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The Community Colleges of
Ventura County District
Board of Trustees
Area 1
Ms. Mary Anne Rooney, Trustee
Area 2
Ms. Cheryl Heitmann, Vice President
Area 3
Dr. Larry O. Miller, Trustee
Area 4
Robert O. Huber, Esq., Trustee
Area 5
Mr. Arturo D. Hernández, Trustee
Student Trustee
Fall election scheduled
District Administrators
Chancellor
Chief Executive Officer
Dr. James M. Meznek
Deputy Chancellor
Mr. Michael Gregoryk
Vice Chancellor
Human Resources
Mr. William Studt
Associate Vice Chancellor
Human Resources
Ms. Patricia Parham
Associate Vice Chancellor
Information Technology
Mr. Vic Belinski
Associate Vice Chancellor
Business Services/
Financial Management
Ms. Sue Johnson
College Administrators
President, Moorpark College
Dr. Eva Conrad
President, Oxnard College
Dr. Lydia Ledesma-Reese
President, Ventura College
Dr. Robin Calote
Ventura College
4667 Telegraph Road, Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 654-6400, 986-5855, 378-1500, 656-0546
www.venturacollege.edu
Ventura College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and
Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, 10 Commercial
Boulevard, Suite 204, Novato, CA 94949, (415) 506-0234, an institutional accrediting
body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S.
Department of Education.
The College Catalog is available in alternate formats upon request from the
Educational Assistance Center, (805) 654-6300.
Ventura College has made every reasonable effort to insure that the information provided in this general
Catalog is accurate and current. However, this document should not be considered an irrevocable contract
between the student and Ventura College. The content is subject to change. The College reserves the right
to make additions, revisions, or deletions as may be necessary due to changes in governmental regulations,
district policy, or college policy, procedures, or curriculum. The College will make every reasonable effort to
inform students of significant changes that occur after publication of this document.
Graduation 2005
2005 • 2006 General Catalog
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Announcement of Courses
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FROM THE PRESIDENT
Welcome to Ventura College. As the newly-appointed President, I am pleased to join an institution that has a proud
tradition of innovative instructional programs and support services, an outstanding faculty and staff, and a beautiful
campus!
Ventura College has served four generations of students since we opened our doors in 1925. Students attending
our College can earn associate’s degrees or complete certificates in more than 100 programs, learn a new profession
or sharpen their vocational skills, all while participating in student activities, leadership opportunities, and athletics.
VC is very successful at transferring students to four-year universities: We are among the top 20% of all California
Community Colleges (CCCs) transferring students to the University of California (UC) system, and in the top third of
CCCs transferring students to the California State University system. Officially designated a Hispanic-serving
institution by the U.S. Department of Education, Ventura College is among the top 10% of CCCs accounting for
Hispanic students transferring to the UC system, and we are nationally recognized for our success rate in awarding
associate’s degrees to Hispanic students.
More than 12,000 students enroll at Ventura College every semester. Our students range in age from high school
students earning early college credits through our Middle College Academy to retirees learning a new language, and
all those in between who are pursing degrees, sharpening their professional skills, or just learning more about a topic
of personal interest. Our goal is to continue to provide educational programs that will meet the life-long learning and
employment aspirations of our diverse student population.
Ventura College is receiving a $117 million face-lift as a result of the passage of a bond measure in 2002. Many
buildings on campus will be renovated or replaced over the next several years. The newest addition to the campus is
our magnificent 100,000 square foot Library and Learning Resource Center that accommodates 360 computers,
serves as a lab for reading, writing, study skills, learning skills for EAC students, foreign languages, and nursing, and
provides 180 computers for drop-by use. A new High Tech Center, Health Sciences Building, and athletics facilities
will follow.
We offer a variety of support services to ensure your success, including academic and career counseling, tutoring,
and a center for students with learning and physical disabilities. Our financial aid office can guide you through the
maze of student assistance plans. Our child development center provides developmentally appropriate toddler and
preschool programs.
Education can fit into your busy schedule, with choices of day and evening classes at a variety of locations
including the Ventura campus, the East Campus in Santa Paula, and other sites in Ventura, Ojai, and Fillmore.
Through distance education technology (including online classes and televised courses) we are also able to provide
quality educational opportunities to those who would like to schedule their college education around their busy home
and work schedules.
On behalf of the administration, faculty and staff of Ventura College, welcome! We wish you every success in your
academic endeavors.
Robin Calote, Ed.D.
President
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VISION STATEMENT
Ventura College is an educational leader providing a positive and accessible learning environment
that is responsive to the needs of students, promotes success, develops students to their full potential,
creates lifelong learners, and fosters positive human values for successful living and membership in a
global environment. The College is a national model of how institutions of higher learning can combine
innovative programs, student support, and instructional technologies to provide outstanding learning
opportunities and community services.
MISSION STATEMENT
Ventura College is a comprehensive community college with a long-standing tradition of active
outreach and service to local and global communities. Originally landscaped to be an arboretum,
Ventura College remains a beautiful, unique campus with a special interest in the study and
preservation of the environment.
The College offers a comprehensive curriculum with a diverse selection of disciplines, learning
approaches and teaching methods. It is a leader in providing instruction and support for students with
disabilities. Educational experiences provided by Ventura College include classes in basic skills;
courses for high school students; programs for students seeking an associate’s degree, certificate or
license for job placement and advancement; curricula for students planning to transfer; training
programs for such organizations as agriculture, business, education, health care, and government; and
other educational activities to meet learning and employment needs.
The College community is made up of a dedicated, caring and diverse team of professionals who
are committed to assisting all students in achieving their personal and professional goals and
developing their full potential in an ever-changing cultural, socioeconomic, and technological world. It
does this by providing support services and co-curricular experiences to educate the whole person, one
with the knowledge, critical thinking skills and judgment to be a responsible leader and citizen in an
open, democratic and diverse society.
As one of the oldest community colleges in California, Ventura College has a strong and deep
connection to the community. It fulfills its long-standing responsibility for enhancing the quality of life of
Ventura County by aligning its programs and services to the regional needs, being receptive to
requests from the community, and forming unique partnerships.
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STATEMENT OF VALUES
The Ventura College community is committed to following a set of enduring core Values that guide
it through changing times and give rise to its Vision, Mission and Goals.
Respect
We believe in the personal dignity and full potential of every individual and in
fostering positive human values in the classroom and in all our interactions.
Integrity
We are committed to maintaining an open, honest and ethical environment.
Quality
We are dedicated to achieving excellence in the broad range of academic
programs and services we provide to our students and the community.
Collegiality
We are committed to creating a professional and supportive environment
where students, faculty, and staff can achieve personal growth and fulfillment.
Access
We believe it is essential to provide and nurture learning opportunities for all
individuals.
Innovation
We recognize that change is constant and that it is imperative that we
continually evaluate our performance and seek new and improved approaches
to providing educational programs and services.
Diversity
We are dedicated to embracing and responding to our increasingly diverse
student body.
Service
Ventura College values its importance to the community and is dedicated to
enhancing the community’s quality of life and to meeting its needs.
Collaboration
We believe that better results are achieved by working together, whether as
colleagues on College issues and decisions or by actively seeking to form
partnerships with other organizations to address mutual Goals.
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STATEMENT OF GOALS
1. Develop and maintain excellent educational programs and services in a unique
learning environment where individuals can fulfill their personal and professional
dreams.
2. Increase enrollments at Ventura College and access to post-secondary education for
all.
3. Expand the use of instructional and administrative technology to make Ventura
College a recognized leader of technology among California Community Colleges.
4. Foster a climate that promotes and reflects Ventura College’s core values.
5. Create and expand programs to attract outstanding and diverse professionals to
Ventura College and provide training programs that enable all to be active members
of the learning community, to achieve their long-term professional goals, and to meet
student and regional needs.
6. Create a physical environment that generates pride and supports Ventura College’s
Mission, Goals and initiatives.
7. Form partnerships with educational, business, and other organizations that will
achieve mutual goals and strengthen the College and the region.
8. Create a strong, unified image that reflects Ventura College’s aspirations and
importance to the campus and external communities.
9. Enhance the financial strength of the College by aligning its resources with its
Mission and Goals, continuously improving operational efficiency, and acquiring new
revenue sources.
10. Continuously improve institutional effectiveness by defining a clear and distinctive
Mission, establishing an ongoing collaborative planning process, maintaining
participatory governance, and gathering and utilizing relevant data to assess the
College’s progress toward fulfilling its Mission and Goals.
CREDITS
Cover Design – Barbara Harvey, Ventura College
Photos – Michael-John Amos, David Breslin, Barbara Harvey,
Chad Ishikawa, Alisa Sparkia Moore, Peter Sezzi, and Tim Swope
Production – Christina L. Garcia
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ASVC President Ray Parr at the Graduation Breakfast
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Information ....................................................................................... 9
Campus Telephone Numbers ........................................................................ 10
Admissions Information ................................................................................ 11
Academic Calendar ....................................................................................... 19
Academic Policies ......................................................................................... 20
Instructional Support Services ...................................................................... 27
Student Services ........................................................................................... 29
Special Programs .......................................................................................... 35
Degrees, Programs, Transfer Information ..................................................... 37
Announcement of Courses ............................................................................ 81
Credit Courses ............................................................................................... 85
Non-credit Courses ....................................................................................... 213
Faculty and Administration ............................................................................ 215
Appendices:
Student Conduct Code............................................................................. 223
Student Grievance Procedure .................................................................. 225
Privacy Rights Governing Student Records............................................. 226
Academic Freedom .................................................................................. 227
Solicitation ............................................................................................... 228
Publicity Code and Information Dissemination ........................................ 228
Use of Student Image, Likeness or Voice Captured at Public Events ...... 228
Parking & Campus Traffic ....................................................................... 228
Equal Opportunity Statement ................................................................... 230
Student’s Right-to-Know Completion and Transfer Rates ....................... 231
Policy on Harrassment/Discrimination .................................................... 231
Sexual Assault ......................................................................................... 233
Student Financial Services ...................................................................... 236
Student’s Right-to-Know Campus Security and Crime Awareness ......... 239
Glossary of College Terms ............................................................................ 240
Index .............................................................................................................. 243
Maps.............................................................................................................. 245
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VC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Teams – both WSC Champions
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Accreditation
Ventura College is one of California’s 109 public community
colleges and is subject to the legal provisions of the state. Ventura
College is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools
and Colleges.
College Services
At Ventura College, there is a strong commitment to equal
opportunity for all students who choose to attend and can profit
from the educational courses and programs. All people are welcome
to the college family. Various offices and associations promote
the efforts of underrepresented people to become students. Students
interested in assistance from these support groups and offices
should make the appropriate contact.
The Advantages of a Community College
Ventura College offers students some very special opportunities
not found at four-year colleges and universities. We put students
and teaching first, with smaller classes and more individual
attention from staff, counselors, and instructors.
We are the convenient equivalent to lower division university
studies and provide smooth and secure transfer to four-year
schools.
We welcome all students, whether just out of high school or
returning to school after a period of work or home responsibilities.
Any student who can benefit from our classes is welcome to
attend.
We are the obvious “best-buy” in higher education—fees are
low, quality is high.
College and the Community
Though Ventura College draws students from other California
regions, as well as other states and foreign countries, there is a
particularly strong bond between the campus and the communities
which surround it. For decades, Ventura College stood alone as
the only postsecondary institution in the county, and, as a result,
the College counts as friends, supporters, and alumni, thousands
of people from across the Oxnard plain and the Santa Clara, Ojai,
Conejo and Simi Valleys. In many of these areas, but particularly
in the west county, Ventura College is known as “the College.’’
Today, Ventura College maintains the same strong commitments
with its community. The performances of College drama, music,
opera, dance, and athletic groups and teams draw enthusiastic
support from the community, as do professional and student artists
who exhibit in the two College galleries. In addition to these curricular
activities, special noncredit courses and other events, performances,
and excursions keep the community focused on the College as an
exciting cultural and recreational center.
In 1981, the Ventura College Foundation was established by the
College President and a group of education-minded business and
professional people from the community. The purpose of the
Foundation is to support the goals and services of the College by
building and shaping community support.
GENERAL INFORMATION
By the end of 1986, the Foundation’s base of support had grown
to the point where it appointed an executive director, and set as a
capital project goal a new campus building to house tutoring and
testing services in addition to providing a place for community
meetings. Guthrie Hall was dedicated in November 1989.
The Foundation continues to build support for its ongoing
projects of student scholarships, staff study grants and program
support. If you would like to be part of the tradition, call the
Foundation at (805) 654-6461 and become involved.
Alumni Association
The Ventura College Alumni & Friends Association was created
to foster a spirit of friendship and philanthropy among alumni and
friends for scholarships, newsletters, reunions, and special events.
For additional information, contact the Ventura College Foundation
at (805) 654-6461, or visit the Web site www.venturacollege.edu/
foundation/index.htm
History
Community college education in Ventura County began in 1925
when a junior college department was added at Ventura Union
High School, on the site now occupied by Cabrillo Middle School.
In 1952, responding to recommendations from a commissioned
study concerning population growth and building needs, the Ventura
High School District adopted a 3-3-2 organization. Ventura Junior
College became Ventura College, a two-year institution for the
freshman and sophomore years of college.
In 1955, the College moved to its present 112-acre hillside
campus at 4667 Telegraph Road in the eastern part of Ventura.
The current student enrollment of the College for day and evening
classes both on-campus and off-campus (Fillmore, Ojai, Piru,
Santa Paula) is approximately 12,000. The East Campus has been
added in Santa Paula.
The citizens of Ventura County voted in 1962 to form a community
college district separate from any other public school entity.
Ventura College has since grown into a comprehensive community
college serving a diverse population of college-age and adult
students who pursue a wide variety of transfer, vocational, and
other educational goals. Today the Ventura County Community
College District includes two additional colleges—Moorpark and
Oxnard. The District Offices are centrally located in Camarillo.
In March 2002, the Ventura County voters approved a $356
million general obligation bond to renovate and expand all three
campuses and the District training facilities for police, fire, and
sheriff’s officers. The funds will also support the development of
satellite facilities in the Santa Clara River Valley for Ventura College
and the Conejo Valley for Moorpark College.
The first Ventura College building using bond funds is the new
Library and Learning Resources Center which opened in January
2005.
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For general information call:
From Ventura, Ojai, Saticoy, all others not specifically
listed:
(805) 654-6400, (805) 656-0546.
From Oxnard, Camarillo, Port Hueneme:
(805) 986-5855 - connect to Ventura College
From Moorpark, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Agoura:
(805) 378-1500 - connect to Ventura College
Admissions and Records ....................................... 654-6457
Assessment /Testing Center ................................... 654-6402
Bilingual College Services ...................................... 654-6484
Bookstore .................................................................. 654-6485
Business Services .................................................... 654-6354
CalWORKs ................................................................. 477-2021
Campus Police .......................................................... 654-6486
Career Center ........................................................... 654-6411
Child Development Center ..................................... 648-8930
Community Education ............................................ 654-6459
Counseling Center ................................................... 654-6448
East Campus ............................................................. 525-7136
Educational Assistance Center
(formerly Disabled Students Center) ................ 654-6300
TDD only.. ............................................................. 642-4583
Extended Opportunity Program and
Services (EOPS) ................................................... 654-6302
Financial Aid Office ................................................. 654-6369
Human Resources .................................................... 654-6465
Institute of Comm. and Prof. Development ....... 648-8904
International Student Center .................................. 654-6323
Learning Center ........................................................ 654-6320
East Campus Branch ........................................... 525-7136
Library ........................................................................ 654-6482
East Campus Branch............................................ 525-7136
Math Center ............................................. 654-6400 ext.3255
Matriculation Office ................................................. 654-6493
Public Relations ........................................................ 654-6462
Re-entry and Women's Center............................... 654-6365
Reserve Academy .................................................... 987-7413
Scholarships (Foundation) ..................................... 654-6461
Student Activities Office ........................................ 654-6487
Student Business Office ......................................... 654-6488
Student Business Fax .......................................... 648-8950
Student Health Center ............................................ 654-6346
Student Payroll .........................................654-6400 ext.1351
Transfer Center ......................................................... 654-6473
Tutoring Center ........................................................ 648-8926
East Campus Branch ........................................... 525-7136
Ventura College Foundation .................................. 654-6461
Veteran’s Affairs ....................................................... 654-6457
IMPORTANT CAMPUS
PHONE NUMBERS
PRESIDENTIAL HISTORY
Over the past 80 years, Ventura College has had exemplary
leadership. That leadership was provided by:
H.O. Wise ............................... 1925-1928
Melrowe Martin ..................... 1928-1929
Amos E. Clark ........................ 1929-1931
D.R. Henry .............................. 1931-1953
Hugh Price .............................. 1953-1956
Phil Putnam ............................ 1956-1960
Ed Rowins ............................... 1960-1966
Dr. Richard E. Loehr ............. 1967-1974
Dr. Richard A. Glenn............. 1974-1985
Dr. Robert W. Long ............... 1985-1992
Dr. Jesus Carreón ................. 1992-1995
Dr. Larry A. Calderón ........... 1995-2004
Dr. Robin Calote .................... 2005-current
OFFICES OF THE DEANS
Arts and Sciences.................................................... 654-6339
Business, Resources Development,
Community Education,
Off-Campus Programs ........................................ 654-6368
Criminal Justice, Technology, Music
and Reserve Academy ........................................ 654-6470
Evening Supervisor ................................................. 654-6483
Health and Human Performance ........................... 654-6348
Liberal Arts and Learning Resources ................... 654-6468
Student Development ............................................. 654-6455
Student Services ...................................................... 654-6487
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
President .................................................................... 654-6460
Executive Vice President of Student Learning... 654-6464
Vice President of Business Services .................... 654-6354
EAST CAMPUS
East Campus at Santa Paula .................................. 525-7136
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Eligibility
Admission to Ventura College is open to any California resident
who possesses a high school diploma or equivalent (certificate of
proficiency, GED), or any adult 18 years of age or older who may
benefit from instruction offered. Exceptions are considered by
petition for special admissions programs noted elsewhere in this
section. High school graduates under 18 years of age shall
provide an official transcript verifying their graduation or its
equivalent. Students entering any of the public community colleges
of California are subject to the residency requirements as determined
by the state of California.
A student who is a resident of another state may be admitted
under conditions stipulated by the governing board and on payment
of nonresident tuition, enrollment and health fees. A student who
is a citizen and resident of another country (international student)
may be admitted under conditions stipulated by the governing
board and on payment of an application processing fee, nonresident
tuition and foreign student surcharge, enrollment and health fees.
Consult the "Fees" section and Appendix "XIII" of this catalog for
more information on nonresident tuition, fees and refunds.
The right of a student to attend any community college in this
District is conditioned by certain admissions and residency
qualifications as provided by law. Students disqualified from other
institutions must petition to be admitted by the Office of the
Registrar.
Further information is listed under residency requirements.
Admission Procedures
New Students: Students attending Ventura College for the firsttime
must file an application for admission and attend a new
student orientation, assessment and advisement session.
Applications may be completed online at www.venturacollege.edu.
Find the online application under “Quick Links” or click on the
“Student Central” logo and choose to “Apply for admission.”
Applications may also be filed in-person at the Admissions Office.
Students who complete orientation, assessment and advisement
activities will be eligible for an early registration date.
Continuing Students: Students who have attended within the
last year must update personal information (address, phone) and
academic goal information before they register each semester.
This may be done online when you register, or in-person at the
Admissions Office before your registration appointment date.
Returning Students: Students who are returning to Ventura
College after an absence of one year must file an Application for
Admission in-person or online at www.venturacollege.edu. Find
the online application under “Quick Links” or click on the “Student
Central” logo and choose “Apply for Admission.”
All Students: Must have official transcripts of all previous high
school, college, and university coursework sent to the Admissions
Office. Additional information is provided under transcript
requirements.
Student Central: Online Student Services
Students may access the following student services online at
www.venturacollege.edu by clicking on the Student Central
logo:
ADMISSIONS INFORMATION
•Apply for Admission
•Check registration appointments
•Register for classes
•Search for classes using the “Searchable Schedule,” customize
the search with available options
•Add and drop classes
•Pay fees with Visa or Mastercard
•Change your mailing address and phone numbers
•Change your PIN to a personalized PIN
•Update your major and educational goals
•View your class schedule
•View your academic records (courses, units, GPA)
•View unpaid fees and holds
•Check your progress toward a degree, certificate or transfer
•Print an official enrollment verification
•Access course information and drop deadlines
Registration Procedures
Ventura College offers registration online and in-person. All
students must have an application on file, and must have completed
or waived the three student matriculation activities of orientation,
assessment and advisement before they receive a registration
appointment. Registration appointments are available online at
least one week prior to the beginning of registration.
•Registration Calendar is available online and in the printed
Schedule of Classes each semester.
•Access WebSTAR online at www.venturacollege.edu and
click on “Student Central” logo or find “Register Online” under the
“Quick Links.”
•In-person at the Admissions Office.
•Late Registration and Program Adjustment: begins on the
first day of instruction for full semester classes. Differs for shortterm
classes, therefore students should be registered on or before
the first day of a short-term class. See the Registration Calendar
for more information.
•Registration in a Closed Class: Always requires permission
of the instructor, and must be completed by the end of the Late
Registration and Program Adjustment period. Attend the first
available class meeting, get an “Authorization to Add Code” from
the instructor, and register for the class online using WebSTAR, or
in-person at the Admissions Office.
Residency Requirements
The determination of legal residence is a complex matter.
Students will be required to present various kinds of documentation
for purposes of the final determination. All questions as to legal
residence and the exceptions allowed under California law shall be
directed to the Admissions and Records Office.
The right of a student to attend any public community college in
California is conditioned by certain residency qualifications set
forth in the California Education Code as follows:
California Residents
To qualify as a California resident, a student must have legally
resided in California for one year and one day prior to the beginning
of the semester he or she is planning to attend.
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Students who have lived in California for more than one year but
less than two years will be asked to show proof of legal California
residence. The burden of proof lies with the student, who must
present documentation of both physical presence in the state for
at least one year and one day, and intent to establish permanent
California residence. Failure to present such proofs will result in
a nonresident classification for admission and tuition purposes.
A complete list of acceptable proofs of residence is available from
the Admissions and Records Office.
Students who are former residents of California and have been
absent from the State, but who attended a California high school
for three years and graduated from a California high school may
be eligible for exemption from the requirement to pay nonresident
tuition fees while they reestablish their legal residence in the State.
Contact the Admissions and Records Office for more information
on AB540.
Nonresidents
A nonresident is a student who has lived in California continuously
for less than one year and one day prior to the beginning of the
semester he or she is planning to attend, or who is unable to
present proof of intent to establish permanent California residency.
Students classified as nonresidents shall pay nonresident tuition
fees in addition to mandatory enrollment and health fees. Conduct
inconsistent with a claim for California residence includes but is
not limited to:
•being an actively registered voter in another state
•petitioning for divorce in another state
•attending an out-of-state educational institution as a resident
of that state
•declaring nonresident status for California state income tax
purposes
•maintaining a driver’s license or vehicle registration from
another state
International Students
International students (F1, F2, M1, M2 visas) and persons who
hold nonimmigrant visas including but not limited to visa types B,
C, D, H2, H3, J, O, P, Q1, TN, TD, TWOV, U, WB, WT are citizens
and residents of another country. Eligibility for admission is
determined by the type and current status of the visa. If eligible for
admission, students present in the United States under these visa
types are classified as International students and required to pay
nonresident tuition fees in addition to the mandatory enrollment
and health fees for each semester of attendance. Contact the
International Student Office for more information.
Students who hold certain types of nonimmigrant visas approved
by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (formerly
known as the Immigration and Naturalization Service or INS) may
be eligible for admission as well as residence classification for
tuition purposes. Visa types eligible to establish residence include:
A, E, G, H1B, HIC, H4, I, K, L, N, NATO, O1, O3, Q2, Q3, R, S, T,
V. Proof of current visa status must be submitted. Contact the
International Student Office for more information.
Students residing in the United States who do not possess a
visa or other documentation issued by the Bureau of Citizenship
and Immigration Services may be eligible for exemption from the
requirement to pay nonresident tuition fees. The student must
have attended a California high school for at least three years and
graduated from a California high school. Contact the Admissions
and Records Office for more information on AB540. This exemption
does not apply to students who hold nonimmigrant visas.
Military Personnel and Dependents
Military personnel who are stationed in California on active duty
are exempt from the requirement to pay nonresident tuition for the
duration of their active duty assignment to California. Eligibility for
the exemption does not mean the individual is classified as a
California resident. Persons eligible for the exemption may not be
eligible for certain types of financial aid or assistance. The exemption
does not apply to members of the armed forces assigned to
California solely for educational purposes.
Spouses and dependents of military personnel who meet the
above description are also exempt from the requirement to pay
nonresident tuition. Eligibility for the exemption does not mean an
individual is classified as a resident. Persons eligible for the
exemption may not be eligible for certain types of financial aid or
assistance. The exemption applies only to dependents whose
sponsor is assigned to California on active duty.
Minors as Special Admission Students
In accordance with the California Education Code, minors may
be permitted to take college courses under very specific
circumstances. The intent of Special Admissions is to provide
minors who can benefit from advanced scholastic and vocational
education the opportunity to take college-level courses that are not
available through their primary school or other alternatives.
Ventura College permits high school students to enroll in Ventura
College courses as Special High School Admission students. The
College may admit other minors, in accordance with the California
Education Code, who can demonstrate the ability to benefit from
advanced (college-level) scholastic and vocational education.
Special High School Admission and Special K-8 Admission
Students are required to complete and submit an application for
college admission (online or in-person), a Special Admission
packet that includes the Recommendation for Special Admission
(required every semester), Memorandum of Understanding, a
transcript (high school students), a letter from the principal
attesting to the student’s ability to benefit from advanced scholastic
or vocational education (through grade 8), and may be requested
to provide additional documentation as needed. Parents and
students applying for Special Full-time Admission status must
contact the Registrar’s Office. See information below regarding
this category of special admission.
Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, once a
student is attending an institution of postsecondary education, all
rights pertaining to the inspection, review and release of his/her
educational records belong to the student without regard to the
student's age. Therefore, all students, regardless of age, must
provide written consent for release of their transcripts. For more
information, see the Student Privacy section in this Catalog.
Fees
Special High School Admission students who are enrolled in 11
or fewer units, and other minors in Special Admission status are
exempt from paying the enrollment fee. Nonresident tuition, health
fee, student center fee, and materials fees (if applicable) still
apply; however, students may request the college to waive
nonresident tuition by providing a letter from their primary school
requiring that the courses taken be used for high school credit
only. Exemption does not apply to Special Full-Time Admission
students.
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Special High School Admission Students
Such students are actively enrolled in at least a minimum day
at high school, and are requesting to take college courses
concurrently. They may enroll in up to 11 units and qualify for
exemption from enrollment fees; or enroll in more than 11 units
and pay all fees. They may also qualify for waiver of nonresident
tuition (if applicable), if taking a class only for high school credit.
After first semester, student must submit the Recommendation for
Special Admission form each term at registration. Special High
School Admission students register in-person on an assigned day
as noted on the registration calendar in the Schedule of Classes.
Special K-8 Admission Students
Such students are enrolled in grades K-8 and have provided the
required documentation supporting that they can benefit from
advanced scholastic and vocational education. Documentation
may consist of a letter from their primary school principal (required);
official confirmation that the student is a GATE (gifted and talented)
student; test results from the Ventura College Assessment tests;
other forms of documentation may be considered. After first
semester, student must submit the Recommendation for Special
Admission form and written permission from college instructors
at registration. Special Admission students register in-person on
or after the first day of the semester.
Special Full-Time Admission Students
As provided for in the California Education Code, a parent or
guardian may petition the Ventura College President on behalf of
a person who is under 18 years of age, not a high school graduate,
no longer enrolled in a public school, and determined by the
College to be able to benefit from advanced (college-level) scholastic
and vocational education. Admission to Ventura College will only
be considered upon determination that the parent and student
have exhausted all possible alternatives offered by the public
school district in which the student would normally be enrolled,
and may require that the student obtain permission from the
administration of that district for a leave of absence. Students
applying under this status are required to enroll in and maintain
full-time status in every term they attend as Special Full-Time
Admission students. Failure to maintain full-Time status may
result in probation or dismissal. They must complete an application
for college admission, transcripts or grade reports from the last
high school attended and a petition for Special Full-Time Admission,
complete the college matriculation process, see a Ventura College
counselor and the Registrar. Additional documentation may be
required to determine the ability to benefit from college-level
coursework. Special Full-Time Admission students register inperson
during walk-in registration.
College Board Advanced Placement Credit
Students who complete special advanced placement courses in
high school and who earn scores of 3, 4, or 5 on the College Board
Advanced Placement examinations taken before high school
graduation will receive credit towards graduation at Ventura College
for each such test completed with the required scores. An official
copy of test scores must be submitted to the Admissions and
Records Office.
Students granted credit for advanced placement exams will not
earn credit towards a Ventura College degree for duplicated
college courses. Students should see a counselor before taking
courses which appear to duplicate advanced placement tests. The
specific unit value assigned to each examination and the applicability
of this credit to the College's general education requirements are
available from college counselors.
Other colleges or universities have different policies concerning
advanced placement and may offer a different number of units or
consider different courses as comparable courses. It is also
possible that other colleges and universities may not honor Ventura
College transcript entries which award advanced placement credit
for particular tests. Students planning to transfer should discuss
the use of AP scores for meeting transfer requirements with their
college counselor.
Credit for Military Service
The colleges of the Ventura County Community College District
will recognize and grant credit to service personnel for formal
educational training completed in the United States armed forces
provided such credit is not a duplication of work taken previously.
Service personnel may be allowed credit for formal service
school courses offered by the United States military service
recommended in the Guide to the Evaluation of Educational
Experiences in the armed services of the American Council on
Education. The credit allowed will be based upon the
recommendations specified in the Guide. The maximum amount of
credit which may be allowed toward satisfaction of college
requirements shall be 12 units.
Service personnel will be allowed full advanced standing credit
for college level courses completed under the auspices of the
Defense Activity for Nontraditional Education Support (DANTES)
or the United States Armed Forces Institute (USAFI) as
recommended in the Guide to the Evaluation of Educational
Experiences in the armed services of the American Council on
Education.
Service personnel will be allowed full advanced standing credit
for college-level courses completed at the Naval Construction
Training Center (NCTC) at Port Hueneme based upon the
recommendations of the Accredited Institutions of Postsecondary
Education of the American Council of Education. Such credit will
be treated in the same manner and under the same policies as
allowing credit from regionally accredited colleges and universities.
Any work completed at a regionally accredited college or
university by service personnel while in military service and for
which the college or university issues a regular transcript showing
the credits allowable toward its own degrees, will be allowed
advanced standing credit toward the associate degree in the same
manner as if the student had pursued the courses as a civilian.
Service personnel should be aware that other colleges and
universities may have different policies concerning credit for
military educational training. There is no assurance that the
granting of these units by the colleges of this district will be
accepted by other institutions of higher education. Students must
submit an official transcript of military course work to the
Admissions and Records Office for evaluation. Contact the
Admissions and Records Office for more information.
Ventura College Matriculation
MATRICULATION
Matriculation is a partnership which results in an agreement
between Ventura College and the student for the purpose of
defining and realizing the student’s educational goal. This agreement
includes responsibilities for both the College and the individual
student. This agreement results in a Student Educational Plan.
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COLLEGE RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
1. Admissions and Records - provides an admissions and
records process that will enable the College to collect staterequired
information on students. This information will be
used as a basis for providing services to students.
2. Orientation - provides an orientation process designed to
acquaint students with College programs, services, facilities
and grounds, academic expectations, and College policies
and procedures.
3. Assessment - provides an assessment process using multiple
measures to determine academic readiness in English, reading
and math. These assessment results will be used by the
College to assist students in the selection of academic
courses. Additional assessments are available in areas of
study/learning skills and vocational interest.
4. Counseling/Advisement - provides counseling services to
assist students in course selection, development of an
individual student educational plan, and use of campus
support services. Additional advisement and counseling
assistance will be provided for students who have not
declared an educational goal, are enrolled in basic skills
courses, or are on academic probation/dismissal.
5. Follow-up - establishes a process to monitor a student's
progress and provide necessary assistance toward meeting
educational goals.
6. Alternative Delivery - Provide modified or alternative
services for the matriculation process (if necessary) for
ethnic and language minority students and students with
disabilities.
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
1. Submit official transcripts from high schools and colleges
attended.
2. Acquire and read the College Catalog, Schedule of Classes,
handouts, and other student materials which detail College
policies and procedures.
3. Indicate at least a broad educational goal upon admission.
4. Declare a specific educational goal after completing a minimum
of 15 units.
5. Participate in orientation, assessment, advisement groups
and other follow-up support services deemed necessary by
the College in order for the student to complete their stated
educational goal(s).
6. Attend all classes and complete all course assignments.
7. Complete courses and maintain progress toward their stated
educational goals.
MUST I PARTICIPATE?
All students are encouraged to participate in all aspects of the
College's matriculation program. You may be exempt from
components of the program if you meet the criteria listed below:
1. If you hold an Associate Degree or higher from a regionally
accredited institution, you may be exempt from orientation,
assessment and counseling/advisement.
2. If you have completed less than 15 units and your education
goal is either:
a. To advance in current job/career (update job skills).
b. To maintain a certificate or license (e.g., nursing, real
estate).
c. Educational development (intellectual, cultural),
You may be exempt from orientation, assessment and counseling/
advisement.
3. If you are receiving matriculation services at another college
and attending a VCCCD campus concurrently, you may be
exempt from orientation and counseling/advisement.
4. If you provide scores from recently taken VCCCD-approved
assessment tests, you may be exempt from the testing
portion of assessment.
You have the right to postpone or appeal one or more of these
activities: Assessment (including math, English and reading
testing), orientation, or advisement. If you choose to postpone or
appeal one or more of these activities, you may not take part in
early registration. If you postpone any activities, you are required
to complete them before registration for the following term begins,
or you again will be unable to register during early registration. In
order to postpone or appeal one or more of these services, you
must complete the Postponement or Appeal of Matriculation
Services form available in the Admissions and Records Office.
Full-Time Student
A student is defined as full-time if carrying 12 or more units in
a regular semester or 4 units in a summer session.
Unit Requirements for Benefits
Students are required to enroll in and complete a minimum
number of units per semester to qualify for certain benefits,
including the following:
Most automobile insurance “good student” discounts
(3.00 GPA) ........................................................... 12 units
Coverage under most medical insurances .................. 12 units
Student government participation ............................... 12 units
Social Security benefits ............................................... 12 units
Student Loan Deferments:
Full-time required ................................................. 12 units
Half-time required .................................................. 6 units
Financial Aid ............................... Contact Financial Aid Office
Veteran’s Educational/War Orphan benefits under G.I. Bill:
Full subsistence ................................................... 12 units
3/4 subsistence ..................................................... 9 units
1/2 subsistence ..................................................... 6 units
Less than 1/2 time, contact the VA specialist in Admissions and
Records Office for details regarding eligibility.
Obtaining Your VC Transcripts
Only the student can initiate release of transcripts. Transcript
requests must be made in writing to the College Admissions and
Records Office. All students receive two transcripts free of charge;
thereafter, the fee is $3.00 for regular processing (a minimum of
two weeks) and $5.00 for rush processing.
Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, once a
student is attending an institution of postsecondary education, all
rights pertaining to the inspection, review and release of his/her
educational records belong to the student without regard to the
student's age. Therefore, all students, regardless of age, must
provide written consent for release of their transcripts. For more
information, see the Student Privacy section in this Catalog.
Transcript Requirements
All new, continuing and returning students are required to
submit official transcripts from all high schools, colleges and
universities they have attended. EXCEPTION: Students do not
need to submit transcripts from Moorpark and Oxnard Colleges.
The transcripts should be directed to: Ventura College Admissions
and Records Office, 4667 Telegraph Rd., Ventura, CA 93003.
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Students are encouraged to have their transcripts submitted to
Ventura College before enrolling for their first semester, to prevent
delays in processing their registration. Special programs with
special requirements such as nursing, varsity athletics and financial
aid require a student to file all high school and college transcripts
to verify eligibility.
Ventura College will retain these transcripts in student files in
the Counseling Office. The College is not required to maintain files
beyond three years except for actively enrolled students. Therefore,
students should be aware that records are periodically purged and
copies of high school, college and university transcripts are
destroyed.
Acceptance of Transfer Credit from Regionally
Accredited Colleges and Universities
Students transferring to the Ventura County Community Colleges
from colleges accredited by the recognized regional accrediting
associations will normally be granted lower division credit for
courses entered on officially certified transcripts. These transcripts
must be sent to the Admissions and Records Office. They will be
evaluated based upon the current practices specified in the
Accredited Institutions of Postsecondary Education by the
American Council on Education.
Students transferring to the Ventura County Community College
District from other regionally accredited colleges and universities
are required to declare all previous college work. Failure to provide
complete information may result in dismissal from the Ventura
County Community Colleges.
Transfer Credit from Foreign Colleges and
Universities
Students transferring to the Ventura County Community Colleges
from foreign colleges or universities must have their transcripts
translated and evaluated by an approved translation and evaluation
agency. Contact the Ventura College International Student Office
or Admissions and Records Office for more information regarding
credential evaluation services.
Students must submit their official transcripts to an approved
agency and request that the agency forward the official evaluation
to the College. Completed coursework will be considered for lower
division unit credit only. Requests for equivalent course credit are
evaluated on an individual basis by a counselor. This review is
based upon the recommendations of the transcript evaluation
service and by the appropriate college discipline.
International Student
DEFINITION - An international student is anyone enrolled in
courses in the United States who is neither a citizen or permanent
resident of the United States. International students may hold an
F-1 student visa or other type of nonimmigrant visa, which require
that they remain citizens and residents of their home country.
Persons holding any type of nonimmigrant visa should contact
the Ventura College International Student Office.
PERMANENT RESIDENT - Persons who have been granted a
permanent resident card are considered to be United States
residents. Persons holding a permanent or temporary resident
card, or who have taken steps to obtain permanent resident status
by applying to the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services
(formerly the Immigration and Naturalization Service) should
contact the Admissions and Records Office regarding their resident
status for admission and tuition purposes.
WHICH INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS MAY ESTABLISH
RESIDENCE?
Persons holding these visas are eligible to establish residency:
1. A-1, A-2, A-3 Foreign government official or employee,
family and servants
2. E-1, E-2 Treaty trader and treaty investor, spouse,
children
3. G-1, G-2, G-3, Representative of foreign government,
officer and
G-4, G-5 employee of international organization,
family and attendants or servants
4. H-1, H-4* Temporary worker or trainee, spouse and
children
5. I Representative of foreign information media,
spouse and children
6. K Fiancé and fiancée of U.S. citizen
7. L-1, L-2 Intracompany transferee, spouse and
children
8. O-1, O-3* International student with extraordinary
ability in the sciences, arts, education,
business or athletics, spouse and children
9. R Religious Occupations
*Even though dependent children holding an H-4 or O-3 visa are
not precluded, their residency status is derived from that of their
parents.
This list is subject to change based on state and/or federal
legislation.
WHICH INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS MAY NOT ESTABLISH
RESIDENCE?
A person is precluded by the Immigration and Nationality Act
from establishing residence in the United States if he or she holds
a visa of the following type:
1. B-1, B-2 Visitor for business or pleasure
2. C International student in transit
3. D-1, D-2 Foreign crew member
4. F-1, F-2 Academic student, spouse and children
5. H-2, H-3 Spouse and children of temporary worker
or trainee
6. J-1, J-2 Exchange visitor, spouse and children
7. M-1, M-2 Nonacademic or vocational student, spouse
and children
8. O-2 International student accompanying and
assisting an 0-1 International student
with extraordinary ability in the sciences,
arts, education, business or athletics
9. P-1 Internationally recognized athlete or
entertainer
10. P-2 Artist or entertainer entering the United
States to perform under a reciprocal
exchange program
11. P-3 Artist or entertainer entering the United
States to perform under a program that is
culturally unique
12. P-4 Spouse or child of P-1, P-2 or P-3
International student
13. Q International cultural exchange program
This list is subject to change based on state and/or federal
legislation.
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STUDENTS HOLDING A VISA THAT PRECLUDES THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF RESIDENCE MUST HAVE APPROVAL
FROM THE INTERNATIONAL STUDENT OFFICE PRIOR TO
ENROLLING IN CLASSES.
LIMITATIONS ON ENROLLMENTS (F-1 VISA ONLY): In order to
foster cultural exchange, the District encourages ethnic and national
diversity among the International students admitted. Due to the
District’s limited financial resources and space, and due to the
special educational needs of International students, the Ventura
County Community College District reserves the right to limit the
number of F-1 International students admitted each year.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
WITH AN F-1 STUDENT VISA:
1. Submit a completed Application for Admission and declare
an educational objective. Include required application
processing fee. See Fees.
2. Provide evidence of adequate proficiency in the use of the
English language. Where English was not the language in
which their education was acquired, students are required to
complete the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
and achieve a score of at least 450 or participate in the
English Proficiency Program at Ventura College. For
information on the TOEFL, write: Educational Testing Service,
P.O. Box 899, Princeton, NJ 08540.
3. Submit a confidential statement of finance that verifies financial
capability for the costs of attending one of the colleges of the
district, or affidavits guaranteeing financial support from
responsible resident citizens of the United States.
4. Before registration is validated, foreign students must pay
the entire nonresident tuition fee and the enrollment fees for
the semester.
5. It is expected that applicants will have completed secondary
school with a satisfactory academic record. Students must
provide certified translated transcripts from secondary schools
and colleges previously attended.
6. Submit a health statement by a licensed American physician
that verifies general good health and freedom from
communicable disease.
7. Provide proof of major medical insurance coverage. If needed,
the College can provide information on policies available.
PERMISSION TO WORK: (F-1 visa only) According to
immigration policy, International students may work 20 hours a
week, on-campus only, during their first nine months of study.
After the first nine months of study, foreign students may request
permission to work off-campus for 20 hours per week or 40 hours
per week during vacation periods. Contact the International Students
Office for information.
Fees:
ENROLLMENT FEES ARE SET BY THE STATE, ARE SUBJECT
TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE AND MAY BE RETROACTIVE.
ALL OTHER FEES ARE SET BY THE VENTURA COUNTY
COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES
AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY BOARD ACTION.
Enrollment Fee: ......................................... $26.00 per unit
13.00 per 1/2 unit
6.50 per 1/4 unit
Health Fee (see details) ............................ $13.00 Fall/Spring
10.00 summer
Nonresident Tuition:
Non-California residents and
International students ......................... $155.00 per unit
International students surcharge ................ 14.00 per unit
International student application
process fee.. ............................................. 50.00
Materials Fees. ............ As required, see Schedule of Classes
Remote nonrefundable online
registration fee ............................................ 3.00 per sem
(Applies to STAR and WebSTAR registration)
Student Center Fee .......................................... 1.00 per unit
(maximum of $10 a fiscal year)
Audit Fee:
Students enrolled in 10 or more
credit units. ................................................... no charge
Students enrolled in fewer than 10
credit units. ................................................. 15.00 per unit
Note: auditing students also pay the health fee.
ASB card (optional) ........................................ 6.00 per sem
Note: year ends last day of summer session. 10.00 per year
Students who owe outstanding fees may not register until
their fees are paid and cleared from the computer.
Fees / Obligations / Holds
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS: California residents must pay the
mandated enrollment fee. California residents meeting certain
criteria may be eligible for a Board of Governor’s Fee Waiver
(BOGW) or other financial aid. Contact the Financial Aid Office,
(805) 654-6369.
NON-CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS: Non-California residents must
pay nonresident tuition, plus the enrollment fee, health fee, student
center fee, and applicable material fees. You are a nonresident if
you have lived in California for less than one year and one day prior
to the first day of the semester, or you are unable to present
sufficient documentation to prove that you have established
California residency. See the College Catalog for residency
information, page 11 et seq.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: International students must pay
enrollment fees, the health fee, nonresident tuition, A STUDENT
SURCHARGE unless they meet one of the following exemptions as
listed pursuant to Ed Code 76141 and 76142:
•Student must demonstrate economic hardship.
•Student must be a victim of persecution in the country in
which the student is a resident.
AND AN APPLICATION PROCESSING FEE of $50 which covers
the cost of federally-mandated documentation.
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Nonpayment of Fees
All fees are due immediately upon registration. After registration,
seven (7) days are allowed for payment of fees, after which the
student may be dropped from all classes. Any remaining fees are
the responsibility of the student and will result in the withholding
of grades, transcripts, diplomas and future registration privileges.
Any items withheld will be released when the obligation is satisfied.
Please note: all delinquent fees may be assigned to the California
State Franchise Tax Board or an asset recovery firm for collection.
There is a $10.00 charge for credit card charge-backs and returned
checks.
Health Fees
This fee enables us to provide you with a variety of health
care services. In accordance with the California Code and
Board policy, students are required to pay a health fee,
regardless of the units taken, unless they meet one of the
exemptions listed:
•Ed Code 76355, Board of Governors Fee Waiver (BOGW)
recipients.
•Any student who depends exclusively on prayer for healing
in accordance with the teachings of a bona fide religious
sect, denomination, or organization. Documentary evidence
of such an affiliation is required.
•Students attending college under approved apprenticeship
training program, Ed Code 76355.
Student Center Fee
Students of Ventura College enacted a Student Center fee of
$1.00 per unit up to a maximum of $10.00 per student per
fiscal year (July 1 to June 30) for the purpose of financing,
constructing, expanding, remodeling, refurbishing and
operating a Student Center. The money collected may only be
used for this purpose. The fee shall not apply to: a student
enrolled in noncredit courses; a student who is a recipient of
benefits under Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC)
program; a student on the Supplemental Security Income/State
Supplementary Program (SSI/SSP); or a student on a General
Assistance Program.
Transcript Fee
A student may receive two transcripts free of charge. A
$3.00 fee will be charged for each additional transcript, and a
$5.00 fee per transcript will be charged for rush processing.
Normal processing is a minimum of two weeks, and may be
longer at the end of the semester. Rush processing is
immediate in-person service or two working days for mailed
requests. Transcripts must be requested by the student in
writing. See “Obtaining your VC Transcript” in this Catalog for
more information or online at www.venturacollege.edu.
Refund Policy
You must drop your classes by the credit refund deadline as
stated in the Schedule of Classes to qualify for a credit or
refund of tuition and/or fees. AFTER your class(es) have been
dropped, application for a refund may be made through the
Student Business Office. Credits will NOT be authorized for
drops or withdrawals occurring after the deadline date.
Enrollment fee refunds are subject, once a semester, to the
withholding of a $10 Administrative Fee. To qualify for a refund
of parking fees, you must return the original parking permit to
the Student Business Office by the deadline.
Refund Policy on Tuition and Surcharge
(Nonresident / International Students)
Application for refunds must be made to the Student Business
Office after the class has been dropped. Refund checks will be
mailed by the VCCCD District Office after the application is received
and processed at the Student Business Office. The following
schedule of refunds will be in effect for nonresident students who
withdraw from college:
Full-semester Length Classes
In first and second week 100% tuition
In third and fourth week 50% tuition
Short-term Classes and Summer Session
Withdraw within 10% of class sessions 100% tuition
Withdraw within 20% of class sessions 50% tuition
No refunds are authorized for drops or withdrawals after the
fourth week of a full-term class or 20% of short-term classes.
Nonmandatory Fees
Nonmandatory fees are the same for day and evening
students. Fees are paid at the Student Business Office.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS POLICY: Each college of the
Ventura County Community College District may require
students enrolled in credit or noncredit courses and programs
to purchase certain instructional and other materials including,
but not limited to, textbooks, tools, equipment and clothing if:
a) the instructional and other materials are used in the
production of an “end product’’ that has continuing value to the
student outside of the classroom setting, or b) the instructional
and other materials required for the class have a continuing
value to the students outside of the classroom setting.
Instructional and other materials may be obtained by direct
purchase from the Bookstore. Students may also purchase
instructional and other materials from any other available
source.
Every effort will be made to identify in the Schedule of
Classes those courses which may require material fees.
A list of all instructional and other materials required in a
course will be made available for students no later than the first
class meeting each term. The list also will be available in the
Division Office and the Bookstore.
Fees charged by the College are subject to change at the
discretion of the governing board.
STUDENT BODY (ASB) CARD: $6 per semester, $10 for the
school year ending at the completion of the Summer session.
Purchase of an ASB card entitles students to free admission to
home athletic events, and reduced rates to dramas, plays, 10%
discount on used books and supplies from the College
Bookstore, eligibility for college and ASB emergency loans,
various associated student-sponsored events, discounts from
local merchants and the right to run for an office on the
Associated Students Board.
TEXTBOOKS AND SUPPLIES: By state law, the College is
prohibited from furnishing free textbooks or supplies to
students. These items may be purchased in the College
Bookstore. Save Your Receipts! No Refunds After Late
Registration!
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STUDENT PARKING FEE: Students may park their vehicles
off-campus and in the lot at the west end of the campus by the
Child Development Center without paying a parking fee.
Disabled drivers with a medical verification of disability, or with
a vehicle which displays a disabled person’s plate or a placard
issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles are required to
register with the Educational Assistance Center for an oncampus
special parking permit. Disabled drivers are subject to
the same parking fees as nondisabled drivers. All students
parking a vehicle on the campus anywhere but the lot
referenced above or the timed slots must pay the parking fee
listed below regardless of the number of units for which they
are enrolled.
Parking fees are subject to change at the discretion
of the Governing Board.
Automobile:
regular sem. / summer sem. ............................... $40 / $19
BOGW students:
regular sem. / summer sem. ............................... $20 / $14
Motorcycle:
regular sem. / summer sem. ............................... $28 / $12
Additional permit, same household
must present car registration:
regular sem. / summer sem. ............................... $8 / $7
Replacement permit, requires return of original permit
regular sem. / summer sem. ............................... $7 / $5
Single Day ................................................................ $1
To encourage ridesharing and carpooling, for a student who
certifies that he/she regularly has two or more passengers
commuting to the College with him/her in the vehicle parked at the
College, the fee shall not exceed twenty-five dollars ($25) per
semester and ten dollars ($10) for Summer session.
Students who receive financial assistance pursuant to any of
the programs described in subsection (g) of Education Code
Section 72252 shall be exempt from parking fees in excess of
twenty dollars ($20) per semester for one vehicle.
A parking permit is required in all paved lots on campus.
CITATIONS WILL BE ISSUED FOR VEHICLES WITHOUT A VALID
PERMIT.
Ventura College assumes no responsibility for damage to any
motor vehicle, theft of its contents, or injury to persons within it,
while it is parked or operated on or about the campus. The campus
is posted with special parking restrictions in effect and campus
traffic and parking regulations are published in the appendices.
These provisions are strictly enforced by the campus police
department.
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ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Ventura College offers two semesters of instruction, Fall and
Spring, plus a Summer intersession of approximately seven weeks.
Within each semester we offer short-term courses of varying
lengths, which are identified in the semester Schedule of Classes.
We also offer a variety of distance-learning classes, which we
similarly set out in each semester’s Schedule of Classes. The
Schedule of Classes may be accessed online or in print, in English
or in Spanish. Please note that the add/drop deadlines set out here
apply only to full-semester classes. For deadlines applicable to
short-term classes, contact the Admissions and Records Office at
(805) 654-7457, or go online to www.venturacollege.edu, click
on Student Central, then click on the Searchable Schedule of
Classes and click on the CRN# of the specific class you need the
deadline information for.
Fall Semester 2005
August 15 - December 14, 2005
August 13-14 ........ First day of semester-length traditional
Saturday and Sunday classes.
August 15 ............. First day of semester-length traditional classes.
First day of late registration.
August 26 ............. Last day to add semester-length classes.
Last day to drop a class and apply for enrollment
fee, health, and parking refunds. Last
day account credited if dropping classes. No
refunds or credits after this date for semesterlength
classes.
September 3-4 ...... No Saturday/Sunday classes.
September 5 .......... Labor Day – Legal Holiday – No classes.
September 9 .......... Last day to drop semester-length classes without
a transcript entry.
September 16 ....... Last day to declare CR/NC grading option for
semester-length classes.
November 4 .......... Last day to apply for Fall 2005 Associate
Degree or Certificate of Achievement.
November 11 ........ Veteran’s Day – Legal Holiday – No classes.
November 12-13 ... Saturday/Sunday classes will be held.
November 18 ........ Last day to drop semester-length classes with
a “W.”
November 24-27 ... Thanksgiving break – No classes.
December 8-14 ..... Final exam week for Fall 2005.
Spring Semester 2006
January 9 - May 17, 2006
January 9 .............. First day of semester-length traditional classes.
First day of late registration.
January 14-15 ...... First day of semester-length traditional Saturday
and Sunday classes.
January 16 ............ Martin Luther King Holiday – Legal Holiday –
No classes.
January 20 ............ Last day to add semester-length classes.
Last day to drop a class and apply for enrollment
fee, health, and parking refunds. Last
day account credited if dropping classes. No
refunds or credits after this date for semesterlength
classes.
February 3 ............. Last day to drop semester-length classes
without a transcript entry.
February 10 ........... Last day to declare CR/NC grading option for
semester-length classes.
February 17-20 ..... President’s Day weekend – No classes.
April 6 ................... Last day to apply for Spring 2006 Associate
Degree or Certificate of Achievement.
April 7 ................... No classes. Staff Flex Day.
April 8-9 ................ Saturday/Sunday classes will be held.
April 10-16 ............ Spring Break. No classes.
April 21 ................. Last day to drop semester-length classes
with a “W.”
May 11-17 ............ Final Exam week for Spring 2006.
May 18 .................. Graduation.
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Courses Open to Enrollment
Each course offered by the Ventura County Community College
District and its colleges is open to enrollment and participation by
any person who has been admitted to the College and who meets
the prerequisites to the class or program, unless specifically
exempted by statute.
Attendance and Absence
All students admitted to Ventura College are expected to attend
regularly. Continuity of attendance is necessary to both individual
and group progress in any class. Financial support of the College
is dependent upon student attendance. Absence for any reason
does not relieve the student from the responsibility of completing
all requirements of the class.
For a returning absentee, the College does not designate an
absence as "excused" or "not excused." It takes the position that,
since regular attendance is the student's responsibility, the instructor
may evaluate the absence in terms of class requirements
and take whatever reasonable action he or she deems necessary.
For credit students, when absence from a class exceeds in
number 1/9th of the total class contact hours for the session, the
instructor may recommend to the Registrar that such student be
dropped from the class and a grade recorded in accordance with
the withdrawal from class policy as stated in this Catalog. Classes
missed because of late registration are counted toward the number
of absences.
Students may be suspended or dropped from a class at any
time when absences result in missing necessary safety instruction
when such instruction is routinely given. When possible,
students will be given a warning and/or an opportunity to make up
missed instruction. Exclusions of this sort will be made by instructors
acting in consultation with their Division Deans.
Failure of a student to appear at the first regular meeting of a
class may result in exclusion, if the class has reached its assigned
enrollment limit and other eligible students are present and are
seeking admission to the class.
The student may petition for reinstatement when just cause for
the absences exists. Such petitions must be presented in writing
to the Admissions and Records Office for administrative review.
Educational Work Load
A student's educational work load generally consists of fifteen
(15) units of work per semester in order to make normal progress
towards the AA/AS degree and/or transfer requirements. Students
who want to take an overload of more than 19.5 units in a regular
semester or more than 9 units in a summer session must have a
counselor's approval.
Ventura College observes the following guidelines in reviewing
a request for an academic overload: A student may petition for
additional units (over 19.5 or over 9 for summer term) if he or she
has a high school GPA of 3.6 or has completed twelve (12) college
units with a cumulative GPA of 3.0. The petition for this purpose,
Additional Units for Academic Overload, is available in the Counseling
Office.
The College strongly recommends that students who work parttime
or engage in extracurricular activities (social and athletic)
follow these proportions in distributing their hourly time per week:
ACADEMIC POLICIES
Academic Units Recommended Time Maximum Time
Class/Study Work/Activities
15-18 30-36 0-8
12-15 24-30 8-15
9-12 18-24 15-20
6-9 12-18 20-30
3-6 6-12 30-40
Units of Credit
The basic unit of credit is the semester unit which is equivalent
to a credit hour established by the California Education Code:
"One credit hour of community college work is approximately
three hours of recitation, study, or laboratory work per week
throughout a term of 16 weeks."
Ventura College bases its semester unit on one lecture class
period of 50 minutes each week of a minimum 16-week semester.
For practical purposes, the following terms are synonymous: unit,
semester unit, semester hours, credit, credit hour.
For purposes of sections dealing with standards for probation
and dismissal, all units attempted means all units of credit for
which the student was enrolled in any college or university,
regardless of whether the student completed the courses or
received any credit or grade.
Academic Record Symbols
The quality of a student's work is indicated by grade points.
Grades from a grading scale shall be averaged on the basic of the
point equivalence to determine a student's grade point average.
The highest grade shall receive four points, and the lowest grade
shall receive no point, using the following evaluative symbols:
A - Excellent 4 grade points per unit
B - Good 3 grade points per unit
C - Satisfactory 2 grade points per unit
D - Passing,
less than satisfactory 1 grade point per unit
F - Failing 0 grade point per unit
CR - Credit (satisfactory) 0 grade point (unit credit
granted)
CRE - Credit by exam
(satisfactory) 0 grade point (unit credit
granted)
NC - No credit (less than
satisfactory, or failing) 0 grade point (no unit credit
granted)
Student mark other than grade (nonevaluative symbols):
I - Incomplete 0 grade point (no unit credit
granted)
IP - In progress 0 grade point (no unit credit
granted)
RD - Report delayed 0 grade point (no unit credit
granted)
W - Withdrawal 0 grade point (no unit credit
granted)
MW - Military Withdrawal 0 grade point (no unit credit
granted)
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Courses taken on a credit/no credit basis are disregarded in
calculating the grade point average. However, units earned on a
credit basis shall be counted toward satisfaction of curriculum
requirements. CR and CRE are used to denote "passed with credit"
when no letter grade is given, for work of such quality as to warrant
a letter grade of C or better. NC is used to denote "no credit" when
no letter grade is given. See credit/no credit options section.
Nonevaluative Symbols
INCOMPLETE: Incomplete academic work for unforeseeable,
emergency and justifiable reasons at the end of the term may
result in an "I" symbol being entered in the student's record. The
condition for removal of the "I" shall be stated by the instructor in
a written record. This record shall contain the conditions for
removal of the "I" and the grade assigned in lieu of its removal. This
record must be given to the student with a copy on file with the
Office of the Registrar until the "I" is made up or the time limit has
passed.
A final grade shall be assigned when the work stipulated has
been completed and evaluated, or when the time limit for completing
the work has passed. The "I" may be made up no later than one
year following the end of the term in which it was assigned.
The "I" symbol shall not be used in calculating units attempted
nor for grade points. Units of "I" shall not be counted to determine
eligibility for athletics. Units of "I" may also effect the student's
status for financial aid and other programs.
A districtwide process shall be provided whereby a student may
petition for a time extension due to unusual circumstances. The
student should be aware that other colleges or universities may
have policies relating to the evaluation of incompletes on transfer
student transcripts which could have an adverse effect on the
student's academic status.
IN PROGRESS: The IP symbol shall be used only in those
courses which extend beyond the normal end of an academic term.
It indicates that work is in-progress, but that the assignment of a
substantive grade must await its completion. The IP symbol shall
remain on the student's permanent record in order to satisfy
enrollment documentation. The appropriate evaluative grade and
unit credit shall be assigned and appear on the student's record for
the term in which the required work of the course is completed. The
IP shall not be used in calculating grade point averages. If a student
enrolled in an open-entry, open-exit course is assigned an IP at the
end of an attendance period and does not re-enroll in that course
during the subsequent attendance period, the appropriate faculty
will assign an evaluative symbol (grade) in accordance with the
academic record symbols to be recorded on the student's permanent
record for the course.
REPORT DELAYED: The RD symbol may be assigned by the
Registrar only. It is a temporary notation to be replaced by a
permanent symbol as soon as possible. RD shall not be used in
calculating grade point averages.
WITHDRAWAL: A student may withdraw from a class through
the last day of the first seventy-five percent (75%) of a class (see
Calendar in Schedule of Classes). The academic record of a
student who remains in a class beyond this time limit must reflect
a grade other than a W. No notation (W or other) shall be made on
the academic record of a student who withdraws during the first
four weeks or thirty percent (30%) of a term, whichever is less.
Withdrawal between the end of the fourth week and the last day of
the fourteenth week of instruction for full-semester classes or
through seventy-five percent (75%) of a class less than a semester
in length shall be recorded as W on the student's record.
MILITARY WITHDRAWAL: This option is intended to accommodate
students who are recalled to active military duty at any time
during a semester. A student may petition for military withdrawal
by submitting a written request and copy of military orders to the
Admissions and Records Office. Military withdrawal will result in
a W notation on the transcript unless the drop occurs within the
first 30% of class meetings. The notation will not be counted in
evaluation of satisfactory progress for purposes of determining
academic standing, probation or dismissal.
Scholastic Standing and Achievement
Scholastic standing is based on a student's work measured
quantitatively in semester units and qualitatively in letter grades.
This relationship is expressed as a numerical grade point average.
To illustrate the calculation of a grade point average, a student
who earns a grade of A in three units, B in three units, C in three
units, D in three units, F in two units, and CR in two units, would
have a grade point average of 2.14. The computation is shown
below.
3 units A x 4 = 12 grade points
3 units B x 3 = 9 grade points
3 units C x 2 = 6 grade points
3 units D x 1 = 3 grade points
2 units F x 0 = 0 grade point
2 units CR x 0 = 0 grade point
14 graded units 30 grade points
(+ 2 CR)
30 ÷ 14 = 2.14 grade point average
In calculating a student's degree applicable grade point average,
grades earned in nondegree courses shall not be included.
Credit/No Credit Grade Options
Colleges of the Ventura County Community College District may
offer courses in two credit/no credit (CR/NC) grading options: (1)
Courses which are offered on a credit/no credit basis only; and (2)
Courses in which students may elect the credit/no credit option.
The first category includes those courses as specified in the
Announcement of Courses section of this Catalog in which all
students are evaluated on a credit/no credit (CR/NC) basis. This
CR/NC grading option shall be used to the exclusion of all other
grades in courses for which there is a single satisfactory standard
of performance and for which unit credit is assigned. Credit shall
be assigned for meeting that standard; no credit for failure to do
so.
The second category of credit/no credit options is comprised of
courses designated by the College, wherein each student may
elect by no later than the end of the first thirty percent (30%) of the
term or length of the class whether the basis of evaluation is to be
credit/no credit or a letter grade.
Once the thirty percent (30%) deadline has passed, the request
cannot be withdrawn and the student becomes ineligible to petition
for a grade change. It is the student's responsibility to notify the
instructor of his or her intent to be graded on a credit/no credit
basis and to file the appropriate form, otherwise a letter grade will
be assigned. The form for this purpose, Request for Credit/No
Credit, is available in the Admissions and Records Office.
All units earned on a credit/no credit basis in accredited California
institutions of higher education or equivalent out-of-state
institutions shall be counted in satisfaction of community college
curriculum requirements.
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A student may apply a maximum of twenty (20) units of credit
earned under the credit/no credit option to an A.A. or A.S. degree
or certificate of achievement. Exceptions to this unit limitation will
be granted only to students enrolled in the designated occupational
programs specified in the credit by examination policy of
this Catalog. Credit (CR) is used to denote "passed with credit"
when no letter grade is given. Credit is assigned for work of such
quality as to warrant a letter grade of C or better.
Units earned on a credit/no credit basis shall not be used to
calculate grade point averages. However, units attempted for
which NC is recorded shall be considered in probation and dismissal
policies.
Other options for course credit are specified in the Advanced
Placement Credit policy and in the Credit by Examination policy of
this Catalog.
Students should be aware that other colleges and universities
may restrict the acceptance of courses taken on a credit/no credit
basis, especially for satisfaction of major requirements.
Remedial Course Limit
The colleges of the Ventura County Community College District
(VCCCD) offer courses which are defined as remedial: "remedial
coursework" refers to pre-collegiate basic skills courses in reading,
writing, computation, learning skills, study skills and English
as a Second Language which are designated by the college district
as not applicable to the Associate Degree.
Students enrolled in remedial courses will receive unit credit and
will be awarded an academic record symbol on transcripts as
defined under other academic policies. However, the units earned
in these remedial courses do not apply toward certificates of
achievement or associate degrees.
No students shall receive more than 30 semester units of credit
for remedial coursework. This limitation of 30 units applies to all
remedial coursework completed at any of the campuses of the
college district (Moorpark, Oxnard and Ventura Colleges). It does
not apply to remedial coursework completed at colleges outside
the District. Students transferring from other educational institutions
outside VCCCD shall be permitted to begin with a "clean
slate" with regard to the remedial limitation. The 30-unit limit
applies to all remedial coursework attempted; however, in the
event that some of these 30 units are substandard and a student
successfully repeats one or more courses in which substandard
grades were earned, then the 30-unit limit would be modified by
the application of the Course Repetition Policy.
Students who exhaust the unit limitation shall be referred to
appropriate adult non-credit educational services provided by
adult schools or other appropriate local providers with which the
colleges have an established referral agreement. Such a student
may, upon successful completion of appropriate "remedial
coursework" or upon demonstration of skills levels which will
reasonably assure success in college-level courses, request reinstatement
to proceed with college-level coursework. Procedures
relating to dismissal and reinstatement are specified in the College
Catalog under policies governing Probation, Dismissal and Readmission.
The petition for this purpose, Petition for Continued
Enrollment or Readmission, is available in the Counseling Office.
The following students are exempted from the limitation on
remedial coursework: students enrolled in one or more courses of
English as a Second Language (to include ENGL V07, V08A,
V08B); and/or students identified by one of the colleges as having
a disability.
Any student who shows significant, measurable progress toward
the development of skills appropriate to his or her enrollment
in college-level courses may qualify for a waiver of the unit
limitation. Petitions for waiver can only be given for specified
periods of time or for a specified number of units. The petition for
this purpose, the Student Educational Plan, is available in the
Counseling Office.
The Office of Student Learning shall maintain a list for each
academic year of remedial courses limited by this policy. The
following courses are defined as remedial under the definition
limiting units: ENGL V03, V04A, V04B; IDS V11, V12; MATH V09,
V10; SS V01, V02.
Students should be aware that this policy applies to all students
enrolled in remedial coursework. However, students receiving
financial aid have more restrictive limitations imposed upon them
by the federal government. The federal rules specify a limitation of
one year regardless of units, do not exempt learning skills, and do
not provide for a waiver.
Final Examinations
Final examinations are given at the end of each semester.
Students are required to take examinations for the classes in
which they are enrolled. No examinations are administered prior
to the regular schedule for examinations. Exceptions to this rule in
emergency situations will require the approval of the instructor of
record and the Division Dean. All student requests for examinations
to be administered at a later date must be filed on the proper
petition form in the Admissions and Records Office. Petitions for
late examinations will not be considered if the student leaves prior
to the last three weeks of the semester.
Probation, Dismissal and Readmission
Probation, dismissal, and readmission policies and procedures
are designed to assist students in making progress toward realistic
academic, career, and personal goals.
Students applying for Veteran's educational benefits should
refer to the Veteran's section in this Catalog for information on
unsatisfactory progress and eligibility to collect educational benefits,
and see below.
STANDARDS FOR PROBATION: A student who has attempted at
least twelve (12) semester units as shown by the official academic
record shall be placed on academic probation if the student
has earned a grade point average below 2.0 in all units which were
graded on the basis of the grading scale established by the
Ventura County Community College District.
A student who has enrolled in a total of at least twelve (12)
semester units as shown by the official academic record shall be
placed on progress probation when the percentage of all units in
which the student has enrolled and for which entries of W, I, and
NC are recorded reaches or exceeds fifty percent (50%).
NOTE: probationary status is computed using courses taken
since Fall 1981. Courses taken prior to Fall 1981 are not in the
computer data file and may not be included in the calculation of
probation. This may alter your probationary status.
SPECIAL NOTE TO STUDENTS CLAIMING VETERANS BENEFITS–
UNSATISFACTORY PROGRESS: For the purpose of certification
for educational benefits, academic probation is defined as
the failure to complete a minimum of 50% of the total units
attempted, and/or to maintain a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade
point average. Unsatisfactory progress occurs when a veteran
has been placed on academic probation for two consecutive
semesters.
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Unsatisfactory progress must be reported to the Veteran's Administration,
and the veteran may not be certified for future educational
benefits. Any veteran placed on unsatisfactory progress
must consult the campus Veteran's Office and receive academic
counseling before educational benefits can be reinstated.
A student transferring to a college of the Ventura County
Community College District from another college is subject to the
same probation and dismissal policies as students of this college
district.
NOTIFICATION OF PROBATION: Each college in this district
shall notify a student who is placed on probation at or near the
beginning of the semester in which it will take effect but, in any
case, no later than the start of the Fall semester. The student grade
report, provided for each enrolled student at the end of each term,
specifies the student status for both academic and progress
categories as either "good standing" or "probation." A student
placed on probation is, as a condition of continuing enrollment, to
receive individual counseling, including the regulation of his or her
academic program. Each student shall also receive any other
support services available to help the student overcome any
academic difficulties.
REMOVAL FROM PROBATION: A student on academic probation
for a grade point deficiency shall be removed from probation
when the student's cumulative grade point average is 2.0 or
higher.
A student on progress probation because of an excess of units
for which entries of W, I, and NC are recorded shall be removed
from probation when the percentage of units in this category drops
below fifty percent (50%),
STANDARDS FOR DISMISSAL: A student who is on academic
probation shall be dismissed if the student earned a cumulative
grade point average of less than 1.75 in all units attempted in each
of three consecutive semesters.
A student who has been placed on progress probation shall be
subject to dismissal if the percentage of units in which the student
has been enrolled and for which entries of W, I, and NC are
recorded in at least three consecutive semesters reaches or
exceeds fifty percent (50%).
NOTIFICATION OF DISMISSAL: Each college in the Ventura
County Community College District shall notify a student who is
dismissed at or near the beginning of the semester in which it will
take effect but, in any case, no later than the start of the Fall
semester. A student who is dismissed has the right of appeal. An
exception to academic dismissal may be made only in the event
of extreme and unusual medical and/or legal circumstances that
can be supported by evidence provided by the student, or in the
event of improved scholarship. The petition for this purpose,
Petition for Continued Enrollment or Readmission, is available in
the Counseling Office.
CONTINUED ENROLLMENT OR READMISSION: A student applying
for continued enrollment or readmission must submit a
petition to explain what circumstances or conditions would justify
continued enrollment or readmission. A student applying for
readmission shall not be reinstated until a minimum of one
semester has elapsed after academic dismissal. A student who is
petitioning shall receive counseling to assess his or her academic
and career goals and must have counselor approval of his or her
educational program prior to registration. The petition for this
purpose, Petition for Continued Enrollment or Readmission, is
available in the Counseling Office.
Academic Honesty
Ventura College believes that honesty is vital to the integrity of
our College programs, our courses, within our entire college
community, and especially in the classroom. Our definition of
academic honesty is included in our college policies and standards
and informs our students of the expectations the College
promotes and information on student’s rights when violations
occur.
Academic dishonesty (such as cheating) is defined as an act of
obtaining or attempting to present academic work through fraudulent
or deceptive means in order to obtain credit for this work. This
dishonesty and/or cheating by whatever means, including electronic,
is defined as, but is not limited to:
Submitting work previously presented in another courses
Copying in whole or in part from another student’s test or
paper
Using sources or material not authorized by the instructor
Altering or interfering with grading policies
Sitting in for an exam for another student or by another
students
Plagiarizing work, such as copying sentences, phrases, or
passages without citing the source, while writing a paper
or doing research and submitting this work as his/her own
Sharing your paper information during an exam, test, or
quiz.
Instructors have the responsibility and authority for dealing with
any cheating or plagiarism which may occur in their classes. It is
the policy of the Ventura County Community College District that
an instructor may dismiss a student involved in such dishonest
behavior from class with a grade of “F.” In additiona, the faculty
member may direct the matter to the appropriate Dean for further
disciplinary action. Proof of cheating may lead to suspension, and
the student or students are provided with due process that includes
formal grievance procedures.
Additional Information on Ventura College Web site
For additional information on Academic Honesty, please see the
Ventura College Web site at:
www.venturacollege.edu/facultystaff
Grade Changes
In any course of instruction in a college in the Ventura County
Community College District for which grades are awarded, the
instructor of the course shall determine the grade to be awarded
each student in accordance with the grading system dealing with
academic record symbols and scholastic standing and achievement.
The determination of the student's grade by the instructor shall
be final in the absence of mistake, fraud, bad faith or incompetency.
Procedures for the correction of a grade given in error shall
include expunging the incorrect grade from the record.
Grade change petitions must be initiated by the instructor of
record. Students wishing to dispute a grade should first contact
the instructor.
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Auditing
The colleges of the Ventura County Community College District
may allow students to audit a class. Auditing allows a student to
attend a class without taking exams, receiving a grade or earning
unit credit. Students enrolled in ten units or more may, with
instructor consent, be allowed to audit one class per term without
a fee. Students enrolled in less than ten units may, with instructor
consent, audit one class per term with an audit fee of fifteen dollars
($15.00) per unit per semester. Audit students must also pay the
health fee. Audit fees are nonrefundable. All fees are subject to
change.
Priority in class enrollment shall be given to students desiring
to take the courses for credit toward a certificate, degree or
transfer certification. Therefore, students applying to audit may
submit the completed audit petition only during the last two days
of program adjustment as specified in the calendar of every
semesters’ Schedule of Classes.
Laboratory classes are not normally available for audit. Students
auditing a course shall not be permitted to change their
enrollment in that course to receive credit for the course.
Students auditing a course are not permitted to take exams in
class, nor are they permitted to challenge the course by exam at
a later date. Instructors are under no obligation to grade assignments
of students auditing a course. Attendance requirements for
students auditing courses are the same for all other students as
stated in this Catalog.
The petition form to audit a class is available in the Admissions
and Records Office.
Withdrawal from Class
It is a student's responsibility to initiate a withdrawal when the
withdrawal is desired by the student. Students or instructors may
initiate a withdrawal through the end of the first thirty percent
(30%) of a class. This action results in no record of dropped
classes on students' academic records (grade card or transcript).
Students or instructors may initiate a withdrawal between the
end of the first thirty percent (30%) and the last day of the first
seventy-five percent (75%) of a class (see Calendar in Schedule
of Classes). This action shall be recorded as a W on the student's
academic records. The W shall not be used in calculating grade
point averages, but excessive Ws shall be used as factors in
determining academic standing, probation, and dismissal.
The academic record of a student who remains in a class
beyond the 75% point must reflect a grading symbol other than W.
Withdrawal from a class may be authorized after the designated
time limit by petition only in extenuating circumstances of verified
cases of accidents, illnesses or other circumstances beyond the
control of the student. Approved petitions shall result in a W
recorded on students' academic records. The petition for this
purpose, Petition to Change Grade to Withdrawal, is available in
the Admissions and Records Office. A graded course that is used
to satisfy degree, certificate or transfer requirements will not be
changed to a W.
Withdrawal from College
It is the student's responsibility to formally withdraw from all
classes, if he or she withdraws from college. A student who
withdraws after the end of the first thirty percent (30%) of a class
shall have an entry made on his or her permanent record in
accordance with the regulations specified in the withdrawal from
class policy.
Official withdrawals must be processed at the Admissions and
Records Office.
Academic Renewal Without Course Repetition
Students may petition to have a portion of previous college work
disregarded in meeting academic requirements in the colleges of
the Ventura County Community College District. Academic renewal
is intended to facilitate the completion of requirements
necessary for an academic degree or certificate.
A student may petition, once only, to eliminate grade point
calculations and credits from selected portions of previous substandard
college work which is not reflective of the student's
present demonstrated ability and level of performance. Substandard
work is defined as coursework graded "D, F or NC." The
student may petition for academic renewal to disregard previous
substandard college work by selecting one of the following options:
1. Disregard a maximum of fifteen (15) or fewer semester units
of any courses with less than a C or equivalent grade taken during
any one or two terms (maximum two terms), not necessarily
consecutively; or 2. Disregard all courses from two consecutive
terms (one Summer or intersession may be regarded as equivalent
to one semester at the student's discretion). Courses and
units taken at any institution may be disregarded.
Academic renewal may be granted only to a student who has
completed at least twelve (12) units in residence in the colleges of
the Ventura County Community College District; has submitted
transcripts of all college work; has waited two years since
coursework to be disregarded was completed; and has subsequently
completed at least thirty (30) semester units with a
minimum 2.4 grade point average.
The colleges of the Ventura County Community College District
will honor similar actions by other accredited colleges and universities
in determining grade point averages and credits. The petition
for this purpose, Petition for Academic Renewal, is available in the
Counseling Office. Upon approval of the Petition for Academic
Renewal, the student's permanent record shall be annotated in
such a manner that all work remains legible, ensuring a true and
complete academic history.
The student should be aware that other colleges and universities
may have different policies concerning academic renewal and
may not honor this policy.
Course Repetition
A course in which a grade of C or better has been earned may
not be repeated except as identified in the Catalog course description
or as stated below. Courses taken at any college in which a
grade of D, F, NC or other substandard grade has been earned may
be repeated one time for the purpose of improving a recorded
grade. A course taken at another institution in which a substandard
grade was earned may be repeated one time at the colleges
of the Ventura County Community College District, subject to this
policy. In order to identify acceptable equivalencies, course equivalency
shall be determined chiefly by content, as defined in the
catalog course description, and not by course title or units.
Upon completion of the repeated course, the previous grade
earned shall be omitted from the computation of the cumulative
grade point average. The permanent record shall be annotated in
such a manner that all work remains legible, ensuring a true and
complete academic history. The petition for this purpose, Petition
for Course Repetition, is available in the Admissions and Records
Office.
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Under special circumstances, students may petition to repeat
any course which was successfully completed more than three
years prior, is required as part of the student's designated educational
goal, and is in a sequence of courses based on prerequisites.
The grade earned in the repeated course shall be omitted from
the computation of the cumulative grade point average. The grade
received in the earliest course will remain and be counted in all
calculations of grade point average, academic status and eligibility
for various programs. The permanent record shall be annotated
in such a manner that all work remains legible, ensuring a true and
complete academic history. The petition for this purpose is available
in the Counseling Office.
Students should understand that other colleges or universities
may not accept credit for work which represents a repetition of
high school work. In addition, there is no assurance that repeated
courses resulting in an improvement in grade will be accepted by
other colleges or universities.
Credit by Examination
Granting unit credit for a course by examination is based on the
principle that previous experience, training, or instruction is the
equivalent of a specific course taught by the College. If an examination
indicates that the student possesses adequate equivalency
and mastery of the subject, credit may be granted. All courses
shall be open to credit by examination unless specifically exempted.
Each division of the College shall determine the courses
for which credit by examination may be granted and the Office of
Student Learning shall maintain a current list of courses excluded
from this policy. For the purpose of this policy, a course shall
mean an organized area of instruction as described in the Ventura
College Catalog.
A student should be advised that the use of units given by credit
by exam to establish eligibility for athletics, financial aid, and
veterans benefits is subject to the rules and regulations of the
external agencies involved.
Exception to the above may be made when necessary to meet
provisions of California State law or the rules and regulations of
state agencies governing programs of the California community
colleges.
Credit by examination may be granted only to a student who is
currently enrolled in at least one credit course in the College; has
completed at least twelve (12) units in residence in the colleges of
the Ventura County Community College District; is not on academic
probation; has submitted transcripts of all previous
coursework; has not earned college credit in more advanced
subject matter; has not or is not enrolled in the subject course as
an auditor; and, has not received a grade (A, B, C, D, F, CR, CRE,
NC, or equivalent) in the course for which he or she is seeking
credit, by examination at this or any other educational institution.
A student seeking credit by examination will receive a CRE
(credit by exam) if he or she satisfactorily passes the examination;
no other grade will be recorded for credit by exam. Students who
are unsuccessful in an attempt to challenge a course by examination
will not receive an NC (no credit) and no record of the attempt
for credit by examination will appear on a student's transcript.
However, students may challenge a course only once. A student
may challenge no more than twelve (12) units or four (4) courses
toward an Associate Degree or Certificate of Achievement. The
amount of unit credit granted by examination to an individual shall
not count toward the minimum 12-unit requirement for residency.
Credit by examination may be granted in only one course in a
sequence of courses, as determined by prerequisites, and may not
be granted for a course which is a prerequisite to the one in which
the student is currently enrolled.
Exceptions to this policy are permitted for each college in those
occupational programs where curriculum makes this necessary.
The exceptions are as follows:
•the 12-unit residency requirement is suspended, permitting
students to petition for credit by examination prior to completion
of that requirement; when the residency requirement has
been met, the course(s) successfully challenged shall be
added to the student's record;
•credit by examination may be granted for more than one
course in a sequence of required courses, when approved by
the administrator responsible for vocational programs.
The petition for this purpose, Petition for Credit by Examination,
is initiated in the Counseling Office. Approved petitions must be on
file with the administering instructor by Friday of the tenth week of
the semester. The examination is to be administered prior to the
last day of the final examination period.
Credit by examination (CRE) is assigned for work of such
quality as to warrant a letter grade of C or a better. Transcript
entries shall distinguish credits obtained by examination from
credits obtained as a result of regular course enrollment. The
student's academic record shall be clearly annotated to reflect that
credit was earned by examination. Students should be aware that
other colleges may not accept credit by examination for transfer
purposes.
Dean's List
Special recognition is accorded students who complete a program
of twelve or more units of letter-graded coursework with a
3.50 grade point higher during a semester. Credit/no credit units
are not considered in the twelve-unit requirement. These students
are placed on the Dean’s List and accorded appropriate recognition,
including a letter of commendation for academic distinction.
Graduation with Honors
Graduation with Highest Honors
The highest honors designation is placed on the transcript and
diploma of the graduate who has achieved an overall grade point
average (GPA) of 4.0. The highest honors graduate must have
completed at least 30 units of coursework at Ventura County
Community College District of which 18 units or more must be
letter grades. All letter grades must be an A.
Graduation with High Honors
The high honors designation is placed on the transcript and
diploma of the graduate who has achieved an overall grade point
average (GPA) 3.75. The high honors graduate must have completed
at least 30 units of coursework at Ventura County Community
College District of which 18 units or more must be letter
grades.
Graduation with Honors
The honors designation is placed on the transcript and diploma
of the graduate who has achieved an overall grade point average
(GPA) of 3.5. The honors graduate must have completed at least
30 units of coursework at Ventura County Community College
District of which 18 units or more must be letter grades.
Departmental Honors
Students who do outstanding work in their departments may
receive special recognition by the faculty. Eligibility is determined
by inclusion in the honors categories listed above. Selection is
made by departmental faculty.
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Use of Listening or Recording Devices
State law in California prohibits the use by anyone in a classroom
of any electronic listening or recording device without prior
consent of the instructor and the College Administration. Any
student who has need to use electronic aids must secure the
consent of the instructor. If the instructor agrees to the request, the
notice of consent will be filed with the Office of Student Learning.
Use of the Internet
PURPOSE OF THE INTERNET: The student Internet account is to
be used to support the instructional process of students who are
actively enrolled in a designated course. Noneducational, recreational
and commercial uses of the Internet are prohibited.
RULES FOR USING THE INTERNET: You are responsible for
ensuring that you use the Internet account in an effective, efficient,
ethical and lawful manner. To this end, please obey the following
rules:
1. Comply with the guidelines for acceptable use of networks
or services which you access through the Internet.
2. Do not attempt to gain access to resources for which you
have not been given authorization. Ventura College will not
assume financial responsibility for unauthorized Internetrelated
expenditures.
3. Do not make any harassing or defamatory remarks using
the Internet.
4. Do not create a personal link to any Ventura College home
page, and do not represent Ventura College in any of your
own pages.
5. Do not install any software.
6. Do not use any unapproved software.
7. Do not violate any federal or state law, including copyright
laws.
8. Download data from the Internet onto your own data storage
disk—any data found on the hard drive will be deleted.
PRIVACY ON THE INTERNET: Please be aware that any electronic
mail is not private since your class will be sharing a mail
box, and that the College reserves the right to access any such
information.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR INFORMATION ON THE INTERNET:
Through the Internet, the College provides access to public and
private outside networks which furnish electronic mail, information
services, bulletin boards, conferences, etc. Please be advised
that the College does not assume responsibility for the contents of
any of these outside networks.
VC Dance and Music Departments’ production of “A Chorus Line”
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Educational Assistance Center (EAC)
Disabled Students Programs and Services
The Educational Assistance Center (EAC) promotes the educational
and vocational potential of students with disabilities by
enhancing their total integration into the mainstream of college
life. The EAC is located in the FL building.
Students with learning, visual, hearing, speech, mobility, and
psychological disabilities, as well as acquired brain injury and
other health impairments, are eligible to apply for the support
services or instruction needed to fully participate in the educational
process.
These special services include: one-stop registration assistance,
assessment of learning problems, sign language interpreters,
notetaking, readers, transcribers, tutors, mobility assistance,
job development and placement, specialized counseling, handicapped
parking, alternative testing, alternate media, assistive
computer technology and other assistive devices. Instruction is
available in job-seeking skills, visual impairments, adaptive P.E.,
learning skills, and assistive computer technology. Classroom
instructional materials and college publications are available on
request in alternate formats. For assistance, call (805) 654-6300.
Foreign Language Lab
The Language Lab is now located in the 360 station Learning
Center computer lab on the first floor of the new LRC building. The
lab contains various interactive programs to aide the foreign
language student in his/her language acquisition experience.
Internet Café
The College has provided a new Internet Café in Building B, the
Campus Center, by the Canon Copy Center. There are 18 computer
stations, with Internet access and printing capability. An Internet
Café is also located at the East Campus in Santa Paula. Students
may use the stations at either location to apply to the College and
for financial aid, register for classes, surf the Internet, do homework,
access their e-mail and do research. All usage must comply
with the “use of the Internet” policy set forth on page 26 of this
College Catalog.
Learning Center
For more information, call 654-6320. Located on the first floor
of the LRC building, the Learning Center functions both as an
open-access computer lab which students can use on a drop-in
basis for their college related work and as a lab for classroom
instruction for English, Reading, foreign language, learning skills
and nursing. PCs and Macintosh computers are available with
software for Internet access, word processing, textbook related
materials, and specialized reading and writing programs. The
Center is located on the second floor of the F building. Hours will
be as posted. For more information, call (805) 654-6320.
A Learning Center is also located at the East Campus in Santa
Paula. Students may use the Centers at either site. Please call
525-7136 for hours of operation for the East Campus Learning
Resource Center.
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES
Library
The Library's mission is to promote learning through serving as
a resource for education, research, information, continuing education,
fulfilling intellectual curiosity and promoting student retention.
The Library functions as a resource laboratory for classes
developing term papers, speeches, and other classroom assignments.
The collection consists of 66,156 volumes, 340 periodical
titles and 309 microfilm titles. The Library also offers several
online "full text" electronic resources such as: Proquest, which
offers access to 2300 periodical titles and 5 newspaper titles
online; and several other online research databases.
The Library is located on the second floor of the new Library and
Learning Resources Center. The Library’s collection consists of
66,156 volumes, 340 periodical titles, 309 microfilm titles, and
several online “full text” electronic databases. The Library functions
as a resource laboratory for classroom assignments and as
a study area with eight group study rooms, quiet study areas, and
a large ocean view reading room. Public access catalog stations
are located throughout areas in the library for research. Students
may log on to the library’s online catalog and full-text databases
through the Internet at www.venturacollege.net. Click on the
Library button. Students should first see a Librarian for instruction
on how to use the databases.
The Library also functions as a teaching facility as the librarians
instruct students and community patrons on the use of the Library
and its resources. The librarians offer orientation tours, a oneunit,
self-paced library course, and individual Internet instruction.
A branch of the Ventura College Library is located in Santa Paula
at the East Campus. All library services available at the main
campus library, including book borrowing and return, are available
at the East Campus branch. For more information, call (805)
654-6482 for the main campus library and (805) 525-7136 for
the East Campus branch library.
Math Center
The Math Center is staffed by instructors and tutors, and serves
the students in three capacities: (1) individualized instruction is
available for MATH V09 (Beginning Mathematics); (2) drop-in
tutoring is available for all math courses; (3) the Center provides
an environment for group study with the security of instructors
and tutors nearby, should the group need assistance. The Math
Center is located in SCI-225.
Tutoring
The Tutoring Center is located in the first floor of the Library and
Learning Resources Center. The Tutoring Center provides free
drop-in, group, and individual tutorial services to students enrolled
in Ventura College classes. Tutors are Ventura College students
who have been recommended by their instructors to assist students
with their classes or volunteers from the community, many of
whom are retired faculty.
Besides helping students with course content, tutors clarify
instructions for assignment, help brainstorm ideas for papers and
projects, and teach strategies for effective study and exam
preparation. For more information, please call (805) 648-8926.
Tutoring is also available at the East Campus in Santa Paula. All
college students may use the Tutoring Centers at either site.
Please call 525-7136 for more information about tutoring at the
East Campus.
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Mariachi’s celebrate Cesar Chavez Day on campus
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Assessment / Testing
Ventura College has an open admissions policy and requires no
entrance examination. For enrollment in most English, reading
and/or math courses, participation in the assessment process is
strongly encouraged if students have not satisfactorily completed
a prerequisite college course. Assessment testing is for advisement
purposes only, in order to assist students in making appropriate
course selections.
Please consult the testing schedules which appear in the
semester Schedule of Classes. Students who have earned prior
college credit ("C" or higher grade) for an English composition or
math course may be exempt from placement tests. Students must
provide a transcript of previously completed coursework prior to
enrollment. See the Schedule of Classes for additional exemption
criteria.
For meeting graduation competency requirements in English,
reading and/or math, please contact the Counseling Office. Testing
for ESL students is available through the Bilingual Services Office
and the East Campus in Santa Paula. Students with disabilities
may be tested through the Educational Assistance Center.
CalWORKs
Students participating in a CalWORKs (California Work
Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids Act) may be eligible for
subsidized child care, as well as book vouchers, transportation
assistance, early enrollment and CalWORKs workstudy jobs. For
more information, please contact the Ventura College CalWORKs
Office at (805) 648-9372 for more information.
Campus Police Services
Campus police officers, assisted by student police cadets, are
available to provide law enforcement and security services to the
campus community. Anyone observing or having knowledge of
possible criminal activity on or about the campus is asked to
promptly report the facts of the situation to the on-duty campus
police officer.
The Campus Police Office phone number is (805) 654-6486
(from campus phones dial 6486). You can also reach the campus
police office by dialing 642-7000.
For emergencies, dial 9-911 from College phones or 911 from
pay phones. This will put you in touch with the Ventura City Police
Department. Detailed guidance on matters concerning student
conduct and traffic regulations is provided in the Appendices of
this Catalog.
Child Development Center
A Child Development Center is available on the Ventura College
campus to enable students who are parents of toddlers and
preschool children to continue their education by providing a
quality, developmentally appropriate program for their children,
ages 2 years through pre-K.
Children thrive in a safe, loving and enriching environment. We
believe that children learn by being actively involved in the learning
process through exploration, discovery, experimentation and
creativity.
Fees are charged for this service. A new waiting list for enrollment
at the Center begins as each semester's Schedule of Classes
arrives on campus. Please call (805) 648-8930 for further
information.
STUDENT SERVICES
Counseling Services
Open days and evenings for counseling drop-in visits or
scheduled appointments. Our staff can assist you with academic,
career, or personal counseling. Counselors can provide a variety
of resources to help you achieve the greatest possible benefit from
your college experience.
Each counselor is a specialist in several academic areas, and
you may wish to see a counselor according to the major you
declare. The Counseling Office can be a valuable resource in
exploring the options or defining the requirements in a particular
field of study. However, you are free to select any counselor you
choose.
All counselors have the expertise to assist you with course
selection, educational planning, and questions concerning
requirements for majors, general education, graduation, or transfer
to a four-year college or university. A counselor can answer your
questions about a course or academic requirements, aid you in
exploring your career plans or life goals, or help you with problems
that are personal. Counseling Offices are located in the
Administration Building and in the E Building. Counseling is also
available at the East Campus in Santa Paula. Please call 525-7136
for counseling hours at the East Campus. For the College’s office
of Bilingual Services, please call (805) 654-6484 or visit DP-2.
Bilingual counseling is also available in the main counseling office.
Call 654-6448 for more information.
Educational Assistance Center
This is the Disabled Students Program and Services Office
located in the FL building. EAC offers a variety of services to
students with disabilities, including disability-related academic,
personal and vocational counseling, academic accommodations
and special classes. Please see the Instructional Support Services
section or call (805) 654-6300 for additional information.
Extended Opportunity Programs and Services
(EOPS)
EOPS provides programs and services over, above, and in
addition to the regular educational programs of the College and is
designed to assist educationally and economically disadvantaged
students to be successful in their educational program at Ventura
College.
ELIGIBILITY: Students must be eligible for a Board of Governor's
Fee Waiver (BOGW) A or B; be enrolled full time (12 units); have
completed less than 70 units of degree-applicable credit; and be
determined to be educationally disadvantaged.
SERVICES:
OUTREACH, ORIENTATION AND REGISTRATION SERVICES:
Entry services to identify EOPS eligible students and facilitate their
enrollment in the College will be provided by special outreach, an
active recruitment program, special college orientation, and early
registration assistance for priority enrollment.
ASSESSMENTS: EOPS eligible students are assessed in reading,
comprehension, vocabulary, writing, computations, study skills,
and academic skill deficiencies.
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COUNSELING AND ADVISEMENT: Specialized counseling is
provided to all EOPS students. Personalized academic/personal
counseling and the development of a student educational plan is
provided to all EOPS students through the EOPS certificated
counselors. EOPS counselors meet regularly with EOPS students.
SPECIAL SERVICES: A multi-ethnic staff is available. They can
provide Spanish language assistance.
TRANSFER AND CAREER EMPLOYMENT SERVICES: EOPS
provides assistance to EOPS eligible students with the transfer
process to four-year institutions and/or to find career employment
in their field of training.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: All students who are admitted under
the program are considered for financial assistance on the basis
of need and completion of the EOPS orientation class. Each
application is individually assessed.
TUTORING: EOPS provides additional tutoring hours for EOPS
students through the Tutoring Center.
COOPERATIVE AGENCIES RESOURCES FOR EDUCATION
(CARE) PROGRAM: Students who are eligible for EOPS (Extended
Opportunities Services) and are TANF/AFDC/CalWORKs recipients
may be able to receive financial child care assistance, gas, and
on-campus meals. Students must be at least 18 years old and the
single head of their household. Their child(ren) must be age 13 or
under. Students must be enrolled in 12 units, have a 2.0 GPA and
complete the FAFSA before applying for child care assistance at
the EOPS Office. For more information, call (805) 654-6302.
OTHER SERVICES: Scholarship application assistance,
workshops, university field trips, emergency loans, referrals,
assistance with the financial aid process, student leadership, and
advocacy.
EOPS is located in the Financial Services, Building FS. The
phone number is (805) 654-6302.
Financial Services
Many students would be unable to attend Ventura College
without financial assistance. If you need financial assistance to
help pay the costs of attending Ventura College, the Financial Aid
Office will provide you with financial aid information and services.
Applying for financial aid can be somewhat complicated and
time consuming, but it is worthwhile. The role of the Financial Aid
Office is to help academically capable students toward their
educational goal. The College offers a financial aid package
combining grants, loans, and workstudy employment to eligible
students with demonstrated financial need. Financial need is
determined by comparing student resources (family contribution,
student assets, and student earnings) as reflected by a financial
needs analysis from the Federal Student Aid Processor, with the
appropriate cost of attendance budget for Ventura College. Due to
limitations in funding, we are not always able to offer enough
financial assistance to fulfill all of your needs. Therefore, you are
encouraged to apply early each year.
The financial services philosophy is that education benefits not
only the individual, but society as well. Therefore, the responsibility
for meeting the costs of college expenses, while primarily borne
by the student and/or the family, is shared by educational
institutions, private donors, agencies, and the state and federal
government for these students who have limited resources. There
are three types of financial aid available: grants, loans, and workstudy.
Types of Aid
• Enrollment Fee Waiver: The Board of Governors Enrollment
Fee Waiver (BOGW) provides a waiver of enrollment fees and
the health fees to qualifying students who are California residents.
See Appendix XII for information regarding the methods of
qualifying.
• Grants are awarded to recognize exceptional financial need.
Students do not have to repay them as long as they fulfill
requirements for eligibility.
• Loans allow students to defer costs by borrowing money while
in school and repaying it with interest, usually after graduating
or withdrawing from college. Students must show financial
need to qualify for most loans.
• Work-Study enables students to earn a portion of their financial
aid through part-time employment. Students must demonstrate
financial need and be eligible to work to qualify. Earnings from
work-study are subject to state and federal withholding taxes,
but may not be subject to FICA (Social Security) taxes.
Payback Penalty for Withdrawal
Federal law requires paying back money if you leave school.
If you get a GRANT or LOAN and then WITHDRAW from all your
classes, you will OWE money to the Federal Student Financial Aid
Program.
If you are thinking of withdrawing or just leaving...please, think
again. Perhaps you can stay, but take fewer courses. Maybe there
are services (like tutoring or personal support) that will enable you
to stay. Talk with your teachers or an academic counselor to see
what advice and help they can offer. Don't leave unless you must.
But if you must leave, take care of business before you go.
If you must withdraw from all classes, contact the Financial Aid
Office immediately to learn how much you will owe. You can
arrange regular payments with the federal government without
losing your student aid eligibility. It is important that you take care
of these details prior to withdrawing. Failure to do so will result in
a hold on your federal aid eligibility at any institution. NO
EXCEPTIONS!
Scholarships
Scholarships are specific gifts of money which are provided to
help students continue their studies. Each year, the Ventura
College Scholarships Program awards more than $200,000 to
both continuing and transferring Ventura College students.
Applications for Ventura College scholarships may be obtained
in the Ventura College Foundation Office from October 1 until the
last day of Fall semester. Additional information and applications
for community scholarships are available in the Ventura College
Foundation Office throughout the year.
For more information about scholarships, contact the Foundation
Office at (805) 654-6461 for more information.
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Veterans Educational Benefits
Ventura College is approved to process claims for students who
are eligible to receive educational benefits under various Veteran's
Administration Educational Assistance Programs. Students
interested in filing benefits claims or for information should contact
the Veteran's Benefits Representative, located in the Admissions
and Records Office.
Enrollment and Rate of Pay
V.A. educational benefits are paid based on the number of units
enrolled:
Regular Semester
12 units = full-time pay;
9 units = three-quarter time pay;
6 units = one-half time pay
Summer Session
6 units = full-time for 8 week classes;
4 units = full-time for 6 week classes;
(3/4 and half-time pay calculated accordingly)
The majority of V.A. Educational Assistance Programs do not
pay a monthly allowance for less than half-time enrollment, although
the veteran may be reimbursed for the cost of tuition and fees.
UNSATISFACTORY PROGRESS: For the purpose of certification
for educational benefits, academic probation is defined as the
failure to complete a minimum of 50% of the total units attempted,
and/or to maintain a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average.
Unsatisfactory progress occurs when a veteran has been placed
on academic probation for two consecutive semesters.
Unsatisfactory progress must be reported to the Veteran's
Administration, and the veteran may not be certified for future
educational benefits. Any veteran placed on unsatisfactory progress
must consult the campus Veteran's Office and receive academic
counseling before educational benefits can be reinstated.
Guidance Workshops
GROUP GUIDANCE workshops or courses are offered during
the day and evening. The workshops are scheduled for the full
semester and for shorter periods of time and are available for
credit from .5 to 3 units. They are designed to provide an atmosphere
conducive to personal growth and awareness. Topics offered
cover a broad range of human concerns and are intended to help
you learn more effective ways of dealing with problems related to
academics, enrollment and personal or career growth and
awareness. Topics offered vary with each semester and are
announced in the Schedule of Classes. Consult the Catalog or your
counselor for more specific information.
Housing Services
The College provides no campus housing, nor does it operate
any off-campus housing. Students are responsible for securing
any necessary housing. However, listings of accommodations are
solicited through the Student Activities Office. The listings include
information about rooms, room and board, rooms with kitchen
privileges and other types of rentals.
The listings are made available purely as a service, and the
College assumes no responsibility as to the condition of the rental
or the reputation of the owner.
Selection of housing, financial arrangements, and supervision
are the responsibility of the student and their parents or guardian.
Housing information is posted on the bulletin board opposite the
Campus Police Office in Building E. Students also have the option
of posting "House for Rent," "I Need Roommates to Share" or "I
Need a Place" cards at this location.
Listings may be given over the phone and listing cards are
available at the Student Activities Office or on the bulletin board in
Building E. For more information, call (805) 654-6487.
OTHER CURRICULAR AND COMMUNITY
ACTIVITIES
Athletics
Playing under the name of the Pirates, the participants in the
Men's and Women's Intercollegiate Athletic Program compete in
the strong Western State Conference. To be eligible for competition,
the student athlete must be continuously and actively enrolled in
a minimum of 12 units during the season of competition and
maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.0. "Of the 12 credit
units, at least nine shall be attempted in courses counting toward
the associate degree, remediation, transfer, and/or certification as
defined by the College Catalog, and are consistent with the student
athlete's educational plan." (Commission on Athletics code)
The Men's Athletic Program offers competition in baseball,
basketball, cross-country, football, golf, swimming, tennis, track,
and water polo. The Women's Athletic Program includes competition
in basketball, cross-country, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis,
track, volleyball and waterpolo.
Cocurricular Activities
Ventura College supports a varied program of departmental,
social, cultural and athletic curricular activities, as well as creative
activities in dance, dramatics, music and journalism. Every student
is encouraged to participate in activities of his or her choice. More
information is available from the respective departments listed.
Dance
Under the direction of the dance department staff, the dance
curriculum is built around two major dance productions offered
each year. These provide opportunities for dance students to gain
experience in all aspects of dance production and performance.
Dramatics
Under the direction of the theater arts staff, the theater curriculum
is built around four major plays or other dramatic productions
offered each year. These provide opportunities for drama students
to gain experience in all aspects of theatrical production and
performance.
Music Organizations
COLLEGE CHOIR (day), COLLEGE SINGERS (day), MASTER
CHORALE (evening): These groups are designed for people who
enjoy singing a wide variety of the finest choral literature. Choir is
an open group for singers with little or no previous experience. The
Master Chorale is for singers with previous choral experience.
College Singers may require auditions. Each group presents several
concerts per year.
ORCHESTRA: Students are invited to participate in orchestra
rehearsals and concerts through the day and evening program.
Classes in orchestra provide opportunity to perform the great
symphonic literature.
INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLES: Ensembles are organized each
year for those students who desire experience in interpretation.
String, brass, woodwind and piano ensembles are formed when
qualified personnel are available.
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Office of Bilingual College Services
OFFICE OF BILINGUAL COLLEGE SERVICES offers (in English
and Spanish) academic and personal counseling, and career
planning. It also provides matriculation services using a “one-stop
center” approach to best meet the needs of the ESL, CalWORKs,
vocational/job training, and/or re-entry student population enrolling
in ESL and short-term training programs. Matriculation services
available at the Office of Bilingual College Services include college
orientation, ESL assessment, group advisement, registration, and
assistance completing the financial aid applications (FAFSA and
Fee Waiver). This office also serves to welcome those students
who are transferring from Ventura College’s Off-campus programs
to the main campus in Ventura.
Personal Counseling
PERSONAL COUNSELING is available on an appointment basis.
Professional counselors understand that personal concerns
sometimes interfere with learning and that problems of a personal
nature can affect many dimensions of one's life. This service is
designed to help you explore your concerns in a comfortable,
supportive, and always confidential setting. Personal counseling
can help you sort out your feelings and emotions, discover
alternatives, learn skills to resolve your concerns, improve your
relationships with others, and generally achieve increased
satisfaction with your decisions. The counselors are here to listen
and to talk with you. Come in or give us a call. We care. You can
make an appointment for personal counseling through the
Counseling Office located in the Administration Building or by
calling (805) 654-6448. Personal counseling is also available at
the Student Health Center. Call 654-6346.
Re-entry and Women's Center
THE RE-ENTRY AND WOMEN’S CENTER is a student service
which provides a variety of resources and services to women and
men re-entering school. The Center also offers a network of
information and resources unique to women. In an effort to equip
students with the best set of tools to accomplish their goals the
Center’s various services include an orientation each semester,
textbook lending library, video library, workshops, support groups,
children’s clothing exchange and personal counseling, as well as
a supportive environment to all students at Ventura College. Check
our Web site: www.venturacollege.edu for our calendar of
events and scholarship information. The Center is located in
Building B, adjoining the cafeteria, facing Telegraph Road. Call
(805) 654-6365 for more information.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Student Activities Program
The goal of the STUDENT ACTIVITIES PROGRAM is to provide
opportunities for students and the College to expand and develop
through a wide variety of activities and experiences. Student
participation in the Student Activities Program comprises two
major areas: governance and college activities. Within each, a
wide spectrum of experience is available to students. Program
areas include but are not limited to: student activities and programs,
leadership and leadership internship classes, ASVC Board and
student governance, student clubs and organizations, student
housing, posting approval, vendor approval, use of facilities and
services by student clubs and organizations, student photo
identification, short-term loans and book vouchers, and library,
and student commencement.
Advertising or Posting on Campus
All flyers, posters and advertisements posted on campus must
be stamped for approval by the Student Activities Office. Information
then may be posted only on the College's bulletin boards or kiosks
for a maximum of 14 working days. Transparent tape, tacks or
staples only can be used. No information may be placed on walls,
vehicles, sidewalks, windows, trash cans, benches, etc.
Unapproved items, or those placed over approved information,
may be removed by staff.
Associated Students
Students are encouraged to participate in campus shared
governance. The Associated Students of Ventura College (ASVC)
assumes major responsibility for coordinating student activities
and expressing student concerns, interests, and viewpoints to the
administration. Student governance meetings are held every
Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. in the Campus Center Conference Room
(cafeteria). Student participation is welcome. Students have the
opportunity and are encouraged to be represented on all Collegewide
and District committees, councils, and boards that influence
College policy making. Visit the Student Activities Office, B building,
room 155, or call (805) 654-6487 for more information.
ASVC Photo Identification Card
The Associated Students of Ventura College encourage you to
purchase an ASVC card. This card entitles students to many
benefits that are financed largely by the funds received from
membership in the ASVC.
Upon payment of the fee ($10 yearly or $6 per semester),
students receive an ASVC photo I.D. card which entitles them to
a variety of goods and services, including 10% discount on used
books and most supplies in the College Bookstore, free admission
to V.C. athletic events and discounted student theatre performances
and musical performances. In addition, 10-50% discounts are
available from a variety of businesses in the community. Cards
are issued through the Student Activities Office.
Student Leadership Course
Students on the ASVC Executive Board or serving in other
campus leadership functions have the opportunity to take Student
Leadership V02. The course is specifically designed for ASB
Executive Officers, members of student organizations, campus
clubs, honor societies and other interested students. Students
gain conceptual and practical experience in leadership skills,
shared governance, and in the overall campus organization. The
course provides two or three units of credit transferable to CSU
and is repeatable. See the Assistant Dean of Student Activities for
more information.
Student Organizations
A variety of special interest and student organizations are active
on campus. These organizations provide an opportunity for students
to meet, organize and work together to achieve specified goals.
Officially registered active clubs or organizations may sit on the
ASVC Board, if they have met the minimum number of student
members required and have a club representative and/or alternate
representative to attend board meetings. Associate club/student
organizations (nonvoting) are officially recognized, if they have a
minimum of eight members and meet other requirements. Student
associations/clubs applications are available in the Student
Activities Office. The following groups have been active in the last
several years:
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African American Student Union (AASU)
Alpha Beta Gamma (ABG)
Alpha Gamma Sigma (AGS)
American Institute of Architectural Students (AIAS)
Asian-Pacific Student Union (APSU)
Auto Technology
Campus Crusade for Christ
Democratic/Humanitarian Club
EAC Challengers
Engineering Club
Extended Opportunities Programs
and Services Student Association (EOPSSA)
International Students Association
Psychology Club
Model United Nations Club
Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan (MEChA)
Native-American Club
SACNAS
Society for Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)
Student Nurses Association
Students Take On Politics (STOP)
Success Through Diversity
Ventura Anime Club
Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA)
Student Health Center
Students are required to pay health fees, unless exempted by
the Board of Governors Fee Waiver, when they register for classes.
These fees entitle them to unlimited consultations with the Student
Health Center. There are nominal fees for laboratory tests,
procedures, medications, etc. The health fee also provides accident
insurance coverage while students are on campus.
Students seeking medical care or information about any health
concerns are encouraged to call the Student Health Center. Health
services are offered, such as first aid, blood pressure readings,
hearing and vision screening, blood tests, tuberculin skin tests,
pregnancy tests and immunizations. During medical clinic times,
a physician or nurse practitioner provides diagnosis and treatment
of acute illness, general medical problems, musculoskeletal
problems, skin disorders, and women's health care (Pap smears,
family planning, infections).
Personal counseling is also available at the Student Health
Center. An appointment can be arranged with counselor-interns
for students who have personal concerns which are interfering
with achieving academic goals.
The Student Health Center hours may vary each semester.
Please call or stop by for office hours, specific medical clinic
times, and for a brochure describing the services offered.
Appointments are necessary unless you need prompt attention.
The Student Health Center phone number is (805) 654-6346.
Transfer and Career Center
The TRANSFER AND CAREER CENTER provides services to
students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university.
The Center schedules on-campus visits by representatives from
various colleges and universities and sponsors an annual Transfer
Day event in which over 50 colleges and universities attend.
Workshops are held to assist students on various topics, including
transfer admissions, financial aid, scholarships, and application
process. The Center provides reference materials, college catalogs,
applications and other services necessary for planning and
achieving a smooth transition between institutions.
Career advisement is also offered to assist students with career
exploration and educational choices. The Center offers information
on emerging career possibilities locally, statewide, and nationally,
as well as salary and job trends. Career assessment instruments
are available for a nominal fee. The Center provides a collection of
printed and audiovisual materials, as well as software and Internetbased
career exploration resources. Various career related
workshops are held, including career decision making, resume
writing, interviewing and job-search strategies. The Center also
sponsors an annual Job Fair each Spring in which over 60
employees attend.
Counselors are available by individual and group appointment
to assist students with major, career, job, and college and university
planning.
The Transfer and Career Center is located in the E Building, and
the phone number is (805) 654-6473 or (805) 654-6411.
Transportation to Campus
Transportation to and from campus is the student's responsibility.
The College provides no bus services and makes no payment in
lieu of transportation. VISTA bus service (800) 438-1112, provides
bus transportation to Ventura and the surrounding communities
with daily service to the College. This is the most affordable and
hassle-free way to travel to and from the campus. Bus schedules
are available in the Student Activities Office or at the phone
switchboard in the Administration Building.
A rare slow moment at the Cafeteria
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Students enjoy the new Library
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Community Education
The Community Education Program extends the educational,
cultural, and recreational programs of Ventura College by offering
short-term classes, workshops, lectures, tours and other events
which enrich the lives of individuals in our community. All
Community Education events are noncredit and must be supported
by fees, tuition, and other charges. No tax revenues of any sort
support the Community Education Program. For information or to
register for Community Education classes, please call (805) 654-
6459 or visit www.venturacollege.edu and click on Community
and Contract Education.
CIVIC CENTER (FACILITY RENTALS)
The Community Education Office also coordinates the use of
college facilities by off-campus organizations as authorized by the
Civic Center Act. For information about facility usage, please call
(805) 654-6400, ext. 2232. Both the Community Education Office
and the Civic Center Office are located in the Ventura College
Institute for Community and Professional Development (ICPD)
located at 71 Day Road.
Customized Services to Agencies / Vocational
Programs
Businesses and organizations can access world-class, cost
efficient training through the Ventura College Institute for Community
and Professional Development. Sample programs include
Preventing Sexual Harassment, Supervisory Skills Training, Workplace
Spanish, Dealing with Difficult People, Microsoft Access,
Excel, Powerpoint, and many others. For additional information or
to request a free catalog, please call (805) 648-8904.
East Campus
(805) 525-7136
Offices: 115 Dean Drive, Suite A, Santa Paula
Classrooms: 105-107 Dean Drive, Santa Paula
Monday - Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Ventura College East Campus offers an extensive English-as-a-
Second Language (ESL) program as well as a wide variety of
general education and vocational classes and programs at the
Dean Drive location and at the local high schools. The vocational
programs include computer office assistant, CNA training, medical
assisting, and child development. The general education courses
meet graduation and transfer requirements for students who are
working toward an associate’s or bachelor’s degree. The ESL
classes help students whose first language is not English acquire
the speaking, reading, and writing skills needed to function at
work, in college, and in the community.
The East Campus has a complete Learning Resource Center.
The Center offers all Ventura College students extensive library
and tutorial services as well as access to computers for word
processing, textbook related materials, research, Internet access,
and specialized tutorials in math, reading, and English. In addition,
the East Campus offers student services such as counseling,
registration, assessment testing, and an Internet Café to all Ventura
College students. Call 525-7136 for more information.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Educational Assistance Center
The Educational Assistance Center promotes the educational
and vocational potential of students with disabilities through their
integration into the mainstream of college life. Students with
mobility, learning, visual, hearing, communication and psychological
disabilities, as well as acquired brain injuries and other
health impairments, are eligible to apply for the support services
that are needed to fully participate in the educational process.
Services offered include academic, vocational, disability-related
and personal counseling, assessment of learning skills,
handicapped parking permits, mobility assistance, classroom
accommodations, and early one-stop registration at the Educational
Assistance Center.
In addition to courses offered by the Learning Skills Program
and Assistive Technology Training Center, special courses are
available in visual impairments, job seeking skills and adapted
physical education. Accommodations provided for students in
mainstream classes include alternative testing, tutoring, notetakers,
sign language interpreters, alternate media, assistive devices,
mobility assistance, assistive technology, college and classroom
materials in alternate formats, and other accommodations based
on the functional limitations caused by the student’s disability.
The Educational Assistance Center is located in the FL building.
For information, call (805) 654-6300; (805) 642-4583 (TTD).
Assistive Technology Training Center for Students with
Disabilities
The Assistive Technology Training Center (ATTC) is designed to
teach all students with disabilities about the latest in computer
access devices and instructional software, including speech synthesizers,
screen enlargers, adapted keyboards, voice-input systems,
text to speech software, Braille printers and adapted word
processing programs. The ATTC is located on the first floor of the
Learning Resources Center. The ATTC is staffed by specially
trained instructors and aides. Students can register for a variety
of classes in Assistive Computer Technology. Some open lab
hours are also available. For further information, phone (805)
654-6415 or TTY (805) 642-4583.
Learning Skills Program
Students who have a history of delayed academic achievement,
or have had a great deal of difficulty mastering basic skills, may
wish to inquire about the special services provided by the Learning
Skills Program. An assessment of learning skills can be administered
to determine whether a student qualifies for extra academic
support services and/or special instruction in the Learning Skills
courses.
The program emphasizes individualized instruction, teaching to
the dominant learning style and allowing the student to learn at his
or her own pace. Special classes in reading, writing, math, study
skills, memory power, creative thinking, visualization and perception,
learning strategies, vocabulary building, spelling improvement
and personal development are offered. For further information
or an appointment for a learning assessment screening, call the
Educational Assistance Center at (805) 654-6300.
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International Students Program
The International Studies Office assists about 200 International
Students attending under an F-1 Visa (Student Visa). Our program
is represented by students from many countries around the world:
Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador, France, Germany, Japan, Hungary,
India, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Russia,
Slovenia, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Taiwan, Tanzania and
many more. This office is responsible for assisting students with
admission and transfer requirements, assessment, orientation,
housing, academic advising, social security, banks, income tax
and driver’s licences. In additional, we assist students with
immigration related matters including: SEVIS, I-20 form, Visas,
passports, change of status, extensions of stay and employment
authorization. International students must meet the following
application deadlines: Fall semester: June 15; Spring semester:
November 15; Summer session: April 15. If you have any
questions, please contact the International Students Office, (805)
654-6313.
MESA
The Mathematics, Science, Engineering Achievement (MESA)
California Community College Program (CCCP) is an academic
program designed to encourage educationally disadvantaged community
college students to excel in math, engineering and science
so they can transfer to four-year institutions as majors in these
fields. MESA CCCP Centers are located on community college
campuses throughout the state and serve over 3,000 students.
The program is a collaboration between MESA and the California
Community College Chancellor's Office. The MESA CCCP model
for Ventura College was established in 2000. Call (805) 654-6337
for information.
Middle College Academy
Ventura College, in partnership with specific area high schools,
offers a Middle College Academy that allows motivated high
school students to attend college classes while still in high school.
Middle College Academy programs have been adopted by participating
high schools and community colleges throughout the
country, allowing high school students to earn college credit,
explore career options and take advanced courses not offered on
the high school campus. Call the Middle College Academy at
(805) 654-6321 for more information on participating high schools
and enrollment in the program.
Spring 2005 graduates
State of California Department of
Rehabilitation Assistance
The State of California Department of Rehabilitation (DR) provides
assistance for the vocational training and placement of individuals
with physical or mental disabilities. Emphasis is on serving
individuals with the most severe disabilities.
WHAT ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED? The DR may provide financial
assistance for tuition, books, supplies and transportation relating
to vocational training. There is no fee for services provided.
WHO CAN RECEIVE ASSISTANCE? Eligibility for DR services is
determined by the DR office and is based on the existence of a
physical or mental disability that results in a substantial impediment
to employment. Apply to the State of California Department of
Rehabilitation; 1304 E. Main St., Suite A, Ventura, 93003; 1701
Pacific Avenue, Suite 120, Oxnard, 93033 or 325 E. Hillcrest
Drive, Suite 140, Thousand Oaks, 91360.
A Department of Rehabilitation counselor is also available for
appointments on campus in the Educational Assistance Center
Office on a periodic basis. Call (805) 654-6300 for an appointment.
The Department of Rehabilitation in collaboration with EAC offer
a Workability III program for DR clients/students to provide
assistance with seeking employment.
Training Through the Workforce Investment Act
and Private Rehabilitation
Ventura College is committed to serving special student populations,
referred by local, county, state, federal and private agencies.
Examples include students who are referred through the
Business and Employment Services Division of the County of
Ventura (BESD), which administers the Workforce Investment Act
(WIA), as well as those referred through private rehabilitation
firms. The College provides support services which include assistance
with registration, assessment, counseling, financial aid,
and customized vocational planning. For more information about
BESD, the WIA, or customized training, please call the Ventura
Institute for Community and Professional Development at (805)
648-8904.
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DEGREES
Graduation Requirements
As authorized by the California Education Code and Title V of the
California Administrative Code, the Ventura County Community
College District Governing Board confers the Associate in Arts
degree, the Associate in Science degree, and Certificates of
Achievement on students who provide the required transcripts,
meet the respective requirements as listed below, and who file with
the appropriate College office an application for a degree and/or
certificate.
Associate in Arts Degree
Associate in Science Degree
Basic Requirements
1. Competency: Demonstrated competency in reading, written
expression, and in mathematics as specified below.
2. Units: Completion of at least 60 semester units of degreeapplicable
college work.
3. Scholarship: A cumulative grade point average of not less
than 2.0 in all degree-applicable college and university work
attempted.
4. General Education: Completion of the general education
requirements as specified below.
5. Major: Completion of all courses (at least 18 semester units)
required in a curriculum specified in the college catalog.
6. Residency: Completion of the last 12 semester units in residence
at the college granting the degree selected from courses
required for graduation, if in attendance at the time of qualifying
for graduation. If the student designates a specific major,
then at least 6 of the 12 units must be selected from major
courses.
If not in attendance at the time of qualifying for graduation,
completion of 24 units in residence at the colleges of the Ventura
County Community College District to include at least 12 semester
units in residence at the college granting the degree, selected from
courses required for graduation. If the student designates a specific
major, then at least 6 of the 12 units must be selected from
major courses.
The governing board may make exceptions to the residency
requirements in any instance in which it is determined that an
injustice or hardship would otherwise be placed upon an individual
student.
DEGREES, PROGRAMS, TRANSFER INFORMATION
Specific Major (A.A. or A.S.)
General Education Requirements
A. Natural sciences — a minimum of 6 units
1. One course in a biological science
2. One course in a physical science
B. Social and behavioral sciences — a minimum of 6 units
1. One course in American history and institutions
2. One other course in social and behavioral sciences
C. Humanities — a minimum of 6 units
1. One course in fine or performing arts
2. One other course in humanities
D. Language and rationality — a minimum of 6 units
1. One course in English composition
2. One course in communication and analytical thinking
E. Health/physical education — a minimum of two courses
1. One course in health education
2. One course in physical activity
General Liberal Arts and Sciences Degree (A.A.)
General Education Requirements
In addition to the general education requirements listed for the
specific major A.A./A.S. degree, completion of at least 12 additional
units selected as follows: 9 units from the natural sciences
and/or social and behavioral sciences and/or humanities and/or
language and rationality areas; and 3 units from the designated
ethnic/women’s studies course list (cannot be “double-counted”).
Completion of the degree requires a total of at least 36 units in the
four areas as well as two courses from the health/physical education
area.
Transfer Students - General Liberal Arts and
Sciences Degree (A.A.)
All transfer students may earn a General Liberal Arts and
Sciences degree by doing one of the following:
1. Completion of the college's General Liberal Arts and Sciences
AA degree pattern above; or,
2. Completion of at least 36 units of coursework selected from
the general education/breadth pattern of a transfer institution plus
the physical education/health requirements specified.
a. If the general education/breath pattern of a transfer
institution requires fewer than 36 units, additional courses may be
selected from courses required in preparation for the student’s
selected major.
b. If the general education/breath pattern of a transfer
institution and the units required for the transfer major total fewer
than 36 units, the student must select additional coursework from
the approved course lists of general education courses specified
for either the associate or the transfer degree.
c. At a minimum, general education courses must include:
natural sciences (3 units); social and behavioral sciences (3
units); humanities (3 units); courses in language and rationality
from English composition (3 units) and from communication and
analytical thinking (3 units); one course in health education and
one course in physical activity; and one course from ethnic/
women's studies which cannot be "double-counted" to satisfy
other general education requirements above.
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General Education
Philosophy Statement
General Education is designed to introduce students to the
variety of means through which people comprehend the
modern world. It reflects the conviction of the college that
those who receive our degrees must possess in common
certain basic principles, concepts and methodologies both
unique to and shared by the various disciplines. College
educated persons should be able to use this knowledge when
evaluating and appreciating the physical environment, the
culture, and the society in which they live. Most importantly,
general education should lead to better self-understanding.
This understanding involves the ability to think and to
communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing;
to use mathematics; to understand the modes of inquiry of the
major disciplines; to be aware of other cultures and times; to
achieve insights gained through experience in thinking about
ethical problems; and to develop the capacity for selfunderstanding.
In addition to these accomplishments, students
should possess sufficient depth in some field of knowledge to
contribute to lifetime interest.
To meet the objectives of general education:
A. Courses in the natural sciences are those that help
students examine the physical universe, its life forms, and its
natural phenomena; and develop an understanding and
appreciation of the scientific method and of the relationships
between science and other human activities.
B. Courses in the social and behavioral sciences help
students develop an understanding of the method of scientific
inquiry used in the social and behavioral sciences; stimulate in
students critical thinking about human behavior; and promote
an appreciation of how societies and social subgroups have
operated in the past and function in the present.
C. Courses in the humanities help students develop an
awareness of how people of different cultures throughout the
ages have responded to themselves, other people, and their
environment in artistic and cultural creation; develop aesthetic
understanding and the ability to make value judgments; and
participate in creative experiences.
D. Courses in language and rationality help students
develop principles and applications of language toward logical
thought, clear and precise expression, and critical evaluation of
communication in whatever symbol systems the students use.
E. Courses in health and physical activity help students
develop the understanding and skills necessary to maintain a
healthful life.
F. Courses in ethnic and women’s studies help students
develop an awareness of the historical roots and an
appreciation of the cultural contributions of diverse ethnic
populations and women; lead to an understanding of the
causes and consequences of socio-economic inequality based
on race, sex or ethnicity; and explore ways of eliminating such
inequalities.
Associate Degree
General Education Courses
2005-2006
A. NATURAL SCIENCES - a minimum of 6 units
1. One course in biological science
AG V03, V04, V54; ANAT V01; ANPH V01; ANTH V01, V01L;
BIOL V01, V01L, V03, V04, V10, V12, V14, V18, V29, V29L;
MICR V01; PHSO V01; PSY V03.
2. One course in physical science
AST V01, V02; CHEM V01A, V01AL, V01B, V01BL, V05,
V10, V10L, V12A, V12AL, V12B, V12BL, V20, V20L, V21,
V21L; GEOG V01, V01L, V05; GEOL V02, V02L, V03, V07,
V11; PHSC V01; PHYS V01, V02A-V02AL, V02B-V02BL,
V03A-V03AL, V03B-V03BL, V04-V04L, V05-V05L, V06-V06L.
B. SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES - a minimum of 6 units
1. One course in American history and institutions
AES V02A, V02B, V22, V40A, V40B, V63; HIST V02A, V02B,
V03A, V03B, V04B, V05A, V05B, V07A, V07B, V12, V16,
V17; POLS V01, V03.
2. One other course in social and behavioral sciences
AES V01, V02A, V02B, V11, V20, V21A, V21B, V22, V23,
V24, V40A, V40B, V41, V42A, V42B, V61, V62, V63; ANTH
V02, V03, V04, V06, V07; AAS V01; BUS V30; CHST V01,
V02, V24; CD V61; CJ V01, V02, V15; ECON V01A, V01B;
GEOG V02, V06, V08; HIST V01A, V01B, V02A, V02B, V03A,
V03B, V04A, V04B, V05A, V05B, V07A, V07B, V08, V09,
V10A, V10B, V12, V13, V14A, V14B, V15, V16, V17, V18A,
V18B, V19, V20; HEC V22, V23, V24; JOUR V01; POLS
V01, V02, V03, V04, V05, V09, V10, V11, V14, V15, V16;
PSY V01, V02, V05, V07-V07L, V15, V25, V29, V30, V31;
SOC V01, V02, V03, V04, V05, V07, V24, V31.
C. HUMANITIES - a minimum of 6 units
1. One course in fine or performing arts
AES V10, V12, V65; ART V01, V02A, V02B, V03, V04,
V05, V06, V07, V08, V11A, V12A, V13A, V19, V51A; HEC
V05A; MUS V01, V03, V06, V07, V08, V09A, V09B; PHOT
V01, V02, V07; THA V01, V02A, V20, V29.
2. One course in humanities
AES V30, V31; ENGL V01B, V02B, V06B, V10, V11A, V15,
V16, V21A, V21B, V22A, V22B, V23, V26, V29A, V29B,
V30, V31, V33, V34, V35, V36A, V36B, V133, V134, V135,
V136A, V136B; FREN V01, V02, V03, V04, V51A, V51B,
V51C; GERM V01, V02, V03, V04, V51A, V51B, V51C; HIST
V01A, V01B, V18A, V18B; IDS V08; ITAL V01, V02, V03,
V04, V51A, V51B; JAPN V01, V02, V51A, V51B; PHIL V01,
V02, V03A, V03B, V04, V06A, V06B; SL V10A, V10B, V10C;
SPAN V01, V02, V03, V03S, V04, V04S, V10A, V10B, V20,
V51A, V51B, V71; SPCH V05; THA V23, V30A.
D. LANGUAGE AND RATIONALITY - a minimum of 6 units
1. One course in English composition
BUS V44, V45; ENGL V01A, V02; JOUR V05A; SUP V81.
2. One course in communication and analytical thinking
BUS V06; BIS V40; CS V11, V15, V17, V20, V82, V86;
DRFT V03; ENGL V01B, V05, V06A; MATH V01, V02, V03,
V04, V05, V11B, V20, V21A, V21B, V21C, V24, V30, V38,
V40, V44, V45, V46A, V46B, V50, V52, V55, V56, V57;
PHIL V04, V05; PSY V04; SPCH V01, V10, V15.
E. HEALTH/PHYSICAL EDUCATION - a minimum of 2 courses
1. One course in health education
HED V93, V95.
2. One course in physical activity
AES V15; CJ V10-V12B; DANC V10-V50; EAC V21, V25-
V28; HED V92, V94, V97; HEC V10, V97; PE V01-V22,
V30-V87, V91-V94, V97-V99; REC V41; THA V14.
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*F. ETHNIC/WOMEN’S STUDIES - a minimum of one course
AES V01, V02A, V02B, V10, V11, V20, V21A, V21B, V22, V23,
V24, V30, V31, V40A, V40B, V41, V42A, V42B, V61, V62, V63,
V65; ANTH V02, V04, V06; ART V03, V07, V08; AAS V01; CHST
V01, V02, V24; ENGL V02B, V06B, V33, V34, V35, V36A, V36B,
V133, V134, V135, V136A, V136B; HIST V02A, V02B, V03A,
V03B, V04B, V05A, V05B, V10A, V10B, V12, V13, V14A, V14B,
V15, V17, V19; MUS V03; POLS V11, V14; PSY V30; SOC V03,
V04, V24; SPAN V20, V71.
*General liberal arts and sciences degree only; not required for
other degrees.
Competency Requirements
Students must demonstrate competence in reading, in written
expression, and in mathematics:
a. Reading: minimum competency in reading is satisfied by
completion of the requirements for the associate degree.
b. Written expression: minimum competency in writing is
satisfied by completion of the requirements for the associate
degree.
c. Mathematics: minimum competency in mathematics is
satisfied by successful completion (A,B,C, or CR) of a
mathematics course in elementary algebra (or a higher level
mathematics course) which includes demonstrated ability
to:
•perform operations with real numbers;
•solve linear equations and inequalities of one variable;
•perform operations with polynomials;
•solve rational equations or quadratic equations;
•solve problems containing ratios;
•solve equations containing proportions; and
•graph linear equations
Please visit a counselor for information on options for meeting
the mathematics requirement.
Internal Certification of General Education
Requirements
General education requirements for the A.A/A.S. degrees may
be partially or fully certified by the college within the district where
the work was completed. If a student does not obtain certification,
then he or she must meet the requirements of the college granting
the degree.
Graduation Application Procedures
Students may apply for graduation by scheduling a counseling
appointment to submit an application for graduation. The student
may elect to be either a Fall graduate, a Spring graduate, or a
Summer graduate, depending upon the completion of all necessary
graduation requirements; however, formal graduation ceremonies
are conducted only at the conclusion of each academic
year. The deadline dates for submission of graduation applications
are printed in the Ventura College Schedule of Classes. If for
any reason a student fails to submit an application prior to the
published deadline, he or she may submit the application for the
following graduation period.
Guidelines for Additional Degree
Any college in the Ventura County Community College District
will award an additional associate degree under the following
conditions:
1. A student who has earned an associate degree at any
regionally accredited institution may earn an additional associate
degree.
2. A student who holds a higher degree from any regionally
accredited institution may earn an associate degree in a specific
major (this excludes the Associate in Arts in general liberal arts
and sciences).
3. General education requirements earned for one degree may
be applied toward another degree.
4. A candidate for an additional degree must complete 12 or
more units of credit, in residence, at Ventura College concurrent
with or after the completion of requirements for the first associate
degree. In addition, a candidate must be in attendance at Ventura
College in the semester during which graduation requirements for
the additional degree are completed.
5. A student must complete all the required courses listed in
the catalog for the specific majors. In the event that unmet
requirements for a specific major do not total 12 units, a student
must complete the remaining units from electives listed under the
major or courses as approved by the appropriate division.
6. In the case of degrees offering two or more options, a
student may earn an additional degree within the same field by
completing the requirements for that option (the additional degree)
and all other requirements specified herein.
Appeals to the above policy may be submitted to the Dean of
Student Development. Waivers may be granted under extenuating
circumstances or when there has not been sufficient opportunity
to enroll in required courses.
Certificates of Achievement
A Certificate of Achievement will be granted in specific vocational
areas to any student who meets the following requirements:
1. Scholarship: A cumulative grade point average of not less
than 2.0 in all college and university coursework attempted.
2. Major: Completion of all courses required in a curriculum
specified in the College Catalog.
3. Residency: Completion of at least 12 semester units in
residence at the college granting the certificate.
4. Application for Certificate: The student must file a formal
written application in the Counseling Office. Work
counted toward the granting of a certificate by one college
cannot be used at another college for a duplicate certificate.
Certificates of Completion
A Certificate of Completion may be awarded to a student upon
successful completion of a course or series of courses as designated
in the College Catalog. Successful completion is defined as
satisfactory (2.0) scholarship. Certificates of Completion are
granted by selected instructional departments of the College.
Some are specified following the programs set forth under Associate
Degree and Certificate of Achievement major requirements.
Others are specified in the announcement of courses section of
this Catalog as a part of individual course descriptions. Consult
your instructor for further information.
Transfer Requirements
The completion of general education and major requirements
for an associate degree ordinarily does not make the student
eligible to transfer to a four-year college or university. For transfer
requirements, consult the transfer information section of the
College Catalog, appropriate Web sites, and your counselor.
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VENTURA COLLEGE
2005-2006
Not currently offered.
Curriculum Curriculum
Health Education X
Health Information Technology X X
Health Science X X
History X
Home Economics X X X
Home Health Aide x x
Human Services X X X
IBM's UNIX X
Interior Design X X
International Studies X X X
Internship X
Italian X
Japanese X
Journalism X X X
Liberal Studies X
Machine Technology X X X
Manufacturing Technology X X
Mathematics X
Medical Assistant X X X
Microcomputers X X
Multimedia X X X
Music X X X
Native-American Studies X
Natural Resources X X X
Nursing X X
Oracle X X
Paramedic Studies X X X
Philosophy X
Photography X X X
Physical Education X
Physics X
Political Science X
Pre-Law X
Pre-Medicine X
Pre-Veterinary Medicine X
Psychology X
Recreation X X X
Secretarial X X X
Sign Language/American Sign Language X
Sociology X
Spanish X
Special Education X
Speech Communications X
Supervision X X X
Technology X
Theatre Arts X X X
Water Science X X X
Welding Technology X X X
Women’s Studies X
Work Experience X
Accounting X X X
African-American Studies X
Agricultural Sciences X X X
Anthropology X
Aquatics X X
Architecture X X X
Art X X X
Asian-American Studies X
Astronomy X
Automotive X X X
Bilingual/Cross-Cultural Studies X X
Biological Sciences X X X
Biotechnology X X X
Bookkeeping X X
Business Administration X X X
Business Information Systems X X
Ceramics X X X
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) x x
Chemistry X
Chicano Studies X
Child Development X X X
Cisco X X
Clerical X X X
Commercial Art X X X
Communication X
Computer Information Systems X X X
Computer Science X X X
Construction Technology X X X
Criminal Justice X X X
Dance X
Drafting X X X
Drama X X X
Economics X
Education X
Emergency Medical Services X X X
Engineering X X X
English X
English as a Second Language X
Environmental Horticulture X X X
Environmental Studies X X
Ethnic Studies X
Fashion Design and Merchandising x x x
Fine Art X X X
Floristry X X
French X
General Liberal Arts and Sciences x x
Geographic Information Services (GIS) X X
Geography X
Geological Sciences X
German X
Guidance X
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PROGRAMS
Ventura College offers a wide variety of general and occupational
programs leading to a Certificate of Achievement or an
Associate Degree. These programs, which can be completed in
two years or less, prepare the graduate for many excellent career
opportunities in the community. Ventura College offers designated
degrees and certificates in the following areas:
Associate in Arts Degrees
and
Certificates of Achievement
*General Liberal Arts and Sciences
Bilingual/Cross-Cultural Studies
Biological Sciences
Ceramics
Fine Art
Human Services
International Studies
Journalism
Music
Photography
Recreation
Theatre Arts
*No Certificate of Achievement awarded.
Not currently offered.
Associate in Science Degrees
and
Certificates of Achievement
Accounting
Agricultural Plant Science
Architecture
Automotive Technology
Biological Sciences - options: biotechnology; plant
biotechnology
Business: General
Business Management
Child Development
Clerical
Commercial Art
Computer Information Systems
Computer Science - options: bioinformatics; C; C++; database
programming; Java; multimedia programming for gaming;
visual basic; Web programming
Construction Technology - options: building inspection;
construction management
Criminal Justice - options: academic; academy
Drafting Technology - options: electronic drafting and
manufacturing; industrial design and manufacturing
Emergency Medical Services: Paramedic Studies
Engineering
Environmental Horticulture - options: landscape architecture
and city and regional planning; landscape construction and
management; nursery and greenhouse management;
turfgrass and park management
Fashion Design and Merchandising - options: design;
merchandising
* Health Information Technology
Home Economics
+Landscape Management
Machine Technology
Medical Assistant
Multimedia - options: architecture; business; graphics;
programming; Web development
Natural Resources
* Nursing
Physical Science: Engineering Technology
Secretarial
Supervision
Water Science - options: wastewater; water
Welding Technology
* No Certificate of Achievement awarded.
+No Associate in Science degree awarded.
Not currently offered.
Certificates of Completion
Ventura College offers these certificates, awarded by the department,
to students who complete a designated course or series
of courses which total less than 18 units. Certificates of Completion
are available in the following fields:
Agriculture
Applied CNC Machine Operator
Aquatics
Art
Automotive Technology
Biotechnician
Bookkeeping
Certified Nurse Assistant
Cisco Networking Associate
Computerized Office
Criminal Justice
Drafting
Emergency Medical Technician
Environmental Studies
Floristry
Geographic Information Systems
Health Sciences Administration
Home Health Aide
Human Services
Interior Design
Keyboarding
Lifeguard Training
Machine Shop
Mechanical Inspection
Medical Assistant
Medical Terminology
Medical Transcription
Microcomputer Keyboarding
Microcomputers: Business Applications
Multimedia
NAUI Instructor
Office Skills Training
Oracle Database Administrator
Photography
SCUBA Diving
Water Safety Instructor
Not currently offered.
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Associates in Arts Degrees
and
Certificates of Achievement
Major Requirements
General Liberal Arts and Sciences*+
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
A. Natural sciences 6
Biological science, one (1) course
Physical science, one (1) course
B. Social and behavioral sciences 6
American history and institutions, one (1) course
Social and behavioral sciences, one (1) other course
C. Humanities 6
Fine or performing arts, one (1) course
Humanities, one (1) other course
D. Language and rationality 6
English composition, one (1) course
Communication and analytical thinking, one (1) course
E. Health/physical education, two (2) courses 4-6
Health education, one (1) course
Physical activity, one (1) course
F. Ethnic/women’s studies 3
G. General liberal arts and sciences (from A, B, C &/or D) 9
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*No Certificate of Achievement awarded.
+Transfer Students
All transfer students may earn a General Liberal Arts and
Sciences degree by completing one of the following patterns:
1. Completion of the associate degree pattern specified above;
or
2. Completion of at least 36 units of coursework selected from
the general education/breadth pattern of a transfer institution, plus
the physical education/health requirements specified.
a. If the general education/breath pattern of a transfer
institution requires fewer than 36 units, additional courses may be
selected from courses required in preparation for the student’s
selected major.
b. If the general education/breath pattern of a transfer
institution and the units required for the transfer major total fewer
than 36 units, the student must select additional coursework from
the approved course lists of general education courses specified
for either the associate or the transfer degree.
c. At a minimum, general education courses must include:
natural sciences (3 units); social and behavioral sciences (3
units); humanities (3 units); courses in language and rationality
from English composition (3 units) and from communication and
analytical thinking (3 units); one course in health education and
one course in physical activity; and one course from ethnic/
women's studies which cannot be "double-counted" to satisfy
other general education requirements above.
Other Programs
The Ventura County Community College District offers other
programs of occupational instruction at Moorpark and Oxnard
Colleges which are open to all district residents.
MOORPARK COLLEGE: exotic animal training and management;
and, radiologic technology.
OXNARD COLLEGE: addictive disorders studies; air conditioning/
refrigeration; automotive body and fender; dental hygiene;
environmental technology; fire academy; fire technology; hotel
and restaurant management; and, legal assisting.
Continuous Enrollment
A student remaining in continuous enrollment in regular sessions
(fall and spring semesters; summer session not counted),
at one or more of the colleges of the Ventura County Community
College District (VCCCD) or at any other regionally accredited
college or university, may meet the VCCCD graduation requirements
in effect at the time of his or her entering or at any time
thereafter. This applies only to graduation requirements and to the
remedial coursework.
Continuous enrollment is defined as attendance in at least one
semester each calendar year. Any academic record symbol entered
on a transcript (A through F, CR, NC, I, IP, RD, W) shall
constitute enrollment or attendance.
A student who has not maintained continuous enrollment is
considered to be under new requirements unless the student is
granted a petition/waiver for extenuating circumstances. This
petition must be initiated by the student through a college counselor
and approved by the appropriate dean or designee.
Students must be aware that other governing agencies impose
more restrictive limitations concerning the definitions of continuous
enrollment or continuous attendance. Some agencies define
continuous enrollment as remaining in attendance both fall and
spring semesters. Some will not accept selected academic record
symbols (such as Ws). Those affected by more restrictive guidelines
include students receiving financial aid and alien students.
Double Counting
When a course(s) required for a specific major is also on the
list of approved general education courses, the course(s) may be
used to satisfy both major and general education requirements, if
the student satisfies the minimum 18-unit requirement for the
major.
Variance in Major Requirements
Occasionally a student may have difficulty in completing exact
major requirements as specified in the Ventura College Catalog
due to circumstances of class scheduling conflicts, class cancellation,
or related but nonequivalent coursework taken outside of
this college district. Under such circumstances, a student may file
a petition to seek approval from the appropriate college officials
to substitute one or more courses for the designated major course
or courses in question. It is also possible that a student may
demonstrate competency in subject matter covered by a required
course or courses (for example, computer literacy or foreign
language). In this case, a student may file a petition to seek
approval to waive one or more required courses for a designated
major. The petition for this purpose, Petition for Variance, is
available in the Counseling Office.
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BILINGUAL/CROSS-CULTURAL STUDIES
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
AES V20/CHST V01 Introduction to Chicano Studies 3
AES V22/HIST V12 United States History: Focus on Chicanos 3
ENGL V01A English Composition 5
ENGL V01B Critical Thinking and Composition
through Literature 3
HED V93 Health and Wellness 3
SPAN V02 Elementary Spanish II 5
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES:
Select one (1) of the following courses:
AES V21A/HIST V10A The Heritage of Mexico I 3
AES V21B/HIST V10B The Heritage of Mexico II 3
HIST V04B History of the Americas II 3
Select one (1) of the following:
SPAN V01 Elementary Spanish I 5
SPAN V10A & V10B Fundamentals of Spanish IA & IB 3-3
Select one (1) of the following courses:
SPAN V03 Intermediate Spanish I 5
SPAN V03S Spanish Heritage Language I 5
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Recommended courses: AES V10, V11, V31; ART V03; HIST V04A;
MATH V38, V40; PSY V05; S0C V03; SPAN V20.
Major requirements for transfer students in this field and related
disciplines differ from associate degree requirements; if you plan to
transfer, consult www.assist.org and your counselor.
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
BIOL V03 Introduction to Organismal and
Environmental Biology 5
BIOL V04 Introduction to Cell and
Molecular Biology 5
CHEM V01A-V01AL General Chemistry I & Laboratory 3-2
CHEM V01B-V01BL General Chemistry II & Laboratory 3-2
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES:
Select one (1) of the following courses:
MATH V20 Precalculus Mathematics 5
MATH V21A Calculus with Analytic Geometry I 5
Select one (1) of the following groups and complete all
courses listed:
GROUP A
PHYS V02A-V02AL General Physics I & Laboratory 4-1
PHYS V02B-V02BL General Physics II & Laboratory 4-1
GROUP B
PHYS V03A-V03AL General Physics I: Calculus-based
& Laboratory 4-1
PHYS V03B-V03BL General Physics II: Calculus-based
& Laboratory 4-1
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Recommended courses: ANAT V01; CHEM V12A-V12AL, V12B-V12BL;
MATH V21B, V21C, V24; MATH V44 or PSY V04; MICR V01; PHSO V01.
Major requirements for transfer students in this field and related
disciplines differ from associate degree requirements; if you plan to
transfer, consult www.assist.org and your counselor.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
(Awarded by the Department)
REQUIRED COURSE: Units
BIOL V10 Introduction to Environmental Issues 3
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES:
Select four to five (4-5) units from the following courses:
BIOL V01-V01L Principles of Biology & Laboratory 3-1
BIOL V03 Introduction to Organismal and
Environmental Biology 5
BIOL V29-V29L Marine Biology & Laboratory 3-1
MICR V01 General Microbiology 4
Select three to four (3-4) units from the following courses:
CHEM V01A General Chemistry I 3
CHEM V10 The Chemical Environment 4
CHEM V20 Elementary Chemistry 4
GEOG V01-V01L Elements of Physical Geography
& Laboratory 3-1
GEOL V02-V02L Physical Geology & Laboratory 3-1
GEOL V11 Introduction to Oceanography 3
Select three (3) units from the following courses:
ECON V01A Principles of Macro-Economics 3
ECON V01B Principles of Micro-Economics 3
GEOG V02 Elements of Cultural Geography 3
IDS V08 Ethics in Modern Society 3
PHIL V02 Introduction to Ethics 3
POLS V01 American Government 3
PSY V31/SOC V31 Introduction to Social Psychology 3
SOC V01 Introduction to Sociology 3
SOC V02 Social Problems 3
SOC V07 Sociological Analysis 3
Select two (2) units from the following:
Courses listed above; or Directed Studies courses; or
Courses approved by a Petition for Variance. 2
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FINE ART continued
COMMERCIAL ART AREA: Units
ART V28A-V28B-V28C Graphic Communications I & II
& III 3-3-3
ART V29A-V29B-V29C Commercial Illustration and
Layout I & II & III 3-3-3
ART V49 Commercial Art Portfolio Development 3
ART V71-V72 Computer Graphics and Design I & II 3-3
ART V73/PHOT V73 Digital Imaging 3
ART V74 Digital Painting 3
DRAWING AREA:
ART V13B-V13C Life Drawing II & III 3-3
ART V18AB/FDM V18AB Figure Illustration I & II 3-3
ART V31A-V31B Head Drawing I & II 3-3
ART V32A-V32B Ink Techniques I & II 3-3
ART V33A-V33B Intermediate Head Drawing I & II 3-3
ART V34A-V34B-V34C Two-Dimensional Mixed
Media I & II & III 3-3-3
PAINTING AREA:
ART V15A-V15B-V15C Life Painting I & II & III 3-3-3
ART V16A-V16B Beginning Oil Painting I & II 3-3
ART V20A-V20B Intermediate Oil Painting I & II 3-3
ART V36A-V36B Head Painting I & II 3-3
ART V37A-V37B Watercolor Painting I & II 3-3
ART V39A-V39B Intermediate Head Painting I & II 3-3
ART V40A-V40B Intermediate Watercolor
Painting I & II 3-3
ART V46A-V46B Beginning Acrylic Painting I & II 3-3
ART V47A-V47B Intermediate Acrylic Painting I & II 3-3
PHOTOGRAPHY AREA:
PHOT V01 Beginning Photography 3
PHOT V04A-V04B Intermediate Photography I & II 3-3
PHOT V06A-V06B Introduction to Color
Photography I & II 3-3
PHOT V08 Principles of Portrait Photography 3
PHOT V09A-V09B Applied Photography I & II 3-3
PRINTMAKING AREA:
ART V41A-V41B Relief Printmaking I & II 3-3
ART V42A-V42B Intaglio Printmaking I & II 3-3
ART V43A-V43B Silkscreen Printmaking I & II 3-3
ART V44A-V44B Lithography I & II 3-3
ART V44C Lithography: Introduction to Color 3
ART V45A-V45B Intermediate Silkscreen
Printmaking I & II 3-3
SCULPTURE AREA:
ART V25A-V25B Beginning Sculpture I & II 3-3
ART V26A-V26B Intermediate Sculpture I & II 3-3
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Recommended courses: ART V10, V21, V27; WEL V27; or any courses
listed above not selected for the degree.
For specific majors in ceramics, commercial art or photography, please
see these majors in the Catalog.
Major requirements for transfer students in this field and related disciplines
differ from associate degree requirements; if you plan to transfer,
consult www.assist.org and your counselor.
CERAMICS
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
ART V02A-V02B Introduction to the History of
Western Art I & II 3-3
ART V11A Color and Design: Two-Dimensional
Design 3
ART V12A Drawing and Composition I 3
ART V13A Life Drawing I 3
ART V19 Three-Dimensional Design 3
ART V25A Beginning Sculpture I 3
ART V51A-V51B Beginning Ceramics I & II 3-3
ART V52A-V52B Ceramic Design I & II 3-3
ART V53A Ceramic Glaze Theory I 2
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSE:
Select one (1) of the following courses:
ART V41A Relief Printmaking I 3
ART V43A Silkscreen Printmaking I 3
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Recommended courses: ART V11B, V12B, V13B, V16A, V16B, V25B,
V28A, V28B, V30A, V30B, V53B, V53C, V54A, V54B, V55A, V55B; PHOT
V01, V04A.
Major requirements for transfer students in this field and related disciplines
differ from associate degree requirements; if you plan to transfer,
consult www.assist.org and your counselor.
FINE ART
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
ART V02A-V02B Introduction to the History
of Western Art I & II 3-3
ART V11A Color and Design:
Two-Dimensional Design 3
ART V11B Color and Design:
Color Theory and Practice 3
ART V12A-V12B Drawing and Composition I & II 3-3
ART V13A Life Drawing I 3
ART V19 Three-Dimensional Design 3
ART V48 Introduction to Printmaking 3
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES:
Select nine (9) units from the following courses with at least
six (6) units from the same area:
ART APPRECIATION/ART HISTORY AREA:
ART V01 Art Appreciation 3
ART V03/AES V10 Introduction to African and
Pre-Columbian Art 3
ART V04 Introduction to Renaissance Art 3
ART V05 Introduction to American Art 3
ART V06 Introduction to Modern Art 3
ART V07 Introduction to Women in the Arts 3
ART V08/AES V65 Introduction to Asian Art 3
ART V14A-V14B-V14C Exploring Visual Arts I & II & III 3-3-3
CERAMICS AREA:
ART V51A-V51B Beginning Ceramics I & II 3-3
ART V52A-V52B Ceramic Design I & II 3-3
ART V53A-V53B-V53C Ceramic Glaze Theory I & II & III 2-2-2
ART V54A-V54B Special Techniques in Raku,
Saggar and Primitive-Style
Firing I & II 3-3
ART V55A-V55B Decorating Techniques for
Ceramics I & II 3-3
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HUMAN SERVICES
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
PSY V01 Introduction to Psychology 3
SOC V01 Introduction to Sociology 3
SOC V50 Introduction to Social Work:
Social Welfare Institutions 3
SOC V51 Basic Skills in Social Work Methods I 3
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES:
Select one (1) of the following courses:
BIOL V01-V01L Principles of Biology & Laboratory 3-1
BIOL V12 Principles of Human Biology 3
Select one (1) of the following courses:
ECON V01A Principles of Macro-Economics 3
ECON V01B Principles of Micro-Economics 3
Select six (6) units from the following courses:
MATH V44 Elementary Statistics 4
PSY V04 Introductory Statistics for the Social
and Behavioral Sciences 4
SOC V02 Social Problems 3
SOC V52 Basic Skills in Social Work Methods II 3
SOC V95 Sociology Volunteer Internship 1-4
SOC V96 Sociology Work Experience Internship 1-4
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Recommended courses: AES V11; POLS V08; PSY V05, V15; SOC V03,
V07; SPCH V15.
Major requirements for transfer students in this field and related disciplines
differ from associate degree requirements; if you plan to transfer,
consult www.assist.org and your counselor.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
HUMAN SERVICES
Basic Certificate
(Awarded by the Department)
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
PSY V01 Introduction to Psychology 3
PSY V15 Introduction to Abnormal Psychology 3
SOC V02 Social Problems 3
SOC V50 Introduction to Social work: Social
Welfare Institutions 3
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSE:
Select one (1) of the following courses:
HEC V24 Human Development 3
PSY V05 Introduction to Development Psychology 3
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CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
HUMAN SERVICES
Advanced Certificate
(Awarded by the Department)
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
SOC V51-V52 Basic Skills in Social Work
Methods I & II 3-3
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES:
Select one (1) of the following courses:
BUS V40/SUP V96 Organizational Behavior 3
POLS V08 Public Administration 3
SOC V01 Introduction to Sociology 3
SOC V03/AES V11 Race and Ethnic Group Relations 3
SPCH V15 Interpersonal Communication 3
SUP V96 Organizational Behavior 3
Select three (3) units from the following courses:
SOC V95 Sociology Volunteer Internship 1-4
SOC V96 Sociology Work Experience Internship 1-4
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VC Foundation awards more than $300,000
in scholarships annually
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INTERNATIONAL STUDIES continued
COMMUNICATION/LITERATURE/ARTS AREA:
Required courses: Units
PSY V30 Multicultural Psychology 3
PSY V31/SOC V31 Introduction to Social Psychology 3
Select one (1) of the following courses:
AES V11/SOC V03 Racial and Ethnic Group Relations 3
AES V31/SPAN V20 Hispanic Literature in Translation 3
ANTH V02 Cultural Anthropology 3
ANTH V06 Anthropology of Women 3
ART V02A-V02B Introduction to the History of
Western Art I & II 3-3
ENGL V30-V31 Survey of World Literature I & II 3-3
ENGL V33 Introduction to African-American
Literature 3
ENGL V34 Introduction to Chicano Literature 3
GEOG V02 Elements of Cultural Geography 3
JOUR V01 Mass Communication 3
MUS V03 Introduction to World Music 3
MUS V09A-V09B Music History and Literature I & II 3-3
EUROPE/WESTERN WORLD STUDIES AREA:
Required courses:
HIST V01A-V01B Introduction to Western
Civilization I & II 3-3
Select one (1) of the following courses:
ENGL V30-V31 Survey of World Literature I & II 3-3
PHIL V03B Survey of World Religions: West 3
PHIL V06A-V06B Great Philosophers of the West I & II 3-3
POLS V04 Introduction to Political Theory 3
INTERNATIONAL POLITICS AND DIPLOMACY AREA:
Required courses:
POLS V14 Global Studies 3
POLS V15 Revolution in the Third World 3
Select one (1) of the following courses:
HIST V16 United States History: Focus on
Foreign Relations 3
HIST V18A-V18B World History I & II 3-3
POLS V10 The United Nations and World Affairs 4
LATIN AMERICAN/AMERICAN STUDIES AREA:
Required courses:
HIST V04A-V04B History of the Americas I & II 3-3
Select one (1) of the following courses:
AES V01/ANTH V04 Indians of North America 3
AES V02A/HIST V05A United States History: Focus on
Native Americans I 3
AES V02B/HIST V05B United States History: Focus on
Native Americans II 3
AES V10/ART V03 Introduction to African and
Pre-Columbian Art 3
AES V21A/HIST V10A The Heritage of Mexico I 3
AES V21B/HIST V10B The Heritage of Mexico II 3
POLS V09 United States - Mexico Relations 3
POLS V11 Government and Politics of Mexico 3
18-29
Major requirements for transfer students in this field and related disciplines
differ from associate degree requirements; if you plan to transfer,
consult www.assist.org and your counselor.
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
POLS V02 Comparative Government 3
POLS V05 Introduction to International Relations 3
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSE:
Select one (1) of the following courses:
ANTH V02 Cultural Anthropology 3
ANTH V06 Anthropology of Women 3
GEOG V02 Elements of Cultural Geography 3
HIST V18A-V18B World History I & II 3-3
HIST V20 Introduction to World History of
the 20th and 21st Centuries 3
PHIL V03A-V03B Survey of World Religions:
East & West 3-3
POLS V03 Introduction to Political Science 3
REQUIRED FOREIGN LANGUAGE:
Must demonstrate competency in a modern foreign language (currently
used in everyday life) equal to a one-year sequence at the college
level 0-10
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES FOR SPECIALIZATION
AREAS:
Select one (1) of the following areas and complete nine to
ten (9-10) units from the required and optional choice lists:
AFRICAN STUDIES AREA:
Required courses:
AES V42A/HIST V14A African History to 1800 3
AES V42B/HIST V14B African History Since 1800 3
Select one (1) of the following courses:
AES V10/ART V03 Introduction to African and
Pre-Columbian Art 3
AES V40A/HIST V03A United States History: Focus on
African Americans I 3
AES V40B/HIST V03B United States History: Focus on
African Americans II 3
ENGL V33 Introduction to African-American
Literature 3
ASIAN STUDIES AREA:
Required courses:
AES V61/HIST V15 Introduction to the History of East Asia 3
PHIL V03A Survey of World Religions: East 3
Select one (1) of the following courses:
AES V62/AAS V01 Introduction to Asian American Studies 3
AES V65/ART V08 Introduction to Asian Art 3
BUSINESS/ECONOMICS AREA:
Required courses:
BUS V43 Introduction to International Business 3
ECON V01A Principles of Macro-Economics 3
Select one (1) of the following courses:
ECON V01B Principles of Micro-Economics 3
GEOG V01 Elements of Physical Geography 3
GEOL V02 Physical Geology 3
POLS V16 Government and the Economy 3
PSY V04 Introductory Statistics for the
Social and Behavioral Sciences 4
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JOURNALISM
Program not currently offered.
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
JOUR V01 Mass Communication 3
JOUR V05A Communication Skills
Through Writing I 3
JOUR V10A Creating a Publication I 4
JOUR V15A/ENGL V51 Editing I 3
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES:
Select nine (9) units from the following courses:
JOUR V05B Communication Skills
Through Writing II 3
JOUR V10B Creating a Publication II 4
JOUR V11A-V11B Creative Publication Design I & II 4-4
JOUR V15B Editing II 3
JOUR V22/BUS V39 Advertising 3
JOUR V30/PHOT V30 Press Photography Practicum 1.5
JOUR V31 Press Lab Practicum 1-2
22
Recommended courses: ART V11A, V11B, V28A, V28B, V28C, V29A,
V29B, V29C; BUS V03, V06, V11, V45; ECON V01A; ENGL V01A; HIST
V01A, V01B, V04A, V04B, V07A, V07B, V08, V09, V16; PHOT V01;
POLS V01; PSY V01; SPCH V01.
Major requirements for transfer students in this field and related disciplines
differ from associate degree requirements; if you plan to transfer,
consult www.assist.org and your counselor.
Students transferring to universities with national professional
accreditation are limited to fifteen (15) lower division units in journalism
and related fields that will apply to the baccalaureate degree.
MUSIC
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
MUS V02A-V02B-V02C Music Theory I & II & III 5-5-5
MUS V02D Music Theory:
Modal-Tonal Counterpoint 5
MUS V02AL-V02BLV02CL-
V02DL Ear Training I & II & III & IV 1-1-1-1
MUS V30 Applied Music Study 1-1
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES:
Select three (3) units from the following courses:
MUS V09A-V09B Music History and Literature I & II 3-3
Select four (4) units from the following courses:
MUS V24A-V24BV24C-
V24D Keyboards I & II & III & IV 2-2-2-2
Select six (6) units from the following courses:
MUS V10 College Chorus 1.5
MUS V11 College Singers .5-2
MUS V12 Chorale 1.5
MUS V14 Beginning Community Orchestra 1.5
MUS V15 Advanced Community Orchestra 1.5
MUS V16 Intermediate Choral Rehearsal
and Performance .5-1.5
MUS V18 Band 1.5
MUS V19 Advanced Choral Rehearsal
and Performance 1.5
MUS V21A Chamber Music: Winds 1
MUS V21B Chamber Music: Brass 1
MUS V21C Chamber Music: Strings
and Keyboards 1
MUS V22A Advanced Chamber Music: Winds 1
MUS V22B Advanced Chamber Music: Brass 1
MUS V22C Advanced Chamber Music:
Strings and Keyboards 1
MUS V34 Beginning Chamber Orchestra .5-1.5
MUS V35 Advanced Chamber Orchestra 1.5
39
Recommended courses: MUS V01, V04, V13A, V13B, V13C, V13D,
V27.
Major requirements for transfer students in this field and related
disciplines differ from associate degree requirements; if you plan to
transfer, consult www.assist.org and your counselor.
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Recreation continued
DANCE AREA: Units
DANC V10 Modern Dance 1-1.5
DANC V13 Tap Dance 1-1.5
DANC V14/THA V14 Movement for the Theatre 1-1.5
DANC V15 Ballet 1-1.5
DANC V16 Western Line Dance 1-1.5
DANC V17 Western Dance for Pairs 1-1.5
DANC V18 Intermediate Tap Dance 1-1.5
DANC V26/AES V15 Folk Dance: Ethnic
Dances of the World 1-1.5
DANC V29 Jazz Dance 1-1.5
DANC V30 Dance Performance 3
DANC V50 Choreography 1
DANC V90 Directed Studies in Dance 1-6
19-20
Recommended courses: ART V41A, V43A; JOUR V01, V05A; MUS V01;
PSY V02; SOC V02; SPCH V01; THA V02A.
Major requirements for transfer students in this field and related disciplines
differ from associate degree requirements; if you plan to transfer,
consult www.assist.org and your counselor.
THEATRE ARTS
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
THA V01 Theatre Arts Appreciation 3
THA V02A Fundamentals of Acting 3
THA V05 Stagecraft 3
THA V06 Stage Make-up 3
THA V10 Production and Performance 1-3
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES:
Select six (6) units from the following courses:
THA V02B Advanced Acting 3
THA V12 Student One-Act Play Festival 1-3
THA V20 Costume Design and History 3
THA V22 Fundamentals of Stage Costuming 3
THA V29 History of Motion Pictures 3
THA V30A Fundamentals of Screenwriting 3
THA V30B Intermediate Screenwriting 3
THA V31 Acting for Film and Television 3
19-21
Recommended courses: MUS V13A; PE V40; SPCH V04.
Major requirements for transfer students in this field and related disciplines
differ from associate degree requirements; if you plan to transfer,
consult www.assist.org and your counselor.
PHOTOGRAPHY
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
ART V11A Color and Design:
Two-Dimensional Design 3
ART V12A Drawing and Composition I 3
ART V28A Graphic Communications I 3
PHOT V01 Beginning Photography 3
PHOT V04A-V04B Intermediate Photography I & II 3-3
PHOT V06A-V06B Introduction to Color
Photography I & II 3-3
PHOT V08 Principles of Portrait Photography 3
PHOT V09A Applied Photography I 3
PHOT V73/ART V73 Digital Imaging 3
33
Recommended courses: ART V11B, V12B, V43A, V49; JOUR V30; PHOT
V02, V07, V09B, V30.
Major requirements for transfer students in this field and related disciplines
differ from associate degree requirements; if you plan to transfer,
consult www.assist.org and your counselor.
RECREATION
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
REC V40 Introduction to Community
Recreation 3
REC V42 Recreational Programs and
Leadership 3
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES:
Select one (1) of the following courses:
HED V92 First Aid, Safety and CPR 2
HED V94 The Trainer and Athletic Injuries 3
Select one (1) of the following courses:
HED V93 Health and Wellness 3
HED V95 Health and Wellness:
Designed for Women 3
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES FOR SPECIALIZATION
AREAS:
Select one (1) of the following areas and complete eight (8)
units:
AQUATICS AREA:
PE V17 Lifeguard Training 1.5
PE V18 Water Safety Instructor 3
PE V21-V21L Scuba Diving: Beginning & Laboratory 2-1
PE V22 Scuba Diving: Intermediate/Advanced 3
PE V26 NAUI Training Assistant 1-2
PE V27 NAUI Assistant Instructor 1-2
PE V28 NAUI Divemaster 1-2
PE V29 NAUI Instructor Preparatory
Course (PREP) 1-2
May select one (1) course from the following courses as part
of the eight (8) units additionally required:
PE V03 Swimming: Intermediate 1-1.5
PE V04 Advanced Swimming 1-1.5
PE V06 Swimming for Conditioning 1-1.5
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Associate in Science Degrees
and
Certificates of Achievement
Major Requirements
ACCOUNTING
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
BUS V02 Income Tax Fundamentals 3
BUS V04 Computerized Payroll Accounting 3
BUS V07A Business Calculations Using a Calculator 2.5
BUS V07B Business Calculations Using Excel 2.5
BUS V08 Computerized Accounting 3
BUS V30 Introduction to Business 3
BIS V40 Microcomputer Applications in Business 4
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES:
Select one (1) of the following sequences:
BUS V01A-V01B Financial Accounting & Managerial
Accounting 4-4
BUS V03-V01A Introduction to Accounting &
Financial Accounting 3-4
Select one (1) of the following courses:
BUS V33 Business Law 3
BUS V53 Legal Environment of Business 3
BIS V47A Microsoft Access I 2
Select one (1) of the following courses:
BUS V44/SUP V81 Business English 3
BUS V45 Business Communications 3
33-35
Recommended courses: BUS V31, V32, V34, V38; BIS V77A; CD V38;
ECON V01A, V01B; ENGL V01A; MATH V50; PHIL V04; PSY V01; SPCH
V01; SUP V93, V94.
Major requirements for transfer students in this field and related disciplines
differ from associate degree requirements; if you plan to transfer,
consult www.assist.org and your counselor.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
BOOKKEEPING
(Awarded by the Department)
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
BUS V03 Introduction to Accounting 3
BUS V04 Computerized Payroll Accounting 3
BUS V07A Business Calculations Using a
Calculator 2.5
BUS V07B Business Calculations Using
Excel 2.5
BUS V08 Computerized Accounting 3
14
AGRICULTURAL PLANT SCIENCE
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
AG V03 Plant Biology 3
AG V04 Soil and Water Science 3
AG V21 Introduction to Pest Management 3
AG V22 Insects and Diseases of Plants 3
AG V23 Weed, Vertebrate and Nematode
Management 3
BIOL V10 Introduction to Environmental Issues 3
BUS V30 Introduction to Business 3
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES:
Select one (1) of the following courses:
BUS V33 Business Law 3
BUS V53 Legal Environment of Business 3
Select one (1) of the following courses:
BIS V40 Microcomputer Applications
in Business 4
MATH V50 Introduction to Computers and
Computer Literacy 3
Select one (1) of the following sequences:
CHEM V10-V10L The Chemical Environment &
Laboratory 4-1
CHEM V20-V20L Elementary Chemistry & Laboratory 4-1
32-33
Recommended courses: CHEM V01A-V01AL, V01B-V01BL, V12A-V12AL,
V12B-V12BL; ECON V01A, V01B; HED V92.
Major requirements for transfer students in this field and related disciplines
differ from associate degree requirements; if you plan to transfer,
consult www.assist.org and your counselor.
ARCHITECTURE
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
ARCH V10 Introduction to Architectural Design 2
ARCH V21-V22 Architectural Graphics I & II 3-3
ARCH V23/DRFT V05A Introduction to AutoCAD 2
ARCH V31-V32 Architectural Practice I & II 3-3
ARCH V40 Architectural Design I 3
ARCH V60/CT V60 Simplified Engineering for
Building Construction 3
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES:
Select two (2) of the following courses:
ARCH V11/CT V20/
DRFT V02B Blueprint Reading:
Architectural/Construction 3
ARCH V24 Advanced Operations of AutoCAD 2
ARCH V33 Computer Applications in Architecture 3
ARCH V41 Architectural Design II 3
ARCH V59/CT V59 Uniform Building Code 3
ARCH V64/CT V64 Building Construction:
Materials and Methods 3
ARCH V75/CT V75 Introduction to Electrical, Plumbing
and Mechanical Systems 3
27-28
Major requirements for transfer students in this field and related disciplines
differ from associate degree requirements: if you plan to transfer,
consult www.assist.org and your counselor.
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BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
BIOL V18 Human Heredity 3
BIOL V30 Introduction to Biotechnology and
Molecular Biology 3
CHEM V20-V20L Elementary Chemistry & Laboratory 4-1
CHEM V21-V21L Introduction to Organic and
Biochemistry & Laboratory 3-2
MATH V44 Elementary Statistics 4
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES FOR OPTION:
Select one (1) of the following options and complete all
courses listed:
BIOTECHNOLOGY OPTION:
BIOL V31 Introduction to Methods of
Biotechnology and Molecular Biology 4
PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY OPTION:
AG V03 Plant Biology 3
BIOL V32 Introduction to Methods of Plant
Biotechnology and Molecular Biology 2
24-25
Recommended courses: BIOL V01, V01L; MICR V01; PHIL V02.
Major requirements for transfer students in this field and related disciplines
differ from associate degree requirements; if you plan to transfer,
consult www.assist.org and your counselor.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
BIOTECHNICIAN
(Awarded by the Department)
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
BIOL V18 Human Heredity 3
BIOL V30 Introduction to Biotechnology and
Molecular Biology 3
BIOL V31 Introduction to Methods of
Biotechnology and Molecular Biology 4
BIOL V60A Biotechnology Industry Skills I 1
CHEM V21-V21L Introduction to Organic and
Biochemistry & Laboratory 3-2
16
Recommended courses: MATH V01 or V11A, V11B; MICR V01.
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
AUTO V10 Introduction to Automotive
Technology 1.5
AUTO V14 Automotive Electrical Systems 4
AUTO V14LA Automotive Chassis Electrical
Laboratory 1
AUTO V14LB Automotive Engine Electrical
Systems Laboratory 1
AUTO V15 Automotive Fuel Systems 2
AUTO V15LA-V15LB Automotive Fuel Systems
Laboratories A & B 1-1
AUTO V16 Automotive Emissions
Control Systems 2
AUTO V16LA-V16LB Automotive Emission Control
Systems Laboratories A & B 1-1
AUTO V17 Automotive Driveability Diagnostics
and Repair 2
AUTO V17LA-V17LB Automotive Driveability Diagnostics
& Repair Laboratories A & B 1-1
AUTO V18-V18L Automotive Heating/Air Conditioning
& Laboratory 1-1
AUTO V20 Automotive Engine Repair 3
AUTO V20LA-V20LB Automotive Engine Repair
Laboratories A & B 2-1
AUTO V22 Automotive Transmission and
Drive Line 3
AUTO V22LA-V22LB Automotive Transmission & Drive
Line Laboratories A & B 2-1
AUTO V26 Automotive Brakes Service and
Repair 2
AUTO V26LA-V26LB Automotive Brakes Service &
Repair Laboratories A & B 1-1
AUTO V28 Automotive Suspension Systems 2
AUTO V28LA Automotive Suspensions Laboratory 1
AUTO V28LB Automotive Alignment Laboratory 1
41.5
Recommended courses: MS V10; WEL V01.
Completion of these courses satisfies the requirements of the Toyota
Technical Education Network (T-TEN) curriculum required of program
participants. See the automotive department or counselor for further
information regarding the T-TEN Program.
Major requirements for transfer students in this field and related disciplines
differ from associate degree requirements; if you plan to transfer,
consult www.assist.org and your counselor.
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BUSINESS
General
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
BUS V30 Introduction to Business 3
BUS V31/SUP V94 Organization and Management 3
BUS V34 Exercise in Management
Decision Making 3
BIS V40 Microcomputer Applications in
Business 4
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES:
Select one (1) of the following sequences:
BUS V01A-V01B Financial Accounting & Managerial
Accounting 4-4
BUS V03-V01A Introduction to Accounting &
Financial Accounting 3-4
BUS V07A-V07B Business Calculations
Using a Calculator & Excel 2.5-2.5
Select one (1) of the following courses:
BUS V07A Business Calculations Using a
Calculator 2.5
BIS V70 Introduction to Computers and
Windows 2
Select one (1) of the following courses:
BUS V32/SUP V93 Human Resource Management 3
BUS V33 Business Law 3
BUS V53 Legal Environment of Business 3
Select one (1) of the following courses:
BUS V44/SUP V81 Business English 3
BUS V45 Business Communications 3
Select at least one (1) unit from the following courses:
BIS V44A-V44B Microsoft Word I & II 1-2/1-2
BIS V47A Microsoft Access I 2
BIS V70 Introduction to Computers and
Windows 2
BIS V71A Introduction to the Internet, the Web,
and e-mail 1
BIS V71B Using the Web for Research 1
BIS V71C Creating a Personal Web Page 1
BIS V77A Introduction to Microsoft Access I 1
27-30.5
Recommended courses: BUS V39; ECON V01A, V01B; JOUR V22; PSY
V01; SPCH V01.
Major requirements for transfer students in this field and related disciplines
differ from associate degree requirements; if you plan to transfer,
consult www.assist.org and your counselor.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
COMPUTERIZED OFFICE
(Awarded by the Department)
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
BUS V07A Business Calculations Using a Calculator 2.5
BUS V18B Word Processing Language Skills:
Proofreading .5
BIS V44A-V44B Microsoft Word I & II 1-2/1-2
BIS V56A-V56B Microsoft Powerpoint I & II 1-1
BIS V70 Introduction to Computers and Windows 2
BIS V71A Introduction to the Internet, the Web,
and e-mail 1
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES:
Select one (1) of the following groups and complete all
courses listed:
GROUP A
BUS V07B Business Calculations Using Excel 2.5
GROUP B
BIS V76A-V76B Microsoft Excel for Windows I & II 1-1
Select one (1) of the following groups and complete all
courses listed:
GROUP A
BUS V47A Microsoft Access I 2
GROUP B
BIS V77A-V77B Introduction to Microsoft Access I & II 1-1
14-16.5
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BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
BUS V31/SUP V94 Organization and Management 3
BUS V38/CD V38 Small Business Management 3
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES:
Select one (1) of the following sequences:
BUS V01A-V01B Financial Accounting &
Managerial Accounting 4-4
BUS V03-V01A Introduction to Accounting &
Financial Accounting 3-4
BUS V07A-V07B Business Calculations Using a
Calculator & Excel 2.5-2.5
Select one (1) of the following courses:
BUS V33 Business Law 3
BUS V53 Legal Environment of Business 3
Select four (4) of the following courses:
BUS V30 Introduction to Business 3
BUS V32/SUP V93 Human Resource Management 3
BUS V34 Exercise in Management
Decision Making 3
BUS V40/SUP V96 Organizational Behavior 3
BUS V41 Introduction to Total Quality
Management 3
BUS V43 Introduction to International Business 3
BUS V44/SUP V81 Business English 3
BUS V45 Business Communications 3
BIS V40 Microcomputer Applications in
Business 4
Select at least one (1) unit from the following courses:
BIS V44A Microsoft Word I 1-2
BIS V70 Introduction to Computers and
Windows 2
BIS V71A Introduction to the Internet, the Web,
and e-mail 1
BIS V71B Using the Web for Research 1
BIS V71C Creating a Personal Web Page 1
BIS V76A-V76B Microsoft Excel for Windows I & II 1-1
27-31
Recommended courses: BUS V02, V40, V43, V44; ECON V01A; MATH
V50; SUP V81, V90, V96.
Major requirements for transfer students in this field and related disciplines
differ from associate degree requirements; if you plan to transfer,
consult www.assist.org and your counselor.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
MICROCOMPUTERS: BUSINESS APPLICATIONS
(Awarded by the Department)
REQUIRED COURSES: LEVELS I & II Units
BIS V40 Microcomputer Applications in
Business 4
BIS V44A Microsoft Word I 1-2
BIS V70 Introduction to Computers
and Windows 2
BIS V71A Introduction to the Internet, the Web,
and e-mail 1
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES:
Select additional units from the following courses to bring
total to 12 units for Level I certificate or 16 units for Level
II certificate:
BUS V07A Business Calculations Using a
Calculator 2.5
BUS V08 Computerized Accounting 3
BIS V41 The Internet and the World Wide Web 3
BIS V44B Microsoft Word II 1-2
BIS V47B Microsoft Access II 2
BIS V56A-V56B Microsoft Powerpoint I & II 1-1
BIS V71B Using the Web for Research 1
BIS V71C Creating a Personal Web Page 1
May select one (1) of the following groups and complete all
courses listed as part of the additionally required courses
to total 12 or 16 units:
GROUP A
BUS V07B Business Calculations Using Excel 2.5
GROUP B
BIS V76A-V76B Microsoft Excel for Windows I & II 1-1
May select one (1) of the following groups and complete all
courses listed as part of the additionally required courses
to total 12 or 16 units:
GROUP A
BUS V47A Microsoft Access I 2
GROUP B
BIS V77A-V77B Introduction to Microsoft Access I & II 1-1
12-16
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CHILD DEVELOPMENT
REQUIRED CORE COURSES: Units
CD V24 Child Nutrition, Health and Safety 3
CD V61 Child, Family and Community 3
CD V62 Introduction to Early Childhood
Programs and Curricula 3
HEC V23 Child Growth and Development 3
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM COURSES:
CD V11 Language Arts and Literacy
Experiences for Young Children 1.5
CD V13 Social Studies Experiences for
Young Children 1.5
CD V14 Creative Arts Experiences
for Young Children 1.5
CD V16 Behavior and Classroom
Management in Child Development 1.5
CD V17 Family and Parent Involvement in
Child Development 1.5
CD V18 Special Needs Children 1.5
CD V19 Math and Science in Early
Childhood 3
REQUIRED DIRECTED TEACHING COURSE:
CD V64 Field Experiences In Child
Development 4
28
Recommended courses: ART V11A; BUS V11; CD V26, V28, V65;
HEC V22; SPCH V01.
California State Child Development permits are awarded at six different
levels. These are: assistant, associate teacher, teacher, master teacher,
site supervisor, and program director. See CD department or counselor
for further information.
Major requirements for transfer students in this field and related disciplines
differ from associate degree requirements; if you plan to transfer,
consult www.assist.org and your counselor.
CLERICAL
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
BUS V03 Introduction to Accounting 3
BUS V07A Business Calculations Using a
Calculator 2.5
BUS V07B Business Calculations Using Excel 2.5
BUS V44/SUP V81 Business English 3
BIS V44A Microsoft Word I 1-2
BIS V70 Introduction to Computers and Windows 2
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES:
Select four (4) units from the following courses.
BUS V12 Intermediate Keyboarding 1-3
BIS V40 Microcomputer Applications in
Business 4
BIS V44B Microsoft Word II 1-2
18-19
Recommended courses: BUS V01A, V01B, V30, V33, V53; CS V20;
MATH V50.
Major requirements for transfer students in this field and related disciplines
differ from associate degree requirements; if you plan to transfer,
consult www.assist.org and your counselor.
COMMERCIAL ART
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
ART V11A Color and Design: Two-Dimensional
Design 3
ART V11B Color and Design: Color Theory
and Practice 3
ART V12A Drawing and Composition I 3
ART V28A-V28B Graphic Communications I & II 3-3
ART V29A-V29B Commercial Illustration and
Layout I & II 3-3
ART V71-V72 Computer Graphics and Design I & II 3-3
PHOT V01 Beginning Photography 3
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES:
Select one (1) of the following courses:
ART V02A-V02B Introduction to the History of
Western Art I & II 3-3
Select one (1) of the following courses:
ART V13A Life Drawing I 3
ART V18A/FDM V18A Figure Illustration I 3
ART V49 Commercial Art Portfolio
Development 3
36
Recommended courses: ART V06, V12B, V13B, V13C, V18B, V28C,
V29C, V32A, V37A, V43A, V44A, V46A, V46B, V48, V73, V74; FDM
V18B; PHOT V04A, V73.
Major requirements for transfer students in this field and related disciplines
differ from associate degree requirements; if you plan to transfer,
consult www.assist.org and your counselor.
COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Program not currently offered.
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
BIS V14 CompTIA A+ Certification
Preparation Training 2
CIS V01 Introduction to Oracle and SQL* Plus 3
CIS V03 Oracle PL/SQL Programming 3
CIS V58-V59 Cisco Networking Academy
Program CCNA I & II 4-4
CIS V62 Microsoft Network Operating System 3
CS V11 Programming Fundamentals 3
CS V20 Beginning Visual Basic 3
CS V82 UNIX Systems Programming 3
MATH V50 Introduction to Computers and
Computer Literacy 3
31
Major requirements for transfer students in this field and related disciplines
differ from associate degree requirements; if you plan to transfer,
consult www.assist.org and your counselor.
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COMPUTER SCIENCE
Program not currently offered.
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
CS V11 Programming Fundamentals 3
CS V13 Object-Oriented Programming 3
CS V15 Data Structures and Algorithms 3
CS V17/MATH V52 Discrete Structures 3
CS V19 Computer Architecture and Organization 3
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES:
Select two (2) courses from any of the following courses in
addition to the option selected: 5-8
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES FOR OPTION:
Select one (1) of the following options and complete all
courses listed:
BIOINFORMATICS OPTION:
BIOL V30 Introduction to Biotechnology and
Molecular Biology 3
MM V66 Professional Web Page Development 3
MM V82 Vector-Based Animation 3
C OPTION:
CS V82 UNIX Systems Programming 3
MATH V57 Beginning C 3
C++ OPTION:
MATH V55 Beginning C++ 3
CS V32 Intermediate C++ 3
CS V34 Advanced C++ 3
DATABASE PROGRAMMING OPTION:
CIS V03 Oracle PL/SQL Programming 3
Select one (1) of the following courses:
CIS V01 Introduction to Oracle and SQL* Plus 3
CIS V02 Introduction to Oracle for Experienced
SQL Users 2
JAVA OPTION:
MATH V56 Beginning Java 3
CS V42 Intermediate Java 3
CS V44 Advanced Java 3
MULTIMEDIA PROGRAMMING FOR GAMING OPTION:
MATH V55 Beginning C++ 3
CS V32 Intermediate C++ 3
MM V61 Introduction to 3D Animation and
Modeling for Multimedia 3
VISUAL BASIC OPTION:
CS V20 Beginning Visual Basic 3
CS V22 Intermediate Visual Basic 3
CS V24 Advanced Visual Basic 3
WEB PROGRAMMING OPTION:
MM V63 Multimedia Programming: 3D
Graphics and Animation with C++ 4
MM V64 Multimedia and 3D Web Development 4
MM V66 Professional Web Page Development 3
26-34
Recommended courses: MATH V21A, V21B; PHYS V04-V04L, V05-V05L.
Major requirements for transfer students in this field and related disciplines
differ from associate degree requirements; if you plan to transfer,
consult www.assist.org and your counselor.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
CISCO NETWORKING ASSOCIATE
(Awarded by the Department)
Program not currently offered.
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
CIS V58-V59 Cisco Networking Academy
Program CCNA I & II 4-4
CIS V75 Cisco Certified Networking
Associate (CCNA) Exam Review 4
12
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
ORACLE DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR
(Awarded by the Department)
Program not currently offered.
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
CIS V01 Introduction to Oracle and SQL* Plus 3
CIS V03 Oracle PL/SQL Programming 3
CIS V25 Oracle Database Fundamentals I 3
9
Trick or Treat with the children from the
Child Development Center
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CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
Building Inspection Option
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
CT V59/ARCH V59 Uniform Building Code 3
CT V66 National Electrical Code 3
CT V71 Uniform Plumbing Code 3
CT V72 Uniform Mechanical Code 3
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES:
Select six (6) of the following courses:
CT V12/ARCH V12 Advanced Blueprint Reading:
Commercial/Industrial 3
CT V20/ARCH V11/
DRFT V02B Blueprint Reading: Architectural/
Construction 3
CT V40 ICBO Building Code Certification
Preparation 2
CT V41 IAPMO Plumbing Code
Certification Preparation 2
CT V42 IAPMO Mechanical Code Certification
Preparation 2
CT V43 Electrical Code Certification Preparation 2
CT V45 ICBO Plans Examiner Certification
Preparation 2
CT V46 Building Permit Technician 2
CT V47/CJ V47 Building and Zoning Code Enforcement 3
CT V58/ARCH V58 International Residential Code 3
CT V60/ARCH V60 Simplified Engineering for Building
Construction 3
CT V61 Public Works Construction 3
CT V62 Structural Masonry Construction 3
CT V63 Reinforced Concrete Construction 3
CT V65/WEL V65 Structural Steel and Welding
Construction 3
CT V67/ARCH V67 Building Accessibility Regulations 2
CT V69 California Energy Regulations 2
May select three (3) units from the following courses as part
of the six (6) courses additionally required:
CT V95-V96 Construction Technology
Internship I & II 1-4/1-4
24-30
Major requirements for transfer students in this field and related disciplines
differ from associate degree requirements; if you plan to transfer,
consult www.assist.org and your counselor.
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
Construction Management Option
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
CT V20/ARCH V11/
DRFT V02B Blueprint Reading: Architectural/
Construction 3
CT V64/ARCH V64 Building Construction: Materials and
Methods 3
CT V75/ARCH V75 Introduction to Electrical, Plumbing and
Mechanical Systems 3
CT V77 Construction Business Management 3
CT V79 Construction Estimating 3
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES:
Select five (5) of the following courses:
ARCH V31 Architectural Practice I 3
BUS V03 Introduction to Accounting 3
BUS V31/SUP V94 Organization and Management 3
BUS V38/ CD V38 Small Business Management 3
CT V12/ARCH V12 Advanced Blueprint Reading:
Commercial/Industrial 3
CT V30 Woodworking 3
CT V37/HORT V37 Landscape Construction 3
CT V50 Construction Contractor License
Preparation 3
CT V52 Property Inspection 2
CT V58/ARCH V58 International Residential Code 3
CT V59/ARCH V59 Uniform Building Code 3
CT V76 Construction Job Site Management 3
CT V80 Computer Applications for Contractors 2
ENGR V05A Plane Surveying 3
SUP V90 Elements of Supervision 3
May select one (1) of the following courses as part of the
five (5) courses additionally required:
BUS V33 Business Law 3
BUS V53 Legal Environment of Business 3
May select three (3) units from the following courses as part
of the five (5) courses additionally required:
CT V95-V96 Construction Technology
Internship I & II 1-4/1-4
28-30
Major requirements for transfer students in this field and related disciplines
differ from associate degree requirements; if you plan to transfer,
consult www.assist.org and your counselor.
LRC at night
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DRAFTING TECHNOLOGY
Electronic Drafting and Manufacturing Option
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
DRFT V04/MS V04/
MT V04 Measurements and Computations 3
DRFT V05A/
ARCH V23 Introduction to AutoCAD 2
DRFT V05B Advanced Operations of AutoCAD 2
DRFT V10A-V10B Electronic Drafting I & II 3-3
DRFT V14A Technical Illustration I 3
DRFT V18 Drafting Projects 3
19
Recommended courses: ENGR V03; ENGL V02; PHYS V01.
Major requirements for transfer students in this field and related
disciplines differ from associate degree requirements; if you plan to
transfer, consult www.assist.org and your counselor.
DRAFTING TECHNOLOGY
Industrial Design and Manufacturing Option
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
DRFT V05A/
ARCH V23 Introduction to AutoCAD 2
DRFT V41 Introduction to Industrial
Design Graphics 3
DRFT V42 Design Drafting and 3D Solid Modeling 3
DRFT V43 Introduction to Solidworks 3
DRFT V44 Rapid Design and Prototyping 3
DRFT V50 Flexible Manufacturing Applications:
Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD)/
Computer Assisted Machining (CAM) 3
MT V15 Manufacturing Processes 3
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES:
Select three (3) of the following courses:
DRFT V02A/MS V02/
WEL V02 Blueprint Reading: Manufacturing 3
DRFT V04/MS V04/
MT V04 Measurements and Computations 3
DRFT V14A Technical Illustration I 3
DRFT V18 Drafting Projects 3
MS V01 Fundamentals of Machine Shop 2
MS V35 Production Machine Techniques 3
WEL V01 Introduction to Welding 2
27-29
Recommended courses: DRFT V05B, V51; IDS V74; MS V42.
Major requirements for transfer students in this field and related
disciplines differ from associate degree requirements; if you plan to
transfer, consult www.assist.org and your counselor.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Academic Option
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
CJ V01 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3
CJ V02 Concepts of Criminal Law 3
CJ V03 Community Relations and Diversity 3
CJ V05 Criminal Procedures 3
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES:
Select nine (9) units from the following courses:
CJ V04 Legal Aspects of Evidence 3
CJ V06 Criminal Justice Report Writing 3
CJ V07 Patrol Procedures 3
CJ V08 Criminal Investigation 3
CJ V14 Juvenile Law and Procedures in
California 3
CJ V18 Drug Investigation and Enforcement 3
CJ V25 Introduction to Corrections 3
CJ V27 Introduction to Probation and Parole 3
CJ V28 Fundamentals of Criminology 3
CJ V29 Legal Aspects of Corrections 3
CJ V30 Victimology 3
May select three (3) units from the following courses as
part of the nine (9) units additionally required:
CJ V90 Directed Studies in Criminal Justice 1-6
CJ V95-V96 Criminal Justice Internship I & II 1-4/1-4
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Academy Option
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
CJ V02 Concepts of Criminal Law 3
CJ V05 Criminal Procedures 3
CJ V80 P.O.S.T. Regular Basic Course 18
CJ V81 Orientation for P.O.S.T. Regular
Basic Course .5-5
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSE:
Select one (1) of the following courses:
CJ V04 Legal Aspects of Evidence 3
CJ V14 Juvenile Law and Procedures in
California 3
CJ V18 Drug Investigation and Enforcement 3
CJ V28 Fundamentals of Criminology 3
CJ V30 Victimology 3
27.5-32
Recommended courses for both options: AES V11; BUS V44, V45; CJ
V09, V11, V12A; MATH V50; PHOT V01; PE V32, V33; PSY V15; SOC
V03; SPCH V01; SUP V81.
The Criminal Justice programs are designed to prepare students to
successfully complete the training and testing procedures required to
enter law enforcement and corrections academies, or to work within the
private sector.
Major requirements for transfer students in this field and related disciplines
differ from associate degree requirements; if you plan to transfer,
consult www.assist.org and your counselor.
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EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
Paramedic Studies
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
EMT V01 Emergency Medical Technician 7
PM V01 Paramedic Theory 18.5
PM V02 Paramedic Clinical Laboratory 18.5
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSE(S):
Select one (1) of the following groups and complete all
courses listed:
GROUP A
ANAT V01 General Human Anatomy 4
PHSO V01 Introduction to Human Physiology 4
GROUP B
ANPH V01 Introduction to Human Anatomy
and Physiology 5
49-52
See special program requirements.
Recommended courses: BUS V27A; BIS V40; ENGL V05; LS; MATH V30,
V50; PSY V15, V30; SL V10A; SPAN V70.
Major requirements for transfer students in this field and related disciplines
differ from associate degree requirements; if you plan to transfer,
consult www.assist.org and your counselor.
ENGINEERING
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
CHEM V01A-V01AL General Chemistry I & Laboratory 3-2
ENGR V01 Introduction to Engineering 1
MATH V21A-V21B Calculus with Analytic Geometry I & II 5-5
MATH V21C Multivariable Calculus 5
PHYS V04-V04L Mechanics & Laboratory 4-1
PHYS V05-V05L Electricity and Magnetism & Laboratory 4-1
PHYS V06-V06L Optics, Heat and Modern Physics &
Laboratory 4-1
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES:
Select one (1) of the following courses:
ENGR V02 Engineering Graphics 2
ENGR V03 Descriptive Geometry 2
Select two (2) of the following courses:
ENGR V05A Plane Surveying 3
ENGR V12 Engineering Statics 3
ENGR V16-V16L Electronic Circuits and Devices &
Laboratory 3-1
ENGR V18 Engineering Materials 3
Select one (1) of the following programming languages:
CS V86 FORTRAN Programming 3
MATH V56 Beginning Java 3
MATH V57 Beginning C 3
47-48
Recommended courses: CHEM V01B-V01BL; ENGR V05B; MATH V24
(any or all of these courses may be required by some transfer institutions).
Major requirements for transfer students in this field and related disciplines
differ from associate degree requirements; if you plan to transfer,
consult www.assist.org and your counselor.
ENVIRONMENTAL HORTICULTURE
Program not currently offered.
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
AG V03 Plant Biology 3
AG V04 Soil and Water Science 3
HORT V32 Irrigation System Design 3
HORT V33 Landscape Planning and Design 3
HORT V37/CT V37 Landscape Construction 3
HORT V42A-V42B Landscape Plant Identification and
Uses I & II 3-3
HORT V45 Arboriculture 3
HORT V46 Turfgrass Management 3
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSE:
Select one (1) of the following courses:
BIS V40 Microcomputer Applications in
Business 4
MATH V50 Introduction to Computers and
Computer Literacy 3
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES FOR OPTION:
Select one (1) of the following options and complete all
courses listed:
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE AND CITY AND REGIONAL
PLANNING OPTION:
ARCH V23/DRFT V05A Introduction to AutoCAD 2
LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION AND MANAGEMENT OPTION:
AG V21 Introduction to Pest Management 3
AG V22 Insects and Diseases of Plants 3
AG V23 Weed, Vertebrate and Nematode
Management 3
HORT V41 Landscape Management 3
NURSERY AND GREENHOUSE MANAGEMENT OPTION:
AG V21 Introduction to Pest Management 3
AG V22 Insects and Diseases of Plants 3
HORT V30 Plant Propagation 3
HORT V40 Nursery and Greenhouse Management 3
TURFGRASS AND PARK MANAGEMENT OPTION:
AG V21 Introduction to Pest Management 3
AG V22 Insects and Diseases of Plants 3
HORT V41 Landscape Management 3
32-43
Recommended courses: All options-BUS V03, V30, V32, V38; CD
V38; SUP V93.
Landscape Architecture and City and Regional Planning option–ARCH
V11; ART V11A, V11B, V12A, V12B, V29A; CT V20; DRFT V02B.
Landscape Construction and Management option–CT V77; DRFT V03.
Nursery and Greenhouse Management option–AG V23; HORT V41.
Turfgrass and Park Management option-AG V23, V54; HED V92; REC
V41.
Major requirements for transfer students in this field and related disciplines
differ from associate degree requirements; if you plan to transfer,
consult www.assist.org and your counselor.
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CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS)
Basic Competency
(Awarded by the Department)
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
GEOG V22 Fundamentals of Mapping and
Geographic Information Systems 3
GEOG V26 Introduction to Geographic Information
Systems Software 2
GEOG V28 Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Applications: Project Development 1.5
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES:
Select one and one-half (1.5) units from the following
courses:
GEOG V24 Introduction to Global Positioning
Systems (GPS) .5
GEOG V28 Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Applications: Project Development 1.5
GEOG V90 Directed Studies in Geography
(with GIS Topic) .5-6
8
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS)
Agricultural Applications
(Awarded by the Department)
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
GEOG V22 Fundamentals of Mapping and
Geographic Information Systems 3
GEOG V24 Introduction to Global Positioning
Systems (GPS) .5
GEOG V26 Introduction to Geographic Information
Systems Software 2
GEOG V28 Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Applications: Project Development 1.5
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES:
Select one-half (.5) unit from the following course:
GEOG V90 Directed Studies in Geography
(with Agricultural GIS Topic) .5-6
Select two (2) units from the following courses:
GEOG V90 Directed Studies in Geography
(in GIS/GPS Field Data Collection) .5-6
GEOG V95/V96 Geography Internship I & II
(in GIS/GPS Field Data Collection) 1-4/1-4
9.5
FASHION DESIGN AND MERCHANDISING
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
ART V11A Color and Design: Two-Dimensional
Design 3
FDM V10 Fashion Industry and Marketing 3
FDM V17/ART V17 Creating the Fashion Image:
Fashion Promotion 3
HEC V15 Textiles 3
HEC V18 Fashion Analysis 3
THA V20 Costume Design and History 3
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSE:
Select one (1) of the following courses:
HEC V12A-V12B Clothing Construction I & II 3-2
HEC V13A Advanced Sewing Techniques 2
HEC V13B Tailoring 2
HEC V17 Knit Fabrics 2
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES FOR OPTION:
Select one (1) of the following options and complete two (2)
courses:
DESIGN OPTION:
FDM V18A/ART V18A Figure Illustration I 3
HEC V16 Flat Pattern Design 2-3
HEC V95-V96 Home Economics Internship I & II 1-4/1-4
MERCHANDISING OPTION:
BUS V06 Business Mathematics 3
HEC V95-V96 Home Economics Internship I & II 1-4/1-4
22-29
Recommended courses: ART V12A, V18B, V28A, V28B; BUS V03, V30,
V38; CD V38; FDM V18B; MATH V50.
Major requirements for transfer students in this field and related
disciplines differ from associate degree requirements; if you plan to
transfer, consult www.assist.org and your counselor.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
FLORISTRY
(Awarded by the Department)
Program not currently offered.
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
ART V11A Color and Design: Two-Dimensional
Design 3
HORT V47 Beginning Floral Design and
Techniques 2.5
HORT V48 Intermediate Floral Design 2.5
HORT V49 Advanced Floral Design and Retail
Shop Operation 2.5
HORT V50 Contemporary and Western
Floral Design 2.5
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HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY+
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
ANPH V01 Introduction to Human
Anatomy and Physiology 5
BUS V27A Beginning Medical Terminology 3
BUS V31/SUP V94 Organization and Management 3
ENGL V01A English Composition 5
HIT 101* Introduction to Health Information
Management 3
HIT 102* Legal Aspects of Health Care 2
HIT 200* Clinical Classification Systems:
ICD-9-CM/DRG Assignments 3
HIT 204* Basic Pathophysiology 3
HIT 210* Clinical Classification Systems: CPT-4
Procedural Coding/DRG Assignments 3
HIT 220* Statistical Applications in Health Care 2
HIT 230* Alternative Delivery Systems 2
HIT 240* Clinical Quality Assessment and
Improvement 3
HIT 250* Data Quality and Reimbursement
Methodologies 3
HIT 275* Professional Directed Practice 3
MATH V50 Introduction to Computers and
Computer Literacy 3
NS V07 Pharmacology 3
PSY V01 Introduction to Psychology 3
SPCH V01 Introduction to Speech Communication 3
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSE:
Select one (1) of the following courses:
BIS V40 Microcomputer Applications in Business 4
BIS V42 Microsoft Software Survey in the Office 3
COMAP 101* Microsoft Office 4
58-59
See special program requirements.
No Certificate of Achievement awarded.
+ Regional program conducted with Santa Barbara City College.
* Santa Barbara City College distance education course.
Major requirements for transfer students in this field and related disciplines
differ from associate degree requirements; if you plan to transfer,
consult www.assist.org and your counselor.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
HEALTH SCIENCES ADMINISTRATION
(Awarded by the Department)
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
BUS V03 Introduction to Accounting 3
BUS V32/SUP V93 Human Resource Management 3
BUS V34 Exercise in Management Decision
Making 3
BUS V40/SUP V96 Organizational Behavior 3
BUS V41 Introduction to Total Quality
Management 3
15
HOME ECONOMICS
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
ART V11A Color and Design: Two-Dimensional
Design 3
CD V24 Child Nutrition, Health and Safety 3
HEC V10 Nutrition 3
HEC V18 Fashion Analysis 3
HEC V22 Marriage and Family Life 3
HEC V23 Child Growth and Development 3
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES:
Select one (1) of the following courses:
HEC V05A Introduction to Interior Design 3
HEC V15 Textiles 3
Select one (1) of the following courses:
HEC V12A-V12B Clothing Construction I & II 3-2
HEC V13A Advanced Sewing Techniques 2
HEC V13B Tailoring 2
HEC V17 Knit Fabrics 2
23-24
Recommended course: CD V61.
Major requirements for transfer students in this field and related disciplines
differ from associate degree requirements; if you plan to transfer,
consult www.assist.org and your counselor.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
INTERIOR DESIGN
(Awarded by the Department)
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
HEC V05A Introduction to Interior Design 3
HEC V05B Applied Principles of Interior Design 3
HEC V07 History of Environmental Arts 3
HEC V15 Textiles 3
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES:
Select four and one-half (4.5) units from the following
courses:
ARCH V11/CT V20/
DRFT V02B Blueprint Reading: Architectural/
Construction 3
HEC V30 Space Planning: Interiors 1.5
HEC V31 Lighting Design 1.5
HEC V32 Kitchen and Bath Design 1.5
16.5
Recommended courses: ARCH V10, V21, V23, V40; ART V11B; BUS
V38; CD V38; DRFT V05A.
Major requirements for transfer students in this field and related disciplines
differ from associate degree requirements; if you plan to transfer,
consult www.assist.org and your counselor.
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CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
MECHANICAL INSPECTION
(Awarded by the Department)
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
MS V02/DRFT V02A/
WEL V02 Blueprint Reading: Manufacturing 3
MT V02-V03 Applied Machining I & II 2-2
MT V04/DRFT V04/
MS V04 Measurements and Computations 3
MT V09 Geometric Dimensioning and
Tolerancing 3
MT V10 Quality Control and Mechanical
Inspection 2
MT V11 Dimensional Metrology 2
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MEDICAL ASSISTANT
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
BUS V26A-V26B Medical Transcription I & II 3-2
BUS V27A Beginning Medical Terminology 3
BUS V27B Advanced Medical Terminology 3
BUS V29 Medical Insurance 3
BUS V44/SUP V81 Business English 3
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES:
Select one (1) of the following courses:
BUS V06 Business Mathematics 3
BIS V40 Microcomputer Applications in
Business 4
Select one (1) of the following courses:
BUS V12 Intermediate Keyboarding 1-3
BIS V44A Microsoft Word I 1-2
Select one (1) of the following courses:
BUS V28A Medical Office Procedures: Front Office 3
BUS V28B Medical Office Procedures: Back Office 3
24-27
Recommended courses: ANAT V01; ANPH V01; BUS V03, V26C, V45;
BIS V70; MICR V01; PSY V01.
Major requirements for transfer students in this field and related disciplines
differ from associate degree requirements; if you plan to transfer,
consult www.assist.org and your counselor.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION
(Awarded by the Department)
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
BUS V26A-V26B Medical Transcription I & II 3-2
BUS V27A Beginning Medical Terminology 3
BUS V27B Advanced Medical Terminology 3
BUS V44/SUP V81 Business English 3
BIS V44A Microsoft Word I 1-2
15-16
Recommended course: ANPH V01.
LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
Program not currently offered.
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
AG V03 Plant Biology 3
AG V04 Soil and Water Science 3
AG V22 Insects and Diseases of Plants 3
HORT V41 Landscape Management 3
HORT V42A-V42B Landscape Plant Identification
and Uses I & II 3-3
HORT V45 Arboriculture 3
HORT V46 Turfgrass Management 3
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MACHINE TECHNOLOGY
Program not currently offered.
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
DRFT V50 Flexible Manufacturing Applications:
Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD)/
Computer Assisted Machining (CAM) 3
MS V02/DRFT V02A/
WEL V02 Blueprint Reading: Manufacturing 3
MS V04/DRFT V04/
MT V04 Measurements and Computations 3
MS V10 Introduction to Machine Technology 4
MS V20 Advanced Turning Operations and
Introduction to Computer Numerical
Control (CNC) Lathe Operation 4
MS V30 Advanced Milling Operations
and Introduction to Computer
Numerical Control (CNC) Mill
Operation 4
MS V35 Production Machine Techniques 3
MS V40 Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Mill
Setup and Operation 3
MS V41-V41L Computer Numerical Control (CNC)
Programming & Laboratory 2-1
MS V42 Computer Assisted Manufacturing
(CAM) 3
MS V45 Computer Numerical Control (CNC)
Lathe Setup and Operation 3
MT V15 Manufacturing Processes 3
39
Recommended courses: ARCH V23; DRFT V05A; ENGL V02; WEL V01.
Major requirements for transfer students in this field and related disciplines
differ from associate degree requirements; if you plan to transfer,
consult www.assist.org and your counselor.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
APPLIED CNC MACHINE OPERATOR
(Awarded by the Department)
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
MT V05-V06-V07 Applied CNC Machining I & II & III 3-3-3
MT V08 CNC Program Editing 2
MT V09 Geometric Dimensioning and
Tolerancing 3
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MULTIMEDIA
Program not currently offered.
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
MM V10 Introduction to Multimedia and
Multimedia Applications 3
MM V20 Visual Design for Multimedia 3
MM V30 Multimedia Design and Production 3
MM V40 Video Production and Editing for
Multimedia 3
MM V50 Business Communications for
Multimedia 3
MM V70 Multimedia Practicum 2
MM V72 Multimedia Portfolio Presentation 1
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES FOR OPTION:
Select one (1) of the following options and complete all
courses listed:
ARCHITECTURE OPTION:
ARCH V23/DRFT 05A Introduction to AutoCAD 2
ARCH V24 Advanced Operations of AutoCAD 2
ARCH V31-V32 Architectural Practice I & II 3-3
DRFT V51 Introduction to 3D Studio Max 2
BUSINESS OPTION:
BUS V30 Introduction to Business 3
BIS V40 Microcomputer Applications in Business 4
BIS V41 The Internet and the World Wide Web 3
GRAPHICS OPTION:
ART V11A Color and Design: Two-Dimensional
Design 3
ART V11B Color and Design: Color Theory and
Practice 3
ART V12A Drawing and Composition I 3
ART V71 Computer Graphics and Design I 3
ART V73/PHOT V73 Digital Imaging 3
Select one (1) of the following courses:
ART V72 Computer Graphics and Design II 3
ART V74 Digital Painting 3
PROGRAMMING OPTION:
CS V20 Beginning Visual Basic 3
CS V32 Intermediate C++ 3
MATH V55 Beginning C++ 3
MATH V56 Beginning Java 3
MM V63 Multimedia Programming: 3D Graphics
and Animation with C++ 4
WEB DEVELOPMENT OPTION:
CS V20 Beginning Visual Basic 3
MATH V56 Beginning Java 3
MM V64 Multimedia and 3D Web Development 4
MM V65 Web Site Development 2.5
MM V66 Professional Web Page Development 3
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Major requirements for transfer students in this field and related
disciplines differ from associate degree requirements; if you plan to
transfer, consult www.assist.org and your counselor.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
MULTIMEDIA
(Awarded by the Department)
Program not currently offered.
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
MM V10 Introduction to Multimedia and
Multimedia Applications 3
MM V20 Visual Design for Multimedia 3
MM V30 Multimedia Design and Production 3
MM V40 Video Production and Editing for
Multimedia 3
MM V50 Business Communications for
Multimedia 3
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NATURAL RESOURCES
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
AG V03 Plant Biology 3
AG V04 Soil and Water Science 3
AG V54 Conservation of Natural Resources 3
BIOL V14 Field Biology 3
GEOG V01-V01L Elements of Physical Geography &
Laboratory 3-1
HORT V37/CT V37 Landscape Construction 3
HORT V41 Landscape Management 3
HORT V45 Arboriculture 3
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSE:
Select one (1) of the following courses:
BIS V40 Microcomputer Applications in Business 4
MATH V50 Introduction to Computers and
Computer Literacy 3
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Recommended courses: AG V22; BIOL V10; CJ V03; ECON V01A; GEOL
V07; HED V92; HORT V42A, V42B, V46; REC V41.
Major requirements for transfer students in this field and related
disciplines differ from associate degree requirements; if you plan to
transfer, consult www.assist.org and your counselor.
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Physical Science continued
Select one (1) of the following groups and complete both
courses:
GROUP A
ARCH V23/DRFT V05A Introduction to AutoCAD 2
DRFT V03 Drafting Fundamentals 3
GROUP B
ENGR V02 Engineering Graphics 2
ENGR V03 Descriptive Geometry 2
Select one (1) of the following groups and complete all
courses listed:
GROUP A
PHYS V02A-V02AL General Physics I & Laboratory 4-1
PHYS V02B-V02BL General Physics II & Laboratory 4-1
GROUP B
PHYS V03A-V03AL General Physics I: Calculus-Based &
Laboratory 4-1
PHYS V03B-V03BL General Physics II: Calculus-Based &
Laboratory 4-1
GROUP C
PHYS V04-V04L Mechanics & Laboratory 4-1
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Recommended courses: CS V86; ENGL V01A; MATH V21A; PHYS V05-
V05L.
Major requirements for transfer students in this field and related
disciplines differ from associate degree requirements; if you plan to
transfer, consult www.assist.org and your counselor.
SECRETARIAL
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
BUS V44/SUP V81 Business English 3
BUS V45 Business Communications 3
BIS V40 Microcomputer Applications in
Business 4
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES:
Select one (1) of the following courses:
BUS V06 Business Mathematics 3
BUS V07A Business Calculations Using a
Calculator 2.5
Select two to three (2-3) units from the following course:
BUS V12 Intermediate Keyboarding 1-3
Select four (4) units from the following courses:
BIS V44A-V44B Microsoft Word I & II 1-2/1-2
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Recommended courses: CS V20; ECON V01A, V01B; PSY V01;
SPCH V01.
Major requirements for transfer students in this field and related
disciplines differ from associate degree requirements; if you plan to
transfer, consult www.assist.org and your counselor.
NURSING*
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
ANAT V01 General Human Anatomy 4
ENGL V01A English Composition 5
MICR V01 General Microbiology 4
NS V10+ Introduction to Professional Nursing 10
NS V20-V30-V40 The Nursing Process Applied to the
Client with Health Care
Deviations I & II & III 11-10.5-10.5
PHSO V01 Introduction to Human Physiology 4
PSY V01 Introduction to Psychology 3
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES:
Select one (1) of the following courses:
AES V11/SOC V03 Racial and Ethnic Group Relations 3
ANTH V02 Cultural Anthropology 3
SOC V01 Introduction to Sociology 3
SOC V02 Social Problems 3
Select one (1) of the following courses:
HEC V24 Human Development 3
PSY V05 Introduction to Developmental
Psychology 3
Select one (1) of the following courses:
SPCH V01 Introduction to Speech Communication 3
SPCH V10 Critical Thinking in Oral Communication:
Argumentation and Debate 3
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See special program requirements.
* No Certificate of Achievement awarded.
+ Eligible candidates may petition the Health Science Division for
advanced standing.
Highly recommended courses: Although not required, it is strongly
recommended that the following courses be taken prior to admission
into the ADN program: MATH V30; NS V07, V75.
Major requirements for transfer students in this field and related
disciplines differ from associate degree requirements; if you plan to
transfer, consult www.assist.org and your counselor.
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
Engineering Technology
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
CHEM V01A-V01AL General Chemistry I & Laboratory 3-2
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES:
Select one (1) of the following courses:
ARCH V60/CT V60 Simplified Engineering for
Building Construction 3
ENGR V05A Plane Surveying 3
ENGR V12 Engineering Statics 3
ENGR V16-V16L Engineering Circuits and Devices &
Laboratory 3-1
ENGR V18 Engineering Materials 3
Select one (1) of the following courses:
MATH V04 College Algebra 3
MATH V20 Precalculus Mathematics 5
Select one (1) of the following courses:
MATH V05 Plane Trigonometry 3
MATH V21A Calculus with Analytic Geometry I 5
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SUPERVISION
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
SUP V90 Elements of Supervision 3
SUP V93/BUS V32 Human Resource Management 3
SUP V94/BUS V31 Organization and Management 3
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES:
Select nine (9) units from the following courses:
BUS V34 Exercise in Management Decision
Making 3
BUS V41 Introduction to Total Quality
Management 3
BUS V45 Business Communications 3
SUP V81/BUS V44 Business English 3
SUP V96/BUS V40 Organizational Behavior 3
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Recommended course: BUS V06.
Major requirements for transfer students in this field and related
disciplines differ from associate degree requirements; if you plan to
transfer, consult www.assist.org and your counselor.
WATER SCIENCE
Program not currently offered.
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
WS V10 Basic Water and Wastewater Systems 3
WS V15 Water Systems Instrumentation and
Controls 3
WS V16 Water Quality Protection and
Cross-Connection Control 3
WS V17 Water and Wastewater Hydraulics 3
WS V18 Motors and Pumps Maintenance and
Operation 3
WS V21 Water Chemistry and Bacteriology 4
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSE:
Select one (1) of the following courses:
SUP V90 Elements of Supervision 3
WS V25 Water and Wastewater Management 3
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES FOR OPTION:
Select one (1) of the following options and complete all
courses listed:
WASTEWATER OPTION:
WS V12 Wastewater Treatment 3
WS V13 Wastewater Collection 3
WATER OPTION:
WS V11 Water Treatment 3
WS V14 Water Distribution 3
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Recommended courses: ARCH V11; CHEM V20; CT V20; DRFT V02A,
V02B; ENGL V02; MS V01, V02; MATH V01 or V11A, V11B; PHYS V01;
WEL V02.
Major requirements for transfer students in this field and related
disciplines differ from associate degree requirements; if you plan to
transfer, consult www.assist.org and your counselor.
WELDING TECHNOLOGY
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
WEL V01 Introduction to Welding 2
WEL V02/DRFT V02A/
MS V02 Blueprint Reading: Manufacturing 3
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES:
Select one (1) of the following courses:
DRFT V04/MS V04/
MT V04 Measurements and Computations 3
MATH V01 Elementary Algebra 5
MATH V11B Elementary Algebra: Second Half 3
Select six (6) units from the following courses:
MS V10 Introduction to Machine Technology 4
MT V15 Manufacturing Processes 3
WEL V20 Advanced Welding Applications 4
WEL V27/ART V27 Metal Art Sculpture 3
WEL V65/CT V65 Structural Steel and Welding
Construction 3
WEL V95-V96 Welding Internship I & II 1-4/1-4
Select one (1) of the following groups and complete all
courses listed:
GROUP A
WEL V03 Arc and MIG Welding 8
GROUP B
WEL V13A-V13B Arc and MIG Welding I & II 4-4
Select one (1) of the following groups and complete all
courses listed:
GROUP A
WEL V04 TIG and Flux Core Welding 8
GROUP B
WEL V14A-V14B TIG and Flux Core Welding I & II 4-4
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Recommended courses: ARCH V11; CT V20; DRFT V02B; ENGL V02;
PHYS V01.
Major requirements for transfer students in this field and related
disciplines differ from associate degree requirements; if you plan to
transfer, consult www.assist.org and your counselor.
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a. Anatomy: college anatomy with laboratory (4 semester
units), with a minimum grade of C: ANAT V01 (ANAT
M01–MC; ANAT R100-R100L –OC).
b. Chemistry - one year of high school or one semester of
college chemistry with laboratory, with a minimum
grade of C: CHEM V01A-V01AL or CHEM V20-V20L
(CHEM M01A or M12–MC; CHEM R110 or R120–OC).
c. Math - satisfactory score on Ventura College elementary
algebra placement test or completion of introductory college
math course, with a minimum grade of C: MATH V01
or MATH V30 or both MATH V11A & V11B (MATH M01–
MC; MATH RO11–OC).
d. Microbiology - college bacteriology/microbiology with
laboratory (4 semester units), with a minimum grade of C:
MICR V01; (MICR M01–MC; MICR R100-R100L–OC).
e. Physiology - college physiology with laboratory (4 semester
units), with a minimum grade of C: PHSO V01 (PHSO
M01–MC; PHSO R100-R100L–OC).
4. The following must be completed before entering the Nursing
program:
a. CNA: current certification as a nursing assistant (CNA) in
California or equivalent.
b. Growth and development across the lifespan: HEC V24 or
PSY V05 (PSY M07–MC; CD R102–OC).
The California Community College State Chancellor’s office
prerequisite validation study is currently in progress and may
result in a change in requirements for admission to the associate
degree nursing program. Please check with your nursing counselor
for the most current information.
Students must be in good academic standing (not on academic
probation) to be eligible for application to the Associate Degree
Nursing (ADN) program at Ventura College. Additional courses
required for those enrolled in the ADN program are listed below.
With the exception of human development, students may complete
these additional courses before or after acceptance into the ADN
program. The School of Nursing recommends that students complete
as many courses as possible before acceptance. These
Ventura College courses, listed with the Moorpark (MC) and
Oxnard (OC) Colleges’ equivalents, are: a. ANTH V02 or SOC V01
or V02 or V03 or AES V11 (ANTH M02 or SOC M01 or M01H or
M02 or M08–MC; ANTH R102 or SOC R101 or R102 or R103–
OC); b. PSY V01 (PSY M01–MC; PSY R101–OC); c. ENGL V01A
(ENGL V02A or V03A not acceptable) (ENGL M01A or MO1AH–
MC; ENGL R101–OC); d. SPCH V01 or V10 (SPCH M01 or M02 or
M07–MC; SPCH R101 or R102 or R107–OC); and from the
approved general education course list. e. American history and
institutions (three units); f. Humanities (six units); and g. Health/
physical education (one course). All applicants must contact the
nursing counselor for specific admission information regarding
the ADN program.
Admission Process
Each qualified applicant will be assigned a number by the use
of random tables. The class will be selected on the basis of
available openings in the order determined by the random numbers
assigned to each applicant in each applicant pool. Each
qualified applicant, when selected, must decide either to enter the
class, remove his/her name from the eligibility list or request a
deferment. Applicants may defer entry one time only. Those
qualified applicants who are not selected due to limited openings
may retain their names (in the order assigned by random tables)
on a waiting list. These applicants then have priority for admission
SPECIAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
HEALTH SCIENCE PROGRAMS
The requirements, procedures, application dates, and program
offerings for all Health Science programs are subject to change. It
is the responsibility of each student to seek up-to-date information.
It is also the responsibility of any student interested in the
nursing program to make a scheduled appointment as soon as
possible with a nursing counselor.
NURSING
Procedures for Applying
Applications will be accepted three times yearly. Admission is
subject to available openings. The Associate Degree Nursing
(ADN) program is impacted and generally has a waiting list.
Application deadlines are October 1; March 1; and July 1. All
applicants must submit: 1) Application to the ADN program; 2) All
required official transcripts; and 3) Application to the College (new
students only).
November 1; April 1; and August 1 — Names of academically
eligible students will be sent to the School of Nursing for processing.
To be included in the November 1 applicant pool, all application
materials must be submitted by October 1; to be included in
the April 1 applicant pool, all application materials must be submitted
by March 1; to be included in the August 1 applicant pool, all
application materials must be submitted by July 1.
October 15 and March 15 — Notification of accepted candidates
will be made.
Qualifying Requirements
1. One of the following must be completed before applying to the
program:
a. High school graduation and GPA of 2.5; or,
b. General Education Development (GED) with a score of
45 and a minimum of 12 semester units of completed
college coursework with a 2.25 GPA; or,
c. High school graduate with less than a 2.5 GPA and a
minimum of 12 semester units of completed college
coursework with a GPA of 2.25; or,
d. Equivalent consistent with Board of Registered Nursing
requirement (see nursing counselor for details).
2. All of the following must be completed:
a. All official high school and college transcripts must be
on file at Ventura College by October 1, March 1 or July
1 to be considered.
b. Application to the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN)
program must be on file with the counseling office at
Ventura College by October 1, March 1 or July 1 to be
considered.
c. An application to the College must also be filed for the
appropriate semester.
d. It is the applicant’s responsibility to check with the
transcript clerk in the Office of Admissions and Records
to see that his/her official transcripts are on file at
Ventura College.
3. All of the following must be completed before applying to
the program. Ventura College courses, listed with Moorpark
(MC) and Oxnard (OC) Colleges’ equivalent courses, are:
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to the next class selected. Students who choose not to enter when
selected or after a deferment must reapply and receive a new
random number assignment.
After students have been selected by the above procedure, a
physical examination must be passed prior to entry into the
program. This exam must be consistent with the policies of the
teaching hospitals or agencies to which they are assigned for
clinical experience. Physical exams may be scheduled with a
private physician or through the Student Health Center utilizing the
forms provided by the School of Nursing. The examination must
demonstrate that the student is physically fit, free from communicable
diseases and immune to rubella, rubeola, and varicella.
Completion of the hepatitis B vaccine series is required.
All students admitted to a health science program are expected
to maintain the highest personal standards of conduct consistent
with the professional standards as perceived by the School of
Nursing faculty and professional personnel in the agencies used
as extended campus sites. Any information indicating that such
standards are not maintained is subject to review by members of
the School of Nursing faculty and may result in a recommendation
to the College for dismissal from the program.
Evidence of physical and emotional fitness upon admission and
throughout the program is expected and is subject to medical
opinion of the college physician and to medical opinion or policy
of hospitals or agencies which are used as extended campus sites
for assigned educational experience. Students should refer to the
Functional Abilities outlined in the School of Nursing Student
Handbook for details. Current certification as a CPR health care
provider or professional rescuer is an additional requirement.
It is anticipated that students in the associate degree nursing
program will be required to undergo criminal background checks
prior to participating in clinical experiences. The cost of a background
check is expected to be approximately $60.00 and must be
borne by the student.
Please be aware that conviction of a felony may prohibit you
from being licensed as a registered nurse. Each case is reviewed
and adjudicated by the Board of Registered Nursing. The Board
considers the nature and severity of the offense, additional subsequent
acts, recency of acts or crimes, compliance with sanctions,
and evidence of rehabilitation. For further information, contact
the program director in the School of Nursing. Contact with the
Board of Registered Nursing to discuss previous convictions may
be initiated before entry into the program and this will be recommended
in certain cases.
Associate Degree Curriculum
The associate degree program in nursing is intended to develop
the necessary knowledge and skills basic to the functions of
registered nurses in the direct care of clients. Many of the courses
assigned to this curriculum are transfer courses and articulation
is possible with the baccalaureate programs in nursing at the
California State University campuses. The courses may be applied
as a foundation for advanced work at the discretion of the accepting
institution. Courses are taken on campus concurrently with
supervised clinical experience in selected hospitals and agencies,
constituting a nursing science practicum or laboratory experience.
Although each course merits a letter grade, the laboratory
experience is based on pass-fail and it is necessary to pass the
laboratory section of the course in order to proceed in nursing.
Failure in the laboratory portion of nursing courses constitutes an
"F" in the course.
For successful completion of the program, a minimum grade of
C is mandatory in all courses required for the nursing major.
These include courses outside the discipline of nursing but required
for the major, such as anatomy, microbiology, etc. The
student must maintain an overall GPA of 2.0 to continue in the
program.
Courses are taken on campus concurrent with supervised
clinical laboratory experience in selected hospitals and agencies
which serve as extended campus sites. Each student is responsible
for his/her own transportation to the extended campus sites,
some of which are a distance from the College.
The nursing program is accredited by the California State Board
of Registered Nursing. To be eligible to take the NCLEX-RN examination
leading to licensure as a registered nurse, the student must
have fulfilled all requirements as defined by the California State
Board of Registered Nursing. Students who choose not to complete
the degree requirements are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN
licensing examination after completion of content required for
licensure. Please contact the ADN program director for additional
information.
30-Unit Option
To be eligible for this option, a student must be a vocational
nurse who is licensed to practice in California. Interested candidates
should contact the nursing counselor for an individual
evaluation of eligibility. Individuals who become licensed as registered
nurses using this option may not be eligible for licensure
in states other than California. Students pursuing this option must
complete NS V31 and V41 instead of NS V30 and NS V40. All
career ladder programs are on a space available basis.
ADN Regional Collaborative
The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Regional Collaborative is
a partnership between five colleges—Ventura College (VC), College
of the Canyons (COC), Glendale Community College (GCC), Los
Angeles Pierce College (LAPC), and Los Angeles Valley College
(LAVC)—and eight clinical agencies which provide the first year
of nursing courses leading to an associate degree in nursing.
Students are admitted from existing waiting lists of the five
colleges to teleconferenced theory courses at VC, COC, or GCC.
Clinical assignments may be provided at any hospital.
Students on existing waiting lists at the five participating colleges
will be notified by mail of the opportunity to participate in the
collaborative option (CO) program and will need to submit a
separate application. Students will be admitted in the Spring of
2006 to Ventura College through this option. A student who
chooses not to participate in the CO will retain his/her position on
the waiting list.
Students in the CO will complete the first and second semesters
at either VC, COC, or GCC then return to their home school to
complete the third and fourth semester courses. All CO students
will complete specific third and fourth semester courses. Students
completing the ADN program at Ventura College will also be
required to complete all GE required for the traditional Ventura
College nursing program. Please see a nursing counselor for
specific details.
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EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
PARAMEDIC STUDIES
Procedures for Applying
In keeping with the standard in the state of California, the
Ventura College Paramedic Program offers two tracks: certification
as a paramedic with or without an associate degree. Applications
will be accepted on an on-going basis. Admission is subject
to available openings. The application deadline is available through
the health science counselor or the health sciences department.
All applicants must submit: 1) Application to the paramedic
program; 2) All required official transcripts; and 3) Application to
the College (new students only).
Qualifying Requirements:
1. One of the following must be completed before applying to the
program:
a. High school graduation and GPA of 2.5; or,
b. General Education Development (GED) with a score of 45
and a minimum of 12 semester units of completed college
coursework with a 2.25 GPA; or,
c. High school graduate with less than a 2.5 GPA and a
minimum of 12 semester units of completed college
coursework with a GPA of 2.25.
2. All of the following must be completed:
a. All official high school and college transcripts must be on
file at Ventura College.
b. Application must be made to the health sciences department
with a choice of options to enroll in the associate degree
paramedic program or the paramedic certificate program.
c. An application to the College must be filed for the appropriate
semester.
d. It is the applicant's responsibility to check with the transcript
clerk in the Office of Admissions and Records to see that
his/her official transcripts are on file at Ventura College.
3. All of the following must be completed before applying to the
program. Ventura College courses, listed with the Moorpark
(MC) and Oxnard (OC) equivalents, are:
a. Anatomy/Physiology - college anatomy and physiology
with laboratory (5 semester units), with a minimum grade
of C: either ANPH V01 or both ANAT V01 and PHSO V01
(either ANPH M01 or both ANAT M01 and PHSO M01–MC;
ANAT R100-R100L and PHSO R100-R100L–OC).
b. English - satisfactory score on Ventura College reading/
written English placement test or completion of college
English composition course with a minimum grade of C:
ENGL V01A or V02 (ENGL M01A or MO1AH or M02–MC;
ENGL R096 or R101–OC).
c. Math - satisfactory score on Ventura College elementary
algebra placement test or completion of introductory college
math course with a minimum grade of C: MATH V01
or both MATH V11A & V11B or MATH V30 (MATH M01–
MC; MATH R011–OC).
d. Current certification for CPR as a health care provider or
professional rescuer.
4. The student must show documentation of current EMT-I or
EMT-basic certification and six months of full time experience
(defined as 1000 hours) with a primary "911" provider with
emphasis on pre-hospital field care within the last 12 months.
Equivalent experience will be considered. EMT certification
must remain current throughout the program.
Transfer and Advanced Placement
Transfer students may be accepted as space permits and credit
for nursing courses taken at another institution will be evaluated
on an individual basis. The School of Nursing also provides
opportunities for licensed vocational nurses to advance on the
career ladder with vertical mobility providing education leading to
eligibility for registered nurse licensure. To be eligible for this
program, a candidate must be an LVN who is currently licensed
in California. Interested candidates should contact the nursing
counselor for transfer/challenge requirements and applications
and should meet with the ADN program director.
Graduate nurses lacking California licensure requirements may
be admitted into the ADN Program on a space available basis to
complete one or two needed courses as specified by the California
State Board of Registered Nursing.
Continuing Education for Registered Nurses
Students who hold a California Registered Nurse license and
who are presently enrolled and in good standing in Ventura
College may petition, after completion of 12 units in residence at
Ventura County Community College District, for 42 units of nursing
science credit applicable toward an AS degree. Please contact
a nursing counselor to initiate this process.
Many credit courses offered by Ventura College are acceptable
as credit for continuing education. It is the nurse’s responsibility
to contact either the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN
Provider No. 01293) or the Board of Licensed Vocational Nursing
and Psychiatric Technician Examiners for approval of courses.
HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
The Health Information Technology (HIT) program is a two-year
associate degree program which prepares students to take the
national certification exam to become registered health information
technicians. The program is accredited by the Commission on
Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management
Education (CAHIIM) in cooperation with the American Health
Information Management Association (AHIMA). As a registered
health information technician, the graduate is prepared to work in
the offices of a variety of health care facilities and insurance
companies. This program prepares the graduate to perform technical
and organizational activities with medical records, including
securing, analyzing, integrating and managing health care information.
The HIT program is offered through regional cooperation with
Santa Barbara City College (SBCC). The student will complete the
general education requirements at Ventura College and will receive
his/her associate degree from Ventura College. Some courses
required for the major, such as anatomy, physiology, medical
terminology and pharmacology will be taken at Ventura College.
Other courses required for the major are available only through
distance learning from Santa Barbara City College and require
student enrollment at that college.
Admission Requirements
1. Must qualify for MATH V03 and ENGL V01A or equivalent.
2. Documentation of freedom from and immunity to communicable
diseases.
Admission Process
Information and program applications are available in the
Counseling Office.
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Students must be in good academic standing (not on academic
probation) to be eligible for application to the associate degree or
certificate program for paramedics. All applicants must contact
the health sciences counselor for specific admission information
regarding the paramedic programs.
Admission Process
Qualified applicants will be placed on a waiting list on a firstcome,
first-served basis. The class will be selected on the basis
of available openings and qualified applicants will be notified when
a space is available. Each qualified applicant, when selected, must
decide either to enter the class or remove his/her name from the
eligibility list. Those qualified applicants who are not selected due
to limited openings may retain their names (in the order applications
were received) on a waiting list.
Those applicants then have priority for admission to the next
class selected. Students who choose not to enter when selected
must reapply. Applicants may defer entry one time only.
Students are expected to pass a physical examination consistent
with the policies of the teaching hospitals or agencies to which
they are assigned for clinical experience. Physical exams are to be
scheduled with a private physician or through the Student Health
Center and recorded on the department form. The examination
must demonstrate that the student is physically fit, free from
communicable diseases and immune to rubella, rubeola and
varicella. Diptheria-tetanus vaccine within the past ten years is
required. The hepatitis B vaccine series is required.
All students admitted to a health science program are expected
to maintain the highest personal standards of conduct consistent
with the professional standards as perceived by health science
faculty and professional personnel in the agencies used as extended
campus sites. Any information indicating that such standards
are not maintained is subject to review by members of the
health science faculty and may result in a recommendation to the
College for dismissal from the program.
Evidence of physical and emotional fitness upon admission and
throughout the program is expected and is subject to medical
opinion of the college physician and to medical opinion or policy
of hospitals or agencies which are used as extended campus sites
for assigned educational experiences.
It is anticipated that students in the emergency medical services
program (paramedic) and/or the emergency medical technology
courses (EMT) will be required to undergo criminal background
checks prior to participating in clinical experiences. The cost of a
background check is expected to be approximately $60.00 and
must be borne by the student.
Hospital and internship rotations will be assigned as space is
available. This may result in extension of program time-frame.
Program Options
The paramedic program is intended to develop the necessary
knowledge and skills basic to the functions of paramedics in the
direct care of clients. It consists of theory, basic skills, clinical
experiences and a clinical preceptorship which will prepare the
graduate to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical
Technicians licensing examination. Students who successfully
complete the Emergency Medical Services – Paramedic Studies
program will receive a Certificate of Achievement from Ventura
College. Although each course merits a letter grade, the laboratory
experience is based on pass-fail and it is necessary to pass the
laboratory section of the course in order to proceed in the paramedic
program. Failure in the laboratory portion of the paramedic
courses constitutes an F in the course.
For successful completion of the program, a minimum grade of
B is mandatory in all paramedic courses. The student must
maintain an overall GPA of 2.0 to continue in the program.
For those students who choose the associate degree option,
additional courses satisfying general education requirements are
required.
The program is accredited by the California State Emergency
Medical Services Agency and the Ventura County Emergency
Medical Services Agency. To be eligible to take the examination
leading to licensure as a paramedic, the student must have fulfilled
all requirements as defined by the Ventura County Emergency
Medical Services Agency and the state of California.
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Preparation for Transfer
Most students attending Ventura College can complete all
necessary transfer requirements for admission to four-year colleges
or universities, including courses required in preparation for
their selected major and general education requirements.
Ventura College offers a wide variety of courses which will
prepare the transfer student for almost any major offered in the
state.
The College has written contracts with four-year colleges and
universities regarding transfer requirements (see ASSIST below).
These agreements specify lower-division requirements which
may be completed at Ventura College. Ventura College courses
have been carefully articulated as comparable to or acceptable in
lieu of the required lower division major courses specified in the
catalogs of the transfer institutions. Some majors, notably those
requiring mathematics and/or natural sciences, demand adequate
high school preparation to enable a student to transfer in a timely
fashion.
In addition to major requirements, Ventura College students can
satisfy general education or breadth requirements, as defined by
the four-year college or university, in preparation for transfer.
These requirements are listed in the Ventura College Catalog for
selected institutions. With careful planning, most students who
attend Ventura College can satisfy all requirements for admission
to baccalaureate degree-granting institutions.
Universities uniformly prioritize the importance of these several
requirements. In order of importance, a student prepares for
transfer by completing the following:
1. ADMISSIONS—Complete all three admissions requirements:
a. Units (minimum number of units which transfer to
school of choice).
b. Scholarship (GPA in transfer courses).
c. Subject area (a-g requirements of both CSU and UC).
2. SUPPLEMENTAL ADMISSIONS—Consult your counselor
concerning additional requirements which apply to selected
universities and colleges and to selected majors. These
requirements can affect your eligibility for admission.
3. MAJOR PREPARATION—Complete the lower division
courses required for the major selected. This is particularly
important for high-unit majors with sequential courses
based on prerequisites.
4. GENERAL EDUCATION—Complete general education/
breadth requirements.
ASSIST
ASSIST is a computerized transfer information system that can
be accessed over the World Wide Web. It displays reports of how
course credits earned at one California college or university can be
applied when transferred to another. ASSIST is the official repository
of articulation for California's public colleges and universities
and therefore provides the most accurate and up-to-date information
available about student transfer in California. ASSIST is
available at www.assist.org
TRANSFER INFORMATION
Transfer of Credits
Ventura College is accredited by the Western Association of
Schools and Colleges and is generally accredited throughout the
country by reciprocal agreements with state departments of public
instruction and other accrediting agencies. Students should keep
in mind that recognition by a regional accrediting agency only
supports the standing of the college and does not assure acceptance
of all transfer students from that college. Students transfer
on the basis of their individual records and according to the
specific requirements of the institution to which they transfer. The
need for careful planning of courses and the maintenance of high
scholastic standards becomes imperative for all students who
intend to transfer to other colleges and universities. The counseling
office maintains a variety of transfer agreements with all public
and selected private four-year colleges and universities in the
state. This information is also available on the Web at
www.assist.org
Responsibility for Meeting Transfer Requirements
Academic counseling is available to all students on an appointment
basis. Each counselor is a specialist in several academic
areas, and you may wish to see a counselor according to the major
you declare. This counselor can be a valuable resource in exploring
the options or defining the requirements in a particular field of
study. However, you are free to select any counselor you choose.
All counselors have the expertise to assist you with course
selection, program planning, and questions concerning requirements
for admission, majors, general education and transfer to a
four-year college or university.
Ultimately, it is each student’s responsibility to satisfy requirements
for admission, preparation in the major, and general education.
If you are planning to transfer to another college or
university, consult your counselor, the catalog from the selected
school, and appropriate Web sites to plan a program according to
the requirements of that institution.
Amount of Transfer Credit Granted
While Ventura College is accredited, there can be considerable
variation in the total amount of credit granted by four-year colleges
and universities for work done at this College. Further, there are
some courses offered at Ventura College that are not accepted for
transfer credit at some four-year institutions.
Students should become familiar with the maximum limits on
transfer credit at the institution of their choice, as well as the
transferability of individual courses they have chosen.
Quality of Work Required
In the evaluation of credits, colleges and universities show a
growing tendency to emphasize the quality of a student’s work
rather than the quantity. A few schools having limited and selective
enrollment will consider for admission only those transfer students
with relatively high scholastic rank. Further, a department
within the college or university may have established specific
academic guidelines for prerequisites and other coursework in a
given major. Students who plan to transfer should become familiar
with the scholastic requirements of the transfer institution, as well
as the specific requirements within their major.
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CAN: The California Articulation Number System
The California Articulation Number (CAN) System is a statewide
numbering system independent from course numbers assigned
by local colleges. A CAN number signals that participating California
colleges and universities have determined that courses offered
by other campuses are equivalent in content and scope to courses
offered on their own campuses, regardless of their unique titles or
local identifying numbers. Thus, if a Schedule of Classes or
Catalog lists a course bearing a CAN number, students on one
campus can be assured that it will be accepted in lieu of the
comparable CAN course noted in the Catalog or Schedule of
Classes of another campus. For example, CAN ECON 2 on one
campus will be accepted as meeting the requirement of the
designated CAN ECON 2 course on other participating community
college or university campuses.
The CAN numbering system is obviously useful for students
attending more than one community college and is applied to
many of the transferable, lower division courses students need as
preparation for their intended major. Because these course requirements
may change, however, and because courses are
continually being redefined, qualified for or deleted from the CAN
database, students should always check with their campus' counselors
or the Transfer Center to determine how CAN-designated
courses fit into their educational plans for transfer.
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY
AND
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
Eligibility for Transfer
California’s public four-year institutions are organized into two
statewide systems; ten campuses make up the University of
California (UC system) and twenty-three campuses make up the
California State University (CSU system). To ensure admission to
either of the systems, students are advised to apply during the
announced application-filing periods. The entrance requirements
established by the universities follow guidelines set forth in the
Master Plan, which requires that those transfer students who have
successfully completed specified college work be eligible for
admission. Meeting the specified minimum admission requirements
may not be sufficient, as many campuses also impose
specific selection criteria and supplementary admissions requirements.
Admission is not guaranteed to any particular campus of
either system; nor is acceptance in the major area of the student’s
first choice assured. Because specific majors at some campuses
may be impacted or may allow only limited enrollment, students
may be redirected to campuses of their second choice for certain
majors, or may need to change to a different major. Consequently,
students are advised, and in some cases are required, to complete
both the lower division courses required in the major and the
general education requirements before transferring to a four-year
school. It is advantageous for students to choose the campus of
transfer as early in their educational careers as possible.
Private and out-of-state colleges and universities have their
own admission requirements which ordinarily differ from those of
California’s public institutions. Students who plan to transfer to
any school, whether public or private, in-state or out-of-state,
should refer to the catalog and Web site of that particular school
and consult with a counselor.
Potential transfer students should be prepared for their academic
responsibilities becoming more demanding at a university
campus, in large part because much of their coursework will be at
the upper division level. Also, students changing from a semester
to a quarter system should be prepared for more accelerated
study.
CAVEAT — The requirements described in this section are
subject to change. Students should consult a counselor and
appropriate Web sites to receive the most current transfer information.
California State University (CSU)
ADMISSION: A Ventura College student who is planning to
transfer to one of the campuses of the California State University
(except the Maritime Academy) can qualify for admission by
meeting the following requirements:
LOWER DIVISION TRANSFERS: The CSU, with few exceptions,
will no longer accept lower division transfer students.
UPPER DIVISION TRANSFERS: Upper division transfers may
qualify for admission if they have completed 60 or more transferable
semester units (70 units maximum) and have completed
the appropriate college courses with a grade of C or better to
satisfy subject area requirements. Applicants must have a 2.0
overall grade point average in all transferable college units
completed and be in good standing at the last college or university
attended; continuous attendance is not required.
SUBJECT AREA REQUIREMENTS: This admission requirement
can be satisfied by completing 30 semester units of general
education courses with a grade of C or better in each course, to
include Communication in the English Language and Critical
Thinking (all of Area A) and Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning
(Area B4).
The Counseling Office and Transfer Center have lists of courses
transferable to the California State University. This information is
also contained in the individual course descriptions listed in the
announcement of courses section of this Catalog and in the
Schedule of Classes. Admissions information is available on the
CSU Web site at www.csumentor.edu
These admission requirements are subject to change.
University of California (UC)
ADMISSION: To qualify for admission to the university as a
transfer student, you must meet one of the three sets of requirements
described below. The subject, scholarship and examination
requirements are referred to in the undergraduate application in
greater detail.
1. If you were eligible for admission to the university when you
graduated from high school—meaning you satisfied the subject,
scholarship, and examination requirements or you were
identified as eligible under the Eligibility in the Local Context
(ELC) program—you are eligible to transfer if you have a C
(2.0) average in your transferable college coursework, although
most campuses rarely accept transfer applicants at the
freshman or sophomore levels.
2. If you met the scholarship requirement, but did not satisfy the
subject requirement, you must take transferable college courses
in the subjects you are missing to be eligible to transfer. You
will need to earn a grade of C or better in each of these required
courses, and an overall C (2.0) average in all transferable
college coursework. However, most campuses rarely accept
transfer applicants at the freshman or sophomore levels.
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CSU and UC Campus Names and Locations
Abbreviations for these campus names, used elsewhere in this
Catalog, follow each campus name in parentheses. The California
State University (CSU) has 23 campuses: Bakersfield (BAK);
Channel Islands (CI); Chico (CHI); Dominguez Hills (DH); East
Bay (EB) (formerly Hayward); Fresno (FRE); Fullerton (FUL);
Humboldt (HUM); Long Beach (LB); Los Angeles (LA); Maritime
Academy (MA); Monterey Bay (MB); Northridge (NOR); Pomona
(POM); Sacramento (SAC); San Bernadino (SB); San Diego (SD);
San Francisco (SF); San Jose (SJ); San Luis Obispo (SLO); San
Marcos (SM); Sonoma (SON); and, Stanislaus (STA).
The University of California (UC) has 10 campuses: Berkeley
(UCB); Davis (UCD); Irvine (UCI); Los Angeles (UCLA); Merced
(UCM); Riverside (UCR); San Diego (UCSD); San Francisco (UCSF);
Santa Barbara (UCSB); and, Santa Cruz (UCSC).
Applications
Application forms for the University of California and the California
State University are available online or in the Counseling
Office and the Transfer Center . Most universities admit students
on a priority basis according to the date of application. For
example, students who seek admission to the fall term must apply
to the California State University in October or November and to
the University of California in November. Consult the catalog of
your transfer school for dates of application.
Lower Division Requirements
Four-year institutions vary in freshman and sophomore requirements,
even on the separate campuses of a single system
such as the University of California. Students are therefore advised
to become familiar with specific requirements of the institution
to which they expect to transfer by studying the appropriate
catalogs, available in the Ventura College Counseling Office,
Transfer Center or Library. Counselors will assist as much as
possible, but the full responsibility for fulfilling all the requirements
rests with the student.
First, the most important requirements to fulfill in preparing to
transfer, are the requirements for admission. There are a minimum
of three admissions requirements. These are: units, scholarship,
and subject area requirements. For many students, there
will be a fourth admission requirement: supplemental admissions.
Potential transfer students are strongly advised to meet regularly
with the counseling faculty to review these requirements.
Second are the lower division requirements for majors. These
vary with each institution and involve specific courses. The
ASSIST Web site specifies the lower division requirements for a
variety of majors throughout the state.
Third is the pattern of general education. This consists of
approximately 30 to 50 units of elective and required courses.
Community college students are expected to complete most of the
general education requirements, although some may be postponed
to the upper division years. By completing, for a given
university, the admission requirements, the general education,
and the major courses with an appropriate GPA for a total of 60
to 70 units, the student is prepared to transfer as a junior.
The general education requirements for the California State
University, Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum,
the University of California at Santa Barbara, California
Lutheran University, and the University of La Verne are in the
following section.
3. If you were not eligible for admission to the university when
you graduated from high school because you did not meet the
scholarship requirement, you must:
a. Complete a minimum of 60 semester units (70 units
maximum) of transferable college credit with a grade
point average of at least 2.4, and;
b. Complete a course pattern requirement (with a C or
better in each course) to include:
i English composition: two (2) transferable courses (3
semester units each); and
ii Mathematics: one (1) transferable course (3 semester
units) in mathematical concepts and quantitative reasoning;
and
iii Four (4) transferable courses (3 semester units each)
from at least two (2) of the following areas: Arts and
Humanities; Social and Behavioral Sciences; Physical
and Biological Sciences.
Students who are fully certified for IGETC (the Intersegmental
General Education Transfer Curriculum) prior to transferring to UC
will satisfy Option 3b above.
All potential transfers are expected to peruse the UC publications
"Answers for Transfers" and "Introducing the University"
which are published annually for the forthcoming academic year.
These are available in the Ventura College Counseling Office and
the Transfer Center.
The Counseling Office and Transfer Center have lists of courses
transferable to the University of California. This information is also
contained in the individual course descriptions listed in the announcement
of courses section of this Catalog and in the Schedule
of Classes. Admissions information is also available on the UC
Web site at www.universityofcalifornia.edu
These admission requirements are subject to change.
CSU and UC
SUPPLEMENTAL ADMISSION CRITERIA: Most campuses require
that English and math be completed no later than the spring
term prior to fall transfer. Some campuses require that the 60 units
minimum, the subject area requirements, and major preparation
courses be completed no later than the prior spring. Also, some
campuses do not permit credit/no credit grading to meet major
preparation requirements. When the number of applicants for
some campuses and some majors exceeds the number of spaces
available, campuses use standards which are more demanding
than the minimum admissions requirements to select students.
These selection criteria identify those students who have demonstrated
the capacity for high academic achievement and promise
and who have a variety of other qualities that can contribute to the
strength and diversity of the campus community.
Academic criteria are used to evaluate students when selection
criteria are applied. These include: completion of a specified
pattern or number of courses that meet general education or
breadth patterns; completion of a specified pattern or number of
courses that provide continuity with upper division courses in the
major (essential for admission to the major of choice in many
cases); and, GPA in all transferable courses. The selection criteria
are subject to change by campus, school or college, major and/or
term.
Typically, applicants are also expected to complete both the
necessary lower division mathematics and English composition
requirements early in their college careers.
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CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY
2005-2006
General Education / Breadth Requirements
California law empowers Ventura College to certify to all
campuses of CSU that a maximum of 39 units of the 48 units
typically required for general education for a baccalaureate degree
have been completed. The CSU general education/breadth pattern
requires each student to complete a minimum of 48 semester
units. Nine of these units must be upper division level and cannot
be taken prior to the term in which upper division status (completion
of 60 units) is attained. These minimum nine of the 48 units must
be earned at the campus granting the baccalaureate degree. The
48-unit total is a minimum; some campuses of the CSU system
may elect to exceed this minimum in their general education/
breadth requirements.
The 39 semester units for the lower division general education/
breadth requirements are distributed according to the pattern
listed on the CSU-GE Certification Plan.
Courses listed are subject to change.
General Education Courses
AREA A - COMMUNICATION IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND
CRITICAL THINKING
A minimum of nine (9) units, with at least one course selected
from each group (1, 2, and 3) and a grade of C or better in
each course:
Group 1 - Oral Communication
SPCH V01, V10.
Group 2 - Written Communication
ENGL V01A.
Group 3 - Critical Thinking
ENGL V01B; PHIL V04, V05; SPCH V10.
AREA B - PHYSICAL UNIVERSE AND ITS LIFE FORMS
A minimum of nine (9) units, with at least one course selected
from each group (1, 2, 3 and 4) to include one laboratory
activity course:
Group 1 - Physical Science
AST V01, V02; CHEM V01A, V01AL, V01B, V01BL, V05,
V10, V10L, V12A, V12AL, V12B, V12BL, V20, V20L, V21,
V21L; GEOG V01, V01L, V05; GEOL V02, V02L, V03,
V07, V11; PHSC V01; PHYS V01, V02A-V02AL, V02BV02BL,
V03A-V03AL, V03B-V03BL, V04-V04L,
V05-V05L, V06-V06L.
Group 2 - Life Science
AG V03, V04, V54; ANAT V01; AHPH V01; ANTH V01,
V01L; BIOL V01, V01L, V03, V04, V10, V12, V14, V18,
V29, V29L; MICR V01; PHSO V01; PSY V03.
Group 3 - Laboratory Activity
Group 4 - Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning*
CS V17; MATH V04, V05, V20, V21A, V21B, V21C, V24,
V38, V40, V44, V45, V46A, V46B, V52; PSY V04.
*Requires a grade of C or better.
AREA C - ARTS , LITERATURE, PHILOSOPHY AND FOREIGN
LANGUAGES
A minimum of nine (9) units, with at least one course selected
from each group (1 and 2):
Group 1 - Arts
AES V10, V12, V65; ART V01, V02A, V02B, V03, V04,
V05, V06, V07, V08, V12A, V13A, V19, V51A; MUS V01,
V03, V06, V07, V08, V09A, V09B; PHOT V01, V07; THA
V01, V02A, V29.
Group 2 - Humanities
AES V31; ENGL V01B, V10, V11A, V15, V16, V21A,
V21B, V22A, V22B, V23, V26, V29A, V29B, V30, V31,
V33, V34, V35, V36A, V36B; FREN V01, V02, V03, V04;
GERM V01, V02, V03, V04; HIST V01A, V01B, V18A,
V18B; IDS V08; ITAL V01, V02, V03, V04; JAPN V01,
V02; PHIL V01, V02, V03A, V03B, V04, V06A, V06B; SL
V10A, V10B, V10C; SPAN V01, V02, V03, V03S, V04,
V04S, V10B, V20, V71; SPCH V05; THA V23.
AREA D - SOCIAL, POLITICAL, AND ECONOMIC INSTITUTIONS
AND BEHAVIOR; HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
A minimum of nine (9) units, with courses in at least two (2)
separate disciplines selected from at least two (2) groups:
Group 1 - Anthropology and Archeology
AES V01; ANTH V02, V03, V04, V06, V07.
Group 2 - Economics
ECON V01A, V01B.
Group 3 - Ethnic Studies
AES V01, V02A+, V02B+, V11, V20, V22+, V23, V24,
V40A+, V40B+, V41, V62, V63+; ANTH V04; AAS V01;
CHST V01, V02, V24; HIST V03A+, V03B+, V05A+,
V05B+, V12+, V13, V17+; PSY V30; SOC V03, V24;
SPAN V71.
Group 4 - Gender Studies
ANTH V06; HIST V02A+, V02B+; SOC V04.
Group 5 - Geography
GEOG V02, V06, V08.
Group 6 - History
AES V02A+, V02B+, V21A, V21B, V22+, V40A+,
V40B+, V41, V42A, V42B, V61, V63+; HIST V01A, V01B,
V02A+, V02B+, V03A+, V03B+, V04A, V04B+, V05A+,
V05B+, V07A+, V07B+, V08, V09, V10A, V10B, V12+,
V13, V14A, V14B, V15, V16, V17+, V18A, V18B, V19, V20.
Group 7 - Interdisciplinary Social or Behavioral Science
CD V61; HEC V22, V23, V24; JOUR V01.
Group 8 - Political Science, Government, and Legal
Institutions
CJ V01, V02, V15; POLS V01‡, V02, V03‡, V04, V05,
V09, V10, V11, V14, V15, V16.
Group 9 - Psychology
PSY V01, V02, V05, V07-V07L, V15, V25, V29, V30,
V31; SOC V31.
Group 10 - Sociology and Criminology
AES V11, V24; CHST V24; CJ V03; PSY V31; SOC V01,
V02, V03, V04, V05, V07, V24, V31.
+Will satisfy U.S. History, Constitution and American
Ideals requirement.
‡ Will satisfy American, State and Local Government
requirement.
AREA E - LIFELONG UNDERSTANDING AND SELF-DEVELOPMENT
A minimum of three (3) units, with no more than one (1) unit of
physical activity:
AES V11, V15*; ANTH V02; ART V01; BIOL V10, V12,
V18; *CJ V10, V11, V12A, V12B; *DANC V10-V50; *EAC
V21, V25-V28; HED V92, V93, V95, V97; HIST V02A+,
V02B+; HEC V10, V22, V23, V24, V97; *PE V01-V22,
V30-V67, V69-V87, V91-V94, V97-V99; PSY V01, V02,
V05, V25; *REC V41; SOC V03; SPCH V03; *THA V14.
*Physical activity courses limited to one (1) unit in
satisfaction of Area E requirements.
+Will satisfy U.S. History, Constitution and American
Ideals requirement.
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SCHOLARSHIP — Most campuses require a grade of C or
better for each course and an overall C average (2.0 GPA) for all
courses used to satisfy GE requirements. Also, most campuses
require letter grades for all GE courses and do not permit credit/no
credit grades. Campuses known to impose limitations on courses
graded as credit are: DH, EB, FUL, SB, and SON.
COURSE RESTRICTIONS — While a course may satisfy more
than one general education group and/or area requirement, it shall
not be counted more than once and any excess units in one area
shall not apply to another area.
U.S. HISTORY, CONSTITUTION AND AMERICAN IDEALS REQUIREMENTS
— All campuses require students to complete
college-level coursework in U.S. History, American Government
and California Government, often in addition to GE requirements.
Courses approved to satisfy this requirement are specified in
appropriate areas. All campuses allow double counting of courses
taken to meet this requirement and GE-Breadth.
USE OF MAJOR COURSES — Most campuses require a grade
of C or better for each course required in preparation for a
student's major; most do not allow a “Credit” (CR) for major
courses. All CSU campuses allow applicants who submit full or
area certifications to double count courses for general education
and major requirements. Courses taken in the department of a
student’s major otherwise may not be used to fulfill GE requirements,
with one exception: SD.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE AND SECOND SEMESTER ENGLISH -
Some campuses require foreign language and/or second semester
of English for graduation. In some cases, students certified in
Areas A and C are exempt from these requirements. Also, some
campuses require completion of these courses for certain majors.
See the catalog of your campus choice for these requirements,
especially if you are interested in these campuses: BAK, CI, EB,
FUL, LA, MA, MB, SAC, SB, SF, SJ, and SM.
MULTICULTURAL/ETHNIC STUDIES REQUIREMENT - CSU
campuses require all candidates for the bachelor's degree to
complete at least one course in multicultural/ethnic studies as a
condition of graduation. Selected campuses will not permit this
requirement to be met prior to transfer; for most of these campuses,
the course must be upper division: CI, DH, FRE, LA, LB, MB,
SB, SD, SF, SJ, and SM.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS — You are advised to consult
your counselor and the catalog of the state university which you
plan to attend for requirements unique to that school. Completion
of Social, Political and Economic Institutions section (Area D) may
not satisfy the U.S. History, Constitution and American Ideals
requirements. Additional courses are required in preparation for a
major and/or as electives. Campuses that may impose additional
graduation requirements are: BAK, CI, CHI, EB, FUL, HUM, LA, LB,
MB, SLO, SM and SON.
SEQUENTIAL COURSES — Most institutions recommend that
students complete sequential courses at the college where the
series was started. This is especially recommended for a sequence
of two or more courses which require the preceding
course(s) as a prerequisite to advancement.
TRANSFER COURSES — The approved CSU listing designates
those courses which may be used to meet GE requirements; it is
not a complete listing of all courses which transfer to CSU.
Transferability of courses may be checked in the Ventura College
Catalog, the Counseling Office, the Transfer Center or at the
ASSIST Web site: www.assist.org
CSU General Transfer Information
CAVEAT — The courses and requirements described herein are
subject to change. Students should consult a counselor and
appropriate Web sites (e.g., www.csumentor.edu) to receive the
most current transfer information.
ADMISSION — Students are not assured of admission to the
campus and/or major of first choice. Consult your counselor for
further information.
Completion of GE requirements is not currently required for
admission to a CSU campus. A student who is planning to transfer
to one of the campuses of the California State University can
qualify for admission by meeting the following requirements:
1. LOWER DIVISION TRANSFERS: The CSU, beginning fall
2005 with few exceptions, will no longer accept lower division
transfer students.
2. UPPER DIVISION TRANSFERS: Upper division transfers may
qualify for admission if they have completed 60 or more
transferable semester units (maximum 70 units) and have
completed the appropriate college courses with a grade
better of C or better to satisfy subject area requirements.
Applicants must have a 2.0 overall grade point average
in all transferable college units completed (2.40 for non-
California residents) and be in good standing at the last
college or university attended; continuous attendance is not
required.
3. SUBJECT AREA REQUIREMENTS: This admission requirement
can be satisfied by completing 30 semester units of
general education courses with a grade of C or better in each
course, to include Communication in the English Language
and Critical Thinking (all of Area A) and Mathematics/Quantitative
Reasoning (Area B4).
CONSIDERATION OF SUMMER COURSEWORK FOR FALL
ADMISSION — Most campuses permit students to use summer
coursework to satisfy fall admission requirements (excluding
Areas A and B4). Campuses known to not permit this are: LB,
SD, SLO and SM.
FULL CERTIFICATION — Completion of all five sections of
these requirements prior to transferring will permit Ventura College
to certify to each of the CSU campuses that you have fulfilled
the basic 39-unit minimum lower division requirement in general
education. Each of the campuses of CSU requires an additional
nine units of upper division GE work in residence; some campuses
may require more than the 48-unit minimum. Students should
make an appointment in the Counseling Office prior to transfer to
apply for CSU-GE certification.
SUBJECT AREA CERTIFICATION — It is possible to complete
separately any of the areas or sections (A-E) at Ventura College
and receive partial certification in any or several of those areas; if
you are not fully certified, it will be necessary for you to complete
the remaining areas (and perhaps other areas) after transferring
as defined by the catalog of the transfer school.
CERTIFIED COURSES — Ventura College will also certify
courses completed at other California Community Colleges or
California State University campuses in partial satisfaction of GE
requirements provided that such courses are baccalaureate level
and would be certified by the institution offering them. Students
who have completed courses at other colleges and universities
should consult the Counseling Office regarding “pass along”
certification.
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INTERSEGMENTAL GENERAL EDUCATION TRANSFER CURRICULUM
(IGETC) — Students planning to transfer to either a
CSU or UC campus may elect to use the Intersegmental General
Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) in satisfaction of GE
requirements. Consult a VC counselor for additional information
or www.csumentor.edu or www.universityofcalifornia.edu
OTHER COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES — Students who plan to
attend one of the campuses of the University of California (UC) or
a private or out-of-state school should consult a counselor and
the catalog of the particular school to determine the coursework
needed to meet GE requirements at that institution. While many of
the courses listed here transfer to UC and other institutions, they
do not necessarily satisfy the GE requirements.
TRANSCRIPTS — You must make a written request of the
Office of Admissions and Records to forward your transcript.
Ventura College can send official transcripts of work completed
at this college and at Moorpark and/or Oxnard Colleges. You must
request transcripts of work completed at any other colleges
(outside of this college district) to be sent to the transfer institution.
Your Application for Certification is not a request for a
transcript.
ASSOCIATE DEGREE — Although it is not necessary for you
to complete an associate degree in order to transfer to a four-year
school, many of the courses taken to satisfy associate degree
requirements are transferable and, in many cases, may be used
to meet transfer GE requirements.
TRANSFER ASSISTANCE — Should you encounter any problems
during or after transfer, we may be able to assist you. Please
feel free to contact the Counseling Office or the Transfer Center at
Ventura College even after you have enrolled at another campus.
MORE INFORMATION — If you have any questions, check
with a counselor.
ASSIST —ASSIST is a computerized transfer information system
that can be accessed over the World Wide Web. It displays
reports of how course credits earned at one California college or
university can be applied when transferred to another. ASSIST is
the official repository of articulation for California's public colleges
and universities and therefore provides the most accurate
and up-to-date information available about student transfer in
California. ASSIST is available at www.assist.org
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5. PHYSICAL and BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES:
At least 2 courses, one physical science course and one
biological science course, one of which must include a
laboratory corresponding to selected lecture; 7-9 semester
units.
A. Physical Sciences
AST V01, V02; CHEM V01A, V01AL, V01B, V01BL, V10*,
V10L*, V12A*, V12AL*, V12B, V12BL, V20*, V20L*,
V21*, V21L*; GEOG V01, V01L, V05; GEOL V02, V02L,
V03, V07, V11; PHSC V01*; PHYS V01*, V02A*, V02AL*,
V02B*, V02BL*, V03A*, V03AL*, V03B*, V03BL*, V04*,
V04L*, V05*, V05L*, V06*, V06L*.
B. Biological Sciences
AG V03; ANAT V01*; ANPH V01*; ANTH V01, V01L;
BIOL V01*, V01L*, V03, V04, V10, V12*, V18, V29,
V29L; MICR V01; PHSO V01*; PSY V03.
6. LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH (UC requirement only):
Proficiency equivalent to two years of high school study in the
same language with a C or better or complete one (1) course.
FREN V01; GERM V01; ITAL V01; JAPN V01; SL
V10A; SPAN V01* or both V10A* & V10B*.
*UC course credit may be limited. Please consult counselor for
additional information.
U.S HISTORY, CONSTITUTION AND AMERICAN IDEALS: CSU
Graduation Requirement Only. Not part of IGETC; may be
completed prior to transfer. 6 units, one course from Group 1 and
one course from Group 2. GROUP 1. POLS V01, V03; GROUP 2.
AES V02A, V02B, V22, V40A, V40B, V63; HIST V02A, V02B,
V03A, V03B, V04B, V05A, V05B, V07A, V07B, V12, V17.
NOTE: Courses used to meet this requirement may not be
used to satisfy requirements for IGETC.
General Education Notes
CAVEAT — These courses and requirements are subject to change.
Students should consult a counselor or appropriate Web sites to
receive the most current transfer information.
The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC)
is a general education program that community college
transfer students can use to fulfill lower division general education/
breadth requirements for either the California State University
(CSU) or the University of California (UC) systems without the
need, after transfer, to take additional lower division general
education courses.
Completion of the IGETC is not a requirement for transfer to a
CSU or UC, nor is it the only way to fulfill the lower division general
education requirements of the CSU or UC prior to transfer. Some
students may be better served by taking courses which fulfill the
CSU General Education-Breadth requirements or those of the UC
campus or college to which they plan to transfer. Students pursuing
majors that require extensive lower division major preparation
("high-unit majors") may not find the IGETC option to be advantageous.
Students should also be aware that selected schools and
colleges at all undergraduate campuses of UC have requirements
which render the use of IGETC either inappropriate or not permitted
(e.g., Revelle and Roosevelt Colleges at UCSD do not use IGETC).
The IGETC will probably be most useful for students who want to
keep their options open before making a final decision about
transferring to a particular CSU or UC campus.
INTERSEGMENTAL GENERAL EDUCATION
TRANSFER CURRICULUM
(IGETC)
2005-2006
Approved General Education courses:
Each course must have a grade of C or better.
1. ENGLISH COMMUNICATION:
CSU — Complete groups A, B and C. UC — Complete groups
A and B.
A. English Composition: 1 course, 3 semester units.
ENGL V01A.
B. Critical Thinking — English Composition: 1 course,
3 semester units.
ENGL V01B; PHIL V05.
C. Oral Communication (CSU requirement only): 1 course,
3 semester units.
SPCH V01, V10.
2. MATHEMATICAL CONCEPTS and QUANTITATIVE
REASONING:
1 course, 3 semester units.
CS V17; MATH V04*, V20*, V21A*, V21B*, V21C, V24,
V40, V44*, V45*, V46A*, V46B*, V52; PSY V04*.
3. ARTS and HUMANITIES:
At least 3 courses, with at least one course from the Arts and
one course from the Humanities; 9 semester units.
A. Arts
AES V10, V12, V65; ART V01, V02A, V02B, V03, V04,
V05, V06, V07, V08; MUS V03, V06, V07, V08, V09A,
V09B; PHOT V07; THA V01, V29.
B. Humanities
AES V31; ENGL V15, V16, V21A, V21B, V22A, V22B,
V23, V26, V29A*, V29B*, V30, V31, V33, V34, V36A,
V36B; FREN V02, V03, V04; GERM V02, V03, V04; HIST
V01A, V01B, V18A, V18B; IDS V08; ITAL V02; JAPN
V02; PHIL V01, V02, V03A, V03B, V04, V06A, V06B;
SL V10B, V10C; SPAN V02, V03*, V03S*, V04*, V04S*,
V20, V71; THA V23.
4. SOCIAL and BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES:
At least 3 courses from at least 2 disciplines or an interdisciplinary
sequence; 9 semester units.
AES V01, V02A*, V02B*, V11, V20, V21A, V21B, V22, V23,
V24, V40A*, V40B*, V41, V42A, V42B, V61, V62, V63*;
ANTH V02, V03, V04, V06, V07; AAS V01; CHST V01, V02,
V24; ECON V01A, V01B; GEOG V02, V06; HIST V01A, V01B,
V02A*, V02B*, V03A*, V03B*, V04A, V04B, V05A*, V05B*,
V07A*, V07B*, V08, V09, V10A, V10B, V12, V13, V14A,
V14B, V15, V16, V17*, V18A, V18B, V19, V20; HEC V24*;
JOUR V01; POLS V01, V02, V03, V04, V05, V11, V14,
V15, V16; PSY V01, V02, V05, V07-V07L, V15, V25, V29,
V30, V31*; SOC V01, V02, V03, V04, V05, V07, V24, V31*;
SPAN V71.
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ADMISSION — Completion of the IGETC satisfies lower division
GE requirements. It does not guarantee eligibility for admission
to the CSU or UC system, or to a specific campus or program.
Students who are fully certified for IGETC prior to transferring to
UC will satisfy the subject area or course pattern requirements for
admission; they must also satisfy the units and scholarship
requirements. There is no intended connection between completion
of the IGETC and eligibility for admission to the CSU system.
Consult a counselor or the campus of your choice to determine
transfer admission requirements.
CERTIFICATION — All UC and CSU campuses will accept full
certification of the IGETC as meeting all of the lower division GE
requirements for the baccalaureate degree. The last community
college a student attends before transferring will determine certification
of the IGETC. Partial certification is permitted. A maximum
of two IGETC courses may be completed after transfer if a student
Petition for Good Cause is approved. In addition to the course
requirements for each subject area, full certification for the CSU
must include completion of the oral communication requirement.
For the UC, Oral Communication is not required, but the certification
must include satisfaction of the foreign language requirement.
Consult a counselor to determine the options for satisfaction of the
foreign language requirement.
Coursework completed at regionally accredited institutions,
including out-of-state and independent colleges, may be included
among the courses to certify student completion of IGETC. In
addition, credit awarded for Advanced Placement exams can be
used to meet IGETC requirements. Students should consult a
counselor to determine the applicability of coursework and AP
exam scores to IGETC subject area requirements.
Students should make an appointment in the counseling office
prior to transfer to apply for IGETC certification or to petition for
partial certification.
ADDITIONAL CSU- GE REQUIREMENTS — Students who are
fully certified under IGETC and transfer to CSU campuses will be
required to complete a minimum of nine units of upper division
general education work and all campus-specific non-GE graduation
requirements not completed prior to transfer.
U.S. HISTORY, CONSTITUTION AND AMERICAN IDEALS REQUIREMENTS
— All CSU campuses require students to complete
college-level coursework in U.S. History, American Government
and California Government in addition to GE requirements. Courses
completed to satisfy this requirement may not be used to satisfy
GE requirements for IGETC. UC campuses have similar requirements
in American History and Institutions (AH&I). However, the
AH&I requirements may be satisfied for most UC campuses (not
UCSB) by completing the subject area requirement in high school.
Consult a counselor for further information about this requirement.
SCHOLARSHIP — Courses used for IGETC certification must
be completed with a minimum grade of C (C- is not acceptable).
A “Credit” (CR) is acceptable, providing it is equivalent to a grade
of C or higher at the institution where the course was taken.
MAJOR COURSES — Most campuses require a grade of C or
better for each course required in preparation for a student’s
major; most do not allow a “Credit” (CR) for major courses. Also,
UC will allow IGETC courses to count toward major requirements.
CSU will allow double counting only if the student is fully or
partially (by area) certified for GE-B.
COURSE RESTRICTIONS — A single course may count only
once; it cannot be used to fulfill GE requirements in two areas
simultaneously. Coursework utilized to satisfy the CSU requirement
in U.S. History, Constitution and American Ideals may not be
used to satisfy GE requirements for IGETC.
TRANSFER LIMITATIONS — All transfer limitations applying to
courses taken at Ventura College also apply to these general
education requirements. Consult your VC counselor concerning
these limitations.
General Transfer Information
ADMISSION — Most campuses of CSU and UC rarely accept
transfer applicants at the freshman or sophomore levels. Upper
division or advanced standing admission criteria are based on
three components: 1) Units -- a minimum number of transferable
semester units (60 for CSU and UC; maximum 70 for both); 2)
Scholarship -- a minimum cumulative GPA in all transferable
coursework (2.0 for CSU; 2.4 for UC; higher for non-California
residents); and 3) Subject area requirements -- Course pattern
(a-g) requirements and the ways in which students satisfy these
requirements differ between CSU and UC. These admission criteria
specify only minimum standards. CSU and/or UC may apply
more rigorous standards as enrollment demand changes. All
potential transfer students are expected to read the CSU
and UC publications for transfers available in the Ventura
College Counseling Office and the Transfer Center.
SUPPLEMENTAL ADMISSION CRITERIA — For more information
concerning this topic, consult this title above in the CSU and
UC section and consult your campus of choice.
MAJOR PREPARATION — Satisfaction of lower division courses
required for selected majors is generally required in those majors
which are oversubscribed or impacted. Most campuses require a
grade of C or better for each course required in preparation for a
student’s major; most do not allow a “Credit” (CR) for major
courses. UC and CSU generally prefer students to complete
prerequisite major courses before completing general education
courses. Of course, all requirements for admission (minimum
units, GPA, and subject area requirements) must be completed
prior to transfer.
USE OF SUMMER COURSEWORK FOR FALL ADMISSION —
Most campuses permit students to use courses taken in the
summer to satisfy requirements for the subsequent fall term, with
the exceptions of English composition (CSU-GE, all of Area A;
IGETC, Area 1A) and mathematics (CSU-GE, Area B4; IGETC, Area
2). Campuses known to not permit this are: Cal State LB, SD, SLO,
and SM; and both UCB and UCLA.
TRANSFER COURSES — The approved IGETC course listing
designates those courses which may be used to meet universitywide
general education requirements; it is not a complete listing of
all courses which transfer to CSU and UC. Transferability of
courses may be checked in the Ventura College Catalog, the
Counseling Office, the Transfer Center or at the ASSIST Web site:
www.assist.org
SEQUENTIAL COURSES — Most institutions recommend that
students complete sequential courses at the college where the
series was started. This is especially recommended for a sequence
of two or more courses which require the preceding
course(s) as prerequisite to advancement.
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UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
AT SANTA BARBARA
2005-2006
General Education/Breadth Requirements
College of Letters and Science: B.A. Degree
AREA A — ENGLISH READING AND COMPOSITION** —
two courses as noted.
ENGL V01A; plus either ENGL V01B or PHIL V05
+AREA B — FOREIGN LANGUAGE — one course.
FREN V02
GERM V02
ITAL V02
JAPN V02
SL V10B
SPAN V02
AREA C — SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS AND TECHNOLOGY—
any two courses.
ANAT V01
ANPH V01
ANTH V01
AST V01, V02
BIOL V01, V03, V04, V12, V29
CHEM V01A, V20
CS V15, V86
GEOG V01
GEOL V02, V11
MATH V21A, V21B, V44, V46A, V55, V56, V57
PHYS V01, V02A-V02AL, V03A-V03AL, V04-V04L
PHSO V01
AREA D — SOCIAL SCIENCES — any two courses.
AES V01*, V02A*, V02B*, V11, V20*, V22*,
V40A*, V40B*, V41*, V62*, V63*
ANTH V02, V03, V04*
AAS V01*
CHST V01*
ECON V01A, V01B
GEOG V02
HIST V02A*, V02B*, V03A*, V03B*, V05A*, V05B*,
V07A*, V07B*, V12*, V13*, V16*, V17*
POLS V01*, V02, V03*, V05
PSY V01, V05, V15, V31
SOC V01, V03, V31
AREA E — CULTURE AND THOUGHT — any two courses .
HIST V01A, V01B, V18A, V18B
PHIL V06A, V06B
AREA F — THE ARTS — any two courses.
AES V10, V12, V65
ART V01, V02A, V02B, V03, V04, V05*, V06, V07, V08
ENGL V29A or V29B
MUS V01, V03, V06, V07, V08, V09A, V09B
PHOT V07
THA V01, V02A, V29
AREA G — LITERATURE — any two courses.
AES V31
ENGL V15, V21A, V21B, V22A*, V22B*, V26, V30, V31,
V33, V34, V36A, V36B
SPAN V20
** If you have already completed a regular quarter at UCSB but
you have not yet satisfied the Entry-Level Writing Requirement
(Subject A), do not take courses in GE Area A. Community
College students not previously enrolled at UCSB must complete
Area A.
OTHER UNIVERSITIES — Students who plan to attend a private
or out-of-state school should consult a counselor and the catalog
of the particular school to determine the coursework needed to
meet GE requirements at that institution. While most of the courses
on the approved IGETC list transfer to other institutions, they do
not necessarily satisfy the GE requirements.
TRANSCRIPTS — You must make a written request of the
Office of Admissions and Records to forward your transcript.
Ventura College can send official transcripts of work completed at
this College and at Moorpark and/or Oxnard Colleges. You must
request transcripts of work completed at any other colleges
(outside of this college district) to be sent to the transfer institution.
ASSOCIATE DEGREE — Although it is not necessary for you to
complete an associate degree in order to transfer to a four-year
school, many of the courses taken to satisfy associate degree
requirements are transferable and, in many cases, may be used to
meet transfer GE requirements.
TRANSFER ASSISTANCE — Should you encounter any problems
during or after transfer, we may be able to assist you. Please
feel free to contact the Counseling Office or the Transfer Center at
Ventura College at any time.
MORE INFORMATION — If you have any questions, check with
a counselor. More information is available for UC at
www.universityofcalifornia.edu and for CSU at
www.csumentor.edu
ASSIST —ASSIST is a computerized transfer information system
that can be accessed over the World Wide Web. It displays
reports of how course credits earned at one California college or
university can be applied when transferred to another. ASSIST is
the official repository of articulation for California's public colleges
and universities and therefore provides the most accurate
and up-to-date information available about student transfer in
California. ASSIST is available at www.assist.org
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+ Foreign Language requirement: See general education notes.
* American History and Institutions requirement: UCSB has a
general university requirement in American History and Institutions
which shall be met by taking one course marked with
an asterisk or specified under general education notes below.
Ethnicity requirement: UCSB has an ethnicity requirement in
the College of Letters and Science which shall be met by taking
one course marked with a "
" or specified under general
education notes below.
UCSB General Education/Breadth Notes
CAVEAT — These courses and requirements are subject to
change. Students should consult a counselor regularly throughout
the school year to receive the most current transfer information.
MINIMUM UNITS — All courses used to satisfy the requirements
above must equal three or more semester units each.
USE OF MAJOR COURSES — Courses taken in the student’s
major can also be used to fulfill any area of general education/
breath requirements.
UC ENTRY-LEVEL WRITING REQUIREMENT (FORMERLY
SUBJECT A) - ENGLISH COMPOSITION REQUIREMENT — This
requirement may be satisfied by the completion of ENGL V01A at
Ventura College with C grade or better prior to transfer. This
requirement may also be met by examination (see UCSB catalog
for more specific information). Students who have not satisfied
this requirement must take a UCSB writing examination during
their first quarter at UCSB.
*AMERICAN HISTORY AND INSTITUTIONS REQUIREMENT
— A course taken to satisfy this requirement may also be applied
to GE and/or major requirements. For example, a student who
completes ART V05 will satisfy both the history and institutions
requirement and part of the general education requirements. A
student who completes HIST V03A will satisfy the requirements
for American History and Institutions, ethnicity, and part of the
general education pattern. In other words, a student may double
count or triple count a single course to meet multiple requirements.
Courses approved to meet the American History and
Institutions requirement are: AES V01, V02A, V02B, V20, V22,
V40A, V40B, V41, V62, V63; ANTH V04; ART V05; AAS V01;
CHST V01; CJ V01; ENGL V22A, V22B; HIST V02A, V02B, V03A,
V03B, V04B, V05A, V05B, V07A, V07B, V08, V12, V13, V16, V17;
POLS V01, V03; SOC V02. Students who do not meet this requirement
by coursework may satisfy it by examination (see UCSB
catalog for more specific information).
ETHNICITY REQUIREMENT — A course taken to satisfy this
requirement will also count toward satisfaction of specific area
requirements. For example, a student who completes ENGL V33
will satisfy both the ethnicity requirement and part of the general
education requirements. A student who completes HIST V05B will
satisfy the requirements for ethnicity, American History and
Institutions, and part of the general education pattern. In other
words, a student may double count or triple count a single course
to meet multiple requirements. Courses approved to meet the
ethnicity requirement are: AES V01, V02A, V02B, V11, V20, V22,
V23, V40A, V40B, V41, V62, V63; ANTH V04; AAS V01; CHST
V01, V02; ENGL V33, V34; HIST V03A, V03B, V05A, V05B, V12,
V13, V17; SOC V03.
EUROPEAN TRADITIONS —(B.A. degree in the College of
Letters and Sciences only): One course from HIST V01A, V01B,
V18A, V18B, PHIL V06A, V06B which may be doubled counted in
Area E.
+FOREIGN LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT — All transfer students
entering the College of Letters and Science at UCSB must satisfy
the foreign language requirement prior to graduation from UCSB.
The requirement can be satisfied by:
1. Passing the second semester (or third quarter) of a college
foreign language course (this option requires students to complete
four additional overall and L & S units); or
2. Completing the third year of one foreign language in high
school with a GPA of at least a C for the third year. Students who
do not meet this requirement by coursework may satisfy it by
examination (see UCSB catalog for more specific information).
TRANSFER LIMITATIONS — All transfer limitations applying
to courses taken at Ventura College also apply to these general
education requirements. Consult your VC counselor concerning
these limitations.
B.S. DEGREE GE REQUIREMENTS (College of Letters and
Sciences): Area A, two courses as noted; Area B, one course;
Area C, any two courses; Area D, any two courses; Area E, any
two courses; Area F, one course; and Area G, one course.
B.F.A. DEGREE AND B.M. DEGREE GE REQUIREMENTS: Area
A, two courses as noted; Area B, one course; Area C, any two
courses; Area D, any two courses; Area E, any two courses; and
Area G, one course.
B.S. DEGREE GE REQUIREMENTS (College of Engineering):
Area A, two courses as noted; Areas D, E, F, & G, 16 semester
units total; Areas D & E, six to ten units (three must be from E); and
Areas F & G, six to ten units (three must be from G). No more than
two courses from the same department can apply to areas D, E,
F, and G. See the ASSIST Web site for choices other than those
listed here. It is recommended that engineering students not
complete all GE prior to transfer.
DEFERRED COMPLETION — These general education requirements
for the College of Letters and Science may be completed at
UCSB. The university will require that any remaining courses in
Areas D through G satisfy the Writing Requirement and the World
Cultures requirement. If Area C is not entirely satisfied prior to
transfer, the university will require one course in Quantitative
Relationships. Effective Fall 2006, the requirements in World
Cultures and in Quantitative Relationships will no longer be waived
for transfer students.
INTERSEGMENTAL GENERAL EDUCATION TRANSFER CURRICULUM
(IGETC) — Students planning to transfer to either a
CSU or UC campus may elect to use the Intersegmental GE
Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) in satisfaction of GE requirements.
IGETC certification, completed in its entirety and certified by the
community college prior to transfer, waives all areas of UCSB's GE
program. Consult your counselor for additional information.
General Transfer Information
ADMISSION — Most campuses rarely accept transfer applicants
at the freshman or sophomore levels. A Ventura College
student who is a California resident and who is planning to
transfer to UCSB (or any other UC campus) must satisfy the
following requirements:
1. Students who were eligible for admission to the university
when they graduated from high school—meaning they satisfied
the subject, scholarship, and examination requirements or they
were identified as eligible under the Eligibility in the Local Context
(ELC) program—are eligible to transfer if they have a C (2.0)
average in transferable college coursework.
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2. Students who met the scholarship requirement but not the
subject requirement must take transferable college courses in
the missing subjects earning a C or better in each required
course, and have an overall C (2.0) average in all transferable
college coursework to be eligible to transfer.
3. Students who were not eligible for admission to the university
when they graduated from high school because they did not
meet the scholarship requirement must:
a. Complete 60 semester units of transferable college credit
with a grade point average of at least 2.4, and;
b. Complete a course pattern requirement (with a C or
better in each course) to include:
1. two transferable college courses (3 semester units
each) in English composition; and
2. one transferable college course (3 semester units) in
mathematical concepts and quantitative reasoning; and
3. four transferable college courses (3 semester units
each) chosen from at least two of the following subject
areas: the arts and humanities, the social and behavioral
sciences, the physical and biological sciences.
Students who satisfy the Intersegmental General Education
Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) prior to transferring to UC will
satisfy Option 3b above. All potential transfer students should
attempt to exceed the minimum 2.4 GPA and fall transfers must
complete all admission requirements (units; GPA; a-g) by the
preceding spring. Subject area requirements in English and
mathematics should be completed by the preceding fall
semester. Coursework completed in summer session will not
count toward these minimum admission requirements but can be
used to accumulate additional transfer units.
MAJOR PREPARATION — Satisfaction of lower division
courses for selected majors is generally required in those majors
which are oversubscribed or impacted. UC prefers students to
complete prerequisite major courses before completing general
education courses. Of course, all requirements for admission
(minimum units, GPA, and subject area requirements) must be
completed prior to transfer.
TRANSFER INFORMATION — All potential transfer students
are expected to read the University of California publication
“Answers for Transfers’’ available in the Ventura College Counseling
Office and the Transfer Center.
TRANSFER COURSES — The approved UCSB listing above
designates those courses which may be used to meet GE requirements;
it is not a complete listing of all courses which transfer to
UC. Transferability of courses may be checked in the Ventura
College Catalog, Counseling Office, or Transfer Center.
SEQUENTIAL COURSES — Most institutions recommend that
students complete sequential courses at the college where the
series was started. This is especially recommended for a sequence
of two or more courses which requires the preceding
course(s) as prerequisite to advancement.
OTHER UNIVERSITIES — Students who plan to attend a UC
campus other than Santa Barbara or one of the campuses of the
California State University (CSU) or an independent or out-ofstate
school should consult a counselor and the catalog of the
particular school to determine the coursework needed to meet GE
requirements at that institution. While many of the courses listed
above transfer to CSU and other institutions, they do not necessarily
satisfy the GE requirements.
TRANSCRIPTS — You must make a written request of the
Office of Admissions and Records to forward your transcript.
Ventura College can send official transcripts of work completed
at this College and at Moorpark and/or Oxnard College. You must
request transcripts of work completed at any other colleges
(outside of this college district) to be sent to the transfer institution.
ASSOCIATE DEGREE — Although it is not necessary for you
to complete an associate degree in order to transfer to a fouryear
school, many of the courses taken to satisfy associate
degree requirements are transferable and, in many cases, may
be used to meet transfer GE requirements.
TRANSFER ASSISTANCE — Should you encounter any problems
during or after transfer, we may be able to assist you.
Please feel free to contact the counseling office or transfer center
at Ventura College at any time.
MORE INFORMATION — If you have any questions, check
with a counselor, the UCSB Web site at
www.admissions.ucsb.edu, and the ASSIST Web site at
www.assist.org
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CALIFORNIA LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY
2005-2006
General Education Requirements
GENERAL TRANSFER INFORMATION: Students may be admitted
to CLU with fewer than 28 semester units on the basis of test
scores and high school records. Transfer students must complete
a minimum of 28 transferable semester units (maximum 70) with
a 2.75 GPA in all previous college work attempted. Students
should also have a 2.5 GPA in the last term of full-time study prior
to the time of application to CLU. All coursework applicable to GE
or major preparation requirements must be taken for a grade, with
the exception of courses taken credit by exam.
CLU accepts the certification of the Intersegmental General
Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC). Students who complete
IGETC and California Lutheran University's religion and foreign
language requirements will have met all of CLU's general education
curriculum. Students who do not complete IGETC prior to
transferring to CLU will follow the CLU general education pattern.
A course can be used only once to satisfy GE requirements.
Even though a course may be listed in more than one area, the
course cannot be double counted for GE.
Prospective transfer students are encouraged to schedule an
appointment with the CLU coordinator of transfer services for
counseling and preliminary transcript evaluation. Also visit CLU’s
Web site at www.callutheran.edu
General Education Courses
AREA I. PROFICIENCIES
A. Written Communication
1. Freshman English:
ENGL V01A or by AP Exam.
2. Writing intensive course:
Junior level transfers (58+ units) complete one course
after transfer.
B. Speaking Intensive
SPCH V01, V05, V10, V13; THA V02A; or Oral
Communication Proficiency Test.
C. Foreign Language
Two sequential courses in the same language from:
FREN V01-V04; GERM V01-V04; ITAL V01-V04; JAPN
V01, V02; SL V10A, V10B, V10C; SPAN V01-V04 or
SPAN V03S, V04S; or successful completion of second
semester level course or score on CLU Foreign Language
Placement Test at third semester college level.
D. Mathematical Reasoning
CS V17; MATH V04, V05, V20, V21A, V21B, V21C, V24,
V38, V40, V44, V45, V46A, V46B, V52; or appropriate
score on CLU Math Placement Test.
AREA II. PERSPECTIVES
A. Humanities
1. History - One course from:
AES V02A, V02B, V21A, V21B, V22, V40A, V40B,
V41, V42A, V42B, V61, V63 or any one course in
history (except HIST V01S, V04BS).
2. Literature - One course from:
AES V31; ENGL V01B, V15, V16, V21A, V21B, V22A,
V22B, V23, V26, V30, V31, V33, V34, V35, V36A,
V36B; SPAN V20; THA V23.
3. Philosophy - One course from:
PHIL V01, V02, V04, V05, V06A, V06B.
4. Religion
PHIL V03B.
Students transferring with fewer than 58 units may transfer
one religion course and must complete one upper division
religion course at CLU; students transferring with 58 or more
units must complete one religion course at CLU.
B. Natural Sciences
Two courses, one with lab, from:
ANAT V01; ANPH V01; ANTH V01, V01L; AST V01, V02;
BIOL V01, V01L, V03, V04, V10, V12, V14, V18, V29,
V29L, V30, V31, V32, V40, V41; CHEM V01A, V01AL,
V01B, V01BL, V05, V10, V10L, V12A, V12AL, V12B,
V12BL, V20, V20L, V21, V21L; GEOG V05, V06, V22;
GEOL V02, V02L, V03, V07, V11, V21; MICR V01; PHSC
V01; PHYS V01, V02A-V02AL, V02B-V02BL, V03AV03AL,
V03B-V03BL, V04-V04L, V05-V05L, V06-V06L;
PHSO V01.
C. Social Sciences
Two courses from different disciplines from:
AES V01, V11; ANTH V02-V04, V06, V07; ECON V01A,
V01B; GEOG V02; HEC V23, V24; POLS V01-V05, V08-
V11, V14-V16; PSY V01-V05, V07, V25, V29-V31; SOC
V01-V04, V07, V31.
D. Visual and Performing Arts
Note: Only one course may be less than two units credit.
One participation course from:
ART V11A-V13C, V15A-V16B, VV18A-V26B, V31A-V55B,
V71-V74; DANC V14; FDM V18A, V18B; MUS V10-V27,
V31A-V37, V43-V46, V60D, V60F; PHOT V01-V04B, V06A,
V06B, V08-V09B, V73; THA V02A-V03, V05-V07, V10,
V14, V21, V22, V31.
One additional course from the list above or from:
AES V10, V12, V65; ART V01-V08, V14A-V14C; MUS
V01-V09B; PHOT V07; THA V01, V20, V29.
E. Health and Well-being
A transfer with two different PE activities or one PE activity
and one health education course will satisfy the entire
requirement. Junior/senior transfers with no previous PE
activities will take HED V97 or HEC V97. Transfers over 25
years of age are exempted from this requirement.
Note: Only one unit per activity course will transfer; no
more than three units will apply toward graduation; an
activity course may not be repeated for credit.
AREA III. CULTURES AND CIVILIZATIONS
A. Global Studies: The World and The West
Requirement waived for students transferring with 28 or
more units.
B. U.S. Diversity
One course from:
AES V01, V02A, V02B, V11, V20, V22, V23, V24, V40A,
V40B, V41, V62, V63; ANTH V04, V06; ART V07; AAS
V01; CHST V01, V02, V24; ENGL V33, V34, V35, V36A,
V36B; HIST V02A-V03B, V05A, V05B, V12, V13, V17;
PSY V30; SOC V03, V04, V24.
Note: Courses taken to meet this requirement may be
double counted to meet Perspectives requirements.
CAVEAT — These courses and requirements are subject to
change. Students should consult a counselor regularly throughout
the school year to receive the most current transfer information.
80 - Degrees, Programs, Transfer Information Ventura College Catalog 2005-2006
UNIVERSITY OF LA VERNE
VENTURA COUNTY AND POINT MUGU CAMPUSES
2005-2006
General Transfer Information
Transfer students may enter the University of La Verne at the
beginning of any term/semester.
General Education Transfer Policy
The University of La Verne has different general education
requirements for the traditional undergraduate students and nontraditional
students. Refer to the University of La Verne catalog for
additional information.
Credit is awarded for all courses in the degree, although only
appropriate courses in which a grade of C- or better was received
can be applied toward general education or major requirements.
Total Number of Transferable Units
There is no limit to the number of transfer units that will be
accepted by the University of La Verne. However, students are
required to complete a minimum of 32 semester units through the
University of La Verne as well as completing a minimum of 44
semester units at the upper division level.
Students who have received credit through CLEP, ACT, PEP,
DANTES, the military, correspondence, vocational, technical, and
extension courses must follow the transfer policy as stated in the
University of La Verne catalog.
General Education Transfer Policy
Area Requirements
California Associate Degree. At the time of matriculation to the
University of La Verne students who have earned an associate
degree from Ventura College with general education requirements
acceptable to the University of California, or included in the
California State University General Education Breadth Certification,
or found in the Intersegmental General Education Transfer
Curriculum (IGETC), will be credited with fulfilling all of the
University of La Verne’s General Education AREA Requirements.
Students who have been certified as meeting the lower division
general education requirements in one of these three ways must
provide a copy of the certification form obtainable from the
transfer center at the community college that the student attended.
This certification needs to be provided when the final transcript
showing the associate degree is sent to the University of La Verne.
Other General Education Transfer Options for Area Requirements.
At the time of matriculation, students who have not earned
an associate degree from Ventura College, but who have completed
a minimum of 32 semester units of transferable coursework
will be evaluated for fulfillment of the University of La Verne’s
General Education AREA Requirements according to the following
guidelines:
1. Students certified as having met all area requirements at the
University of California or in the California State University General
Education Breadth Certification or in the Intersegmental General
Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) with a C- or better will be
credited with fulfilling all of the University of La Verne’s General
Education AREA Requirements. A copy of the certification form
obtainable from the transfer center at the community college that
the student attended needs to be provided when the community
college transcript is sent to the University of La Verne.
2. If courses partially fulfill selected UC, CSU, or IGETC general
education options at a college of prior attendance, these courses
will be credited toward partial fulfillment of the like General Education
requirement at the University of La Verne.
3. Coursework completed at regionally accredited public
colleges and universities outside the state of California that meets
bachelor’s-level general education requirements at the state college
or university within the same state, and is so documented in the
college catalog, will be articulated to fulfill like general education
requirements at the University of La Verne.
4. All other coursework will be evaluated on a course-bycourse
basis.
5. No course will be considered for transfer unless a C- or
better was received.
Prospective students are encouraged to schedule an appointment
with a ULV academic advisor for a preliminary evaluation of their
transcripts. Also visit ULV’s Web site at www.ulv.edu
General Education Courses
A list of courses approved by the University to satisfy general
education requirements is available in the Counseling Office and
the Transfer Center.
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Course Identification
A course identification is comprised of the course discipline
name or abbreviated name and course number (for example, CJ
V01). All course numbers for Ventura College will have a leading
V (for Ventura) preceding the actual course number. Courses
numbered 1 (one) through 9 (nine) will also have a leading zero
preceding the actual number. Sometimes an alphabetic character
is appended to the course identification (for example, ART V12A).
Courses requiring a year (two semesters) in which to complete
the full offering may be designated by number and letter (for
example, BUS V01A-V01B). The A section of the course is usually
offered in the fall semester with the B section following in the
spring; however, some year-sequence courses begin in the spring
semester.
The alphabetical designation in the course identification may
also be used to designate the related topics of a year-long course
(for example, HIST V18A-V18B); in this instance, the A course
would not be a prerequisite to the B course and/or subsequent
courses.
Semester Unit Credit
The semester unit credit of the course is shown by a number(s)
following the title of the course. As defined elsewhere, the semester
unit is based on three hours of workstudy; one lecture hour with
two attendant hours of preparation or three hours of laboratory
activity requiring special facilities or equipment.
Most courses have fixed units; some have variable units. The
unit value of each variable-unit course will be specified in the
Schedule of Classes each term. In certain instances, to best serve
students in summer term and in evening classes, the hours of
instruction in some courses may be reduced and credit reduced
proportionately.
Course Prerequisites, Corequisites and
Recommended Preparation
A course prerequisite states the preparation required to
successfully complete a particular course. A prerequisite represents
a set of skills or a body of knowledge that a student must possess
prior to enrollment and without which the student is highly unlikely
to succeed in the course. For example, a student enrolling in
general chemistry is likely to have grave difficulty without adequate
preparation in algebra.
A course corequisite states the course or courses in which a
student must be concurrently enrolled. A corequisite represents a
set of skills or a body of knowledge that a student must acquire
through concurrent enrollment in another course and without
which the student is highly unlikely to succeed in the course.
Recommended preparation states the preparation suggested by
the faculty to successfully complete a particular course. While
encouraged to do so, students are not required to satisfy
recommended preparation guidelines to enroll in a course.
Course prerequisites, corequisites or recommended preparation
are specified within course descriptions announced in this Catalog;
they are also specified in the Schedule of Classes. A course has
no prerequisites or corequisites unless so designated. Students
must have satisfied the prerequisite and/or corequisite requirements
for all courses in which they enroll.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF COURSES
CHALLENGING A PREREQUISITE OR COREQUISITE: It is
recognized that students may have preparation equivalent to the
stated prerequisites or corequisites or may wish to challenge a
prerequisite or corequisite as allowed by state law. The Petition for
Challenging a Prerequisite or Corequisite is available in the
Counseling Office. The student shall bear the initial burden of
showing that grounds exist for the challenge. The following is a list
of the grounds under which a challenge may be pursued:
1. The student will be subject to undue delay in attaining the
goal of his or her educational plan because the prerequisite
or corequisite course has not been made reasonably
available (student educational plan must be on file).
2. The prerequisite or corequisite is not valid because it is not
necessary for success in the course for which it is required
(student documentation required).
3. The prerequisite or corequisite is unlawfully discriminatory
or is being applied in an unlawfully discriminatory manner
(student documentation required).
4. The student has the knowledge or ability to succeed in the
course despite not meeting the prerequisite or corequisite
(student documentation required).
Field Trips
Field trips are required activities for a number of courses in the
College curriculum. For any such courses, it is intended that they
be clearly identified in the College Catalog and the Schedule of
Classes. For other courses, a field trip or an off-campus activity
may be optional for the students enrolled.
According to policy adopted by the College District’s governing
board, all persons making any type of field trip or excursion shall
be deemed to have waived all claims for injury, accident, illness,
or death during, or by reason of, the field trip or excursion.
The College assumes no liability for students’ personal property.
This includes course or related College activities, on campus, at
off-campus facilities, and college-sponsored field trips.
Course Repetition
A statement following the course description noting the repeat
capability of a course will specify the maximum credit permitted
for the designated course. The repeat capability will be expressed
in maximum units and/or in total times the course may be taken.
The absence of a repeat capability statement is always intended
to designate a course which may be taken one time only.
Co-designated Courses
The college offers some of its courses as co-designated or
cross-listed between two or more disciplines. Where this occurs,
all aspects of the co-designated courses are identical, except the
course identifier (course discipline abbreviation) and possibly the
course numbers and/or alpha characters following the discipline
abbreviation, which may be identical or may differ. All other
aspects are the same (title, units, hours, description, repeat
capability, transferability, etc.). These courses are identified in the
announcement of courses section of the catalog. Courses which
are codesignated or cross-referenced are identified by the phrase
"Same as . . ."
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Courses Offered on a Credit/No Credit Basis Only
The following courses will be offered only for credit/no credit; no
letter grade will be awarded: ACT V01, V02, V03A, V03B, V04,
V05, V10, V12, V88; AG V60A-V60Z; ANAT V01S; ANPH V01S;
ARCH V95, V96; AUTO V45, V95, V96; BIOL V01S, V20S, V29S,
V31S, V32, V60A-V60Z, V95, V96; BUS V11, V12, V95, V96; BIS
V50, V53, V55A, V55B, V56A, V56B, V70, V71A, V71B, V71C,
V73, V76A, V76B, V77A, V77B; CD V60D, V60E, V60F, V95, V96;
CIS V61, V62, V63, V95, V96; CS V95, V96; CT V95, V96; CJ V16,
V40, V41, V42, V60A, V60C, V60E, V60G, V81, V85, V86, V92,
V95, V96; DS V10, V88; DRFT V51, V99; EAC V14, V32, V33, V95,
V96; ENGL V03, V04A, V04B, V09, V133, V134, V135, V136A,
V136B; ESL V01, V02, V03, V04, V05, V06, V07, V08, V09, V12,
V88; FREN V71, V72, V73, V74; GEOG V24, V95, V96; GW V01A,
V01G, V02A, V02B, V02Q, V02T, V02X, V88, V89, V90; HS V12,
V95, V96; HIST V01S, V04BS; HEC V95, V96; HORT V02, V95,
V96; HUM V15; IDS V60A-V60Z, V72; INTR V95, V96; JOUR V31,
V95, V96; LDR V88, V89; LS V01L, V04, V24; MS V95, V96, V99;
MATH V03S, V20S,V21AS, V21BS, V21CS, V24S, V44S; MICR
V01S; MM V95, V96; NS V15, V75, V76A, V76B, V76C, V76D,
V77, V80, V83A, V83B, V84A, V84B, V85, V95, V96; PM V95; PE
V95, V96; PHSO V01S; POLS V01S, V60C; PSY V04S; SOC V95,
V96; WS V95, V96; WEL V95, V96; WEXP V95, V96.
Workshop series V88 & V89 courses not indicated above are
credit/no credit or graded as designated in the Schedule of Classes.
Courses Not Applicable For Degree Credit
The College offers selected courses which are not applicable for
degree credit. Students enrolled in the courses noted below will
receive unit credit and will be awarded an academic record symbol
on transcripts as defined in the academic policy section of this
catalog. However, the units earned in these courses will not apply
toward certificates of completion, certificates of achievement, or
associate degrees. The following courses are not applicable for
degree credit: ACT V01, V02, V03A, V03B, V04, V05, V10, V12,
V88; ANAT V01S; ANPH V01S; BIOL V01S, V20S, V29S, V31S;
CD V60D, V60E, V60F; DS V10; DRFT V99; EAC V14; ENGL V03,
V04A, V04B, V07, V08A, V08B; ESL V01, V02, V03, V04,V05,
V06, V07, V08, V09, V12, V33, V34A, V34B, V40, V88; HS V12;
HIST V01S, V04BS; HUM V15; IDS V11, V12, V60A-V60Z; LS
V01, V01L, V02, V03A, V03B, V03C, V04, V05, V07, V08, V09,
V10, V11, V14, V19, V24, V25, V88; MS V99; MATH V03S, V09,
V10, V20S, V21AS, V21BS, V21CS, V24S, V44S; MICR V01S; NS
V75, V80, V84A, V84B, V85; PHSO V01S; POLS V01S; PSY V04S;
SS V01, V02.
Workshop series V88 & V89 courses not indicated above are
offered for associate degree credit or are not applicable for degree
credit as designated in the Schedule of Classes.
Transfer Course Identification
Courses offered by Ventura College provide a wide selection of
curricula that meet the requirements for most university majors.
To assist students in planning their programs of study, all credit
courses offered by Ventura College are classified as follows:
1. No notation of transfer credit following the course
description indicates that the course is not designed to
transfer to public (and most independent) four-year colleges
or universities.
2. The notation of transfer credit after the course description
is followed by the abbreviation CSU meaning that the
course will transfer to any of the 23 campuses of the
California State University (Northridge, Cal Poly, etc.) and/
or is followed by the abbreviation UC meaning that the
course will transfer to any of the 10 campuses of the
University of California (Santa Barbara, UCLA, etc.)
3. The notation of credit limitations following the transfer
credit statement indicates that one or more public fouryear
institutions impose some kind of limitation on the
course. In this case, consult your counselor concerning
the transferability of the course.
4. The notation of transfer credit is defined to mean that the
course is acceptable for unit credit for admissions purposes
and for credit towards a baccalaureate degree only. Students
interested in the applicability of particular courses for use
in satisfaction of major preparation requirements and/or
general education requirements are advised to consult the
transfer information section of the Catalog and a Ventura
College counselor.
5. The notation of CAN following the transfer credit statement
designates a California Articulation Number. The CAN
system provides a cross-reference number or course
identification for courses which are acceptable “in lieu of’’
comparable courses at participating California colleges
and universities. These courses will be acceptable as
equivalent in content and scope to identically designated
CAN courses at transfer institutions and will satisfy
comparable degree requirements at all participating
campuses in California.
Additional transfer information is available from the Counseling
Office, the Transfer Center, or the ASSIST Web site: www.assist.org
Offering of Courses as Described in the Catalog
Occasionally there may be changes concerning course numbers,
titles, units of credit, prerequisites, hours, or course descriptions
made after publication of the Catalog. Efforts will be made through
the Schedules of Classes, public media, and at the time of
registration, to notify students of any changes other than as
described in the Catalog.
All degree applicable courses listed in the Catalog meet major,
general education, or elective credit requirements for approved
degree or certificate programs.
The College will make every effort to regularly offer each of the
credit courses listed under the announcement of courses. "Regularly
offered" shall mean a frequency of not less than once in two years.
The student who plans to satisfy the requirements for a particular
academic goal --such as a Certificate of Achievement, an Associate
Degree, and/or the completion of courses necessary to prepare for
transfer into a baccalaureate major -- must carefully plan a
program of study to complete all requirements in a timely fashion.
The student may consult with appropriate instructional divisions to
determine the frequency of course offerings.
Offering of Courses as Listed in the Schedule of
Classes
The College reserves the right to cancel any course section
scheduled for any term if enrollment is insufficient. Courses may
be scheduled off-campus in Ventura, Fillmore, Ojai, Piru, Santa
Paula, and other locations as noted in the Schedule of Classes.
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Course Discipline Abbreviations
Course disciplines listed below are a regular part of the established curriculum. The current Schedule of Classes should be consulted
to determine the availability of specific courses offered within the disciplines noted.
The designation for course identification comprises an abbreviated discipline title followed by alphanumeric characters. The College
uses the following discipline title abbreviations:
AG-Agriculture
AES-American Ethnic Studies
ANAT-Anatomy
ANPH-Anatomy/Physiology
ANTH-Anthropology
ARCH-Architecture
ART-Art
AAS-Asian American Studies
ACT- Assistive Computer Technology
AST-Astronomy
AUTO-Automotive
BIOL-Biology
BUS-Business
BIS-Business Information Systems
CHEM-Chemistry
CHST-Chicano Studies
CD-Child Development
CIS-Computer Information Systems
CS-Computer Science
CT-Construction Technology
CJ-Criminal Justice
DANC-Dance
DS-Developmental Studies
DRFT-Drafting
ECON-Economics
EDU-Education
EAC-Educational Assistance Center
EMT-Emergency Medical Technology
ENGR-Engineering
ENGL-English
ESL-English as a Second Language
FDM-Fashion Design and Merchandising
FREN-French
GEOG-Geography
GEOL-Geology
GERM-German
GW-Guidance Workshops
HED-Health Education
HS-Health Science
HIST-History
HEC-Home Economics
HORT-Horticulture
HUM-Humanities
IDS-Interdisciplinary Studies
INTR-Internship
ITAL-Italian
JAPN-Japanese
JOUR-Journalism
LDR-Leadership
LS-Learning Skills
LIB-Library Instruction
MS-Machine Shop
MT-Manufacturing Technology
MATH-Mathematics
MICR-Microbiology
MM-Multimedia
MUS-Music
NS-Nursing Science
PM-Paramedic
PHIL-Philosophy
PHOT-Photography
PE-Physical Education
PHSC-Physical Science
PHYS-Physics
PHSO-Physiology
POLS-Political Science
PSY-Psychology
RE-Real Estate
REC-Recreation
SL-Sign Language
SOC-Sociology
SPAN-Spanish
SPCH-Speech
SS-Study Skills
SUP-Supervision
THA-Theatre Arts
WS-Water Science
WEL-Welding
WEXP-Work Experience
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Nursing Graduate
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CREDIT COURSES
AG V60A-Z - TOPICS IN AGRICULTURE - .5-6 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
These courses consider topics not covered in detail by other
agriculture offerings.
Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: determined by transfer
institution.
AG V60A - GREENHOUSE INDUSTRY SKILLS I - 1 Unit
Recommended preparation: AG V03, V04 and V22; BIOL V30; and
HORT V30, V32, V40 and V49
Hours: .5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
An exploration of the greenhouse/nursery industry with special
emphasis on hydroponics and greenhouse science. This course will
include basic facility design, economic efficiency measures,
decontamination methods, asexual cultivation, and instrument
function and validation. Required safety items include: lab coat,
gloves and ANZI Z87.1 safety glasses.
Field trips may be required. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
AG V60B - GREENHOUSE INDUSTRY SKILLS II - 1 Unit
Recommended preparation: AG V03, V04 and V22; BIOL V30; and
HORT V30, V32, V40 and V49
Hours: .5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
An exploration of the greenhouse/nursery industry with special
emphasis on hydroponics and greenhouse science. This course will
include hydroponic facility design, physical and chemical pest
control, contamination testing, specific instrument calibration, and
appropriate governmental regulation compliances measures.
Required safety items include: lab coat, gloves and ANZI Z87.1
safety glasses.
Field trips may be required. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
AG V60C - GREENHOUSE INDUSTRY SKILLS III - 1 Unit
Recommended preparation: AG V03, V04 and V22; BIOL V30; and
HORT V30, V32, V40 and V49
Hours: .5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
An exploration of the greenhouse/nursery industry with special
emphasis on hydroponics and greenhouse science. This course will
include meristem, tissue and seed cultivation, multi-test methods for
production certification, and specific instrument troubleshooting.
Required safety items include: lab coat, gloves and ANZI Z87.1
safety glasses.
Field trips may be required. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
AG V60D - GREENHOUSE INDUSTRY SKILLS IV - 1 Unit
Recommended preparation: AG V03, V04 and V22; BIOL V30; and
HORT V30, V32, V40 and V49
Hours: .5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
An exploration of the greenhouse/nursery industry with special
emphasis on hydroponics and greenhouse science. This course will
include good documentation practices as required by USDA, EPA,
and FDA regulations, basic methods of plant genetic crossing and
ag-bioengineering, and DNA and protein marker ID analysis as
applied to agriculture. Required safety items include: lab coat, gloves
and ANZI Z87.1 safety glasses.
Field trips may be required. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
AGRICULTURE
AG V03 - PLANT BIOLOGY - 3 Units
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course is a study of the practical aspects of plant growth,
environmental relationships, physiology, structures, function,
reproduction, and evolution. Basic concepts of biology will be
illustrated utilizing the identification and study of important economic
crops. Independent study projects and field laboratories are required.
Field trips will be required. Formerly Ag 3. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC. CAN AG 8.
AG V04 - SOIL AND WATER SCIENCE - 3 Units
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course explores the scientific aspects of vegetative
management as related to understanding physical, chemical and
biological soil proper ties. Current water and irrigation topics
including sources, quality, distribution and management to be
reviewed. Analysis of plant nutrient needs and technical methods of
evaluation and application will be discussed.
Field trips will be required. Formerly Ag 4. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC. CAN AG 14.
AG V21 - INTRODUCTION TO PEST MANAGEMENT - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A survey of and orientation to current laws, regulations and
licensing requirements affecting individuals, businesses and
agencies involved in pest management programs. Emphasis is on
safety, environmental issues, equipment use and preparation for state
licensing and certification examinations. Par ticipants will receive
worker safety certification and will qualify for state examinations.
Continuing education credit will be granted to licensed persons upon
successful completion of course.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Ag 21. Transfer credit: CSU.
AG V22 - INSECTS AND DISEASES OF PLANTS - 3 Units
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course includes the symptoms, identification and control of
common insects and diseases as applied to agricultural and
hor ticultural crops. Natural, cultural, mechanical and chemical
controls are studied; and management techniques toward prevention
of pest problems.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Ag 22. Transfer credit: CSU.
AG V23 - WEED, VERTEBRATE AND NEMATODE
MANAGEMENT - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Students will learn to identify and develop management programs
for common, noxious and poisonous California weeds. This course
will review allergenic plants and various rodent, bird, and fish
population problems. Emphasis will be on life habits, environmental
concerns, damage, and control practices. Techniques for nematode
sampling, recognition, and regulation will be discussed.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Ag 23. Transfer credit: CSU.
AG V54 - CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course includes a consideration of the conservation issues of
the renewable and nonrenewable natural resources. Included in this
list are water, energy sources, air, soil, grasslands, forests, wildlife,
agriculture factors and certain minerals. Methods and techniques of
the subject are emphasized.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Ag 54. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
Ventura College Catalog 2005-2006 86 - Credit Courses
AG V60E - GREENHOUSE INDUSTRY SKILLS V - 1 Unit
Recommended preparation: AG V03, V04 and V22; BIOL V30; and
HORT V30, V32, V40 and V49
Hours: .5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
An exploration of the greenhouse/nursery industry with special
emphasis on hydroponics and greenhouse science. This course will
include basic hydroponic control system design, nutrient feed and
waste control systems, reference source analysis, proficiency
access, waste water testing as required by governmental agencies,
and appropriate instrument function and validation. Required safety
items include: lab coat, gloves and ANZI Z87.1 safety glasses.
Field trips may be required. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
AG V60F - GREENHOUSE INDUSTRY SKILLS VI - 1 Unit
Recommended preparation: AG V03, V04 and V22; BIOL V30; and
HORT V30, V32, V40 and V49
Hours: .5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
An exploration of the greenhouse/nursery industry with special
emphasis on hydroponics and greenhouse science. This course will
include basic lab preparatory facility design, sterile tissue culture
media preparation, aseptic plant tissue culture, and DNA and protein
ID marker analysis as appropriate for industry standards. Required
safety items include: lab coat, gloves and ANZI Z87.1 safety glasses.
Field trips may be required. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
AG V60G - GREENHOUSE INDUSTRY SKILLS VII - 1 Unit
Recommended preparation: AG V03, V04 and V22; BIOL V30; and
HORT V30, V32, V40 and V49
Hours: .5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
An exploration of the greenhouse/nursery industry with special
emphasis on hydroponics and greenhouse science. This course will
include basic facility design, economic efficiency measures as
evidenced in field studies, observations of industry-utilized
decontamination methods, industry examples of asexual cultivation,
instrument function and validation as performed in local hydroponicbased
industries. Required safety items include: lab coat, gloves and
ANZI Z87.1 safety glasses.
Field trips may be required. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
AG V60H - GREENHOUSE INDUSTRY SKILLS VIII - 1 Unit
Recommended preparation: AG V03, V04 and V22; BIOL V30; and
HORT V30, V32, V40 and V49
Hours: .5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
An exploration of the greenhouse/nursery industry with special
emphasis on hydroponics and greenhouse science. This course will
teach the ability to solve problems using single variable analysis,
calibrate different instruments to industry specifications, identify
appropriate governmental regulations for specific situations, and
perform appropriate DNA and protein ID analysis. Required safety
items include: lab coat, gloves and ANZI Z87.1 safety glasses.
Field trips may be required. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
AG V88 - AGRICULTURE WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula.
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community, as
required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are not
met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly AG V89.
AG V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN AGRICULTURE - 1-4 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course offers specialized study opportunities for students
with intermediate skills, who wish to pursue projects not included in
the regular curriculum. Students are accepted only by written project
proposal approved by the discipline prior to enrollment.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 6 units. Formerly Ag 90. Transfer credit: CSU.
AMERICAN ETHNIC STUDIES
AES V01 - INDIANS OF NORTH AMERICA - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ANTH V02
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A survey of traditional and contemporary native culture of Nor th
America. Emphasis will be placed on the anthropological concepts
and theories which facilitate an understanding of the rich diversity of
American Indian life, including economics, social organization,
politics, supernaturalistic beliefs, a variety of current issues and
other topics.
Field trips may be required. Formerly AES 1. Same as ANTH V04.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
AES V02A - UNITED STATES HISTORY: FOCUS ON NATIVE
AMERICANS I - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course presents a survey and analysis of United States
history from the colonial period through Reconstruction with an
emphasis on the role of Native American Indian peoples. This course
emphasizes basic social, political, economic and intellectual
concepts and developments of the country in general and the impact
of/on Native American Indian peoples in par ticular.
Field trips may be required. Formerly AES 2A. Same as HIST
V05A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
AES V02B - UNITED STATES HISTORY: FOCUS ON NATIVE
AMERICANS II - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course presents a survey and analysis of United States
history from the Civil War to the present with emphasis on the role
and participation of the Native American Indian peoples. The course
emphasizes basic American social, political, economic and
intellectual concepts and developments of the country in general and
in par ticular the impact of/on Native American Indian peoples.
Field trips may be required. Formerly AES 2B. Same as HIST
V05B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
AES V10 - INTRODUCTION TO AFRICAN AND PRECOLUMBIAN
ART - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A survey of the sculpture, architecture, painting and related visual
ar ts of Africa and Pre-Columbian America. Emphasis will be placed
on the relationship between the ar t and the sociological, religious,
historical and philosophical aspects of the various cultures involved.
Field trips may be required. Formerly AES 10. Same as ART V03.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
AES V11 - RACIAL AND ETHNIC GROUP RELATIONS - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course analyzes the patterns of prejudice and discrimination
in the United States including their nature, sources, and
consequences, and reviews strategies for their reduction. Majority/
minority relations among the major social and cultural groups will be
given specific examination.
Formerly AES 11. Same as SOC V03. Transfer credit: CSU; UC;
credit limitations - see counselor.
AES V12 - HISTORY OF JAZZ - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A survey of jazz history, from both a musical and cultural
perspective from its roots in ragtime, blues, and American popular
music, to the diverse styles of today. The focus will be on important
individuals, groups, styles, and influences, as well as the impact of
American society and world culture. Guest artists and lecturers, and
analysis of recordings may be included.
Field trips may be required. Formerly AES 12. Same as MUS V07.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
Credit Courses - 87 Ventura College Catalog 2005-2006
AES V15 - FOLK DANCE: ETHNIC DANCES OF THE
WORLD - 1-1.5 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
Introduction to the study and performance of ethnic dance. A
study of ethnic dance forms, music and clothing, as well as the
cultural and historical context of the dances. Emphasis is on
representative ethnic dances from Latin America, Asia, Europe,
Africa, the Middle East, North America, and other areas. The course
is designed to help students seeking careers and further study in
dance and related fields.
AES V15/DANC V26 may be taken in any combination for a
maximum of 4 times. Formerly AES 15. Same as DANC V26. Transfer
credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
AES V20 - INTRODUCTION TO CHICANO STUDIES - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course provides an interdisciplinary survey of the Mexican
American/Chicano heritage with emphasis on the contemporary
experience in the United States. The survey will include an analysis
of the economic, political, social, and intellectual elements of the
culture of the Mexican American/Chicano community, and a study of
the changing relationship of the community to the general society of
the United States.
Field trips may be required. Formerly AES 20. Same as CHST V01.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
AES V21A - THE HERITAGE OF MEXICO I - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course presents major historical developments and
personalities which have shaped the Mexican nation from the Pre-
Columbian era to independence. Emphasis is placed on
understanding the culture and customs of the Mexican people as
seen throughout their history.
Field trips may be required. Formerly AES 21A. Same as HIST
V10A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
AES V21B - THE HERITAGE OF MEXICO II - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course presents major historical developments and
personalities which have shaped the Mexican nation from the
independence to the present time. Emphasis is placed on
understanding the culture and customs of the Mexican people as
seen throughout their history plus impor tant events in the relationship
between Mexico and the United States. A portion of the course will
address the role of the Mexican and the Mexican American in the
United States.
Field trips may be required. Formerly AES 21B. Same as HIST
V10B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
AES V22 - UNITED STATES HISTORY: FOCUS ON
CHICANOS - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course surveys the history of the United States from the
Independence to the present. Emphasis will be placed on the
participation and contributions made by Chicanos to the development
of American society with a focus on the major historical forces,
events, and trends in American history that have impacted and
shaped the cultural, social, economic, political and intellectual
heritage of Mexican Americans/Chicanos in the United States.
Field trips may be required. Formerly AES 22. Same as HIST V12.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
AES V23 - CHICANO STUDIES ISSUES - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: AES V20 or CHST V01
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course will assess the similarities and differences of multiple
cultures which have contributed to the Chicano experience. The
examinations of Chicano studies will include historical perspectives
and social science research principles and practices to analyze the
impact of economic, political, cultural, social, and institutional
factors which have shaped the Mexican/Chicano experience in the
Southwest.
Same as CHST V02. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations -
see counselor.
AES V24 - SOCIOLOGY OF THE CHICANO
COMMUNITY - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: AES V20 or CHST V01 or SOC V01
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course will examine various theoretical perspectives from a
sociological framework in relation to the Chicano community. Race,
class, gender, and culture in the historical development of Chicano
people will be explored as we discuss culture, ethnic identity, the
institutions of education, economics, family and government. This
will include an overview of past and current social movements (i.e.
the Chicano, Chicana Feminism, labor movements and other topics).
The course will analyze prevailing myths and stereotypes and
investigate the ways Chicanos have contributed and participated in
social and political change. Also, specific instances of Chicano
structural resistance to Anglo encroachment and domination will be
discussed. Par ticular attention will also be given to language
development among Chicanos and the historical role of youth.
Field trips may be required. Same as CHST V24 & SOC V24.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
AES V30 - READING MULTICULTURAL
LITERATURE - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ENGL V07 or ESL V33 or placement as
measured by the college assessment process
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This is a survey of multicultural literature which focuses on
reading, understanding and writing about the genres of poetry, short
fiction and drama. The course is designed to help students improve
their understanding of the elements of each of the genres and the
social and historical and cultural contexts which contribute to the
works. Students will learn to read, summarize and analyze literary
works from a variety of cultural groups. They will also learn to do
literary research.
Same as ENGL V06B.
AES V31 - HISPANIC LITERATURE IN
TRANSLATION - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ENGL V01A
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is designed to introduce the student to important
novels, short stories, drama, poetry and essays from Latin America
translated into English. Special emphasis will be given to
contemporary authors. Discussion will concentrate on developing an
understanding and appreciation for the essential qualities of the
selected authors and their literary work; the literary trends and
stylistic tendencies reflected in their work; and the manner and extent
to which their literary work reflects the Latin American ethos.
Field trips may be required. Formerly AES 31. Same as SPAN V20.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
Ventura College Catalog 2005-2006 88 - Credit Courses
AES V40A - UNITED STATES HISTORY: FOCUS ON AFRICAN
AMERICANS I - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course will explore the history of the United States from the
colonial period through Reconstruction with emphasis placed on the
role of African Americans. Star ting in colonial America, the course
will emphasize the contributions, institutions, trends, concepts,
movements and problems relevant to the country in general and to
African Americans in particular. A balanced focus will be placed on
social, political, economic and intellectual considerations.
Field trips may be required. Formerly AES 40A. Same as HIST
V03A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
AES V40B - UNITED STATES HISTORY: FOCUS ON AFRICAN
AMERICANS II - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course will explore the history of the United States from the
Civil War to the present with emphasis on the role of African
Americans. Beginning with Reconstruction at the end of the Civil War
to the presidential plans for Reconstruction, futile opposition of
southern Democrats to radical Republican reconstruction plans and
the plight of the newly freed slaves is to be analyzed. Analyses of
amendments, and other American history topics such as
industrialization, Jim Crow laws, Populist par ty, Spanish American
war and all other American wars will be discussed in relation to
African Americans and their involvement and contributions. Special
emphasis will be placed upon contributions, institutions, trends,
concepts, movements and problems relevant to the country in
general and to African Americans in particular. A balanced focus will
be placed on social, political, economic and intellectual
considerations.
Field trips may be required. Formerly AES 40B. Same as HIST
V03B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
AES V41 - CONTEMPORARY AFRICAN AMERICAN
EXPERIENCE - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is a historically oriented study of the African American
experience since World War II. Emphasis will be placed on the
environmental context of the emergence of strident African American
activities, and the philosophical assumptions, the rhetoric and the
substance of the civil rights movement and Black power revolt.
Relevant personalities, organizations, and cultural expressions will be
studied in relation to one another, and in relation to existing national
political, economic, social, and intellectual institutional structures.
Field trips may be required. Formerly AES 41. Same as HIST V13.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
AES V42A - AFRICAN HISTORY TO 1800 - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is a study of African history and will cover the ancient
Egyptians as well as Sub-Saharan Africa and its climate, geography,
culture and history. Beginning with civilizations along the Nile, the
reign of Kushitic pharaohs and other ruling dynasties, this course will
cover the rise and fall of great kingdoms in West Africa, the Atlantic
slave trade and religion in western and central Sudan, and end
around 1800.
Field trips may be required. Formerly AES 42A. Same as HIST
V14A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
AES V42B - AFRICAN HISTORY SINCE 1800 - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is a study of the Africans since 1800. It star ts with
Europeans' enlightenment and humanitarian efforts and covers
racism and stereotypes, European colonization in Africa, Nationalistic
and Messianic movements, Negritude, the African woman,
independence, Afrikanners in South Africa, and the meaning of
freedom. The course ends with the problems of modernization in
present day Africa.
Field trips may be required. Formerly AES 42B. Same as HIST
V14B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
AES V61 - INTRODUCTION TO THE HISTORY OF
EAST ASIA - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course will present a historical survey of the countries and
cultures of East Asia with a principal focus on China and Japan. An
emphasis will be placed on the impact of traditional Chinese and
Japanese antiquity on the present, the impact of the culture and
heritage of each nation on the other, and the impact of the West on
both major nations.
Field trips may be required. Formerly AES 61. Same as HIST V15.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
AES V62 - INTRODUCTION TO ASIAN AMERICAN
STUDIES - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course provides an interdisciplinary survey of the Asian
American experience. Emphasis will be placed on Americans of
Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Southeast-Asian and South-Asian
ancestry. The course will focus on Asian American experiences with
respect to the histories of immigration, cultural diversity and
adaptation to life in the United States.
Formerly AES 62. Same as AAS V01. Transfer credit: CSU; UC;
credit limitations - see counselor.
AES V63 - UNITED STATES HISTORY: FOCUS ON ASIAN
AMERICANS - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course will survey the historical experience of the United
States from Independence to the present. Emphasis will be placed on
the participation and contributions made by Asian Americans to the
social, political, and economic development of American society with
a focus on Americans of Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Southeast
Asian ancestry. The course will examine the major historical forces
and trends in American history that have impacted and shaped the
social, economic, cultural, political and intellectual heritage of the
Asian American in the United States.
Field trips may be required. Formerly AES 63. Same as HIST V17.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
AES V65 - INTRODUCTION TO ASIAN ART - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A survey of aesthetic developments such as sculpture,
architecture, painting and crafts in Asiatic cultures. Emphasis will be
placed on the arts of three major cultural areas - India, China and
Japan-based on their historical, cultural and philosophical
backgrounds.
Field trips may be required. Formerly AES 65. Same as ART V08.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
Credit Courses - 89 Ventura College Catalog 2005-2006
ANATOMY
ANAT V01 - GENERAL HUMAN ANATOMY - 4 Units
Prerequisite: BIOL V01-V01L or BIOL V03
Hours: 3 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course is a survey of the gross anatomy and histology of the
major human organ systems including the skeletal and muscle
system, the digestive, circulatory, respiratory, excretory, nervous,
endocrine and reproductive systems. Laboratory work includes
observation of models, human organs and tissues. A human cadaver
is used for demonstration of musculature and digestive, respiratory,
circulatory, and urogenital systems.
Formerly Anat 1. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see
counselor. CAN BIOL 10 or CAN BIOL SEQ B [with PHSO V01].
ANAT V01S - GENERAL HUMAN ANATOMY
STUDY SESSION - .5-1 Unit
Corequisite: ANAT V01
Hours: .5-1 lecture weekly
This course will give students oppor tunities to discuss and ask
questions about material covered in the lecture and laboratory.
Review of tests will occur and methods of taking notes and studying
will be considered. The course will enable students to better
comprehend course material and thus improve performance in the
course.
Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Not applicable for degree
credit.
ANATOMY/PHYSIOLOGY
ANPH V01 - INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN ANATOMY AND
PHYSIOLOGY - 5 Units
Prerequisite: CHEM V10-V10L or CHEM V20-V20L or 1 year of high
school chemistry with grades of C or better
Recommended preparation: BIOL V01-V01L
Hours: 3 lecture, 6 laboratory weekly
This course offers a survey of the structural and functional
relationships which exist between organs and tissues within the
human body. The human body will be approached from a gross
anatomical perspective in the lab using models, human organs,
histology slides and cadaver observations and from the physiological
perspective in lecture discussions and exercises. Cellular structure
and physiology, histology and fundamentals of molecular biology will
be used to describe the mechanisms by which homeostatic balance
is maintained in the body as a whole.
Formerly AnPh 1. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see
counselor.
ANPH V01S - ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
STUDY SESSION - 1 Unit
Corequisite: ANPH V01
Hours: 1 lecture weekly
This course will give students oppor tunities to discuss and ask
questions about material covered in the lecture and laboratory.
Review of tests will occur and methods of taking notes and studying
will be considered. The course will enable students to better
comprehend course material and thus improve performance in the
course.
Formerly AnPh 1S. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Not
applicable for degree credit.
ANTHROPOLOGY
ANTH V01 - PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Human biological evolution; evolutionary theory and basic genetic
concepts; survey of non-human primates with emphasis on models
for understanding human evolution; the fossil evidence for primate/
human evolution; emergence of culture and language; origins and
significance of human physical diversity.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Anthro 1. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN ANTH 2.
ANTH V01L - PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY
LABORATORY - 1 Unit
Prerequisite: ANTH V01 or concurrent enrollment
Hours: 3 laboratory weekly
The laboratory provides experiences in applying the principles and
techniques of physical anthropology. Topics include: Scientific
Method, Mendelian and molecular genetics, population genetics,
variation in contemporary human populations, forensics, comparative
vertebrate anatomy, human osteology, primatology, and comparative
human fossil morphology.
Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
ANTH V02 - CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Introduction into the comparative study of cultural systems.
Emphasis will be on the research methods, concepts and theories
which apply to an understanding of the worldwide diversity of human
behavior in all major aspects of culture, including economics, social
organization, politics, supernaturalistic beliefs and other topics.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Anthro 2. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN ANTH 4.
ANTH V03 - ARCHAEOLOGY AND WORLD
PREHISTORY - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ANTH V01 or ANTH V02
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
An introduction to the history, goals, and methods of
anthropological archaeology, coupled with a worldwide survey of
human culture history. Emphasis will be on methods of interpreting
and dating the past, the origins of hominids and culture, the
development of modern Homo sapiens, the origins of agriculture, and
the rise of complex states.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Anthro 3. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN ANTH 6.
ANTH V04 - INDIANS OF NORTH AMERICA - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ANTH V02
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A survey of traditional and contemporary native cultures of Nor th
America. Emphasis will be placed on the anthropological concepts
and theories which facilitate an understanding of the rich diversity of
American Indian life, including economics, social organization,
politics, supernaturalistic beliefs, a variety of current issues and
other topics.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Anthro 4. Same as AES V01.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
ANTH V06 - ANTHROPOLOGY OF WOMEN - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ANTH V01 and ANTH V02
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
An exploration of women’s roles, accomplishments and
stereotypes, past and present, as these are affected by different
types of cultures, simple and complex, including examples from all
continents. Information and issues concerning American women are
discussed in cross-cultural perspective.
Formerly Anthro 6. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
Ventura College Catalog 2005-2006 90 - Credit Courses
ANTH V07 - MAGIC, RELIGION AND CULTURE - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ANTH V02
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Beliefs about the supernatural are found in all known societies.
This course surveys some of the religious systems found in cultures
around the world, past and present, familiar and exotic. Beliefs and
practices related to magic, witchcraft, and divination are given
par ticular attention, as are those related to shamanism, supernatural
beings, rituals and reform movements. Anthropological theories of
the origins and functions of supernaturalistic beliefs are also
examined.
Formerly Anthro 7. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
ANTH V60A-Z - TOPICS IN ANTHROPOLOGY - 1-3 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
A course considering select topics in anthropology which are not
covered in detail in the general anthropology course offerings.
Examples of topics to be offered from time to time include: myths
and rituals, women in other cultures, peasant societies, technology
and culture.
Formerly Anthro 60A-Z. Transfer credit: determined by transfer
institution.
ANTH V88 - ANTHROPOLOGY WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community, as
required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are not
met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times.
ANTH V89 - WORKSHOPS IN ANTHROPOLOGY - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community, as
required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are not
met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly Anthro
89. Transfer credit: CSU; for UC, determined after admission.
ANTH V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN
ANTHROPOLOGY - 1-6 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course offers specialized study opportunities for students
with intermediate skills, who wish to pursue projects not included in
the regular curriculum. Students are accepted only by written project
proposal approved by the discipline prior to enrollment.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times not to exceed 6 units.
Formerly Anthro 90. Transfer credit: CSU; for UC, determined after
admission.
ARCHITECTURE
ARCH V10 - INTRODUCTION TO ARCHITECTURAL
DESIGN - 2 Units
Hours: 2 lecture weekly
This course includes the study of design that addresses concepts
of order, site analysis, scale, structure, rhythm, detail and culture.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2
times. Formerly Arch 10. Transfer credit: CSU.
ARCH V11 - BLUEPRINT READING: ARCHITECTURAL/
CONSTRUCTION - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course provides experience in construction blueprint reading
and plan review. Experiences will include the study of lines,
symbols, notations and dimensions used on architectural drawings.
Code interpretation and design compliance will be stressed.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Arch 11. Same as CT V20 &
DRFT V02B. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
ARCH V12 - ADVANCED BLUEPRINT READING:
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ARCH V11 or CT V20 or DRFT V02B or
equivalent
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This is an advanced blueprint reading course for inspectors,
contractors and designers interested in commercial and industrial
construction. This course will provide training in blueprint reading
comprehension, system assemblies, and material specifications.
Subjects to be covered will include soils, foundations, site work,
concrete, masonry, structural steel, welding, mechanical and
electrical systems.
Same as CT V12. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see
counselor.
ARCH V21 - ARCHITECTURAL GRAPHICS I - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: DRFT V03 or 1 year of drafting
experience
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is the study and practice of basic techniques used for
graphic communication. Techniques will include or thographic and
isometric projection, mechanical perspective, shades and shadows.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. May be taken for
a maximum of 2 times. Formerly Arch 21. Transfer credit: CSU.
ARCH V22 - ARCHITECTURAL GRAPHICS II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ARCH V21
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course includes further development of freehand and
mechanical graphic communication skills for representation of
conceptual ideas, analysis and design concepts.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. May be taken for
a maximum of 2 times. Formerly Arch 22. Transfer credit: CSU.
ARCH V23 - INTRODUCTION TO AUTOCAD - 2 Units
Prerequisite: DRFT V03 or 1 year of drafting experience
Hours: 1 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course is an introduction to the use of AutoCAD including
commands, editing, printing and plotting with emphasis on twodimensional,
and introduction to three-dimensional drawings.
Overview of related industry trends, practices, and employer
expectations will be addressed.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. ARCH V23/
DRFT V05A may be taken in any combination for a maximum of 2
times. Formerly Arch 23. Same as DRFT V05A. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
ARCH V24 - ADVANCED OPERATIONS OF
AUTOCAD - 2 Units
Prerequisite: ARCH V23 or DRFT V05A
Hours: 1 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course emphasizes AutoCAD instruction including threedimensional
drafting, customization of AutoCAD, introduction to
architectural computer assisted drafting (CAD).
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. May be taken for
a maximum of 2 times. Formerly Arch 24. Transfer credit: CSU.
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ARCH V31 - ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE I - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: DRFT V03 or 1 year of drafting
experience
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is designed to train students in preparing architectural
construction drawings. Drawings include site plan, foundation plan,
floor plan, elevation and detail drawings. Emphasis is on wood
frame construction. Design principles are discussed.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. May be taken for
a maximum of 2 times. Formerly Arch 31. Transfer credit: CSU.
ARCH V32 - ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE II - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: DRFT V03 or 1 year of drafting
experience
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is designed to train students in preparing construction
drawings for wood, masonry, concrete and steel construction.
Design principles are discussed.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. May be taken for
a maximum of 2 times. Formerly Arch 32. Transfer credit: CSU.
ARCH V33 - COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN
ARCHITECTURE - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ARCH V31; and ARCH V23 or
DRFT V05A
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course is an integration of previously acquired knowledge
through the assignment of architectural projects. Students may select
individual projects focusing on graphic techniques, design or
construction drawings. All work is performed using computer
assisted drafting.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. May be taken for
a maximum of 3 times. Formerly Arch 33. Transfer credit: CSU.
ARCH V40 - ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN I - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: DRFT V03 or 1 year of drafting
experience
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course includes theories, principles, methods and means
pertaining to the creation of architectural form, space and
organizations, and the incorporation of function and light as issues
that shape the built environment and support the communication of
intended concepts and meanings.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. May be taken for
a maximum of 2 times. Formerly Arch 40. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
ARCH V41 - ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ARCH V40
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course includes theories, principles, methods and means
pertaining to the incorporation of context, structure and climate as
issues that shape the built environment and support the
communication of intended concepts and meanings.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. May be taken for
a maximum of 2 times. Formerly Arch 41. Transfer credit: CSU.
ARCH V58 - INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is an introduction to the International Residential Code
(IRC). Students will learn interpretation and use of the residential
building code as it applies to current construction. Design criteria
and inspection processes will be emphasized. Course content will
include information related to residential code cer tification for
inspectors and designers. Topics of instruction will follow the
content of the most recent IRC as published by the International Code
Council (ICC).
Same as CT V58. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see
counselor.
ARCH V59 - UNIFORM BUILDING CODE - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This is a fundamental course acquainting the student with all
aspects of the Uniform Building Code and other applicable
construction safety codes, including how codes are written,
enforced, their purpose, legal status and their application in wood
frame construction.
Field trips may be required. ARCH V59/CT V59 may be taken in
any combination for a maximum of 3 times. Formerly Arch 59. Same
as CT V59. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
ARCH V60 - SIMPLIFIED ENGINEERING FOR BUILDING
CONSTRUCTION - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This is an introductory course designed to give the student an
overview of basic construction engineering principles. This course
will study subjects such as live and dead loads, uniform and
concentrated loads, footing and foundation design, post and beam
sizing, shear transfer, load path transfer, building material selection,
connection methods and other aspects of structural design.
Formerly Arch 60. Same as CT V60. Transfer credit: CSU; credit
limitations - see counselor.
ARCH V64 - BUILDING CONSTRUCTION: MATERIALS AND
METHODS - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is an introduction to residential and light commercial
building construction, including materials, foundations, framing, roof
and stair cutting, drywall, finish work and building codes. This
course is intended to serve as an overview of the construction
process.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Arch 64. Same as CT V64.
Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
ARCH V67 - BUILDING ACCESSIBILITY
REGULATIONS - 2 Units
Hours: 2 lecture weekly
This course is a study of California and federal regulations, such
as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and California Title 24
Regulations, which cover building accessibility for disabled persons.
Both public and private buildings will be studied as well as parking,
exterior routes of travel, entrances, exits and other accommodations.
This course is intended for building designers as well as contractors
and inspectors. This course will also help prepare students for
industry cer tification.
Formerly Arch 67. Same as CT V67.
ARCH V75 - INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING
AND MECHANICAL SYSTEMS - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is an introduction to residential and light commercial
electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning and ventilation
systems. Subjects to be studied will include vocabulary, equipment,
materials, construction methods, system design, and basic
inspection requirements.
Formerly Arch 75. Same as CT V75. Transfer credit: CSU; credit
limitations - see counselor.
ARCH V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN
ARCHITECTURE - .5-6 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course offers specialized study opportunities for students
with intermediate skills who wish to pursue projects not included in
the regular curriculum. Students are accepted only by written project
proposal approved by the discipline prior to enrollment.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 6 units.
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ARCH V95 - ARCHITECTURE INTERNSHIP I - 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment in
one course in the discipline
Hours: 60 per unit
This architecture internship course offers students who are
volunteers (unpaid) an opportunity to obtain work experience related
to their field of study. Students are accepted as a result of
consultation with a designated faculty member in the discipline and
the acceptance of an approved work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other work
experience/internship courses. Offered on a credit/no credit basis
only. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
ARCH V96 - ARCHITECTURE INTERNSHIP II - 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment in
one course in the discipline
Hours: 75 per unit
This architecture internship course offers students who are
employed in the field an opportunity to expand their work experience
related to their field of study. Students are accepted as a result of
consultation with a designated faculty member in the discipline and
the acceptance of an approved work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other work
experience/internship courses. Offered on credit/no credit basis only.
Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
ART
ART V01 - ART APPRECIATION - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This is a survey course intended to develop in the student an
understanding of the visual ar ts, and to acquaint the student with the
major periods and styles of ar t.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Ar t 1. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC.
ART V02A - INTRODUCTION TO THE HISTORY OF
WESTERN ART I - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is a survey of the history of western ar t from
Prehistoric times through the Gothic period. The course includes
discussions of the development of styles, techniques of producing
ar t, major figures in ar t history, and the relationship of ar t and
society.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Ar t 2A. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC. CAN ART 2 or CAN ART SEQ A [with ART V02B].
ART V02B - INTRODUCTION TO THE HISTORY OF
WESTERN ART II - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is a survey of the history of western ar t from the
Renaissance to Modern times. The course includes discussions of
the development of styles, techniques of producing art, major figures
in ar t history, and the relationship of ar t and society.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Art 2B. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC. CAN ART 4 or CAN ART SEQ A [with ART V02A].
ART V03 - INTRODUCTION TO AFRICAN AND PRECOLUMBIAN
ART - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A survey of the sculpture, architecture, painting and related visual
ar ts of Africa and Pre-Columbian America. Emphasis will be placed
on the relationship between the ar t and the sociological, religious,
historical and philosophical aspects of the various cultures involved.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Ar t 3. Same as AES V10.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
ART V04 - INTRODUCTION TO RENAISSANCE ART - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A survey of the ar t and architecture in Italy, Flanders, Germany,
and Spain from the Proto-Renaissance period of the 14th century
through 1600.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Ar t 4. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC.
ART V05 - INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN ART - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A study of the history of American painting, sculpture,
architecture, and decorative ar ts from colonial times to the present.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Ar t 5. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC.
ART V06 - INTRODUCTION TO MODERN ART - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A study of painting, sculpture, architecture and allied ar ts of the
19th and 20th centuries. The major ar t movements of Europe and the
U.S. will be discussed.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Ar t 6. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC.
ART V07 - INTRODUCTION TO WOMEN IN
THE ARTS - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A survey of the visual ar ts produced by women from ancient times
to the present. The emphasis is on exposure and appreciation as well
as on stylistic analysis of the works.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Ar t 7. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC.
ART V08 - INTRODUCTION TO ASIAN ART - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A survey of aesthetic developments such as sculpture,
architecture, painting and crafts in Asiatic cultures. Emphasis will be
placed on the ar ts of three major cultural areas—India, China and
Japan—based on their historical, cultural and philosophical
backgrounds.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Ar t 8. Same as AES V65.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
ART V10 - GALLERY TECHNOLOGY AND
MANAGEMENT - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ART V01 or V02A or V02B or V03 or V04
or V05 or V06 or V07 or V08 or V14A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course provides instruction in all aspects of fine ar ts gallery
management and operation. Emphasis will be placed on critical
evaluation and selection of individual works of ar t, on criteria
employed in evaluating portfolio presentation, and on gallery
presentations and the evaluation of exhibits. The two college ar t
galleries will serve as laboratories where students will perform
practical applications of the course content.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly Art 10. Transfer
credit: CSU.
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ART V11A - COLOR AND DESIGN: TWO-DIMENSIONAL
DESIGN - 3 Units
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
Theories and applications of two-dimensional composition in the
visual ar ts using the elements of line, shape, texture, value and
color. A basic course providing a background in design theory and
applications including the elements and the principles of design.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Art
11A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN ART 14.
ART V11B - COLOR AND DESIGN: COLOR THEORY AND
PRACTICE - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V11A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
Study and use of color as one element of art and design. Special
emphasis is placed on the study of color theory and its practical
applications.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Art
11B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN ART 22.
ART V12A - DRAWING AND COMPOSITION I - 3 Units
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
Basic drawing experience stressing graphic representation of
objects through a variety of media and techniques; particular
emphasis upon the fundamental means of pictorial composition.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Art
12A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN ART 8.
ART V12B - DRAWING AND COMPOSITION II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V12A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
An intermediate drawing experience stressing representation of
visual forms through a variety of media and techniques. Par ticular
emphasis will be given to structure and pictorial composition.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Art
12B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
ART V13A - LIFE DRAWING I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V12A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
Basic instruction in drawing the human figure from the live model.
Theory and practice in the uses of linear and tonal form. Exercises in
structure, propor tion, foreshortening, and composition.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Ar t 13A. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN ART 24.
ART V13B - LIFE DRAWING II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V13A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
Intermediate instruction in drawing the human figure from the live
model. Theory and practice in the uses of linear and tonal form.
Exercises in structure, proportion, foreshortening, and composition
with introduction to exaggeration and alteration of form.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Ar t 13B. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
ART V13C - LIFE DRAWING III - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V13B
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
Intermediate instruction in drawing the human figure from the live
model. Theory and practice in the uses of linear and tonal form.
Exercises in structure, proportion, foreshortening, and composition
with introduction to exaggeration and alteration of form with
emphasis on compositional arrangement and exploration of complex
media.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Ar t 13C. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
ART V14A - EXPLORING VISUAL ARTS I - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A survey of the visual ar t field including career oppor tunities in
both fine and commercial fields. Presentation of methods, materials
and techniques; utilizing group discussions, guest lecturers, exhibits,
and demonstrations.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Ar t 14A. Transfer credit:
CSU.
ART V14B - EXPLORING VISUAL ARTS II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V14A
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Additional experience in and exposure to the visual ar t field
including career opportunities in both fine and commercial fields.
Presentation of methods, materials and techniques; utilizing group
discussions, guest lecturers, exhibits and demonstrations.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Ar t 14B. Transfer credit:
CSU.
ART V14C - EXPLORING VISUAL ARTS III - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V14B
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Continued research relating to the visual ar t field including career
opportunities in both fine and commercial fields. Presentation of
methods, materials and techniques; utilizing group discussions,
guest lecturers, exhibits and demonstrations.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Ar t 14C. Transfer credit:
CSU.
ART V15A - LIFE PAINTING I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V13A
Recommended preparation: ART V13B
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
Basic instruction in painting from nude and clothed models with
emphasis on representing forms in space, structure, gesture, color,
tonal variations and composition. Painting techniques, pictorial
organization and individual expression will be addressed.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Ar t 15A. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
ART V15B - LIFE PAINTING II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V15A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
Intermediate painting instruction using painting medium of choice
with nude and clothed models as subjects with emphasis on complex
forms in space, structure, gesture, color, tonal variations and
composition. Emphasis will be on developing greater ability to paint
complex figure studies.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Art 15B. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
ART V15C - LIFE PAINTING III - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V15B
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
Students will continue to develop facility in painting skills as well
as interpretive skills using nude and clothed models as subjects in a
variety of settings. Complex organization of forms in space,
accuracy in structure of figures, quick grasp of motions and
gestures, complex color and tonal variations in paints will be
addressed. Individual expression in painting techniques of various
mediums of choice will be developed. Paintings will be critiqued for
content and concept.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Ar t 15C. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
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ART V16A - BEGINNING OIL PAINTING I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V11A or ART V12A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
A beginning course pertaining to the nature of structural and
expressive values in contemporary painting; practice in the building
of form, control of pictorial order, and the use of color and light;
emphasis on technical competence and experience in varied painting
concepts.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Art
16A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN ART 10.
ART V16B - BEGINNING OIL PAINTING II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V16A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
A beginning course pertaining to a further development of the
nature of structural and expressive concepts in contemporary
painting. Additional practice in the building of form, control of
pictorial order and exploration of other uses of color and light;
emphasis on technical competence; experimentation with traditional
and newer painting materials.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Art
16B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
ART V17 - CREATING THE FASHION IMAGE: FASHION
PROMOTION - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V11A
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
Fashion promotion is explored through newspapers, trade
publications, magazines, radio and television advertisements.
Students will receive laboratory experience in advertising, visual
display and fashion show production.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Ar t 17. Same as FDM V17.
Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
ART V18A - FIGURE ILLUSTRATION I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V12A or concurrent enrollment
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course provides basic instruction in drawing from clothed
models. Emphasis is placed on analysis of the contemporary figure
for style, clothing detail and implied movement with emphasis on
elegance, poise and mood. Attention is given to wash drawing and
dry media in achromatic and monochromatic color schemes. Live
models will be used.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Art 18A. Same as FDM
V18A. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
ART V18B - FIGURE ILLUSTRATION II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V18A or FDM V18A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
Intermediate instruction in drawing from clothed models. Analysis
of the contemporary figure for style, clothing detail and implied
movement with emphasis on elegance, poise and mood. Attention is
given to wash drawing and dry media in color. Live models will be
used.
Field trips may be required. ART V18B /FDM V18B may be taken in
any combination for a maximum of 2 times. Formerly Ar t 18B. Same
as FDM V18B. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see
counselor.
ART V19 - THREE-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN - 3 Units
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This is a foundation course reviewing the theories and
applications of three-dimensional form in the visual ar ts using the
elements of line, plane, mass and volume. Specific emphasis is
given to exploration of materials and use of tools.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Ar t 19.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN ART 16.
ART V20A - INTERMEDIATE OIL PAINTING I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V16B
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
An intermediate course pertaining to a more personal exploration
of the scope of contemporary painting; more practice in constructing
and composing individual pictorial statements; more emphasis will
be placed on the uses of light and color. Additional emphasis on
symbolism, aesthetics, and technical achievements.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Art
20A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
ART V20B - INTERMEDIATE OIL PAINTING II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V20A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
An intermediate course emphasizing a developed and
knowledgeable personal exploration of the scope of contemporary
painting. Additional research into the history of painting. Encourage
more experimentation with traditional and contemporary painting
materials and develop a more sophisticated and polished imagery.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Art
20B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
ART V21 - MURAL PAINTING: HISTORY AND
PRACTICE - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ART V11A and ART V15A and ART V16A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This studio course provides an artistic and socialized overview of
murals—historical and contemporary. Primary course focus will be
on the protected application of color and design principles, and
drawing and painting skills required for production of a successful
mural from conception to execution. Students will collaborate on the
design and production of a mural as a course project.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2
times. Formerly Art 21. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
ART V25A - BEGINNING SCULPTURE I - 3 Units
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
A studio course in the fundamentals of sculpture techniques.
Special emphasis on wood carving, clay construction, and stone
conceptual construction. Live models will be used.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Art
25A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN ART 12.
ART V25B - BEGINNING SCULPTURE II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V25A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
A studio course in the fundamentals of sculpture techniques.
Special emphasis on clay modeling, stone carving, and plaster
buildup techniques. Live models will be used.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Art
25B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
ART V26A - INTERMEDIATE SCULPTURE I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V25B
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
A studio course in the fundamentals of sculpture techniques.
Special emphasis on wood carving, clay construction, and stone
conceptual construction. Live models will be used.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Art
26A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
ART V26B - INTERMEDIATE SCULPTURE II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V26A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
A studio course in the fundamentals of sculpture techniques.
Special emphasis on stone carving, with human form as subject
matter, wood construction and direct wax methods. Live models will
be used.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Art
26B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
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ART V27 - METAL ART SCULPTURE - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V19 and WEL V01
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is an introduction to metal ar t sculpture utilizing
practical theory and application of materials, welding techniques and
processes. It includes designing metal cutting, forming techniques
and texturing.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. ART V27/WEL
V27 may be taken in any combination for a maximum of 2 times.
Same as WEL V27.
ART V28A - GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V11A and ART V12A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This is an introductory course that employs the vocabulary of fine
ar t (line, shape, value, perspective, color, relationships,
compositional elements of contrast, scale, balance and unity).
Students will learn beginning typography and visual layout to
interpret and express complex concepts using handskills as well as
digital media for commercial graphic communication applications
(such as print, Internet, and TV).
Field trips may be required. Formerly Ar t 28A. Transfer credit:
CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
ART V28B - GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V28A
Recommended preparation: ART V29A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This is an intermediate course that employs the vocabulary of fine
ar t to teach intermediate typography and visual layout in order to
interpret and express complex concepts using handskills as well as
digital media for commercial graphic communication applications
(such as print, Internet, and TV).
Field trips may be required. Formerly Ar t 28B. Transfer credit:
CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
ART V28C - GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS III - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V28B
Recommended preparation: ART V29A and ART V72
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This is an advanced course that employs the vocabulary of fine ar t
to teach intermediate typography and visual layout in order to
interpret and express complex concepts using handskills as well as
digital media for commercial graphic communication applications
(such as print, Internet, and TV).
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2
times. Formerly Art 28C. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see
counselor.
ART V29A - COMMERCIAL ILLUSTRATION AND
LAYOUT I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V11A and ART V12A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
Introduction to basic layout, design and rendering techniques
applicable to Web design, fashion, animation, and cartooning. The
course will focus on how to put ideas to paper for real world
presentation, with emphasis on perspective theory and research
technique. Students will work on a variety of projects to develop a
graphic communication portfolio. Media will include pencil, pen, felt
marker, pastels and computer.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Art
29A. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
ART V29B - COMMERCIAL ILLUSTRATION AND
LAYOUT II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V29A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
Intermediate layout, design and rendering techniques applicable to
Web design, fashion, animation, and cartooning. The course will
focus on how to put ideas to paper for real world presentation, with
emphasis on achromatic/monochromatic marker indication and
traditional illustration for use in print and digital media. Student will
work on variety of projects to develop a graphic communication
por tfolio. Media will include pencil, pen, felt marker, pastels and
computer.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Art
29B. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
ART V29C - COMMERCIAL ILLUSTRATION AND
LAYOUT III - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V29B
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
Intermediate layout, design and rendering techniques applicable to
Web design, fashion, animation, and cartooning. The course will
focus on how to put ideas to paper for real world presentation, with
emphasis on full-color marker indication and traditional illustration
for use in print and digital media. Students will work on a variety of
projects to develop a graphic communication portfolio. Media will
include pencil, pen, felt marker, pastels and computer.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Art
29C. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
ART V31A - HEAD DRAWING I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V12A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
Basic instruction in drawing the human head. Emphasis placed on
anatomical structure, physical likenesses, proportion, use of light,
shadow, and tonality. Live models will be used.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Ar t 31A. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
ART V31B - HEAD DRAWING II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V31A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
Fur ther instruction in drawing the human head with emphasis
placed on anatomical structure of features of head, light shadow
patterns, tonality and composition. Live models will be used.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Ar t 31B. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
ART V32A - INK TECHNIQUES I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V12A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
An intermediate drawing experience emphasizing various
techniques in ink media such as flexible nib pen, stylus pen, ink and
wash, and dry brush. Expressions and images are taken from various
drawing and illustration approaches.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Ar t 32A. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
ART V32B - INK TECHNIQUES II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V32A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
An intermediate drawing course to fur ther develop expertise in
various ink techniques, continued use of flexible nib, stylus nib, reed
pen, brush and dry brush. Introduction of ink wash in color and semi
brush techniques. Expressions and images are taken from various
drawing and illustration approaches.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Ar t 32B. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
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ART V33A - INTERMEDIATE HEAD DRAWING I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V31B
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
An intermediate course in the fur ther study of head drawing.
Continued emphasis on proportions and structure of the individual
features of the human head. Compositional aspects of por trait
drawing are stressed. Live models will be used.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Ar t 33A. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
ART V33B - INTERMEDIATE HEAD DRAWING II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V33A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
An intermediate course in head drawing which continues the study
of the structure of the human head. Emphasis is placed on lightshadow
patterns, flat as opposed to three-dimensional shapes, the
compositional and design aspects of portrait drawing. Color can be
introduced with pastel chalks. Live models will be used.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Ar t 33B. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
ART V34A - TWO-DIMENSIONAL MIXED MEDIA I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V12A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
Basic instruction to mixed media in two-dimensional image
making. Analysis and studio practice with emphasis on exploration
and development of various drawing media and mixed media with ink,
gouache, acrylics, pastels, collages, etc., on a two-dimensional
surface. Student skill development and material handling will be
emphasized.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Art
34A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
ART V34B - TWO-DIMENSIONAL MIXED MEDIA II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V34A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
Intermediate instruction in mixed media in two-dimensional
representation. Analysis and intensive studio practice with emphasis
on exploration and development of various drawing media and mixed
media with ink, gouache, acrylics, pastels, collages, etc., on a twodimensional
surface. Student skill development in form and
composition will be emphasized.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Art
34B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
ART V34C - TWO-DIMENSIONAL MIXED
MEDIA III - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V34B
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
Advanced level mixed media in two-dimensional representation.
Analysis and intensive studio practice with emphasis on exploration
and development of various drawing media and mixed media with
ink, gouache, acrylics, pastels, collages, etc., on a two-dimensional
surface. Individual progress in image and content development will
be emphasized.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Art
34C. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
ART V36A - HEAD PAINTING I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V31A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
A beginning course in head painting. Strong emphasis on color,
tonality, drawing and design. Color char ts will be developed. Live
models will be used.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Ar t 36A. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
ART V36B - HEAD PAINTING II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V36A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
A continuation of the study of head painting. Fur ther emphasis on
color, tonality, drawing and design. Color charts will be developed.
Live models will be used.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Ar t 36B. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
ART V37A - WATERCOLOR PAINTING I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V12A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
An introductory course in ar t introducing watercolor medium
emphasizing the structural and expressive values in contemporary
painting; practice in the building of form, control of pictorial order
and the uses of color and light.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Ar t 37A. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
ART V37B - WATERCOLOR PAINTING II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V37A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
A course in watercolor medium emphasizing the structural and
expressive values in contemporary painting; practice in the building
of form, control of pictorial order and the uses of color and light.
Emphasis on technical competence and individual concepts.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Ar t 37B. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
ART V39A - INTERMEDIATE HEAD PAINTING I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V36B
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
An intermediate course in head painting which builds on the
concepts of strong color, tonality, drawing and design. Color char ts
to be made and utilized throughout the course. Live models will be
used.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Ar t 39A. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
ART V39B - INTERMEDIATE HEAD PAINTING II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V39A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
A continuation of the intermediate course in head painting with
continuing emphasis on strong color, and value relationships,
drawing, and design concepts. Color charts will be developed. Live
models will be used.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Ar t 39B. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
ART V40A - INTERMEDIATE WATERCOLOR
PAINTING I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V37B
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
An intermediate art course which concentrates on the watercolor
medium, its control, uses and variety of techniques. Emphasis will be
placed on the structural and expressive values in contemporary
painting as well as technical competency and individual concepts.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Ar t 40A. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
ART V40B - INTERMEDIATE WATERCOLOR
PAINTING II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V40A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
An intermediate ar t course designed to further develop watercolor
painting skills. Emphasis is placed on the structural and expressive
values in contemporary painting as well as technical competency and
individual concepts.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Ar t 40B. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
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ART V41A - RELIEF PRINTMAKING I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V12A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
An introduction to the design and production of relief processes of
fine art printmaking including woodcut, linoleum cut, wood
engraving, monoprint, embossed, and collage print.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Art
41A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN ART 20.
ART V41B - RELIEF PRINTMAKING II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V41A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
An intermediate course dealing specifically with making color
prints. Color separations and preliminary drawings, special inking
techniques and registration will be included.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Art
41B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
ART V42A - INTAGLIO PRINTMAKING I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V12A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
An introduction to the design and production of intaglio processes
of fine ar t printmaking, including etching, drypoint, mezzotint,
aquatint and collagraph.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Art
42A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
ART V42B - INTAGLIO PRINTMAKING II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V42A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
An intermediate course with an emphasis on special techniques
such as aquatint, sugar tints and china colle. Mastery of printing
color and making preliminary drawings and separation of the color
print will be included.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Art
42B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
ART V43A - SILKSCREEN PRINTMAKING I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V12A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
A course in the design and production of silkscreen process
printing with an emphasis on serigraphy as a creative medium. The
course includes edition printing by using knife cut stencils, glue
blockouts and resists.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Art
43A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
ART V43B - SILKSCREEN PRINTMAKING II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V43A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
Course continues study of the design and production of silkscreen
process printing with an emphasis on serigraphy as a creative
medium. The course includes further work in edition printing by
tusche and glue methods and combination with other types of
stencils. Consistent edition printing is emphasized.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Art
43B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
ART V44A - LITHOGRAPHY I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V12A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
An introduction to the history and technique of lithographic
processes, including traditional and contemporary methods.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Art
44A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
ART V44B - LITHOGRAPHY II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V44A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
An introduction to the history and technique of special lithographic
processes, i.e. Manniere Noire, transfer lithography, xerox transfers
and special etching technique. An emphasis on the printed edition,
care, storage and marketing.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Art
44B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
ART V44C - LITHOGRAPHY: INTRODUCTION TO
COLOR - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ART V48
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
An introduction to color lithography with an emphasis on the
history, the techniques of registration, color mixing, ink modification
and special effects.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Art
44C. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
ART V45A - INTERMEDIATE SILKSCREEN
PRINTMAKING I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V43B
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
Course continues study of the design and production of silkscreen
process printing with emphasis on serigraphy as a creative medium.
The course includes edition printing combination stencils including
photo film stencils. Various types of film positives are introduced.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Art
45A. Transfer credit: CSU.
ART V45B - INTERMEDIATE SILKSCREEN
PRINTMAKING II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V45A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
Course continues study of silkscreen processing printing including
fine ar t printing and commercial application. Silkscreen building and
studio planning included.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Art
45B. Transfer credit: CSU.
ART V46A - BEGINNING ACRYLIC PAINTING I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V12A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
A beginning course examining the properties of acrylic as a
painting medium. Emphasis on color theory, color mixing and color
harmonies.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Art
46A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
ART V46B - BEGINNING ACRYLIC PAINTING II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V46A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
A beginning course examining the properties of acrylic as a
painting medium. Emphasis on composition, building form and
pictorial order.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Art
46B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
ART V47A - INTERMEDIATE ACRYLIC PAINTING I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V46B
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
An intermediate acrylic painting course with emphasis on
contemporary methods, theme development and expressive values.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Art
47A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
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ART V47B - INTERMEDIATE ACRYLIC PAINTING II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V47A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
An intermediate acrylic painting course. Emphasis on expressive
use of color using abstract and nonobjective themes.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Art
47B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
ART V48 - INTRODUCTION TO PRINTMAKING - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V12A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This is a survey course in printmaking, covering relief printing
(wood cuts, linoleum cuts) intaglio and etching, monoprints, and
lithography. It is designed to familiarize the beginning printmaking
student with the vast number of printing processes and techniques
and affords the intermediate and advanced students the opportunity
to explore mediums that are not covered in other course offerings.
The historical technical development and the artists that employed
these techniques will be discussed in class, as well as the physical
making of prints. Drawing skills, composition, subject matter and
technical skills will be discussed during course critiques.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. May be taken for
a maximum of 2 times. Formerly Art 48. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
ART V49 - COMMERCIAL ART PORTFOLIO
DEVELOPMENT - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ART V28B and ART V29B and ART V72
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course will offer commercial art students the format to focus
and refine a body of work for securing employment and/or placement
for fur ther education. Emphasis is directed toward appropriate
selection, good craftsmanship, and professional presentation of
works. Additional self-promotional needs will be addressed.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2
times. Transfer credit: CSU.
ART V51A - BEGINNING CERAMICS I - 3 Units
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
Introduction to basic techniques of working with clay including
coil, slab, pinch, and throwing on the potter’s wheel. Basic
introduction to glazes and ceramic history.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Art
51A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN ART 6.
ART V51B - BEGINNING CERAMICS II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V51A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
Continued practice in ceramic techniques. Experimentation with
sculptural forms.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Art
51B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
ART V52A - CERAMIC DESIGN I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V51B
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
Study in applied design and the use of glazes on ceramic work.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Art
52A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
ART V52B - CERAMIC DESIGN II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V52A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
Investigation of glazes, kiln firing, and independent projects in
clay.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Art
52B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
ART V53A - CERAMIC GLAZE THEORY I - 2 Units
Prerequisite: ART V51A
Hours: 4 lecture-laboratory weekly
Introduction to the nature of clay and glaze ingredients.
Experimentation with found clays and simple glaze formulation and
testing.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Art
53A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
ART V53B - CERAMIC GLAZE THEORY II - 2 Units
Prerequisite: ART V53A
Hours: 4 lecture-laboratory weekly
Investigation of glaze formulation and development.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Art
53B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
ART V53C - CERAMIC GLAZE THEORY III - 2 Units
Prerequisite: ART V53B
Hours: 4 lecture-laboratory weekly
In-depth development of glazes, their uses, modification and firing
processes.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. May be taken for
a maximum of 2 times. Formerly Ar t 53C. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
ART V54A - SPECIAL TECHNIQUES IN RAKU, SAGGAR AND
PRIMITIVE-STYLE FIRING I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V51A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
An introduction to alternative ceramic techniques of Raku, Primitive,
and Saggar firing processes with discussion and evaluation of past
and contemporary cultures’ use of these processes and techniques.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly ART
V54. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
ART V54B - SPECIAL TECHNIQUES IN RAKU, SAGGAR AND
PRIMITIVE-STYLE FIRING II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V54A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
An in-depth study of alternative ceramic techniques of Raku,
Saggar and primitive firing processes with an emphasis on the
student's own style and design and how these are enhanced by the
use of these firing processes and techniques.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. May be taken for
a maximum of 2 times. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
ART V55A - DECORATING TECHNIQUES FOR
CERAMICS I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V51A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is an introduction to many alternative decorating
techniques which are applicable to a variety of firing processes. This
course will include demonstrations and discussions of wet, leather
hard and dry clay manipulations; engobe and stain applications;
underglaze, glaze, and overglaze decorating techniques used by
historic and contemporary potters.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly ART
V55. Transfer credit: CSU.
ART V55B - DECORATING TECHNIQUES FOR
CERAMICS II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V55A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is a more in-depth study of the decorating techniques
which are applicable to a variety of firing processes.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. May be taken for
a maximum of 2 times. Transfer credit: CSU.
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ART V71 - COMPUTER GRAPHICS AND DESIGN I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V11A and ART V12A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course, using the Macintosh environment, will study the
process of creating advertising or other communication media in
digital format for use in Web design or printed media such as
newsletters, brochures, flyers, posters, etc. Students will gain
working knowledge of Adobe PageMaker and Adobe Illustrator, with a
brief introduction to Adobe Photoshop, for scanning and image
manipulation. Students will conduct research and complete exercises
that will help develop an understanding of the technical side of
creating graphics for advertising presentations.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Ar t 71.
Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
ART V72 - COMPUTER GRAPHICS AND DESIGN II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V12A and ART V71
Recommended preparation: PHOT V01
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course explores visual Graphic Design problems with an
emphasis on computer software applications using Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe Photoshop and Quark XPress. A series of projects will apply
the elements of design and aesthetic principles to produce digital
imagery and Internet applications.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Art
72. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
ART V73 - DIGITAL IMAGING - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ART V11A and ART V12A and PHOT V01
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
Using a Macintosh environment, this course teaches students to
use a digital camera and scan, manipulate and enhance digital
images for graphic reproduction using Adobe Photoshop. This course
emphasizes digital image problem solving.
Fees will be required. Field trips will be required. ART V73/PHOT
V73 may be taken in any combination for a maximum of 2 times.
Formerly Ar t 73. Same as PHOT V73. Transfer credit: CSU; credit
limitations - see counselor.
ART V74 - DIGITAL PAINTING - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V11A and ART V12A
Recommended preparation: computer familiarity
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
An introduction to digital painting and illustration. Students will
explore the differences and similarities of creating ar t using
traditional and digital methods. Output and presentation will be
explored.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. May be taken for
a maximum of 2 times. Formerly Art 74. Transfer credit: CSU.
ART V75 - DIGITAL PRODUCTION FOR GRAPHIC
COMMUNICATIONS - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V71
Recommended preparation: ART V28A and ART V29A and ART V72
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
An intermediate course in project design for advertising, with
emphasis on printer or service bureau digital files for color
separations, proofs, and final output. Projects will include digital, file,
problem-solving and proper formatting for multimedia use.
Fees will be required. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see
counselor.
ART V88 - ART WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community, as
required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are not
met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times.
ART V89 - WORKSHOPS IN ART - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula.
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community, as
required and/or requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly Art 89.
Transfer credit: CSU; for UC, determined after admission.
ART V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN ART - 1-6 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course offers specialized study opportunities for students
with intermediate skills, who wish to pursue projects not included in
the regular curriculum. Students are accepted only by written project
proposal approved by the discipline prior to enrollment.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. May be taken
for a maximum of 4 times not to exceed 6 units. Formerly Art 90.
Transfer credit: CSU; for UC, determined after admission.
ART V95 - ART INTERNSHIP I - 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment in
one course in the discipline
Hours: 60 per unit
This ar t internship offers students who are volunteers (unpaid) an
opportunity to obtain work experience related to their field of study.
Students are accepted as a result of consultation with a designated
faculty member in the discipline and the acceptance of an approved
work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other work
experience/internship courses. Transfer credit: for CSU, credit
limitations - see counselor; for UC, determined after admission.
ART V96 - ART INTERNSHIP II - 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment in
one course in the discipline
Hours: 75 per unit
This ar t internship offers students who are employed in the field
an opportunity to expand their work experience related to their field of
study. Students are accepted as a result of consultation with a
designated faculty member in the discipline and the acceptance of an
approved work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other work
experience/internship courses. Transfer credit: for CSU, credit
limitations - see counselor; for UC, determined after admission.
ASIAN AMERICAN STUDIES
AAS V01 - INTRODUCTION TO ASIAN AMERICAN
STUDIES - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course provides an interdisciplinary survey of the Asian
American experience. Emphasis will be placed on Americans of
Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Southeast-Asian and South-Asian
ancestry. The course will focus on Asian American experiences with
respect to the histories of immigration, cultural diversity and
adaptation to life in the United States.
Formerly AAS 1. Same as AES V62. Transfer credit: CSU; UC;
credit limitations - see counselor.
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ASSISTIVE COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY
ACT V01- COMPUTER ACCESS EVALUATION - .5-2 Units
Hours: 1-4 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is designed to provide the student with an in-depth
evaluation of his/her ability to benefit from computer assistive
devices. Special focus is placed upon finding the most efficient
computer access system for each student. An opportunity to
understand and operate a variety of assistive devices is provided.
Likely par ticipants in this course would include: students with
mobility or visual impairments, acquired brain injuries or multiple
disabilities.
Formerly ACT 1. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Not
applicable for degree credit.
ACT V02 - ADAPTIVE KEYBOARDING - .5-2 Units
Hours: 1-4 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is designed to teach keyboarding basics to students
with disabilities who must use assistive technologies for successful
access to the keyboard or screen and/or are unable to compete
successfully in mainstream typing classes.
May be taken for a maximum of 2 times. Formerly ACT 2. Offered
on a credit/no credit basis only. Not applicable for degree credit.
ACT V03A - COMPUTER ACCESS I - .5-2 Units
Hours: 1-4 lecture-laboratory weekly
Designed for students with visual, physical, or learning disabilities
or deafness, this course provides training in the use of computer
access technologies which enhance a disabled student’s ability to
access and use microcomputers. Training in the use of computer
access technologies will occur in the context of word processing,
and the course will familiarize students with basic concepts of word
processing used by the majority of industry-standard word
processors, e.g., WordStar, WordPerfect. A nonstandard word
processor may be more appropriate for some students.
May be taken for a maximum of 2 times. Formerly ACT 3A. Offered
on a credit/no credit basis only. Not applicable for degree credit.
ACT V03B - COMPUTER ACCESS II - .5-2 Units
Hours: 1-4 lecture-laboratory weekly
Students will be trained in the more advanced concepts of the
High Tech Center hardware and software. Students will also enhance
their computer access skills through the completion of assignments
of projects.
May be taken for a maximum of 2 times. Formerly ACT 3B. Offered
on a credit/no credit basis only. Not applicable for degree credit.
ACT V04 - SPECIAL PROJECTS IN ACT - 1 Unit
Hours: 2 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course offers specialized study opportunities for students
who wish to use ACT to pursue projects not included in the regular
ACT curriculum. Students are accepted as a result of consultation
with a designated faculty member in the discipline and the
acceptance of an approved work plan.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Not applicable for
degree credit.
ACT V05 - INTERNET EXPLORATION WITH ACT - 1.5 Units
Hours: 3 lecture-laboratory weekly
An introduction to the Internet for students with disabilities. This
course will enable students of all disabilities to interact independently
on the Internet utilizing assistive technology designed for their
disability. Students will learn about the components that make up the
Internet and relevant information which will allow them to search on
the Internet with the latest search engines.
May be taken for a maximum of 2 times. Offered on a credit/no
credit basis only. Not applicable for degree credit.
ACT V10 - ASSISTIVE COMPUTER SKILLS FOR
WRITING - 1.5 Units
Hours: 3 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is designed to teach students computer skills,
techniques, and assistive technology that will enable them to be
successful in mainstream English and writing courses. Specifically,
the course will review software that will accommodate students with
learning disabilities (such as Kurzweil 3000, Read and Write, Co-
Writer, Inspiration, and MS Word). Students will utilize and practice
skills in individualized weekly writing assignments that will focus on
developing better writing skills.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2
times. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Not applicable for
degree credit.
ACT V12 - ASSISTIVE COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY: SPELLING
SKILLS - .5-2 Units
Hours: 1-4 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is designed to teach students basic computer skills,
techniques and assistive computer technology that will enable them
to be successful in spelling and writing. Specifically, the course will
review software that will accommodate students with learning
disabilities as well as other barriers to accessing the computer.
Students will utilize and practice skills in individualized weekly
spelling tests and various writing assignments that will focus on
developing better language arts.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2
times. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Not applicable for
degree credit.
ACT V88 - ASSISTIVE COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY
WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community as
required and/or requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly ACT
V89. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Not applicable for
degree credit.
ASTRONOMY
AST V01 - ELEMENTARY ASTRONOMY - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A general introduction to astronomy covering: the history of
astronomy; the solar system; the evolution of stars; galaxies; and
cosmology. The course will include a descriptive analysis of all
known laws which are relevant to the dynamics of the universe. The
study will center on astronomical beliefs which have influenced
human thinking, philosophy, and morals.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Ast 1. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC.
AST V02 - ASTRONOMY AND ASTROPHYSICS - 4 Units
Prerequisite: MATH V03 or 1 year of high school intermediate algebra
(Algebra II) with grade of C or better
Hours: 3 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
A course in astronomy covering the physics of light and
telescopes, atomic structure, thermodynamics, mechanics and
modern cosmological theories. This course includes laboratory
investigations in classical optics, spectroscopy, Doppler effect,
thermodynamics, atomic and nuclear physics.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Ast 2. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC.
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AUTOMOTIVE
AUTO V02 - FUNDAMENTALS OF AUTOMOTIVE
TECHNOLOGY - 1.5 Units
Hours: 3 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course provides basic techniques of automotive technology,
adjustment, repair and maintenance of the engine; driving
mechanism; suspension and steering system; electrical system and
fuel systems in modern automotive equipment.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Auto 2. Transfer credit: CSU.
AUTO V10 - INTRODUCTION TO AUTOMOTIVE
TECHNOLOGY - 1.5 Units
Hours: 3 lecture-laboratory weekly
This is an overview course to familiarize the student with the
history, nomenclature, operation and construction of the modern
automobile. An appreciation of the skills and abilities necessary to
maintain the automobile will be discussed.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Auto 10. Transfer credit:
CSU.
AUTO V14 - AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS - 4 Units
Corequisite: AUTO V14LA and AUTO V14LB
Hours: 4 lecture weekly
This course is designed to prepare an automotive student in the
theory and skills necessary to diagnose, adjust, maintain and repair
automotive battery, star ting, charging, chassis electrical and
electronic systems.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Auto 14. Transfer credit:
CSU.
AUTO V14LA - AUTOMOTIVE CHASSIS ELECTRICAL
LABORATORY - 1 Unit
Corequisite: AUTO V14 and AUTO V14LB
Hours: 3 laboratory weekly
This course is designed to provide vocational preparation in the
practical skills required to diagnose, adjust, maintain, and repair
automotive chassis electrical and electronic systems.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Auto 14LA.
AUTO V14LB - AUTOMOTIVE ENGINE ELECTRICAL
SYSTEMS LABORATORY - 1 Unit
Corequisite: AUTO V14 and AUTO V14LA
Hours: 3 laboratory weekly
This course will provide vocational preparation in the practical
skills required to diagnose, adjust, maintain and repair battery,
starting and charging systems. An introduction to ignition system
diagnosis will be included.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Auto 14LB.
AUTO V15 - AUTOMOTIVE FUEL SYSTEMS - 2 Units
Corequisite: AUTO V15LA and AUTO V15LB
Hours: 2 lecture weekly
This course is designed to prepare an automotive student in the
theory and skills necessary to test, adjust, maintain and repair
modern gasoline and alternative fuel systems. The areas of
preparation are: fuels, carburetion, computer carburetion, central
electronic injection, continuous injection and electronic por t
injection. This course will provide preparation for cer tification tests
in engine performance and alternative fuels.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Auto 15. Transfer credit: CSU.
AUTO V15LA - AUTOMOTIVE FUEL SYSTEMS
LABORATORY A - 1 Unit
Corequisite: AUTO V15 and AUTO V15LB
Hours: 3 laboratory weekly
This course will provide vocational preparation in the practical
skills required to adjust, maintain, test and repair gasoline and
alternative fuel carburetor, computer carburetor and continuous
injection. This course will provide preparation for cer tification tests
in engine performance and alternative fuels.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Auto 15LA.
AUTO V15LB - AUTOMOTIVE FUEL SYSTEMS
LABORATORY B - 1 Unit
Corequisite: AUTO V15 and AUTO V15LA
Hours: 3 laboratory weekly
This course will provide vocational preparation in the practical
skills required to diagnose, adjust, maintain and repair fuel injection
systems. This course will provide preparation for cer tification tests
in engine performance.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Auto 15LB.
AUTO V16 - AUTOMOTIVE EMISSION CONTROL
SYSTEMS - 2 Units
Corequisite: AUTO V16LA and AUTO V16LB
Hours: 2 lecture weekly
This course is designed to prepare an automotive student in the
theory and skills necessary to diagnose, adjust, maintain and repair
automotive emission control systems. Laws and regulations
pertaining to emission controls will be covered. This course will
provide preparation for the California Smog Technician test.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Auto 16. Transfer credit:
CSU.
AUTO V16LA - AUTOMOTIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS
LABORATORY A - 1 Unit
Corequisite: AUTO V16 and AUTO V16LB
Hours: 3 laboratory weekly
This course will provide vocational preparation in the service and
repair of automotive emission control systems. Diagnosis, test,
service and repair of all emission systems will be covered. This
course will provide preparation for the California Smog Technician
test.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Auto 16LA.
AUTO V16LB - AUTOMOTIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS
LABORATORY B - 1 Unit
Corequisite: AUTO V16 and AUTO V16LA
Hours: 3 laboratory weekly
This course will provide vocational preparation in the inspection
and diagnosis of automotive emission control systems. Vehicle
inspection procedures and proper use of documents will be
practiced. This course will provide preparation for the California
Smog Technician test.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Auto 16LB.
AUTO V17 - AUTOMOTIVE DRIVEABILITY DIAGNOSTICS
AND REPAIR - 2 Units
Corequisite: AUTO V17LA and AUTO V17LB
Hours: 2 lecture weekly
This course will provide vocational preparation in the practical
skills required to diagnose, test, and repair automotive driveability
problems in modern automobiles. This course will provide
preparation for cer tification tests in engine performance and
alternative fuels.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Auto 17. Transfer credit:
CSU.
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AUTO V17LA - AUTOMOTIVE DRIVEABILITY DIAGNOSTICS
AND REPAIR LABORATORY A - 1 Unit
Corequisite: AUTO V17 and AUTO V17LB
Hours: 3 laboratory weekly
This lab will provide vocational preparation in the practical skills
required to diagnose, test, and repair automotive driveability
problems in modern automobiles. This lab will provide preparation
for certification tests in engine performance and alternative fuels.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Auto 17LA.
AUTO V17LB - AUTOMOTIVE DRIVEABILITY DIAGNOSTICS
AND REPAIR LABORATORY B - 1 Unit
Corequisite: AUTO V17 and AUTO V17LA
Hours: 3 laboratory weekly
This lab will provide vocational preparation in the practical skills
required to diagnose, test, and repair automotive diagnostic problems
in modern automobiles. This lab will provide preparation for
certification tests in engine performance and alternative fuels.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Auto 17LB.
AUTO V18 - AUTOMOTIVE HEATING/AIR
CONDITIONING - 1 Unit
Corequisite: AUTO V18L
Hours: 1 lecture weekly
This course will provide vocational preparation in the practical
skills required to diagnose, adjust, test and repair modern automotive
heating/air conditioning and cooling systems. This course will also
provide preparation for certification test in heating/air conditioning.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Auto V18LA. Transfer credit:
CSU.
AUTO V18L - AUTOMOTIVE HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING
LABORATORY - 1 Unit
Corequisite: AUTO V18
Hours: 3 laboratory weekly
This lab will provide vocational preparation in the practical skills
required to diagnose, adjust and repair modern automobiles with
heating/air conditioning and cooling system problems. This lab will
also provide preparation for cer tification tests and cer tification in
heating/air conditioning.
Field trips may be required. Formerly AUTO V18LA.
AUTO V20 - AUTOMOTIVE ENGINE REPAIR - 3 Units
Corequisite: AUTO V20LA and AUTO V20LB
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is designed to prepare an automotive student in the
theory and skills necessary to diagnose, adjust, maintain and repair
automotive engines. This course will provide preparation for
certification tests in engine repair.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Auto 20. Transfer credit:
CSU.
AUTO V20LA - AUTOMOTIVE ENGINE REPAIR
LABORATORY A - 2 Units
Corequisite: AUTO V20 and AUTO V20LB
Hours: 6 laboratory weekly
This course will provide vocational preparation in the practical
skills required to diagnose, adjust, maintain and repair automotive
engines. Engine disassembly, inspection, measuring and reassembly
will be emphasized in this course. This course will provide
preparation for cer tification tests in engine repair.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Auto 20LA.
AUTO V20LB - AUTOMOTIVE ENGINE REPAIR
LABORATORY B - 1 Unit
Corequisite: AUTO V20 and AUTO V20LA
Hours: 3 laboratory weekly
This course will provide vocational preparation in the practical
skills required to diagnose, adjust, maintain and repair automotive
engines. Engine servicing procedures, techniques and machining
will be emphasized in this course. This course will provide
preparation for cer tification tests in engine repair.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Auto 20LB.
AUTO V22 - AUTOMOTIVE TRANSMISSION AND
DRIVE LINE - 3 Units
Corequisite: AUTO V22LA and AUTO V22LB
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is designed to prepare an automotive student in the
theory and skills necessary to diagnose, adjust, maintain and repair
automotive transmissions, 4-wheel drive systems and differentials.
Both automatic and manual transmissions will be covered. This
course will provide preparation for cer tification tests in automatic
transmissions and manual transmissions.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Auto 22. Transfer credit:
CSU.
AUTO V22LA - AUTOMOTIVE TRANSMISSION AND DRIVE
LINE LABORATORY A - 2 Units
Corequisite: AUTO V22 and AUTO V22LB
Hours: 6 laboratory weekly
This course will provide vocational preparation in the service and
repair of automatic transmissions. Diagnosis, service and repair of
torque converter, gear train, hydraulic and electronic systems will be
pursued. Preparation for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
test in automotive transmissions will be included.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Auto 22LA.
AUTO V22LB - AUTOMOTIVE TRANSMISSION AND DRIVE
LINE LABORATORY B - 1 Unit
Corequisite: AUTO V22 and AUTO V22LA
Hours: 3 laboratory weekly
This course will provide vocational preparation in the service and
repair of manual transmissions and differentials. Diagnosis, service
and repair of the clutch, manual transmission, 4-wheel drive system
and differential systems will be pursued. Preparation for the
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) test in manual transmission
and differentials will be included.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Auto 22LB.
AUTO V26 - AUTOMOTIVE BRAKES SERVICE AND
REPAIR - 2 Units
Corequisite: AUTO V26LA and AUTO V26LB
Hours: 2 lecture weekly
This course is designed to provide vocational preparation in the
theory and operation of modern automotive braking systems. Types
of brake systems, hydraulic principles, anti-lock brake systems and
supplemental restraint systems will be discussed. Preparation for the
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) test will be included.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Auto 26. Transfer credit:
CSU.
AUTO V26LA - AUTOMOTIVE BRAKES SERVICE AND
REPAIR LABORATORY A - 1 Unit
Corequisite: AUTO V26 and AUTO V26LB
Hours: 3 laboratory weekly
This course will provide vocational preparation in the service and
repair of modern automotive braking systems. Service and repair of
drum and disc brake systems and hydraulic systems will be pursued.
Preparation for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) test in
brakes will be included.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Auto 26LA.
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AUTO V26LB - AUTOMOTIVE BRAKES SERVICE AND
REPAIR LABORATORY B - 1 Unit
Corequisite: AUTO V26 and AUTO V26LA
Hours: 3 laboratory weekly
This course will provide vocational preparation in the service and
repair of automotive anti-lock braking and supplemental restraint
systems. Preparation for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
test in brakes will be included.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Auto 26LB.
AUTO V28 - AUTOMOTIVE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS - 2 Units
Corequisite: AUTO V28LA and AUTO V28LB
Hours: 2 lecture weekly
This course will provide vocational preparation in the theory and
operation of modern automotive suspension systems. Types of
suspension systems, suspension component identification, alignment
theory, and diagnosis technique will be discussed. Preparation for
the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) test in front-end will be
included.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Auto 28. Transfer credit: CSU.
AUTO V28LA - AUTOMOTIVE SUSPENSIONS
LABORATORY - 1 Unit
Corequisite: AUTO V28 and AUTO V28LB
Hours: 3 laboratory weekly
This course will provide vocational preparation in the service and
repair of modern automotive suspension systems. Inspection and
replacement of suspension components will be practiced.
Preparation for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) test in frontend
will be included.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Auto 28LA.
AUTO V28LB - AUTOMOTIVE ALIGNMENT
LABORATORY - 1 Unit
Corequisite: AUTO V28 and AUTO V28LA
Hours: 3 laboratory weekly
This course will provide vocational preparation in the vehicle
alignment. Various type of alignment techniques will be practiced
using different types of alignment equipment. Preparation for the
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) test in front-end will be
included.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Auto 28LB.
AUTO V32 - AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE (ASE)
CERTIFICATION PREPARATION - 1 Unit
Recommend preparation: working in the automotive industry
Hours: 2 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is designed to help the student prepare for and review
the theory and skills necessary to pass the Automotive Service
Excellence (ASE) certification examinations. All areas of automotive
certification will be reviewed, including compressed natural gas and
par ts cer tification.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4 times.
AUTO V40 - ADVANCED PROBLEMS IN AUTOMOTIVE
TECHNOLOGY - .5-6 Units
Prerequisite: previous automotive course at Ventura College
Hours: 1.5-18 laboratory weekly
This course is designed to meet the specific needs of automotive
technology majors who wish to expand their knowledge and manual
skills with stress on advanced concepts in specialty areas of the
automotive trade.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 12 units. Formerly Auto 40.
AUTO V45 - CLEAN AIR CAR CERTIFICATION - 6 Units
Recommended preparation: 1 year of automotive tune-up experience
Hours: 6 lecture weekly
Completion of this course is a prerequisite for admission into the
state administered Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) training, and
examination administered by the Bureau of Automotive Repair.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2
times. Formerly Auto 45. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
AUTO V88 - AUTOMOTIVE WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community, as
required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are not
met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be repeated;
may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly AUTO V89.
AUTO V95 - AUTOMOTIVE INTERNSHIP I - 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment in
one course in the discipline
Hours: 60 per unit
This automotive internship course offers students who are
volunteers (unpaid) an opportunity to obtain work experience related
to their field of study. Students are accepted as a result of
consultation with a designated faculty member in the discipline and
the acceptance of an approved work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4 times
not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other work
experience/internship courses. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
AUTO V96 - AUTOMOTIVE INTERNSHIP II - 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment in
one course in the discipline
Hours: 75 per unit
This automotive internship course offers students who are
employed in the field an opportunity to expand their work experience
related to their field of study. Students are accepted as a result of
consultation with a designated faculty member in the discipline and
the acceptance of an approved work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4 times
not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other work
experience/internship courses. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
BIOLOGY
BIOL V01 - PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
The course provides an introduction to the basic principles of
biology and covers the biochemistry, physiology, morphology,
behavior, genetics, evolution, taxonomy and ecology of living things.
The companion laboratory course provides hands-on activities to
illustrate these principles. This course is designed for non-biology
majors.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Biol 1. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
BIOL V01L - PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY
LABORATORY - 1 Unit
Prerequisite: BIOL V01 or concurrent enrollment
Hours: 3 laboratory weekly
The course provides a hands-on introduction to the basic
principles of biology and covers the biochemistry, physiology,
morphology, behavior, genetics, evolution, taxonomy, and ecology of
living things. This course is designed for non-biology majors.
Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit
limitations - see counselor.
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BIOL V01S - BIOLOGY STUDY SESSION - 1 Unit
Corequisite: BIOL V01
Hours: 1 lecture weekly
This course will give students opportunities to discuss and ask
questions about material covered in the lecture and laboratory.
Review of tests will occur and methods of taking notes and studying
will be considered. The course will enable students to better
comprehend course material and thus improve performance in the
course.
Formerly Biol 1S. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Not
applicable for degree credit.
BIOL V03 - INTRODUCTION TO ORGANISMAL AND
ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY - 5 Units
Prerequisite: CHEM V01A-V01AL or CHEM V20-V20L or 1 year of
high school chemistry with grades of C or better; and MATH V03 or 1
year of high school intermediate algebra (Algebra II) with grade of C
or better
Recommended preparation: ANPH V01 or BIOL V01-V01L or BIOL V29-
V29L or MICR V01 or 1 year of high school biology with grades of C or
better; CHEM V01B-V01BL; MATH V21A or V46A; and MATH V44
Hours: 3 lecture, 6 laboratory weekly
This course is an introduction to organismal diversity, structure
and function. Groups to be studied and discussed include eubacteria,
archaea, protists, fungi, plants and animals. The latter two groups
will be studied in more detail, concentrating on structure and
physiology. The overall emphasis of the course will be on the
evolutionary and ecological relationships between organisms. The
laboratory will develop skills of analysis and observation as they
relate to the preceding topics.
Field trips will be required. Formerly BIOL V20B. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN BIOL SEQ A [with BIOL V04].
BIOL V04 - INTRODUCTION TO CELL AND MOLECULAR
BIOLOGY - 5 Units
Prerequisite: CHEM V01A-V01AL
Recommended preparation: BIOL V03; CHEM V01B-V01BL; MATH
V21A or V46A; and MATH V44
Hours: 3 lecture, 6 laboratory weekly
This course will cover principles and application of the structure
and function of biological molecules, prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell
structure and function, homeostasis, cell reproduction and its
controls, molecular biology, molecular genetics, transmission
genetics, cell metabolism, including photosynthesis, respiration and
viruses. The philosophy of science, scientific methods and
experimental design are foundational to the course. The laboratory
will develop skills of analysis and observation as they relate to the
preceding topics.
Field trips may be required. Formerly BIOL V20A. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN BIOL 2 or BIOL SEQ A [with BIOL V03].
BIOL V10 - INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL
ISSUES - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
An examination and analysis of the biological sciences within the
context of the interrelationship between human populations and their
natural surroundings. The characteristics of natural systems are
described and the effects and impacts of human activities on these
systems are considered. The course introduces the principles of
scientific inquiry and experimental methodology in the study of
ecological concepts and environmental issues. Alternatives and
approaches to deal with environmental problems are considered and
evaluated.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Biol 10. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
BIOL V12 - PRINCIPLES OF HUMAN BIOLOGY - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: high school biology and high school
chemistry
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This is an introductory course in the principles of biology, with
special emphasis on the structure and function of the human being.
It provides a study of body systems and their relationship to health or
disease, as well as a discussion of the roles and effects of human
beings in the biological world.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Biol 12. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
BIOL V14 - FIELD BIOLOGY - 3 Units
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course includes the basic concepts of ecosystems, niche,
community, population dynamics, energy flow, and materials
recycling, par ticularly as they relate to natural resources. Field trips
will stress identification, classification and interrelationships of
common plants and animals as they occur in biotic communities.
Field trips will be required. Formerly Biol 14. Transfer credit: CSU.
BIOL V18 - HUMAN HEREDITY - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: BIOL V01-V01L or BIOL V04
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is an introduction to the basic principles of modern
genetics and evolutionary theory with specific reference to the
human being. Through the study of the mechanisms of human
inheritance, the origin and nature of human differences will be
examined. Social, political and psychological ramifications of the
biological laws governing heredity and organic evolution will be
emphasized.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Biol 18. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
BIOL V20S - GENERAL BIOLOGY STUDY SESSION - 1 Unit
Corequisite: BIOL V03 or BIOL V04
Hours: 1 lecture weekly
This course will give students oppor tunities to discuss and ask
questions about material covered in the lecture and laboratory.
Methods of taking notes and studying will be considered. The course
will enable students to better comprehend course material and thus
improve performance in the course.
Formerly Biol 20S. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Not
applicable for degree credit.
BIOL V29 - MARINE BIOLOGY - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is an introduction to marine biology, with emphasis on
the physiology, morphology, taxonomy, ecology, evolution and natural
history of marine organisms. The conservation of the marine
environment will also be considered.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Biol 29. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
BIOL V29L - MARINE BIOLOGY LABORATORY - 1 Unit
Prerequisite: BIOL V29 or concurrent enrollment
Hours: 3 laboratory weekly
This course includes laboratory and field studies of marine
organisms and environment to examine biological principles and the
scientific method.
Field trips will be required. Formerly Biol 29L. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
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BIOL V29S - MARINE BIOLOGY STUDY SESSION - 1 Unit
Corequisite: BIOL V29
Hours: 1 lecture weekly
This course will give the student opportunities to discuss and ask
questions about the material covered in the lecture and laboratory.
Reviews of quizzes and exams will occur and methods of taking
notes for the course will be considered. The course will enable the
student to better comprehend the course material and thereby
improve performance.
Formerly Biol 29S. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Not
applicable for degree credit.
BIOL V30 - INTRODUCTION TO BIOTECHNOLOGY AND
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: BIOL V01-V01L or BIOL V04 or BIOL V12
or MICR V01 or equivalent; and CHEM V20-V20L or equivalent with
grades of C or better
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Introduction to the genetic mechanisms and methods of
bioengineering as they apply to biotechnology. Emphasis is placed on
molecular and biochemical methods utilized in biotechnological
applications in industry, including fermentation technology, genetic
transformation, isolation of bioproducts by electrophoresis,
chromatography and other methods. FDA regulations that apply to the
biotechnology industry will be included. Guest speakers from the
biotechnology research industry may be invited to address the class.
Field trips will be required. Formerly Biol 30. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
BIOL V31 - INTRODUCTION TO METHODS OF
BIOTECHNOLOGY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY - 4 Units
Recommended preparation: BIOL V30 or concurrent enrollment;
CHEM V20-V20L or high school chemistry with grades of C or better;
and MICR V01
Hours: 2 lecture, 6 laboratory weekly
This course is designed to provide a variety of biotechnology and
molecular biology experiences which develop proficiency in molecular
biology techniques, and the application of specialized biotechnology
equipment in problem solving. Its intent is to develop knowledge
of biotechnology protocols, an awareness of laboratory safety, as
well as enthusiasm and academic interests in molecular biology and
biotechnology. ANSI Z87.1 approved safety glasses are required.
Field trips will be required. Formerly Biol 31. Transfer credit: CSU.
BIOL V31S - MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
STUDY SESSION - 1 Unit
Corequisite: BIOL V31 or BIOL V32
Hours: 1 lecture weekly
This course is designed to give students additional oppor tunities
to discuss and ask questions about the material covered in lecture
and lab. The course will enable students to better comprehend
course material and improve performance in the course.
Formerly Biol 31S. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Not
applicable for degree credit.
BIOL V32 - INTRODUCTION TO METHODS OF PLANT
BIOTECHNOLOGY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY - 2 Units
Prerequisite: BIOL V30 or concurrent enrollment; and CHEM V20-
V20L or high school chemistry with grades of C or better
Recommended preparation: AG V03
Hours: 1 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course is designed for plant biotechnicians and educators in
plant molecular biological techniques. Proficiency will be developed
in aseptic tissue culture, tissue inductions, isolation of plant cell
organelles and products, and related molecular biological methods.
Problems and solutions specific to plant biotechnology will be
stressed. ANSI Z87.1 approved safety glasses are required.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Biol 32. Offered on a credit/
no credit basis only. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see
counselor.
BIOL V40 - BIOLOGY OF CARDIOVASCULAR
DISEASES - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ANPH V01 or PHSO V01 or high school
equivalent or concurrent enrollment
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
An in-depth examination of the nature, causes, and treatment of
cardiovascular diseases, stressing a comparison between normal
cardiovascular physiology and pathophysiology. This is a seminar
course, with participation of the health care community (based on
availability). CEUs may be awarded to qualified professionals.
Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU.
BIOL V41 - BIOLOGY OF CANCER - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ANPH V01 or PHSO V01 or high school
equivalent or concurrent enrollment
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is an introduction to the clinical, biological, and
psychosocial aspects of cancer (including the molecular, cellular and
immunological mechanisms). This is an seminar course and will
include speakers from the health care professions.
Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
BIOL V60A-Z - TOPICS IN BIOLOGY - .5-6 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
These courses consider topics not covered in detail by other
biology offerings.
Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: determined by transfer
institution.
BIOL V60A - BIOTECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY SKILLS I - 1 Unit
Recommended preparation: BIOL V18, V30, V33 and V34; CHEM
V20-V20L and V21-V21L; and MATH V03
Hours: 1 lecture weekly
An exploration of the biotechnology industry, providing entry skill
development. This course will include principles of biofermenter
design, appropriate terminology, good documentation practices, and
Good Manufacturing Practice regulations appropriate to biofermenter
function. Lab coat, sterile gloves and ANZI Z81.7 safety glasses
required.
Field trips may be required. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
BIOL V60B - BIOTECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY
SKILLS II - 1 Unit
Recommended preparation: BIOL V18, V30, V33 and V34; CHEM
V20-V20L and V21-V21L; and MATH V03
Hours: .5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
An exploration of the biotechnology industry, providing entry skill
development. This course will include principles of economic
efficiency related to biofermenter design, principles of sterilization by
chemical and physical means, microbial culturing, instrument
calibration and troubleshooting, and Good Manufacturing Practice
regulations appropriate to microbial culture. Lab coat, sterile gloves
and ANZI Z81.7 safety glasses required.
Field trips may be required. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
BIOL V60C - BIOTECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY
SKILLS III - 1 Unit
Recommended preparation: BIOL V18, V30, V33 and V34; CHEM
V20-V20L and V21-V21L; and MATH V03
Hours: .5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
An exploration of the biotechnology industry, providing entry skill
development. This course will include principles of use and care of
the autoclave, centrifuges, other analysis instruments and their
troubleshooting, including Good Manufacturing Practice regulations
appropriate to microbial culture. Lab coat, sterile gloves and ANZI
Z81.7 safety glasses required.
Field trips may be required. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
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BIOL V60D - BIOTECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY
SKILLS IV - 1 Unit
Recommended preparation: BIOL V18, V30, V33 and V34; CHEM
V20-V20L and V21-V21L; and MATH V03
Hours: .5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
An exploration of the biotechnology industry, providing entry skill
development. This course will include principles used in choosing,
calculating and preparing buffers and inoculating cell cultures using
Good Manufacturing Practice regulations. Lab coat, sterile gloves and
ANZI Z81.7 safety glasses required.
Field trips may be required. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
BIOL V60E - BIOTECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY
SKILLS V - 1 Unit
Recommended preparation: BIOL V18, V30, V33 and V34; CHEM
V20-V20L and V21-V21L; and MATH V03
Hours: .5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
An exploration of the biotechnology industry, providing entry skill
development. This course will include principles for aseptic culture
of cells, analysis of pH, temperature, oxygen and osmotic conditions
on cell growth using the Good Manufacturing Practice regulations.
Lab coat, sterile gloves and ANZI Z81.7 safety glasses required.
Field trips may be required. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
BIOL V60F - BIOTECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY
SKILLS VI - 1 Unit
Recommended preparation: BIOL V18, V30, V33 and V34; CHEM
V20-V20L and V21-V21L; and MATH V03
Hours: .5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
An exploration of the biotechnology industry, providing entry skill
development. This course will include principles and techniques used
in bioengineering related to protein purification methods by
chromatography including analysis methods using Good
Manufacturing Practice regulations. Lab coat, sterile gloves and ANZI
Z81.7 safety glasses required.
Field trips may be required. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
BIOL V60G - BIOTECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY SKILLS VII - 1 Unit
Recommended preparation: BIOL V18, V30, V33 and V34; CHEM
V20-V20L and V21-V21L; and MATH V03
Hours: .5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
An exploration of the biotechnology industry, providing entry skill
development. This course will include principles and techniques used
for plate and culture counts, photometric measurements and
instrument calibration related to protein purification procedures and
appropriate to Good Manufacturing Practice regulations. Lab coat,
sterile gloves and ANZI Z81.7 safety glasses required.
Field trips may be required. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
BIOL V60H - BIOTECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY SKILLS VIII - 1 Unit
Recommended preparation: BIOL V18, V30, V33 and V34; CHEM
V20-V20L and V21-V21L; and MATH V03
Hours: .5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
An exploration of the biotechnology industry, providing entry skill
development. This course will include principles and techniques used
in immune assays (ELISA) for batch and lot record certification
requirements appropriate to Good Manufacturing Practice regulations.
Lab coat, sterile gloves and ANZI Z81.7 safety glasses required.
Field trips may be required. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
BIOL V88 - BIOLOGY WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community, as
required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are not
met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. Courses with same
title may not be repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times.
BIOL V89 - WORKSHOPS IN BIOLOGY - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community, as
required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are not
met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. Courses with
same title may not be repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Biol 89. Transfer credit: CSU; for UC, determined
after admission.
BIOL V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN BIOLOGY - 1-6 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course offers specialized study opportunities to students with
intermediate skills who wish to pursue projects not included in the
regular curriculum. Students are accepted only by written project
proposal approved by the discipline prior to enrollment.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 6 units. Formerly Biol 90. Transfer credit: CSU;
for UC, determined after admission.
BIOL V95 - BIOLOGY INTERNSHIP I - 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment
in one course in the discipline
Hours: 60 per unit
This biology internship offers students who are volunteers
(unpaid) an opportunity to obtain work experience related to their
field of study. Students are accepted as a result of consultation with
a designated faculty member in the discipline and the acceptance of
an approved work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other work
experience/internship courses. Offered on a credit/no credit basis
only. Transfer credit: for CSU, credit limitations - see counselor; for
UC, determined after admission.
BIOL V96 - BIOLOGY INTERNSHIP II - 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment
in one course in the discipline
Hours: 75 per unit
This biology internship offers students who are employed in the
field an oppor tunity to expand their work experience related to their
field of study. Students are accepted as a result of consultation with
a designated faculty member in the discipline and the acceptance of
an approved work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other work
experience/internship courses. Offered on a credit/no credit basis
only. Transfer credit: for CSU, credit limitations - see counselor; for
UC, determined after admission.
BUSINESS
BUS V01A - FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING - 4 Units
Prerequisite: BUS V03 or 1 year of high school bookkeeping with
grade of C or better
Hours: 2 lecture, 4 lecture-laboratory weekly
Fundamental financial accounting principles, concepts, and
procedures as the basis of an information system; data
accumulation, preparation and analysis of financial statements and
repor ts for decision making.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Bus
1A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN BUS 2 or CAN BUS SEQ A [with
BUS V01B].
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BUS V01B - MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING - 4 Units
Prerequisite: BUS V01A with grade of C or better
Hours: 2 lecture, 4 lecture-laboratory weekly
Fundamental managerial accounting concepts, classifications,
cost systems, and budgeting for the analysis and repor ting of
accounting information for planning, control, and decision making.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Bus
1B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN BUS 4 or CAN BUS SEQ A [with
BUS V01A].
BUS V02 - INCOME TAX FUNDAMENTALS - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is primarily designed as an introductory level income
tax course for accounting majors and business students at the
community college level. The course focuses on the federal and state
income tax rules and procedures involved in the preparation of
simple tax returns for individuals.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2
times. Formerly Bus 2.
BUS V03 - INTRODUCTION TO ACCOUNTING - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: BUS V06 or fundamental basic math
skills needed to solve business related math problems
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course introduces accounting using the debit-credit, doubleentry
system. The student will learn how to journalize, post to ledger
accounts, use a worksheet, and prepare an income statement,
statement of owner's equity, and a balance sheet. The student will be
able to keep a complete set of books for a one-month period for a
small business by the end of one semester.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Bus 3.
Transfer credit: CSU.
BUS V04 - COMPUTERIZED PAYROLL
ACCOUNTING - 3 Units
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course will provide entry-level training in calculating,
recording, and maintaining appropriate payroll records in a
computerized setting. Areas of study include an overview of
computer systems, determining gross earnings, calculating
deductions, and recording and maintaining necessary employee and
employer payroll records.
Formerly Bus 4.
BUS V06 - BUSINESS MATHEMATICS - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: MATH V09
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course will enable students to develop the fundamental
business math skills needed to solve many math problems in
business. Students will work with problems in: borrowing, interest,
taxes, insurance, accounting, sales contracts, securities, graphs,
markups, yields, weights and measures.
Formerly Bus 6.
BUS V07A - BUSINESS CALCULATIONS USING A
CALCULATOR - 2.5 Units
Hours: 5 lecture-laboratory weekly
The student is trained to develop a marketable skill in operating a
calculating machine by the “touch” method. The practice problems
emphasize the arithmetic of percentage and interest applicable to
familiar business situations.
Formerly Bus 7A. Transfer credit: CSU.
BUS V07B - BUSINESS CALCULATIONS
USING EXCEL - 2.5 Units
Prerequisite: BUS V07A
Hours: 5 lecture-laboratory weekly
The student will learn how to create worksheets on the computer
using Excel to simplify business calculations and decision making.
The worksheets deal with common business applications
emphasizing percentage, interest, and commercial papers. The
student will learn to use Excel to compute payroll, federal income
tax, analyze “what if” situations, amor tize loans, do present value
and future value calculations, and create char ts.
Fees will be required. Formerly Bus 7B. Transfer credit: CSU.
BUS V08 - COMPUTERIZED ACCOUNTING - 3 Units
Prerequisite: BUS V01A or BUS V03
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course is an introduction to the use of computers in the field of
accounting. The fundamental principles of accounting are applied to
basic problem-solving simulations for both manual and computerized
accounting systems. This course provides training for entry-level
computerized bookkeeping employment, as an aid in managing one’s
own business, and as a foundation for advanced study.
Formerly Bus 8. Transfer credit: CSU.
BUS V11 - BEGINNING KEYBOARDING - 1-3 Units
Hours: 2-6 lecture-laboratory weekly
Student learns to master the keyboard, develops skill in setting up
business letters, tables, repor ts, and printed forms. Student should
achieve a speed of 30 words per minute with a minimum of errors.
Units of credit will be earned depending upon the successful
completion of the required skills of the course.
May be taken for a maximum of 3 times not to exceed 3 units.
Formerly Bus 11. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Transfer
credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
BUS V12 - INTERMEDIATE KEYBOARDING - 1-3 Units
Prerequisite: BUS V11 with grade of C or typing of 30 wpm
Hours: 2-6 lecture-laboratory weekly
Student formats and keyboards professional and technical forms
and correspondence typical of a general office, accounting,
government, legal, and medical office. Drills on speed and accuracy
building are required. The course is structured so that the student
will earn one, two, or three units of credit depending upon
successful completion of the required skills of the course.
May be taken for a maximum of 3 times not to exceed 3 units.
Formerly BUS V12A. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Transfer
credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
BUS V14 - BUSINESS WRITING SKILLS: EDITING AND
PROOFREADING - 1.5 Units
Hours: 1.5 lecture weekly
This comprehensive course is designed to develop proofreading
and editing skills so that error-free documents are guaranteed,
wordiness is eliminated, and power is added to every document by
using fewer words with more impact. Students will gain entry-level
business writing skills with emphasis on accurate, clear, concise
writing. Students will develop proofreading and editing skills which
will enable them to write business letters and memos using correct
grammar, punctuation, vocabulary, and spelling. The course will also
cover resumes and cover letters. The computer may be used as a
tool to standardize business documents and increase productivity.
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BUS V18A - WORD PROCESSING LANGUAGE SKILLS:
PUNCTUATION - .5 Unit
Hours: 1 lecture-laboratory weekly
Students evaluate and execute punctuation techniques commonly
used in business. Students will write reports, memos, and letters
using the punctuation rules covered in class. Computer software is
available for additional practice. This is a supervised, self-paced
course.
Formerly Bus 18A.
BUS V18B - WORD PROCESSING LANGUAGE SKILLS:
PROOFREADING - .5 Unit
Hours: 1 lecture-laboratory weekly
Students will be taught techniques for finding and correcting
commonly made, but often overlooked errors in business
communications. Students will evaluate and edit correspondence;
create effective and correct business correspondence. Computer
software is available for additional practice. This is a supervised,
self-paced course.
Formerly Bus 18B.
BUS V18C - WORD PROCESSING LANGUAGE SKILLS:
SPELLING AND VOCABULARY - 1 Unit
Hours: 2 lecture-laboratory weekly
Students are taught techniques to produce accurate transcription,
mailable letters, and error-free copy regardless of format. Spelling is
correlated with correct punctuation, reading ability, vocabulary
development, and proofreading skills. Computer software is available
for additional practice. This is a supervised, self-paced course.
Formerly Bus 18C.
BUS V25 - MEDICAL CODING - 1.5 Units
Recommended preparation: BUS V27A and BUS V29
Hours: 1.5 lecture weekly
This course offers instruction in medical insurance coding utilized
in submitting various medical insurance claims. The specific coding
developed is ICD-9 CM, CPT, HCPCS and all applicable modifiers.
Formerly Bus 25.
BUS V26A - MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: BUS V11 or typing 30 wpm
Recommended preparation: BUS V27A or concurrent enrollment
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course develops skills in proper mechanics in the preparation
and typing of medical business letters, x-ray repor ts, history and
physical exams, operative repor ts, memos, discharge summaries,
char t notes and the composition of letters for the secretary’s and/or
physician’s signature. Typing, spelling, grammar and punctuation
emphasized.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Bus 26A.
BUS V26B - MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION II - 2 Units
Prerequisite: BUS V26A and BUS V27A or equivalent
Hours: 1 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course offers transcription of medical dictation from
cassettes; medical case histories, correspondence, surgical, hospital
and laboratory repor ts are typed with emphasis on accuracy and on
acceptable production rate. Review of specialized medical
vocabulary is offered.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Bus 26B.
BUS V26C - MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION III - 2 Units
Prerequisite: BUS V26B or equivalent background in medical
transcription; and BUS V27B or concurrent enrollment
Hours: 1 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course offers transcription of specialized medical dictation
from cassettes on history and physical reports, radiology repor ts,
operative repor ts, pathology reports, discharge summaries, and
autopsy reports with emphasis on accuracy and on acceptable
production rate. It also offers a review of specialized medical
vocabulary.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Bus 26C.
BUS V27A - BEGINNING MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is intended to assist those studying in the fields of
medicine and health care to learn the language of medicine
applicable to all health care occupations. This course is designed for
students who wish to work in hospitals and physician office settings
as medical secretaries, transcriptionists, insurance coders, and front
office intakers. Medical terms are learned from their Latin and Greek
origins based on basic medical word roots, combining forms,
prefixes, suffixes, abbreviations and pronunciation. Course includes
non-technical explanations and provides students with a working
knowledge of terms used in anatomy, physiology, pathology, clinical
procedures and laboratory tests.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Bus 27A. Transfer credit:
CSU.
BUS V27B - ADVANCED MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY - 3 Units
Prerequisite: BUS V27A
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course will enable advanced students of health related fields
to communicate and understand the language of medicine by
expanding their knowledge of medical terminology. Anatomical
systems are presented as well as documented medical case studies
and repor ts that are found in a medical office.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Bus 27B.
BUS V28A - MEDICAL OFFICE PROCEDURES:
FRONT OFFICE - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This is a course offering instruction in front office procedures for
a medical office or clinic. Front office procedures will include office
management, scheduling appointments, communications, processing
mail, telephone techniques, medical ethics and liability, reading
prescriptions, collections and insurance basics.
Field trips will be required. Formerly Bus 28A.
BUS V28B - MEDICAL OFFICE PROCEDURES:
BACK OFFICE - 3 Units
Prerequisite: CPR cer tification
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This is a course offering instruction in back office procedures for
a medical office or clinic. Back office procedures will include
bandaging and dressings, application and use of basic or thopedic
devices, basic eye exams, suture and staple removal, performance of
basic lab and screening tests and specimen collection, preparation of
patients for examination, collection and recording of vital signs,
medical and surgical asepsis and sterilization.
Field trips will be required. Formerly Bus 28B.
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BUS V29 - MEDICAL INSURANCE - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: BUS V11 or typing 30 wpm
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course develops an understanding of the leading types of
medical insurance programs with intensive instruction and drill in
completing medical insurance forms for private insurance programs;
namely, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Workers’ Compensation, Medicare,
CHAMPUS, HMOs, PPOs, Medicaid, etc., and develops proficiency in
professional service coding and diagnostic coding. It seeks to
enhance medical vocabulary by providing training in spelling,
pronunciation, and definitions of medical terminology as they apply
to medical insurance forms.
Formerly Bus 29.
BUS V30 - INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course provides a fundamental survey and study of the role
of U.S. business in the private enterprise system. Some topics are:
the concept of supply and demand, competition, forms of business
ownership, organization, laws and the overall relationship of
business to government and the international marketplace.
Formerly Bus 30. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
BUS V31 - ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is designed to acquaint students with concepts of
planning, organizing, motivating, communicating, directing, and
controlling functions necessary for effective management to
accomplish organizational objectives.
Formerly Bus 31. Same as SUP V94. Transfer credit: CSU; credit
limitations - see counselor.
BUS V32 - HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is a study of human resource management functions
encompassing employer-employee relationships including major
labor laws, recruitment and selection, training and development,
performance management systems, wage and salary administration,
benefits administration and safety programs.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Bus 32. Same as SUP V93.
Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
BUS V33 - BUSINESS LAW - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: sophomore standing
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course covers the fundamental principles of law relative to
business transactions, sources of law, dispute resolution and
specific emphasis on the law of contracts and sale of goods. Other
areas of commercial law include: jurisprudence, court systems,
procedures, torts, and product liability.
Formerly Bus 33. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see
counselor. CAN BUS 8.
BUS V34 - EXERCISE IN MANAGEMENT
DECISION MAKING - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This is a group decision making course consisting of individual
and group exercises in managerial problems using the business
games approach and emphasizing in-basket incidents.
Formerly Bus 34. Transfer credit: CSU.
BUS V38 - SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course covers the problems of establishing and operating a
small business. The oppor tunities for small business and the
requirements for success are discussed.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Bus 38. Same as CD V38.
Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
BUS V39 - ADVERTISING - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is designed for students to examine the role of
adver tising in the marketing program in business and industry.
Topics include consumer analysis, ad media, budgeting, market
research, layout, copywriting, typography, advertising agencies and
opportunities in adver tising.
Field trips will be required. Formerly Bus 39. Same as JOUR V22.
Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
BUS V40 - ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This is a course in the understanding of individual and group
behavior as it affects the organization; emphasis is on developing
organizational skills and application of principles to interpersonal and
organizational relationships.
Field trips may be required. Same as SUP V96. Transfer credit:
CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
BUS V41 - INTRODUCTION TO TOTAL QUALITY
MANAGEMENT - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course provides an overview of and introduction to Total
Quality Management (TQM) as a body of knowledge and as a process
of continuous improvement within organizations. Goals and benefits
of TQM will be discussed as well as continuous improvement options
as they relate to the public and private sector.
Field trips will be required. Formerly Bus 41. Transfer credit: CSU.
BUS V43 - INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL
BUSINESS - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This is an introductory course designed to examine international
business and institutions in the international environment. The course
will emphasize emerging international developments as they relate to
the economic and business arena.
Field trips will be required. Formerly Bus 43. Transfer credit: CSU.
BUS V44 - BUSINESS ENGLISH - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course offers the practical application of college-level
business English skills, which include reading, writing, speaking,
and listening with comprehensive coverage of language structure,
punctuation, spelling usage, word usage, proofreading, and editing.
Formerly Bus 44. Same as SUP V81. Transfer credit: CSU; credit
limitations - see counselor.
BUS V45 - BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ENGL V01A
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course offers application of the principles of written
communication skills with emphasis on clear, concise writing. It
presents techniques for gathering, organizing, analyzing and
preparing information for decision making. It develops analytical
thinking skills by providing practical training in writing assignments,
including business letters, memos, and repor ts. It also explores the
impact of cultural differences on business communication in the
modern business organization. Students develop fur ther skills in
listening and speaking through oral communication. Regular writing
assignments will be required.
Formerly Bus 45. Transfer credit: CSU.
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BUS V53 - LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS- 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ENGL V01A
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course provides an overview of law and the legal system for
business. Topics include agency, contracts, torts and crimes as they
apply to business and the legal process and system, with primary
emphasis on governmental regulation of business in the areas of
employment, consumer transactions, competition and the
environment. In covering each topic, focus is on ethical issues and
management concerns as they relate to domestic and international
legal situations.
Formerly Bus 53. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see
counselor. CAN BUS 12.
BUS V70 - SUPERMARKET RETAILING - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course covers retailing activities specific to the supermarket
industry. The course includes the topics of: marketing, distribution,
adver tising and promotion, buying, store layout and design, inventory
management, and pricing strategy. Students will be expected to work
on group projects and presentations.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Bus 70.
BUS V80A - INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER TRAINING I:
BILINGUAL (SPANISH-ENGLISH) - 10 Units
Hours: 5 lecture, 15 laboratory weekly
This course provides students with an introduction to computers
and office software in a bilingual class setting (Spanish-English).
Training will include introduction to computers, keyboarding,
Windows basics, word processing, and spreadsheets, databases,
presentation programs and the Internet.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2
times.
BUS V80B - INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER TRAINING II:
BILINGUAL (SPANISH-ENGLISH) - 1-10 Units
Hours: .5-5 lecture, 1.5-15 laboratory weekly
This low-beginning course provides computer training for non- and
limited-English proficient students in a bilingual (Spanish-English)
setting. Training will include Windows, keyboarding, word
processing, spreadsheets and the Internet.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 12 units.
BUS V88 - BUSINESS WORKSHOPS - .5-20 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community, as
required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are not
met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly BUS V89.
BUS V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN BUSINESS - 1-6 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course offers specialized study oppor tunities for students with
intermediate skills, who wish to pursue projects not included in the
regular curriculum. Students are accepted only by written project
proposal approved by the discipline prior to enrollment.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times not to exceed 6 units.
Formerly Bus 90. Transfer credit: CSU.
BUS V94 - PROFESSIONAL RECEPTION SKILLS - 4 Units
Hours: 4 lecture weekly
Students will learn to identify attributes of an effective receptionist
and develop listening and communication skills, filing, telephone and
basic computer skills. Time management and conflict resolution will
also be covered. Students will also create a resume and practice
interviewing techniques.
BUS V95 - BUSINESS INTERNSHIP I - 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment
in one course in the discipline
Hours: 60 per unit
This business internship course offers students who are
volunteers (unpaid) an opportunity to obtain work experience related
to their field of study. Students are accepted as a result of
consultation with a designated faculty member in the discipline and
the acceptance of an approved work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other work
experience/internship courses. Formerly Bus 95. Offered on a credit/
no credit basis only. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see
counselor.
BUS V96 - BUSINESS INTERNSHIP II - 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment
in one course in the discipline
Hours: 75 per unit
This business internship course offers students who are employed
in the field an oppor tunity to expand their work experience related to
their field of study. Students are accepted as a result of consultation
with a designated faculty member in the discipline and the
acceptance of an approved work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other work
experience/internship courses. Offered on a credit/no credit basis
only. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
BUS V97 - MULTI-SKILLED MEDICAL
ASSISTANT - 14 Units
Hours: 12 lecture, 6 Laboratory weekly
This course will prepare students for entry-level positions as either
a front office or back office medical assistant. The course will cover
general skills, including medical ethics, medical terminology, basic
anatomy and physiology, basic pharmacology, computer skills, and
review of basic English skills. It will also include front office skills
such as scheduling, communication skills, billing and collections,
medical insurance, medical records, and filing. Skills are performed
both manually and on computer. It will provide back office skills
training in asepsis, drug administration, phlebotomy, exam preparation
and assisting, vital signs, basic lab testing, and emergency first aid.
Students are required to develop a personal portfolio of their skills for
use in the job search. The course also includes resume writing and
preparation for interviews. A multi-skilled medical assistant cer tificate
of completion will be awarded to all students who complete the
program with a final grade of C or higher and a score of 70% or higher
on competency tests in all areas.
Field trips may be required.
BUS V99A - COMPUTER OFFICE ASSISTANT I - 15 Units
Recommended preparation: demonstrated basic reading and writing
skills
Hours: 7.5 lecture, 22.5 laboratory weekly
This introductory course provides students with the skills that will
enable them to work in the modern office with focus on the computer
as its major tool. Proficiency is attained in the use of up-to-date
keyboarding and word processing software. Written and oral
communications, as well as proofreading and editing, are integrated
in the learning curriculum. In addition to records management
systems, students will learn how to manage and enter data using
spreadsheet and database software programs. Business math
applications and 10-key calculations will also be covered.
Field trips may be required. Formerly BUS V99.
Credit Courses - 111 Ventura College Catalog 2005-2006
BUS V99B - COMPUTER OFFICE ASSISTANT II - 7.5 Units
Recommended preparation: BUS V99A
Hours: 3.5 lecture, 12 laboratory weekly
This intermediate course provides students with the skills that will
enable them to begin or re-enter the office suppor t industry with
focus on the computer as its major tool. Keyboarding efficiency is
strengthened through timed word processing projects and tasks.
Students will become familiar with and use an accounting software
program applicable to the management of personnel, payroll,
inventory, and other phases of the automated business office.
Field trips may be required.
BUS V99C - COMPUTER OFFICE ASSISTANT III - 7.5 Units
Recommended preparation: BUS V99B
Hours: 3.5 lecture, 12 laboratory weekly
This course provides students with the skills that will enable them
to advance in the office suppor t industry with focus on the computer
as its major tool. Emphasis is placed on desktop publishing, Web
page design, presentation software, and accounting software
applications. The student will gain expertise using office software
that will prepare them for positions in document creation, Web page
design, and other office specialties.
Field trips may be required.
BUS V99D - COMPUTER OFFICE ASSISTANT IV - 3.5 Units
Recommended preparation: BUS V99C
Hours: 1.5 lecture, 6 laboratory weekly
This course provides students with an introduction to the
computerized office. The course also serves as a refresher to those
who desire to update their office skills in a brief course. Emphasis is
placed on computer basics, Windows basics and keyboarding basics.
In addition, students will be introduced to different types of office
software. Laboratory hours will provide students with an oppor tunity
to develop technique and confidence in using a personal computer.
BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS
BIS V10 - INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER
NETWORKING - 2 Units
Hours: 4 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is designed to help students understand the
fundamentals of computer networking. Subjects will include hardware
and software installation procedures and system troubleshooting.
This is a beginning course for students interested in the networking
industry.
Formerly CIS V60. Transfer credit: CSU.
BIS V13 - COMPUTER MAINTENANCE
TECHNOLOGY - 2 Units
Hours: 1 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course will provide the necessary skills needed to maintain,
upgrade and troubleshoot personal computer systems. The student
will receive hands-on training in installing components such as
motherboards, hard drives and Random Access Memory (RAM).
Students will learn about operating systems (O/S) and networking
components. Students will also learn about connecting accessory
equipment such as printers, scanners, and modems. Emphasis will
be placed upon safety, optimum system operation, and preparing
students to succeed as an entry-level computer technician.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required.
Formerly CIS V73.
BIS V14 - COMPTIA A+ CERTIFICATION PREPARATION
TRAINING - 2 Units
Hours: 4 lecture-laboratory weekly
This CompTIA A+ certification preparation training course
provides instruction to help prepare students to pass the A+
certification exam. The CompTIA A+ cer tification exam is a
nationally recognized cer tification for PC (personal computer)
technicians. The test measures competencies for a PC technician
with six month of full-time PC support experience. There are two
par ts of the exam: (1) PC core hardware and (2) operating systems
technologies. The A+ certification is often viewed as an entry-level
credential for computer technicians.
BIS V40 - MICROCOMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN
BUSINESS - 4 Units
Hours: 3 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course provides an overview of computer concepts, including
hardware, software, business information systems, microcomputers
and business software with the emphasis on integrating
spreadsheets, word processing documents, database documents,
and presentations. Students will also learn about software
applications involving business-related scenarios and the use of the
microcomputer as a tool in business problem solving and decision
making. A microcomputer lab is available for the lab assignments.
Fees will be required. Formerly BIS 40. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
CAN BUS 6.
BIS V41 - THE INTERNET AND THE
WORLD WIDE WEB - 3 Units
Hours: 2.5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
This course will explore the Internet and the Web. Various Web
browsers, search tools, file transfer protocol (FTP), ListServ, e-mail
usage and other Internet and Web access devices will be used to
conduct research efficiently. The emphasis of the course will be to
introduce students to various authoring tools for Web page
development (primarily HTML). Students will learn how to create and
upload a Web page containing the results of their research.
Fees will be required. Formerly BIS 41. Transfer credit: CSU.
BIS V42 - MICROCOMPUTER SOFTWARE SURVEY IN
THE OFFICE - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: basic computer and Internet skills
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
Introduces students to the use of the microcomputer and
commercially available software used in business offices. Current
software includes Windows, Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint, and
the use of electronic mail, graphics, and the World Wide Web for
research. It is a hands-on course.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
BIS V44A - MICROSOFT WORD I - 1-2 Units
Hours: 2-4 lecture-laboratory weekly
The student learns to use Microsoft Word to create business
documents, resumes, reports, newsletters, and much more. This is a
practical hands-on course designed for beginners and self-taught
Word users.
Fees will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2 times.
Formerly BIS 44A. Transfer credit: CSU.
BIS V44B - MICROSOFT WORD II - 1-2 Units
Prerequisite: BIS V44A
Hours: 2-4 lecture-laboratory weekly
The student learns the advanced uses for Microsoft Word. Flyers,
brochures, forms, and templates will be covered. The student will
learn how to import data from other programs and the Internet. Styles
and individual projects will be analyzed and created. The emphasis is
on tasks typically required in an office/business environment.
Fees will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2 times.
Formerly BIS 44B. Transfer credit: CSU.
Ventura College Catalog 2005-2006 112 - Credit Courses
BIS V47A - MICROSOFT ACCESS I - 2 Units
Hours: 1 lecture, 2 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course introduces students to basic Windows and allows
them to explore the capabilities of Microsoft Access. Students will
learn how to create and maintain a database, tables, do queries,
custom forms and reports based on ones commonly used in
business and government.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit:
CSU.
BIS V47B - MICROSOFT ACCESS II - 2 Units
Prerequisite: BIS V47A
Hours: 1 lecture, 2 lecture-laboratory weekly
This is an advanced Access course with an emphasis on creating
custom databases. Students will learn how to integrate Access to the
Web. Students will learn how to use pivot tables, create Macros, use
and write Visual Basic for application codes. Projects applied to
business will be a par t of this course.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required.
BIS V50 - SELECTING A MICROCOMPUTER - .5 Unit
Hours: .5 lecture weekly
This workshop is designed for the computer novice. It will cover
basic computer terminology, the different types of hardware and
software available, and the importance of determining one’s software
needs before selecting a computer.
Field trips may be required. Formerly BIS 50. Offered on a credit/
no credit basis only.
BIS V53 - SOFTWARE UPDATE WORKSHOP - .5 Unit
Hours: 1 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is designed to introduce the student to the new
features in software application programs. The specific software
covered will vary according to demand.
May be taken for a maximum of 2 times. Formerly BIS 53. Offered
on a credit/no credit basis only.
BIS V55A - WORD FOR WINDOWS I - .5 Unit
Recommended preparation: basic keyboarding skills
Hours: .5 lecture weekly
This is an introduction to Microsoft Word for beginners. Students
will learn how to access the program; create and edit documents;
save and print; use the block feature; split and merge paragraphs;
and use printing enhancements.
Formerly BIS 55A. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
BIS V55B - WORD FOR WINDOWS II - .5 Unit
Recommended preparation: BIS V55A or experience using Word for
Windows
Hours: .5 lecture weekly
Students will learn how to use a variety of formatting commands,
create reports with headers and footers, and create business
documents using Word for Windows.
Formerly BIS 55B. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
BIS V56A - MICROSOFT POWERPOINT I - 1 Unit
Hours: 1 lecture weekly
Students will learn how to use this powerful graphics presentation
program to create effective presentations for business or college
courses.
Formerly BIS 56A. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
BIS V56B - MICROSOFT POWERPOINT II - 1 Unit
Recommended preparation: BIS V56A
Hours: 1 lecture weekly
Students will use skills learned in the introductory course to create
advanced Powerpoint presentations. Emphasis will be placed on
customizing the text and graphics to meet the specific goal of the
presentation.
Formerly BIS 56B. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
BIS V70 - INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS AND
WINDOWS - 2 Units
Hours: 1 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
Students will learn the components of the computer and care and
handling of storage devices. Students will also acquire the basic
skills needed to use a personal PC while learning about the current
Windows Operating System which includes the following: use of the
mouse; working with multiple windows and software programs; and
using Help. Students will have hands-on practice using Explorer to
organize files and folders; to create, rename, copy and delete files
and folders. Students will also learn how to use word pad, the
recycle bin and paint programs. How to prevent viruses and
unwelcome “cookies” ads, and hard disk management will also be
discussed.
Formerly BIS V70 & V79. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
BIS V71A - INTRODUCTION TO THE INTERNET, THE WEB,
AND E-MAIL - 1 Unit
Hours: 1 lecture weekly
This course provides an overview of the uses of the Internet and
the World Wide Web, and how to send and receive e-mail. Students
will learn about the various Internet and Web resources and search
tools. Gopher, Veronica, Archie, File Transfer Protocol, Telnet,
Netscape, Explorer, Wide Area Information Systems, Usenet and
other terms will be discussed. Exploring the Internet and the Web,
and sending e-mail will be a major part of the course.
Formerly BIS 71A. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
BIS V71B - USING THE WEB FOR RESEARCH - 1 Unit
Hours: 1 lecture weekly
Students will learn how to search the Web and the Internet
efficiently and quickly using all of the various search tools that are
available. Students will do a research project on a topic of their
choice.
Formerly BIS 71B. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
BIS V71C - CREATING A PERSONAL WEB PAGE - 1 Unit
Recommended preparation: BIS V71B
Hours: 1 lecture weekly
This course provides an introduction to creating a Web page using
HTML. Students will learn how to design a Web page, add animation,
graphics, sound, and make editing changes to the page. They will
upload their Web pages to the Web at the end of the course.
Formerly BIS 71C. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
BIS V73 - DESKTOP PUBLISHING WORKSHOP - 1 Unit
Hours: 1 lecture weekly
This instructor-led hands-on workshop introduces desktop
publishing and gives participants the skills to produce quality
publications with graphics such as ads, reports, brochures, and
other business documents.
Formerly BIS 73. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Transfer
credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
Credit Courses - 113 Ventura College Catalog 2005-2006
BIS V76A - MICROSOFT EXCEL FOR WINDOWS I - 1 Unit
Hours: 1 lecture weekly
The latest version of the Excel for Windows spreadsheet program
is used to analyze, summarize and present numeric data for financial
forecasting and budgeting.
Formerly BIS 76A. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
BIS V76B - MICROSOFT EXCEL FOR WINDOWS II - 1 Unit
Prerequisite: BIS V76A or extensive experience using Excel and
Windows
Hours: 1 lecture weekly
This is a hands-on advanced spreadsheet course using Excel to
create char ts, templates, ranges and macros. Students will analyze
financial functions used in business to create “best-case” scenarios.
They will learn how to import and expor t data from other software
programs into Excel.
Formerly BIS 76B. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
BIS V77A - INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT
ACCESS I - 1 Unit
Hours: 1 lecture weekly
This is an instructor-led hands-on course introducing the student
to the concepts of database management and the use of Microsoft
Access in an office environment. Students will create a database file,
manipulate the data, create a customized data-entry form, and learn
how to query the database files, sor t and index. Labels and repor ts
typically used in an office will also be created.
Formerly BIS 77A. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
BIS V77B - INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT
ACCESS II - 1 Unit
Prerequisite: BIS V77A or equivalent
Hours: 1 lecture weekly
This is an instructor-led hands-on course with advanced
techniques using Access. Topics include enhanced query design,
table design, customized forms, macros, and customized report
design. The emphasis is on the use of a database program in an
office/business environment.
Formerly BIS 77B. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
BIS V88 - BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS
WORKSHOPS - .5-16 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community, as
required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are not
met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times.
BIS V89 - WORKSHOPS IN BUSINESS INFORMATION
SYSTEMS - .5-16 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community, as
required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are not
met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly BIS 89.
Transfer credit: CSU.
BIS V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN BUSINESS INFORMATION
SYSTEMS - 1-6 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course offers specialized study opportunities for students
with intermediate skills, who wish to pursue projects not included in
the regular curriculum. Students are accepted only by written project
proposal approved by the discipline prior to enrollment.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times not to exceed 6 units.
Formerly BIS 90. Transfer credit: CSU.
BIS V98 - ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - 16 Units
Hours: 16 lecture weekly
Students will learn how to complete typical tasks required of an
administrative assistant: word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail,
filing, telephones and communication skills, and calculating
machines. Interviewing, resume preparation, using the Web to do a
job search and internships will also be covered.
Fees will be required. Formerly BIS 98.
CHEMISTRY
CHEM V01A - GENERAL CHEMISTRY I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: MATH V03 or 1 year of high school intermediate algebra
(Algebra II); and CHEM V20-V20L or high school chemistry with
grades of C or better
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is an introduction to matter and energy, atomic
structure, nomenclature, chemical equations, stoichiometry, gases,
thermochemistry, quantum chemistry, bonding, molecular geometry,
oxidation-reduction, liquids and solids, and solutions.
Formerly Chem 1A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN CHEM 2 [with
CHEM V01AL] or CAN CHEM SEQ A [with CHEM V01AL+V01B+
V01BL].
CHEM V01AL - GENERAL CHEMISTRY I
LABORATORY - 2 Units
Prerequisite: CHEM V01A or concurrent enrollment
Hours: 6 laboratory weekly
The laboratory provides the students with experience in applying
the principles developed in the lecture. Quantitative experiments that
illustrate the fundamental laws of chemistry are emphasized.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Chem 1AL. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN CHEM 2 [with CHEM V01A] or CAN CHEM SEQ A
[with CHEM V01A+V01B+V01BL].
CHEM V01B - GENERAL CHEMISTRY II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: CHEM V01A with grade of C or better
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course presents a detailed study of chemical equilibrium,
kinetics, electrochemistry, chemical thermodynamics, and a brief
introduction to organic chemistry and nuclear reactions.
Formerly Chem 1B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN CHEM 4 [with
CHEM V01BL] or CAN CHEM SEQ A [with CHEM V01A+V01AL+
V01BL].
CHEM V01BL - GENERAL CHEMISTRY II
LABORATORY - 2 Units
Prerequisite: CHEM V01B or concurrent enrollment
Hours: 6 laboratory weekly
The laboratory provides the student with experience in applying
principles developed in the general chemistry lecture, including
experiments in kinetics, equilibrium, electrochemistry,
thermochemistry, qualitative analysis, and organic chemistry.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Chem 1BL. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN CHEM 4 [with CHEM V01B] or CAN CHEM SEQ A
[with CHEM V01A+V01AL+V01B].
Ventura College Catalog 2005-2006 114 - Credit Courses
CHEM V05 - QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS - 4 Units
Prerequisite: CHEM V01B-V01BL with grades of C or better
Hours: 2 lecture, 6 laboratory weekly
The practice and theory of chemical laboratory methods including
techniques of gravimetric, volumetric, spectrophotometric analysis
and separation, and introductory instrumental analysis with a focus
on precision and accuracy of experimental data. The laboratory
sequence will support the above topics and emphasize quantitative
measurement, analysis of data and error propagation.
Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU.
CHEM V10 - THE CHEMICAL ENVIRONMENT - 4 Units
Hours: 4 lecture weekly
A college-level course in chemistry for non-science majors. The
term environment is used in the broadest sense, including, for
example, foods, drugs, plant and animal functional chemicals,
metals, plastics, fer tilizers, pesticides, fossil fuels, fire, technology,
the ear th, water, the atmosphere, and pollution. Fundamentals of
atomic and kinetic-molecular theories are developed to provide a
conceptual framework for interpretation of environmental changes.
Scientific thinking is analyzed and related to everyday thought. The
strengths and limitations of science are considered, with some
exposure to social and philosophical implications.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Chem 10. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
CHEM V10L - ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY
LABORATORY - 1 Unit
Prerequisite: CHEM V10 or concurrent enrollment
Hours: 3 laboratory weekly
This course consists of laboratory investigations of environmental
chemicals, in the broad sense of the term. Emphasis is on scientific
thinking and interpretation as a refinement of ordinary thinking.
Materials investigated include common household and industrial
chemicals such as foods, fuels, drugs, detergents, hard water,
cleaners, plastics, cosmetics, and pollutants.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Chem 10L. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
CHEM V12A - GENERAL ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: CHEM V01B-V01BL with grades of C or better
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course stresses molecular structure, chemical and physical
properties, and the preparation of organic compounds with an
emphasis on reaction mechanisms, structure determination,
synthesis, and applications.
Formerly Chem 12A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations -
see counselor. CAN CHEM 22 [with CHEM V12AL] or CAN CHEM
SEQ C [with CHEM V12AL+ V12B+V12BL].
CHEM V12AL - GENERAL ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I
LABORATORY - 2 Units
Prerequisite: CHEM V12A with grade of C or better or concurrent
enrollment
Hours: 6 laboratory weekly
This course covers the utilization of the techniques of experimental
organic chemistry including physical and chemical methods of
purification, separation, and structure determination, with an
emphasis on synthesis and mechanisms. Infrared spectroscopy and
nuclear magnetic resonance are used extensively in this course.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Chem 12AL. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor. CAN CHEM 22 [with
CHEM V12A] or CAN CHEM SEQ C [with CHEM V12A+
V12B+V12BL].
CHEM V12B - GENERAL ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: CHEM V12A with grade of C or better
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course continues the study of functional groups such as
carboxylic acids and their derivatives, carbonyls, amines and
phenols. The emphasis is again on reaction mechanism, structure
determination using nuclear magnetic resonance and infrared
spectroscopy, synthesis and applications. A major par t of this
semester is devoted to the study of biochemistry.
Formerly Chem 12B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN CHEM SEQ C
[with CHEM V12A+ V12AL+V12BL].
CHEM V12BL - GENERAL ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
LABORATORY - 2 Units
Prerequisite: CHEM V12AL with grade of C or better; and CHEM
V12B with grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment
Hours: 6 laboratory weekly
This course covers the utilization of the techniques of
experimental organic chemistry including chemical and physical
separations, purification, chemical syntheses, extraction methods,
and structure determinations, with an emphasis on functional group
analysis, reactivity and mechanisms. Extensive use of infrared
spectroscopy, and analysis of gas chromatography, nuclear magnetic
resonance and mass spectra will be included.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Chem 12BL. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN CHEM SEQ C [with CHEM V12A+ V12AL+V12B].
CHEM V20 - ELEMENTARY CHEMISTRY - 4 Units
Prerequisite: MATH V01 or MATH V11B or 1 year of high school
beginning algebra with grade of C or better
Recommended preparation: MATH V03
Hours: 4 lecture weekly
This course includes fundamental theories, laws, and techniques
of general chemistry, together with their more impor tant applications,
drill in chemical formulas, equations and calculations.
Formerly Chem 20. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations -
see counselor. CAN CHEM 6 [with CHEM V20L] or CAN CHEM
SEQ B [with CHEM V20L+V21+V21L].
CHEM V20L - ELEMENTARY CHEMISTRY
LABORATORY - 1 Unit
Prerequisite: CHEM V20 or concurrent enrollment
Hours: 3 laboratory weekly
This course is an introduction to laboratory techniques. The
experiments illustrate typical chemical reactions and the principles
covered in the lecture.
Formerly Chem 20L. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations -
see counselor. CAN CHEM 6 [with CHEM V20] or CAN CHEM SEQ
B [with CHEM V20+V21+V21L].
CHEM V21 - INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIC AND
BIOCHEMISTRY - 3 Units
Prerequisite: CHEM V01A-V01AL or CHEM V20-V20L or high school
chemistry with grades of C or better
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is an introduction to organic and biological chemistry.
The course covers the preparation, chemical and physical properties
and commercial and technical application of both organic and
biological compounds.
Formerly Chem 21. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations -
see counselor. CAN CHEM 8 [with CHEM V21L] or CAN CHEM
SEQ B [with CHEM V20+V20L+V21L].
Credit Courses - 115 Ventura College Catalog 2005-2006
CHEM V21L - INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIC AND
BIOCHEMISTRY LABORATORY - 2 Units
Prerequisite: CHEM V21 with grade of C or better or concurrent
enrollment
Hours: 6 laboratory weekly
This course is an introduction to organic and biological chemistry
laboratory. The reactions and properties of both organic and
biological compounds will be studied.
Formerly Chem 21L. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations -
see counselor. CAN CHEM 8 [with CHEM V21] or CAN CHEM SEQ
B [with CHEM V20+V20L+V21].
CHEM V88 - CHEMISTRY WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community, as
required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are not
met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times.
CHEM V89 - WORKSHOPS IN CHEMISTRY - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community as
required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are not
met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly Chem
89. Transfer credit: CSU; for UC, determined after admission.
CHEM V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN CHEMISTRY - 1-6 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course offers specialized opportunities for students with
intermediate skills who wish to pursue projects not included in the
regular curriculum. Students are accepted only by written project
proposal approved by the discipline prior to enrollment.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 6 units. Formerly Chem 90. Transfer credit: CSU;
for UC, determined after admission.
CHICANO STUDIES
CHST V01 - INTRODUCTION TO CHICANO STUDIES - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course provides an interdisciplinary survey of the Mexican-
American/Chicano heritage with emphasis on the contemporary
experience in the United States. The survey will include an analysis
of the economic, political, social, and intellectual elements of the
culture of the Mexican-American/Chicano community, and a study of
the changing relationship of the community to the general society of
the United States.
Field trips may be required. Formerly ChStd 1. Same as AES V20.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
CHST V02 - CHICANO STUDIES ISSUES - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: AES V20 or CHST V01
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course will assess the similarities and differences of multiple
cultures which have contributed to the Chicano experience. The
examinations of Chicano studies will include historical perspectives
and social science research principles and practices to analyze the
impact of economic, political, cultural, social, and institutional
factors which have shaped the Mexican/Chicano experience in the
Southwest.
Formerly ChStd 2. Same as AES V23. Transfer credit: CSU; UC;
credit limitations - see counselor.
CHST V24 - SOCIOLOGY OF THE CHICANO
COMMUNITY - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: AES V20 or CHST V01 or SOC V01
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course will examine various theoretical perspectives from a
sociological framework in relation to the Chicano community. Race,
class, gender and culture in the historical development of Chicano
people will be explored as we discuss culture, ethnic identity, the
institutions of education, economics, family and government. This
will include an overview of past and current social movements (i.e.
the Chicano, Chicana Feminism, labor movements and other topics).
The course will analyze prevailing myths and stereotypes and
investigate the ways Chicanos have contributed and participated in
social and political change. Also, specific instances of Chicano
structural resistance to Anglo encroachment and domination will be
discussed. Par ticular attention will also be given to language
development among Chicanos and the historical role of youth.
Field trips may be required. Same as AES V24 & SOC V24.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
CHST V60A-Z - TOPICS IN CHICANO STUDIES - .5-3 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course considers topics not covered in detail or in similar
arrangements in other studies offerings. Examples of topics to be
offered from time to time include. Chicano political issues,
economics issues, and cultural expressions.
Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: determined by transfer
institution.
CHST V88 - CHICANO STUDIES WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community, as
required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are not
met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times.
CHST V89 - WORKSHOPS IN CHICANO
STUDIES - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community as
required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are not
met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly ChStd
89. Transfer credit: CSU; for UC, determined after admission.
CHST V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN CHICANO
STUDIES - 1-6 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course offers specialized study opportunities for students
with intermediate skills, who wish to pursue projects not included in
the regular curriculum. Students are accepted only by written project
proposal approved by the discipline prior to enrollment.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times not to exceed 6 units.
Formerly ChStd 90. Transfer credit: CSU; for UC, determined after
admission.
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CHILD DEVELOPMENT
CD V01 - INTRODUCTION TO CAREERS IN EARLY
CHILDHOOD EDUCATION - 1 Unit
Hours: 1 lecture weekly
This course focuses on the array of career options available to the
child development major. General theories of career development,
sources of career information, the Child Development Permit Matrix,
and exploration of careers including teaching, counseling, working
with children and families, and related matters will be covered.
Field trips may be required.
CD V09 - FIELD WORK: CHILD DEVELOPMENT - 1 Unit
Corequisite: current negative TB test repor t; enrollment in one
additional course in the discipline
Hours: 3 laboratory weekly
This course provides supervised laboratory and field experience
for students interested in developing their skills of observation and
working with children. Oppor tunities will be provided for students to
work with various ages of children from infants through school-age
in more than one type of setting. This course provides hours needed
to meet the requirements of the California Child Development Permit.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times.
CD V11 - LANGUAGE ARTS AND LITERACY EXPERIENCES
FOR YOUNG CHILDREN - 1.5 Units
Prerequisite: CD V62 and HEC V23 with grades of C or better;
current negative TB test repor t
Hours: 1.5 lecture weekly
This methods course includes advanced study of the academic
areas of language ar ts and literacy as they are presented to young
children. Specific areas covered include activities to develop oral
language facility, writing (handwriting, spelling, functional and
creative writing) and listening. Also, specific techniques dealing with
diagnosis of language development will be addressed.
Developmentally appropriate experiences, learning activities,
materials and equipment are reviewed.
Field trips will be required. Formerly CD 11.
CD V13 - SOCIAL STUDIES EXPERIENCES FOR YOUNG
CHILDREN - 1.5 Units
Prerequisite: CD V62 and HEC V23 with grades of C or better;
current negative TB test repor t
Hours: 1.5 lecture weekly
This course includes advanced study of the major streams of
curricular theory as they relate to the inquiry skills area of social
studies as it is presented to young children. Emphasis is upon the
application of theory, assessment, and curricular design, especially
through the use of developmentally appropriate experiences, learning
activities, materials, and equipment.
Field trips will be required. Formerly CD 13.
CD V14 - CREATIVE ARTS EXPERIENCES FOR YOUNG
CHILDREN - 1.5 Units
Prerequisite: CD V62 and HEC V23 with grades of C or better;
current negative TB test repor t
Hours: 1.5 lecture weekly
This course includes advanced study of the major streams of
curricular theory as they relate to the skill area of the creative ar ts as
they are presented to young children. Emphasis is upon the
application of theory, assessment and curricular design, especially
through the use of developmentally appropriate experiences, learning
activities, materials and equipment.
Field trips will be required. Formerly CD 14.
CD V16 - BEHAVIOR AND CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT IN
CHILD DEVELOPMENT - 1.5 Units
Prerequisite: CD V62 and HEC V23 with grades of C or better; current
negative TB test repor t
Hours: 1.5 lecture weekly
This course is a study of developmentally-appropriate child
guidance theories and methods, par ticularly in relation to behavior
management and classroom management. Emphasis is upon
proactive, preventive techniques based upon current child
development theory. The effects of behavior management and
classroom management upon the physical, emotional, cognitive, and
social development of the child is addressed.
Field trips will be required. Formerly CD 16.
CD V17 - FAMILY AND PARENTING INVOLVEMENT IN CHILD
DEVELOPMENT - 1.5 Units
Prerequisite: CD V62 and HEC V23 with grades of C or better; current
negative TB test repor t
Hours: 1.5 lecture weekly
This course is an advanced study of the nature of the relationships
between children, parents, and teachers of young children. Theories,
models and strategies for positive communication and cooperation
with the goal of enhancing a child's development in the environments
of home and school are addressed. Emphasis is placed upon
planning programs which reflect mutual understanding of the roles
of families and schools and the development of supportive networks.
Field trips will be required. Formerly CD 17.
CD V18 - SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN - 1.5 Units
Prerequisite: CD V62 and HEC V23 with grades of C or better; current
negative TB test repor t
Hours: 1.5 lecture weekly
This course is a study of developmentally-appropriate programs
and services for special needs children. Emphasis is upon early
identification, assessment, and intervention, especially in terms of the
developmental, social, educational, and legal needs of children at risk.
Field trips will be required. Formerly CD 18.
CD V19 - MATH AND SCIENCE IN EARLY
CHILDHOOD - 3 Units
Corequisite: current negative TB test repor t
Recommended preparation: CD V62
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course includes a study of the major developmental theories
as they relate to the inquiry skills of math and science as they are
presented to young children. Emphasis is on the application of
theory, curriculum design, and assessment, especially through the
use of developmentally appropriate learning activities, teaching
techniques and materials.
Field trips may be required. Formerly CD V12 & CD V15. Transfer
credit: CSU.
CD V24 - CHILD NUTRITION, HEALTH AND
SAFETY - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A study of the principles of child nutrition, first aid, health and
safety, including techniques for teaching concepts of health and
safety to children and adults. Students will receive Red Cross
cer tification in basic and infant first aid.
Field trips may be required. Formerly CD 24. Transfer credit: CSU.
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CD V26 - PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOL AGE
CHILDREN - 3 Units
Prerequisite: CD V62 and HEC V23 with grades of C or better; current
negative TB test repor t
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is an introduction to the development of programs
for out-of-school care of school age children with a focus on the
characteristics of quality care. Methods of fostering emotional,
intellectual, physical and social development will be explored.
Field trips may be required. Formerly CD 26.
CD V28 - DEVELOPMENTAL CURRICULUM FOR INFANTS
AND TODDLERS - 3 Units
Prerequisite: CD V62 and HEC V23 with grades of C or better; current
negative TB test repor t
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course presents an advanced study of the developmental
curriculum for infants and toddlers. Curriculum, teaching methods
and materials to provide a rich environment to foster age-appropriate
development will be studied.
Field trips will be required. Formerly CD 28. Transfer credit: CSU.
CD V29 - ADULT SUPERVISION IN EARLY CHILDHOOD
EDUCATION - 2 Units
Prerequisite: CD V64
Hours: 2 lecture weekly
This course is a study of the methods and principles of
supervising student teachers, assistant teachers, parents and
volunteers in early childhood education/child development
classrooms. Emphasis is on the role of classroom teachers who
function as mentors to new teachers while simultaneously
addressing the needs of children, parents, and other staff.
Field trips will be required. Formerly CD 29.
CD V30 - THE PROCESS OF PARENTING - .5 Unit
Hours: .5 lecture weekly
This course is designed to provide parents with skills, resources
and support for effective parent-child interaction with a limited time
commitment. Emphasis is placed upon helping parents understand
and relate appropriately to children at different ages and stages, with
par ticular attention provided to the unique and specific parenting
concerns raised by students enrolled in the course.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times.
CD V31 - PARENTING THE INFANT AND
TODDLER - .5 Unit
Hours: .5 lecture weekly
This course is designed to provide parents of infants and toddlers
with skills, resources, and suppor t for effective parent-child
interaction. Emphasis is placed upon helping parents understand and
relate appropriately to children between the ages of bir th and three,
with par ticular attention provided to the unique and specific parenting
concerns raised by students enrolled in the course.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times.
CD V32 - PARENTING THE PRE-SCHOOLER - .5 Unit
Hours: .5 lecture weekly
This course is designed to provide parents of preschoolers with
skills, resources, and suppor t for effective parent-child interaction.
Emphasis is placed upon helping parents understand and relate
appropriately to children between the ages of three and six, with
par ticular attention provided to the unique and specific parenting
concerns raised by students enrolled in the course.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times.
CD V38 - SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course covers the problems of establishing and operating a
small business. The oppor tunities for small business and the
requirements for success are also discussed.
Field trips may be required. Same as BUS V38. Transfer credit:
CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
CD V40 - DISABILITIES AWARENESS IN CHILD
DEVELOPMENT - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: HEC V23
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course will survey the causes and consequences of the
classes of disabilities protected by the Individuals with Disabilities
Education Act, and will focus on relevant legal concepts, available
special educational resources and means to compensate for
disabilities. Among the disabilities covered are learning disabilities,
mental retardation, emotional and behavioral disorders,
communication disorders, and hearing, visual and physical
impairments.
Formerly CD 40.
CD V42 - EFFECTS OF ABUSE IN YOUNG
CHILDREN - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course will cover physical, sexual, and emotional abuse and
neglect and the effects on young children and the family. Substance
exposure and effects will also be covered as they relate to child,
growth and development. Opportunity will be provided to develop
skills and materials for use with young children and families.
Field trips may be required.
CD V60A-Z - TOPICS IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT - .5-3 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course considers topics not covered in similar detail by other
child development offerings. Examples of topics to be offered from
time to time include: self-esteem, discipline, children’s play,
kindergarten readiness, and reading readiness.
Field trips may be required. Formerly CD 60A-Z.
CD V60D - ENVIRONMENTS FOR EMERGING
LITERACY - .5 Unit
Hours: .5 lecture weekly
This course includes the basic theories of language development
and literacy, and the application of these theories to curriculum
development for programs for young children. Developmentallyappropriate
experiences, learning activities, and materials are
reviewed.
Formerly CD 60D. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Not
applicable for degree credit.
CD V60E - PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER: UNIT-BASED
INSTRUCTION - .5 Unit
Hours: .5 lecture weekly
This course includes an overview of the theories, principles and
practices of curriculum design for programs for young children. The
processes of planning, implementation, parent and family
involvement components, and individualized instruction are
addressed. Full curriculum integration techniques will be employed.
Formerly CD 60E. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Not
applicable for degree credit.
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CD V60F - DEVELOPMENTALLY-APPROPRIATE PRACTICE
IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION - .5 Unit
Hours: .5 lecture weekly
This course includes the basic theories which are the foundation
for curricula characterized as developmentally-appropriate. Practices
also recognized as developmentally-appropriate for young children
from infancy through the primary are addressed.
Formerly CD 60F. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Not
applicable for degree credit.
CD V61 - CHILD, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is the study of interaction and interdependency
between home, family, school system, and community. Patterns of
child rearing in contemporary society are discussed, as well as
interactions of family, culture, and community. There is exploration of
individual and social resources for family health and welfare, as well
as methods of advocating for children through the legislative
process. Evaluation of the influences of the broader community on
families, including mass media, are covered.
Field trips will be required. Formerly CD 61. Transfer credit: CSU.
CD V62 - INTRODUCTION TO EARLY CHILDHOOD
PROGRAMS AND CURRICULA - 3 Units
Prerequisite: current negative TB test repor t
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is an introduction to the educational needs of young
children and includes a beginning study of methods for fostering
creative, emotional, language and cognition, physical and social
development. Course activities include observations of a variety of
types of preschools and day care centers in the community.
Field trips will be required. Formerly CD 62. Transfer credit: CSU.
CD V64 - FIELD EXPERIENCE IN CHILD
DEVELOPMENT - 4 Units
Prerequisite: 6 units from CD V11, V12, V13, V14, V15; current
negative TB test repor t
Hours: 2 lecture, 6 laboratory weekly
This course provides extended supervised experience in planning
and implementing a developmental curriculum in programs for young
children. Emphasis is upon development and mastery of desired
teacher behaviors and competencies.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2
times. Formerly CD 64. Transfer credit: CSU.
CD V65 - ADMINISTRATION OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAMS - 3 Units
Prerequisite: CD V62 and HEC V23 with grades of C or better; current
negative TB test repor t
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course presents and assesses the principles and practices of
child development administration. The areas covered include:
program planning, organizational structure, budgeting, personnel,
policies and practices, records, statistics, repor ting, and
relationships with community resources, regulatory agencies and
parents.
Field trips may be required. Formerly CD 65. Transfer credit: CSU.
CD V88 - CHILD DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula.
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community, as
required and/or requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. Courses with
same title may not be repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly CD V89.
CD V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN CHILD
DEVELOPMENT - 1-6 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course offers specialized study opportunities for students
with intermediate skills, who wish to pursue projects not included in
the regular curriculum. Students are accepted only by written project
proposal approved by the discipline prior to enrollment.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times not to exceed 6 units.
Formerly CD 90. Transfer credit: CSU.
CD V95 - CHILD DEVELOPMENT INTERNSHIP I - 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment
in one course in the discipline
Hours: 60 per unit
This child development internship course offers students who are
volunteers (unpaid) an opportunity to obtain work experience related
to their field of study. Students are accepted as a result of
consultation with a designated faculty member in the discipline and
the acceptance of an approved work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other work
experience/internship courses. Offered on a credit/no credit basis
only. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
CD V96 - CHILD DEVELOPMENT INTERNSHIP II - 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment
in one course in the discipline
Hours: 75 per unit
This child development internship course offers students who are
employed in the field an opportunity to expand their work experience
related to their field of study. Students are accepted as a result of
consultation with a designated faculty member in the discipline and
the acceptance of an approved work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other work
experience/internship courses. Offered on a credit/no credit basis
only. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS
CIS courses not currently offered.
CIS V01 - INTRODUCTION TO ORACLE AND
SQL* PLUS - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: working knowledge of Windows 95, 98
or 2000
Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course will introduce students to relational database
applications and management using industry-standard SQL
(Structured Query Language) in Oracle's powerful SQL* Plus
environment. Students will program in SQL commands, functions,
and operators supported by Oracle as extensions to standard SQL.
Students will also be introduced to Procedural Language (PL) to
create PL/SQL blocks of application code that can be shared in
multiple forms, reports and data management applications. Designed
for students and professionals seeking Oracle certification.
Fees will be required. Transfer credit: CSU.
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CIS V02 - INTRODUCTION TO ORACLE FOR EXPERIENCED
SQL USERS - 2 Units
Recommended preparation: CIS V01 or equivalent
Hours: 1 lecture, 2 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course offers experienced students who are proficient in the
industry-standard Structured Query Language (SQL) programming
language advanced concepts of Oracle systems. Students will
practice programming in SQL commands, manipulate data functions
and set operators. Students will use Procedural Language (PL) to
create PL/SQL code that can be used for written subqueries,
managing tables, controlling user access and generally learn
program management. Designed for students and professionals
seeking Oracle cer tification.
Fees will be required. Transfer credit: CSU.
CIS V03 - ORACLE PL/SQL PROGRAMMING - 3 Units
Prerequisite: CIS V01 or equivalent
Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course offers the student hands-on, real-world labs,
exercises, projects and the opportunity to start developing PL/SQL
skills. PL/SQL stands for "Procedural Language (PL) extensions to
Structured Query Language (SQL). Students will learn multiple codes
in order to program PL/SQL procedures, functions, triggers,
packages, and object types in Oracle's SQL* Plus and Procedure
Builder environments. From the use of logic, analytical thinking and
quantitative evaluation, students will successfully complete and
generate computer outputs. Designed for students and professionals
seeking Oracle cer tification.
Fees will be required. Transfer credit: CSU.
CIS V07 - ORACLE FORMS DEVELOPER: BUILD INTERNET
APPLICATIONS I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: CIS V03 or equivalent
Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course offers the student hands-on, real world labs,
exercises, projects and the opportunity to start designing and
developing sophisticated data entry and query screens working in a
Graphical User Interface (GUI) environment. In this course, the
student builds and tests interactive Internet applications that prompt
for user input, incorporate graphics and sound, and perform data
calculations. A student will use Oracle Forms, part of Oracle’s
Developer Suite, with the use of Wizards and the Object Navigator to
customize Forms with user input items such as check boxes, list
items, and radio groups. A student will also learn to create a form
using blocks, triggers, and reusable objects and code. Designed for
students and professionals seeking Oracle certification.
Fees will be required. Transfer credit: CSU.
CIS V08 - ORACLE FORMS DEVELOPER: BUILD INTERNET
APPLICATIONS II - 2 Units
Prerequisite: CIS V07 or equivalent
Hours: 1 lecture, 2 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course offers the student hands-on, real world labs,
exercises, projects, and the opportunity to broaden their application
building skills using Oracle Forms Developer, a productive
development environment for building enterprise-class Internet
database applications. In this course, the student creates multipleform
Internet applications and learns to manage multiple transactions
across modules. By adding custom menus, reports and charts, the
student also learns to enhance applications. Finally, the course
teaches the student to enhance the user interface for Web-deployed
forms using Java Beans. Designed for students and professionals
seeking Oracle cer tification.
Fees will be required. Transfer credit: CSU.
CIS V17 - ORACLE FORMS DEVELOPER:
BUILD REPORTS - 3 Units
Prerequisite: CIS V01 or CIS V02 or equivalent
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course offers students hands-on, real-world exercises, and the
opportunity to design and develop a variety of repor ts using the Oracle
Developer Release in a client-server environment. Through lab exercises in
a graphical user interface (GUI), students learn how to retrieve, display
and format data in a variety of styles such as tabular, matrix, mailing label
and letter repor ts. Students will also learn how to customize complex
repor ts, embed graphical char ts and reports and use the remote repor ts
server. This course is designed for students and professionals seeking
Oracle cer tification.
Fees will be required.
CIS V21 - ORACLE APPLICATION DEVELOPER:
CERTIFICATION PREPARATION - 1 Unit
Recommended preparation: working in the information technology
industry
Hours: 1 lecture weekly
This course is designed to help the student prepare for and review
the theory and skills necessary to pass the Oracle Application
Developer certification exams. Only one area of certification will be
reviewed (i.e., Oracle SQL and PL/SQL, PL/SQL programming units,
developing applications with Oracle Forms, developing advanced
applications with Oracle Forms).
Fees will be required.
CIS V25 - ORACLE DATABASE FUNDAMENTALS I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: CIS V02 or equivalent
Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is designed to provide a firm foundation in basic
administrative tasks of the Oracle Database Administrator (DBA). The
course will also provide the necessary knowledge and skills to set
up, maintain and troubleshoot the current Oracle Database Release.
The student will learn to use administration tools to start up and shut
down a database, create a database, manage file and database
storage, and manage users and their privileges. In addition, the
student will learn to organize the database and to move data into and
between databases, under different environments. Hands-on
practices help to reinforce key concepts, and students will have an
opportunity to troubleshoot real life issues when they are given
examples of questions frequently asked of Oracle Worldwide
Support. This course is intended as preparation for the Oracle
Database Administrator certification exam.
Fees will be required. Transfer credit: CSU.
CIS V26 - ORACLE DATABASE FUNDAMENTALS II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: CIS V25 or equivalent
Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course introduces students to the critical task of planning and
implementing database backup and recovery strategies. In hands-on
exercises, students will examine backup and recovery techniques
and examine various backup, failure, restore, and recovery
scenarios, along with backup methodologies based on business
requirements. Students will construct a standby database to
minimize primary database downtime. Students utilize multiple
strategies and Oracle tools such as Recovery Manager (RMAN) to
perform backups, and restore and recovery operations. Designed for
students and professionals seeking Oracle certification.
Fees will be required. Transfer credit: CSU.
Ventura College Catalog 2005-2006 120 - Credit Courses
CIS V43 - INTRODUCTION TO IBM’S UNIX/LINUX AIX-L
(ADVANCED INTERACTIVE EXECUTIVE-LINUX) - 2 Units
Recommended preparation: knowledge of Windows operating
systems
Hours: 1 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course offers students hands-on, real world labs and the
opportunity to perform everyday tasks using the Advanced
Interactive Executive (AIX) operating system. AIX-L is the version of
UNIX/Linux that typically runs on IBM’s pSeries and RS/6000
systems. Through lecture and lab exercises, students will learn how
to use the vi editor, execute common AIX-L commands and manage
AIX-L processes. Students will learn to use common AIX-L utilities,
write simple shell scripts, and learn how to customize the Common
Desktop Environment (CDE). This course is designed for students
and professionals seeking IBM certification.
Fees will be required. Transfer credit: CSU.
CIS V44 - IBM'S UNIX-AIX (ADVANCED INTERACTIVE
EXECUTIVE) SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION I - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: knowledge of Windows operating system
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course offers students hands-on, real-world labs and the
opportunity to perform administrative tasks using the AIX (Advanced
Interactive Executive) operating system, the version of UNIX that
typically runs on IBM's pSeries and RS/6000 systems. Through
lecture and lab exercises, students learn how to install and customize
the AIX operating system, software bundles and file sets. Students
will learn to perform system tasks: start up, shut down, file
management, security, restore system backups, manage physical and
logical devices. Designed for students and professionals seeking IBM
certification.
Fees will be required. Transfer credit: CSU.
CIS V45 - IBM'S UNIX-AIX (ADVANCED INTERACTIVE
EXECUTIVE) SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION II - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: CIS V44
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course offers students hands-on, real-world labs and the
opportunity to perform administrative tasks using the AIX (Advanced
Interactive Executive) operating system, the version of UNIX that
typically runs on IBM's pSeries and RS/6000 systems. Through
lecture and lab exercises, students learn how to solve many types of
system problems. This course provides advanced topics on system
performance, update management and security options. Designed for
students and professionals seeking IBM certification.
Fees will be required. Transfer credit: CSU.
CIS V54 - CISCO ROUTING 2.0 - 4 Units
Prerequisite: Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA)
Hours: 2 lecture, 6 laboratory weekly
This course provides the student with the knowledge to configure
Cisco routers for advanced network deployment. The course also
prepares the student for the Cisco Routing 2.0 exam. The Routing 2.0
exam is one of four exams required to become a Cisco Certified
Networking Professional (CCNP).
Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU.
CIS V55 - BUILDING CISCO REMOTE ACCESS
NETWORKS - 4 Units
Prerequisite: CIS V54 or equivalent
Hours: 2 lecture, 6 laboratory weekly
This course provides the student with the knowledge to configure
Cisco routers for advanced network deployment in remote access
networks. The course also prepares the student for the Building
Cisco Remote Access Networks (BCRAN) cer tification exam. The
BCRAN exam is one of four exams required to become a Cisco
Certified Networking Professional (CCNP).
Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU.
CIS V56 - CISCO MULTILAYER SWITCHING - 4 Units
Prerequisite: CIS V54
Hours: 8 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is designed to teach students Cisco multilayer
networking switching. In an environment that has a combination of
bridges and routers, this course will show the student how to
upgrade intranet systems by using an approach to networking called
multilayer switching. The course also prepares the student for the
Cisco Multilayer Switching exam, which is one of four exams
required to become a Cisco Certified Networking Professional
(CCNP).
Transfer credit: CSU.
CIS V57 - CISCO CCNP INTERNETWORKING
TROUBLESHOOTING - 4 Units
Prerequisite: CIS V56 or equivalent
Hours: 8 lecture-laboratory weekly
Cisco Internetworking Troubleshooting (CIT) is the last of four
exams required to become a Cisco Certified Networking Professional
(CCNP). This course provides a comprehensive guide for
troubleshooting LANs, and WANs that use TCP/IP, IPX, and AppleTalk
protocols. In addition, switched and VLAN network troubleshooting
are covered. Labs allow hands-on experience in networking
technologies, practices, and troubleshooting skills needed for the
640-506 support exam.
Transfer credit: CSU.
CIS V58 - CISCO NETWORKING ACADEMY
PROGRAM CCNA I - 4 Units
Recommended preparation: knowledge of current Microsoft operating
system
Hours: 8 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is designed to provide students with the classroom
and laboratory experiences, in current and emerging computer
Internetworking technology. Students completing the academy course
series are eligible to take the Cisco Certified Networking Associate
(CCNA) certification exam. Instruction includes LANs, WANs, OSI
Models, IP addressing, router configuration, accessing and
controlling routers, creating configuration files, review of routing
concepts and Internet Protocol (IP) routing processing.
Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU.
CIS V59 - CISCO NETWORKING ACADEMY
PROGRAM CCNA II - 4 Units
Prerequisite: CIS V58 or equivalent
Hours: 8 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course will provide students with classroom and laboratory
experiences in current and emerging computer Internetworking
technology and prepare the students for the Cisco Certified
Networking Associate (CCNA) exam. Students completing this course
are eligible to take the CCNA cer tification exam. Instruction includes
LAN switching, VLANs, LAN design, IGRP, Novell IPX, WAN, WAN
design, PPP, ISDN, and Frame Relay.
Transfer credit: CSU.
CIS V61 - MICROSOFT WORKSTATION OPERATING
SYSTEM - 3 Units
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course will help the student prepare for Microsoft
Certification Exam 70-270, "Installing, Configuring, and
Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional." Course topics
will include installation, implementing, and administering resources,
managing and troubleshooting hardware devices, monitoring and
optimization of system performance and reliability, network protocols
and services, and implementing, monitoring, and troubleshooting
security.
Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Transfer credit: CSU;
credit limitations - see counselor.
Credit Courses - 121 Ventura College Catalog 2005-2006
CIS V62 - MICROSOFT NETWORK OPERATING
SYSTEM - 3 Units
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course will help the student prepare for Microsoft
Certification Exam 70-215, "Installing, Configuring, and
Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Server." Course topics will
include installing WIN2K server, resource access, hardware devices
and drivers, storage use, network connections, and security.
Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Transfer credit: CSU;
credit limitations - see counselor.
CIS V63 - MICROSOFT WINDOWS.NET SERVER - 3 Units
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course will help the student to prepare for Microsoft
Certification Exam 70-275, "Installing, Configuring, and
Administering Microsoft Windows.Net Server." Course topics will
include installing WIN2K server, resource access, hardware devices
and drivers, storage use, network connections, and security.
Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Transfer credit: CSU;
credit limitations - see counselor.
CIS V64 - TCP/IP ON WINDOWS NT - 4 Units
Hours: 3 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course prepares students to take Microsoft's "Internetworking
with TCP/IP on Windows NT" certification exam. Subjects covered
include installing and configuring TCP/IP, RAS servers, monitoring
TCP/IPO traffic, and troubleshooting.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2
times.
CIS V65 - INTERNET INFORMATION SERVER 4 - 4 Units
Hours: 3 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course prepares students to take Microsoft's "Internet
Information Server 4" cer tification exam. Subjects covered include
installing and configuring Internet Information Server (IIS),
configuring and managing Resource Access, monitoring IIS, and
troubleshooting.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2
times.
CIS V75 - CISCO CERTIFIED NETWORKING ASSOCIATE
(CCNA) EXAM REVIEW - 4 Units
Prerequisite: CIS V53 or equivalent
Hours: 8 lecture-laboratory weekly
The objective of this course is to help the student pass the Cisco
Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) exam. The curriculum is
designed as a review of the exam topics. This is not an alternative to
the four Cisco Academy semesters; it is an enhancement for those
students who have successfully completed the CCNA content
courses or equivalent courses.
CIS V76 - CISCO WIRELESS NETWORKING - 2 Units
Prerequisite: CIS V50 or equivalent
Hours: 1 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
The Cisco Wireless Networking course focuses on the design,
planning, implementation, operation, and troubleshooting of Wireless
Local Area Networks (WLANs). The primary focus will be on the
Aeronet 350 series access points and bridges products.
Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU.
CIS V77 - CISCO CERTIFIED NETWORKING PROFESSIONAL
(CCNP) EQUIPMENT TRAINING - 2 Units
Prerequisite: CCNA certification (640-507 Exam)
Hours: 4 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is designed for students who need practical
experience with Cisco routers and switches prior to taking the
Routing 2.0 course. This is not an abbreviated version of Routing
2.0. It is a hands-on router class, a review of routing principles and
commands, an in-depth look at Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), and
router configuration to improve system efficiency.
CIS V80 - COMPTIA NETWORK+ CERTIFICATION
PREPARATION - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: BIS V10
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course helps prepare the student for the CompTIA Network+
certification exam. A successful candidate understands the layers of
the OSI model, can describe the features and functions of network
components and has skills needed to install, configure, and
troubleshoot basic networking hardware, peripherals and protocols.
Network+ certification is considered important industry preparation
for employment.
Transfer credit: CSU.
CIS V81 - COMPTIA SERVER+ CERTIFICATION
PREPARATION - 3 Units
Recommend preparation: BIS V14
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course will help prepare the student for the CompTIA
Server+ cer tification exam. Exam topics include advanced hardware
issues, such as RAID, SCSI, Multiple CPUs, SANs, server types,
system bus architectures, and disaster recovery, upgrading and
security concepts. Server+ certification is considered important
industry preparation for employment.
Transfer credit: CSU.
CIS V88 - COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS
WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community, as
required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are not
met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times.
CIS V95 - COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS
INTERNSHIP I - 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommend preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment in
one course in the discipline
Hours: 60 per unit
This computer information system internship course offers
students who are volunteers (unpaid) an opportunity to obtain work
experience related to their field of study. Students are accepted as a
result of consultation with a designated faculty member in the
discipline and the acceptance of an approved work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other
experience/internship courses. Offered on a credit/no credit basis
only.
CIS V96 - COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS
INTERNSHIP II - 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommend preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment in
one course in the discipline
Hours: 75 per unit
This computer information system internship course offers
students who are employed in the field an opportunity to expand their
work experience related to their field of study. Students are accepted
as a result of consultation with a designated faculty member in the
discipline and the acceptance of an approved work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other
experience/internship courses. Offered on a credit/no credit basis
only.
Ventura College Catalog 2005-2006 122 - Credit Courses
COMPUTER SCIENCE
CS courses not currently offered.
CS V11 - PROGRAMMING FUNDAMENTALS - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: MATH V03 or 1 year of high school
intermediate algebra (Algebra II) with grade of C or better; and
MATH V50 or equivalent
Hours: 2.5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
This course introduces the student to fundamental concepts of
procedural programming. Topics include data types, control
structures, functions, arrays, files, and the mechanics of running,
testing, and debugging. The course emphasizes good software
engineering principles and developing fundamental programming
skills in the context of a functional programming language.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN CSCI 22.
CS V13 - OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING - 3 Units
Prerequisite: CS V11 or equivalent; and MATH V03 or 1 year of high
school intermediate algebra (Algebra II) with grade of C or better
Hours: 2.5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
This course introduces the concepts of object-oriented
programming to students with a background in the procedural
paradigm. The course begins with a review of control structures and
data types with emphasis on structured data types and array
processing. It then moves on to introduce the object-oriented
programming paradigm, focusing on the definition and use of classes
along with the fundamentals of object-oriented design. Other topics
include an overview of programming language principles, simple
analysis of algorithms, basic searching and sor ting techniques, and
an introduction to software engineering issues.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
CS V15 - DATA STRUCTURES AND ALGORITHMS - 3 Units
Prerequisite: CS V13 or equivalent; and MATH V20 or both MATH V04
and MATH V05
Hours: 2.5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
This course builds on the foundation provided by the programming
fundamentals/object-oriented programming sequence to introduce the
fundamental concepts of data structures and the algorithms that
proceed from them. Topics include recursion, the underlying
philosophy of object-oriented programming, fundamental data
structures (including stacks, queues, linked lists, hash tables, trees,
and graphs), the basics of algorithmic analysis, and an introduction
to the principles of language translation.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN CSCI 24.
CS V17 - DISCRETE STRUCTURES - 3 Units
Prerequisite: MATH V20 or both MATH V04 and MATH V05
Recommended preparation: CS V11 or equivalent
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course introduces the student to discrete mathematics as it is
used in computer science. Topics includes functions, relations, sets,
propositional and predicate logic, simple circuit logic, proof
techniques, elementary combinatorics, and discrete probability.
Field trips may be required. Same as MATH V52. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor. CAN CSCI 26.
CS V19 - COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE AND
ORGANIZATION - 3 Units
Prerequisite: CS V15 or equivalent; and CS V17 or MATH V52 or
equivalent
Hours: 2.5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
This course introduces students to the organization and
architecture of computer systems, beginning with the standard von
Neumann model and then moving forward to more recent
architectural concepts. This course also offers the students an
introduction to assembly language for low-level programming of
system software and computer applications.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN CSCI 10.
CS V20 - BEGINNING VISUAL BASIC - 3 Units
Prerequisite: MATH V03 or 1 year of high school intermediate algebra
(Algebra II) with grade of C or better; and MATH V50 or equivalent
Recommended preparation: CS V11 or equivalent
Hours: 2.5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
This course introduces the student to the concepts of event-driven
programming. This course presents the knowledge, skills and
techniques to build Visual Basic programs. Topics include the
programming design process, visual console procedures, an
overview of computer hardware organization, data representation,
instruction forms, flowcharting problems, logic solutions, and
algorithms for problem solution. Concepts and definitions include:
labels, variables, subscripts, data structures, object-oriented design,
OLE, API, Windows forms, and scientific notation. Also included are
debugging Visual Basic statements and elementary coding.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN CSCI 6.
CS V22 - INTERMEDIATE VISUAL BASIC - 3 Units
Prerequisite: CS V11 or CS V20 or equivalent
Recommended preparation: MATH V03 or equivalent
Hours: 2.5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
This intermediate-level course presents to students the concepts
of developing Microsoft Windows applications with Visual Basic.
Topics include Multiple Document Interface (MDI), graphics, custom
controls Dynamic Link Libraries (DLLs), Object Linking and
Embedding (OLE), advanced database access, and the Windows API.
Emphasis is placed on developing more advanced programming
techniques using programming standards, application integration,
and rapid development.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit;
CSU; UC.
CS V24 - ADVANCED VISUAL BASIC - 3 Units
Prerequisite: CS V22 or equivalent
Hours: 2.5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
This course presents object-oriented programming with Visual
Basic to the student. The course begins with a review of advancedlevel
event model design methods for Single-Document Interface
(SDI) and Multiple-Document Interface (MDI) applications. It then
moves on to introduce the object-oriented programming paradigm,
focusing on the definition and use of classes along with the
fundamentals of object-oriented design. Other topics include an
overview of programming language principles, analysis of
algorithms, building ActiveX components and an introduction to
software engineering issues.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
Credit Courses - 123 Ventura College Catalog 2005-2006
CS V32 - INTERMEDIATE C++ - 3 Units
Prerequisite: CS V13 or MATH V55 or equivalent
Hours: 2.5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
This course will cover intermediate C++ programming using the
Windows environment. The Windows-based programs created will
incorporate modern object-oriented design methods. Advanced
programming concepts, design methods, and implementation of
C++ in an object-oriented Windows-based environment are
included. Students will create sophisticated applications utilizing a
graphical user inter face.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
CS V34 - ADVANCED C++ - 3 Units
Prerequisite: CS V32 or equivalent
Hours: 2.5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
This course presents to the student advanced C++ and the
implementation of enterprise level software architectures. Topics
include enhancing maintainability of software with error handling,
pointers in a Common Object Model (COM)+ environment, string
details in C++ for international development, COM+ currency, using
COM+ objects in interoperable development environments, Active
Template Library (ATL) with multiple inheritance, cross-platform
data-transformation services, marshal-by-value implementations in
C++, COM+ reference-cycle management, and the Standard
Template Library (STL) in the COM+ realm. This course also covers:
software systems with a COM+ four-tier business-object application
pattern; designing solutions with a Simple Object Access Protocol
(SOAP); the Microsoft Management Queue (MSMQ), designing
scalable systems with Microsoft Transaction Server (MTS); and
understanding data access in the COM+ age.
Fees will be required. Field Trips may be required. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
CS V42 - INTERMEDIATE JAVA - 3 Units
Prerequisite: CS V13 or MATH V56 or equivalent
Hours: 2.5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
This course builds on the student's knowledge of object-oriented
design and provides the student with the skills and techniques to
create Java application and applets. Topics included in this course
are the Java language, Java API, Java programming techniques,
integrating graphics, security issues, Java tools, Java applets, and
JavaScript.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
CS V44 - ADVANCED JAVA - 3 Units
Prerequisite: CS V42 or equivalent
Hours: 2.5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
This course presents to the student the skills and knowledge
needed to create advanced Java applications. Included in this course
are advanced Java applications design theory, advanced Swing
features, database manipulations, advanced thread usage, Java
Server Pages with JDBC, distributed computing between Java
programs, streams-based sockets, object serialization, advanced
reusable software components and advanced security issues.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
CS V82 - UNIX SYSTEMS PROGRAMMING - 3 Units
Prerequisite: MATH V57 or equivalent
Hours: 2.5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
This course builds on the student's knowledge of the C
programming language and introduces UNIX features and facilities.
The course helps the student to explore issues related to
programming in a UNIX environment. The difference between
programming in a DOS/Windows environment and in a UNIX/XWindows
environment is covered focusing on the UNIX system call
interface, the programming interface between the UNIX Kernel and
applications software running in the UNIX environment. Students will
create 32-bit applications in the UNIX programming environment.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
CS V86 - FORTRAN PROGRAMMING - 3 Units
Prerequisite: MATH V03 or 1 year of high school intermediate algebra
(Algebra II) with grade of C or better; and MATH V50 or equivalent
Recommended preparation: CS V11 or equivalent
Hours: 2.5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
This course presents to the student the concept of programming
with FORTRAN. Topics include numerical computing, data types,
control structures, programs and subprograms, dynamic memory
allocation, pointers, arrays, files, and the mechanics of running,
testing and debugging. The course emphasizes good software
engineering principles and developing fundamental programming
skills in the context of the FORTRAN programming language.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN CSCI 4.
CS V88 - COMPUTER SCIENCE
WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community, as
required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are not
met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times.
CS V89 - WORKSHOPS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community, as
required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are not
met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Transfer credit:
CSU; for UC, determined after admission.
CS V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN COMPUTER
SCIENCE - 1-6 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course offers specialized study opportunities for students
with intermediate skills, who wish to pursue projects not included in
the regular curriculum. Students are accepted only by written project
proposal approved by the discipline prior to enrollment.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times not to exceed 6 units.
Transfer credit: CSU; for UC, determined after admission.
Ventura College Catalog 2005-2006 124 - Credit Courses
CS V95 - COMPUTER SCIENCE INTERNSHIP I - 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in minimum 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment
in one course in the discipline
Hours: 60 per unit
This computer science internship course offers students with
intermediate skills who are volunteers (unpaid) an opportunity to
obtain work experience related to their field of study. Students are
accepted as a result of consultation with a designated faculty
member in the discipline and the acceptance of an approved work
proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other work
experience/internship courses. Offered on a credit/no credit basis
only. Transfer credit: for CSU, credit limitation–see counselor; for
UC, determined after admission.
CS V96 - COMPUTER SCIENCE INTERNSHIP II - 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in minimum 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment
in one course in the discipline
Hours: 75 per unit
This computer science internship course offers students with
intermediate skills who are employed in the field an opportunity to
expand their work experience related to their field of study. Students
are accepted as a result of consultation with a designated faculty
member in the discipline and the acceptance of an approved work
proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other work
experience/internship courses. Offered on a credit/no credit basis
only. Transfer credit: for CSU, credit limitation–see counselor; for
UC, determined after admission.
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
CT V12 - ADVANCED BLUEPRINT READING:
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ARCH V11 or CT V20 or DRFT V02B or
equivalent
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This is an advanced blueprint reading course for inspectors,
contractors and designers interested in commercial and industrial
construction. This course will provide training in blueprint reading
comprehension, system assemblies, and material specifications.
Subjects to be covered will include soils, foundations, site work,
concrete, masonry, structural steel, welding, mechanical and
electrical systems.
Same as ARCH V12. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see
counselor.
CT V20 - BLUEPRINT READING:
ARCHITECTURAL/CONSTRUCTION - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course provides experience in construction blueprint reading
and plan review. Experiences will include the study of lines,
symbols, notations and dimensions used on architectural drawings.
Code interpretation and design compliance will be stressed.
Field trips may be required. Formerly CT 20. Same as ARCH V11
& DRFT V02B. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see
counselor.
CT V30 - WOODWORKING - 3 Units
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is offered in a woodworking shop facility. The course
is a study of operations commonly performed in furniture and
cabinet shops. Subjects will include material selection, project
design, wood fabrication, assembly methods and finishing
procedures. Students will work on individual woodworking projects
as they learn both shop safety and craftsmanship.
Fees will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4 times.
Transfer credit: CSU.
CT V37 - LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION - 3 Units
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
In this course, students will gain practical field experience in installing
landscape planting and irrigation systems. Proper use of typical
construction materials, tools, and power equipment will be emphasized.
Actual projects may include decks, patios, overheads, benches,
walls, fences, walks, low voltage lighting, water elements and grading.
California licensing, contracts and codes will be reviewed.
Field trips may be required. Same as HORT V37. Transfer credit:
CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
CT V40 - ICBO BUILDING CODE CERTIFICATION
PREPARATION - 2 Units
Recommended preparation: ARCH V59 or CT V59 or 2 years of
experience using the Uniform Building Code
Hours: 2 lecture weekly
The course will provide a review of the Uniform Building Code and
focus on information necessary to pass the International Conference
of Building Officials (I.C.B.O.) cer tification exam. This I.C.B.O. exam
is required for employment as a building or combination inspector.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2
times. Formerly CT 40.
CT V41 - IAPMO PLUMBING CODE CERTIFICATION
PREPARATION - 2 Units
Recommended preparation: CT V71 or 2 years of experience using
the Uniform Plumbing Code
Hours: 2 lecture weekly
This course will provide a review of the Uniform Plumbing Code
and focus on information necessary to pass the International
Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) plumbing
certification exam. Cer tification is required for employment as a
plumbing or combination inspector.
Formerly CT 41.
CT V42 - IAPMO MECHANICAL CODE CERTIFICATION
PREPARATION - 2 Units
Recommended preparation: CT V72 or 2 years of experience using
the Uniform Mechanical Code
Hours: 2 lecture weekly
This course will provide a review of the Uniform Mechanical Code
and focus on information necessary to pass the International
Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAMPO)
mechanical certification exam. Cer tification is required for
employment as a mechanical or combination inspector.
Formerly CT 42.
CT V43 - ELECTRICAL CODE CERTIFICATION
PREPARATION - 2 Units
Recommended preparation: CT V66 or 2 years of experience using
the National Electrical Code
Hours: 2 lecture weekly
This course will provide a review of the National Electrical Code
and focus on information necessary to pass the International Code
Conference (ICC), International Association of Electrical Inspectors
(IAEI) and Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS) certification
exams. Successful passage of certification exams is required for
employment as electricians or electrical inspectors.
Formerly CT 43.
Credit Courses - 125 Ventura College Catalog 2005-2006
CT V45 - ICBO PLANS EXAMINER CERTIFICATION
PREPARATION - 2 Units
Recommended preparation: ARCH V59 or CT V59 or 2 years plan
checking experience
Hours: 2 lecture weekly
This course is an introduction to nonstructural plan checking and
review for the International Conference of Building Officials (I.C.B.O.)
"Plans Examiner" certification examination. The course will cover
advanced material contained in the Uniform Building Code.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2
times. Formerly CT 45.
CT V46 - BUILDING PERMIT TECHNICIAN - 2 Units
Hours: 2 lecture weekly
This course is an introduction to the duties and responsibilities of
a Building Department Permit Technician. Subjects to be studied will
include building and zoning code regulations, construction plans and
documents, permit fee schedules and permit processing. This course
will help students prepare for industry cer tification as a Permit
Technician.
CT V47 - BUILDING AND ZONING CODE
ENFORCEMENT - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is an introduction to building and zoning code
enforcement. Code enforcement is the study of community regulatory
standards pertaining to housing and commercial development.
Subjects to be studied will include state codes, duties of enforcement
officers, professional cer tification, and career opportunities.
Same as CJ V47.
CT V50 - CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR LICENSE
PREPARATION - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course provides preparation for the California General
Contractor's License exam. Law subjects and trade subjects will be
studied through lectures and practice exams. State licensing requires
four years of construction experience or a combination of education
and experience.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2
times. Formerly CT 50.
CT V52 - PROPERTY INSPECTION - 2 Units
Hours: 2 lecture weekly
This course is an introduction to property and real estate
inspection. Foundation, roofing, utility systems, liability and industry
cer tifications are some of the subjects that will be studied.
Field trips may be required.
CT V58 - INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is an introduction to the International Residential Code
(IRC). Students will learn interpretation and use of the residential
building code as it applies to current construction. Design criteria
and inspection processes will be emphasized. Course content will
include information related to residential code cer tification for
inspectors and designers. Topics of instruction will follow the content
of the most recent IRC as published by the International Code Council
(ICC).
Same as ARCH V58. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see
counselor.
CT V59 - UNIFORM BUILDING CODE - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This is a fundamental course acquainting the student with all
aspects of the Uniform Building Code and other applicable
construction safety codes, including how codes are written, enforced,
their purpose, legal status, and their application in wood frame
construction.
Field trips may be required. CT V59/ARCH V59 may be taken in any
combination for a maximum of 3 times. Formerly CT 59. Same as
ARCH V59. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
CT V60 - SIMPLIFIED ENGINEERING FOR BUILDING
CONSTRUCTION - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This is an introductory course designed to give the student an
overview of basic construction engineering principles. This course
will study subjects such as live and dead loads, uniform and
concentrated loads, footing and foundation design, post and beam
sizing, shear transfer, load path transfer, building material selection,
connection methods and other aspects of structural design.
Formerly CT 60. Same as ARCH V60. Transfer credit: CSU; credit
limitations - see counselor.
CT V61 - PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course will provide an introduction to public works
construction and inspection. Subjects to be studied will include soil
mechanics, geological reports, land development, site preparation,
foundation design, drainage control and underground utilities.
Field trips may be required. Formerly CT 61.
CT V62 - STRUCTURAL MASONRY
CONSTRUCTION - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is an introduction to structural masonry construction.
Subjects to be studied will include brick and block construction,
mortar types, grouting requirements and reinforcements. This course
will stress construction methods, building materials and the
inspection process. This course will also help students prepare for
industry certification exams. No prior experience is necessary.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2
times. Formerly CT 62.
CT V63 - REINFORCED CONCRETE
CONSTRUCTION - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is an introduction to basic soil mechanics and
reinforced concrete and masonry construction. Subjects to be
studied include: soil composition, soil strength factors, the different
types of brick block masonry construction, concrete construction
and Por tland cement composition. This course will stress
construction methods, building materials and the inspection process.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2
times. Formerly CT 63.
CT V64 - BUILDING CONSTRUCTION: MATERIALS AND
METHODS - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is an introduction to residential and light commercial
building construction, including materials, foundations, framing, roof
and stair cutting, drywall, finish work and building codes. This
course is intended to serve as an overview of the construction
process.
Field trips may be required. Formerly CT 64. Same as ARCH V64.
Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
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CT V65 - STRUCTURAL STEEL AND WELDING
CONSTRUCTION - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is a study of structural steel and welding use in
building construction. Building types, grades of materials, assembly
methods, blueprint reading and other subjects will be studied. The
course in intended for inspectors, project supervisors and
construction workers. The course will also help prepare students for
related industry cer tifications.
Field trips may be required. CT V65/WEL V65 may be taken in any
combination for a maximum of 2 times. Formerly CT 65. Same as
WEL V65.
CT V66 - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is an introduction to the National Electrical Code. The
Code layout and content will be the focus of study. Subjects covered
will include vocabulary, service, circuits, conduits, conductors and
system inspection.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 3
times. Formerly CT 66.
CT V67 - BUILDING ACCESSIBILITY
REGULATIONS - 2 Units
Hours: 2 lecture weekly
This course is a study of California and federal regulations, such
as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and California Title 24
Regulations, which cover building accessibility for disabled persons.
Both public and private buildings will be studied as well as parking,
exterior routes of travel, entrances, exits and other accommodations.
This course is intended for building designers as well as contractors
and inspectors. This course will also help prepare students for
industry cer tification.
Formerly CT 67. Same as ARCH V67.
CT V68 - STATE ARCHITECT (DSA) PROJECT INSPECTOR
CERTIFICATION - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is designed for individuals seeking Division of the
State Architect (DSA) Project Inspector cer tification. DSA is
responsible for government and school construction. This course will
describe the qualifications, application and testing procedures
required for the different levels of DSA cer tification. Inspectors and
superintendents wanting to work on government projects are required
to be DSA certified.
CT V69 - CALIFORNIA ENERGY REGULATIONS - 2 Units
Hours: 2 lecture weekly
This course is a study of the state of California Energy Standards.
The course will also study the mandatory energy conservation
requirements in residential construction per Title 24. The course will
include an introduction to computer software used for energy
compliance.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 3
times. Formerly CT 69.
CT V71 - UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is an introduction to the Uniform Plumbing Code. The
Code layout and content will be the focus of study. Subjects to be
covered will include vocabulary, water supply systems, waste
drainage, construction materials and code inspection. A prior
understanding of plumbing systems is preferred.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 3
times. Formerly CT 71.
CT V72 - UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is an introduction to the Uniform Mechanical Code.
The Code layout and content will be the focus of study. Subjects to
be covered will include vocabulary, materials, methods used in
heating, air conditioning and ventilation systems. Code problems and
the inspection of mechanical systems will be emphasized. A prior
understanding of HVAC system is preferred.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 3
times. Formerly CT 72.
CT V75 - INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND
MECHANICAL SYSTEMS - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is an introduction to residential and light commercial
electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning and ventilation
systems. Subjects to be studied will include vocabulary, equipment,
materials, construction methods, system design, and basic
inspection requirements.
Formerly CT 75. Same as ARCH V75. Transfer credit: CSU; credit
limitations - see counselor.
CT V76 - CONSTRUCTION JOB SITE MANAGEMENT - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course covers the organization and problems associated with
managing a construction job site. Topics will include plans, permits,
inspections, material and workforce scheduling, industrial safety,
construction process, cost control and quality management.
Transfer credit: CSU.
CT V77 - CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS
MANAGEMENT - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course covers the organization and problems associated with
managing a building construction business. Topics will include
licensing, insurance, project financing, bidding, contracts,
scheduling, safety and community relations.
Field trips may be required. Formerly CT 77. Transfer credit: CSU.
CT V79 - CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course stresses construction cost estimating through the
analysis of blueprint drawings and the generation of labor and
material takeoff lists. Topics will include materials, labor, overhead,
profit and subcontractors. A prior understanding of the construction
process is preferred.
Field trips may be required. Formerly CT 79. Transfer credit: CSU.
CT V80 - COMPUTER APPLICATIONS FOR
CONTRACTORS - 2 Units
Recommended preparation: CT V79
Hours: 1 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course is a survey of computer programs used in the
construction industry. The student will review software used for cost
estimating, project scheduling and office management. An
understanding of construction cost estimating is recommended. No
previous computer experience is required.
Field trips may be required. Formerly CT 80. Transfer credit: CSU.
CT V84 - CONSTRUCTION SKILLS TRAINING - 6 Units
Hours: 12 lecture-laboratory weekly
This is a hands-on construction skills training course. Students
will design and construct various building projects that include
concrete, carpentry, electrical, plumbing and other trades. Students
will learn the proper selection of materials and the safe and proper
use of tools and power equipment. Course content will focus on
developing occupational, entry-level knowledge and abilities required
for employment in the construction industry.
May be taken for a maximum of 2 times.
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CT V88 - CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community, as
required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are not
met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly CT V89.
CT V95 - CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
INTERNSHIP I - 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment
in one course in the discipline
Hours: 60 per unit
This construction technology internship course offers students
who are volunteers (unpaid) an opportunity to obtain work
experience related to their field of study. Students are accepted as a
result of consultation with a designated faculty member in the
discipline and the acceptance of an approved work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other work
experience/internship courses. Offered on a credit/no credit basis
only. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
CT V96 - CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
INTERNSHIP II - 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment
in one course in the discipline
Hours: 75 per unit
This construction technology internship course offers students
who are employed in the field an opportunity to expand their work
experience related to their field of study. Students are accepted as a
result of consultation with a designated faculty member in the
discipline and the acceptance of an approved work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other work
experience/internship courses. Offered on a credit/no credit basis
only. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
CJ V01 - INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course will offer a general overview of the criminal justice
system in the U.S. The history and philosophy of criminal justice will
be examined. Systemic problems, such as the organization and
jurisdiction of local, state and federal criminal justice components,
are discussed and possible solutions developed. Historical and
current theories of crime causation and punishment in America are
explained and discussed.
Field trips may be required. Formerly CJ 1. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC. CAN AJ 2.
CJ V02 - CONCEPTS OF CRIMINAL LAW - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ENGL V01A
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course offers an overview of the historical development,
philosophy, and content of California and federal criminal law and
constitutional provisions. This course reviews constitutional rights,
definitions, classification of crimes, elements of criminal offenses,
and their application to the criminal justice system. Legal research,
methodology, and concepts of law as a social, religious and
historical force will be examined. California statutes related to laws
of arrest, crimes against persons, and crimes involving property are
explored in detail. Case law and current media repor ts will be utilized
to enhance the students’ understanding of criminal law.
Field trips will be required. Formerly CJ V02A. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN AJ 4.
CJ V03 - COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND
DIVERSITY - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Students will explore the roles of practitioners in the criminal
justice field. Through discussion and study the students will review
the expectations and perceptions of the public. Principal emphasis
will be placed on community-oriented policing, discretionary
decision making, the use of authority, communications and crisis
management by persons working in the criminal justice system.
Students will explore the complex relationship between the
community and the justice system with emphasis on the challenges
of dealing with the role of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation,
social class, language, and culture in shaping these relations.
Field trips may be required. Formerly CJ 3. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC.
CJ V04 - LEGAL ASPECTS OF EVIDENCE - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: CJ V02 or equivalent
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course will review the structure of the California Evidence
Code, its procedures and rules as they apply to the admissibility of
evidence in criminal proceedings. Emphasis will be placed on review
of statutes and case law in the areas of search and seizure,
witnesses' confessions and admissions, and presentation of
evidence.
Field trips may be required. Formerly CJ 4. Transfer credit: CSU.
CAN AJ 6.
CJ V05 - CRIMINAL PROCEDURES - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Students will review and discuss legal processes from pre-arrest,
arrest through trial, sentencing and correctional procedures. A
review of the history of case and common law and conceptual
interpretations of law as reflected in cour t decisions will be
discussed. The class will use case law methodology and research to
review the impact these decisions have had on the justice system.
Field trips may be required. Formerly CJ 5. Transfer credit: CSU.
CJ V06 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE REPORT WRITING - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: CJ V02 or CJ V04 or ENGL V02
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course covers repor t writing for criminal justice practitioners.
Emphasis will be on mastering repor t writing to record crime scenes,
emergency response situations and routine occurrences. The goal of
this course is to help the student learn how to translate observations
into a succinct, yet comprehensive, document for cour t presentation.
Field trips may be required. Formerly CJ 6. Transfer credit: CSU.
CJ V07 - PATROL PROCEDURES - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course presents the responsibilities, techniques and methods
of police patrol. It meets the objectives required by the California
Commission of Peace Officer Standards and Training.
Field trips may be required. Formerly CJ 7. Transfer credit: CSU.
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CJ V08 - CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course stresses the fundamentals of criminal investigation.
Topics include collection and preservation of evidence, scientific
aids, modus operandi, sources of information, interviewing and
interrogation techniques, follow-up and case preparation, criminal
profiling, crime scene sketching, fingerprint analysis and D.N.A. A
brief history of criminal investigation precedes the main course of
instruction.
Field trips may be required. Formerly CJ 8. Transfer credit: CSU.
CAN AJ 8.
CJ V09 - FUNDAMENTALS OF FIREARMS - 2 Units
Prerequisite: no felony convictions per California Penal Code
Hours: 1 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
Students enrolled in this course will learn and discuss the legal,
ethical and moral use of firearms. Students will learn and practice
basic pistol and revolver marksmanship fundamentals and basic
police combat shooting skills. Students will also par ticipate in a
familiarization course for shotguns. This course is designed to
provide criminal justice students with preparatory instruction and
training prior to attending a police recruit training class.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. May be taken for
a maximum of 4 times. Formerly CJ 9. Transfer credit: CSU.
CJ V10 - POLICE BASIC BICYCLING - 1 Unit
Hours: .5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
This P.O.S.T. (Peace Officer Standards and Training) cer tified
course presents the student with the basic skills and information
necessary to operate a bicycle on police patrol. Subject matter such
as nutrition, bike maintenance, and technical riding skills will be
addressed. Students are expected to provide all-terrain type bicycles
with either 18 or 21 speeds, "Snell" or "Amso" safety helmets,
bicycle gloves and protective eye wear. Designed for permanent
(non-probationary) peace officers.
Fees will be required. Field trips will be required. Formerly CJ
V60D. Transfer credit: CSU.
CJ V11 - AIKIDO - 1-1.5 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
Aikido is a powerful martial ar t developed in Japan by Morihei
Veshiba. Through the study of principles and theory of ancient
fighting methods, Veshiba was able to develop a method of nonresistive
and noncompetitive technique. The practice of Aikido
includes warm-up and flexibility exercises, practical combative and
defensible techniques combined with an appreciation for formal
etiquette. Students will develop a greater understanding of the
relationship between mind, body and spirit that will help them deal
with both physical and mental conflict in a more positive way.
Field trips may be required. CJ V11/PE V32 may be taken in any
combination for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly CJ 11. Same as PE
V32. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
CJ V12A - DEFENSIVE TACTICS: JU JUTSU - 1-1.5 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
This is a self-defense course for the peace officer and civilian.
The simplest, most effective methods for neutralizing and controlling
attackers/suspects are taught. Ju Jutsu techniques not requiring
upper body strength are the focal point of the course.
Field trips may be required. CJ V12A, V12B/PE V33, V34 may be
taken in any combination for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly CJ
12A. Same as PE V33. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations -
see counselor.
CJ V12B - INTERMEDIATE JU JUTSU - 1-1.5 Units
Prerequisite: CJ V12A or PE V33
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
This is an advanced self-defense course for people desiring to
develop intermediate skills in Ju Jutsu.
Field trips may be required. CJ V12A, V12B/PE V33, V34 may be
taken in any combination for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly CJ
12B. Same as PE V34. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations -
see counselor.
CJ V14 - JUVENILE LAW AND PROCEDURES IN
CALIFORNIA - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course will offer an overview of the juvenile justice system in
California, including the history of juvenile law and current police and
probation procedures. Theories on delinquency causes and
treatments will be discussed as an avenue toward understanding the
juvenile offender. Child abuse/neglect and crimes against children,
including sex crimes, will also be covered.
Field trips will be required. Formerly CJ 14. Transfer credit: CSU.
CJ V15 - INTRODUCTION TO PRINCIPLES OF LAW - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
The course will introduce the student to various areas of the law,
providing an overview of criminal law, criminal procedure, civil tor t
law, contracts, proper ty, community proper ty, constitutional law and
family law. The course will expose the student to the general
principles of the different areas of law, concentrating on current
issues impacting criminal and civil systems of justice. The course
will be designed to give a foundation of statutory law with a strong
emphasis on practical, everyday application.
Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU.
CJ V16 - SCHOOL SECURITY OFFICER
TRAINING - 1.5 Units
Hours: 1.5 lecture weekly
This course fulfills the state requirement for campus security
officer training. The course provides the student with a working
knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of the school security
officer. The course covers laws and liability, security awareness in
the educational environment, mediation and conflict resolution,
disasters and emergencies, and the dynamics of student behavior.
Fees will be required. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
CJ V18 - DRUG INVESTIGATION AND
ENFORCEMENT - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This is a survey course that will provide the student an oppor tunity
to review the geopolitical history of drug trafficking and the evolution
of laws regulating the distribution and use of drugs, with special
emphasis on current statutes and cour t decisions relating to
distribution and use of drugs. Information on the source, distribution
and use of narcotics, cocoa products, hallucinogens and
cannabinoids will be presented. Fundamentals of drug investigation
techniques and treatment of drug abusers will also be discussed.
Formerly CJ 18. Transfer credit: CSU.
CJ V25 - INTRODUCTION TO CORRECTIONS - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is an overview of the historical aspects of punishment
and the development of contemporary correctional philosophy in the
United States. The course will focus on the legal issues, general laws
and general operations in correctional institutions. The relationship
between correctional and other components of the criminal justice
system will also be examined. The ideals of correctional philosophy
are compared with the contemporary problems in corrections.
Field trips may be required. Formerly CJ 25. Transfer credit: CSU.
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CJ V27 - INTRODUCTION TO PROBATION AND
PAROLE - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course presents an overview of the history and philosophical
foundations of probation and parole in the United States. The course
examines the organization and operation of probation and parole
agencies as particular segments of the criminal justice system.
Theoretical concerns and practical aspects of probation and parole
services will be discussed. Issues and problems relating to the
presentence repor t, determinate versus indeterminate sentencing, the
roles of probation and parole officers and the legal decisions
affecting the practice of probation and parole will be examined.
Field trips will be required. Formerly CJ 27. Transfer credit: CSU.
CJ V28 - FUNDAMENTALS OF CRIMINOLOGY - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Major types of criminal behavior are explored. Factors which contribute
to criminal behavior are discussed. Major theories on the cause
of criminality are discussed and critiqued. An attempt is made to develop
a workable understanding of the causes of most criminality.
Field trips may be required. Formerly CJ 28. Transfer credit: CSU.
CJ V29 - LEGAL ASPECTS OF CORRECTIONS - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course provides students with an awareness of the historical
framework, concepts and precedents that guide correctional
practice. Course material will broaden the individual's perspective of
the corrections environments, the civil rights of prisoners, and the
responsibilities and liabilities of correctional officials.
Field trips will be required. Formerly CJ 29. Transfer credit: CSU.
CJ V30 - VICTIMOLOGY - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course presents an overview of traditional and emerging
legal, psychological and social perspectives in the field of
victimology. While this course will address the consequences of
victimization, and methods of recovery, students will also consider
the broader legal policies and program implications of the victims
movement in the United States.
Field trips may be required. Formerly CJ 30. Transfer credit: CSU.
CJ V40 - BASIC COMPLAINT DISPATCHER - 3.5 Units
Hours: 7 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is a P.O.S.T. (Commission on Peace Officer Standards
and Training) cer tified program to train public safety dispatchers.
Fees will be required. Field trips will be required. Formerly CJ 40.
Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
CJ V41 - BASIC COMPLAINT DISPATCHER
UPDATE I - .5 Unit
Recommended preparation: CJ V40
Hours: .5 lecture weekly
This P.O.S.T. (Peace Officer Standards and Training) cer tification
course addresses technological advances and advanced techniques
in communication for public safety dispatchers.
Fees will be required. Field trips will be required. May be taken
for a maximum of 2 times. Formerly CJ 41. Offered on a credit/no
credit basis only.
CJ V42 - BASIC COMPLAINT DISPATCHER
UPDATE II - .5 Unit
Recommended preparation: CJ V40
Hours: .5 lecture weekly
This P.O.S.T. (Peace Officer Standards and Training) cer tification
course addresses advanced training topics and communication
techniques for public safety dispatchers during critical incidents.
Fees will be required. Field trips will be required. May be taken for
a maximum of 2 times. Formerly CJ 42. Offered on a credit/no credit
basis only.
CJ V47 - BUILDING AND ZONING CODE
ENFORCEMENT - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is an introduction to building and zoning code
enforcement. Code enforcement is the study of community regulatory
standards pertaining to housing and commercial development.
Subjects to be studied will include state codes, duties of
enforcement officers, professional certification, and career
opportunities.
Same as CT V47.
CJ V60A-Z - TOPICS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE - .5-3 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course considers topics not covered in detail in the general
criminal justice course offerings. Examples of topics to be offered
from time to time include but are not limited to: domestic violence,
interviewing and interrogation for corrections or law enforcement,
ethics, training the trainer, control and supervision for corrections,
pursuit driving, DUI and radar cer tification.
Field trips may be required. Formerly CJ 60A-Z. Transfer credit:
determined by transfer institution.
CJ V60A - BREATH ALCOHOL TESTING DEVICE - .5 Unit
Hours: 9 lecture, 3 laboratory total
A cer tification course designed for criminal justice professionals
that explores the historical and scientific aspect of preliminary breath
alcohol testing devices. This course is a theoretical and practical
training seminar which will result in the students being proficient in
the use of the Alco-Sensor. The students will be given training in
preparing for and providing effective testimony on the results of the
Alco-Sensor. Upon successful completion of the course, students
will receive P.O.S.T. (Peace Officer Standards and Training)
certification.
Fees will be required. Formerly CJ 60A. Offered on a credit/no
credit basis only.
CJ V60C - DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE:
INVESTIGATIVE CERTIFICATION - 2 Units
Prerequisite: permanent (non-probationary) peace officer
Hours: 2 lecture weekly
This P.O.S.T. (Peace Officer Standards and Training) cer tification
course presents state-of-the-ar t technological and investigative tools
designed to evaluate the sobriety of the subjects detained for driving
while possibly impaired by alcohol. The student will gain
comprehensive information and experience to prepare him/her to
detect, apprehend and prosecute an offender. Upon successful
completion, students will receive a P.O.S.T. (Peace Officer Standards
and Training) cer tificate in Driving Under the Influence: Investigative
Certification.
Fees will be required. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
CJ V60E - COMMUNICATIONS TRAINING OFFICER:
P.O.S.T. - 2.5 Units
Prerequisite: permanent (non-probationary) dispatcher
Hours: 2.5 lecture weekly
This course provides the experienced dispatcher with the
fundamental understanding of the role and duties of the
Communications Training Officer (CTO). This CTO training will
emphasize interactive instruction in teaching techniques, liability
issues and evaluation of trainees’ performance. Upon successful
completion, students will receive a P.O.S.T. (Peace Officer Standards
and Training) certificate in Communications Training Officer.
Fees will be required. Field trips will be required. Offered on a
credit/no credit basis only.
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CJ V60G - HIGH TECHNOLOGY CRIME - 1 Unit
Prerequisite: permanent (non-probationary) peace officer
Hours: 1 lecture weekly
This course provides the experienced police officer with the
fundamental understanding of computer systems and high technology
crime. Students will examine emerging technologies associated with
Internet crime, counterfeiting, trade secret violations, computer
assisted crimes, computer and network intrusion, software piracy
and telecommunications fraud. Levels of investigation from the patrol
officer to the specialist investigator will be discussed. Upon
successful completion, students will receive a P.O.S.T. (Peace Officer
Standards and Training) cer tificate in High Technology Crime.
Fees will be required. Field trips will be required. Offered on a
credit/no credit basis only.
CJ V70 - RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING - 12 Units
Prerequisite: student must be 18 years old, possess a valid driver's
license, pass a physical agility test, and have no felony convictions;
California Penal Code requires each applicant for admission to a
basic course of training cer tified by the Commission on Peace
Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) who is not sponsored by a
local or other law enforcement agency, or who is not a peace officer
employed by a state or local agency, depar tment or district, to submit
written cer tification from the Depar tment of Justice that the applicant
has no criminal history background which would disqualify him or
her pursuant to this code, or the Welfare and Institutions Code, from
owning, possessing, or having under his or her control a firearm
Hours: 13 lecture, 15.5 lecture-laboratory weekly
This is a Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) basic
course for students and individuals wishing to become reserve police
officers or reserve deputy sheriffs. The course fulfills P.O.S.T.
reserve requirements for level II reserve training. Training includes
penal code section 832 requirements and provides instruction in
administration of criminal justice, ethics, California court system,
discretionary decision making, first aid/CPR, crimes in progress,
unusual occurrences, police radio communications, policecommunity
relations, criminal law, traffic investigation, laws of
evidence, and patrol procedures. Emphasis is placed on instruction
in arrest, search and seizures, methods of arrest, PR 24 baton
training, vehicle pullovers, and report writing. Special emphasis and
training in firearm safety, firearm (pistol and shotgun) use related to
law enforcement with training in combat/stress shooting scenarios
and qualifications over a P.O.S.T. prescribed course of fire. The
course includes vehicle operation, defensive driving, and chemical
agent training. The course completes the P.O.S.T. reserve officer/
reserve deputy requirements.
Fees will be required. Field trips will be required. Formerly CJ 70.
CJ V80 - P.O.S.T. REGULAR BASIC COURSE - 18 Units
Prerequisite: student must be 18 years old, posses a valid driver's
license, and have no felony convictions; California Penal Code
requires each applicant for admission to a basic course of training
certified by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training
(P.O.S.T.) who is not sponsored by a local or other law enforcement
agency, or who is not a peace officer employed by a state or local
agency, depar tment or district, to submit written cer tification from
the Department of Justice that the applicant has no criminal history
background which would disqualify him or her pursuant to this code,
or the Welfare and Institutions Code, from owning, possessing, or
having under his or her control a firearm; medical certification
required
Corequisite: CJ V81 or equivalent
Hours: 15 lecture, 45 laboratory weekly
This is a P.O.S.T. (Peace Officer Standards and Training) basic
course for individuals wishing to become full time law enforcement
officers as defined in the California Penal Code (CPC). The course
fulfills P.O.S.T. entry-level requirements as outlined in the CPC. The
course provides instruction in administration of criminal justice,
ethics, California cour t system, discretionary decision making, first
aid, CPR, crimes in progress, unusual occurrences, police radio
communications, police-community relations, criminal law, traffic
investigation, laws of evidence, and patrol procedures. Emphasis is
placed on instruction in arrest, search and seizure, methods of
arrest, baton training, vehicle stops, and repor t writing. Additionally,
the course provides special emphasis on and training in firearms
safety, firearms (pistol and shotgun) use related to law enforcement
with training in combat/stress shooting scenarios and qualifications
over a P.O.S.T. prescribed course of fire. The course completes the
P.O.S.T. basic requirements.
Field trips will be required.
CJ V81 - ORIENTATION FOR P.O.S.T. REGULAR BASIC
COURSE - .5-5 Units
Corequisite: CJ V80
Hours: .5-3 lecture, 1-6 laboratory weekly
This course is an orientation for the P.O.S.T. (Peace Officer
Standards and Training) regular basic course. Emphasis is placed on
assisting the student in preparing for successful completion of the
P.O.S.T. regular basic course.
Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
CJ V85 - PC 832: ARREST, SEARCH AND
SEIZURE - 2.5 Units
Hours: 2.5 lecture weekly
This course will cover the fundamentals of law enforcement
embracing all those subject areas that will enhance an officer’s
ability to per form as a member of a police or allied agency. Subjects
covered will be: criminal law; laws of arrest, search and seizure;
moral, legal and safety aspects in use of firearms; and, community
relations. Required for state cer tification under Peace Officers
Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) guidelines.
Field trips may be required. Formerly CJ 85. Offered on a credit/no
credit basis only.
CJ V86 - PC 832: FIREARMS - .5 Unit
Prerequisite: CJ V85 or concurrent enrollment; no felony convictions
per California Penal Code
Hours: .5 lecture, 1 laboratory weekly
This course will cover the fundamentals of firearms embracing all
those subject areas that will enhance an officer’s ability to perform
as a member of a police or allied agency. Subjects covered: moral,
legal and safety aspects in use of firearms. Practical application of
firearms on range. Required for state cer tification under Peace
Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) guidelines.
Fees will be required. Field trips will be required. Formerly CJ 86.
Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
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CJ V88 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE WORKSHOPS - .5-16 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community, as
required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are not
met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly CJ V89.
CJ V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN CRIMINAL
JUSTICE - 1-6 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course is designed for students who are interested in
fur thering their knowledge of law enforcement on an independent
study basis. Assignments may include library, laboratory, and field
work. Students are accepted only by written project proposal
approved by the discipline prior to enrollment.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 6 units. Formerly CJ 90. Transfer credit: CSU.
CJ V91 - ADVANCED OFFICER TRAINING - .5-5 Units
Prerequisite: permanent (non-probationary) peace officer
Hours: .5-5 lecture weekly
This course is designed to provide new information and skills in
the enforcement of new and changing statutes; laws of arrest; search
and seizure; officer survival; narcotic enforcement; fire conditions;
and new concepts of police technology.
Fees will be required. Field trips will be required. Formerly CJ 91.
CJ V92 - FIELD TRAINING FOR OFFICERS - 2.5 Units
Prerequisite: permanent (non-probationary) peace officer
Hours: 2.5 lecture weekly
This course covers learning theories, interpersonal
communication, developing instructional techniques and personnel
evaluations designed to assist training officers in field training of
new recruits.
Fees will be required. Field trips will be required. Formerly CJ 92.
Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
CJ V95 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE INTERNSHIP I - 1-4 Units
Prerequisite: students cannot have been convicted of a felony
offense; must be 18 years old at the time of registration; must
possess a valid California driver's license; and must be currently
enrolled in a criminal justice course
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Hours: 60 per unit
This criminal justice internship course offers students who are
volunteers (unpaid) an oppor tunity to obtain work experience related
to their field of study. Students are accepted as a result of
consultation with a designated faculty member in the discipline and
the acceptance of an approved work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other work
experience/internship courses. Offered on a credit/no credit basis
only. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
CJ V96 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE INTERNSHIP II - 1-4 Units
Prerequisite: students cannot have been convicted of a felony
offense; must be 18 years old at the time of registration; must
possess a valid California driver's license; and must be currently
enrolled in a criminal justice course
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Hours: 75 per unit
This criminal justice internship course offers students who are
employed in the field an opportunity to expand their work experience
related to their field of study. Students are accepted as a result of
consultation with a designated faculty member in the discipline and
the acceptance of an approved work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other work
experience/internship courses. Offered on a credit/no credit basis
only. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
DANCE
DANC V10 - MODERN DANCE - 1-1.5 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
Modern dance techniques and skills, and the experience and
appreciation of modern dance as an art form.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly PE 27A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
DANC V13 - TAP DANCE - 1-1.5 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
This course teaches the basic skills in the execution of traditional
tap dance steps and sequences. The emphasis is on the mastery of
basic steps and rhythmic styles, leading to combination work in
complete dances, including introductory choreography and space
analysis. It includes a history of tap dance in American culture and
its relation to other dance and ar t forms.
Field trips may be required. DANC V13 & V18 may be taken in any
combination for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly Dance 13. Transfer
credit: CSU; UC.
DANC V14 - MOVEMENT FOR THE THEATRE - 1-1.5 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
This course teaches the fundamentals of movement for the stage.
Physical activity is included. Theory and practice of stage movement
developing the body as an expressive instrument acquiring flexibility,
relaxation, control and creative expression.
Field trips may be required. DANC V14 /THA V14 may be taken in
any combination for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly Dance 14.
Same as THA V14. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see
counselor. CAN DRAM 20.
DANC V15 - BALLET - 1-1.5 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
This course teaches the fundamental theory and practice of ballet
technique; the emphasis is on placement, correct body alignment,
muscular control, and development of basic ballet positions, steps
and combinations. Consideration of ballet as an art form is covered.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Dance 15. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
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DANC V16 - WESTERN LINE DANCE - 1-1.5 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
A beginning course in basic rhythms and step patterns of western
line dance. Dances are taught using contemporary country and other
popular music. Dance variations include “contra” and selected
partner dances including waltz and “cha cha” steps. Additionally,
basic “two step” is added as time permits. Each class begins with a
review of all previous dances. Although most of the dance selections
are for single dancers, couples are encouraged to enroll so that
partner variations and western two-step may be included.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Dance 16. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
DANC V17 - WESTERN DANCE FOR PAIRS - 1-1.5 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
This course is designed to teach different types of western dance
for pairs. Topics to include different styles of line dance, square
dance and others.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
DANC V18 - INTERMEDIATE TAP DANCE - 1-1.5 Units
Recommended preparation: DANC V13 or equivalent skills
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
Intermediate tap dance is a course which explores a variety of tap
dance techniques focusing on the continued development of
coordination, balance, correct body alignment and rhythmic
perception. The course provides an enhanced understanding and
appreciation of tap dance as an art form. Tap combinations are
performed to demonstrate ability at the intermediate and advanced
skill levels.
Field trips may be required. DANC V13 & V18 may be taken in any
combination for a maximum of 4 times. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
DANC V26 - FOLK DANCE: ETHNIC DANCES OF THE
WORLD - 1-1.5 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
Introduction to the study and performance of ethnic dance. A
study of ethnic dance forms, music, and clothing, as well as the
cultural and historical context of the dances. Emphasis is on
representative ethnic dances from Latin America, Asia, Europe,
Africa, the Middle East, North America, and other areas. The course
is designed to help students seeking careers and further study in
dance and related fields.
DANC V26/AES V15 may be taken in any combination for a
maximum of 4 times. Formerly Dance 26. Same as AES V15.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
DANC V29 - JAZZ DANCE - 1-1.5 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
Development of proficiency in jazz techniques, skills, and styles
and the development of an understanding and appreciation of jazz as
a dance form.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Dance 29. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
DANC V30 - DANCE PERFORMANCE - 3 Units
Hours: 1 lecture, 6 laboratory weekly
Concentrated development of dance skills and understanding of
choreography. Experience in public performance of dance concerts
and demonstrations.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Dance 30. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
DANC V50 - CHOREOGRAPHY - 1 Unit
Hours: 2 lecture-laboratory weekly
The study of dance with practical application in the composition of
solo and group dances to be presented in dance demonstrations,
concerts, and other per formance situations.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Dance 50. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
DANC V60A-Z - TOPICS IN DANCE - .5-3 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course considers topics not covered in detail by the other
dance offerings. Examples of topics to be offered from time to time
include: square dance, modern dance, ballroom dancing.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Dance 60A-Z. Transfer credit: determined by transfer
institution.
DANC V88 - DANCE WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community, as
required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are not
met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. Courses with
same title may not be repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4
times.
DANC V89 - WORKSHOPS IN DANCE - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet the specific needs of the college and
community, as required and requested by persons whose needs in
this area are not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. Courses with
same title may not be repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Dance 89. Transfer credit: CSU; for UC, determined
after admission.
DANC V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN DANCE - 1-6 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course is designed for students who are interested in
furthering their skills and knowledge of dance on an independent
study basis. Assignments may include performance, library,
laboratory and field work. Students are accepted only by written
project proposal approved by the discipline prior to enrollment.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 6 units. Formerly Dance 90. Transfer credit:
CSU; for UC, determined after admission.
DEVELOPMENTAL STUDIES
DS V10 - ACADEMIC SKILLS FOR COLLEGE
STUDENTS - 4 Units
Hours: 4 lecture weekly
This course will focus upon developing basic skills in math,
problem solving, reading, study skills and writing. The course has
been developed for students who normally do not perceive
themselves as capable of performing college level tasks.
Formerly DS 10. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Not
applicable for degree credit.
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DRFT V02A - BLUEPRINT READING:
MANUFACTURING - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course covers the interpretation of mechanical drawings
typical of the metal working field; theory of common types of
projections, dimensioning principles, machine standards, application
of creative sketching and interpretation of blueprints.
Formerly Drft 2A. Same as MS V02 & WEL V02. Transfer credit:
CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
DRFT V02B - BLUEPRINT READING: ARCHITECTURAL/
CONSTRUCTION - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course provides experience in construction blueprint reading
and plan review. Experiences will include the study of lines, symbols,
notations and dimensions used on architectural drawings. Code
interpretation and design compliance will be stressed.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Drft 2B. Same as ARCH V11
& CT V20. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
DRFT V03 - DRAFTING FUNDAMENTALS - 3 Units
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course covers the application of the fundamentals of
industrial design drafting. Topics include the basic concepts of
graphic presentation including design languages/symbols, sketching,
pictorial drawing, lettering, orthographic projection, working
drawings, auxiliary views, dimensioning, geometric developments,
duplication, interrelationships to the design process, the introduction
to computer aided design, and industry trends and applications.
Fees will be required. Formerly Drft 3. Transfer credit: CSU.
DRFT V04 - MEASUREMENTS AND
COMPUTATIONS - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is the occupational application of measurements and
computations as used by technology students. Topics include
geometric shape calculations, practical trigonometry, areas, volumes,
ratio and proportion, units and conversions, decimals and fractions
and applied algebra.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Drft 4. Same as MS V04 &
MT V04.
DRFT V05A - INTRODUCTION TO AUTOCAD - 2 Units
Prerequisite: DRFT V03 or 1 year of drafting experience
Hours: 1 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course is an introduction to the use of AutoCAD including
commands, editing, printing and plotting with emphasis on twodimensional,
and introduction to three-dimensional drawings.
Overview of related industry trends, practices and employer
expectations will be addressed.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. DRFT V05A/
ARCH V23 may be taken in any combination for a maximum of 2
times. Formerly Drft 5A. Same as ARCH V23. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
DRFT V05B - ADVANCED OPERATIONS OF
AUTOCAD - 2 Units
Prerequisite: ARCH V23 or DRFT V05A
Hours: 1 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course focuses on AutoCAD instruction including threedimensional
drafting, customization of AutoCAD, introduction to
architectural and electronic CAD, and introduction to CAD/CAM.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. May be taken for
a maximum of 2 times. Formerly Drft 5B. Transfer credit: CSU.
DS V88 - DEVELOPMENTAL STUDIES
WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community, as
required and/or requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. Courses with
same title may not be repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly DS V89. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
DRAFTING
DRFT V01A - INTRODUCTION TO CAD DESIGN
GRAPHICS I - 2-5 Units
Hours: 4-10 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is designed to introduce entry-level students to
Computer Aided Design (CAD). It covers the interpretation of
mechanical drawings and the application of the fundamentals of
design graphics through lecture and laboratory practice. The course
topics include the areas of technical sketching, lettering,
or thographic projection, working drawings, auxiliary views,
dimensioning, developments, pictorial drawings, basic computer
applications and the introduction to computer aided design (CAD).
DRFT V01B - INTRODUCTION TO CAD DESIGN
GRAPHICS II - 2-5 Units
Recommended preparation: DRFT V01A
Hours: 4-10 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course covers the application of computer design graphics
and drafting standards used in industrial practice. This course uses
computer graphics to introduce two-dimensional and threedimensional
design drafting, editing and printing-plotting techniques.
DRFT V01C - INTRODUCTION TO CAD DESIGN
GRAPHICS III - 2-5 Units
Recommended preparation: DRFT V01A and DRFT V01B
Hours: 4-10 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course covers the interpretation of three-dimensional
mechanical drawings and the application of the fundamentals of
design graphics through lecture and laboratory practice. The course
topics include the areas of technical sketching, lettering,
orthographics projection, 3D assembly drawings, auxiliary views,
dimensioning, developments, pictorial drawings, basic computer
applications and the introduction to solid modeling in computer aided
design (CAD).
Field trips may be required.
DRFT V01D - INTRODUCTION TO CAD DESIGN
GRAPHICS IV - 2-5 Units
Recommended preparation: DRFT V01A and DRFT V01B and
DRFT V01C
Hours: 4-10 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course covers the interpretation of architectural drawings and
the application of the fundamentals of design graphics through
lecture and laboratory practice. The course topics include the areas
of technical sketching, lettering, or thographic projection, building
design and construction methods, auxiliary views, dimensioning,
developments, pictorial drawings, basic computer applications and
the introduction to computer aided design (CAD).
Field trips may be required.
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DRFT V42 - DESIGN DRAFTING AND 3D SOLID
MODELING - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ARCH V23 or DRFT V05A; and
DRFT V41
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course consists of the drawing of machine details and
assemblies with attention to tolerances, notes, and dimensioning
consistent with industrial practices. The course also covers the study
of 3D CAD (computer assisted drafting) design concepts and
applications. Students will develop skills in wire frame, surface, and
solid model creation.
Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU.
DRFT V43 - INTRODUCTION TO SOLIDWORKS - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: DRFT V42
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course provides a foundation in 3D parametric design using
Autodesk, AutoCAD, Mechanical Desktop software and/or other
industry standard solid modeling software. The students will be
introduced to the design concepts of parts and assemblies,
parametric design, feature driven design, profiles and sketches,
detail drawings, assembly drawings and CAD (computer assisted
drafting) standards used in industry. The course covers the
development of 3D design models, 2D detail drawings and the
creation and application of parametric assembly models.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit:
CSU.
DRFT V44 - RAPID DESIGN AND PROTOTYPING - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: DRFT V42 or DRFT V43
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course introduces the applications of technology and tools
for creating three-dimensional physical models from 3D CAD
(computer assisted drafting) files and other 3D data. Rapid
prototyping and model making technologies are covered that
accelerate the design process, allowing the student designers to
shorten the design cycle time, update the product development
process and improve communication between the design focus
groups, engineering, marketing and manufacturing.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit:
CSU.
DRFT V50 - FLEXIBLE MANUFACTURING APPLICATIONS:
COMPUTER ASSISTED DRAFTING (CAD)/ COMPUTER
ASSISTED MACHINING (CAM) - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ARCH V23 or DRFT V05A or MS V40
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course is an introduction to flexible manufacturing
applications and CAD/CAM. Topics include set up and operation of
numerical control lathes, mills, electrical discharge machines and
robotics principles.
Fees will be required. Formerly MS V50. Transfer credit: CSU.
DRFT V51 - INTRODUCTION TO 3D STUDIO MAX - 2 Units
Hours: 1 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course is designed to prepare students for entry-level
positions using 3D Studio Max. This course provides hands-on
training in hardware and software applications, including conceptual
principles, modeling, rendering and animation. Tutorials focus on the
primary uses of animation in the real world, including architectural,
mechanical, accident recreation and character animation.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. May be taken for
a maximum of 2 times. Formerly Drft 51. Offered on a credit/no
credit basis only. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see
counselor.
DRFT V10A - ELECTRONIC DRAFTING I - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: DRFT V03 or 1 year of drafting
experience
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
A study of electronic drafting that includes block diagrams,
schematics, printed circuit boards and integrated circuits. Computer
assisted drafting (CAD) is an integral par t of the course.
Formerly Drft 10A. Transfer credit: CSU.
DRFT V10B - ELECTRONIC DRAFTING II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: DRFT V10A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is a study of logic diagrams, packaging and advanced
principles of printed circuit board design. Computer assisted drafting
(CAD) is also an integral part of the course.
Formerly Drft 10B. Transfer credit: CSU.
DRFT V14A - TECHNICAL ILLUSTRATION I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: DRFT V03 or 1 year of drafting experience
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
Gives the student skills in the preparation of technical illustrations
to meet the standards of industry. Drawings are made from
blueprints, technical orders and freehand sketches. Axonometric
projection will be covered.
Fees will be required. Formerly Drft 14A. Transfer credit: CSU.
DRFT V14B - TECHNICAL ILLUSTRATION II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: DRFT V14A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
Systems of perspective drawing. Information on and study of
layouts and makeup of industrial manuals. Techniques used in
industrial publications.
Fees will be required. Formerly Drft 14B. Transfer credit: CSU.
DRFT V16 - CIVIL DESIGN - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: DRFT V03 or 1 year of drafting
experience
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This is a fundamental course in grading design; contour
manipulation; computations and procedures; applicable fundamental
design techniques; practice with maps and land descriptions;
estimating also covered.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Drft 16. Transfer credit:
CSU.
DRFT V18 - DRAFTING PROJECTS - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ARCH V23 or DRFT V05A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is an integration of previously acquired knowledge
through assignment of projects in the areas of machine drafting,
architectural drawing, technical illustration and electronic drafting.
Students will select one area. The majority of work is performed on
computer assisted drafting (CAD) hardware.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. May be taken for
a maximum of 3 times. Formerly Drft 18.
DRFT V41 - INTRODUCTION TO INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
GRAPHICS - 3 Units
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This entry-level course covers the application of the fundamentals
of industrial design graphics through lecture and laboratory practice.
The course topics include the areas of technical sketching, lettering,
or thographic projection, working drawings, auxiliary views,
dimensioning, developments, pictorial drawings, drawing duplication,
introduction to computer assisted drafting (CAD) and their
interrelationship to the design process.
Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU.
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DRFT V88 - DRAFTING WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community, as
required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are not
met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly DRFT
V89.
DRFT V99 - AUTOCAD JOB TRAINING PROGRAM - 4 Units
Hours: 2 lecture, 6 laboratory weekly
This AutoCAD course is designed to prepare the student for entrylevel
employment into the drafting industry. Hands-on training will be
provided in various hardware and software applications including
setting up programs, editing, drawing, attributes and extractions,
AutoLISP, menus, scripts, etc. Students may opt to emphasize one or
all of the three major styles which include architectural, 3 D, or
mechanical.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Drft 99. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Not
applicable for degree credit.
ECONOMICS
ECON V01A - PRINCIPLES OF
MACRO-ECONOMICS - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is a broad and comprehensive introduction to the
operation of the American economy with emphasis on macroeconomics.
Macro-economics is concerned with obtaining an
overview of the structure of the economy and the relationships
between the major economic aggregates: households, businesses,
government and international economy. Macro-economics involves
the study of the levels of output, income, expenditures, employment,
prices, and the government’s ability to alter these levels by the use of
fiscal and monetary policies.
Formerly Econ 1A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN ECON 2.
ECON V01B - PRINCIPLES OF
MICRO-ECONOMICS - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ECON V01A
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is a continuation of the broad and comprehensive
introduction to the operation of the American economy but with
emphasis on micro-economics. Micro-economics is concerned with
the small economic units: an individual household, firm, and
industry. Micro-economics involves the study of consumer behavior,
the operation of the firm, and the competitive, monopolisticcompetitive,
oligopolistic, and monopolistic structures of industries.
International trade and finance, comparative economic systems, and
economic growth and development are also examined.
Formerly Econ 1B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN ECON 4.
ECON V88 - ECONOMICS WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community, as
required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are not
met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times.
ECON V89 - WORKSHOPS IN ECONOMICS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community, as
required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are not
met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly Econ 89.
Transfer credit: CSU; for UC, determined after admission.
ECON V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN
ECONOMICS - 1-6 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course offers specialized study opportunities for students
with intermediate skills, who wish to pursue projects not included in
the regular curriculum. Students are accepted only by written project
proposal approved by the discipline prior to enrollment.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times not to exceed 6 units.
Formerly Econ 90. Transfer credit: CSU; for UC, determined after
admission.
ECON V95 - ECONOMICS INTERNSHIP I - 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment
in one course in the discipline
Hours: 60 per unit
This economics internship offers students who are volunteers
(unpaid) an opportunity to obtain work experience related to their
field of study. Students are accepted as a result of consultation with
a designated faculty member in the discipline and the acceptance of
an approved work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other work
experience/internship courses. Formerly Econ 95. Transfer credit: for
CSU, credit limitations - see counselor; for UC, determined after
admission.
ECON V96 - ECONOMICS INTERNSHIP II - 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment
in one course in the discipline
Hours: 75 per unit
This economics internship offers students who are employed in
the field an oppor tunity to expand their work experience related to
their field of study. Students are accepted as a result of consultation
with a designated faculty member in the discipline and the
acceptance of an approved work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other work
experience/internship courses. Transfer credit: for CSU, credit
limitations - see counselor; for UC, determined after admission.
EDUCATION
EDU courses not currently offered.
EDU V01 - INTRODUCTION TO TEACHING - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ENGL V01A or placement as measured
by the college assessment process
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This introductory foundation course is designed to provide
students with the fundamental knowledge of the American
educational enterprise, especially problems in urban multicultural
schools. Standards for the teaching profession, conditions for
effective learning, and models of school reform are addressed. A
minimum of 20 hours of observation and participation in a
multicultural school setting is required.
Field trips will be required. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
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EDU V02 - URBAN EDUCATION IN AMERICAN
SOCIETY - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ENGL V01A or placement as measured
by the college assessment process
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This foundation course is designed to provide students with the
fundamental knowledge of the understanding of the American
educational system, especially problems in urban multicultural
schools. Concepts and methods from the fields of sociology,
philosophy, and the politics of education are used to gain knowledge
of, understand and analyze the current conditions of American
schools and to evaluate selected proposals/models of reform. A
minimum of 20 hours of observation and participation in a
multicultural school and community setting is required.
Field trips will be required. Transfer credit: CSU.
EDU V89 - WORKSHOPS IN EDUCATION - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community, as
required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are not
met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. Courses with
same title may not be repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Transfer credit: CSU.
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE CENTER
EAC V01 - STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS IN
COLLEGE AND LIFE - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A performance oriented course designed for students with
disabilities to increase success in education, career and life goals.
Students will develop their own success plans through selfevaluation
and by learning and applying specific techniques and
resources. Topics covered are disability awareness and selfadvocacy,
learning profiles, study/life skills, relationships,
multiculturalism, and college and career options. Emphasizes
independent critical thinking skills while providing oppor tunity for
construction and implementation of plans for success.
Transfer credit: CSU.
EAC V05A - INTRODUCTION: VISUALLY
IMPAIRED - .5-3 Units
Hours: .5-3 lecture weekly
This course is designed for those interested in a basic knowledge
of the visually impaired. Students will learn basic orientation and
mobility skills and will learn about the anatomy of the eye and eye
diseases. Additionally, students will examine the materials, services
and daily living skills needed by the blind and visually impaired.
Field trips will be required. Formerly SpEd 5A.
EAC V05B - RESOURCES FOR VISUALLY
IMPAIRED - .5-3 Units
Hours: .5-3 lecture weekly
This course is designed for those interested in a knowledge of the
organizations, community resources, technology and assistive
computer access for the visually impaired. Students will also be
introduced to the five types of Braille.
Field trips will be required. Formerly SpEd 5B.
EAC V05C - COMPUTER BRAILLE - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course will focus on Braille instruction utilized by the blind
and visually impaired population at home and in the workplace. It will
also serve as a certification course for Braille transcribers. It will
prepare future transcribers for Library of Congress cer tification.
Field trips will be required. Transfer credit: CSU.
EAC V14 - ENGLISH GRAMMAR SKILLS FOR
THE DEAF - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is designed for hearing impaired students who require
instruction in English grammar and whose primary communication
mode is American Sign Language. The course includes practice in
identifying parts of speech and correct sentence structure using
instructional materials especially designed for the hearing impaired.
Field trips may be required. Formerly EAC 14. Offered on a credit/
no credit basis only. Not applicable for degree credit.
EAC V21 - WEIGHT TRAINING AND CONDITIONING:
ADAPTIVE - 1-1.5 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
An individualized weight training course designed to improve
muscular strength and endurance, cardiovascular endurance,
flexibility, posture, static and dynamic balance, locomotion,
perceptual-motor skills, spor ts-related gross motor skills, and/or fine
motor skills for students with disabilities, as well as enhancing and
developing social skills and self-esteem. It also provides a physical
education program for those persons who have limited physical
capacity and require adaptive physical education. Adaptive
equipment is available in the fitness center for students requiring this
accommodation.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly EAC 21.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
EAC V25 - INTRODUCTION TO DANCE:
ADAPTIVE - 1-1.5 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
A study, appreciation, and experience of basic dance forms
designed for students with disabilities.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly EAC 25.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
EAC V26 - INDIVIDUAL AND TEAM SPORTS:
ADAPTIVE - 1-1.5 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
Instruction and practice in individual and team spor ts for men and
women. Designed especially for students with disabilities, including
wheelchair users. Basic fundamentals, rules and strategies,
including but not limited to, basketball, track and tennis. Also
provides a physical education program for students who have limited
physical capacity and require adaptive physical education.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly EAC 26.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
EAC V27 - INTRODUCTION TO SWIMMING:
ADAPTIVE - 1-1.5 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
This course is designed to introduce the fundamentals of
swimming skills and safety practices. It will include instruction,
conditioning and practice, and is designed for students of all
disabilities and challenges.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Transfer credit: CSU; UC;
credit limitations - see counselor.
EAC V28 - EXPLORING MULTICULTURAL DANCE FORMS:
ADAPTIVE - 1-1.5 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
Students will learn a variety of dances from diverse cultures.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Transfer credit: CSU; UC;
credit limitations - see counselor.
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EAC V32 - JOB-SEEKING STRATEGIES - 1.5 Units
Hours: 1 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
A course designed for persons with disabilities who wish to
improve their job-seeking strategies. Topics will include employee
rights and responsibilities, job observation/exploration, interview
techniques, applications and resumes.
Field trips may be required. Formerly EAC 32. Offered on a credit/
no credit basis only. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see
counselor.
EAC V33 - CAREER EXPLORATION - 1.5 Units
Hours: 1 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
This course is designed to provide disabled persons opportunities
to explore and observe occupational areas in which they have
expressed career interest.
Formerly EAC 33. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Transfer
credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
EAC V88 - EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE CENTER
WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community, as
required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are not
met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly EAC V89.
EAC V95 - SPECIAL EDUCATION INTERNSHIP I- 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment
in one course in the discipline
Hours: 60 per unit
This special education internship course offers students who are
volunteers (unpaid) an opportunity to obtain work experience related
to their field of study. Students are accepted as a result of
consultation with a designated faculty member in the discipline and
the acceptance of an approved work proposal.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other work
experience/internship courses. Offered on a credit/no credit basis
only. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
EAC V96 - SPECIAL EDUCATION
INTERNSHIP II - 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment
in one course in the discipline
Hours: 75 per unit
This special education internship course offers students who are
employed in the field an opportunity to expand their work experience
related to their field of study. Students are accepted as a result of
consultation with a designated faculty member in the discipline and
the acceptance of an approved work proposal.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other work
experience/internship courses. Offered on a credit/no credit basis
only. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
EMT V01 - EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN - 7 Units
Prerequisite: current CPR certification for health care provider or
professional rescuer; proof of freedom from and immunity to
communicable diseases; physical examination demonstrating
general good health; age 18 by midterm; no visible tattoos or visible
body piercings except single studs in ear lobes; and no acrylic or
long nails in clinical settings
Recommended preparation: the state of California Emergency
Services Authority through the Ventura County Emergency Medical
Services Agency may deny certification to those with criminal
records
Hours: 7 lecture, .5 laboratory weekly
This course covers the techniques of emergency medical care
presently considered to be within the scope of practice of ambulance
attendants and others engaged in the delivery of emergency
services. The student participates in providing care to the
emergency patient in both hospital and field settings under the direct
supervision of hospital and ambulance personnel. This course is
approved by the California State Department of Emergency Services.
Upon successful completion of both the written and practical
examinations with a grade of B or better, the student will be eligible
to sit for the cer tifying examination administered by the Ventura
County Emergency Medical Services Agency.
Fees will be required. Field trips will be required. Formerly EMT
V01 & V01L.
EMT V10 - EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN
RECERTIFICATION - 2 Units
Prerequisite: valid EMT cer tificate; and current CPR certification for
health care provider or professional rescuer
Hours: 2 lecture weekly
This course is designed to update the emergency medical
technician and meet state requirements for recertification. The
course reviews life-support measures and the use of emergency
equipment and supplies.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly EMT 10.
ENGINEERING
ENGR V01 - INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING - 1 Unit
Hours: 1 lecture weekly
This course provides students with an overview of the engineering
profession. It includes academic preparation requirements;
engineering curricula, methods and history of engineering; projected
employment opportunities; professional career duties,
responsibilities, and expectations; employer requirements and
expectations; and recent developments in engineering and future
needs.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Engr 1. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC.
ENGR V02 - ENGINEERING GRAPHICS - 2 Units
Prerequisite: MATH V05 or the four th year of high school
mathematics ((advanced mathematics) with grade of C or better
Recommended preparation: MATH V20
Hours: 1 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course covers the concepts of graphic presentation by
or thographic, pictorial, and auxiliary projections; development of
charts and graphs; development of empirical equations from linear,
log-log, and semi-log graphs of empirical data; and graphical
differentiation and integration. Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD) is
an integral par t of this course.
Formerly Engr 2. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN ENGR 2.
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ENGR V03 - DESCRIPTIVE GEOMETRY - 2 Units
Prerequisite: MATH V05 or the fourth year of high school
mathematics ((advanced mathematics) with grade of C or better
Recommended preparation: MATH V20
Hours: 1 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course covers study of points, lines and planes, intersections
and developments as a basis for more advanced design courses.
Students will be introduced to the use of computer-aided design
equipment.
Formerly Engr 3. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
ENGR V05A - PLANE SURVEYING - 3 Units
Prerequisite: MATH V05 or the four th year of high school
mathematics ((advanced mathematics) with grade of C or better
Recommended preparation: MATH V20
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course covers the theory and practice of land surveying
including horizontal, angular, and elevation measurements. The
analysis of errors per tinent to surveying, and the analysis of
surveying measurements and adjustments are included.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Engr 5A. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN ENGR 10 [with ENGR V05B].
ENGR V05B - ENGINEERING SURVEYS - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ENGR V05A
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course provides instruction and experience in office
calculations and field techniques for: control surveys, topographic
surveys using transit-stadia and plane table alidade, horizontal and
vertical curves, earthwork, practical astronomy, and introduction to
photogrammetry.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Engr 5B. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN ENGR 10 [with ENGR V05A].
ENGR V12 - ENGINEERING STATICS - 3 Units
Prerequisite: MATH V21B or concurrent enrollment; and PHYS V04-
V04L
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
The course provides an analysis of forces on structures in
equilibrium. It includes properties of forces, moments, shear,
couples, resultants, friction, centroids, and area moments. Methods
of analysis include mathematical modeling, vectors, scalers, and
vir tual work.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Engr 12. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN ENGR 8.
ENGR V16 - ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS AND
DEVICES - 3 Units
Prerequisite: MATH V21B and PHYS V05-V05L
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is an introduction to electronic circuits and devices
for the engineering major. It includes resistive and transient circuit
analysis, sinusoidal AC circuits, computer-aided analysis,
semiconductors, diodes, transistors, digital logic circuits, and
operational amplifiers with negative feedback.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Engr 16. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN ENGR 12 or CAN ENGR 6 [with ENGR V16L].
ENGR V16L - ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS AND DEVICES
LABORATORY - 1 Unit
Prerequisite: ENGR V16 or concurrent enrollment
Hours: 3 laboratory weekly
This course provides the laboratory experience to illustrate the
principles covered in electronic circuits and devices to develop the
student’s laboratory skills.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Engr 16L. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN ENGR 6 [with ENGR V16].
ENGR V18 - ENGINEERING MATERIALS - 3 Units
Prerequisite: CHEM V01A-V01AL and PHYS V04-V04L
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course covers the application of chemistry, physics, and
mathematics to the analysis of internal structures of materials, the
dependency on properties of materials upon those structures, and
the study of the behavior of materials in service. Lab related
observations and material performance are compared to theory.
Computers are utilized where appropriate.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Engr 18. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN ENGR 4.
ENGR V88 - ENGINEERING WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community, as
required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are not
met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. Courses with same
title may not be repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times.
ENGR V89 - WORKSHOPS IN ENGINEERING - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community, as
required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are not
met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly Engr 89.
Transfer credit: CSU; for UC, determined after admission.
ENGLISH
Enrollment in many English courses requires meeting prerequisites.
Prerequisites (proof of readiness) must be satisfied in one of the
following ways: 1) Placement as measured by the Ventura College
assessment process; or, 2) Satisfactory completion of the required
prerequisite course at Moorpark, Oxnard, or Ventura College; or, 3)
Satisfactory completion of the prerequisite course at another college
(transcripts required). For fur ther information about prerequisites,
see the Ventura College Schedule of Classes and/or Catalog.
ENGL V01A - ENGLISH COMPOSITION - 5 Units
Prerequisite: ENGL V02 with grade of C or better or placement as
measured by the college assessment process
Hours: 5 lecture weekly
The student will learn to write coherent, well-developed expository
essays using a variety of rhetorical modes; to prepare a research
paper; and to respond critically to ideas in published works.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Engl 1A. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN ENGL 2 or CAN ENGL SEQ A [with ENGL V01B].
ENGL V01B - CRITICAL THINKING AND COMPOSITION
THROUGH LITERATURE - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ENGL V01A with grade of C or better
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
English V01B is designed to reinforce the critical reading and the
writing skills taught in English V01A. Students will receive
instruction in critical thinking and writing strong arguments using
literature as the subject matter. Students will learn to identify
premises and conclusions, to recognize patterns of faulty logic in
developing arguments, and to use deductive and inductive
reasoning. They will demonstrate this understanding in graded
writing assignments (totaling 8,000 to 10,000 words) that
synthesize material from various sources, demonstrate critical
reasoning skills and utilize research strategies.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Engl 1B. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN ENGL 4 or CAN ENGL SEQ A [with ENGL V01A].
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ENGL V02 - FUNDAMENTALS OF ENGLISH
COMPOSITION - 5 Units
Prerequisite: ENGL V03 or placement as measured by the college
assessment process
Recommended preparation: ENGL V06A
Hours: 5 lecture weekly
The student will learn to write coherent, well-developed expository
essays using a variety of rhetorical modes; to summarize and
analyze essays as models for writing; and to conduct research and
write a research essay.
Formerly ENGL V02A.
ENGL V03 - BASIC ENGLISH COMPOSITION - 5 Units
Prerequisite: ENGL V04B or placement as measured by the college
assessment process
Recommended preparation: ENGL V07 or ESL V33
Hours: 5 lecture weekly
The student will learn to write coherent, supported paragraphs and
short essays; to analyze and summarize shor t prose; and to conduct
research and write a shor t research paper.
Formerly Engl 3. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Not
applicable for degree credit.
ENGL V04A - WRITING SKILLS: LEVEL A - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ENGL V08A or ESL V34A
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
The student will learn to write grammatically correct sentences, to
develop coherent paragraphs and to read and to analyze short
passages as models for writing.
Formerly ENGL V190A. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
Not applicable for degree credit.
ENGL V04B - WRITING SKILLS: LEVEL B - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ENGL V04A; and ENGL V08A or ESL
V34A
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
The student will learn to write a variety of grammatically correct
sentences, use a variety of rhetorical modes in well-developed
paragraphs, and analyze shor t passages as models for writing. The
student will also be introduced to essay writing and library research.
Formerly ENGL V190B. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
Not applicable for degree credit.
ENGL V05 - COLLEGE-LEVEL READING FOR CRITICAL
ANALYSIS - 3.5 Units
Recommended preparation: ENGL V06A or placement as measured
by the college assessment process
Hours: 3 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
This course is a college-level reading course designed to help
students improve their reading comprehension and ability to do critical
analysis. They will develop advanced vocabulary skills and improve
their reading speed and comprehension in assignments involving
lengthy and difficult college-level texts and scholarly ar ticles.
Transfer credit: CSU.
ENGL V06A - ACADEMIC READING - 3.5 Units
Recommended preparation: ENGL V07 or ESL V33 or placement as
measured by the college assessment process
Hours: 3 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
This is a college-level reading course which is designed to help
students improve their reading comprehension across the disciplines.
They will develop content area and individualized vocabulary and
learn to identify and distinguish between literal and implied thesis
statements and supporting details in complex ar ticles and expository
essays of medium length. They will also read, summarize,
paraphrase and analyze such expository passages.
ENGL V06B - READING MULTICULTURAL
LITERATURE - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ENGL V07 or ESL V33 or placement as
measured by the college assessment process
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This is a survey of multicultural literature which focuses on
reading, understanding and writing about the genres of poetry, short
fiction and drama. This course is designed to help students improve
their understanding of the elements of each of the genres and the
social and historical and cultural contexts which contribute to the
works. Students will learn to read, summarize, and analyze literary
works from a variety of cultural groups. They will also learn to do
literary research.
Same as AES V30.
ENGL V07 - INTERMEDIATE READING COMPREHENSION
AND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION - 3.5 Units
Recommended preparation: ENGL V08A or ENGL V08B or ESL V34A
or ESL V34B or placement as measured by the college assessment
process
Hours: 3 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
This is an intermediate-level reading course which is designed to
help students improve their reading comprehension at the level of the
short essay. They will individually develop their vocabularies and
learn to identify literal and implied main ideas and supporting details
at the level of the short essay. They will also read, summarize,
paraphrase and analyze short, simple expository passages.
Same as ESL V33. Not applicable for degree credit.
ENGL V08A - LOW-BEGINNING READING
COMPREHENSION - 3.5 Units
Recommended preparation:placement as measured by the college
assessment process
Hours: 3 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
This is a beginning-level reading comprehension course intended
as a bridge for students from English as a Second Language, the
Educational Assistance Center, or into the college. It is designed to
help students develop reading comprehension at the paragraph level
and to develop a functional vocabulary.
Same as ESL V34A. Not applicable for degree credit.
ENGL V08B - HIGH-BEGINNING READING
COMPREHENSION - 3.5 Units
Recommended preparation: placement as measured by the college
assessment process
Hours: 3 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
Students will read and analyze short passages of several paragraphs
in length. They will also develop a functional academic vocabulary.
Same as ESL V34B. Not applicable for degree credit.
ENGL V09 - INDIVIDUALIZED READING - 1 Unit
Hours: 2 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is designed for students who want to improve their
reading in areas such as reading speed, comprehension, spelling,
vocabulary, and study skills. After appropriate diagnosis and discussion
with the instructor, students will begin work in specific skill areas.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Offered on a credit/no
credit basis only.
ENGL V10 - CREATIVE WRITING - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ENGL V01A
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Various literary forms (short story, poetry, essay, and drama
among others) are examined in the course. The form of the genre is
examined from a critical standpoint, and the requirements of each
genre are discussed. Students produce original works and are given
assistance in improving their writing.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Engl 10. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN ENGL 6.
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ENGL V11A - INTERMEDIATE CREATIVE
WRITING I - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ENGL V10
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A continuation of the study of the literary forms - shor t story,
poetry, and drama - with practice in writing original works, and with
special emphasis on criticism of students’ works by instructor and
students.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Engl 11A. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
ENGL V11B - INTERMEDIATE CREATIVE
WRITING II - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ENGL V11A
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This is a course for students who wish to improve their skills as
poets, authors of fiction and as nonfiction writers.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Engl 11B. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
ENGL V15 - INTRODUCTION TO POETRY - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ENGL V01A
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A study of poetry with emphasis on critical reading, analysis, and
interpretation. The student will learn the different forms and elements
of poetry. The students will write papers critically analyzing poetry.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Engl 15. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN ENGL 20.
ENGL V16 - INTRODUCTION TO FICTION - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ENGL V01A
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Analysis and interpretation of representative shor t stories and
novels. Emphasis on structure, style, character, setting, and tone.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Engl 16. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN ENGL 18.
ENGL V21A - SURVEY OF ENGLISH LITERATURE I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ENGL V01A
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A survey of English literature in its cultural framework from the
Celtic epic tradition to the late 18th century, covering the Heroic Age,
the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, and Neoclassicism.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Engl 21A. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN ENGL 8 or CAN ENGL SEQ B [with ENGL V21B].
ENGL V21B - SURVEY OF ENGLISH
LITERATURE II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ENGL V01A
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A survey of English literature in its cultural framework from the
beginning of the 19th century to the end of the 20th century,
covering the Romantic, Victorian, Modern and Post Modern periods
of literature.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Engl 21B. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN ENGL 10 or CAN ENGL SEQ B [with ENGL V21A].
ENGL V22A - SURVEY OF AMERICAN LITERATURE:
COLONIAL PERIOD TO 1865 - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ENGL V01A
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A survey of American literature, including its religious, social,
political, and cultural contexts from the colonial period to the end of
the Civil War. This course will cover Puritanism, Reason and
Revolution, Transcendentalism, Romanticism, and Multiculturalism/
Abolitionists/Native-American writers.
Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN ENGL
14 or CAN ENGL SEQ C [with ENGL V22B].
ENGL V22B - SURVEY OF AMERICAN LITERATURE: 1865
TO PRESENT - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ENGL V01A
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A survey of American literature from 1865 to the present,
including poetry, fiction and drama. Emphasis will be on the political,
social and cultural influences on writers of the Realistic, Regional,
Naturalistic, Modern, and Post-Modern movements with readings
from both traditional and multicultural writers represented.
Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN ENGL
16 or CAN ENGL SEQ C [with ENGL V22A].
ENGL V23 - INTRODUCTION TO DRAMATIC
LITERATURE - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ENGL V01A
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is a beginning study of dramatic theory. Plays from
various time periods will be studied and analyzed as literary works in
the historical context, traced through their production history,
considered for their relevance and importance for today’s ar tists and
audiences, and analyzed for their production possibilities. The course
will emphasize critical reading, analysis, and interpretation.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Engl 23. Same as THA V23.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor. CAN
ENGL 22.
ENGL V26 - INTRODUCTION TO SHAKESPEARE - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ENGL V01A
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
The course analyzes selected plays and verse to enhance
understanding of Shakespeare as poet and playwright. Lectures
cover all aspects, including plot development, character delineation,
themes, language, verse, stagecraft, social conventions and attitudes
of the Elizabethan Age. The selected plays represent a cross-section
of the types of plays created by Shakespeare. These plays will also
illustrate ways in which Shakespeare developed as dramatist and
poet.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Engl 26. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
ENGL V29A - AESTHETICS OF FILM I - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ENGL V01A
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Introduction to the study of film, especially feature length
commercial films. Emphasis is on creative and critical interpretation
and evaluation of film techniques and effects.
Field trips may be required. Formerly ENGL V07A. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
ENGL V29B - AESTHETICS OF FILM II - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ENGL V01A
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Additional study of the film as a medium for dramatic presentation.
Emphasis is on creative and critical interpretation of films. Films
seen and evaluated in the introductory film course will be different
from films presented in this course.
Field trips may be required. Formerly ENGL V07B. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
ENGL V30 - SURVEY OF WORLD LITERATURE I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ENGL V01A
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A survey of world literature and its cultural framework from
ancient times to the Renaissance.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Engl 30. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
Credit Courses - 141 Ventura College Catalog 2005-2006
ENGL V31 - SURVEY OF WORLD LITERATURE II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ENGL V01A
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A survey of world literature and its cultural framework from the
Renaissance to the present.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Engl 31. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
ENGL V33 - INTRODUCTION TO AFRICAN-AMERICAN
LITERATURE - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ENGL V01A
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
An analytical, in-depth study of the literature of the African
American experience in the United States. A student receiving credit
in ENGL V33 will not receive credit in ENGL V133.
Formerly Engl 33. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
ENGL V34 - INTRODUCTION TO CHICANO
LITERATURE - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ENGL V01A
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is designed to introduce the literature of the Chicano.
The novel, short story, essay, theatre, song, and poetry of the
Chicano will be analyzed and interpreted in-depth. A student
receiving credit in ENGL V34 will not receive credit in ENGL V134.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Engl 34. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC.
ENGL V35 - MULTICULTURAL AMERICAN
LITERATURE - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ENGL V01A
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A survey course on the ethnic American experience in the United
States, focusing on several of the following literatures: African
American, Asian American, Chicano, Latino, and Native American.
Other groups may be included. Literary genres include poetry, drama,
short fiction, and the novel. Literary works will be examined within
their cultural, historical, and social frameworks. This course
emphasizes appreciation of writers in these genres and their
contributions. A student receiving credit in ENGL V35 will not receive
credit in ENGL V135.
Transfer credit: CSU.
ENGL V36A - SURVEY OF WOMEN IN LITERATURE I - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ENGL V01A
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
An examination of the images, roles and identities of women
through the study of the contribution of women to a variety of literary
genres including prose, poetry, shor t fiction, drama and novels.
Authors will be studied in their historical, social and cultural milieu
from the Middle Ages through the early 20th century. A student
receiving credit in ENGL V36A will not receive credit in ENGL V136A.
Field trips may be required. Formerly ENGL V32B. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
ENGL V36B - SURVEY OF WOMEN IN
LITERATURE II - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ENGL V01A
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
An examination of the images, roles and identities of women
through the study of the contribution of women to a variety of literary
genres including prose, poetry, shor t fiction, drama and novels.
Authors will be studied in their historical, social and cultural milieu
from the early 20th century to the present. Literary trends such as
Modernism, Feminism, Men’s Studies, and Lesbian/Gay/
BisexualTransgender Studies will also be covered. A student
receiving credit in ENGL V36B will not receive credit in ENGL V136B.
Field trips may be required. Formerly ENGL V32A. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
ENGL V51 - EDITING I - 3 Units
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
A course designed to focus on how to make written material ready
for publication. Students may use word processing equipment. Basic
editing, grammar, spelling, English fundamentals, consistency and
style will be taught in relation to correcting work for a variety of print
and online publications. Skills acquired will be usable in various job
markets including newsletter, newspaper, magazine, book and online
publishing.
Field trips may be required. Same as JOUR V15A. Transfer credit:
CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
ENGL V60A-Z - TOPICS IN ENGLISH - 1-3 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course considers topics not covered in detail by the other
English offerings.
Formerly Engl 60A-Z. Transfer credit: determined by transfer
institution.
ENGL V88 - ENGLISH WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community, as
required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are not
met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times.
ENGL V89 - WORKSHOPS IN ENGLISH - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community, as
required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are not
met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly Engl 89.
Transfer credit: CSU; for UC, determined after admission.
ENGL V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN ENGLISH - 1-6 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course offers specialized study opportunities for students
with intermediate skills, who wish to pursue projects not included in
the regular curriculum. Students are accepted only by written project
proposal approved by the discipline prior to enrollment.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times not to exceed 6 units.
Formerly Engl 90. Transfer credit: CSU; for UC, determined after
admission.
ENGL V133 - AFRICAN-AMERICAN LITERATURE - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A study of the uniqueness of the literature of African American
experience in the United States as seen and recreated in the work of
African American writers. Emphasis is on appreciation rather than
analysis. A student receiving credit in ENGL V133 will not receive
credit in ENGL V33.
Formerly Engl 133. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
ENGL V134 - CHICANO LITERATURE - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course will introduce the literature of the Chicano, including
selections of fiction, poetry, nonfiction and drama. Discussions and
assignments will emphasize interpretation, understanding, and
appreciation. A student receiving credit in ENGL V134 will not
receive credit in ENGL V34.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Engl 134. Offered on a
credit/no credit basis only.
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ENGL V135 - AMERICAN MULTICULTURAL
LITERATURE - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ENGL V01A
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A survey course on the ethnic American experience in the United
States, focusing on several of the following literatures: African
American, Asian American, Chicano, Latino, and Native American.
Other groups may be included. Literary genres include poetry, drama,
short fiction, and the novel. Literary works will be examined within
their cultural, historical, and social frameworks. This course
emphasizes appreciation of writers in these genres and their
contributions. Emphasis is on appreciation rather than analysis. A
students receiving credit in ENGL V135 will not receive credit in
ENGL V35.
Field trips may be required. Offered on a credit/no credit basis
only.
ENGL V136A - WOMEN IN LITERATURE I - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
An examination of the images, roles and identities of women
through the study of the contribution of women to a variety of literary
genres including prose, poetry, short fiction, drama and novels.
Authors will be studied in their historical, social and cultural milieu
from the Middle Ages through the early 20th century. Emphasis is on
appreciation rather than analysis. A student receiving credit in ENGL
V136A will not receive credit in ENGL V36A.
Field trips may be required. Formerly ENGL V132B. Offered on a
credit/no credit basis only.
ENGL V136B - WOMEN IN LITERATURE II - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
An examination of the images, roles and identities of women
through the study of the contribution of women to a variety of literary
genres including prose, poetry, short fiction, drama and novels.
Authors will be studied in their historical, social and cultural milieu
from the early 20th century to the present. Literary trends such as
Modernism, Feminism, Men’s Studies, and Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/
Transgender Studies will also be covered. Emphasis is on
appreciation rather than analysis. A student receiving credit in ENGL
V136B will not receive credit in ENGL V36B.
Field trips may be required. Formerly ENGL V132A. Offered on a
credit/no credit basis only.
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
ESL V01 - LOW-BEGINNING ENGLISH AS A SECOND
LANGUAGE - 1.5-6 Units
Hours: 1-4 lecture, 1.5-6 laboratory weekly
Students will acquire elementary listening and speaking skills and
vocabulary related to everyday needs and stituations. Emphasis will
be on sound-letter correspondences, and correct pronunciation and
spelling of the vocabulary introduced. There will be very limited
attention to grammatical forms and writing skills.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 18 units. Formerly EP V01. Offered on a credit/no
credit basis only. Not applicable for degree credit.
ESL V02 - HIGH-BEGINNING ENGLISH AS A SECOND
LANGUAGE - 1.5-6 Units
Recommended preparation: ESL V01 or equivalent
Hours: 1-4 lecture, 1.5-6 laboratory weekly
The emphasis will be on basic listening and speaking skills
necessary for living and working where English is used, with some
attention to practical reading and writing skills.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 18 units. Formerly EP V02. Offered on a credit/no
credit basis only. Not applicable for degree credit.
ESL V03 - LOW-INTERMEDIATE ENGLISH AS A SECOND
LANGUAGE - 1.5-6 Units
Recommended preparation: ESL V02 or equivalent
Hours: 1-4 lecture, 1.5-6 laboratory weekly
Students will develop the listening, speaking, reading, and writing
skills for living and working where English is used. Students will
begin to check themselves for grammatical accuracy in speaking and
writing.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 18 units. Formerly EP V03. Offered on a credit/no
credit basis only. Not applicable for degree credit.
ESL V04 - HIGH-INTERMEDIATE ENGLISH AS A SECOND
LANGUAGE - 1.5-6 Units
Recommended preparation: ESL V03 or equivalent
Hours: 1-4 lecture, 1.5-6 laboratory weekly
Students will develop the listening, speaking, reading, and writing
skills necessary to live and work and attend school where English is
used. Emphasis will be on par ticipating in face-to-face conversations
on some topics beyond basic needs and on comprehending simple
reading passages on unfamiliar topics. There will also be attention to
writing notes in practical situations and simple narrative and
descriptive paragraphs.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 18 units. Formerly EP V04. Offered on a credit/no
credit basis only. Not applicable for degree credit.
ESL V05 - LOW-ADVANCED ENGLISH AS A SECOND
LANGUAGE - 1.5-6 Units
Recommended preparation: ESL V04 or equivalent
Hours: 1-4 lecture, 1.5-6 laboratory weekly
Students will develop the listening, speaking, reading, and writing
skills necessary for living and working and attending school where
English is used. Emphasis will be on developing conversational
fluency with considerable attention to self-monitoring for accuracy.
Students will also read stories and ar ticles and write paragraphs to
develop academic skills for success in mainstream college courses.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 18 units. Formerly EP V05. Offered on a credit/no
credit basis only. Not applicable for degree credit.
ESL V06 - HIGH-ADVANCED ENGLISH AS A SECOND
LANGUAGE - 1.5-6 Units
Recommended preparation: ESL V05 or equivalent
Hours: 1-4 lecture, 1.5-6 laboratory weekly
Students will acquire the listening, speaking, reading, and writing
skills necessary for living, working, and attending school where
English is used. There will be emphasis on developing fluency in all
language skills and on preparing students for success in mainstream
academic and vocational courses. Students will practice strategies
for self-correction in speaking and writing.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 18 units. Formerly EP V06. Offered on a credit/no
credit basis only. Not applicable for degree credit.
ESL V07 - HIGH-ADVANCED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY TO
DEVELOP READING SKILLS FOR LIMITED-ENGLISHPROFICIENT
STUDENTS - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ESL V05 and ESL V06
Recommended preparation: concurrent enrollment in ESL V08
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
An advanced course for native and nonnative speakers who need
to increase their competence in reading skills. Emphasis is given to
reading course materials as well as those found on the Internet for
the purpose of writing reports and discussion papers.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly EP V07. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Not
applicable for degree credit.
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ESL V08 - HIGH-ADVANCED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY TO
DEVELOP WRITING SKILLS FOR LIMITED-ENGLISHPROFICIENT
STUDENTS - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ESL V05 and ESL V06
Recommended preparation: concurrent enrollment in ESL V07
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
An advanced course for native and nonnative speakers who need
to increase their competence in writing skills. Emphasis is given to
writing reports and discussion papers based on materials used in
reading courses as well as those found on the Internet.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly EP V08. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Not
applicable for degree credit.
ESL V09 - ENGLISH PROFICIENCY: DEVELOPMENTAL
LANGUAGE SKILLS FOR OFFICE SKILLS
STUDENTS - 2-6 Units
Recommended preparation: demonstrated basic reading skills
Hours: 1-4 lecture, 3-6 laboratory weekly
Students develop the reading, writing, listening, and speaking
skills necessary to succeed in an entry-level clerical job. Content
includes job search, applications and resumes, interviews, telephone
conventions, spelling, dictionary use, basic composition, business
letters, grammar and usage, punctuation, and developmental reading.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2
times. Formerly EP V09. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Not
applicable for degree credit.
ESL V12 - ENGLISH PROFICIENCY FOR
CITIZENSHIP - 1.5 Units
Recommended preparation: ESL V03 or equivalent skills
Hours: 1 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
This course is for limited-English-proficient students who are
seeking to become U.S. citizens. They will learn the English
necessary to pass the naturalization examination and to answer
questions in the oral interview for citizenship.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2
times. Formerly EP V12. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Not
applicable for degree credit.
ESL V33 - INTERMEDIATE READING COMPREHENSION AND
LANGUAGE ACQUISITION - 3.5 Units
Recommended preparation: ENGL V08A or ENGL V08B or ESL V34A
or ESL V34B or placement as measured by the college assessment
process
Hours: 3 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
This is an intermediate-level reading course which is designed to
help students improve their reading comprehension at the level of the
short essay. They will individually develop their vocabularies and
learn to identify literal and implied main ideas and supporting details
at the level of the short essay. They will also read, summarize,
paraphrase and analyze short, simple expository passages.
Same as ENGL V07. Not applicable for degree credit.
ESL V34A - LOW-BEGINNING READING
COMPREHENSION - 3.5 Units
Recommended preparation: placement as measured by the college
assessment process
Hours: 3 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
This is a beginning-level reading comprehension course intended
as a bridge for students from English as a Second Language, the
Educational Assistance Center, or into the college. It is designed to
help students develop reading comprehension at the paragraph level
and to develop a functional vocabulary.
Formerly ESL V34. Same as ENGL V08A. Not applicable for degree
credit.
ESL V34B - HIGH-BEGINNING READING
COMPREHENSION - 3.5 Units
Recommended preparation: placement as measured by the college
assessment process
Hours: 3 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
Students will read and analyze short passages of several
paragraphs in length. They will also develop a functional academic
vocabulary.
Same as ENGL V08B. Not applicable for degree credit.
ESL V40 - ENGLISH VOCABULARY AND COMMUNICATION
FOR NONNATIVE ENGLISH SPEAKERS - 3 Units
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
English vocabulary and communication is a course designed to
increase students' vocabulary and improve students' communication
skills in the areas of speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Not applicable for degree
credit.
ESL V88 - ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community, as
required and/or requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Offered on a
credit/no credit basis only. Not applicable for degree credit.
FASHION DESIGN AND MERCHANDISING
FDM V10 - FASHION INDUSTRY AND MARKETING - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Exploration of the fashion industry, marketing and careers within
the industry. Core components include: development of fashion;
fashion terminology; primary markets, producers of materials;
secondary markets, design and production; retailing; auxiliary
fashion resources; economic importance of the industry; channels of
distribution; marketing concepts; domestic and foreign markets;
fashion careers and job market analysis; sourcing; and, global
implications.
Field trips will be required. Formerly FDM 10. Transfer credit: CSU.
CAN FCS 22.
FDM V17 - CREATING THE FASHION IMAGE: FASHION
PROMOTION - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V11A
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
Fashion promotion is explored through newspapers, trade
publications, magazines, radio and television advertisements.
Students will receive laboratory experience in adver tising, visual
display and fashion show production.
Field trips may be required. Formerly FDM 17. Same as ART V17.
Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
FDM V18A - FIGURE ILLUSTRATION I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V12A or concurrent enrollment
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course provides basic instruction in drawing from clothed
models. Emphasis is placed on analysis of the contemporary figure
for style, clothing detail and implied movement with emphasis on
elegance, poise and mood. Attention is given to wash drawing and
dry media in achromatic and monochromatic color schemes. Live
models will be used.
Field trips may be required. Formerly FDM 18A. Same as ART
V18A. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
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FDM V18B - FIGURE ILLUSTRATION II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V18A or FDM V18A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
Intermediate instruction in drawing from clothed models. Analysis
of the contemporary figure for style, clothing detail and implied
movement with emphasis on elegance, poise and mood. Attention is
given to wash drawing and dry media in color. Live models will be
used.
Field trips may be required. FDM V18B /ART V18B may be taken in
any combination for a maximum of 2 times. Formerly FDM 18B.
Same as ART V18B. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see
counselor.
FDM V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN FASHION DESIGN
MERCHANDISING - 1-6 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course offers specialized study opportunities for students
with intermediate skills, who wish to pursue projects not included in
the regular curriculum. Students are accepted only by written project
proposal approved by the discipline prior to enrollment.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times not to exceed 6 units.
Formerly FDM 90. Transfer credit: CSU.
FRENCH
FREN courses not currently offered.
FREN V01 - ELEMENTARY FRENCH I - 5 Units
Hours: 5 lecture weekly
Training in communication, comprehension, pronunciation,
elementary principles of grammar, reading of prose, and simple
composition; progress in oral-aural skills emphasized throughout the
course and supplemented by outside use of the language laboratory;
cultural material is given to stimulate interest in and develop an
understanding and appreciation of the French-speaking peoples and
countries.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Fr 1. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC. CAN FREN 2 or CAN FREN SEQ A [with FREN V02].
FREN V02 - ELEMENTARY FRENCH II - 5 Units
Prerequisite: FREN V01 or 2 years of high school French or equivalent
Hours: 5 lecture weekly
Continued training in communication, comprehension,
pronunciation, principles of grammar, reading of prose, and simple
composition; progress in oral-aural skills emphasized throughout the
course and supplemented by outside use of the language laboratory;
cultural material is given to stimulate interest in and develop an
understanding and appreciation of the French-speaking peoples and
countries.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Fr 2. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC. CAN FREN 4 or CAN FREN SEQ A [with FREN V01].
FREN V03 - INTERMEDIATE FRENCH I - 5 Units
Prerequisite: FREN V02 or 3 years of high school French or equivalent
Hours: 5 lecture weekly
Review of French grammar: students are given the opportunity to
increase their oral and written proficiency in the language and to read
selections drawn from the works of well-known authors; the language
laboratory will be used to reinforce and practice grammatical
concepts and communicative functions.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Fr 3. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC. CAN FREN 8 or CAN FREN SEQ B [with FREN V04].
FREN V04 - INTERMEDIATE FRENCH II - 5 Units
Prerequisite: FREN V03 or equivalent
Hours: 5 lecture weekly
Further study of grammatical principles with special emphasis on
building communicative skills in French. Reading and discussion of
essays, periodicals, short stories, drama and poetry used to increase
vocabulary, fluency and cultural understanding.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Fr 4. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC. CAN FREN 10 or CAN FREN SEQ B [with FREN V03].
FREN V51A - SITUATIONAL CONVERSATION IN
FRENCH I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: FREN V01 or FREN V71 or 2 years of high school
French or equivalent
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A course designed to give the student with some knowledge of
French further opportunity to practice the language through
conversation, role-playing, and other activities in French. The course
will be conducted entirely in French.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Fr 51A. Transfer credit: CSU.
FREN V51B - SITUATIONAL CONVERSATION IN
FRENCH II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: FREN V02 or FREN V51A or FREN V72 or 3 years of
high school French or equivalent
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A course designed to give the student with some knowledge of
French additional oral practice in the language through conversation,
discussion groups, role-playing, and other activities in French. The
course will be conducted entirely in French.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Fr 51B. Transfer credit: CSU.
FREN V51C - SITUATIONAL CONVERSATION IN
FRENCH III - 3 Units
Prerequisite: FREN V03 or FREN V51B or FREN V73 or equivalent
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A course designed to give the intermediate-level student of French
further opportunity to practice the language through conversation,
discussion groups, debates, role-playing, and other activities in
French. The course will be conducted entirely in French.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Fr 51C. Transfer credit: CSU.
FREN V71 - FUNDAMENTALS OF ELEMENTARY
FRENCH I - 5 Units
Hours: 5 lecture weekly
Communication skills are given primary emphasis in this course.
Training in pronunciation, comprehension, basic elementary
principles of grammar, progress in oral-aural skills emphasized
throughout the course and supplemented by the use of language
laboratory; cultural material is given to stimulate interest in and
develop an understanding and appreciation of the French-speaking
peoples and countries.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Fr 71. Offered on a credit/no
credit basis only.
FREN V72 - FUNDAMENTALS OF ELEMENTARY
FRENCH II - 5 Units
Prerequisite: FREN V01 or FREN V71 or equivalent or 2 years of high
school French
Hours: 5 lecture weekly
Communication skills are given primary emphasis in this course.
Continued training in pronunciation, comprehension, basic
elementary principles of grammar, progress in oral-aural skills
emphasized throughout the course and supplemented by the use of
the language laboratory; cultural material continues to be given to
stimulate interest in and develop an understanding and appreciation
of French-speaking peoples and countries.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Fr 72. Offered on a credit/no
credit basis only.
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FREN V73 - FUNDAMENTALS OF INTERMEDIATE
FRENCH III - 5 Units
Prerequisite: FREN V02 or FREN V72 or equivalent or 3 years of high
school French
Hours: 5 lecture weekly
Continued training in pronunciation, comprehension, principles of
grammar, reading of prose, and more developed composition skills;
progress in oral-aural skills emphasized throughout the course and
supplemented by use of the language laboratory; cultural material
continues to be given to stimulate interest in and develop an
understanding and appreciation of French-speaking peoples and
countries.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Fr 73. Offered on a credit/no
credit basis only.
FREN V74 - FUNDAMENTALS OF INTERMEDIATE
FRENCH IV - 5 Units
Prerequisite: FREN V03 or FREN V73 or equivalent
Hours: 5 lecture weekly
Communication skills are given primary emphasis in this course.
Continued training in pronunciation, comprehension, principles of
grammar, more advanced reading and compositions, oral-aural skills
emphasized throughout the course and supplemented by use of the
language laboratory; cultural material continues to be given to
stimulate interest in and develop an understanding and appreciation
of French-speaking peoples and countries.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Fr 74. Offered on a credit/no
credit basis only.
FREN V80 - CONVERSATIONAL FRENCH - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
An introduction to oral communication in French. Emphasis is on
listening, comprehension, and speaking through vocabulary
development and formulaic expressions such as greetings,
introductions, describing family members and daily activities. Role
playing and other communicative tasks will be used to facilitate
language learning.
FREN V88 - FRENCH WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community, as
required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are not
met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times.
FREN V89 - WORKSHOPS IN FRENCH - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet the specific needs of the college and community
as required and/or requested by persons whose needs in this area
are not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly Fr 89.
Transfer credit: CSU; for UC, determined after admission.
FREN V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN FRENCH - 1-6 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course offers specialized study opportunities for students
with intermediate skills, who wish to pursue projects not included in
the regular curriculum. Students are accepted only by written project
proposal approved by the discipline prior to enrollment.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times not to exceed 6 units.
Formerly Fr 90. Transfer credit: CSU; for UC, determined after
admission.
GEOGRAPHY
GEOG V01 - ELEMENTS OF PHYSICAL
GEOGRAPHY - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is a spatial study of planet Earth’s dynamic physical
systems and processes. Topics include weather, climate,
geomorphology, soils, and the biosphere. The emphasis is on
interrelationships among systems and processes and their resulting
patterns and distributions. Tools of geographic inquiry include maps,
remote sensing, graphic data, and models.
Field trips may be required (may be scheduled on Saturday).
Formerly Geog 1. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN GEOG 2 or CAN
GEOG 6 [with GEOG V01L].
GEOG V01L - ELEMENTS OF PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY
LABORATORY - 1 Unit
Prerequisite: GEOG V01 or concurrent enrollment
Hours: 3 laboratory weekly
This laboratory course is designed to be the hands-on
measurement, computational and data analysis portion of the course.
By using specific data, either provided by the instructor or generated
by the students, activities focus on the detailed aspects and general
patterns associated with the hydrosphere, atmosphere, lithosphere
and biosphere. Specific activities include: topographic map
interpretation/use/preparation, reading/preparing charts and tables,
manipulation of numerical data, and learning/performing field/
laboratory techniques common to the discipline.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Geog 1L. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN GEOG 6 [with GEOG V01].
GEOG V02 - ELEMENTS OF CULTURAL
GEOGRAPHY - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is an introduction to the broad field of geography - its
objectives, principal divisions, basic principles, and applications to
present-day world problems; understanding human society in relation
to the earth environment with emphasis on the cultural elements;
geographic analysis of the major world regions.
Field trips may be required (may be scheduled on Saturday).
Formerly Geog 2. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN GEOG 4.
GEOG V05 - INTRODUCTION TO WEATHER AND
CLIMATE - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is a nontechnical study of the earth’s atmospheric
phenomena; the basic weather elements - temperature, pressure, and
moisture conditions and the recording of data; investigation into the
causes of weather and the world climate pattern.
Field trips may be required (may be scheduled on Saturday).
Formerly Geog 5. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN GEOG 12.
GEOG V06 - GEOGRAPHY OF CALIFORNIA - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is an introduction to the geography of California - its
natural setting of mountains, valleys, deserts and coastline, and how
people have adapted to this unique environment. Topics to be
examined include weather and climate, agricultural activities,
settlement patterns, use of natural resources, industry and
manufacturing, and the problems facing California today.
Field trips may be required (may be scheduled on Saturday).
Formerly Geog 6. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
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GEOG V08 - WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Introduction to the world’s major geographic regions. Survey of
population distribution, cultural, patterns, political structures and
strife, and economic development; general land use patterns and
resource utilization and their correlation with environment elements
including weather, climate, water resources, and landforms.
Interpretation of maps and other geographic imagery; emphasis on
geography’s uniquely spatial perspective within an interdisciplinary
approach.
Transfer credit: CSU.
GEOG V22 - FUNDAMENTALS OF MAPPING AND
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course provides an introduction to the mapping sciences with
a primary focus on Geographic Information Systems (GIS). This is
the foundation course for the use of GIS software. It covers the
history, structure, uses, hardware and software requirements, as well
as the basic operation of GIS. It also examines the use of other
geographic technologies–mapping, aerial photography, remote
sensing and global positioning systems (GPS)–as they relate to GIS
use. Examples will be presented (GPS) for the uses of GIS software
in a number of fields including business, city planning, natural
resource management and scientific research. This course is
recommended for anyone who is using or anticipates using any of the
many types of data that can be mapped.
Field trips will be required. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
GEOG V24 - INTRODUCTION TO GLOBAL POSITIONING
SYSTEMS (GPS) - .5 Unit
Hours: 1 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is designed to introduce Global Positioning Systems
(GPS) to those who are considering using a hand-held Global
Positioning System receiver for navigating in recreational activities,
work and research. The course will be a combination of classroom
instruction and practical hands-on exercises.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2
times. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
GEOG V26 - INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHIC
INFORMATION SYSTEMS SOFTWARE - 2 Units
Hours: 2 lecture weekly
This course covers hands-on use of Geographic Information
Systems (GIS) software package (ArcView) to learn GIS concepts. All
key skills for operating a GIS and various application areas for GIS
will also be covered.
Field trips will be required. Transfer credit: CSU.
GEOG V28 - GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS)
APPLICATIONS: PROJECT DEVELOPMENT - 1.5 Units
Prerequisite: GEOG V26
Recommended preparation: GEOG V22
Hours: 3 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is an exploration of various Geographic Information
Systems (GIS) techniques and concepts through an active learning
approach. Students will define, propose, design and execute a project
that will incorporate GIS skills and knowledge.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4 times.
GEOG V88 - GEOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community, as
required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are not
met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. Courses with
same title may not be repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4
times.
GEOG V89 - WORKSHOPS IN GEOGRAPHY - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community as
required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are not
met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. Courses with
same title may not be repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Geog 89. Transfer credit: CSU; for UC, determined
after admission.
GEOG V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN
GEOGRAPHY - .5-6 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course offers specialized study opportunities for students
with intermediate skills, who wish to pursue projects not included in
the regular curriculum. Students are accepted only by written project
proposal approved by the discipline prior to enrollment.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times not to exceed 6 units.
Formerly Geog 90. Transfer credit: CSU; for UC, determined after
admission.
GEOG V95 - GEOGRAPHY INTERNSHIP I - 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment in
one course in the discipline
Hours: 60 per unit
This geography internship offers students who are volunteers
(unpaid) an oppor tunity to obtain work experience in their field of
study. Students are accepted as a result of consultation with a
designated faculty member in the discipline and the acceptance of an
approved work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other work
experience/internship courses. Offered on a credit/no credit basis
only. Transfer credit: for CSU, credit limitations - see counselor.
GEOG V96 - GEOGRAPHY INTERNSHIP II - 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment in
one course in the discipline
Hours: 75 per unit
This geography internship offers students who are employed in the
field an oppor tunity to expand their work experience related to their
field of study. Students are accepted as a result of consultation with
a designated faculty member in the discipline and the acceptance of
an approved work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other work
experience/internship courses. Offered on a credit/no credit basis
only. Transfer credit: for CSU, credit limitations - see counselor.
GEOLOGY
GEOL V02 - PHYSICAL GEOLOGY - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is an introductory study of the structure and materials
of the ear th and the dynamic forces, such as volcanism, mountainbuilding,
ear thquakes, plate tectonics, weathering and erosion, which
have formed and shaped this ear th from its earliest history. The
course is designed to make students more aware of the nature and
processes of this ever-changing earth.
Field trips will be required (may be scheduled on Saturday).
Formerly Geol 2. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN GEOL 6 or CAN
GEOL 2 [with GEOL V02L].
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GEOL V02L - PHYSICAL GEOLOGY LABORATORY - 1 Unit
Prerequisite: GEOL V02 or concurrent enrollment
Hours: 3 laboratory weekly
This course introduces some of the fundamental methods and
concepts of geology in a laboratory situation: rock and mineral
identification, use of and interpretation of topographic and geologic
maps and aerial photographs; study of earth structures and landform
development.
Field trips will be required. Formerly Geol 2L. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC. CAN GEOL 2 [with GEOL V02].
GEOL V03 - HISTORICAL GEOLOGY: EARTH'S
SYSTEMS - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This ear th history course studies the interaction and development
of planet ear th's four large-scale interrelated systems: the
lithosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere. The four-andhalf
billion-year historical development of these four larger system
(and their many subsystems) will be interpreted and analyzed by
studying evidence from earth's rock layers and fossil record. Topics
will include: the basic geologic, hydrologic, atmospheric and biologic
processes at work on earth (past and present), as well as selected
details related to plants, animals, rock, erosion, deposition and the
development of ocean basins, continents and planet earth.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Geol 3. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC. CAN GEOL 8.
GEOL V07 - GEOLOGY OF NATIONAL PARKS - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This is a general course which examines the geographic and
geologic settings of selected national parks of the United States and
Canada. In addition to specifics about the parks, this course will also
present basic geologic principles of rivers, glaciers, wind, rock
formations, fossils, deformation, coastal processes and geologic
time to clarify the history of each park. Some of the parks covered
include: Grand Canyon, Zion, Canyonlands, Petrified Forest, Mesa
Verde, Carlsbad Caverns, Everglades, Yosemite, Mount Rainer, Grand
Tetons, Yellowstone, Sequoia, Redwood, Big Bend, Crater Lake and
the newer parks of the Channel Island and the Great Basin.
Field trips may be required (may be scheduled on Saturday).
Formerly Geol 7. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
GEOL V11 - INTRODUCTION TO OCEANOGRAPHY - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Oceanography is a broad interdisciplinary field focused on the
common goal of understanding earth's oceans. It draws subject
matter from geology, geography, geophysics, chemistry, meteorology
and biology. Its goals are knowledge about processes and
interrelationships of the many subsystems which comprise the
world's ocean. Specific topic areas include: a history of
oceanographic research, the role of tectonic plates in oceans,
features of the seafloor, the chemistry of seawater, movements of the
ocean's water, coastal environments, life forms/conditions of oceans/
seafloor as well as atmospheric/oceanic interactions.
Field trips may be required (may be scheduled on Saturday).
Formerly Geol 11. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
GEOL V21 - DISASTERS AND GEOHAZARDS: PAST,
PRESENT AND FUTURE - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course deals with natural and human disasters that have
occurred, mitigation of hazards, as well as the identification of
potential future disasters related to geologic hazards (geohazards).
Subjects covered will include natural events such as volcanoes,
earthquakes, landslides, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes and coastal
erosion. Also included will be discussions of human-made events
and geohazards including acid rain, contamination of groundwater,
soil erosion, wetlands eradication and sewage, toxic and nuclear
waste disposal. Fundamental geologic and atmospheric principles
will be presented to support the understanding of each of these
processes.
Field trips will be required (may be scheduled on Saturday).
Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
GEOL V88 - GEOLOGY WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community, as
required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are not
met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. Courses with
same title may not be repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4
times.
GEOL V89 - WORKSHOPS IN GEOLOGY - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community as
required and/or requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. Courses with
same title may not be repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Geol 89. Transfer credit: CSU; for UC, determined
after admission.
GERMAN
Intermediate German (GERM V03, V04) not currently
offered.
GERM V01 - ELEMENTARY GERMAN I - 5 Units
Hours: 5 lecture weekly
Training in communication, comprehension, pronunciation,
elementary principles of grammar, reading of prose, and simple
composition; progress in oral-aural skills emphasized throughout the
course and supplemented by outside use of the language laboratory;
introductory cultural material is given to stimulate interest in and
develop an understanding and appreciation of the German-speaking
peoples and countries.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Ger 1. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC. CAN GERM 2 or CAN GERM SEQ A [with GERM V02].
GERM V02 - ELEMENTARY GERMAN II - 5 Units
Prerequisite: GERM V01 or 2 years of high school German or
equivalent
Hours: 5 lecture weekly
Continued training in communication, comprehension,
pronunciation, elementary principles of grammar, reading of prose,
and simple composition; progress in oral-aural skills emphasized
throughout the course and supplemented by outside use of the
language laboratory; introductory cultural material is given to
stimulate interest in and develop an understanding and appreciation
of the German-speaking peoples and countries.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Ger 2. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC. CAN GERM 4 or CAN GERM SEQ A [with GERM V01].
Ventura College Catalog 2005-2006 148 - Credit Courses
GERM V03 - INTERMEDIATE GERMAN I - 5 Units
Prerequisite: GERM V02 or 3 years of high school German or
equivalent
Hours: 5 lecture weekly
Intensive review of grammar; introduction to new applications of
grammar principles; selections from original German literature are
read and discussed to provide practice in improving fluency in
communication.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Ger 3. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC. CAN GERM 8 or CAN GERM SEQ B [with GERM V04].
GERM V04 - INTERMEDIATE GERMAN II - 5 Units
Prerequisite: GERM V03 or equivalent
Hours: 5 lecture weekly
Further study of grammatical principles with special emphasis on
building communicative skills in German. Reading and discussion of
essays, periodicals, shor t stories, drama and poetry used to increase
vocabulary, fluency and cultural understanding.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Ger 4. Transfer credit: CSU,
UC. CAN GERM 10 or CAN GERM SEQ B [with GERM V03].
GERM V51A - SITUATIONAL CONVERSATION IN
GERMAN I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: GERM V01 or 2 years of high school German or
equivalent
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A course designed to give the student with some knowledge of
German further opportunity to practice the language through
conversation, role-playing, and other activities in German. The course
will be conducted entirely in German.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Ger 51A. Transfer credit:
CSU.
GERM V51B - SITUATIONAL CONVERSATION IN
GERMAN II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: GERM V02 or GERM V51A or 3 years of high school
German or equivalent
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A course designed to give the student with some knowledge of
German additional oral practice in the language through conversation,
discussion groups, role-playing, and other activities in German. The
course will be conducted entirely in German.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Ger 51B. Transfer credit:
CSU.
GERM V51C - SITUATIONAL CONVERSATION IN
GERMAN III - 3 Units
Prerequisite: GERM V03 or GERM V51B or equivalent
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A course designed to give the intermediate-level German student
fur ther opportunity to practice the language through conversation,
discussion groups, debates, role-playing, and other activities in
German. The course will be conducted entirely in German.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Ger 51C. Transfer credit:
CSU.
GERM V80 - CONVERSATIONAL GERMAN - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
An introduction to oral communication in German. Emphasis is on
listening, comprehension and speaking through vocabulary
development and formulaic expressions such as greetings,
introductions, describing family members and daily activities. Role
playing and other communicative tasks will be used to facilitate
language learning.
GERM V88 - GERMAN WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community, as
required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are not
met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times.
GERM V89 - WORKSHOPS IN GERMAN - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community as
required and/or requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly Ger 89.
Transfer credit: CSU; for UC, determined after admission.
GERM V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN GERMAN - 1-6 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course offers specialized study opportunities for students
with intermediate skills, who wish to pursue projects not included in
the regular curriculum. Students are accepted only by written project
proposal approved by the discipline prior to enrollment.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times not to exceed 6 units.
Formerly Ger 90. Transfer credit: CSU; for UC, determined after
admission.
GUIDANCE WORKSHOPS
GW V01A - DISCOVERING THE RIGHT CAREER - .5-3 Units
Hours: .5-3 lecture weekly
This course focuses on becoming aware of one’s interests, skills,
and abilities through testing and other means of self-analysis. The
student will study the job market and employment trends. Various
resources will be explored. The course will teach decision making
skills to assist the student in making appropriate career choices.
Field trips may be required. Formerly GW 1A. Offered on a credit/
no credit basis only. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see
counselor.
GW V01G - DYNAMIC JOB SEARCH SKILLS - .5-3 Units
Hours: .5-3 lecture weekly
A comprehensive study of effective job search techniques for
those who wish employment. Topics will include locating the right
employer, writing a resume, filling out job applications and
developing winning interview skills. Each student will develop a job
search plan and a finished resume. Audio-visual instruction will
include videotaped mock interviews.
Formerly GW 1G. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Transfer
credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
GW V02A - COLLEGE ORIENTATION - .5-3 Units
Hours: .5-3 lecture weekly
This course is designed to provide new students an overall
orientation to facilities, programs, services and faculty at Ventura
College. Students will experience a tour of the campus facilities,
acquaint themselves with the testing services available, complete the
college assessment instruments for use in course placement, receive
financial aid information, learn requirements for graduation and
transferability of courses, and complete their educational plan.
Formerly GW 2A. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Transfer
credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
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GW V02B - COLLEGE ORIENTATION AND SURVIVAL
TRAINING (C.O.A.S.T.) - .5-3 Units
Hours: .5-3 lecture weekly
C.O.A.S.T. is a course designed to increase the student's success
in college by assisting the student in obtaining skills necessary to
reach his/her educational objectives. Topics in this course include
time management, test taking, communication skills, study
techniques, question-asking skills, library use, and personal issues
that may act as barriers to student success.
Field trips may be required. Offered on a credit/no credit basis
only. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
GW V02Q - PEER ADVISING: EOPS - .5-3 Units
Hours: .5-3 lecture weekly
This workshop is primarily for training students interested in
becoming peer advisors. Techniques in basic communication, active
listening and interpersonal relationships will be stressed. The course
will include information regarding financial aids, graduation
requirements, transfer requirements and suppor tive services. Those
interested in becoming EOPS peer advisors should contact the EOPS
coordinator for fur ther information.
Formerly GW 2Q. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Transfer
credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
GW V02T - TRANSFER SUCCESS - .5-3 Units
Hours: .5-3 lecture weekly
This course is designed to provide students with information relevant
to making a decision regarding major and college choice. Students
will be exposed to the different segments of higher education.
Admissions requirements, major preparation requirements, general
education requirements, and elective coursework will be explored.
The application and transition process to point of transfer will be
covered. Students will become familiar with various published resource
materials, including various Web sites.
Field trips may be required. Offered on a credit/no credit basis
only. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
GW V02X - ORIENTATION WORKSHOP: EOPS - .5-3 Units
Hours: .5-3 lecture weekly
This workshop is designed to provide new students an overall
orientation to facilities, programs, services and faculty at Ventura
College. Students will experience a tour of the campus facilities,
acquaint themselves with the testing services available, receive
financial aid information, learn requirements for graduation and
transferability of courses, and plan their first semester’s class
schedule.
Formerly GW 2X. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Transfer
credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
GW V88 - GUIDANCE WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community, as
required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are not
met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Offered on a
credit/no credit basis only.
GW V89 - WORKSHOPS IN GUIDANCE - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course is designed to meet specific needs of the college and
community as required and requested by persons whose needs in
this area are not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly GW 89.
Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Transfer credit: CSU; credit
limitations - see counselor.
GW V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN GUIDANCE
WORKSHOPS - 1-3 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course will offer specialized study oppor tunities for students
who wish to pursue projects not included in the regular curriculum.
Students are accepted only by written project approved by the
discipline prior to enrollment.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 6 units. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
HEALTH EDUCATION
HED V60A-Z - TOPICS IN HEALTH EDUCATION - .5-3 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course considers topics not covered in detail by the other
health education offerings. Examples of topics to be offered from
time to time include: AIDS awareness; living with cancer; exercise
and weight control; substance abuse.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly HEd 60A-Z. Transfer credit: determined by transfer
institution.
HED V60A - SUCCESSFUL AGING: LIVING LONGER, LIVING
BETTER - 1 Unit
Hours: 1 lecture weekly
This course covers health and wellness issues relating to seniors
in more depth than the regular health education courses. Topics
covered include normal aging, ageism, physical and mental
conditions, fitness, nutrition, recreation, gender specific issues,
health care, and death and dying.
Field trips will be required. Transfer credit: CSU.
HED V84 - CPR FOR PROFESSIONAL RESCUERS - .5 Unit
Hours: .5 lecture weekly
To provide the professional rescuer with the knowledge and skills
necessary in an emergency to help sustain life, reduce pain, and
minimize the consequences of respiratory and cardiac emergencies
and successfully perform the appropriate rescue techniques.
Completion of this course will include an American Red Cross
certification card for CPR for the professional rescuer.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit:
CSU.
HED V88 - HEALTH EDUCATION WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community, as
required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are not
met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. Courses with
same title may not be repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4
times.
HED V89 - WORKSHOPS IN HEALTH EDUCATION - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet the specific needs of the college and
community, as required and requested by persons whose needs in
this area are not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. Courses with
the same title may not be repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly HEd 89. Transfer credit: CSU.
Ventura College Catalog 2005-2006 150 - Credit Courses
HED V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN HEALTH
EDUCATION - 1-6 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course is designed for students who are interested in
fur thering their skills and knowledge of health education on an
independent study basis. Assignments may include performance,
library, laboratory and field work. Students are accepted only by
written project proposal approved by the discipline prior to
enrollment.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 6 units. Formerly HEd 90. Transfer credit: CSU.
HED V92 - FIRST AID, SAFETY AND CPR - 2 Units
Hours: 2 lecture weekly
Prevention of accident, procedures in caring for wounds, shock,
ar tificial respiration, unconsciousness, poisons, fractures, dressings
and bandages; care and treatment of athletic injuries; qualifies for
standard American Red Cross cer tificate and CPR community card
and AED (Automated External Defibrillation) card.
Field trips may be required. Formerly HEd 92. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN KINE/PE 8.
HED V93 - HEALTH AND WELLNESS - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Basic concepts of wellness including ways of achieving optimum
health. Subjects studied include substance abuse, sexually
transmitted diseases including AIDS, fitness, nutrition, mental health,
cardiovascular disease, sexuality, and other significant health-related
issues.
Formerly HEd 93. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see
counselor.
HED V94 - THE TRAINER AND ATHLETIC
INJURIES - 3 Units
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
An introductory course covering the care and prevention of
athletic injuries. This course is designed to give some information to
aid in the proper care of these injuries to include: historical
developments in the field of athletic training and sports medicine,
injury recognition, treatment modalities, some evaluation techniques,
rehabilitation, emergency situations, and the demonstration of some
taping and wrapping techniques.
Formerly HEd 94. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN KINE/PE 4.
HED V95 - HEALTH AND WELLNESS: DESIGNED FOR
WOMEN - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Basic concepts of wellness including ways of achieving optimum
health. Subjects studied include substance abuse, sexually
transmitted diseases including AIDS, fitness, nutrition, mental health,
cardiovascular disease, sexuality, and other significant health-related
issues, with particular emphasis on the needs and concerns of
women.
Formerly HEd 95. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see
counselor.
HED V97 - FUNDAMENTALS OF NUTRITION AND
FITNESS - 2 Units
Hours: 2 lecture weekly
The study of the human body’s adaptation to exercise. The course
will include current principles and concepts as they relate to body
composition, cardiovascular adaptations to exercise, theory of
flexibility and strength training, diet, nutrition and performance, aging
and its effects on the parameters of fitness.
Field trips may be required. Formerly HEd 97. Same as HEC V97.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
HEALTH SCIENCE
HS V10 - CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT - 3.5 Units
Prerequisite: current CPR certification for health care provider or
professional rescuer; proof of freedom from and immunity to
communicable diseases; physical examination demonstrating general
good health; fingerprinting; no visible tattoos or visible body
piercings except single studs in ear lobes; no acrylic or long nails in
clinical settings; and must have a valid social security card to apply
to the Department of Health Services for cer tification
Corequisite: HS V10L
Recommended preparation: the Department of Health Sciences may
deny cer tification to those with criminal records
Hours: 3.5 lecture weekly
This course will prepare the student to apply for cer tification to
practice as a nurse assistant, providing care to clients in a variety of
health care settings. Theory presentation will be coordinated with
clinical practice in skilled nursing facilities to complete the state
required curriculum, including topics such as patient rights,
interpersonal skills, safety, asepsis, clinical skills, nutrition,
rehabilitation, documentation, and death and dying. Upon completion
of this course and HS V10L with grades of C or better, the student
will receive a cer tificate of completion and be prepared to take the
cer tification exam from the California Department of Health Services.
Field trips may be required. Formerly HS 10.
HS V10L - CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT
LABORATORY - 2.5 Units
Corequisite: HS V10
Hours: 7.5 laboratory weekly
This course will prepare the student to apply for cer tification to
practice as a nurse assistant, providing care to clients in a variety of
health care settings. Clinical practice in skilled nursing facilities will
follow the state required curriculum including topics such as patient
rights, interpersonal skills, safety, asepsis, clinical skills, nutrition,
rehabilitation, documentation, and death and dying. Upon completion
of this course and HS V10 with grades of C or better, the student will
receive a cer tification of completion and be prepared to take the
cer tification exam from the California Department of Health Services.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required.
HS V11 - HOME HEALTH AIDE - 2 Units
Prerequisite: HS V10-V10L with grades of C or better or possession
of CNA cer tification in the state of California; current CPR
certification for health care provider or professional rescuer; proof of
freedom from and immunity to communicable diseases; physical
examination demonstrating general good health; fingerprinting; no
visible tattoos or visible body piercings except single studs in ear
lobes; no acrylic or long nails in clinical settings; and must have a
valid social security card to apply to the Depar tment of Health
Services for cer tification
Recommended preparation: the Department of Health Services may
deny cer tification to those with criminal records
Hours: 1.5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
This course will prepare the student to apply for state cer tification
to practice as a home health aide. Theory presentations will be
coordinated with clinical practice in health care agencies to enable
students to develop the knowledge and skills required to provide care
in clients' homes under direction of a licensed nurse. Upon
completion of this course with a grade of C or better, the student will
receive a cer tificate of completion and will be eligible to apply to the
California Department of Health Services for cer tification as a home
health aide.
Fees will be required. Field trips will be required. Formerly HS 11.
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HS V12 - IN-HOME CARE PROVIDER - 1.5 Units
Hours: 4.5 laboratory weekly
This course is designed to prepare students to provide in-home
care to individuals with physical impairment or other impairment that
renders them unable to care for themselves.
Field trips will be required. Offered on a credit/no credit basis
only. Not applicable for degree credit.
HS V88 - HEALTH SCIENCE WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community as
required and/or requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. Courses with
the same title may not be repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly HS V89.
HS V95 - HEALTH SCIENCE INTERNSHIP I - 1-4 Units
Prerequisite: current CPR certification for health care provider or
professional rescuer; current malpractice insurance; meet all clinical
facility requirements; fingerprint clearance if required by statute; no
visible tattoos or visible body piercings except single studs in ear
lobes; no acrylic or long nails in clinical settings; and approval of
ADN director
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment
in one course in the discipline
Hours: 60 per unit
This course offers students who are volunteers (unpaid) an
opportunity to obtain work experience related to their field of study.
Students are accepted as a result of consultation with a designated
faculty member in the discipline and the acceptance of an approved
work proposal.
Fees will be required. Field trips will be required. May be taken for
a maximum of 4 times not to exceed 16 units total in combination
with any other work experience/internship courses. Offered on a
credit/no credit basis only.
HS V96 - HEALTH SCIENCE INTERNSHIP II - 1-4 Units
Prerequisite: current CPR certification for health care provider or
professional rescuer; current malpractice insurance; meet all clinical
facility requirements; fingerprint clearance if required by statute; no
visible tattoos or visible body piercings except single studs in ear
lobes; no acrylic or long nails in clinical settings; and approval of
ADN director
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment
in one course in the discipline
Hours: 75 per unit
This course offers students who are employed in the field an
opportunity to expand their work experience related to their field of
study. Students are accepted as a result of consultation with a
designated faculty member in the discipline and the acceptance of an
approved work proposal.
Fees will be required. Field trips will be required. May be taken for
a maximum of 4 times not to exceed 16 units total in combination
with any other work experience/internship courses. Offered on a
credit/no credit basis only.
HISTORY
HIST V01A - INTRODUCTION TO WESTERN
CIVILIZATION I - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course surveys the history of Western civilization from
prehistory to 1648. The emphasis will be placed on important ideas,
institutions, and contributions of each major period of history in the
development of this civilization.
Formerly Hist 1A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN HIST 2 or CAN
HIST SEQ A [with HIST V01B].
HIST V01B - INTRODUCTION TO WESTERN
CIVILIZATION II - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course surveys the history of Western civilization from 1648
to the present. The emphasis will be placed on the impor tant ideas,
institutions, and contributions of each major period in the
development of modern society.
Formerly Hist 1B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN HIST 4 or CAN
HIST SEQ A [with HIST V01A].
HIST V01S - INTRODUCTION TO WESTERN CIVILIZATION
STUDY SESSION - 1 Unit
Corequisite: HIST V01A or HIST V01B
Hours: 1 lecture weekly
This course is designed to supplement the introduction to Western
civilization. The course will give students an oppor tunity to review
and discuss material covered in lecture and in reading assignments,
and will assist students in developing learning skills in note-taking,
reading, paper writing, and use of the library and other learning
resources. The course will enable students to better comprehend and
respond to the course material and thus improve performance.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2
times. Formerly Hist 1S. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Not
applicable for degree credit.
HIST V02A - UNITED STATES HISTORY: FOCUS ON
WOMEN I - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course surveys the history of the United States from the
colonial period through Reconstruction. Emphasis will be placed on
the history of the country with a focus on the role and par ticipation of
women in the development of American society, its social, political,
and economic institutions.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Hist 2A. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
HIST V02B - UNITED STATES HISTORY: FOCUS ON
WOMEN II - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course surveys the history of the United States from the
Reconstruction era to the present. Emphasis will be placed on the
history of the country with a focus on the par ticipation and
contributions made by women to the social, political and economic
development of American society. Attention will be paid to the
development of the feminist movement and the role of women in
contemporary America.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Hist 2B. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
Ventura College Catalog 2005-2006 152 - Credit Courses
HIST V03A - UNITED STATES HISTORY: FOCUS ON
AFRICAN AMERICANS I - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course will explore the history of the United States from the
colonial period through Reconstruction with emphasis placed on the
role of African Americans. Star ting in colonial America, the course
will emphasize the contributions, institutions, trends, concepts,
movements and problems relevant to the country in general and to
African Americans in particular. A balanced focus will be placed on
social, political, economic and intellectual considerations.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Hist 3A. Same as AES V40A.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
HIST V03B - UNITED STATES HISTORY: FOCUS ON
AFRICAN AMERICANS II - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course will explore the history of the United States from the
Civil War to the present with emphasis on the role of African
Americans. Beginning with Reconstruction at the end of the Civil War
to the presidential plans for Reconstruction, futile opposition of
southern Democrats to radical Republican reconstruction plans and
the plight of the newly freed slaves is to be analyzed. Analyses of
amendments, and other American history topics such as
industrialization, Jim Crow laws, Populist par ty, Spanish American
war and all other American wars will be discussed in relation to
African Americans and their involvement and contributions. Special
emphasis will be placed upon contributions, institutions, trends,
concepts, movements and problems relevant to the country in
general and to African Americans in particular. A balanced focus will
be placed on social, political, economic and intellectual
considerations.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Hist 3B. Same as AES
V40B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
HIST V04A - HISTORY OF THE AMERICAS I - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course presents a general survey of the history of the
Western hemisphere from its European discovery to the wars of
independence. Emphasis is placed on European heritage and the
planting of the colonial societies in the new world, influence of
native civilization and geographical environment, colonial policy,
commerce, industry, culture and expansion.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Hist 4A. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
HIST V04B - HISTORY OF THE AMERICAS II - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course presents a survey of the history of the Americas in
general and the United States more specifically. The course will span
the political and cultural history of the Americas from Independence
to the present. Emphasis is placed on understanding the divergent
experiences of national development and the impact they have on the
American population and on relationships with other countries in the
American hemisphere. The course will also recount the social,
political and cultural experiences of Latinos in the United States.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Hist 4B. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
HIST V04BS - HISTORY OF THE AMERICAS II STUDY
SESSION - 1 Unit
Corequisite: HIST V04B
Hours: 1 lecture weekly
This course is designed to supplement and is to be taken
concurrently with History of the Americas. The course will give
students an opportunity to review and discuss material covered in
lecture and in reading assignments and will assist students in
developing learning skills in note-taking, reading, paper writing, and
use of the library and other learning resources. The course will
enable students to better comprehend and respond to the course
material and thus improve performance.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Hist 4BS. Offered on a credit/
no credit basis only. Not applicable for degree credit.
HIST V05A - UNITED STATES HISTORY: FOCUS ON NATIVE
AMERICANS I - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course presents a survey and analysis of United States
history from the colonial period through Reconstruction with an
emphasis on the role of Native American Indian peoples. This course
emphasizes basic social, political, economic and intellectual
concepts and developments of the country in general and the impact
of/on Native American Indian peoples in particular.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Hist 5A. Same as AES V02A.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
HIST V05B - UNITED STATES HISTORY: FOCUS ON NATIVE
AMERICANS II - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course presents a survey and analysis of United States
history from the Civil War to the present with emphasis on the role
and participation of the Native American Indian peoples. This course
emphasizes basic American social, political, economic and
intellectual concepts and developments of the country in general and
in particular the impact of/on Native American Indian peoples.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Hist 5B. Same as AES V02B.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
HIST V07A - UNITED STATES HISTORY I - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course presents a survey of the significant personalities,
groups, ideas, events, institutions and trends contributing to the
pluralistic American heritage from the Colonial period through the
Reconstruction.
Formerly Hist 7A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see
counselor. CAN HIST 8 or CAN HIST SEQ B [with HIST V07B].
HIST V07B - UNITED STATES HISTORY II - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course presents a survey of the significant personalities,
groups, ideas, events, institutions and trends contributing to the
pluralistic American heritage from the end of the Civil War to the
present.
Formerly Hist 7B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see
counselor. CAN HIST 10 or CAN HIST SEQ B [with HIST V07A].
HIST V08 - HISTORY OF CALIFORNIA - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course surveys California’s development from Native
American societies through the Spanish, Mexican and American
periods to the present. Emphasis will be placed on analyzing the
contributions of significant personalities, groups, ideas, events,
institutions and trends at key points in the state’s history.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Hist 8. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC.
Credit Courses - 153 Ventura College Catalog 2005-2006
HIST V09 - THE VIETNAM ERA - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is designed to survey and assess the era of the
Vietnam War. The war’s causes, development and consequences will
be studied in terms of American foreign policy, diplomacy and
military involvement. An associated study will be made of the
domestic side of the war’s social, economic and political causes,
manifestations and ramifications.
Formerly Hist 9. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
HIST V10A - THE HERITAGE OF MEXICO I - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course presents major historical developments and
personalities which have shaped the Mexican nation from the Pre-
Columbian era to independence. Emphasis is placed on understanding
the culture and customs of the Mexican people as seen throughout
their history.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Hist 10A. Same as AES
V21A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
HIST V10B - THE HERITAGE OF MEXICO II - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course presents major historical developments and
personalities which have shaped the Mexican nation from
independence to the present time. Emphasis is placed on
understanding the culture and customs of the Mexican people as
seen throughout their history, plus important events in the
relationship between Mexico and the United States. A por tion of the
course will address the role of the Mexican and the Mexican
American in the United States.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Hist 10B. Same as AES
V21B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
HIST V12 - UNITED STATES HISTORY: FOCUS ON
CHICANOS - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course surveys the history of the United States from the
Independence to the present. Emphasis will be placed on the
par ticipation and contributions made by Chicanos to the development
of American society with a focus on the major historical forces,
events, and trends in American history that have impacted and
shaped the cultural, social, economic, political and intellectual
heritage of Mexican Americans/Chicanos in the United States.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Hist 12. Same as AES V22.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
HIST V13 - CONTEMPORARY AFRICAN AMERICAN
EXPERIENCE - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is a historically oriented study of the African
American experience since World War II. Emphasis will be placed on
the environmental context of the emergence of strident African
American activities, and the philosophical assumptions, the rhetoric
and the substance of the civil rights movement and Black power
revolt. Relevant personalities, organizations, and cultural expressions
will be studied in relation to one another, and in relation to existing
national, political, economic, social, and intellectual institutional
structures.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Hist 13. Same as AES V41.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
HIST V14A - AFRICAN HISTORY TO 1800 - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is a study of African history and will cover the ancient
Egyptians as well as Sub-Saharan Africa and its climate, geography,
culture and history. Beginning with civilizations along the Nile, the
reign of Kushitic pharaohs and other ruling dynasties, this course will
cover the rise and fall of great kingdoms in West Africa, the Atlantic
slave trade and religion in western and central Sudan, and end
around 1800.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Hist 14A. Same as AES
V42A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
HIST V14B - AFRICAN HISTORY SINCE 1800 - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is a study of the Africans since 1800. It star ts with
Europeans' enlightenment and humanitarian efforts and covers
racism and stereotypes, European colonization in Africa, Nationalistic
and Messianic movements, Negritude, the African woman,
Independence, Afrikanners in South Africa, and the meaning of
freedom. The course ends with the problems of modernization in
present day Africa.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Hist 14B. Same as AES
V42B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
HIST V15 - INTRODUCTION TO THE HISTORY OF
EAST ASIA - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course will present a historical survey of the countries and
cultures of East Asia with a principal focus on China and Japan. An
emphasis will be placed on the impact of traditional Chinese and
Japanese antiquity on the present, the impact of the culture and
heritage of each nation on the other, and the impact of the West on
both major nations.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Hist 15. Same as AES V61.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
HIST V16 - UNITED STATES HISTORY: FOCUS ON FOREIGN
RELATIONS - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course presents a survey of American foreign relations from
the Revolutionary War to the present with emphasis upon more
recent events and current foreign policy. The course relates foreign
affairs to the evolution of American political, social, and economic
institutions and is recommended for students with an interest in
international relations.
Formerly Hist 16. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
HIST V17 - UNITED STATES HISTORY: FOCUS ON ASIAN
AMERICANS - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
The course will survey the historical experience of the United
States from Independence to the present. Emphasis will be placed on
the par ticipation and contributions made by Asian Americans to the
social, political, and economic development of American society with
a focus on Americans of Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Southeast
Asian ancestry. The course will examine the major historical forces
and trends in American history that have impacted and shaped the
social, economic, cultural, political and intellectual heritage of the
Asian American in the United States.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Hist 17. Same as AES V63.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
Ventura College Catalog 2005-2006 154 - Credit Courses
HIST V18A - WORLD HISTORY I - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A survey of major developments among world peoples from
antiquity to 1550 with par ticular emphasis on the dynamic interaction
and comparison of world cultures and their institutions. The focus is
on the role played by social, political, economic, religious and other
cultural forces in shaping major world cultures and their histories,
and the legacy of these peoples for those who followed and for our
world today.
Formerly Hist 18A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN HIST 14 or
CAN HIST SEQ C [with HIST V18B].
HIST V18B - WORLD HISTORY II - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A survey of world history from the sixteenth century to the
present, with particular emphasis on the dynamic interaction and
comparison of peoples and cultures. The focus is on the role played
by social, political, economic, cultural, technological, and religious
forces in shaping the histories of the major regional civilizations of
the world, the interactions of the various civilizations, and their
collective contributions to our global community.
Formerly Hist 18B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN HIST 16 or
CAN HIST SEQ C [with HIST V18A].
HIST V19 - A SURVEY OF ASIAN HISTORY - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course provides a general survey of the history of Asia with a
broad focus on all major geographic regions and emphasis on the
migrations of significant peoples into and within Asia. Stress will be
placed on the development and impact of major groups as defined by
language, and the influences and contributions of their characteristic
cultures to civilization. The course begins with the first migrations
and continues to the 21st century.
Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
HIST V20 - INTRODUCTION TO WORLD HISTORY OF THE
20TH AND 21ST CENTURIES - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course will examine the major events and trends in the world
from the 20th century to the present. Topics will include political
events, conflict and conflict resolution, social history, the revolution
in science, the spread of technology, significant business and
economic trends, changing demographics and popular culture.
Formerly Hist 20. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
HIST V60A-Z - TOPICS IN HISTORY - 3 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course considers topics not covered in detail by the other
history offerings. Examples of topics to be offered from time to time
include: local history; World War II.
Formerly Hist 60A-Z. Transfer credit: determined by transfer
institution.
HIST V60B - HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN WEST - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course deals with the study of the American West from the
Pre-Columbian inhabitants and environment through the problems and
promises of the contemporary West. Emphasis is placed upon the
westward movement, the various groups who have called the West
home, traditional heroes and villains, and the frontier heritage.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Hist 60B. Transfer credit:
CSU.
HIST V88 - HISTORY WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community, as
required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are not
met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times.
HIST V89 - WORKSHOPS IN HISTORY - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community as
required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are not
met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly Hist 89.
Transfer credit: CSU; for UC, determined after admission.
HIST V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN HISTORY - 1-6 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course offers specialized study opportunities for students
with intermediate skills, who wish to pursue projects not included in
the regular curriculum. Students are accepted only by written project
proposal approved by the discipline prior to enrollment.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times not to exceed 6 units.
Formerly Hist 90. Transfer credit: CSU; for UC, determined after
admission.
HOME ECONOMICS
HEC V05A - INTRODUCTION TO INTERIOR
DESIGN - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course introduces the elements and principles used in the
planning and evaluation of interior design and applies them in space
organization and in the selection of furniture, accessories, wall and
floor coverings and lighting.
Field trips may be required. Formerly HE 5A. Transfer credit: CSU.
HEC V05B - APPLIED PRINCIPLES OF INTERIOR
DESIGN - 3 Units
Prerequisite: HEC V05A
Recommended preparation: HEC V15
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course will take design elements and principles and make
application of them through projects. Furnishings and materials will
be examined closely to explore characteristics of production quality
and consider appropriate use in interior design. The housing and
interior design industries will be assessed and career options will be
investigated.
Field trips will be required. Formerly HE 5B. Transfer credit: CSU.
HEC V07 - HISTORY OF ENVIRONMENTAL ARTS - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course provides a summary of the characteristics of
historical architectural styles with par ticular attention to the elements
of associated decorative ar ts.
Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU.
Credit Courses - 155 Ventura College Catalog 2005-2006
HEC V09 - FOODS - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Basic knowledge of food science principles and food preparation
techniques. Emphasis on ingredient interaction, technique and
production standards, food safety, sanitation, nutrient values, and
food presentations. Core components: food science principles; food
preparation terminology and techniques; ingredient interaction;
standards of product evaluation and quality control; selection and use
of food equipment and utensils; food storage and preservation;
sanitation and safety; nutrient retention techniques; and, labeling and
consumer information.
Field trips may be required. Formerly HE 9. Transfer credit: CSU.
CAN FCS 8.
HEC V10 - NUTRITION - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
The basic nutritional needs of children and adults are studied
through critical examination of the principles of human nutrition as
related to health and types of diets.
Field trips may be required. Formerly HE 10. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC. CAN FCS 2.
HEC V11 - BASIC SEWING TECHNIQUES - 2 Units
Hours: 1 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
Designed for the non-sewer, this course teaches the use of a
sewing machine and commercial patterns in the construction of
simple clothing, and home decor projects.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly HE 11.
HEC V12A - CLOTHING CONSTRUCTION I - 3 Units
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course teaches a variety of moderately difficult construction
and alteration techniques in addition to the utilization of more
advanced commercial patterns.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly HE
12A. Transfer credit: CSU. CAN FCS 10.
HEC V12B - CLOTHING CONSTRUCTION II - 2 Units
Prerequisite: HEC V12A or equivalent
Hours: 1 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course teaches moderately difficult skills and techniques for
creating clothing, and adapting patterns for a more personal style.
Emphasis will be placed on a variety of applications for specialized
uses.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly HE
12B. Transfer credit: CSU.
HEC V13A - ADVANCED SEWING TECHNIQUES - 2 Units
Prerequisite: HEC V12B or equivalent
Hours: 1 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course teaches the application of advanced techniques in
custom sewing and handling special fabrics, such as leather, furs
and sheers. Special emphasis will be placed upon fine finishing
detail for couture garments.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly HE
13A. Transfer credit: CSU.
HEC V13B - TAILORING - 2 Units
Prerequisite: HEC V12B or equivalent
Hours: 1 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
Both traditional and contemporary principles will be covered in
this tailoring class. Concepts of pattern selection, sizing and
construction techniques for suits and coats will be taught.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. May be taken for
a maximum of 2 times. Formerly HE 13B. Transfer credit: CSU.
HEC V14A - BEGINNING QUILT MAKING - 2 Units
Hours: 4 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course utilizes tools, materials and equipment to develop the
fundamental skills of quilt making. Includes instruction and practice
in techniques used to create simple patchwork quilts.
Fees will be required.
HEC V14B - INTERMEDIATE QUILT MAKING - 2 Units
Recommended preparation: HEC V14A or equivalent
Hours: 4 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is designed to accommodate individuals in a variety of
fields whose positions could be enhanced by further expanding their
quilt making skills: elementary school teachers (applying skills in
presentations of math, history, ar t); activity directors for children,
adult and senior groups; ar tists; engineers (developing a broader
view of current tools and construction techniques); marketing
positions existing in quilt retail and wholesale markets and related
fields.
Fees will be required.
HEC V14C - ADVANCED QUILT MAKING - 2 Units
Recommended preparation: HEC V14B or equivalent
Hours: 4 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course teaches a variety of specialized techniques in addition
to more advanced tools used for quilt making.
Fees will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2 times.
HEC V15 - TEXTILES - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Topics covered include natural and man-made fibers, yarns, fabric
construction, dyes, finishes, care, and legislation affecting the textile
industry. Emphasis is placed on selection criteria for textiles in
apparel and home furnishings.
Field trips may be required. Formerly HE 15. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC. CAN FCS 6.
HEC V16 - FLAT PATTERN DESIGN - 2-3 Units
Hours: 4-6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course provides an introduction to the designing of patterns
through the flat pattern method and is offered for those who have
fitting problems and/or those who want to create original clothing. A
personal basic sloper is developed for use in creating designs. A
final project will be to design and construct a garment.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly HE 16.
Transfer credit: CSU.
HEC V17 - KNIT FABRICS - 2 Units
Hours: 1 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course will cover techniques for handling knit fabrics,
including special knits, lingerie, sweater knits, and active wear.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. May be taken for
a maximum of 2 times. Formerly HE 17.
HEC V18 - FASHION ANALYSIS - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A study and application of the elements and principles of design
as related to apparel for the individual. Core components include:
application of principles and elements of design theory; significance
of apparel--psychological, sociological, physiological, and cultural;
apparel and personality; apparel and lifestyle; wardrobe planning and
budgeting; apparel for special needs; and care of apparel.
Field trips may be required. Formerly HE 18. Transfer credit: CSU.
CAN FCS 20.
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HEC V19 - QUILT PATTERN DRAFTING - 1 Unit
Hours: .5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
This course will provide specific drafting techniques in an area not
covered by regular courses. Such skills can lead to the development
of a personal business in quilt making or related fields.
HEC V20 - QUILT HISTORY - 1 Unit
Hours: .5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
This course will cover vocabulary, recognition and description of
quilt styles in history through technological advances, materials and
patterns and provide students experience in planning reproduction
quilts.
HEC V22 - MARRIAGE AND FAMILY LIFE - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
The family and its interpersonal relationships, mate selection,
adjustments within the family, family life cycle, parenthood, marriage
enrichment, and contemporary family issues. Core components:
research and theories related to marriage and the family; sociological
and psychological concepts and terminology; historical development
of family; marriage and family in meeting human needs; roles and
expectations in couple relationships; concepts of love and
infatuation; dating, courtship, engagement; gender role expectations;
establishing and maintaining intimacy; cohabitation; selection of
marriage par tner; sexuality in couple relationship; reproduction, bir th
control and family planning; bir thing and parenting; alternative family
structures; communication skills; marriage enrichment and rebuilding
relationships; current family issues; dysfunctional families; family
violence; stress and conflict management; and, terminating
relationships.
Formerly HE 22. Transfer credit: CSU. CAN FCS 12.
HEC V23 - CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT - 3 Units
Prerequisite: current negative TB test repor t
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Growth and development of children from prenatal period through
adolescence including individual needs of children. Core
components:methods of studying children; principles and theories of
development; genetics versus environment; cognitive, physical,
social, and emotional development; prenatal development; bir th
process and neonatal period; the infant/toddler; the preschool child;
the school age child; the adolescent; play and toys; observing
children; parent and family influences on the child; the exceptional
child; and, child abuse and neglect.
Field trips will be required. Formerly HE 23. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC; credit limitations - see counselor. CAN FCS 14.
HEC V24 - HUMAN DEVELOPMENT - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course integrates the physical, social, psychological,
emotional and cognitive aspects of human development throughout
the lifespan. Developmental tasks facing individuals at various points
in the lifespan are examined. The course will also explore the ways
social interaction and cultural institutions shape the development of
the individual including relationships and adjustments during the
normal stages of family living.
Formerly HE 24. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see
counselor. CAN FCS 24.
HEC V30 - SPACE PLANNING: INTERIORS - 1.5 Units
Recommended preparation: HEC V05A
Hours: 1.5 lecture weekly
This course is an intensive study in the ar t of placement, the
beginning of the design process. Coursework will include circulation
studies, bubble diagrams, focal point identification, axes
identification, zoning adjacencies, scale and propor tion, and the
"magic" of "power placement" of furniture and objects.
Field trips may be required. Formerly HEC V60C. Transfer credit:
CSU.
HEC V31 - LIGHTING DESIGN - 1.5 Units
Recommended preparation: HEC V05A
Hours: 1.5 lecture weekly
This course covers the fundamentals of lighting design for
residential interiors. The course explores the application of lighting
design, including: ambient, accent and task lighting. The appropriate
usage of lighting fixtures and controls, decorative lighting, energy
efficient light sources and building code requirements is examined. It
also includes the relationship of color and texture to light, and
human responses to the lighting design.
Field trips may be required. Formerly HEC V60D. Transfer credit:
CSU.
HEC V32 - KITCHEN AND BATH DESIGN - 1.5 Units
Recommended preparation: HEC V05A
Hours: 1.5 lecture weekly
This course offers exposure to the methods and essentials as
practiced by the design professional. Topics include the kitchen
work triangle, surface materials, appliance choices, specialty and
gourmet kitchens, the pantry, cabinetry and storage; plus the impact
of the kitchen on American family life; bathroom design and
materials and fixtures.
Field trips may be required. Formerly HEC V60E. Transfer credit:
CSU.
HEC V42 - FOOD PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Principles of food preparation applied to large quantity production,
implement menu, service of food, evaluation of products, work and
organization.
Formerly HE 42.
HEC V43 - HEALTH CARE DIETARY SERVICES - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Consideration of the scope and responsibilities of food service
within a health care institution; description of current legislation;
individual and group needs within the health facility and relationship
with the health care team.
Formerly HE 43.
HEC V44 - MODIFIED DIETS - 3 Units
Prerequisite: HEC V10
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is the application of the principles of nutrition as they
relate to special and abnormal physical conditions.
Formerly HE 44.
HEC V45 - MENU PLANNING AND PURCHASING - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
The planning of satisfying and interesting meals for institutional
food services operations including class A lunch, considering such
factors as nutritional adequacy, psychological needs, economic
consideration, types of operations, available equipment, and skill of
personnel. The purchasing of food including market availability,
analysis of food quality, and writing of specifications.
Formerly HE 45.
HEC V60A-Z - TOPICS IN HOME ECONOMICS - .5-3 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course considers topics not covered in detail by the other
home economics offerings. Examples of topics to be offered from
time to time include: puppetry workshop; controversies in nutrition;
nutrition and politics; child abuse.
Formerly HE 60A-Z. Transfer credit: determined by transfer
institution.
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HEC V60A - SPECIAL CLOTHING CONSTRUCTION
PROJECTS - 2 Units
Prerequisite: HEC V12B or equivalent
Hours: 1 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
An individual projects course designed for the student desiring
experience in specialized areas. Examples are: factory methods for
home operations, bridal and formal wear, and specialized commercial
needs.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. May be taken for
a maximum of 4 times. Formerly HE 60A. Transfer credit: CSU.
HEC V88 - HOME ECONOMICS WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community, as
required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are not
met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly HEC
V89.
HEC V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN HOME
ECONOMICS - 1-6 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course offers specialized study opportunities for students
with intermediate skills, who wish to pursue projects not included in
the regular curriculum. Students are accepted only by written project
proposal approved by the discipline prior to enrollment.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times not to exceed 6 units.
Formerly HE 90. Transfer credit: CSU.
HEC V95 - HOME ECONOMICS INTERNSHIP I - 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment in
one course in the discipline
Hours: 60 per unit
This home economics internship course offers students who are
volunteers (unpaid) an oppor tunity to obtain work experience in their
field of study. Students are accepted as a result of consultation with
a designated faculty member in the discipline and the acceptance of
an approved work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other work
experience/internship courses. Offered on a credit/no credit basis
only. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
HEC V96 - HOME ECONOMICS INTERNSHIP II - 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment in
one course in the discipline
Hours: 75 per unit
This home economics internship offers students who are
employed in the field an opportunity to expand their work experience
related to their field of study. Students are accepted as a result of
consultation with a designated faculty member in the discipline and
acceptance of an approved work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other work
experience/internship courses. Offered on a credit/no credit basis
only. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
HEC V97 - FUNDAMENTALS OF NUTRITION AND
FITNESS - 2 Units
Hours: 2 lecture weekly
The study of the human body’s adaptation to exercise. The course
will include current principles and concepts as they relate to body
composition, cardiovascular adaptations to exercise, theory of
flexibility and strength training, diet, nutrition and performance, aging
and its effects on the parameters of fitness.
Field trips may be required. Formerly HE 97. Same as HED V97.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
HORTICULTURE
HORT courses (except HORT V42A, V42B) not currently
offered.
HORT V02 - HORTICULTURE PROJECTS - 1-4 Units
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment in
one course in the discipline
Hours: 3-12 laboratory weekly
This course offers students an opportunity to plan, develop and
carry out an individual production or research project on campus
under the direction and supervision of a faculty advisor. Emphasis will
be on developing practical skills and experiences related to the
student's major. The hor ticulture facilities offer opportunities in
nursery-greenhouse production, laboratory research, organic
gardening, landscape construction, and sustainable orchard and
vegetable production.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times not to exceed 6 units.
Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
HORT V30 - PLANT PROPAGATION - 3 Units
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
Principles and methods of propagating plants, sexual and asexual:
field crops, fruits, vegetables, ornamentals, seeds, spores, cuttings,
layering, grafting and budding. Emphasis on nursey and greenhouse
operations, including propagation media, rooting aids, planting,
transplanting, fer tilization, irrigation, plant growth regulators, pest and
disease identification and control. Use and maintenance of common
tools, equipment and materials.
Fees will be required. Field trips will be required. Transfer credit:
CSU.
HORT V32 - IRRIGATION SYSTEM DESIGN - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Students will develop strategies for analyzing landscape sites and
calculating irrigation needs. Industry products and equipment
availability and uses will be reviewed. Water hydraulics, system
layout, design projects and cost estimates will be completed by
students. Typical installation methods and basic troubleshooting
irrigation problems will be demonstrated. Basic drawing equipment is
required.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Ag 32. Transfer credit: CSU.
HORT V33 - LANDSCAPE PLANNING AND DESIGN - 3 Units
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course is an introduction to environmental design stressing
planning and layout concepts, site analysis and plant uses. Studies in
land uses, space, scale and unity will be accomplished. Actual
landscape design projects with emphasis on layout, graphics and
presentation of drawings for small commercial and residential
properties will be completed by students. Basic drawing equipment
required.
Field trips will be required. Formerly Ag 33. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC.
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HORT V37 - LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION - 3 Units
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
In this course, students will gain practical field experience in
installing landscape planting and irrigation systems. Proper use of
typical construction materials, tools, and power equipment will be
emphasized. Actual projects may include decks, patios, overheads,
benches, walls, fences, walks, low voltage lighting, water elements
and grading. California licensing, contracts and codes will be
reviewed.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Ag 37. Same as CT V37.
Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
HORT V40 - NURSERY AND GREENHOUSE
MANAGEMENT - 3 Units
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course will include retail and wholesale nursery location,
layout, organization, scheduling, budgeting, and personnel
development; propagation and general production techniques,
marketing and sales; operation of greenhouse structures for
production of flowers, pot plants and nursery stock; case studies of
actual industry facilities and management problems.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Ag 40.
Transfer credit: CSU.
HORT V41 - LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Analysis and management practices associated with planting and
maintaining landscaped grounds. Emphasis will be on pruning,
selection and culture of plants, pest control, turfgrass management,
irrigation programming, fertilization practices and selection and use
of tools and equipment. Discussions will focus on business
organization, management, budgeting and scheduling. Practical
bidding and estimating landscape maintenance projects will be
included.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Ag 41. Transfer credit: CSU.
HORT V42A - LANDSCAPE PLANT IDENTIFICATION AND
USES I - 3 Units
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
Identification, growth habits, cultural requirements and use of
ornamental ground covers, shrubs, vines, trees and herbaceous
plants adapted to the climates of Southern California. Emphasis will
be on drought tolerant plants. Focus on plants with fall and winter
unique characteristics. A plant collection will be required.
Field trips will be required. Formerly Ag 42A. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC; credit limitations - see counselor. CAN AG 18.
HORT V42B - LANDSCAPE PLANT IDENTIFICATION AND
USES II - 3 Units
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
Identification, growth habits, cultural requirements and uses of
ornamental trees, shrubs, ground covers, natives, annuals and
perennials adapted to the climates of Southern California. Focus on
plants with unique spring and summer characteristics. Studies
include drought tolerant plants. A plant collection will be required.
Field trips will be required. Formerly Ag 42B. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
HORT V45 - ARBORICULTURE - 3 Units
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
In this course, students will learn to identify and manage trees
planted in Southern California landscapes. Techniques for planting,
pruning, staking, pest management, and tree climbing will be
emphasized. Students will gain practical experience in all aspects of
tree management including rope work, cavity repair, bracing, cabling,
guying, and hazard evaluation.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Ag 45.
Transfer credit: CSU.
HORT V46 - TURFGRASS MANAGEMENT - 3 Units
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course is a study of grasses, their characteristics, uses, and
management as related to commercial landscape and recreational
areas. Emphasis will be on identification, cultural requirements, and
field maintenance practices. Laboratory activities include equipment
operation, planting, and observation of park, golf course, tur f farm,
athletic facility and commercial sites.
Field trips will be required. Formerly Ag 46. Transfer credit: CSU.
HORT V47 - BEGINNING FLORAL DESIGN AND
TECHNIQUES - 2.5 Units
Hours: 2 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
This course stresses the mechanics involved in constructing
basic flower arrangements. Included is the identification, selection
and evaluation of appropriate materials, flowers and foliage used in
the retail floristry industry. The student will develop basic skills in
the construction of typical floral arrangements including bud vases,
corsages, boutonnieres, table pieces and special events.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Ag 47.
Transfer credit: CSU.
HORT V48 - INTERMEDIATE FLORAL DESIGN - 2.5 Units
Recommended preparation: HORT V47 or equivalent
Hours: 2 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
This course stresses the study and practice of professional flower
arranging. Included are the care and conditioning of flower and plant
materials, methods for preserving and arranging dried specimens,
planning, consulting and decorating for weddings, sympathy tributes,
holiday and seasonal designs and unique floral styles.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit:
CSU.
HORT V49 - ADVANCED FLORAL DESIGN AND RETAIL
SHOP OPERATION - 2.5 Units
Recommended preparation: HORT V48 or retail shop experience
Hours: 2 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
This course stresses advanced construction techniques and a
fur ther development of interpretive design skills. Included also are
basic flower shop practices and operations, window displays,
merchandising and wire service sales. Students will learn material
sources, ordering techniques and handling of products.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Ag 48.
Transfer credit: CSU.
HORT V50 - CONTEMPORARY AND WESTERN FLORAL
DESIGN - 2.5 Units
Recommended preparation: HORT V49 or retail shop experience
Hours: 2 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
This course will present the techniques of western and current
high design styles now in use. These contemporary styles include
parallel systems, abstract, interpretative, vegetative, new convention
and formal. Students will gain experience in creating these unique
styles through various arrangement practices.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit:
CSU.
HORT V88 - HORTICULTURE WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community, as
required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are not
met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. Courses with
the same title may not be repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly HORT V89.
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HORT V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN
HORTICULTURE - 1-4 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course offers specialized study opportunities for students
with intermediate skills, who wish to pursue projects not included in
the regular curriculum. Students are accepted only by written project
proposal approved by the discipline prior to enrollment.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 6 units. Transfer credit: CSU.
HORT V95 - HORTICULTURE INTERNSHIP I - 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment
in one course in the discipline
Hours: 60 per unit
This hor ticulture internship course offers students who are
volunteers (unpaid) an opportunity to obtain work experience related
to their field of study. Students are accepted as a result of
consultation with a designated faculty member in the discipline and
the acceptance of an approved work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other work
experience/internship courses. Offered on a credit/no credit basis
only. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
HORT V96 - HORTICULTURE INTERNSHIP II - 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment
in one course in the discipline
Hours: 75 per unit
This hor ticulture internship course offers students who are
employed in the field an opportunity to expand their work experience
related to their field of study. Students are accepted as a result of
consultation with a designated faculty member in the discipline and
the acceptance of an approved work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other work
experience/internship courses. Offered on a credit/no credit basis
only. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
HUMANITIES
HUM V15 - TUTORIAL PROCEDURES AND
METHODS - .5 Unit
Hours: .5 lecture weekly
This course is designed for students who are interested in being
tutors at Ventura College. It is an introduction to the theories and
methods of effective tutoring including communication techniques,
learning theories and individualized instruction.
Formerly Hum 15. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Not
applicable for degree credit.
HUM V88 - HUMANITIES WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community, as
required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are not
met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times.
HUM V89 - WORKSHOPS IN THE
HUMANITIES - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community, as
required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are not
met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly Hum 89.
Transfer credit: CSU.
INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
IDS V08 - ETHICS IN MODERN SOCIETY - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course provides an introduction to the philosophy of ethics in
our modern-day society. It integrates ethical issues from areas such
as environmental studies, bioethics, criminal justice, business and
law, the media, literature, medicine, politics, theatre, and from the
field of psychology. In addition to lectures and discussions in each
of these areas, movies, videos and a theatrical production may be
included to help illustrate specific ethical issues.
Field trips may be required. Formerly IdS 8. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC.
IDS V11 - STUDY SKILLS: APPLICATIONS TO COLLEGELEVEL
COURSEWORK - 1.5-3.5 Units
Recommended preparation: IDS V12 or SS V02 or placement as
measured by the college assessment process
This course could save your academic life. It is an advanced
study skills course designed for students who are currently taking
academic or vocational classes and would like to refine their study
skills and apply them to their coursework. It includes advanced notetaking
applications, library research, time management, taking inclass
essay exams, practice in taking timed standardized tests,
designing reading study guides.
Formerly IdS 11. Same as SS V01. Not applicable for degree
credit.
IDS V12 - STUDY SKILLS: PREPARATION FOR ACADEMIC
AND VOCATIONAL COURSES - 1-3.5 Units
Recommended preparation: ENGL V08A or ENGL V08B or ESL V34A
or ESL V34B or placement as measured by the college assessment
process
Hours: .5-3 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
This course could save your academic life. It is designed for
students who are currently taking or are preparing to take academic or
vocational courses. It covers note-taking and listening skills,
introduction to outlining, reading and study techniques, library skills,
time management and priority determination, memory and test-taking
strategies, and campus and community resources. Students will learn
through lectures, group discussions, campus tours, videos and
assignments.
Formerly IdS 12. Same as SS V02. Not applicable for degree credit.
IDS V60A-Z - TOPICS IN INTERDISCIPLINARY
STUDIES - .5-3 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Each course will be a specific topic in reading, writing, study skills
or life skills designed to support students’ success in academic
classes.
Each course may be taken for a maximum of 4 times not to
exceed 6 units. Formerly IdS 60A-Z. Offered on a credit/no credit
basis only. Not applicable for degree credit
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IDS V72 - ADOBE PHOTOSHOP FOR BEGINNERS - .5 Unit
Hours: 1 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course introduces students to the concepts and terminology
used when working with industry-standard digital image processing
software in a hand-on environment.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly MM
V60A. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
IDS V74 - ADOBE PHOTOSHOP - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: basic English and math skills; and
computer fundamentals
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is designed for students who desire hands-on
experience in industry-standard digital image processing software.
The image correction and manipulation software gives students an
understanding of the tools and techniques needed to produce
professional quality results for print and Web images. Students will
create a CD-ROM cover, Web banners, and a final print or Web
project.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly MM
V74. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
IDS V88 - INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community, as
required and/or requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly IDS V89.
INTERNSHIP
INTR V95 - INTERNSHIP I - 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment in
one course in the discipline
Hours: 60 per unit
This internship course offers students who are volunteers (unpaid)
an oppor tunity to obtain work experience related to their field of
study. Students are accepted as a result of consultation with a
designated faculty member in the discipline and the acceptance of an
approved work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other work
experience/internship courses. Formerly NTRN V95. Offered on a
credit/no credit basis only. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations -
see counselor.
INTR V96 - INTERNSHIP II - 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment in
one course in the discipline
Hours: 75 per unit
This internship course offers students who are employed in the
field an oppor tunity to expand their work experience related to their
field of study. Students are accepted as a result of consultation with
a designated faculty member in the discipline and the acceptance of
an approved work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other work
experience/internship courses. Formerly NTRN V96. Offered on a
credit/no credit basis only. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations -
see counselor.
ITALIAN
Intermediate Italian (ITAL V03, V04) not currently
offered.
ITAL V01 - ELEMENTARY ITALIAN I - 5 Units
Hours: 5 lecture weekly
This is an introductory course designed to provide the student
with basic communication skills in Italian. Emphasis is on listening,
speaking, reading and writing Italian. Study of basic grammatical
principles and proper Italian pronunciation are also emphasized. The
history and culture of the Italian people will be discussed. The
language laboratory will be used to supplement classroom
instruction.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Ital 1. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC. CAN ITAL 2 or CAN ITAL SEQ A [with ITAL V02].
ITAL V02 - ELEMENTARY ITALIAN II - 5 Units
Prerequisite: ITAL V01 or 2 years of high school Italian
Hours: 5 lecture weekly
This is the second course in the introductory sequence of Italian
language study. Students will expand vocabulary and mastery of
grammatical concepts as they acquire greater listening, speaking,
reading and writing skills in Italian. The language laboratory will be
used to supplement classroom instruction. Students will use more
complex grammatical constructions and a wider range of idiomatic
expressions. Fur ther study of Italian history, culture and current
events will be included in order to develop comprehension and
speaking skills.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Ital 2. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC. CAN ITAL 4 or CAN ITAL SEQ A [with ITAL V01].
ITAL V03 - INTERMEDIATE ITALIAN I - 4 Units
Prerequisite: ITAL V02 or 3 years of high school Italian or equivalent
Hours: 4 lecture weekly
Intensive review of grammar and syntax; introduction to new
applications of grammar principles; practice in oral and written
expression; reading and discussion of selections from original Italian
literature to provide practice in improving fluency in communication;
use of language laboratory to practice and reinforce grammatical
concepts and communicative functions.
Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU.
ITAL V04 - INTERMEDIATE ITALIAN II - 4 Units
Prerequisite: ITAL V03 or equivalent
Hours: 4 lecture weekly
This course includes fur ther study of grammatical principles with
special emphasis on building communicative skills in Italian.
Reading and discussion of essays, periodicals, short stories, drama
and poetry used to increase vocabulary, fluency and cultural
understanding.
Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU.
ITAL V51A - SITUATIONAL CONVERSATION IN
ITALIAN I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ITAL V01 or 2 years of high school Italian or equivalent
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A course designed to give the student with some knowledge of
Italian fur ther opportunity to practice the language through
conversation, role-playing, and other activities in Italian. The course
will be conducted entirely in Italian.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Ital 51A. Transfer credit:
CSU.
Credit Courses - 161 Ventura College Catalog 2005-2006
JAPN V51B - SITUATIONAL CONVERSATION IN
JAPANESE II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: JAPN V02 or JAPN V51A or 3 years of high school
Japanese or equivalent
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A course designed to give the intermediate-level student of
Japanese additional oral practice in the language through
conversation, discussion groups, role-playing, and other activities in
Japanese. The course will be conducted entirely in Japanese.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Japn 51B. Transfer credit:
CSU.
JAPN V80 - CONVERSATIONAL JAPANESE - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
An introduction to oral communication in Japanese. Emphasis is
on listening, comprehension and speaking through vocabulary
development and formulaic expressions such as greetings,
introductions, describing family members and daily activities. Roleplaying
and other communicative tasks will be used to facilitate
language learning.
JOURNALISM
JOUR courses not currently offered.
JOUR V01 - MASS COMMUNICATION - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
An introduction to mass communication media and technologies,
including a survey of their function, responsibilities and practice, as
well as their history, development, influence on society, and potential
for the future. An overview of all phases of mass communication and
communication technology in our information-conscious society.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Jour 1. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC; credit limitations - see counselor. CAN JOUR 4.
JOUR V05A - COMMUNICATION SKILLS THROUGH
WRITING I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ENGL V01A
Recommended preparation: keyboarding and word processing skills
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
Research, investigation, reporting and writing with emphasis on
mastering basic communication techniques for application in mass
media. News, feature, persuasion, review and sports writing are also
a par t of the course.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Jour 5A. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor. CAN JOUR 2.
JOUR V05B - COMMUNICATION SKILLS THROUGH
WRITING II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: JOUR V05A
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
Advanced reporting and newswriting with emphasis on
investigative, persuasive and in-depth writing for publication. Course
will include techniques of successful presentation/communication
through mass media.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Jour 5B. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
ITAL V51B - SITUATIONAL CONVERSATION IN
ITALIAN II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ITAL V02 or ITAL V51A or 3 years of high school Italian
or equivalent
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A course designed to give the intermediate-level student of Italian
additional oral practice in the language through conversation,
discussion groups, role-playing, and other activities in Italian. The
course will be conducted entirely in Italian.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Ital 51B. Transfer credit:
CSU.
ITAL V80 - CONVERSATIONAL ITALIAN - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
An introduction to oral communication in Italian. Emphasis is on
listening, comprehension and speaking through vocabulary
development and formulaic expressions such as greetings,
introductions, describing family members and daily activities. Roleplaying
and other communicative tasks will be used to facilitate
language learning.
JAPANESE
JAPN V01 - ELEMENTARY JAPANESE I - 5 Units
Hours: 5 lecture weekly
This is an introductory course designed to provide the student with
basic communication skills in Japanese. Emphasis is on listening,
speaking, reading and writing Japanese. Study of basic grammatical
principles and proper Japanese pronunciation are also emphasized.
Students are introduced to the use of Japanese characters. The
history and culture of the Japanese people will be discussed. The
language laboratory will be used to supplement classroom
instruction.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Japn 1. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC. CAN JAPN 2 or CAN JAPN SEQ A [with JAPN V02].
JAPN V02 - ELEMENTARY JAPANESE II - 5 Units
Prerequisite: JAPN V01 or 2 years of high school Japanese or
equivalent
Hours: 5 lecture weekly
This is the second course in the introductory sequence of
Japanese language study. Students will expand vocabulary and
mastery of grammatical concepts as they acquire greater listening,
speaking, reading and writing skills in Japanese. The language
laboratory will be used to supplement classroom instruction.
Students will use more complex grammatical structures and a wider
range of idiomatic expressions. Further study of Japanese history,
culture and current events will be included in order to develop
comprehension and speaking skills.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Japn 2. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC. CAN JAPN 4 or CAN JAPN SEQ A [with JAPN V01].
JAPN V51A - SITUATIONAL CONVERSATION IN
JAPANESE I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: JAPN V01 or 2 years of high school Japanese or
equivalent
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A course designed to give the student with some knowledge of
Japanese further opportunity to practice the language through
conversation, role-playing, and other activities in Japanese. The
course will be conducted entirely in Japanese.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Japn 51A. Transfer credit:
CSU.
Ventura College Catalog 2005-2006 162 - Credit Courses
JOUR V10A - CREATING A PUBLICATION I - 4 Units
Recommended preparation: JOUR V05A; and ENGL V51 or JOUR
V15A
Hours: 2 lecture, 6 laboratory weekly
This course focuses on the written content of a newspaper,
including assigning, evaluating and editing stories. Print and online
publication of the college newspaper, the VC Press, provides handson
learning. Lectures and discussions cover newspaper style,
headline writing, computer techniques, and the relationship between
content and design. Newswriting and copy editing experience is
helpful.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Jour 10A. Transfer credit:
CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
JOUR V10B - CREATING A PUBLICATION II - 4 Units
Prerequisite: JOUR V10A
Hours: 2 lecture, 6 laboratory weekly
This course teaches advanced techniques in producing a
publication, using the print and online editions of the college
newspaper, the VC Press, for hands-on learning. Students assume
managerial/editorial responsibilities on a more sophisticated level,
which helps to prepare them for work on professional publications.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Jour 10B. Transfer credit:
CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
JOUR V11A - CREATIVE PUBLICATION DESIGN I - 4 Units
Recommended preparation: knowledge of art/design principles and
computerized desktop publishing
Hours: 2 lecture, 6 laboratory weekly
A course in publication design techniques for the student who has
a background in art and design and/or computer desktop publishing
experience. Using the college newspaper, the VC Press, for hands-on
learning, the course emphasizes the visual presentation and the
fundamentals of publication design and layout and their relationship
to written content. Students use Macintosh computers and desktop
publishing and graphic ar ts software such as Quark Xpress. The
advertising, business and circulation aspects of newspaper
production are included.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Jour 11A. Transfer credit:
CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
JOUR V11B - CREATIVE PUBLICATION DESIGN II - 4 Units
Recommended preparation: knowledge of art/design principles and
computerized desktop publishing
Hours: 2 lecture, 6 laboratory weekly
A course in advanced publication design techniques for the
student who has a background in ar t and design and/or computer
desktop publishing experience. Focuses on preparing students to be
able to fully produce actual publications. The college newspaper,
both print and online editions, are used for practical experience.
Adver tising, business and circulation aspects of newspaper
production are included. Skills acquired are applicable in the graphic
design and adver tising job markets.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Jour 11B. Transfer credit:
CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
JOUR V15A - EDITING I - 3 Units
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
A course designed to focus on how to make written material ready
for publication. Students may use word processing equipment. Basic
editing, grammar, spelling, English fundamentals, consistency and
style will be taught in relation to correcting work for a variety of print
and online publications. Skills acquired will be usable in various job
markets including newsletter, newspaper, magazine, book and online
publishing.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Jour 15A. Same as ENGL
V51. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
JOUR V15B - EDITING II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ENGL V51 or JOUR V15A
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
An advanced course designed to focus on how to prepare written
material for publication. Students will use computer software to
complete their work. Editing and grammar skills will be polished to
prepare students to edit a variety of print and online publications with
a high degree of efficiency and independence.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Jour 15B. Transfer credit:
CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
JOUR V22 - ADVERTISING - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is designed for students to examine the role of
advertising in the marketing program in business and industry. Topics
include consumer analysis, ad media, budgeting, market research,
layout, copywriting, typography, advertising agencies and
opportunities in adver tising.
Field trips will be required. Formerly Jour 22. Same as BUS V39.
Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
JOUR V30 - PRESS PHOTOGRAPHY PRACTICUM - 1.5 Units
Corequisite: PHOT V01 or previous practical experience
Hours: 1 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
Survey of the principles of photojournalism. Students will work as
photographers for the college newspaper.
Field trips may be required. JOUR V30/PHOT V30 may be taken in
any combination for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly Jour 30. Same
as PHOT V30.
JOUR V31 - PRESS LAB PRACTICUM - 1-2 Units
Hours: 3-6 laboratory weekly
This is a specialized workshop that allows students to contribute to
the college newspaper with writing, copy-editing, cartooning or
production design.
May be taken for a maximum of 2 times. Formerly Jour 31. Offered
on a credit/no credit basis only.
JOUR V60A-Z - TOPICS IN JOURNALISM - 1-3 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course considers topics not covered in detail by the other
journalism offerings.
Formerly Jour 60A-Z. Transfer credit: determined by transfer
institution.
JOUR V88 - JOURNALISM WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community, as
required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are not
met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times.
JOUR V89 - WORKSHOPS IN JOURNALISM - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community, as
required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are not
met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly Jour 89.
Transfer credit: CSU.
Credit Courses - 163 Ventura College Catalog 2005-2006
JOUR V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN
JOURNALISM - 1-6 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course offers specialized study opportunities for students
with intermediate skills, who wish to pursue projects not included in
the regular curriculum. Students are accepted only by written project
proposal approved by the discipline prior to enrollment.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times not to exceed 6 units.
Formerly Jour 90. Transfer credit: CSU.
JOUR V95 - JOURNALISM INTERNSHIP I - 1-4 Units
Prerequisite: JOUR V05A
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Hours: 60 per unit
This journalism internship course offers students who are
volunteers (unpaid) an opportunity to obtain work experience related
to their field of study. Students are accepted as a result of
consultation with a designated faculty member in the discipline and
the acceptance of an approved work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4 times
not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other work
experience/internship courses. Offered on a credit/no credit basis
only. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
JOUR V96 - JOURNALISM INTERNSHIP II - 1-4 Units
Prerequisite: JOUR V05A
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Hours: 75 per unit
This journalism internship course offers students who are
employed in the field an opportunity to expand their work experience
related to their field of study. Students are accepted as a result of
consultation with a designated faculty member in the discipline and
the acceptance of an approved work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4 times
not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other work
experience/internship courses. Offered on a credit/no credit basis
only. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
LEADERSHIP
LDR V02 - STUDENT LEADERSHIP - 3 Units
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course is designed to give Associated Student Body officers,
student associations, Honor Society, and club members and other
interested students practical experience in the role of leadership in
relation to student government and the overall campus organization.
Practical application in the execution of student activities and
programs, and college committee involvement will be emphasized.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Ldr 2. Transfer credit: CSU.
LDR V88 - LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community, as
required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are not
met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Offered on a
credit/no credit basis only.
LDR V89 - WORKSHOPS IN LEADERSHIP - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and the
community, as required and requested by persons whose needs in
this area are not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly Ldr 89.
Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Transfer credit: CSU.
LDR V95 - LEADERSHIP INTERNSHIP - 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment in
one course in the discipline
Hours: 60 per unit
This internship course offers students who are volunteers (unpaid)
an oppor tunity to obtain work experience related to their field of
study. Students are accepted as a result of consultation with a
designated faculty member in the discipline and the acceptance of an
approved work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4 times
not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other work
experience/internship courses. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations
- see counselor.
LEARNING SKILLS
LS V01 - ASSESSMENT OF LEARNING SKILLS - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A course designed for assessment and tutoring of learningdisabled
students by a specially trained staff. Utilization of
specialized techniques, materials, texts, and audio-visual equipment
to teach or assess fundamental skills and to support academic
instruction for students with special learning styles.
Formerly LS 1. Not applicable for degree credit.
LS V01L - ASSESSMENT OF LEARNING SKILLS
LABORATORY - .5 Unit
Hours: 1.5 laboratory weekly
Provides assessment of learning disabled students by specially
trained staff. Introduces specialized techniques, materials, texts, and
audio-visual equipment to support academic instruction for students
with special learning styles. Ventura College's learning disability
eligibility does not guarantee learning disability eligibility at other
institutions.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly LS 1L. Offered
on a credit/no credit basis only. Not applicable for degree credit.
LS V02 - READING COMPREHENSION AND PROBLEM
SOLVING - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: sixth grade reading level
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course will emphasize reading comprehension with a focus
on problem solving, language processing and foundations for critical
thinking skills. Special emphasis will focus on collaborative learning,
followed by individual mastery.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly LS 2. Not
applicable for degree credit.
LS V03A - STUDY SKILLS: NOTETAKING/TIME
MANAGEMENT - 1 Unit
Hours: 1 lecture weekly
This course will focus upon the fundamental principles of study
skills. It will focus on teaching students about their learning style,
notetaking and time management skills. It is designed for those
students who need a specialized approach to study skills.
Formerly LS 3A. Not applicable for degree credit.
Ventura College Catalog 2005-2006 164 - Credit Courses
LS V03B - STUDY SKILLS: TEST TAKING/
PROOFREADING - 1 Unit
Hours: 1 lecture weekly
This course will focus upon the fundamental principles of study
skills. It will focus on test taking and proofreading skills. It is
designed for those students who need a specialized approach to
study skills.
Formerly LS 3B. Not applicable for degree credit.
LS V03C - STUDY SKILLS: ORGANIZATION/RESEARCH
PAPER - 1 Unit
Hours: 1 lecture weekly
This course will focus upon the fundamental principles of study
skills. It will focus on organizational skills and the research paper. It
is designed for those students who need a specialized approach to
study skills.
Formerly LS 3C. Not applicable for degree credit.
LS V04 - DEVELOPING PHONETIC SKILLS FOR READING
AND SPELLING - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This is a foundation course designed to improve spelling and
reading through multisensory (SEE, SAY, HEAR, FEEL) phonetic
approach using labeling techniques, sound-symbol association,
decoding skills, syllable segmentation, and word construction rules.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Offered on a credit/no
credit basis only. Not applicable for degree credit.
LS V05 - LEARN TO LISTEN - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A semester foundation course designed to improve learning
efficiency through structured listening skill experiences. Although
designed as a lecture experience, students receive individual
instruction to improve their present level of ability.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly LS 5. Not
applicable for degree credit.
LS V07 - LEARNING SKILLS: FUNDAMENTALS OF
MATH - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Offered as a review of math fundamentals for students who are
having difficulties learning basic math in the traditional college
environment.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly LS 7. Not
applicable for degree credit.
LS V08 - SPELLING IMPROVEMENT - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A foundation course designed to improve spelling efficiency.
Special emphasis will be placed on developing spelling competence
with everyday words used in oral conversations and written themes.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly LS 8. Not
applicable for degree credit.
LS V09 - PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course provides an oppor tunity for people to meet in small
groups in order to share thoughts, feelings, and personal concerns,
with variations for the special learning styles of learning-disabled
students. Emphasizes development of self-concept, realistic
appraisal of strengths, interpersonal relations, and assertiveness.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly LS 9. Not
applicable for degree credit.
LS V10 - VOCABULARY BUILDING - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A foundation course designed to improve vocabulary skills.
Special focus will be placed upon understanding the meaning and
origin of common basic language words.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly LS 10. Not
applicable for degree credit.
LS V11 - ADVANCED PERCEPTION - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
An advanced course designed to improve students’ abilities to
function in the area of visual and auditory perception. Methods of
improving perceptual functioning are explored in great depth.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly LS 11. Not
applicable for degree credit.
LS V14 - MEMORY POWER -1-3 Units
Hours: 1-3 lecture weekly
A program of instruction designed for students who have serious
problems remembering short- and long-term academic facts and
concepts. Special emphasis will be placed upon techniques to
increase concentration power.
Formerly LS 14. Not applicable for degree credit.
LS V19 - LEARNING STRATEGIES - 1-3 Units
Hours: 1-3 lecture weekly
Learning Strategies provides the student with an opportunity to
discover which learning techniques will work best in a given
academic situation. Emphasis is placed on understanding learning
style and developing insights into whether you are a right or left
brain learner. Activities are provided to capitalize on cognitive
learning strengths.
Formerly LS 19. Not applicable for degree credit.
LS V24 - REDEVELOPING BRAIN POTENTIAL - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This is a self-paced course of study designed for adults who have
acquired impairment of brain functioning resulting from a serious
medical injury. The course will focus on educational activities to
improve the student’s quality of life academically, socially, and
vocationally.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly LS 24. Offered
on a credit/no credit basis only. Not applicable for degree credit.
LS V25 - IMPROVING GRAMMAR AND WRITING
SKILLS - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A foundation course focused on providing students with a solid
base in the fundamentals of grammar and writing skills to prepare
them for mainstream English and writing skills courses. Students will
be introduced to strategies for writing sentences, paragraphs,
outlines and essays.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly LS 25. Not
applicable for degree credit.
LS V88 - LEARNING SKILLS WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community, as
required and/or requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly LS V89.
Not applicable for degree credit.
Credit Courses - 165 Ventura College Catalog 2005-2006
LIBRARY INSTRUCTION
LIB V01 - USING THE LIBRARY OF THE TWENTY-FIRST
CENTURY - 1 Unit
Hours: 1 lecture weekly
This course is designed to develop, in the student, vital library
research skills. Understanding of print, electronic and non-print
formats will be emphasized. A major focus will be library computer
technology and the research potential of the Internet/World Wide
Web.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Lib 1. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC.
LIB V88 - LIBRARY INSTRUCTION WORKSHOPS - 1 Unit
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community, as
required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are not
met by present course offerings.
Field trips may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly LIB V89.
LIB V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN LIBRARY
INSTRUCTION - 1 Unit
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course is designed for students who are interested in
fur thering their knowledge in library and information science.
Students are accepted only by written project proposal approved by
the discipline prior to enrollment.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times.
MACHINE SHOP
MS courses not currently offered.
MS V01 - FUNDAMENTALS OF MACHINE SHOP - 2 Units
Hours: 1 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This is a basic course on the techniques and operations in the
modern machine shop. Topics include machining processes and
operations, turning, milling, shaping, grinding, heat treating,
computer numerical control and blueprint reading.
Fees will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4 times.
Formerly MS 1. Transfer credit: CSU.
MS V02 - BLUEPRINT READING:
MANUFACTURING - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course covers the interpretation of mechanical drawings
typical of the metal working field; theory of common types of
projections, dimensioning principles, machine standards, application
of creative sketching and interpretation of blueprints.
Formerly MS 2. Same as DRFT V02A & WEL V02. Transfer credit:
CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
MS V04 - MEASUREMENTS AND COMPUTATIONS - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is the occupational application of measurements and
computations as used by technology students. Topics include
geometric shape calculations, practical trigonometry, areas,
volumes, ratio and proportion, units and conversions, decimals and
fractions and applied algebra.
Field trips may be required. Formerly MS 4. Same as DRFT V04 &
MT V04.
MS V10 - INTRODUCTION TO MACHINE
TECHNOLOGY - 4 Units
Hours: 2 lecture, 6 laboratory weekly
Topics included in this course are the fundamental operation of
lathes, milling machines, drill presses, grinders, precision
measurements and layout. This course will survey the field of
manufacturing trades and occupations.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly MS 10.
Transfer credit: CSU.
MS V20 - ADVANCED TURNING OPERATIONS AND
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER NUMERICAL CONTROL
(CNC) LATHE OPERATION - 4 Units
Recommended preparation: MS V10 or equivalent
Hours: 2 lecture, 6 laboratory weekly
Topics included in this course are advanced setup and operation
theory for engine lathes, tool design, basic CNC lathe setup and
operation and introduction to CNC lathe programming.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly MS 20.
Transfer credit: CSU.
MS V30 - ADVANCED MILLING OPERATIONS AND
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER NUMERICAL CONTROL
(CNC) MILL OPERATION - 4 Units
Recommended preparation: MS V10 or equivalent
Hours: 2 lecture, 6 laboratory weekly
Topics included in this course are set up and operation of milling
machines, machinability, productivity, speeds and feeds. Introduction
to computer numerical control and basic CNC programming is also
covered.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly MS 30.
Transfer credit: CSU.
MS V35 - PRODUCTION MACHINE TECHNIQUES - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: MS V10 or 2 years experience in the field
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course covers advanced production machining techniques.
Topics include planning, set up and manufacturing of production
jobs. Manufacturing processes and numerical control job planning for
computer aided machining, ANSIY 14.5 geometric tolerancing, are
also covered.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly MS 35.
Transfer credit: CSU.
MS V40 - COMPUTER NUMERICAL CONTROL (CNC) MILL
SET UP AND OPERATION - 3 Units
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course is an introduction to computer numerical control.
Topics covered are machine characteristics: programming
operations, tool sequencing, work holding methods and machine
operation. Computer aided manufacturing (CAM) is also covered.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2
times. Formerly MS 40.
MS V41 - COMPUTER NUMERICAL CONTROL (CNC)
PROGRAMMING - 2 Units
Hours: 2 lecture weekly
This course is an introduction to basic numerical control
programming. Topics covered are CNC concepts, axis nomenclature,
vocabulary, programming formats, manufacturing processes,
computer aided machining (CAM), CNC milling and turning.
Field trips may be required. Formerly MS 41. Transfer credit: CSU.
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MS V41L - COMPUTER NUMERICAL CONTROL (CNC)
PROGRAMMING LABORATORY - 1 Unit
Corequisite: MS V41
Hours: 3 laboratory weekly
This course is a skills oriented activity class designed to allow the
student the time to practice, explore and learn to operate CNC
programming hardware/computers and tape preparation equipment.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly MS 41L.
MS V42 - COMPUTER ASSISTED MANUFACTURING
(CAM) - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: MS V40 or MS V41
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course covers the identification and study of the technologies
of computer assisted machining (CAM) as being practiced in modern
industry. Includes computer numerical control (CNC) programming
and selection of CAM systems, graphics-based conversational
language controls and post processor generation.
Fees will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2 times.
Formerly MS 42. Transfer credit: CSU.
MS V45 - COMPUTER NUMERICAL CONTROL (CNC) LATHE
SET UP AND OPERATION - 3 Units
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This is a basic course in basic set up and operation of numerically
controlled lathes with emphasis on the application of the machine
controls, tooling and CNC programming methods used in industry.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2
times. Formerly MS 45.
MS V88 - MACHINE SHOP WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community, as
required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are not
met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly MS V89.
MS V95 - MACHINE SHOP INTERNSHIP I - 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment in
one course in the discipline
Hours: 60 per unit
This machine shop internship course offers students who are
volunteers (unpaid) an opportunity to obtain work experience related
to their field of study. Students are accepted as a result of
consultation with a designated faculty member in the discipline and
the acceptance of an approved work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other work
experience/internship courses. Offered on a credit/no credit basis
only.
MS V96 - MACHINE SHOP INTERNSHIP II - 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment in
one course in the discipline
Hours: 75 per unit
This machine shop internship course offers students who are
employed in the field an opportunity to expand their work experience
related to their field of study. Students are accepted as a result of
consultation with a designated faculty member in the discipline and
the acceptance of an approved work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other work
experience/internship courses. Offered on a credit/no credit basis
only.
MS V99 - MACHINE SHOP JOB TRAINING
PROGRAM - 4 Units
Hours: 2 lecture, 6 laboratory weekly
This course is designed to prepare students for entry-level
employment in the machining and manufacturing industries. Handson
training includes shop safety, job planning, use of equipment and
tools, equipment set up and manufacturing procedures. Training also
includes numerical control job planning for computer aided
machining.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly MS 99. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Not
applicable for degree credit.
MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY
MT V01 - MANUFACTURING SUPPORT - 2 Units
Recommended preparation: ESL V06
Hours: 2 lecture weekly
This entry-level course is designed for limited-English-speaking
students wishing to seek the training related to, and/or employment
within the manufacturing industry. The course emphasis is on
common shop terminology. Selective machine tools and measuring
tool vocabulary will be covered in detail.
MT V02 - APPLIED MACHINING I - 2 Units
Recommended preparation: ESL V05
Hours: 1 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This entry-level course is designed for students with or without
any machining experience interested in job-skill preparation as
applied to operating engine lathes and ver tical mills in a
manufacturing setting.
Field trips may be required.
MT V03 - APPLIED MACHINING II - 2 Units
Recommended preparation: MT V02
Hours: 1 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course consists of a series of lecture and enhanced
laboratory activities as applied to operating conventional mills and
lathes and introduces students to selective CNC-based (Computer
Numerical Control) technology. Machining lab projects are structured
around OJT (On-the-Job-Training) principles. The course is open to
students interested in fur ther machining related job skill preparation.
MT V04 - MEASUREMENTS AND COMPUTATIONS - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is the occupational application of measurements and
computations as used by technology students. Topics include
geometric shape calculations, practical trigonometry, areas, volumes,
ratio and propor tion, units and conversions, decimals and fractions,
and applied algebra.
Field trips may be required. Formerly MT 4. Same as DRFT V04 &
MS V04.
MT V05 - APPLIED CNC MACHINING I - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: MS V10
Hours: 1 lecture, 6 laboratory weekly
This course consists of a series of lectures and laboratory
exercises relevant to the introduction to general principles of CNC
(Computer Numeric Control) machining as applied to machining and
turning centers in the manufacturing environment. The focus of the
course is modeled after OJT (On-the-Job-Training) principles as
applied to CNC machine operator training. Fundamentals of
measurement, current industry-standard blueprint reading, CNC
tooling and accessories nomenclature, machine tool set ups, and
operation are also covered throughout the course.
Field trips may be required.
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MT V06 - APPLIED CNC MACHINING II - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: MT V05
Hours: 1 lecture, 6 laboratory weekly
This course is an extension of the introductory CNC (Computer
Numerical Control) operator training with the focus on extended CNC
machining principles as applied to machine and turning centers. The
teaching delivery system is modeled after OJT (On-the-Job-Training)
principles and covers extended principles of blueprint reading,
precision measuring tools and first ar ticle inspection per ASME
Y14.5 standard.
Field trips may be required.
MT V07 - APPLIED CNC MACHINING III - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: MT V06
Hours: 1 lecture, 6 laboratory weekly
This course is designed as an advanced general CNC (Computer
Numeric Control) machining operation course. The course emphasis
is on the OJT (On-the-Job-Training) principles where lab activities
encompass the processing of actual parts from the industry. Upon
successful completion of this course students are expected to be
proficient in job entry-level skills for operating and machining turning
centers. Additional training is also provided in the proficiency of
blueprint reading per ASME Y14.5 standard as well as processing
first ar ticle inspection during the production cycle run.
Field trips may be required.
MT V08 - CNC PROGRAM EDITING - 2 Units
Recommended preparation: MT V06
Hours: 1 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course introduces the student to manual CNC (computer
numerical control) parts programming with a special emphasis on
program editing as applied to Fanuc/Yasnac base controller.
Field trips may be required.
MT V09 - GEOMETRIC DIMENSIONING AND
TOLERANCING - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: DRFT V02A or MS V02 or WEL V02
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course covers general dimensioning and tolerancing
principles as applied to mechanical engineering drawings, with a
special emphasis on accurate interpretation of current geometric
symbology and conventions per ASME Y14.5 dimensioning and
tolerancing (geometric dimensioning and tolerance) standards. It is
intended for manufacturing industry technical staff responsible for
product design and procurement as well as students majoring in
mechanical or manufacturing engineering, and/or manufacturing
machine technology fields.
Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU.
MT V10 - QUALITY CONTROL AND MECHANICAL
INSPECTION - 2 Units
Recommended preparation: MT V02 and MT V09
Hours: 1 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This is an introductory course dealing with the quality control field
with special emphasis on part inspection/verification processes as
applied to CMM & OM (coordinate measuring machine & optical
measurement) technology. Open-end (surface plate) mechanical
inspection principles are also covered.
Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU.
MT V11 - DIMENSIONAL METROLOGY - 2 Units
Recommended preparation: MT V09 and MT V10 and MATH V02
Hours: 1 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
In this course the student will learn extended measurement,
gauging, tolerance analysis and par t verification. Statistical Process
Control (SPC) and metrology, the science of measurement, will also
be covered.
MT V15 - MANUFACTURING PROCESSES - 3 Units
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course introduces modern manufacturing processes and systems.
The various manufacturing materials and techniques of machining,
casting, forming and industrial design will also be covered.
Field trips will be required. Formerly MT 15. Transfer credit: CSU.
MT V88 - MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY
WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community, as
required and/or requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times.
MATHEMATICS
Recommended preparation for all math courses: The mathematics
department strongly urges all students to take the appropriate
mathematics assessment test to help determine the strength and
currency of background knowledge.
MATH V01 - ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA - 5 Units
Prerequisite: MATH V09 or MATH V10 or 1 year of high school
prealgebra with grade of C or better
Hours: 5 lecture weekly
This course covers number sets, operations with signed numbers,
linear equations, graphing, ratio and propor tion and variation, linear
inequalities, introduction to functions, factoring, rational expressions
and equations, exponents, and factorable quadratic equations.
Students receiving credit in MATH V01 will not receive credit in
MATH V11A-V11B.
Formerly Math 1.
MATH V02 - GEOMETRY - 3 Units
Prerequisite: MATH V01 or MATH V11B or 1 year of high school
beginning algebra with grade of C or better
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Sets, real numbers, lines and planes, triangles, congruence, proof,
geometric inequalities, parallel and perpendicular lines, and planes,
polygons, similarity, circles, locus, construction and measure areas
and volumes related to solids.
Formerly Math 2.
MATH V03 - INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA - 5 Units
Prerequisite: MATH V01 or MATH V11B or 1 year of high school
beginning algebra with grade of C or better
Hours: 5 lecture weekly
This course covers equations and inequalities, systems of
equations using matrices, exponents and radicals, complex numbers,
functions and graphs, quadratic equations, conic sections,
exponential and logarithmic functions.
Formerly Math 3.
MATH V03S - INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA DISCUSSION
SESSION - .5-1 Unit
Corequisite: MATH V03
Hours: .5-1 lecture weekly
This course is a discussion session to accompany intermediate
algebra. It gives students the oppor tunity to gain a greater mastery of
the topics covered in intermediate algebra by providing additional
discussion and problem-solving opportunities. It may include
appropriate topics from the history of mathematics and oppor tunities
to use computers in solving intermediate algebra problems.
Formerly Math 3S. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Not
applicable for degree credit.
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MATH V04 - COLLEGE ALGEBRA - 3 Units
Prerequisite: MATH V03 or 1 year of high school intermediate
algebra (Algebra II) with grade of C or better
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
The number system and basic laws of algebra, determinants and
matrices, variation, functional notation and curve plotting, theory of
equations, and complex numbers.
Formerly Math 4. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see
counselor. CAN MATH 10.
MATH V05 - PLANE TRIGONOMETRY - 3 Units
Prerequisite: MATH V03 or 1 year of high school intermediate
algebra (Algebra II) with grade of C or better
Recommended preparation: MATH V02 or knowledge of plane
geometry
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course examines the six basic trigonometric functions, their
definitions, relationships, and uses as they apply to radian measure,
right triangle solution, identities, trigonometric equations, graphs,
inverse functions, and complex numbers.
Formerly Math 5. Transfer credit: CSU. CAN MATH 8.
MATH V09 - BEGINNING MATHEMATICS - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: LS V07 or equivalent.
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is a review of the basic mathematical skills and
fundamental operations as applied to integers, fractions, and
percentage. It provides an introduction to algebra, simple geometric
figures, the metric system, and use of formulas.
Formerly Math 9. Not applicable for degree credit.
MATH V10 - PREALGEBRA - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: LS V07 or MATH V09 or equivalent
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course bridges the gap between arithmetic and elementary
algebra. It reviews fundamental operations using a formalized
approach and includes an introduction to the following algebraic
topics: number systems, properties of real numbers, exponents,
algebraic expressions, linear equations and inequalities, application
problems, and introduction to graphing.
Formerly Math 10. Not applicable for degree credit.
MATH V11A - ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA:
FIRST HALF - 3 Units
Prerequisite: MATH V09 or MATH V10 or 1 year of high school
prealgebra with grade of C or better
Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is the first half of Elementary Algebra. It covers
number sets, operations with signed numbers, linear equations and
inequalities, polynomials and factoring, and introduction to quadratic
equations. Students receiving credit in MATH V11A-V11B will not
receive credit in MATH V01.
Formerly Math 11A.
MATH V11B - ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA:
SECOND HALF - 3 Units
Prerequisite: MATH V11A with grade of C or better
Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is the second half of Elementary Algebra. It covers
rational expressions, further study of quadratic equations, graphing
of equations and inequalities, systems of equations, and roots and
radicals. Students receiving credit in MATH V11A-V11B will not
receive credit in MATH V01.
Formerly Math 11B.
MATH V20 - PRECALCULUS MATHEMATICS - 5 Units
Prerequisite: MATH V05 or the fourth year of high school
mathematics (advanced mathematics) with grade of C or better
Hours: 5 lecture weekly
College algebra and an extension of trigonometry using a
functional approach designed to unify the concepts of mathematics
at the precalculus level.
Formerly Math 20. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations -
see counselor. CAN MATH 16.
MATH V20S - PRECALCULUS DISCUSSION
SESSION - .5-1 Unit
Corequisite: MATH V20
Hours: .5-1 lecture weekly
This course is a discussion session to accompany precalculus. It
gives students the opportunity to gain a greater mastery of the topics
covered in precalculus by providing additional discussion and
problem-solving opportunities. It may include appropriate topics from
the history of mathematics and oppor tunities to use computers in
solving precalculus problems.
Formerly Math 20S. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Not
applicable for degree credit.
MATH V21A - CALCULUS WITH ANALYTIC
GEOMETRY I - 5 Units
Prerequisite: MATH V20 or the fourth year of high school
mathematics (advanced mathematics) with grade of C or better
Hours: 5 lecture weekly
The elements of calculus covered are: functions; limits; continuity;
differentiation and integration of algebraic, logarithmic, and
trigonometric functions; and L’Hopital’s Theorem. There will be
applications to a variety of topics from other disciplines.
Formerly Math 21A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations -
see counselor. CAN MATH 18 or CAN MATH SEQ B [with MATH
V21B] or CAN MATH SEQ C [with MATH V21B+V21C].
MATH V21AS - CALCULUS WITH ANALYTIC GEOMETRY I
DISCUSSION SESSION - .5-1 Unit
Corequisite: MATH V21A
Hours: .5-1 lecture weekly
This course is a discussion session to accompany calculus with
analytic geometry. It gives students the oppor tunity to gain a greater
mastery of the topics such as functions, limits, and the differentiation
and integration of algebraic, logarithmic and trigonometric functions
by providing additional discussion and problem-solving
opportunities. It may include appropriate topics from the history of
mathematics and opportunities to use computers in solving calculus
problems.
Formerly Math 21AS. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Not
applicable for degree credit.
MATH V21B - CALCULUS WITH ANALYTIC
GEOMETRY II - 5 Units
Prerequisite: MATH V21A or equivalent with grade of C or better
Hours: 5 lecture weekly
Topics covered include: review differentiation and integration of
logarithmic and exponential functions; infinite series; techniques of
integration; polar and parametric representations and improper
integrals. There will be applications to conic sections and a variety of
topics from other disciplines.
Formerly Math 21B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations -
see counselor. CAN MATH 20 or CAN MATH SEQ B [with MATH
V21A] or CAN MATH SEQ C [with MATH V21A+V21C].
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MATH V21BS - CALCULUS WITH ANALYTIC GEOMETRY II
DISCUSSION SESSION - .5-1 Unit
Corequisite: MATH V21B
Hours: .5-1 lecture weekly
This course is a discussion session to accompany calculus with
analytic geometry. It gives students the oppor tunity to gain a greater
mastery of the topics such as techniques of integration, polar and
parametric representations, vectors in two and three dimensions,
planes, lines and surfaces in space, vector-valued functions and
motion in space by providing additional discussion and problemsolving
opportunities. It may include appropriate topics from the
history of mathematics and opportunities to use computers in solving
calculus problems.
Formerly Math 21BS. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Not
applicable for degree credit.
MATH V21C - MULTIVARIABLE CALCULUS - 5 Units
Prerequisite: MATH V21B or equivalent with grade of C or better
Hours: 5 lecture weekly
This course includes: vectors in two and three dimensions;
planes; lines and surfaces in space; vector-valued functions and
motion in space; partial differentiation; multiple integrals including
change of variables; vector fields, including gradient, divergence and
curl; line and surface integrals; and Green’s Theorem, Stokes’
Theorem and the Divergence Theorem.
Formerly Math 21C. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN MATH 22 or
CAN MATH SEQ C [with MATH V21A+V21B].
MATH V21CS - MULTIVARIABLE CALCULUS DISCUSSION
SESSION - .5-1 Unit
Corequisite: MATH V21C
Hours: .5-1 lecture weekly
This course is a discussion session to accompany multivariable
calculus and linear algebra. It gives students the oppor tunity to gain
a greater mastery of the topics such as par tial differentiation,
multiple integrals, vector fields including gradient, divergence, curl,
line and surface integrals, Green's Theorem, Stokes' Theorem, and
linear algebra and its applications providing additional discussion and
problem-solving opportunities. It may include appropriate topics from
the history of mathematics and oppor tunities to use computers in
solving calculus problems.
Formerly Math 21CS. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Not
applicable for degree credit.
MATH V24 - DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS WITH LINEAR
ALGEBRA - 5 Units
Prerequisite: MATH V21C or equivalent with grade of C or better
Hours: 5 lecture weekly
An introduction to ordinary and partial differential equations and
the linear algebra needed for their formulation and solution. Methods
of solution for differential equations will include: matrix methods;
integral transforms (including Laplace methods and Fourier series);
power series; boundary value problems and numerical
approximations.
Formerly Math 24. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN MATH 24.
MATH V24S - DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS DISCUSSION
SESSION - .5-1 Unit
Corequisite: MATH V24
Hours: .5-1 lecture weekly
This course is a discussion session to accompany differential
equations and their applications. It gives students the oppor tunity to
gain a greater mastery of the topics covered in differential equations
and their applications by providing additional discussion and
problem-solving opportunities. It may include appropriate topics
from the history of mathematics and opportunities to use computers
in solving calculus problems.
Formerly Math 24S. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Not
applicable for degree credit.
MATH V30 - APPLIED MATHEMATICS FOR HEALTH CARE
PERSONNEL - 4 Units
Prerequisite: MATH V10 or 1 year of high school prealgebra with
grade of C or better
Hours: 4 lecture weekly
This course is designed for health care professionals and will
enable them to apply basic mathematical concepts to on-the-job
situations. After reviewing basic math skills and introducing algebra
concepts, students will learn the various techniques of dosage
calculations. The computational methods used in the preparation of
oral medication, solutions, parenteral therapy and pediatric dosages
are presented.
Formerly Math 30.
MATH V38 - MATHEMATICS FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
TEACHERS - 3 Units
Prerequisite: MATH V02 or 1 year of high school geometry with
grade of C or better; and MATH V03 or 1 year of high school
intermediate algebra (Algebra II) with grade of C or better
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course covers language of sets; systems of numeration;
fundamentals of operations with whole numbers, integers, rational
numbers, decimals and real numbers; number theory; equations and
inequalities; ratio and proportion; decimals and percents.
Applications will include use of calculators and work with
manipulatives to represent abstract procedures using concrete
models, as well as problem-solving techniques that incorporate the
use of models. This course is designed primarily for students
intending to teach at the elementary or middle grades levels.
Formerly Math 38. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN MATH 4.
MATH V40 - MATHEMATICAL TOPICS FOR COLLEGE
STUDENTS - 3 Units
Prerequisite: MATH V03 or 1 year of high school intermediate
algebra (Algebra II) with grade of C or better
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Using and expanding upon the skills gained from intermediate
algebra, this course offers the liberal arts student an applicationsoriented,
problem-solving exploration into a variety of mathematical
fields including por tions of courses offered in trigonometry, college
algebra, statistics, business mathematics, and precalculus.
Additional topics suitable for the liberal arts student may include
transformational geometry, topology, non-Euclidean geometry, logic
and proofs, number systems, number theory, graph theory, networks
and linear programming, and computer algorithms. An important
aspect of this course is to help students appreciate the value of
mathematics in everyday life.
Formerly Math 40. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN MATH 2.
MATH V44 - ELEMENTARY STATISTICS - 4 Units
Prerequisite: MATH V03 or 1 year of high school intermediate
algebra (Algebra II) with grade of C or better
Hours: 4 lecture weekly
Statistics useful to business, economics, science, education and
psychology students; measures of central tendency; measures of
variation; binomial experiments; the normal distribution; Tdistribution;
chi-square distribution; F-distribution; confidence
intervals; hypothesis testing; correlation and linear regression;
analysis of variance; nonparametric statistics. This course also
provides supervised computer practice designed to assist students in
statistical calculations required in beginning statistics. No prior
computer experience is necessary.
Formerly Math 44. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations -
see counselor. CAN STAT 2.
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MATH V44S - ELEMENTARY STATISTICS DISCUSSION
SESSION - .5-1 Unit
Corequisite: MATH V44
Hours: .5-1 lecture weekly
This course is a discussion session to accompany elementary
statistics. It gives students the oppor tunity to gain a greater mastery
of the topics covered in elementary statistics by providing additional
discussion and problem-solving opportunities. It may include
appropriate topics from the history of mathematics and oppor tunities
to use computers in solving statistics problems.
Formerly Math 44S. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Not
applicable for degree credit.
MATH V45 - FINITE MATHEMATICS - 4 Units
Prerequisite: MATH V03 or 1 year of high school intermediate
algebra (Algebra II) with grade of C or better
Hours: 4 lecture weekly
This course is designed for students majoring in business or
social sciences. The course will cover functional notation and curve
plotting; matrices, and systems of equations; sets and probability
including Bayes’ theorem and Markov chains; and an introduction to
linear programming.
Formerly Math 45. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations -
see counselor. CAN MATH 12.
MATH V46A - APPLIED CALCULUS I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: MATH V04 or MATH V20 or MATH V45 or the fourth
year of high school mathematics (advanced mathematics) with grade
of C or better
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A short course in analytic geometry and calculus for students in
business, social science and biology. Topics covered are: functions
and analytic geometry; differential calculus including limits, related
rates, maxima and minima; integral calculus including area and other
applications.
Formerly Math 46A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations -
see counselor. CAN MATH 30 or CAN MATH SEQ D [with MATH
V46B].
MATH V46B - APPLIED CALCULUS II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: both MATH V05 and MATH V46A; or MATH V21A with
grade of C or better
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A short course in analytic geometry and calculus for students in
business, social science and biology. Topics covered are:
multivariable calculus of algebraic, logarithmic, and exponential
functions; trigonometric functions including differentiation and
integration; calculus of probability; sequences, series and Taylor’s
series expansions; introduction to differential equations.
Formerly Math 46B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations -
see counselor. CAN MATH 32 or CAN MATH SEQ D [with MATH
V46A].
MATH V50 - INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS AND
COMPUTER LITERACY - 3 Units
Hours: 2.5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
This course introduces the student to the fundamental concepts of
computers and computer literacy. Topics include information
technology, operating systems, applications software, hardware
components, input, output, storage, graphics, hypermedia,
multimedia, networking, computer communications, the Internet, Web
page features, computer security, privacy with computer
communications, systems analysis, systems design, programming
languages, programming methods, management information systems,
and the ACM Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct. This course
also offers the student an introduction to the historical and social
context of computing, including an overview of computer and
information sciences as a discipline.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly CS
V04. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
CAN CSCI 2.
MATH V52 - DISCRETE STRUCTURES - 3 Units
Prerequisite: MATH V20 or both MATH V04 and MATH V05
Recommended preparation: CS V11 or equivalent
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course introduces the student to discrete mathematics as it is
used in computer science. Topics include functions, relations, sets,
propositional and predicate logic, simple circuit logic, proof
techniques, elementary combinatorics, and discrete probability.
Field trips may be required. Same as CS V17. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor. CAN CSCI 26.
MATH V55 - BEGINNING C++ - 3 Units
Prerequisite: MATH V03 or 1 year of high school intermediate algebra
(Algebra II) with grade of C or better; and MATH V50 or equivalent
Hours: 2.5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
This course introduces the student to the concepts of objectoriented
programming. The course begins with a review of control
structures and data types with emphasis on structured data types and
array processing. It then moves to introduce the object-oriented
program paradigm, focusing on the definition and use of classes
along with fundamentals of object-oriented design. Other topics
include an overview of programming language principles, analysis of
algorithms, and an introduction to software engineering issues. A
complete object-oriented development framework is presented that
encourages extensibility, reusability, and manages complexity.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly CS V30.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN CSCI 18.
MATH V56 - BEGINNING JAVA - 3 Units
Prerequisite: MATH V03 or 1 year of high school intermediate algebra
(Algebra II) with grade of C or better; and MATH V50 or equivalent
Hours: 2.5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
This course introduces the student to fundamental concepts of
object-oriented programming with Java. Topics include data types,
control structures, functions, arrays, files, and the mechanics of
running, testing, and debugging. It them moves on to introduce the
object-oriented programming paradigm, focusing on the definition
and use of classes along with the fundamentals of object-oriented
design. The course also offers an introduction to the historical and
social context of computing and an overview of computer science as
a discipline.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly CS V40.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
Credit Courses - 171 Ventura College Catalog 2005-2006
MATH V57 - BEGINNING C - 3 Units
Prerequisite: MATH V03 or 1 year of high school intermediate algebra
(Algebra II) with grade of C or better; and MATH V50 or equivalent
Recommended preparation: CS V11 or equivalent
Hours: 2.5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
This course introduces the students to programming with C
language. Included in this course are program design process, C
operators, standard I/O functions, strings, pointers, arrays,
datatypes, storage classes, file operations, and design of common
algorithms. Algorithms are implemented as structured programs in C
language.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly CS
V80. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN CSCI 16.
MATH V88 - MATHEMATICS WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community, as
required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are not
met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times.
MATH V89 - WORKSHOPS IN MATHEMATICS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community as
required and/or requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly Math 89.
Transfer credit: CSU; for UC, determined after admission.
MATH V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN
MATHEMATICS - 1-6 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course offers specialized study opportunities for students
who wish to pursue projects not included in the regular curriculum.
Students are accepted only by written project proposal approved by
the discipline prior to enrollment.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 6 units. Formerly Math 90. Transfer credit: CSU;
for UC, determined after admission.
MICROBIOLOGY
MICR V01 - GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY - 4 Units
Prerequisite: CHEM V01A-V01AL or CHEM V20-V20L or 1 year of
high school chemistry with grades of C or better; and BIOL V04 or
PHSO V01 or equivalent with grade of C or better
Recommended preparation: CHEM V21-V21L; and ENGL V01A
Hours: 3 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course includes lecture and laboratory studies concerning
microbes: bacteria, fungi, protists, animals and viruses, with an
emphasis on bacterial morphology, anatomy, staining, classification,
metabolism, growth and the effects of physical and chemical agents
on bacteria. The course includes the microbiology of soil, water,
food and milk, and the principles of disease transmission, prevention
and immunity, and biotechnology. Required safety items include:
labcoat, gloves and ANSI Z87.1 safety glasses.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Micro 1. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN BIOL 14.
MICR V01S - MICROBIOLOGY STUDY SESSION - 1 Unit
Corequisite: MICR V01
Hours: 1 lecture weekly
This study session will give the student oppor tunities to discuss
and ask questions about the material covered in the lecture and
laboratory. Reviews of quizzes and exams will occur and methods of
taking notes for the course will be considered. These sessions
should enable the student to better comprehend the course material
and thereby improve performance in the course.
Formerly Micro 1S. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Not
applicable for degree credit.
MULTIMEDIA
MM courses not currently offered.
MM V10 - INTRODUCTION TO MULTIMEDIA AND
MULTIMEDIA APPLICATIONS - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: basic English and math skills; and
computer fundamentals
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is designed for students who wish to pursue a career
in multimedia or are interested in utilizing multimedia tools in their
current profession. The course is an overview of the multimedia
industry including commercial, ar tistic, and technical aspects of
development and production including their philosophical and cultural
implications. Subjects covered include defining multimedia, history
of multimedia, multimedia hardware/software, multimedia
applications, occupational oppor tunities, composition of development
teams, critical evaluation of multimedia, and the future of multimedia.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly IdS 20.
Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
MM V20 - VISUAL DESIGN FOR MULTIMEDIA - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: MM V10 or equivalent; basic English and
math skills; and computer fundamentals
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is an introduction to the visual elements and
principles of design, and their application to multimedia. Using the
computer and traditional media, students will work with line, shape/
form, value, space, light, volume, perspective, texture/pattern, scale/
proportion, typographical design, and color in a series of progressive
projects designed to develop the aesthetic sensitivity and basic
technical knowledge required to create effective multimedia images.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
MM V22 - ADVANCED VISUAL DESIGN FOR
MULTIMEDIA - 3 Units
Prerequisite: MM V20
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is an advanced study of the visual elements and
principles of design and their application to multimedia. Using the
computer, students will work with digital imagery, animation, digital
video, audio, typographical design, and color in an intensive study
program designed to develop both the technical knowledge required
to create effective multimedia images as well as a thorough
understanding of the resources and oppor tunities available in the
field of multimedia.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required.
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MM V26 - DIGITAL PUBLISHING: APPLICATIONS AND
IMPLICATIONS - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: IDS V74
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
The student will learn and discuss current issues related to the
widening use of electronic media as a supplement to, or substitute
for, paper-based print. These issues include access rights,
preservation, standards, and copyright, among others. This course
also provides a look at some proposals, prototypes, and processes in
electronic information distribution. Using page layout, graphics
illustration, PDF creation and image manipulation software, students
will learn to create a wide range of ar tifacts such as effective
directories, Web pages, surveys, direct mail initiatives, information
packages, fax documents, and many other electronic media.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit:
CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
MM V30 - MULTIMEDIA DESIGN AND
PRODUCTION - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: MM V10 or MM V20 or equivalent; basic
English and math skills; and computer fundamentals
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is an introduction to the planning and production, both
individually and collaboratively, of multimedia products such as Web
site, CD-ROMs, kiosks, consumer titles, sales and marketing tools,
presentations, courseware, or computer based training (CBT).
Students design their projects–from conception to distribution–while
working as a team on teacher guided, real-world projects. Students
will integrate various media into interactive design projects using
instructional design, authoring, image processing, and video editing
software. Rapid prototypes are created. Does not require
programming.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly IdS 30.
Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
MM V32 - INTERMEDIATE MULTIMEDIA DESIGN AND
PRODUCTION - 3 Units
Prerequisite: MM V30
Recommended preparation: knowledge of programming
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is designed for the student who is interested in an indepth
development of full-scale multimedia customized training tools
for the personal computer which may be deployed via multiple
modalities such as interactive CD, kiosks, Internet, Intranet, LAN or
WAN. Using the skills acquired in the introductory course, students
will create original content and integrate various media into
interactive design projects using instructional design, authoring,
image processing, and video editing software. This course includes
creating custom objects using an open scripting language and
producing associated documentation/instructions for an application,
while working in a collaborative environment.
Fees will be required Field trips may be required. Formerly IdS 32.
MM V40 - VIDEO PRODUCTION AND EDITING FOR
MULTIMEDIA - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: MM V10 or MM V20 or equivalent; basic
English and math skills; and computer fundamentals
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course introduces students to all aspects and phases of
digital video production and editing including scripting,
storyboarding, visual design and composition, camera work, lighting,
digital editing techniques, and business considerations (budgeting,
finance, distribution, and marketing) of video production for the
multimedia industry. The projects that students create in this course
can be integrated into other multimedia formats such as CD-ROM and
Web design.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly IdS 40.
Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
MM V44 - ADVANCED DIGITAL VIDEO EDITING AND
PRODUCTION FOR MULTIMEDIA - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: MM V40 or equivalent
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course introduces students to advanced aspects and phases
of digital video production and editing including scripting,
storyboarding, visual design and composition, camera work, lighting,
digital editing techniques, and business considerations (budgeting,
finance, distribution, and marketing) of video production for the
multimedia industry. The projects that students create in this course
can be integrated into other multimedia formats such as CD-ROM and
Web design.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required.
MM V46 - DIGITAL VIDEO EDITING AND PRODUCTION FOR
THE INTERNET - 3 Units
Prerequisite: MM V40
Recommended preparation: MM V66
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course introduces students to procedures and phases of
design, creation encoding and upload/delivery of streaming audio/
video elements via the World Wide Web. This course is hands-on and
production driven. Using skills from prior courses, students learn
about encoding and webcasting through lectures, discussions,
demonstrations, and by developing an original streaming audio/video
webcast. Previous experience authoring and posting a Web page
using HTML is highly recommended before taking this course.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit:
CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
MM V50 - BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS FOR
MULTIMEDIA - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: MM V10 or MM V20 or equivalent; basic
English and math skills; and computer fundamentals
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course prepares students for entrepreneurial and flexible
careers in the multimedia industry. Topics covered include selection
of optimum communication channels, preparation of effective written
communication for the multimedia industry, application of appropriate
oral communication skills for team building, interviewing,
performance appraisals, conducting meetings and presentations,
design and development of a resume/portfolio and cover letter (hard
copy and online formats), and use of project management software
to develop a project schedule for multimedia productions/
applications.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit:
CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
MM V60A-Z - TOPICS IN MULTIMEDIA - 1-6 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course considers topics not covered in detail by other
multimedia offerings.
Transfer credit: determined by transfer institution.
MM V61 - INTRODUCTION TO 3D ANIMATION AND
MODELING FOR MULTIMEDIA - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: basic English and math skills; and
computer fundamentals
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course introduces students to basic three-dimensional
modeling as it applies to multimedia and 3D computer modeling. The
students will be required to make sketches of their models, fabricate
actual models, and create 3D computer models.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit:
CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
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MM V62 - 3D COMPUTER ANIMATION - 3 Units
Prerequisite: MM V61
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course covers creating animations using three-dimensional
animation software. Students will learn the history of animation, an
overview of the animation process, and user interfaces in the
program to create the illusion of movement, animation of a live
object, backgrounds and basic interactions. Students will analyze and
evaluate a variety of animation products, learn the opportunities,
career paths, and current trends in animation and create simple 3D
animations.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly IdS 26.
MM V63 - MULTIMEDIA PROGRAMMING: 3D GRAPHICS
AND ANIMATION WITH C++ - 4 Units
Prerequisite: MATH V55
Recommended preparation: basic English and math skills; and
computer fundamentals
Hours: 3 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course builds on the student's current knowledge of
fundamental Windows C++ programming, and object oriented
design methods. This course will explore the creation of 3D
graphics and animation. Some of the topics included are using
cameras, polygons, lighting, materials, textures, splines, object
creation, rasters and bitmaps, rendering, and palette optimization.
The Windows 95 Multimedia API will be covered. Popular
technologies such as morphing, special effects, 3D animation, and
digital imaging will be covered. Students will learn to create materials
with popular graphics software.
Fees will be required. Formerly CIS 16. Transfer credit: CSU; credit
limitations - see counselor.
MM V64 - MULTIMEDIA AND 3D WEB
DEVELOPMENT - 4 Units
Prerequisite: MATH V56
Recommended preparation: basic English and math skills; and
computer fundamentals
Hours: 3 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course presents tools useful for multimedia Web
development. During this course, the student will use various popular
multimedia and graphic software to create materials required for
advanced Web development. Tools such as scanner, digital camera,
microphone, and camcorder will be used to capture sounds and
images to be manipulated.
Fees will be required. Formerly CIS 54. Transfer credit: CSU; credit
limitations - see counselor.
MM V65 - WEB SITE DEVELOPMENT - 2.5 Units
Prerequisite: MATH V56
Recommended preparation: basic English and math skills; and
computer fundamentals
Hours: 2 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
This course provides the student with the necessary skills and
techniques to design and create a complete professional quality Web
site. Using the student's knowledge of Web page development, this
course provides the design and planning skills needed to create a
complete Web site.
Fees will be required. Formerly CIS 55. Transfer credit: CSU; credit
limitations - see counselor.
MM V66 - PROFESSIONAL WEB PAGE
DEVELOPMENT - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: MM V80 or equivalent
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course presents the skills and techniques required to design
professional quality Web pages using the features of HTML. Students
will learn how to design media-rich Web pages that will help attract
users and maintain a steady audience. Included in this course are
HTML presentation, how browsers and servers work together,
graphics, effective Web page design, tables and forms, CGI scripts,
developing interactive Web pages, HTML authoring tools, and
introduction to Java.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly CIS
51. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
MM V67 - MODEL MAKING AND DIGITIZING - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: MM V10 and MM V61 or equivalent; and
computer fundamentals
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is designed to develop a working understanding
between actual three-dimensional objects and their application to
computer modeling and animation. Using actual 3D objects, the
building of 3D objects, digitizing hardware and computer software,
students will create vir tual objects and virtual environments in a
series of progressive exercises designed to develop aesthetic
sensitivity and basic technical knowledge required to produce
effective multimedia products and presentations.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit:
CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
MM V68 - ADVANCED COMPUTER MODELING AND
ANIMATION - 3 Units
Prerequisite: MM V62 or equivalent
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is designed to develop a greater understanding of
computer modeling and animation and how that applies to high-end
digital effects, feature animation, computer games, and video games.
Using computers, digitizing hardware, and industry-standard 3D
computer modeling and animation software, students will design and
develop computer models, scripts, storyboards, and short computer
animations in a series of progressive exercises designed to develop
aesthetic sensitivity and basic technical knowledge required to
produce new and unique still and moving images.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit:
CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
MM V69 - VIDEO AND COMPUTER GAME
CONCEPTS - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: MM V10 and MM V61 or equivalent; and
computer fundamentals
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is designed to build an understanding of video game
formats and concepts and aid in the development of video game
design. Using computers, video games, game controllers, graphics
software, and computer modeling and animation software, students
will explore, discuss and begin to design video games in a series of
progressive exercises designed to develop aesthetic sensitivity and
basic technical knowledge required to produce new and unique
interactive materials and experiences.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit:
CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
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MM V70 - MULTIMEDIA PRACTICUM - 2 Units
Prerequisite: MM V10 and MM V20 and MM V30 and MM V40 and
MM V50
Corequisite: MM V72
Recommended preparation: complete specialty option from AS
Hours: 4 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course, in conjunction with multimedia por tfolio presentation,
incorporates all of the theories and practice of development
discussed and presented in earlier courses into actual production of
multimedia products. Students will provide work progress diagrams
and documentation for each distribution medium that follows creative
process development and project management.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required.
MM V72 - MULTIMEDIA PORTFOLIO PRESENTATION - 1 Unit
Prerequisite: MM V10 and MM V20 and MM V30 and MM V40 and
MM V50
Corequisite: MM V70
Recommended preparation: complete specialty option from AS
Hours: 2 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course, in conjunction with multimedia practicum,
incorporates all of the theories and practice of development
discussed and presented in earlier courses into actual production of
a multimedia portfolio in both traditional and digital formats.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required.
MM V76 - SOUND AND AUDIO FOR MULTIMEDIA - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: MM V10 or equivalent; and computer
fundamentals
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is designed to build an understanding of audio and
soundtrack production for multimedia presentations. Using
computers, audio and MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface)
software, musical keyboards and synthesizers, students will explore,
discuss and begin to create audio and music tracks in a series of
progressive exercises designed to develop aesthetic sensitivity and
basic technical knowledge required to produce new and unique
interactive materials and experiences.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Same as MUS
V42. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
MM V78 - VIDEO AND COMPUTER GAME
CREATION - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: MM V10 and MM V61 or equivalent; and
computer fundamentals
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is designed to build an understanding of video game
development and programming. Using computers, programming
software, video games, game controllers, graphic software, and
computer modeling and animation software, students will explore,
discuss and begin to create video games in a series of progressive
exercises designed to develop aesthetic sensitivity and basic
technical knowledge required to produce new and unique interactive
materials and experiences.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit:
CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
MM V80 - PROJECT-BASED WEB DEVELOPMENT - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: basic English and math skills; and
computer fundamentals
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is designed to introduce the basics of Web site
development using graphics, text, animation and current computer
software. Students will preview how these essentials are organized in
order to plan and construct Web sites, adding links, navigation,
frames, and tables. Students will create a Web site, learn the delivery
process, and learn how to access and work with a Web server.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit:
CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
MM V82 - VECTOR-BASED ANIMATION - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: basic English and math skills; and
computer fundamentals including use of image processing software
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is designed to introduce the basics of vector-based
animation principles to deliver low band-width animations,
presentations, and Web sites. Students will preview how these
essentials are used to construct games, add interfaces, create
training courses and prepare streaming video.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit:
CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
MM V88 - MULTIMEDIA WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Recommended preparation: basic English and math skills; and
computer fundamentals
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course is designed to meet the specific needs of the college
and community, as required and/or requested by persons whose
needs in this area are not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. Courses with
same title may not be repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4
times.
MM V89 - WORKSHOPS IN MULTIMEDIA - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Recommended preparation: basic English and math skills; and
computer fundamentals
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course is designed to meet the specific needs of the college
and community, as required and/or requested by persons whose
needs in this area are not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. Courses with
same title may not be repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
MM V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN MULTIMEDIA - 1-6 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Recommended preparation: basic English and math skills; and
computer fundamentals
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course offers specialized study opportunities for students
with intermediate skills who wish to pursue projects not included in
the regular curriculum. Students are accepted only by written project
proposal approved by the discipline prior to enrollment.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times not to exceed 6 units.
MM V95 - MULTIMEDIA INTERNSHIP I - 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment in
one course in the discipline
Hours: 60 per unit
This multimedia internship course offers students with
intermediate skills who are volunteers (unpaid) an opportunity to
obtain work experience related to their field of study. Students are
accepted as a result of consultation with a designated faculty
member in the discipline and the acceptance of an approved work
proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other work
experience/internship courses. Offered on a credit/no credit basis
only. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
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MM V96 - MULTIMEDIA INTERNSHIP II - 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment in
one course in the discipline
Hours: 75 per unit
This multimedia internship course offers students with
intermediate skills who are employed in the field an opportunity to
expand their work experience related to their field of study. Students
are accepted as a result of consultation with a designated faculty
member in the discipline and the acceptance of an approved work
proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4 times
not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other work
experience/internship courses. Offered on a credit/no credit basis
only. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
MUSIC
Private lessons (MUS V31A-V31H) not currently offered.
MUS V01 - FUNDAMENTALS OF MUSIC - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Writing of scales, intervals, chords, key signatures, sight singing,
elementary keyboard work.
Formerly Mus 1. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see
counselor.
MUS V02A - MUSIC THEORY I - 5 Units
Corequisite: MUS V02AL
Recommended preparation: MUS V01
Hours: 5 lecture weekly
A study of music from the “common practice” period: 17th, 18th
and 19th centuries. Primarily an introduction to tonal harmony
through exercises in figured bass, chord inversion, voice leading
(chord connection) and harmonic function.
Field tips may be required. Formerly Mus 2A. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC. CAN MUS 2 [with MUS V02AL] or CAN MUS SEQ A [with
MUS V02AL+V02B+V02BL] or CAN MUS SEQ C [with MUS
V02AL+V02B+V02BL+V02C+V02CL].
MUS V02AL - EAR TRAINING I - 1 Unit
Corequisite: MUS V02A
Hours: 3 laboratory weekly
Beginning ear training through graded exercises in sight singing,
note reading and music dictation.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Mus 2AL. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN MUS 2 [with MUS V02A] or CAN MUS SEQ A [with
MUS V02A+V02B+V02BL] or CAN MUS SEQ C [with MUS
V02A+V02B+V02BL+V02C+V02CL].
MUS V02B - MUSIC THEORY II - 5 Units
Prerequisite: MUS V02A or equivalent
Corequisite: MUS V02BL
Hours: 5 lecture weekly
Further exploration of techniques from the “common practice”
period of the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries, including the use of
secondary dominants, dissonant chords, harmonization of bass and
soprano melodies, modulation and non-harmonic tones.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Mus 2B. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN MUS 4 [with MUS V02BL] or CAN MUS SEQ A
[with MUS V02A+V02AL+V02BL] or CAN MUS SEQ C [with
MUS VO2A+V02AL+V02BL+V02C+V02CL].
MUS V02BL - EAR TRAINING II - 1 Unit
Corequisite: MUS V02B
Hours: 3 laboratory weekly
Ear training through graded exercises in sight singing, note reading
and music dictation. Some basic keyboard experience and
improvisation included.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Mus 2BL. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN MUS 4 [with MUS V02B] or CAN MUS SEQ A [with
MUS V02A+V02AL+V02B] or CAN MUS SEQ C[ with MUS
V02A+V02AL+V02B+V02C+V02CL].
MUS V02C - MUSIC THEORY III - 5 Units
Prerequisite: MUS V02B or equivalent
Corequisite: MUS V02CL
Hours: 5 lecture weekly
Study of the techniques culminating the “common practice” period:
Linear chords, chromatic harmony and modulation. Transition from
tonal techniques toward experimental methods common to the 20th
century. Par ticular attention to analysis and musical form.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Mus 2C. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN MUS 6 [with MUS V02CL] or CAN MUS SEQ C
[with MUS V02A+V02AL+V02B+V02BL+V02CL].
MUS V02CL - EAR TRAINING III - 1 Unit
Corequisite: MUS V02C
Hours: 3 laboratory weekly
Ear training through exercises in sight singing, note reading and
music dictation.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Mus 2CL. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN MUS 6 [with MUS V02C] or CAN MUS SEQ C [with
MUS VO2A+V02AL+V02B+V02BL+V02C].
MUS V02D - MUSIC THEORY: MODAL-TONAL
COUNTERPOINT - 5 Units
Prerequisite: MUS V02B or equivalent
Corequisite: MUS V02DL
Hours: 5 lecture weekly
Study of modal and tonal counterpoint; major forms including
canon, motet, contrapuntal variation, invention and fugue. Some
attention to early notation. Analysis of selected music.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Mus 2D. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN MUS 12 [with MUS V02DL].
MUS V02DL - EAR TRAINING IV - 1 Unit
Corequisite: MUS V02D
Hours: 3 laboratory weekly
Advanced ear training. Sight singing, dictation and recognition of
melody, harmony and non-tonal music.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Mus 2DL. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN MUS 12 [with MUS V02D].
MUS V03 - INTRODUCTION TO WORLD MUSIC - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course provides an introductory survey of world music from
the cultural traditions of the Americas, Africa, Asia, Indonesia, India
and Europe. The course will focus on the cultural sources of world
musical practices, on characteristics of rhythm, melody and
composition, and on musical instruments.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Mus 3. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC.
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MUS V04 - BEGINNING MUSIC COMPOSITION
TECHNIQUES OF THE 20TH AND 21ST CENTURIES - 3
Units
Prerequisite: MUS V02A-VO2AL
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Introduction to the major music composition techniques of the
20th century primarily by composing music, but also through music
exercises and analysis. Performance of selected student works
encouraged.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Mus 4. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC.
MUS V05 - MUSICIANSHIP - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course bridges the gap between music fundamentals and
music theory. It includes a basic review of music reading, scales,
intervals, keys, chords, rhythm and meter. Exercises include work at
the piano, percussion and computer as well as traditional solfeggio
and written exercises.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 3
times. Formerly Mus 5. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
MUS V06 - HISTORY OF ROCK AND ROLL - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A survey of rock and roll history from both a musical and cultural
perspective from its roots in the blues, gospel, country and
mainstream popular music to the diverse styles of today. The focus
will be on important individuals, groups, styles and influences as
well as the impact of the music on American society and world
culture. Guest ar tists and lecturers, films and analysis of recordings
may be included.
Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
MUS V07 - HISTORY OF JAZZ - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
A survey of jazz history, from both a musical and cultural
perspective from its roots in ragtime, blues, and American popular
music, to the diverse styles of today. The focus will be on important
individuals, groups, styles, and influences, as well as the impact of
American society and world culture. Guest artists and lecturers, and
analysis of recordings may be included.
Field trips may be required. Formerly MUS V60E. Same as AES
V12. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
MUS V08 - MUSIC APPRECIATION - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Introduces the student to the main stylistic periods and
developments in music, from ancient times to the present, with an
emphasis on understanding and enjoyment in listening. It explores
not only the music, composers and traditions of Western culture, but
examines some of the contributions of world music, popular music,
blues, jazz, and rock as well.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Mus 8. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC.
MUS V09A - MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE I - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is a survey of musical styles, forms, and
personalities from ancient time to 1750.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Mus 9A. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN MUS 8 or CAN MUS SEQ B [with MUS V09B].
MUS V09B - MUSIC HISTORY AND
LITERATURE II - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is a survey of musical styles, forms, and
personalities from 1750 to the present.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Mus 9B. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN MUS 10 or CAN MUS SEQ B [with MUS V09A].
MUS V10 - COLLEGE CHORUS - 1.5 Units
Hours: 3 lecture-laboratory weekly
The study and performance of mixed choir music from the
community, classic and folk traditions.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Mus 10. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
MUS V11 - COLLEGE SINGERS - .5-2 Units
Recommended preparation: singing ability
Hours: 1-4 lecture-laboratory weekly
Singing group providing an oppor tunity to learn choral music from
all ages. College Singers appear in public concer ts, inter-school
festivals and workshops. Some additional time is needed for special
concerts and rehearsals.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Mus 11. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
MUS V12 - CHORALE - 1.5 Units
Recommended preparation: singing ability
Hours: 3 lecture-laboratory weekly
Advanced choral ensemble. Rehearsal and performance of choral,
and choral/instrumental masterworks from medieval times to the
present. Additional rehearsal and performance required.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Mus 12. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
MUS V13A - VOICE I - 1.5 Units
Hours: 3 lecture-laboratory weekly
Designed for the serious voice student interested in building
classic reper toire. Course includes the study of basic technique and
correction of individual problems.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Mus 13A. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
MUS V13B - VOICE II - 1.5 Units
Prerequisite: MUS V13A
Hours: 3 lecture-laboratory weekly
Designed for the serious voice student interested in building
classic repertoire. Course includes basic technique and performance
of representative literature.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Mus 13B. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
MUS V13C - VOICE III - 1.5 Units
Prerequisite: MUS V13B
Hours: 3 lecture-laboratory weekly
Designed for the serious voice student interested in building
classic reper toire. Course includes basic technique plus study and
performance of advanced literature.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Mus 13C. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
MUS V13D - VOICE IV - 1.5 Units
Prerequisite: MUS V13C
Hours: 3 lecture-laboratory weekly
Designed for the serious voice student interested in building
classic reper toire. Course includes technique plus preparation for a
performance in recital.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Mus 13D. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
MUS V14 - BEGINNING COMMUNITY
ORCHESTRA - 1.5 Units
Recommended preparation: ability to play an orchestra instrument
Hours: 3 lecture-laboratory weekly
Rehearsal and performance of orchestral literature.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Mus 14. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
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MUS V15 - ADVANCED COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA - 1.5 Units
Recommended preparation: ability to play an orchestra instrument
Hours: 3 lecture-laboratory weekly
Rehearsal and performance of representative orchestra literature
in concerts on the college campus and in the community.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Mus 15. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
MUS V16 - INTERMEDIATE CHORAL REHEARSAL AND
PERFORMANCE - .5-1.5 Units
Recommended preparation: singing ability
Hours: 1-3 lecture-laboratory weekly
The study and performance of choral masterworks from the 15th
century to the 20th century, stressing unaccompanied and
accompanied choral works at the intermediate level.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Mus 16. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
MUS V18 - BAND - 1.5 Units
Recommended preparation: ability to play an instrument
Hours: 3 lecture-laboratory weekly
Prepare and perform band literature.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Mus 18. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
MUS V19 - ADVANCED CHORAL REHEARSAL AND
PERFORMANCE - 1.5 Units
Recommended preparation: MUS V16 or equivalent singing ability
Hours: 3 lecture-laboratory weekly
The study and performance of challenging choral masterworks
from the 15th century to the 20th century, stressing unaccompanied
and accompanied choral works at the advanced level.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Mus 19. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
MUS V21A - CHAMBER MUSIC: WINDS - 1 Unit
Hours: 2 lecture-laboratory weekly
Development of small ensembles of woodwinds to study and
perform music; emphasis on balance, dynamics, phrasing and
interpretation.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Mus 21A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
MUS V21B - CHAMBER MUSIC: BRASS - 1 Unit
Hours: 2 lecture-laboratory weekly
Development of small ensembles of brass players to study the
musical literature composed for brass groups, to perfect and
perform these masterpieces.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Mus 21B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
MUS V21C - CHAMBER MUSIC: STRINGS AND
KEYBOARDS - 1 Unit
Hours: 2 lecture-laboratory weekly
Development of chamber groups to study the literature written for
ensemble groups; to perfect and per form these compositions.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Mus 21C. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
MUS V22A - ADVANCED CHAMBER MUSIC: WINDS - 1 Unit
Recommended preparation: ability to play an appropriate instrument
Hours: 2 lecture-laboratory weekly
Development of small ensembles of woodwinds to study and
perform advanced classical music; emphasis on balance, dynamics,
phrasing and interpretation.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Mus 22A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
MUS V22B - ADVANCED CHAMBER MUSIC: BRASS - 1 Unit
Recommended preparation: ability to play an appropriate instrument
Hours: 2 lecture-laboratory weekly
Development of small ensembles of brass to study and perform
transcribed and original classical music. Attention to interpretation,
balance, blend and phrasing.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Mus 22B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
MUS V22C - ADVANCED CHAMBER MUSIC: STRINGS AND
KEYBOARDS - 1 Unit
Recommended preparation: ability to play an appropriate instrument
Hours: 2 lecture-laboratory weekly
Development of small ensembles of strings and piano. Special
attention to performance quality of classical music, interpretation,
style, balance, blend and phrasing.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Mus 22C. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
MUS V24A - KEYBOARDS I - 2 Units
Hours: 4 lecture-laboratory weekly
Fundamentals of keyboard playing, music reading, technique,
scales, transposition, simple keyboard harmonization, and simple
keyboard literature. Designed for the student with little or no prior
keyboard experience.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Mus 24A. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN MUS 22.
MUS V24B - KEYBOARDS II - 2 Units
Prerequisite: MUS V24A or equivalent
Hours: 4 lecture-laboratory weekly
Level 2 keyboard playing: music reading, technique, scales,
transposition, keyboard harmonization, and simple keyboard
literature.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Mus 24B. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC. CAN MUS 24.
MUS V24C - KEYBOARDS III - 2 Units
Prerequisite: MUS V24B or equivalent
Hours: 4 lecture-laboratory weekly
Level 3 keyboard playing: music reading, technique, major and
minor scales, transposition, more advanced keyboard harmonization,
and more advanced keyboard literature.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Mus 24C. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
MUS V24D - KEYBOARDS IV - 2 Units
Prerequisite: MUS V24C or equivalent
Hours: 4 lecture-laboratory weekly
Level 4 keyboard playing: advanced music reading, technique,
major and minor scales, transposition, keyboard harmonization, and
more advanced keyboard literature.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Mus 24D. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
MUS V27 - CHORAL CONDUCTING - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ability to read music score
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Conducting singing groups in simpler choral works suitable for
civic, school and church choirs. Basic conducting techniques;
exploration of choral literature including style, performance, and
interpretation.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Mus 27. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.
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MUS V30 - APPLIED MUSIC STUDY - 1 Unit
Hours: 1 lecture weekly
Preparation and presentation of the solo literature to be presented
before the class with a subsequent critique by the other students and
instructor. The instructor is expected to critique the critiques.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly Mus 30.
Transfer credit CSU; UC.
Private lessons (MUS V31A-V31H) not currently offered.
MUS V31A - PRIVATE LESSONS: WOODWINDS - 3 Units
Corequisite: MUS V02A, V02B, V02C or V02D; MUS V10, V11, V12,
V14, V15, V18, V21A, V21B or V21C; and MUS V30
Recommended preparation: ability to play an appropriate instrument
Hours: 1 lecture, 6 laboratory weekly
Private one-hour lessons on a woodwind instrument, plus six
hours of practice on campus weekly: flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon
or saxophone. Work on playing techniques; style and interpretation;
reper toire. Lessons may be increased to two a week through
arrangements with the Office of Community Services and by paying a
fee.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Mus 31A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
MUS V31B - PRIVATE LESSONS: BRASS - 3 Units
Corequisite: MUS V02A, V02B, V02C or V02D; MUS V10, V11, V12,
V14, V15, V18, V21A, V21B or V21C; and MUS V30
Recommended preparation: ability to play an appropriate instrument
Hours: 1 lecture, 6 laboratory weekly
Private one-hour lessons on a brass instrument, plus six hours of
practice on campus weekly: trumpet, French horn, trombone or tuba.
Work on playing techniques; style and interpretation; reper toire.
Lessons may be increased to two a week through arrangements with
the Office of Community Services and by paying a fee.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Mus 31B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
MUS V31C - PRIVATE LESSONS: STRINGS - 3 Units
Corequisite: MUS V02A, V02B, V02C or V02D; MUS V10, V11, V12,
V14, V15, V18, V21A, V21B or V21C; and MUS V30
Recommended preparation: ability to play an appropriate instrument
Hours: 1 lecture, 6 laboratory weekly
Private one-hour lessons on a string instrument, plus six hours of
practice on campus weekly: violin, viola, cello, or contrabass. Work
on playing techniques; style and interpretation; repertoire. Lessons
may be increased to two a week through arrangements with the
Office of Community Services and by paying a fee.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Mus 31C. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
MUS V31D - PRIVATE LESSONS: KEYBOARDS - 3 Units
Corequisite: MUS V02A, V02B, V02C or V02D; MUS V10, V11, V12,
V14, V15, V18, V21A, V21B or V21C; and MUS V30
Recommended preparation: ability to play an appropriate instrument
Hours: 1 lecture, 6 laboratory weekly
Private one-hour lessons on a keyboard instrument, plus six hours
of practice on campus weekly: piano, organ, or harpsichord. Work on
playing techniques; style and interpretation; repertoire. Lessons may
be increased to two a week through arrangements with the Office of
Community Services and by paying a fee.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Mus 31D. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
MUS V31E - PRIVATE LESSONS: CLASSICAL
GUITAR - 3 Units
Corequisite: MUS V02A, V02B, V02C or V02D; MUS V10, V11, V12,
V14, V15, V18, V21A, V21B or V21C; and MUS V30
Recommended preparation: ability to play an appropriate instrument
Hours: 1 lecture, 6 laboratory weekly
Private one-hour lessons on a classical guitar, plus six hours of
practice on campus weekly. Work on playing techniques; style and
interpretation; repertoire. Lessons may be increased to two a week
through arrangements with the Office of Community Services and by
paying a fee.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Mus 31E. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
MUS V31F - PRIVATE LESSONS: ORCHESTRA PERCUSSION
INSTRUMENTS - 3 Units
Corequisite: MUS V02A, V02B, V02C or V02D; MUS V10, V11, V12,
V14, V15, V18, V21A, V21B or V21C; and MUS V30
Recommended preparation: ability to play an appropriate instrument
Hours: 1 lecture, 6 laboratory weekly
Private one-hour lessons on an orchestra percussion instrument,
plus six hours of practice on campus weekly; snare drum, marimba,
etc. Work on playing techniques; style and interpretation; reper toire.
Lessons may be increased to two a week through arrangements with
the Office of Community Services and by paying a fee.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Mus 31F. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
MUS V31G - PRIVATE LESSONS: MUSIC
COMPOSITION - 3 Units
Corequisite: MUS V02B, V02C or V02D; MUS V10, V11, V12, V14,
V15, V18, V21A, V21B or V21C; and MUS V30
Hours: 1 lecture, 6 laboratory weekly
Private one-hour lessons in music composition, plus six hours of
practice on campus in the electronic/theory lab weekly. Work on
composition techniques; style, idea and form; analysis. Lessons may
be increased to two a week through arrangements with the Office of
Community Services and by paying a fee.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Mus 31G. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
MUS V31H - PRIVATE LESSONS: VOICE - 3 Units
Corequisite: MUS V02A, V02B, V02C or V02D; MUS V10, V11, V12,
V14, V15, V18, V21A, V21B or V21C; and MUS V30
Recommended preparation: ability on the instrument
Hours: 1 lecture, 6 laboratory weekly
Private one-hour lessons, plus six hours of practice on campus
weekly. Work on vocal techniques; style and interpretation;
reper toire. Lessons may be increased to two a week through
arrangements with the Office of Community Services and by paying a
fee.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Mus 31H. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
MUS V34 - BEGINNING CHAMBER
ORCHESTRA - .5-1.5 Units
Recommended preparation: ability to play an orchestral instrument
Hours: 1-3 lecture-laboratory weekly
The study and performance of orchestra literature suitable for
smaller orchestral ensembles, primarily from the Baroque and
Classic periods.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Mus 34. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
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MUS V35 - ADVANCED CHAMBER ORCHESTRA - 1.5 Units
Recommended preparation: ability to play an orchestral instrument
Hours: 3 lecture-laboratory weekly
The study and performance of challenging orchestra literature
suitable for smaller orchestral ensembles. Music from the 17th
through the 20th centuries will be studied. All genres including
symphony, suite, concer to, over ture and prelude will be covered.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Mus 35. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
MUS V36 - BEGINNING GUITAR - 1.5 Units
Hours: 3 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is designed for the beginning student in guitar and
focuses on the study of standard guitar techniques and on the
development of musical skills, performance skills and a knowledge
of reper toire.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2
times. Formerly Mus 36. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
MUS V37 -INTERMEDIATE GUITAR - 1.5 Units
Recommended preparation: MUS V36
Hours: 3 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is designed for the serious student interested in
building classical reper toire. Focus is on continued improvement of
basic techniques, development of performance skills and individual
problem solving.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2
times. Formerly Mus 37. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
MUS V39 - INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC
TECHNOLOGY - 2 Units
Recommended preparation: music fundamentals and computer
fundamentals
Hours: 4 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course introduces students to music notation and printing
with applications such as Finale and Sibelius, music sequencing
software, and audio recording/sequencing software. It includes basic
MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface), conventions of music
notation, keyboard note entry, entering and editing of standard and
custom music symbols, page layout and publishing-quality printout,
and real-time playback of scores, sequences, and mixes. Students
will have hands-on experience with notation and sequencing
applications through several class projects. An overview of the
complete spectrum of technology in music is included.
Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU.
MUS V42 - SOUND AND AUDIO FOR MULTIMEDIA - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: MM V10 or equivalent; and computer
fundamentals
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is designed to build an understanding of audio and
soundtrack production for multimedia presentations. Using
computers, audio and MIDI (Musical Instrumental Digital Interface)
software, musical keyboards and synthesizers, students will explore,
discuss and begin to create audio and music tracks in a series of
progressive exercises designed to develop aesthetic sensitivity and
basic technical knowledge required to produce new and unique
interactive materials and experiences.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Same as MM
V76. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
MUS V43 - BEGINNING SYMPHONIC CHOIR - 1.5 Units
Recommended preparation: music reading and singing ability
Hours: 3 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course presents the study and performance of choral
masterworks stressing literature sung with instruments and
orchestra.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2
times. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
MUS V44 - ADVANCED SYMPHONIC CHOIR - 1.5 Units
Recommended preparation: music reading and singing ability
Hours: 3 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course presents the study and performance of challenging
choral masterworks requiring the use of instruments or orchestra.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2
times. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
MUS V45 - BEGINNING OPERA WORKSHOP - 1.5 Units
Recommended preparation: singing ability
Hours: 3 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course provides rehearsal and performance study in opera
and musical theatre including aria, recitative, ensemble and chorus.
Students will also study singing-acting crafts. Students not cast in
musical performance parts will work in other aspects of production.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2
times. Formerly Mus 45. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
MUS V46 - ADVANCED OPERA WORKSHOP - 1.5 Units
Recommended preparation: singing ability
Hours: 3 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course provides advanced practical study of opera and
musical theatre including public performance of arias, recitative and
scenes. Students not cast in musical performance parts will work in
other aspects of production.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2
times. Formerly Mus 46. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
MUS V55A - BEGINNING RECORDER - 1.5 Units
Hours: 3 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course will provide beginning-level instruction in how to
perform on soprano or alto recorders. Students will learn how to
compare and differentiate rhythmic notation and pitch in the treble
clef. They will practice in class and at home rhythmic groupings
such as half-, quar ter- and eighth-note patterns. Attention will be
given to ensemble participation, so they can assess and demonstrate
an understanding of intonation, dynamics, tempo, rhythm, and
working together to produce a balanced sonority. Students will learn
how to prepare and organize a pedagogical technique to teach other
beginners, including children.
Field trips will be required. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
MUS V55B - INTERMEDIATE RECORDER - 1.5 Units
Prerequisite: MUS V55A
Hours: 3 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course will provide intermediate-level instruction in how to
perform on soprano or alto recorders. Students will learn how to
compare and differentiate chromatic notation within a tonality. They
will practice in class and at home rhythmic groupings such as
sixteenth-note patterns, grace notes and a variety of trills. Attention
will be given to ensemble participation, so they can assess and
demonstrate an understanding of intonation, dynamics, tempo,
rhythm, and working together to produce a balanced sonority.
Field trips will be required. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
MUS V55C - ADVANCED RECORDER - 1.5 Units
Prerequisite: MUS V55B
Hours: 3 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course will provide advanced-level instruction in how to
perform on Renaissance and Baroque instruments. Students will
analyze a variety of literature from the Renaissance and Baroque
periods. Attention will be given to ensemble par ticipation, so they
can assess and demonstrate an understanding of intonation,
dynamics, tempo, rhythm, and working together to produce a
balanced sonority. Students will learn how to prepare and organize a
pedagogical technique to teach other beginners, including children.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2
times. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
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MUS V60A-Z - TOPICS IN MUSIC - 1-3 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course considers topics not covered in detail by the other
music offerings. Examples of topics to be offered from time-to-time
include: synthesizer techniques, recording techniques, Indian music,
primitive music, women in music.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Mus 60A-Z. Transfer credit:
determined by transfer institution.
MUS V60B - TAPE RECORDING BASICS - 1.5 Units
Hours: 1 lecture, 2 laboratory weekly
Introduction to recording techniques, the concepts, facilities, and
procedures for recording sound with emphasis on current multitrack
recording practices.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Mus 60B. Transfer credit:
CSU.
MUS V60D - EARLY MUSIC ENSEMBLE - 1.5 Units
Recommended preparation: ability to perform on an early music
instrument
Hours: 3 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course will provide students an opportunity to perform
Renaissance and Baroque reper toire and other appropriate music.
Students will analyze a variety of literature from the Renaissance and
Baroque periods. Attention will be given to ensemble participation so
they can assess and demonstrate an understanding of intonation,
dynamics, tempo, rhythm, and working together to produce a
balanced sonority. Students will receive training in playing other early
music instruments such as the recorder, gomba, shawm, and cornet.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2
times. Formerly Mus 60D. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
MUS V60F - ADVANCED EARLY MUSIC
ENSEMBLE - 1.5 Units
Recommended preparation: MUS V60D
Hours: 3 lecture-laboratory weekly
Advanced work in performance ensemble. Music will include
Renaissance through modern music on early music instruments.
Emphasis on advanced rhythmic figures and work on intonation.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Mus 60F. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
MUS V88 - MUSIC WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community, as
required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are not
met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. Courses with
same title may not be repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4
times.
MUS V89 - WORKSHOPS IN MUSIC - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community, as
required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are not
met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. Courses with
same title may not be repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Mus 89. Transfer credit: CSU; for UC, determined
after admission.
MUS V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN MUSIC - 1-6 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course offers specialized study oppor tunities for students with
intermediate skills, who wish to pursue projects not included in the
regular curriculum. Students are accepted only by written project
proposal approved by the discipline prior to enrollment.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 6 units. Formerly Mus 90. Transfer credit: CSU;
for UC, determined after admission.
NURSING SCIENCE
NS V07 - PHARMACOLOGY - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course will provide students with a basic understanding of the
clinical application of pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutic
principles across a lifespan. Areas of emphasis include drug
classifications, therapeutic uses of medications, application of the
nursing process and legal/ethical considerations.
Formerly NS 7. Transfer credit: CSU.
NS V10 - INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL
NURSING - 10 Units
Prerequisite: admission to ADN program; ANAT V01; MICR V01;
PHSO V01; HEC V24 or PSY V05 or concurrent enrollment; current
CPR certification for health care provider or professional rescuer;
proof of freedom from and immunity to communicable diseases;
physical examination demonstrating general good health; certification
as a nursing assistant; no visible tattoos or visible body piercings
except single studs in ear lobes; and no acrylic or long nails in
clinical settings
Recommended preparation: the Board of Registered Nursing may
deny licensure to those with criminal records
Hours: 5 lecture, 15 laboratory weekly
This course focuses on Orem's Self-Care Deficit Theory of Nursing
(S-CDTN) which serves as the unifying framework. Throughout the
course, the student will apply principles from the natural, social and
behavioral sciences to the practice of professional nursing. Students
will have the oppor tunity to learn S-CDTN as it applies to the nursing
process and issues and trends of professional nursing. Nursing will
be presented as a component of a health care system seeking to
assist the client to improve and/or maintain his/her potential in a
diverse cultural context. This introduction to professional nursing will
focus on the use of critical thinking skills in health assessment,
identification of and intervention for universal self-care requisites,
basic and intermediate skills and pharmacology. Guided clinical
experiences are provided concurrently with theory.
Fees will be required. Field trips will be required. Formerly NS 10.
Transfer credit: CSU.
NS V15 - NURSING SCIENCE REVIEW - 3.5 - 10 Units
Prerequisite: NS V10 with grade of C or better; current CPR
certification for health care provider or professional rescuer; proof of
freedom from and immunity to communicable diseases; physical
examination demonstrating general good health; no visible tattoos or
visible body piercings except single studs in ear lobes; and no acrylic
or long nails in clinical settings
Recommended preparation: the Board of Registered Nursing may
deny licensure to those with criminal records
Hours: 1-5 lecture, 7.5-15 laboratory weekly
This course offers structured remediation in basic nursing theory
and skills. It includes didactic and practical components. Emphasis is
on utilization of basic nursing principles and skills which are
necessary to develop and implement a nursing plan of care.
Field trips may be required. Formerly NS 15. Offered on a credit/no
credit basis only.
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NS V20 - THE NURSING PROCESS APPLIED TO THE
CLIENT WITH HEALTH CARE DEVIATIONS I - 11 Units
Prerequisite: NS V10; current CPR certification for health care
provider or professional rescuer; proof of freedom from and
immunity to communicable diseases; physical examination
demonstrating general good health; no visible tattoos or visible body
piercings except single studs in ear lobes; and no acrylic or long
nails in clinical settings
Recommended preparation: the Board of Registered Nursing may
deny licensure to those with criminal records
Hours: 6 lecture, 15 laboratory weekly
This course utilizes Orem's Self-Care Deficit Theory of Nursing
(S-CDTN) and the nursing process to focus on developmental and
health deviation self-care requisites related to water, food,
elimination and hazards. Developmental self-care requisites will be
addressed with a focus on care of perinatal clients, newborns,
children and families. Principles of therapeutic intervention, basic
conditioning factors, communication and care of the client across
the lifespan will be integrated throughout the course. The roles of
provider of care, manager of care and member within the profession
are stressed. Guided clinical experiences are provided concurrently
with theory.
Field trips may be required. Formerly NS V20A & V20B. Transfer
credit: CSU.
NS V30 - THE NURSING PROCESS APPLIED TO THE
CLIENT WITH HEALTH CARE DEVIATIONS II - 10.5 Units
Prerequisite: NS V20; current CPR certification for health care
provider or professional rescuer; proof of freedom from and
immunity to communicable diseases; physical examination
demonstrating general good health; no visible tattoos or visible body
piercings except single studs in ear lobes; and no acrylic or long
nails in clinical settings
Recommended preparation: the Board of Registered Nursing may
deny licensure to those with criminal records
Hours: 5.5 lecture, 15 laboratory weekly
This course utilizes Orem's Self-Care Deficit Theory of Nursing
(S-CDTN) and the nursing process to focus on clients and families
with developmental self-care requisites and health deviation selfcare
requisites related to solitude and social interaction, normalcy,
activity/rest and hazards. The scope of nursing interventions
includes supportive/educative, partially compensatory and wholly
compensatory actions, emphasizing the goal of fostering self-care
agency of each client. Principles of therapeutic intervention, basic
conditioning factors, communication and care of the client across
the lifespan will be integrated throughout the course. The roles of
provider of care, manager of care and member within the profession
are stressed. The supportive/educative role of the nurse is
emphasized. Guided clinical experiences are provided concurrently
with theory.
Field trips may be required. Formerly NS V30A & V30B. Transfer
credit: CSU.
NS V31 - THE NURSING PROCESS APPLIED TO THE CLIENT
WITH HEALTH CARE DEVIATIONS II: 30-UO - 10 Units
Prerequisite: NS V20; current CPR certification for health care
provider or professional rescuer; proof of freedom from and
immunity to communicable diseases; physical examination
demonstrating general good health; no visible tattoos or visible body
piercings except single studs in ear lobes; and no acrylic or long
nails in clinical settings
Recommended preparation: the Board of Registered Nursing may
deny licensure to those with criminal records
Hours: 5.5 lecture, 13.5 laboratory weekly
This course utilizes Orem's Self-Care Deficit Theory of Nursing (SCDTN)
and the nursing process to focus on clients and families with
developmental self-care requisites and health deviation self-care
requisites related to solitude and social interaction, normalcy,
activity/rest and hazards. The scope of nursing interventions
includes suppor tive/educative, partially compensatory and wholly
compensatory actions, emphasizing the goal of fostering self-care
agency of each client. Principles of therapeutic intervention, basic
conditioning factors, communication and care of the client across the
lifespan will be integrated throughout the course. The roles of
provider of care, manager of care and member within the profession
are stressed. The supportive/educative role of the nurse is
emphasized. Guided clinical experiences are provided concurrently
with theory.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly NS
V30C. Transfer credit: CSU.
NS V32 - THE NURSING PROCESS APPLIED TO THE CLIENT
WITH HEALTH CARE DEVIATIONS II: COLLABORATIVE
OPTION - 10.5 Units
Prerequisite: NS V20; current CPR certification for health care
provider or professional rescuer; proof of freedom from and
immunity to communicable diseases; physical examination
demonstrating general good health; no visible tattoos or visible body
piercings except single studs in ear lobes; and no acrylic or long
nails in clinical settings
Recommended preparation: the Board of Registered Nursing may
deny licensure to those with criminal records
Hours: 5.5 lecture, 15 laboratory weekly
This course utilitzes Orem’s Self-Care Deficit Theory of Nursing
(S-CDTN) and the nursing process to focus on clients and families
with developmental self-care requisites and health deviation self-care
requisites related to solitude and social interaction, activity/rest,
hazards, perinatal clients, newborns, children and families. The
scope of nursing interventions includes supportive/educative,
par tially compensatory and wholly compensatory actions,
emphasizing the goal of fostering self-care agency of each client.
Principles of therapeutic intervention, basic conditioning factors,
communication and care of the client across the lifespan will be
integrated throughout the course. The roles of provider of care,
manager and care and member within the profession are stressed.
The suppor tive/educative role of the nurse is emphasized. Guided
clinical experiences are provided concurrently with theory. This
course is intended for students transferring to the Ventura College
nursing program who completed psychiatric nursing content in a
previous course.
Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU.
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NS V40 - THE NURSING PROCESS APPLIED TO THE CLIENT
WITH HEALTH CARE DEVIATIONS III - 10.5 Units
Prerequisite: NS V30; current CPR certification for health care
provider or professional rescuer; proof of freedom from and
immunity to communicable diseases; physical examination
demonstrating general good health; no visible tattoos or visible body
piercings except single studs in ear lobes; and no acrylic or long
nails in clinical settings
Recommended preparation: the Board of Registered Nursing may
deny licensure to those with criminal records
Hours: 5.5 lecture, 15 laboratory weekly
This course utilizes Orem's Self-Care Deficit Theory of Nursing (SCDTN)
and the nursing process to focus on health deviation self-care
requisites related to air, activity and rest. The scope of nursing
interventions includes suppor tive/educative, partially compensatory
and wholly compensatory actions, including aspects of critical care.
The goal of fostering the client's self-care agency is emphasized.
Principles of therapeutic intervention, basic conditioning factors,
communication and care of the client across the lifespan will be
integrated throughout the course. This course is designed to
transition the student into the role of a beginning practitioner in
nursing. Emphasis will be on management and leadership skills,
ethics, legal issues related to nursing practice, professional
accountability, health care economics and interpersonal
relationships. Guided clinical experiences promoting independent
nursing judgement and practice, and the application of leadership
principles are provided after being introduced in theory. The roles of
provider of care, manager of care and member within the profession
are stressed. This course fulfills one PE/health requirement for the
AS degree in nursing.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly NS
V40A & V40B. Transfer credit: CSU.
NS V41 - THE NURSING PROCESS APPLIED TO THE CLIENT
WITH HEALTH CARE DEVIATIONS III:
30-UO - 10 Units
Prerequisite: NS V30; current CPR certification for health care
provider or professional rescuer; proof of freedom from and
immunity to communicable diseases; physical examination
demonstrating general good health; no visible tattoos or visible body
piercings except single studs in ear lobes; and no acrylic or long
nails in clinical settings
Recommended preparation: the Board of Registered Nursing may
deny licensure to those with criminal records
Hours: 5.5 lecture, 13.5 laboratory weekly
This course utilizes Orem's Self-Care Deficit Theory of Nursing (SCDTN)
and the nursing process to focus on health deviation self-care
requisites related to air, activity and rest. The scope of nursing
interventions includes suppor tive/educative, partially compensatory
and wholly compensatory actions, including aspects of critical care.
The goal of fostering the client's self-care agency is emphasized.
Principles of therapeutic interventions, basic conditioning factors,
communication and care of the client across the lifespan will be
integrated throughout the course. This course is designed to
transition the student into the role of a beginning practitioner in
nursing. Emphasis will be on management and leadership skills,
ethics, legal issues related to nursing practice, professional
accountability, health care economics and interpersonal
relationships. Guided clinical experiences promoting independent
nursing judgement and practice, and the application of leadership
principles are provided after being introduced in theory. The roles of
provider of care, manager of care and member within the profession
are stressed. This course fulfills one PE/health requirement for the
AS degree in nursing.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly NS
V40C. Transfer credit: CSU.
NS V50 - NURSING PERSPECTIVES: COLLABORATIVE
OPTION - 1.5 Units
Prerequisite: admission to the ADN Regional Collaborative program
Corequisite: NS V51
Hours: 1.5 lecture weekly
This course presents an overview of current health and nursing
practice issues with their historical influences. Topics provide the
novice nurse an overview of historical and philosophical viewpoints
regarding regulatory scopes of practice, critical thinking, ethics and
law, interdisciplinary roles, communication, health and health care
delivery trends. The student is introduced to methods of
contemporary library and database research and its application to
nursing scholarship. Presented in a live interactive video
teleconferencing format.
Transfer credit: CSU.
NS V51 - PHARMACOLOGY ESSENTIALS: COLLABORATIVE
OPTION - .5 Unit
Prerequisite: admission to the ADN Regional Collaborative program
Corequisite: NS V50
Hours: .5 lecture weekly
This introductory course presents the basic knowledge required
for safe medication administration and is the foundation for
subsequent pharmacology coursework. Emphasis is on calculation of
drug dosages. The role of the nurse in pharmacologic therapy is
presented, stressing individual accountability in the administration of
medication. The way drugs work, their absorption, routes of
administration and rationales for use are thoroughly studied. Federal
and state regulations which pertain to the administration of
medications and regulation of controlled substances are examined.
Presented in a live interactive video teleconferencing format.
Transfer credit: CSU.
NS V52 - PHARMACOLOGY FOR NURSING:
COLLABORATIVE OPTION - 2.5 Units
Prerequisite: NS V50 and NS V51
Corequisite: NS V53 and NS V54 and NS V55
Hours: 2.5 lecture weekly
This course introduces the basic knowledge of pharmacology
required to administer medications. The nursing process and unmet
human needs provide a framework for the study of selected classes
of medications. The nurse’s role in promoting safe and effective
pharmacologic therapy is stressed. The importance of health team
communication, patient education and legal/ethical issues related to
medication administration are integrated throughout the course.
Emphasis is placed on teaching the patient/family and promoting
compliance in medication management. Presented in a live
interactive video teleconferencing format.
Transfer credit: CSU.
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NS V53 - FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING: COLLABORATIVE
OPTION - 3.5 Units
Prerequisite: admission to ADN Regional Collaborative; ANAT V01;
MICR V01; NS V50 and NS V51; PHSO V01; HEC V24 or PSY V05 or
concurrent enrollment; current CPR certification for health care
provider or professional rescuer; proof of freedom from and
immunity to communicable diseases; physical examination
demonstrating general good health; no visible tattoos or visible body
piercings except single studs in ear lobes; and no acrylic or long
nails in clinical settings
Corequisite: NS V52 and NS V54 and NS V55
Recommended preparation: the Board of Registered Nursing may
deny licensure to those with criminal records
Hours: 1.5 lecture, 6 laboratory weekly
This course introduces the core concepts, principles and clinical
skills common to all areas and levels of nursing practice. It presents
the delivery of nursing care based on a hierarchy of universal human
needs which impact health, quality of life and achievement of
potential. The entry-level student is introduced to the components
and use of the nursing process. The basic platform of nursing
knowledge, skills and caring upon which subsequent nursing
courses are built is introduced. Clinical experiences in the
ambulatory and/or acute and long-term care health care settings and
simulated experiences in the nursing skills labs are included.
Lecture/discussion is presented in a live interactive video
teleconferencing format.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit:
CSU.
NS V54 - NURSING SEMINAR I: COLLABORATIVE
OPTION - 1 Unit
Prerequisite: NS V50 and NS V51
Corequisite: NS V52 and NS V53 and NS V55
Hours: 3 laboratory weekly
This course provides additional practice and reinforcement for
basic nursing skills that are designed to promote application of
medical/surgical nursing, fundamentals and pharmacologic
classroom content to the clinical situation. It includes discussion,
demonstration, computer simulation, guided practice and audiovisual
presentations. Presented in a live interactive video teleconferencing
format.
Transfer credit: CSU.
NS V55 - MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING I:
COLLABORATIVE OPTION - 3.5 Units
Prerequisite: NS V50 and NS V51
Corequisite: NS V52 and NS V53 and NS V54
Hours: 1.5 lecture, 6 laboratory weekly
This course introduces the student to the basic concepts involved
in caring for the patient with a medical-surgical health problem. The
course stresses unmet human needs and the nursing process as
organizing frameworks for nursing knowledge and skills. Health care
needs of the older adult are emphasized. This course emphasizes
access and use of electronically obtained information related to
nursing and health care. Clinical experiences which provide an
opportunity for the student to apply theoretical concepts and utilize
basic clinical skills are included. Presented in a live interactive video
teleconferencing format.
Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU.
NS V56 - MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING II:
COLLABORATIVE OPTION - 4.5 Units
Prerequisite: NS V52 and NS V53 and NS V54 and NS V55
Corequisite: NS V57
Hours: 2 lecture, 7.5 laboratory weekly
This course presents the study of the adult with unmet needs
resulting from health problems. It addresses the needs of patients
across the adult lifespan whose health care needs require more
complex nursing interventions and skills using the nursing process.
The student is encouraged to build on skills gained from the previous
coursework in electronic acquisition and use of health care
information. Clinical experiences are included that provide an
opportunity for the student to apply theoretical concepts, think
critically and build clinical skills. Presented in a live interactive video
teleconferencing format.
Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU.
NS V57 - NURSING SEMINAR II: COLLABORATIVE
OPTION - 1.5 Units
Prerequisite: NS V52 and NS V53 and NS V54 and NS V55
Corequisite: NS V56
Hours: 1 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
This course provides an enrichment opportunity for nursing
students to fur ther explore the application of medical-surgical,
psychiatric and pharmacologic classroom content to the clinical
situation. It includes discussion, demonstration, computer
simulation, guided practice and audiovisual presentations. Presented
in a live interactive video teleconferencing format.
Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU.
NS V58 - PSYCHIATRIC NURSING: COLLABORATIVE
OPTION - 3.5 Units
Prerequisite: NS V52 and NS V53 and NS V54 and NS V55
Hours: 2 lecture, 4.5 laboratory weekly
This course focuses on the dynamics of adult clients undergoing
acute and chronic psychosocial stress. The nursing process,
including interviewing skills, is presented within a framework of total
mental health team management. Therapeutic relationships are
presented as a means of expressing caring. The causes of stress are
identified from various theoretical perspectives. The student is
encouraged to undertake self-exploration and develop a concept of
the individual that includes the ability to adapt as a result of
successful human needs fulfillment. The course provides the student
with knowledge and understanding of the interrelatedness of
developmental, environment, cultural, socioeconomic and ethnic
factors affecting psychosocial adaptation along the health-illness
continuum. Laboratory experiences in mental health settings are
included. Presented in a live interactive video teleconferencing
format.
Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU.
NS V75 - NURSING READINESS - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course presents an introduction to nursing as a career, to
nursing education, the associate degree nursing program, license
preparation, nursing practice and some concepts and skills which
form the common framework for educational preparation of nurses
for beginning practice. Strategies for improving critical thinking are
identified and practiced. Study management techniques will be
introduced and implemented. The focus of the course is to provide
the student with resources for continued use as he/she progresses
through the nursing program.
Field trips may be required. Formerly NS 75. Offered on a credit/no
credit basis only. Not applicable for degree credit.
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NS V76A - DOSAGE CALCULATIONS I - .5 Unit
Hours: .5 lecture weekly
This course is designed for students and practitioners in health
sciences. It will focus on basic mathematical problem-solving
techniques applicable to medications for all client groups.
Specifically, it covers calculation of dosages involving fractions,
decimals, percentage and Roman numerals.
Formerly NS 76A. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
NS V76B - DOSAGE CALCULATIONS II - .5 Unit
Hours: .5 lecture weekly
This course is designed for students and practitioners in health
sciences. It will focus on dosage calculations for oral and parenteral
medications, excluding intravenous fluids. Standard formulas will be
emphasized.
Formerly NS 76B. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
NS V76C - DOSAGE CALCULATIONS III - .5 Unit
Hours: .5 lecture weekly
This course is designed for students and practitioners in health
sciences. It will focus primarily on more advanced mathematical
problem-solving techniques for oral, parenteral and intravenous fluid
medication administration. This course begins with ratio and
proportion and focuses on the application of solving dosage
problems across the lifespan.
Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
NS V76D - DOSAGE CALCULATIONS IV - .5 Unit
Hours: .5 lecture weekly
This course is designed for students and practitioners in health
sciences. It will focus on advanced dosage calculation problemsolving
techniques for all age groups and all routes of
administration. Complex problems will be demonstrated and
practiced. Administration of blood products will be included.
Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
NS V77 - HEALTH ASSESSMENT - 2 Units
Prerequisite: NS V10
Hours: 2 lecture weekly
This course focuses on the principles and techniques of health
assessment. It is designed to provide the nurse or the nursing
student with the knowledge and skill necessary to make more
complex nursing assessments.
Formerly NS 77. Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
NS V78 - CARDIAC RHYTHM RECOGNITION AND
TREATMENT MODALITIES - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is designed to provide the health care provider with
knowledge and skills required to correctly identify cardiac
arrhythmias. Normal anatomy and physiology of the cardiac system
will be reviewed. Medications and other treatments for the various
arrhythmias will be discussed. This course is designed for telemetry
technicians and licensed nurses providing care to monitored
patients.
Field trips may be required.
NS V79 - NURSING CARE OF THE CRITICALLY ILL
CLIENT - 4 Units
Prerequisite: NS V78; and licensure as a vocational or registered
nurse or equivalent
Hours: 4 lecture weekly
This course follows the AACN curriculum and is designed for the
licensed nurse seeking a comprehensive theoretical knowledge base
of critical care practice. Content includes hemodynamic monitoring,
ventilatory assistance, code management, nursing management of
shock and alterations in function of the major organ systems.
Field trips may be required.
NS V80 - HEALTH SCIENCE CLINICAL SKILLS
ENHANCEMENT - .5-2 Units
Recommended preparation: health sciences major
Hours: 1.5-6 laboratory weekly
This course is designed to assist students to enhance their
clinical skills through utilization of the skills lab facilities.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly NS 80. Offered
on a credit/no credit basis only. Not applicable for degree credit.
NS V81 - LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE
BRIDGE - 5.5 Units
Prerequisite: current California licensure as a vocational nurse; ANAT
V01; MICR V01; PHSO V01; HEC V24 or PSY V05 or concurrent
enrollment; current CPR certification for health care provider or
professional rescuer; no visible tattoos or visible body piercings
except single studs in ear lobes; and no acrylic or long nails in
clinical settings
Recommended preparation: the Board of Registered Nursing may
deny licensure to those with criminal records
Hours: 3 lecture, 7.5 laboratory weekly
This course utilizes Orem’s Self-Care Deficit Theory of Nursing
(S-CDTN) and the nursing process to focus on developmental and
health deviation self-care requisites. Principles of therapeutic
intervention, basic conditioning factors, communication and care of
the client across the lifespan are integrated throughout the course.
The roles of provider of care, manager of care and member within
the profession are utilized to prepare the licensed vocational nurse to
enter the associate degree nursing program in the third semester (NS
V30 or NS V31). The transition of roles from vocational to registered
nurse is emphasized. Through case studies and clinical experiences,
this course will provide a condensed review of some of the diseases,
pathophysiology, pharmacology and nursing management of clients
covered during the first year of the associate degree nursing
program. Critical thinking skills, nursing theory, delivery of
intravenous therapy, safe dosage calculation, medication
administration and strengthening of assessment skills will be
emphasized. Guided clinical experiences are provided concurrently
with theory.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly NS 81.
NS V82 - LICENSED NURSE REFRESHER COURSE - 5 Units
Prerequisite: current licensure in the state of California as a
registered or licensed vocational nurse; current CPR certification for
health care provider or professional rescuer; proof of freedom from
and immunity to communicable diseases; physical examination
demonstrating general good health; and malpractice insurance
Hours: 2.5 lecture, 7.5 laboratory weekly
This course is designed to prepare the licensed nurse who has
been away from active nursing to update theory and skills in
preparation for practice as a licensed vocational or registered nurse
in an acute care facility. Theory content will be presented with
clinical practice under supervision of an instructor.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required.
NS V83A - NURSING CARE PLANNING WITH OREM'S SELFCARE
DEFICIT THEORY OF NURSING I - .5 Unit
Prerequisite: HS V10 or NS V10 or concurrent enrollment in either
Hours: .5 lecture weekly
This course presents Orem's Self-Care Deficit Theory of Nursing
(S-CDTN) and the nursing process. Integration of these two systems
to develop an integrated, individualized plan of care for assigned
clients is stressed.
Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
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NS V83B - NURSING CARE PLANNING WITH OREM'S SELFCARE
DEFICIT THEORY OF NURSING II - .5 Unit
Prerequisite: NS V83A
Hours: .5 lecture weekly
This course presents Orem's Self-Care Deficit Theory of Nursing
(S-CDTN) and the nursing process. Integration of these two systems
to develop an integrated, individualized plan of care for assigned
clients is stressed. Prioritization of nursing interventions, integration
of basic conditioning factors and therapeutic communication across
the lifespan are included.
Offered on a credit/no credit basis only.
NS V84A - SUCCESS IN HIGH-RISK NURSING
COURSES I - 1-2 Units
Hours: 1-2 lecture weekly
This course discusses strategies that promote success in nursing
courses. Methods for improving critical thinking are identified and
practiced. Study and test-taking skills are explored and developed.
Integration of knowledge from theory and clinical practice is
emphasized to prepare for theory exams and clinical performance.
Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Not applicable for degree
credit.
NS V84B - SUCCESS IN HIGH-RISK NURSING
COURSES II - 1-2 Units
Hours: 1-2 lecture weekly
This course discusses strategies that promote success in nursing
courses. Methods for improving critical thinking are identified and
practiced. Study and test-taking skills are explored and developed.
Integration of knowledge from theory and clinical practice is
emphasized to prepare for theory exams and clinical performance.
Students will critique their learning experiences and implement
strategies to improve outcomes.
Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Not applicable for degree
credit.
NS V85 - SUCCESS WORKSHOPS FOR NURSING - .5 Unit
Hours: .5 lecture weekly
This workshop is designed to assist students in learning and/or
sharpening study and motivational strategies necessary for success
in the nursing program. Strategies include: test-taking, selecting
important ideas from texts and lectures, time and stress
management, study skills, note-making, concept mapping and critical
thinking.
Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Not applicable for degree
credit.
NS V88 - NURSING SCIENCE WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community, as
required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are not
met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. Courses with
same title may not be repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4
times.
NS V89 - WORKSHOPS IN NURSING
SCIENCE - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community as
required and/or requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. Courses with
same title may not be repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly NS 89. Transfer credit: CSU.
NS V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN NURSING - .5-6 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course offers specialized study opportunities for students
with intermediate skills who wish to pursue special projects or
studies. Students are accepted only by written project proposal prior
to enrollment.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times not to exceed 6 units.
Formerly NS 90. Transfer credit: CSU.
NS V95 - NURSING SCIENCE INTERNSHIP I - 1-4 Units
Prerequisite: NS V10; current CPR certification for health care
provider or professional rescuer; current malpractice insurance; meet
all clinical facility requirements; no visible tattoos or visible body
piercings except single studs in ear lobes; no acrylic or long nails in
clinical settings; and approval of ADN director
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Hours: 60 per unit
In this course, students who are volunteers (unpaid) are assigned
to care for clients in a clinical setting under the supervision of a
registered nurse mentor or preceptor. Students will have the
opportunity to enhance clinical skills, organizational skills, time
management and prioritization as they perform previously learned
skills agreed upon between instructor and student. Individualized
nursing care planning will be enhanced using Orem's Self-Care
Deficit Theory of Nursing and the nursing process.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. May be taken for
a maximum of 4 times not to exceed 16 units total in combination
with any other work experience/internship courses. Formerly NS 95.
Offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Transfer credit: CSU; credit
limitations - see counselor.
NS V96 - NURSING SCIENCE INTERNSHIP II - 1-4 Units
Prerequisite: NS V10; current CPR certification for health care
provider or professional rescuer; current malpractice insurance; meet
all clinical facility requirements; no visible tattoos or visible body
piercings except single studs in ear lobes; no acrylic or long nails in
clinical settings; and approval of ADN director
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Hours: 75 per unit
In this course, students who are employed are assigned to care for
clients in a clinical setting under the supervision of a registered
nurse mentor or preceptor. Students will have the oppor tunity to
enhance clinical skills, organizational skills, time management and
prioritization as they perform previously learned skills agreed upon
between instructor and student. Individualized nursing care planning
will be enhanced using Orem's Self-Care Deficit Theory of Nursing
and the nursing process.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. May be taken for
a maximum of 4 times not to exceed 16 units total in combination
with any other work experience/internship courses. Offered on a
credit/no credit basis only. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations -
see counselor.
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PARAMEDIC
PM V01 - PARAMEDIC THEORY - 18.5 Units
Prerequisite: ANPH V01 or both ANAT V01 and PHSO V01; current
EMT certification; current CPR certification for health care provider
or professional rescuer; proof of freedom from and immunity to
communicable diseases; physical examination demonstrating general
good health; 1000 hours EMT experience or equivalent; no visible
tattoos or visible body piercings except single studs in ear lobes; and
no acrylic or long nails in clinical settings
Recommended preparation: the state of California Emergency Medical
Services Authority may deny licensure to those with criminal records
Hours: 13.5 lecture, 15 laboratory weekly
This course focuses on didactic material and related skills
necessary to establish a foundation for subsequent prehospital
assessment and management of patients. Pathophysiology,
pharmacology, principles of intravenous therapy, basic and advanced
life suppor t and electrocardiography are included. Assessment and
appropriate intervention are emphasized. Course content includes
topics related to medical management of trauma and medicalsurgical,
pediatric, obstetric, psychiatric, and geriatric problems.
Crisis intervention, communication, medical-legal, infection control,
and ethical issues are discussed.
Fees will be required. Field trips will be required. Formerly PM 1.
PM V02 - PARAMEDIC CLINICAL
LABORATORY - 18.5 Units
Prerequisite: PM V01; current CPR cer tification for health care
provider or professional rescuer; proof of freedom from and immunity
to communicable diseases; physical examination demonstrating
general good health; no visible tattoos or visible body piercings
except single studs in ear lobes; and no acrylic or long nails in
clinical settings
Recommended preparation: the state of California Emergency
Medical Services Authority may deny licensure to those with criminal
records
Hours: 3.5 lecture, 45 laboratory weekly
This course is designed to provide supervised clinical application
of cognitive knowledge and skills in acute patient care areas.
Opportunities for increasing depth of skill performance and
presentation of more advanced skills are provided. The student is
assigned to a response vehicle with a field preceptor. Under direct
supervision and evaluation of the preceptor, the field experience is
designed to provide the student with direct patient care
responsibilities in providing advanced life support. Each student
must have a minimum of for ty advanced life support contacts during
this course. Upon successful completion of this course, the student
is eligible to sit for the licensing examination.
Field trips will be required. Formerly PM V02 & V03.
PM V60A-Z - TOPICS IN PARAMEDIC
STUDIES - .5-3 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course considers topics not covered in detail in the general
paramedic studies course offerings. Examples of topics to be offered
from time to time include, but are not limited to: refresher for national
registry exam, wilderness medicine, cardiac update, advanced
trauma life support, advanced cardiac life suppor t, pediatric
advanced life suppor t.
Field trips may be required.
PM V88 - PARAMEDIC WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Recommended preparation: paramedic studies major
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community as
required and/or requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. Courses with
same title may not be repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly PM V89.
PM V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN PARAMEDIC
SERVICES - 1-6 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course offers specialized study opportunities for students
with intermediate skills who wish to pursue projects not included in
the regular curriculum. Students are accepted only by written project
proposal approved by the discipline prior to enrollment.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 6 units.
PM V95 - PARAMEDIC INTERNSHIP - 1-4 Units
Prerequisite: current CPR certification for health care provider or
professional rescuer; current malpractice insurance; meet all clinical
facility requirements; no visible tattoos or visible body piercings
except single studs in ear lobes; no acrylic or long nails in clinical
setting; and approval of PM director
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment
in one course in the discipline; and the state of California Emergency
Medical Services Authority may deny licensure to those with criminal
records
Hours: 60 per unit
This course enables students who are volunteers (unpaid) an
opportunity to obtain work experience in their field of study. Students
are accepted as a result of consultation with a designated faculty
member in the discipline and the acceptance of an approved work
proposal.
Fees will be required. Field trips will be required. May be taken for
a maximum of 4 times not to exceed 16 units total in combination
with any other work experience/internship courses. Offered on a
credit/no credit basis only.
PHILOSOPHY
PHIL V01 - INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course surveys the nature and uses of philosophy; considers
possible sources, nature, and criteria of knowledge; examines
humanity’s place in the universe, including concepts of the self, the
mind, and freedom; and reviews various schools of philosophical
thought as philosophers have sought to understand knowledge,
reality and value.
Formerly Phil 1. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN PHIL 2.
PHIL V02 - INTRODUCTION TO ETHICS - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course provides an introduction to the nature of ethical
theory, reviews ethical theory as it has developed in the West, and
ponders the problems involved in the continuing quest for a more
nearly adequate ethical theory for contemporary society together with
suggestions for progress toward this goal.
Formerly Phil 2. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN PHIL 4.
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PHIL V03A - SURVEY OF WORLD RELIGIONS: EAST - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course surveys the religions which have dominated the East,
including an examination of the origins and development and major
themes, beliefs and values of Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism,
Confucianism and Zen Buddhism.
Formerly Phil 3A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
PHIL V03B - SURVEY OF WORLD RELIGIONS:
WEST - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course surveys those living religions which have dominated
the West, namely, Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. It
examines the origin and development of each religion, identifying its
major themes, beliefs and values, touching upon both common and
contrasting elements.
Formerly Phil 3B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
PHIL V04 - INTRODUCTION TO LOGIC - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
The course presents an introduction to the nature and problems of
traditional logical methods. The course routinely requires students to
ask questions, weigh evidence, and draw valid inferences from
various kinds of sources. Course content focuses on informal logic
(general structure of arguments and common fallacies), inductive
logic (generalizations, analogies, and scientific method), and
deductive logic (syllogisms and truth tables).
Formerly Phil 4. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN PHIL 6.
PHIL V05 - CRITICAL THINKING AND ANALYTIC
WRITING - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ENGL V01A
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
Survey of and practice in reasoning, including analysis, critical
reasoning, and synthesis, induction and deduction, and identification
of assumptions and perspectives. Emphasis is on both oral and
written analysis and argumentation of issues involving fact, belief and
value, and on common fallacies of thought, logic, and language.
Students will develop the basics of critical reading, analytic writing
and the relation of writing to critical thinking beyond the level
achieved in English Composition: Level I.
Formerly Phil 5. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
PHIL V06A - GREAT PHILOSOPHERS OF THE
WEST I - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course presents an introduction to philosophy from a
historical perspective. Focus is placed on the ideas which have had a
dominant impact on Western civilization, including their logical
development and their influence on contemporary society. The course
surveys the period from the birth of science and philosophy through
the Middle Ages, with special emphasis on Socrates, Plato, and
Aristotle.
Formerly Phil 6A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN PHIL 8 or CAN
PHIL SEQ A [with PHIL V06B].
PHIL V06B - GREAT PHILOSOPHERS OF THE
WEST II - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course presents an introduction to philosophy from a
historical perspective. Focus is placed on the ideas which have had a
dominant impact on Western civilization, including their logical
development and their influence on contemporary society. The course
surveys the period from the birth of the modern mind and the rise of
science in the Renaissance and continues to the present day, with
special emphasis on the schools of rationalism, empiricism, critical
philosophy, and existentialism.
Formerly Phil 6B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN PHIL 10 or CAN
PHIL SEQ A [with PHIL V06A].
PHIL V88 - PHILOSOPHY WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community, as
required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are not
met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times.
PHIL V89 - WORKSHOPS IN PHILOSOPHY - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community, as
required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are not
met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly Phil 89.
Transfer credit: CSU; for UC, determined after admission.
PHIL V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN
PHILOSOPHY - 1-6 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course offers specialized study opportunities for students
with intermediate skills, who wish to pursue projects not included in
the regular curriculum. Students are accepted only by written project
proposal approved by the discipline prior to enrollment.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times not to exceed 6 units.
Formerly Phil 90. Transfer credit: CSU; for UC, determined after
admission.
PHOTOGRAPHY
PHOT V01 - BEGINNING PHOTOGRAPHY - 3 Units
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This is a fast-paced introductory course in photography which
assumes little or no previous knowledge of the camera or the photo
lab. It stresses learning through practical experience. Students will
learn to properly expose, develop and print their own photos as well
as the ar tistic merit of photography.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. May be taken for
a maximum of 2 times. Formerly Photo 1. Transfer credit: CSU; UC;
credit limitations - see counselor. CAN ART 18.
PHOT V02 - BEGINNING PHOTOGRAPHY WITH DIGITAL
TECHNIQUES - 3 Units
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course provides a fast-paced introduction to photography,
using 35mm analog or digital cameras. No prior knowledge of the
operation of the camera, computer, or support systems operation is
required. Topics include: operation of the camera; artistic
compositions; computer operation; scanning techniques; file
compression and formatting; use of related software (i.e. Adobe
Photoshop); and printing techniques. New innovations in
photography and digital technology will be presented as they are
developed.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
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PHOT V03 - INTRODUCTION TO 35MM SLIDE
PHOTOGRAPHY - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This introductory photography course is a critique of student
projects; no darkroom techniques are required. The course is
designed to provide basic instruction in the proper operation of the
35mm SLR camera with manual and/or automatic functions, camera
accessories, proper exposure of color transparency (slide) film,
color theory and proper camera care. Projects are designed to
familiarize the students with camera techniques and artistic
composition that will enhance their ability to create good and/or
outstanding photographs under various environmental conditions.
This course will also introduce students to some photographers and
their work that have been a major influence on artistic and societal
issues.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit:
CSU.
PHOT V04A - INTERMEDIATE PHOTOGRAPHY I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: PHOT V01 or equivalent
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
An extension of the techniques learned in beginning photography,
with an in-depth study of control and analysis of light and its use and
application in studio and commercial photography.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Photo
4A. Transfer credit: CSU.
PHOT V04B - INTERMEDIATE PHOTOGRAPHY II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: PHOT V04A
Recommended preparation: PHOT V01
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
An extension of the techniques learned in the first level of
intermediate photography with emphasis on photographic art. Further
study in creative photography. Projects are designed to promote
individual discoveries and solutions to problems in the aesthetics of
photography.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Photo
4B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
PHOT V06A - INTRODUCTION TO COLOR
PHOTOGRAPHY I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: PHOT V01 or equivalent
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course introduces the student to the principles of color
photography and to color lab work. Emphasis is on the art and
techniques applied to color films, the color camera and the
techniques of color printing.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Photo
6A. Transfer credit: CSU.
PHOT V06B - INTRODUCTION TO COLOR
PHOTOGRAPHY II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: PHOT V06A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
Continuing instruction and experience in color photography and
color laboratory techniques. Greater emphasis on the ar tistic merit of
color photography and upon portfolio development merit.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Photo
6B. Transfer credit: CSU.
PHOT V07 - HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is a survey of the history of photography from 1839
to the present. Emphasis of the survey will be placed on the 20th
century to understand how the forces of photography's historical
context, technological innovation, and creative spirit have worked
together to create a body of photographic images that have
profoundly influenced our culture and our sense of ourselves.
Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
PHOT V08 - PRINCIPLES OF PORTRAIT
PHOTOGRAPHY - 3 Units
Prerequisite: PHOT V04A or equivalent
Recommended preparation: PHOT V01
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
Provides for advanced experience in formal and informal studio
portraiture—black and white and color. Introduces student to
advanced studio techniques, lighting, posing and composition. A
career-oriented course.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Photo
8. Transfer credit: CSU.
PHOT V09A - APPLIED PHOTOGRAPHY I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: PHOT V04A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
Designed for the professional to refine conceptual and interpretive
photographic skills. Will provide continued study of por traiture and
illustration in the commercial field.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Photo
9A. Transfer credit: CSU.
PHOT V09B - APPLIED PHOTOGRAPHY II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: PHOT V09A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
Students will plan, shoot, develop and print a series of
photographs of their specific photographic major. They will complete
a minimum of eight - 11x14 prints for their por tfolio.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Formerly Photo
9B. Transfer credit: CSU.
PHOT V30 - PRESS PHOTOGRAPHY PRACTICUM -1.5 Units
Corequisite: PHOT V01 or previous practical experience
Hours: 1 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
Survey of the principles of photojournalism. Students will work as
photographers for the college newspaper.
Field trips may be required. PHOTO V30/JOUR V30 may be taken
in any combination for a maximum of 4 times. Same as JOUR V30.
PHOT V73 - DIGITAL IMAGING - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: ART V11A and ART V12A and PHOT V01
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
Using a Macintosh environment, this course teaches students to
use a digital camera and scan, manipulate and enhance digital
images for graphic reproduction using Adobe Photoshop. This course
emphasizes digital image problem solving.
Fees will be required. Field trips will be required. PHOT V73/ART
V73 may be taken in any combination for a maximum of 2 times.
Formerly Photo 73. Same as ART V73. Transfer credit: CSU; credit
limitations - see counselor.
PHOT V88 - PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community, as
required and requested by persons whose needs in this area are not
met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. Courses with
same title may not be repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4
times.
PHOT V89 - WORKSHOPS IN PHOTOGRAPHY - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community, as
required and/or requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. Courses with
same title may not be repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly Photo 89. Transfer credit: CSU.
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PE V07 - LAP SWIMMING - 1 Unit
Recommended preparation: PE V02 or equivalent skills
Hours: 3 laboratory weekly
This course is designed to meet the specific need of extended
practice in the water medium by those students who have become
proficient in stroke and are unable to reach their goals with our
present course offerings.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly PE 7. Transfer
credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
PE V09 - WATER POLO - 1-1.5 Units
Recommended preparation: PE V02 or equivalent swimming skills
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
To instruct students in the philosophy and strategy of water polo,
beginning with the fundamentals of the game and progressing to
team play - both offense and defense.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly PE 9. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations -
see counselor.
PE V10 - SPRINGBOARD DIVING - 1-1.5 Units
Recommended preparation: PE V02
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
This course is designed to develop springboard diving skills.
Instruction will include dives from the five competitive groups
utilizing the four competitive positions.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly PE 10. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations -
see counselor.
PE V12 - WATER AEROBICS - 1-1.5 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
An exercise program of aerobic conditioning and muscular
endurance performed in shallow water. This low impact workout
uses the resistance of water to improve the physical condition of
students of all ages and fitness levels.
PE V12 & V47 may be taken in any combination for a maximum of
4 times. Formerly PE 12. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations
- see counselor.
PE V14 - DEEP WATER RUNNING AND
CONDITIONING - 1-1.5 Units
Recommended preparation: comfort in deep water
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
An exercise program of aerobic conditioning and strength training
in deep water that is designed to improve the level of fitness of
students of all ages. This course is well-suited for those who wish to
experience a non-weight bearing workout for an alternative crosstraining
regimen for a safe mode of exercise for rehabilitation of
injuries either chronic or acute.
PE V14, V15, V36 & V37 may be taken in any combination for a
maximum of 4 times. Formerly PE 14. Transfer credit: CSU; UC;
credit limitations - see counselor.
PE V15 - POWER WATER WALKING - 1-1.5 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
This course is designed to provide low impact exercise and
fitness training for the general student population. All work will be
done in waist-to-chest-deep water with no swimming ability required.
Emphasis will be placed on cardiovascular conditioning, muscle tone
and stress relief. The course is designed to accommodate all levels
of physical fitness.
PE V14, V15, V36 & V37 may be taken in any combination for a
maximum of 4 times. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations -
see counselor.
PHOT V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN
PHOTOGRAPHY - 1-6 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course offers specialized study opportunities for students
with intermediate skills, who wish to pursue projects not included in
the regular curriculum. Students are accepted only by written project
proposal approved by the discipline prior to enrollment.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. May be taken
for a maximum of 4 times not to exceed 6 units. Formerly Photo 90.
Transfer credit: CSU.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
AQUATICS
PE V01 - SWIMMING FOR THE
NONSWIMMER - 1-1.5 Units
Recommended preparation: unable to swim 20 yards continuously on
stomach and 20 yards continuously on back
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
Introduction, instruction, conditioning and practice of the basic
fundamental elements of swimming skills and safety practices.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly PE 1. Transfer
credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
PE V02 - SWIMMING: BEGINNING - 1-1.5 Units
Recommended preparation: 20 yards continuous swim on stomach
and 20 yards continuous swim on back
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
To instruct the student in four basic strokes; to develop the ability
to survive in deep water; and to develop cardiovascular endurance.
PE V02, V03 & V04 may be taken in any combination for a
maximum of 4 times. Formerly PE 2. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit
limitations - see counselor.
PE V03 - SWIMMING: INTERMEDIATE - 1-1.5 Units
Prerequisite: PE V02 or equivalent skills
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
To perfect the five basic strokes in swimming; to expand the
knowledge and use of survival techniques and safety; and to develop
cardiovascular endurance.
PE V02, V03 & V04 may be taken in any combination for a
maximum of 4 times. Formerly PE 3. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit
limitations - see counselor.
PE V04 - ADVANCED SWIMMING - 1-1.5 Units
Recommended preparation: PE V03 or equivalent skills
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
To perfect five basic strokes to demonstration level; to develop six
additional strokes; to develop water safety techniques; and to
maintain a high level of cardiovascular endurance.
Field trips may be required. PE V02, V03 & V04 may be taken in
any combination for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly PE 4. Transfer
credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
PE V06 - SWIMMING FOR CONDITIONING - 1-1.5 Units
Recommended preparation: PE V03 or demonstrated swimming
proficiency
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
This course is designed to instruct students to withstand a
systematic, vigorous training schedule which will result in the
development and maintenance of vital processes required for
physical fitness. Endurance training and stroke proficiency will be
stressed.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly PE 6. Transfer
credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
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PE V17 - LIFEGUARD TRAINING - 1.5 Units
Recommended preparation: PE V03 or equivalent skills
Hours: 1 lecture, 2 laboratory weekly
Instruction and practice in American Red Cross Lifeguard Training
and Conditioning. Emphasis is placed on personal safety, elementary
forms of rescue, the swimming rescue, CPR, and standard first aid.
American Red Cross certification in Lifeguard Training available upon
successful completion of the course. Students must be at least 15
years old at the star t of the semester to qualify for the ARC
certificate.
Field trips may be required. Formerly PE 17. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC; credit limitations - see counselor. CAN KINE/PE 12.
PE V18 - WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR - 3 Units
Prerequisite: PE V03 or ability to pass swim test of strokes to
intermediate level
Recommended preparation: PE V17
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course provides the student with the theory and practical
techniques needed to become a water safety instructor. At the
successful completion of the course, the student is eligible for
certification as an American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor with
authorization to teach swimming classes. Student must be at least 17
years old at the star t of the semester to qualify for the ARC
certificate.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly PE 18. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations -
see counselor. CAN KINE/PE 10.
PE V20 - PROFESSIONAL AQUATIC TRAINING - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: PE V03 or equivalent swimming skills
Hours: .1.5 lecture, 4.5 laboratory weekly
Instruction and practice in American Red Cross Lifeguard Training
and Water Safety Instruction. Emphasis will be placed on personal
safety, rescue recognition and execution, and the theory and practical
techniques needed for aquatic instruction. American Red Cross
certification in Lifeguard Training and/or Water Safety Instructor will
be available upon successful completion of this course. Students
must be at least 15 years old in order to receive lifeguard
certification, and 17 years old to receive Water Safety Instructor
certification.
Field trips will be required. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit
limitations - see counselor.
PE V21 - SCUBA DIVING: BEGINNING - 2 Units
Prerequisite: ability to pass swim test including underwater
swimming recovering 10 lb. weight; medical history required of all
students; parental release if under 18 years old
Corequisite: PE V21L
Hours: 2 lecture weekly
A basic course in skin and SCUBA diving that will develop the
necessary knowledge and skills for safe diving in Southern California.
The course will emphasize the marine environment, equipment
selection and maintenance, diving physics and physiology, and
accident prevention. NAUI SCUBA diver cer tification available to
students who qualify at the successful completion of both the lecture
and laboratory sections of this course.
Field trips may be required. PE V21 & V22 may be taken in any
combination for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly PE 21. Transfer
credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
PE V21L - SCUBA DIVING LABORATORY:
BEGINNING - 1 Unit
Corequisite: PE V21
Hours: 3 laboratory weekly
A basic laboratory course in skin and SCUBA diving that will
develop the necessary knowledge and skills for safe diving in
Southern California. Equipment and transportation for off-campus
lab sessions must be furnished by the student. Mask, snorkel, and
fins required after third lesson. NAUI SCUBA Diver Cer tification
available to students' who qualify at the successful completion of
both the lecture and laboratory sections of this course.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly PE 21L. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations
- see counselor.
PE V22 - SCUBA DIVING: INTERMEDIATE/
ADVANCED - 3 Units
Prerequisite: PE V21-V21L or SCUBA diver certification
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course is designed to upgrade the SCUBA diving skills and
safety knowledge of student divers in the Southern California area.
The course will present diving specialty topics including: the physics
and physiology of diving; diving medicine; techniques of locating,
catching, and preserving game which is available along the
California coast; dive planning; SCUBA life saving; etc. NAUI
Specialty Diving Certifications available. This course is also available
as a reentry program for divers who have a SCUBA diver certification
but have not participated recently in California coastal diving and
wish to do so. This course fulfills the requirements for the NAUI
refresher course. Students are expected to provide their own SCUBA
equipment for field trips. Advanced SCUBA cer tification available to
students who qualify upon successful completion of the course.
Field trips will be required. PE V21 & V22 may be taken in any
combination for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly PE 22. Transfer
credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
PE V26 - NAUI TRAINING ASSISTANT - 1-2 Units
Prerequisite: PE V22 or advanced SCUBA certification
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-3 laboratory weekly
This course is designed to prepare the student to be able to assist
with dive training, such as: escor t diver trainees on the surface and
during underwater tours. The course also trains the student to be a
Safety Diver and Lifesaver in open water situations dealing
specifically with beginning SCUBA students. Students are expected
to provide their own SCUBA equipment as required for field trips.
NAUI Training Assistant Cer tification available to students who
qualify upon successful completion of the course.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly PE 26. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations -
see counselor.
PE V27 - NAUI ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR - 1-2 Units
Prerequisite: PE V26 or equivalent cer tification
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-3 laboratory weekly
This course is designed to test individuals in fundamental water
skills and introduce them to diving instruction basics before
authorizing them to assist active-status NAUI Instructors in the
conduct of diving training. NAUI Assistant Instructor cer tification is a
highly recommended step in the progression to NAUI Instructor. The
Assistant Instructor must renew certification annually.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly PE 27. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations -
see counselor.
Credit Courses - 191 Ventura College Catalog 2005-2006
PE V28 - NAUI DIVEMASTER - 1-2 Units
Prerequisite: PE V26 or equivalent cer tification
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-3 laboratory weekly
This course is designed to train experienced and knowledgeable
divers to organize and conduct safe and enjoyable open water dives for
certified divers. The NAUI Divemaster rating is the highest NAUI
leadership-level certification with the exception of instructor. NAUI
Divemaster certification is a highly recommended step in the
progression to NAUI Instructor. The Divemaster must renew
certification annually.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly PE 28. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations -
see counselor.
PE V29 - NAUI INSTRUCTOR PREPARATORY
COURSE (PREP) - 1-2 Units
Prerequisite: PE V27 or PE V28 or equivalent cer tification
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-3 laboratory weekly
The course includes both instruction and evaluation. Students
receive the information needed to prepare for NAUI Instructor training
and are given knowledge, water skill, and other performance
evaluation and critiques, to ensure that they are aware of their own
state of preparedness for entering such training. NAUI Assistant
Instructors and Divemasters planning to attend an Instructor Training
Course (ITC) are encouraged to complete a PREP course. Following
the completion of the PREP, the student will receive a written
summary of staff recommendations regarding readiness for instructor
training. It is the responsibility of the individual student to use this
and other knowledge gained in preparing to enter an ITC.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly PE 29. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations -
see counselor.
PE V30 - SCUBA: SPORT DIVING - 1 Unit
Prerequisite: basic cer tification card for SCUBA diving
Hours: .5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
This course is designed for the diver who would like more
exposure to the activity of spor t diving in a controlled environment.
The course will introduce the diver to a variety of diving activities.
This course is for divers who: desire additional training; and/or
desire a diving orientation program for the Channel Islands; and do
not have, but wish to obtain, a specialty NAUI cer tification.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITIES/SPORTS
PE V31 - SELF-DEFENSE AND ASSAULT
PREVENTION - 1-1.5 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
Lecture and demonstration of practical self-defense, community
safety, and assault prevention. The course emphasizes methods and
techniques of defense against weapon assault.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly PE 31. Transfer
credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
PE V32 - AIKIDO - 1-1.5 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
Aikido is a powerful mar tial art developed in Japan by Morihei
Veshiba. Through the study of principles and theory of ancient
fighting methods, Veshiba was able to develop a method of nonresistive
and noncompetitive technique. The practice of Aikido
includes warm-up and flexibility exercises, practical combative and
defensible techniques combined with an appreciation for formal
etiquette. Students will develop a greater understanding of the
relationship between mind, body and spirit that will help them deal
with both physical and mental conflict in a more positive way.
Field trips may be required. PE V32/CJ V11 may be taken in any
combination for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly PE 32. Same as CJ
V11. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see co