vascular fitness, step aerobics and This cross-training course is designed Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
flexibility training will be covered. for the beginning as well as advanced (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
Instruction in proper diet, heart rate student who wishes to increase their units credit for PE activity courses)
monitoring, skills proficiency and cardiovascular fitness level through This course is designed for students
fitness program planning will be a variety of aerobic and anaerobic who would like to learn the basic fun-
provided to each student. activities. It is designed to present damentals of strength and condition-
1 Unit the following skills to the student: ing. Students will be introduced to
54 Lab hours cycling, running, swimming, interval a variety of routines that will enable
training and introduction to weight them to develop a personal exercise
KINA 136 training. Additionally, the student plan.
Pilates Mat I will learn basic definitions and ter- 1 Unit
minology of the current fitness arena, 54 Lab hours
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or assisting them with life long fitness
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or goals using a variety of cardiovascu- KINA 158
appropriate assessment lar mediums. Yoga I
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU 1 Unit
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 54 Lab hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
units credit for PE activity courses) appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
This course introduces students to the KINA 140 appropriate assessment
basic Pilates floor exercises, which are Walking for Fitness Transfer to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
designed to increase strength in the (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
abdominal and spinal musculature. Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or units credit for PE activity courses)
Students will engage in activities and appropriate assessment; READ 023 or This course is designed for the begin-
exercises designed to increase aware- appropriate assessment ning student who would like to learn
ness of body alignment, increase Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU the fundamental physical Asanas
strength in the torso, spine and limbs, (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 (poses) of Hatha Yoga as well as
increase endurance, learn breathing units credit for PE activity courses) Pranayama (breathing techniques)
techniques to utilize in strength train- This course is designed to meet the and Dhyana (meditation techniques).
ing exercises, increase coordination, needs of daily physical exercise for The goal of the course is to integrate
improve balance, and will learn about life long fitness and health. Walking the mind, body, and spirit and to give
the muscle groups and their actions is one of the safest and most effective the student tools to better manage
being utilized in the course. This forms of exercise to improve health, stress, alleviate physical tensions, and
course is suitable for students inter- and develop and maintain physical encourage optimum fitness. In this
ested in dance. Hatha Yoga, athletics fitness. The course provides cardio- introductory course, students learn
and individuals seeking to increase vascular conditioning through the proper physical alignment in the
strength to better support the spine in activity of walking. Instruction in standing poses (Sun Salutation Series
everyday activities. proper diet, heart rate monitoring, A-C, Warrior 1-2, Downward Dog,
1 Unit skill proficiency and fitness program Upward Dog, Cobra, Triangle, Cres-
54 Lab hours planning will be provided to each cent), the floor poses (Staff, Lotus,
student. This class is designed for stu- Cobbler, Twists, Backbends), and in
KINA 138 dents who are interested in starting elementary inversions (Inverted Leg
Fitness for Independent Living an exercise program, or developing Rest, Headstand Preparation, Wall-
an active lifestyle. Dog Preparation).
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or 1 Unit 1 Unit
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 54 Lab hours 54 Lab hours
appropriate assessment
Transfer to: UC (credit limit*), CSU KINA 147 KINA 159
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 Off-Season Conditioning for Cross Training for Intercollegiate
units credit for PE activity courses) Intercollegiate Sports Athletics
This course is designed to help
increase fitness levels for the senior Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Prerequisite: Participation in Intercol-
population. It is also appropriate appropriate assessment; READ 022 or legiate Sports
for individuals who are physically appropriate assessment Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate
challenged, engage in limited activity, Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU assessment
and those recovering from injury (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
or long term illness. The purpose units credit for PE activity courses) (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
of the class is to condition students This course is designed for all stu- units credit for PE activity courses)
for strength and flexibility as well dents preparing for specific physical This course is designed for any
as balance, coordination and agility. fitness related to off-season intercol- student preparing for intercollegiate
These skills are important factors in legiate athletic participation. The athletic competition. This cross-
achieving and maintaining the ability purpose of the course is to develop training course is designed for the
to function in daily activities and live a level of physical fitness, strength advanced student-athlete who wishes
independently. and conditioning that will enhance to increase all aspects of their fitness
1 Unit the athlete’s ability to be successful levels through a variety of strength,
54 Lab hours in intercollegiate competition. This flexibility, aerobic and anaerobic
course may be repeated three times activities. The specific physical fitness
KINA 139 for credit. routines required by the intercol-
Cross Training for Fitness 1 Unit legiate athlete during the off-season
54 Lab hours will be addressed. The purpose of the
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or course is to develop a level of physi-
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or KINA 148 cal fitness, strength and conditioning
appropriate assessment Strength Training that will enhance the athlete’s ability
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
units credit for PE activity courses) appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
appropriate assessment
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to be successful in intercollegiate KINA 173 required to spend a minimum of
competition. This course may be Women’s Intercollegiate Softball Team 10.125 hours a week preparing for
repeated three times for credit. competition with other colleges. This
1 Unit Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate course may be repeated three times
54 Lab hours assessment for credit.
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU 3 Units
KINA 170 (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 162 Lab hours
Women’s Intercollegiate Basketball units credit for PE activity courses)
Team This is an advanced course designed KINA 180
for students who will be competing Men’s Intercollegiate Baseball Team
Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate at the collegiate level in the sport
assessment of women’s softball. Students will Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU be required to spend a minimum of assessment
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 10.125 hours a week preparing for Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
units credit for PE activity courses) competition with other colleges. This (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
This is an advanced course designed course may be repeated three times units credit for PE activity courses)
for students who will be competing for credit. This is an advanced course designed
at the collegiate level in the sport 3 Units for students that will be competing
of women’s basketball. This class is 162 Lab hours at the collegiate level in the sport
offered for 11 consecutive weeks to of men’s baseball. Students will be
run concurrent with the intercolle- KINA 174 required to spend a minimum of
giate basketball season as determined Women’s Intercollegiate Swim Team 10.125 hours a week preparing for
by the CCCAA governing body. competition with other colleges. This
Students will be required to spend a Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate course may be repeated three times
minimum of 7.36 hours a week for 11 assessment for credit.
weeks preparing for competition with Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU 3 Units
other colleges. This course may be (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 162 Lab hours
repeated three times for credit. units credit for PE activity courses)
1.5 Units This is an advanced course designed KINA 181
81 Lab hours for students who will be competing Men’s Intercollegiate Basketball Team
at the collegiate level in the sport of
KINA 171 women’s swimming. Students will Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate
Women’s Intercollegiate Tennis Team be required to spend a minimum assessment
of 11.25 hours a week preparing for Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate competition with other colleges. This (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
assessment course may be repeated three times units credit for PE activity courses)
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU for credit. This is an advanced course designed
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 2 Units for students who will be competing
units credit for PE activity courses) 180 Lab hours at the collegiate level in the sport
This is an advanced course designed of men’s basketball for pre-season
for students who will be competing KINA 175 conditioning and play. This class is
at the collegiate level in the sport of Women’s Intercollegiate Cross-Country offered for 11 consecutive weeks to
women’s tennis. Students will be Team run concurrent with the intercolle-
required to spend a minimum of giate basketball season as determined
10.125 hours a week preparing for Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate by the CCCAA governing body.
competition with other colleges. This assessment Students will be required to spend a
course may be repeated three times Transfer to: UC (credit limit *), CSU minimum of 7.36 hours a week for 11
for credit. (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 weeks preparing for competition with
3 Units units credit for PE activity courses) other colleges. This course may be
162 Lab hours This is an advanced course designed repeated three times for credit.
for students who will be competing 1.5 Units
KINA 172 at the collegiate level in the sport of 81 Lab hours
Women’s Intercollegiate Volleyball women’s cross country. Students will
Team be required to spend a minimum of KINA 182
10.125 hours a week preparing for Men’s Intercollegiate Cross-Country
Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate competition with other colleges. This Team
assessment course may be repeated three times
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU for credit. Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 3 Units assessment
units credit for PE activity courses) 162 Lab hours Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
This is an advanced course designed (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
for students who will be competing KINA 176 units credit for PE activity courses)
at the collegiate level in the sport of Women’s Intercollegiate Soccer Team This is an advanced course designed
women’s volleyball. Students will for students who will be competing
be required to spend a minimum of Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate at the collegiate level in the sport of
10.125 hours a week preparing for assessment men’s cross country. Students will
competition with other colleges. This Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU be required to spend a minimum of
course may be repeated three times (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 10.125 hours a week preparing for
for credit. units credit for PE activity courses) competition with other colleges. This
3 Units This is an advanced course designed course may be repeated three times
162 Lab hours for students who will be competing for credit.
at the collegiate level in the sport of 3 Units
women’s soccer. Students will be 162 Lab hours
2016-2017 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 301
KINA 184 preparing for competition with other This is an intermediate tennis class
Men’s and Women’s Intercollegiate colleges. This course may be repeated designed to take the student beyond
Golf Team three times for credit. recreational skills. Advanced instruc-
3 Units tion in the serve, groundstrokes,
Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate 162 Lab hours volley, and playing strategy is given.
assessment The lob and smash are introduced.
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU KINA 189 1 Unit
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 Men’s Intercollegiate Wrestling Team 54 Lab hours
units credit for PE activity courses)
This is an advanced course designed Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate KINA 202
for students who will be competing assessment Intercollegiate Baseball II
at the collegiate level in the sport of Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
men’s and women’s golf. Students (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 Advisory: KINA 102
will be required to spend a minimum units credit for PE activity courses) Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
of 10 hours a week preparing for This is an advanced course designed (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
competition with other colleges. for students who will be competing units credit for PE activity courses)
2 Units at the collegiate level in the sport This course is designed for the
180 Lab hours of men’s wrestling. Students will advanced baseball student interested
be required to spend a minimum of in competing at the collegiate level.
KINA 185 10.125 hours a week preparing for Instruction will focus on advanced
Men’s and Women’s Intercollegiate competition with other colleges. This drills in the area of offense, defense
Swim Team course may be repeated three times and pitching. Special attention will
for credit. be placed in preparing students for
Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate 3 Units intercollegiate competition. This
assessment 162 Lab hours course may be repeated three times
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU for credit.
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 KINA 190 1 Unit
units credit for PE activity courses) Men’s Intercollegiate Soccer Team 54 Lab hours
This is an advanced course designed
for students who will be competing Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate KINA 203
at the collegiate level in the sport of assessment Off Season Softball
swimming. Students will be required Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
to spend a minimum of 10.125 hours (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 Advisory: KINA 103
a week preparing for competition units credit for PE activity courses) Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
with other colleges. This course may This is an advanced course designed (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
be repeated three times for credit. for students who will be competing units credit for PE activity courses)
3 Units at the collegiate level in the sport This course is designed for the
162 Lab hours of men’s soccer. Students will be advanced softball student competing
required to spend a minimum of at the collegiate level. Instruction will
KINA 186 10.125 hours a week preparing for focus on advanced drills in the area of
Men’s and Women’s Intercollegiate competition with other colleges. This offense, defense and pitching. Special
Track and Field Team course may be repeated three times attention will be placed in preparing
for credit. students for intercollegiate competi-
Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate 3 Units tion. This course may be repeated
assessment 162 Lab hours three times for credit.
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU 1 Unit
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 KINA 192 54 Lab hours
units credit for PE activity courses) Women’s Intercollegiate Sand Volley-
This is an advanced course designed ball Team KINA 204
for students who will be competing Volleyball II
at the collegiate level in the sport Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
of track & field. Students will be appropriate assessment; READ 022 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
required to spend a minimum of 10 appropriate assessment appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
hours a week preparing for competi- Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU appropriate assessment; KINA 104
tion with other colleges. This course (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
may be repeated three times for units credit for PE activity courses) (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
credit. This is an advanced course designed units credit for PE activity courses)
2 Units for students who will be competing This course is designed for interme-
180 Lab hours at the collegiate level in the sport of diate volleyball students who have
women’s sand volleyball. Students previously played volleyball and are
KINA 188 will be required to spend a minimum looking to improve their skill and
Men’s and/or Women’s Intercollegiate of 10.125 hours a week preparing for knowledge of the game. Students will
Water Polo Team competition with other colleges. This develop the intermediate skills of set-
course may be repeated three times ting, serving, passing, spiking, team
Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate for credit. Offense of 6-1, 5-1 and defensive
assessment 3 Units coverage. Rules and class competition
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU 162 Lab hours are included.
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 1 Unit
units credit for PE activity courses) KINA 201 54 Lab hours
This is an advanced course designed Tennis II
for students who will be competing KINA 205
at the collegiate level in the sport Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Basketball II
of men’s and women’s water polo. appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
Students will be required to spend appropriate assessment; KINA 101 Prerequisite: KINA 105 or instructor
a minimum of 10.125 hours a week Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU approval for admission
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate
units credit for PE activity courses) assessment
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Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU of soccer. The course will include be covered along with conditioning
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 analysis of fundamental skills, game methods. Safety and rescue skills are
units credit for PE activity courses) strategy, team offense and team also included.
This course is designed for the defense through participation and 1 Unit
intermediate to advanced basketball an overview of rules. This is an 54 Lab hours
player who wants advanced level advanced soccer class designed to
basketball development. Students take the student beyond recreational KINA 218
will participate in full court team skills. Team tactics, strategies and Swimming III
play, receive advanced instruction systems of play will be emphasized.
on strategies, offensive and defensive 1 Unit Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
skills and concepts, analyze intercol- 54 Lab hours (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
legiate and professional game film units credit for PE activity courses)
and learn intercollegiate and profes- KINA 211 This is an advanced swimmer’s class
sional rules. Off Season Intercollegiate Tennis designed to provide the individual
1 Unit with the opportunity to master the
54 Lab hours Prerequisite: Participation in Intercol- coordination of six swimming strokes
legiate Sports in order to swim effectively with
KINA 206 Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate ease, endurance, and versatility in
Off Season Women’s Intercollegiate assessment the water. More advanced safety and
Volleyball Training Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU rescue skills are also included.
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 1 Unit
Prerequisite: Participation in Intercol- units credit for PE activity courses) 54 Lab hours
legiate Athletics This course is designed for the
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU advanced tennis student interested KINA 230
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 in competing at the collegiate level. Lifelong Fitness Center II -
units credit for PE activity courses) Instruction will focus on training and Cardiovascular Fitness
This course is designed for the conditioning, and will also include
advanced volleyball student inter- advanced strategies, on court drilling Prerequisite: KINA 130 or PE 130
ested in competing at the collegiate and match play experience. Special Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
level. Instruction will focus on attention will be placed on preparing appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
advanced techniques in serving, students for intercollegiate competi- appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or
passing, setting, hitting, plus jump tion. This course may be repeated MATH 020C or appropriate assessment
serving, jump set, jump attack, vari- three times for credit. Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
ous defensive patterns and team play 1 Unit (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4
training and conditioning. Special 54 Lab hours units credit for PE activity courses)
attention will be placed on preparing This class is a course designed to give
students for intercollegiate competi- KINA 213 the student skills and information to
tion. This course may be repeated Golf II improve their own cardiovascular
three times for credit. fitness. This class will involve instruc-
1 Unit Prerequisite: KINA 113 tion and practice in techniques that
54 Lab hours Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or will promote cardiovascular fitness:
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or running, jump rope, core training,
KINA 207 appropriate assessment aerobic activity, aerobic circuit and
Badminton II Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU resistance bands. The student will
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 learn about the importance of blood
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or units credit for PE activity courses) pressure, heart rate and diet in rela-
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or Golf II is designed for the intermedi- tion to cardiovascular disease.
appropriate assessment; KINA 107 ate to advanced golfer who wants 1 Unit
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU take their golf game beyond basic 54 Lab hours
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 fundamentals. Every year thousands
units credit for PE activity courses) of people choose golf as their favorite KINA 258
This is an intermediate level badmin- sports activity. Once learned, golf Yoga II
ton class designed for the student to becomes an enjoyable lifetime recre-
develop the ability to make appropri- ation. Golf II students will build on Prerequisite: KINA 158
ate responses (relative on their own the skills learned in Golf I. A major Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
abilities) to the particular problems portion of class time is spent on the appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
posed by the game. Advanced golf course applying the techniques appropriate assessment
instruction is given in the basic learned in Golf I. Transfer to: CSU
strokes as well as the introduction of 1 Unit This course is designed for interme-
Indonesian serve, around-the-head 54 Lab hours diate students who would like to
shot, hairpin and flick shot. advance their physical asanas (poses)
1 Unit KINA 217 of Hatha Yoga as well as Pranayama
54 Lab hours Swimming II (breathing techniques) and Dhyana
(meditation techniques). The goal of
KINA 209 Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate the course is to integrate the mind,
Soccer II assessment; KINA 117 body, and spirit and to further chal-
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU lenge the students in their physical
Prerequisite: KINA 109 (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 practice by increasing sustainment,
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or units credit for PE activity courses) perfecting alignment, and by incor-
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or This is an intermediate class designed porating twists and wraps. Parivrtta
appropriate assessment Transfers to: to provide the individual with the Trikonasana, Prasarita Padot-
CSU opportunity to learn the elements tanasana, Malasana, Garudasana,
This advanced soccer activity class is of good swimming. Students will Natasajasana, Utthita Hasta Padan-
designed for all students interested sharpen their technique in the basic gustasana, Chaturanga Dandasana,
in developing the physical, techni- strokes learned in Swim I. Basic
cal and tactical elements of the game components of distance training will
2016-2017 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 303
Purvottanasana, Navasana, Virasana, scientist and specifically for amateur LAND 299
Ustrasana, Matsyasana, Sarvan- garden enthusiasts interested in Directed Study in Landscape Design
gasana, Suryya Namaskar B will be learning landscape design from a
covered in depth during the course. professional landscape architect. The Prerequisite: 2.5 overall grade point
1 Unit class is a comprehensive overview of average, a 3.0 grade point average in the
54 Lab hours general landscape design including discipline of study being requested, or
topics of landscape design, irrigation, receive an exception from the instructor
KINA 270 plant identification and maintenance. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Women’s Intercollegiate Basketball The class sessions are combination appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
Team II lecture lab with hands-on design les- appropriate assessment
sons and plant identification. There Transfers to: CSU
Prerequisite: KINA 170 will be a field trip to local nurseries or This course provides an opportunity
Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate demonstration gardens. for the student to expand their stud-
assessment 3 Units ies in Landscape Design beyond the
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU 45 Lecture hours classroom by completing a project
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 27 Lab hours or an assignment arranged by an
units credit for PE activity courses) agreement between the student and
This is an advanced course designed LAND 102 instructor. The student is required to
for students who will be competing Introduction to Landscape Architecture contract with the instructor to deter-
at the collegiate level in the sport of & Design mine the scope of the assignment and
women’s basketball during confer- the unit value assigned for successful
ence play. This class is offered for 11 Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or completion. Students must possess a
consecutive weeks to run concurrent appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 2.5 overall GPA, a 3.0 GPA in the dis-
with the intercollegiate basketball appropriate assessment; ENGT 105 cipline of study being requested, or
season as determined by the CCCAA Transfers to: CSU receive an exception from the instruc-
governing body. Students will be This introductory course is for tor. Students may take a maximum
required to spend a minimum of 7.36 students interested in the field of of 3 units of Directed Study within a
hours a week for 11 weeks prepar- Landscape Architecture or Landscape discipline and 9 units college-wide.
ing for competition with conference Design. Fundamental principles 1 to 3 Units
colleges. This course may be repeated and concepts essential to landscape 54 to 162 Lab hours
three times for credit. design development will be intro-
1.5 Units duced through lectures, readings, LATIN
81 Lab hours discussions, field trips, and assign-
ments. Natural and human determi- Division of Communications
KINA 281 nants that shape the landscape will & Languages
Men’s Intercollegiate be explored in addition to the study
Basketball Team II of the theory, history, and role of the LATN 101
landscape architecture profession in Latin I
Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate environmental design.
assessment 4 Units Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU 54 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 54 Lab hours appropriate assessment
units credit for PE activity courses) Transfers to: UC, CSU
This is an advanced course designed LAND 103 Latin I introduces students to the
for students who will be competing Landscape Architecture Theory and classics, enhances their understand-
at the collegiate level in the sport of Form ing of basic grammar, exposes them
men’s basketball during conference to authentic pronunciation, increases
and post season play. This class is Prerequisite: LAND 102 their knowledge of vocabulary
offered for 11 consecutive weeks to Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or derivatives, and acquaints them with
run concurrent with the intercolle- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Roman history and culture. This class
giate basketball season as determined appropriate assessment; ENGT 101; is designed for students who plan to
by the CCCAA governing body. ENGT 105 major in Classics, History, Philoso-
Students will be required to spend a Transfers to: CSU phy, or Languages and would also
minimum of 7.36 hours a week for 11 This is a continuation course to be important for those going into
weeks preparing for competition with LAND 102, Introduction to Land- law, medicine, and other fields where
conference colleges. This course may scape Architecture and Design. This Latinate terminology is common.
be repeated three times for credit. course expands upon fundamental 3 Units
1.5 Units landscape design principles and 54 Lecture hours
81 Lab hours concepts. The course examines theory
and methods pertaining to landscape LATN 102
LANDSCAPE architecture design and site planning. Latin II
Study and design of landscape will
Division of Career & be conducted from small local scale to Prerequisite: Successful completion of
Technical Education larger regional scale through in-class LATN 101
assignments, multi-week projects, Transfers to: UC, CSU
LAND 095 model-making, and readings. Com- Latin II increases students’ under-
Introduction to Landscape Design & prehension of topography and design standing of the classics, enhances
Maintenance of landform through 2D and 3D their understanding of grammar and
model studies will also be included. vocabulary, exposes them to authen-
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or 4 Units tic pronunciation, increases their
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 54 Lecture hours knowledge of vocabulary derivatives,
appropriate assessment; ENGT 105 54 Lab hours and acquaints them further with
This introductory landscape design Romance languages and the Latinate
course is designed for the non- vocabulary of English. The history
304 / Rio Hondo College 2016-2017 Catalog
and culture of the Roman Empire, the relationship of Western and Non- (*Students will receive credit from UC
including the spread of the Empire, Western literature to contemporary for only one of the following courses: LIT
institutions, literature, and the arts thought. 112A or LIT 112AH)
will be further explored. This class 3 Units This course explores a range of
is designed for students who plan to 54 Lecture hours American literature, with a focus on
major in Classics, History, Philoso- major texts and writers from the early
phy, or Languages and would also LIT 102H (C-ID ENGL 120) settlement to 1865. Representative
be important for those going into Approaches to Literature Honors writers include Bradstreet, Bradford,
law, medicine, and other fields where Franklin, Douglass, Paine, Lincoln,
Latinate terminology is common. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a “C” or Emerson, Thoreau, Poe, Melville,
3 Units better and Dickinson. Course reading and
54 Lecture hours Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate writing assignments explore major
assessment cultural and historical themes, includ-
LIBRARY Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU ing the pre-colonial exploration of the
(*Students will receive credit from UC Americas, Native American literary
Division of Library & for only one of the following courses: LIT contributions, the Revolutionary and
Instructional Support 102 or LIT 102H) Civil Wars, transcendentalism, and
This course is designed for students romanticism. This course is designed
LIB 101 who wish to study the four general for students interested in exploring
Fundamentals of Library Research literary forms: poetry, drama, short various genres of literature, students
story, and novel. Emphasis will be interested in learning more about
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or placed on critical thinking, critical cultural expression in the Americas,
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or reading, and composing. Composi- and students majoring in English
appropriate assessment; CIT 100A tions will be based upon discussion, or Liberal Studies. This course is
Transfers to: UC, CSU analysis and interpretations of lit- designed for students eligible for the
This course promotes information erature, and upon the relationship of honors program.
literacy by introducing students Western and Non-Western literature 3 Units
to the resources available in an to contemporary thought. This course 54 Lecture hours
academic library, including books, is intended for students eligible for
online catalogs, online databases, and the Honors Program. LIT 112B (C-ID ENGL 135)
Web sources. Students learn how to 3 Units American Literature
define their research problem, apply 54 Lecture hours
appropriate search tools, analyze Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
and evaluate information and search LIT 112A (C-ID ENGL 130) appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
strategies, and use information ethi- American Literature appropriate assessment
cally and legally. The critical thinking Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
skills and research strategies learned Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or (*Students will receive credit from UC
in this class will benefit students who appropriate assessment for only one of the following courses: LIT
need to find information for college- Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate 112B or LIT 112BH)
level research assignments, career assessment This course is designed for students
demands, and lifelong learning. Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU interested in exploring American
3 Units (*Students will receive credit from UC literature from the mid-nineteenth
54 Lecture hours for only one of the following courses: LIT century to the present. It introduces
112A or LIT 112AH) students, through class discussions
LITERATURE This course explores a range of and written essays, to representa-
American literature, with a focus on tive writers of this period such as
Division of Communications major texts and writers from the early Emily Dickinson, Mark Twain, Edith
& Languages settlement to 1865. Representative Wharton, Robert Frost, Zora Neale
writers include Bradstreet, Bradford, Hurston, William Faulkner, Ernest
LIT 102 (C-ID ENGL 120) Franklin, Douglass, Paine, Lincoln, Hemingway, Tennessee Williams,
Approaches to Literature Emerson, Thoreau, Poe, Melville, Lorraine Hansberry, Henry David
and Dickinson. Course reading and Hwang, Toni Morrison, Leslie
Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade of writing assignments explore major Marmon Silko, Maxine Hong Kings-
“C” or better, or appropriate assessment cultural and historical themes, includ- ton, Milcha Sanchez-Scott, and others.
Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate ing the pre-colonial exploration of the 3 Units
assessment Americas, Native American literary 54 Lecture hours
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU contributions, the Revolutionary and
(*Students will receive credit from UC Civil Wars, transcendentalism, and LIT 112BH (C-ID ENGL 135)
for only one of the following courses: LIT romanticism. This course is designed American Literature Honors
102 or LIT 102H) for students interested in exploring
This course is designed for students various genres of literature, students Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a “C” or
who wish to study the four general interested in learning more about better
literary forms: poetry, drama, short cultural expression in the Americas, Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate
story, and novel. Emphasis is placed and students majoring in English or assessment
on critical thinking, critical reading, Liberal Studies. Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
and composing. Compositions will be 3 Units (*Students will receive credit from UC
based upon discussion, analysis and 54 Lecture hours for only one of the following courses: LIT
interpretations of literature, and upon 112B or LIT 112BH)
LIT 112AH (C-ID ENGL 130) This course is designed for students
American Literature Honors interested in exploring American
literature from the mid-nineteenth
Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade century to the present. It introduces
“C” or better; READ 023 or appropriate students, through class discussions
assessment and written essays, to representa-
Corequisite: ENGL 101 for new students tive writers of this period such as
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
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Emily Dickinson, Mark Twain, Edith for students eligible for the honors Transfers to: UC, CSU
Wharton, Robert Frost, Zora Neale program. This course explores women writ-
Hurston, William Faulkner, Ernest 3 Units ers, their lives, the roles they play in
Hemingway, Tennessee Williams, 54 Lecture hours culture and society, and how they
Lorraine Hansberry, Henry David have influenced the world. Students
Hwang, Toni Morrison, Leslie LIT 117 will examine topics such as female
Marmon Silko, Maxine Hong Kings- Mexican Literature in Translation authorship, literary influence, evolu-
ton, Milcha Sanchez-Scott, and others. tion of technique, the effects of race
This course is intended for students Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or and class, and the environments in
eligible for the Honors Program. appropriate assessment; READ 023 or which works were written, including
3 Units appropriate assessment but not limited to American, British,
54 Lecture hours Transfers to: UC, CSU Asian, Hispanic, Native American,
This course explores a range of and African cultures. Stress is placed
LIT 114 (C-ID ENGL 180) Mexican literature in English transla- on critical thinking, critical reading,
Children’s and Adolescent Literature tion, with a focus on major literary and composing. Feminist, literary,
influences and achievements from and political theory will be explored.
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or the pre-Hispanic era to the twentieth Special emphasis may be placed on
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or century. Course reading and writing a period, genre, theme, or literary
appropriate assessment assignments explore indigenous grouping. This course is beneficial for
Transfers to: UC, CSU literatures and myths, chronicles of English majors, students planning to
This course is an introduction to the Spanish conquest, literature of transfer to a university, and anyone
children’s and adolescent literature the colonial period, high culture and interested in learning about women
in its three general literary forms: the folklore of the eighteenth century, and literature.
short story (including myths, legends, political and modernist literature of 3 Units
fairy tales, and folk tales), the novel, the nineteenth century, and poetry 54 Lecture hours
and poetry. Stress is placed upon and prose of the twentieth century.
critical thinking, critical reading, and This course is designed for students LIT 130H
composing. This course will explore interested in exploring various genres Women and Literature Honors
works of children’s literature from of literature, students interested in
ancient times to the present, analyze learning more about Mexican cultural Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade of
the literary elements of these works, expression, and students majoring in “C” or better
assess their value for both children Chicano Studies. Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate
and adults, and examine the historical 3 Units assessment
and cultural environments in which 54 Lecture hours Transfers to: UC, CSU
they were written, including but This course explores women writers,
not limited to Asian, Latino, Native LIT 117H their lives, the roles they play in
American, and African cultures. Mexican Literature in Translation culture and society, and how they
This course is beneficial for English Honors have influenced the world. Students
majors, students planning to transfer will examine topics such as female
to a university, parents, and future Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a “C” or authorship, literary influence, evolu-
elementary and secondary teachers. better tion of technique, the effects of race
3 Units Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate and class, and the environments in
54 Lecture hours assessment which works were written, including
Transfers to: UC, CSU but not limited to American, British,
LIT 114H (C-ID ENGL 180) This course explores a range of Asian, Hispanic, Native American,
Children’s and Adolescent Literature Mexican literature in English transla- and African cultures. Stress is placed
Honors tion, with a focus on major literary on critical thinking, critical reading,
influences and achievements from and composing. Feminist, literary,
Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade of the pre-Hispanic era to the twentieth and political theory will be explored.
“C” or better century. Course reading and writing Special emphasis may be placed on
Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate assignments explore indigenous a period, genre, theme, or literary
assessment literatures and myths, chronicles of grouping. This course is beneficial for
Transfers to: UC, CSU the Spanish conquest, literature of English majors, students planning to
This course is an introduction to the colonial period, high culture and transfer to a university, and anyone
children’s and adolescent literature folklore of the eighteenth century, interested in learning about women
in its three general literary forms: the political and modernist literature of and literature. This course is intended
short story (including myths, legends, the nineteenth century, and poetry for students eligible for the honors
fairy tales, and folk tales), the novel, and prose of the twentieth century. program.
and poetry. Stress is placed upon This course is designed for students 3 Units
critical thinking, critical reading, and interested in exploring various genres 54 Lecture hours
composing. This course will explore of literature, students interested in
works of children’s and adolescent learning more about Mexican cultural LIT 140
literature from ancient times to the expression, and students majoring Introduction to the Novel
present, analyze the literary elements in Chicano Studies. This course is
of these works, assess their value for intended for students eligible in the Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
both children and adults, and exam- honors program. appropriate assessment
ine the historical and cultural envi- 3 Units Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate
ronments in which they were written, 54 Lecture hours assessment
including but not limited to Asian, Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
Hispanic, Native American, and Afri- LIT 130 (*Students will receive credit from UC
can cultures. This course is beneficial Women and Literature for only one of the following courses: LIT
for English majors, students planning 140 or LIT 140H)
to transfer to a university, parents, Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or This course introduces students to a
and future elementary and second- appropriate assessment variety of approaches to the novel.
ary teachers. This course is designed Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate Course readings will focus on novels
assessment
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selected from different histori- LIT 142 LIT 143H
cal periods and within a variety of Introduction to Shakespeare Exploring Authors Honors
cultural traditions. Students will gain
an understanding of the features that Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a “C” or
distinguish the novel as a literary appropriate assessment better
genre: narrative structure, point of Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate
view, character development, setting, assessment assessment
theme, style, imagery and symbol. Transfers to: UC, CSU Transfers to: CSU
This course is designed for students This course is designed for students This one-unit course is designed for
interested in learning more about who wish to increase their knowledge students who would like the opportu-
literary expression and students and appreciation of Shakespeare’s art, nity to study the literary works of one
intending to major in a literary or his life and times, and his exploration author in depth. Students will com-
arts-related field of study. of the human condition. The major pare and contrast the author’s works
3 Units works of Shakespeare are explored in class discussions and in essay
54 Lecture hours in the context of the dramatic genre, form. Students should consult the
the Elizabethan theater, and the class schedule for the author selection
LIT 140H social, religious, and political milieu as it varies each semester. This course
Introduction to the Novel Honors of Renaissance England. Representa- many be taken once and repeated
tive tragedies, comedies, histories, two times for credit. This course is
Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a “C” or romances, poetry, and the sonnet designed for students eligible for the
better cycle are studied. Honors Program.
Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate 3 Units 1 Unit
assessment 54 Lecture hours 18 Lecture hours
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
(*Students will receive credit from UC LIT 142H LIT 144A (C-ID ENGL 140)
for only one of the following courses: LIT Introduction to Shakespeare Honors World Literature
140 or LIT 140H)
This course introduces students to a Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a “C” or Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
variety of approaches to the novel. better appropriate assessment
Course readings will focus on novels Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate
selected from different histori- assessment assessment
cal periods and within a variety of Transfers to: UC, CSU Transfers to: UC, CSU
cultural traditions. Students will gain This course is designed for students This course introduces students to
an understanding of the features that who wish to increase their knowledge a wide range of world literature
distinguish the novel as a literary and appreciation of Shakespeare’s art, from antiquity, the Middle Ages,
genre: narrative structure, point of his life and times, and his exploration and the Renaissance. Although the
view, character development, setting, of the human condition. The major emphasis is on continental literature
theme, style, imagery and symbol. works of Shakespeare are explored and Western civilization, the course
This course is designed for students in the context of the dramatic genre, may include significant works from
interested in learning more about the Elizabethan theater, and the African, Asian, Middle Eastern, and/
literary expression and students social, religious, and political milieu or Latin American traditions. Course
intending to major in a literary or of Renaissance England. Representa- reading and writing assignments
arts-related field of study. This course tive tragedies, comedies, histories, emphasize literary periods and liter-
is intended for students eligible for romances, poetry, and the sonnet ary history, the different genres of
the honors program. cycle are studied. This course is literary expression, and literature as
3 Units intended for students eligible for the a reflection of major cultural events
54 Lecture hours Honors Program. and beliefs. This course is designed
3 Units for students interested in learning
LIT 141 54 Lecture hours more about literary expression and
Introduction to Poetry students intending to major in a liter-
LIT 143 ary or arts-related field of study.
Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Exploring Authors 3 Units
appropriate assessment 54 Lecture hours
Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
assessment appropriate assessment LIT 144B (C-ID ENGL 145)
Transfers to: UC, CSU Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate World Literature
This course introduces students to assessment
a variety of approaches to poetry. Transfers to: CSU Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Course readings will include poems This one-unit course is designed appropriate assessment
on diverse topics representing the for students who wish to study the Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate
fundamental modes, historical peri- literary works of one author in depth. assessment
ods, and cultural traditions. Students Students will compare and contrast Transfers to: UC, CSU
will gain an understanding of the all genres and literary criticism of This course introduces students to
features that distinguish poetry as a the author’s works in class discus- a wide range of world literature
literary genre, including techniques sions and in essay form. Students from the seventeenth century to the
of sound, tropes and figurative should consult the class schedule for present. Although the emphasis is on
language, and thematic development. the author selection as it varies each continental literature and Western
The course is appropriate for both semester. civilization, the course may include
English majors and those students 1 Unit significant works from African,
who wish to expand their knowledge 18 Lecture hours Asian, Middle Eastern, and/or Latin
and appreciation of poetry. American traditions. Course reading
3 Units and writing assignments empha-
54 Lecture hours size the European Enlightenment,
romanticism, realism, modernism,
and literature as a reflection of major
cultural events and beliefs. This
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course is designed for students inter- British writers will be discussed: LIT 147
ested in learning more about literary Chaucer, Spenser, Shakespeare, Cinema as Literature
expression and students intending to Bacon, Donne, Milton, Dryden, Swift,
major in a literary or arts-related field Pope, Johnson, Boswell, Fielding, and Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
of study. LIT 144A need not be taken others. appropriate assessment
before LIT 144B. 3 Units Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate
3 Units 54 Lecture hours assessment
54 Lecture hours Transfers to: UC, CSU
LIT 146AH (C-ID ENGL 160) This course is for students interested
LIT 145 British Literature Honors in learning about the aesthetics of
Introduction to the Short Story film making, especially with regard
Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a “C” or to adaptation of literature to the
Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or better cinematic medium. Films will be
appropriate assessment Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate analyzed and evaluated according
Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate assessment to their historical, social, cultural,
assessment Transfers to: UC, CSU aesthetic, and technical significance.
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU This course is designed for students Both American and international film
(*Students will receive credit from UC who are interested in learning about making will be covered.
for only one of the following courses: LIT British literature from the Old English 3 Units
145 or LIT 145H) period to the beginning of the nine- 54 Lecture hours
This course is designed for students teenth century. The following major
interested in exploring short fiction British writers will be discussed: LIT 148
from a variety of different periods Chaucer, Spenser, Shakespeare, Introduction to Dramatic Literature
and traditions in order to increase Bacon, Donne, Milton, Dryden, Swift,
appreciation, understanding, and Pope, Johnson, Boswell, Fielding, Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
enjoyment of its various forms and and others. This course is designed appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
techniques. Students will compare for students eligible for the Honors appropriate assessment
and contrast authors’ works in writ- Program. Transfers to: UC, CSU
ing and class discussion. The course 3 Units This course introduces students to
emphasizes the short story as a genre 54 Lecture hours a wide range of dramatic literature,
from the Nineteenth century to the from the plays of ancient Greece to
present. LIT 146B (C-ID ENGL 165) contemporary drama. Students will
3 Units British Literature study representative plays from sev-
54 Lecture hours eral literary periods. Course reading
Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or and writing assignments emphasize
LIT 145H appropriate assessment dramatic form and structure, the
Introduction to the Short Story Honors Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate aesthetics of drama, and drama as
assessment a reflection of major cultural events
Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade Transfers to: UC, CSU and beliefs. This course is designed
“C” or better This course is designed for students for students interested in a detailed
Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate interested in learning about British exploration of a specific genre of
assessment literature written from the begin- literature, students intending to
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU ning of the nineteenth century to the major in a literary or arts-related field
(*Students will receive credit from UC present. The following major British of study, and students intending to
for only one of the following courses: LIT writers will be discussed: Austen, enter the teaching profession.
145 or LIT 145H) Wordsworth, Coleridge, Byron, 3 Units
The course is designed for students Shelley, Keats, Tennyson, Brown- 54 Lecture hours
interested in exploring short fiction ing, Arnold, Shaw, Yeats, Eliot, and
from a variety of different periods others. LIT 149
and traditions in order to increase 3 Units Introduction to Chicana/Chicano
appreciation, understanding, and 54 Lecture hours Literature
enjoyment of its various forms and
techniques. Students will compare LIT 146BH (C-ID ENGL 165) Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
and contrast authors’ works in writ- British Literature Honors appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
ing and class discussion. The course appropriate assessment
emphasizes the short story as a genre Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a “C” or Transfers to: UC, CSU
from the Nineteenth century to the better This course explores a range of
present. This course is designed Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate Chicana/Chicano literature, with a
for students eligible for the honors assessment focus on major texts from 1848 to
program. Transfers to: UC, CSU the present. Course reading and
3 Units This course is designed for students writing assignments explore major
54 Lecture hours interested in learning about British cultural themes, including identity
literature written from the begin- issues. Assigned readings may be
LIT 146A (C-ID ENGL 160) ning of the nineteenth century to the from a variety of genres including
British Literature present. The following major British essays, poetry, fiction, oral histories,
writers will be discussed: Austen, corridos, and autobiography by
Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Wordsworth, Coleridge, Byron, writers throughout the Southwest.
appropriate assessment Shelley, Keats, Tennyson, Brown- This course is designed for students
Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate ing, Arnold, Shaw, Yeats, Eliot, and interested in exploring various genres
assessment others. This course is designed for of literature, students interested
Transfers to: UC, CSU students eligible for the Honors in learning more about Chicana/o
This course is designed for students Program. cultural expression, and students
who are interested in learning about 3 Units majoring in Chicano Studies.
British literature from the Old English 54 Lecture hours 3 Units
period to the beginning of the nine- 54 Lecture hours
teenth century. The following major
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LIT 299 logistics and supply chain manage- ate amount of inventory to carry; the
Directed Study: Literature ment field. relationship between inventory as
3 Units a physical asset and an accounting
Transfers to: UC, CSU 54 Lecture hours asset; the difference between raw
Independent Study/Directed Study material, work-in-process, and fin-
is intended for students who have LOG 105 ished goods inventories; controlling
the ability to assume responsibil- Purchasing Management the physical locations of inventory;
ity for independent work and to recognizing and analyzing inventory
prepare written or oral reports and/ Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or dysfunctions; bar code technolo-
or appropriate projects. To enroll in appropriate assessment; READ 023 or gies; and protecting inventory from
an independent study/directed study appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or natural, technological, and man-made
course, students must possess a 2.5 MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri- disasters.
overall grade point average, a 3.0 ate assessment; CIT 042; LOG 101 3 Units
grade point average in the discipline Transfers to: CSU 54 Lecture hours
of study being requested, or receive This course is intended for students
an exception from the instructor. seeking a career in logistics or supply LOG 120
Independent Studies/Directed Studies chain management. This course Transportation Management
may be developed from any topic explores the basic purchasing func-
arising from or related to a course of tions including establishing purchas- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
study that will result in developing ing requirements and quantities, appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
depth and breadth in that subject developing purchasing policies and appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or
area. Students will be expected to procedures, receiving acceptable MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri-
meet on a regular basis with their fac- goods, arranging for packaging ate assessment; CIT 042; LOG 101
ulty sponsor and submit a final report and shipping, managing inventory Transfers to: CSU
or project, and student progress shall control, and the integration of the This course is intended for students
be evaluated at regular intervals. purchasing activities with other busi- seeking a career in logistics or supply
Academic standards for Independent ness functions. chain management. The course pro-
Studies/Directed Studies shall be the 3 Units vides a study of traffic management
same as those for other courses. Units 54 Lecture hours principles and techniques that facili-
are awarded in accordance to Title tate distribution of the world’s com-
V regulations with one unit of credit LOG 110 merce. Topics covered in the course
awarded for 54 hours of Directed Warehouse Management include analysis of the major forms
Studies, six (6) hours of which must of transportation, such as motor, rail,
be with an instructor. The instructor Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or air, water, pipeline, inter- modal,
is responsible for monitoring student appropriate assessment; READ 023 or and international; the integration of
progress through the semester. appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or transportation forms into a distribu-
Students may take directed study MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri- tion system; carrier management and
courses for a maximum of three (3) ate assessment; CIT 042; LOG 101 selection, including rate structures,
units within a discipline, and may not Transfers to: CSU scheduling, outsourcing, private fleet
accumulate more than a total of nine This course is intended for students operations, and transportation cus-
(9) units college wide. seeking a career in logistics or supply tomers; government regulations on
1 to 3 Units chain management. This course tariffs; and transportation of hazard-
54 to 162 Lab hours provides the essential skills for ous materials.
warehouse managers, with emphasis 3 Units
LOGISTICS on the planning, protection, produc- 54 Lecture hours
tivity, and quality control functions
Division of Business in warehouse and distribution LOG 125
operations. Topics include warehouse Contract Management
LOG 101 design and layout, effective com-
Supply Chain Management munications, industry terminology, Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
technology, distribution systems, appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or inventory management and protec- appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or tion, accountability, auditing, and MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri-
appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or safety rules and regulations. This ate assessment; CIT 042; LOG 101
MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri- course is intended for students seek- Transfers to: CSU
ate assessment; CIT 042 ing a career in logistics or supply This course is intended for students
Transfers to: CSU chain management. seeking a career in logistics or supply
This course is intended for students 3 Units chain management. The course
seeking a career in logistics or supply 54 Lecture hours provides a study of the legal and
chain management. The course regulatory requirements applicable to
presents the tools and techniques for LOG 115 contracts for product transportation
the design and improvement of any Inventory Management and logistics functions and consid-
supply chain, through the optimal erations for drafting and negotiating
use of information, materials, and Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or contracts with freight carriers, ware-
technology to improve efficiency appropriate assessment; READ 023 or housemen and other logistics service
and reduce costs. The student will appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or providers.
examine the processes for plan- MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri- 2 Units
ning, sourcing, making, delivering, ate assessment; CIT 042; LOG 101 36 Lecture hours
and returning products in order to Transfers to: CSU
integrate suppliers and customers This course is intended for students
into an organization’s supply chain. seeking a career in logistics or supply
The student will receive an overview chain management. The course
of career opportunities within the reviews the concepts and techniques
available for planning and controlling
inventories. The student will examine
methods to determine the appropri-
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LOG 130 MGMT 052 MGMT 101 (C-ID BUS 110)
Computerized Logistics Business Mathematics Introduction to Business
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or
MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri- MATH 020C or appropriate assessment. MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri-
ate assessment; CIT 042; LOG 101 This course consists of the fundamen- ate assessment
Transfers to: CSU tal operations of business which are Transfers to: UC, CSU
This course is intended for students mathematical in application. Topics This course is designed for the
seeking a career in logistics or supply covered include percent, payroll, student who has an interest in a
chain management. The course mathematics of buying and selling, career in business. Topics cover busi-
provides a study of the need and use simple and compound interest, annu- ness operations, strategies for both,
of computers in the supply chain and ities, business and consumer loans, domestic and international markets,
logistics industry and an introduc- taxes and insurance, depreciation, economic factor, legal regulations,
tion to the software that is available, financial statements, and business management, leadership, market-
such as enterprise resource planning, statistics. This course provides solid ing, financial operations, account-
demand planning, and warehouse preparation for students going on to ing controls, and e-commerce. This
management. further study in accounting, manage- course will count toward a business
3 Units ment, marketing, retailing, real estate, certificate or degree in business and
54 Lecture hours or office administration. will transfer to a four-year school.
3 Units 3 Units
LOG 135 54 Lecture hours 54 Lecture hours
Quality Management Concepts
MGMT 070 MGMT 105
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Customer Service Elements of Supervision
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
MATH 050D or MATH 053 or appropri- appropriate assessment; READ 022 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
ate assessment; CIT 042; LOG 101 appropriate assessment appropriate assessment; MGMT 101
Transfers to: CSU This course is designed for students Transfers to: CSU
This course is intended for stu- who need to develop their skills as This course is designed for the
dents seeking a career in logistics customer service representatives. student who is considering a career
or supply chain management. The Students will learnhow to identify in management and is seeking an
course provides a study of the basic customer behavior, determine cus- entry-level career position with a
principles, objectives, and policies tomer needs through active listening, company in retailing, industry, or the
of a quality management program. improve their verbal and nonverbal government. This course examines
Topics include the implementation communications, develop telephone the role of the first-line manager and/
of continuous quality improvement customer service skills, learn how or supervisor within the organiza-
and the understanding of the various to handle difficult customers, and tion and emphasizes the application
quality philosophies, such as Dem- learn how to deal with a diverse of management functions in effec-
ing’s 14 points, process management, business environment. The emphasis tive supervision. Topics include an
ISO 9000 certification, Six Sigma of the class will be on learning new overview of management principles
efforts, the Baldridge award criteria, techniques and then applying them in direct and straightforward terms,
and an introduction to statistical in work situations. 9-week course, 2 critical concepts and insights into real
process control. sessions each semester. world practice and challenges.
3 Units 3 Units 3 Units
54 Lecture hours 54 Lecture hours 54 Lecture hours
MANAGEMENT MGMT 072 MGMT 108
Professionalism in Business Business Writing
Division of Business
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
MGMT 050 appropriate assessment; READ 022 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
Business English appropriate assessment appropriate assessment; MGMT 050
The purpose of this course is to Transfers to: CSU
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or develop an attitude of profession- The course covers the principles of
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or alism in students and to provide effective writing in business. Exten-
appropriate assessment them with the soft skills necessary sive experience is provided using the
This course is designed for the to succeed in the workplace. The different forms of business writing-
student who is seeking a career in everyday courtesies that put others at memorandums, letters, reports, and
business and wants a review of the ease in the business environment and resumes. Cultural differences and
fundamentals of English. Topics guidelines for handling the new chal- their impact on communicating in
include grammar, sentence structure, lenges that have become part of the business will be studied. This course
paragraph development, punc- American workplace are an integral is designed for students pursuing
tuation, capitalization, spelling, and part of this curriculum. Workplace careers in business.
vocabulary building as they apply to behavior, social etiquette, and profes- 3 Units
effective business communication. sional appearance form the core areas 54 Lecture hours
3 Units of study. This is a nine-week module.
54 Lecture hours 1.5 Units
54 Lecture hours
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MGMT 120 This course is designed to provide Transfers to: CSU
Human Relations in Business students with a global perspective of This introductory course is designed
business and acquaint students with to provide students with an under-
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or the relationship of culture, politics, standing of International Trade,
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or laws, and economics to operation specifically with regard to Import/
appropriate assessment; MGMT 101 in today’s complex global business Export. The course is designed for
Transfers to: CSU environment. The subjects covered those who want to enter the field of
This course is designed for the will include international trade and Trade and International Business or
student who is seeking a career in finance, confidentiality and privacy, for those who wish to further their
management or is currently in a lead- international marketing, and interna- knowledge and understanding of
ership role and wants a better under- tional human resources management. International Business and Interna-
standing of human relation skills and This course is designed for students tional Trade.
techniques. Topics covered in the looking for entry-level positions in 3 Units
course include leadership, teamwork, the field of international business. 54 Lecture hours
communication, group problem solv- 3 Units
ing, diversity, motivation, and mana- 54 Lecture hours MGMT 144
gerial organizations. These topics will International Banking and Finance
apply to both a diverse and competi- MGMT 141
tive environment. International Marketing Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
3 Units appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
54 Lecture hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Transfers to: CSU
MGMT 125 appropriate assessment The introductory course provides
Managerial Computer Applications Transfers to: CSU an understanding of international
This course is designed to provide finance, international banking,
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or students with an in-depth study of monetary systems, sources of funds,
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or international marketing. International methods of payments and methods
appropriate assessment; MGMT 101 market opportunities and the deter- for assessing financial risk. It includes
Transfers to: CSU mination of marketing objectives will an understanding and appreciation of
This course provides students with also be explored. The students will the relationship between government
an introduction to computer tech- evaluate the marketing research data (international, national, and local)
nology as it applies to the business and analyze selected approaches that and international banks. The course
management environment. Course affect the marketing mix for specific is designed for students who want to
curriculum has been designed to markets to coordinate strategies in enter the International Finance/Bank-
prepare managers to leverage cur- global world markets. This course is ing field or for those who wish to
rent technology, in both theory and designed for the marketing-oriented further their knowledge and under-
application, to meet the needs of the students and those interested in fur- standing of International Banking &
global business environment. Mana- thering their knowledge and under- Finance.
gerial issues and ethical standards standing of international business. 3 Units
are explored along with web-based 3 Units 54 Lecture hours
hands-on modules which prepare 54 Lecture hours
students to become proficient in MS MGMT 146
Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint. MGMT 142 Human Resources Management
3 Units International Management
54 Lecture hours Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
MGMT 130 appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment
Small Business appropriate assessment Transfers to: CSU
Management-Entrepreneurship Transfers to: CSU This course is designed for the stu-
This course is designed to provide dent who wants to study employer-
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or students with a comprehensive over- employee relationships with
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or view of the management practice as particular emphasis on the challenges
appropriate assessment; MGMT 101 it relates to international business. An facing an expanding multicultural
Transfers to: CSU emphasis will be placed on the plan- workforce in Southern California.
This course is designed for those ning, problem solving, organizational Topics include: legal framework;
students interested in small business, structure, human resource manage- personnel policies and procedures;
either in a domestic or international ment, and production management as implementing equal employment
market. Topics include start-up meth- it relates to international competition. and affirmative action; legal aspects
ods and techniques, management and These functions of management will of supervision; training and develop-
operations, marketing, financing and all be evaluated and examined under ment; interviewing; testing; wage and
cash management, location strate- international competitive situations salary administration, job analysis
gies, personnel practices, buying and and cross cultural boundaries. This and description; recruitment; trans-
selling strategies, and e-commerce. course is designed for international fers; promotions; and principles of
This course will also provide students business major and those interested collective bargaining.
with an opportunity to develop a in furthering their knowledge of busi- 3 Units
business plan as it pertains to their ness culture, strategy and behavior 54 Lecture hours
small business interest. issues in the global context.
3 Units 3 Units MGMT 150
54 Lecture hours 54 Lecture hours Principles of Management
MGMT 140 MGMT 143 Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
Introduction to International Business Import and Export Business appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
appropriate assessment; MGMT 101
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Transfers to: CSU
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or This course is designed for the
appropriate assessment appropriate assessment student who is seeking a career in
Transfers to: CSU
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management or for the student who This course is intended for students component for the Associate in Sci-
needs to expand his/her knowledge seeking a career in project manage- ence in Business Administration for
of management techniques and orga- ment. Time, cost, and budget esti- Transfer Degree.
nizational methods. In this course, mates are the basis for project control. 3 Units
students will learn the theory and This course explores the tools and 54 Lecture hours
application of managerial functions techniques used to estimate proj-
as it applies to planning, organizing, ect tasks, costs, and resources, and MGMT 290
leading, and controlling organiza- monitor performance against those Cooperative Work Experience/Intern-
tions. Additional topics to be covered estimates over the life of the project. ship for Business Management Related
will include the history of manage- 2 Units Fields
ment, and practical management 36 Lecture hours
techniques, practices, and problem Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
solving methodologies. The topics MGMT 164 appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
of employee empowerment, charac- Project Risk Management appropriate assessment
teristics and qualities of successful Transfers to: CSU
managers, and contemporary trends Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or This course supports and reinforces
in management will also be explored appropriate assessment; READ 023 or on-the-job training in business and
in this course. appropriate assessment; CIT 101 industrial establishments under
3 Units Transfers to: CSU supervision of a college instruc-
54 Lecture hours This course is intended for students tor and is facilitated by the use of
seeking a career in project manage- learning objectives. The student will
MGMT 155 ment. Managing project risk depends be working in a skilled or profes-
Principles of Leadership upon developing an understanding sional level assignment in their area
of the sources of problems in projects, of vocational interest and will meet
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or and then working to minimize threats performance objectives related to
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or and maximize opportunities wher- instruction that are above and beyond
appropriate assessment ever feasible. This course explores the conditions of regular employ-
Transfers to: CSU the tools and techniques used to plan ment. This course is intended for
This course is intended for pro- risk management, identify risks, students whose job is related to the
fessionals who want to develop perform qualitative and quantitative field of Business Management and
an understanding of leadership risk analysis, plan risk responses, and have completed or enrolled in the
principles. The course explores the monitor and control risk responses. appropriate coursework. “Contact the
differences between leadership and 2 Units CWE office regarding re-enrollment
management, the approaches used to 36 Lecture hours procedures”.
define leadership, and methods used Student Unpaid Internship:
to assess leadership behavior. Various MGMT 166 1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours;
instruments for assessing leadership Project Management Practicum 3 Units/180 hours;4 Units/240 hours
are examined and discussed. Other Student Paid Internship:
topics examined include leadership Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours;
in teams and leadership of change appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours.
initiatives. appropriate assessment; CIT 101 1 to 4 Units
3 Units Transfers to: CSU 3 Lecture hours
54 Lecture hours This course is intended for students 60 to 300 Other hours
seeking a career in project manage-
MGMT 160 ment. This is a hands- on capstone MGMT 299
Principles of Project Management course providing students with prac- Directed Study: Management
tice in the five project management
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or process groups and the nine knowl- Transfers to: UC, CSU
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or edge areas. Students will simulate Independent Study/Directed Study
appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or a project based on case studies. The is intended for students who have
MATH 030D or MATH 033; CIT 101 case studies will require the comple- the ability to assume responsibil-
Transfers to: CSU tion of project planning documents ity for independent work and to
This course develops the project under typical business constraints. prepare written or oral reports and/
management skills needed to define, The case studies will be completed in or appropriate projects. To enroll in
plan, lead, monitor, and complete a team environment. an independent study/directed study
projects in any type of industry. 2 Units course, students must possess a 2.5
Specific topics include managing 36 Lecture hours overall grade point average, a 3.0
project integration, scope, time, cost, grade point average in the discipline
quality, human resources, commu- MGMT 208 of study being requested, or receive
nications, risks, and procurement. In Business Communications an exception from the instructor.
addition, the five phases of a project Independent Studies/Directed Studies
are explored; initiating, planning, Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade of may be developed from any topic
executing, controlling, and closing. “C” or better arising from or related to a course of
This course is intended for profes- Transfers to: CSU study that will result in developing
sionals who want to learn or improve This course covers the principles of depth and breadth in that subject
the skills of project management. effective writing in business. Exten- area. Students will be expected to
3 Units sive experience is provided using the meet on a regular basis with their fac-
54 Lecture hours different forms of business writing— ulty sponsor and submit a final report
memorandums, letters, reports, and or project, and student progress shall
MGMT 162 resumes. Cultural differences and be evaluated at regular intervals.
Project Cost & Schedule Management their impact on communicating in Academic standards for Independent
business will be studied. This course Studies/Directed Studies shall be the
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or satisfies the business communications same as those for other courses. Units
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or are awarded in accordance to Title
appropriate assessment; CIT 101 V regulations with one unit of credit
Transfers to: CSU
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awarded for 54 hours of Directed Transfers to: CSU Transfers to: CSU
Studies, six (6) hours of which must This course is designed to intro- This course is designed for the stu-
be with an instructor. The instructor duce students to the creative and dent pursuing a career in retail man-
is responsible for monitoring student competitive field of advertising and agement or desiring to own their own
progress through the semester. promotion. Course content includes retail business. Class discussions will
Students may take directed study understanding the target audience, explore the topics of customer buying
courses for a maximum of three (3) developing marketing and advertis- behavior, retail market strategy, retail
units within a discipline, and may not ing plans, engaging in the creative site location, and human resources
accumulate more than a total of nine process through strategy and execu- management. Case studies and expe-
(9) units college wide. tion, and integrating marketing com- riential exercises will be used to help
1 to 3 Units munications elements as they relate students understand additional topics
54 to 162 Lab hours to personal selling, sales promotion, including customer service, store
direct marketing, and electronic, digi- management, retail pricing, supply
MARKETING tal, and print media. This course is chain management, and merchandise
appropriate for the marketing major management.
Division of Business or anyone interested in advertising 3 Units
and promotion. 54 Lecture hours
MRKT 170 3 Units
Elements of Marketing 54 Lecture hours MASS
COMMUNICATIONS
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or MRKT 173
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Principles of Selling Division of Communications
appropriate assessment; MGMT 101 & Languages
Transfers to: CSU Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
This course is designed for the appropriate assessment; READ 023 or MSCM 103
student who is interested in a career appropriate assessment Survey of Motion Picture, Radio and
in marketing or gaining an entry- Transfers to: CSU Television
level marketing position with a This course is designed for the
retail, industrial, service, or con- student interested in a sales position Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
sumer product company. Discussion or those currently in the sales field appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
of marketing concepts, strategies, needing further training or hoping to appropriate assessment
and techniques will take place in transition to a management or mar- Transfers to: UC (credit limit *), CSU
an environment that reflects new keting manager position. The course (*Students will receive credit from UC
technologies and international com- will focus on relationship selling for only one of the following courses:
petitiveness. The topics in the course and developing productive selling MSCM 103 or MSCM 128)
will include marketing concepts, environments. In addition, prospect- This course presents a broad survey
functions, operations, and organiza- ing techniques, approach strategies, of the history, theory, aesthetic
tions of retail and wholesale enter- presentation and demonstration principles, and production tech-
prises; distribution channels; market skills, overcoming selling objections, niques used in the making of motion
research; advertising; marketing and closing techniques will provide pictures, radio, and television pro-
costs; pricing; cooperative marketing, the core of the material covered in grams. Students will view or listen to
marketing legislation and regulations this course. numerous television shows, motion
and trends. 3 Units pictures, films, and radio programs in
3 Units 54 Lecture hours order to become familiar with various
54 Lecture hours production techniques and methods
MRKT 174 of critically evaluating media presen-
MRKT 171 Small Business Marketing and tations. Guest lecturers and field trips
Consumer Behavior Advertising to film, TV shows, and radio studios
may be scheduled.
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 3 Units
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 54 Lecture hours
appropriate assessment; MGMT 101 appropriate assessment; MGMT 101
Transfers to: CSU Transfers to: CSU MSCM 128 (C-ID JOUR 100)
This class investigates and analyzes This class provides useful and effec- Mass Media in Modern Society
the reasons why consumers select, tive marketing and advertising tools
purchase, use, and dispose of goods and techniques to those students Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
and services to satisfy their personal who have or would like to own a appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
and household needs. Topics to be small business. A special emphasis appropriate assessment
explored include consumer culture, is placed on the fundamentals of Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
group influence, consumption pat- marketing and guerilla marketing (*Students will receive credit from UC
terns, and consumer attitudes and and advertising techniques. Topics for only one of the following courses:
lifestyles as well as other relevant for discussion will include marketing MSCM 103 or MSCM 128)
topics. This class is appropriate for plan strategies, marketing research, This course in mass media surveys
the marketing major and anyone who marketing channel management, the history, format, laws, and signifi-
wants to know why people buy. retail and pricing strategies, and cant contributors in American mass
3 Units cost-effective guerilla advertising communications. Through projects
54 Lecture hours techniques for small businesses. and readings, students research and
3 Units discuss such issues as free press, fair
MRKT 172 54 Lecture hours trial, foreign communications sys-
Advertising and Promotion tems, and the relationship between
MRKT 175 free media and a democratic society.
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Retail Management 3 Units
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 54 Lecture hours
appropriate assessment; MGMT 101 Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
appropriate assessment; MGMT 101
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MSCM 134 This course is designed for students Prerequisite: MATH 030A with a “C”
Documentary Film who need a review of the basic or better
principles and skills of arithmetic. See Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or MATH 020 for more information. appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or 1 Unit appropriate assessment
appropriate assessment 18 Lecture hours This course is designed primarily for
Transfers to: UC, CSU students who know the fundamentals
This is an inquiry into the origin, MATH 020C of arithmetic, and have had little or
purpose, development, and current Basic Mathematics C no background in algebra. See MATH
trends of the documentary (non- 030 for more information.
fiction) film. The class will view and Prerequisite: MATH 020B with a “C” 1 Unit
critique the great documentaries or better 18 Lecture hours
ranging from Nanook of the North Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
to Woodstock. The future of the appropriate assessment; READ 021 or MATH 030C
medium in business, government, appropriate assessment; Individual mod- Prealgebra C
education, and television will also be ules to be taken in sequence.
discussed. This course is designed for students Prerequisite: MATH 030B with a “C”
3 Units who need a review of the basic or better
54 Lecture hours principles and skills of arithmetic. See Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
MATH 020 for more information. appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
MATHEMATICS 1 Unit appropriate assessment
18 Lecture hours This course is designed primarily for
Division of Mathematics students who know the fundamentals
& Sciences MATH 030 of arithmetic, and have had little or
Prealgebra no background in algebra. See MATH
MATH 020 030 for more information.
Basic Mathematics Prerequisite: MATH 020 or MATH 021 1 Unit
or MATH 020C with a “C” or better or 18 Lecture hours
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or appropriate assessment
appropriate assessment; READ 021 or Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or MATH 030D
appropriate assessment; Individual mod- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Prealgebra D
ules to be taken in sequence. appropriate assessment
This course is designed for students This course is designed primarily Prerequisite: MATH 030C with a “C”
who need a review of the basic for students who know the funda- or better
principles and skills of arithmetic. mentals of arithmetic, and have had Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
The general areas of review are: little or no background in algebra. appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
Operations with whole numbers and The course strengthens the student’s appropriate assessment
fractions; operations with decimals arithmetic and informal geometry This course is designed primarily for
and proportional thinking; percent skills, provides an introduction to students who know the fundamentals
problems and applications to percent. the abstractions of algebra using of arithmetic, and have had little or
Students may enroll in MATH 020 fundamental principles of rational no background in algebra. See MATH
in a lecture section for three units of numbers, order of operations, and 030 for more information.
credit or in individual one-unit mod- solving linear equations. Students 1 Unit
ules: MATH 020A, 020B, and 020C in may enroll in MATH 030 in a lecture 18 Lecture hours
the Math and Science Center (MSC). section for four units of credit, or
Modularized courses in the MSC individual one-unit modules: MATH MATH 033
must be taken sequentially over a 030A, 030B, 030C, and 030D in the Fast-Track Prealgebra
maximum period of 24 months. This Math and Science Center (MSC) or
is a non-degree credit course. online. Modularized courses in the Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
3 Units MSC must be taken sequentially over appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
54 Lecture hours a maximum period of 24 months. appropriate assessment
4 Units This is the first of three math
MATH 020A 72 Lecture hours courses designed to allow students
Basic Mathematics A to complete developmental math
MATH 030A courses at a faster rate of speed than
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Prealgebra A the traditional lecture course. This
appropriate assessment; READ 021 or course combines topics from both
appropriate assessment; Individual mod- Prerequisite: MATH 020 or MATH 021 Basic Math and Prealgebra, includ-
ules to be taken in sequence. or MATH 020C with a “C” or better or ing operations with whole numbers,
This course is designed for students appropriate assessment integers, fractions, decimals and pro-
who need a review of the basic Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or portional thinking, percent problems
principles and skills of arithmetic. See appropriate assessment; READ 023 or and applications to percents, as well
MATH 020 for more information. appropriate assessment as an introduction to algebraic think-
1 Unit This course is designed primarily for ing using fundamental principles
18 Lecture hours students who know the fundamentals of expressions and solving linear
of arithmetic, and have had little or equations.
MATH 020B no background in algebra. See MATH 4 Units
Basic Mathematics B 030 for more information. 72 Lecture hours
1 Unit
Prerequisite: MATH 020A with a “C” 18 Lecture hours MATH 049
or better Introduction to MESA
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or MATH 030B
appropriate assessment; READ 021 or Prealgebra B Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
appropriate assessment; Individual mod- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
ules to be taken in sequence. appropriate assessment
This standalone one-unit course is
designed for students entering the
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Mathematics, Engineering, Science MATH 050B This course is an introduction to the
Achievement (MESA) and/or TRIO Elementary Algebra B basic principles and skills of algebra.
Student Support Services STEM Pro- It is designed primarily for those
gram. The course will introduce the Prerequisite: MATH 050A with a grade students who have no prior training
student to the Science-Technology- of “C” or better or appropriate assess- in algebra or need a review of the
Engineering-Mathematics (STEM) ment fundamentals of algebra. See MATH
career paths, transfer and graduation Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or 050 for more information.
requirements, effective STEM study appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 1 Unit
skills, priority and time management, appropriate assessment 22.5 Lecture hours
as well as the importance of partici- This course is an introduction to the
pating in internships and appropriate basic principles and skills of algebra. MATH 050D
extracurricular activities. Students are It is designed primarily for those Elementary Algebra D
expected to be concurrently enrolled students who have no prior training
in at least one mathematics or science in algebra or need a review of the Prerequisite: MATH 050C with a grade
course in order to apply skills cov- fundamentals of algebra. See MATH of “C” or better or appropriate assess-
ered in this course. 050 for more information. ment
1 Unit 1 Unit Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
18 Lecture hours 22.5 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
appropriate assessment
MATH 050 MATH 050C This course is an introduction to the
Elementary Algebra Elementary Algebra C basic principles and skills of algebra.
It is designed primarily for those
Prerequisite: MATH 030 or MATH Prerequisite: MATH 050B with a grade students who have no prior training
030D or MATH 033 with a grade of “C” of “C” or better or appropriate assess- in algebra or need a review of the
or better or appropriate assessment ment fundamentals of algebra. See MATH
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or 050 for more information.
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 1 Unit
appropriate assessment appropriate assessment 22.5 Lecture hours
This course is an introduction to the
basic principles and skills of algebra. Rio Hondo College
It is designed primarily for those Mathematics Flow Chart
students who have no prior train-
ing in algebra or need a review of Non-Transferable MATH 020 (3)
the fundamentals of algebra. Topics Basic Math
include: numbers and their proper- MATH 033 (4)
ties, operations with real numbers, Fast-Track MATH 030 (4)
exponents, solutions and graphs Pre-algebra Pre-Algebra
of linear equations, slopes of lines,
system of linear equations and MATH 053 (4) MATH 050 (4)
applications, operations with poly- Fast-Track Elem Algebra
nomials including factoring, solving Elem Algebra
quadratic equations, operations with *MATH 070 (4) *MATH 060 (3) MATH 072 (4)
simple rational and radical expres- MATH 073 (4) Interm Algebra Geometry Math of Money
sions. Students may enroll in MATH Fast-Track
050 in a lecture section for four units Interm Algebra
of credit, or individual one-unit
modules: MATH 050A, 050B, 050C, --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
and 050D in the Math and Science Transferable
Center (MSC) or online. Modularized
courses in the MSC sections must be MATH 120 (4) MATH 130 (4) MATH 140 (4) MATH 160 (4) **MATH 175 (3)
taken sequentially in the MSC over a Finite Math Statistics Math Elem College Plane
maximum period of 24 months. Teacher Algebra
4 Units Trigonometry
90 Lecture hours
MATH 050A MATH 141 (4) MATH 170 (4) MATH 180 (4)
Elementary Algebra A Math Elem Elements of Pre-Calculus
Teacher
Prerequisite: MATH 030 or MATH Calculus MATH 190 (4)
030D or MATH 033 with a grade of “C” Calculus I
or better or appropriate assessment Most effective if
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or completed at the MATH 191 (4)
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or same campus. Calculus II
appropriate assessment
This course is an introduction to the *Can be taken concurrently MATH 250 (4) MATH 260 (4)
basic principles and skills of algebra. Calculus III Linear Algebra
It is designed primarily for those **Not transferable to UC: MATH
students who have no prior training 175 requires MATH 070 & 060 OR MATH 270 (4)
in algebra or need a review of the MATH 070 & 1 year of H.S. Differential
fundamentals of algebra. See MATH Equations
050 for more information. Geometry with a grade of “C” or
1 Unit
22.5 Lecture hours better
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MATH 053 and inequalities, system of linear proceeding to a college level transfer-
Fast-Track Elementary Algebra equations, polynomials, exponents able course. See MATH 070 for more
and radicals, relations and functions, information.
Prerequisite: MATH 030 or MATH graphs of functions, exponential and 1 Unit
030D or MATH 033 with a grade of logarithmic expressions and their 22.5 Lecture hours
“C” or better or appropriate skill level as applications. Students may enroll in
determined by participation in the math MATH 070 in a lecture section for MATH 070D
placement process four units of credit or in individual Intermediate Algebra D
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or one-unit modules: MATH 070A,
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or 070B, 070C, and 070D in the Math Prerequisite: MATH 070C with a grade
appropriate assessment and Science Center (MSC) or online. of “C” or better or appropriate assess-
This is the second of three math Modularized courses in the MSC ment
courses designed to allow students must be taken sequentially over a Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
to complete developmental math maximum period of 24 months. appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
courses at a faster rate of speed than 4 Units appropriate assessment
the traditional lecture course. It is 90 Lecture hours Transfers to: CSU if taken prior to the
designed primarily for those students Fall Semester, 1988
who need to learn the fundamentals MATH 070A This course is designed for students
of algebra. This course consists of Intermediate Algebra A who have completed an elementary
topics including solutions and graphs algebra course and need to complete
of linear equations and inequalities, Prerequisite: MATH 050 or MATH an additional course in algebra before
slopes of lines, systems of linear 050D or MATH 053 with a grade of “C” proceeding to a college level transfer-
equations and applications, opera- or better or appropriate assessment able course. See MATH 070 for more
tions with polynomials including Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or information.
factoring and solving quadratic appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 1 Unit
equations. appropriate assessment 22.5 Lecture hours
4 Units Transfers to: CSU if taken prior to the
72 Lecture hours Fall Semester, 1988 MATH 073
This course is designed for students Fast-Track Intermediate Algebra
MATH 060 who have completed an elementary
Geometry algebra course and need to complete Prerequisite: MATH 050 or MATH
an additional course in algebra before 050D or MATH 053 with a grade of
Prerequisite: MATH 050 or MATH proceeding to a college level transfer- “C” or better or appropriate skill level as
050D or MATH 053 with a grade of “C” able course. See MATH 070 for more determined by participation in the math
or better or appropriate assessment information. placement process
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or 1 Unit Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 22.5 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
appropriate assessment appropriate assessment
This course is an introduction to MATH 070B This is the third of three math
the elements of geometry, includ- Intermediate Algebra B courses designed to allow students
ing points, lines, planes, and angles. to complete developmental math
These elements are used in conjunc- Prerequisite: MATH 070A with a grade courses at a faster rate of speed
tion with triangles, polygonal and of “C” or better or appropriate assess- than the traditional lecture course.
circular figures in both two and three ment This course is designed for students
dimensional configurations. Formu- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or who have completed an elementary
las for computing lengths, areas, and appropriate assessment; READ 023 or algebra course and need to complete
volumes are presented through the appropriate assessment an additional course in algebra before
use of applications. This course is Transfers to: CSU if taken prior to the proceeding to a college level transfer-
intended for students who have not Fall Semester, 1988 able course. This course is a study of
had or completed two semesters of This course is designed for students systems of linear equations in more
high school geometry or who need who have completed an elementary than two variables, radical and ratio-
a refresher prior to taking trigonom- algebra course and need to complete nal expressions and equations, com-
etry, technology courses, mathemat- an additional course in algebra before plex absolute value equations and
ics for elementary teachers or other proceeding to a college level transfer- inequalities, relations and functions,
courses with a geometry prerequisite. able course. See MATH 070 for more synthetic division, graphs of func-
3 Units information. tions, exponential and logarithmic
54 Lecture hours 1 Unit expressions and their applications, as
22.5 Lecture hours well as complex numbers.
MATH 070 4 Units
Intermediate Algebra MATH 070C 72 Lecture hours
Intermediate Algebra C
Prerequisite: MATH 050 or MATH MATH 130
050D or MATH 053 with a grade of “C” Prerequisite: MATH 070B with a grade Statistics
or better or appropriate assessment of “C” or better or appropriate assess-
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or ment Prerequisite: MATH 070 or MATH
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 070D or MATH 073 with a grade of “C”
appropriate assessment appropriate assessment; READ 023 or or better or appropriate assessment
Transfers to: CSU if taken prior to the appropriate assessment Advisory: ENGL 101 or appropriate
Fall Semester, 1988 Transfers to: CSU if taken prior to the assessment; READ 101 or appropriate
This course is designed for students Fall Semester, 1988 assessment
who have completed an elementary This course is designed for students Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
algebra course and need to complete who have completed an elementary (*Students will receive credit from UC
an additional course in algebra before algebra course and need to complete for only one of the following courses:
proceeding to a college level transfer- an additional course in algebra before MATH 130 or MATH 130H)
able course. This course is a study This course is designed for students
of linear and quadratic equations majoring in business, social sci-
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ences, and life sciences. This course to abstract mathematical concepts. fields of business, economics, social
provides an overview of descriptive Topics include numeration and place sciences, biology and technology.
and inferential statistics. The students value concepts, models and algo- Course topics include graphing of
learn to read, interpret and present rithms for operations with whole functions, applications of derivatives
data in a well-organized way. This numbers, integers, fractions and deci- and integrals of functions including
includes frequency distributions, mals, and the structure and proper- polynomials, rational, exponential
graphs, measures of central tendency ties of the real number system. and logarithmic functions, multi-
and variability, correlation and 4 Units variable derivatives and differential
linear regression. While discussing 72 Lecture hours equations.
inferential statistics, the students 4 Units
learn to make generalizations about MATH 141 72 Lecture hours
populations. This includes probabil- Mathematics for Elementary Teachers
ity, sampling techniques, confidence MATH 175
intervals, and hypothesis tests. Prerequisite: MATH 060 and MATH Plane Trigonometry
4 Units 140 with a grade of “C” or better
72 Lecture hours Transfers to: CSU Prerequisite: MATH 060 and MATH
MATH 141 is a continuation of 070 or MATH 070D or MATH 073 with
MATH 130H MATH 140. Topics include probabil- a grade of “C” or better or appropriate
Statistics Honors ity, statistics, informal geometry in assessment
two and three dimensions, coordinate Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Prerequisite: MATH 070 or MATH geometry, measurement, similarity, appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
070D or MATH 073 with a grade of tessellations, constructions, and an appropriate assessment
“C” or better or appropriate assessment; introduction to Euclidean geometry. Transfers to: CSU
Minimum GPA of 3.0; ENGL 101 with a Manipulatives and appropriate tech- This course is designed for students
grade of “C” or better nology are used as tools for explora- who are majoring in math, science,
Advisory: READ 101 or appropriate tion and problem solving. This course and engineering. This course equips
assessment is intended for elementary education students with the skills necessary for
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU majors planning to teach in elemen- success in pre-calculus. It presents
(*Students will receive credit from UC tary or middle schools. the concepts of plane trigonometry
for only one of the following courses: 4 Units using a functions approach. Included
MATH 130 or MATH 130H) 72 Lecture hours is a study of basic relations, functions,
This course is designed for students and transformations, as well as circu-
majoring in business, social sci- MATH 160 lar functions, trigonometric functions
ences, and life sciences. This course College Algebra of angles, identities, inverse functions
provides an overview of descriptive and their equations and solutions of
and inferential statistics. The students Prerequisite: MATH 070 or MATH triangles.
learn to read, interpret and present 070D or MATH 073 with a grade of “C” 3 Units
data in a well-organized way. This or better or appropriate assessment 72 Lecture hours
includes frequency distributions, Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
graphs, measures of central tendency appropriate assessment; READ 023 or MATH 180 (C-ID MATH 155)
and variability, correlation and appropriate assessment Pre-Calculus
linear regression. While discussing Transfers to: UC (credit limit *), CSU
inferential statistics, the students (*Students will receive credit from UC Prerequisite: MATH 175 with a grade of
learn to make generalizations about for only one of the following courses: “C” or better or appropriate assessment
populations. This includes probabil- MATH 160 or MATH 165 or MATH Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
ity, sampling techniques, confidence 180) appropriate assessment; READ 101 or
intervals, and hypothesis tests. This This course will cover linear, abso- appropriate assessment.
course is intended for students who lute value, quadratic, polynomial, Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
meet Honors Program requirements. power, radical, rational, exponen- (*Students will receive credit from UC
4 Units tial, and logarithmic functions and for only one of the following courses:
72 Lecture hours their applications from a graphical, MATH 160 or MATH 165 or MATH
numerical, and analytical point of 180)
MATH 140 view. The course also will cover This course is designed to prepare
Mathematics for Elementary Teachers systems of equations and inequalities students for the study of calculus. It
and sequences and series. The course presents a comprehensive study of
Prerequisite: MATH 070 or MATH serves as preparation for students linear, quadratic, polynomial, expo-
070D or MATH 073 with a grade of “C” planning to take Elements of Calculus nential, logarithmic, rational, and
or better or appropriate assessment (MATH 170). Graphing technology trigonometric functions. Inequalities,
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or will be required. introductory analytical geometry,
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 4 Units polar coordinates, polar equations
appropriate assessment 72 Lecture hours and their graphs, DeMoivre’s Theo-
Transfers to: UC, CSU rem and an introduction to sequences
This course is designed to deepen MATH 170 (C-ID MATH 140) are also included. This course is a
and extend the student’s under- Elements of Calculus prerequisite for MATH 190.
standing of the foundations of the 4 Units
mathematics taught in elementary Prerequisite: MATH 160 with a grade of 72 Lecture hours
school. Because it is intended for the “C” or better or appropriate assessment
student preparing to teach at that Advisory: ENGL 101; READ 101 MATH 190 (C-ID MATH 210,
level, it frequently refers to and uses Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU MATH 900S)
materials and methodology appropri- (*Students will receive credit from UC Calculus I
ate for students at that level, but it is for only one of the following courses:
not a methods course. The course is MATH 170, MATH 190, or MATH Prerequisite: MATH 180 with a grade of
concept-driven with an emphasis on 190H) “C” or better or appropriate assessment
problem solving. Concrete manipu- This is a one-semester course in Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
latives are used to give meaning the fundamentals of algebra-based appropriate assessment; READ 101 or
calculus and its applications to the appropriate assessment
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Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU Transfers to: UC, CSU grade point average in the discipline
(*Students will receive credit from UC This course involves a study of func- of study being requested, or receive
for only one of the following courses: tions of two or more variables using an exception from the instructor.
MATH 170, MATH 190 or MATH the principles of calculus, vector Independent Studies/Directed Studies
190H) analysis, and parametric equations. may be developed from any topic
MATH 190 is a semester course Included is a study of solid regions arising from or related to a course of
designed primarily for those students using partial differentiation, vector study that will result in developing
planning to pursue programs in analysis, and multiple integration. depth and breadth in that subject
engineering, mathematics, computer This course also includes a study area. Students will be expected to
science, and physical sciences. This of vector calculus topics, such as meet on a regular basis with their fac-
course includes topics of differential line and surface integrals, Green’s ulty sponsor and submit a final report
and integral calculus of a single vari- Theorem, Stokes’ Theorem, and the or project, and student progress shall
able. Divergence Theorem. This is the be evaluated at regular intervals.
4 Units third course of the calculus sequence Academic standards for Independent
90 Lecture hours required of engineering, physics, and Studies/Directed Studies shall be the
mathematics majors. same as those for other courses. Units
MATH 190H (C-ID MATH 210) 4 Units are awarded in accordance to Title
Calculus I Honors 90 Lecture hours V regulations with one unit of credit
awarded for 54 hours of Directed
Prerequisite: MATH 180 with a grade of MATH 260 (C-ID MATH 250) Studies, six (6) hours of which must
“C” or better or appropriate assessment; Linear Algebra be with an instructor. The instructor
ENGL 101 with a grade of “C” or better is responsible for monitoring student
or appropriate assessment Prerequisite: MATH 191 with a grade of progress through the semester.
Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate “C” or better Students may take directed study
assessment Transfers to: UC, CSU courses for a maximum of three (3)
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU This course is an introductory study units within a discipline, and may not
(*Students will receive credit from UC of linear algebra with applications to accumulate more than a total of nine
for only one of the following courses: problems in the physical and social (9) units college wide.
MATH 170, MATH 190 or MATH sciences. It includes the solution of 1 to 3 Units
190H) systems of linear equations, matrix 54 to 162 Lab hours
MATH 190H is a semester course algebra with inverses, determinants,
designed primarily for those students vectors and vector spaces, linear MUSIC
planning to pursue programs in transformations, Eigenvalues and
engineering, mathematics, computer Eigenvectors, orthogonality and diag- Division of Arts
science, and physical sciences. This onalization. This course is required & Cultural Programs
course includes topics of differen- for Engineering, Physics, Computer
tial and integral calculus of a single Science and Mathematics majors. MUS 101
variable. This course is intended for 4 Units Fundamentals of Music
students who meet Honors Program 72 Lecture hours
requirements. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
4 Units MATH 270 (C-ID MATH 240) appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
90 Lecture hours Differential Equations appropriate assessment
Transfers to: UC, CSU
MATH 191 (C-ID MATH 900S) Prerequisite: MATH 250 with a grade of This is a course designed for the
Calculus II “C” or better student interested in the fundamen-
Transfers to: UC, CSU tals of music theory. Included in this
Prerequisite: MATH 190 or MATH This course is a study of ordinary dif- class will be a study of basic notation,
190H with a grade of “C” or better or ferential equations with applications rhythm reading, major and minor
appropriate assessment in the physical and social sciences. scale construction, simple musical
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or The course includes a study of linear analysis and basic chord construction.
appropriate assessment; READ 101 or and nonlinear first-order differential 3 Units
appropriate assessment equations, linear higher order differ- 54 Lecture hours
Transfers to: UC, CSU ential equations, systems of differen-
MATH 191 is a semester course tial equations, power series solution MUS 103
which continues the study of calculus of differential equations, and Laplace Music Theory I
begun in MATH 190. The course transforms. This course is a continu-
includes techniques of integration, ation of MATH 190, MATH 191, and Prerequisite: MUS 101 with a grade of
improper integrals, anti-derivatives, MATH 250 and is required for all “C” or better
application of the definite integral, Engineering, Physics, and Mathemat- Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate
differential equations, Taylor polyno- ics majors. assessment
mials, series, vectors, the dot product 4 Units Transfers to: UC, CSU
and the cross product. This course 72 Lecture hours This course is designed for the
is the second course of the calculus student who wants to study the basic
sequence required of engineering, MATH 299 materials of harmony and musician-
physics, and mathematics majors. Directed Study: Mathematics ship: scales, keys, intervals, chords,
4 Units chord connections, part writing, and
90 Lecture hours Transfers to: UC, CSU inversions. Also included is ear train-
Independent Study/Directed Study ing, melodic and harmonic dictation,
MATH 250 (C-ID MATH 230) is intended for students who have and harmonic analysis. Required of
Calculus III the ability to assume responsibil- all music majors.
ity for independent work and to 3 Units
Prerequisite: MATH 191 with a grade of prepare written or oral reports and/ 54 Lecture hours
“C” or better or appropriate projects. To enroll in
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or an independent study/directed study
appropriate assessment; READ 101 or course, students must possess a 2.5
appropriate assessment overall grade point average, a 3.0
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MUS 104 MUS 110 may be taken once and repeated three
Music Theory II College Community Orchestra times for credit.
1 Unit
Prerequisite: MUS 103 with a grade of Advisory: MUS 101 54 Lab hours
“C” or better Transfers to: UC, CSU
Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate This course is designed for the instru- MUS 120
assessment mental music student who wants to Concert Choir I
Transfers to: UC, CSU become familiar with the vast body
This course is designed for the of orchestral music. It provides play- Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
student who wants to study the ers an opportunity to develop their appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
harmonic practices of the eigh- own musical capabilities as well as appropriate assessment
teenth and nineteenth centuries. participating in ensemble playing. Transfers to: UC, CSU
Advanced stages of chromaticism Students are expected to provide This course is designed for the
which includes tonicization, modula- their own instruments. This course student who seeks an opportunity
tion, modal mixture, and sequential may be taken once and repeated three to perform in a vocal ensemble.
movement both tonal and real will be times for credit. Participation in public performance is
incorporated into the harmonic study. 1 Unit required. The repertoire will include
Techniques and orchestration of 54 Lab hours a diversity of selections including
instruments are studied and applied classical choral literature, world
to melodic and motivic construction MUS 116 music, popular and contemporary
in a formal compositional context. Music Ensemble for Diverse music. Previous choral experience is
3 Units Instruments I not required.
54 Lecture hours 2 Units
Transfers to: UC, CSU 27 Lecture hours
MUS 105 This course is designed for the 27 Lab hours
Music Theory III electric and acoustic instrumental
student, the vocal student, and the MUS 129
Prerequisite: MUS 104 with a grade of novice to perform together in one Music in Latin American Culture
“C” or better ensemble. The ensemble content,
Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate which will depend upon the instru- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
assessment mental and vocal makeup of the class, appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
Transfers to: UC, CSU will include a diversity of approaches appropriate assessment
This course is designed for the that might include Latin, Asian, Transfers to: UC, CSU
student who wants to continue the Popular and contemporary Classical This course is a survey course
study of theory and the advanced Music. designed for the student seeking an
techniques of realizing figured bass in 2.5 Units introduction to music in Latin Ameri-
18th and 19th century harmonic prac- 27 Lecture hours can culture. The course will focus on
tices. Those techniques will include 54 Lab hours the diverse musical cultures of South
numerology for advanced diatoni- America, Central America, Mexico,
cism, advanced chromaticism, modal MUS 117 Puerto Rico and the Caribbean.
mixture, real and tonal sequences, Music Ensemble for Diverse Emphasis will be placed on rhyth-
and advanced modulation. Instruments II mic styles and structures, as well as,
3 Units specific social, cultural, and historical
54 Lecture hours Prerequisite: MUS 116 backgrounds.
Transfers to: UC, CSU 3 Units
MUS 106 This course is designed for the inter- 54 Lecture hours
Beginning Musicianship I mediate electric, acoustic instrumen-
tal and vocal students to perform MUS 130
Prerequisite: MUS 101 with a grade of together in one ensemble. The ensem- Music History and
“C” or better ble content, which will depend upon Literature Before 1750
Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate the instrumental and vocal makeup
assessment of the class, will include a diversity of Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Transfers to: UC, CSU approaches that might include Latin, appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
This course is designed for the stu- Asian, Popular and contemporary appropriate assessment
dent who wants to develop beginning Classical Music. Transfers to: UC, CSU
aural skills, sight-reading, sight-sing- 2.5 Units This course is designed for the stu-
ing and rhythmic interpretation skills. 27 Lecture hours dent who seeks an introduction to the
It is recommended for all instrumen- 54 Lab hours major composers and musical move-
talists, singers and composers. ments from antiquity to the 1700’s.
3 Units MUS 119 The course focuses on learning,
54 Lecture hours Advanced College Community reasoning, and writing about these
Orchestra periods with the goal of understand-
MUS 107 ing their social, political, and cultural
Beginning Musicianship II Prerequisite: MUS 110 contexts. In addition, these periods
Transfers to: CSU will be compared to contemporary
Prerequisite: MUS 106 This course is designed for the more culture and its social, political, and
Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate advanced instrumental music student cultural framework.
assessment who wants to become more famil- 3 Units
Transfers to: UC, CSU iar with the vast body of orchestral 54 Lecture hours
This beginning level course is music. It provides advanced players
designed for the student who wants an opportunity to further develop MUS 131
to continue developing aural skills, their own musical capabilities as well Music History and Literature After 1750
sight-reading, sight-singing and as participate in ensemble playing.
rhythmic interpretation skills. It is Students are expected to provide Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
recommended for all instrumental- their own instruments. This course appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
ists, singers and composers. appropriate assessment
3 Units Transfers to: UC, CSU
54 Lecture hours
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This course is designed for the stu- MUS 135 a diversity of approaches that might
dent who seeks an introduction to the Music in Film include Latin, Asian, popular, con-
major composers and musical move- temporary, and classical music.
ments from 1750 to the present. The Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 2 Units
course focuses on learning, reason- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 27 Lecture hours
ing, and writing about these periods appropriate assessment 27 Lab hours
with the goal of understanding their Transfers to: UC, CSU
social, political, and cultural contexts. This course is a survey of the art and MUS 140
In addition, these periods will be craft of film music as practiced by Beginning Voice I
compared to contemporary culture prominent film composers and sound
and its social, political, and cultural designers. Emphasis will be placed Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
framework. on history and function from 1930 appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
3 Units to the present, as well as cultural appropriate assessment
54 Lecture hours context. The class is designed for Transfers to: UC, CSU
students interested in learning how This course is designed for students
MUS 132 music influences film. who wish to learn the foundation
History of Rock and Roll 3 Units skills of singing including breath
54 Lecture hours support, posture, intonation, enuncia-
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or tion, and stage presence. Students
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or MUS 136 will prepare songs appropriate for
appropriate assessment History of Jazz the beginning skill level. No previous
Transfers to: UC, CSU musical experience is necessary.
This course is a survey course Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or 1.5 Units
designed for the student who seeks appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 18 Lecture hours
an introduction to Rock and Roll. appropriate assessment 27 Lab hours
The course will focus on rock and Transfers to: UC, CSU
roll music, its origins and its many This course is a survey course MUS 142
sub-styles. The social, political and designed for the student who seeks Intermediate Voice I
economic influence the music has had an introduction to Jazz. The course
on society and other types of music will focus on jazz music, its origins Prerequisite: MUS 140 with a grade of
will also be examined. and its many sub-styles. The social, “C” or better
3 Units political and economic influence the Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
54 Lecture hours music has had on society and other appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
types of music will also be examined. appropriate assessment
MUS 133 (C-ID MUS 100) 3 Units Transfers to: UC, CSU
Music Appreciation 54 Lecture hours This course is designed for students
who wish to further develop the
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or MUS 138 techniques acquired in Beginning
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Masterworks Chorale Voice. A comprehensive study of
appropriate assessment style and artistic interpretation will
Transfers to: UC, CSU Prerequisite: Audition be included.
This course is a survey of musical Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or 1.5 Units
practices from various periods of appropriate assessment 18 Lecture hours
music history with an emphasis on Transfers to: UC, CSU 27 Lab hours
social, political and commercial con- This advanced level course is
texts. Types of music to be covered designed for students who seek MUS 145
will include Classical, Jazz, Rock, to broaden their understanding Beginning Piano I
Blues and World Music. This course of choral literature by performing
is targeted for students seeking to difficult choral works such as the Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate
fulfill the general education require- B minor Mass by Bach, Elijah by assessment
ment in the arts. Mendelssohn, or Messiah by Handel Transfers to: UC, CSU
3 Units accompanied by orchestra or other This class is for the student interested
54 Lecture hours instrumental ensemble. Attention is in beginning piano skills, and in the
given to the refinement and polishing understanding of music through the
MUS 134 of technique through rehearsal and study of simple piano pieces. The
Chamber Singers performance of choral music from development of skills at the begin-
various musical periods and styles. ning level may be used in the playing
Prerequisite: MUS 120 and audition Public Performance is required. of various styles including Classical,
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 and Enrollment criteria requires an audi- Pop, Jazz and Rock. Individual pieces
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or tion. are performed in class. No previous
appropriate assessment 2 Units experience is necessary.
Transfers to: CSU 27 Lecture hours 1.5 Units
This course is designed for students 27 Lab hours 18 Lecture hours
who seek to broaden their under- 27 Lab hours
standing of choral literature by MUS 139
performing increasingly difficult Advanced Concert Choir MUS 146
choral works. Attention is given to Beginning Piano II
the refinement and polishing of tech- Prerequisite: MUS 220 with a grade of
nique through rehearsal and perfor- “C” or better Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate
mance of choral music from various Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or assessment
musical periods and styles. Enroll- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Prerequisite: MUS 145 with a “C” or
ment criteria include an audition. appropriate assessment better
2 Units Transfers to: UC, CSU Transfers to: UC, CSU
18 Lecture hours This course is designed for the more This class is for the student interested
54 Lab hours advanced vocal student who seeks in beginning piano skills, and in the
an opportunity to perform in a vocal understanding of music through the
ensemble. The repertoire will include study of simple piano pieces. The
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development of skills at the begin- MUS 151 MUS 158
ning level may be used in the playing Intermediate Guitar Masterworks Chorale II
of various styles including Classical,
Pop, Jazz and Rock. Individual pieces Prerequisite: MUS 150 Prerequisite: MUS 138 and Audition
are performed in class. This course is Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
a continuation of materials learned in appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
Beginning Piano I. appropriate assessment appropriate assessment
1.5 Units Transfers to: UC, CSU Transfers to: UC, CSU
18 Lecture hours This intermediate level course is This advanced level course is
27 Lab hours designed for students who seek to designed for students who seek in-
broaden their understanding of guitar depth study of choral literature by
MUS 147 literature by performing moderately performing complex choral works
Intermediate Piano I difficult works. Attention is given such as Beethoven’s Mass in C, Orff’s
to the refinement and polishing of Carmina Burana, and Britten’s War
Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate technique through scales, arpeggios, Requiem accompanied by orchestra
assessment sight- reading, interpretation and or other instrumental ensemble, or
Prerequisite: MUS 146 with a grade of tone production. sung a cappella. Attention is given to
“C” or better 1.5 Units every detail of musical development
Transfers to: UC, CSU 18 Lecture hours through rehearsal and performance
This course is designed for students 27 Lab hours of choral music from various musical
seeking to broaden their knowledge periods and styles. Public perfor-
and understanding of piano litera- MUS 154 mance is required. Enrollment criteria
ture. Varied works of intermediate Guitar Ensemble requires successful completion of
difficulty will be introduced. Atten- MUS 138 and an audition.
tion is given to the refinement and Prerequisite: Must have completed at 2 Units
polishing of technique through scales, least one semester of guitar 27 Lecture hours
arpeggios, sight-reading, interpreta- Transfers to: UC, CSU 27 Lab hours
tion and tone production. This course will offer the opportunity
1.5 Units for guitarists, electric or acoustic, to MUS 165
18 Lecture hours perform together in an ensemble. The Electronic Music I
27 Lab hours ensemble content will depend upon
the makeup of the class and will Corequisite: MUS 180
MUS 148 include a diversity of approaches that Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate
Intermediate Piano II might include Latin, Asian, Popular assessment
and Classical Music. Recommended Transfers to: CSU
Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate for guitarist whether they be music This course is designed for the
assessment majors or not. student who wants to learn the basic
Prerequisite: MUS 147 with a grade of 2 Units elements involved in electronic music
“C” or better 27 Lecture hours including: fundamental elements of
Transfers to: UC, CSU 27 Lab hours music, keyboard electronics, signal
This course is designed for students processing, virtual synthesis which
seeking to broaden their knowledge MUS 156 may include Sylenth, Crystal, and
and understanding of piano litera- Intermediate Musicianship I Gladiator, MIDI, simple computer
ture. More advanced solo literature of software which may include Garage
intermediate difficulty will be intro- Prerequisite: MUS 107 Band, and digital recording. Creat-
duced. Emphasis is placed on the Transfers to: UC, CSU ing electronic compositions will also
technical and interpretive demands This course is designed for the stu- be covered. Students should take
required to perform a varied reper- dent who wants to further develop Music 180 concurrently. This course
toire. aural skills, sight-reading, sight- is recommended for all students who
1.5 Units singing and rhythmic interpretation intend to pursue music profession-
18 Lecture hours skills beyond the beginning level. It ally.
27 Lab hours is recommended for all instrumental- 3 Units
ists, singers and composers. 36 Lecture hours
MUS 150 3 Units 54 Lab hours
Beginning Guitar 54 Lecture hours
MUS 167
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or MUS 157 Electronic Music II
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Intermediate Musicianship II
appropriate assessment Prerequisite: MUS 165 with a grade of
Transfers to: UC, CSU Prerequisite: MUS 156 “C” or better
This course is designed for the stu- Transfers to: UC, CSU Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate
dent interested in beginning guitar This course is designed for the stu- assessment
skills and in the understanding of dent who wants to further develop Transfers to: CSU
music through the study of simple aural skills, sight-reading, sight- This course is designed for the stu-
guitar pieces. The development of singing and rhythmic interpreta- dent who wants to continue the study
skills at the beginning level may be tion skills beyond the introductory of concepts and techniques needed to
used in the playing of various styles intermediate level. It is recommended compose electronic music and is rec-
including Classical, Pop, Jazz, Rock for all instrumentalists, singers and ommended for students who intend
and Blues. No previous musical expe- composers. to pursue music professionally.
rience is necessary. 3 Units Various types of synthesis including
1.5 Units 54 Lecture hours software analog synthesis and virtual
18 Lecture hours analogue synthesis will be studied.
27 Lab hours Software that will be used in the
course may include Reason and Logic
Pro. Sequencing, recording via studio
software, notating compositions and
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creating music for dance and theatre MUS 181 This course is designed for the
on the computer will be the primary Applied Music I intermediate vocal student who seeks
focus of the course. an opportunity to perform in a vocal
3 Units Prerequisite: Audition ensemble. Participation in public per-
36 Lecture hours Corequisite: Enrollment in a Rio Hondo formance is required. The repertoire
54 Lab hours College Large Ensemble (either MUS 116 will include a diversity of sections
or MUS 117 or MUS 120 or MUS 134 including intermediate level classi-
MUS 168 or MUS 138 or MUS 139) cal choral literature, world music,
Electronic Music III Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or popular and contemporary music.
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Successful completion of MUS 120 is
Prerequisite: MUS 167 appropriate assessment required to enroll.
Transfers to: CSU Transfers to: UC, CSU 2 Units
This course is designed for the This course offers individual instruc- 27 Lecture hours
advanced electronic music student tion in voice, piano, guitar, band 27 Lab hours
who wants to continue the study or orchestral instruments with an
of concepts and techniques needed assigned instructor. Emphasis will MUS 234
to compose electronic music and be placed on study at the beginning Advanced Chamber Singers
is recommended for students who level of technique and repertoire.
intend to pursue music profession- Weekly, it includes one recital class, Prerequisite: MUS 134
ally. Assignments in the course will and one individual lesson. Perfor- Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 and
include scoring music to stop-time mance for a faculty jury will be appropriate assessment
animation and motion picture scenes required at the end of the semester. Transfers to: UC, CSU
available on the internet. Advanced 2 Units This course is designed for students
notation techniques including full 27 Lecture hours with advanced skills in rehearsing
score and individual parts will also 27 Lab hours and performing choral music. A wide
be covered. variety of music selected from differ-
3 Units MUS 216 ent musical periods and styles will be
36 Lecture hours Advanced Music Ensemble for Diverse selected for study and performance.
54 Lab hours Instruments I Enrollment criteria includes an audi-
tion and successful completion of
MUS 178 Prerequisite: MUS 117 MUS 134.
Masterworks Chorale III Transfers to: UC, CSU 2 Units
This course is designed for the 18 Lecture hours
Prerequisite: MUS 158 and Audition advanced electric, acoustic instru- 54 Lab hours
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or mental, and vocal students to
appropriate assessment broaden their abilities to perform MUS 240
Transfers to: UC, CSU in an ensemble. The course content, Advanced Voice I
This advanced level course is which will depend upon the instru-
designed for students who seek in- mental and vocal makeup of the class, Prerequisite: MUS 142 with a grade of
depth study of choral literature by will include a diversity of approaches “C” or better
performing complex choral works that might include Latin, Asian, Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate
such as Bach sacred and secular Popular and contemporary Classical assessment
cantatas, Mozart and Haydn masses, Music. This course is designed for students
renaissance madrigals and sacred 2.5 Units interested in further developing the
pieces, and contemporary choral 27 Lecture hours interpretive and technical demands
works accompanied by orchestra 54 Lab hours inherent in advanced vocal per-
or other instrumental ensemble, or formance. Attention is given to a
sung accappella. Attention is given to MUS 217 detailed study and analysis of vocal
every detail of musical development Advanced Music Ensemble for Diverse technique and interpretation. Public
through rehearsal and performance Instruments II performance will be required.
of choral music. Public performance 2 Units
is required. Students are expected to Prerequisite: MUS 216 27 Lecture hours
take on leadership roles as section Transfers to: UC, CSU 27 Lab hours
leaders, mentors to new singers, and This course is designed for the
committee work for the choral orga- advanced electric, acoustic instru- MUS 245
nization. Enrollment criteria requires mental, and vocal students who want Advanced Piano
successful completion of MUS 158 to interpret and perform ensemble
and an audition. repertoire at a professional level. The Prerequisite: MUS 148 with a grade of
2 Units course content, which will depend “C” or better
27 Lecture hours upon the instrumental and vocal Transfers to: UC, CSU
27 Lab hours makeup of the class, will include a This course is designed for the
diversity of approaches that might student interested in further devel-
MUS 180 include Latin, Asian, Popular and oping the interpretive and technical
Music Laboratory contemporary Classical Music. demands inherent in advanced piano
2.5 Units literature. Attention is given to a
Corequisite: MUS 165 or 167 27 Lecture hours detailed study and analysis of various
Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate 54 Lab hours musical periods and styles.
assessment 2 Units
Transfers to: UC, CSU MUS 220 27 Lecture hours
This course is designed to provide Concert Choir II 27 Lab hours
students enrolled in electronic music
courses with supervised study or Prerequisite: MUS 120
practice. Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
1 Unit appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
54 Lab hours appropriate assessment
Transfers to: UC, CSU
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MUS 251 to remain in the class. “Contact the include: making yourself valuable,
Advanced Guitar I CWE office regarding re-enrollment safety, first aid, the cost of accidents,
procedures”. industry terminology, setting up a
Prerequisite: MUS 151 with a grade of Student Unpaid Internship: string line, standard industry hand
“C” or better 1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours; signals, labor unions and learning to
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 3 Units/180 hours; 4 Units/240 hours operate heavy equipment.
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Student Paid Internship: 2 Units
appropriate assessment 1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours; 36 Lecture hours
Transfers to: UC, CSU 3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours. 36 Lab hours
This advanced level course is 1 to 4 Units
designed for students who seek 3 Lecture hours OENG 002
to broaden their understanding 60 to 300 Other hours Grade Checking
of guitar literature by performing
difficult works. Attention is given MUS 299 Prerequisite: State Indentured Appren-
to the refinement and polishing of Directed Study: Music tice in the Operating Engineers Trust
technique through scales, arpeggios, Apprenticeship Program
sight- reading, interpretation, and Transfers to: UC, CSU Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
tonal production, as well as analysis Independent Study/Directed Study appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
of various musical periods and styles. is intended for students who have appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or
2 Units the ability to assume responsibil- MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri-
27 Lecture hours ity for independent work and to ate assessment
27 Lab hours prepare written or oral reports and/ This course is designed to meet the
or appropriate projects. To enroll in needs of State Indentured Appren-
MUS 252 an independent study/directed study tices employed full-time in the oper-
Advanced Guitar II course, students must possess a 2.5 ating engineer field. Topics covered
overall grade point average, a 3.0 include: safety consciousness, layout
Prerequisite: MUS 251 grade point average in the discipline and staking methods for subdivi-
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or of study being requested, or receive sions, streets, buildings, underground
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or an exception from the instructor. structure excavation, right angle
appropriate assessment Independent Studies/Directed Studies triangles, and curve radii.
Transfers to: UC, CSU may be developed from any topic 2 Units
This advanced level course is arising from or related to a course of 36 Lecture hours
designed for students who wish to study that will result in developing 36 Lab hours
improve their technique and skills by depth and breadth in that subject
performing more difficult works. It area. Students will be expected to OENG 003
is essentially a continuation of MUS meet on a regular basis with their fac- Equipment Operator
251, Advanced Guitar I. The scales, ulty sponsor and submit a final report
chord progressions, pieces and etudes or project, and student progress shall Prerequisite: State Indentured Appren-
assigned will be selected to advance be evaluated at regular intervals. tice in the Operating Engineers Trust
the student’s technique, and reper- Academic standards for Independent Apprenticeship Program
toire from various periods and styles. Studies/Directed Studies shall be the Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
2 Units same as those for other courses. Units appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
27 Lecture hours are awarded in accordance to Title appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or
27 Lab hours V regulations with one unit of credit MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri-
awarded for 54 hours of Directed ate assessment
MUS 290 Studies, six (6) hours of which must This course is designed to meet the
Cooperative Work Experience/Intern- be with an instructor. The instructor needs of State Indentured Appren-
ship for Music Related Fields is responsible for monitoring student tices employed full-time in the oper-
progress through the semester. ating engineer field. Topics covered
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Students may take directed study include: preventive maintenance of
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or courses for a maximum of three (3) heavy equipment, operation of heavy
appropriate assessment units within a discipline, and may not equipment and political science.
Transfers to: CSU accumulate more than a total of nine 2 Units
This course supports and reinforces (9) units college wide. 36 Lecture hours
on-the-job training in business, indus- 1 to 3 Units 36 Lab hours
trial, non-profit, studio, community 54 to 162 Lab hours
and professional music organiza- OENG 004
tions under supervision of a college OPERATING Plan Reading
instructor and is facilitated by the use ENGINEERS
of learning objectives. The student Prerequisite: State Indentured Appren-
will be working in a skilled or profes- Division of Career tice in the Operating Engineers Trust
sional level assignment in their area & Technical Education Apprenticeship Program
of vocational interest and will meet Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
performance objectives related to OENG 001 appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
instruction that are above and beyond Introduction to Apprenticeship appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or
the conditions of regular employ- MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri-
ment. This course is intended for Prerequisite: Registration as a State ate assessment
students whose job is related to the Indentured Apprentice This course is designed to meet the
field of music and have completed or This course is designed to meet the needs of State Indentured Appren-
enrolled in the appropriate course- needs of State Indentured Appren- tices employed full-time in the oper-
work. Instructor approval is required tices employed full-time in the oper- ating engineer field. Topics covered
ating engineer field. Topics covered include: reading and interpreting
2016-2017 Catalog grading plans for highways, streets
and subdivisions.
2 Units
36 Lecture hours
36 Lab hours
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OENG 005 MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri- establish lines and elevations from
Skills Specialization ate assessment previously established control points
This course is designed to meet the defined in the grade plans and learn
Prerequisite: State Indentured Appren- needs of State Indentured Appren- how to check grade plans.
tice in the Operating Engineers Trust tices employed full-time in the oper- 2 Units
Apprenticeship Program ating engineer field. Topics covered 36 Lecture hours
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or include: diagnosis, service and repair 36 Lab hours
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or of hydraulic valves, motors, pumps
appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or and cylinders; diagnosis and repair of OENG 022
MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri- variable speed hydraulic drives; ser- Structural Masonry Inspection
ate assessment vice and maintenance of pneumatic
This course is designed to meet the systems used on heavy equipment Prerequisite: State Indentured Appren-
needs of State Indentured Appren- and heavy trucks. tice in the Operating Engineers Trust
tices employed full-time in the oper- 2 Units Apprenticeship Program
ating engineer field. Topics covered 36 Lecture hours Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
include: the labor movement in the 36 Lab hours appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
United States, relationship of politics appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or
to construction work, preventive OENG 015 MATH 020C or appropriate assessment
maintenance, and the operation of Heavy Duty Repairman This course is designed to meet the
heavy equipment. needs of State Indentured Appren-
2 Units Prerequisite: State Indentured Appren- tices with the State of California who
36 Lecture hours tice in the Operating Engineers Trust are interested in the field of Operat-
36 Lab hours Apprenticeship Program ing Engineers Inspectors. Topics
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or include industry safety, industry
OENG 012 appropriate assessment; READ 022 or terminology, masonry inspection
Heavy Duty Repairman appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or testing, blueprint reading, field inter-
MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri- pretation, and successful completion
Prerequisite: State Indentured Appren- ate assessment of the industry standard certification
tice in the Operating Engineers Trust This course is designed to meet the examination.
Apprenticeship Program needs of State Indentured Appren- 4 Units
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or tices employed full-time in the 54 Lecture hours
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or operating engineer field. Topics 54 Lab hours
appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or covered include: internal combustion
MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri- engine theory and servicing the fuel, OENG 023
ate assessment lubricating, and governing systems of Reinforced Concrete Inspection
This course is designed to meet the gasoline and diesel engines.
needs of State Indentured Appren- 2 Units Prerequisite: Must be an Indentured
tices employed full-time in the oper- 36 Lecture hours Apprentice in the Operating Engineers
ating engineer field. Topics covered 36 Lab hours State Apprenticeship Program
include: the safe use oxyacetylene Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
cutting equipment, the technique of OENG 016 appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
brazing, and electric arc welding. Heavy Duty Repairman appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or
2 Units MATH 020C or appropriate assessment
36 Lecture hours Prerequisite: State Indentured Appren- This course is designed to meet the
36 Lab hours tice in the Operating Engineers Trust needs of State Indentured Appren-
Apprenticeship Program tices with the State of California who
OENG 013 Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or are interested in the field of Operat-
Heavy Duty Repairman appropriate assessment; READ 022 or ing Engineers Inspectors. Topics
appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or include industry safety, applications
Prerequisite: State Indentured Appren- MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri- of reinforced concrete structure,
tice in the Operating Engineers Trust ate assessment sample testing, industry terminology,
Apprenticeship Program This course is designed to meet the reinforced concrete inspection testing,
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or needs of State Indentured Appren- blueprint reading, field interpreta-
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or tices employed full-time in the oper- tion, and successful completion of
appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or ating engineer field. Topics include: the industry standard certification
MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri- clutches, mechanical transmissions, examination.
ate assessment differentials, final drives, crawler 4 Units
This course is designed to meet the tractor undercarriage, and crawler 54 Lecture hours
needs of State Indentured Appren- tractor track assemblies. 54 Lab hours
tices employed full-time in the oper- 2 Units
ating engineer field. Topics covered 36 Lecture hours OENG 024
include: the principles of hydraulics, 36 Lab hours Structural Steel/Welding Inspection
how a hydraulic system works and
the practical uses of hydraulics. OENG 021 Prerequisite: Must be an Indentured
2 Units Grades and Plans Apprentice for the State of California in
36 Lecture hours the Operating Engineers Training Trust
36 Lab hours Prerequisite: State Indentured Appren- Apprenticeship Program
tice in the Operating Engineers Trust Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
OENG 014 Apprenticeship Program appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
Heavy Duty Repairman Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or MATH 020C or appropriate assessment
Prerequisite: State Indentured Appren- appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or This course is designed to meet the
tice in the Operating Engineers Trust MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri- needs of State Indentured Appren-
Apprenticeship Program ate assessment tices with the State of California who
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or This course is designed to develop are interested in the field of Operat-
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or the ability to read grade plans, ing Engineers Inspectors. Topics
appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or
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include industry safety, industry Transfers to: UC, CSU PHIL 110H
terminology, structural steel/weld- This course introduces philosophi- Critical Thinking Honors
ing inspection testing, analytical cal ideas and methods concerning
blueprint reading, field interpreta- knowledge, reality and values. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade of
tion, and successful completion of Expected topics will include the “C” or better
the industry standard certification sources and limits of knowledge, and Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate
examination. the nature of reality. Other topics that assessment
4 Units may be examined from a philosophi- Transfers to: CSU
54 Lecture hours cal perspective include the nature of This course is an introduction to the
54 Lab hours the self, truth, ethics, religion, science, methods and techniques of informal
language, beauty and art, political reasoning. Topics include schema-
OENG 025 theory, or mind. This course is appro- tizing and articulating arguments,
Prestressed Concrete Inspector priate for anyone seeking a broader causal arguments, analogical argu-
program of philosophical study, or to ments, testimony arguments, infor-
Prerequisite: Indentured Apprentice for fulfill general Humanities or Philoso- mal fallacies, and others. Emphasis
the State of California in the Operating phy major requirements. on the application of critical thinking
Engineers Training Program 2 Units for effective writing will be reflected
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or 54 Lecture hours in the frequency, scope, and nature
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or of course writing assignments, which
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or PHIL 101H (C-ID PHIL 100) will be evaluated with regard to both
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment Introduction to Philosophy Honors content and form. Students should
This course is designed to meet the expect to write approximately 8000
needs of State Indentured Appren- Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a “C” or words in various writing assign-
tices with the State of California who better ments. This course is appropriate for
are interested in the field of Operat- Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate students seeking to improve their
ing Engineers Inspectors. Topics assessment writing and reasoning skills. This
include safety, industry terminol- Transfers to: UC, CSU course is intended for those who meet
ogy, prestressed concrete inspection, This course introduces philosophi- Honors Program Requirements.
blueprint reading, field interpreta- cal ideas and methods concerning 3 Units
tion, and successful completion of knowledge, reality and values. 54 Lecture hours
the industry standard certification Expected topics will include the
examination. sources and limits of knowledge, and PHIL 112 (C-ID PHIL 110)
4 Units the nature of reality. Other topics that Introduction to Logic
54 Lecture hours may be examined from a philosophi-
54 Lab hours cal perspective include the nature of Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
the self, truth, ethics, religion, science, appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
OENG 026 language, beauty and art, politi- appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or
Soil Testing and Inspection cal theory, or mind. This course is MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri-
intended for those who meet Honors ate assessment
Prerequisite: Must be an Indentured Program requirements. Transfers to: UC, CSU
Apprentice in the Operating Engineers 3 Units This course introduces the formal
Training Trust Apprenticeship Program 54 Lecture hours methods and principles of deduc-
in the classification of Special Inspection tive logic. Topics include transla-
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or PHIL 110 tion between natural and formal
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or Critical Thinking language, syllogistic logic, and
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or propositional logic. This course is
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment Prerequisite: ENGL 101 or appropriate especially recommended for students
This course is designed to meet the assessment of mathematics, business, computer
needs of State Indentured Appren- Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate science, science, engineering, law,
tices with the State of California who assessment and humanities.
are interested in the field of Operat- Transfers to: UC, CSU 3 Units
ing Engineers Inspectors. Topics This course is an introduction to the 54 Lecture hours
include industry safety, industry methods and techniques of informal
terminology, inspection testing proce- reasoning. Topics include schema- PHIL 112H
dures, blueprint reading, field inter- tizing and articulating arguments, Introduction to Logic Honors
pretation, and successful completion causal arguments, analogical argu-
of a certification class sponsored by ments, testimony arguments, infor- Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade of
the American Concrete Institute and mal fallacies, and others. Emphasis “C” or better
Nuclear Safety Course. on the application of critical thinking Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate
4 Units for effective writing will be reflected assessment; MATH 030 or MATH 030D
54 Lecture hours in the frequency, scope, and nature or MATH 033 or appropriate assessment
54 Lab hours of course writing assignments, which Transfers to: CSU
will be evaluated with regard to both This course introduces the formal
PHILOSOPHY content and form. Students should methods and principles of deduc-
expect to write approximately 8000 tive logic. Topics include translation
Division of Behavioral words in various writing assign- between natural and formal lan-
& Social Sciences ments. This course is appropriate for guage, syllogistic logic, and proposi-
students seeking to improve their tional logic. This course is especially
PHIL 101 (C-ID PHIL 100) writing and reasoning skills. recommended for students of
Introduction to Philosophy 3 Units mathematics, business, computer sci-
54 Lecture hours ence, science, engineering, law, and
Advisory: ENGL 101 or appropriate humanities. This course is intended
assessment; READ 023 or appropriate for those who meet Honors Program
assessment requirements.
3 Units
54 Lecture hours
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PHIL 115 (C-ID PHIL 210) the Modern period of Western Phi- sophical issues pertaining to race or
Symbolic Logic losophy (16th through 18th Century). gender, genetic engineering, illicit
We emphasize broad epistemologi- drug use, business ethics, or artificial
Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate cal and metaphysical developments intelligence.
assessment; PHIL 101 or PHIL 101H; through close analysis of primary 3 Units
PHIL 112 texts. Philosophers to be studied will 54 Lecture hours
Transfers to: UC, CSU include Descartes and other Rational-
This course is intended for students ists, Hume and other Empiricists, and PHIL 140
interested in symbolic methods of Kant. Philosophy of Religion
deductive reasoning including philos- 3 Units
ophy and mathematics majors. Stu- 54 Lecture hours Advisory: ENGL 101 or appropriate
dents taking this course will develop assessment; READ 023 or appropriate
an understanding of both sentential PHIL 128 (same as POLS 128) assessment
logic and predicate logic. Students Introduction to Political Philosophy Transfers to: UC, CSU
will also learn to translate ordinary This introductory level course is
language sentences and arguments Advisory: ENGL 101 or appropriate intended for all students seeking a
into symbolic form and evaluate sym- assessment; READ 023 or appropriate thoughtful exploration of religious
bolized arguments for validity using assessment issues in a non-sectarian context,
truth-tables and natural deduction Transfers to: UC, CSU or as part of a broader program of
techniques. This course is for students interested philosophical study. We will address
3 Units in the relationship between political Western religion from a philosophi-
54 Lecture hours systems and philosophy. It is espe- cal perspective, including arguments
cially relevant for students interested for and against the existence of God,
PHIL 120 (C-ID PHIL 120) in political science, philosophy and and an investigation into the status
Introduction to Ethics law. This course introduces the of religious beliefs. Additional topics
history and development of politi- may include a consideration of the
Advisory: ENGL 101 or appropriate cal thought, and will consider the evolution-creationism debate, and a
assessment; READ 023 or appropriate justification of the State, Libertarian- discussion of religious pluralism.
assessment ism, Socialism, Communism, as well 3 Units
Transfers to: UC, CSU as conceptions of rights and distribu- 54 Lecture hours
This introductory level course is for tions of goods.
students interested in the humanities, 3 Units PHIL 299
law, medicine, politics, social science 54 Lecture hours Directed Study: Philosophy
and related fields, and will expose
them to some of the most profound PHIL 128H (same as POLS 128H) Transfers to: UC, CSU
moral and ethical questions in the Introduction to Political Philosophy Independent Study/Directed Study
Western philosophical tradition. We Honors is intended for students who have
will examine the concept of moral- the ability to assume responsibil-
ity and values, representative ethical Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade of ity for independent work and to
theories, and may include their appli- “C” or better prepare written or oral reports and/
cations to moral problems. Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate or appropriate projects. To enroll in
3 Units assessment an independent study/directed study
54 Lecture hours Transfers to: CSU course, students must possess a 2.5
This course is for students interested overall grade point average, a 3.0
PHIL 124 (C-ID PHIL 130) in the relationship between political grade point average in the discipline
History of Philosophy: Ancient systems and philosophy. It is espe- of study being requested, or receive
cially relevant for students interested an exception from the instructor.
Advisory: ENGL 101 or appropriate in political science, philosophy and Independent Studies/Directed Studies
assessment; READ 023 or appropriate law. This course introduces the may be developed from any topic
assessment history and development of politi- arising from or related to a course of
Transfers to: UC, CSU cal thought, and will consider the study that will result in developing
This introductory level course is for justification of the State, Libertari- depth and breadth in that subject
those interested specifically in the anism, Socialism, Communism, as area. Students will be expected to
earliest stages of Ancient Western well as conceptions of rights and meet on a regular basis with their fac-
philosophy. We address the develop- distributions of goods. This course ulty sponsor and submit a final report
ment of Greek philosophy from the is designed for students who meet or project, and student progress shall
Pre-Socratics through Aristotle. We Honor’s Program requirements. be evaluated at regular intervals.
may also include Hellenistic, Roman, 3 Units Academic standards for Independent
medieval or non-western thinkers. 54 Lecture hours Studies/Directed Studies shall be the
Beyond a study of the figures and key same as those for other courses. Units
ideas, we will discuss the early view PHIL 135 are awarded in accordance to Title
of philosophy as a “way of life,” and Philosophy and Contemporary Issues V regulations with one unit of credit
consider how these movements were awarded for 54 hours of Directed
intended to transform the lives of Advisory: ENGL 101 or appropriate Studies, six (6) hours of which must
those who followed them. assessment; READ 023 or appropriate be with an instructor. The instructor
3 Units assessment is responsible for monitoring student
54 Lecture hours Transfers to: UC, CSU progress through the semester.
This introductory course explores the Students may take directed study
PHIL 126 (C-ID PHIL 140) philosophical aspects of a variety of courses for a maximum of three (3)
History of Philosophy: Modern issues of contemporary interest. This units within a discipline, and may not
course is intended for all students accumulate more than a total of nine
Advisory: ENGL 101 or appropriate interested in applying methods of (9) units college wide.
assessment; READ 023 or appropriate philosophy to contemporary topics 1 to 3 Units
assessment which may include, but are not 54 to 162 Lab hours
Transfers to: UC, CSU limited to: war/terrorism, sex work,
This introductory level course is cloning, euthanasia, suicide, philo-
intended for all students interested in
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PHIL 325 required to provide their own 35 mm of ideas through digital photographs.
Applied and Professional Ethics camera with manual controls. Students are required to supply their
3 Units own digital camera.
Prerequisite: ENGL 201 or ENGL 201H, 36 Lecture hours 3 Units
and PHIL 101 or PHIL 101H or PHIL 72 Lab hours 36 Lecture hours
120 (both with a grade of “C” or better) 72 Lab hours
This upper division General Educa- PHTO 191
tion course is designed for students Intermediate Photography PHTO 299
pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree Directed Study: Photography
in Automotive Technology but it is Prerequisite: PHTO 190
also open to all students who have Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate Transfers to: UC, CSU
successfully completed the prereq- assessment Independent Study/Directed Study
uisites. This course is intended for Transfers to: UC, CSU is intended for students who have
students who seek a greater under- This course is designed for students the ability to assume responsibil-
standing of the relationship between who have successfully completed ity for independent work and to
ethics and human living. This course beginning photography and wish to prepare written or oral reports and/
will expose them to the moral and study more advanced technical and or appropriate projects. To enroll in
ethical views in the Western philo- conceptual approaches to contempo- an independent study/directed study
sophical tradition. Students will rary black and white photography in course, students must possess a 2.5
then apply these views to various a, 35mm film based, wet lab environ- overall grade point average, a 3.0
contemporary issues. Expected topics ment. Techniques such as the use of grade point average in the discipline
include: business ethics, euthanasia, studio lighting, light meters, toners, of study being requested, or receive
terrorism, public policy, the death hand coloring, and solarization are an exception from the instructor.
penalty, and issues in science and explored, with special emphasis Independent Studies/Directed Studies
technology. given to understanding the concep- may be developed from any topic
3 Units tual framework for the production arising from or related to a course of
54 Lecture hours and analysis of both personal and study that will result in developing
commercial photographic imagery. depth and breadth in that subject
PHOTOGRAPHY Students are required to provide area. Students will be expected to
their own 35mm camera with manual meet on a regular basis with their fac-
Division of Arts controls. ulty sponsor and submit a final report
& Cultural Programs 3 Units or project, and student progress shall
36 Lecture hours be evaluated at regular intervals.
PHTO 185 72 Lab hours Academic standards for Independent
Introduction to Digital Photography Studies/Directed Studies shall be the
PHTO 290 same as those for other courses. Units
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Medium and Large Format Photography are awarded in accordance to Title
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or V regulations with one unit of credit
appropriate assessment Prerequisite: PHTO 190 awarded for 54 hours of Directed
Transfers to: CSU Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate Studies, six (6) hours of which must
This introductory course covers assessment be with an instructor. The instructor
basic technical and conceptual skills Transfers to: CSU is responsible for monitoring student
in digital photography, including This course is designed for students progress through the semester.
digital camera use, principles of who have successfully completed Students may take directed study
photographic composition, digital beginning photography and wish to courses for a maximum of three (3)
image editing, and digital printing. study more advanced technical and units within a discipline, and may not
This course is designed for non-pho- conceptual approaches to contempo- accumulate more than a total of nine
tography majors interested in gaining rary black and white photography (9) units college wide.
experience with digital photography. using medium and large format films 1 to 3 Units
Students are required to supply their and cameras in a traditional wet 54 to 162 Lab hours
own digital camera. lab environment. Special emphasis
3 Units is given to the understanding and PHYSICS
36 Lecture hours analysis of photographic imagery.
72 Lab hours 2 Units Division of Mathematics
18 Lecture hours & Sciences
PHTO 190 54 Lab hours
Beginning Photography PHY 120
PHTO 292 Physics for Everyday Use
Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate Digital Photography
assessment; ART 120 Prerequisite: MATH 050 or MATH
Transfers to: UC, CSU Prerequisite: PHTO 185 or PHTO 190 050D or MATH 053 with a grade of “C”
This course is designed for students Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or or better or appropriate assessment
who wish to study the basic techni- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
cal and conceptual approaches to appropriate assessment appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
contemporary photography. Tradi- Transfers to: CSU appropriate assessment
tional black and white photography This course is designed for students Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
techniques are explored, with special who have successfully completed (*Students will receive no credit from UC
emphasis on the basic use of the 35 PHTO 190 and have a working for PHY 120 if taken after PHY 150 or
mm camera and enlarger as well as knowledge of basic camera controls PHY 211)
the processing of black and white and photographic composition. It This course investigates the basic
film and printing paper. Students are will cover use of digital cameras, characteristics of matter and the
image editing and manipulation, interactions that govern its behavior
digital printing, and the expression and emphasizes how remarkable
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everyday phenomena are. Examples university. Topics include electricity fields, Gauss’ law, Ampere’s law,
from popular culture (movies, TV, and magnetism, oscillations, waves, Maxwell’s equations, induction, and
and sports) are emphasized. Topics optics, and modern physics. electromagnetic waves.
include how to describe an object’s 4 Units 4 Units
motion, how to explain changes in an 54 Lecture hours 54 Lecture hours
object’s motion, the roles of work and 54 Lab hours 54 Lab hours
energy, and other topics. The course
is oriented to the non- science major, PHY 211 (C-ID PHYS 200S, PHYS 205) PHY 299
stresses conceptual understanding, Physics for Scientists and Engineers - I Directed Study in Physics
and is intended to present students
with an opportunity to see how our Prerequisite/Corequisite: MATH 190 or Advisory: PHY 150 or 160 or 211 or 212
world works. MATH 190H or 213
4 Units Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Transfers to: UC, CSU
54 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; READ 023 or The course provides an opportunity
54 Lab hours appropriate assessment for the student to expand their stud-
Transfers to: UC (credit limit *), CSU ies in Physics beyond the classroom
PHY 150 (C-ID PHYS 100S, PHYS 105) (*Students will receive credit from UC by completing a project or an assign-
General Physics - I for one physics series: PHY 150 and PHY ment arranged by agreement between
160 or PHY 211, PHY 212, and PHY the student and instructor. The
Prerequisite: MATH 175 with a grade of 213) student is required to contract with
“C” or better or appropriate assessment This course is the first of a three- the instructor to determine the scope
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or semester sequence and is designed of the assignment and the unit value
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or for students transferring to a four- assigned for successful completion.
appropriate assessment year institution with majors in the Students must possess a 2.5 overall
Transfers to: UC (credit limit *), CSU sciences and engineering. Topics GPA, a 3.0 GPA in the discipline of
(*Students will receive credit from UC covered are kinematics, dynamics, study being requested, or receive an
for one physics series: PHY 150 and PHY energy, work, momentum, and con- exception from the instructor. Stu-
160 or PHY 211, PHY 212, and PHY servation principles. dents may take a maximum of 3 units
213) 4 Units of Directed Study within a discipline
This course is the first of a two- 54 Lecture hours and 9 units college-wide.
semester sequence and is designed 54 Lab hours 1 to 3 Units
for students transferring to a four- 54 to 162 Lab hours
year institution and planning careers PHY 212 (C-ID PHYS 200S, PHYS 215)
in health professional fields such Physics for Scientists and Engineers - II POLICE ACADEMY
as medicine, dentistry, veterinary
science, pharmacy, and optometry as Prerequisite: PHY 211 with a grade of Division of Public Safety
well as those students in engineer- “C” or better
ing technology and architecture. Corequisite/Prerequisite: MATH 191 PAC 040
Students majoring in the biological Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Basic Police Recruit Class
sciences should consult a counselor appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
as to whether this course satisfies appropriate assessment Prerequisite: Medical clearance, Cali-
the general preparation require- Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU fornia Department of Justice clearance
ments for the major at the university. (*Students will receive credit from UC for firearms training, passing scores on
Topics include kinematics, dynamics, for one physics series: PHY 150 and 160 POST written and physical tests (agency
energy, work, momentum, conserva- or PHY 211, PHY 212, and PHY 213) sponsored cadets are exempt)
tion principles, rotational motion, This course is the second of a three- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
simple harmonic motion, fluids, and semester sequence and is designed appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
thermodynamics. for students transferring to a four- appropriate assessment; PAC 4348L
4 Units year institution with majors in the This is a fundamental course which
54 Lecture hours sciences and engineering. Topics covers criminal law, evidence, pro-
54 Lab hours covered include quantum physics, cedure and investigation, firearms,
physical optics, and thermodynamics. first aid, defense tactics, use of
PHY 160 (C-ID PHYS 100S, PHYS 110) 4 Units chemical agents and other related
General Physics - II 54 Lecture hours police subjects. This course meets the
54 Lab hours educational requirement for basic
Prerequisite: PHY 150 with a grade of certification by the Commission on
“C” or better PHY 213 (C-ID PHYS 200S, PHYS 210) Peace Officer Standards and Training
Transfers to: UC (credit limit *), CSU Physics for Scientists and Engineers - III (P.O.S.T.).
(*Students will receive credit from UC 24 Units
for one physics series: PHY 150 and PHY Prerequisite: PHY 212 with a grade of 772 Lecture hours
160 or PHY 211, PHY 212, and PHY “C” or better 163 Lab hours
213) Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
This course is the second of a two- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or PAC 042
semester sequence and is designed appropriate assessment Police Supervision
for students transferring to a four- Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
year institution with majors in health (*Students will receive credit from UC Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
professional fields such as medicine, for one physics series: PHY 150 and PHY appropriate assessment; PAC 040 or
dentistry, veterinary science, phar- 160 or PHY 211, PHY 212, and PHY PAC 075B, 075C, 075D
macy, and optometry as well as those 213) This course is designed to explain
students in engineering technology This course is the third of a three- and apply the elements of supervi-
and architecture. Students major- semester sequence and is designed sion oriented to law enforcement
ing in the biological sciences should for students transferring to a four- personnel. Methods of effective
consult a counselor as to whether this year institution with majors in the leadership, motivation, communica-
course satisfies the general prepara- sciences and engineering. Topics tion and techniques of training are
tion requirements for the major at the covered are electric fields, electric
potential, current, circuits, magnetic
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presented. This course is certified level of training which satisfies the Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
by the Commission on Peace Officer legal requirements for a Level III appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
Standards and Training (POST) for 80 Reserve officer. appropriate assessment
hours/8 hours per day for 10 days. 6 Units This course is designed for indi-
1 Unit 72 Lecture hours viduals who have completed a basic
80 Lecture hours 112 Lab hours police recruit academy, but have
not been active in the law enforce-
PAC 043 PAC 075C ment field for at least three years. It
Advanced Officers Course Basic Course - Module II (Ext) provides a review of the skills and
knowledge needed to return to active
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Prerequisite: Successful completion of law enforcement duty. The topics
appropriate assessment; PAC 040 or PAC 075B or POST Module III, current covered include human relations,
PAC 075B,075C (within last 3 years) in PC 832 Arrest legal changes and a review of current
This course is designed for upgrading and Firearms training requirements, legal issues, conducting a preliminary
currently employed law enforcement passage of the POST-constructed Com- investigation, field tactics, the use
personnel. The curriculum follows prehensive Module III End-of- Course of force and weaponry, and racial
that recommended by the Commis- Proficiency Test within the preceding 12 profiling.
sion of Peace Officer Standards and months, medical clearance, Department 3 Units
Training. The course is designed to of Justice clearance for firearms training 96 Lecture hours
keep peace officers informed of new Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 40 Lab hours
laws, recent court decisions, cur- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
rent enforcement procedures, new appropriate assessment PAC 083
concepts in law enforcement, technol- This course is designed for those Pre-Academy Physical Fitness
ogy, community relations and other interested in becoming a Level II
refresher training as may be neces- Reserve officer. This course covers Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
sary. This description applies to all criminal law, evidence, investiga- appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
PAC 043 series courses. tions, firearms, arrest and control, appropriate assessment
0.07 to 1.48 Units community relations, report writing, This course is designed to help
2 to 40 Lecture hours cultural diversity, and other related prospective police cadets improve
2 to 40 Lab hours police topics. It is training which their physical performance and
satisfies the legal requirements for a keep informed of physical fitness
PAC 071 Level II Reserve officer. techniques prior to entering the Rio
Public Safety Dispatcher Basic Course 8 Units Hondo Police Academy. The curricu-
90 Lecture hours lum is geared toward and followed
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 162 Lab hours by the California Commission on
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Peace Officer Standards and Training.
appropriate assessment; PAC 040 PAC 075D 0.296 to 1.48 Units
This course meets the POST (Cali- Basic Police Recruit Class - 8 to 40 Lecture hours
fornia Commission on Peace Officer Level I Module 8 to 40 Lab hours
Standards Training) requirements for
the position of public safety dis- Prerequisite: Successful completion of PAC 43019
patcher. The content of this course is PAC 075B and PAC 075C or POST Vehicle Operations
a combination of the following topics: Modules III and II, current (within last
Professional Orientation, Criminal 3 years) in PC 832 Arrest and Firearms Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Justice System, Law, Communication training requirements, passage of the appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
Technology, Telephone Procedures, POST-constructed Comprehensive appropriate assessment; PAC 040
Radio Procedures, Missing Persons, Module II End-of-Course Proficiency This course is designed to keep peace
Domestic Violence, Referral Services, Test within the preceding 12 months, officers informed of new vehicle
Cultural Diversity, Sexual Harass- medical clearance, Department of Justice operations procedures affected by
ment, Hate Crimes, Gang Aware- clearance for firearms training Federal and State changes and recent
ness, Stress Management, Critical Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or requirements which effect current
Incidents, Telecommunications and appropriate assessment; READ 023 or law enforcement procedures. Vehicle
Practical Application Activities. appropriate assessment Operations for Officer Development
6 Units This course is designed for those presents new concepts in law enforce-
102 Lecture hours interested in becoming a Level I ment procedures. The curriculum fol-
18 Lab hours Reserve officer or a regular peace lows that recommended as refresher
officer. This course covers criminal training by the California Commis-
PAC 075B law, evidence, investigations, fire- sion on Peace Officer Standards and
Basic Course-Module III (Ext) arms, arrest and control, emergency Training.
vehicle operation, and other related 0.074 to 1.48 Units
Prerequisite: Medical clearance, Cali- police topics. It is the final level of 2 to 40 Lecture hours
fornia Department of Justice clearance training which constitutes satisfaction 2 to 40 Lab hours
for firearms training, passing scores on of the Regular Basic Course training
POST written and physical tests (agency requirement and the legal require- PAC 43032
sponsored cadets are exempt). ments for a Level I Reserve officer. Physical Fitness
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 8 Units
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 162 Lecture hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
appropriate assessment 232 Lab hours appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
This course is designed for those appropriate assessment; PAC 040
interested in becoming a Level III PAC 078 This course is designed to keep peace
Reserve officer. This course covers Requalification - Basic Course officers informed of physical fitness
criminal law, evidence, investiga- techniques, current Federal and State
tions, firearms, arrest and control, Prerequisite: Successful completion of laws and recent requirements which
vehicle operations, report writing, a basic police academy and a California affect current law enforcement pro-
first aid/CPR, cultural diversity, and Department of Justice clearance for cedures. Physical Fitness for officer
other related police topics. It is the firearms training development presents new concepts
2016-2017 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 329
in law enforcement procedures. apathy that may have intruded into PAC 4376
The curriculum follows that recom- their behavior. It will reinforce their PC 832 Arrest
mended as refresher training by the mental attitude, physical awareness
California Commission on Peace and training that is needed in han- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Officer Standards and Training. dling the situational complexities that appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
0.074 to 1.48 Units officers are continually confronted appropriate assessment; PAC 040
2 to 40 Lecture hours with in the field. It is also designed to This course is designed to provide
2 to 40 Lab hours stimulate or renew their commitment the student, employed or seeking
to good personal practices encour- employment in public agencies, with
PAC 43035 aging safety and the professional the skills and information neces-
Firearms delivery of service to the public. sary to satisfy the state requirements
0.074 to 1.48 Units for the PC 832 Arrest course which
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 2 to 40 Lecture hours covers the California justice system,
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 2 to 40 Lab hours professional behavior, law, evidence
appropriate assessment; PAC 040 and discretionary decision making.
This course is designed to keep peace PAC 4342 This course can be taken alone or in
officers informed of new Firearms Weapons, Semi-Automatic Handguns combination with PAC 4377, PC 832
Techniques, current Federal and State Firearms and/or PAC 4378, PC 832
laws and recent requirements which Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Communications and Arrest Methods
affect current law enforcement proce- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or to satisfy varying agency require-
dures. Firearms for Officer Develop- appropriate assessment; PAC 040 ments.
ment present new concepts in law This course is designed for personnel 0.074 to 1.48 Units
enforcement procedures. The cur- who are concerned with semiauto- 2 to 40 Lecture hours
riculum follows that recommended as matic pistols as a police service side 2 to 40 Lab hours
refresher training by California Com- arm. Overall course will encompass
mission on Peace Officer Standards Colt .45 semiautomatic, Smith and PAC 4377
and Training. Wesson models 39 and 59, Browning PC 832 Firearms
0.1 to 1.48 Units Hi-Power 9 millimeters, plus other
2 to 40 Lecture hours uniform and off-duty semiautomatic Prerequisite: PAC 4376; Pursuant to
2 to 40 Lab hours pistols. Section 13511.5 of the California Penal
0.074 to 1.48 Units Code, each student who is not sponsored
PAC 43049 2 to 40 Lecture hours by a local or other law enforcement
First Aid/CPR 2 to 40 Lab hours agency, must submit written certifica-
tion from the California Department of
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or PAC 4351 Justice certifying no criminal history
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Industrial Security Powers to Arrest and background which would disqualify the
appropriate assessment; PAC 040 Baton Training student pursuant to Section 12021.1 P.C.
This course is designed to keep peace Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
officers informed of new first aid and This course is designed for students appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
CPR techniques, current Federal and who are involved in private security. appropriate assessment
State laws and recent requirements The contents presented will give This course is designed to provide
which affect current law enforcement an overview of the role of security the student employed or seeking
procedures. First Aid/CPR for officer guards, First Aid basics, Powers to employment in public agencies with
development presents new concepts Arrest and P.O.S.T. Certified Baton the skills and information necessary
in law enforcement procedures. Training. to satisfy state requirements for the
The curriculum follows that recom- 0.148 to 0.741 Units PC 832 Firearms course which covers
mended as refresher training by the 8 to 40 Lecture hours firearms safety, care, cleaning, shoot-
California Commission on Peace ing and qualification. This course can
Officer Standards and Training. PAC 4352 be taken alone or in combination with
0.074 to 1.48 Units Industrial Security Baton Powers to PAC 4376, PC 832 Arrest and/or PAC
2 to 40 Lecture hours Arrest, Firearms 4378, PC 832 Communications/Arrest
2 to 40 Lab hours to satisfy varying agency require-
This course is designed for students ments.
PAC 4314 who are involved in private security. 0.074 to 1.48 Units
Field Training Officer Course The contents presented will qualify 2 to 40 Lecture hours
students for certification with the 2 to 40 Lab hours
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Department of Consumer Affairs in
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or the areas of Powers to Arrest, Fire- PAC 4378
appropriate assessment; PAC 040 arms, and Baton. PC 832 Communications and Arrest
This course is designed to teach 0.167 to 0.75 Units Methods
a Police Officer how to train new 8 to 40 Lecture hours
recruits. This course includes training Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
principles, civil liability, ethics and PAC 4353 appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
integrity, performance goals, prin- Industrial Security; Baton, Powers to appropriate assessment; PAC 4376
ciples of instruction, and role model. Arrest, Chemical Agents This course is designed to provide the
0.074 to 1.48 Units student employed or seeking employ-
2 to 40 Lecture hours This course is designed for students ment in public agencies and currently
2 to 40 Lab hours who are involved in private security. have a working knowledge of the
The contents presented will qualify law enforcement functions with the
PAC 4339 students for certification with the skills and information necessary to
Tactics for Field Officers Department of Consumer Affairs in satisfy state requirements for the
the areas of Powers to Arrest, Chemi- PC 832 Communications and Arrest
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or cal Agents and Baton. Techniques course which covers
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 0.148 to 0.741 Units community relations, communica-
appropriate assessment; PAC 040 8 to 40 Lecture hours tions, report writing, arrest control
This course is designed for field and personal searches. This course
officers to combat complacency or
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can be taken alone or in combination governments. This course is intended POLS 128 (C-ID POLS 120)
with PAC 4376, PC 832 Arrest and/ for students eligible for the Honors (same as PHIL 128)
or PAC 4377, PC 832 Firearms to Program. Introduction to Political Philosophy
satisfy varying agency requirements. 3 Units
The curriculum follows that recom- 54 Lecture hours Advisory: ENGL 101 or appropriate
mended as refresher training by the assessment; READ 023 or appropriate
California Commission on Peace POLS 120 assessment
Officer Standards and Training. California State and Local Governments Transfers to: UC, CSU
0.074 to 1.48 Units This course is for students interested
2 to 40 Lecture hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or in the relationship between political
2 to 40 Lab hours appropriate assessment; READ 023 or systems and philosophy. It is espe-
appropriate assessment cially relevant for students interested
POLITICAL SCIENCE Transfers to: CSU in political science, philosophy and
This course stresses the study of law. This course introduces the
Division of Behavioral California state and local government history and development of politi-
& Social Sciences (counties, cities, and special dis- cal thought, and will consider the
tricts) and California party politics, justification of the State, Libertarian-
POLS 110 (C-ID POLS 110) including the study of the California ism, Socialism, Communism, as well
Government of the United States constitution, intergovernmental as conceptions of rights and distribu-
relations, regional governments, and tions of goods.
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or urban politics and problems. This 3 Units
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or course is designed to make available 54 Lecture hours
appropriate assessment to students the concepts, information,
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU and skills which will enable them to POLS 128H (same as PHIL 128H)
(*Students will receive credit from UC better understand the political and Introduction to Political Philosophy
for only one of the following courses: governmental systems in which Cali- Honors
POLS 110 or POLS 110H) fornians function.
This course surveys and analyzes the 3 Units Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade of
origins, principles, institutions, poli- 54 Lecture hours “C” or better
cies, and politics of U.S. National and Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate
California State Governments, includ- POLS 125 assessment
ing their constitutions. Emphasis is Law and Democracy Transfers to: CSU
placed on the rights and responsibili- This course is for students interested
ties of citizens, and an understanding Prerequisite: POLS 110 or POLS 110H, in the relationship between political
of the political processes and issues or a score of 3 or above on the Advanced systems and philosophy. It is espe-
involved in the workings of govern- Placement American Government cially relevant for students interested
ment. This course fulfills the Ameri- examination in political science, philosophy and
can Institutions requirement for the Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or law. This course introduces the
Associate Degree. It also is suitable appropriate assessment; READ 023 or history and development of politi-
for students wishing to expand their appropriate assessment cal thought, and will consider the
knowledge of local, state and national Transfers to: CSU justification of the State, Libertari-
governments. This course provides an examina- anism, Socialism, Communism, as
3 Units tion and analysis of practical law well as conceptions of rights and
54 Lecture hours as it affects people in daily life as distributions of goods. This course
citizens in a democracy. It assists in is designed for students who meet
POLS 110H (C-ID POLS 110) the development of skills to success- Honor’s Program requirements.
Government of the United States fully navigate legal systems and in 3 Units
Honors understanding democratic political 54 Lecture hours
values. Emphasis is placed on con-
Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a “C” or stitutional rights and civil liberties, POLS 130 (C-ID POLS 130)
better police encounters and criminal law, Comparative Government
Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate local government and advocacy,
assessment small claims and traffic courts, Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU landlord/tenant relations, family law, appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
(*Students will receive credit from UC consumer rights, contracts, employ- appropriate assessment
for only one of the following courses: ment and immigration. Further Transfers to: UC, CSU
POLS 110 or POLS 110H) emphasis is placed on application, This course examines the politi-
This course surveys and analyzes the critical thinking and problem solving cal systems of selected industrial
origins, principles, institutions, poli- in common legal situations. This democracies, dictatorships, and
cies, and politics of U.S. National and course is designed for any student governments of the developing
California State Governments, includ- wishing to learn more about the law world. Emphasis is placed on the
ing their constitutions. Emphasis is and its interaction with democratic institutional development and politi-
placed on the rights and responsibili- government and those students wish- cal processes and cultures within
ties of citizens, and an understanding ing to attend law school. It is also a these countries. This course features
of the political processes and issues requirement for any student seeking an examination of current political
involved in the workings of govern- to complete the Community College problems and a comparison of such
ment. This course fulfills the Ameri- Pathway to Law School Initiative. differing ideologies as Marxism,
can Institutions requirement for the 3 Units democracy, theocracy, and totalitari-
Associate Degree. It also is suitable 54 Lecture hours anism. This course is intended for the
for students wishing to expand their student interested in the study of for-
knowledge of local, state and national eign governments and for those who
wish to major in political science.
3 Units
54 Lecture hours
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POLS 135 (same as ECON 135) to the Chicano (Mexican-American) Studies, six (6) hours of which must
International Political Economy community and/or those intending be with an instructor. The instructor
to work in environments with high is responsible for monitoring student
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or concentrations of this population. progress through the semester.
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 3 Units Students may take directed study
appropriate assessment 54 Lecture hours courses for a maximum of three (3)
Transfers to: UC, CSU units within a discipline, and may not
This is an introductory course POLS 290 accumulate more than a total of nine
designed for students interested Cooperative Work Experience/Intern- (9) units college wide.
in economics and political science, ship for Political Science Related Fields 1 to 3 Units
as well as anyone interested in the 54 to 162 Lab hours
global interconnectedness of the Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
world economy. The course focuses appropriate assessment; READ 023 or PSYCHOLOGY
on the relations between the politi- appropriate assessment
cal and economic systems within the Transfers to: CSU Division of Behavioral
global economy. The course covers This course supports and reinforces & Social Sciences
the impact of political decisions on on-the-job training in governmental
world economies and international positions under supervision of a PSY 101 (C-ID PSY 110)
organizations. Further emphasis is college instructor and is facilitated Introductory Psychology
placed on a comparison-contrast of by the use of learning objectives. The
various national economies. Geo- student will be working in a skilled Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
graphic areas of concern include or professional level assignment in an appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
Africa, Europe, the Pacific Rim, the area of local, county, state, or federal appropriate assessment
Middle East, Latin America, Russia, government and will meet perfor- Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
China, and the United States. The mance objectives related to instruc- (*Students will receive credit from UC
course is cross-listed as Economics tion that are above and beyond the for only one of the following courses: PSY
135 and Political Science 135. Credit is conditions of regular employment. 101 or PSY 101H)
given in either area, not both. This course is intended for students This course is designed as a general
3 Units whose intended job is related to the introduction to psychology for psy-
54 Lecture hours field of government and have com- chology majors, those with an interest
pleted or enrolled in the appropriate in psychology, or anyone with a
POLS 140 (C-ID POLS 140) coursework. “Contact the CWE office desire to further their understanding
International Relations regarding re-enrollment procedures”. of human behavior. It provides an
Student Unpaid Internship: overview of the field of psychology,
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours; introducing students to the research
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 3 Units/180 hours;4 Units/240 hours methods used to advance the science
appropriate assessment Student Paid Internship: of psychology and the various areas
Transfers to: UC, CSU 1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours; that comprise this diverse discipline.
This course examines the structure 3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours. Research and theories are presented,
and operation of the international 1 to 4 Units discussed, and evaluated. Topics cov-
system. Emphasis is placed on the 3 Lecture hours ered include biological psychology,
nature and sources of conflict and 60 to 300 Other hours sensation and perception, lifespan
cooperation, issues of war and peace development, learning, memory,
among states in the international POLS 299 motivation and emotion, cognition,
system, and international economic Directed Study: Political Science personality, psychopathology and
development. The impact of nation- social psychology.
states, international organizations, Transfers to: UC, CSU 3 Units
and non-governmental actors are all Independent Study/Directed Study 54 Lecture hours
examined. This course is suitable for is intended for students who have
students who wish to expand their the ability to assume responsibil- PSY 101H (C-ID PSY 110)
knowledge of international politics ity for independent work and to Introductory Psychology Honors
and for those who wish to major in prepare written or oral reports and/
political science or international rela- or appropriate projects. To enroll in Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade of
tions. an independent study/directed study “C” or better
3 Units course, students must possess a 2.5 Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate
54 Lecture hours overall grade point average, a 3.0 assessment
grade point average in the discipline Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
POLS 150 of study being requested, or receive (*Students will receive credit from UC
Chicano Politics (Same as CHST 150) an exception from the instructor. for only one of the following courses: PSY
Independent Studies/Directed Studies 101 or PSY 101H)
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 may be developed from any topic This course is designed as a general
or appropriate assessment; READ 023 arising from or related to a course of introduction to psychology for psy-
appropriate assessment study that will result in developing chology majors, those with an interest
Transfers to: UC, CSU depth and breadth in that subject in psychology, or anyone with a
This course examines U.S. history area. Students will be expected to desire to further their understanding
and political issues relevant to the meet on a regular basis with their fac- of human behavior. It provides an
Chicano/Latino community, pro- ulty sponsor and submit a final report overview of the field of psychology,
vides an overview of Chicano/Latino or project, and student progress shall introducing students to the research
demographics in the U.S. examines be evaluated at regular intervals. methods used to advance the science
Chicano/Latino political activism and Academic standards for Independent of psychology and the various areas
the rise of Chicano/Latino political Studies/Directed Studies shall be the that comprise this diverse discipline.
leadership. Students interested in same as those for other courses. Units Research and theories are presented,
this course may include individuals are awarded in accordance to Title discussed, and evaluated. Topics cov-
with familial or personal connections V regulations with one unit of credit
awarded for 54 hours of Directed
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ered include biological psychology, Transfers to: UC, CSU PSY 180
sensation and perception, lifespan This course is for the student who Positive Psychology
development, learning, memory, seeks a basic understanding of the
motivation and emotion, cognition, effects of drugs of abuse and an in- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
personality, psychopathology and depth consideration of the societal appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
social psychology. This course is aspects of psychoactive drugs. It is appropriate assessment
intended for those who meet Honors designed for those students interested Transfers to: UC, CSU
Program requirements. in furthering their understanding of This course focuses on the research,
3 Units psychoactive drugs and those inter- theories, and ideas surrounding, pro-
54 Lecture hours ested in working with populations moting, and maintaining well-being,
recovering from or at risk for drug good health, and happiness. Students
PSY 112 (C-ID PSY 180) problems. Current and historical uses will explore topics in the field of
Lifespan Development of and attitudes towards drugs will positive psychology including but not
be addressed, as well as drug use limited to wellness, optimism, flow,
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or disorders, drug legislation, and treat- happiness, and positive thinking.
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or ment options. Societal and cultural This course is beneficial for students
appropriate assessment differences will also be noted. that are Psychology majors, students
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU 3 Units looking to transfer as a Psychology
(*Students will receive credit from UC 54 Lecture hours major and students that are interested
for only one of the following courses: PSY in learning about positive psychol-
112 or CD 106) PSY 127 ogy.
This course provides an overview Introduction to the Physiological Effects 3 Units
of human psychological develop- of Drugs of Abuse 54 Lecture hours
ment across the lifespan. It addresses
the physical, cognitive, social, and Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or PSY 190 (C-ID MATH 110, SOCI 125)
emotional changes that occur from appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
the prenatal period through death. appropriate assessment
It explores the development issues Transfers to: CSU Prerequisite: MATH 070 or MATH
of stability vs. change, continuity vs. This course is designed for students 070D or MATH 073 with a grade of “C”
discontinuity, and nature vs. nurture, interested in furthering their under- or better or appropriate assessment
and examines the perspectives of standing of psychoactive drugs and Advisory: ENGL 101 and READ 023 or
major developmental theorists, those interested in working with appropriate assessment
including Freud, Erickson, and populations recovering from or at Transfers to: UC, CSU
Piaget. It explores current research risk for drug problems. It provides This course provides an overview
findings and their applicability to an examination of the pharmaco- of the types of statistics that are
ongoing developmental problems. logical actions of drugs of abuse and important in the behavioral sciences.
This course is appropriate for the how this relates to the physiological, The main focus of this course is on
student seeking to develop a better as well as the behavioral, effects of hypothesis testing and the statistics
understanding of the development such drugs. The properties of drugs that are used to analyze it. Students
gains and losses that occur through- that increase the likelihood of the will learn to present and interpret
out our lives. development of dependence will be experimental data from the behav-
3 Units emphasized. ioral sciences. Topics covered include
54 Lecture hours 3 Units basic probability, measures of central
54 Lecture hours tendency, measures of variance, sam-
PSY 114 (C-ID PSY 120) pling, and inferential statistics. This
Introduction to Abnormal Psychology PSY 170 course is designed for students major-
Introduction to Learning and Memory ing in psychology, sociology, political
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or science, and anthropology.
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 4 Units
appropriate assessment appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 72 Lecture hours
Transfers to: UC, CSU appropriate assessment
This course provides an introduction Transfers to: UC, CSU PSY 200 (C-ID PSY 20)
to the study of abnormal behavior This course details the background Research Methods in Psychology
for psychology majors, those with and research that led to the identifica-
an interest in abnormal psychology, tion of the different types of learning Prerequisite: PSY 101
or anyone with a desire to further and memory. Students will explore Prerequisite/Corequisite: MATH 130 or
their understanding of abnormality. topics in the field of learning and PSY 190
The classification, assessment and memory including but not limited to Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
treatment of psychological disorders classical conditioning, operant con- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
will be explored. Students will not ditioning, instrumental conditioning, appropriate assessment
only develop an understanding of the short-term and long-term memory, Transfers to: UC, CSU
etiology and diagnosis of such disor- forgetting, and models of learning This course provides an introduc-
ders, as based upon DSM-IV-TR cri- and memory. This course is benefi- tion to the philosophy of science and
teria, but develop an appreciation of cial for students that are Psychology the examination of the hypothetical
the cultural, historical and theoretical majors, students looking to transfer deductive methods and their relation-
influences that affect the definitions as a Psychology major and students ship to theory. Topics include: the
and treatment of abnormal behavior. that are interested in learning about nature of experimental research and
3 Units the field of learning and memory. design, experimental and non-exper-
54 Lecture hours 3 Units imental research-including group
54 Lecture hours and single-subject designs, literature
PSY 121 review, research ethics, collection and
Drugs, Society, and Behavior analysis of data, and writing APA-
style reports. Collection, handling,
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or and analysis of original empirical
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or data, during class and outside of
appropriate assessment class, in both experimental and non-
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experimental designs, are an integral course, students must possess a 2.5 niques for writing and producing the
component of the course. The course overall grade point average, a 3.0 commercial and public service type
is designed for students intending to grade point average in the discipline announcements. Students will be
pursue a degree in psychology. of study being requested, or receive shown through lecture, demonstra-
3 Units an exception from the instructor. tion, and taped examples the proper
36 Lecture hours Independent Studies/Directed Studies announcing and on-air presenta-
54 Lab hours may be developed from any topic tion techniques. Students will make
arising from or related to a course of demonstration tapes and air checks of
PSY 210 (C-ID PSY 150) study that will result in developing examples of their work for submis-
Biological Psychology depth and breadth in that subject sion to the instructor and the class
area. Students will be expected to for evaluation. Selected students will
Prerequisite: PSY 101 meet on a regular basis with their fac- have an opportunity to air their pro-
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or ulty sponsor and submit a final report grams over the campus radio station
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or or project, and student progress shall KRHC.
appropriate assessment be evaluated at regular intervals. 4 Units
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU Academic standards for Independent 36 Lecture hours
(*Students will receive credit from UC Studies/Directed Studies shall be the 108 Lab hours
for only one of the following courses: PSY same as those for other courses. Units
210 or PSY 210H) are awarded in accordance to Title RDIO 236
This course is designed for the stu- V regulations with one unit of credit Advanced Radio Production
dent who has an interest in under- awarded for 54 hours of Directed
standing the biological processes that Studies, six (6) hours of which must Prerequisite: RDIO 136 with a grade of
underlie human behavior. The bio- be with an instructor. The instructor “C” or better
logical basis of normal and abnormal is responsible for monitoring student Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
behavior, including sensory systems, progress through the semester. appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
brain and behavior relationships, and Students may take directed study appropriate assessment
underlying neurochemical processes courses for a maximum of three (3) Transfers to: CSU
will be addressed. The extent to units within a discipline, and may not This course is intended as an
which biological processes interact accumulate more than a total of nine advanced study for students wanting
with environmental influences to (9) units college wide. to learn production and manage-
determine behavior will be explored. 1 to 3 Units ment techniques utilized in radio
3 Units 54 to 162 Lab hours broadcasting. Students will be shown
54 Lecture hours proper announcing and on-air pre-
RADIO sentation techniques through lecture,
PSY 210H (C-ID PSY 150) demonstration, and taped examples.
Biological Psychology Honors Division of Communications Students will have an opportunity to
& Languages air their programs over the campus
Prerequisite: PSY 101 and ENGL 101 Internet radio station KRHC.
with a “C” or better. Enrollment is RDIO 104 4 Units
restricted to those who meet Honors Introduction to Broadcasting 36 Lecture hours
Program requirements (minimum GPA 108 Lab hours
of 3.0) Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate appropriate assessment; READ 023 or RDIO 290
assessment appropriate assessment Cooperative Work Experience/Intern-
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU Transfers to: CSU ship for Radio Related Fields
(*Students will receive credit from UC This course is an introduction into the
for only one of the following courses: PSY field of broadcasting in a survey form Prerequisite: JOUR 147
210 or PSY 210H) covering the vast areas of broadcast- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
This course is designed for the stu- ing throughout the world. It is a appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
dent who has an interest in under- broad survey of the history, theory, appropriate assessment
standing the biological processes that and operation of radio and television Transfers to: CSU
underlie human behavior. The bio- broadcasting in the United States, This course supports and reinforces
logical basis of normal and abnormal including legal and social aspects, on-the-job training in radio related
behavior, including sensory systems, networks, programming, production, fields under supervision of a col-
brain and behavior relationships, and sales and advertising, and station lege instructor and is facilitated by
underlying neurochemical processes personnel. At least one field trip to the use of learning objectives. The
will be addressed. The extent to a radio or television studio will be student will be working in a skilled
which biological processes interact scheduled each semester. or professional level assignment in
with environmental influences to 3 Units an area of radio related fields and
determine behavior will be explored. 54 Lecture hours will meet performance objectives
This course is intended for students related to instruction that are above
eligible for the Honors Program. RDIO 136 and beyond the conditions of regular
3 Units Radio Production employment. This course is intended
54 Lecture hours for students whose intended job is
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or related to the field of radio and have
PSY 299 appropriate assessment; READ 023 or completed or enrolled in the appro-
Directed Study: Psychology appropriate assessment
Transfers to: CSU
Transfers to: UC, CSU This course is intended as an intro-
Independent Study/Directed Study duction for students wanting to learn
is intended for students who have the production and management
the ability to assume responsibil- techniques in radio broadcasting.
ity for independent work and to Students will be shown basic tech-
prepare written or oral reports and/
or appropriate projects. To enroll in
an independent study/directed study
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priate coursework. “Contact the taking, text reading, memorizing, READ 022
CWE office regarding re-enrollment time planning and communicating. Intermediate Reading Skills
procedures.” The emphasis of this class will be on
Student Unpaid Internship: learning new techniques and then Prerequisite: Successful completion of
1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours; applying them to classes and work READ 021 with a “P” or appropriate
3 Units/180 hours; 4 Units/240 hours situations. This is a non-degree credit placement through the Rio Hondo assess-
Student Paid Internship: course and is offered on a pass/no ment process
1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours; pass basis. Corequisite: READ 022L
3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours. 1.5 Units This course is designed for students
1 to 4 Units 27 Lecture hours who want to improve their reading
3 Lecture hours skills in order to succeed in other
60 to 300 Other hours READ 020 college classes. Students will develop
Introductory Reading comprehension and vocabulary
RDIO 299 through the reading of material
Directed Study: Radio This is an introductory course for drawn from popular works, text-
students with beginning reading books, magazines, and newspapers.
Transfers to: UC, CSU skills. Students will learn meanings Areas addressed include determining
Independent Study/Directed Study and the pronunciation of new words. main ideas, recognizing supporting
is intended for students who have In addition, students will practice details, identifying author’s organi-
the ability to assume responsibil- basic comprehension skills through zation, and making inferences. This
ity for independent work and to readings dealing with the workplace, is a non-degree credit course and is
prepare written or oral reports and/ college, and everyday life. This offered on a pass/no pass basis. All
or appropriate projects. To enroll in course is appropriate for native and students are required to concurrently
an independent study/directed study second language learners. This is a enroll in READ 022L.
course, students must possess a 2.5 non-degree applicable course offered 3 Units
overall grade point average, a 3.0 on a pass/no pass basis. 54 Lecture hours
grade point average in the discipline 3 Units
of study being requested, or receive 54 Lecture hours READ 022L
an exception from the instructor. Reading Lab
Independent Studies/Directed Studies READ 021
may be developed from any topic Basic Reading Prerequisite: Successful completion of
arising from or related to a course of READ 021 with a “P” or appropriate
study that will result in developing Prerequisite: Appropriate placement placement through the Rio Hondo assess-
depth and breadth in that subject through the Rio Hondo Assessment ment process
area. Students will be expected to process Corequisite: READ 022
meet on a regular basis with their fac- Corequisite: READ 021L This course is a skills class intended
ulty sponsor and submit a final report This course is designed for students to assist students in improving read-
or project, and student progress shall who want to improve their reading ing comprehension and vocabulary
be evaluated at regular intervals. skills in order to succeed in other through individually prescribed lab
Academic standards for Independent college classes. Students will learn work. Students will complete reading
Studies/Directed Studies shall be the how to read and understand short tasks designed to complement the
same as those for other courses. Units works of fiction and nonfiction as activities of their reading course. All
are awarded in accordance to Title well as key vocabulary words associ- READ 022 students must enroll. This
V regulations with one unit of credit ated with college and everyday life is a non-degree applicable course
awarded for 54 hours of Directed through context clues, word parts, offered on a pass / no pass basis.
Studies, six (6) hours of which must and dictionary usage. Students will 0.5 Units
be with an instructor. The instructor also learn to recognize transitions, 27 Lab hours
is responsible for monitoring student main ideas and supporting details.
progress through the semester. This is a non-degree applicable READ 023
Students may take directed study course and is offered on a pass/no Reading College Textbooks
courses for a maximum of three (3) pass basis. All students are required
units within a discipline, and may not to concurrently enroll in the Reading Prerequisite: READ 022 or appropriate
accumulate more than a total of nine Lab, READ 021L. assessment
(9) units college wide. 3 Units This is a course designed for students
1 to 3 Units 54 Lecture hours who need to improve their reading
54 to 162 Lab hours competencies in order to succeed in
READ 021L other college classes. Areas of empha-
READING Reading Lab sis will include reading strategies
essential in such academic areas as
Division of Communications Prerequisite: Appropriate placement social sciences, science, technology,
& Languages through the Rio Hondo Assessment business and humanities. The course
process also introduces academic vocabulary.
READ 012 Corequisite: READ 021 This is a non-degree credit course and
Learning Strategies This course is a skills class designed is offered on a pass / no-pass basis.
to assist students in improving read- 3 Units
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or ing comprehension and vocabulary 54 Lecture hours
appropriate assessment; READ 021 or through individually prescribed lab
appropriate assessment work. Students will complete reading READ 101
This course is designed for students tasks intended to complement the Critical Reading
entering college who need to develop activities of their reading course. All
their skills as learners. Students will READ 021 students must enroll. This Prerequisite: READ 023 or appropriate
build and acquire study techniques is a non-degree applicable course assessment
in the areas of note taking, test offered on a pass/no pass basis. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
0.5 Units appropriate assessment
27 Lab hours Transfers to: CSU
This course is designed to aid
students in acquiring critical read-
2016-2017 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 335
ing and thinking skills across the RDA 052 Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate
disciplines. Emphasis is placed on the Registered Dental Assisting II assessment
ability to analyze and evaluate mate- Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
rial by establishing thesis and sup- Prerequisite: Enrollment in the RDA (*Students will receive credit from UC
port as well as by analyzing elements Program and successful completion of for only one of the following courses:
of argumentation. The course also RDA 051 with a grade of “C” or better SOC 101 or SOC 101H)
focuses on vocabulary and the effects Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or This course is designed for those
of language on the reader. appropriate assessment; READ 023 or with an interest in Sociology, or
3 Units appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or anyone with a desire to further their
54 Lecture hours MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri- understanding of human group
ate assessment behavior and the organization of
READ 134 This is part two of a two-semester society. The student, using several
Academic Success and Lifelong Registered Dental Assisting compe- theoretical points of view, will study
Learning tency based program. This course and analyze: (1) the organization of
includes patient care experiences in social life; (2) problems of inequal-
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or a fully equipped facility and a 160 ity – of age, sex, race and ethnicity,
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or hour preceptor experience. Students social class and life style; (3) the basic
appropriate assessment who successfully complete the cur- social institutions: family, education,
Transfers to: CSU riculum are qualified to take the politics, economics, and religion;
This comprehensive course is California Dental Board examination and (4) global issues of population,
designed for students to acquire leading to licensure as a registered technology, social movements and
reading and study strategies for col- Dental Assistant. At the completion social change. This course is intended
lege success and lifelong learning. of the program, the student will be for students eligible for the Honors
Outcomes include the knowledge certified by the state of California to Program.
of applicable educational learning perform coronal polishing and place 3 Units
theories as well as psychological pit and fissure sealants. Student who 54 Lecture hours
and physiological tools that promote are interested in the dental field are
self-development in learning. Specific encourage to take this course. SOC 102 (C-ID SOCI 115)
topics consist of reading print versus 12 Units Major Social Problems
digital texts, critical thinking, lecture 100 Lecture hours
and textbook note taking, metacogni- 356 Lab hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
tive strategies, test preparation, time appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
management, and to aid the student SOCIOLOGY appropriate assessment
in achieving academic and lifelong Transfers to: UC, CSU
goals. Division of Behavioral This course is designed to provide
3 Units & Social Sciences students with an understanding of
54 Lecture hours the definition, development, reduc-
SOC 101 (C-ID SOCI 110) tion and elimination of major social
REGISTERED Introduction to Sociology problems in contemporary society.
DENTAL ASSISTING Topics addressed include problems of
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or mental and physical health including
Division of Health Sciences appropriate assessment; READ 023 or addictions, crime and violence, social
& Nursing appropriate assessment inequality, terrorism and war, as well
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU as technology and the environment.
RDA 051 (*Students will receive credit from UC Various social theories and relevant
Registered Dental Assisting I for only one of the following courses: empirical research are critically exam-
SOC 101 or SOC 101H) ined throughout the course.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into Registered This course is designed for those 3 Units
Dental Program with an interest in Sociology, or 54 Lecture hours
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or anyone with a desire to further their
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or understanding of human group SOC 105
appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or behavior and the organization of Introduction to Human Sexuality
MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri- society. The student, using several
ate assessment theoretical points of view, will study Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
This is part one of a two-semester and analyze: (1) the organization of appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
Registered Dental Assisting com- social life; (2) problems of inequal- appropriate assessment
petency based course. This course ity - of age, sex, race and ethnicity, Transfers to: UC, CSU
includes patient care experience in a social class and life style; (3) the basic This course is designed for students
fully equipped facility. Students who social institutions: family, religion, interested in the social scientific study
successfully complete the curriculum and economics; and (4) global issues of human sexuality. The course pro-
are qualified to take the California of technology, social movements and vides students with knowledge about
Dental Board examination leading social change. the processes and variation in sexual
to licensure as a Registered Dental 3 Units functions, reproduction, intimate
Assistant. At completion of the pro- 54 Lecture hours relationships, sexual and gender role
gram, the student will be certified by development and sexual activities.
the state of California to take dental SOC 101H (C-ID SOCI 110) Numerous factors involved in human
x-rays. Students who are interested Introduction to Sociology Honors sexuality are explored, emphasiz-
in the dental field are encouraged to ing sexuality as a form of human
take this course. Prerequisite: Enrollment is restricted interaction. The social, cultural, and
12 Units to those who meet Honors Program historical contexts of human sexuality
151 Lecture hours requirements (minimum GPA of 3.0) and will be critically analyzed.
200 Lab hours completion of ENGL 101 with a “C” or 3 Units
better 54 Lecture hours
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SOC 110 In this course we will explore how SOC 299
Human Sexuality from a Cross-Cultural gender shapes our lives and the Directed Study in Sociology
Perspective (Same as ANTH 110) world around us. Using a sociological
perspective, we will examine gender Prerequisite: SOC 101
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or as a social construction rather than a Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or simple biological difference. Topics appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
appropriate assessment to be covered will include, but not appropriate assessment
Transfers to: UC, CSU encompass, cultural ideas of gender, Transfers to: UC, CSU
This course is designed for students gender and the economy, politics, The course provides an opportunity
with an interest in human sexual- the media, families, and education. for the student to expand their stud-
ity from a cross-cultural perspec- This course is designed for men and ies in Sociology beyond the classroom
tive. Sexual anatomy, development, women who want to learn more by completing a project or an assign-
response, and behavior will be about the social connections of ment arranged by agreement between
examined, along with historical and gender and how the importance of the student and instructor. The
cultural patterns. Students will learn gender differences are strengthened student is required to contract with
about the development and expres- in our society today. the instructor to determine the scope
sion of gender and orientation from 3 Units of the assignment and the unit value
both Western and non-Western 54 Lecture hours assigned for successful completion.
perspectives, with an emphasis on the Students must possess a 2.5 overall
influence of culture on individuals. SOC 127 (C-ID SOCI 160) GPA, a 3.0 GPA in the discipline of
3 Units Introduction to Criminology study being requested, or receive an
54 Lecture hours exception from the instructor. Stu-
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or dents may take a maximum of 3 units
SOC 114 (C-ID SOCI 130) appropriate assessment; READ 023 or of Directed Study within a discipline
Marriage, Family and Intimate appropriate assessment and 9 units college-wide.
Relationships Transfers to: UC, CSU 1 to 3 Units
This course is designed for students 54 to 162 Lab hours
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or interested in the subject of criminol-
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or ogy. The scientific analysis of the SPANISH
appropriate assessment nature, extent, and causes of viola-
Transfers to: UC, CSU tions of societal rules of behavior that Division of Communications
This course is designed for the stu- are formally defined as crime and & Languages
dent interested in examining, from a delinquency will be emphasized. The
sociological perspective, issues such course includes an analysis of the SPAN 101 (C-ID SPAN 100)
as marriage, family, and emerging development of criminal law and the Spanish I
alternative life styles which con- administration of criminal justice, the
stitute the reality of life today. The patterns of criminality and delin- Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
course explores love, sexuality, mate quency, the impact of crime on social appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
selection, and engagement preceding change, and the labeling, identifica- appropriate assessment
traditional marriage and family pat- tion, characteristics, and treatment of Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
terns, extra-marital and non-marital criminals and delinquents. (*Students will receive credit from UC
unions, singles, and future trends in 3 Units for only one of the following sequences
intimate relationship styles. 54 Lecture hours of courses: SPAN 101 and SPAN 102 or
3 Units SPAN 130 and SPAN 131)
54 Lecture hours SOC 148 This course is an introduction to the
La Chicana: The Contemporary essentials of Spanish language: read-
SOC 116 (C-ID SOCI 150) Mexican-American Female (Same as ing, listening, speaking, and writing
Introduction to Race and Ethnic CHST 148) skills. Various facets of Spanish-
Relations speaking cultures will be analyzed
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or via cross-cultural comparisons. In
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 appropriate assessment; READ 023 or addition to classroom discussion,
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment students receive intensive indi-
appropriate assessment Transfers to: UC, CSU vidualized oral-aural practice in the
Transfers to: UC, CSU This introductory course explores language laboratory via interactive
This course is designed for students the racial/ethnic identity formation websites, audio CDs, video programs,
interested in understanding the com- of Chicanas/Mexican origin women and CD ROMs. This class is designed
plexities of multi-ethnic, multi-racial in the United States. Course themes for those students who do not have
societies. This course presents an include an examination into the a Spanish language background
overview of the structure and charac- genesis of the term “Chicana”, the who wish to learn to speak Spanish
ter of racial and ethnic relations in the emergence of Chicana feminism, and or who seek a degree in the Spanish
United States and abroad. Students the intersection of race, gender, class, language.
will gain knowledge of the treatment and sexuality in relation to the forma- 4 Units
and experiences of a variety of racial tion and study of Chicana identities. 72 Lecture hours
and ethnic cohorts and gain insight This course is an interdisciplinary 18 Lab hours
into the complex social features of one, drawing on methodologies
inter-group contact. from racial/ethnic studies, women/ SPAN 102 (C-ID SPAN 110)
3 Units gender studies, queer studies, history, Spanish II
54 Lecture hours literature, sociology, and popular
culture. This course is appropriate for Prerequisite: Successful completion of
SOC 120 (C-ID SOCI 140) students interested in furthering their SPAN 101 or two years of high school
Perspectives of Sex & Gender understanding of the social con- Spanish
struction of the Mexican American Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or woman. (*Students will receive credit from UC
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 3 Units for only one of the following sequences
appropriate assessment 54 Lecture hours
Transfers to: UC, CSU
2016-2017 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 337
of courses: SPAN 101 and SPAN 102 or speakers of Spanish. SPAN 202 (C-ID SPAN 210)
SPAN 130 and SPAN 131) 3 Units Spanish IV
This course is a continuation of the 54 Lecture hours
study of the essentials of Spanish lan- Prerequisite: SPAN 201 or 201H with
guage: reading, listening, speaking, SPAN 201 (C-ID SPAN 200) a grade of “C” or better or four years of
and writing skills. The skills learned Spanish III high school Spanish
in SPAN 101 will be reviewed. Transfers to: UC, CSU
The class will increase vocabulary, Prerequisite: SPAN 102 or SPAN 131 SPAN 202 is an intermediate level
grammar, and cultural knowledge with a “C” or better, or three years of course designed to further improve
to improve on the reading, listening, high school Spanish the use of Spanish grammar, con-
speaking and writing skills presented Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU versation, reading comprehension
in SPAN 101. In this course the study (*Students will receive credit from UC and composition. Various aspects
of verb tenses and constructions is for only one of the following courses: of Spanish culture and literature
completed. Various facets of Spanish- SPAN 201 or SPAN 201H) are introduced through readings in
speaking cultures will be analyzed This is an intermediate level course in the textbook and in supplementary
via cross-cultural comparisons. In which Spanish grammar is reviewed. readings. Students strengthen their
addition to classroom discussion, It also includes intensive class- communication and writing skills by
students receive intensive indi- room practice in conversation and analyzing literary selections that vary
vidualized oral-aural practice in the composition. In addition to class- in style from simple journalist writing
language laboratory via interactive room instruction, students receive to highly original and complex liter-
websites, audio CDs, video programs, intensive, individualized oral-aural ary works in Spanish. Students also
and CD ROMs. This class is designed practice in the language laboratory receive intensive, oral-aural practice
for those students who do not have in which websites, video programs, in the language laboratory in which
a Spanish language background audio CDs, and CD ROMs are used. websites, video programs, audio CDs,
who wish to learn to speak Spanish Many aspects of Spanish culture are and CD ROMs are used. This course
or who seek a degree in the Spanish introduced in short stories by Latin is designed /intended for students
language. American and Spanish authors. who wish to broaden their knowl-
4 Units Students strengthen their communi- edge of Spanish as well as for those
72 Lecture hours cation and writing skills by analyzing interested in pursuing a degree in the
18 Lab hours these stories in Spanish. This course is Spanish language.
designed/intended for students who 4 Units
SPAN 130 wish to broaden their knowledge in 72 Lecture hours
Spanish for Heritage Speakers I Spanish as well as for those interested 18 Lab hours
in pursuing a degree in the Spanish
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or language. SPAN 299
appropriate assessment 4 Units Directed Study: Spanish
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU 72 Lecture hours
(*Students will receive credit from UC 18 Lab hours Transfers to: UC, CSU
for only one of the following sequences Independent Study/Directed Study
of courses: SPAN 101 and SPAN 102 or SPAN 201H (C-ID SPAN 200) is intended for students who have
SPAN 130 and SPAN 131) Spanish III Honors the ability to assume responsibil-
This course is designed to improve ity for independent work and to
the language skills of students with Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade of prepare written or oral reports and/
a Spanish language background. “C” or better and SPAN 102 or SPAN or appropriate projects. To enroll in
Emphasis will be placed on the 131 with a grade of “C” or better, or an independent study/directed study
improvement of reading and writing three years of high school Spanish course, students must possess a 2.5
skills. Aspects of culture, civilization, Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU overall grade point average, a 3.0
and literature from the Spanish- (*Students will receive credit from UC grade point average in the discipline
speaking countries will be included. for only one of the following courses: of study being requested, or receive
3 Units SPAN 201 or SPAN 201H) an exception from the instructor.
54 Lecture hours This is an intermediate level course in Independent Studies/Directed Studies
which Spanish grammar is reviewed. may be developed from any topic
SPAN 131 Is also includes intensive class- arising from or related to a course of
Spanish for Heritage Speakers II room practice in conversation and study that will result in developing
composition. In addition to class- depth and breadth in that subject
Prerequisite: SPAN 130 with a grade of room instruction, students receive area. Students will be expected to
“C” or better intensive individualized oral-aural meet on a regular basis with their fac-
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU practice in the language laboratory ulty sponsor and submit a final report
(*Students will receive credit from UC in which websites, video programs, or project, and student progress shall
for only one of the following sequences audio CDs, and CD ROMs are used. be evaluated at regular intervals.
of courses: SPAN 101 and SPAN 102 or Many aspects of Spanish culture are Academic standards for Independent
SPAN 130 and SPAN 131) introduced in short stories by Latin Studies/Directed Studies shall be the
This course is a continuation of SPAN American and Spanish authors. same as those for other courses. Units
130. It is designed to further improve Students strengthen their communi- are awarded in accordance to Title
the language skills of students with cation and writing skills by analyzing V regulations with one unit of credit
a Spanish language background. these stories in Spanish. This course is awarded for 54 hours of Directed
Emphasis will continue to be placed designed / intended for students who Studies, six (6) hours of which must
on the improvement of reading and wish to broaden their knowledge in be with an instructor. The instructor
writing skills, focusing especially on Spanish as well as for those interested is responsible for monitoring student
accents and spelling. Aspects of the in pursuing a degree in the Spanish progress through the semester.
culture and civilization of Spanish- language. This course is intended Students may take directed study
speakers will be included in the for students eligible for the Honors courses for a maximum of three (3)
readings of the literature of Spanish- Program.
speaking countries. This course is 4 Units 2016-2017 Catalog
intended for students who are native 72 Lecture hours
18 Lab hours
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units within a discipline, and may not This introductory course is designed SPCH 111
accumulate more than a total of nine to prepare students to be effective Forensics: Debate Research and Practice
(9) units college wide. oral communicators in all aspects
1 to 3 Units of public presentations including Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
54 to 162 Lab hours design and delivery of the public appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
speech. The course is appropriate for appropriate assessment
SPEECH all students interested in developing Transfers to: CSU
their public speaking knowledge and This course involves participation in
Division of Communications skills such as speech communication Rio Hondo’s Forensic Debate Team.
& Languages majors, future teachers, and future Students research, structure, and
business leaders. This course is present debate cases. Students in
SPCH 100 (C-ID COMM 130) designed for students eligible for the this course will improve their ability
Interpersonal Communication Honors Program. to debate at intercollegiate debate
3 Units tournaments. Emphasis is placed on
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 54 Lecture hours successful participation in National
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or Parliamentary Debate Association
appropriate assessment SPCH 102 (NPDA) sanctioned tournaments.
Transfers to: UC, CSU Fundamentals of Oral Communication This course is recommended for
Interpersonal Communication is students preparing for careers in law,
an introductory course focusing on Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or political science, or community advo-
interactions between two people. appropriate assessment; READ 023 or cacy. This course may be taken once
Designed to provide students with appropriate assessment and repeated three times for credit.
greater understanding of commu- Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU 2 Units
nication in every day activities, the (*Students will receive credit from UC 108 Lab hours
course focuses on self-discovery for only one of the following courses:
and strengthening the self-image; SPCH 101, SPCH 101H or SPCH 102) SPCH 112
discovering and understanding the This is a course designed for stu- Forensics: Oral Interpretation
factors that influence communication dents who want a broad overview Laboratory
behavior; and the establishment and of communication. The principles of
maintenance of meaningful rela- interpersonal communication, group Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
tionships in professional and social communications, and public speaking appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
settings. This course is designed for will be addressed. The roles of inter- appropriate assessment
speech communication majors or personal and group communication Transfers to: CSU
anyone with an interest in human as they are used in everyday activities This course is designed to train stu-
communication. and in the workplace will be covered. dents in the analysis and performance
3 Units Students will develop, organize, of literature at speech events attended
54 Lecture hours and deliver speeches for a variety of by the Forensic Speech Team.
public audiences and occasions. Students develop skills to interpret
SPCH 101 (C-ID COMM 110) 3 Units and perform literature ranging from
Public Speaking 54 Lecture hours the play, screenplay, short story,
novel, and poetry. Students gain an
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or SPCH 110 (C-ID COMM 160B) understanding of character and scene
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Forensics: Speech and Debate Team analysis as it applies to an oral inter-
appropriate assessment pretation performance. This course is
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or recommended for students special-
(*Students will receive credit from UC appropriate assessment; READ 022 or izing in communication, performance
for only one of the following courses: appropriate assessment; Prior or concur- studies, and creative literature.
SPCH 101, SPCH 101H or SPCH 102) rent enrollment in SPCH 101 or SPCH This course may be taken once and
This introductory course is designed 101H or SPCH 130 or SPCH 140 repeated three times for credit.
to prepare students to be effective Transfers to: CSU 2 Units
oral communicators in all aspects This course trains students to 108 Lab hours
of public presentations including participate in Rio Hondo’s Forensic
design and delivery of the public Speech and Debate Team. Emphasis SPCH 130 (C-ID COMM 170)
speech. The course is appropriate for is placed on preparation, includ- Oral Interpretation
all students interested in developing ing research and writing; practice;
their public speaking knowledge and and participation in intercollegiate Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
skills such as speech communication speech and debate tournaments and/ appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
majors, future teachers, and future or community events. Students learn appropriate assessment
business leaders. debate, oral interpretation, limited Transfers to: UC, CSU
3 Units preparation, and platform speaking. This communication course focuses
54 Lecture hours This course is appropriate for stu- on the oral performance of various
dents specializing in areas involving forms of literature, such as poetry,
SPCH 101H (C-ID COMM 110) public speaking such as law, political prose, and drama. The skills needed
Public Speaking Honors science, drama, and instruction. Stu- for making such public performances
dents who sign up for the lab hours will be addressed and student knowl-
Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade of are required to compete. This course edge of the various forms of literature
“C” or better may be taken once and repeated three will be enhanced. Emphasis is placed
Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate times for credit. on creating the essence of characters
assessment 1 to 4 Units in a text through facial, vocal, and
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU 18 Lecture hours kinetic methods. This course is appro-
(*Students will receive credit from UC 54 to 162 Lab hours priate for speech majors or anyone
for only one of the following courses: interested in public performance and
SPCH 101, SPCH 101H or SPCH 102) literature.
2 Units
54 Lecture hours
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SPCH 132 SPCH 240 (C-ID COMM 190) to explore skills associated with the
Readers Theatre Argumentation and Discussion discipline. This course will provide
the student an introduction to five
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Prerequisite: SPCH 140 with a grade of different technology disciplines to
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or “C” or better help him/her determine a potential
appropriate assessment Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU career path and/or make them a more
Transfers to: CSU (*Students will receive credit from UC informed consumer of these technolo-
This is a creative communication for only one of the following courses: gies.
course focusing on group presenta- SPCH 140 or SPCH 240) 3 Units
tions of literature. Students will This course gives the student 45 Lecture hours
perform pose, drama, and/or poetry expanded practice and theory in 27 Lab hours
in groups so that a communicative argumentation. Students further
message emerges and fosters imagi- develop their argumentation knowl- TCED 046
native responses in the minds of an edge and skills through debate partic- Industrial Design & Visual
audience. Emphasis is placed on the ipation, observation, and discussion. Communications
fusion between rhetoric, interpreta- This course is particularly appropri-
tion and acting. Readers Theatre is ate for students anticipating enter- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
designed for Speech Communication ing occupations involving extensive appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
majors and those interested in litera- argumentation and deliberation such appropriate assessment
ture and performance. as law, communication, negotiation, Intended for students interested in
3 Units and any area where argumentation a career in Transportation Design or
54 Lecture hours and debate occur frequently. Product Design, this course intro-
3 Units duces the student to the fundamen-
SPCH 140 (C-ID COMM 120) 54 Lecture hours tals of industrial design drawing
Argumentation and Debate and communication. Course begins
TECHNICAL with a lecture about possible career
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or EDUCATION opportunities which exists within
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or this profession. Students will learn
appropriate assessment Division of Career to improve hand/eye coordination
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU & Technical Education through repetition of given draw-
(*Students will receive credit from UC ing task. Instruction emphasizes
for only one of the following courses: TCED 044 perfecting line, arc, circle and ellipse.
SPCH 140 or SPCH 240) OSHA Workplace Safety Perspective drawing and shading
This course is an introduction to are introduced. Culmination of the
the principles and techniques of Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate course will require the student to pro-
argumentation and debate. Effective assessment duce and present a solution to a given
methods of research, critical analysis, This course is intended for the design problem and produce visual
reasoning, refutation, and listen- individual who needs an overview aids to describe product proposal and
ing are stressed. Through debate and/or certification of both the solution.
participation and analysis, students California and Federal OSHA Safety 2 Units
will gain the knowledge and skills to Regulations for the General Industry 18 Lecture hours
advocate and refute argumentative Workplace. This course will cover 54 Lab hours
positions. This course is particularly a detailed overview of the rules
appropriate for students anticipating and regulations, and discuss fire TCED 054
entering occupations where argu- protection and prevention, material OSHA Workplace Safety II
mentation, negotiation, and issue- handling/storage/use and disposal,
analysis are likely to occur. hand and power tools, welding Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate
3 Units and cutting, electrical safety, and assessment
54 Lecture hours fall protection. Upon completion of This course is intended for the indi-
this course, (as well as passing the vidual who needs an intermediate-
SPCH 150 (C-ID COMM 150) final exam), the student will receive a level overview and/or the number
Intercultural Communication 10-hour OSHA Training Certificate of of hours required for certification
completion, which is good for life. of both the California and Federal
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 1 Unit OSHA Safety Regulations for the
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 18 Lecture hours General Industry and Construction
appropriate assessment Workplace. The course will cover
Transfers to: CSU TCED 045 a detailed overview of the rules
This course is an introduction to Survey of Technology and regulations, fire protection and
intercultural communication. The prevention, material handling/storage
emphasis is on applying intercultural Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate and disposal, hand and power tools,
theories and concepts to understand assessment welding and cutting, electrical safety,
the influence of cultural membership This course is an exploration of fall protection, scaffolds, excavations,
upon the communicative situation. the various applied technologies concrete and masonry construction,
Students completing this course will pertinent to society today. Students steel erection, demolition, cranes/
improve their intercultural communi- will receive an introduction to auto hoists/elevators and conveyors,
cation competence. This course is rec- technology, auto collision, drafting/ lockout/tagout procedures, indus-
ommended for students in all fields; architecture, geographical infor- trial hygiene and emergency action
particularly Communication Studies mation systems, and fabrication. plans. Powered Industrial Trucks will
majors and students who anticipate Lectures/demonstrations will focus also be covered during the course,
high interaction with people from on practical applications and career meeting the requirement for OSHA
diverse cultures. paths/job opportunities represented Standard 1910.178. Upon completion
3 Units by the disciplines discussed. Students of this course, (as well as passing
54 Lecture hours will be given hands-on opportunities the final exam and the powered
industrial trucks operator safety
training), the student will receive a
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30-hour OSHA Training Certificate use of a variety of hands-on class- ing, story boarding, camera handling,
of Completion, which is good for life, room activities is included. lighting, audio, and simple editing.
and a powered industrial truck Certi- 3 Units Students will work in teams and crew
fied Operator Card, which is good for 54 Lecture hours all positions, including writer, pro-
3 years. ducer, director, 1st assistant director,
4 Units TCED 090 2nd assistant director, lighting direc-
72 Lecture hours Blueprint Reading for Manufacturing tor, gaffer, camera operator, boom
Drawings operator, and editor. Emphasis will
TCED 060 be placed on defining the content,
Elementary Metallurgy Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or structure, and style of the produc-
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or tion. This course may be of interest to
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment students interested in both film and
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or This course presents an introduc- television production.
appropriate assessment tion to the use of blueprints as used 3 Units
This is an elementary course in the in industrial applications. Principles 36 Lecture hours
basic principles of metallurgy. It is of reading drawings, specifications, 54 Lab hours
designed for Welding and Machine projection principles, working draw-
Shop majors, but is suitable for all ings, details, assemblies and pictorial THEATRE
technology students. Emphasis is representation are discussed. The
placed on terminology, numbering course is helpful for apprentices and Division of Arts
systems, methods of altering the employees in all areas of technology & Cultural Programs
properties of metals, and the effect on including planning, purchasing, man-
fabrication. ufacturing, machine trades, welding, THTR 101 (C-ID THTR 111, THTR 112)
2 Units future engineers, and inspection. Theatre Arts Appreciation
36 Lecture hours 2 Units
36 Lecture hours Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
TCED 070 appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
Foundation Skills for TCED 299 appropriate assessment
Technical Trades I Directed Study in Technical Education Transfers to: UC, CSU
This course is designed for the stu-
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Prerequisite: 2.5 overall grade point dent interested in an overview of the
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or average, a 3.0 grade point average in the entire field of theatre. The practice
appropriate assessment discipline of study being requested, or and theory of the following will be
This course is part one of a two-part receive an exception from the instructor explored: costume, set and lighting
series of courses designed to assist Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or design, acting, directing, playwrit-
the student to become more effec- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or ing, criticism, play structure, theatre
tive and efficient in fundamental appropriate assessment architecture and producing. Included
skills used in Technical Trades. The Transfers to: CSU will be a brief historical overview. At
student will also gain an understand- This course provides an opportunity least one field trip to a professional
ing of attitudes and behaviors that for the student to expand their stud- theatre production will be organized.
are beneficial to succeed in vocational ies in Technical Education beyond 3 Units
settings and everyday life. Course the classroom by completing a project 54 Lecture hours
content includes units of measure or an assignment arranged by an
and measurement tools; converting agreement between the student and THTR 105 (C-ID THTR 113)
fractions, decimals, and percentages; instructor. The student is required to The History and Development of the
graphs and charts; perimeter, area, contract with the instructor to deter- Theatre
and volume; and personal finance. mine the scope of the assignment and
Emphasis will be placed on the the unit value assigned for successful Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
practical application of these topics, completion. Students must possess a appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
and the use of a variety of hands-on 2.5 overall GPA, a 3.0 GPA in the dis- appropriate assessment
classroom activities is included. cipline of study being requested, or Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
3 Units receive an exception from the instruc- (*Students will receive credit from UC
54 Lecture hours tor. Students may take a maximum for only one of the following courses:
of 3 units of Directed Study within a THTR 105 or THTR 105H)
TCED 080 discipline and 9 units college-wide. This course is designed for the
Foundation Skills for 1 to 3 Units student with an interest in history
Technical Trades II 54 to 162 Lab hours or theatre. It will cover humanity’s
relationship with theatre from primi-
Prerequisite: TCED 070 TELEVISION tive tribal cultures through today’s
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or large musicals and blockbuster hits.
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Division of Arts The class explores the way societ-
appropriate assessment & Cultural Programs ies’ religious, political and social
This course is part two of a two-part structures were presented and shared
series of courses designed to assist TV 135 through their theatre. The class will
the student to become more effective Creative Digital Video investigate major plays, playwrights
and efficient in fundamental skills and historic theatrical techniques
used in Technical Trades. The student Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or through lectures, discussion, field
will also gain an understanding of appropriate assessment; READ 023 or trips and films.
attitudes and behaviors that are bene- appropriate assessment 3 Units
ficial to succeed in vocational settings Transfers to: UC, CSU 54 Lecture hours
and everyday life. Course content This is a basic course in film-style
includes solving technical problems production techniques for drama and
using value analysis, graphs and music videos. Topics will include
charts, and personal growth. Empha- creating a story treatment, script writ-
sis will be placed on the practical
application of these topics, and the
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THTR 105H (C-ID THTR 113) This course is designed for the stu- responsibility that directly relates to a
The History and Development of the dent interested in acting techniques college theatre production.
Theatre Honors for film, television and commercials. 3 Units
The class will explore the styles, 18 Lecture hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade of language and technical demands of 108 Lab hours
“C” or better each medium. Slating, voice, blocking
Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate & memorizing will be covered along THTR 152
assessment with Career advice such as photos Theatre Crafts III
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU and resumes, agents, unions, audi-
(*Students will receive credit from UC tioning & showcases. Students will Prerequisite: THTR 151
for only one of the following courses: work with the camera and review the Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
THTR 105 or THTR 105H) results to develop their skills. appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
This course is designed for the 3 Units appropriate assessment
student with an interest in history 36 Lecture hours Transfers to: UC, CSU
of the theatre. It will cover human- 54 Lab hours This course is designed for the stu-
ity’s relationship with theatre from dent who wishes to further expand
primitive tribal cultures through THTR 150 (C-ID THTR 171) the skills and concepts acquired in
today’s large musicals and block- Theatre Crafts I Theatre Crafts I and II. Technical
buster hits. The class explores the phases of scene production includ-
way societies’ religious, political and Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or ing construction, painting, rigging,
social structures were presented and appropriate assessment; READ 022 or placement and manipulation of stage
shared through their theatre. The appropriate assessment scenery, lighting equipment, sound
class will investigate major plays, Transfers to: UC, CSU equipment, properties and wardrobe
playwrights and historic theatrical The course is designed for the student as well as the organization and man-
techniques through lectures, discus- who wishes to gain a basic under- agement of stage activity and stage-
sion, field trips and films. This course standing of the technical phases of craft are examined in greater depth.
is designed for students eligible for scene production including construc- The student will complete an in depth
the Honors program. tion, painting, rigging, placement and study of the theatrical design process
3 Units manipulation of stage scenery, light- by designing sets, props, lights and
54 Lecture hours ing equipment, sound equipment, or sound for Rio Hondo theatrical
properties and wardrobe as well as productions. Students are assigned a
THTR 110 (C-ID THTR 151) the organization and management of specific crew lead with supervisory
Principles of Acting stage activity and stagecraft termi- responsibility that directly relates to a
nology. The student will study the college theatre production.
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or aesthetics and practical application 3 Units
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or principles of stage scenic, sound and 18 Lecture hours
appropriate assessment lighting design. Students are assigned 108 Lab hours
Transfers to: UC, CSU a specific crew responsibility that
This course is designed for the directly relates to a college theatre THTR 153 (C-ID THTR 173)
student who is interested in acting production. Stage Lighting
and other areas of theatre, film and 3 Units
Television, whether as a profession 18 Lecture hours Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
or as a hobby. The class explores the 108 Lab hours appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
theory, practice and techniques of appropriate assessment
acting. Emphasis is placed on theatre THTR 151 Prerequisite: THTR 101 or THTR 110 or
games and exercises culminating in Theatre Crafts II THTR 150 or THTR 170 or THTR 171
the presentation of scenes from con- or THTR 180
temporary dramatic literature. Prerequisite: THTR 150 Transfers to: UC, CSU
3 Units Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or The course is designed for the student
36 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; READ 022 or who wants to gain an understand-
54 Lab hours appropriate assessment ing and appreciation of the roles
Transfers to: UC, CSU light and lighting design play in
THTR 111 (C-ID THTR 152) This course is designed for the stu- the theatrical production. Students
Principles of Acting dent who wishes to expand the skills will gain understanding in lighting
and concepts acquired in Theatre design theory, function and esthetics.
Prerequisite: THTR 110 Crafts I (THTR 150). Topics such as Students will be able to hang, focus,
Transfers to: UC, CSU the technical phases of scene produc- color, cable and strike conventional
This course is for the student who tion including construction, painting, and automated lighting fixtures as
wants to continue the exploration rigging, placement and manipulation well as identify and select appropri-
of theories and techniques used in of stage scenery, lighting equipment, ate types of lighting fixtures, cables,
preparation for the interpretation of sound equipment, properties and control and power distribution equip-
drama through acting. The empha- wardrobe as well as the organization ment for a given purpose. Electrical
sis will be placed on deepening the and management of stage activity and operational safety will receive
understanding of the acting process and stagecraft terminology are revis- special emphasis. Students will be
through exercises, character analysis, ited and expanded upon. The student able to operate lighting consoles at a
monologues, and scenes. will additionally do extensive study proficient level.
3 Units of the aesthetics and practical appli- 3 Units
36 Lecture hours cation principles of set design, sound 18 Lecture hours
54 Lab hours design, and lighting design. Students 108 Lab hours
are assigned a specific crew duty such
THTR 112 as light board operator, sound opera-
Acting for the Camera tor or stage crew lead with added
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
appropriate assessment
Transfers to: CSU
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THTR 154 Transfers to: CSU assignments for the performing arts
Stage Audio This course is designed for the programs at Rio Hondo College.
student who wants to work on their 1 to 2 Units
Prerequisite: THTR 150 playwriting/screenwriting craft with 54 to 108 Lab hours
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or an eye to the professional market.
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or Students will write, rewrite and THTR 170 (C-ID THTR 191)
appropriate assessment polish works written with the inten- Theatre Rehearsal and Performance
Transfers to: UC, CSU tion of production. Students will read
This course is designed for the stu- plays, screenplays, and teleplays that Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
dent who wants to gain an under- have been produced recently. Stu- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
standing and appreciation of the dents will realistically appraise the appropriate assessment; THTR 110
roles audio and audio design play marketability of their script through Limitations: Acting Students must
in the theatrical production. Stu- staged readings by student actors for audition and Technical Students
dents will gain an understanding in an audience. must interview prior to participating
audio design, function and esthetics. 3 Units in the course
Students will be able to rig, cable, 36 Lecture hours Transfers to: UC, CSU
troubleshoot, strike and maintain 54 Lab hours This course is for the student who
analogue and digital audio equip- wants to participate in a stage pro-
ment as well as identify and select THTR 164 duction that is part of the American
appropriate types of microphones, Theatre Production Lab College Theatre Festival (ACTF) com-
cables, speakers and sound amplifica- petition. Students will be adjudicated
tion equipment for a given purpose. Corequisite: THTR 150 by judges representing ACTF during
Electrical and operational safety will Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate public performances at Rio Hondo
receive special emphasis. Students assessment and some will be chosen to compete
will be able to operate audio mixing Transfers to: CSU at the regional and national festivals
consoles at a proficient level. This class is intended for students in the areas of acting, writing, stage
3 Units interested in exploring a career in managing, directing and stage design.
18 Lecture hours entertainment production. The course Students are given an opportunity to
108 Lab hours provides a hands- on introduction to be part of a theatre company in the
all aspects of entertainment produc- organization of full-length and/or
THTR 159 (C-ID THTR 192) tion, including scenery, lighting, one-act plays under the guidance of
Stage Crew Activity audio, costumes and properties. The a faculty director. This course may be
student will learn the fundamentals repeated three times for credit.
Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate of constructing, painting and rig- 3 Units
assessment ging scenery, hanging and focusing 18 Lecture hours
Transfers to: UC, CSU lighting equipment, setting up audio 108 Lab hours
The course is designed for the student systems and/or building costumes
to gain practical hands on techni- or props for the performing arts pro- THTR 171
cal experience working backstage grams at Rio Hondo College. Musical Theatre Rehearsal and
on Arts and Cultural Programs 1 to 2 Units Performance
approved public performances of 54 to 108 Lab hours
theatrical, musical or dance produc- Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
tions and is taken in conjunction with THTR 165 appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
Technical Theatre courses. The course Intermediate Theatre Production Lab appropriate assessment
may be taken once and repeated three Limitations: Performing Students
times for credit. Prerequisite: THTR 164 must audition/interview and Techni-
1 to 3 Units Corequisite: THTR 151 cal/Support Students must interview
54 to 162 Lab hours Transfers to: CSU prior to participating in the course
This class is intended for students Transfers to: UC, CSU
THTR 160 interested in careers in entertainment This course is designed for the
Introductory Playwriting Screenwriting production. The course builds upon student who wants to be involved,
the basic skills acquired in THTR onstage or backstage, in the creation
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or 164, with more sophisticated tasks and presentation of a musical produc-
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or and greater responsibilities in scenic tion. This class introduces the student
appropriate assessment construction, painting and rigging, to the various aspects that make up
Transfers to: CSU stage lighting operations, stage a musical and, based upon audi-
This course is designed for the stu- audio systems and/or costume shop tions and interviews the student can
dent interested in the art of writing assignments for the performing arts take part in Music, Acting, Technical
for theatre or film. It will include programs at Rio Hondo College. Theatre, Design, Dancing or Stage
writing exercises, theatre field trips 1 to 2 Units Managing under the supervision of
and a final staged reading of finished 54 to 108 Lab hours a faculty director and other theatre,
scripts. Students will complete a one- music and dance professionals.
act or 10-minute play which will be THTR 166 3 Units
considered for production the follow- Advanced Theatre Production Lab 18 Lecture hours
ing semester. 108 Lab hours
3 Units Prerequisite: THTR 165
36 Lecture hours Corequisite: THTR 152 THTR 172
54 Lab hours Transfers to: CSU Performing and Preparing the Comedy
This class is intended for students
THTR 161 pursuing careers in entertainment Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
Playwriting Screenwriting for Produc- production. The course builds upon appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
tion the skills acquired in THTR 165, appropriate assessment; THTR 110 or
providing leadership roles in scenic THTR 150
Prerequisite: THTR 160 construction, painting and rigging, Transfers to: UC, CSU
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or stage lighting operations, stage This course is designed for the
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or audio systems and/or costume shop student who wants to study aspects
appropriate assessment
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of theatre production as they are cre- and source costumes needed for a are assigned a specific responsibility
ated and expressed through comedic production through vendors. that directly relates to a production
drama. The class will explore comedy 3 Units that tours locally.
genres, acting techniques, physical 36 Lecture hours 2 to 4 Units
communication and comic objectives. 54 Lab hours 18 to 36 Lecture hours
Students will be part of a full-length 54 to 108 Lab hours
or one-act production or a combina- THTR 175
tion of both. Students may participate The Original Play in Production THTR 186
in a variety of activities including Touring Theatre: The American College
acting, directing, production, man- Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Theatre Festival
agement, etc. Auditions will deter- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
mine the specific assignment. appropriate assessment; THTR 110 or Prerequisite: THTR 170, THTR 172,
3 Units THTR 150 or THTR 160 THTR 173, or THTR 175
18 Lecture hours Transfers to: UC, CSU Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
108 Lab hours This course is designed for the appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
student who wants to be part of the appropriate assessment
THTR 173 process involved in the creation of a Transfers to: UC, CSU
Rehearsal and Performance: new play. The class will explore how This class is for the student who
The Style Play plays are structured and how charac- wants to compete against students
ters fleshed out by living actors affect at other colleges for theatre scholar-
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or the development of new theatre. ships and recognition. It is open to
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Playwrights, actors, directors and those who have been nominated for
appropriate assessment; THTR 110 or designers will learn how to collabo- an Irene Ryan scholarship, a Design,
THTR 150 rate with each other. Students will be Stage Managing, Directing or Play-
Transfers to: UC, CSU involved in a new full-length, one- writing award or have been chosen
This course is designed for the act, or devised play. Students may as a partner or are part of an officially
student who wants to learn how to participate in a variety of activities invited production or scene. The
use performance styles and acting including acting, directing, produc- first part of the class the student will
techniques in the preparation and tion, management, playwriting, dra- prepare for the competition and the
performance of a play with a specific maturg, etc. Auditions will determine last part of the class will be the trip to
style of theatricality. These plays most of the specific assignments. the festival. Usually in the 2nd week
could include the styles of Comedy 3 Units of February, the festival takes place
of Manners, Melodrama, Surrealism, 18 Lecture hours in either California, Arizona, Utah,
Realism, Expressionism, Futurism 108 Lab hours Nevada or Hawaii. At the festival the
and more. Students will be involved student will compete in their nomi-
rehearsing a full-length or short play THTR 180 nated area, see invited plays, audition
and then presenting it to a public Touring Theatre Local I for plays and attend a variety of
audience. Students may participate workshops under the supervision of
in a variety of activities includ- Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or the instructor. This course may be
ing acting, directing, management, appropriate assessment; READ 022 or repeated three times for credit.
dramaturg, etc. Auditions and/or appropriate assessment 2 to 4 Units
interview will determine most of the Transfers to: UC, CSU 18 to 36 Lecture hours
specific assignments. This course is designed for the 54 to 108 Lab hours
3 Units student who wishes to gain a basic
18 Lecture hours understanding of the rigorous THTR 210
108 Lab hours requirements of touring a theatre pro- Acting Workshop: Devising
duction, including acting, lighting,
THTR 174 and maintaining props, costumes and Prerequisite: THTR 110 or THTR 150 or
Introduction to Stage Costume sets. Students are assigned a specific THTR 153 or THTR 170 or THTR 171
responsibility that directly relates to a or THTR 174
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or production that tours locally. Transfers to: UC, CSU
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or 2 to 4 Units This class is for the student who
appropriate assessment 18 to 36 Lecture hours wants to create their own work,
Transfers to: UC, CSU 54 to 108 Lab hours whether they are actors or non-actors.
This course is designed for the stu- The class will study the history of
dent who seeks to gain an under- THTR 181 devising (also known as collective
standing and appreciation of costume Touring Theatre Local II creation), learn techniques of devis-
techniques used for the theatre and ing, and create, research, develop,
other entertainment industries. Prerequisite: THTR 180 rehearse and present a devised proj-
The student will gain the practical Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or ect. Some knowledge of traditional
knowledge and experience neces- appropriate assessment; READ 022 or theatre is helpful for this class. Some
sary to work in a costume shop; an appropriate assessment semesters a public performance will
understanding of costume history; Transfers to: UC, CSU be presented.
basic costume design including This course is designed for the 3 Units
sketching; basic costume construc- student who wishes to expand the 36 Lecture hours
tion including alteration and sewing; skills and concepts acquired in THTR 54 Lab hours
costume design tools, materials and 180 regarding the rigorous require-
crafts; costume sourcing practices; ments of touring a theatre produc- THTR 215
and, backstage costume preparation tion, including acting, directing, Acting: A Course in Auditioning and
and practices for productions. Stu- scenic design, management, lighting, Cold Reading
dents will be able to identify period construction and maintenance of
costumes (garments and accessories), props, costumes and sets. Students Prerequisite: THTR 110
analyze the effectiveness of costumes Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
in a production, draft a pattern in appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
order to sew/construct a garment, appropriate assessment
Transfers to: CSU
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This course is designed for the stu- Folklorico movements. Participation are awarded in accordance to Title
dent who wants to be prepared and in public performance is required. V regulations with one unit of credit
ready for academic, community or 2 Units awarded for 54 hours of Directed
professional auditions. The student 18 Lecture hours Studies, six (6) hours of which must
will work with the teacher at each 54 Lab hours be with an instructor. The instructor
class on selection of material, analyz- 18 Other hours is responsible for monitoring student
ing the text, presentation of material, progress through the semester.
presentation of self, personal appear- THTR 290 Students may take directed study
ance, cold readings, relaxing for an Cooperative Work Experience/Intern- courses for a maximum of three (3)
audition; preparation of resumes and ship for Theatre Arts Related Fields units within a discipline, and may not
pictures, etc, on line sources, etc. By accumulate more than a total of nine
the end of the semester the student Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or (9) units college wide.
will have a variety of audition pieces appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 1 to 3 Units
ready. appropriate assessment 54 to 162 Lab hours
3 Units Transfers to: CSU
54 Lecture hours This course supports and reinforces VOCABULARY
on-the-job training in business, indus-
THTR 230 trial, non-profit, studio, community Division of Communications
Principles of Directing and professional theatre organiza- & Languages
tions under supervision of a college
Prerequisite: THTR 110 instructor and is facilitated by the use VOCB 025
Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate of learning objectives. The student Intermediate Vocabulary
assessment will be working in a skilled or profes-
Transfers to: UC, CSU sional level assignment in their area Advisory: READ 021 or appropriate
This course is designed for the of vocational interest and will meet assessment
student who wants to develop their performance objectives related to This course is intended for students
ability to work with actors, interpret instruction that are above and beyond who want to develop precollegiate-
drama and to stage plays. It will the conditions of regular employ- level reading, writing, and speaking
cover the history and the techniques ment. This course is intended for stu- vocabulary. Students will learn the
of the stage director. Emphasis is dents whose job is related to the field meaning of new words commonly
placed on class activities such as of theatre arts and have completed or used in college textbooks and lec-
exercises and scenes. Career oppor- enrolled in the appropriate course- tures, and they will use them in writ-
tunities, stage management and work. Instructor approval is required ten and spoken sentences. Students
assistant directing are also covered. It to remain in the class. “Contact the will also gain knowledge of word
is a requirement for the Theatre Arts CWE office regarding re-enrollment roots to reinforce their understanding
major. procedures”. of words. This is a non-degree course
3 Units Student Unpaid Internship: and is offered on a pass/no pass basis.
36 Lecture hours 1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours; 3 Units
54 Lab hours 3 Units/180 hours; 4 Units/240 hours 54 Lecture hours
Student Paid Internship:
THTR 231 1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours; VOCB 101
Principles of Directing II 3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours. Vocabulary & Etymology
1 to 4 Units
Prerequisite: THTR 230 3 Lecture hours Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100
Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate 60 to 300 Other hours or appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
assessment appropriate assessment
Transfers to: UC, CSU THTR 299 Transfers to: CSU
This course is designed for the stu- Directed Study: Theatre This course offers the student an
dent majoring in Theatre Arts. The opportunity to develop a college level
class is a continuation of Theatre Arts Transfers to: UC, CSU vocabulary. The course emphasizes
230. Techniques in casting, rehears- Independent Study/Directed Study an understanding of the etymology,
ing, picturization, characterization, is intended for students who have definition, and usage of words so
tempo and climax in play direction the ability to assume responsibil- that students gain a comprehensive
are covered. Students will direct a ity for independent work and to understanding of the meanings
10-minute play with other students. prepare written or oral reports and/ of words and how they are used.
3 Units or appropriate projects. To enroll in Additionally, students will study
36 Lecture hours an independent study/directed study general and specialized terms used
54 Lab hours course, students must possess a 2.5 in courses across the curriculum. In
overall grade point average, a 3.0 order to internalize word meanings
THTR 286 grade point average in the discipline successfully, students will work in
Ballet Folklorico of study being requested, or receive individual, small group, and whole
an exception from the instructor. class settings.
Prerequisite: See request for exception Independent Studies/Directed Studies 3 Units
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or may be developed from any topic 54 Lecture hours
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or arising from or related to a course of
appropriate assessment study that will result in developing
Transfers to: UC, CSU depth and breadth in that subject
This course is designed to give a gen- area. Students will be expected to
eral knowledge of the regional dance meet on a regular basis with their fac-
styles of Mexico and its cultural ulty sponsor and submit a final report
aspects. Instruction will focus on the or project, and student progress shall
development of technique in Ballet be evaluated at regular intervals.
Academic standards for Independent
Studies/Directed Studies shall be the
same as those for other courses. Units
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VOCATIONAL licensure. Offered on a pass/no pass VN 075
NURSING basis. Nursing Care of Patients with
3.5 Units Endocrine Problems
Division of Health Sciences 189 Lab hours
& Nursing Prerequisite: VN 061 with a grade of “C”
VN 072L or better and VN 061L with a grade of
VN 061 Intermediate Medical-Surgical “Pass”
Basic Fundamentals of Nursing Nursing Lab This course focuses on the use of
the nursing process in caring for
Prerequisite: HS 060; PSY 101 Prerequisite: VN 071L with a grade of individuals with disturbances of the
Corequisite: VN 061L “Pass”; VN 074 and VN 075 with a pancreas, thyroid, parathyroid, adre-
This course is designed for the entry grade of “C” or better nal and pituitary glands. The patho-
level vocational nursing student Corequisite: VN 073 physiology, assessment data, nursing
with a focus on the nursing process This course will provide the student problems, medical and nursing
and its application in medical/surgi- with the opportunity to use the nurs- interventions for patients with endo-
cal settings. The role of the Licensed ing process with increasing indepen- crine problems are discussed. This
Vocational Nurse in providing care dence in providing care for patients course is open to students enrolled in
for patients in a variety of situations in the clinical setting. The student the Vocational Nursing Program and
is discussed. This course is open to will increase competency in data is required for Vocational Nursing
students enrolled in the Vocational collection and nursing skills. Special licensure.
Nursing program and is required for emphasis will be placed on the care 1 Unit
Vocational Nursing licensure. of the patient with problems of the 18 Lecture hours
3.5 Units cardiovascular respiratory, gastro-
63 Lecture hours intestinal and renal systems. This VN 076
course is open to students enrolled in Nursing Care of Patients with Renal,
VN 061L the Vocational Nursing program and Urinary and Gastrointestinal Problems
Basic Fundamentals of is required for Vocational Nursing
Nursing Laboratory licensure. Offered on a pass/no pass Prerequisite: VN 071L with a grade of
basis. “Pass”; VN 074 and VN 075 with a
Prerequisite: HS 060; PSY 101 3.5 Units grade of “C” or better
Corequisite: VN 061 189 Lab hours Corequisite:VN 073
Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate This course focuses on the application
assessment VN 073 of the nursing process in medical sur-
This course is designed to provide the Basic Pharmacology gical situations for the patient with
entry level vocational nursing student gastrointestinal and renal problems.
with the opportunity to learn basic Prerequisite: VN 061 with a grade of “C” Emphasis is placed on the application
nursing skills in the Health Science or better and VN 061L with a grade of of principles of nutrition in caring
Skills laboratory and the clinical set- “Pass” for patients with gastrointestinal and
ting within the context of the nursing Advisory: HS 045 and READ 023 or renal dysfunction. This course is open
process. The student will apply the appropriate assessment to students enrolled in the Vocational
role of the Licensed Vocational Nurse This is an introductory course of basic Nursing Program and is required for
in the clinical medical surgical set- techniques and computations used Vocational Nurse licensure.
ting. This course is open to students in the administration of medications. 3.5 Units
enrolled in the Vocational Nursing Completion of the course prepares 63 Lecture hours
Program and is required for Voca- the student to safely administer medi-
tional Nursing licensure. Offered on a cations to patients under the supervi- VN 077
pass/no pass basis. sion of the nursing instructor. This Nursing Care of Patients with Car-
5 Units course is open to students enrolled in diovascular and Respiratory Nursing
270 Lab hours the Vocational Nursing Program and Problems
is required for the Vocational Nurs-
VN 071L ing Licensure. Prerequisite: VN 071L with a grade of
Introduction to Medical-Surgical 2 Units “Pass”; VN 074 and VN 075 with a
Nursing Lab 36 Lecture hours grade of “C” or better
Corequisite: VN 073
Prerequisite: VN 061 with a grade of “C” VN 074 Using the Systems Developmental
or better and VN 061L with a grade of Nursing Care of Patients with Integu- Stress Model, The Nursing Process,
“Pass” mentary/Orthopedic Problems and and Erickson’s Psycho-Social Theory
This course will provide the student Concepts of Gerontologic Nursing of Human Development, this course
with the opportunity to use the nurs- is designed to prepare the vocational
ing process at a beginning level to Prerequisite: VN 061 with a grade of “C” nursing student with the founda-
care for patients in the clinical setting. or better and VN 061L with a grade of tional knowledge necessary to care
The student will develop competency “Pass” for patients with cardiovascular and
in data collection and basic nurs- Using the Systems Developmental Respiratory disorders. This course
ing skills. Special emphasis will be Stress Model, The Nursing Process, is open to students enrolled in the
placed on the care of the patient with and Erickson’s Psycho-Social Theory Vocational Nursing Program.
problems of the endocrine, musculo- of Human Development, this course 3 Units
skeletal and integumentary systems, is designed to prepare the vocational 54 Lecture hours
as well as the older adult. This course nursing student with the founda-
is open to students enrolled in the tional knowledge necessary to care VN 081L
Vocational Nursing Program and for the aging patient, and patients Maternal and Pediatric Nursing Lab
is required for Vocational Nursing with disorders of the musculoskeletal
and Integumentary systems. This Prerequisite: VN 072L with a grade of
course is open to students enrolled in “Pass”; VN 073, VN 074, VN 075, VN
the Vocational Nursing Program. 076 and VN 077 with a grade of “C” or
2.5 Units better Corequisite: VN 084
45 Lecture hours This course will provide the stu-
dent with the opportunity to use
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the nursing process with increasing This course focuses on growth and social effects of diagnosis, medical
independence in proving care for development with concomitant prob- therapy, and nursing intervention
patients in the clinical setting. The lems traced from newborn through with the application of principles
student will increase competency in infancy, toddler, preschool, school- of nutrition, pharmacokinetics, and
data collection and nursing skills. age and the adolescent. Nursing care palliative care in caring for patients
Special emphasis will be placed on appropriate to the developmental with cancer. The course is open to
the care of the pediatric, antepar- stage of the child and the focus of the students enrolled in the Vocational
tum, intrapartum, postpartum and pediatric problems including bio- Nursing Program and is required for
newborn patient. This course is open logical and psychological problem’s the Vocational Nurse licensure.
to students enrolled in the Vocational affecting the well and hospitalized 1 Unit
Nursing Program and is required for child and family. This course is open 18 Lecture hours
Vocational Nurse licensure. Offered to students enrolled in the Vocational
on a pass/no pass basis. Nursing Program and is required for WELDING
2.5 Units the Vocational Nursing Licensure.
135 Lab hours 4 Units Division of Career
72 Lecture hours & Technical Education
VN 082L
Advanced Medical/Surgical Nursing VN 085 WELD 040
Laboratory Leadership & Supervision for the Introduction to Welding Processes
Vocational Nurse
Prerequisite: VN 081L with a grade of Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
“Pass” and VN 084 with a grade of “C” Prerequisite: VN 072L with a grade of appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
or better “Pass”; VN 073, VN 074, VN 075, VN appropriate assessment
This course will provide the student 076, and VN 077 with a grade of “C” or This is an introductory class designed
with the opportunity to apply learned better to familiarize the student with several
leadership skills within the Voca- This course will introduce principles welding processes that are currently
tional Nurse scope of practice. The of leadership, group dynamics, used in the welding and metal fabri-
student will utilize the nursing pro- delegation, and effective communica- cation industry. This course offers an
cess with increasing independence tion in working relationships for the overview and basic introduction to
and accountability in providing care vocational nurse. Emphasis is placed the theory and practice of a variety of
for patients in the clinical setting. on delegation and supervision of welding and metal cutting methods.
Special emphasis will be placed on nursing assistants, other vocational This course will emphasize safety,
the care of medical/surgical patients nurses, and unlicensed assistive per- theory, procedure, and practical skill
with complex problems, neurologi- sonnel. The course is open to students development.
cal system disorders and oncologi- enrolled in the Vocational Nursing 2 Units
cal problems. The student will have Program and is required for the Voca- 18 Lecture hours
the opportunity to further develop tional Nurse licensure. 54 Lab hours
the necessary communication skills 0.5 Units
needed to provide care for patients 9 Lecture hours WELD 045
with mental health problems. This Introduction to Electric Arc Welding
course is open to students enrolled VN 086
in the Vocational Nursing Program Mental Health and Neurological Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate
and is required for Vocational Nurse Nursing Problems assessment
licensure. This course utilizes the basic prin-
3.5 Units Prerequisite: VN 081L with a grade of ciples and techniques of hot metal
189 Lab hours “Pass” and VN 084 with a grade of “C” deposition and control with practice
or better in electric arc welding. Emphasis is
VN 083 This course presents mental health placed on safety, theory, procedure
Applied Pharmacology concepts that relate to emotional and development of fundamental
issues influencing a patient’s well- skills.
Prerequisite: VN 073 with a grade of “C” being and problems related to the 2 Units
or better neurological system. Emphasis will 18 Lecture hours
Using the Systems Developmental be placed on the nursing process, as 54 Lab hours
Stress Model, The Nursing Process, it relates to problems of neurologi-
and Erickson’s Psycho-Social Theory cal function and mental health. This WELD 050
of Human Development, this course course is open to those students Semi-Automatic Welding Processes
is designed to prepare the vocational enrolled in the Vocational Nursing
nursing student with the advanced Program and is required for Voca- Prerequisite: WELD 040
knowledge necessary to safely tional Nursing licensure. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
administer medications to patients 3 Units appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
and accurately assess the patient 54 Lecture hours appropriate assessment
response to medication therapy This course is intended for the
under the supervision of the nurs- VN 087 student who wants to progress to
ing instructor. This course is open to Nursing Care of Patients with Cancer an intermediate level of welding
students enrolled in the Vocational processes and further their skills in
Nursing Program. Prerequisite: VN 072L and VN 081L wire-fed, semi-automatic welding
2 Units with a grade of “Pass”; VN 073, VN 074, methods and techniques. This course
36 Lecture hours VN 075, VN 076, VN 077 and VN 084 emphasizes skills in Gas Metal Arc
with a grade of “C” or better Welding (GMAW) and Flux Cored
VN 084 This course focuses on the application Arc Welding (FCAW). The course
Maternal and Pediatric Nursing of the nursing process in medical- also focuses on safety, theory, charac-
surgical situations for the patient teristics and settings for power sup-
Prerequisite: VN 072L with a grade of with cancer diagnoses of various plies and wire feeding units, electric
“Pass”; VN 073, VN 074, VN 075, VN body systems and immune deficiency current settings, electrode identifica-
076 and VN 077 with a grade of “C” or disorders. Emphasis is placed on the
better Corequisite: VN 081L physical, psychological, and psycho-
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tion and selection, welding positions, ferrous metals, including stainless and certification. This course offers
and welding of ferrous and non- fer- steel, and on non-ferrous metals such specialized training and instruction
rous metals. Special emphasis will be as aluminum. Necessary instruction which are necessary to take and pass
placed on developing proficiency and is provided to perform TIG welding the written test portion of the City of
speed for high volume production on copper, magnesium, titanium, and Los Angeles Department of Building
applications. cast iron. & Safety (LADBS) Certified Welder
4 Units 4 Units Examination. This course emphasizes
36 Lecture hours 36 Lecture hours specific skills in Shielded Metal Arc
108 Lab hours 108 Lab hours Welding (SMAW), Flux Cored Arc
Welding (FCAW), and Gas Metal Arc
WELD 055 WELD 070 Welding (GMAW) as it applies to
Manual Electric Arc Welding Processes Advanced Inert Gas Welding Certification in Structural Steel, Light
Gage Steel, and Structural Alumi-
Prerequisite: WELD 040 Prerequisite: WELD 065 num. The course also focuses on
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate safety, welding codes, test prepara-
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or assessment tion, procedures, and destructive test-
appropriate assessment This is an advanced course in Gas ing. Special emphasis will be placed
This course is intended for the Tungsten Arc Welding (Heli-Arc). on developing proficiency in order to
student who wants to progress to Emphasis will be on specialty successfully pass the LADBS exam.
an intermediate level of welding and precision welding, including This course may be repeated once for
processes and further their skills in semi-automated methods. Neces- certification or licensure standards,
manual electric arc welding meth- sary instruction will be given on the only by permit from the division.
ods and techniques. This course requirements for passing the Mil Std 3 Units
emphasizes skills in Shielded Metal 1595 A certification test. 54 Lecture hours
Arc Welding (SMAW) and Gas 4 Units
Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW). The 36 Lecture hours WELD 085
course also focuses on safety, theory, 108 Lab hours Metal Fabrication
characteristics and settings for power
supplies and welding units, electric WELD 075 Prerequisite: WELD 040; WELD 050;
current settings, electrode identifica- Certification Welding I WELD 055; WELD 065
tion and selection, welding positions, Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate
and welding of ferrous and non-fer- Prerequisite: WELD 050; WELD 055 assessment
rous metals. Special emphasis will be Corequisite: WELD 080 This course offers specialized training
placed on developing proficiency and Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or in metal fabrication. Instruction will
speed for high volume production appropriate assessment; READ 023 or include manipulative skills, layout
applications. appropriate assessment methods, safety, and how to operate a
4 Units This course is intended for the wide variety of machines to perform
36 Lecture hours student who wants to progress to an either a singular or sequential opera-
108 Lab hours advanced level of welding processes tion.
and certification. This course offers 3 Units
WELD 060 specialized training and instruction 27 Lecture hours
Production Welding Techniques which are necessary to take and pass 81 Lab hours
the performance test portion of the
Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate City of Los Angeles Department of WELD 299
assessment; WELD 045 Building & Safety (LADBS) Certified Directed Study in Alternative Energy
This is an intermediate level course Welder Examination. This course Technology
designed to introduce the student emphasizes specific skills in Shielded
to welding techniques used in high Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Flux Prerequisite: 2.5 overall grade point
volume production manufacturing Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), and Gas average, a 3.0 grade point average in the
applications. This class will focus Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) as it discipline of study being requested, or
on GMAW and GTAW for mild applies to Certification in Structural receive an exception from the instructor
steel, stainless steel aluminum, and Steel, Light Gage Steel, and Struc- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
will include pulsed-arc applications tural Aluminum. The course also appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
for both processes. In addition, the focuses on safety, welding codes, test appropriate assessment
student will be introduced to welding preparation, procedures, and destruc- Transfers to: CSU
fixtures, welding positioners and tive testing. Special emphasis will be This course provides an opportunity
other auxiliary welding equipment. placed on developing proficiency in for the student to expand their stud-
Emphasis will be placed on shop order to successfully pass the LADBS ies in Welding Technology beyond
safety and on developing proper exam. This course may be repeated the classroom by completing a project
working procedures. once for certification or licensure or an assignment arranged by an
4 Units standards, only by permit from the agreement between the student and
36 Lecture hours division. instructor. The student is required to
108 Lab hours 4 Units contract with the instructor to deter-
36 Lecture hours mine the scope of the assignment and
WELD 065 108 Lab hours the unit value assigned for successful
Inert Gas Welding completion. Students must possess a
WELD 080 2.5 overall GPA, a 3.0 GPA in the dis-
Prerequisite: WELD 040 Certification Welding II cipline of study being requested, or
Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate receive an exception from the instruc-
assessment Corequisite: WELD 075 tor. Students may take a maximum
This course offers specialized train- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or of 3 units of Directed Study within a
ing and introduction in theory and appropriate assessment; READ 023 or discipline and 9 units college-wide.
manipulative skills of the inert-gas appropriate assessment 1 to 3 Units
welding process. Discussed are the This course is intended for the 54 to 162 Lab hours
use and adjustments of welding student who wants to progress to an
equipment. Welding is practiced on advanced level of welding processes
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WILDLAND FIRE fire incidents. The course consists of WFT 045
TECHNOLOGY three skill areas: supply, delivery, ICS for Single Resources (I200)
and application of water. Students
Division of Public Safety will be required to demonstrate their Prerequisite: WFT 044
knowledge of correct water use, basic Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
WFT 040 hydraulics, and equipment care. Field appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
Firefighter Type 2 (S130) exercises, demonstrations, and evalu- appropriate assessment
ations will cover set up, operation, This course is designed to enable per-
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or and maintenance of pump equip- sonnel to operate efficiently during
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or ment. This course meets the National an incident or event within the
appropriate assessment Wildfire Coordinating Group’s Incident Command System (ICS). The
This is the first course in the wildland (NWCG) requirements. course focuses on the implementation
firefighter training series. This course 1 Unit of ICS and single resources. Topics
provides students with entry level 16 Lecture hours include ICS fundamentals review,
firefighter skills for wildland fire 12 Lab hours leadership and management, delega-
incidents. This course also provides tion of authority, management by
instruction in wildland fire behavior, WFT 043 objectives, ICS functional areas and
hazard recognition, human factors Wildland Fire Chain Saws (S212) positions, briefings, organizational
in high risk environments, basic inci- flexibility, and transfer of command.
dent command system, radio opera- Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or This course provides training and
tions, and documentation. Classroom appropriate assessment; READ 023 or resources for personnel who are
and field exercises will prepare the appropriate assessment likely to assume a supervisory posi-
student for a position as a Firefighter This course provides the basic tion within the ICS. This course meets
Type 2 (FF2). This course meets the knowledge, understanding, function, the National Incident Management
National Wildfire Coordinating maintenance, and use of internal System (NIMS) National Standard
Group’s (NWCG) requirements for combustion engine powered chain Curriculum.
S-130/S-190/L-180/I-100 and J-158. saws. The student will also learn the 0.7 Units
2 Units tactical use of wildland fire chain- 13 Lecture hours
32 Lecture hours saws. Field exercises support entry
12 Lab hours level training for fighters with little or WFT 046
no previous experience in operat- Intermediate ICS (I300)
WFT 041 ing a chain saw. The field exercises
Firefighter Type 1 (S131) will provide students with hands-on Prerequisite: WFT 045
cutting experience in surroundings Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
Prerequisite: WFT 040 similar to fire line situations. This appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or is an entry level course for students appropriate assessment
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or interested in wildland fire suppres- This course provides description
appropriate assessment sion and is highly recommended and detail of the Incident Command
This is the second course in the prior to enrolling in intermediate System (ICS) organization and opera-
wildland firefighter training series. level wildland fire related course. tions in supervisory roles on expand-
This course prepares students with Students who have already com- ing or Type 3 incidents. Topics
additional leadership and skills pleted this course may retake it in include ICS fundamentals review,
sets needed to make leadership and order to advance their skill classifica- incident/event assessment and
tactical decisions on wildland fire tion. This course meets the National agency guidance in establishing inci-
incidents. This course also provides Wildfire Coordinating Group’s dent objectives, Unified Command,
instruction in the Risk Management (NWCG) requirements. incident resource management, plan-
Process, fireline reference materi- 1 Unit ning process, demobilization, transfer
als, portable fire pump operations, 16 Lecture hours of command, and close out. Students
and staging area standard operating 16 Lab hours will be organized into teams for
procedures and practices. Classroom classroom exercises that replicate an
and field exercises will prepare the WFT 044 incident operation. This course meets
student for a position as a Firefighter Introduction to ICS (I100) the National Incident Management
Type 1 (FF1) and will provide the Systems (NIMS) National Standard
skills necessary to become an Incident Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Curriculum.
Commander Type 5 (ICT5) and Stag- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 1 Unit
ing Area Manager. This course meets appropriate assessment 24 Lecture hours
the National Wildfire Coordinating This course provides an introduction
Group’s (NWCG) requirements for to the Incident Command System WFT 047
S-131/S-133/S-211/J236/RT-130. (ICS-100), the National Incident Advanced ICS (I400)
2 Units Management System (ICS-700),
32 Lecture hours the National Response Framework Prerequisite: WFT 046
12 Lab hours (ICS-800), and Emergency Support Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
Function #4 – Firefighting (ICS- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
WFT 042 804). This course also provides a appropriate assessment
Portable Pumps and Water Use (S211) basic introduction to wildland fire This course provides skills and
management (S-110) and a basic resources required for advanced
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or working knowledge of the human application of the Incident Command
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or performance concepts in dynamic System (ICS) organization and opera-
appropriate assessment and high risk environments (L-180). tions. This course expands on ICS-
This course provides students with This course meets the National 100, ICS-200, and ICS-300 courses and
practical knowledge and skills in Incident Management System (NIMS) is intended for command and general
the use of portable fire pumps and and National Wildfire Coordinating staff positions. Topics include ICS
related equipment during wildland Group (NWCG) National Standard fundamentals review, major and/or
Curriculum. complex incident/event management,
2016-2017 Catalog 1 Unit area command, and multiagency
18 Lecture hours coordination. Group exercises will
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