1-8/2005-07 Vista Catalog

2005-2007 Catalog Vista Community College 2020 Milvia Street Berkeley, California 94704 (510) 981-2800 (510) 841-7333 (FAX) World Wide Web Address— http://www.vista.peralta.edu 1 An Important Message for Our Students There are no barriers to your opportunities for success. We strongly encourage women, minorities, the disabled, those who are disadvantaged, adults who need training, single parents, homemakers, individuals with limited English proficiency, individuals who seek training in nontraditional occupations—everyone—to upgrade or retrain for successful occupational careers at Vista. A variety of support services—e.g., financial aid, career training and counseling—is available to you. Phone Vista at (510) 981-2800 for more information. Important Note about This Catalog For Students with Disabilities This catalog is available in an alternate media format upon request. Should you need further accommodations, contact Vista’s Disabled Students Program at (510) 981-2918. College Accreditation Open Classes Vista Community College in Berkeley is It is the policy of Vista Community College accredited by the Accrediting Commission as part of the Peralta Community College for Community and Junior Colleges of the District that unless specifically exempted by Western Association of Schools and statute, every course, course section or Colleges which is located at 10 Commercial class, the average attendance of which is to Blvd., Suite 204, Novato, CA 94949; Phone: be reported for state aid, wherever offered (415) 506-0238; FAX: (415) 506-0238; E-Mail: and maintained by the District, shall be [email protected]. fully opened to enrollment and participation by any person who has been Accuracy Statement admitted to the College and who meets such prerequisites as may be established Vista Community College endeavors to pursuant to Chapter 11, Division 2, Part VI, accurately and fairly present its programs and its Title 5 of the California Administrative policies to the public. Those responsible for the Code, commencing with Section 51820. preparation of this catalog, the class schedule and all other public announcements make every Using Vista’s Catalog effort to ensure that the information presented is correct and up to date. However, Vista reserves Vista Community College’s catalog describes the right to add, amend or repeal any rules, the courses, programs and services of the college regulations, policies and procedures. The college that are planned for the 2005-2007 academic assumes no responsibility for program changes years. Most of the policies and regulations or publication errors beyond its control. affecting students are described in this catalog and each student is responsible for becoming Meeting Requirements familiar with this information. You may obtain more current or complete information from the Vista assumes no responsibility for appropriate administrative office. misinterpretation by students of policies and procedures as presented in this catalog. Cover Design— Counselors and advisors are available and Chris Gatmaitan willing to assist students in planning their Peralta Community College District programs and to clarify college policies and Marketing Department procedures. Photography— Shirley Fogarino, Ratcliff architects, and Nathan Wylie 2 Important Message for Vista Students Table of Contents Calendars 5 College Directory 9 Peralta District Trustees and Administration 10 Welcome to Vista 11 Introducing Vista Community College 12 History of Vista 13 College Mission and Philosophy 15 Vision and Values Statements of Vista Community College ` 16-17 Admissions and Registration Information 18 Admissions and Registration Procedures 29 Student Services at Vista 31 Admissions 32 Assessment and Testing 32 CalWORKs 32 Transfer/Career Information Services 32 Concurrent Enrollment 33-34 Counseling 36 DSP&S—Programs and Services for Students with Disabilities 36 Table of Contents 3 Table of Contents Financial Aid 43 Transfer Information 52 Academic Policies 70 Associate Degree and Certificate Requirements 84 Associate Degree and Certificate Programs 93 Degree and Certificate Programs at Vista 94 Occupational Programs at Other Peralta Colleges 95 Special Programs at Vista 96 Course Announcements 177 Other District and College Policies and Procedures 262 Advisory Committees, Faculty and Staff Listings 300 Index 312 4 Table of Contents Fall Semester 2005 Calendar* Classes Begin August 17 Saturday Classes Begin August 20 Last Day to Drop Classes and Receive a Refund** September 1 Last Day to Add Classes September 3 Holiday—Labor Day September 5 Census Day September 6 Last Day to Drop Classes without a “W” September 17 Last Day to File Petitions for A.A. or A.S. Degree or Certificate October 14 Photographer: Nathan Wylie Holiday—Veteran’s Day November 11 Last Day to Drop Classes with a “W” November 23 Holiday—Thanksgiving November 24-27 Saturday Classes End December 10 Final Exams December 12-16 Semester Ends December 16 *Calendar dates are subject to change. Please check Peralta’s class schedule for updates. **Short-term and open-entry/open-exit classes must be dropped on or before the first day of class to receive a refund. Academic Calendars 5 Spring Semester 2006 Calendar* Classes Begin January 12 Saturday Classes Begin January 14 Holiday—Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday January 16 Last Day to Add Classes January 23 Photographer: Shirley Fogarino Last Day to Drop Classes and Receive a Refund** January 24 Census Day January 31 Last Day to Drop Classes without a “W” February 9 Holidays— President’s Weekend February 10-13 Last Day to File Petitions for A.A. or A.S. Degree or Certificate March 10 Spring Break April 10-16 Last Day to Drop Classes with a “W” April 24 Holiday— Malcolm X’s Birthday May 19 Saturday Classes End May 20 Final Exams May 22-26 Semester Ends May 26 Holiday—Memorial Day May 29 *Calendar dates are subject to change. Please check Peralta’s class schedule for updates. **Short-term and open-entry/open-exit classes must be dropped on or before the first day of class to receive a refund. 6 Academic Calendars Summer Session 2006* Fall Semester 2006 Calendar* Classes Begin June 19 Classes Begin August 16 Saturday Classes Begin June 24 Saturday Classes Begin August 19 Last Day to Add Classes June 24 Last Day to Drop Classes and Receive a Refund** August 31 Census Day June 26 Last Day to Add Classes September 2 Last Day to Drop Classes without a “W” June 29 Holiday—Labor Day September 4 Last Day to File Petitions Census Day September 5 for A.A. or A.S. Degree or Certificate June 29 Last Day to Drop Classes without a “W” September 16 Last Day to Drop Full-Term Credit Classes and Receive Last Day to File Petitions a Refund July 3 for A.A. or A.S. Degree or Certificate October 13 Holiday—Independence Day July 4 Holiday—Veteran’s Day November 10 Last Day to Withdraw and Receive a “W” July 19 Last Day to Drop Classes with a “W” November 22 Attendance Verification July 19 Attendance Verification November 22 Summer Session Ends July 28 Holiday—Thanksgiving Saturday Classes End July 29 November 23-24 Saturday Classes End December 9 Final Exams December 11-15 Semester Ends December 15 *Calendar dates are subject to change. Please check Peralta’s class schedule for updates. **Short-term and open-entry/open-exit classes must be dropped Image by Ratcliff Architects on or before the first day of class to receive a refund. Academic Calendars 7 Spring Semester 2007 Calendar* Classes Begin January 11 Saturday Classes Begin January 13 Holiday—Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday January 15 Last Day to Add Classes January 22 Last Day to Drop Classes and Receive a Refund** January 23 Census Day January 30 Last Day to Drop Classes without a “W” February 8 Photographer: Shirley Fogarino Holidays— President’s Weekend February 9-12 Last Day to File Petitions for A.A. or A.S. Degree or Certificate March 9 Spring Break To Be Announced Last Day to Drop Classes with a “W” April 23 Attendance Verification April 23 Holiday— Malcolm X’s Birthday May 18 Saturday Classes End May 19 Final Exams May 21-25 Semester Ends May 25 *Calendar dates are subject to change. Please check Peralta’s class schedule for updates. **Short-term and open-entry/open-exit classes must be dropped on or before the first day of class to receive a refund. 8 Academic Calendars Vista Community College Phone/E-Mail Directory—(510) 981-2800 World Wide Web address: http://www.vista.peralta.edu Department Phone E-Mail** • American Sign Language Nancy Cayton, 981-2872(Voice) 981-2865 (TTY) ncayton Karen Carruthers, 981-2903 (TTY) kcarruthers • Arts and Humanities Dr. Fabian Banga, 981-2874 fbanga • Biotechnology Dr. Barbara Des Rochers, 883-1607 bdesrochers • Business/International Trade Programs Jayne Matthews, 981-2913 jmatthews • Center for International Trade Development (510) 540-8901 • Computer Information Systems Neil Dunlop, 981-2921 ndunlop • English Jenny Lowood, 981-2912 jlowood • Global Studies Joan Berezin, 981-2884 jberezin • Multimedia Arts Dr. Peter Freund, 981-2904 pfreund • Office of Instruction Donna Dorsey, 981-2871 ddorsey Marline Jenning, 981-2861 mjenning • Program for Adult College Dr. Nola Hadley-Torres, 981-2935 nolahadley Education (PACE) Marilyn Clausen, 981-2864 mclausen • Science and Mathematics Dr. Wilson Au, 981-2901 wau • Social Sciences Dr. Chuck Wollenberg, 981-2924 cwollenberg • Social Services Paraprofessional Tina Vasconcellos, (510) 981-2836 tvasconcellos • Spanish Dr. Fabian Banga, (510) 981-2874 fbanga • Summer Study in Mexico, Spain

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