduction to
for several types of security and exit formwork types, applications and
door hardware. Discussion of electri- CARP 050F construction methods for gang and
cal and card reader systems will be Tilt Up Construction column forms using built and manu-
included. An emphasis will be placed factured forming systems. Discus-
on print interpretation, codes, door Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter sions will cover heavy timber gang
schedules, symbols, and hardware Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP forms and use of taper ties, bracing,
recognition. Students will use the 040B and bulkhead tables. The course
methods and procedures presented Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or project will include gang and column
to install selected door and hardware appropriate assessment; READ 022 or formwork construction, assem-
systems. appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or bly, and hardware using selected
1.5 Units MATH 020C or appropriate assessment manufactured products. Related
20 Lecture hours This course is designed to meet the safety, math and print reading will be
20 Lab hours needs of Indentured Apprentices covered in this course.
with the State of California who are 1.5 Units
CARP 050D interested in the carpentry industry 20 Lecture hours
Basic Stairs by providing layout techniques and 20 Lab hours
building procedures for commercial
Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter structures using the tilt up panel
Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP construction method. Various wall
040B types, position and sequence for rais-
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or ing panels will be discussed. Students
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or will be able to explain the importance
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or of layout methods in squaring panel
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment
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CARP 050I with the State of California who are techniques. Related safety, math and
Abutments interested in the carpentry industry print reading will be covered in the
by providing basic stair construc- training.
Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter tion before presenting advance skill 1.5 Units
Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP needed to perform circular and “u” 20 Lecture hours
040B shaped stair framing tasks. Students 20 Lab hours
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or will interpret floor plans and drawing
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or elevations for job planning and to CARP 050N
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or layout and construct advanced stair Advanced Roof Framing
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment designs. Students will adapt stair
This course is designed to meet the calculations to determine the number Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter
needs of Indentured Apprentices of stairs, landing height, stair thread Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP
with the State of California who are and riser dimensions. In addition 040B
interested in the carpentry industry to measuring skills, mathematical Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
by providing formwork construction principles, stair and handrail fabrica- appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
skills for the abutment support struc- tion and assembly, the installation appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or
ture used in most bridge and heavy techniques required for circular and MATH 020C or appropriate assessment
highway projects. Students will “u” shaped stair configurations will This course is designed to meet the
identify abutment anatomy and will be covered. needs of Indentured Apprentices
be instructed on footing layout, form 1.5 Units with the State of California who are
detailing and construction techniques 20 Lecture hours interested in the carpentry indus-
used in the industry. Terminology, 20 Lab hours try by providing the advanced
components, form materials, building skills used to frame hip roof types,
code requirements and sequence of CARP 050L terminology, roof characteristics and
construction will be presented. Stu- Advanced Commercial Framing construction methods. Students will
dents will work collectively to com- interpret print views and elevations
plete an abutment formwork project Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter for job planning to determine hip
including keyway, panel, head wall Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP roof rafter systems and layout details.
and wing wall construction. 040B Students will perform rise, run,
1.5 Units Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or rafter angles and length calculations.
20 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; READ 022 or Framed wall construction will be
20 Lab hours appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or incorporated to facilitate the hip roof
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment assemble techniques and installation
CARP 050J This course is designed to meet the procedures.
Exterior Finish Details needs of Indentured Apprentices 1.5 Units
with the State of California who are 20 Lecture hours
Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter interested in the carpentry industry 20 Lab hours
Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP by providing advanced commercial
040B wall framing theory and construction CARP 050P
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or techniques with structural hardware Panelized Roofing
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or and shear panel installation. Students
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or will interpret floor plans for job plan- Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment ning and to layout and detail plates Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP
This course is designed to meet the for complex wall configurations, rake 040B
needs of Indentured Apprentices walls and openings. Instruction will Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
with the State of California who are include measuring skills, use of math- appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
interested in the carpentry industry ematical principles, advanced rake appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or
by providing the terminology, design wall construction design, plywood MATH 020C or appropriate assessment
considerations and construction tech- shear panel installation, and struc- This course is designed to meet the
niques for various types of exterior tural hardware attachment. needs of Indentured Apprentices
finish detail installations. Students 1.5 Units with the State of California who are
will use plan views and drawing 20 Lecture hours interested in the carpentry industry
elevations for job planning activities, 20 Lab hours by providing the structural compo-
including calculating dimensions and nents and building techniques associ-
materials, identifying wall covering CARP 050M ated with heavy timber construction
types and other exterior construc- Bridge Falsework and panelized roof systems. The
tion details. Students will use the advantages and types of manufac-
constructions techniques presented Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter tured wood used, and their load
to complete various exterior detail Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP carrying strength, span and spac-
installations to print specifications. 040B ing will be discussed. A distinction
1.5 Units Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or between standard post and beam,
20 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; READ 022 or and heavy timber construction will be
20 Lab hours appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or emphasized. Students will interpret
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment floor plan, section views and drawing
CARP 050K This course is designed to meet the elevations for job planning, and to
Advanced Stairs needs of Indentured Apprentices layout and construct a heavy timber
with the State of California who are post and beam supported panelized
Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter interested in the carpentry indus- roof.
Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP try by providing bridge falsework 1.5 Units
040B design and construction methods 20 Lecture hours
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or and procedures. The techniques for 20 Lab hours
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or bent assemblies, base sub-assemblies,
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or deck soffits and hardware installation
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment will be presented. Falsework tasks
This course is designed to meet the will include rigging and alignment
needs of Indentured Apprentices
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CARP 050R finishing methods will be incorpo- and proper construction sequence.
Intermediate Commercial Framing rated into the hands-on activity. Countertops and hardware styles and
1.5 Units types will be discussed. Students will
Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter 20 Lecture hours use the methods and procedures pre-
Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP 20 Lab hours sented to build typical base casework
040B to industry standards.
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or CARP 050U 1.5 Units
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or Interior Evaluations 20 Lecture hours
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or 20 Lab hours
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter
This course enhances basic wall Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP CARP 060B
framing theory, and wall construction 040B Plastic Laminates
techniques are applied at increased Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
skill levels. A review of basic wall appropriate assessment; READ 022 or Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter
framing and floor plans used for job appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP
planning, design recognition, and MATH 020C or appropriate assessment 040B
materials lists is included. Students This course covers the techniques Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
will layout and detail wall plates and skills used in construction of appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
for locating basic wall components interior spaces. Print elevation views appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or
and door openings. Instruction will and details will be utilized for job MATH 020C or appropriate assessment
include measuring skills, mathemati- planning, design recognition, and This course is designed to meet the
cal principles, wall assembly and to determine materials. Students needs of Indentured Apprentices
installation procedures, and detail will layout and detail interior walls, with the State of California who are
how structural connections are made. surfaces for arches, soffits, and trim interested in the carpentry industry
1.5 Units installation. Instruction will include by covering the materials, tools, and
20 Lecture hours a review of transit and builder levels, adhesive application techniques for
20 Lab hours measuring skills, and cutting tech- fabricating plastic laminated coun-
niques for inside/outside corners and tertops. This course covers installa-
CARP 050S radius cuts. tion of plastic laminates including
Intermediate Stairs 1.5 Units function and design. Students will
20 Lecture hours review prints to determine substrates,
Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter 20 Lab hours laminate material types and to calcu-
Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP late countertop dimensions. Installa-
040B CARP 050V tion methods and techniques for drop
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Welding Fabrication edge and back splash together with
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or cleaning and repair will be empha-
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter sized. A countertop will be designed
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP and installed to specifications. Cor-
This course uses floor plans and print 040B rect use of tools and other equipment
elevations at an intermediate level to Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or will be stressed.
enhance development of basic stair appropriate assessment; READ 022 or 1.5 Units
construction skills. Students will appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or 20 Lecture hours
interpret prints to complete job plan- MATH 020C or appropriate assessment 20 Lab hours
ning, project layout, and material cut This course is designed as an intro-
list for “L” shaped stair designs. Stair duction to layout, and basic welding CARP 060C
calculations will used to determine and fabrication. The students will be Doors and Door Frames
the number of stairs, landing height, introduced to the basic skills of mea-
stair thread and riser dimensions for suring, equipment set-up and cutting, Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter
the assigned project. shaping, grinding, welding, filing, Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP
1.5 Units heating and bending of metal parts. 040B
20 Lecture hours Training will include fundamental Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
20 Lab hours arc welding techniques to fabricate appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
project components. appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or
CARP 050T 1.5 Units MATH 020C or appropriate assessment
Drywall Applications 20 Lecture hours This course is designed to meet the
20 Lab hours needs of Indentured Apprentices
Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter with the State of California who are
Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP CARP 060A interested in the carpentry industry
040B Cabinet, Millwork and Assembly by providing the installation process
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or from constructing rough openings
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter to hanging and adjusting doors. An
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP emphasis will be placed on print
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment 040B interpretation, door schedules,
This course will focus on the needed Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or symbols and hardware recogni-
commercial and residential skills to appropriate assessment; READ 022 or tion. Students will use the methods
properly handle and install drywall appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or and procedures presented to install
used in specialized applications MATH 020C or appropriate assessment selected frames and doors.
including fire resistance, sound This course is designed to meet the 1.5 Units
control, and for life safety. Layout, needs of Indentured Apprentices 20 Lecture hours
cutting, attachment procedures and with the State of California who are 20 Lab hours
productivity techniques will be interested in the carpentry industry
discussed and practiced under jobsite by providing details of cabinetry
conditions. Wall framing and drywall fabrication from design and function
through the complete production
process. An emphasis will be placed
on print interpretation, job planning
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CARP 060D panel products will be covered. The appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
Stair Trim procedures presented will be applied appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or
during fitting room and partition MATH 020C or appropriate assessment
Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter application projects. This course is designed to meet the
Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP 1.5 Units needs of Indentured Apprentices
040B 20 Lecture hours with the State of California who are
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or 20 Lab hours interested in the carpentry industry
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or by providing proper selection, safe
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or CARP 060G use and maintenance of both hand
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment Exit & Electrical Security Devices and power tools. Students will distin-
This course is designed to meet the guish conditions when uses of hand
needs of Indentured Apprentices Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter and power tools are an appropriate
with the State of California who are Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP alternative to stationary saws and
interested in the carpentry industry 040B equipment. Discussions will enable
by providing how various trims are Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or students to identify key tool features,
utilized to finish stair construction appropriate assessment; READ 022 or accessories and tasks that can be
design features. Students will use the appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or performed using a variety of methods
techniques presented to complete a MATH 020C or appropriate assessment and techniques. Practical exercises
stair, railing and wall project. Product This course is designed to meet the will focus on various saw types, hand
styles, characteristics, applications, needs of Indentured Apprentices planes and hand held drills.
and installation methods are included with the State of California who are 1.5 Units
in the discussions. The tools tech- interested in the carpentry industry 20 Lecture hours
niques for cutting materials, mitering by providing the classifications, 20 Lab hours
corners, and installing selected trim types, models, codes, and uses for
types are presented and practiced accident hazard exit (“panic”) devices CARP 060J
throughout the training. and fire exit devices. A range of Power Tools and Stationary Equipment
1.5 Units security products and door hard-
20 Lecture hours ware used in the industry such as Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter
20 Lab hours crossbars, latches, flush bolts, and Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP
kick plates will be discussed. Proper 040B
CARP 060E selection, installation and adjustment Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
Commercial Fixtures techniques for selected devices will appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
be covered. appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or
Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter 1.5 Units MATH 020C or appropriate assessment
Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP 20 Lecture hours This course is designed to meet the
040B 20 Lab hours needs of Indentured Apprentices
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or with the State of California who are
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or CARP 060H interested in the carpentry industry
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or Solid and Stone Surfaces by providing instruction for both
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment power tools and stationary equip-
This course is designed to meet the Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter ment typically used in millwork
needs of Indentured Apprentices Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP production. Students will identify the
with the State of California who are 040B appropriate procedures and machin-
interested in the carpentry industry Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or ing operation for various milling
by providing print interpretation and appropriate assessment; READ 022 or applications. Practical exercises will
fabrication techniques used in the appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or focus on shaping materials using
preparation and installation of com- MATH 020C or appropriate assessment various types of stationary saws,
mercial store fixtures. An emphasis This course is designed to meet the planes, sharpeners and power tools.
will be placed on pre-job planning, needs of Indentured Apprentices 1.5 Units
proper hand and power tool use and with the State of California who are 20 Lecture hours
safety measures. Students will apply interested in the mill and cabinet 20 Lab hours
the procedures presented to complete work industry by providing both
valance and wall panel installations. basic and advanced assembly and CARP 060K
1.5 Units installation techniques for solid sur- Print Reading and Stock Billing
20 Lecture hours face, natural stone and manufactured
20 Lab hours materials. Various products, designs, Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter
materials, accessories, maintenance, Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP
CARP 060F repairs and safety considerations will 040B
Fitting Rooms/Partitions be included. A discussion of typi- Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
cal applications for different surface appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter types will aid in the identification of appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or
Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP suitable materials. Students will use MATH 020C or appropriate assessment
040B the procedures presented to fabricate This course is designed to meet the
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or countertops with backsplash and needs of Indentured Apprentices
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or create a design inlay. with the State of California who are
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or 1.5 Units interested in the carpentry industry
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment 20 Lecture hours by providing instruction on working
This course is designed to meet the 20 Lab hours drawings used in the designing and
needs of Indentured Apprentices building of a project. Instruction will
with the State of California who are CARP 060I include an explanation of the meth-
interested in the carpentry indus- Hand/Power Tool Usage ods and procedures used to identify
try by providing style comparison, components and materials needed to
attachment methods and installa- Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter finish the project. Students will study
tion techniques for various fitting Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP floor plans, elevations and detail
room and partition fixtures. Framing 040B drawings to determine design, wood
elements, mounting brackets, and Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
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types, style and features of construc- appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or styles, characteristics, millwork and
tion and assembly details. MATH 020C or appropriate assessment specialty applications and installation
2 Units This course is designed to meet the methods are included in this training.
30 Lecture hours needs of Indentured Apprentices The tool techniques for milling pro-
10 Lab hours with the State of California who are files, measuring and cutting, coping
interested in the Mill and Cabinet and installing various molding, trim
CARP 060L Work industry by covering the mate- and specialty items are presented and
Material and Hardware Applications rials, tools, and adhesive application practiced throughout this course.
techniques for fabricating plastic 1.5 Units
Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter laminated countertops. This course 20 Lecture hours
Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP covers installation of plastic laminates 20 Lab hours
040B including function and design. Stu-
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or dents will review prints to determine CARP 060S
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or substrates, laminate material types Computerized Project Planning and
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or and to calculate countertop dimen- Estimating
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment sions. Installation methods and tech-
This course is designed to meet the niques for drop edge and back splash Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter
needs of Indentured Apprentices together with cleaning and repair will Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP
with the State of California who are be emphasized. A countertop will be 040B
interested in the carpentry industry designed and installed to specifica- Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
by providing the characteristics and tions. Correct use of tools and other appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
construction suitability of vari- equipment will be stressed. appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or
ous types of wood, woodworking 1.5 Units MATH 020C or appropriate assessment
materials, and hardware typically 20 Lecture hours This course is designed to meet
used in the cabinet making industry. 20 Lab hours the needs of Indentured Appren-
Instruction on cabinet making design tices with the State of California
and wood selection will be empha- CARP 060P who are interested in the mill and
sized. Working with a variety of Jigs, Fixtures and Accessories cabinet maker industry by providing
wood samples, students will develop computerized project planning and
the ability to recognize the natural Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter estimating tasks. Training will begin
qualities associated with a particular Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP with a brief review of basic computer
wood species. Practical exercises will 040B operations. Students will use project
include handling selected wood spe- Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or prints and specifications to determine
cies and experience working with a appropriate assessment; READ 022 or material types, sizes, quantities and
variety of hardware. appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or to plan and estimate material and
1.5 Units MATH 020C or appropriate assessment labor costs in Microsoft (MS) Win-
20 Lecture hours This course is designed to meet the dows, Word, and Excel worksheets.
20 Lab hours needs of Indentured Apprentices 2 Units
with the State of California who are 40 Lecture hours
CARP 060M interested in the Mill and Cabinet
Production Casework and Assembly Work industry by providing instruc- CARP 060T
tion for jigs, fixtures and other acces- Computer Applications CAD-CAM
Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter sories typically used with power and
Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP stationary tools for the production of Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter
040B millwork. A wide range of accessories Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or and their applications will be identi- 040B
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or fied during training. Discussions will Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or enable students to explain when and appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment how add-on equipment makes work appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or
This course is designed to meet the easier and improves productivity. MATH 020C or appropriate assessment
needs of Indentured Apprentices Students will use the techniques pre- This course is designed to meet
with the State of California who are sented to select and attach accessories the needs of Indentured Appren-
interested in the Mill and Cabinet and to fabricate custom jigs. tices with the State of California
Work industry by providing details 1.5 Units who are interested in the mill and
of cabinetry fabrication from design 20 Lecture hours cabinet maker industry by provid-
and function through the complete 20 Lab hours ing instruction for computerized
production process. An emphasis will software used to create production
be placed on print interpretation, job CARP 060R drawings and cabinetry designs.
planning and proper construction Millwork and Specialty Applications Training will include a brief review of
sequence. Countertops and hardware basic computer operations, access to
styles and types will be discussed. Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter software, internet and email pro-
Students will use the methods and Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP grams. Students will become familiar
procedures presented to build typical 040B with the organization of computer
base casework to industry standards. Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or aided design software (AutoCAD
1.5 Units appropriate assessment; READ 022 or 2014) user interface, basic drawing
20 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or commands and file saving tools.
20 Lab hours MATH 020C or appropriate assessment Discussion will include an overview
This course is designed to meet the of computer aided manufacturing
CARP 060N needs of Indentured Apprentices (CAM) from design to production.
Laminates and Overlays with the State of California who are Students will use CAD drawing tools
interested in the mill and cabinet to create a base cabinet design.
Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter work industry. This course covers 2 Units
Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP how moldings and trims are utilized 40 Lecture hours
040B to finish wall and cabinets. Stu-
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or dents will be introduced to product
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
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CARP 060V interested in the carpentry industry components for multi-bay/multi-tier
Building Information Modeling by providing the basic techniques scaffolds to industry standards.
Concepts and procedures to erect frame scaf- 1.5 Units
folds. Construction practices and 20 Lecture hours
Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter safety considerations will be a major 20 Lab hours
Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP focus of the class. Scaffold standards
040B and regulations enforced industry- CARP 070D
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or wide are presented and utilized in Basic Suspended Scaffold
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or hands-on projects. Students will
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or identify frame scaffold components Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment and the importance of site and equip- Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP
This course is designed to meet the ment inspections. Students will erect 040B
needs of Indentured Apprentices typical frame scaffold assemblies to Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
with the State of California who are industry standards. appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
interested in the mill and cabinet 1.5 Units appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or
maker industry by providing instruc- 20 Lecture hours MATH 020C or appropriate assessment
tion of computerized software used 20 Lab hours This course is designed to meet the
in project management planning, needs of Indentured Apprentices
workflow and troubleshooting. CARP 070B with the State of California who are
Training will include a brief review Basic System Scaffold interested in the carpentry industry
of basic computer operations, access by providing the basic techniques and
to software, internet and email Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter procedures used to install suspended
programs. Students will navigate Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP scaffolds. The terminology and use
building information modeling (BIM) 040B of scaffold components in cable (wire
project data to grasp basic concepts Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or rope) suspended configurations will
related to viewing three dimen- appropriate assessment; READ 022 or be the focus of this training. Addi-
sional (3D) building models, project appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or tional topics will include anchorage
scheduling and construction problem MATH 020C or appropriate assessment systems, structural supports, hoists
solving features. This course is designed to meet the and suspension devices. Students
2 Units needs of Indentured Apprentices will form eyes in wire rope using
40 Lecture hours with the State of California who are proper clamping techniques. Safety
interested in the carpentry industry hazards and increased fall protection
CARP 060W by providing the basic techniques measures will be taken as students
Building Information Modeling Com- and procedures to erect system scaf- follow design plans to construct cable
puter Applications folds. Construction practices and suspended scaffold.
safety considerations will be a major 1.5 Units
Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter focus of the class. Scaffold standards 20 Lecture hours
Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP and regulations enforced industry- 20 Lab hours
040B wide are presented and utilized in
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or hands-on projects. Students will CARP 070E
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or identify system scaffold components Intermediate Frame Scaffold
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or and the importance of site and equip-
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment ment inspections. Students will erect Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter
This course is designed to meet the typical system scaffold assemblies to Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP
needs of Indentured Apprentices industry standards. 040B
with the State of California who are 1.5 Units Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
interested in the mill and cabinet 20 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
maker industry by providing instruc- 20 Lab hours appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or
tion of computerized software used MATH 020C or appropriate assessment
to develop three dimensional models CARP 070C This course is designed to meet the
of construction projects. Training will Basic Tube and Clamp Scaffold needs of Indentured Apprentices
provide an introduction to the design with the State of California who are
process using various drawing soft- Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter interested in the carpentry industry
ware. Students will practice import- Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP by introducing the skills required
ing and exporting design elements 040B to construct elevated platforms that
into building information modeling Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or span a large area. The importance of
(BIM) organization structure for appropriate assessment; READ 022 or verifying that the first bay is plumb,
project management and work flow appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or level and square will be stressed. The
assessment. The course will include a MATH 020C or appropriate assessment practices for attaching and aligning
review of basic computer skills. This course is designed to meet the multi-bay scaffolds in both width and
2 Units needs of Indentured Apprentices length directions will be explained.
40 Lecture hours with the State of California who are Students will access various meth-
interested in the carpentry industry ods of distributing platform loads.
CARP 070A by providing the basic techniques The students will employ proper
Basic Frame Scaffold and procedures to erect tube and procedures to elevate each row of
clamp scaffolds. Construction bays to maintain a uniform and level
Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter practices and safety considerations platform. Students will use the tech-
Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP will be a major focus of the class. niques presented to erect multiple
040B Scaffold standards and regulations connected and non-connected scaf-
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or enforced industrywide are presented fold bays to industry standards.
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or and utilized in hands-on projects. 1.5 Units
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or Students will identify tube and clamp 20 Lecture hours
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment scaffold components, access, inspec- 20 Lab hours
This course is designed to meet the tion and assembly and disassembly
needs of Indentured Apprentices procedures. Students will install
with the State of California who are
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CARP 070F CARP 070I these systems types will be discussed
Intermediate System Scaffold Advanced Suspended Scaffold in depth. Construction practices and
safety considerations will include
Prerequisite: State Indentured Scaffold Prerequisite: State Indentured Scaffold plant operating processes, equip-
Carpenter Union Apprentice; CARP Carpenter Union Apprentice; CARP ment, hazardous material awareness,
040A; CARP 040B 040A; CARP 040B and emergency response. Students
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or will identify and erect equipment
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or appropriate assessment; READ 022 or using basic configurations suitable for
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or jobsites where industrial scaffolds are
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment MATH 020C or appropriate assessment commonly used during maintenance
This course will introduce the skills This course will cover the advanced cycles.
required to construct elevated plat- techniques and procedures required 1.5 Units
forms that span a large area. Students when constructing suspended 20 Lecture hours
will use the techniques presented to scaffolds supported by structural 20 Lab hours
erect multiple connected and non- members. Students will identify the
connected scaffold bays. suitable structural components for CARP 070L
1.5 Units this application type. The methods Specialty Scaffold Applications
20 Lecture hours used to determine load bearing
20 Lab hours capability of structural elements Prerequisite: State Indentured Scaffold
will be presented. The hazards and Carpenter Union Apprentice; CARP
CARP 070G precautionary techniques associ- 040A; CARP 040B
Advanced Frame Scaffold ated with safely building this type of Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
suspended platform will be the focus appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter of this training. appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or
Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP 1.5 Units MATH 020C or appropriate assessment
040B 20 Lecture hours This course will include specialty
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or 20 Lab hours scaffold applications focusing on
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or ramps, chutes and mobile towers
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or CARP 070J suitable for light and heavy duty use.
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment Confined Space Students will identify the character-
This course is designed to meet the istics of commercial and industrial
needs of Indentured Apprentices Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter scaffold construction. The selected
with the State of California who are Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP projects for this class will introduce
interested in the carpentry industry 040B the techniques and procedures used
by instructing students how to adapt Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or for access/egress, debris handling,
scaffold configurations to follow the appropriate assessment; READ 022 or and maintenance scaffolds.
contour of a building’s architectural appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or 1.5 Units
features and height limitations. Stu- MATH 020C or appropriate assessment 20 Lecture hours
dents will use the proper terminology This course is designed to meet the 20 Lab hours
to describe structural and design ele- needs of Indentured Apprentices
ments typically found in construction. with the State of California who are CARP 070N
Students will utilize reach limitation interested in the carpentry industry Scaffold Erector Qualification
guidelines to determine maximum by instructing students in safe access,
platform height. Students will erect a entry and monitoring methods for Prerequisite: State Indentured Scaffold
frame scaffold to conform to angles, work confined spaces. Terminol- Carpenter Union Apprentice; CARP
slopes, obstacles and obstructions of ogy, hazard recognition, air quality 040A; CARP 040B
walls and /or ceilings. and use of various types of personal Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
1.5 Units protective and respiratory equip- appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
20 Lecture hours ment will be presented. Students appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or
20 Lab hours will complete simulated work tasks MATH 020C or appropriate assessment
and emergency rescue procedures This course is designed to be compli-
CARP 070H utilizing a mock up. Upon successful ant with applicable regulations,
Advanced System Scaffold completion of the course students and provide workers with industry
will be issued a United Brotherhood recognized general scaffold building
Prerequisite: State Indentured Scaffold of Carpenters Confined Space Quali- credentials. A fundamental approach
Carpenter Union Apprentice; CARP fication Card. and careful explanation of scaffold
040A; CARP 040B 2 Units built applications will include safety
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or 30 Lecture hours and terminology; elevated platform
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or 10 Lab hours intended use; span and loading crite-
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or ria; access and egress; stability, struc-
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment CARP 070K tural connections and inspections.
This course will provide the student Scaffold Reshoring Detailed project drawing review will
with the ability to adapt the scaffold provide practical experience in locat-
configuration to follow the contour of Prerequisite: State Indentured Scaffold ing dimensions, determining layout
a building’s architectural features and Carpenter Union Apprentice; CARP and scaffold material requirements.
height limitations. Students will erect 040A; CARP 040B An emphasis on erection/dismantling
a frame scaffold to conform to angles, Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or sequence will foster the development
slopes, obstacles and obstructions of a appropriate assessment; READ 022 or of job planning, preparation skills
wall and/or ceiling. appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or and applied math. The importance
1.5 Units MATH 020C or appropriate assessment of a safety program including, site
20 Lecture hours This course will cover the basic specific conditions, communication,
20 Lab hours techniques and procedures associated
with frame, system, and tube and
clamp scaffold components used in
industrial settings. The regulations,
terminology and components used in
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and fall protection will be addressed and estimate materials. Instruction interpret floor plans to detail pattern
during scaffold construction exer- will include design considerations, assemblies and estimate materi-
cises. geometric layout procedures, and als. Instruction will include design
1.5 Units techniques for maintaining border considerations, geometric layout pro-
20 Lecture hours symmetry. cedures, and techniques for maintain-
20 Lab hours 1.5 Units ing pattern symmetry.
20 Lecture hours 1.5 Units
CARP 070P 20 Lab hours 20 Lecture hours
Industrial Scaffolding 20 Lab hours
CARP 080C
Prerequisite: State Indentured Scaffold Parquet Flooring CARP 080F
Carpenter Union Apprentice; CARP Crew Lead Training
040A; CARP 040B Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or 040B Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or 040B
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment appropriate assessment; READ 022 or Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
This course will cover the basic appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
techniques and procedures associ- MATH 020C or appropriate assessment appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or
ated with frame, system, and tube This course covers the methods and MATH 020C or appropriate assessment
and clamp scaffold components used techniques for installing parquet This course covers the supervisory
in industrial settings. Construction flooring. Students will study the char- and crew leadership skills required
practices and safety considerations acteristics of various parquet flooring for professional development in the
will be a major focus of the class patterns. Students will evaluate the wood flooring industry. Typical work
including general plant operating suitability of hard and soft woods for processes, communication methods,
conditions and hazards. Successful use in parquet flooring patterns. The customer service considerations,
participants will be issued a United inspection, patching and leveling of motivational concepts and prob-
Brotherhood of Carpenters (UBC) existing subfloors will be discussed lem solving techniques, that when
Scaffold Qualification Card- Standard and practiced. The proper prepara- employed, produce efficient and
40 Hour Training. tion and installation sequence of effective management of wood floor
1.5 Units parquet wood flooring will be the installation. Various project scenarios
20 Lecture hours main focus of the training. will be used to conduct classroom
20 Lab hours 1.5 Units exercises.
20 Lecture hours 2 Units
CARP 080A 20 Lab hours 40 Lecture hours
Basic Wood Flooring Installation
CARP 080D CHEMISTRY
Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter Advanced Patterns
Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP Division of Mathematics
040B Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter & Sciences
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or 040B CHEM 110
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Chemistry for Allied Health Majors
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
This course provides an introduc- appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or Prerequisite: MATH 050 or MATH
tion to wood flooring materials and MATH 020C or appropriate assessment 050D or MATH 053 or appropriate
installation techniques. Students will This course covers the fabrication and assessment
study the characteristics of various installation skills used in the produc- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
hard and soft wood species typi- tion of custom wood flooring design. appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
cally chosen for grade, durability, Students will study examples of appropriate assessment; Concurrent
and color. The inspection of existing artistic wood floor elements includ- enrollment in MATH 070 or MATH
subfloors will be discussed, and pro- ing geometric patterns, color varia- 070D or MATH 073
cedures for installing new subfloors tions, and inclusion of materials other Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
will be included. The proper prepara- wood. Students will create a design (* The UC will grant credit for only one
tion and installation sequence of pattern for a custom wood floor of the following courses: CHEM 110,
wood strips and plank flooring will medallion, and use the techniques CHEM 120)
be the main focus of the training. and skills presented to complete the This course provides an introduc-
1.5 Units medallion project. tion to the fundamental concepts of
20 Lecture hours 1.5 Units general, organic, and biological chem-
20 Lab hours 20 Lecture hours istry, and is especially appropriate for
20 Lab hours students intending to pursue a career
CARP 080B in nursing and other health-related
Borders CARP 080E professions, including kinesiol-
Diagonal and Herringbone Patterns ogy and psychology. Emphasis is
Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter placed on the relationship between
Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter chemistry and the health/medical
040B Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP sciences. Weekly laboratory activities
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or 040B require students to empirically verify
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or concepts presented in lectures. No
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or
This course covers the fabrication and MATH 020C or appropriate assessment
production skills used to create bor- This course covers the fabrication
ders for wood flooring installations. and installation skills used in the
Students will interpret floor plans to production of diagonal and herring-
determine details for border designs bone flooring patterns. Students will
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previous background in chemistry CHEM 140 (C-ID CHEM 120S) medical, dental, veterinary, and other
is required or expected of students General Chemistry health-related graduate programs.
enrolling in this course. 5 Units
5 Units Prerequisite: CHEM 130 with a grade of 54 Lecture hours
54 Lecture hours “C” or better 108 Lab hours
54 Lab hours Advisory: ENGL 101; READ 023 or
18 Other hours appropriate assessment; MATH 180 or CHEM 231 (C-ID CHEM 160S)
appropriate assessment Organic Chemistry II
CHEM 120 Transfers to: CSU
Introduction to Chemistry CHEM 140 is a continuation of Prerequisite: CHEM 230 with a grade of
CHEM 130. Theory and techniques “C” or better
Prerequisite: MATH 070 or MATH of elementary physical chemistry are Transfers to: UC, CSU
070D or MATH 073 with a grade of “C” stressed. Emphasis is placed on the This course, the second of a two-
or appropriate assessment dynamics of chemical change using semester sequence, provides a
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or thermodynamics and reaction kinet- rigorous introduction to the practical
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or ics as the major tools. A thorough and theoretical aspects of organic
appropriate assessment treatment of equilibrium is given, chemistry. The chemistry of aromatic
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU with many examples of acid/base, and carbonyl-containing compounds
(* The UC will grant credit for only one buffer, solubility, and complex ions. will be emphasized through out the
of the following courses: CHEM 110, Entropy and free energy, electro- course of the semester. Bioorganic
CHEM 120) chemistry, coordination compounds compounds will be introduced.
This one-semester course is designed and a brief introduction to organic Particular emphasis will be placed on
for students intending to major in chemistry and nuclear chemistry thermodynamic and kinetic aspects
science or engineering. The course are presented. Various analytical of reactions, the detailed examina-
primarily prepares students for techniques used in modern chemistry tion of reaction mechanisms, and
Chemistry 130; additionally, it fulfills are introduced. Descriptive chem- the design of multi-step syntheses.
the general education requirement istry of representative metallic and Laboratory exercises require students
in the physical sciences. This course nonmetallic elements is included. The to use the techniques learned in the
introduces the fundamental prin- Laboratory introduces experimental previous semester to carry out more
ciples of general chemistry, with chemistry with examples from areas complex reactions and multi-step
emphasis on chemical nomenclature of kinetics, equilibrium, acid/base synthesis. Additionally, students will
and quantitative problems in chemis- and buffer preparation, differential investigate the techniques of organic
try. The lecture presents classical and titration, electrochemistry, and quali- qualitative analysis. This course is
modern chemistry including atomic tative analysis. Modern instrumental appropriate for students majoring in
theory, periodic properties, chemical methods are used in some exercises. chemistry, biological sciences, and
bonding, chemical reactions, stoichi- 5 Units chemical engineering, and satisfies
ometry, acids and bases, gas laws and 54 Lecture hours the admissions requirements for
solutions. The laboratory introduces 108 Lab hours medical, dental, veterinary, and other
the techniques of experimental chem- health-related graduate programs.
istry with examples from all areas of CHEM 230 (C-ID CHEM 150, 5 Units
chemistry. CHEM 160S) 54 Lecture hours
5 Units Organic Chemistry I 108 Lab hours
54 Lecture hours
54 Lab hours Prerequisite: CHEM 140 with a grade of CHEM 299
18 Other hours “C” or better Directed Study: Chemistry
Transfers to: UC, CSU
CHEM 130 (C-ID CHEM 110, This course, the first of a two-semes- Transfers to: UC, CSU
CHEM 120S) ter sequence, provides a rigorous Independent Study/Directed Study
General Chemistry introduction to the practical and is intended for students who have
theoretical aspects of organic chemis- the ability to assume responsibil-
Prerequisite: CHEM 120 with a grade of try. Several topics will be explored in ity for independent work and to
“C” or better depth, including molecular structure prepare written or oral reports and/
Advisory: ENGL 101; READ 023 or and hybridization, applications of or appropriate projects. To enroll in
appropriate assessment; MATH 175 or acid/base theory to organic com- an independent study/directed study
appropriate assessment pounds, stereochemistry, alkanes, course, students must possess a 2.5
Transfers to: UC, CSU alkenes, alkynes, dienes, substitu- overall grade point average, a 3.0
CHEM 130 is the first semester of a tion and elimination reactions, and grade point average in the discipline
two semester sequence designed for spectroscopic methods of analysis of study being requested, or receive
students intending to major in science (e.g. IR, UV/VIS, NMR). Particular an exception from the instructor.
and engineering. The lecture course emphasis will be placed on ther- Independent Studies/Directed Studies
covers classical/modern chemistry, modynamic and kinetic aspects of may be developed from any topic
with applications, in stoichiometry reactions and detailed examination arising from or related to a course of
and classical atomic theory of chem- of reaction mechanisms. Laboratory study that will result in developing
istry, periodic properties, gas laws, exercises are designed to provide depth and breadth in that subject
modern quantum theory of atomic students with a solid foundation in area. Students will be expected to
and molecular structure and periodic the essential techniques of organic meet on a regular basis with their fac-
properties, thermochemistry, liquids chemistry, including the determina- ulty sponsor and submit a final report
and solids, solution chemistry. The tion of melting points, thin-layer and or project, and student progress shall
laboratory introduces experimental column chromatography, extrac- be evaluated at regular intervals.
chemistry with examples from all tion, distillation, and spectroscopic Academic standards for Independent
areas of chemistry. analysis of products. This course is Studies/Directed Studies shall be the
5 Units appropriate for students majoring in same as those for other courses. Units
54 Lecture hours chemistry, biological sciences, and are awarded in accordance to Title
72 Lab hours chemical engineering, and satisfies V regulations with one unit of credit
36 Other hours the admissions requirements for awarded for 54 hours of Directed
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Studies, six (6) hours of which must to work in environments with high ment, leadership and advocacy skills
be with an instructor. The instructor concentrations of this population. and professionalism will be the focus
is responsible for monitoring student 3 Units of this course. The course is meant
progress through the semester. 54 Lecture hours for students who are interested in
Students may take directed study understanding the current issues and
courses for a maximum of three (3) CHST 148 changes in the field of Child Devel-
units within a discipline, and may not La Chicana: The Contemporary opment. This course meets State Of
accumulate more than a total of nine Mexican-American Female (Same as California Teacher Credentialing
(9) units college wide. SOC 148) requirements for the Child Devel-
1 to 3 Units opment Permit and Department of
54 to 162 Lab hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Social Services Classification Indica-
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or tor DS3.
CHICANO STUDIES appropriate assessment 1 Unit
Transfers to: UC, CSU 18 Lecture hours
Division of Behavioral This introductory course explores
& Social Sciences the racial/ethnic identity formation CD 102 (C-ID ECE 220)
of Chicanas/Mexican origin women Nutrition, Health and Safety for
CHST 101 in the United States. Course themes Children
Introduction to Chicano Studies include an examination into the
genesis of the term “Chicana”, the Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or emergence of Chicana feminism, and appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or the intersection of race, gender, class, appropriate assessment
appropriate assessment and sexuality in relation to the forma- Transfers to: CSU
Transfers to: UC, CSU tion and study of Chicana identities. This course is designed for students
This is an introductory course that This course is an interdisciplinary interested in working in group care
examines the cultural, economic, one, drawing on methodologies and educational programs that
educational and political issues as from racial/ethnic studies, women/ enroll children from infancy to early
they impact the Chicana/o in the U.S. gender studies, queer studies, history, adolescence. The course focuses on
Topics include Chicana/o identity, literature, sociology, and popular preventive health and safety practices
ethnic/racial paradigms, gender, lan- culture. This course is appropriate for in group care environments for both
guage, race, educational attainment, students interested in furthering their children and adults and integra-
immigration, labor, and poverty. Stu- understanding of the social con- tion of these practices into everyday
dents interested in this course may struction of the Mexican American program planning and development.
include individuals with familial or woman. Introduction will also be provided
personal connections to the Chicano 3 Units regarding the laws, regulations,
(Mexican-American) community and/ 54 Lecture hours standards, policies and procedures
or those intending to work in envi- and child development curriculum
ronments with high concentrations of CHST 150 related to child nutrition, health and
this population. Chicano Politics (Same as POLS 150) safety. Topics will include preven-
3 Units tion and recognition of infectious
54 Lecture hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or disease, immunization, dental and
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or mental health, child nutrition, menu
CHST 146 appropriate assessment planning, sanitary food handling,
The Mexican American in the History Transfers to: UC, CSU prevention of injury, emergency
of the U.S. This course examines U.S. history preparedness and evacuation,
and political issues relevant to the providing services for children with
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Chicano/Latino community, pro- special needs and child abuse preven-
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or vides an overview of Chicano/Latino tion, identification and reporting
appropriate assessment demographics in the U.S. examines responsibilities. The importance of
Transfers to: UC, CSU Chicano/Latino political activism and program collaboration with families
This course is a survey of the history the rise of Chicano/Latino political and health professionals will also
of the Mexican/Mexican-American leadership. Students interested in be addressed. This course meets the
people in the United States pre- this course may include individuals Department of Social Services Classi-
sented in the context of U.S. history with familial or personal connections fication Indicator DS7 and the State of
and government. The course begins to the Chicano (Mexican-American) California Department of Education
with a discussion of the Mexican community and/or those intending Title V Child Development Permit.
American War and the Treaty of to work in environments with high 3 Units
Guadalupe Hidalgo, and goes on concentrations of this population. 54 Lecture hours
to examine the Mexican American 3 Units
struggle for full integration into U.S. 54 Lecture hours CD 103
society. Key topics include repatria- Parenting
tion, unionism, Mexican American CHILD
GIs on the Pacific and European war DEVELOPMENT Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
front, postwar struggles for economic appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
and social justice, radicalism, and Division of Behavioral appropriate assessment
concludes with an examination into & Social Sciences Transfers to: CSU
the dramatic growth of the Mexican/ This course is designed for stu-
Mexican-American population in CD 095 dents who are interested in gaining
the U.S. Students interested in this Current Issues in Child Development information to understand and work
course may include individuals with effectively with parents and to under-
familial or personal connections to Advisory: CD 106; CD 110 stand the parent child relationships in
the Chicano (Mexican- American) A working knowledge of current their own lives. The course provides
community and/or those intending issues in the field of Child Develop- a framework for topics pertinent
to current parenting concepts. The
following topics will be explored
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and examined: understanding the CD 111 (C-ID ECE 130) impact on the whole child, the artistic
parenting process from infancy to Early Childhood Education Curriculum development process, aesthetics, the
adulthood, parenting in diverse elements of art, specific art program
culture, various life styles and family Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or approaches, artistic styles, facilitating
structures, alternatives to biological appropriate assessment; READ 023 or and supporting creative art experi-
parenting and understanding high appropriate assessment ences for children, art assessment
risk families. Transfers to: CSU techniques and specific art experi-
3 Units This introductory course presents ences. This course is appropriate for
54 Lecture hours current concepts in childhood cur- students interested in working with
riculum development and imple- children in group care and educa-
CD 106 (C-ID CDEV 100) mentation. The student will design tional environments. Applies towards
Child Growth and Development curriculum based on observation and the State of California Title 22 Depart-
assessment of young children to sup- ment of Social Services Classification
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or port play and learning using devel- Indicator DS 3 and State of California
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or opmental, inclusive and anti-bias Teacher Credentialing requirements
appropriate assessment principles in collaboration with fami- for the Child Development Permit.
Transfers to: UC (credit limit *), CSU lies to support all children; demon- 3 Units
(*Students will receive credit from UC strate knowledge of the teachers’ role 54 Lecture hours
for only one of the following coursers: CD in evaluating best practices and apply
106 or PSY 112) understanding of children’s learn- CD 118
This course provides an overview ing and development. This course Development of Science and Math
of human growth from concep- is meant for students who plan to Experiences
tion to adolescence. The theories of create and implement children’s
development relevant to life through educational programs. This course Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
the teenage years are introduced is also designed to meet the State of appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
and the social, emotional, cognitive California Title 22 Department of appropriate assessment
and physical aspects of these early Social Service Classification Indicator Transfers to: CSU
stages of life are addressed. This DS3 and applies toward the State of This course provides a framework
course is appropriate for students California Title V requirements for from which to explore the theo-
preparing for a profession working the Child Development Permit. ries, philosophies, principles, and
with children and their families or 3 Units implementation of science and math
those interested in furthering their 54 Lecture hours experiences for children from birth
understanding of child and adoles- to early adolescence. Emphasis is
cent development. This course is also CD 114 (C-ID ECE 200) placed upon theoretical and devel-
designed to meet the Department of Observation and Assessment opmental foundations with practical
Social Service Classification DS1 and application in the form of develop-
applies toward the State of California Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or mentally appropriate activities for
Title V requirement for the Child appropriate assessment; READ 023 or use in the school and the child care
Development Permit. appropriate assessment center. This course is targeted for
3 Units Transfers to: CSU students preparing for a career in
54 Lecture hours This course is designed for students teaching children. The course meets
working towards a Child Develop- the Department of Social Services
CD 110 (C-ID ECE 120) ment permit. The course focuses on Classification Indicator DS3 and
Principles and Practices of Early Child- appropriate use of assessment and applies towards the State of Califor-
hood Education observation strategies to document nia Department of Education Title V
development, growth, play and learn- Child Development Permit.
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or ing in order to join with families and 3 Units
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or professionals in promoting children’s 54 Lecture hours
appropriate assessment success and maintaining quality pro-
Transfers to: CSU grams. Recording strategies, rating CD 119
This course is designed for students systems, portfolios, and multiple Music and Movement for Children
desiring to work in educational pro- assessment methods are explored.
grams for children from birth to age Advantages and disadvantages of Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
eight. The course is an examination of observation techniques, observer appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
the underlying theoretical principles bias and cultural considerations are appropriate assessment
of developmentally appropriate prac- discussed. This course meets the Transfers to: CSU
tices applied to programs, environ- Department of Social Services Clas- This course offers a framework for
ments, emphasizing the key role of sification Indicator DS 3 and applies providing developmentally appropri-
relationship, constructive adult-child toward the State of California Title V ate music and movement principles
interaction and teaching strategies in requirement for the Child Develop- and experiences for children birth to
supporting physical, social, creative ment Permit. early adolescence. The developmen-
and intellectual development for 3 Units tal characteristics of movement and
all children. This course includes 54 Lecture hours music abilities will be outlined along
a review of the historical roots or with the basics of movement and
early childhood programs and the CD 115 music education. Students will partic-
evolution of the professional practices Creative Art Experiences for Children ipate in music and movement related
promoting advocacy, ethics and pro- activities. This course is designed for
fessional identity. This course meets Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or students interested in working with
the Department of Social Services appropriate assessment; READ 023 or children in group care and educa-
Classification Indicator DS3 and the appropriate assessment tional programs. The course meets
State of California Department of Transfers to: CSU the Department of Social Services
Education Title V Child Development This course provides a comprehen- Classification Indicator DS3 and
Permit. sive study of creativity and its impact
3 Units on child development. A develop-
54 Lecture hours mental perspective will be utilized as
students explore creative art and its
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applies towards the State of Califor- tural environment affects the devel- ments for the Child Development
nia Department of Education Title V oping child. The course examines the Permit and Department of Social
Child Development Permit. historical and contemporary inter- Service Classification Indicator DS4.
3 Units relationship of family, school and 3 Units
54 Lecture hours community on child development. 54 Lecture hours
The process of socialization and iden-
CD 120 tity formation will be highlighted, CD 224 (C-ID ECE 230)
Experiences in Language Arts showing the importance of respectful, Diversity Issues During Early Child-
reciprocal relationships that support hood, School Age and Adolescence
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or and empower families. This course
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or meets the Department of Social Ser- Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
appropriate assessment vices Classification Indicator DS2 and appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
Transfers to: CSU the State of California Department of appropriate assessment
This course is designed for students Education Title V Child Development Transfers to: CSU
who are interested in promoting and Permit. This course addresses the similari-
facilitating the language development 3 Units ties, variety and multiplicity found
of children. The course is a study of 54 Lecture hours within programs and educational
philosophies, principles and imple- settings for Young Children, School
mentation of language arts experi- CD 211 Age Children and Adolescents.
ences for children from birth to early Infants and Toddlers Topics covered include: family
adolescence. The theoretical basis of values, culture, race, gender, social
language development and systems Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or class, sexual preference, language and
of teaching literacy will be addressed. appropriate assessment; READ 023 or abilities. Focus will also be placed on
Literature, dramatics, flannel board appropriate assessment developmental appropriateness in
stories, puppetry, and storytelling are Transfers to: CSU addressing diversity, parental per-
incorporated into the course as strate- This course is a study of factors that spectives and the effects of diversity
gies for language acquisition as well affect the developmental progress of on the domains of development. This
as literacy activities. The course meets children from birth through 2 years. course is designed for students wish-
State of California Commission on Current developmental theories ing to work in children’s programs
Teacher Credentialing requirements specific to this age and practical and educational settings. This course
for the Child Development Permit applications that nurture the cogni- meets the Department of Social
and Department of Social Service tive, language, emotional, social, Services Classification Indicator DS 3
Classification Indicator DS3. personality, and motor development and applies towards the State of Cali-
3 Units are explored. Emphasis will be placed fornia Department of Education Title
54 Lecture hours on the role of the adult in designing, V Child Development Permits.
assessing and implementing the edu- 3 Units
CD 128 care (education and caring) of infants 54 Lecture hours
Child Growth and Development and toddlers. Culturally sensitive
During the School Years care, as well as early recognition and CD 226
intervention for infants and toddlers Introduction to Special Education
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or with special needs is discussed. This
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or course is recommended for students Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
appropriate assessment who are interested in working with appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
Transfers to: CSU infants and toddlers in center-based appropriate assessment
This course focuses on the develop- programs, family child care and Transfers to: CSU
mental needs of children from 5-14 parental care. This course meets This course introduces students to the
years and will include the physi- The Department of Social Services field of special education. Instruction
cal, cognitive, linguistic, social and Classification Indicator DS4 and will focus on understanding basic
emotional aspects of the school-age applies towards the State of Califor- strategies for working with children,
child. Emphasis will be placed on nia Department of Education Title V birth to early adolescence, that are
gaining an understanding of various Child Development Permits. at-risk or have a diagnosed disability.
strategies that address the needs of 3 Units Issues related to family dynamics and
school-aged children. This course is 54 Lecture hours education resources and strategies
directed towards students seeking will also be discussed. Public policy
employment in educational programs CD 213 requires that children with special
for school-age children. The course Developing and Implementing Infant/ needs are learning in environments
meets the Department of Social Ser- Toddler Curriculum with their same-age peers. This
vices Classification Indicator DS5 and course will prepare students who
applies towards the State of Califor- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or wish to work in children’s programs
nia Department of Education Title V appropriate assessment; READ 023 or or educational environments to facili-
Child Development Permit. appropriate assessment tate the learning and development of
3 Units Transfers to: CSU children with special needs. Applies
54 Lecture hours This course will prepare students toward the State of California Teacher
for a position working with infants Credentialing requirements for the
CD 208 (C-ID CDEV 110) and toddlers in a group setting. The Child Development Permit.
Child, Family and Community course presents the elements of a 3 Units
quality infant and toddler program. 54 Lecture hours
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Topics covered will include the theo-
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or ries of growth and development, laws CD 228 (C-ID ECE 210)
appropriate assessment and regulations governing group pro- Early Childhood Education Practicum
Transfers to: UC, CSU grams, program quality standards,
This course is designed for students and the significance of the caregiver’s Prerequisite: CD 106, CD 110, CD 111,
desiring to work with children in a relationship to the child. The course CD 114 and CD 208
group setting, as well as for parents meets State of California Commission Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate
and others who wish to further their on Teacher Credentialing require- assessment
understanding of how the socio-cul- Transfers to: CSU
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In this capstone course the student This course will prepare students and Transfers to: UC, CSU
will practice and demonstrate devel- parents to participate in the planning This course is a continuation of the
opmentally appropriate early child- and implementation of program- essentials of the Chinese Language.
hood program planning and teaching ming for children with special needs. The course stresses oral and written
competencies under the supervision The course focuses on supporting proficiency through fundamental use
of Child Development faculty and the educational process of children of Chinese pronunciation and the
other qualified early education pro- with special needs within group Pinyin Spelling System. Students will
fessionals. Students will utilize practi- settings utilizing multidisciplinary continue to further their knowledge
cal classroom experiences to make approaches that incorporate the of Chinese characters. In addition
connections between theory and family in the planning and imple- to classroom discussion, students
practice, develop professional behav- mentation of programming. Topics receive intensive individualized
iors, and build a comprehensive will include assessment, diagnosis, oral-aural practice in the language
understanding of children and fami- appropriate placement, individual- laboratory via interactive websites,
lies. Child centered, play-oriented ized program planning and educa- audio CDs, video programs, and CD
approaches to teaching, learning, and tional approaches and adaptations. ROMs. Various facets of Chinese his-
assessment; and knowledge of cur- Criteria outlined by laws regarding tory, culture and civilization will also
riculum content areas will be empha- Special Education and court rulings be analyzed via cross-cultural com-
sized as student teachers design, will be addressed along with the parisons. This course is intended for
implement and evaluate experiences issue of program accountability. The those interested in learning to speak
that promote positive development course meets State of California Com- Chinese as well as for those seeking a
and learning for all young children. mission on Teacher Credentialing degree in the Chinese language.
This course is designed for students requirements for the Child Devel- 4 Units
looking for a supervised field/labora- opment Permit and Department of 72 Lecture hours
tory experience in an early childhood Social Service Classification Indicator
setting. The course meets The Depart- DS3. CIVIL DESIGN
ment of Social Services Classification 3 Units
Indicator DS3 and applies towards 54 Lecture hours Division of Career &
the State of California Department of Technical Education
Education Title V Child Development CHINESE
Permits. CIV 140
3 Units Division of Communications Civil Drafting Fundamentals
36 Lecture hours & Languages
54 Lab hours Advisory: ENGT 101 or two years of
CHIN 101 high school drafting; ENGL 030 or
CD 229 Chinese I ENLA 034 or appropriate assessment;
Literacy Development for Children READ 023 or appropriate assessment.
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Transfers to: CSU
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or This course is for all students
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment interested in the career field of Civil
appropriate assessment Transfers to: UC, CSU Design Drafting and Civil Engineer-
Transfers to: CSU This course provides the student ing. The course is a study of civil
This course is appropriate for with an introduction to the Chinese design drafting practices and the
students interested in facilitating language and culture. The course preparation of drawings used in
and supporting literacy develop- stresses oral and written proficiency the civil engineering field. Students
ment in children enrolled in group through fundamental use of Chi- will use Computer Aided Draft-
care and educational environments. nese pronunciation and the Pinyin ing (CADD) software to complete
Focus is on effective skills and Spelling System. Students will also projects relating to interpretation
techniques utilized by teachers and receive an introduction to Chinese of survey data, profiles and cross
caregivers to enhance the develop- characters. In addition to classroom sections, land subdivision, site and
ment of Emergent Literacy skills discussion, students receive intensive grading plans, underground utilities
throughout childhood. Students will individualized oral-aural practice in and structures, concrete and struc-
develop knowledge of the sequence the language laboratory via inter- tural detailing.
of Literacy and Language Develop- active websites, audio CDs, video 3 Units
ment, Developmentally Appropriate programs, and CD ROMs. Various 36 Lecture hours
Practices in classroom environments facets of Chinese history, culture 72 Lab hours
and a Balanced Literacy Approach. and civilization will also be analyzed
Effective assessment, curriculum and via cross-cultural comparisons. This CIV 142
techniques to promote skill develop- course is intended for those inter- Introduction to Surveying and GPS
ment will also be introduced. The ested in learning to speak Chinese as
course meets State of California Com- well as for those seeking a degree in Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
mission on Teacher Credentialing the Chinese language. appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
requirements for the Child Devel- 4 Units appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or
opment Permit and Department of 72 Lecture hours MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri-
Social Service Classification Indicator ate assessment; CIT 102
DS3. CHIN 102 Transfers to: CSU
3 Units Chinese II This course is for all students
54 Lecture hours interested in the career field of Civil
Prerequisite: Completion of CHIN 101 Design Drafting, Surveying/Map-
CD 232 with a “C” or better, or completion of 2 ping, and Civil Engineering. Intro-
Educating Children with Special Needs years high school Chinese with a “C” or duction to Surveying and GPS will
better cover the principles and practices of
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate land surveying which will include
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or assessment the measuring of distance, direction,
appropriate assessment
Transfers to: CSU
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elevation and position, topographic CIV 245 CIV 299
mapping, and use and care of survey- Civil Engineering Design and Modeling Directed Study in Civil Design
ing equipment. The fundamentals of Technology
global positioning systems (GPS) and Prerequisite: CIV 140; ENGT 150 or
their applications in land surveying ENGT 170 Prerequisite: 2.5 overall grade point
will also be introduced. This course Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate average, a 3.0 grade point average in the
will also be beneficial for those in the assessment; ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or discipline of study being requested, or
construction industry who need to appropriate assessment receive an exception from the instructor
acquire property data. Transfers to: CSU Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
4 Units This course is for all students appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
54 Lecture hours interested in the career field of Civil appropriate assessment
54 Lab hours Design Drafting and Civil Engineer- Transfers to: CSU
ing. Civil Design & Modeling is an This course provides an opportu-
CIV 143 advanced level class which includes nity for the student to expand their
Applications to Surveying and GPS design, analysis, and the prepara- studies in Civil Design Technology
tion of drawings used in the Civil beyond the classroom by complet-
Prerequisite: CIV 142 Engineering field. The student will ing a project or an assignment
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or use Civil Engineering software, such arranged by an agreement between
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or as Bentley’s In-Roads or AutoCAD’s the student and instructor. The
appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or Civil 3D to complete projects relating student is required to contract with
MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri- to transportation and site develop- the instructor to determine the scope
ate assessment ment including grading, drainage, of the assignment and the unit value
Transfers to: CSU and road alignment plans and details. assigned for successful completion.
This course is for all students with Specific areas of focus include the Students must possess a 2.5 overall
a basic understanding of surveying use of the software for modeling and GPA, a 3.0 GPA in the discipline of
who are interested in pursuing a editing of terrain, surfaces, profiles, study being requested, or receive an
career in the field of Land Surveying. and cross-sections as well as earth- exception from the instructor. Stu-
This course presents advanced appli- work computations and site planning dents may take a maximum of 3 units
cations that will cover the theory and design. of Directed Study within a discipline
practice of plane surveying, including 3 Units and 9 units college-wide.
principles of position, horizontal and 36 Lecture hours 1 to 3 Units
vertical curves, construction stak- 54 Lab hours 54 to 162 Lab hours
ing, alignments, field procedures,
U.S. Public Land Survey System, CIV 290 COMPUTER
Boundary Surveying, use and care of Cooperative Work Experience/Intern- INFORMATION
surveying equipment. ship for Civil Related Fields TECHNOLOGY
4 Units
54 Lecture hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Division of Business
54 Lab hours appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
appropriate assessment CIT 042
CIV 241 Transfers to: CSU Computer Literacy
Civil Engineering Drafting and Design This course supports and reinforces
on-the-job training in business and Advisory: CIT 100A
Prerequisite: CIV 140; ENGT 150 or industrial establishments under This basic computer literacy course
ENGT 170 supervision of a college instruc- is designed to provide the student
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or tor and is facilitated by the use of with skills necessary to understand
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or learning objectives. The student and communicate with comput-
appropriate assessment will be working in a skilled or ers. It will include hardware and
Transfers to: CSU professional level assignment in software basics, file management,
This course is for all students their area of vocational interest computer networks, and the Internet.
interested in the career field of Civil and will meet performance objec- The course is taught on a lecture-
Design Drafting and Civil Engineer- tives related to instruction that are lab basis: (3) hours in the classroom
ing. The course is an intermediate above and beyond the conditions of and a minimum of (2) hours in the
level class in which the practices and regular employment. This course is laboratory each week. This course is
the preparation of drawings, pertain- intended for students whose job is taught in a six-week module during
ing to the civil engineering field, will in civil engineering design / drafting the regular semester. This course is
be expanded to include the develop- related fields and have completed or recommended for all community
ment of maps and drawings used enrolled in the appropriate course- college students in order to prepare
for site development, grading and work. Instructor approval is needed them for their college-level courses
drainage, and road alignment. Prepa- to remain in the class. “Contact the which may require the knowledge
ration of construction documents for CWE office regarding re-enrollment of the microcomputer and its use for
buildings and other related constructs procedures”. completion of assignments.
will be included as well. Other topics Student Unpaid Internship: 1 Unit
to be covered include project notes, 1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours; 18 Lecture hours
specifications, and details for Civil 3 Units/180 hours; 4 Units/240 hours 12 Lab hours
Engineering drawings. The students Student Paid Internship:
will use both hand drafting and 1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours; CIT 060
Computer Aided Drafting (CADD) to 3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours. Windows Operating System
complete projects related the afore- 1 to 4 Units
mentioned covered topics. 3 Lecture hours Advisory: CIT 100A
3 Units 60 to 300 hours This course is a comprehensive
36 Lecture hours course of the Microsoft Windows
54 Lab hours operating system and its graphical
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user interface. The student will learn: computer professional or a computer ments for the Computer Information
Graphical User Interface/Mouse, user. This is the basic computer Technology Microcomputer Special-
My Computer, File Management course designed for Business majors. ists Degree or professions wanting to
with Explorer, WordPad, Paint, and 3 Units master Microsoft Word.
data sharing using the Clipboard. 54 Lecture hours 1.5 Units
The Find program, object linking 18 Lecture hours
and embedding, printers and fonts CIT 102 27 Lab hours
will also be included. Networking Introduction to Microsoft Office
capabilities of Windows will be used CIT 105
and disk maintenance tasks will be Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Microsoft PowerPoint
performed. appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
3 Units appropriate assessment; CIT 100A Advisory: CIT 101
54 Lecture hours Transfers to: CSU Transfers to: CSU
36 Lab hours This course is intended as an intro- This course provides the student
duction for students wanting to learn with an overview of the presentation
CIT 100A the latest version of the integrated software Microsoft® PowerPoint®.
Keyboarding program suite of Microsoft Office Specific topics include planning and
Professional. The student will be pro- creating a presentation, applying and
Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate vided with the basics of each of the modifying text and graphics objects,
assessment programs in the suite - Word, Excel, using design templates, working with
Transfers to: CSU Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook as graphics and sound from other file
The course is designed to enable well as their Internet integration. In formats and the World Wide Web,
the student to master the alphanu- addition, an introduction to funda- preparing charts, and presenting
meric keyboard on a microcomputer mental computer concepts will be slide shows. This course is intended
by touch and to gain a thorough presented including hardware and for students desiring to complete the
knowledge of current keyboarding software basics, file management, requirements for the Computer Infor-
techniques. This course is recom- computer networks and communica- mation Technology Microcomputer
mended for all students to provide tions. Specialists Degree or professionals
them with the skills necessary to use 3 Units wanting instruction in Microsoft®
touch keyboarding to prepare reports 45 Lecture hours PowerPoint® leading to Microsoft®
and general course assignments. 27 Lab hours Office Specialist Certification.
1 Unit 1.5 Units
9 Lecture hours CIT 103 27 Lecture hours
27 Lab hours Microsoft Word 18 Lab hours
CIT 100B Prerequisite: CIT 101 CIT 107
Keyboarding Speed and Accuracy Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate Microsoft Excel
assessment
Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate Transfers to: CSU Prerequisite: CIT 101
assessment; CIT 100A This is a thorough introduction to Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate
Transfers to: CSU the word processing application assessment
This course is designed to improve Microsoft® Word®. This course will Transfers to: CSU
students’ speed and accuracy on a provide instruction in the use of the This is a comprehensive spreadsheet
computer keyboard by analyzing latest version of word processing application course which will provide
their keyboarding techniques and software for business applications. instruction in the use of the latest ver-
prescribing specific drills to increase Students will learn the basic edit- sion of spreadsheet software for busi-
their timed writing rate. It is taught ing and formatting functions of the ness applications. Students will learn
as a lab or on-line. This course is program. Document maintenance, to create and format a workbook,
recommended for all students who formatting enhancements, and the work with formulas and functions,
have learned the location of the keys creation and formatting of tables will create charts, tables and PivotTables.
on the keyboard and who now want also be presented. Additional topics Students will also learn advanced
to improve their speed and accuracy include macros and styles, specialized functions, and develop Excel applica-
in preparation of reports and general tables, protected forms and shared tions. This course is intended for
course assignments. documents. This course is intended students desiring to complete the
1 Unit for students desiring to complete the requirements for the Computer Infor-
18 Lecture hours requirements for the Computer Infor- mation Technology Microcomputer
mation Technology Microcomputer Specialists Degree or professionals
CIT 101 Specialists Degree or professions wanting comprehensive knowledge
Introduction to Computer Information wanting to master Microsoft Word. of Microsoft® Excel®
Technology 3 Units 3 Units
45 Lecture hours 45 Lecture hours
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 27 Lab hours 27 Lab hours
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
appropriate assessment; CIT 100A CIT 104 CIT 108
Transfers to: UC, CSU Advanced Microsoft Word Advanced Microsoft Excel
This is an introductory computer
course, which offers students both Prerequisite: CIT 103 Prerequisite: CIT 107
fundamental computer concepts and Transfers to: CSU Advisory: CIT 115
training in spreadsheets and database This course presents the advanced Transfers to: CSU
microcomputer applications. Topics features of the latest version of This is an advanced microcomputer
include the importance of computers Microsoft Word®. Specific topics spreadsheet applications course,
in business and society, the informa- include merging documents, macros which will provide instruction in the
tion processing cycle, the Internet, and styles, specialized tables, pro- use of the latest version of spread-
communication and networks, the tected forms and shared documents. sheet software. Students will learn to
latest hardware and software devel- This course is intended for students integrate Excel with other Windows
opments, and planning a career as a desiring to complete the require- programs and the World Wide Web,
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create Excel tables, PivotTables and CIT 111 CIT 116
PivotCharts, build Excel applica- Introduction to Programming Advanced Visual Basic Programming
tions using macros and buttons, and
enhance workbooks with Visual Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Prerequisite: CIT 115
Basic. This course is intended for appropriate assessment; READ 022 or Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate
students desiring to complete the appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or assessment
requirements for the Computer MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri- Transfers to: UC, CSU
Information Technology Computer ate assessment; CIT 101 This course is intended for students
Systems Degree, or professionals Transfers to: CSU desiring to complete the require-
wanting to learn the advanced func- This course is designed to develop ments for the Computer Information
tions and programming features of the problem-solving abilities of the Technology Degree or professionals
Microsoft® Excel®. student who intends to continue in who want to continue develop-
1.5 Units the computer field. Various tech- ing their programming skills using
18 Lecture hours niques used will include hierarchy an object- oriented programming
27 Lab hours diagrams, data flow diagrams, flow- language. This course will review the
charting, data diagrams, and pseudo fundamentals of software develop-
CIT 109 code. This course will also include ment and cover advanced program-
Microsoft Access information on Microsoft Visual ming skills using the Visual Basic
Studio.NET’s integrated development language. Advanced topics include:
Prerequisite: CIT 101 environment (IDE). user interface concepts, database
Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate 3 Units management, custom controls, and
assessment 54 Lecture hours Window common controls, multiple
Transfers to: CSU document applications, class, ActiveX
This is a thorough microcomputer CIT 112 and distributing programs.
database applications course, which Survey of Object-Oriented 4 Units
will provide instruction in the use Programming 72 Lecture hours
of the latest version of database
software for business applications. Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or CIT 125
Students will learn to create and appropriate assessment; READ 022 or Introduction to C++ Programming
modify tables, build table relation- appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or
ships, add and edit records, create MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri- Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
forms for data entry, produce simple ate assessment; CIT 097 appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
queries and reports, advanced query Transfers to: UC, CSU appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or
functions, custom forms design for This class covers the basic syntax MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri-
data entry, custom report writing, for three object-oriented program- ate assessment; CIT 111
and sharing and integrating data with ming languages: C++, Visual Basic Transfers to: UC, CSU
Web pages. This course is intended and Java. Using the Microsoft Studio This course is intended for students
for students desiring to complete environment, this class includes the desiring to complete the require-
the requirements for the Computer following topics: introduction to com- ments for the Computer Information
Information Technology Degree or puters, logic, input/output, looping Technology Degree or professionals
professionals wanting a thorough and structures. who want to continue developing
introduction to Microsoft® Access®. 3 Units their programming skills using Visual
3 Units 54 Lecture hours C++ programming language. This
45 Lecture hours course will cover the fundamentals
27 Lab hours CIT 115 of software development using the
Introduction to Visual Basic Program- most popular language: C++. The
CIT 110 ming topics covered include: designing,
Advanced Microsoft Access writing the source code, compiling,
Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate linking, executing, debugging, data
Prerequisite: CIT 109 assessment; CIT 111 types, arithmetic/logical expressions,
Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate Transfers to: UC, CSU pointers, looping, branching, classes,
assessment This course is intended for students objects and static and dynamic
Transfers to: CSU desiring to complete the require- memory allocation.
This is an advanced microcomputer ments for the Computer Information 4 Units
database applications course, which Technology Degree or professionals 72 Lecture hours
will provide instruction in the use wanting an introduction to Visual
of the latest version of database soft- Basic Programming. This course will CIT 126
ware with emphasis on the software cover the fundamentals of software Advanced C++ Programming
as a programming tool. Students development using the most popular
will learn advanced query functions, language – Visual Basic. Course Prerequisite: CIT 125
custom forms design for data entry, topics include: designing programs, Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
custom report writing, and sharing writing the source code, compiling, appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
and integrating data with Web pages. linking, executing and debugging appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or
This course is intended for students programs, data types, arithmetic/ MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri-
desiring to complete the requirements logical expressions, procedures, deci- ate assessment; CIT 111
for the Computer Information Tech- sions, repetition, arrays, processing Transfers to: UC, CSU
nology Computer Systems Degree sequential files, processing random This course is intended for students
or professionals wanting to learn the access files, graphical display, con- desiring to complete the require-
programming features of Microsoft trols and objects. ments for the Computer Information
Access for managing databases. 4 Units Technology Degree or professionals
1.5 Units 72 Lecture hours who want to continue develop-
27 Lecture hours ing their programming skills using
an object-oriented programming
language. This course will review the
fundamentals of software devel-
opment and cover the advanced
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