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Accreditation Western Association of Schools and Colleges Board of Governors, California Community Colleges Rio Hondo College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, (10 Commercial Blvd., Ste. 204 Novato, CA 94949 3600 Workman Mill Road (415) 506-0234 Telephone • (415) 506-0238 FAX), Whittier, California 90601-1616 an institutional accrediting body recognized by (562) 692-0921 the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. www.riohondo.edu An additional list of Accreditations and Certifications can be found on page 8.

Statement of Policy 2013-2014 Catalog The policy of this district is that, unless specifically July 1, 2013-June 30, 2014 exempted by statute or regulation, every course, course section, or class, reported for state aid, wherever offered and maintained by the district, shall Serving the Communities of: be fully open to enrollment and participation by any Pico Rivera person who has been admitted to the colleges and Santa Fe Springs who meets such prerequisites as may be established Whittier pursuant to section 55003 of division 6 of title 5 of the South El Monte California Code of Regulations. and portions of The College catalog represents official policies of the El Monte Rio Hondo Community College District Board of Norwalk Trustees. La Mirada Downey By virtue of Statute, authority is vested in the Rio La Puente Hondo Community College District Board of Trustees Industry to add, amend, or repeal any of its regulations, rules, and procedures in whole or in part at such time as it may elect. Board of Trustees The Rio Hondo College staff has worked to assure the accuracy of all information in the catalog. Students Angela Acosta-Salazar are advised, however, that such information may be subject to change without notice. Since the catalog is prepared in advance of the academic year, changes in Norma Edith García some programs and rules might occur. An addendum to the catalog is published in the fall. The catalog and Gary Mendez accompanying addendum are the final authority in regard to classes and programs offered. The catalog Vicky Santana and addenda are also posted on the web site at: www.riohondo.edu/catalog. Students are advised to Madeline Shapiro consult a counselor whenever questions or problems pertaining to academic programs arise. Caroline Carroll Student Member

Teresa Dreyfuss Superintendent/President This document is available in alternate formats upon request. Please contact Disabled Students Program and Services at (562) 908-3420.

2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 1 We are proud of the rich student-centered climate here at President’s Welcome Rio Hondo College, and invite you to become involved in the wide array of student government activities, student Your choice to attend college is one clubs, and events. In addition, the college fields 16 of the most important decisions you intercollegiate athletic teams, and offers opportunities to will make in your life. I welcome participate in many co-curricular performance activities in you and encourage you to use this dance, theatre, music and visual arts. You might also wish Catalog as your primary guide to to enroll in the newspaper production class for the student your educational future at Rio Hondo paper and magazine, El Paisano and La Cima, participate College. in forensics and debate competitions, or submit material for River’s Voice, a journal of art and literature. Look into the Please make sure to get the best start Honors Transfer Program for additional academic focus. possible: meet with a counselor early to develop an educational plan Today, thanks to the voters who approved Measure A, a to guide your progress in the most $245 million facilities construction bond measure in 2004, productive and efficient way. Even if you will learn in a thoroughly modernized campus, with you decide to modify your plan along the way, you will have new buildings, educational environment, and state-of-the- the advantage of an organized focus as you progress toward art instructional technology. your educational goal. Be mindful of new guideposts and requirements that measure student progress. Take advantage As we begin our 51st year of service to our local students of Summer Orientation and “Bridge” Programs designed to and communities, I applaud your choice to attend Rio help you get started on the right path. We’re here to help you Hondo College. Best wishes to you on your continued get where you wish to go! success. You will find many new associate degree programs, career As Superintendent/President, I welcome opportunities certificates and courses, as well as general education to engage our students, and look forward to personally programs, and continuing education classes. The faculty greeting you on the Rio Hondo College campus. provide outstanding instruction in all areas of the curriculum. Our classified staff and administrators assist by Teresa Dreyfuss providing a full range of services to help you achieve. Superintendent/President Administrators Administration Facilities Services...... James Poper Superintendent/President...... Teresa Dreyfuss Financial Aid...... Elizabeth Coria, Ed.D. Vice President, Academic Affairs...... Kenn Pierson, Ph.D Foundation & Alumni...... Howard Kummerman Vice President, Student Services...... Henry Gee Governmental & Community Relations Vice President, Finance & Business...... Vacant ...... Russell Castañeda-Calleros Grant Development & Management...... Vacant Division Deans Human Resources...... Yolanda Emerson Arts & Cultural Programs...... Vacant Information & Technology Services...... Gary VanVoorhis Behavioral & Social Sciences...... Rebecca Green Marketing & Communications...... Susan A. Herney Business ...... Vacant Police Academy...... Vacant Career & Technical Education...... Mike Slavich Student Life & Leadership...... Vacant Communications & Languages...... Robert Holcomb, Ph.D. Student Support Services (TRiO)...... Zolita Fisher, Ph.D. Counseling & Student Development...... Walter Jones, Ed.D. Health Science & Nursing...... Connie Austin Coordinators Institutional Research & Planning...... Howard Kummerman Apprenticeship...... Bruce Noble Library & Instructional Support...... Kats Gustafson, Ed.D. Athletics...... Robin Siara Mathematics & Sciences...... Karen Koos CalWORKs...... Christine Aldrich Physical Education...... Steve Hebert Career Development Center...... Belen Torres-Gil Public Safety...... Ygnacio Flores, Ed.D. Chicano Studies...... Juana Mora Student Affairs/ Pre-School Laboratory...... Sondra Moe, Ph.D. District Compliance Officer...... Dyrell Foster, Ed.D. Evening/Weekend College...... Vik Hovsepian Evening/Weekend College...... Barry Pereau Associate Deans Fire Technology...... Tracy Rickman Public Safety, Interim...... Donald Mason Fitness Center...... Jodi Senk Student Services...... Mike Munoz, Ed. D. Learning Assistance Center...... Jim Chandler Assistant Deans Mathematics & Science Center...... Elaine Hemenway Student Success & Retention...... Barbara Salazar Student Health Center...... Alfred Forrest, M.D. Transfer Center...... Dianne Holcomb Directors English as a Second Language (ESL)...... Tyler Okamoto Accounting...... Chedva Weingart Virtual College...... Mike Javanmard Admissions & Records...... Judy Pearson Speech/Forensic...... Libby Curiel Contract Management & Vendor Services...... Timothy Connell Leadership Academy...... Dennyse Clark Disabled Students Programs & Services...... Mark Matsui Student Learning Outcomes...... Matt Koutroulis Extended Opportunity Programs & Flex/Staff Development...... Katie O’Brien Services, Interim...... Christine Aldrich Basic Skills...... Sergio Guzman Veterans Services...... Sylvia Duran-Katnik

2 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog Division of Counseling & Student Development Division/Department Listing (562) 908-3410 Admissions & Records • Assessment Center: (562) 463-7226 (562) 908-3415 or (562) 463-7639 • CalWORKs: (562) 463-7311 • International Students Program • Career Development Center: (562) 908-3407 • Counseling: (562) 908-3410 Division of Arts & Cultural Programs • EOPS/CARE: (562) 908-3423 (562) 908-3471 • Transfer Center: (562) 463-4619

• Visual Arts Division of Health Sciences & Nursing • Performing Arts • Animation (562) 908-3421 • Cultural Programs • Associate Degree Nursing • Cultural Events Hotline: (562) 908-3492 • Nurse Assistant Pre-Certification Training • Licensed Vocational Nursing Division of Behavioral & Social Sciences • Acute CNA (562) 463-7469 • Home Health Aide • Anthropology Division of Library & Instructional Support • Child Development/Education • Chicano Studies (562) 908-3417 • Political Science • Library (562) 908-3417 • Economics • Instructional Operations (562) 463-3211 • Philosophy • Virtual College (562) 463-3219 • Psychology/Drug Studies • Office of Student Success and Retention • History (562) 463-7073 • Humanities Division of Mathematics & Sciences • Human Services • Sociology (562) 908-3444 or 908-3472 • Support Programs • Biological Sciences Department -Pre-school Laboratory • Engineering -Foster Kinship Care Education and • Environmental Sciences Independent Living Programs • Mathematics Department • MESA/TRiO/SSS STEM Division of Business • Physical Sciences Department (562) 463-7359 - Astronomy - Geology • Accounting - Chemistry - Physical Science • Business/Management/Marketing - Geography - Physics • Computer Information Technology Division of Physical Education • International Business • Logistics (562) 908-3409 • Athletics Division of Career & Technical Education • Dance (562) 908-3460 • Fitness Center • Automotive Collision Repair & Painting • Physical Education • Automotive Technology • Advanced Transportation Technology & Division of Public Safety Energy Center (ATTEi): (562) 908-3433 (562) 463-7756 • Electronics (Renewable/Green Energy) • Administration of Justice • Apprenticeship: (562) 908-3448 • Corrections • Drafting/Architecture/Civil/ • Police Academy Geographic Information Systems • Forensics • Heavy Equipment Maintenance • Advanced Officer Training • Honda Pact Program (562) 941-4082 • Welding/Fabrication • Fire Technology

Division of Communications & Languages • Wildland Fire • Fire Academy (562) 908-3429 • Emergency Medical Technician • English & Literature • Homeland Security Training Center • English as a New Language (ENLA) • English as a Second Language (ESL) Division of Student Affairs • Languages (ASL, Chinese, Japanese, French, Spanish) (562) 908-3498 • Mass Communications/Journalism/Radio • Disabled Students Programs & Services: (562) 908-3420 • Reading & Study Skills • Financial Aid & Veterans Services: (562) 908-3411 • Speech/Forensics • Student Health Center: (562) 908-3438 • Study Abroad • Veterans Service Center (562) 463-3370 Labs • English 30/35 Writing Workshop Division of Student Services • English 101/201 Writing Center (562) 463-4693 • ESL/Language Lab • Office of Outreach and Educational Partnerships: • Learning Assistance Center (LAC) (562) 463-4693 • Reading Lab • Student Life & Leadership: (562) 908-3427 • TRIO (Student Support Services): (562) 463-3216

2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 3 • Alternative/Nontraditional Classes Study Abroad Distance Education: Online Courses Contents Continuing Education & Contract Education Classes 1 General Information About RHC...... 6 Weekend College History Mathematics & Science Center (MSC) Vision, Mission, Values Statement & Goals Statement Intensive English Language Academy Code of Ethics Institutional Philosophy Accreditations and Certifications 4 Student Activities & Athletics...... 23 Institutional Affiliation How to Get Involved in Student Activities Associated Students of Rio Hondo College 2 Admission, Registration & Educational Costs...... 9 Student Clubs Admissions ASRHC Sponsored Events Who May Apply College Services Fee Student Classification Student Government Residence Requirements General Student Information Open Enrollment Policy Student Publications Unit Limitations Athletics–Men’s & Women’s Intercollegiate Sports Adding/Dropping Classes Athletic Eligibility for California Community College Evaluation of Transcripts Intercollegiate Teams Student Success and Support Program Student Conduct at College-Sponsored Events Five Steps to Becoming a Rio Hondo Student Student Success and Support Program Requirement 5 Academic Guidelines...... 25 College Responsibilities Student Learning Outcomes (SLO) Student Responsibilities Academic Honesty Student Rights Attendance Matriculation Exemptions Auditing Assessment Retest Policy Absences Assessment Placement Appeals Procedure Classification of Students RHC Prerequisite/Corequisite/Advisory Definitions Work Hours/Class Guidelines How to Clear a Prerequisite Academic Standards Prerequisite/Corequisite Challenge Procedure Final Examinations Educational Costs Pass/No Pass Courses Student Financial Obligations Academic Honors Enrollment/Fees Refunds Honors Scholar Military Service 3 Support Services...... 16 American Council on Education Credit Academic Advisement Upper Division Credit Assessment Center Credit by External Examination CalWORKS Program Advanced Placement (AP) Examination Program Career Counseling College Level Examination Program (CLEP) Counseling Credit by Examination Disabled Students Programs & Services Non-Collegiate Registered Nursing Training Credit Extended Opportunity Programs & Services Credit by External Examination: College Credit Honors Program for Advanced Placement (AP) Tests Credit Honors Transfer Program Non-Collegiate Registered Nursing Training Credit Orientation Credit by External Examination: College PUENTE Program Level Examination Program (CLEP) Credit Transfer Center Probation Standards TRiO Programs Repetition of Courses Guidelines Veterans Services Course Withdrawal Policy Financial Aid Services Basic Skills Enrollment Federal Financial Aid Programs Transcripts State Financial Aid Programs Scholarships 6 Degree & Certificate Guidelines...... 37 Loans Degree Programs Return to Title IV Funds • Health Support Services The A.A. or A.S. Degree Concept Student Health Services The A.A. or A.S. Degree Requirements Psychological Services General Education Exceptions Drug Policy Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) or Associate • Academic Support Services in Science for Transfer (AS-T) Requirements Student Tutoring Support General Education Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) Learning Assistance Center (LAC) Multiple Majors Mathematics & Sciences Center (MSC) Second Associate Degrees Math Engineering Science Achievement (MESA) Catalog Rights and TRiO Student Support Services STEM Continuous Enrollment Reading/Writing Labs Graduation District Computer Lab Certificate Programs Language Lab Exceptions to Certificate of Achievement Requirements Library

4 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog Contents continued 7 Transfer...... 42 Transfer Programs Instructional Planning a Transfer Program Impacted Programs Calendar 2013-2014 Transferring to California State University (CSU) Associate Degree for Transfer Summer 2013 – A degree with a Guarantee CSU Application Five-Week Session (5-weeks) CSU Application Filing Periods ...... Monday, July 8 – Friday, August 9 CSU General Education Breadth Course Requirements Transferring to the University of California (UC) Six-Week Session (6-weeks) Community College Transfer Priority Admission IGETC General Education Certification ...... Monday, June 17 – Friday, July 26 UC Impacted Majors Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) Eight-Week Session (8-weeks) UC Application ...... Monday, June 17 – Friday, August 9 UC Application Filing Periods Transferring to Independent Colleges & Universities (includes on-site, off-site & online classes) Transfer Web Sites IGETC for CSU & UC Fall 2013 8 Degrees & Certificates Guidelines...... 48 Semester Dates (16-weeks) List of Degrees and Certificates Nursing Program Overview ...... Saturday, August 24 - Saturday, December 14 Automotive Technology Training Program Overview Flex Day (Faculty) ...... Friday, August 23 9 Courses of Instruction...... 132 (Classes begin Saturday, August 24) Credit and Non-credit Course Listings

10 College Policies & Procedures...... 270 8-week Modules Academic Freedom • (Module A)...... Saturday, Aug. 24 – Friday, Oct. 18 Access to Student Records • (Module B)...... Saturday, Oct. 19 – Saturday, Dec. 14 Student Records Cheating/Plagiarism Finals Children on Campus ..... Monday, December 9 – Saturday, December 14 Computer Usage Student Complaints Grievance Procedure Spring 2014 Directory Information Hazing Non-discrimination in College Intersession Dates (4-weeks) Programs and Activities ...... Thursday, January 2 - Thursday, January 23, 2014 Ausencia de Discriminación en Programas y Actividades del Colegio Semester Dates (16-weeks) Sexual Harassment/Hostigamiento Sexual ...... Saturday, January 25 – Thursday, May 22 Standards of Student Conduct Flex Day (Faculty)...... Friday, January 24 11 Facilities...... 276 (Classes begin Saturday, January 25) Art Gallery Black Box Theatre Bookstore Spring Break Café Rio ...... Monday, March 24 – Friday, March 28 Child Development Center/Pre-School Laboratory (No weekend classes Saturday, March 29) El Monte Educational Center Fitness Center 8-week Modules Observatory • (Module A)...... Saturday, January 25 – Friday, March 21 Parking • (Module B)...... Saturday, March 22 – Thursday, May 22 Santa Fe Springs Training Center South Whittier Educational Center (SWEC) State Smog Center Finals...... Friday, May 16 – Thursday, May 22 Wray Theatre Commencement...... Thursday, May 22 12 Administrators...... 278

13 Faculty...... 279

14 Index...... 285

2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 5 General Information About 1 Rio Hondo College History Rio Hondo College celebrates its 51st academic year in 2013-2014. The Rio Hondo Community College District was established by election in October 1960, but first classes were not held until 1963-1964. Since the district’s boundaries at that time were identical to those of the Whittier Union High School District, administration of the district was by the high school district Board of Trustees. Creation of the El Rancho Unified School District in 1962 required that Rio Hondo College establish its own Board of Trustees, and an election for that purpose was held in April 1962.

The new Board of Trustees appointed Dr. Phil Putnam as the founding Superintendent-President in February program includes courses for transfer to four-year 1963. In May 1963, the Board chose Rio Hondo as the colleges and universities, general education courses for name for the college. The name, long associated with greater understanding of individual and community the area surrounding the Rio Hondo River, means life, vocational training in certain areas, and courses “deep river.” for improving academic performance necessary for studying at a higher level. College classes were offered for the first time in the late afternoons and evenings in September 1963 at Sierra The Rio Hondo College Foundation was established in and El Rancho High Schools. Following selection of 1992. The Foundation assists the college in meeting the the present campus site, a $12 million bond issue to needs of its students and community. The Foundation’s build the college was approved by 80.1 percent of the focus is to secure financial and community resources district voters in October 1963. During 1964 and 1965, to support Rio Hondo College programs and services Rio Hondo College conducted classes for a limited such as student scholarships, innovative educational enrollment at the former Little Lake School in Santa Fe projects, teaching and training support, and capital Springs. expenditures. The present campus opened in the fall of 1966 with an enrollment of 3,363 day and 2,682 evening students. Vision Measure A, a $245 million bond passed by voters Rio Hondo College strives to be an exemplary in 2004, now provides new buildings and facilities California community college, meeting the learning upgrades campus-wide as well as new off-site needs of its changing and growing population and educational centers in South Whittier and El Monte. developing a state-of -the-art campus to serve future Today, Rio Hondo enrolls approximately 20,000 generations. students per semester. Mission The Rio Hondo Community College District “Rio Hondo College is a collaborative center of encompasses a 65.5 square-mile area which includes lifelong learning which provides innovative, the cities of Whittier, Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs, challenging, and quality educational offerings for its South El Monte, and portions of Norwalk, La diverse students and community.” Mirada, Downey, La Puente and Industry, some unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, and the portion of the City of El Monte, south and east of the Values Statement Rio Hondo River. As a teaching/learning community, we come together and strive to meet the needs, aspirations, and goals of School districts within the college boundaries are the our changing student population and communities. Whittier Union High School District, El Rancho Unified Since what we value forms the core of who and what School District, and the El Monte Union High School we are, the college community--trustees, faculty District. and staff--recognizes the importance of openly and Students come to Rio Hondo seeking a variety of candidly expressing the college’s values. Rio Hondo educational experiences. Rio Hondo’s educational College values the following:

6 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog 1. Quality teaching and learning Goals Statement The college is dedicated to excellence in With the rapid pace of change and the need to instruction and student services to develop the respond in a reasonable, timely, and organized intellectual and personal competence of each fashion - and keeping the focus on our students -Rio student. Rio Hondo College is committed to Hondo College recognizes the following goals as preparing students to adapt to the demands of a important to our collective success: multicultural society. 2. Student access and success • to provide quality instruction to enhance the Rio Hondo College recognizes the individual teaching/learning process worth and potential of every human being. Accordingly, the college offers an open access, • to provide quality student support programs comprehensive educational program to its students including basic skills, vocational • to provide quality student services, utilizing a education certificates and degrees, general student-centered process education and transfer courses, and, for its community, economic development • to meet the changing technological needs opportunities. required to support the educational process and to enhance student access and success At Rio Hondo College, students will have an opportunity to develop ethical values, learn the rights • to maintain a safe and pleasant environment and responsibilities of citizenship, develop career for students, staff, and community skills, and understand the scientific, artistic and social achievements of various cultures including their own. • to support participatory governance processes through effective communication among 3. Diversity & Equity and involvement of students, faculty, staff, Rio Hondo College remains committed to trustees, and community the diversity of students, faculty, staff, and management. Diversity can be defined in • to provide leadership in the academic, many ways including ethnicity, gender, sexual cultural, and economic life of the community orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical abilities, religious beliefs, learning styles, political • to support the personal and professional beliefs, or other ideologies. Appreciation of growth of trustees, faculty, and staff diversity means the following: • Recognizing that each individual is unique • to develop and utilize fiscal resources in an and understanding individual differences. efficient and effective manner. • Recognizing the things that people have in common despite being members of diverse groups Code of Ethics • Creating a safe, positive, and nurturing Ethical persons are those who abide by principles and environment that cultivates respect for what exemplify virtues as understood within a given moral these differences are framework. Many believe that virtue is intrinsically • Moving beyond simple tolerance to rewarding. At the very least, that one be perceived embracing and celebrating the rich as ethical is instrumental in establishing credibility dimensions of diversity as a way of coming and trust. The employees of Rio Hondo Community together as a community with a common College District are committed to providing a high purpose. quality learning environment to help our students The concepts of educational equity and student successfully achieve their educational goals and learning outcomes are central to the values of the objectives. Accordingly, they have interests in, and College. Access to education and the opportunity for commitment to, ethical behavior. educational success for all students shall be provided, with particular efforts in regard to those who have To support this commitment, college employees been historically and currently underrepresented. adhere to standards of ethical and professional Education should prepare students to adapt to the behavior related to their duties, and have demands of a multicultural society. responsibilities to the institution and to individuals they serve. Although one can not “legislate morality” 4. Fiscal Responsibility in the sense of mandating virtuous intentions, we can, Rio Hondo College recognizes the importance and do, establish general expectations of conduct. of maintaining a fiscally sound, efficient, and effective college operation. It uses its resources— There are many sources of inspiration and guidance. human, facilities, and financial—to the optimum All employees of Rio Hondo College are subject to benefit of its students, community, and staff. official College policies and procedures, applicable regulatory agency requirements, local, state, and 5. Integrity and Civility federal laws, and professional standards (when We value integrity, honesty and respect in our applicable). This includes policies such as the Rio actions and words. Hondo College Policy on Prohibition of Harassment 2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 7 (BP 3430), its Policy on Nondiscrimination (BP 3410), Governors to offer courses which parallel the lower- and its Policy on Academic Freedom (BP 4030). division courses of four-year institutions and qualify the student for junior classification at the university In addition, the Board of Trustees is subject to its own level. College transfer courses are accepted at full Code of Ethics (BP 2715), and most of our employees value at most colleges and universities throughout the are members of professional organizations with their United States. own established codes of ethics, such as the CTA, • Police Academy – California Commission on CSEA, and ACCCA. Employees are encouraged to Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) consult their own organizations, when applicable, (Certified) for further guidance. As constituents of Rio Hondo College, students are likewise encouraged to maintain • Fire Academy – California State Fire Marshal high Standards of Conduct (BP 5500). (Accredited); Accredited Local Processing for “Fire Officer Certifications”- California State As a further demonstration of commitment to Fire Marshals office high ethical standards, employees of Rio Hondo • Regional Homeland Security Training Center College aspire to be guided by the following values - certified by California State Fire Marshal statements. They are intended as guidelines and and California Emergency Management aspirations, to be used for educational rather than Agency (Cal EMA) and certified as a UASI enforcement purposes, with our own conscience as homeland security regional training centers in the first and most salient means of evaluation. Los Angeles County. • This College values open communication, honesty, and truthfulness, and aspires to an • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) – “open door” philosophy. Los Angeles County Health Services EMT/ Paramedic Program Approval Section • This Colleges values open inquiry, and honors (Accredited) academic freedom. • Wildland Fire Program – U.S. Forest Service • This College strives to protect human dignity (Certified) and individual freedom. • First Aid and CPR – American Heart • This College values clear roles and Association & American Red Cross (Certified) responsibilities, teamwork, and cooperation (as outlined in AB1725), and therefore aspires to • Expanded Scope Practice for EMT’s – LA develop a climate of trust and mutual support. County Department of Health Services (Certified) • This College is committed to providing excellent educational opportunities to the • Drug Studies Program – Accredited by community, and the instructional faculty California Association for Alcohol/Drug seeks to evaluate students by honest appraisal Educators of student performance against faculty standards. • Nursing Program – Approved by the Board of Registered Nursing, State of California Institutional Philosophy and the Board of Vocational Nursing and Recognizing the individual worth and potential of Psychiatric Technicians, State of California. every human being, Rio Hondo College offers an open access, comprehensive educational program to • CNA Programs – Approved through the residents of the college district. Department of Health Services State of California. The college is dedicated to excellence in instruction and student services to develop the intellectual and • Automotive Programs: National Automotive personal competence of each individual. Technical Foundation (NATEF) (Certified); California Automotive Business Coalition At Rio Hondo College, students will have an Automotive Technician Training Standards opportunity to develop ethical values, learn the rights (ATTS) (Certified); California Smog Check and responsibilities of citizenship, develop career Technician Training Institution (Certified). skills, and understand the scientific, artistic, and social achievements of various cultures. Institutional Affiliation Rio Hondo College is a member of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, the American Accreditations and Certifications Association of Community Colleges, and the Rio Hondo College is accredited by the Western California Association of Community Colleges. The Association of Schools and Colleges and is authorized college is also a member of the San Gabriel/Foothill by the California Community College Board of Association of Community Colleges (SanFACC).

8 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog Admission, Registration & 2 Educational Costs Admissions: Becoming a Rio Hondo Student Students who are high school graduates or individuals 18 years of age or over who show evidence that they can benefit from instruction may apply and will be admitted to Rio Hondo College. All classes are open to those who meet the necessary prerequisites. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity sponsored by Rio Hondo College on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or physical or psychological disability. Who May Apply You may be eligible for admission to Rio Hondo • Enrichment students younger than 9th grade College if you are: Students younger than 9th grade will be admitted if they meet the exceptional student criteria (highly • A high school graduate or GED recipient. gifted students with an IQ score above 150). These • Not a high school graduate but over 18 years of age students may only enroll in college level courses (degree applicable courses), must meet prerequisites, • A current high school student who is and must show documentation of their gifted status recommended by the school principal for and proof of IQ. advanced academic or vocational classes, has the approval of the student’s parent(s) meets • High School Enrichment Students the college’s special admissions criteria and High school students may enroll in classes for is LIMITED TO 7 UNITS or 2 classes of non- college credit. Permission to enroll must be obtained remedial coursework (if under 18 years-old). in advance from the high school and a parent or guardian. Interested high school students may Student Classification obtain information from their counselor and meet Students are classified according to the following with a Rio Hondo counselor to confirm eligibility for classifications for the purpose of registration. courses. Additional information and application are in the office of Admissions and Records. Enrichment New Student: A new student is a student who has students are limited to 7 units or 2 classes of non- never registered at Rio Hondo College. remedial coursework.

Returning Student: A returning student is a student • International Students who did not register the previous semester but has Students from outside the United States are welcome registered in the past. Students who are returning to pursue higher education at Rio Hondo College. The after an absence of a semester or more (not including college values the presence of students from diverse summer) must submit an application for admission cultures on the college campus. online. All international students are subject to non-resident Continuing Student: A continuing student is a tuition as set by the Board of Trustees. International student who attended the previous semester. To be students must enroll in and complete 12 units each classified as a continuing student with registration semester and maintain a “C” average in order to priority privileges, a student must maintain remain in acceptable status. An official TOEFL score continuous enrollment (enrolled in at least one course of 133 on the CBE computer-based exam is required each semester). for admission.

Enrichment Student: An enrichment student is a Interested students should contact the International student who is currently enrolled in grades K-12 or is Student Specialist in the Admissions and Records home schooled. Office at (562) 463-7643 for more details.

2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 9 Residence Requirements 5. Students must meet all requirements in If asked, a student must provide proof of California section 68130.5 (a) (1) – (4) to be eligible for the residency (or in some cases, parent residency) for exemption. the past 12-24 consecutive months. If the student is a. The student must have attended, and unable to document proof of California residency, graduated from, a California high school for he/she may still enroll but must pay non-resident three or more years. There are no provisions fees. To establish residency, a student must be for partial attendance (e.g. two years and 7 able to prove eligibility, physical presence, and the months). The law does not require consecutive intent to remain as a resident (one year and one day attendance nor require that the student prior to the first day of the semester) or 24 months attended the last three years in California (in of physical presence. Federal law precludes some the case of four-year high schools). visa types from establishing residency. In addition to other requirements, a student must be able to b. Such attendance could be at multiple prove residency for one year and one day prior to California high schools. Attendance at the beginning of the semester. Selected exemptions continuation high schools, charter high from non-resident fees are provided in law: such as schools and K-12 approved independent certificated public school employees, agricultural education is acceptable. workers, military personnel and their dependents. If you feel that you might qualify for an exemption or Attendance at a home school is not acceptable unless have questions about residency, please contact the the home schooling was provided in a manner Admissions and Records Office. recognized under state law. The law does not distinguish between public and private high schools. Non-Resident Students – Legal Requirements- There is no time limit on how far in the past the Education Code Section 76140 requires that tuition student might have attended a California high school. be charged to students who are not residents of the State of California and who attend public community c. The student must have graduated from colleges within the state. a California high school or attained the equivalent thereof (e.g., a GED or a high The non-resident/international student fee of $190.00 school proficiency exam). per unit (subject to change) plus a per unit enrollment fee is charged each semester/ summer session. Tuition d. Except for nonimmigrant aliens, any charges must be paid at the time of registration. nonresident student who meets the first two requirements shall be exempted from The Admissions and Records Office should be nonresident tuition even if he or she is a US consulted concerning the determination of residence. citizen or lawful immigrant.

AB540 Students e. If the student has filed an application with On October 12, 2001, Governor Davis signed into law the INS to legalize status, the student may Assembly Bill 540 (Stats. 2001, ch.814) which adds a already be eligible for resident fee status if new section to the California Education Code. Section the student has resided in California for more 68130.5 creates a new exemption from payment of than one year and one day since the time of nonresident tuition for certain nonresident students INS application. (See Title 5 Section 54045.) who have attended high school in California and received a high school diploma or its equivalent. 6. Students who are nonimmigrant aliens (the most common being the F series student visas and 1. The new law does not grant residency, it requires B series visitor visas), are not eligible for this that certain nonresident students be exempted exemption. (A full description of nonimmigrant from paying nonresident tuition. alien classification may be found in paragraph 15 2. Students exempted from paying nonresident of subsection (a) of Section 1101 of Title 8 of the tuition pursuant to section 68130.5 do not U.S. Code.) People who entered the country as become residents for eligibility purposes for any nonimmigrant aliens but subsequently have gone state-funded program (e.g., EOP&S, Cal Grant out of status are not eligible for this exemption programs, or for purposes of a BOG Fee Waiver). until they apply to INS to change their status to 3. Students who meet the exemption requirements something other than nonimmigrant. and who are unlawful immigrants are not eligible for any federal or state financial aid program. Open Enrollment Policy Many private sources have created scholarships The policy of this district is that, unless specifically specific to students not eligible for traditional exempted by statute or regulation, every course, course financial aid programs. selection, or class, reported for state aid, whenever 4. Students exempted from paying nonresident offered or maintained by the district, shall be fully tuition pursuant to section 68130.5 are not eligible open to enrollment and participation by any person for the Governor’s Merit Scholar Programs who has been admitted to the college and who meets because these scholarships are only available for such prerequisites as may be established pursuant to California residents. regulations contained in Title V.

10 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog Unit Limitations accredited by one of the regional accrediting Students are limited to 18 units (15 units for summer associations will be evaluated for students during the sessions) unless they receive approval from a first semester of attendance. counselor for additional units. Students wishing to enroll in over 18 units (15 units for summer sessions) Transcripts of military service credits will be must meet with a counselor for a unit overload form. evaluated upon request of the student. High School students are limited 7 UNITS or 2 classes of non-remedial coursework All transcripts must be sent directly to the Admissions and Records Office. Transcripts become the property of the college and cannot be returned to the student, Adding/Dropping Classes copied, or forwarded to another institution. Students may add classes (including a change of section of the same course) during open registration dates as listed in the online Class Schedule. The Student Success and Support class add must be processed through AccessRio, and students who complete this process are officially Program (formerly Matriculation) Senate Bill 1456 revised and renamed the enrolled in the class. Matriculation Act of 1986 as the Seymour-Campbell If the class and waitlist are closed, students must Student Success Act of 2012. Signed by Governor attend class on the first day of instruction and request Brown on September 27, 2012, the program began on an add code from the instructor. If the instructor January 1, 2013 and will be implemented in stages provides an add code, the student can then use the over a five-year period. add code to register for the class via AccessRio by the published deadline. The Student Success and Support Program supports the transition of new students into the college by Starting with the Spring 2013 registration, Rio Hondo providing them services that promote academic College has implemented a Drop for Non-Payment achievement and successful completion of degrees, procedure. Prior to the start of each semester, there transfer preparation, career technical education will be a Common Drop Date. After that time students certificates, or career advancement. Based on will need to pay-as-they-add. The full procedure including a list of exempt student groups is posted at student responses to the Rio Hondo College www.riohondo.edu Application for Admission, students self-identify as either matriculating or non-matriculating. Students It is the student’s responsibility to officially drop identified as matriculating are referred to core classes prior to the drop deadline in a given semester services: assessment, orientation, and counseling. to avoid receiving failing grades. Please consult the Students must complete assessment and orientation online Class Schedule and click on the CRN number in order to receive priority registration. They also of the course you are trying to drop. There students need to develop an educational plan which can be will find information on critical dates for the course, accomplished by enrolling in a counseling course, including drop dates. This section will specifically attending an educational planning workshop, or by contain information on the last day to drop classes scheduling an appointment with a counselor. Non- without receiving a failing grade or the last day matriculating students are exempt from participating to drop classes without receiving a “W” grade. in core services, but they are advised to access See Course Withdrawal in Section 5 for additional these services if they decide to pursue a degree or information. certificate. The Student Success and Support Program is Evaluation of Transcripts the process responsible for bringing together the All students enrolled at Rio Hondo College should college and a student, who enrolls for credit, into an have official transcripts from their high school on file. agreement for the purpose of realizing the student’s Students with previous college units should have educational goal through the college’s established transcripts from all colleges attended sent directly programs, policies, and requirements. The primary to Rio Hondo College. Hand carried transcripts are purpose of the Student Success and Support Program no longer accepted. These transcripts can verify is to enhance a student’s success at the college. A completion of prerequisite courses, eliminating the student is expected to participate in these services necessity of taking all or part of the assessment tests, unless the student requests an exemption from a and can assist the counselors in working with the particular service. Exemption forms may be obtained student. Official transcripts from other colleges are in the Counseling Department. All students are required for evaluation towards a certificate, associate strongly encouraged to participate in the process. degree, or meeting general education requirements for transfer. Military Veteran students must participate in all matriculation components as required by the Veteran Transcripts from foreign universities must be Administration (VA). evaluated by an approved credential evaluation service. Upon request, transcripts from colleges Components of Matriculation Matriculation is composed of the following steps designed to enhance student success:

2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 11 1. Admission to the college the Assessment Center. Check for dates and times at the Rio Hondo web site: www.riohonondo.edu and 2. Assessment of English or English-as-a-Second click “Assessment Test Information” for the most Language, Math, and Reading skills accurate information regarding walk-in Orientations. The Assessment Center is located in the Learning 3. Orientation to the college’s programs and services Resource Center – Room LR130 and the Assessment Office is located in LR141. If you need additional 4. Counseling and advisement for assistance in information (562) 463-7226Step defining an educational goal and developing a plan to achieve the goal. Step 4: Registration Upon completing steps 1-3, a student can register online at https://accessrio.riohondo.edu/cp/home/ Five Steps to Becoming a displaylogin on dates specified online under the Rio Hondo College Student admissions and records link. Step 1: Application Registration Appointments Effective in the Spring 2010 semester, Rio Hondo The appointment time established for each student College began utilizing CCC Apply for application is the date and time the student can begin using the processing. To submit an application for admissions AccessRio online registration system for a given log on to www.cccapply.org/Applications/ semester. CCCApply/apply/Rio_Hondo_College.html. Students can find their registration appointment Step 2: Assessment times by logging into their AccessRio account All new non-exempt students (“non-exempt” refers under Student, Registration and then clicking on to students seeking an AA/AS degree, a certificate or Registration Status. transfer) are required to participate in an assessment/ orientation/advisement (AOA) process (prior to Step 5: Counseling & Advisement registration for classes) designed to assist students It is important to make an appointment with a in reaching their educational and career goals. The counselor to discuss the student’s educational purpose of the AOA process at Rio Hondo College goals and to develop an educational plan before is to assess the student’s skill level in English, classes begin. For information and/or to make an reading and mathematics and provide the student appointment, please call (562) 908-3410 or go to with the necessary resources for a successful college SS-160. experience. The student’s reported information, in conjunction with available high school and/or college transcripts are used to determine course placement Student Success and Support and the development of a Student Educational Program Requirement Plan (SEP). The assessment information assists the All new students are encouraged to participate in the counselor in outlining a useful and clear educational components of admission, assessment, orientation, program for the student’s long-range educational and counseling. However, exemptions for these plans and the eventual attainment of a chosen career. components may be granted if certain criteria are met. The AOA process is an effort by Rio Hondo College (See Matriculation Exemptions.) All new, non-exempt to provide the student with the finest academic students who are unable to complete the assessment advisement and counseling possible. Students are process before their first semester of attendance encouraged to meet with a counselor within the may enroll; however, they must be assessed prior to first six weeks of enrollment at the college. The registering for their second semester at the college. assessment/orientation is available by appointment Students who have not completed the assessment throughout each semester and during the summer. process may be unable to register for certain courses Non-exempt students who do not complete the AOA that require prerequisites. process will receive a hold on their registration in the term that follows their first semester at Rio Hondo College. For more information, please contact the College Responsibilities In the Student Success and Support Program process, Assessment Office at (562) 463-7226 or visit LR-130. the college has certain responsibilities. The college, to support student success, agrees to provide: Step 3: Orientation • Processing of applications for admission Orientation to the college is an important part of • Assessment of basic skills, study skills, and the matriculation process and should be completed career interests prior to the first semester of coursework. It provides students with information on college services, • Orientation to college programs and services registration procedures, course placement, and • Counseling/advising recommended courses to register for in the first semester. Students will be offered to participate in a • Assistance in developing an educational plan computerized Orientation during their Assessment Test. Students who do not require an Assessment • Follow-up and referral to services test can still attend a computerized Orientation in

12 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog Student Responsibilities job skills training (e.g., computer literacy, In the Student Success and Support Program accounting, brake service), or process, the student also has certain responsibilities. The student, to support his/her own success, has the • Students who have already completed an responsibility to: AA/AS degree or higher. Military students • Express a broad educational intent upon admission must participate in all matriculation • Provide high school and/or college components as required by the VA. transcripts and other supporting B. Assessment documentation to assist the counselor in making the best possible placement – Further assessment exemption may be granted recommendations according to one of the following criteria: • Students who have successfully completed • Declare a specific educational goal by the the equivalent of ENGL 035 or ENGL 101 at time 12 semester units are completed another community college or university are exempt from taking the English Placement • Meet with a counselor to develop an Test. educational plan within the same semester • Students who have successfully completed • Participate in counseling/advisement the equivalent of MATH 020 or higher at another community college or university are • Attend class, complete assignments, and exempt from taking the Math Placement Test. maintain progress toward a defined goal • Students who have taken a Rio Hondo • Drop classes they no longer wish to attend. College-approved assessment test at another college are exempt from taking the appropriate assessment tests. Student Rights In accordance with the matriculation agreement, the Those students who have not recently completed student has the right to: the equivalent math and/or English courses and/ • Challenge placement decisions and any or recently taken an acceptable assessment test at prerequisite or corequisite by completing another college are highly recommended to take the the appropriate form, which can be obtained assessment tests at Rio Hondo College for appropriate from the Counseling Department. placement in advanced courses.

• File a complaint of unlawful discrimination C. Orientation if a student feels that assessment, orientation, – All students are encouraged to participate in counseling, or any other matriculation orientation; an exemption may be granted according process is being applied in a discriminatory to one of the following criteria: manner. A petition may be obtained from • Students who are concurrently enrolled at a the Office of the Vice President of Student four-year college or university, or Services. Upon receiving a complaint, the Vice President of Student Services will • Students who have previously participated in convene a three-member panel consisting of a Rio Hondo College orientation. the Affirmative Action Officer or designee and two members of the Matriculation Coordinating Committee to review the Assessment Retest Policy student’s petition. The panel shall meet and English, Reading and Math assessment scores are provide a written notification to the student valid for two years. After two years, students are within five working days. advised to re-test. For more information, visit the Assessment office located in LR-130.

Matriculation Exemptions Students who meet one of the following exemption Assessment Placement criteria for any of the matriculation components, may Appeals Procedure obtain an exemption form from the Counseling area. All students have the right to appeal any placement Military students must participate in all matriculation decision after going through the assessment process. components as required by the VA. An assessment placement appeal requires written documentation and an explanation of alternative A. Assessment, Orientation, and Counseling course work, background, or abilities that adequately – All students are encouraged to participate in these prepares the student for the course. An Assessment components; an exemption may be granted according Placement Appeals form can be obtained from the to one of the following criteria: Counseling Department or the appropriate division office (either Communications and Languages • Students who are enrolled only in activity, or Math and Sciences). Reasons for appealing an skill building, or personal growth classes assessment placement may include one or more of the (e.g., acting, physical fitness, ceramics) or following:

2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 13 • the course recommended is not reasonably How to Clear a Prerequisite available, or If a student believes they have met a pre-requisite at another institution, they can see a counselor for a pre- • the student believes the recommended course requisite clearance. Students must provide evidence of is not valid or necessary for success in the meeting the pre-requisite using documentation such as next course level for which it is required, OR an academic transcript. See a counselor for details. • the student believes the placement results are discriminatory or are being applied in a Prerequisite/Corequisite discriminatory manner, or Challenge Procedure All students have the right to challenge any • the student has the documented knowledge prerequisite or corequisite. A prerequisite or or ability to succeed in the next level course corequisite challenge requires written documentation without taking the recommended course by that should include an explanation of alternative the appropriate division office. course work and/or background or abilities that adequately prepares the student for the course. A Upon filing the Assessment Placement Appeals form, Prerequisite/Corequisite Challenge form can be the student may enroll in the desired class. If the obtained from the Counseling Department and appeal is not upheld, the student will be required division offices. to drop the class. The district will ensure that the appeal process is finished, and the student is notified Reasons for challenging a prerequisite may include in writing within five (5) working days. Students one or more of the following: wishing to appeal this decision should contact 1. A prerequisite/corequisite is not reasonably the Dean of Library and Instructional Support or available (must be made prior to the first designee. week of the semester),

2. The student believes the prerequisite/ RHC Prerequisite/Corequisite/ corequisite is not valid or necessary for success Advisory Definitions in the course for which it is required, or The college REQUIRES students to meet prerequisite/ corequisite requirements before taking the course in 3. The student believes the prerequisite/ question. corequisite is discriminatory or being applied Prerequisites – A course prerequisite indicates the in a discriminatory manner, OR preparation or previous course work is considered necessary for success in the desired course. 4. The student has the documented knowledge Corequisites – A course corequisite indicates another or ability to succeed in the course without course that must be taken concurrently with the meeting the prerequisite/corequisite. desired course. Upon filing the Prerequisite/Corequisite Challenge Prerequisites/corequisites that are listed in the form, the student may enroll in the challenged class. college catalog include: If the challenge is not upheld, the student will be • Courses for which specific prerequisite/ required to drop the class. The district will ensure corequisites have been validated, that the challenge process is finished, and the student is notified in writing within five (5) working days. • Sequential course work in a degree- Students wishing to appeal this decision should contact applicable program, and the Dean, Library & Instructional Support or designee.

• Courses in which a prerequisite/corequisite is necessary for transfer to a four-year college. Educational Costs Enrollment Fee – Students who have established Questions about prerequisites/corequisites are best legal residence in California must pay the enrollment resolved with a counselor or instructor prior to the fee established under state law and subject to change first day of class. If students are attempting to meet without notice. These fees will be waived at the time a prerequisite/corequisite through the assessment of enrollment if the student can demonstrate he/ process, they may appeal (challenge) their assessment placement results. she qualifies under the exempt criteria specified by the State of California. Out-of-state and international Advisories – A course advisory indicates that if students must pay non-resident tuition fees of $190.00 students have the designated preparation or previous per unit plus the $46.00 a unit fee as required under course work, they are likely to perform better state law (fees subject to change). academically in the course or program in question because of that experience or preparation. Unlike College Services Fee – The Associated Students of Rio prerequisites or corequisites, advisories do not require that students have the suggested preparation; rather, Hondo College is funded through the college services it is strongly recommended. fee. The fee is $7.00 for day, evening, and off-campus

14 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog students during the fall and spring semesters and Student Financial Obligations $4.00 for summer sessions. The fee is automatically Withholding Grades, Transcripts, etc. for assessed at the time of registration. A waiver form is available in the Admissions and Records Office. Nonrepayment of Financial Obligations (59410) – The governing board of a community college district GO RIO Fee may provide by appropriate rules and regulations This fee was approved by the Associated Students that grades, transcripts, diplomas and registration of Rio Hondo College to subsidize costs of the GO privileges, or any combination thereof, shall be RIO bus program. The fee is $7.00 for Spring and Fall withheld from any student or former student who has terms only. been provided with written notice that he or she has failed to pay a proper financial obligation due to the Student Parking Fee district or a college. (BP 5035) Under provision of Education Code 72247, a Student Parking Fee program has been established. This fee Enrollment/Fees Refunds provides for the use of student parking lots, better Resident students reducing their course load or traffic flow during peak hours, parking lot security, withdrawing from all courses during the first 10% of and the use of the tram service. the fall/spring semester may file for a refund in the Admissions and Records Office. During the summer The student parking fee for day and evening students session, resident students reducing their course load during the fall/spring semesters is $40.00. The fee or withdrawing from all courses during the first 10% for summer sessions students is $10.00. Motorcycle of the session may file for a refund in the Admissions parking is $10.50 for fall/spring semesters; $5.50 for and Records Office. Please check the Rio Hondo web summer sessions. site, under the Admissions and General Information link for specific deadline dates. Any enrollment Student Health Fee fee refund request is subject to a once-per-semester Rio Hondo College provides a health services program, service charge of $10.00. as approved by the Board of Trustees, for students who formally register at Rio Hondo College, are currently For non-resident students reducing their course enrolled, and pay a $19 health fee ($15.00 for summer). load or withdrawing from all courses, a refund may Antibiotic medication and women-wellness laboratory be requested in Admissions and Records during tests are available for a nominal fee. Fee-exempted the first 10% of the fall/spring semester in order to students include those who document religious receive a full refund of all out-of-state fees. During reasons. A full refund will be made only if requested in the summer session, a refund must be requested writing prior to the semester refund deadline. in Admissions and Records prior to the end of the first 10% of instruction to receive a full refund of Student Representation Fee all out-of-state fees. The student will receive a 50% This $1.00 fee provides support for students or refund of out-of-state fees if the request for a refund representatives who may be stating their positions is received in Admissions and Records during the and viewpoints before city, county, and district third or fourth week of the fall/spring semester or government, and before offices and agencies of the during the second week of the summer session. No state and federal government. Students may refuse to refunds will be granted after the fourth week of the pay this fee on religious, political, or moral grounds fall/spring semester or after the second week of the by submitting a refusal in writing to the Office of summer session. Please check the Rio Hondo web site, Student Life and Leadership prior to registration. under the Admissions and General Information link for specific deadline dates Books Students are required to purchase all books and In the event that law mandates other fees and law supplies needed for their courses. Book costs will vary does not prescribe the refund policy, the refund of from semester to semester. Often purchasing used such fees shall be in the same manner as the refund of books can reduce this amount. health, college services, and parking fees. Scholarships A variety of scholarships are available to Rio Hondo College students. For more information, contact the Financial Aid/Scholarship Office at (562) 908-3411 or go online to www.riohondo.edu to view scholarship opportunities.

2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 15 3 Support Services Student Services The CalWORKs program is located in room SS-220. For more information please contact the CalWORKs Academic Advisement program at (562) 463-7311. Assistance in developing an educational plan to obtain a certificate, degree, or to transfer to a Career Counseling university is available through contact with the Counselors in the Career Development Center counselor who advises in the student’s major field or offer assistance in identifying personal strengths any general counselor in the Counseling Department. and in making life decisions about educational and employment opportunities. Counselors can help All regular instructors maintain office hours each students determine a major and choose a career based week to interact with students. Faculty members are on interests, aptitudes and abilities. An extensive valuable contacts in providing personal information collection of resources including books, magazines, related to a student’s career or college choice. handouts in career trends, pamphlets, software, videotapes and the Internet are available for career Assessment Center exploration. The EUREKA career information program The Assessment Center administers a variety of tests offers career information and assessments for career and surveys to provide current information about decisions. A series of workshops to develop; job student educational preparation, interests and other preparation skills are presented and are listed on a characteristics. This information is important for monthly calendar of events available in the Career the advisement process and for student selection Development Center and on the Career Development of courses and programs appropriate to their web page. needs, experiences, background, and educational goals. Assessment tests must be completed before Counseling registering for English and mathematics courses. The primary responsibility of the counseling staff is to A schedule of assessment dates is available on the provide counseling support for Rio Hondo students, Assessment web page. faculty, and the campus community. Counselors strive to respect individuality, to encourage personal CalWORKs Program development and to foster a climate in which CalWORKs stands for California Work Opportunity academic growth will occur. Therefore, counseling and Responsibility for Kids. It is the state’s welfare-to and student services are organized to aid each student work program for families with children. CalWORKs in establishing, clarifying, and pursuing personal, replaced the former AFDC program in January 1998. educational, and career goals. The purpose of the CalWORKs program at Rio Hondo The Counseling faculty offers courses (COUN 100, College is to provide students who are receiving cash 101 and 151) which are designed to aid students aid/temporary aid for needy families (TANF) with in acquiring the skills, information, and personal education, training, and employment skills to become awareness needed for college and career success. successfully employed. Counselors are available throughout the year for The following services are available to students: consultation. Counselors can assist students with a 1. Counseling – The role of the CalWORKs variety of issues: program planning, choosing a major, Counselor is to help students meet the rules graduation requirements, transfer requirements to and regulations required by the Department of 4-year colleges and universities, personal problems, Social Services. Counselors complete county scholarships and financial aid programs, tutoring, forms, provide one-on-one counseling services, and communication with a professor. Students should help students meet 32/35 hour county make an appointment well in advance of registration requirement, and advocate for students rights. to meet with a counselor. Contact the Counseling Department at (562) 908-3410. 2. Work Study – Paid part-time jobs on and off campus (based on funding). Work study does Disabled Students not affect cash aid. Programs & Services 3. Employment Services – One-on-one assistance Rio Hondo College offers both classroom instruction with resume writing, interview techniques, and student support services for students with and job search assistance. disabilities. Resource rooms and expert staff are available to students who need disability related 16 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog accommodations and support services. A variety of to selected colleges and universities. For more support services are available to qualified students information and application forms, please contact the with a disability. Students with professional Honors Program at (562) 463-7339 or visit the Honors documentation of a disability including but website at www.riohondo.edu/honors. not limited to students with physical, learning or psychological disability or a student with a visual impairment, acquired brain injury or is a Honors Transfer Program developmentally delayed learner. The RHC Honors Transfer Program offers students the opportunity to gain priority admission consideration Services include specialized tutoring, test-taking and other transfer benefits at a number of colleges and assistance, sign language interpreters and real-time universities. Rio Hondo College has signed honors captionists, Braille and non-Braille transcription transfer agreements with UCLA, UC Riverside, UC services, and disability related specialized counseling Irvine, UC Santa Cruz, CSU Long Beach, San Diego services. Other services include registration State, CSU Fullerton, CSU Stanislaus, Chapman assistance, priority enrollment and a variety of University, Pomona College, Pitzer College, Occidental assistive computer technologies which promotes College, La Sierra University, Loyola Marymount, equal access to college instructional programs and Pacific University (Oregon) and Whitman College (state activities for students with disabilities. of Washington). For complete information on our program, please To complete the Honors Transfer Program, students contact Disabled Students Programs & Services at must take six honors courses, achieve at least a 3.2 grade- (562) 908-3420, via video phone at (562) 364-8433 point average for all transferable college courses taken, or visit us on the web at www.riohondo.edu/dsps/ complete the required general education courses as index. well as all prerequisite work for their major required by the school to which they plan to transfer. Additionally, honors students must schedule two meetings with their Extended Opportunity honors counselor each semester. Programs & Services Benefits of the program include small classes, closer In 1969, the Board of Governors for Community contact with professors, interaction with Rio Hondo’s Colleges authorized the implementation of the top students, challenging course work, and personalized Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) at honors counseling. Interested students should fill out Community Colleges. and submit the Honors Transfer Program application published each semester in the Class Schedule. See The primary function of the Extended Opportunity the Honors Transfer Counselor in the Counseling Programs and Services is to identify and recruit Department for more information. economically and educationally disadvantaged students and assist them with academic supportive services in order to enhance college success, transfer to four-year Orientation institutions, and transition to the workplace. Orientation familiarizes and acquaints students with important college policies and expectations, as well EOPS personnel provide outreach, counseling/ as the range of services and programs available. It educational advisement, and transfer assistance. The is recommended that all new students participate in program also offers partial book vouchers and academic orientation. A schedule of orientations is available achievement grants. in the Assessment Center, room LR130 and on the Assessment web page. In addition, the EOPS Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE) Program assists single parent PUENTE Program individuals on TANF, with dependent children, with The Puente project is a one-year writing, counseling additional academic and personal supportive services. and mentoring program. The emphasis is on Chicano/ For further information, please contact the Extended Latino writers and authors. The goal of the program Opportunity Programs and Services Office, room is to increase the number of students who transfer SS-240, (562) 908-3423. to four-year colleges and universities. For more information call (562) 908-3467. Honors Program The Rio Hondo College Honors Program is designed Transfer Center to meet the needs of students who seek a challenging The primary responsibility of the Transfer Center is to educational experience that goes beyond the regular ensure a transfer culture by providing comprehensive degree program. The Honors Program incorporates support services and resources as well as counseling a more in-depth investigation of topics. Many services to empower students seeking to transfer to Honors classes are kept intentionally small to four-year colleges and universities. facilitate the discussion/seminar rather than lecture format. A reduced class size also encourages a more The Transfer Center provides up-to-date information collaborative learning experience where students about transferring to four-year institutions to students, from different backgrounds can interact more freely counseling faculty, and staff, as well as coordinates with each other and the faculty members who teach various activities, resources, and services that support these courses. Honors courses are designated as such the transfer process. The Transfer Center is designed on students’ transcripts. Students in the Honors to assist students with the process of transferring to Program will also be eligible for priority transfer 2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 17 four-year colleges and universities; public, private and Upon satisfactory completion of one semester of out-of-state campuses. approved courses, benefits will be reinstated. For more information visit the Transfer Center in room The veteran or dependent has the responsibility to SS-250 or call (562) 463-4619 or e-mail: transfercenter@ adhere to these standards of attendance and progress riohondo.edu. and to notify the Rio Hondo College Veterans Service Center of any change in status that would affect the collecting of veteran’s benefits. Additions, drops, TRiO Programs withdrawals and last day of attendance MUST BE Student Support Services – The Student Support REPORTED AT ONCE. Services Program, a federally funded TRIO Program, serves one hundred and sixty students. The purpose of Monthly attendance reporting is required of veterans this program is to prepare first-generation, low-income and dependents. The Department of Defense is now and/or disabled students for graduation/transfer giving educational benefits for the National Guard and into four-year colleges and universities. Services all of the Reserves, except for National Oceanographic include academic advisement, transfer and career and Atmospheric Administration and Public Health information, tutoring, priority registration, student Service. Please visit the Rio Hondo College Veterans success workshops, educational and cultural activities, Service Center, Rm SS-150 for details and application financial aid and scholarship information, cash-aid forms. Information is also available on the Rio Hondo stipends and various other services. All services are College Veterans Services web page. free. For more information call (562) 463-3216.

Financial Aid Services Veterans Services Rio Hondo College participates in a variety of federal Veterans and Veteran Dependents are encouraged and state financial aid programs. These programs are to take advantage of the counseling services and designed to assist students with tuition, fees, books/ educational programs offered by Rio Hondo College. supplies, transportation and room and board. Rio Hondo College cooperates with the Veterans Administration and with the California State Bureau Most financial aid programs require a student to of Vocational Rehabilitation in helping veterans and be enrolled at least halftime in a degree, certificate, their dependents to obtain the education necessary to or transfer program. Eligibility is also limited to realize their academic and vocational goals. Rio Hondo students who are U.S. citizens, permanent residents, College has been approved for the training of veterans or other eligible non-citizens. Additional eligibility and eligible dependents. Veterans and dependents are requirements apply to each program and may be required to comply with Veteran Regulations Sections obtained from the Financial Aid Office. 21.4135, 21.4235 and 21.4277 in regard to required attendance and progress that the student-veteran or To apply, students must complete a Free Application dependent must meet in order to receive educational for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa. benefits under Title 38, United States Code. ed.gov. Rio Hondo College Federal School Code is 001269. The priority deadline to apply is march 2 to be The Veterans Administration requires all entering eligible for all available aid. However, you may still students to be formally evaluated in writing for apply after March 2, funding may be limited. Visit the possible award of credit for previous training and Financial Aid Office for further information located experience. This applies to all students, full-time and in the Student Services Building, SS130 or visit: www. part-time, degree and non-degree candidates. To riohondo.edu/students/financialaid. prevent possible future interruption of educational benefits, it is essential that an official copy of all previous course work (college or service) be on file Federal Financial Aid Programs at Rio Hondo College and in the Rio Hondo College The federal government offers a variety of grants for Veterans Service Center located in the Student Services students. Building, Rm SS150. Federal Pell Grant – This grant is available to all eligible Satisfactory academic progress of veterans or eligible applicants. Limited eligibility may also be available to dependents is measured by the successful completion less than half-time students. of the number of units enrolled. Non-punitive grades (W or NC) are not considered making satisfactory Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant progress. The VA does not pay for non-punitive grades. – A limited number of grants are available through this Benefits will be retroactively terminated effective the program. Priority is given to students who apply by the first day of the semester for any non-punitive grade priority deadline and have exceptional need. received. If the veteran submits to the VA mitigating circumstances, overpayments MAY OR MAY NOT be Federal Work Study – This program allows students waived. A “C” average or above must be maintained to seek employment for on-campus jobs. Students in order to receive an associate degree at Rio Hondo generally work up to 20 hours per week. College. Should a veteran fail to make satisfactory progress for two semesters, benefits will be terminated. Federal Direct Loan Program The veteran must contact the RHC Veterans Service Program (FDLP) – Students may apply for a Subsidized Center to set up an appointment for his/her case to or Unsubsidized loan from the federal government. be reviewed by the Veterans counselor. “The school counselor will recommend a suitable course of study”.

18 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog State Financial Aid Programs Loans The state of California offers a variety of grants for (Associated Student Body Loans) students. The California Dream Act of 2011 is the result The Associated Students make small, short-term, of two assembly bills (AB130 and AB131). Together interest-free loans available to students to assist these bills allow undocumented and documented them in emergency situations and for the purpose of students who meet certain provisions of AB540 law to buying books and supplies. Students who have paid apply for and receive private scholarships funneled the College Services Fee may apply at the Office of through public universities, state-adminstered financial Student Life and Leadership rm SS201 during the first aid, university grants and community college fee 10 days of the fall and spring semesters only. Loans waivers. To apply, students must complete a free are on a first-come, first-served basis. California Dream Act application with the California Student Aid Commission each year by March 2nd for priority filing. Return to Title IV Funds In accordance with the Federal Regulations HEA, Cal Grants – the California Student Aid Commission Section 4848, 34 CFR 668.22, Rio Hondo College will awards Cal grants. Students must be legal apply a refund policy to all eligible students under residents of California and have financial need. the Return to Title IV funds requirements. Students To be considered, students must complete a Free who receive federal financial aid and withdraw Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at from all classes prior to completing at least 60% of www.fafsa.edu.gov, and submit a GPA Verification the semester will have their financial aid eligibility form by March 2 or September 2. recalculated and may have to repay any “unearned” portion of financial aid received. Cal Grant B – This grant helps students with living expenses, books, supplies, transportation and other non-direct educational expenses. Health Support Cal Grant C – These awards help vocational students with tuition and supplies. Recipients must be in a program of study that is between four months and Services two years duration. Student Health Center Board of Governors Waiver – The Board of The Student Health Center is located in the Student Governors Waiver (BOGW) helps to pay the per unit Services Building, room SS230. A registered nurse is enrollment fee for all eligible applicants. on duty during scheduled hours. A medical doctor is available during scheduled hours to see and treat BOGW A – If you or your family receive Temporary ill and/or injured students. Appointments are given Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Supplemental with the school physician on a first requested basis; Security Income (SSI), or General Assistance/General non-appointment clients are seen as time permits. Relief you may qualify for BOGW A. You may also Service hours are posted at the Student Health Center, qualify if you are the dependent of a deceased or and on their web page. Services include: disabled veteran. Apply in the Financial Aid Office. • First aid care of illness and accidents • Diagnosis and prescriptions BOGW – You may be eligible for a fee waiver if you • Immunization against diphtheria, tetanus, have certification form the appropriate agency that and hepatitis B you are a dependent of a deceased or disabled veteran • Physical examinations at minimal cost or a recipient or a dependent of a recipient of the • Limited laboratory tests at cost Congressional Medal of Honor or a dependent of an • Women’s Health Clinic individual killed in September 11th terrorist attacks or • Health counseling and education a dependent of a decreased law enforcement officer or • Vision and hearing testing fire protection personnel. • Blood pressure monitoring • Tuberculin skin testing BOGW C – You have qualified for Federal or state financial aid, such as a Federal Pell Grant or Cal Grant Whenever there is a reason to believe that the health based on the FAFSA application results. of a student may be a factor affecting progress, or that an individual’s health might endanger that of other If you request a fee waiver you will be asked to sign a Fee students, the administration may require that the Waiver Application under the penalty of perjury that all student obtain a physical examination by a district- statements and information are correct. You must be a selected doctor. In such cases the college pays the California resident in order to apply for these waivers. examination. Scholarships Psychological Services (Institutional Financial Aid Programs) A clinical psychologist is available for day and There are numerous scholarships available to Rio evening appointments in the Student Services Hondo College students. These scholarships are Building, room SS230. The following confidential funded and sponsored by a variety of on and off services are available to students who are campus resources. To view or apply for available experiencing personal problems: visit: www.riohondo.edu/ • Individual psychotherapy scholarships please • Stress management training students/financialaid. 2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 19 • Interpersonal skills training Narcotics Anonymous...... (562) 698-4604 • Consultations and referrals (Referrals to meetings) Alcoholics Anonymous...... (626) 914-1861 Effects of abuse alcohol or drugs (Referrals to meetings) There are many reasons for NOT abusing drugs or Other hospital programs: alcohol. Significant health risks associated with the College Hospital (Cerritos)...... (800) 352-3301 abuse of these substances include the following: BHC Alhambra Hospital ...... (626) 286-1191 INFO Line (Referrals to community resources)...... (626) 350-6833 Long term abuse of alcohol may cause: ...... or dial “211” • liver damage • heart disease • ulcers or gastritis • malnutrition • delirium tremens • cancer OFFENSE CODE PENALTY • or brain damage. Possession of Drugs Health & Safety Code 2-10 years Sec. 11377, 11350, 11357 or fines Long term use of drugs may: Possession for Sale Health & Safety Code 2-10 years • lower one’s resistance to disease Sec. 11378, 11351, 11359 • cause malnutrition or damage various organs. Sale of Drugs Health & Safety Code 5 years to life Both drugs and alcohol may be damaging to the Sec. 11379, 11352, 11360 development of an unborn fetus. Physical and Driving under the influence of Calif. Vehicle Code Jail time, Fines, psychological addiction to these substances is clearly any drug or alcohol a risk. Relationship problems, financial difficulties are Section 23152 Loss of License often associated with substance abuse. Being under the influence Calif. Penal Code Misdemeanor, in a public place or unable Sec. 647f Possible to care for self or safety of Jail Time Rio Hondo College’s Policy: others-i.e., liquors, any drugs Rio Hondo College wants to provide a quality education for you. We believe that creating a learning Other state or federal laws may apply. For list of laws, consult the library. environment which is free of drug and alcohol abuse is important. The college’s standard of conduct (Board Policy 5500) clearly prohibits the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs or alcohol by Academic Support students on campus or as part of any of its activities. Services What the College will do: If you violate these policies, you may be subject to Student Tutoring Support corrective action, up to and including suspension or Tutoring services are available free to Rio Hondo expulsion. It is important to note that the College is College students at two locations on campus, the prepared to impose disciplinary action as it deems fit. Learning Assistance Center and the Mathematics & The following state laws may be applicable. Science Center. If you want help . . . Rio Hondo College has some resources to assist you Learning Assistance Center (LAC) in breaking out of drug and alcohol abuse. Call (562) The Learning Assistance Center provides one-to- 692-0921: one tutoring and organized study groups to assist students in reviewing and reinforcing course related OFFICE LOCATION EXT. concepts through a variety of instructional aids Student Health Center SS230 3438 Psychological Services SS230 7302 and materials. Learning Assistance Center services Counseling Center SS104 3410 are available to all Rio Hondo College students at no charge. Students may schedule tutoring This information is provided to all students per appointments or study group sessions at the LAC requirements of the Drug Free School and Communities desk on the first floor of the Learning Resource Act Amendments of 1989. (P.L. 101-226) Center. Hours are listed online at: http://www. riohondo.edu/commlang/workshop/LAC.htm Off-campus Resources This list does not have EVERY drug and alcohol abuse Mathematics & program in the area, but those listed can refer you to other programs if needed. Sciences Center (MSC) The Mathematics & Science Center located in the L.A. Centers for Alcohol & Drug Abuse Science Building, Room S300, provides free math (Santa Fe Springs)...... (562) 906-2676 tutoring for all Rio Hondo College students. In Southern California Alcohol & Drug Program addition, four math courses are offered through the ...... (562) 923-4545 MSC. Other resources available to MSC students include computers, mathematics interactive software, and multi-media study aids. An assigned instructor,

20 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog instructional assistants and tutors are available to Language Lab assist students. The Mathematics & Science Center The Language lab is located in the first floor of is open Monday through Thursday and Saturday, the Learning Resource Center and is available for including some evenings. Hours are listed for each students enrolled in ESL or foreign language classes semester on the MSC web page. that require a lab. Lab hours are listed each semester in the Class Schedule. Math Engineering Science Library Achievement (MESA) and TRiO The Rio Hondo College Library is the research Student Support Services STEM center of the College. Occupying the second floor The MESA Community College and TRiO SSS STEM of the Learning Resources Center, the library offers Programs support students who plan to graduate a full range of books, periodicals, online databases, from Rio Hondo College with an Associate’s degree electronic books, recordings, and audiovisual and transfer to materials in support of the college curriculum as well four-year institutions in science, technology, as for general enrichment. Computer workstations, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). ADA-compliant computers, wireless access, and a Program Objectives: self-service copy/print center are also available. • Increase college retention and transfer rates to four-year institutions for STEM majors. The circulation desk at the entrance to the library • Increase the number of underrepresented serves as the first point of student service. This students who graduate with degrees in STEM department also activates library privileges; checks majors. out books, audiovisual items, and a limited number of high-demand course textbooks; loans audiovisual • Provide academic and personal support for STEM equipment to faculty and staff, and fills requests for majors. campus signage. Program Components • MESA Center for tutoring and group study Because today’s students face an ever-expanding • Academic Excellence Workshops designed variety and range of information resources, they to reinforce concepts and topics learned in need to learn the critical thinking and information chemistry, mathematics, and physics courses literacy skills essential to optimizing the use of these • Academic advisement and educational plans resources. College librarians do their part in teaching through transfer these skills by providing instruction in conducting • Assistance with study skills and time effective research, reference assistance, and extended management consultation. Library instruction takes the form of • Support with application and transfer to four- classes on general and specialized research topics year institutions requested by instructors for their students, one-on-one • Exposure to information about internships, research guidance, drop-in research workshops, and a research opportunities, and other enrichment 3-unit library research class (LIB 101). programs. • Information about financial aid, scholarships, and The library’s web site (http://library.riohondo.edu/) money management. contains many features designed to assist students • Mentoring with peers, professors, and and faculty in their course assignments. These professionals resources include librarian-annotated subject guides to popular research topics, MLA and APA style sheets • Leadership training for citing print and electronic sources, links to the • Professional and academic conferences online catalogs of area libraries, library FAQs, and • Networking opportunities much more. • Career information For complete program information about the MESA/ Students can make use of the library computers and TRiO SSS STEM Programs please contact us in S205 their personal wireless-enabled laptops to conduct (562)-463-3222 or visit www.riohondo.edu/mesa research. Individual study carrels, group tables, Program eligibility requirements apply. and informal seating areas allow for quiet study. To students who prefer to collaborate on class work, Reading/Writing Labs the library offers seven group study rooms that The Reading and Writing labs are located on the can be reserved for two hours at a time. Listening first floor of the Learning Resource Center and are and viewing stations are available for use with available for students enrolled in reading or writing audiovisual resources. classes that require a lab. Lab hours are listed each semester in the Class Schedule. For more information about library services, please check the library’s web site at http://library.riohondo. District Computer Lab edu. The District computer lab is located in B107 and B108 and is open to all students wishing to use a computer. Lab hours are listed each semester in the Class Schedule.

2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 21 international business, environmental technology, pharmacy technician, personal development and Alternative/ more. Contract Training can be conducted at a company site or at the college training facilities. Nontraditional Bilingual training programs are also provided. FREE training is available for companies that Classes qualify through the Employment Training Panel program. Various training programs such as Total Study Abroad Quality Management, Customer Service, Production Rio Hondo College is a member of the Southern Techniques, Office Automation, Team Concepts, California Foothill Consortium that currently offers Statistical Process Control, English-as-a-Second two study abroad experiences each year that provide students with a unique opportunity to enrich their Language, etc. are available. For information, please education. In fall, students study in London, England refer to the Continuing Education Class Schedule, our and in spring, Salamanca, Spain. Students enroll in web page http.//www.riohondo.edu/Continuing classes, receive transferable general education units Education, or call (562) 908-4606. and can apply for financial aid and scholarships to help with the costs. Program courses and activities are geared toward taking advantage of the international location, and students gain invaluable multi-cultural Weekend College experience by living and learning outside the United The Weekend College is designed for working adults States. For more information, visit the college web site: who wish to take classes towards a degree, transfer, www.riohondo.edu/commlang/studyabroad/ or personal enrichment and improvement. Saturday classes are scheduled each semester. Refer to the Distance Education: Online Courses Class Schedule for further information. Rio Hondo College offers students the opportunity to take college courses over the Internet through its Virtual College. Online courses offer the same Mathematics & Sciences Center curriculum as traditional classes except students may obtain lectures, class materials, communicate (MSC) with the instructor, participate in class discussions The Mathematics & Science Center (MSC) offers and complete assignments via the Internet anywhere coursework in MATH 020, MATH 030, MATH 050, and at anytime. Rio Hondo’s Virtual College and MATH 070. Courses are divided into modules offers students a variety of online courses to fulfill and students work on one module at a time. Courses general education and transfer requirements are sequential and are equivalent to classes offered in for the University of California, California State lecture format. This format allows for differences in Universities and other private universities. Online registration, counseling, tutoring and library support the pace at which a student may complete a course. services are available. . The instruction provided as distance education (Virtual College) is subject to the Intensive English Language requirements that may be imposed by the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. §12100 et seq.) and Academy section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as The Intensive English Language Academy (IELA) amended, (29 U.S.C. § 794d). For further information at Rio Hondo College provides immersion-based, check the Class Schedule, visit the Virtual College learner-centered English language instruction to web site at http://online.riohondo.edu or call (562) students from diverse backgrounds. The IELA is 463-3218. primarily geared toward International students with TOEFL scores below 450, preparing to enter college Continuing Education & level instruction. However, all English language Contract Education Classes learners are welcome to enroll. The Continuing Education Office brings customized Four sequential levels of instruction are offered: Professional Development business, and short-term Beginning, Intermediate Low, Intermediate High training to the community and local businesses. and Advanced, in eight-week sessions. Students Training programs are designed to meet specific are initially placed based on their TOEFL score and needs of the organization. Professional development can possibly progress through the entire program courses and workshops are offered on campus, in the sequence in one academic year, from September community, online, and are available to community through May. Summer instruction may also be members and employees of area businesses. Programs available. include computer applications, small business workshops, career development, supervision,

22 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog Student Activities 4 & Athletics How to Get Involved • Free admission to some athletic In Student Activities events and theatre productions Getting involved in activities at the college enriches • Discount tickets to AMC Theaters, some the college experience for the student. Rio Hondo amusement parks and more! college has a variety of ways in which a student may • Membership in campus clubs and get involved, including student government, athletics, organizations and clubs. • Opportunities to be elected to student senate. Associated Students of Rio Student Government Hondo College Membership The student government organization is the The Associated Students of Rio Hondo College Associated Students of Rio Hondo College Senate. (ASRHC) is a self-sustaining organization. Student This body and its officers establish and maintain activity programs are supported by proceeds from student body policies and administer student students paying the College Services Fee. The co-curricular activities with the sponsorship and Associated Students of Rio Hondo College Body’s advice of the college administration. objective is to encourage active participation in college events and activities by all students. General Student Information Students are urged to consult the Rio Hondo College Student Clubs Catalog, and the Rio Hondo College web site (www. Students may pursue a special interest through riohondo.edu) for specific information about participation in one of the campus clubs or programs of study and other items of interest. The organizations. Those who choose to participate in this General Student Information is important for all phase of college life may derive valuable social and students. It contains vital orientation and registration educational experiences. Each club has individual information as well as a comprehensive guide to the service projects and tradition, and is sponsored by variety of student services available to all students. one or more members of the permanent faculty or staff. Contact the Office of Student Life & Leadership at (562) 908-3427 for more information. Student Publications El Paisano is the Rio Hondo College newspaper, published biweekly in print and online (www. ASRHC Sponsored Events elpaisanonewspaper.com). La Cima is the student The Associated Students of Rio Hondo College magazine. These publications serve as voices of the sponsors a variety of activities including open campus and training opportunities for the college’s forums, entertainment and a variety of multicultural journalism program. Students enrolled in journalism programs. Depending on the type of programs classes form the publication staff of El Paisano and La and expected audiences, they will be held on or off Cima. campus. Athletics – Men’s & Women’s College Services Fee When a student enrolls in the college they pay a Intercollegiate Sports college services fee. This fee entitles students to the Rio Hondo College is a member of an athletic following: conference formed by the California Community • Competition for ASRHC sponsored College Athletic Association (CCCAA). scholarships • Emergency Loans Conference competition is scheduled in the following • Free photo I.D. Card for first I.D. only. sports for men: baseball, basketball, cross country, (Additional or replacement I.D.’s cost $5.00 swimming, soccer, water polo and wrestling; and for each.) women: soccer, softball, basketball, volleyball, tennis, • Various campus activities and events water polo, swimming and cross-country. • Free use of the EUREKA computer in the Career Development Center Male or female students who wish to become members of a team should check the class schedule online at: www.riohondo.edu for the current offerings 2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 23 for both men and women’s intercollegiate athletic teams; contact the coach of that team in the Physical Student Conduct at Education Department for details; and enroll in College-Sponsored Events that class during registration. Prior to registration, students should see the Athletic Academic Counselor. A. Basic Responsibilities at Conferences: Appointments can be made by contacting the Physical 1. Participants, students and advisors Education Department at (562) 908-3409. Additional shall be fully informed concerning their information is also available on the Athletics web responsibilities for proper conduct during a page. trip and at the conference. 2. Advisors shall recognize and accept responsibility for the actions of students. Athletic Eligibility for Students will be directly responsible to the California Community College advisor. Intercollegiate Teams 3. Rules established by the host school on Male and female students may represent the college location must be observed. in athletic contests upon verification of their status as 4. Prior to the conference, student participants amateur athletes in the sports in which they wish to and advisors shall read the code of conduct. compete. 5. Attendance at all meetings including meals is considered part of the participant’s If a Rio Hondo student is a first-time participant on responsibility while at a conference unless any intercollegiate athletic team, the student may first excused by the advisors. participate regardless of past academic record. (A 6. Students may not represent Rio Hondo first-time participant means the student HAS NOT College at any event away from the campus PLAYED in any scheduled game, meet, or match in without an advisor unless they are given any institution above the high school level during a special permission to do so by the college season.) In order to be eligible to participate, student administration. athletes MUST BE actively enrolled in a minimum of 12 units at his/her community college during the B. Regulation of Conduct competition in the sport. Nine of the 12 units must 1. It is contrary to California State Law be in academic subjects, and 3 units may be physical to possess, serve, or consume alcoholic education activity courses. beverages at any college function including regional or state conferences, regardless of To be eligible for the second season of a sport, the the age of those participating. Anyone who student athlete MUST COMPLETE and PASS 24 appears under the influence of alcoholic SEMESTER UNITS AT A MINIMUM G.P.A OF 2.0 beverages shall be subject to disciplinary BETWEEN SEASONS OF COMPETITION. Eighteen action by the conference and Rio Hondo of these units must be in academic classes and 6 units College. may be physical education activity courses. These 2. All participants at conferences or on trips are units must be completed PRIOR to the beginning expected to show proper consideration for the of the semester of the second season of sport. Units rights and welfare of others. Undue noise and completed and passed during the first season of sport disturbances shall be considered violations of shall be included in the calculation of the 24-semester this regulation. unit requirement. 3. No firearms will be permitted on any trip. College-approved pistol A student transferring to Rio Hondo College who has and rifle matches are excepted. previously PARTICIPATED in intercollegiate athletics at another California community college MUST Social Functions COMPLETE 12 units at Rio Hondo College PRIOR to 1. The college must sponsor any club or the beginning of the semester of competition. organization recruiting Rio Hondo College students. Students are NOT ALLOWED more than TWO 2. All social functions on campus must be SEASONS of athletic competition in any one sport. cleared through the Office of Student Life and Students who have questions concerning athletic Leadership. eligibility should check with the Athletic Director by 3. Students attending social functions on calling the Physical Education Department at (562) campus are under the jurisdiction of 908-3409. All student athletes are expected to comply the college and must assume individual with the Decorum policy in the State Constitution for responsibility for the accepted standards of Athletics. behavior. 4. Guests of Rio Hondo College students shall be the responsibility of the student. Guests are expected to behave as students and, as such, abide by college regulations. 5. Students shall be responsible for all property damage incurred by guests during any activity sponsored on campus.

24 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog 5 Academic Guidelines Student Learning Outcomes (SLO) Definition of Plagiarism Statements of Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) Plagiarism is defined as representing the words, are an integral part of the curriculum developed for ideas, or work of another as one’s own in any programs of study and individual courses. Student academic exercise. Plagiarism consists of taking Learning Outcomes are housed at the SLOlutions the words or substance of another work and either web site (www.rio.slolutions.com) maintained by the copying or paraphrasing without giving credit to Student Learning Outcomes Coordinator. Specific the source whether that material is paraphrased or Student Learning Outcomes appear in course syllabi. copied verbatim or near verbatim form. Plagiarism is applicable to written, oral, and artistic work. The following examples are only some of the many forms Academic Honesty plagiarism may take: • Word-for-word copying of work written by Academic Dishonesty someone else Academic dishonesty is defined as cheating, • Failure to give proper credit for ideas, plagiarism, or obtaining or attempting to obtain statements of facts, or conclusions derived by credit for work by the use of any dishonest, another, including undocumented Web deceptive, fraudulent, or unauthorized means or source usage helping someone else to commit an act of academic • Failure to use quotation marks when quoting dishonesty. directly from another, whether a paragraph, sentence, or phrase Definition of Cheating • Close and extended paraphrasing of another Cheating is the act of obtaining or attempting to work without acknowledging the source obtain credit for academic work through the use of • Submitting a paper purchased from a dishonest, deceptive, fraudulent, or unauthorized research or term paper service, including the means. Helping someone commit an act of academic internet dishonesty is also considered cheating. The following are only some of the many forms cheating may take: Other Specific Examples of Academic Dishonesty • Copying another’s work on an exam, paper, • Purposely allowing another student to copy or project; any behavior the defeats the intent from your paper during a test of an exam • Giving homework, term paper or other • Possessing or using unauthorized materials academic work to another student to during an exam; or collaborating on a project, plagiarize homework, or other assignment to be turned • Having another person submit any work in in for credit where the instructor expressly your name forbids such collaboration • Lying to an instructor or college official to • Communicating with fellow students improve your grade during an exam, taking an exam for another • Altering graded work after it has been student, purposely allowing another student returned, then submitting the work for to copy during an exam, or providing re-grading coursework for another student to turn in as • Stealing tests his or her own effort • Forging signatures on college documents, • Fabricating, falsifying or misrepresenting altering campus documents or records, data or results from experiments, interviews tampering with grading procedures, or surveys fabricating assignments, or altering medical • Submitting the same work in more than one excuses class for credit without permission from the • Collaboration without permission of instructor instructor • Knowingly furnishing false information to • Gaining unlawful or unauthorized access to the college including forgery, altering college or district computers or servers of campus documents or records, tampering with grading procedures, fabricating lab Academic Dishonesty and its Consequences assignments, or altering medical excuses • Faculty members have the right to choose whether or not to pursue suspected cases of plagiarism and cheating.

2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 25 • When addressing plagiarism or cheating with Absences reasonable evidence, the faculty member Students are expected to attend all meetings of each should meet with the student to discuss the course in which they are enrolled. The instructor of concern. The student shall have each class determines the attendance policy. the opportunity to share their side of the story and explain their behavior. After an absence, it is the responsibility of the student • Faculty members may consult with their to check with their instructors about the completion of Division Dean or Dean of Student Affairs all missed assignments. when determining whether academic dishonesty has occurred. • In situations where cheating or plagiarism Classification of Students has occurred, the faculty member is to Freshman: 0 to 29 units completed. determine the academic consequence in compliance with Ed Code, and board Sophomore: 30 to 59 units completed. policy and procedures, which prohibit dropping a student from a course. Faculty Full-time: Students enrolled for 12 or more units in members shall inform students of the grade fall and spring (4 or more units in summer). penalty that will be assessed. The consequences may be any of the following Part-time: Students enrolled for less than 12 units in options: fall and spring (less than 4 units in summer). o Receive an “F” in the course o Receive a “0” on that assignment o Be referred to the Dean of Work Hours/ Student Affairs for further Class Guidelines disciplinary action For each hour spent in a lecture class, a student should plan to spend about two hours a week in • In situations where academic dishonesty study and homework. Thus a load of 15 units plus has occurred, the faculty should also notify study time may require 45 hours a week– more than a their Division Dean. Faculty members are full-time work week. Following are suggested work also encouraged to submit a Student hours versus class load guidelines: Misconduct Form to report the violation to Working Hours/Week Units the Dean of Student Affairs. All pertinent None 12 – 16 information such as exams, plagiarized 10 10 – 11 sources, and/or other possible evidence 20 7 – 9 should be attached and submitted with the 30 3 – 6 form. 30+ 1 – 3 • Students will meet with the Dean of Student Affairs and receive due process; students In order to maintain an academic balance, the have the right to grieve an action they feel following information should be considered: violates their student rights. 1. Students can expect to spend at least three • The Dean of Student Affairs will address the hours (one in class and two outside of class) behavior reasonably through the procedures each week for every unit taken. A student outlined in AP 5520. with 12 units will need 24 hours of study time • The Student Affairs Office will maintain for a total of 36 hours needed for school each records related to violations of academic week. dishonesty and other violations of the college Standards of Conduct policy. 2. Employment time and college time combined should not exceed 60 hours weekly.

Attendance 3. Students should distribute study time All registered students should be present at the first appropriately for each class – often meeting of the class unless other arrangements have preparation for a lecture class differs from been made with the instructor. The instructor may preparation for a laboratory class. drop students who are not present by the end of the first class. However, it is the students’ responsibility 4. Students should consult frequently with their to officially drop any class that they no longer wish to instructors – their office hours are designed attend to ensure their record is clear. for that purpose. Auditing 5. To assist in their academic success, students Students are not permitted to audit courses and may should use the tutoring services, the library, not attend classes in which they are not officially counselors, and other support services. enrolled.

26 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog Academic Standards at the end of the term. The condition for removal of Units – The conventional unit of measurement of the “I” shall be stated by the instructor in a written college work is called the semester hour or unit of record. This record shall contain the conditions for credit. A unit consists of 18 lecture hours of class removal of the “I” and the grade assigned in lieu of time per semester (together with 36 hours of study its removal. This record must be given to the student outside of class per semester). Laboratory work is with a copy on file with the registrar until the “I” is ordinarily valued at one unit for 54 hours of class time made up or the time limit has passed. A final grade per semester. Twelve units or more is considered a shall be assigned when the work stipulated has been full-time load. No student will be permitted to carry completed and evaluated or when the time limit for more than 18 units without special permission of a completing the work has passed. counselor. In the case of probationary students the maximum load is 12 units. The “I” may be made up no later than one year following the end of the term in which it was Grades and Grade Change – The instructor of the assigned. Under unusual circumstances, a student course shall determine the grade to be recorded for may petition for an extension of the one-year period. each student. The determination of the student’s grade by the instructor is final in the absence of The “I” symbol shall not be used in calculating units mistake, fraud, bad faith, or incompetence. The attempted or for grade points. IP: In Progress removal or change of an incorrect grade from – An in-progress grade, “IP,” shall a student’s record shall only by done upon be used to denote that the class extends beyond the authorization by the instructor of the course. A normal end of an academic term. It indicates that work student has one year from the end of the term in is in progress but that assignment of a substantive question to request a grade change. In the case of grade must await completion of the course. The “IP” fraud, bad faith, clerical error, incompetence, or symbol shall remain on the student’s permanent record unavailability of instructor or death of instructor, the in order to satisfy enrollment documentation. The final determination concerning removal or change of appropriate evaluative grade and unit of credit shall grade will be made by the Vice President of Academic be assigned and appear on the student’s record for the Services with the appropriate involvement of faculty term in which the course is completed. The “IP” shall from the discipline and the Academic Senate. All not be used in calculating grade-point averages. returned work must be retained by the student as RD: Report Delayed documented evidence in order to pursue a request for – The report delayed grade, a grade change. (RHC AP 42331) “RD,” may be assigned by the registrar only. It is to be used when there is a delay in reporting the grade of Grades from a grading scale shall be averaged on a student due to circumstances beyond the control of the basis of the point equivalencies to determine a the student. It is a temporary notation to be replaced student’s grade-point average (GPA). The highest by a permanent symbol as soon as possible. “RD” grade shall receive four points, and the lowest grade shall not be used in calculating grade-point averages. shall receive 0 points, using only the following evaluative symbols: W: Withdrawal – A withdrawal or drop from class during weeks one and five of the fall and spring Symbol = Definition semesters will not appear on a student’s permanent A = Received a letter grade of “A” record. B = Received a letter grade of “B” C = Received a letter grade of “C” A student who withdraws from class during week D = Received a letter grade of “D” six through the drop deadline of the fall and spring F = Failing (in a letter graded course) semesters will receive a “W” grade. The record of P = Pass enrollment will appear on the student’s permanent NP = No Pass record. Short-term and summer classes will have I* = Incomplete where “*” different drop deadlines than semester-length classes. indicates the default grade to be Check the current notice of Important Dates on the received by the student if the RHC web site (www.riohondo.edu/admissions/ incomplete is not completed within calendar) or with the Admissions and Records Office one year. for specific deadlines. IPP = Incomplete Pass – Mandatory in Fall 2009 A student may drop any class WITHOUT the INP = Incomplete No Pass – Mandatory instructor’s signature. The class instructor may drop a in Fall 2009 student for non-participation before the drop deadline. IP = In progress However, it is the students’ responsibility to officially RD = Report Delayed drop any class that they no longer wish to attend. UG = Ungraded (Non-Credit) W = Withdrew After the drop deadline, a “W” may be granted only MW = Military Withdrawal in cases of extenuating circumstances. In such cases, a petition may be obtained in the Admissions and I :Incomplete – An incomplete grade, “I,” may Records Office and will be acted upon by the Director be assigned for academic work not completed for of Admissions & Records. unforeseeable emergencies and justifiable reasons 2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 27 MW: Military Withdrawal – A military withdrawal Honors Scholar grade, “MW,” occurs when a student who is a Honors Scholars are students who have completed member of an active or reserve United States Military any six honors courses, completed all general Service receives orders compelling a withdrawal education transfer requirements, achieved a grade- from courses. Upon verification of such orders, a point average of 3.2, and completed all lower division student can petition to withdraw from classes and major prerequisites. All honors courses have an “H” when authorized, the student will be withdrawn designation. with a “MW” military withdrawal designation on the student’s transcripts. A military withdrawal will not be used in calculating a grade-point average or for Military Service progress probation. Rio Hondo College may grant credit for service courses as described in the Guide to the Evaluations Grade Report – Grades will be issued at the end of of Educational Experiences in the Armed Forces by each session. the American Council on Education. Course work from the Community College of the Air Force will be granted credit on the basis of similarity to Rio Hondo Final Examinations programs. Final examinations will be given in all courses Veterans desiring credit for military service must during the last week of each semester. The final exam request such credit and present authentic military schedule for spring and fall is listed on the RHC web service and training records, including a copy of site (www.riohondo.edu) and may vary from the the discharge papers (DD214) to the Admissions regular class hours. & Records Office. Upon the presentation of the DD214, two P.E. requirements may be waived for Pass/No Pass Courses the A.A. or A.S. degree. Requests for military credit In addition to courses in which all students are will be evaluated upon the presentation of proper evaluated on a Pass/No Pass basis, students may documents, and the completion of 12 units of work at enroll in one course each semester on a “P/NP” basis. Rio Hondo College. They may elect at registration, or no later than the end of the third week, whether the basis of evaluation is Those veterans planning on applying for veterans to be “P/NP” or a letter grade (by end of first week of benefits while attending classes must submit proper summer school). “P” (Pass) is defined as “C” grade or documentation of military service, schools, and any better. postsecondary credits prior to enrolling at Rio Hondo. These documents are to be sent to the Veterans Office All units earned on a Pass/No Pass basis in accredited at Rio Hondo College. Records will be reviewed and California institutions of higher education or equivalent evaluated prior to enrollment and development of an out-of state institutions shall be counted in satisfaction of educational plan. Under some conditions, students community college curriculum requirements. may be allowed to enroll and have their military and educational records submitted prior to the end of the IMPORTANT: Students will not be allowed to first semester of attendance. request a letter grade after the dates listed on the RHC web site (www.riohondo.edu); nor to request a letter grade for previously completed courses in which they American Council on earned a Pass “P.” Education Credit Credit may be granted for those courses listed in the American Council on Education source book. Academic Honors The courses listed may be treated as lower-division Deans List – Dean’s List certificates are awarded in transfer courses by Rio Hondo College and may be the fall and spring semesters to all students whose acceptable for units towards graduation requirements semester grade-point average is 3.5 or higher in 12 or for the associate degree provided all other graduation more graded units completed. requirements are fulfilled. Alpha Gamma Sigma – Alpha Gamma Sigma (AGS) Before any course is applied to a departmental is the California Community College Scholastic major and/or to a certificate, the course is subject Honor Society. The purpose of this organization is to to departmental approval of equivalencies and for foster, promote, maintain, and recognize scholarship prerequisites. Otherwise, the course shall be applied while engaging the students in service to the college for elective credit only. and community. AGS also offers cultural and social programs and enrichment activities as part of the total Students are to be apprised of the fact that although college experience. Rio Hondo accepts such a course as a transfer course and applies units toward the degree, transfer of said Any student completing 12 semester units of college course to a specific four-year institution is subject to work in a maximum of 2 semesters with a minimum current articulation agreements with that institution. grade-point average of 3.0 may join AGS.

28 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog Students shall be given course credit to a limit of Upper-Division Credit 12 Rio Hondo College units upon the successful Upper-division credit from U.S. regionally accredited completion of examinations. (Not to count as units in institutions may be used to fulfill Rio Hondo residence.) The student’s transcript will denote credit graduation requirements. Please see a counselor for earned by credit by exam. more information. Each department identifies courses that are eligible for challenge. Students will receive a grade for each Credit by External course challenged based on the written guidelines Examination developed by the individual department. A student in good standing who has completed at least 12 units in residence at Rio Hondo College may To challenge a class and receive credit by examination, petition to receive Credit by External Examination a student must be registered but not enrolled in the from the Advanced Placement (AP) examinations of class to be challenged. the College Entrance Examination Board and College Level Examination Program (CLEP). Non-Collegiate Registered Nursing Training Credit Advanced Placement (AP) Credit may be granted to a student who has a valid Examination Program California RN license for nursing courses taken at an Credit may be granted for the College Entrance accredited non-collegiate RN nursing program toward Examination Board Advanced Placement tests which the Associate of Science Degree in Nursing. Credit have been satisfactorily passed with a score of 3, 4, or granted may not exceed the total number of nursing 5. Credit will be awarded after at least twelve units of units required for the Associate Degree in Nursing at work have been completed at Rio Hondo College. Rio Hondo College.

Guidelines for receiving credit: 1. A request form must be completed and returned to Probation Standards the Admissions and Records Office. Disciplinary Probation – A student may be placed 2. An official transcript of the test scores must be sent on disciplinary probation for infraction of state law, to the Admissions & Records Office to be kept as part education code, board policy, student government of the official record. regulations, or behavior unbecoming a student at Rio Hondo College. College Level Examination Students on disciplinary probation may not represent Program (CLEP) the college in any activity, conference, or field trip, Rio Hondo College will award CLEP credit toward nor can they hold office in the Associated Student the Associates Degree in the selected areas. (See page government or in any student body sponsored club. 33) However, course credit can not be granted if it . Academic Probation – A student who has attempted duplicates previous course work completed. Official at least 12 semester units as shown by the official CLEP scores must be sent directly to Rio Hondo’s academic record shall be placed on academic Office of Admissions and Records. A student must probation if the student has earned a grade-point be actively enrolled and have completed 12 units in average below 2.0 in all units which were graded on residence at Rio Hondo College when applying for the basis of the grading scale described in the section credit by CLEP Exam. CLEP credit may not be used to Academic Standards–Grades. If a student is placed on meet any residency requirement. A request form must academic probation for two consecutive semesters, the be completed and returned to the Admissions and student must receive approval by a counselor prior to Records Office. registering for classes in the following semester.

Removal from Academic Probation – A student Credit by Examination on academic probation for a grade-point deficiency The Board of Trustees of Rio Hondo College, in shall be removed from probation when the student’s accordance with provisions of Title V (55753), accumulated grade-point average is 2.0 or higher. authorizes the college to grant appropriate semester unit credit to any student who is currently enrolled Progress Probation – A student who has enrolled in and successfully passes an examination administered a total of at least 12 semester units as shown by the by appropriate staff. official academic record shall be placed on progress probation when the number of all units in which a Individual departments and/or specialty areas may student has enrolled and for which entries of “W” and elect to grant course credit to enable students who “NP” “are recorded reaches or exceeds the number can demonstrate proficiency in specific bodies of of units with other grades. If a student is placed on subject matter, to plan a relevant educational program progress probation the student must receive approval that will exclude courses in which essential levels by a counselor prior to registering for classes in the of mastery of subject matter material have been following semester. previously attained. 2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 29 A student on progress probation because of an excess Grade” form available in Admissions and of units for which entries of “W” and “NP” are Records in order to remove the effects of the recorded shall be removed from probation when the “D” or “F” or “NP” grade from the GPA. total number of units in this category drops below the When a student repeats a class to alleviate number of those with other grades. substandard academic work, the previous grade and credit shall be disregarded in Dismissal – A student shall be dismissed from the computation of grade point averages. the college for a period of one semester (excluding Students may use course work from any summer session) when his/her grade-point average accredited college to replace Rio Hondo in three consecutive semesters is less than 2.00 in all College coursework in which a “D” or “F” or units attempted or when 50% or more of all units “NP” was recorded provided the courses are attempted have entries of “W” and “NP” . Before articulated as being equivalent. reinstatement to the college, the student must meet with a counselor. III. To enroll in a class from which a student has previously withdrawn Notice – Students will be notified by mail if they Students may repeat courses that result are on academic probation or progress probation in withdrawal with a “W” symbol being and will also be notified that they need to meet with assigned. Students may have a maximum a counselor prior to reinstatement to the college. of two withdrawals from a course prior Probation and dismissal status may be appealed to the to receiving a grade, excluding military Dean of Counseling & Student Development. withdrawals and withdrawals due to extenuating circumstances. The “W” shall not be used in calculating a student’s GPA, Repetition of Courses Guidelines but must be used in determining probation Course repetition occurs when a student who has and dismissal. previously received an evaluative symbol (A, B, C, D, F, P/NP, W) in a credit course, re-enrolls in the course IV. Student meets the criteria for special and receives an evaluative symbol. circumstances Students may be permitted to enroll more than one time in the same credit course if they or the course A. Extenuating circumstances meets certain criteria. Students will not be permitted A student may repeat a course when he/ to enroll in the same credit course more than three she demonstrates that the previous grade times, except in special circumstances or when the was due to extenuating circumstances. course is designated as repeatable and allow a greater Extenuating circumstances are verified cases number of repetitions as established in Title 5. All of illness, accidents or other circumstances attempts to take a course that result in the student beyond the control of the student. Student’s earning an evaluative symbol (A, B, C, D, F, P/NP, wishing to repeat a course due to extenuating W) on their record will be counted for the purposes circumstances must complete a “Course of calculating the total number of times a student has Repetition with Previous “P/C” Grade or enrolled in a course. Better” form available in Admissions and Records and submit it with documentation of Course repetition may occur under the following the extenuating circumstances and appropriate circumstances: signatures and approvals to Admissions and I. The course is designated as a “repeatable Records. A course repeated due to extenuating course” consistent with the requirements of circumstances may only be repeated once, Title 5 §55041. but the previous grade and credit may be Courses that may be repeated without a disregarded in computing the student’s GPA. petition are identified as such in the college catalog and fall within the following B. Significant lapse of time categories: Students may repeat a course in which they a. The course repetition is necessary to meet previously received a satisfactory grade due the major requirements of CSU or UC for to a significant lapse of time, comprised of no completion of a bachelor’s degree. less than 36 months or as required by specific b. The Course is designated as Intercollegiate program mandates. Athletics. c. The Course is designated as Intercollegiate C. Variable unit, open-entry/open-exit courses Academic or Vocational Competition. Student may enroll in a variable unit open- entry/open-exit course as many times as II. To alleviate substandard work necessary to complete the entire curriculum Students may repeat courses in which of the course. substandard grades (“D”, “F”, “NP”) were awarded. A course in which a student D. Occupational Work Experience grade of a “D” or “F” or “NP” has been Students may petition to enroll more recorded may be repeated twice. Students than once, even if the student received a must complete a “Petition for Course Repetition with Previous Substandard 30 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog satisfactory grade, in an occupational work drop without a “W” deadline and before the experience course. Enrollment is limited to 16 deadline to drop a class (60% of term length) credit hours of cooperative work experience will receive a “W” grade on their student (CWE) or 6 hours of general work experience record (transcript). The “W” grade is not used (GWE) in a given field during the enrollment to calculate a student’s grade-point average period. but may affect academic progress and result in progress probation/dismissal. E. Legally mandated training Students may re-enroll in courses that are required by statute or regulation as a condition 3. Military Withdrawal of paid or volunteer employment. Students A student serving as an active or reserve must certify or document that the course U.S. military serviceperson who receives repetition is legally mandated. orders compelling a withdrawal from courses may request a military withdrawal. Upon F. Special courses for student with disabilities verification of such orders, a student can Students may enroll multiple times in petition to withdraw from classes, and when classes designated as “special classes” if it is authorized, the student will be withdrawn determined that such repetition is required with a “MW” (military withdrawal) note on for that person as a disability-related the student’s transcript. Military withdrawals accommodation. are not counted in progress probation and dismissal calculations. Withdrawal petitions G. Significant change in industry or licensure are available in the Admissions and Records standards Office. Students may petition to repeat a course as a result of a significant change in industry or A student who withdraws from all classes prior to the licensure standards such that repetition of “drop without a ‘W’” deadline, excluding “MW” will the course is necessary for employment or no longer be classified as a continuing student. licensure. Students must certify or document that there has been a significant change in Student-Initiated Withdrawal – While an instructor industry or licensure standards necessitating officially may withdraw a student with poor course repetition. attendance, it is the student’s responsibility to withdraw if the student is no longer attending the Enrollments in active participatory courses in class. To drop a class, the students should consult physical education, visual arts or performing arts with the instructor, and go to Access Rio website to that are related in content are limited to 4 times. drop the class by the established deadline. Failure This limitation applies even if a student receives a to follow through with dropping a course that the substandard grade or “W” during one or more of student is no longer attending may result in the the enrollments or petitions for repetition due to student’s receiving a failing grade. extenuating circumstances. Instructor-Initiated Withdrawal – A student may A student’s permanent academic record will indicate be withdrawn through the fourteenth week by the any courses repeated using an appropriate symbol instructor of the course if the student is no longer and will be annotated in such a manner that all participating in the course. Definitions of non- work remains legible, insuring a true and complete participation shall include, but are not be limited to, academic history. excessive unexcused absences. While an instructor officially may withdraw a student from class for poor attendance, it is the student’s responsibility to Course Withdrawal Policy withdraw if the student is no longer attending the For the purpose of this policy, a “W” is viewed as class. an indication that the student has withdrawn from a course without affecting the student’s grade-point Challenge of Educational Records – Education Code average. Failure by the student to officially withdraw 76232 allows a student to challenge the contents of by the established deadline date may result in the his educational records in order to correct or remove assignment of an “F” grade for the course. information which the student alleges to be: (1) inaccurate; (2) an unsubstantiated personal conclusion There are three types of course withdrawal. or inference; (3) a conclusion or inference outside the 1. Withdrawal without receiving a “W” observer’s area of competence; or (4) not based on Student’s who withdraw from a course before the personal observation of a named person with the the listed “last day to drop without a “W“ time and place of the observation. See the Director of deadline (20% of term length) will receive no Admissions & Records for more information. grade on their student record (transcript) for the dropped course. Academic Renewal Guidelines – The academic renewal procedure permits the alleviation of 2. Withdrawal with a “W” a student’s previously recorded substandard Student’s who withdraw after the “last day to academic performance that is not reflective of a

2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 31 student’s present demonstrated ability and level of performance. Academic renewal may gain for students the benefits of their current level of ability Basic Skills Enrollment and performance and not permanently penalize them The California Education Code limits students to for poor performance in the past. no more than 30 semester units of pre-collegiate basic skills units. Basic skills courses are defined Therefore, within the regulations listed, Rio Hondo as courses “in reading, writing, computation, and College may disregard particular, previously recorded English As A New Language which are designated by substandard work from a student’s cumulative grade- the community college district as non-degree credit point average. courses pursuant to Section 55002(d) of Title V.” Rio 1. The student may petition through the Hondo College defines basic skill courses as courses Admissions and Records Office to remove in reading, writing, computation and English As A previous substandard work (any course in New Language with a course number less than 40. which a grade below 2.00 has been recorded) ENLA and learning disabled students are exempted. taken at Rio Hondo College. The district Students who feel they would benefit by taking more superintendent or designee may grant than 30 semester units of pre-collegiate basic skills permission. courses should see the Director of Admissions & Records. 2. Up to 30 units may be alleviated. Transcripts 3. A student’s current demonstrated ability Upon written application, the Admissions and may be the basis for alleviating previous Records Office will issue a document verifying grades substandard work. or enrollment. The first two copies requested are issued free. Thereafter, a fee of $3.00 for each record is 4. From the last substandard work to be charged. Forms are available in the Admissions and alleviated, the following 30 consecutive Records Office or online. undergraduate units from any accredited college or university must average at least a Emergency/Rush transcript requests will be accepted 2.00 GPA in order to qualify. on a case by case basis. Date sensitive documentation to support the need for a rush must be submitted with 5. Two years must have elapsed since the most the transcript request. recent work to be alleviated. Transcripts may also be ordered online via AccessRio 6. Academic renewal may occur only once at Rio or directly on the Credentials website. Details are Hondo College. provided on the Admissions and Records web page.

7. The student’s academic record will be appropriately marked indicating those courses that have been alleviated.

When academic work is alleviated, grades are not removed; they are noted and subtracted from the grade point average. All entries remain legible so that a true and complete record is maintained. There is no assurance that alleviated courses will be treated similarly by other educational institutions outside the district.

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Students must have the College Board send AP exam results to the Office of Admissions and Records (hand carried copies will NOT be accepted) for use on the A.A. or GE patterns. To request Scores, call 1(888) 225- 5427. Course credit and units granted at Rio Hondo College may differ from course credit and units granted by a transfer institution. Students may earn credit for Advanced Placement (AP) Tests with scores of 3, 4, or 5. AP credit can be used to meet IGETC, CSU GE and A.A. general education (GE) and/or major requirements.

RHC AA CSU - UNITS EARNED UC - UNITS (MAJOR AND/OR GE) TOWARD TRANSFER EARNED TOWARD EXAM CSU GE IGETC Score of 3 or better for subject TRANSFER area unless otherwise indicated ART 105, 106 Area C1 or C2 Area 3A or 3B 8 quarter/5.3 semester Art History 6 semester units 6 semester units 3 semester units 3 semester units units 8 quarter/5.3 semester Art (Studio) N/A N/A 3 semester units N/A units BIOL 101 Area B2 and B3 Area 5B (with lab) 8 quarter/5.3 semester Biology 6 semester units 4 semester units 4 semester units 4 semester units units Communication & Analytical Thinking 3 semester units Area B4 Area 2A 4 quarter/2.7 semester Calculus AB 3 semester units* Score of 4 or 5 - MATH 190 3 semester units 3 semester units units** 4 semester units Communication & Analytical Thinking 3 Semester Units Area B4 Area 2A 8 quarter/5.3 semester Calculus BC 6 semester units* Score of 4 or 5 - MATH 190, 191 3 semester units 3 semester units units** 8 semester units **Maximum credit 8 *Only one exam may be AP CALCULUS EXAM quarter/5.3 semester LIMITATIONS used toward transfer units for both Score of 3 – Chemistry 120 Areas B1 and B3 Area 5A (with lab) 8 quarter/5.3 semester Chemistry Score of 4 or 5 – Chemistry 130 6 semester units 4 semester units 4 semester units units 5 Semester units Chinese Language & Humanities Area C2 Area 3B and 6A 8 quarter/5.3 semester 6 semester units Culture 3 Semester Units 3 semester units 3 semester units units 2 quarter/1.3 semester Computer Science A N/A N/A 3 semester units** N/A units*** 4 quarter/2.7 semester Computer Science AB N/A N/A 6 semester units** N/A units*** AP CS EXAM **Maximum one exam toward ***Maximum 4 quarter/2.7

LIMITATIONS transfer semester units for both Social & Behavioral Science Economics - Area D2 Area 4B 4 quarter/2.7 semester 3 semester units 3 semester units Macroeconomics 3 semester units 3 semester units units Score of 4 or 5 – ECON 101 Social & Behavioral Science Economics - Area D2 Area 4B 4 quarter/2.7 semester 3 semester units 3 semester units Microeconomics 3 semester units 3 semester units units Score of 4 or 5 – ECON 102 English - Language & ENGL 101 Area A2 Area 1A 8 quarter/5.3 semester 6 semester units Composition 3 semester units 3 semester units 3 semester units units* English - Literature & ENGL 101, LIT 102 Area A2 and C2 Area 1A or 3B 8 quarter units/5.3 6 semester units Composition 6 semester units 6 semester units 3 semester units semester units* AP ENGLISH EXAM *8 quarter/5.3 semester

LIMITATIONS units maximum for both Area B2 and B3 (if taken prior to Fall 2009) Natural Science w/Lab or Area 5A (with lab) 4 quarter/2.7 semester Environmental Science 4 semester units 4 semester units Area B1 and B3 3 semester units units (regardless of when taken) 4 semester units Humanities Area C2 Area 3B and 6A 8 quarter/5.3 semester French Language 6 semester units 3 Semester Units 3 semester units 3 semester units units Humanities Area C2 Area 3B and 6A 8 quarter/5.3 semester French Literature 6 semester units 3 Semester Units 3 semester units 3 semester units units

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RHC AA CSU - UNITS UC - UNITS EARNED EARNED EXAM (MAJOR AND/OR GE) CSU GE IGETC Score of 3 or better for subject area TOWARD TRANSFER TOWARD unless otherwise indicated TRANSFER Humanities Area C2 Area 3B and 6A 8 quarter/5.3 semester German Language 6 semester units 3 Semester Units 3 semester units 3 semester units units Government & Politics - Social & Behavioral Science Area D8 Area 4H 4 quarter/2.7 semester 3 semester units Comparative 3 semester units 3 semester units 3 semester units units Government and Politics POLS 110 Area D8 and US 2* Area 4H 4 quarter/2.7 semester 3 semester units - U.S. 3 semester units 3 semester units 3 semester units units *Does not fulfill AHI Student can satisfy the AHI California Government requirement after transfer requirement Social & Behavioral Science or Area C2 or D6 Area 3B or 4F 8 quarter/5.3 semester History - European Humanities 6 semester units 3 semester units 3 semester units units 3 semester units HIST 143, 144 Area C2 or D6 Area 3B or 4F 8 quarter/5.3 semester History - U.S. 6 semester units 6 semester units 3 semester units 3 semester units units Social & Behavioral Science or Area C2 or D6 Area 3B or 4F 8 quarter/5.3 semester History - World Humanities 6 semester units 3 semester units 3 semester units units 3 semester units Social & Behavioral Science Area D5 Area 4E 4 quarter/2.7 semester Human Geography 3 semester units 3 semester units 3 semester units 3 semester units units Italian Language & Humanities Area C2 Area 3B and 6A 8 quarter/5.3 semester 6 semester units Culture 3 Semester Units 3 semester units 3 semester units units Japanese Language & Humanities Area C2 Area 3B and 6A 8 quarter/5.3 semester 6 semester units Culture 3 Semester Units 3 semester units 3 semester units units Humanities Area C2 Area 3B and 6A 4 quarter/2.7 semester Latin - Vergil 3 semester units 3 Semester Units 3 semester units 3 semester units units Humanities Area C2 Area 3B and 6A 4 quarter/2.7 semester Latin - Literature 6 semester units 3 Semester Units 3 semester units 3 semester units units Area C1 (if taken prior to 8 quarter/5.3 semester Music Theory Fall 2009) 6 semester units N/A units 3 semester units Natural Science w/Lab B1 and B3 Area 5A (with lab) 8 quarter/5.3 semester Physics B 6 semester units* 4 semester units 4 semester units* 4 semester units units** Natural Science w/Lab Area B1 and B3 Area 5A (with lab) 4 quarter/2.7 semester Physics C - Mechanics 4 semester units* 4 semester units 4 semester units* 3 semester units units** Natural Science w/Lab Area B1 and B3 Area 5A (with lab) 4 quarter/2.7 semester Physics C - Magnetism 4 semester units* 4 semester units 4 semester units* 3 semester units units** *Maximum 4 semester units **Maximum 8 AP PHYSICS EXAM toward GE and 6 semester quarter/5.3 semester LIMITATIONS units toward transfer units for both Social & Behavioral Science Area D9 Area 4I 4 quarter/2.7 semester Psychology 3 semester units 3 semester units 3 semester units 3 semester units units Score of 4 or 5 – PSY 101 SPAN 101, 102 Area C2 Area 3B and 6A 8 quarter/5.3 semester Spanish Language 6 semester units 8 semester units 3 semester units 3 semester units units SPAN 201 Area C2 Area 3B and 6A 8 quarter/5.3 semester Spanish Literature 6 semester units 4 semester units 3 semester units 3 semester units units Communication & Analytical Thinking Area B4 Area 2 4 quarter/2.7 semester Statistics 3 semester units 3 semester units Score of 4 or 5 - MATH 130 3 semester units 3 semester units units 4 semester units

34 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog Credit by External Examination College Level Examination Program (CLEP) Rio Hondo College will award CLEP credit toward the Associates Degree and transfer to the CSU system accordingly. UC does not accept CLEP exams. Course credit cannot be granted if it duplicates previous course- Credit by External Examination work completed. Official CLEP scores mustCollege be sent Level directly Examination to Program Rio Hondo’s (CLEP) Office of Admissions and Records. A student must be actively enrolled and have completed 12 units in residence at Rio Hondo College when Rio Hondo College will award CLEP credit toward the Associates Degree and transfer to the CSU system accordingly. UC does not accept CLEP exams. Course credit cannot be granted if it applyingduplica fortes credit previous coursework by CLEP completed. exam. Official CLEP CLEP scores mustcredit be sent directlymay to not Rio Hondo’s be usedOffice of Admissionsto meet and anyRecords .residency A student must be activelyrequirement. enrolled and have completed 12 units in residence at Rio Hondo College when applying for credit by CLEP exam. CLEP credit may not be used to meet any residency requirement.

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36 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog Degree & Certificate 6 Guidelines Degree Programs Development. The dean will, after receiving an Rio Hondo College offers a variety of two-year evaluation of the course from the Rio Hondo College programs leading to the Associate of Arts (A.A.) or Articulation Officer, approve or disapprove the Associate of Science (A.S.) degrees. See this catalog for request. The completed request form will be returned a listing of degree programs available. to the Admissions and Records Office to complete the course substitution process.

The A.A. or A.S. Degree Concept Course Substitutions – Central to an associate degree, coursework is A Request for a Course Substitution form must be designed to introduce students to the variety of completed and returned to the Admissions and means through which people comprehend the Records Office in order to substitute one course for modern world. This coursework is referred to as another or to waive part of a requirement in the event the general education requirement of the degree. It of discontinued courses. Course substitution requests reflects the conviction of the college that those who that pertain to associate degree majors or certificates receive these degrees must possess in common certain shall be forwarded to the department/area dean in basic principles, concepts and methodologies both question. The dean will, after receiving an evaluation unique to and shared by the various disciplines. of the course from a faculty member, approve or College educated persons should be able to use this disapprove the request. The completed request form knowledge when evaluating and appreciating the will be returned to the Admissions and Records Office physical environment, the culture, and the society to complete the course substitution process. Rio in which they live. Most importantly, these degrees Hondo College may accept extension and continuing should lead to better self-understanding. In addition education courses after taking into consideration if to the general education coursework, courses within they are equivalent to Rio Hondo courses, are from an an area of specialization, called a major, are required accredited institution, are taken for credit and a letter for an associate degree. The area of specialization will grade, and are degree applicable at the originating appear on the face of all diplomas. institution. Students should meet with a counselor and create an educational plan in order to insure fulfillment of The A.A. or A.S. Degree requirements of an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree. Requirements Both the Associate of Arts and the Associate of Science degrees require a minimum of 60 units with a 2.0 or General Education Exceptions better grade-point average (GPA). At least 12 units of Those students who have been awarded a bachelor’s those 60 must be in residence at Rio Hondo College. degree from an accredited college or university Non-degree applicable coursework will not be in the United States may be exempt from the Rio included in the total number of units earned toward a Hondo College general education and proficiency major. requirements, should they pursue an associate degree at this institution. A Request for a Course Substitution The degree of Associate of Arts or Associate of form must be completed and returned to the Science will be conferred with a major consisting of Admissions and Records Office in order to obtain an a minimum of 18 units in a specified field of study exemption. Course substitution requests that pertain (or major). A listing of all majors can be found in the to general education requirements for the associate degree listing in the college catalog. In addition, a degree shall be forwarded from the Admissions and minimum of a “C” grade for all coursework within Records Office to the Dean of Counseling and Student the major is required. Effective Fall 2008, courses can be used to meet a General Education area and a Major requirement.

2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 37 Associate in Arts for Transfer that does accept the AA-T or AS-T will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn (AA-T) or Associate in Science for a bachelor’s degree (unless the major is a designated “high-unit” major). This degree may not be the Transfer (AS-T) Requirements best option for students intending to transfer to a The Student Transfer Achievement Reform Act particular CSU campus or to the university or college (Senate Bill 1440, now codified in California Education that is not part of the CSU system. Students should Code sections 66746-66749) guarantees admission consult with a counselor when planning to complete to a California State University (CSU) campus for the degree for more information on university any community college student who completes an admission and transfer requirements. “associate degree for transfer,” a newly established variation of the associate degrees traditionally offered There are no additional graduation requirements for at a California community college. The Associate in an AA-T or AS-T degree. Arts for Transfer (AA-T) or the Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T) is intended for students who plan Associate Degree for Transfer - Reciprocity Policy to complete a bachelor’s degree in a similar major at Students who have fulfilled a specific course a CSU campus. Students completing these degrees requirement or entire area of an AA-T/AS-T degree (AA-T or AS-T) are guaranteed admission to the CSU at a California Community College will be considered system, but not to a particular campus or major. In to have met those requirements at Rio Hondo College order to earn one of these degrees, students must for the same degree. Students must initiate the review complete a minimum of 60 required semester units process with a counselor and must mail official of CSU-transferable coursework with a minimum transcripts to the RHC Office of admissions. GPA of 2.0. Students transferring to a CSU campus

38 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog Associate of Arts Degree or Associate of Science Degree General Education Requirements The following general education requirements for an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree must be completed and are part of the 60 units required for the degree. 1. Competence in reading and written expression 6. Social and Behavioral Sciences - Minimum 3 units: may be met by the following: ANTH 102, 103, 110, 115, 125 a. The reading requirement may be met by one of CD 106, 208 the following: CHST 150 i. A satisfactory score on the Reading Placement Test ECON 101, 101H, 102, 102H ii. Credit (“P” grade) earned in READ 023 or higher level reading course, or appropriate assessment GEOG 102, 103 iii. 2 or 4 year degree from an accredited institution HIST 101, 102, 122, 143, 143H, 144, 144H, 158, 159, b. The written expression requirement may be met 159H, 167, 170 by one of the following: HUM 130 i. Credit earned in ENGL 101 with a grade of “C” or PHIL 128 better POLS 110, 110H, 128, 130, 140, 150 ii. A satisfactory score on the CSU English PSY 101, 101H, 112, 114, 116 Equivalency Exam (to be determined by the SOC 101, 101H, 102, 105, 110, 114, 116, 120, 127 Division of Communications and Languages) iii. Students earning a “C” or better in freshman 7. Humanities composition courses (3 or more semester/4 or A. Fine Arts – Minimum 3 units: more quarter units) from regionally accredited ART 101, 104, 105, 105H, 106, 106H, 107, 108, 109, U.S. colleges and universities. 110, 112,113, 115, 120, 130, 135, 140, 179 iv. Advanced Placement examination scores of 3, 4, or 5 on either of the following exams: AP English DANC 199 Language & Composition or English Literature & MUS 101, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 135, 136, 155 Composition. PHTO 190 v. CLEP examination scores of 50 or higher on one THTR 101, 105, 105H, 110 of the following exams: College Comp., College Comp Modular, English Comp (if taken prior to B. Humanities – Minimum 3 units: July ’10). ASL 149 CHIN 101, 102 2. Competence in mathematics may be met by one of the ENGL 126, 131 following: FR 101, 102, 201, 202 a. Credit (“C” grade or better) in MATH 060 (Geometry), HIST 101, 102, 122, 131, 143, 143H, 144, 144H, 158, MATH 070 (Intermediate Algebra) or MATH 072 159, 159H, 167, 170 (The Mathematics of Money), MATH 073 (Fast-Track HUM 110, 111, 125, 125H Intermediate Algebra) or a higher level math course b. Demonstrate proficiency by a satisfactory score on the Rio ITAL 101, 102 Hondo College Math Proficiency Exam JAPN 101, 102 c. Advanced Placement examination scores of 3, 4 or 5 on LATN 101, 102 either of the following exams: AP Calculus AB or AP LIT 102, 102H, 112A, 112AH, 112B, 112BH, 114, 117, Calculus BC or AP Statistics. 117H, 140, 140H, 141, 142, 142H, 144A, d. CLEP examination scores of 50 or higher on one of the MSCM 128 following exams: Calculus, College Algebra, PHIL 101, 101H, 120, 124, 126, 135, 140, College Algebra-Trig., and Trigonometry SPAN 101, 102, 130, 131, 201, 201H, 202 3. Physical Education-Minimum 2 classes. SPCH 130, 132 Any two physical education or dance activity courses. 8. Language and Rationality Effective 2006-2007 students who have completed a Fire A. English Composition–Minimum 3 units: or Police Academy from an accredited institution are ENGL 101 automatically waived from this requirement. Students with honorable discharge DD214 paperwork will be awarded B. Communication and Analytical Thinking – two 1-unit PE activity courses. (Exemption may be granted to Minimum 3 units: those students physically unable to complete this requirement. Exemption forms are available in the Health Office.) CIT 101, 115, 120 ENGL 125, 133, 201, 201H 4. American Institutions Requirement#-Minimum LIB 101 of one course: MATH 120, 130, 130H, 140, 150, 160, 170, 175, 180, HIST 143, 143H, 144, 144H, 158, 159, 159H, 170 190, 190H, 191, 250, 260, 270 POLS 110 or 110H PHIL 110, 112 PSY 190 5. Natural Sciences with Lab (a lab must be SPCH 100, 101, 102, 140 included)- Minimum 3 units: READ 101 ANTH 101, 101H, &101L VOCB 101 ASTR 110, 110H & 112 or 114 #Any course taken to meet the American Institutions BIOL 101, 111 & 111L, 112, 120 & 120L requirement may not be used to meet another general CHEM 101& 101L, 110, 120, 130 education requirement. GEOG 101 & 101L Courses may be used to fulfill only one G.E. area. GEOL 150 & 151 PHY 120, 150, 160, 211, 212, 213 (It is the student’s responsibility to provide verification PHYS 101, 102 to the Admissions and Records Office if any of the above requirements are met at another college or university.) 2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 39 General Education Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) at Rio Hondo College

Humanities Physical Education Students critique artistic works, evaluating elements Students will develop and demonstrate an relevant to the given work (e.g. texture, form, timbre, understanding of the role of diet and exercise in color, conflict, rhythm, etc.) and how these are controlling chronic health problems. effectively integrated in the work as a whole. Students will critique their particular situation Students create or perform artistic works and in relation to the principles of health, fitness and critically evaluate their efforts. wellness. Students interpret, analyze, and critique diverse literary texts by means of critical reading, classroom Students will explain methods and techniques used to discussion, and composition. promote cardiovascular fitness.

Students will be able to perform tasks that are Students will compare and contrast different types of meaningful, personalized, and/or culturally relevant exercise programs and diets and their relationship to or appropriate in the target language. (Foreign their fitness and wellness. language humanities outcome)

Given oral questions, written prompts, and/ Reading and Written/Oral Expression The student will analyze academic or literary texts to or reading selections, students will demonstrate discern meaning. productive and receptive skills in the target language. (Foreign language humanities outcome) The student will summarize main ideas from academic or literary texts. Mathematics Given the description of real-world problem, students The student will support an argument with evidence. construct correct equations and/or inequalities to represent the problem and determine the correct The student will organize ideas coherently. solution or set of solutions. The student will evaluate the reliability of both Students critique and interpret data presented in print and electronic (research) sources and use them appropriate graphical and/or verbal formats. effectively.

Students effectively employ calculators, computers, The student will document both print and electronic and other relevant technology in solving sources using a conventional format. mathematical problems. The student will vary or employ appropriate tone in conveying ideas. Natural Sciences Students evaluate quantitative and/or qualitative The student will use standard English grammar and data and develop a reasonable hypothesis based on mechanics. these results.

Presented with an argument promoting a particular Social and Behavioral Sciences hypothesis, students critique the stated assertions and Students will recognize the basic vocabulary and access whether or not the given hypothesis may be concepts of at least one social or behavioral science valid. discipline verbally or in writing.

Students utilize appropriate scientific apparatus to Students will compare and contrast social institutions obtain quantitative and/or qualitative data, and and processes across a range of historical periods and correctly document the resulting measurements. cultures.

Given a problem of scientific interest, students Students will recognize and explain the methods that develop and execute a procedure to investigate the social and behavioral scientists use to examine the problem. human condition.

Students evaluate the strengths and limitations of Students will develop and communicate alternative scientific models employed to describe a particular explanations or solutions for contemporary social phenomenon. issues.

40 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog Multiple Majors proficiency in special occupational subject areas. A student who completes the requirements for more There are three different certificates available to than one major at the same time may apply for a students: multiple major diploma. At least 18 additional units • The Certificate of Achievement is designed to must be earned for a second major. All the required prepare students for entry-level employment in a Awarded through Admissions and courses and units for each major must be completed vocational area. Records. and applied exclusively to the respective major and may not be used to meet requirements in other • The Certificate of Skill Proficiency provides the majors. Both majors will be listed on the diploma and student with skills designed to enhance their job Awarded through the both majors will be noted on the student’s academic marketability and mobility. designated Division Office. record • The Career Certificate prepares students for specific job opportunities. Awarded through the designated Second Associate Degrees Division Office. Second associate degrees may be awarded when the Specific requirements for certificates are listed in this following conditions have been met. A minimum catalog. A student may elect to meet the Certificate of seventy eight (78) units must be completed and of Achievement, Certificate of Skill Proficiency, or eighteen (18) additional units beyond the minimum Career Certificate requirements in effect at the time required for the first associate degree are required of entrance or at the time of graduation provided that to earn a second associate degree. The major for the he/she maintains continuous enrollment (see Catalog second degree must be in a different discipline from Rights – Continuous Enrollment). the major of the first degree. All required courses for the major of the second associate degree must be Certificates are awarded upon successful completion completed and must be exclusive to the respective of the courses indicated in a designated subject area. major and may not be used to meet requirements in Consult each program area for specific requirements. other majors. The general education requirements in A candidate must maintain a minimum of a “C” effect at the time of initiating the second degree must average in the certificate of achievement program be completed. Catalog rights will apply. and complete at least one required course for the certificate at Rio Hondo College. Catalog Rights A student may elect to meet the graduation Upon completion of required Certificate of requirements in effect at the time of entrance or at the Achievement courses, students must file an time of graduation provided that he/she maintains application with the Admissions and Records Office continuous enrollment. in order to receive the certificate. Applications are available from the Admissions and Records Office. Deadlines for filing a Certificate of Achievement Continuous Enrollment application are available at: www.riohondo.edu. Continuous enrollment is defined as being enrolled Certificates of Achievement are awarded through in at least one course each semester and receiving an the Admissions and Records Office and appear on A, B, C, D, F, P, NP, I or W at Rio Hondo College or students records/transcripts. All other certificates are any other campus within the California community awarded through the designated divisions and do not college or university system. If there is a break in appear on students records/transcripts. enrollment for more than three consecutive semesters, the student will be held to the new requirements listed in the catalog at the time of re-enrollment. Exceptions to Certificate of Absence from a summer session is not considered a Achievement Requirements break in enrollment. In extenuating circumstances, a A Request for a Course Substitution form must be student may submit a request for an extension to the completed and returned to the Admissions and Director of Admissions and Records for consideration. Records Office in order to substitute one course for another or to waive part of a requirement in the event Graduation of discontinued courses. Course substitution requests Students planning to graduate should file a “petition that pertain to certificates shall be forwarded to the for graduation” during the semester in which they department/area dean in question. The dean will, plan to graduate. Applications are available from after receiving an evaluation of the course from a the Admissions and Records Office. Deadlines for faculty member, approve or disapprove the request. filing graduation petitions are available on the Rio The completed request form will be returned to the Hondo web site, under the Admissions and General Admissions and Records Office to complete the course Information link. Please note that Rio Hondo College substitution process. Rio Hondo College may accept only hosts a commencement ceremony in the spring extension and continuing education courses after semester of each year. taking into consideration if they are equivalent to Rio Hondo courses, are from an accredited institution, are taken for credit and a letter grade, and are degree Certificate Programs applicable at the originating institution. Certificate programs are designed for students interested in developing advanced levels of

2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 41 7 Transfer Transfer Programs Students may also utilize ASSIST, the statewide Students whose goal is to transfer to a four-year repository of articulation information offering easy institution should identify which transferable access to a single computerized database of student courses are required for both their major and general transfer information (www.ASSIST.org). The database education. Students are strongly encouraged to meet includes IGETC and CSU GE Breadth lists as well as with a counselor to develop an academic program articulation agreements for many California public best suited for their transfer institution and intended post-secondary institutions (community colleges, major. CSUs and UCs). Assistance in developing a transfer educational plan Students who plan to transfer to one of the California is advisable through contact with the counselor. four-year colleges or universities should plan their Faculty members are valuable contacts in providing program at Rio Hondo College to include the required information related to a student’s career or college lower-division courses of the four-year institution. choice. Students should work closely with counselors when choosing courses at Rio Hondo College. It is possible, The Transfer Center is another valuable resource for in most cases, to fulfill both major and general students interested in transferring. The following education lower-division requirements for the college services are available in the Transfer Center: or university of their choice as well as the requirements Transfer Counseling, Application Workshops, for the associate degree at Rio Hondo College. Appointments with University Representatives, University Campus Tours, Transfer Fairs, Transfer Impacted Programs Workshops, Resource materials, Transfer Conference, The term impacted, when applied to a program or and Computer resource lab. major, means that the program usually attracts many more applicants than it can accept. Consequently, Rio Hondo College offers courses similar to courses there are special requirements and selection in the lower division (i.e., first two years) of four-year procedures for admission. Students intending to universities. Course requirements for graduation transfer and pursue these majors should consult with vary from one institution to another; it is to a a counselor and visit the transfer center to request its student’s advantage to choose his or her transfer most recent admissions information. university as early as possible. Students are advised to complete the courses at Rio Hondo College that best satisfy the lower-division course requirements of Transferring to California State their particular transfer institution. Lower-division University (CSU) course requirements typically include a set of “general The California State University system consists of 23 education” courses and a sequence of courses in the campuses located throughout the state. Admission student’s chosen major known as “major prepatory”. representatives from local CSU campuses visit the Rio Hondo College Transfer Center on a regular basis. Please check with the Transfer Center for more Planning a Transfer Program detailed information. Each four-year institution has its own basic pattern of lower-division requirements regarding both general Each California State University (CSU) campus has education and specific majors. These requirements its own general education and major requirements. vary from college to college and often change from Therefore, students should work with a counselor year to year. Rio Hondo College has articulated to first select a particular CSU campus and then courses with the California State University and formulate a strategy for completing that campus’ University of California campuses as well as general education requirements, major requirements, independent colleges and universities. and admission requirements. The Transfer Center has a listing of requirements for Courses transferable to CSU campuses are identified completing the Intersegmental General Education in the course description in this Catalog and in the Transfer Curriculum (IGETC), CSU – General Class Schedule. Courses identified as meeting major Education Breadth, and other general education preparation are listed in the ASSIST articulation patterns. In addition, there are computers for student database, which can be viewed at www.ASSIST.org. use to access information on the Internet regarding the college of their choice. Students that have completed 60 transferable semester

42 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog units (90 quarter units) with a 2.0 grade point average division general education requirements for the CSU. (2.4 for non-resident students) completed by the time For full certification, students must complete 39 units of entry to a CSU, are considered an upper division from Categories A through E of the CSU General applicant. Applicants are eligible for admission to a Education Requirements with a 2.0 GPA. CSU if they: 1. Are in good standing at the last college or Certification from a community college is important university attended AND because without it, students will be held to the 2. Have completed, or will complete prior to transfer general education requirements specific to the CSU at least 30 semester units of general education campus to which they are transferring. Once the requirements, with grades of “C” or better. student is certified the CSU campus will identify The 30 semester units must include one course the student as having completed the lower-division in written communication, one course in oral requirements. (Please note that 9 units of up-division communication, one course in critical thinking, general education courses must be completed at the and one transferable course in mathematics. All CSU after transfer.) For full certification, a minimum of these courses must be completed with a “C” of nine units must be completed in each of Areas A, B, or better (see Area A and B4 on the Rio Hondo C, and D and one course must be completed in Area College CSU-GE pattern or Areas 1 and 2 on E from the CSU-GE pattern. Courses in Area A and IGETC) Area B4 must be completed with a “C” or better. The Certain “impacted” programs, which have more overall grade-point average for the remainder of the applicants than there are spaces available, have courses must be at least a 2.0. additional screening requirements. Visit the Transfer Center for more details. Students who have completed general education courses at other colleges are advised to see a Note: Some CSU campuses may accept a limited number counselor for information regarding a pass-along of lower-division transfer applicants (applicants with petition. Foreign coursework may not be used for fewer than 60 transferable units). Lower-division certification on the CSU-GE requirements. transfer applicants will be held to specified CSU eligibility standards. Check with a counselor and CSU mentor: www. It is the student’s responsibility to request csumentor.edu for details. certification. To obtain the certification, students must file a Transcript Request Form at the Office of A maximum of 70 semester units earned at a Admissions and Records. The final transcript and community college may be transferred to the CSU; general education certification will then be sent to the however, courses in excess of 70 semester units will CSU. To certify courses from another college, students receive subject credit and will be applied to satisfy must meet with a counselor. All transcripts from content requirements as appropriate. No upper- college previously attended should be on file with the division credit is allowed for courses taken at a Office of Admissions and Records before certification community college. is granted. Associate Degree for Transfer – Because the requirements for a particular major may A Degree with a Guarantee differ from one CSU campus to another, and because The new joint transfer program from the California requirements may change yearly, students must consult Community Colleges and the California State regularly with a counselor when selecting courses. Universities makes it easier for students to transfer. For the first time in California’s history, community CSU Application college students who complete an AA-T or AS-T Applications for admission to the CSU system degree will be guaranteed admission to the California are available online at www.csumentor.edu. State University (CSU) system. With this new degree, Applications to impacted programs must be filed you have the opportunity to complete two degrees during the priority-filing period. Applications with only 120 units if you apply and are admitted into should be filed as early as possible to ensure priority a similar degree program. consideration. Through the new program, students who complete an AA-T or AS-T degree will be given a special GPA CSU Application Filing Periods advantage when applying to CSU impacted campuses Students are encouraged to attend an application or majors. workshop before beginning the application process. Visit the Transfer Center for a workshop schedule. Students with an AA-T or AS-T degree enter the Applications are to be submitted one year prior to CSU system with junior standing. Students who are transferring. The priority filing periods are: admitted to a program that has been deemed similar Semester System Campuses will need only 60 more semester units (or 90 quarter Fall Semester: October 1-November 30 units) to complete a bachelor’s degree. Spring Semester: August 1-31 Meet with a counselor to help you identify an AA-T Quarter System Campuses or AS-T degree that might be right for you. Fall Quarter: October 1-November 30 Winter Quarter: June 1-30 CSU-GE Certification A Certification means that Rio Hondo College has Spring Quarter: August 1-31 verified that a student has completed the lower- Summer Quarter: February 1-28 2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 43 CSU General Education Breadth Course Requirements The CSU GE Breadth is an agreement between Rio Hondo and the CSU campuses regarding general education requirements. This list of courses is regularly updated. Students can complete these courses to fulfill their lower- division, general education requirements at a community college before they transfer to a CSU campus. The CSU GE Breadth is not the only one way to fulfill the lower-division, general education requirements for the CSU. Students may also use the IGETC to fulfill lower-division general education requirements at the CSU (see in this catalog.) Courses taken by students for CSU GE Certification must be selected from the following list: AREA A: English Language Communication and HUM 110, 111, 125, 125H, Critical Thinking: ITAL 101, 102 Choose one course from each group. JAPN 101, 102 (9 units minimum) LATN 101, 102 A1: Oral Communication LIT 102, 102H, 112A, 112AH, 112B, 112BH, 114, 117, SPCH 100, 101, 102, 140 117H, 140, 140H, 141, 142, 142H, 144A, 144B, A2: Written Communication 145, 145H, 146A, 146AH, 146B, 146BH, 147, 148, 149 ENGL 101 PHIL 101, 101H, 120, 124, 126, 128, 135, 140, 150, A3: Critical Thinking POLS 128 ENGL 201, 201H SPAN 101, 102, 130, 131, 201, 201H, 202 PHIL 110, 112 SPCH 130, 132 READ 101 AREA D: Social Sciences: 9 units required with courses in SPCH 140 at least two groups. (3 courses/9 units minimum) AREA B: Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative D1: Anthropology and Archeology: ANTH 101, Reasoning: Choose one course from each group; one of the 101H, 102, 102H, 103, 115, 125 science courses must include a laboratory (indicated by *). (9 D2: Economics: ECON 101, 101H, 102, 102H, 106 units minimum) D3: Ethnic Studies: CHST 150; B1: Physical Science HIST 131, 158, 159, 159H; HUM 130; ASTR 110, 110H, 112*, 114* POLS 150 CHEM 101, 101L*, 110*, 120*, 130*, 131, 131L*, D4: Gender Studies HIST 170, SOC 120 230*, 231* D5: Geography: GEOG 102, 103 GEOG 101, 101L* D6: History: HIST 101, 102, 122, 131, 143, 143H, 144, GEOL 150, 151* 144H, 158, 159, 159H, 167, 170 PHY 120*, 150*, 160*, 211*, 212*, 213* D7: Interdisciplinary Social or PHYS 101*, 102* Behavioral Science: CD 208, SOC 127 B2: Life Science D8: Political Science, Government, & ANTH 101, 101H, 101L* Legal Institutions: BIOL 101*, 105, 111, 111L*, 112*, 120, 120L*, 200*, CHST 150, PHIL 128, POLS 110, 110H, 128, 201*, 203*, 204*, 222*,226* 130, 140, 150 PSY 210, 210H D9: Psychology: CD 106, 208; B3: Laboratory Activity PSY 101, 101H, 112, 114, 116, 170, 180, 200, All courses are identified by * in Groups B1 and D0: Sociology and Criminology: B2 above. ANTH 110; SOC 101, 101H, 102, 105, 110, 114, B4: Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning 116, 120, 127 MATH 120, 130, 130H, 140, 160, 170, 175, 180, 190, 190H, 191, 250, 260, 270 HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: All CSU campuses have PSY 190 a graduation requirement in U.S. History, Constitution (If MATH 070, Intermediate Algebra, was taken prior to Fall 1988, it will fulfill the requirements.) and American Ideals. Students may be certified as PSY 190 completing this requirement at Rio Hondo College AREA C: Arts and Humanities by taking POLS 110 or 110H and one of the following Choose at least one course from C1: Arts; and at least one History courses: HIST 143, 143H, 144, 144H, 158, 159, course from C2: Humanities. Additional courses may be 159H, 170. These courses may be used to partially satisfy taken from either of the groups. (9 units minimum) area C and/or D of the CSU-GE Breadth. C1: Arts (Art, Dance, Music, Theatre) ART 101, 104, 105, 105H, 106, 106H, 107, 108, 109, AREA E: Lifelong Learning and Self-Development: 110, 112, 113, 115, 120, 121, 130, 135, 140 Choose one course from the following: DANC 199 ANTH 110; CD 106 MUS 101, 120, 129, 130, 136 COUN 101, 151 or 151A, 151B, 151C 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 155, 170 (NOTE: The entire sequence of 151 A-C must be PHTO 190 completed for a total of 3 units) THTR 101, 105, 105H, 110, 150 DD 214 (see counselor for details) PETH 191, 192, 196; C2: Humanities (Literature, Philosophy, Foreign PSY 112, 121, 123, 133 Languages) SOC 105, 110 ASL 149 NOTE: Courses may be used to fulfill only one General CHIN 101, 102 Education area. ENGL 126 For a complete listing of courses and their approval dates, FR 101, 102, 201, 202 students may log on to www.assist.org. HIST 101, 102, 122, 131, 143, 143H, 144, 144H, 158, 159, 159H, 167, 170

44 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog Transferring to University of Community College Transfer California (UC) Priority Admission The University of California has 10 campuses located UC campuses give priority consideration for throughout the state. Admission representatives admission to California community college students. from local UC campuses visit the Rio Hondo College A California community college student applying for Transfer Center on a regular basis. Please check with admission to the University of California in advance the Transfer Center for more detailed information. standing will be given priority admission over all other applicants if: Course requirements vary from one University of 1. The student was enrolled at one or more California (UC) campus to another. Therefore, it is California community college for at least two advised that students work with a counselor to first terms (excluding summer sessions); AND select a particular UC campus and then formulate 2. The last college attended before admission to a a strategy for completing that campus’ general UC campus was a California community college education requirements, major requirements, and (excluding summer sessions); AND admissions requirements. At most UC campuses, 3. The student has completed at least 30 semester admission is competitive, and a grade point average (45 quarter) UC transferable units at one or more (GPA) higher than the 2.4 minimum is required. Some California community college. UC campuses require that students complete specific course work in a major before transfer, and some majors require a higher grade point average than IGETC General Education designated for general admission. See a counselor for Certification further explanation and planning materials. Certification means that the last community college attended prior to transfer will verify that the student Transfer Admission Requirements has completed the entire IGETC pattern. Rio Hondo To be eligible for admission to a UC as a transfer College will certify for IGETC after completion of student, a student must fulfill the following criteria: all courses required. Students who have completed A. Complete 60 UC transferable semester units general education courses at other colleges are advised (90 quarter units) with a minimum GPA of 2.4 to see a counselor for information regarding a pass- (2.8 for non-residents); AND along petition. Foreign coursework may not be used B. Complete the following course requirements, for certification on the IGETC requirements, except for earning a grade of “C” or better in each area 6: Language other than English. course: two transferable college courses in English composition; one transferable All courses on IGETC must be completed with college course in mathematical concepts a C grade or better. By completing the IGETC and quantitative reasoning; four requirements, students will have satisfied all lower transferable college courses chosen from at division general education requirements for the UC least two of the following subject areas: arts or CSU campus of choice. Certification is highly and humanities, social and behavioral recommended (please note that some UC campuses, sciences, and physical and biological sciences. depending on the major, will not accept IGETC as part NOTE: The IGETC General Education of the general education requirements; see a counselor Transfer Pattern will meet these course for more information). It is the student’s responsibility requirements. However, some students, to request certification. To obtain the certification, depending on the transfer major and students must file a Transcript Request Form at the university, may not be well served by Office of Admissions and Records. If coursework following IGETC; AND was completed at another college/university, C. Complete as many major preparation official transcripts must be on file with the Office of courses as possible. Major preparation many Admissions and Records before the certification is be viewed at www.assist.org. granted. Partial certification can be granted if a student NOTE: Selective majors require certain courses to be has completed all but two courses in the IGETC completed before transfer with a higher grade point pattern. average.

The UC allows up to 70 UC transferable lower division units from a community college or 4-year university. Students who complete more than 70 units at the community college may still complete courses to fulfill course requirements but will not be able to transfer more than the 70 units of credit.

IMPORTANT! To be considered for fall admission at most campuses, students must plan to complete all courses required for admission no later than the spring semester preceding the fall they wish to enter the university.

2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 45 UC Impacted Majors Transferring to Independent Some majors at UC campuses are highly competitive or “impacted”. This means that certain courses in the Colleges & Universities major must be completed with achievement of a high Each year many Rio Hondo students go on to GPA prior to transfer. Please consult with a counselor pursue their fields of interest and earn a degree at or visit the Transfer Center for details. an independent four-year institution. Admission requirements and general education requirements vary from college to college. To make transferring Transfer Admission Guarantee to a private or independent college as smooth as (TAG) possible, students should obtain information on The Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) program transfer requirements from that college and work offers guaranteed admission to the students who closely with a counselor to plan their course of study. complete a core set of courses at Rio Hondo College a full term prior to transferring. Students in the TAG Although admission requirements vary and are listed program can receive early review of their academic in the catalogs of the various universities and colleges, records, early admission notification, and specific students who transfer to independent colleges and guidance on major preparation and general education universities are given credit for most, if not all, of coursework. Rio Hondo College has agreements with their community college work. Most colleges and seven UCs (UC Davis, UC Irvine, UC Merced, UC universities give full credit for general education Riverside, UC San Diego, UC Santa Barbara, and UC courses and for most other courses designated by the Santa Cruz). TAG requirements vary by UC campus and community college as transferable. yearly. For further information meet with the Transfer Counselor. Rio Hondo College has developed articulation agreements with many independent colleges and universities. Transfer students who plan to attend UC Application a private college or university are encouraged to Applications for admission to the UC system are consult with a counselor to plan their academic plan. available online at www.universityofcalifonia.edu/ For information regarding deadlines and articulation apply. NOTE: The UCs requires students to write a agreements, students should visit the Transfer Center. personal statement, visit the Transfer Center for more information. For information regarding all transfer deadlines, students should consult with Rio Hondo College UC Application Filing Periods counselors or the Transfer Center. Students are encouraged to attend an application workshop before beginning the application process. Transfer Web Sites Remember applications are submitted one year prior Below are listed some of the web sites available to to transferring. help students who wish to transfer.

The priority filing periods are: • Articulation: Fall Quarter/ Semester: November 1-30 http://www.assist.org Winter Quarter: July 1-31 http://www.riohondo.edu/Students/Articulation Spring Quarter: October 1-31 • California Colleges: All UC campuses accept applicants for fall admission. http://www.californiacolleges.edu To determine which UC campus accepts winter and/ or spring, call the specific campus or visit the Transfer • California Independent Colleges and Universities: Center. http://www.aiccu.edu

• California State University: http://www.csumentor.edu

• RHC Transfer Center: http://www.riohondo.edu/students/transfercenter

• University of California: http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu

• UC Transfer: http://uctransfer.universityofcalifornia.edu

• Associate Degree for Transfer: A Degree with a Guarantee www.adegreewithaguarantee.com

46 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) For CSU & UC The IGETC is an agreement between Rio Hondo and the CSU and UC campuses regarding general education requirements. The IGETC list of courses was developed first in 1991 and is regularly updated. Students can complete these courses to fulfill their lower-division, general education requirements at a community college before they transfer to a CSU or UC campus. The IGETC is only one way to fulfill the lower-division, general education requirements of a CSU or UC campus, and it is not recommended for certain majors and colleges. Completion of all the requirements in the IGETC will permit a student to transfer from a community college to a campus in either the California State University or University of California system without the need to take additional lower-division general education courses. Transfer students will receive certification for all their general education requirements only after completing all of the subject areas listed below with a “C” grade or better in each course.

Area 1: ENGLISH COMMUNICATION HUM 130 CSU: 3 courses required, one from each group below PHIL 128 UC: 2 courses required, one each from 1A and 1B POLS 110, 110H, 128, 130, 140, 150 1A – English Composition PSY 101, 101H, 112, 114, 170, 200, One course of 3 semester/4 quarter units SOC 101, 101H, 102, 105, 110, 114, 116, 120, 127 ENGL 101 Area 5: PHYSICAL & BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES 1B –Critical Thinking One course of 3 semester/4 quarter units At least 2 courses are required, one from 5A and 5B. One ENGL 201 or 201H, PHIL 110 course must include a corresponding laboratory from 5A or 5B. Laboratory courses are noted with * symbol 1C –Oral Communications: (CSU only) One course of 3 (7-9 semester/9-11 quarter units) semesters/4 quarter units. SPCH 100, 101, 102, 140 5A: PHYSICAL SCIENCES (One course minimum): ASTR 110, 110H, 112*, 114* Area 2: MATHEMATICAL CONCEPTS & CHEM 110*, 120*, 130*, 230*, 231* QUANTITATIVE REASONING One course: 3 semester/4 quarter units GEOG 101, 101L* MATH 120, 130, 130H, 160+, 165+, 170+, GEOL 150, 151* 180+, 190+, 190H, 191, 250, 260, 270 PHY 120*+, 150*+, 160*+, 211*+, 212*+, 213+* PSY 190 5B: BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES (One course minimum): + Indicates that UC course credit may be limited. ANTH 101, 101H, 101L Please consult a counselor for additional information. BIOL 101*, 105, 111, 111L*, 120, 120L*, 200*, 201*, 203*, Area 3: ARTS & HUMANITIES 204*, 226* At least 3 courses - 9 semester/12 quarter units. PSY 210, 210H 3A: ARTS (3 units minimum): ART 104, 105, 105H, 106, 106H, 107, 108, 109, 110 5C: Laboratory Activity: This requirement may 112, 113, 115 be met by completing and lab course that corresponds to a MUS 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 135, 136 lecture course found above in 5A or 5B with *symbol. THTR 101, 105, 105H + Indicates that UC course credit may be limited. Please consult 3B: HUMANITIES (3 units minimum): the course description for additional information. ENGL 126 FR 102, 201, 202 6: LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH HIST 101, 102, 122, 131, 143, 143H, 144, 144H, 158, (UC REQUIREMENT ONLY) 159, 159H, 167, 170 Proficiency equivalent to two years of high school study in the HUM 110, 111, 125, 125H ITAL 102 same language or at Rio Hondo College: At least 1 course from: JAPN 102 ASL 149 LATN 102 CHIN 101, 102 LIT 102, 102H, 112A, 112AH, 112B, 112BH, 114, FR 101, 102, 201, 202 117, 117H, 140, 140H, 141, 142, 142H, 144A, 144B, ITAL 101, 102 145, 145H, 146A, 146AH, 146B, 146BH, 147, 148, 149 JAPN 101, 102 PHIL 101, 101H, 120, 124, 126, 128,135, 140, 150 LATN 101, 102 POLS 128 SPAN 101, 102, 130, 131, 201, 201H, 202 SPAN 102, 201, 201H, 202 (If using high school courses to fulfill this area, grades of “C-” are acceptable. Official transcripts must be on file in Area 4: SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES the Admissions and Records Office) At least 3 courses from at least two disciplines - 9 semester/12 quarter units AMERICAN INSTITUTIONS REQUIREMENT ANTH 102, 102H, 103, 110, 125 CSU has an American Institutions graduation requirement CD 106, 208 that can be fulfilled by taking the following: CHST 150 6 units: Choose one course from group 1 and one course ECON 101, 101H, 102, 102H, 106 from group 2. GEOG 102, 103 1. POLS 110, 110H HIST 101, 102, 122, 131, 143, 143H, 144, 144H, 2. HIST 143, 143H, 144, 144H, 158, 159, 159H, 170 158, 167, 170

2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 47 Degrees & Certificates Occasionally8 offerings will not be available in a particular program. Please contact the division for more information about availability. List of Degrees Fire Technology...... 87 • Admissions Procedures...... 88 Accounting...... 50 Administration of Justice...... 52 General Studies Advanced Engine Performance...... 53 • Emphasis in Arts and Alternative Energy Technology...... 55 Human Expression...... 81 Alternative Fuels/Advanced Transportation....56 • Emphasis in Science and Mathematics.....92 Animation...... 57 • Emphasis in Social Behavior and Architecture...... 58 Self-Development...... 93 Architectural Design & Drawing...... 59 • Emphasis in Social Sciences...... 94 Art ...... 60 Automotive Collision Repair & Painting...... 61 Honda Professional Career Training Program Automotive Technology...... 62 Specialization (PACT)...... 98 • Heavy Equipment Maintenance...... 97 • Program Overview...... 99-100

Biology...... 65 Kinesiology for Transfer...... 102 Business Administration...... 66 Business Mass Communications • International Business...... 67 • Mass Media Specialization...... 104 • Logistics Management...... 103 • Print Media Specialization...... 105 • Management/Supervision...... 68 Mathematics for Transfer...... 106 • Small Business/Entrepreneuralism...... 128 Music...... 107

Business Marketing...... 69 Nursing Program Overview...... 108-118 Chicano Studies...... 70 Nursing...... 120 Child Development...... 71 • Associate Degree Nursing...... 120-122 Civil Design Technology...... 74 • Vocational Nursing...... 121 Computer Information Technology • Computer Systems (Option)...... 77 Philosophy...... 124 • Microcomputer Specialist (Option)...... 78 Photography...... 125 Communication Studies for Transfer...... 76 Psychology for Transfer...... 127 Commercial Art...... 60 Sociology for Transfer...... 129 Corrections...... 79 Theatre Arts...... 130 Drug Studies...... 80 Welding Technology...... 130 Electronics Technology...... 81 Wildland Fire Technology...... 131 Engineering Design Drafting...... 82 English and Literature...... 83 Environmental Science...... 84 Environmental Technology...... 85

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List of Certificates Mass Communications...... 104 Certificates of Achievement • Mass Media Specialization...... 104 Accounting...... 50 • Print Media Specialization...... 105

Advanced Engine Performance...... 53 Nursing...... 123 • Vocational Nursing...... 123 Advanced Engine Performance-Technician...... 54 Welding Technology...... 130 Alternative Energy Technology...... 55 Wildland Fire Technology...... 131

Alternative Fuels & Advanced Career Certificates Transportation...... 56 Architectural Design & Drawing -Technician....59 Forensic Identification...... 89 Automotive Collision Repair & Painting...... 61 Automotive Technology...... 64 Nursing...... 119 • Brake and Suspension Service...... 63 • Certified Nurse Assistant • Engine Repair...... 64 Acute Care...... 119 • General Automotive Service...... 62 • Home Health Aide...... 119 • General Service Technician...... 62 • Nurse Assistant Pre-Cert. Training • Heavy Equipment Maintenance Course...... 119 Specialist...... 91 • Transmission Service...... 64 Physical Education • Athletic Trainer’s Aide...... 125 Business ...... 67 Police Academy • International Business...... 67 • Basic Police Training...... 126 • Logistics Management...... 103 • Retail Management...... 68 • Business/Management & Supervision...68 Certificates of Skill Proficiency • Small Business/Entrepreneuralism...... 128 Business Marketing...... 69 Computerized Accounting...... 51

Child Development...... 72 Income Tax Preparer...... 51 • Preschool Teacher...... 73 Civil Design Technology...... 74 Emergency Medical Technician...... 81 Civil Design & Drawing...... 75 • Surveying, Mapping & Drawing...... 75 Game Development...... 90 Computer Information Technology...... 77 • Computer Systems...... 77 Geographic Information Systems...... 96 • Microcomputer Specialist...... 78 • Focus Area Facilities Management...... 96 • Focus Area Crime Mapping...... 96 Diesel Fuel & Emission Systems...... 63 • Focus Area Environmental Drug Studies...... 80 Technology...... 96

Electronics Technology...... 81 Human Services...... 101 Engineering Design Drafting – Technician...... 82 Environmental Technology...... 86 *Courses in the degree/certificate are not necessarily listed in the order of enrollment, Fire Technology...... 87 see prerequisites. Fitness Specialist...... 89

2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 49 ACCOUNTING DIVISION OF BUSINESS

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT The Associate of Science Degree in the Accounting Accounting program prepares students for employment and advancement opportunities The certificate curriculum in Accounting prepares in business and industry such as financial students for employment and advancement institutions, hospitals, manufacturing and opportunities in business and industry such as construction companies, wholesale and retail financial institutions, hospitals, manufacturing companies, transportation, utilities, educational and construction companies, wholesale and retail institutions, all levels of government and the companies, transportation, utilities, educational military. Entry-level employment opportunities institutions, all levels of government and the include positions in general bookkeeping, military. Entry-level employment opportunities accounts receivable/payable, payroll, income tax include positions in general bookkeeping, preparation, cost accounting and auditing. accounts receivable/payable, payroll, income tax preparation, cost accounting and auditing. Accounting Majors intending to obtain a bachelor’s degree in Accounting should refer to Accounting Majors intending to obtain a the Business Administration transfer curriculum. bachelor’s degree in Accounting should refer to the Business Administration transfer curriculum. To acquire the Associate of Science Degree in Accounting, it is necessary to complete the To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in graduation requirements of the College along Accounting, it is necessary to complete the with the following courses with a grade of “C” or following courses with a grade of “C” or better: better: Required Courses Units Required Courses Units ACCT 101 Financial Accounting...... 4 ACCT 101 Financial Accounting...... 4 ACCT 102 *Managerial Accounting...... 4 ACCT 102 *Managerial Accounting...... 4 ACCT 103 Payroll Accounting...... 3 ACCT 103 Payroll Accounting...... 3 ACCT 106 Computerized Accounting...... 3 ACCT 106 Computerized Accounting...... 3 ACCT 203 *Introduction to Cost ACCT 203 *Introduction to Cost Accounting...... 3 Accounting...... 3 BUSL 110 Legal Environment of BUSL 110 Legal Environment of Business...... 3 Business...... 3 CIT 107 Introduction to Microsoft CIT 107 Introduction to Microsoft Excel Excel...... 1.5 ...... 1.5 CIT 108 *Advanced Microsoft Excel...... 1.5 CIT 108 *Advanced Microsoft Excel...... 1.5 MGMT 101 Introduction to Business...... 3 MGMT 101 Introduction to Business...... 3 ENGL 101 *College Composition & ENGL 101 *College Composition & Research...... 3.5 Research...... 3.5 Or Or MGMT 108 Business Communications...... 3 MGMT 108 Business Communications...... 3 Choose a minimum of 6 units from the following: Choose a minimum of 6 units from the following: ACCT 104 *Introduction to Government and . ACCT 104 * Introduction to Government and Not-For-Profit Accounting...... 3 Not-For-Profit Accounting...... 3 ACCT 105 Income Tax Accounting...... 4 ACCT 105 Income Tax Accounting...... 4 ACCT 201 *Intermediate Accounting I...... 3 ACCT 201 *Intermediate Accounting I...... 3 ACCT 202 *Intermediate Accounting II...... 3 ACCT 202 *Intermediate Accounting II...... 3 ACCT 290 CWE/Internship for Accounting ACCT 290 CWE/Internship for Accounting Related Fields...... 1-4 Related Fields...... 1-4 FIN 101 Introduction to Financial FIN 101 Introduction to Financial Planning...... 3 Planning...... 3 Units Required 35 - 35.5 Units Required 35 - 35.5

*Prerequisite *Prerequisite

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CERTIFICATE OF SKILL PROFICIENCY CERTIFICATE OF SKILL PROFICIENCY

Computerized Accounting Income Tax Preparer The Computerized Accounting Certificate This certificate is designed for individuals program is designed to provide students desiring to enter the tax preparation field with with basic accounting skills and knowledge a minimum of course requirements. Upon necessary to obtain entry-level accounting successful completion of this certificate, students and other accounting support positions in will possess the knowledge and practical small and medium sized businesses which use experience necessary to prepare personal income computerized accounting systems. taxes effectively. By completing the tax course, students will receive the qualifying education Required Courses Units required by the California tax Education Council ACCT 101 Financial Accounting...... 4 to become a California Registered Tax Preparer. ACCT 103 Payroll Accounting...... 3 ACCT 106 Computerized Accounting...... 3 Required Courses Units CIT 107 Introduction to Microsoft ACCT 105 Income Tax Accounting...... 4 Excel...... 1.5 ACCT 096 Volunteer Income Tax CIT 108 Advanced Microsoft Excel...... 1.5 Assistance I...... 1 MGMT 108 Business Communications...... 3 ACCT 097 Volunteer Income Tax or Assistance II...... 1 ENGL 101 College Composition and Research ...... 3.5 Units Required 6

Units Required 16-16.5

2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 51 ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY

Administration of Justice ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE (Open to all students) Students desiring careers in law enforcement may To acquire the Associate of Science Degree in elect a program from Administration of Justice. Administration of Justice, it is necessary to This program is designed to be transferable or job complete the graduation requirements of the oriented, depending on student need. College along with the following courses:

Students seeking careers in corrections, probation Required Courses Units and parole should specialize in the corrections AJ 101 Introduction to Administration option. Some of these areas require a four year of Justice...... 3 degree. AJ 102 Criminal Procedures...... 3 AJ 104 Legal Aspects of Evidence...... 3 Students seeking employment with a local, AJ 105 Community Relations/ state or federal law enforcement agency should Multicultural Issues specialize in Administration of Justice. Every within Public Service...... 3 student should seek counseling with the assigned AJ 106 Criminal Law I...... 3 member of the Counseling staff in order to AJ 107 Criminal Law II...... 3 develop a comprehensive course of study within 18 his/her career choice. Plus 6 units for the following courses: It is highly recommended that the Administration GIS 281 Crime Mapping and Analysis...... 4 of Justice student take Introduction to AJ Administration of Justice Courses Administration of Justice before advancing to (Subject Titles & Units will vary) the next courses. This provides a foundation CORR Corrections Courses of basic understanding of the Criminal Justice (Subject Titles & Units will vary) System. The student is now prepared for a study PAC Police Academy Courses of courses in the Administration of Justice. (Subject Titles & Units will vary)

Units Required 24

52 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog ADVANCED ENGINE PERFORMANCE DIVISION OF CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT The courses listed in the Associate of Science The courses listed in the Certificate of Degree are comprised of a comprehensive list of Achievement are comprised of a comprehensive job skills needed to work in the specialized field list of job skills needed to work in the of Automotive Advanced Engine Performance specialized field of Automotive Advanced Diagnostics. The skills developed during lecture Engine Performance Diagnostics. The skills and lab will enhance the student’s ability to developed during lecture and lab will enhance complete the industry-recognized Automotive the student’s ability to complete the industry- Service Excellence (ASE) Certification Tests recognized Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) A6 (Electrical/Electronic Systems), A8 (Engine Certification Tests A6 (Electrical/Electronic Performance), and L1 (Advanced Engine Systems), A8 (Engine Performance), and L1 Performance). The degree is designed to (Advanced Engine Performance). The Certificate prepare an individual for transfer and/or entry- is designed to prepare an individual for entry- level employment as an Automotive Engine level employment as an Automotive Engine Performance Diagnostic Technician. Performance Diagnostic Technician. To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in To acquire the Associate of Science Degree in Advanced Engine Performance, it is necessary Advanced Engine Performance, it is necessary to complete the following courses with a grade of to complete the graduation requirements of the “C” or better: College along with the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: Required Courses Units AUTO 0501 ASE A6 Alternative Course- Required Courses Units Automotive Electrical/Electronic . AUTO 0501 ASE A6 Alternative Course- Diagnosis and Repair...... 1.5 Automotive Electrical/Electronic AUTO 0502 ASE A8 Alternative Course- Diagnosis and Repair...... 1.5 Automotive Engine Performance AUTO 0502 ASE A8 Alternative Course- Diagnosis and Repair...... 1.5 Automotive Engine Performance AUTO 0503 ASE L1 Alternative Course Diagnosis and Repair...... 1.5 Automotive Advanced Engine AUTO 0503 ASE L1 Alternative Course- Performance Diagnosis & Automotive Advanced Engine Repair...... 1.5 Performance Diagnosis & Repair AUTO 106 Automotive Electrical Tools and ...... 1.5 Diagnostic Procedures...... 3 AUTO 106 Automotive Electrical Tools and AUTO 110 Introduction to Engine Diagnosis . Diagnostic Procedures...... 3 and Tune-Up...... 3 AUTO 110 Introduction to Engine Diagnosis AUTO 120 Engine Tune-Up/Performance and Tune-Up...... 3 ...... 4 AUTO 120 Engine Tune-Up/Performance...... 4 AUTO 130 Basic Clean Air Car Course...... 4 AUTO 130 Basic Clean Air Car Course...... 4 AUTO 135 Advanced Clean Air Car Course...... 2 AUTO 135 Advanced Clean Air Car Course... 2 AUTO 155 Automotive On-Board Diagnostics AUTO 155 Automotive On-Board Diagnostics Generations One and Two Generations One and Two (OBD I & OBD II)...... 3 (OBD I & OBD II)...... 3 AUTO 157 Automotive Specialized Electronics AUTO 157 Automotive Specialized Training...... 4 Electronics Training...... 4 In addition, students must complete TWO of the In Addition, Students Must Complete TWO of the following: following: AUTO 115 Computerized Engine Controls AUTO 115 Computerized Engine Controls and Diagnostics...... 3 and Diagnostics...... 3 AUTO 150 Engine Electrical Systems...... 4 AUTO 150 Engine Electrical Systems...... 4 AUTO 180 Advanced Automotive AUTO 180 Advanced Automotive Diagnostics. Diagnostics...... 3 ...... 3 AUTO 256 Automotive Scantools and Vehicle AUTO 256 Automotive Scantools and Vehicle Network Systems...... 3 Network Systems...... 3 Units Required 33.5 or 34.5 Units Required 33.5 or 34.5 2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 53 Advanced engine perFormance - technician Division OF Career & Technical Education

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT This Certificate is designed for the experienced Automotive Technician who desires to expand and upgrade his/her skill level to include the ability to complete the industry-recognized Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification Tests A6, A8, and L1 within the California Tune-Up & Driveability, and Smog Check Program. The Certificate is designed to prepare an individual for entry-level employment as a State Certified Smog Check Technician.

To acquire a Certificate of Achievement in Advanced Engine Performance Technician, it is necessary to complete the following with a grade of “C” or better:

Required Courses Units AUTO 0501 ASE A6 Alternative Course- Automotive Electrical/ Electronic Diagnosis and Repair...... 1.5 AUTO 0502 ASE A8 Alternative Course- Automotive Engine Performance Diagnosis and Repair...... 1.5 AUTO 0503 ASE L1 Alternative Course- Automotive Advanced Engine Performance Diagnosis & Repair...... 1.5 AUTO 130 Basic Clean Air Car Course...... 4 AUTO 135 Advanced Clean Air Car Course...... 2 AUTO 155 Automotive On-Board Diagnostics Generations One and Two (OBD I & OBD II) ...... 3

Units Required 13.5

54 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog ALTERNATIVE ENERGY TECHNOLOGY Division OF Career & Technical Education

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT The courses listed in the Associate of Science Alternative Energy Technology Degree are designed to prepare an individual for entry level employment within the alternative The courses listed in this certificate compile a energy industry as an integrator, designer, or as comprehensive list of job related skills needed a maintenance or repair worker. This Degree to acquire Alternative Energy technical skills. is designed to increase the number of students The skills acquired during class will prepare an earning an Associate degree from Rio Hondo and individual for entry-level employment as an to guide students along a path to transfer and Alternative Energy Technician that may find promotion that is both efficient and sufficient for employment as an installer, designer or as a their continued academic success. maintenance and/or repair worker.

To acquire the Associate of Science Degree in To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in Alternative Energy Technology, it is necessary Alternative Energy Technology, it is necessary to complete the graduation requirements of the to complete the following courses: College along with the following courses: Required Courses Units Required Courses Units AET 070 Introduction to Alternative AET 070 Introduction to Alternative Energy Technology...... 3 Energy Technology...... 3 AET 072 Photovoltaic Systems Design AET 072 Photovoltaic Systems Design and Installation...... 3 and Installation...... 3 AET 074 *Advanced Photovoltaic Systems AET 074 *Advanced Photovoltaic Design and Installation...... 3 Systems Design and AET 076 Wind Energy Systems Installation...... 3 Design and Installation...... 3 AET 076 Wind Energy Systems AET 078 *Advanced Wind Energy Systems Design and Installation...... 3 Design and Installation...... 3 AET 078 *Advanced Wind Energy TCED 044 OSHA Workplace Safety...... 1 Systems Design and Installation...... 3 Units Required 16 AET 181 Home Energy Management and Auditing...... 3 *Prerequisite Or AET 182 Industrial Energy Management and Auditing...... 3 AET 280 Green Building Design Principles...... 3 ARCH 095 Construction Document Reading and Estimating...... 3 ELEC 050 Introduction to the Electrical Industry...... 2 GIS 120 *Introduction to Geographic Information Systems and Spatial Analysis...... 4 TCED 054 *OSHA Workplace Safety II...... 4

Units Required 34

*Prerequisite

2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 55 ALTERNATIVE fuels & advanced transportation technology DIVISION OF Career & Technical Education

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT This Degree is designed to prepare students and Alternative Fuels & Advanced incumbent employees as Alternative Fuels & Advanced Transportation Technology specialists. Transportation Technology Training is in theory and practical skills. This Certificate of Achievement is designed to Directed practical work is given in all Fuel areas, prepare students and incumbent employees as Compressed and Biodiesel, under simulated Alternative Fuels & Advanced Transportation on-the-job conditions. The program will provide Technology specialists. Training is in theory and the student the opportunity to acquire the practical skills. Directed practical work is given knowledge and hand skills demanded of modern in all fuel areas, Compressed and Biodiesel, under transportation specialists. The sequence in which simulated on-the-job conditions. The program courses are taken may be modified to meet will provide the student the opportunity to acquire individual needs. the knowledge and hand skills demanded of modern transportation specialists. The sequence is To acquire the Associate of Science Degree in which courses are taken may be modified to meet Alternative Fuels & Advanced Transportation individual needs. Technology, it is necessary to complete the graduation requirements of the College along To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in with the following courses: Alternative Fuels & Advanced Transportation Technology, it is necessary to complete the Required Courses Units following courses: AUTO 101 Introduction to Automotive Service and Repair: Required Courses Units Underhood Service...... 3 AUTO 110 Introduction to Engine Diagnosis AUTO 103 Introduction to Automotive and Tune-Up...... 3 Service and Repair: AUTO 115 Computerized Engine Controls Undercar Service...... 3 & Diagnostics...... 3 AUTO 106 Automotive Electrical Tools and AUTO 141 Alternative Fuels I...... 3 Diagnostics Procedures...... 3 AUTO 142 Alternative Fuels II...... 4 AUTO 107 Introduction to Automotive AUTO 147 Introduction to Hybrid & Electric Light Service...... 3 Vehicle Technology...... 3 AUTO 110 Introduction to Engine Diagnosis AUTO 157 Automotive Specialized and Tune-Up...... 3 Electronics Training...... 4 AUTO 115 Computerized Engine Controls & Diagnostics...... 3 Units Required 20 AUTO 141 Alternative Fuels I...... 3 AUTO 142 Alternative Fuels II...... 4 AUTO 147 Introduction to Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Technology...... 3 AUTO 157 Automotive Specialized Electronics Training...... 4

Units Required 32

56 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog Animation DIVISION OF arts & cultural programs

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE This Degree is recommended for those who are interested in the field of Entertainment Art and Animation.

Students are advised to check with the Counseling Department for the courses accepted into the Animation major at the four-year institutions where they seek transfer.

To acquire the Associate of Science Degree in Animation, it is necessary to complete the graduation requirements of the College along with the following courses:

Required Courses Units ART 105 Or ART 105H* Survey of Western Art: Prehistory . through the Middle Ages...... 3 ART 106 Or ART 106H* Survey of Western Art: Renaissance to Modern...... 3 ART 120 Two Dimensional Design...... 3 ART 121 Three Dimensional Design...... 3 ART 130 Freehand Drawing I...... 3

Choose one course from the list below ANIM 101 Digital Modeling and Texturing.....4 ANIM 105 Principles of Animation...... 3 ANIM 110 Digital CharacterAnimation...... 4 ANIM 120 3D Materials, Lighting and Rendering...... 4 ANIM 130 World Building for Game Development...... 4

Units Required 18-19

*Prerequisite

2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 57 ARCHITECTURE DIVISION OF career & Technical Education

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE

This program leads to the Associate of Science Degree in Architecture for university transfer to Architecture, advanced Tech Prep placement, employment in architectural firms, the AES (Architectural/Engineering/Construction) and Design industries, Public Works/Utilities. The program includes applications such as BIM (Building Information Modeling), CADD (Computer Assisted Design and Drafting, LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), 3D Printing, and traditional drafting methods and standards. By completion of specific General Education courses, this program fulfills many of the requirements and foundation courses for transfer to Baccalaureate Architectural related majors but does not fulfill all transfer requirements for specific Baccalaureate degree programs. (See admission requirements of individual colleges and universities and transfer requirements for specific majors.) To acquire the Associate of Science Degree in Architecture, it is necessary to complete the graduation requirements of the College along with the following courses: Required Courses Units ARCH 115 Introduction to Residential Architecture: Drawing & Design...... 4 ARCH 125 *Residential Architecture & Detailing...... 3 ARCH 215 *Architectural Perspective & Rendering...... 4 ARCH 225 *Commercial Wood & Masonry Design & Construction...... 4 ARCH 235 *Architectural Design Studio...... 4 ARCH 260 * Advanced Architecture Using Revit and 3D Software...... 4 ENGT 101 Introduction to Technical Drawing & Graphics...... 3 ENGT 105 Architectural & Technical Freehand Sketching...... 2 ENGT 122 Engineering Design Graphics...... 4 ENGT 150 AutoCAD for Basic CADD Applications...... 4 Units Required 36 * Prerequisite

58 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN & DRAWING DIVISION OF Career & Technical Education

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT The major of Architectural Design and Drawing Architectural Design & Drawing curriculum leads to the Associate of Science Technician Degree for employment in Architectural firms, the AEC (Architectural/Engineering/Construction) This certificate is designed for construction, and Design industries, and Public Works/ housing and architectural related careers and Utilities. The program includes applications such leads to employment in architectural design as BIM (Building Information Modeling), CADD applications, contractors offices, building (Computer Assisted Design and Drafting), LEED departments, utilities and building related (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design), drafting and CADD applications. 3D Printing, and traditional drafting methods and standards. This program is not designed to To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in fulfill requirements for transfer to a university Architectural Design and Drawing Technician, it in Architecture (see Associate of Science Degree is necessary to complete the following courses: in Architecture). For Baccalaureate or advanced degrees, see admission and transfer requirements Required Courses Units for individual colleges and universities. ARCH 095 Construction Document Reading and Estimating...... 3 To acquire the Associate of Science Degree ARCH 115 Introduction to Residential in Architectural Design and Drawing, it Architecture: Drawing is necessary to complete the graduation & Design...... 4 requirements of the College along with the ARCH 125 *Residential Architecture following courses: & Detailing...... 3 Required Courses Units ARCH 225 *Commercial Wood & Masonry ARCH 095 Construction Document Design & Construction...... 4 Reading and Estimating...... 3 CIV 140 *Civil Drafting Fundamentals ARCH 115 Introduction to Residential ...... 3 Architecture: Drawing & ENGT 101 Introduction to Technical Design...... 4 Drawing & Graphics...... 3 ARCH 125 *Residential Architecture ENGT 105 Architectural & Technical & Detailing...... 3 Freehand Sketching...... 2 ARCH 225 *Commercial Wood & Masonry ENGT 122 Engineering Design Graphics...... 4 Design & Construction...... 4 ENGT 150 AutoCAD for Basic CADD ARCH 260 * Advanced Architecture Using Applications...... 4 Revit and 3D Software...... 4 CIV 140 *Civil Drafting Fundamentals Units Required 30 ...... 3 ENGT 101 Introduction to Technical * Prerequisite Drawing & Graphics...... 3 ENGT 105 Architectural & Technical Freehand Sketching...... 2 ENGT 122 Engineering Design Graphics...... 4 ENGT 150 AutoCAD for Basic CADD Applications...... 4 ENGT 170 MicroStation for Basic CADD Applications...... 4 ENGT 200 *Intermediate AutoCAD for Design & Production...... 3

Units Required 41 * Prerequisite 2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 59 ART DIVISION OF ARTS & Cultural Programs

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE

To acquire the Associate of Arts Degree in To acquire the Associate of Science Degree in Art, it is necessary to complete the graduation Commercial Art, it is necessary to complete the requirements of the College along with the graduation requirements of the College along following courses: with the following courses:

Required Courses Units Required Courses Units ART 105 Or ART 105 Or ART 105H* Survey of Western Art: Prehistory ART 105H* Survey of Western Art: Prehistory through the Middle Ages...... 3 through the Middle Ages...... 3 ART 106 Or ART 106 Or ART 106H* Survey of Western Art: ART 106H* Survey of Western Art: Renaissance to Modern...... 3 Renaissance to Modern...... 3 ART 120 Two Dimensional Design...... 3 ART 120 Two Dimensional Design...... 3 ART 121 Three Dimensional Design...... 3 ART 121 Three Dimensional Design...... 3 ART 130 Freehand Drawing I...... 3 ART 130 Freehand Drawing I...... 3 ART 131 *Freehand Drawing II...... 3 ART 131 *Freehand Drawing II...... 3 ART 135 Beginning Painting...... 3 ART 164 Graphic Design ART 136 *Intermediate Painting...... 3 (Adobe Illustrator)...... 3 ART 165 Graphic Design Additional six units from the following: (Advanced Adobe Illustrator)...... 3 ART 140 Ceramics I...... 3 ART 175 Computer Graphics ...... 3 ART 141 *Ceramics II...... 3 ART 178 Introduction to Digital Imaging ART 230 *Beginning Life Drawing...... 3 (Adobe Photoshop)...... 3 ART 231 *Intermediate Life Drawing...... 3 ART 235 *Advanced Painting I...... 3 Units Required 30 ART 236 *Advanced Painting II...... 3 *Prerequisite Units Required 30

*Prerequisite

60 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog AUTOMOTIVE COLLISION REPAIR & PAINTING DIVISION OF Career & Technical Education

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT

To acquire the Associate of Science Degree Automotive Collision Repair & in Automotive Collision Repair & Painting, Painting it is necessary to complete the graduation requirements of the College along with the To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in following courses: Automotive Collision Repair and Painting, it is necessary to complete the following courses: Required Courses Units AUTB 080 Automotive Painting I...... 3 Required Courses Units AUTB 085 *Automotive Painting II...... 3 AUTB 080 Automotive Painting I...... 3 AUTB 090 Advanced Automotive AUTB 085 *Automotive Painting II...... 3 Collision Repair...... 2 AUTB 090 Advanced Automotive AUTB 099 Automotive Collision Mechanical Collision Repair...... 2 & Electronic Components...... 4 AUTB 099 Automotive Collision Mechanical AUTB 101 Introduction to Automotive & Electronic Components...... 4 Collision Repair & AUTB 101 Introduction to Automotive Painting...... 4 Collision Repair & AUTB 110 *Auto Body and Frame Painting...... 4 Straightening...... 4 AUTB 110 *Auto Body and Frame AUTB 125 *Automotive Collision Straightening...... 4 Repair & Painting...... 4 AUTB 125 *Automotive Collision Repair & Painting...... 4 Units Required 24 Units Required 24 *Prerequisite *Prerequisite

2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 61 Automotive Technology DIVISION OF Career & Technical Education ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT General Automotive Service The courses listed in the Associate of Science The courses listed in the Certificate of Degree are comprised of a comprehensive list of Achievement are comprised of a comprehensive job skills needed to enter the automotive field. list of job skills needed to enter the automotive The skills developed during class will enhance field. The skills developed during class will the student’s ability to complete the industry enhance the student’s ability to complete recognized Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) the industry recognized Automotive Service Certification Tests A-1 through A-8, Automotive Excellence (ASE) Certification Tests A-1 through Technician. The Degree is designed to prepare A-8, Automotive Technician. The Certificate is an individual for transfer and/or entry-level designed to prepare an individual for entry-level employment as an Automobile Technician. employment as an Automobile Technician. To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in To acquire the Associate of Science Degree General Automotive Service, it is necessary to in Automotive Technology, it is necessary to complete the following courses with a grade of complete the graduation requirements of the “C” or better: College along with the following courses with a Required Courses Units grade of “C” or better: AUTO 106 Automotive Electrical Tools and Diagnostic Procedures...... 3 Required Courses Units AUTO 140 Body & Chassis Electrical Systems...... 4 AUTO 106 Automotive Electrical Tools and AUTO 150 Engine Electrical Systems...... 4 Diagnostic Procedures...... 3 AUTO 160 Upper End Engine Rebuilding AUTO 140 Body and Chassis and Machining...... 4 Electrical Systems...... 4 AUTO 200 Suspension Steering & AUTO 150 Engine Electrical Systems...... 4 Alignment Service ...... 4 AUTO 210 Automotive Brake Systems...... 4 AUTO 160 Upper End Engine Rebuilding AUTO 220 Manual Drive Trains and Axles....4 and Machining...... 4 AUTO 230 Automatic Transmission/ AUTO 200 Suspension Steering Transaxle...... 4 & Alignment Service ...... 4 AUTO 240 Heating and Air Conditioning.....4 AUTO 210 Automotive Brake Systems...... 4 Units Required 35 AUTO 220 Manual Drive Trains and Axles...... 4 CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT AUTO 230 Automatic Transmission/ General Service Technician Transaxle...... 4 The course required in this certificate compiles AUTO 240 Heating and Air a comprehensive list of job related skills needed Conditioning...... 4 to acquire general automotive skills. The skills acquired during class will prepare an individual Units Required 35 for entry-level employment as a light duty service technician such as a Lube Technician or positions with a franchised repair facility. To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in General Service Technician, it is necessary to complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: Required Courses Units AUTO 101 Introduction to Automotive Service and Repair...... 3 AUTO 103 Introduction to Automotive Service and Repair...... 3 AUTO 106 Automotive Electrical Tools and Diagnostics Procedures...... 3 AUTO 107 Introduction to Automotive Light Service...... 3 Units Required 12

62 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog Automotive Technology DIVISION OF Career & Technical Education

Certificate of achievement CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT Brake and Suspension Service Diesel Fuel and Emission Systems The courses listed in this certificate compile a This Certificate is designed for the experienced comprehensive list of job related skills needed Automotive Technician who desires to expand to enter the automotive field. The skills acquired and upgrade his/her skill level to include Light during class will help one’s ability to complete Duty Vehicle Diesel Fuel Systems and related the ASE Certification Test in the area of A-4 Driveability and Emission Control Systems Steering and Suspension and/or A-5 Brakes. The within the Automotive Tune-up and Driveability, certificate is designed to prepare an individual Electrical and Electronics, and Automotive for entry-level employment as a Suspension and Emission Control Systems Service and Repair Steering and/or Brakes Service/ Repair Techni- spectrum. This certificate is also appropriate for cian. emission control (smog) technicians desiring to take and pass the ASE A9 Light Vehicle Diesel To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in Engines certification exam covering advanced Brake and Suspension, it is necessary to com- auto/truck diesel technology. This certificate plete the following courses with a grade of “C” leads to employment as a General Diesel Auto or better: Repair Technician, Diesel Tune-up Technician and/or State Certified Smog Technician. Required Courses Units AUTO 103 Introduction to Automotive To acquire a Certificate of Achievement in Service and Repair: Undercar Diesel Fuel and Emission Systems, it is Service...... 3 necessary to complete the following courses with AUTO 140 Body and Chassis Electrical a grade of “C” or better: Systems...... 4 AUTO 200 Suspension, Steering and Required Courses Units Alignment Service...... 4 AUTO 106 Automotive Electrical Tools AUTO 210 Automotive Brake Systems.....4 and Diagnostic Procedures...... 3 AUTO 211 Antilock Brakes/Traction AUTO 108 Introduction to Automotive Control Systems...... 3 Diesel Service & Operation...... 3 AUTO 110 Introduction to Engine Units Required 18 Diagnosis and Tune-Up...... 3 AUTO 115 Computerized Engine Controls and Diagnostics...... 3 AUTO 118 Light Duty Vehicle Diesel Fuel Systems & Emission Control Diagnostics...... 3

Units Required 15

2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 63 Automotive Technology DIVISION OF Career & Technical Education

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT Engine Repair Transmission Service The courses listed in this certificate compile a The courses listed in this certificate compile a comprehensive list of job related skills needed comprehensive list of job related skills needed to enter the automotive field. The skills acquired to enter the automotive field. The skills acquired during class will help one’s ability to complete the during class will help one’s ability to complete the ASE Certification Test in the area of A-1 Engine ASE Certification Test in the area of A-2 Automatic Repair. The certificate is designed to prepare Transmission/Transaxle and/or A-3 Manual Drive an individual for entry-level employment as an Train and Axles. The certificate is designed to Automotive Engine Repair Technician. prepare an individual for entry-level employment as an Automatic Transmission and/or Manual To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in Transmission Service/Repair Technician. Engine Repair, it is necessary to complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in Transmission Service, it is necessary to complete Required Courses Units the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: AUTO 101 Introduction to Automotive Service & Repair: Required Courses Units Underhood Service...... 3 AUTO 103 Introduction to Automotive AUTO 160 Upper End Engine Rebuilding Service and Repair: Undercar and Machining...... 4 Service...... 3 AUTO 170 Lower End Engine Rebuilding AUTO 125 Power Train System Service and Machining ...... 4 and Transmission AUTO 190 Engine Blueprinting & Diagnostics...... 4 Machining...... 3 AUTO 220 Manual Drive Trains and Axles...... 4 Units Required 14 AUTO 230 Automatic Transmission/ Transaxle...... 4

Units Required 15

64 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog Biology DIVISION OF mathematics & sciences

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE

The Associate of Science degree in Biology prepares students who are intending to transfer to a four-year institution in the biological sciences. This degree provides for the completion of general lower-division course work associated with the requirements for a bachelor degree in biology, biochemistry, botany, ecology, forestry, zoology, microbiology, medicine, etc. The degree is specifically designed for students intending to transfer to a CSU or UC campus. Students completing the degree will take specific courses in chemistry, biology, physics and mathematics in addition to a general education preparation such as the CSU general education plan or IGETC.

To acquire the Associate of Science Degree in Biology, it is necessary to complete the graduation requirements of the College along with the following courses:

Required Courses Units BIOL 200 *Principles of Biology I...... 5 BIOL 201 *Principles of Biology II...... 5 CHEM 130 *General Chemistry...... 5 CHEM 131 *General Chemistry...... 3 CHEM 131L *General Chemistry Lab...... 2 MATH 190 Or MATH 190H *Calculus I...... 4 MATH 191 *Calculus II...... 4 Or MATH 130 Or MATH 130H *Statistics...... 4 PHY 150 *General Physics I...... 4 Or PHY 211 *Physics for Scientists and Engineers I...... 4 PHY 160 *General Physics II...... 4 Or PHY 212 *Physics for Scientists and Engineers II...... 4

Units Required 36

* Prerequisite • See assist.org for major preparation required for transfer to a UC or CSU

2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 65 Business Administration DIVISION OF BUSINESS

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE This is a transfer degree which allows students to fulfill lower division pre-business requirements for the California State University System. Students should work closely with counselors to select the appropriate math course and other lower division courses which are required by the four year colleges of their choice.

To acquire the Associate of Arts Degree in Business Administration, it is necessary to complete the graduation requirements of the College along with the following courses:

Required Courses Units ACCT 101 Financial Accounting...... 4 ACCT 102 *Managerial Accounting...... 4 BUSL 110 Legal Environment of Business...... 3 CIT 101 Introduction to Information Systems...... 3 ECON 101 Principles of Economics...... 3 ECON 102 Principles of Economics...... 3 MATH 120 *Finite Mathematics...... 4 Or MATH 130 or MATH 130H *Statistics...... 4 Or MATH 170 *Elements of Calculus...... 4

Units Required 24

*Prerequisite

66 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog Business/international business DIVISION OF BUSINESS

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT The Degree in International Business is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in International Business This Certificate of Achievement is designed for business and desire to work with businesses in those students who wish to pursue a career in other countries. The program is also for students international business. This program is also already employed in the international business for those students already employed in the field who wish to improve their international international field who wish to improve on their management and organizational skills. The international management and organizational program also prepares students for management skills which can lead to a management position positions in international business in international business. To acquire the Associate of Science Degree in To acquire the Certificate of Achievement International Business, it is necessary to com- in International Business, it is necessary to plete the graduation requirements of the College complete the following courses: along with the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: Required Courses Units MGMT 140 Introduction to International Required Courses Units Business...... 3 ACCT 101 Financial Accounting...... 4 MGMT 141 International Marketing...... 3 BUSL 110 Legal Environment of MGMT 142 International Management...... 3 Business...... 3 MGMT 143 Import & Export Business...... 3 LOG 101 Supply Chain Management...... 3 MGMT 144 International Banking MGMT 108 Business Communications...... 3 & Finance...... 3 MGMT 140 Introduction to International MGMT 290 Cooperative Work Experience/ Business...... 3 Internship for Business MGMT 141 International Marketing...... 3 Management Related MGMT 142 International Management...... 3 Fields...... 3-4 MGMT 143 Import and Export Business...... 3 MGMT 144 International Banking & Units Required 18 or 19 Finance...... 3

Units Required 28

2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 67 Business/management & SUPERVISION DIVISION OF BUSINESS ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT This curriculum is designed for those students Management and Supervision who desire the education and training for This Certificate of Achievement is designed for the a business career at the management level student interested in management or supervisory in many of the following areas: production, positions leading to careers in business management. materials management and handling, marketing, The Certificate of Achievement can be used to upgrade supervision, transportation, and operations leadership skills and develop organizational skills which can lead to advancement in areas such as management. A general core of knowledge operations management, transportation, marketing, aims to equip students with sound foundations materials management, and related fields. upon which the may develop management and supervision abilities through advanced student To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in Business and job experience. with an option in Management and Supervision, it is necessary to complete the following courses: To acquire the Associate of Science Degree in Required Courses Units Business with an option in Management and BUSL 110 Legal Environment of Business.... 3 Supervision, it is necessary to complete the grad- CIT 101 Introduction to uation requirements of the College along with Information Systems...... 3 the following courses: MGMT 101 Introduction to Business...... 3 MGMT 105 Supervision...... 3 MGMT 108 Business Communications...... 3 Required Courses Units MGMT 120 Human Relations in Business...... 3 BUSL 110 Legal Environment of MGMT 146 Human Resources Business...... 3 Management...... 3 CIT 101 Introduction to Information MGMT 150 Principles of Management...... 3 Systems...... 3 MRKT 170 Elements of Marketing...... 3 MGMT 101 Introduction to Business...... 3 Units Required 27 MGMT 105 Supervision...... 3 *Prerequisite MGMT 108 Business Communications...... 3 MGMT 120 Human Relations in Business...... 3 CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT MGMT 146 Human Resources Management...... 3 Retail Management The Retail Management Certificate Program is MGMT 150 Principles of Management...... 3 a comprehensive program designed to prepare MRKT 170 Elements of Marketing...... 3 students for the fast paced challenges that exist in the competitive retail industry. This broad program Units Required 27 is also intended to help students develop a clear sense of the scope of the retail manger’s job and an *Prerequisite understanding of the basic requirements for success in the future. To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in Retail Management it is necessary to complete the following courses: Required Courses Units ACCT 090 Introduction to Accounting...... 3 CIT 102 Introduction to Microsoft Office...... 3 MGMT 052 Business Mathematics...... 3 MGMT 108 Business Communications...... 3 MGMT 120 Human Relations in Business...... 3 MGMT 146 Human Resources Management..3 MGMT 150 Principles of Management...... 3 MRKT 170 Elements of Marketing...... 3 MRKT 175 Retail Management...... 3 SPCH 101 Public Address...... 3 Units Required 30 *Prerequisite

68 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog Business marketing DIVISION OF BUSINESS

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT The Associate of Science Degree in Business The Business Marketing Certificate of Marketing is designed to prepare students to be Achievement is designed to prepare students successful in the dynamic, creative, and fast- to be successful in the dynamic, creative, and paced field of marketing. Students have the fast-paced field of marketing. Students have the flexibility of choosing elective classes that meet flexibility of choosing elective classes that meet their personal goals in their marketing education. their personal goals in their marketing education.

The degree is a two-year program designed This certificate of achievement can be used to prepare students to enter the workforce or to upgrade marketing skills for professionals explore additional education options. This already working in marketing positions or to comprehensive program can prepare students develop new skills for those students wanting to to be effective in a variety of marketing careers explore marketing careers. This comprehensive including: sales and sales management, retail program can prepare students to be effective in management, advertising, promotion, consumer a variety of marketing careers including: sales behavior research, customer service, and small and sales management, retail management, business marketing. advertising, promotion, consumer behavior research, customer service, and small business To acquire the Associate of Science Degree in marketing. Business Marketing, it is necessary to complete the general education requirements of the college To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in along with the following courses: Business Marketing, it is necessary to complete the following courses: Required Courses Units BUSL 110 Legal Environment Required Courses Units of Business...... 3 MGMT 101 Introduction to Business...... 3 MGMT 101 Introduction to Business...... 3 MRKT 170 Elements of Marketing...... 3 MGMT 108 Business Communications...... 3 MGMT 150 Principles of Management...... 3 Choose four courses from the following: MRKT 170 Elements of Marketing...... 3 GIS 120 *Introduction to Geographic Information Systems and Choose four courses from the following: Spatial Analysis...... 4 GIS 120 *Introduction to Geographic LOG 101 Supply Chain Management...... 3 Information Systems and MGMT 141 International Marketing...... 3 Spatial Analysis...... 4 MRKT 171 Consumer Behavior...... 3 LOG 101 Supply Chain Management...... 3 MRKT 172 Advertising and Promotion...... 3 MGMT 141 International Marketing...... 3 MRKT 173 Principles of Selling...... 3 MRKT 171 Consumer Behavior...... 3 MRKT 174 Small Business Marketing MRKT 172 Advertising and Promotion...... 3 and Advertising...... 3 MRKT 173 Principles of Selling...... 3 MRKT 175 Retail Management...... 3 MRKT 174 Small Business Marketing and Advertising...... 3 Units Required 18-19 MRKT 175 Retail Management...... 3 *Prerequisite Units Required 27-28

*Prerequisite

2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 69 Chicano Studies DIVISION OF Behavioral & Social Sciences ASSOCIATE OF Arts DEGREE The Associate of Arts Degree in Chicano Studies Choose two courses from the list below: is intended for students wishing to acquire ANTH 102 Or Introduction to Cultural historical, theoretical, and cultural understanding ANTH 102H Anthropology...... 3 of the Chicano (Mexican-American) community ANTH 125 Religion, Magic, Witchcraft, from the formation of the Chicano identity and the Supernatural...... 3 up to current issues pertaining to this group. ART 108 The Art of Mexico...... 3 The degree program is particularly relevant HIST 122 History of Mexico...... 3 to students intending to work and/or interact HIST 131 History of the North American in environments with high concentrations of Indian...... 3 Chicanos and/or those with familial or personal HIST 159 Or History of Minorities: ties to the Mexican-American community. This HIST 159H Mexican-Americans, program is also intended to prepare students Asian-Americans, and interested in transferring to four-year institutions American-Women...... 3 as Chicano studies majors. HIST 167 History of California...... 3 HUM 125 Introduction to Mexican As a multidisciplinary program, the Chicano Culture...... 3 Studies Degree draws upon disciplines LIT 117 Or Mexican Literature in encompassing the humanities, language and LIT 117H Translation...... 3 fine arts, and a number of social sciences. LIT 149 Introduction to Chicana/Chicano Specifically, issues of politics, identity, and social Literature...... 3 justice are explored while Chicano contributions MUS 129 Music in Latin American to the artistic, political, economic, and cultural Culture...... 3 landscape of mainstream U.S. society are PSY 116 Introduction to Cross-Cultural examined. Psychology...... 3 SOC 116 Introduction to Race and Ethnic To acquire the Associate in Arts Degree in Relations...... 3 Chicano Studies it is necessary to complete the SPAN 102 *Spanish II...... 4 graduation requirements of the College along SPAN 130 Spanish for Heritage Speakers I.....3 with the following courses: SPAN 131 *Spanish for Heritage Speakers II...... 3 Required Courses Units SPAN 201 Or CHST 101 Introduction to Chicano SPAN 201H *Spanish III...... 4 Studies...... 3 SPAN 202 *Spanish IV...... 4 CHST 146 The Mexican American in the History of the U.S...... 3 Units Required 21 -23 CHST 148/ SOC 148 La Chicana: The Contemporary *Prerequisite Mexican-American Female...... 3 CHST 150/ POLS 150 Chicano Politics...... 3 HUM 130 Contemporary Mexican-American Culture...... 3

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ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE CD 118 Development of Science and The following curriculum meets the Math Experiences (DS 3)...... 3 requirements for an Associate in Science Degree. CD 119 Music and Movement Experiences Students planning to continue towards a for Children (DS 3)...... 3 Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development, Home CD 120 Experiences in Language Arts Economics or Elementary Education should (DS 3)...... 3 consult the college or university to which they CD 128 Growth and Development during intend to transfer for specific requirements. All the School Years (DS 5)...... 3 courses listed in Child Development electives CD 129 School-Age Care Supervision regardless of the catalog year or year taken, may and Administration (DS 5)...... 3 be used as Child Development electives for the CD 130 School Age Child Care and Associate Degree under any catalog year. Curriculum (DS 5)...... 3 CD 210 *Adult Supervision (DS 6)...... 3 The State of California Commission on Teacher CD 211 Infants and Toddlers (DS 4)...... 3 Credentialing has several Child Development CD 213 *Developing and Implementing Permits available to students completing Child Infant/Toddler Curriculum Development courses. See www.ctc.ca.gov/ (DS 4)...... 3 credentials/CREDS/child-dev-permits.html for CD 222 *Administration of Educational details. Programs for Young Children (DS 6)...... 3 To acquire the Associate of Science Degree in CD 223 *Advanced Administration of Child Development, it is necessary to complete Educational Programs for the graduation requirements of the College along Young Children (DS 6)...... 3 with the following courses: CD 224 Diversity Issues in Early Childhood, School Age and Required Courses Units Adolescence (DS 3)...... 3 CD 106 +Child Growth and Development CD 226 Introduction to Special (DS 1)...... 3 Education...... 3 CD 110 +Principles and Practices of Early CD 229 Literacy Development for Childhood Education (DS 3)...... 3 Children (DS 3)...... 3 CD 111 +Early Childhood Education CD 230 Family Child Care (DS 3)...... 3 Curriculum (DS 3)...... 3 CD 231 *Curriculum for Family CD 208 +Child Family and Community Child Care (DS 3)...... 3 (DS 2)...... 3 CD 232 Educating Children with CD 228 #*Early Childhood Education Special Needs...... 3 Practicum (DS3)...... 3 CD 298 Internship & Seminar for Career & Technical Education Plus nine units selected from the following courses: Programs (DS 3)...... 1 CD 095 Current Issues in Child ED 110 Introduction to Teaching...... 3 Development (DS 3)...... 1 CD 102 Nutrition, Health and Safety Units Required 24 for Children (DS 7)...... 3 CD 103 Parenting (DS 2)...... 3 + DS indicates Department of Social Services Title 22 CD 104 Methods for Teaching Parent classification requirements for teacher training in licensed Education (DS 2)...... 3 private preschools and childcare programs. CD 115 Creative Art Experiences for Children (DS 3)...... 3 * Prerequisite

#Observation hours only available in daytime

2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 71 Child Development DIVISION OF Behavioral & Social Sciences CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT CD 104 Methods for Teaching Parent Education (DS 2)...... 3 Child Development CD 115 Creative Art Experiences for This curriculum is designed to meet the minimum Children (DS 3)...... 3 educational requirements of the California CD 118 Development of Science and Department of Social Services (DSS) to secure Math Experiences (DS 3)...... 3 employment in state licensed private preschools CD 119 Music and Movement for and childcare centers as Infant/Toddler, Preschool Children (DS 3)...... 3 or School-Age Teachers or as Program Director. CD 120 Experiences in Language Arts The curriculum will also meet requirements for (DS 3)...... 3 acquiring Assistant and Associate Teacher level CD 128 Growth and Development During Child Development Permits from the California the School Years (DS 5)...... 3 Commission on Teacher Credentialing in order to CD 129 School-Age Care Supervision and secure employment in state and federally funded Administration (DS 5)...... 3 programs for children. All courses listed in Child CD 130 School-Age Child Care and Development electives regardless of the catalog year Curriculum (DS 5)...... 3 or year taken, may be used as Child Development CD 210 Adult Supervision* (DS 6)...... 3 electives for the Certificate of Achievement under any CD 211 Infants and Toddlers (DS 4)...... 3 catalog year. CD 213 Developing and Implementing Infant/Toddler Curriculum* The State of California Commission on Teacher Cre- (DS 4)...... 3 dentialing has several Child Development Permits CD 222 Administration of Educational available to students completing Child Development Programs for Young Children* courses. See www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/CREDS/ (DS 6)...... 3 child-dev-permits.html for details. CD 223 Advanced Administration of Educational Programs for Young To acquire a Certificate of Achievement in Child Children* (DS 6)...... 3 Development it is necessary to complete the CD 224 Diversity Issues During Early following courses: Childhood, School Age and Adolescence (DS 3)...... 3 Required Courses Units CD 226 Introduction to Special CD 106 Child Growth and Development Education...... 3 (DS 1)+...... 3 CD 229 Literacy Development for Young CD 110 Principles and Practices of Early Children (DS 3)...... 3 Childhood Education (DS 3) + CD 230 Family Child Care (DS 3)...... 3 ...... 3 CD 231 Curriculum for Family Child Care * CD 111 Early Childhood Education (DS 3)...... 3 Curriculum (DS 3) +...... 3 CD 232 Educating Children with Special CD 114 Observation and Assessment Needs...... 3 (DS3)...... 3 ED 110 Introduction to Teaching...... 3 CD 208 Child, Family and Community (DS 2) +...... 3 Units Required 27 CD 228 Early Childhood Education Practicum** (DS3)...... 3 + DS indicates Department of Social Services Title 22 18 classification requirements for teacher training in licensed private preschools and childcare programs. Plus nine units selected from the following courses: CD 102 Nutrition, Health and Safety for ... * Prerequisite Children (DS 7)...... 3 CD 103 Parenting (DS 2)...... 3 ** Observation hours only available in day-time.

72 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog Child Development DIVISION OF Behavioral & Social Sciences

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT Preschool Teacher The following courses meet the minimum educational requirements under Title 22 (Department of Social Services-DSS) to qualify the student to teach in a state licensed preschool or childcare program (private for-profit or private nonprofit). Completion of these courses will also qualify a student to apply for a Child Development Permit at the Assistant level through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. The Assistant level Permit will qualify a student to teach in state or federally funded programs. These courses also meet the unit requirements for the Associate Teacher level on the Child Development Permit Matrix (work experience is also required for this permit level). The student must have attained a grade of “C” or higher in each course.

See www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/c1797. pdf for details.

To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in Preschool Teacher, it is necessary to complete the following courses:

Required Courses Units CD 102 Nutrition, Health and Safety for Children (DS 7)...... 3 CD 106 +Child Growth and Development (DS 1) ...... 3 CD 110 +Principles and Practices of Early Childhood Education (DS 3) ...... 3 CD 111 +Early Childhood Education Curriculum (DS3)...... 3 CD 208 +Child Family and Community (DS 2) ...... 3

Units Required 15

2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 73 Civil DESIGN Technology DIVISION OF Career & Technical education

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE Certificate of Achievement

The following Civil Design Technology Civil Design Technology curriculum will lead to the Associate of Science The following Civil Design Technology Degree and prepare students for employment curriculum will lead to the Certificate of in the field of Civil Engineering as a technician Achievement and prepare students for with the potential for more rapid advancement employment in the field of Civil Engineering to positions of greater responsibility in as a technician with the potential for more surveying and civil construction. Completion rapid advancement to positions of greater of this program is not designed to fulfill the responsibility in surveying and civil construction. requirements for transfer to a university in Civil Engineering. For Baccalaureate or advanced To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in degrees students will need to complete Civil Design Technology, it is necessary to additional courses in mathematics and physics, complete the following courses: please see a counselor for requirements. Required Courses Units Associate of Science Degree To acquire the ARCH 115 Introduction to Residential in Civil Design Technology , it is necessary to Architecture...... 4 complete the graduation requirements of the CIV 140 *Civil Drafting Fundamentals...... 3 College along with the following courses: CIV 142 Introduction to Surveying and GPS...... 4 Required Courses Units CIV 241 *Civil Engineering Drafting ARCH 115 Introduction to Residential and Design...... 3 Architecture...... 4 CIV 245 *Civil Engineering Design CIV 140 *Civil Drafting and Modeling ...... 3 Fundamentals...... 3 ENGT 101 Introduction to Technical CIV 142 Introduction to Surveying and Drawing & Graphics...... 3 GPS...... 4 ENGT 105 Architectural and Technical CIV 241 *Civil Engineering Drafting Freehand Sketching...... 2 and Design...... 3 ENGT 122 Engineering Design CIV 245 *Civil Engineering Design Graphics...... 4 and Modeling...... 3 ENGT 138 Engineering Careers and ENGT 101 Introduction to Technical Applications...... 2 Drawing & Graphics...... 3 ENGT 150 AutoCAD for Basic CADD ENGT 105 Architectural and Technical Applications...... 4 Freehand Sketching...... 2 ENGT 170 MicroStation for Basic CADD ENGT 122 Engineering Design Applications...... 4 Graphics...... 4 ENGT 200 *Intermediate AutoCAD for ENGT 138 Engineering Careers and Design and Production...... 3 Applications...... 2 GIS 120 Introduction to Geographic ENGT 150 AutoCAD for Basic CADD Information Systems and Applications...... 4 Spatial Analysis...... 4 ENGT 170 MicroStation for Basic GIS 221 *Cartography and Base CADD Applications...... 4 Map Development...... 3 ENGT 200 *Intermediate AutoCAD for Design and Production...... 3 Units Required 46 GIS 120 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems and *Prerequisite Spatial Analysis...... 4 GIS 221 *Cartography and Base Map Development...... 3 Units Required 46 *Prerequisite 74 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog Civil DESIGN Technology DIVISION OF Career & Technical Education

Certificate of Achievement Certificate of Achievement Civil Design & Drawing This certificate is designed for civil engineering Drawing Surveying, Mapping & careers and leads to employment in civil design Drawing applications, public works, utilities and CADD/ This certificate is designed for surveying careers and Drafting related industries. leads to employment in civil design applications, public work, utilities and CADD/Drafting related To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in industries. Civil Design & Drawing, it is necessary to complete the following courses: To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in Surveying, Mapping & Drawing, it is necessary to Required Courses Units complete the following courses: CIV 140 *Civil Drafting Fundamentals...... 3 CIV 142 Introduction to Surveying Required Courses Units and GPS...... 4 CIV 140 *Civil Drafting Fundamentals...... 3 ENGT 101 Introduction to Technical CIV 142 Introduction to Surveying Drawing & Graphics...... 3 and GPS...... 4 ENGT 138 Engineering Careers and ENGT 101 Introduction to Technical Applications...... 2 Drawing & Graphics...... 3 ENGT 150 AutoCAD for Basic CADD ENGT 122 Engineering Design Graphics...... 4 Applications...... 4 GIS 120 Introduction to Geographic ENGT 170 MicroStation for Basic CADD Information Systems and Applications...... 4 Spatial Analysis...... 4 GIS 120 Introduction to Geographic GIS 221 *Cartography and Base Information Systems and Map Development...... 4 Spatial Analysis...... 4 Select one course from the following: Plus 4 units from the following: ENGT 150 AutoCAD for Basic CADD ARCH 115 Introduction to Residential Applications...... 4 Architecture...... 4 Or Or ENGT 170 MicroStation for Basic CADD ENGT 122 Engineering Design Graphics...... 4 Applications...... 4

Units Required 28 Units Required 28

*Prerequisite *Prerequisite

Additional Recommended courses: GEOG 101 and MATH 175.

2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 75 COMMUNICATION STUDIES Division OF Communications & Languages

ASSOCIATE IN ARTS IN COMMUNICATION STUDIES FOR TRANSFER Students are advised to check with the Counseling Department or Transfer Center for the courses accepted into the Communication Studies major at the CSU where they seek transfer.

Required Courses Units SPCH 100 Interpersonal Associate in Arts in Communication Communication...... 3 SPCH 101 Public Speaking...... 3 Studies for Transfer SPCH 140 Argumentation and Debate...... 3

The Associate in Arts in Communication Choose 6 units from the following list Studies for Transfer (AA-T) Degree is intended (Maximum 3 units Forensics): to meet the lower division requirements for SPCH 102 Fundamentals of Oral Communication Studies majors (or similar Communication...... 3 majors) at a CSU campus that offers a SPCH 110 Forensics: Speech and Communication Studies baccalaureate degree. Debate Team...... 2 This degree is designed for students interested in SPCH 111 Forensics: Debate Research the study and practice of human communication. and Practice...... 2 The Associate in Arts in Communication SPCH 130 Oral Interpretation...... 3 SPCH 240 *Argumentation and Studies for Transfer Degree offers students Discussion...... 3 comprehensive knowledge of the nature of communication, including theoretical Choose one course from the following list: foundations and applicable skills. Students will ANTH 102 Or Introduction to Cultural develop skills in advocacy, critical thinking, Anthropology debate, interpersonal communication, oral ANTH 102H *Introduction to Cultural communication, performance, public speaking, Anthropology...... 3 and small group communication. Career ENGL 201 Or *Advanced Composition and opportunities may include: administration, Critical Thinking advertising, broadcasting, business ENGL 201H *Advanced Composition and communications, consulting, government Critical Thinking...... 3.5 services, journalism, law, marketing, JOUR 120 Communications Reporting performance, politics, public relations, sales, and Writing...... 3 teaching, and other professions in which an PSY 101 Or Introductory Psychology understanding of and facility with the process of PSY 101H *Introductory Psychology...... 3 communication is essential. SOC 101 Or Introduction to Sociology SOC 101H *Introduction to Sociology...... 3 In addition to the courses listed below, the SPCH 132 Readers Theatre...... 3 following additional requirements must be met for completion of the Associate in Arts in Communication Studies for Transfer Degree: *Prerequisite

1. Completion of 60 CSU-transferable Required Subtotal...... 18-20.5 semester units. 2. Achievement of a minimum GPA of CSU GE or IGETC Pattern...... 38-39.5 at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework (some majors may require a Transferable Electives higher GPA, students should consult with (as needed to reach 60 transferable units) a counselor for more information). 3. Completion of the 18-20.5 semester units Degree Total 60 in the major with a grade of “C”. 4. Certified completion of the California State University General Education- Breadth (CSUGE) pattern; OR the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern.

76 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog Computer Information Technology DIVISION OF BUSINESS

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT This curriculum is designed to prepare students for employment as computer specialists in Computer Systems business related programming computer This curriculum is designed to prepare students applications. for employment as computer specialists in business-related programming computer To acquire the Associate of Science Degree applications. in Information Systems with the Computer Systems option, it is necessary to complete the To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in graduation requirements of the College along Computer Information Technology with the with the following courses: Computer Systems option, it is necessary to complete the following courses: Required Courses Units ACCT 090 Introduction to Accounting...... 3 Required Courses Units CIT 101 Introduction to ACCT 090 Introduction to Accounting...... 3 Information Systems...... 3 CIT 101 Introduction to CIT 109 Introduction to Microsoft Information Systems...... 3 Access...... 1.5 CIT 109 Introduction to Microsoft CIT 110 *Advanced Microsoft Access...... 1.5 Access...... 1.5 CIT 110 *Advanced Microsoft CIT 111 Introduction to Access...... 1.5 Programming...... 3 CIT 111 Introduction to CIT 115 Introduction to Visual Basic Programming...... 3 Programming...... 4 CIT 115 Introduction to Visual Basic CIT 116 *Advanced Visual Basic Programming...... 4 Programming...... 4 CIT 116 *Advanced Visual Basic CIT 200 *Systems Analysis and Programming...... 4 Design...... 3 CIT 200 *Systems Analysis and CIT 210 Telecommunications in Design...... 3 Information Systems...... 3 CIT 210 Telecommunications MGMT 101 Introduction to Business...... 3 In Information Systems...... 3 MGMT 108 Business Communications...... 3 MGMT 101 Introduction to Business...... 3 MGMT 108 Business Communications...... 3 Plus one advanced course from the following: CIT 126 *C++ Programming-Advanced....4 Plus one advanced course from the following: CIT 136 *Advanced Java Programming.....4 CIT 126 *C++ Programming-Advanced....4 CIT 136 *Advanced Java Programming.....4 Units Required 36 Units Required 36 * Prerequisite *Prerequisite

2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 77 Computer Information Technology DIVISION OF BUSINESS

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT

This curriculum is designed to prepare students Microcomputer Specialist for employment as computer specialists in This curriculum is designed to prepare students business-related programming or microcomputer for employment as computer specialists in applications. business related programming computer applications. To acquire the Associate of Science Degree in Computer Information Technology with the To acquire the Certificate in Computer Microcomputer Specialist option, it is necessary Information Technology with the to complete the graduation requirements of the Microcomputer Specialist option, it is College along with the following courses: necessary to complete the following courses:

Required Courses Units Required Courses Units ACCT 090 Introduction to Accounting...... 3 ACCT 090 Introduction to Accounting...... 3 CIT 060 Windows Operating System...... 3 CIT 060 Windows Operating System...... 3 CIT 101 Introduction to Information CIT 101 Introduction to Systems...... 3 Information Systems...... 3 CIT 103 Introduction to CIT 103 Introduction to Microsoft Word...... 1.5 Microsoft Word...... 1.5 CIT 104 *Advanced Microsoft Word...... 1.5 CIT 104 *Advanced Microsoft Word...... 1.5 CIT 107 Introduction to Excel...... 1.5 CIT 107 Introduction to Excel...... 1.5 CIT 108 *Advanced Excel...... 1.5 CIT 108 *Advanced Excel...... 1.5 CIT 109 Introduction to CIT 109 Introduction to Microsoft Microsoft Access...... 1.5 Access...... 1.5 CIT 110 *Advanced Microsoft Access...... 1.5 CIT 110 *Advanced Microsoft Access...... 1.5 MGMT 108 Business Communications...... 3 MGMT 108 Business Communications...... 3

Units Required 21 Units Required 21

*Prerequisite *Prerequisite

78 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog Corrections DIVISION OF Public Safety

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE Corrections To acquire the Associate of Science Degree (Open to all students) in Corrections, it is necessary to complete the The correctional program is designed to prepare graduation requirements of the college along students to enter the field of corrections as with the following courses: competent correctional officers, counselors, probation or parole aides, or para-professional Required Courses Units volunteers for any correctional agency. The AJ 041 Effective Written Communications student may elect to transfer to a four-year for Public Service Personnel...... 3 college or seek entry level employment in a CORR 101 Introduction to Corrections...... 3 correctional agency. CORR 104 Control and Supervision in Corrections...... 3 The courses will provide an academic as well CORR 106 Legal Aspects of as a practical training program. This will train Corrections...... 3 persons seeking to enter the field of corrections CORR 134 Introduction to Interviewing and will increase the education of persons & Counseling...... 3 already employed in corrections and may also be CORR 235 Conflict Resolution...... 3 beneficial to update the skills and knowledge of 18 professional workers in the field of corrections.

Plus 6 units selected from the following courses: The Associate of Science Degree requires 24 units AJ Administration of Justice Courses in Corrections. This pattern of courses has been (Subject titles and units will vary) endorsed by the Joint Apprenticeship Committee PAC Police Academy Courses of the California Department of Corrections, (Subject titles and units will vary) California Youth Authority and California CORR Corrections Courses Correctional Peace Officers Association as (Subject titles and units will vary) a program which would be of benefit to apprentices. Units Required 24

2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 79 Drug Studies DIVISION OF Behavioral & Social Sciences ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT The following curriculum meets the requirement Drug Studies for an Associate of Science Degree in Drug The Drug Studies Program provides the student Studies. The Drug Studies Program is accredited with the academic preparation and field experience by the California Association of Alcohol and needed to work with the drug dependent and Drug Educators (CAADE). The courses needed their families. The Program is accredited by for the degree are designed for those wish to the California Association of Alcohol and Drug transfer to a four-year institution and pursue a Educators (CAADE). Completion of the required courses provides the educational component Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or other necessary for certification as a Certified Addiction discipline that serves as preparation for a career Treatment Specialist through CAADE. The in the helping professions. courses that comprise the Program are designed for those who are working with or want to work To acquire the Associate of Science Degree in with drug dependent populations, providing a Drug Studies, it is necessary to complete the broad base of knowledge regarding approaches to graduation requirements of the College along drug education and prevention, treatment issues, with the following courses with a grade of “C” counseling skills, ethical issues, and practical or better. knowledge about drugs and their effects. Required Courses Units To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in Drug Studies HUSR 118 Chemical Dependency: , it is necessary to complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: Intervention, Treatment, and Recovery...... 3 Required Courses Units HUSR 122 Introduction to Group Leadership HUSR 118 Chemical Dependency: and Process...... 3 Intervention, Treatment, HUSR 124 Introduction to Case Management and Recovery...... 3 HUSR 122 Introduction to Group Leadership and Documentation...... 2 and Process...... 3 HUSR 126 Counseling the Family of the HUSR 124 Introduction to Case Addicted Person...... 3 Management and HUSR 130 Counseling Skills...... 3 Documentation...... 2 HUSR 199 *Fieldwork in Human Services HUSR 126 Counseling the Family of the ...... 3-4 Addicted Person...... 3 HUSR 230 *Drug Studies Seminar and HUSR 130 Counseling Skills...... 3 Internship...... 3 HUSR 199 (Formerly PSY 199 or SOC 199 or PSY 121 Drugs, Society, and Behavior...... 3 SOC SCI 199) Fieldwork in PSY 123 Drug Education and *Human Services...... 3-4 Prevention...... 3 HUSR 230 *Drug Studies Seminar and PSY 127 Introduction to the Physiological . Internship...... 3 Effects of Drugs of Abuse...... 3 PSY 121 Drugs, Society, and Behavior...... 3 PSY 123 Drug Education and Choose two courses from the list below: Prevention...... 3 HUSR 111 Human Services PSY 127 Introduction to the Physiological . in Contemporary Society...... 3 Effects of Drugs of Abuse...... 3 PSY 101 Or Introductory Psychology...... 3 PSY101H Choose two courses from the list below: HUSR 111 Human Services PSY 112 Lifespan Development...... 3 in Contemporary Society...... 3 PSY 114 Introduction to Abnormal PSY 101 Or Introductory Psychology...... 3 Psychology...... 3 PSY 101H SOC 101 Or Introduction to Sociology...... 3 PSY 112 Lifespan Development...... 3 SOC 101H PSY 114 Introduction to Abnormal Psychology...... 3 Units Required 35 - 36 SOC 101 Or Introduction to Sociology...... 3 SOC 101H *Prerequisite Units Required 35 - 36 *Prerequisite 80 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog Electronics Technology DIVISION OF Career & Technical Education

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT To acquire the Associate of Science Degree Electronics Technology in Electronics Technology, it is necessary to To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in complete the graduation requirements of the Electronics Technology, it is necessary to College along with the following courses: complete the following courses: Required Courses Units ELEC 101 *D/C Electronic Circuits and Required Courses Units Devices...... 4 ELEC 101 *D/C Electronic Circuits and ELEC 102 *A/C Electronic Circuits and Devices...... 4 Devices...... 4 ELEC 102 *A/C Electronic Circuits and ELEC 108 *Introduction to Solid State Devices...... 4 Devices & Circuits...... 4 ELEC 108 *Introduction to Solid ELEC 109 *Linear, Analog Circuits State Devices & Circuits...... 4 & Devices...... 4 ELEC 111 *Introduction to ELEC 111 *Introduction to Digital Electronics...... 4 Digital Electronics...... 4 ELEC 211 *Advanced Digital Electronics.....4 ELEC 208 *Advanced Solid State ELEC 240 *Microprocessors & Devices & Circuits...... 4 Microcomputing...... 4 ELEC 211 *Advanced Digital Electronics.....4 ELEC 240 *Microprocessors & Units Required 24 Microcomputing...... 4 All of these courses must be completed with a grade of “C” Units Required 32 or better.

All of these courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.

Emergency Medical Technician DIVISION OF Public Safety

CERTIFICATE OF SKILL PROFICIENCY Emergency Medical Technician This Emergency Medical Technician program prepares the entry level EMT to safely stabilize and transport patients to a place of medical care. To acquire a Certificate of Achievement in Emergency Medical Technician it is necessary to complete the following:

Required Courses Units EMT 093 *Emergency Medical Technician...... 8

Units Required 8

* Prerequisite

2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 81 Engineering Design Drafting DIVISION OF Career & Technical Education

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT This major curriculum leads to the Associate Engineering Design Drafting of Science Degree in Engineering Design Drafting for advanced Tech Prep applications, Technician employment in design, engineering and This Certificate is designed for technical, manufacturing related industries, public works, mechanical and manufacturing careers and utilities and CADD/Drafting related industries. leads to employment in CADD application, Upon completion of specific General Education engineering related, mechanical and courses, this program also fulfills many of the manufacturing related industries, public works, requirements and foundation courses for transfer utilities and CADD/Drafting related industries. to other Baccalaureate technical majors within Engineering and Industrial Technology but is To acquire the Certificate of Technician in not intended to fulfill transfer requirements for a Engineering Design Drafting, it is necessary to Baccalaureate degree. (See transfer requirements of complete the following courses: individual colleges and universities) Required Courses Units To acquire the Associate of Science Degree in ARCH 115 Introduction to Residential Engineering Design Drafting, it is necessary Architecture: Drawing to complete the graduation requirements of the & Design...... 4 College along with the following courses: CIV 140 *Civil Drafting Fundamentals ...... 3 Required Courses Units ENGT 101 Introduction to Technical ARCH 115 Introduction to Residential Drawing & Graphics...... 3 Architecture: Drawing ENGT 105 Architectural and Technical & Design...... 4 Freehand Sketching...... 2 CIV 140 *Civil Drafting Fundamentals...... 3 ENGT 122 Engineering Design Graphics...... 4 ENGT 101 Introduction to Technical ENGT 131 *Engineering & Manufacturing Drawing & Graphics...... 3 Applications of Technical ENGT 105 Architectural & Technical Drawing...... 4 Freehand Sketching...... 2 ENGT 150 AutoCAD for Basic CADD ENGT 122 Engineering Design Graphics...... 4 Applications...... 4 ENGT 131 *Engineering & Manufacturing ENGT 231 *Technical Product Design & Applications of Technical Presentation...... 4 Drawing...... 4 ENGT 150 AutoCAD for Basic CADD Units Required 28 Applications...... 4 ENGT 231 *Technical Product Design & * Prerequisite Presentation...... 4 ENGT 250 *Parametric Modeling 3D Applications for Mechanical Design...... 4 ENGT 270 *Solid Works for 3D Modeling and Prototype Applications...... 4

Units Required 36

* Prerequisite

82 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog ENGLISH AND LITERATURE DIVISION OF COMMUNICATIONS & LANGUAGES

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE

This degree focuses on language and literature Choose three courses from the list below: as forms of cultural expression with specific ENGL 125 *Grammar and Usage...... 3 historical influences. Some of the courses focus ENGL 126 Languages of the World...... 3 on reading and writing about literary texts. ENGL 127 Or *Language Structure and Other courses for this major focus on genre ENGL 127H Language Use: Introduction studies and the structure of language. A third to Linguistics...... 3 area of coursework emphasizes significant ENGL 131 *Creative Writing...... 3 writers, literary works, and cultural movements LIT 110 Or that are most important to a particular time LIT 110H* Postcolonial Literature...... 3 period. By completion of specific General LIT 112A Or Education courses, this program fulfills many LIT 112AH* American Literature...... 3 of the requirements and foundation courses LIT 112B Or for transfer to Baccalaureate English and LIT 112BH* American Literature...... 3 Literature majors but does not fulfill all transfer LIT 114 Or requirements for specific Baccalaureate degree LIT 114H* Children’s and Adolescent programs. (See a counselor for major preparation Literature...... 3 from specific four-year institutions). LIT 117 Or Mexican Literature in LIT 117H Translation...... 3 To acquire the Associate of Arts Degree in LIT 130 Women and Literature...... 3 English and Literature, it is necessary to LIT 140 Or complete the graduation requirements of the LIT 140H *Introduction to the Novel...... 3 College along with the following courses: LIT 141 *Introduction to Poetry...... 3 LIT 142 Or Required Courses Units LIT 142H *Introduction to Shakespeare...... 3 ENGL 201 Or LIT 144A *World Literature...... 3 ENGL 201H *Advanced Composition LIT 144B *World Literature...... 3 and Critical Thinking...... 3.5 LIT 145 Or LIT 102 Or LIT 145H *Introduction to the Short Story.... 3 LIT 102H* Approaches to Literature...... 3 LIT 147 *Cinema as Literature...... 3 LIT 146A Or LIT 148 Introduction to Dramatic LIT 146AH *British Literature...... 3 Literature...... 3 LIT 146B Or LIT 149 Introduction to Chicana/Chicano LIT 146BH *British Literature...... 3 Literature...... 3

Units Required 21.5

* Prerequisite

2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 83 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE DIVISION OF MATHEMATICS & SCIENCES

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE The Associate of Science Degree in Environmental Science prepares students who are intending to transfer to a four-year institution in the environmental sciences. This degree provides for completion of general lower-division course work associated with the requirements for a bachelor degree in environmental science, environmental studies, environmental and occupational health, etc. The degree is specifically designed for students intending to transfer to a CSU or UC campus and to gain entry-level employment in the environmental science field. Students completing the degree will take specific courses in chemistry, biology, physics and mathematics in addition to general education preparation such as the CSU general education plan or IGETC. (See admission requirements of individual colleges and universities and transfer requirements for specific majors).

To acquire the Associate of Science Degree in Environmental Science, it is necessary to complete the graduation requirements of the College along with the following courses:

Required Courses Units BIOL 120 Environmental Biology...... 3 BIOL 120L *Environmental Biology Lab...... 1 BIOL 200 *Principles of Biology I...... 5 CHEM 130 *General Chemistry...... 5 CHEM 131 *General Chemistry...... 3 CHEM 131L *General Chemistry Lab...... 2 ET 290 Cooperative Work Experience/ Internship...... 1 MATH 190 Or *Calculus I...... 4 MATH 190H PHY 150 *General Physics I...... 4

Units Required 28

*Prerequisite

84 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog Environmental Technology Division OF Mathematics & Sciences

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE Land Use Planning & Environmental Restoration Units Environmental Technology refers to the skills AET/ET 280 Green Building Design and knowledge that allows a person to work Principles...... 3 in the environmental field in compliance with ET 160 Hazardous Waste Site governmental regulations and at the same time Remediation Systems...... 3 ET 170 Groundwater Hydrology protect human health and the environment. & Sampling...... 3 The Environmental Technology Associate of GIS 230 Geographic Info Systems Science Degree Program is a two-year program In Environmental Tech...... 3 designed to prepare students to either enter the work force at the technician level or transfer into Water Resources Units a bachelors’ degree program. ET 270 Waste Water Treatment Plant Operations I...... 3 To acquire the Associate of Science Degree in ET 271 Waste Water Treatment Environmental Technology, it is necessary to Plant Operations II...... 3 complete the graduation requirements of the ET 272 Advanced Waste Water College along with the following: Treatment...... 3

Required Courses Units Alternative & Efficient Energy Systems Units ET 130 Health Effects of Environmental AET/ET 070 Introduction to Alternative Hazardous Materials...... 3 Energy Technology...... 3 ET 230 Safety and Emergency AET/ET 072 Photovoltaic Systems Design & Response...... 4 Installation...... 3 ET 260 *Environmental Sampling and AET/ET 074 Advanced Photovoltaic Analysis...... 4 Systems...... 3 BIOL 120 Environmental Biology...... 3 AET/ET 076 Wind Energy Systems Design & BIOL 120L Environmental Biology Lab...... 1 Installation...... 3 -and- AET/ET 078 Advanced Wind Energy GIS 120 Introduction to Geographic Systems...... 3 Information Systems and AET/ET 181 Home Energy Management Spatial Analysis...... 4 & Auditing...... 3 Or AET/ET 182 Industrial Energy Management CIT 101 Introduction to Computer & Auditing...... 3 Information Technology...... 3 AET/ET 280 Green Building Design Principles...... 3 Units Required 18-19 AUTO 141 Alternative Fuels I...... 3 *Prerequisite AUTO 147 Introduction to Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Technology...... 3 Plus units from any of the following areas of spe- Environmental Health & Safety Units cialization and/or miscellaneous electives to equal a minimum of 27 ET 250 Fundamentals of Safety & Health I...... 3 ET 251 Fundamentals of Safety Suggested Areas of Specialization: Waste Management Units & Health II...... 3 ET 110 Hazardous Waste Generation/ ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY Reduction/Treatment...... 3 Miscellaneous Electives Units ET 150 *Hazardous Waste Management ET 290 CWE/Internship for Application...... 4 Environmental Technology...... 1 - 4 ET 200 *Hazardous Materials FTEC 107 Hazardous Materials I...... 3 Management Applications...... 4 FTEC 108 Hazardous Materials II ……...... 3 ET 240 Solid Waste Management Directed Study ...... 1 Applications...... 4

2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 85 Environmental Technology Division OF Mathematics & Sciences

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT Environmental Technology Environmental Technology refers to the skills and knowledge that allows a person to work in the environmental field in compliance with governmental regulations and at the same time protect human health and the environment. The ET Certificate is designed to either prepare students to enter the field or upgrade working individuals with technician-level skills.

To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in Environmental Technology it is necessary to complete the following courses:

Required Courses Units BIOL 120 Environmental Biology...... 3 BIOL 120L Environmental Biology Lab...... 1 CHEM 110 *Chemistry for Allied Health Majors...... 5 ENGL 101 *College Composition and Research...... 3.5 ET 110 Hazardous Waste Generation/ Reduction/Treatment...... 3 ET 130 *Health Effects of Environmental Hazardous Materials ...... 3 ET 150 Hazardous Waste Management Applications...... 4 ET 200 Hazardous Materials Management Applications...... 4 ET 230 Safety and Emergency Response...... 4

Units Required 30.5

*Prerequisite

Refer to Geographic Information Systems Skills Proficiency Certificate for an option in Environmental Technology.

86 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog Fire Technology Division OF Public Safety

Associate OF science DEGREE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT This curriculum was developed jointly by the Fire Technology Curriculum Committee of the California Fire To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in Fire Chiefs’ Association and the College Advisory Technology, it is necessary to complete the fol- Committee and is intended for firefighters, fire lowing courses: officers, and interested students. To acquire the Associate of Science Degree in Required Courses Units Fire Technology, it is necessary to complete the FTEC 101 Fire Protection Organization...... 3 graduation requirements of the College along FTEC 102 Principles of Fire & Emergency with the following courses: Services Safety & Survival...... 3 FTEC 103 Fire Behavior and Required Courses Units Combustion...... 3 FTEC 101 Fire Protection Organization...... 3 FTEC 104 Fire Prevention Technology...... 3 FTEC 102 Principles of Fire & Emergency FTEC 105 Building Construction for Services Safety & Survival...... 3 Fire Protection...... 3 FTEC 103 Fire Behavior and FTEC 106 Fire Protection Equipment Combustion...... 3 & System...... 3 FTEC 104 Fire Prevention Technology...... 3 FTEC 105 Building Construction for Choose 6 units from the following: Fire Protection...... 3 Electives: Units FTEC 106 Fire Protection Equipment EMT 093 *Emergency Medical & System...... 3 Technician 1-A...... 8 ...... ET 230 Safety & Emergency Choose 6 units from the following: Response...... 4 Electives ...... Units FAC 043 Advanced Fire Courses EMT 093 *Emergency Medical (see catalog for 4300 series)...... varies Technician 1-A...... 8 FAC 118 *Firefighter 1 Basic ET 230 Safety and Emergency Fire Academy...... 22 Response...... 4 FTEC 044 *Physical Fitness and Ability for FAC 043 Advanced Fire Courses the Firefighter...... 3 (see catalog for 4300 series)...... varies FTEC 045 Firefighter Entrance FAC 118 *Firefighter 1 Basic Examination Techniques...... 3 Fire Academy...... 22 FTEC 107 Hazardous Materials I...... 3 FTEC 044 *Physical Fitness and Ability for FTEC 108 *Hazardous Materials II...... 3 the Firefighter...... 3 FTEC 109 Fire Fighting Tactics & FTEC 045 Firefighter Entrance Strategy...... 3 Examination Techniques...... 3 FTEC 110 Rescue Practice...... 3 FTEC 107 Hazardous Materials I...... 3 FTEC 111 Fire Hydraulics...... 3 FTEC 108 *Hazardous Materials II...... 3 FTEC 112 Fire Apparatus & FTEC 109 Fire Fighting Tactics & Equipment...... 3 Strategy...... 3 FTEC 114 Fire Investigations...... 3 FTEC 110 Rescue Practice...... 3 FTEC 117 Fire Service Management, FTEC 111 Fire Hydraulics...... 3 Safety & Wellness...... 3 FTEC 112 Fire Apparatus and FTEC 121 Emergency Response...... 3 Equipment...... 3 WFT 101 Wild Land Fire Behavior...... 3 FTEC 114 Fire Investigations...... 3 FTEC 117 Fire Service Management, Units Required 24 Safety & Wellness...... 3 FTEC 121 Emergency Response...... 3 *Prerequisite WFT 101 Wild Land Fire Behavior...... 3 Units Required 24 *Prerequisite 2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 87 Fire Academy Division OF Public Safety

Admission Procedures 2. Pre-service students will be given priority over The Fire Academy meets the State Fire in-service students for up to 20% of the total College and the State Board of Fire Services’ class enrollment. requirements for certification as Firefighter A pre-service person is one who does not I and certification as an Emergency Medical qualify as an in-service member. Technician. Enrollment in the Fire Academy is open to all 3. Priority for enrollment in the Academy will be students. To insure that the enrollment policy based on the number of units completed with is in compliance with Section 84500 of the a grade of “C” or above in Fire Technology Education Code, the following procedure is courses in accredited colleges or institutions. hereby established. However, students who withdrew from a previous Rio Hondo firefighter academy 1. In-service students will receive priority over due to a verified injury or extended sickness pre-service students for up to 80% of the total will be given priority over new applicants. class enrollment. Inservice students are defined Fire Technology courses are those having an as follows and will be given priority in the accredited fire technology number. order listed: a. fully paid members of fully paid 4. Students with the same number of credit units governmental or industrial fire protection in Fire Technology courses will be prioritized or fire prevention agencies, based on the grade point average of the Fire Technology courses. b. sponsored Reserve/Auxiliary members of 5. In the event two or more students have an Fire Departments, equal grade point average and have completed the same number of Fire Technology units, c. volunteers of a fire protection or fire priority will be based on the total number prevention agency who have been a of units completed in accredited colleges or member of such organization for a institutions. minimum of one year and have completed a minimum of fifteen (15) units of Fire 6. Students with the same number of completed Technology in an accredited college or Fire Technology units, the same grade point institution with a grade in each course of average in the Fire Technology units and “C” or better. Explorer Scouts DO NOT the same number of total units completed qualify for in-service status. in accredited colleges or institutions will be prioritized based on the grade point average of It must be the intent of any person filing all college units completed. an application as an in-service member to return to the sponsoring organization upon 7. It will be the responsibility of the student to completion of the academy training. It must be have on file with the Regional Training Center the intent of the department sponsoring such Office the application and official transcripts member to utilize the skills and knowledge verifying completed course work results on or acquired by the member in the day-to-day before the closing date for applications. operation of the department. 8. Registration for the Fire Academy based on priorities established will occur at least five working days prior to start of the Academy to allow time to obtain required materials.

88 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog Fitness Specialist Division OF Physical Education

CERTIFICATE of achievement To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in Fit- ness Specialist, it is necessary to complete the fol- Fitness Specialist lowing courses with a grade of “C” or better : The Fitness Specialist Certificate Program is Required Courses Units designed to prepare students for employment PETH 115 *Fitness Specialist Internship...... 2 as fitness instructors and a career in the rapidly PETH 122 Nutrition for Sport and expanding health and fitness industry. Students Fitness...... 3 will gain academic knowledge and fitness PETH 126 Principles of Strength and skills through the required course work, as well Conditioning...... 3 as develop the skills necessary to apply this PETH 127 Exercise Physiology...... 3 knowledge in a vocational setting. The certificate PETH 128 Fitness Testing and Exercise is designed to be completed in one calendar year Prescription...... 3 for students who attend full time and may lead PETH 131 Structure and Analysis of to immediate employment opportunities. The Movement...... 3 curriculum has been designed to equip the student PETH 145 Theory and Analysis with the scientific background, both theoretical of Fitness Instruction...... 2 and practical, to successfully customize fitness PETH 146 Training Principles for Special programs that include education and guidance on Populations...... 2 nutrition, weight control, flexibility, core strength, cardiovascular exercise and resistance training. Choose two courses from the list below: Students will also be prepared to pass national PE 130 Lifelong Fitness Laboratory...... 1 certification exams in health, fitness, strength and PE 136 Pilates Mat I...... 1 conditioning. The program will prepare students PE 158 Yoga I...... 1 for transfer to a university in order to purse a higher degree in various areas of study. Units Required 23 Forensic Identification Division OF Public Safety

Career CERTIFICATE Required Courses Units AJ 041 Effective Written Forensic Identification Communications...... 3 The Forensic Identification Certificate Program AJ 104 Legal Aspects of Evidence...... 3 is intended for the student preparing for a career AJ 208 Principles of Investigation...... 3 as a public service employee in the various AJ 275 Introduction to areas of law enforcement or related fields. Areas Forensic Science...... 3 of interest include job titles such as: Forensic PAC 4317 *Crime Scene Investigation...... 5 Print Specialist, Forensic Specialist I, Evidence PAC 4327 *Advanced Latent Prints...... 5 Technician, Fingerprint Examiner, Crime PAC 4328 *Advanced Crime Scene Scene Investigator, Identification Technician, Techniques ...... 5 Investigative Trainee, Latent Print Examiner, PAC 4330 *Trial Preparation & Coroner Trainee, Coroner Transport Unit, Police Courtroom Demeanor...... 5 Officer, Community Service Officer, Detention PAC 4355 *Advanced Police Video/ Officer, Communications Operator, Police Photography...... 5 Cadet, Police Specialist and Law Enforcement PAC 4380 Fingerprint Classification...... 5 Technician. These units will be applied to the PAC 4381 *Friction Skin Comparison...... 5 Career Certificate and can be used toward a PAC 4382 *Death Investigation...... 5 degree in Administration of Justice. Units Required 16 The program was developed in consultation with For the Forensic Certificate, variable unit PAC courses recognized experts in the Forensic Science field must be taken for .5 units. who also teach in the program. The program To enter PAC Forensic Classes you must have completed at reflects the current procedures and practices in least (2) of the AJ required courses. the forensic field. *Prerequisite

2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 89 GAME DEVELOPMENT DIVISION OF ARTS & CULTURAL PROGRAM

CERTIFICATE OF SKILL PROFICIENCY

The Game Development certificate is designed to provide students with the technical, creative and artistic skill sets necessary to create industry standard game art.

Required Courses Units ANIM 101 Digital Modeling and Texturing...... 4 ANIM 120 3D Materials, Lighting and Rendering...... 4 ANIM 130 World Building for Game Development...... 4 ART 178 Introduction to Digital Imaging...... 3

Units Required 15

90 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog general studies

Associate of arts degree The General Studies degree with an area of emphasis is designed to give students a broad introduction to an area of knowledge represented by related disciplines and topics. This degree is intended for students who may not be intending to pursue a specific occupational major, nor are they necessarily planning to transfer. However, careful educational planning with a counselor will help to ensure that if a student did decide at a later date to transfer to a university, they would have a foundation in the transfer planning process. Students will select an “Area of Emphasis” from the following four options based on their interests and educational goals.

DANC 199 Dance Appreciation...... 3 General Studies with an Emphasis in MUS 101 Fundamentals of Music...... 3 Arts and Human Expression: MUS 120 Vocal Arts Ensemble I...... 2 MUS 129 Music in Latin American These courses emphasize the study of cultural, Culture...... 3 literary, humanistic activities and artistic MUS 130 Music History and Literature expression of human beings. Students will Before 1750...... 3 evaluate and interpret the ways in which MUS 131 Music History and Literature people through the ages in different cultures After 1750...... 3 have responded to themselves and the world MUS 132 History of Rock and Roll...... 3 around them in artistic and cultural creation. MUS 133 Music Appreciation...... 3 Students will also learn to value aesthetic MUS 134 Rio Hondo College Singers...... 2 understanding and incorporate these concepts MUS 135 Music in Film...... 3 MUS 136 History of Jazz...... 3 when constructing value judgments. This MUS 140 Beginning Voice...... 1 emphasis includes lower division coursework MUS 145 Beginning Piano I...... 1 that prepares students for potential careers MUS 155 Music for Dance...... 3 in fine arts, foreign languages, literature, and PHTO 190 Beginning Photography...... 3 philosophy. THTR 101 Theatre Arts Appreciation...... 3 THTR 105 Or To acquire the Associate of Arts Degree in 105H* The History and Development General Studies with an Emphasis in Arts and of the Theatre...... 3 Human Expression, it is necessary to complete THTR 110 Principles of Acting...... 3 the graduation requirements of the College along THTR 150 Theatre Crafts I...... 3 with the following courses: B) Human Expression Choose at least one course from each category ASL 149 American Sign Language I...... 4 (A and B) and then complete additional courses CHIN 101 Chinese I...... 4 in categories A and/or B to total 18 units of CHIN 102 Chinese II...... 4 coursework from the following list: ENGL 126 Languages of the World ...... 3 FR 101 French I...... 4 A) Arts FR 102 French II...... 4 ART 101 Introduction to Art...... 3 FR 201 French III...... 4 ART 104 Art of the Ancient Americas...... 3 FR 202 French IV...... 4 ART 105 Or HIST 101 History of World Civilization 105H* Survey of Western Art: Prehistory to the 17th Century...... 3 through the Middle Ages...... 3 HIST 102 History of World Civilization, ART 106 Or 1500 to the Present...... 3 106H* Survey of Western Art: HIST 122 History of Mexico...... 3 HIST 131 History of the North American Renaissance to Modern...... 3 Indian...... 3 ART 107 The Art of Asia...... 3 HIST 143 Or History of the United States ART 108 The Art of Mexico...... 3 143H to 1877...... 3 ART 109 American Art History...... 3 HIST 144 Or ART 110 Understanding Visual Art...... 3 144H* History of the United States ART 111 Modern Art History...... 3 Since 1865...... 3 ART 112 Visual Art in the Modern Era...... 3 HIST 158 History of Minorities: African ART 113 The History of Photography...... 3 Americans and American ART 115 The Art of Film...... 3 Indians...... 3 ART 120 Two Dimensional Design...... 3 HIST 159 Or ART 121 Three Dimensional Design...... 3 159H* History of Minorities: Mexican ART 130 Freehand Drawing I...... 3 Americans, Asian Americans ART 135 Beginning Painting...... 3 and American Women...... 3 ART 140 Ceramics I...... 3 2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 91 General studies continued HIST 167 History of California...... 3 SPAN 101 Spanish I...... 4 HIST 170 Women in American History...... 3 SPAN 102 *Spanish II...... 4 HUM 110 Survey of Humanities...... 3 SPAN 130 Spanish for Heritage Speakers I...... 3 HUM 111 Survey of Humanities...... 3 SPAN 131 *Spanish for Heritage Speakers II HUM 125 Or HUM 125H* Introduction to Mexican ...... 3 Culture...... 3 SPAN 201 Or *Spanish III...... 4 ITAL 101 Italian 101...... 4 SPAN 201H ITAL 102 Italian 102...... 4 JAPN 101 Japanese I...... 4 SPAN 202 *Spanish IV...... 4 JAPN 102 Japanese II...... 4 SPCH 130 Oral Interpretation...... 3 LATN 101 Latin I...... 4 SPCH 132 Readers Theatre...... 3 LATN 102 *Latin II...... 4 LIT 102 Or Approaches to Literature...... 3 LIT 102H* General Studies with an Emphasis in LIT 112A Or American Literature...... 3 LIT 112AH* Science and Mathematics: LIT 112B Or American Literature...... 3 These courses emphasize the natural sciences, LIT 112BH* which examine the physical universe, its LIT 114 Elementary and Adolescent life forms and its natural phenomena. As Literature...... 3 mathematics is the language of science, LIT 117 Or Mexican Literature in courses in mathematics help students develop LIT 117H Translation...... 3 quantitative reasoning skills beyond the level LIT 140 Or *Introduction to the Novel...... 3 of intermediate algebra. Students will be LIT 140H able to demonstrate an understanding of the LIT 141 *Introduction to Poetry...... 3 methodologies of science as investigative tools. LIT 142 Or *Introduction to Shakespeare...... 3 Students will also examine the influence that the LIT 142H acquisition of scientific knowledge has on human LIT 144A *World Literature...... 3 experience. This emphasis includes lower- LIT 144B *World Literature...... 3 division coursework that prepares students for LIT 145 Or *Introduction to the Short potential careers in science, engineering, math, LIT 145H Story...... 3 and health related fields. LIT 146A Or *British Literature...... 3 146AH To acquire the Associate of Arts Degree in LIT 146B Or *British Literature ...... 3 General Studies with an Emphasis in Science LIT 146BH and Mathematics, it is necessary to complete the LIT 147 *Cinema as Literature ...... 3 graduation requirements of the College along LIT 148 Introduction to Dramatic with the following courses: Literature ...... 3 LIT 149 Introduction to Chicana/Chicano Choose at least one course from each category Literature ...... 3 (A, B and C) and then complete additional PHIL 101 Or Introduction to Philosophy...... 3 courses in any category to total 18 units from the PHIL 101H* following list. Among these courses the student PHIL 120 Introduction to Ethics...... 3 must complete at least one laboratory course. PHIL 124 History of Philosophy: Ancient...... 3 A) Life Sciences PHIL 126 History of Philosophy: ANTH 101 Or Introduction to Physical Modern...... 3 ANTH 101H Anthropology...... 3 PHIL 128 Introduction to Political ANTH 101L Physical Anthropology Lab...... 1 Philosophy...... 3 BIOL 101 General Biology...... 4 PHIL 135 Philosophy and Contemporary BIOL 105 Human Biology...... 3 Issues...... 3 BIOL 111 Marine Biology...... 3 PHIL 140 Philosophy of Religion...... 3 BIOL 111L *Marine Biology Laboratory...... 1 PHIL 150 Introduction to World BIOL 112 Outdoor Biology...... 3 Religions...... 3 BIOL 120 Environmental Biology...... 3 POLS 128 Introduction to Political BIOL 120L *Environmental Biology Philosophy...... 3 Laboratory...... 1 BIOL 200 *Principles of Biology 1 (Molecular and Cellular Biology)...... 5 BIOL 201 *Principles of Biology 2 (Diversity and Ecology) ...... 5 BIOL 203 *Principles of Zoology...... 5 BIOL 204 *Principles of Botany...... 5

92 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog General studies continued BIOL 222 *Microbiology...... 5 BIOL 226 *Human Physiology...... 4 PSY 210 Or *Biological Psychology...... 3 General Studies with an Emphasis in PSY 210H Social Behavior and Self-Development B) Physical Sciences These courses provide students knowledge ASTR 110 Or General Astronomy...... 3 and understanding of social behavior and self- ASTR 110H development. This area of emphasis is designed ASTR 112 *Observational Astronomy...... 1 ASTR 114 *Observational Astronomy...... 1 to prepare students to use their understanding CHEM 101 Chemistry and Our World...... 3 of themselves and others to communicate CHEM 101L *Chemistry and Our World and collaborate more effectively. It combines Laboratory...... 1 knowledge of theory with attention to personal CHEM 110 *Chemistry for Allied Health growth and purpose, as well as health and Majors...... 5 wellness. Students learn to become citizens who CHEM 120 *Introduction to Chemistry...... 5 care for themselves and others, ready to work CHEM 130 *General Chemistry...... 5 with people in their communities. Participation CHEM 131 *General Chemistry...... 3 in group activities and collaborative projects is a CHEM 131L *General Chemistry...... 2 central focus of this emphasis, allowing students CHEM 230 *Organic Chemistry...... 5 CHEM 231 *Organic Chemistry...... 5 to experience group interactions in a variety GEOG 101 Introduction to Physical of contexts. This emphasis includes lower Geography...... 3 division coursework that prepares students GEOG 101L *Introduction to Physical for potential careers in people/community Geography Laboratory...... 1 oriented professions including social, health and GEOL 150 Physical Geology...... 3 recreational services. GEOL 151 *Physical Geology Laboratory...... 1 PHY 120 *Physics for Everyday Use...... 4 To acquire the Associate of Arts Degree in PHY 150 *General Physics-I...... 4 General Studies with an Emphasis in Social PHY 160 *General Physics-II...... 4 Behavior and Self-Development, it is necessary PHY 211 *Physics for Scientists and to complete the graduation requirements of the Engineers-I...... 4 College along with the following courses: PHY 212 *Physics for Scientists and Engineers-II...... 4 Choose at least one course from each category PHY 213 *Physics for Scientists and below (A and B). Then complete additional Engineers-III...... 4 courses from categories A and B to reach a total PHYS 101 Physics and Chemistry for of 18 units from the following list: Teachers...... 4 PHYS 102 Earth and Space Sciences for A) Theory and Knowledge Teachers...... 4 ANTH 101 Or Introduction to Physical ANTH 101H Anthropology...... 3 C) Mathematics ANTH 102 Or Introduction to Cultural MATH 120 *Finite Mathematics...... 4 102H* Anthropology...... 3 MATH 130 Or Statistics...... 4 ANTH 103 Introduction to Archaeology...... 3 MATH 130H ANTH 110 Human Sexuality from a *MATH 140 *Mathematics for Elementary Cross-Cultural Perspective ...... 3 Teachers...... 4 ANTH 115 *Introduction to Medical MATH 160 *College Algebra...... 4 Anthropology...... 3 MATH 170 *Elements of Calculus...... 4 ANTH 125 Religion, Magic, Witchcraft, and MATH 175 *Plane Trigonometry...... 3 the Supernatural...... 3 MATH 180 *Pre-Calculus...... 4 CHST 150 Chicano Politics...... 3 MATH 190 Or CD 106 Child Growth and Development.3 MATH 190H *Calculus I...... 4 CD 208 Child, Family and Community....3 MATH 191 *Calculus II...... 4 ECON 101 Or Principles of Macroeconomics...... 3 MATH 250 *Calculus III...... 4 ECON 101H MATH 260 *Linear Algebra...... 4 ECON 102 Or *Principles of Microeconomics.....3 MATH 270 *Differential Equations...... 4 ECON 102H PSY 190 *Statistics for the Behavioral ECON 106 Economics of Contemporary Sciences...... 4 Issues...... 3 HIST 101 History of World Civilization to the 17th Century...... 3 HIST 102 History of World Civilization, 1500 to the Present...... 3 HIST 122 History of Mexico...... 3 HIST 131 History of the North American Indian...... 3 2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 93 General studies continued HIST 143 Or History of the United States HIST 143H to 1877...... 3 B) Growth and Purpose/Health and Wellness HIST 144 Or History of the United States COUN 101 College and Life Success...... 3 HIST 144H* Since 1865...... 3 COUN 151 Or HIST 158 History of Minorities: African 151A, 151B, and 151C Americans and American Career Exploration & Indians...... 3 HIST 159 Or History of Minorities: Mexican Life Planning...... 3 159H* Americans, Asian Americans and (The entire sequence of COUN 151 A-C must be completed American Women...... 3 for a total of 3 units.) HIST 167 History of California...... 3 PETH 191 Health: Personal Issues...... 3 HIST 170 Women in American History...... 3 PETH 192 Health: Women’s Personal HUM 130 Contemporary Mexican-American Health...... 3 Culture...... 3 PETH 196 Health: Fitness and Wellness ...... 3 GEOG 102 Introduction to Cultural Geography...... 3 GEOG 103 World Regional Geography...... 3 POLS 110 Or Government of the POLS 110H* United States...... 3 General Studies with an Emphasis in Social POLS 128 Introduction to Political Sciences: Philosophy...... 3 These courses emphasize the perspective, POLS 130 Comparative Government...... 3 concepts, theories and methodologies of the POLS 140 International Relations...... 3 variety of disciplines that comprise study in POLS 150 Chicano Politics...... 3 the social sciences. Students will study human PSY 101 Or Introductory Psychology...... 3 experience in the context of the larger society. PSY 101H* Students will study how individuals, social PSY 112 Lifespan Development...... 3 subgroups, and societies operate in relation PSY 114 Introduction to Abnormal to each other. This emphasis includes lower Psychology...... 3 PSY 116 Introduction to Cross-Cultural division coursework that prepares students for Psychology...... 3 potential careers in the helping professions such PSY 121 Drugs, Society, and Behavior...... 3 as teaching, business, government, social work, PSY 123 Drug Education and Prevention..3 and non-profit organizations. PSY 133 Personal and Social Adjustment..3 PSY 170 Introduction to Learning and To acquire the Associate of Arts Degree in Memory...... 3 General Studies with an Emphasis in Social PSY 180 Positive Psychology...... 3 Sciences, it is necessary to complete the PSY 200 *Research Methods in graduation requirements of the College along Psychology...... 3 with the following courses: PSY 210 *Biological Psychology...... 3 READ 101 *Critical Reading...... 3 SOC 101 Or Choose 18 units of coursework including two or SOC 101H* more disciplines from the following list: Introduction to Sociology...... 3 SOC 102 Major Social Problems...... 3 ANTH 101 Or Introduction to Physical SOC 105 Introduction to Human ANTH 101H Anthropology...... 3 Sexuality...... 3 ANTH 102 Or Introduction to Cultural SOC 110 Human Sexuality from a ANTH 102H* Anthropology...... 3 Cross-Cultural Perspective...... 3 ANTH 103 Introduction of Archaeology...... 3 SOC 114 Marriage, Family and Intimate ANTH 110 Human Sexuality from a Relationships...... 3 Cross-Cultural Perspective...... 3 SOC 116 Introduction to Race and Ethnic ANTH 115 Introduction to Medical Relations...... 3 Anthropology...... 3 SOC 120 Perspectives of Sex and Gender...3 ANTH 125 Religion, Magic, Witchcraft, and SOC 127 Introduction to Criminology...... 3 the Supernatural...... 3 SOC 118 Aging: Introduction to Social CD 106 Child Growth and Development Gerontology...... 3 ...... 3 SPCH 100 Interpersonal CD 208 Child, Family and Community...... 3 Communications...... 3 CHST 150 Chicano Politics...... 3 SPCH 101 Public Speaking...... 3 ECON 101 Or Principles of Macroeconomics...... 3 SPCH 102 Fundamentals of Oral ECON 101H* Communication...... 3 ECON 102 Or *Principles of Microeconomics...... 3 SPCH 140 Argumentation and Debate...... 3 ECON 102H

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ECON 106 Economics of Contemporary POLS 130 Comparative Government...... 3 Issues...... 3 POLS 140 International Relations...... 3 GEOG 102 Introduction to Cultural POLS 150 Chicano Politics...... 3 Geography...... 3 PSY 101 Or Introductory Psychology...... 3 GEOG 103 World Regional Geography...... 3 PSY 101H HIST 101 History of World Civilization to PSY 112 Lifespan Development...... 3 the 17th Century...... 3 PSY 114 Introduction to Abnormal HIST 102 History of World Civilization, Psychology...... 3 1500 to the Present...... 3 PSY 116 Introduction to Cross-Cultural HIST 122 History of Mexico...... 3 Psychology...... 3 HIST 131 History of the North American PSY 170 Introduction to Learning and Indian...... 3 Memory...... 3 HIST 143 Or History of the United States PSY 180 Positive Psychology...... 3 HIST 143H to 1877...... 3 PSY 200 *Research Methods in HIST 144 Or History of the United States Psychology...... 3 HIST 144H* Since 1865...... 3 PSY 210 *Biological Psychology...... 3 HIST 158 History of Minorities: African SOC 101 Or Introduction to Sociology...... 3 Americans and American SOC 101H* Indians...... 3 SOC 102 Major Social Problems...... 3 HIST 159 Or History of Minorities: Mexican SOC 105 Human Sexuality...... 3 HIST 159H* Americans, Asian Americans SOC 110 Human Sexuality from a and American Women...... 3 Cross-Cultural Perspective...... 3 HIST 167 History of California...... 3 SOC 114 Marriage, Family and Intimate HIST 170 Women in American History...... 3 Relationships...... 3 HUM 130 Contemporary Mexican-American . SOC 116 Introduction to Race and Ethnic Culture...... 3 Relationships...... 3 PHIL 128 Introduction to Political SOC 120 Perspectives of Sex & Gender...... 3 Philosophy...... 3 SOC 127 Introduction to Criminology...... 3 POLS 110 Or Government of the POLS 110H* United States...... 3 POLS 128 Introduction to Political Philosophy...... 3

2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 95 Geographic Information Systems Division OF Career & Technical Education

CERTIFICATE OF SKILL PROFICIENCY Units Re FOCUS AREA Geographic Information Systems CRIME MAPPING The Rio Hondo College Geographic Information Required Courses Units Systems Certificate provides a professional and CIT 109 Introduction to Microsoft academic resource in one of the fastest growing Access...... 1.5 technologies in North America. A growing CIT 110 *Advanced Microsoft Access...... 1.5 number of industries are recognizing GIS and GIS 281 *Crime Mapping and Analysis.....4 GPS as an integral part of their practice. GIS is (core classes and required a computer based data processing tool used to focus area classes) map, manage, analyze, display, and model spatial information to analyze patterns and relationships Units Required 16 between many different layers of mapped data simultaneously. The GIS tool is used in most all FOCUS AREA fields from crime mapping, marketing, landscape architecture, planning, geological & biological ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY science, computer science, education and most others. The student completing the GIS certificate Required Courses Units program at Rio Hondo College will be prepared ENGT 150 AutoCAD for Basic CADD for a GIS technician level position in the GIS field Applications...... 4 or for advancement in their current career. Or ENGT 170 Microstation for Basic Required Courses Units CADD Applications...... 4 GIS 120 *Introduction to Geographic GIS 230 *GIS in Environmental Information Systems and Technology...... 3 Spatial Analysis...... 3 (core classes and required focus GIS 220 *Intermediate Geographic area classes) Information Systems...... 3 GIS 221 *Cartography and Base Map Units Required 16 Development...... 3

In addition, students must complete ONE of the following focus areas.

COMPLETE ALL COURSES WITHIN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING FOCUS AREAS BELOW:

FOCUS AREA FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

Required Courses Units ENGT 150 AutoCAD for Basic CADD Applications...... 4 Or ENGT 170 Microstation for Basic CADD Applications...... 4 GIS 222 *Planning & Facilities Management Using GIS ...... 3 (core classes and required focus area classes)

96 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog HEAVY EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST Division OF CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT The courses listed in the Associate of Science Heavy Equipment Maintenance Degree are comprised of a comprehensive Specialist list of job skills needed to enter the field of Heavy Equipment Maintenance. The degree The courses listed in the Certificate of is designed to prepare an individual for entry- Achievement are comprised of a comprehensive level employment as a Heavy Equipment list of job skills needed to enter the field of Heavy Maintenance Technician. Equipment Maintenance. The certificate is designed to prepare an individual for entry-level To acquire the Associate of Science Degree in employment as a Heavy Equipment Maintenance Heavy Equipment Maintenance, it is necessary Technician. to complete the graduation requirements of the College along with the following courses, with a Required Courses Units grade of “C” or better: HEM 040 Introduction to Heavy Equipment Maintenance...... 4 Required Courses Units HEM 041 Introduction to Heavy Equipment HEM 040 Introduction to Heavy Maintenance Electrical...... 4 Equipment Maintenance...... 4 HEM 042 Heavy Equipment...... HEM 041 Introduction to Heavy Equipment Air Conditioning...... 2 Maintenance Electrical ...... 4 HEM 043 Heavy Equipment Hydraulic HEM 042 Heavy Equipment...... Fundamentals...... 2 HEM 044 Heavy Equipment Diesel Engine Air Conditioning...... 2 Fundamentals...... 4 HEM 043 Heavy Equipment Hydraulic HEM 045 Heavy Equipment Powertrain Fundamentals...... 2 Fundamentals...... 4 HEM 044 Heavy Equipment Diesel Engine HEM 046 Heavy Equipment Fuel Systems Fundamentals...... 4 & Performance...... 4 HEM 045 Heavy Equipment Powertrain HEM 047 Heavy Equipment Machine Fundamentals...... 4 Specific Instruction...... 2 HEM 046 Heavy Equipment Fuel Systems HEM 048 Heavy Equipment & Performance...... 4 Powertrains II...... 4 HEM 047 Heavy Equipment Machine HEM 049 Heavy Equipment Specific Instruction...... 2 Hydraulics II...... 4 HEM 048 Heavy Equipment HEM 290 Cooperative Work Experience/ Powertrains II...... 4 Internship...... 1 TCED 044 OSHA Workplace Safety...... 1 HEM 049 Heavy Equipment WELD 040 Introduction to Welding Hydraulics II...... 4 Processes...... 2 HEM 290 Cooperative Work Experience/ Internship...... 1 Units Required 38 TCED 044 OSHA Workplace Safety...... 1 WELD 040 Introduction to Welding Processes...... 2

Units Required 38

2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 97 HONDA PROFESSIONAL CAREER TRAINING PROGRAM SPECIALIZATION (PACT) Division OF CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE

The courses listed in the Associate of Science Degree are comprised of a comprehensive list of job skills needed to enter the automotive field. The skills developed during class will enhance the student’s ability to complete the (ASE) Automotive Service Excellence Certification Tests A-1 through A-8, Automotive Technician and to become a specialist for Honda/Acura vehicles. The Degree is designed to prepare an individual for transfer and/or entry-level employment as an Automotive Technician within a Honda/ Acura Dealer. This is full-time 2 year accelerated training and career placement program. To acquire the Associate of Science Degree in Honda Professional Career Training Program Specialization, it is necessary to complete the graduation requirements of the College along with the following courses: Required Courses Units AUTO 045 Honda/Acura Proformance I...... 4 AUTO 0451 Honda/Acura Proformance II...... 4 AUTO 046 Honda/Acura Proformance III...... 4 AUTO 0461 Honda/Acura Proformance IV...... 4 AUTO 102 Introduction to Honda/Acura Service and Repair...... 3 AUTO 125 Power Train System Service and Transmission Diagnostics...... 4 AUTO 140 Body and Chassis Electrical Systems...... 4 AUTO 150 Engine Electrical Systems...... 4 AUTO 160 Upper End Engine Rebuilding and Machining...... 4 AUTO 201 Automotive Brake and Suspension Service...... 4 AUTO 240 Heating and Air Conditioning...... 4 Units Required 43 NOTE: Refer to Automotive Technology- Hondo Professional Career Training Specialization Program (PACT) Appendix for Program Training.

98 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog HONDA PROFESSIONAL CAREER TRAINING PROGRAM SPECIALIZATION (PACT) PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Automotive Technology Honda Professional 2. Admission Procedure Career Training Program Specialization Program a. Submit application for admission to the (PACT) is a two year program designed to College and official copies of all college prepare graduates to work as an Automotive work completed to date. Send to the Technician, with expertise in working with Office of Admissions and Records by Honda/Acura vehicles. Rio Hondo College March 15th. starts a new training program at the start of each b. Submit application for the Honda PACT Summer semester. program to the Technology Office by Graduates will be prepared to work as an entry- March 15th (deadline subject to change; level Automotive Technician within a Honda check with department for details) with or Acura dealership. Students will receive an the following documentation: One A.S. Degree in Automotive Technology and official copy of the high school transcript are eligible to take the Automotive Service or G.E.D., copy of all transcripts and/or Excellence (ASE) certification exams. Rio Hondo verification of coursework in progress to Automotive Training Programs are approved be considered for admission, and a copy by the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) and of your CA driver’s license and work certified by the National Automobile Technician authorization. See Applied Technology Education Foundation (NATEF). Counselor for more information. c. All applicants will be notified in writing ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: regarding acceptance or non-acceptance 1. Educational and Other Requirements into the program. a. Graduation from an accredited high school in the United States or equivalent 3. Priority for Admission or presentation of a G.E.D. certificate. Applicants who have submitted completed b. Students must meet the admission application materials and have met the requirement for Rio Hondo College. (see educational requirements will be designated as the Applied Technology counselor for eligible for admission. Failure to complete all information) application materials shall preclude admission c. Students will participate in the Academic to the program. In the event that the number Assessment process. Each student will of applicants designated as being eligible for have the opportunity to take assessment admission exceeds the number of student tests in the skill areas of reading, writing positions in the program, the determination of and mathematics. (see the Assessment who shall be admitted to the program will be Office for times and dates of testing) and based on a set of priorities outlined in this section must be eligible to enroll in the following of the policy. 3 courses: ENGL 101, MATH 070 and READ 023. Applicants who have completed the greatest number of courses will be given priority: **For employment in Honda dealerships, students a. Applicants with the highest G.P.A. in must meet the following additional requirements: prerequisite coursework will be admitted Provide documentation which verifies identity and first. authorizes his/her right to work in the U.S., possess b. The above being equal, priority of admis- a valid CA drivers license and have a clean driving sion will be given to eligible applicants record with 1 point or less. who have completed courses listed below with a minimum grade of “C”.

2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 99 PACT Program Overview First Spring Semester: Units Continued AUTO 0451 Honda/Acura ProFormance II ...... 4 Applicants who have completed the greatest AUTO 150 Engine Electrical Systems...... 4 number of courses will be given priority. AUTO 160 Upper End Engine Rebuilding and Machining...... 4 READ proficiency •MATH 070 Intermediate Algebra...... 4 SPCH 100, 101, 102, or 140 (choose one course) •PE 130 Lifelong Fitness Lab...... 1 ENGL 101 POLS 110, HIST 143, or HIST 144 (choose one course) **AUTO 290 Cooperative Work Experience/ MATH 070 or above Internship (Optional)...... 3 Natural Science w/Lab (choose one course) 17-20 Social & Behavioral Science (choose one course) Second Fall Semester Units Fine Arts (choose one course) AUTO 046 Honda/Acura Humanities (choose one course) ProFormance III...... 4 Communication & Analytical Thinking (choose AUTO 125 Power Train System Service and one course) Transmission Diagnostics...... 4 Physical Education (choose two activity courses) •FINE ARTS Elective ...... 3 AUTO 101, 103 and/or other formal Automotive •HUMANITIES Elective...... 3 Training. •SPCH Elective ...... 3 4. Appeal Procedure **AUTO 290 Cooperative Work Experience/ An applicant who is denied admission may: Internship (Optional)...... 3 a. Appeal in writing to the Division Dean 17-20 within ten days of non-acceptance notice. Second Spring Semester Units b. If the appeal is denied by the Division AUTO 0461 Honda/Acura Dean, the student may appeal to the Vice ProFormance IV...... 4 President of Academic Affairs. AUTO 240 Heating and Air Conditioning...... 4 c. In the event that the above steps do not •BIOL 120 Environmental Biology...... 3 result in satisfaction to the applicant, the •BIOL 120L Environmental Biology Lab...... 1 applicant may initiate a grievance through •ENGL 101 College Composition the grievance policy adopted by the Board and Research...... 3.5 of Trustees (Board Policy No. 4220) •PE 130 Lifelong Fitness Lab...... 1 **AUTO 290 Cooperative Work Experience/ 5. Expenses Internship (Optional)...... 3 a. Uniforms, tools, books, and miscellaneous 16-19.5 expenses will total approximately $2400. Students are responsible for providing NOTE: All courses must be completed with a grade of “C” their own transportation to facilities. or better for Honda credit. 6. Students may enter the Honda PACT program • General Education (G.E.) requirements may be fulfilled only one time after failing any automotive class. prior to admission to the program. G.E. courses/sections may be developed for the Honda cohort of students as 7. Admission during the two-year program will shown; however, such course offerings are subject to change be based on space available. without notice. See a counselor for further information Summer Semester Units regarding General Education requirements. AUTO 102 Introduction to Honda/ Acura Service and Repair...... 3 **For employment in Honda/Acura dealerships, student 3 must provide documentation which verifies identity and authorizes his/her right to work in the U.S., and a First Fall Semester Units current driving record, issued by the Department of Motor AUTO 045 Honda/Acura ProFormance I...... 4 Vehicles. AUTO 140 Body and Chassis Electrical Systems...... 4 AUTO 201 Automotive Brake and Suspension Service ...... 4 •HIST 144 History of The United States Since 1865...... 3 •PSY 101 Introductory Psychology...... 3 **AUTO 290 Cooperative Work Experience/ Internship (Optional)...... 3 18-21 100 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog Human Services Division OF Behavioral & Social Sciences

CERTIFICATE OF SKILL PROFICIENCY Human Services The required courses for the Human Services Required Courses Units Certificate provide applied, theoretical and HUSR 111 Human Services in practical knowledge to students interested in Contemporary Society...... 3 the helping professions. In addition, the student HUSR 122 Introduction to Group develops the skills needed for employment in Leadership and Process...... 3 the human services field, such as the ability to HUSR 124 Introduction to Case manage and document client cases, lead groups, Management and and make referrals. A required component Documentation...... 2 of this Certificate is a field work class which HUSR 199 *Fieldwork in Human provides the student with experience and Services...... 3 exposure to work in the human services field. PSY 180 Positive Psychology...... 3 SOC 102 Social Problems...... 3 The Human Services Certificateis designed to provide the student with an academic Units Required 17 background and work experience that would make them competitive for entry level positions in human services agencies and organizations.

2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 101 KINESIOLOGY Division OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION

ASSOCIATE IN ARTS IN KINESIOLOGY FOR TRANSFER Students are advised to check with the Counseling Department or Transfer Center for the courses accepted into the Kinesiology major at the CSU where they seek transfer. Required Courses Units BIOL 125 Human Anatomy...... 4 BIOL 226 Human Physiology...... 4 PE/TH 194 Introduction to Kinesiology...... 3 Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Movement Based Courses - Select a maximum of one Transfer (1) course from any three (3) of the following areas for The Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer is a minimum of three (3) units: designed to provide students preparing to transfer with the foundation to complete a Bachelor’s Degree Aquatics in Kinesiology. Students will be able to pursue careers PE 117 Swimming I...... 1 in teaching, coaching, physical therapy, athletic PE 217 Swimming II ...... 1 training, and adaptive physical education. Combative PE 124 Self Defense ...... 1 The Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer Dance (AA-T) Degree is intended to meet the lower division DANC 151 Modern Dance ...... 1 requirements for Kinesiology majors (or similar DANC 168 Latin Social Dance...... 1 majors) at a CSU campus that offers a Kinesiology Fitness baccalaureate degree. PE 120 Swim for Fitness ...... 1 PE 132 Aqua Aerobics...... 1 This degree is designed for the transfer-oriented PE 134 Fitness through Rhythmic student who seeks to explore Kinesiology in Aerobics...... 1 preparation for a Bachelor’s degree. Students will gain PE 136 Pilates Mat I...... 1 information and experience in areas that will prepare PE 140 Fitness Walking them for a job or a career in the field of teaching, PE 158 Yoga...... 1 youth or professional sports, coaching, fitness and Individual Sports health industry, physical therapy, athletic training, PE 101 Tennis I...... 1 sports management, and lifesaving skills in First PE 107 Badminton I...... 1 Aid and C.P.R. The degree will provide students PE 113 Golf I...... 1 the opportunity to pursue work in: youth sports Team and summer camps, in the fitness industry, assisting PE 103 Softball I...... 1 physical education professionals and creating new PE 104 Volleyball I ...... 1 business opportunities in the area of physical activity PE 105 Basketball I...... 1 and sports. PE 109 Soccer I ...... 1

In addition to the courses listed below, the following Choose 2 courses from the following: additional requirements must be met for completion of the AA-T Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for MATH 130 Or Statistics...... 4 Transfer: MATH 130H Statistics Honors...... 4 1. Completion of 60 CSU-transferable units. Or PSY 190 Statistics for the Behavioral 2. Achievement of a minimum GPA of at Sciences...... 4 least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework CHEM 130 General Chemistry...... 5 (some majors may require a higher GPA, PHY 150 Or General Physics I ...... 4 students should consult with a counselor for PHY 211 Physics for Scientists and more information). Engineers I...... 4 3. Completion of the 21-23 semester units in the PE/TH 193 First Aid and C.P.R...... 3 major with a grade of “C” . Required Subtotal 21 - 23 4. Certified completion of the California State University General Education-Breadth CSU GE or IGETC Pattern 40 – 43 (CSUGE) pattern; OR the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum Transferable Electives (IGETC) pattern. (as needed to reach 60 transferable units)

Degree Total 60

102 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT DIVISION OF BUSINESS & Economic Development/ Continuing Education

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE

This program is designed to prepare students for MGMT 142 International Management...... 3 employment as logistics planners, transportation MGMT 143 Import and Export Business...... 3 analysts, inventory planners, and purchasing 9 analysts. The program will allow the student TOTAL UNITS 33 or 34 to develop organizational skills which can lead to advancement in operations management, Operations Management Specialization ...... Units transportation, purchasing, materials management, and related areas. The sequence of courses will Courses: provide the student the opportunity to acquire the LOG 135 Quality Management Concepts...... 3 knowledge and skills demanded of the modern MGMT 150 Principles of Management...... 3 logistics specialist. The sequence in which courses MGMT 155 Principles of Leadership...... 3 are taken may be modified to meet individual needs. 9 To acquire the Associate of Science Degree in Logistics Management, it is necessary to TOTAL UNITS 33 or 34 complete the graduation requirements of the College along with the following courses: Selecting one course from each specialization:

Required Courses Units TOTAL UNITS 32 - 35 BUSL 110 Legal Environment of Business...... 3 LOG 101 Supply Chain Management...... 3 LOG 105 Purchasing Management...... 3 LOG 110 Warehouse Management...... 3 LOG 115 Inventory Management...... 3 CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT MGMT 101 Introduction to Business...... 3 CIT 101 Introduction to Computer This certificate is designed to prepare students Information Technology...... 3 for entry-level employment in logistics, Or transportation, inventory management, and LOG 130 Computerized Logistics...... 3 purchasing. The certificate will allow the student to develop organizational skills which can lead Choose one of the following classes: to advancement in operations management, ACCT 090 Introduction to Accounting...... 3 transportation, purchasing, materials Or management, and related areas. The sequence of ACCT 101 Financial Accounting...... 4 courses will provide the student the opportunity 24 or 25 to acquire the knowledge and skills demanded of the modern logistics specialist. The sequence in In addition to the Required Courses, students will which courses are taken may be modified to meet choose from one of the following specializations or individual needs. select one course from each specialization. To acquire the Certificate of Achievement Transportation Specialization Courses: ...... Units in Logistics Management, it is necessary to GIS 120 Introduction to Geographic complete the following courses: Information Systems and Spatial Analysis...... 4 Required Courses Units LOG 120 Transportation Management...... 3 LOG 101 Supply Chain Management...... 3 LOG 125 Contract Management...... 2 LOG 105 Purchasing Management...... 3 9 LOG 110 Warehouse Management...... 3 TOTAL UNITS 33 or 34 LOG 115 Inventory Management...... 3 LOG 120 Transportation Management...... 3 International Trade Specialization Courses: ...... Units LOG 125 Contract Management...... 2 MGMT 140 Introduction to International Business...... 3 Units Required 17

2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 103 Mass Communications/mass media Division OF Communications & Languages

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT

To acquire the Associate of Science Degree in Mass Media Mass Communications with the Mass Media The Mass Communications/Mass Media Specialization, it is necessary to complete the Specialization, Certificate is designed to provide graduation requirements of the College along a general technical background which will enable with the following courses: the student to make intelligent and realistic career decisions in mass communications; to Required Courses Units provide a broad background which will afford ART 115 Art of Film...... 3 the currently employed student an opportunity JOUR 110 Digital Photo Journalism...... 3 for upward mobility or career advancement; to JOUR 120 Communications Reporting provide a program to meet both the entry-level & Writing...... 3 and skill upgrading needs of the local mass JOUR 147 Broadcast News...... 3 communications industry. LIT 147 *Cinema as Literature...... 3 MSCM 103 Survey of Motion Picture, To acquire the Certificate of Achievement Radio and Television...... 3 in Mass Communications/Mass Media MSCM 128 Mass Media in Modern Society...... 3 Specialization, it is necessary to complete the MSCM 134 Documentary Film...... 3 following courses: RDIO 104 Introduction to Broadcasting...... 3 TV 135 Creative Digital Video ...... 3 Required Courses Units JOUR 290 *CWE/Internship for Journalism ART 115 Art of Film...... 3 Related Fields JOUR 110 Digital Photo Journalism...... 3 Or JOUR 120 *Communications Reporting RDIO 290 *CWE/Internship for Radio & Writing...... 3 Related Fields...... 1 JOUR 147 Broadcast News...... 3 LIT 147 *Cinema as Literature...... 3 Units Required 31 MSCM 103 Survey of Motion Picture, Radio and Television...... 3 * Prerequisite MSCM 128 Mass Media in Modern Society...... 3 MSCM 134 Documentary Film...... 3 RDIO 104 Introduction to Broadcasting...... 3 TV 135 Creative Digital Video ...... 3 JOUR 290 *CWE/Internship for Journalism Related Fields Or RDIO 290 *CWE/Internship for Radio Related Fields...... 1

Units Required 31

* Prerequisite

104 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog Mass Communications/print media Division OF Communications & Languages

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT To acquire the Associate of Science Degree in Print Media Mass Communications with the Print Media The Mass Communications Certificate is Specialization, it is necessary to complete the designed to provide a general technical graduation requirements of the College along background which will enable the student to with the following courses: make intelligent and realistic career decisions in mass communications; to provide a broad Required Courses Units background which will afford the currently JOUR 110 Digital Photo Journalism...... 3 employed student an opportunity for upward JOUR 120 Communications Reporting & mobility or career advancement; to provide Writing...... 3 a program to meet both the entry-level and JOUR 147 Broadcast News...... 3 skill upgrading needs of the local mass JOUR 220 *Advanced Reporting & communications industry. Writing...... 3 JOUR 230 *Magazine Production...... 3 To acquire the Certificate of Achievement JOUR 231 Digital Magazine Production...... 3 in Mass Communications/Print Media JOUR 241 *Newspaper Production I Specialization, it is necessary to complete the (2 semesters)...... 8 following courses: JOUR 242 Digital Newspaper Production I (2 semesters)...... 8 Required Courses Units MSCM 128 Mass Media in Modern JOUR 110 Digital Photo Journalism...... 3 Society...... 3 JOUR 120 Communications JOUR 290 *CWE/Internship for Journalism Reporting & Writing...... 3 Related Fields JOUR 147 Broadcast News...... 3 Or JOUR 220 *Advanced Reporting & RDIO 290 *CWE/Internship for Radio Writing...... 3 Related Fields...... 1 JOUR 230 *Magazine Production...... 3 JOUR 231 Digital Magazine Production Units Required 38 ...... 3 JOUR 241 *Newspaper Production I * Prerequisite (2 semesters)...... 8 JOUR 242 Digital Newspaper Production I (2 semesters)...... 8 MSCM 128 Mass Media in Modern Society...... 3 PHTO 185 Introduction to Digital Photography…...... 3 JOUR 290 *CWE/Internship for Journalism Related Fields Or RDIO 290 *CWE/Internship for Radio Related Fields...... 1

Units Required 41 *Prerequisite

2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 105 Mathematics Division OF mathematics & sciences

ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE IN MATHEMATICS FOR TRANSFER

Required Courses Units MATH 190 Or *Calculus I...... 4 MATH 190H MATH 191 *Calculus II...... 4 MATH 250 *Calculus III...... 4

Students must also choose 2 courses from the Associate in Science in Mathematics following list: for Transfer MATH 260 *Linear Algebra...... 4 MATH 270 *Differential Equations...... 4 The Associate in Science in Mathematics for Transfer or replace MATH 260 or MATH 270 with one course (AS-T) Degree is intended to meet the lower division below: requirements for Mathematics majors at a CSU MATH 130 Or *Statistics...... 4 campus that offers a Mathematics baccalaureate MATH 130H degree. PHY 211 *Physics for Scientists and Engineers...... 4 Mathematics is the language of the physical and technical sciences. As such, this Degree also satisfies *Prerequisite the lower division requirements for a variety of baccalaureate degrees including Engineering, Physics, Required Subtotal...... 20 Computer Science and Chemistry. CSU GE or IGETC Pattern ...... 38-39 In addition to the courses listed below, the following additional requirements must be met for completion Transferable Electives of the Associate in Science in Mathematics for (as needed to reach 60 transferable units) Transfer: Degree Total 60 1. Completion of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.

2. Achievement of a minimum GPA of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework (some majors may require a higher GPA, students should consult with a counselor for more information).

3. Completion of the 20 semester units in the major with a grade of “C”.

4. Certified completion of the California State University General Education-Breadth (CSU GE) pattern; OR the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern.

Students are advised to check with the Counseling Department or Transfer Center for the courses accepted into the Mathematics major at the CSU where they seek transfer.

106 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog Music Division OF Arts & Cultural Programs

ASSOCIATE OF arts DEGREE

The Associate of Arts Degree in Music is a two- year program designed to prepare students for transfer to a four-year college or university as well as employment in the professional music field. Graduates receive an Associate of Arts degree in Music.

To acquire the Associate of Arts Degree in Music, it is necessary to complete the graduation requirements of the College along with the following courses:

Required Courses Units MUS 101 Fundamentals of Music ...... 3 MUS 103 *Music Theory I...... 3 MUS 104 *Music Theory II...... 3 MUS 106 *Beginning Musicianship I (to be taken twice)...... 6 MUS 130 Music History and Literature Before 1750...... 3 MUS 131 Music History and Literature After 1750...... 3 4 Semesters worth of “Piano Class”...... 1-1-1-1 4 Semesters worth of a “Large Performance” class**...... 2-2-2-2

Units Required 33

*Prerequisite

** Large performance class is either Vocal Arts Ensemble or Music Ensemble for Diverse Instruments.

2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 107 Nursing Program Overview Rio Hondo College provides all Philosophy The curriculum is designed to qualified candidates who have The philosophy of the nursing prepare the graduate to carry out applied for admission to any Health program is in harmony with the their roles as a nurse: planner of Science and Nursing program an mission, vision, and goals of Rio care; provider of safe and skilled equal opportunity to successfully Hondo College. The Associate Degree care; communicator; client teacher; complete their studies. There are, Nursing Program strives to be an and member of the profession. The however, two limiting factors exemplary nursing program that faculty believes it is essential for the affecting selection which must be provides opportunities for students new graduate to be able to carry out recognized by all students: from diverse backgrounds, ethnicities evidence-based care with efficient 1. The health, safety, and welfare of and cultures to be educated, use of resources. The graduate will the community and the student responsible and caring community provide continuity of care as the must be a consideration in the members. Graduates are prepared for client moves from acute hospital selection process. licensure as registered nurses. The based care to care in transitional units 2. College and community health faculty recognizes the importance of and other health care settings in the facilities limit the number of also preparing students to practice community. candidates that can be admitted. in a variety of settings as health Rio Hondo College shall give to student care delivery evolves. Teaching/ Theoretical concepts will be presented applicants credit in the appropriate learning strategies will embrace from simple to complex, building field for previous education and the student centered competency-based on learning acquisition. The faculty opportunity to obtain credit for other instruction. In addition, the program believes that students need to apply acquired knowledge by the use of the has established quality improvement standards of critical thinking and challenge examination. See Credit by measures to assure that educational competency-based learning in Examination Procedure. competencies have been met. order to formulate sound clinical judgments. Students are offered a Admission, transfer and credit by This nursing program embraces number of approaches to learning examination policies shall be posted three major concepts to provide an including technology and computer- in an area accessible to all interested organizational framework for the assisted instruction in order to persons. A copy of the policy may curriculum. The major concepts are: apply theory to a variety of clinical be obtained upon request. This The Systems Developmental Stress situations. Also, opportunities for information shall also be made Model, The Nursing Process, and learning are provided to students available through the Counseling Erickson’s Psycho-Social Theory of through clinical assignments in acute Department and on the Rio Hondo Human Development. In addition, care, community facilities, the health College web site. the concept of an illness-wellness science skill center, online, technology, continuum provides opportunities and simulation center. Learning may Credit for Non-Collegiate for the nurse to intervene along this be facilitated by referral to support continuum for therapeutic purposes. services provided by the college such Registered Nursing Conceptual threads are integrated as financial aid, remediation, tutoring, Training throughout the curriculum and psychological counseling, and health Credit may be granted to a student provide theory necessary to carry services. A student centered approach who has a valid California RN out roles of the nurse. These threads to learning will be supported license for nursing courses taken include development from conception by contemporary approaches to at an accredited non-collegiate through death, personal hygiene, education which provide a variety RN nursing program toward the human sexuality, pharmacology, of techniques to appeal to varied Associate of Science Degree in teaching-learning, nutrition, cultural learning styles. Student learning Nursing. Credit granted may not diversity, gerontology, leadership outcomes and competencies will exceed the total number of nursing and professional development, legal, measure student achievements. units required for the Associate ethical, social and psychological Additionally the faculty believes that Degree in Nursing at Rio Hondo concerns. curriculum should be developed and College. implemented based on Knowles’s The conceptual threads that are Theory of Adult Learning, which Associate Degree interlaced throughout the program holds that the adult is self-directed are the essential core components and and a life long learner. Learning Nursing Program competencies. These competencies progress is based on the student’s The Associate Degree Nursing include: professional behaviors, mastery of course competencies. Program is a two-year program assessment, communication, Mastery results in graduates that designed to prepare students for clinical decision-making, caring have achieved success in meeting employment as a registered nurse interventions, teaching and learning, program outcomes and are able providing direct care to patients. collaboration and managing care, to successfully pass the national Graduates receive an Associate in critical thinking, safety, legalities, licensing exam. These graduates Science Degree of Nursing. The ethics, fiscal responsibility, are now prepared to transition into program is accredited by the diversity, evidence–based practice, the health care system ready for job California Sate Board of Registered self reflection, informatics and placement or advanced degrees. Nursing. Students who complete the mathematics, aging nutrition. curriculum are qualified to take the examination leading to licensure as a Registered Nurse.

108 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog Nursing Program Overview Continued Associate Degree Nursing ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING ADN Program Outcomes PROGRAM (RN) – GENERIC At the completion of the program, the graduate will meet the following outcomes while carrying out the roles of the nurse: Determination of Eligibility for Admission to the ADN Program PLANNER AND PROVIDER OF CARE 1. Uses the Systems Developmental Stress Model as a A. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS framework for practice for practice and as a conceptual 1. Educational requirements for program application approach when applying the nursing process. a. Proof of graduation from an accredited high 2. Use critical thinking and evidence based practice when school in the U.S.A. by transcript, diploma, or applying the nursing process to the development of official international evaluation; or Associate the plan of care. or Baccalaureate degree from an accredited 3. Plans and implements care throughout the institution of higher education in the U.S.A.; development stages. or documentation of passing score on the GED 4. Plan, implement and evaluate care based on the (General Education Development) exam. individual needs of clients from our culturally diverse b. Students must meet the admission requirements society. for Rio Hondo College. 5. Recognizes and appreciates the value of cultural c. Overall GPA in the core science prerequisites diversity of the client and other health care team of at least a 2.5 (anatomy, physiology, members. microbiology) with no grade less than “C” for 6. Uses the nursing process to provide outcome based each course. The student is limited to one repeat care with judicious use of time and resources. in any of the science courses to improve the 7. Provides and directs quality patient care using grade. effective leadership and management skills. d. A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 8. Assess the needs for referral and use of resource for all college coursework taken. personnel in the acute care settings. e. All science courses must be a minimum of four units with a lab component. PROVIDER OF SAFETY f. Current CPR Card- (BLS 8 hour class for health 1. Initiate and delegate others to provide a safe physical care providers, all ages, 1-person, 2-person and emotional environment for a group of patients. rescuer) provided by the American Heart 2. Plan, implements and evaluate care for a group Association will be required after admission. of patients based on the biological, interpersonal, g. Effective Spring 2008, students must pass a intrapersonal and development needs of the client. diagnostic assessment test (basic math, English, 3. Plans and implements care using guidelines reading, science) prior to program enrollment. for standard precautions & transmission-based Students who fail to achieve a passing score will precautions as well as the National Patient Safety be required to complete additional pre-nursing Goals. coursework. 2. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS – The applicant must COMMUNICATOR be free from communicable diseases, infections, 1. Utilize effective communication skills in collecting psychological disorders, and other conditions that data related to biological, intrapersonal, interpersonal would prevent the successful performance of the and developmental strengths and weaknesses. responsibilities and tasks required in the education 2. Communicates effectively with the patient, patient’s and training of a Registered Nurse. Upon acceptance family, and members of the health care team as the into the program, the student must satisfactorily pass plan of care is developed and implemented. a health examination by a licensed physician or nurse 3. Document accurately and in a timely manner, utilizing practitioner and have various laboratory tests and current technology. immunizations, as needed, to determine physical and mental fitness. If a student enrolled in the program has CLIENT TEACHER developed a condition that would prevent successful 1. Assess, develop, and implement a teaching plan which performance of his/her responsibilities and tasks, the is specific to the level of development, knowledge and Dean of Health Science and Nursing may require the their family. student to be examined by a licensed physician. If the 2. Effectively implements formal and informal methods licensed physician verifies the condition, then there is of teaching. sufficient cause for suspension or expulsion from the program pursuant to Board Policy. Information on MEMBER OF THE PROFESSION specific health requirements will be provided to the 1. Is accountable for his/her own nursing practice student upon admission to the program. including moral, ethical and legal concerns. 2. Demonstrates a caring attitude and concern for the B. ADMISSION PROCEDURE welfare and quality of life of patient, while acting as 1. Application for admission to the College shall be the patients advocate. submitted to the Admissions Office. 3. Is able to adapt to changes in health care delivery. 2. Applicants to the Associate Degree Nursing Program should attend a nursing information session to discuss

2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 109 Nursing Program Overview Continued D. APPEAL PROCEDURE An applicant who is denied admission may: prerequisites, general education requirements for 1. Appeal in writing to the Dean of Health Science and the degree, and basic skills testing. Applicants must Nursing within ten days. complete and submit an Associate Degree Nursing 2. If the Dean of Health Science and Nursing denies the Program application to the Health Science and appeal, the student may appeal to the Executive Vice Nursing Division for admission consideration, when President of Academic Affairs. all the educational requirements are met. 3. In the event that the above steps do not result in 3. The Associate Degree Nursing Program has once a satisfaction to the applicant, the applicant may initiate year entry each Fall semester. a grievance through the grievance policy adopted by 4. Please bring one official copy of your high school the Board of Trustees. transcripts, diploma, or GED; and transcripts for college coursework completed to date to the Health E. EXPENSES – Uniforms, books, health and safety Science and Nursing Division. If you graduated screenings, and miscellaneous expenses will total from high school and/or college in another country, approximately $1000.00 the first semester, and please have your transcripts evaluated by a private approximately $600 every semester thereafter. Items international evaluation service and bring the purchased within the first semester may be used documentation, as well as official international throughout the remainder of the Associate Degree transcripts, to the Health Science and Nursing Nursing Program. Students are responsible for Division. The international evaluation of college providing their own transportation to clinical facilities. coursework should be a detailed report. 5. All applicants selected will be notified in writing F. STUDENT SUPPORT: SCHOLARSHIPS AND regarding acceptance. FINANCIAL AID – Rio Hondo College participates in a variety of federal and state financial aid programs. C. ADMISSION PROCESS These programs are designed to assist students with Acceptance to the Associate Degree Nursing tuition, fees, books/supplies, transportation, and room Program will be based on selection criteria which and board. Eligibility is limited to students who are includes the following: U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or other eligible 1. Overall Cumulative GPA non-citizens. Additional eligibility requirements 2. Cumulative Science GPA apply to each program and information may be 3. Other College Degrees obtained from the Financial Aid Office. There are 4. Current Health Care Work Experience numerous scholarships available to Rio Hondo College 5. Current Medical/Nursing certificates/licenses nursing students. These scholarships are funded 6. Life Experience and sponsored by a variety of on and off campus 7. Other Language Spoken resources, including community hospital partners of 8. ATI Results after acceptance the nursing program. Scholarships are granted based on a variety of qualifications. Scholarship information Student will be selected on the basis of overall is available in the College Scholarship Office located in scores those having the most points. The student’s the Financial Aid Office or in the Health Science and overall cumulative GPA for all college coursework Nursing Division. Short-term loans are available in taken, grades in the core science courses (anatomy, emergency situations for books and supplies through physiology, and microbiology), completion of college the Student Activities Office or the Scholarship Office. English, and the number of repetitions of science core courses will be used to determine the student’s G. PATIENT SAFETY AND BACKGROUND eligibility. Students who have at least an overall CHECKS – Based on national guidelines from the cumulative GPA of 2.5 for all college coursework Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare taken, GPA of 2.5 in the science core courses, with no Organizations (JCAHO) and clinical facility policies, grade less than “C” for each course, had no more than nursing students must have clear criminal background one repetition of any of the science core courses, and checks to participate in clinical courses. Specific completed English 101, with a grade of “C” or better, procedures will be shared with the student upon will be considered eligible for admission. admission. The student is responsible for the cost of the background check. If the background check is not clear, Students who are accepted to the program will be the student will be responsible for obtaining documents admitted to ADN 151 by permission of the Health showing rehabilitation and/or having the record Science and Nursing Division. This course is a corrected. The Dean of Health Science and Nursing prerequisite for admission to ADN 1st semester course is responsible for determining if clinical placement is (ADN 150) and is offered in the Spring semester and appropriate through consultation with the Human Summer session. Students who complete ADN 151 Resource Department at the clinical sites. Student with a grade of “C” or better will be admitted to the information will be held in strictest confidence. See the program in the fall semester. Dean of Health Science and Nursing with questions concerning this procedure. Students who are applying for the ADN 151 course must have an application, and documentation of The student will be required to undergo drug testing coursework on file in the Health Science and Nursing at their expense before caring for patients in the clinical Division Office by October 1 for Spring admission setting. Specific procedures will be shared with the and March 1 for Summer admission. Students will be student upon admission. Evidence of drug use would notified of permission to register via e-mail. jeopardize the admission of the student to the clinical setting. 110 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog Nursing Program Overview f. All science courses must be a minimum of four Continued units with a lab component. All core science prerequisite. The Board of Registered Nursing requires the applicant g. Current CPR Card- (BLS 8 hour class for health for licensure as a Registered Nurse to disclose prior care providers, all ages, 1-person, 2-person res- misdemeanor and felony convictions. The applicant cuer) provided by the American Heart Associa- must explain the circumstances of the conviction tion will be required after admission. and provide documentation of rehabilitation. The h. Effective Spring 2008, students must pass a Board considers the nature and severity of the offense, diagnostic assessment test (basic math, English, subsequent acts, recency of acts or crimes, compliance reading, science) prior to program enrollment. with court sanctions, and evidence of rehabilitation Students who fail to achieve a passing score will in determining eligibility for licensure. Questions be required to complete additional pre-nursing concerning this requirement may be directed to the Dean coursework. of Health Science and Nursing. 2. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS – The applicant must H. REQUIREMENT FOR LICENSURE – The Board be free from communicable diseases, infections, of Registered Nursing requires a valid social security psychological disorders, and other conditions that number for licensure. The Board of Registered Nursing would prevent the successful performance of the should be consulted for qualifications for licensure for responsibilities and tasks required in the education legal residents without social security cards. The Board and training of a Registered Nurse. Upon acceptance of Registered Nursing can be reached at 916-322-3350. into the program, the student must satisfactorily pass a health examination by a licensed physician or nurse I. TRANSFER STUDENTS – All transfer students practitioner and have various laboratory tests and who have taken coursework in nursing at another immunizations, as needed, to determine physical and nursing program will be evaluated on an individual mental fitness. If a student enrolled in the program basis. Previous nursing coursework must be no older has developed a condition that would prevent than three years. The student must present a letter from successful performance of his/her responsibilities the director of the former nursing program, stating and tasks, the Dean of Health Science and Nursing the circumstances necessitating the transfer, and an may require the student to be examined by a licensed evaluation of clinical safety. Students who are deemed physician. If the licensed physician verifies the unsafe in the clinical area are not eligible for transfer condition, then there is sufficient cause for suspension to the Rio Hondo Associate Degree Nursing Program. or expulsion from the program pursuant to Board Transfer students must demonstrate competence in Policy. Information on specific health requirements clinical skills and pass a pharmacology math quiz will be provided to the student upon admission to the with, a score of 100%, before admission to the program. program. Students who have completed two nursing courses with grades below a “C” are ineligible for transfer into the Rio B. ADMISSION PROCEDURE Hondo ADN Program. 1. Application for admission to the College shall be submitted to the Admissions Office. Above information subject to change 2. Applicants to the Associate Degree Nursing Program should attend a nursing information session to discuss prerequisites, general education requirements for the degree and basic skills testing. Applicants must PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN TO (RN) complete and submit an Associate Degree Nursing ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING Program application Health Science & Nursing Office for admission consideration, when all the educational Determination of Eligibility for Admission requirements are met. to the ADN Program 3. The Associate Degree Nursing Program has once a year entry each Fall semester. A. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 4. The Counseling Department will evaluate academic 1. Educational requirements for program application records and complete an admissions card. Please a. Proof of graduation from an accredited high bring one official copy of your high school transcripts, school in the U.S.A. by transcript, diploma, or diploma or GED, and transcripts for college work official international evaluation; or Associate or completed to date to the Counseling Department. Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institu- If you graduated from high school and/or college tion of higher education in the U.S.A.; or docu- in another country, please have your transcripts mentation of passing score on the GED (General evaluated by a private international evaluation Education Development) exam. service and bring the documentation, as well as b. Active California Psychiatric Technician License. official international transcripts, to the Counseling c. Students must meet the admission requirements Department. The international evaluation of college for Rio Hondo College. course work should be a detailed report. d. Overall GPA in the core science prerequisites of 5. All applicants will be notified in writing regarding at least a 2.5 (anatomy, physiology, microbiol- acceptance or non-acceptance following the selection ogy) with no grade less than ‘C’ for each course. procedure. The student is limited to one repeat in any of the science courses to improve the grade. C. ADMISSION PROCESS – Acceptance to the e. A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 Associate Degree Nursing Program, for the class for all college coursework taken. beginning Fall 2008, will be through the use of an admission’s formula developed by the California 2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 111 Nursing Program Overview the nursing program. Scholarships are granted based Continued on a variety of qualifications. Scholarship information is available in the College Scholarship Office located in Community College Chancellor’s Office. The the Financial Aid Office or in the Health Science and student’s overall cumulative GPA for all college Nursing Division. Short-term loans are available in coursework taken, grades in the core science courses emergency situations for books and supplies through (anatomy, physiology and microbiology), completion the Student Activities Office or the Scholarship Office. of college English, and the number of repetitions of science core courses will be used to determine G. PATIENT SAFETY AND BACKGROUND the student’s eligibility. Students who have at least CHECKS – Based on national guidelines from the an overall cumulative GPA of 2.5 for all college Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare coursework taken, GPA of 2.5 in the science core Organizations (JCAHO) and clinical facility policies, courses with no grade less than “C” for each course, nursing students must have clear criminal background had no more than one repetition of any of the science checks to participate in clinical courses. Specific core courses and completed English 101, with a procedures will be shared with the student upon grade of “C” or better, will be considered eligible for admission. The student is responsible for the cost of the admission. background check. If the background check is not clear, the student will be responsible for obtaining documents Students who are accepted to the program will be showing rehabilitation and/or having the record admitted to ADN 151 by permission of the Health corrected. The Dean of Health Science and Nursing Science and Nursing Division. This course is a is responsible for determining if clinical placement is prerequisite for admission to ADN 1st semester course appropriate through consultation with the Human (ADN 150) and is offered in the Spring semester and Resource Department at the clinical sites. Student Summer session. Students who complete ADN 151 information will be held in strictest confidence. See the with a grade of “C” or better will be admitted to the Dean of Health Science and Nursing with questions program in the fall semester. concerning this procedure.

Students who are applying for the ADN 151 course must The student will be required to undergo drug testing have an application, a copy of their counseling card and at their expense before caring for patients in the clinical documentation of course work on file in the Health Science setting. Specific procedures will be shared with the and Nursing Division Office by October 1 for Spring student upon admission. Evidence of drug use would admission and March 1 for Summer admission. Students jeopardize the admission of the student to the clinical will be notified of permission to register in writing. setting.

D. APPEAL PROCEDURE The Board of Registered Nursing requires the applicant An applicant who is denied admission may: for licensure as a Registered Nurse to disclose prior 1. Appeal in writing to the Dean of Health Science and misdemeanor and felony convictions. The applicant Nursings within ten days. must explain the circumstances of the conviction and 2. If the Dean of Health Science and Nursings denies the provide documentation of rehabilitation. The Board appeal, the student may appeal to the Executive Vice considers the nature and severity of the offense, President of Academic Affairs. subsequent acts, recency of acts or crimes, compliance 3. In the event that the above steps do not result in with court sanctions, and evidence of rehabilitation satisfaction to the applicant, the applicant may initiate in determining eligibility for licensure. Questions a grievance through the grievance policy adopted by concerning this requirement may be directed to the the Board of Trustees. Dean of Health Science and Nursing.

E. EXPENSES – Uniforms, books, health and safety H. REQUIREMENT FOR LICENSURE – The Board screenings, and miscellaneous expenses will total of Registered Nursing requires a valid social security approximately $1000.00 the first semester, and number for licensure. The Board of Registered approximately $600 every semester thereafter. Items Nursing should be consulted for qualifications for purchased within the first semester may be used licensure for legal residents without social security throughout the remainder of the Associate Degree cards. The Board of Registered Nursing can be Nursing Program. Students are responsible for reached at 916-322-3350. providing their own transportation to clinical facilities. I. TRANSFER STUDENTS – All transfer students who F. STUDENT SUPPORT: SCHOLARSHIPS AND have taken coursework in nursing at another nursing FINANCIAL AID – Rio Hondo College participates program will be evaluated on an individual basis. in a variety of federal and state financial aid programs. Previous nursing coursework must be no older than These programs are designed to assist students with three years. The student must present a letter from tuition, fees, books/supplies, transportation and room the director of the former nursing program, stating and board. Eligibility is limited to students who are the circumstances necessitating the transfer, and an U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or other eligible evaluation of clinical safety. Students who are deemed non-citizens. Additional eligibility requirements unsafe in the clinical area are not eligible for transfer apply to each program and information may be to the Rio Hondo Associate Degree Nursing Program. obtained from the Financial Aid Office. There are Transfer students must demonstrate competence in numerous scholarships available to Rio Hondo College clinical skills and pass a pharmacology math quiz, nursing students. These scholarships are funded with a score of 100%, before admission to the program. and sponsored by a variety of on and off campus Students who have completed two nursing courses resources, including community hospital partners of

112 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog Nursing Program Overview verifies the condition, then there is sufficient cause for Continued suspension or expulsion from the program pursuant with grades below a “C” are ineligible for transfer into to Board Policy. Information on specific health the Rio Hondo ADN Program. requirements will be provided to the student upon admission to the program. Above information subject to change. B. ADMISSION PROCEDURE 1. Application for admission to the College shall be ASSOCIATE DEGREE submitted to the Admissions Office. 2. Applicants to the Associate Degree Nursing Program NURSING PROGRAM – LVN TO ADN should attend a nursing information session to discuss prerequisites, general education requirements Determination of Eligibility for Admission for the degree and basic skills testing. Applicants to the ADN Program must complete and submit an application to the Counseling Department for admission consideration, A. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS when all the educational requirements are met. 1. Educational requirements for program application 3. The LVN to ADN Program has once a year entry each a. Proof of graduation from an accredited high Fall semester. school in the U.S.A. by transcript, diploma, or offi- 4. The Counseling Department will evaluate academic cial international evaluation; or Associate or Bac- records and complete an admissions card. Please calaureate degree from an accredited institution of bring one official copy of your high school transcripts, higher education in the U.S.A.; or documentation diploma or GED, and transcripts for college work of passing score on the GED (General Education completed to date to the Counseling Department. Development) exam. If you graduated from high school and/or college b. Students must meet the admission requirements in another country, please have your transcripts for Rio Hondo College. evaluated by a private international evaluation c. Active California Vocational Nurse license submit- service and bring the documentation, as well as ted to the Health Science and Nursing Division official international transcripts, to the Counseling Office by March 1. Department. The international evaluation of college d. Overall GPA in the core science prerequisites of course work should be a detailed report. at least a 2.5 (anatomy, physiology, microbiology) 5. All applicants will be notified in writing regarding with no grade less than ‘C’ for each course. The acceptance. student is limited to one repeat in any of the science courses to improve the grade. C. ADMISSION PROCESS – Acceptance to the e. A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 for Associate Degree Nursing program, will be through all college coursework taken. the use of an admission’s formula developed by the f. All science courses must be a minimum of four California Community College Chancellor’s Office. units with a lab component. The student’s overall cumulative GPA for all college g. ADN 075 LVN Transition into the Associate coursework taken, grades in the core science courses Degree Nursing Program with a minimum grade (anatomy, physiology, and microbiology), completion of C. of college English, and the number of repetitions h. Current CPR Card- (BLS 8 hour class for health of science core courses will be used to determine care providers, all ages, 1-person, 2-person res- the student’s eligibility. Students who have at least cuer) provided by the American Heart Association an overall cumulative GPA of 2.5 for all college will be required after admission. coursework taken, GPA of 2.5 in the science core i. Effective Spring 2008, students must pass a courses, with no grade less than “C” for each course, diagnostic assessment test (basic math, English, had no more than one repetition of any of the science reading, science) prior to program enrollment. core courses, and completed English 101, with a Students who fail to achieve a passing score will grade of “C” or better, will be considered eligible for be required to complete additional pre-nursing admission. coursework. ADN 075 – LVN Transition into the Associate 2. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS – The applicant must Degree Program is a prerequisite for admission to be free from communicable diseases, infections, ADN second year course offered in the fall semester psychological disorders, and other conditions that (ADN 251) and is offered in the summer session would prevent the successful performance of the only. Following admission, the student will be responsibilities and tasks required in the education given a permit to register for this course. Following and training of a Registered Nurse. Upon acceptance completion of this course, with a grade of “C” or into the program, the student must satisfactorily better, the student will continue the program in the pass a health examination by a licensed physician Fall semester. or nurse practitioner and have various laboratory tests and immunizations, as needed, to determine D. APPEAL PROCEDURE physical and mental fitness. If a student enrolled An applicant who is denied admission may: in the program has developed a condition that 1. Appeal in writing to the Dean of Health Science and would prevent successful performance of his/her Nursings within ten days. responsibilities and tasks, the Dean of Health Science 2. If the Dean of Health Science and Nursings denies the and Nursing may require the student to be examined appeal, the student may appeal to the Executive Vice by a licensed physician. If the licensed physician President of Academic Affairs.

2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 113 Nursing Program Overview The Board of Registered Nursing requires the Continued applicant for licensure as a Registered Nurse to 3. In the event that the above steps do not result in disclose prior misdemeanor and felony convictions. satisfaction to the applicant, the applicant may The applicant must explain the circumstances initiate a grievance through the grievance policy of the conviction and provide documentation of adopted by the Board of Trustees. rehabilitation. The Board considers the nature and severity of the offense, subsequent acts, recency of acts or crimes, compliance with court sanctions, and E. EXPENSES – Uniforms, books, health and safety evidence of rehabilitation in determining eligibility screenings, and miscellaneous expenses will total for licensure. Questions concerning this requirement approximately $1000.00 the first semester, and may be directed to the Dean of Health Science and approximately $600 every semester thereafter. Nursing. Items purchased within the first semester may be used throughout the remainder of the Associate Degree Nursing Program. Students are responsible H. REQUIREMENT FOR LICENSURE – The Board for providing their own transportation to clinical of Registered Nursing requires a valid social security facilities. number for licensure. The Board of Registered Nursing should be consulted for qualifications for F. STUDENT SUPPORT: SCHOLARSHIPS AND licensure for legal residents without social security cards. The Board of Registered Nursing can be FINANCIAL AID – Rio Hondo College participates reached at 916-322-3350. in a variety of federal and state financial aid programs. These programs are designed to assist I. TRANSFER STUDENTS students with tuition, fees, books/supplies, All transfer students who have taken coursework in transportation, and room and board. Eligibility is nursing at another nursing program will be evaluated limited to students who are U.S. citizens, permanent on an individual basis. Previous nursing coursework residents, or other eligible non-citizens. Additional must be no older than three years. The student must eligibility requirements apply to each program and present a letter from the director of the former nursing information may be obtained from the Financial program, stating the circumstances necessitating the Aid Office. There are numerous scholarships transfer, and an evaluation of clinical safety. Students available to Rio Hondo College nursing students. who are deemed unsafe in the clinical area are not These scholarships are funded and sponsored by a eligible for transfer to the Rio Hondo Associate Degree variety of on and off campus resources, including Nursing Program. Transfer students must demonstrate community hospital partners of the nursing program. competence in clinical skills and pass a pharmacology Scholarships are granted based on a variety of math quiz, with a score of 100%, before admission to the qualifications. Scholarship information is available program. Students who have completed two nursing in the College Scholarship Office located in the courses with grades below a “C” are ineligible for Financial Aid Office or in the Health Science and transfer into the Rio Hondo ADN Program. Nursing Division. Short-term loans are available in emergency situations for books and supplies through the Student Activities Office or the Scholarship Office. Above information subject to change.

G. PATIENT SAFETY AND BACKGROUND CHECKS – Based on national guidelines from the ASSOCIATE DEGREE Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare NURSING PROGRAM – 30 UNIT Organizations (JCAHO) and clinical facility OPTION LVN TO RN policies, nursing students must have clear criminal background checks to participate in clinical courses. Determination of Eligibility for Specific procedures will be shared with the student upon admission. The student is responsible for the Admission to the ADN Program cost of the background check. If the background check is not clear, the student will be responsible for A. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS obtaining documents showing rehabilitation and/ 1. Educational requirements for program application or having the record corrected. The Dean of Health a. Proof of graduation from an accredited high Science and Nursing is responsible for determining school in the U.S.A. by transcript, diploma, or if clinical placement is appropriate through official international evaluation; or Associate or consultation with the Human Resource Department Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institu- at the clinical sites. Student information will be tion of higher education in the U.S.A.; or docu- held in strictest confidence. See the Dean of Health mentation of passing score on the GED (General Science and Nursing with questions concerning this Education Development) exam. procedure. b. Active California Vocational Nurse license submitted to the Health Science and Nursing The student will be required to undergo drug testing Division Office by March 1. at their expense before caring for patients in the c. Students must meet the admission requirements clinical setting. Specific procedures will be shared for Rio Hondo College. with the student upon admission. Evidence of drug use would jeopardize the admission of the student to the clinical setting.

114 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog Nursing Program Overview your transcripts evaluated by a private international Continued evaluation service and bring the documentation, as well as official international transcripts, to d. Overall GPA in the core science prerequisites the Counseling Department. The international of at least a 2.5 (anatomy, physiology, micro- evaluation of college coursework should be a detailed biology), with no grade less than “C” for each report. course. The student is limited to one repeat in 5. All applicants will be notified in writing regarding any of the science courses to improve the grade. acceptance. e. Completion of ADN 075 LVN Transition into the Associate Degree Nursing Program, with a C. ADMISSION PROCESS – Acceptance to the minimum grade of “C” or better. 30 Unit Option LVN to RN Program, for the class f. A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 beginning Fall 2008, will be through the use of an for all college coursework taken. admission’s formula developed by the California g. All science courses must be a minimum of four Community College Chancellor’s Office. The units with a lab component. student’s overall cumulative GPA for all college h. Current CPR Card- (BLS 8 hour class for health coursework taken, grades in the core science courses care providers, all ages, 1-person, 2-person res- (anatomy, physiology, and microbiology), completion cuer) provided by the American Heart Associa- of college English, and the number of repetitions tion will be required after admission. of science core courses will be used to determine i. Effective Spring 2008, students must pass a the student’s eligibility. Students who have at least diagnostic assessment test (basic math, English, an overall cumulative GPA of 2.5 for all college reading, science) prior to program enrollment. coursework taken, GPA of 2.5 in the science core Students who fail to achieve a passing score will courses, with no grade less than “C” for each course, be required to complete additional pre-nursing had no more than one repetition of any of the science coursework. core courses, and completed English 101 with a grade of “C” or better will be considered eligible for admission. 2. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS – The applicant must be free from communicable diseases, infections, Students who are applying for the 30 Unit Option psychological disorders, and other conditions that LVN to RN Program must have an application, and would prevent the successful performance of the documentation of coursework on file in the Health responsibilities and tasks required in the education Science and Nursing Division Office by March 1. and training of a Registered Nurse. Upon acceptance Students will be notified of permission to register. into the program, the student must satisfactorily pass a health examination by a licensed physician ADN 075 – LVN Transition into the Associate Degree or nurse practitioner and have various laboratory Program is a prerequisite for admission to ADN 2nd tests and immunizations, as needed, to determine year course (ADN 251) and is offered in the summer physical and mental fitness. If a student enrolled session only. Following admission, the student in the program has developed a condition that will be given a permit to register for this course. would prevent successful performance of his/her Following completion of ADN 075, with a grade responsibilities and tasks, the Dean of Health Science of “C” or better, the student will be admitted to the and Nursing may require the student to be examined program in the Fall semester. by a licensed physician. If the licensed physician verifies the condition, then there is sufficient cause for D. APPEAL PROCEDURE suspension or expulsion from the program, pursuant to Board Policy. Information on specific health An applicant who is denied admission may: requirements will be provided to the student upon 1. Appeal in writing to the Dean of Health Science and admission to the program. Nursings within ten days. 2. If the Dean of Health Science and Nursings denies the B. ADMISSION PROCEDURE appeal, the student may appeal to the Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs. 1. Application for admission to the College shall be 3. In the event that the above steps do not result in submitted to the Admissions Office. satisfaction to the applicant, the applicant may 2. Applicants to the 30 Unit Option LVN to RN Program initiate a grievance through the grievance policy should attend a nursing information session to adopted by the Board of Trustees. discuss prerequisites, general education requirements for the degree, and basic skills testing. Applicants must complete and submit an Associate Degree E. EXPENSES – Uniforms, books, health and safety Nursing Program application to the Health Science screenings, and miscellaneous expenses will total and Nursing Division for admission consideration, approximately $1000.00 the first semester, and when all the educational requirements are met. approximately $600 every semester thereafter. Items 3. The 30 Unit Option LVN to RN Program has once a purchased within the first semester may be used year entry each Fall semester. throughout the remainder of the 30 Unit Option 4. The Counseling Department will evaluate LVN to RN Program. Students are responsible academic records and complete an admissions for providing their own transportation to clinical card. Please bring one official copy of your high facilities. school transcripts, diploma, or GED, and transcripts for college coursework completed to date, to the F. STUDENT SUPPORT: SCHOLARSHIPS Counseling Department. If you graduated from high AND FINANCIAL AID – Rio Hondo College school and/or college in another country, please have participates in a variety of federal and state financial 2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 115 Nursing Program Overview I. TRANSFER STUDENTS – All transfer students Continued who have taken coursework in nursing at another aid programs. These programs are designed to nursing program will be evaluated on an individual assist students with tuition, fees, books/supplies, basis. Previous nursing coursework must be no older transportation, and room and board. Eligibility is than three years. The student must present a letter limited to students who are U.S. citizens, permanent from the director of the former nursing program, residents, or other eligible non-citizens. Additional stating the circumstances necessitating the transfer, eligibility requirements apply to each program and and an evaluation of clinical safety. Students who are information may be obtained from the Financial deemed unsafe in the clinical area are not eligible for Aid Office. There are numerous scholarships transfer to the Rio Hondo Associate Degree Nursing available to Rio Hondo College nursing students. Program. Transfer students must demonstrate These scholarships are funded and sponsored by a competence in clinical skills and pass a pharmacology variety of on and off campus resources, including math quiz, with a score of 100%, before admission community hospital partners of the nursing program. to the program. Students who have completed Scholarships are granted based on a variety of two nursing courses with grades below a “C” are qualifications. Scholarship information is available ineligible for transfer into the Rio Hondo ADN in the College Scholarship Office located in the Program. Financial Aid Office or in the Health Science and Nursing Division. Short-term loans are available in Above information subject to change emergency situations for books and supplies through VOCATIONAL the Student Activities Office or the Scholarship Office. NURSING PROGRAM G. PATIENT SAFETY AND BACKGROUND The Vocational Nursing Program is a two-semester CHECKS – Based on national guidelines from the program following the completion of prerequisite courses. Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare It is designed to prepare students for employment as a Organizations (JCAHO) and clinical facility policies, Vocational Nurse, giving care to patients in a variety of nursing students must have clear criminal background settings, such as acute hospitals, extended care facilities, checks to participate in clinical courses. Specific home health care, surgical centers and medical offices. procedures will be shared with the student upon The program is accredited by the California State Board of admission. The student is responsible for the cost of the Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians. Students, background check. If the background check is not clear, who complete the curriculum and achieve the career the student will be responsible for obtaining documents certificate, are qualified to apply for the examination leading showing rehabilitation and/or having the record to licensure as a Licensed Vocational Nurse. corrected. The Dean of Health Science and Nursing is responsible for determining if clinical placement is appropriate through consultation with the Human Philosophy of the Resource Department at the clinical sites. Student Vocational Nursing Program information will be held in strictest confidence. See the The philosophy of the Vocational Nursing Program is in Dean of Health Science and Nursing with questions harmony with the stated philosophy of Rio Hondo College. concerning this procedure. The faculty recognizes the individual worth and potential of all students. Students come from a variety of backgrounds, The student will be required to undergo drug testing, age, sex, culture, lives and educational experience. The at their expense, before caring for patients in the application of theoretical concepts occurs in the Health clinical setting. Specific procedures will be shared Science and Nursing Skill Center and the community with the student upon admission. Evidence of drug clinical facilities. College support services include: financial use would jeopardize the admission of the student to aid, remediation, tutoring, psychological counseling and the clinical setting. health services.

The Board of Registered Nursing requires the The conceptual framework of the Vocational Nursing applicant for licensure as a Registered Nurse to curriculum focuses on the Medical Model, utilizing all disclose prior misdemeanor and felony convictions. aspects of the nursing process. The faculty believes that The applicant must explain the circumstances nursing is concerned with the promotion of health and of the conviction and provide documentation of wellness, and strives to provide a maximum quality of rehabilitation. The Board considers the nature and life. The Nursing curriculum Incorporates includes the severity of the offense, subsequent acts, recency of current health care delivery system; safety; therapeutic acts or crimes, compliance with court sanctions, and communication; patient teaching; nutrition; pharmacology, evidence of rehabilitation in determining eligibility for cultural diversity, gerontology, human sexuality, mental licensure. Questions concerning this requirement may health, growth and development; reproduction; legal and be directed to the Dean of Health Science and Nursing. ethical issues, and professional development, as applied to the Vocational Nurse. H. REQUIREMENT FOR LICENSURE – The Board of Registered Nursing requires a valid social security Nursing is a broad occupational field involving a number for licensure. The Board of Registered multiplicity of functions performed by individuals, with Nursing should be consulted for qualifications for varying degrees of preparation. It is essential that students licensure for legal residents without social security be assisted to recognize and accept their responsibility, and cards. The Board of Registered Nursing can be reached scope of practice. at 916-322-3350.

116 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog Nursing Program Overview attend a nursing information session to discuss Continued prerequisites, general education requirements for the degree, and basic skills testing. Applicants must The nursing faculty believes education is a continuing complete and submit a Vocational Nursing Program process and students should be provided with the attitudes, application to the Health Science and Nursing Division skills and knowledge to qualify for licensure as well as an for admission consideration, when all the educational upward mobility to the Vocational Nursing Program. requirements are met. 3. The Vocational Nursing Program has once a year entry Determination of Eligibility for Admission each Fall semester. VOCATIONAL NURSING PROGRAM 4. The Counseling Department will evaluate academic to the LVN Program records and complete an admissions card. Please bring one official copy of your high school transcripts, A. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS diploma or GED, and transcripts for college work 1. Educational requirements for program application completed to date to the Health Science and Nursing a. Proof of graduation from an accredited high Division. If you graduated from high school and/or school in the U.S.A. by transcript, diploma, or college in another country, please have your transcripts official international evaluation; or Associate evaluated by a private international evaluation service or Baccalaureate degree from an accredited and bring the documentation, as well as official international transcripts, to the Health Science and institution of higher education in the U.S.A.; Nursing Division. The international evaluation of or documentation of passing score on the GED college course work should be a detailed report. (General Education Development) exam. 5. All applicants will be notified in writing regarding b. Students must meet the admission requirements acceptance. for Rio Hondo College. c. GPA of 2.5 or above in Health Science C. ADMISSION PROCESS – Acceptance to the and Nursing Core 060, or equivalent, and Vocational Nursing Program, for the class beginning in Psychology 101 by October 1. Fall, will be through the use of an admission’s formula d. Completion of Reading 023, English 035, Math developed by the California Community College 030, or equivalent, with a grade “C” or better or Chancellor’s Office. The student’s overall cumulative GPA for all college coursework taken, grades in the exemption through assessment testing. Health Science and Nursing Core 060, or equivalent, e. Current CPR Card- (BLS 8 hour class for health and Psychology 101, completion of college English care providers, all ages, 1-person, 2-person 035, Reading 023, and Math 020, or exemption through rescuer) provided by the American Heart assessment testing, will be used to determine the Association will be required after admission. student’s eligibility. Students who have at least a GPA f. Effective Spring 2008, students must take a of 2.5 in the Health Science and Nursing Core 060, or diagnostic assessment test (Math, English, equivalent, and Psychology 101, with no grade less Reading, and Science) prior to program than “C” for each course, and completed English 035, enrollment. Students who fail to achieve a Reading 023, and Math 020, or equivalent, with a grade passing score will be required to complete of “C” or better, or exemption through assessment testing, will be considered eligible for admission. Each additional pre-nursing coursework. class selection will be completed using the above 2. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS – The applicant must process. Student will be notified by the Health Science be free from communicable diseases, infections, and Nursing Division of permission to register in psychological disorders, and other conditions that writing. would prevent the successful performance of the D. APPEAL PROCEDURE – An applicant who is denied responsibilities and tasks required in the education admission may: and training of a Licensed Vocational Nurse. Upon 1. Appeal in writing to the Dean of Health Science and acceptance into the program, the student must Nursings within ten days. satisfactorily pass a health examination by a licensed 2. If the Dean of Health Science and Nursings denies the physician or nurse practitioner and have various appeal, the student may appeal to the Executive Vice laboratory tests and immunizations, as needed, to President of Academic Affairs. determine physical and mental fitness. If a student 3. In the event that the above steps do not result in enrolled in the program has developed a condition satisfaction to the applicant, the applicant may initiate a that would prevent successful performance of his/ grievance through the grievance policy adopted by the her responsibilities and tasks, the Dean of Health Board of Trustees. Science and Nursing may require the student to be examined by a licensed physician. If the licensed E. EXPENSES – Uniforms, books, health and safety physician verifies the condition, then there is sufficient screenings, and miscellaneous expenses will total cause for suspension or expulsion from the program approximately $1000.00 the first semester, and pursuant to Board Policy. Information on specific health approximately $600 every semester thereafter. Items requirements will be provided to the student upon purchased within the first semester may be used admission to the program. throughout the remainder of the Vocational Nursing B. ADMISSION PROCEDURE Program. Students are responsible for providing their 1. Application for admission to the College shall be own transportation to clinical facilities. submitted to the Admissions Office. F. STUDENT SUPPORT: SCHOLARSHIPS AND 2. Applicants to the Vocational Nursing Program should FINANCIAL – Rio Hondo College participates in 2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 117 Nursing Program Overview The student will be required to undergo drug testing Continued at their expense before caring for patients in the clinical setting. Specific procedures will be shared with the a variety of federal and state financial aid programs. student upon admission. Evidence of drug use would These programs are designed to assist students with jeopardize the admission of the student to the clinical tuition, fees, books/supplies, transportation and room setting. and board. Eligibility is limited to students who are U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or other eligible The Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric non-citizens. Additional eligibility requirements apply Technicians requires the applicant for licensure as to each program and information may be obtained a Vocational Nurse to disclose prior misdemeanor from the Financial Aid Office. There are numerous and felony convictions. The applicant must explain scholarships available to Rio Hondo College nursing the circumstances of the conviction and provide students. These scholarships are funded and sponsored documentation of rehabilitation. The Board considers by a variety of on and off campus resources, including the nature and severity of the offense, subsequent community hospital partners of the nursing program. acts, recency of acts or crimes, compliance with court Scholarships are granted based on a variety of sanctions, and evidence of rehabilitation in determining qualifications. Scholarship information is available in the eligibility for licensure. Questions concerning this College Scholarship Office located in the Financial Aid requirement may be directed to the Dean of Health Office or in the Health Science and Nursing Division. Science and Nursing. Short-term loans are available in emergency situations for books and supplies through the Student Activities H. REQUIREMENT FOR LICENSURE – The Board of Office or the Scholarship Office. Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians requires a valid social security number for licensure. The Board of G. PATIENT SAFETY AND BACKGROUND Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians should CHECKS – Based on national guidelines from the be consulted for qualifications for licensure for legal Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare residents without social security cards. The Board of Organizations (JCAHO) and clinical facility policies, Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians can be nursing students must have clear criminal background reached at 916-263-7800. checks to participate in clinical courses. Specific procedures will be shared with the student upon I. TRANSFER STUDENTS – All transfer students admission. The student is responsible for the cost of the who have taken coursework in nursing at another background check. If the background check is not clear, nursing program will be evaluated on an individual the student will be responsible for obtaining documents basis. Previous nursing coursework must be no older showing rehabilitation and/or having the record than five years. The student must present a letter from corrected. The Dean of Health Science and Nursing the director of the former nursing program, stating is responsible for determining if clinical placement is the circumstances necessitating the transfer, and an appropriate through consultation with the Human evaluation of clinical safety. Students who are deemed Resource Department at the clinical sites. Student unsafe in the clinical area are not eligible for transfer to information will be held in strictest confidence. See the the Rio Hondo Vocational Nursing Program. Dean of Health Science and Nursing with questions concerning this procedure. Above information subject to change. Revised May 2010

118 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog Nursing Division OF Health Science & Nursing

Career Certificate Career Certificate Certified Nurse Assistant Acute Care Nurse Assistant Pre-Certification This Career Certificate is designed for the stu- Training Course dent who already has their CNA Certificate This Career Certificate is designed for the stu- wishing to gain employment in the Acute Care dent wishing to gain employment in the Acute Hospital setting. Areas of emphasis will include Care, Long Term Care or Assisted Living set- taking care of patients in the acute care setting tings. Areas of emphasis will include taking utilizing skills in basic care, emergency care, care of the geriatric patients in a long-term care communication skills, patient assessment, obser- setting utilizing skills in basic care, emergency vation and reporting, with additional emphasis care and communication. The student will gain on the specialized acute care areas such as medi- a general core knowledge of entry level nursing cal/surgical/orthopedics, pediatrics and obstet- skills through classroom instruction and hands rics. Students will gain general core knowledge on clinical time. of entry level nursing skills through classroom instruction and hands on clinical time. Required Courses Units HS 050 Nurse Assistant Pre-Certification Required Courses Units Training Course...... 5.5 HS 051 *Certified Nurse Assistant Acute Care Training Units Required 5.5 Course...... 2

Units Required 2

Career Certificate Home Health Aide This Career Certificate is designed for the student who already has their CNA wishing to gain employment in the home care setting. Areas of emphasis will include taking care of patients in the home care setting utilizing skills in basic care, emergency care, communication skills, patient assessment, observation and reporting, with additional emphasis on rehabilitative nursing care, and family relationships. Students will gain general core knowledge of entry level nursing skills through classroom instruction and hands on clinical time.

Required Courses Units HS 052 *Home Health Aide Training Course...... 2

Units Required 2

2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 119 Nursing Division OF Health Science & Nursing

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE COURSES REQUIRED AFTER ENROLLMENT BY PERMIT ONLY Generic Student FIRST YEAR-FALL SEMESTER UNITS The Associate Degree Nursing Program is a two- #ADN 150* Medical/Surgical Nursing I...... 8 year program designed to prepare students for #ADN 154* Pharmacology...... 2 employment as a Registered Nurse, providing 10 direct care to patients. Graduates receive an HS 045 Math for Health Professionals (optional elective for Associate of Science Degree in Nursing. The 1 unit) program is approved by the California State Board of Registered Nursing. Students who complete the curriculum are qualified to take the FIRST YEAR-SPRING SEMESTER UNITS examination leading to licensure as a Registered #ADN 155* Nursing Process: Childbearing Nurse. Family/Women’s Health...... 4 #ADN 156* Nursing Process Applied Prerequisites / Corequisites Units to the Care of Children...... 4 #BIOL 125 Human Anatomy...... 4 8 #BIOL 226* Human Physiology...... 4 #BIOL 222* Microbiology ...... 5 SECOND YEAR-FALL SEMESTER UNITS #ENGL 101* College Composition #ADN 250* Advanced Pharmacology...... 1 and Research...... 3.5 #ADN 251* Nursing Process Applied 16.5 to Aging, Perception, Coordination & Mobility...... 4.5 #ADN 151* Clinical Nursing Concepts...... 4 #ADN 252* Psychiatric/Mental Health Offered only Spring or Summer semesters. Permit to Nursing...... 3.5 register given only to students admitted to the program. 9

Other Required Courses Units SECOND YEAR-SPRING SEMESTER UNITS MATH 070* Intermediate Algebra or #ADN 253* Nursing Process Applied appropriate assessment...... 4 to Advanced Concepts...... 5 READ 023* Reading College Textbooks or #ADN 254* Leadership and Management appropriate assessment ...... 3 in Nursing...... 4 (Reading proficiency required for graduation) 9 #SOC 101 Or Introduction to Sociology...... 3 SOC 101H Total Units 83.5-84.5 #SPCH 101 Public Address or equivalent...... 3 #PSY 101 Or Introductory Psychology...... 3 #The Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) requires these PSY 101H courses be completed to be eligible to take the RN licensing AMERICAN INSTITUTIONS (One Course)...... 3 examination. All of these courses must be completed with a FINE ARTS (One Course)...... 3 grade of “C” or better. HUMANITIES (One Course)...... 3 PE (2 Activity Courses)...... 2 27

Students need 27 units in this section, a total of 7 units may be earned by proficiency testing

(The Health Science and Nursing Division recommends that students complete as many courses as possible before admission to the ADN Program, especially MATH 070 and Reading 023, or equivalent)

120 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog Nursing Division OF Health Science & Nursing ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE SECOND YEAR-SPRING SEMESTER UNITS #ADN 253* Nursing Process Applied to LVN to ADN (OPTION #1) Advanced Concepts...... 5 The Associate Degree Nursing Program may be #ADN 254* Leadership and Management completed by the Licensed Vocational Nurse in in Nursing...... 4 one year. It is designed to prepare students for Total Units 64 employment as a Registered Nurse, providing direct care to patients. Graduates receive an Associate of #Course required by BRN to sit for licensing exam. All of Science Degree in Nursing. The California State these courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. Board of Registered Nursing approves the program. Students who complete the curriculum are qualified LICENSED VOCATIONAL to take the examination leading to licensure as a Registered Nurse. NON-DEGREE-30 UNIT OPTION Prerequisites / Corequisites Units (OPTION #2) 30 Unit Option LVN to RN #BIOL 125 Human Anatomy...... 4 This one-year program is for the applicant with a valid #BIOL 226* Human Physiology...... 4 California Vocational Nurse license. The Vocational #BIOL 222* Microbiology ...... 5 Nurse who completes thirty additional units beyond the #ENGL 101* College Composition LVN curriculum qualifies to take the licensing examina- and Research...... 3.5 tion as a Registered Nurse. This option does not lead to 16.5 an Associate Nursing Degree. #ADN 075 LVN Transition into the Associate The program is designed to prepare students for Degree Nursing Program ...... 2.5 employment as a Registered Nurse, providing direct By permission of the program after admission. care to patients. The student should be aware that they may not change their status as a 30 unit option RN HS 045 Math for Health Professionals (optional elective for 1 with the Board of Registered Nursing at any time after unit) licensure. Individuals who become licensed as Regis- tered Nurses using this option may not be eligible for –Offered Summer session only licensure in states other than California or any advanced degrees. The program is accredited by the California Other Required Courses Units Board of Registered Nursing. MATH 070* Intermediate Algebra or appropriate assessment ...... 4 Prerequisites / Corequisites Units READ 023* Reading College Textbooks or #BIOL 226* Human Physiology...... 4 appropriate assessment...... 3 #BIOL 222* Microbiology ...... 5 (Reading proficiency required for graduation) 9 #SOC 101 Or Introduction to Sociology...... 3 #ADN 075 LVN Transition into the Associate SOC 101H Degree Nursing Program...... 2.5 #SPCH 101 Public Address or equivalent...... 3 HS 045 Math for Health Professionals (optional elective for 1 unit) #PSY 101 Or Introductory Psychology...... 3 PSY 101H Admission by permission of the Health Science and Nursing AMERICAN INSTITUTIONS (One Course)...... 3 Division-Summer session only. FINE ARTS (One Course)...... 3 COURSES REQUIRED AFTER PROGRAM HUMANITIES (One Course)...... 3 ADMISSION-BY PERMIT ONLY PE (2 Activity Courses)...... 2 27 SECOND YEAR-FALL SEMESTER UNITS #ADN 250* Advanced Pharmacology...... 1 Students need 27 units in this section, a total of 7 units may be #ADN 251* Nursing Process Applied to Aging, earned by proficiency testing. (The Health Science and Nursing Perception, Coordination Division recommends that students complete as many courses & Mobility...... 4.5 as possible before admission to the ADN Program, especially #ADN 252* Psychiatric/Mental Health MATH 070 and Reading 023, or equivalent) Nursing ...... 3.5 9 COURSES REQUIRED AFTER PROGRAM SECOND YEAR-SPRING SEMESTER UNITS ADMISSION-BY PERMIT ONLY #ADN 253* Nursing Process Applied to Advanced Concepts...... 5 SECOND YEAR-FALL SEMESTER UNITS #ADN 254* Leadership and Management in #ADN 250* Advanced Pharmacology ...... 1 Nursing...... 4 #ADN 251* Nursing Process Applied to Aging, 9 Perception, Coordination Total Units...... 29.5 & Mobility...... 4.5 #The Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) requires these #ADN 252* Psychiatric/Mental Health courses be completed to be eligible to take the RN licensing Nursing...... 3.5 examination. All of these courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. 2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 121 Nursing Division OF Health Science & Nursing

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE FIRST YEAR-FALL SEMESTER UNITS #ADN 150* Medical/Surgical Nursing I...... 8 Psychiatric Technician to RN #ADN 154* Pharmacology...... 2 Associate Degree Nursing 10 The Associate Degree Nursing Program is a two- HS 045 Math for Health Professionals (optional elective for 1 year program designed to prepare students for unit) employment as a Registered Nurse, providing direct care to patients. Graduates receive an FIRST YEAR-SPRING SEMESTER UNITS Associate of Science Degree in Nursing. The #ADN 155* Nursing Process: Childbearing program is approved by the California State Family/Women’s Health...... 4 Board of Registered Nursing. Students who #ADN 156* Nursing Process Applied to the complete the curriculum are qualified to take the Care of Children...... 4 examination leading to licensure as a Registered 8 Nurse. Current California psychiatric technician license required. SECOND YEAR-FALL SEMESTER UNITS #ADN 250* Advanced Pharmacology...... 1 Prerequisites/Corequisites Units #ADN 251* Nursing Process Applied to Aging, #BIOL 125 Human Anatomy...... 4 Perception, Coordination #BIOL 226* Human Physiology...... 4 & Mobility...... 4.5 #BIOL 222* Microbiology ...... 5 #ADN 252* Psychiatric/Mental Health #ENGL 101* College Composition Nursing...... 3.5 and Research...... 3.5 (waiver with active psych tech license) 16.5 5.5-9 #ADN 151 Clinical Nursing Concepts...... 4 SECOND YEAR-SPRING SEMESTER UNITS -Offered only Spring or Summer semester- Permit to register #ADN 253* Nursing Process Applied to given only to students admitted to the program. This course Advanced Concepts...... 5 may be waived by testing. #ADN 254* Leadership and Management in Nursing...... 4 Other Required Courses Units 9 MATH 070* Intermediate Algebra or Total Units 80-83.5 appropriate assessment ...... 4 READ 023* Reading College Textbooks or #The Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) requires these appropriate assessment ...... 3 courses be completed to be eligible to take the RN licensing (Reading proficiency required for graduation) examination. All of these courses must be completed with a #SOC 101 Or Introduction to Sociology...... 3 grade of “C” or better. SOC 101H #SPCH 101 Public Address or equivalent ...... 3 #PSY 101 Or Introductory Psychology...... 3 PSY 101H AMERICAN INSTITUTIONS (One Course)...... 3 FINE ARTS (One Course)...... 3 HUMANITIES (One Course)...... 3 PE (2 Activity Courses)...... 2 27 (The Health Science and Nursing Division recommends that students complete as many courses as possible before admission to the ADN Program, especially MATH 070 and READ 023, or equivalent.)

COURSES REQUIRED AFTER ENROLLMENT BY PERMIT ONLY 122 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog Nursing Division OF Health Science & Nursing

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT FALL SEMESTER UNITS Vocational Nursing– Students VN 071L *Introduction to Medical-Surgical The Vocational Nursing Program is a two Nursing Lab...... 3.5 semester program following completion of VN 072L *Intermediate Medical-Surgical prerequisite courses. It is designed to prepare Nursing Lab...... 3.5 students for employment as staff nurses, VN 073 *Basic Pharmacology...... 2 giving care to patients in a variety of settings, VN 074 *Older Adult and Integumentary/ such as extended care facilities, home health Orthopedic Nursing care, surgical centers and medical offices. The Problems...... 2.5 program is approved by the California State VN 075 *Endocrine Nursing Problems...... 1 Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric VN 076 *Gastrointestinal and Renal Technicians. Students who complete the Nursing Problems...... 3.5 curriculum and achieve the certificate of VN 077 *Cardiovascular & Respiratory completion, are qualified to take the examination Nursing Problems...... 3 leading to licensure as a Licensed Vocational 19 Nurse. SPRING SEMESTER UNITS A 2.5 or better grade point average in all college VN 081L *Maternal and Pediatric work attempted is required for completion Nursing Lab...... 2.5 of the program and qualification to take the VN 082L *Advanced Medical/ examination leading to licensure as a Licensed Surgical Nursing Lab...... 3.5 Vocational Nurse. VN 083 *Applied Pharmacology...... 2 VN 084 *Maternal & Pediatric Academic Requirements: Units Nursing...... 4 MATH 030 *Prealgebra or appropriate VN 085 *Leadership & Supervision for assessment...... 4 Vocational Nursing...... 5 ENGL 035 *Intermediate Composition VN 086 *Mental Health & Neurological for Developing Writers or Nursing Problems...... 3 appropriate assessment...... 3 VN 087 *Cancer Nursing Problems ...... 1 READ 023 *Reading College Textbooks or 16.5 appropriate assessment...... 3 10 Total program units 62 Students need 9 units in this section, or may be earned by proficiency testing. See Nursing Program Overview appendix pages - for Philosophy, Admissions Requirements and Admissions Prerequisites Units Procedures. HS 060 *Health Science Core...... 5 PSY 101 Or Psychology...... 3 PSY 101H VN 061 *Basic Fundamentals of Nursing...... 3.5 VN 061L *Basic Fundamentals of Nursing Lab...... 5 16.5 HS 045 Math for Health Professionals (optional elective for 1 unit)

(VN 061 and 061L are offered in the spring semester only by permit.

2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 123 PHILOSOPHY Division OF BEHAVIORAL & SOCIAL SCIENCE

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE

The Associate of Arts Degree in Philosophy is designed to provide a broad introduction to philosophy for those interested in building a foundation for an eventual Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy from a four year college or university, or for those seeking a structured exploration of philosophy for other reasons.

To acquire the Associate of Arts Degree in Philosophy, it is necessary to complete the graduation requirements of the College along with the following courses with a grade of “C” or better:

Required Courses Units PHIL 101 Or *PHIL 101H Introduction to Philosophy...... 3 PHIL 112 Introduction to Logic...... 3 PHIL 120 Introduction to Ethics...... 3 PHIL 124 History of Philosophy: Ancient...... 3 PHIL 126 History of Philosophy: Modern...... 3

Choose 3 units from the following PHIL 110 Critical Thinking...... 3 PHIL 128/ POLS 128 Introduction to Political Philosophy...... 3 PHIL 135 Philosophy and Contemporary Issues...... 3 PHIL 140 Philosophy of Religion...... 3

Units Required 18

*Prerequisite

124 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog Photography Division OF Arts & Cultural Programs

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE Required Courses Units ART 105 Or The Associate of Science Degree provides students ART 105H* Survey of Western Art: preparing to transfer with a thorough technical Prehistory through the knowledge of contemporary photographic Middle Ages...... 3 equipment and applications. Students also ART 106 Or become familiar with basic filmmaking and ART 106H* Survey of Western Art: videography techniques including digital Renaissance to Modern...... 3 image capture and scanning as well as use of ART 120 Two Dimensional Design...... 3 conventional materials. Students interested in ART 121 Three Dimensional Design...... 3 photography as visual expression will also benefit. ART 130 Freehand Drawing I...... 3 ART 178 Introduction to Digital Imaging Students planning to prepare for a four-year (Adobe Photoshop)...... 3 degree in Photography should consult the lower PHTO 190 Beginning Photography...... 3 division requirements of the university to which PHTO 191 *Intermediate Photography...... 3 they plan to transfer. PHTO 290 *Medium and Large Format Photography...... 2 To acquire the Associate of Science Degree in PHTO 292 * Digital Photography...... 3 Photography, it is necessary to complete the graduation requirements of the College along Units Required 29 with the following courses: *Prerequisite

Physical EDUCATION Division of PHYSICAL EDUCATION

CAREER CERTIFICATE Athletic Trainer’s Aide Required Courses Units The Athletic Trainer’s Aide Certificate is designed PE 290 *Internship for Athletic to develop, practice and implement basic skills Training...... 4 in the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation PETH 193 Standard First Aid and CPR...... 3 of athletic injuries. These courses will set a PETH 194 Introduction to Kinesiology...... 3 foundation that will aid in the pursuit of a career PETH 197 Prevention and Treatment of in the sports medicine and health care industries. Athletic Injuries...... 3 This program will better prepare students for PETH 297 *Advanced Athletic Training...... 3 transfer into an accredited athletic training education program at the four year university Units Required 16 level or increase the breadth of education for those seeking a career in other allied healthcare fields. *Prerequisite The student must attain a grade of “C” or higher in each course for completion.

2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 125 Police Academy Division OF Public Safety

Career CERTIFICATE (Basic Police Training) (Open to all students) Several programs at Rio Hondo College are certified by the Commission of Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST). There are certain minimum physical requirements for peace officers as well as requirements of good moral character. Students may obtain more specific information about these requirements from the Administration of Justice staff.

At the Administration of Justice Regional Training Center, a modern and complete law enforcement training facility is maintained. The center is equipped to train in the use of firearms, obstacle course for physical training, and weight training apparatus and driver training exercises. The facility is equipped to train in other areas related to the field of law enforcement, security and corrections. If you are interested in attending the Rio Hondo Police Academy there are information meetings being held on a monthly basis. Please call at (562) 463-7756.

Students who have previously earned a Basic POST Certificate or who are transferring to Rio Hondo College from another college as Administration of Justice majors must meet the college transfer requirements and complete at least six units of Administration of Justice courses at Rio Hondo College in addition to regular required courses to be eligible for graduation.

Required Courses Units PAC 040 *Basic Police Recruit Class...... 24 Or PAC 075 B,C and D *Basic Police Recruit Classes (Level III-I)...... 18

*Prerequisite

126 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog PSYCHOLOGY Division OF Behavioral & Social Sciences

ASSOCIATEASSOCIATE IN ARTS IN PSYCHOLOGY FOR TRANSFER

Required Courses Units PSY 101 Or Introductory Psychology PSY 101H *Introductory Psychology Honors...... 3 PSY 200 *Research Methods in Psychology...... 3 PSY 210 Or *Biological Psychology PSY 210H *Biological Psychology Associate in Arts in Psychology Honors...... 3 for Transfer (choose one statistics course) The Associate in Arts in Psychology for Transfer MATH 130 Or *Statistics (AA-T) Degree is intended to meet the lower division MATH 130H *Statistics Honors...... 4 requirements for Psychology majors (or similar or PSY 190 *Statistics for the Behavioral majors) at a CSU campus that offers a Psychology Science...... 4 baccalaureate degree. Choose one course from the following list: PHIL 110 *Critical Thinking...... 3 This degree is designed for students interested in PSY 112 Lifespan Development...... 3 an introduction to the field of psychology and for SOC 101 Or Introduction to Sociology students looking to further their understanding of SOC 101H *Introduction to Sociology the biological, psychological and environmental Honors...... 3 influences that guide human behavior. These courses will provide students with a solid foundation Choose one course from the following list: in psychology that will serve them for either PHIL 101 Introduction to Philosophy transferring or in the workplace. PHIL 101H *Introduction to Philosophy Honors...... 3 In addition to the courses listed below, the following PSY 114 Abnormal Psychology...... 3 additional requirements must be met for PSY 170 Introduction to Learning and completion of the Associate in Arts in Psychology for Memory...... 3 Transfer Degree: PSY 180 Positive Psychology...... 3 SOC 102 Social Problems...... 3 1. Completion of 60 CSU-transferable semester units. * Prerequisite

2. Achievement of a minimum GPA of at least Required Subtotal...... 19 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework (some majors may require a higher GPA, students CSU GE or IGETC Pattern...... 38-39 should consult with a counselor for more information). Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 transferable units) 3. Completion of the 19 semester units in the major with a grade of “C”. Degree Total 60

4. Certified completion of the California State University General Education-Breadth (CSUGE) pattern; OR the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern.

Students are advised to check with the Counseling Department or Transfer Center for the courses accepted into the Psychology major at the CSU where they seek transfer.

2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 127 Small Business/Entrepreneurialism DIVISION OF BUSINESS

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT

This curriculum is designed for the student Small Business Entrepreneurialism wishing to own their own business. Areas of This Certificate of Achievement is designed for emphasis will include management, marketing, the student wishing to own their own business. and operations management for a small Areas of emphasis will include management, business. The student will gain a general core marketing, and operations management for a of knowledge about different types of small small business. The student will gain a general businesses: service businesses, international core of knowledge about different types of small businesses, e-commerce businesses and business businesses: service businesses, international to business ventures through hand on projects. businesses, e-commerce businesses and business to business ventures through hands-on projects. To acquire the Associate of Science Degree in Business with the Small Business Management To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in Option, it is necessary to complete the Business/Small Business Entrepreneurialism it graduation requirements of the College along is necessary to complete the following courses: with the following courses: Required Courses Units Required Courses Units ACCT 101 Financial Accounting...... 4 ACCT 101 Financial Accounting...... 4 BUSL 110 Legal Environment of BUSL 110 Legal Environment of Business...... 3 Business...... 3 CIT 101 Introduction to CIT 101 Introduction to Information Systems...... 3 Information Systems...... 3 CIT 155 Introduction to E-Commerce...... 3 CIT 155 Introduction to E-Commerce...... 3 MGMT 101 Introduction to Business...... 3 MGMT 101 Introduction to Business...... 3 MGMT 108 Business Communications...... 3 MGMT 108 Business Communications...... 3 MGMT 130 Small Business Management- MGMT 130 Small Business Management- Entrepreneuralship...... 3 Entrepreneurialship...... 3 MRKT 170 Elements of Marketing ...... 3 MRKT 170 Elements of Marketing ...... 3 Units Required 25 Units Required 25

128 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog SOCIOLOGY Division OF Behavioral & Social Sciences

ASSOCIATEASSOCIATE IN ARTS IN SOCIOLOGY FOR TRANSFER Required Courses Units SOC 101 or Introduction to Sociology SOC 101H *Introduction to Sociology Honors...... 3

Any two courses from the following list: SOC 102 Major Social Problems...... 3 PSY 200 *Research Methods in Associate in Arts in Sociology Psychology...... 3 for Transfer (Choose only one Statistics course) The Associate in Arts in Sociology for Transfer MATH 130 Or Statistics (AA-T) Degree is intended to meet the lower MATH 130H *Statistics Honors...... 4 division requirements for Sociology majors (or PSY 190 *Statistics for the Behavioral similar majors) at a CSU campus that offers a Sciences...... 4 Sociology baccalaureate degree. Any two courses from the following list: This degree is designed to give foundational Any course not used in the above core.3 or 4 knowledge in the field of Sociology for students SOC 114 Marriage, Family and Intimate looking to transfer, or for those who desire a Relationships...... 3 broad understanding of Sociology and the social world. SOC 116 Introduction to Race and Ethnic Relations...... 3 In addition to the courses listed below, the SOC 120 Perspectives of Sex and following additional requirements must be Gender...... 3 met for completion of the Associate in Arts in Sociology for Transfer Degree: Any one course from the following list: SOC 105 Introduction to Human 1. Completion of 60 CSU-transferable Sexuality...... 3 semester units. SOC 110/ Human Sexuality from a Cross ANTH 110 Perspective...... 3 2. Achievement of a minimum GPA of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework (some majors may require a *Prerequisite higher GPA, students should consult with a counselor for more information). Required Subtotal ...... 18-20 3. Completion of the 18-20 semester units in the major with a grade of “C”. CSU GE or IGETC Pattern...... 38-39

4. Certified completion of the California Transferable Electives State University General Education- (as needed to reach 60 transferable units) Breadth (CSUGE) pattern; OR the Intersegmental General Education Degree Total 60 Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern.

Students are advised to check with the Counseling Department or Transfer Center for the courses accepted into the Sociology major at the CSU where they seek transfer.

2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 129 Theatre Arts Division OF Arts & Cultural Programs

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE THTR 111 *Principles of Acting...... 3 To acquire the Associate of Science Degree in THTR 150 Theatre Crafts I...... 3 Theatre Arts, it is necessary to complete the THTR 151 *Theatre Crafts II...... 3 graduation requirements of the College along THTR 170 Theatre Rehearsal & with the following courses: Performance...... 3 THTR 230 *Principles of Directing...... 3 Required Courses Units THTR 231 *Principles of Directing...... 3 THTR 101 Theatre Arts Appreciation...... 3 THTR 105 Units Required 27 Or THTR 105H* History & Development of *Prerequisite the Theatre...... 3 THTR 110 Principles of Acting...... 3

Welding Technology Division OF Career & Technical Education

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT

To acquire the Associate of Science Degree in Welding Technology Welding Technology, it is necessary to complete To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in the graduation requirements of the College along Welding Technology, it is necessary to complete with the following courses: the following courses:

Required Core Courses Units Required Courses Units TCED 060 Elementary Metallurgy...... 2 WELD 040 Introduction to Welding WELD 040 Introduction to Welding Processes...... 2 Processes...... 2 WELD 045 Introduction to Electric WELD 045 Introduction to Electric Arc Welding...... 2 Arc Welding...... 2 WELD 050 Semi-Automatic Welding WELD 050 Semi-Automatic Welding Processes...... 2 Processes...... 2 WELD 055 *Electric Arc Welding...... 4 WELD 055 *Electric Arc Welding...... 4 WELD 060 Electric Arc Welding...... 4 WELD 060 Production Welding WELD 065 *Inert Gas Welding...... 4 Techniques...... 4 WELD 070 *Advanced Inert Gas WELD 065 *Inert Gas Welding...... 4 Welding...... 4 WELD 070 *Advanced Inert Gas Welding...... 4 Select one course from the following: TCED 090 Blueprint Reading for Select one course from the following: Manufacturing Drawing...... 2 TCED 090 Blueprint Reading for WELD 075 *Certification Welding...... 2 Manufacturing Drawing...... 2 WELD 075 *Certification Welding...... 2 Units Required 24

Units Required 26 * Prerequisite

* Prerequisite

130 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog Wildland Fire Technology Division OF Public Safety

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE Certificate of achievement

This Degree program will provide the student Wildland Fire Technology with training in hand crew formation, fire The Certificate of Achievement in Wildland line construction, and the use of wild land Fire Technology offers the required courses equipment. The behavior of fires, protective and learning domains for students to apply clothing, and wildland fire tools will also be for employment with wild land firefighting addressed. The Wildland Fire Technology agencies such as the United States Forest Service; Associate Degree program is for those students California Department of Forestry; United States who desire to gain an understanding of Wildland Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land fire investigation, fire prevention and support Management; National Park Service, as well as operations. This program also meets the municipal fire departments. requirements for the U.S. Forest Service to be hired as an entry-level Wild land firefighter. This To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in degree program will also aid currently employed Wildland Fire Technology, it is necessary to municipal firefighters with the learning domains complete the following courses: and knowledge base to respond to and mitigate a Wildland conflagration. Required Courses Units WFT 077 Wildland Fire Academy...... 13 To acquire the Associate of Science Degree in WFT 101 Wildland Fire Behavior...... 3 Wildland Fire Technology, it is necessary to WFT 102 Wildland Fire Fighter Safety complete the graduation requirements of the and Survival...... 3 College along with the following courses: WFT 103 Wildland Fire Operations (Ground, Air)...... 3 Required Courses Units WFT 104 Wildland Fire Public Information WFT 077 Wildland Fire Academy...... 13 Officer, Prevention, and WFT 101 Wildland Fire Behavior...... 3 Investigation...... 3 WFT 102 Wildland Fire Fighter Safety WFT 105 Wildland Fire Logistics, Finance, and Survival...... 3 and Planning...... 3 WFT 103 Wildland Fire Operations (Ground, Air)...... 3 Plus a minimum of 6 units selected from the following: WFT 104 Wildland Fire Public Information *EMT 093 Emergency Medical Officer, Prevention, and Technician...... 8 Investigation...... 3 FTEC 044 Physical Fitness and Ability WFT 105 Wildland Fire Logistics, Finance, for the Fire Fighter...... 3 and Planning...... 3 FTEC 107 Hazardous Materials I...... 3 *FTEC 108 Hazardous Materials II...... 3 Plus a minimum of 6 units selected from the following: FTEC 121 Emergency Response...... 3 *EMT 093 Emergency Medical Technician...... 8 Units Required 34 FTEC 044 Physical Fitness and Ability for the Fire Fighter...... 3 FTEC 107 Hazardous Materials I...... 3 *FTEC 108 Hazardous Materials II...... 3 FTEC 121 Emergency Response...... 3

Units Required 34

2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 131 9 Courses of Instruction Course Numbering System

1-039 Nondegree Credit Courses

040-099 Degree Applicable Non-Transfer Courses

100-290* Degree Applicable and Transfer level courses

299 Directed Studies

* Courses numbered 100 and above are usually university parallel courses and are offered for transfer to colleges and universities. See course descriptions for any restrictions on transfer. **FAC and PAC 4300 Series are non-transferable.

Code for Transferability of Courses Where applicable, transferability of listed courses is designated by boldface symbols:

UC – Transfers to all University of California campuses and to most other four-year colleges.

UC (Credit Limit - See Counselor) – Transfers to all University of California campuses and to most other four-year colleges, but there are limitations to the number of units that can be accepted for credit. The student should consult a counselor for details.

CSU – Transfers to all campuses of the California State University system and to many other four- year colleges.

132 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog Courses of Instruction Accounting (ACCT)...... 134 Health Science (HS)...... 198 Administration of Justice (AJ)...... 135 Heat & Frost (HEFR)...... 199 Alternative Energy Technology (AET)...... 137 Heavy Equipment Management (HEM)...... 200 Animation (ANIM)...... 138 Heavy Equipment Technology (HET)...... 201 Anthropology (ANTH)...... 139 History (HIST)...... 201 Architecture & Architectural Drawing Human Services (HUSR)...... 203 Technology (ARCH)...... 140 Humanities (HUM)...... 203 Art (ART)...... 142 Associate Degree Nursing (ADN)...... 224 Italian (ITAL)...... 204 Astronomy (ASTR)...... 147 Automotive Collision Repair Japanese (JAPN) ...... 204 & Painting (AUTB)...... 148 Journalism (JOUR)...... 205 Automotive Technology (AUTO)...... 149 Landscape (LAND)...... 206 Biology (BIOL)...... 155 Latin (LATN)...... 206 Business Law (BUSL)...... 157 Library (LIB)...... 207 Literature (LIT)...... 207 Carpentry (CARP)...... 157 Logistics (LOG)...... 210 Chemistry (CHEM)...... 158 Chicano Studies (CHST)...... 159 Management (MGMT)...... 211 Child Development (CD)...... 160 Marketing (MRKT)...... 213 Chinese (CHIN)...... 164 Mass Communications (MSCM)...... 214 Civil Design Technology (CIV)...... 164 Mathematics (MATH)...... 214 Computer Information Technology (CIT)...... 165 Mathematics Flowchart...... 215 Cooperative Work Experience-General Music (MUS)...... 219 (CWEG)...... 169 Corrections (CORR)...... 169 Non-credit Courses...... 264-269 Counseling (COUN)...... 171 Nursing...... 224

Dance (DANC)...... 173 Operating Engineers (OENG)...... 227 Directed Studies (DS)...... 174 Drafting (DRAF)...... 174 Philosophy (PHIL)...... 229 Photography (PHTO)...... 230 Economics (ECON)...... 175 Physical Education (PE)...... 230 Education (ED)...... 175 Physical Education/Theory (PETH)...... 236 Educational Development (EDEV)...... 176 Physical Science (PHYS)...... 238 Electronics (ELEC)...... 177 Physics (PHY)...... 238 Electronics/Electrical Utility Police Academy (AJ) & (PAC)...... 135, 239 Technology (EUT)...... 180 Political Science (POLS)...... 246 Emergency Medical Tech. (EMT)...... 180 Psychology (PSY)...... 247 Engineering (ENGR)...... 181 Radio (RDIO)...... 249 Engineering Technology (ENGT)...... 181 Reading (READ)...... 250 English (ENGL)...... 183 Registered Dental Assisting (RDA)...... 251 English As A New Language (ENLA)...... 186 English As A Second Language (ESL)...... 187 Sociology (SOC)...... 251 Environmental Technology (ET)...... 188 Spanish (SPAN)...... 253 Speech (SPCH)...... 254 Fabrication (FABR)...... 190 Finance (FIN)...... 191 Technical Education (TCED)...... 255 Fire Academy Courses (FAC)...... 191 Television (TV)...... 256 Fire Technology (FTEC)...... 193 Theatre (THTR)...... 257 French (FR)...... 195 Vocabulary (VOCB)...... 260 Geographic Information Systems (GIS)...... 196 Vocational Nursing (VN)...... 225 Geography (GEOG)...... 197 Geology (GEOL)...... 198 Welding (WELD)...... 260 Wildland Fire Technology (WFT)...... 261

2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 133 develop their communication skills ACCT 104 through interviews of taxpayers and Introduction to Governmental and Not- explanation of tax return results. For-Profit Accounting ACCOUNTING 1 Unit Prerequisite: ACCT 101 Division of Business 54 Lab hours Transfers to: CSU This course provides basic knowledge ACCT 090 ACCT 101 on accounting concepts and terms Introduction to Accounting Financial Accounting applied to state and local governmen- Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate tal entities and not-for-profit entities. assessment; MATH 030 or MATH 030D assessment; MATH 030 or appropriate Topics include analysis of budgets, or appropriate assessment; assessment; ACCT 090; MGMT 052 tax levies, revenues, appropriations, MGMT 052 Transfers to: UC, CSU expenditures, encumbrances, various This course provides basic knowl- This course is an introduction to the funds, and financial statements for edge of accounting terms, concepts, theory, principles and practice of governmental entities. Additional and procedures for a sole propri- accounting and financial reporting of topics include analysis of various etorship form of business. Topics corporations. Topics include analysis net asset classifications and financial include the analysis and recording of and recording of financial transac- statements for not-for-profit enti- business transactions for service and tions, preparation, analysis and inter- ties. This course is intended to assist merchandising firms, and the prepa- pretation of financial statements and students furthering their educational ration of simple financial statements. accounting for assets, liabilities and requirements for the CPA exam and Accounting for cash, sales, purchases, equities. Computer applications are to be qualified for governmental and payroll, and the end-of-the-year integrated into the homework. This not-for-profit entry level jobs. procedures is presented. This course course is required of all accounting 3 Units is designed for the occupationally-ori- and business administration majors. 54 Lecture hours ented students or those preparing for 4 Units Financial Accounting and Computer- 72 Lecture hours ACCT 105 ized Accounting. Income Tax Accounting 3 Units ACCT 102 Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate 54 Lecture hours Managerial Accounting assessment; ACCT 101 Prerequisite: ACCT 101 with a grade of Transfers to: CSU ACCT 096 “C” or better Federal and California State income Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Pro- Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate tax laws and preparation as related to gram I assessment individuals and small business enti- Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate Transfers to: UC, CSU ties. Emphasis is placed upon income assessment; ACCT 105 This course introduces students to inclusion, exclusion, exemptions, This is the first course in a sequence the fundamentals of managerial capital gains and losses, and business of two courses designed for students accounting for decision making. and individual deductions. Students who want to be a part of the Volun- Topics include manufacturing cost who successfully complete the course teer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) accounting, cost allocation, cost-vol- will be certified by the California Tax program at Rio Hondo. This course ume-profit analysis, absorption and Education Council as fulfilling the will cover Federal and California tax variable costing, differential analysis 60-hour qualifying education require- theories and laws appropriate for the for decision making, capital investment (45 federal hours and 15 Cali- current tax year, and students will ment analysis, budgeting, standard fornia hours) imposed by the State of apply their knowledge by taking the costing, responsibility accounting California for becoming a Registered IRS exams for VITA volunteers. Upon centers, capital investment analysis, Tax Preparer. successful completion of the IRS activity-costing, just-in-time envi- 4 Units VITA Basic and Intermediate exams, ronment and financial statement 72 Lecture hours the students will be able to assist low analysis. Computer applications are income individuals and families with integrated into the homework. This ACCT 106 tax return preparation through the course is required of all accounting Computerized Accounting VITA program for the current year. and business administration majors. Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate 1 Unit 4 Units assessment; MATH 030 or appropriate 18 Lecture hours 72 Lecture hours assessment; ACCT 090; ACCT 101 Transfers to: CSU ACCT 097 ACCT 103 This course is designed to provide Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Pro- Payroll Accounting students with a sound basic knowl- gram II Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate edge of how computerized inte- Prerequisite: ACCT 096 assessment; ACCT 090 or ACCT 101 grated accounting systems function. Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate Transfers to: CSU Students will be processing account- assessment This course combines basic accounting data using receivables, payables, This is the second course in a ing skills with specialized training inventory, payroll and project sequence of two courses designed in payroll accounting to prepare modules. This course is designed for for students who want to volun- students for entry-level positions accounting majors, those interested in teer in the Volunteer Income Tax within the payroll segment of starting a small business, and those Assistance(VITA) program at Rio accounting. This course is designed interested in pursuing entry-level Hondo. This course will allow for accounting majors and those positions in the field of accounting. students who have successfully interested in pursuing an entry level 3 Units passed ACCT 096 to apply their tax positions within the payroll segment 54 Lecture hours knowledge by assisting low income of accounting. This course is a com- individuals and families with tax prehensive overview of federal and ACCT 201 return preparation through the VITA state payroll laws and their effect on Intermediate Accounting I program for the current year. Stu- payroll records and required govern- Prerequisite: ACCT 101 dents will learn to use the TaxWise ment reports. Transfers to: CSU software to accurately file indi- 3 Units This course provides basic knowl- vidual federal and state income tax 54 Lecture hours edge of the FASB Conceptual returns within the scope of the VITA Framework of Accounting from both program. Students will learn how to conceptual and application perspec- develop a system of quality control tives. Topics include accounting for actual taxpayer returns as well as theory; preparation of income statements, balance sheets and statement of cash flows; earnings management; 134 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog revenues recognition; inventory instruction that are above and beyond clear, logical English. An emphasis valuation; investments in noncur- the conditions of regular employ- will be placed on spelling, correct rent operating assets. This course is ment. This course is intended for usage of words, sentence structure, intended to assist students furthering students whose job is related to the critical reading and discussion, cre- their educational requirements for field of Accounting and have com- ative thinking, techniques of observa- the CPA exam and to be qualified for pleted or enrolled in the appropriate tion, and other skills that lead to good higher level accounting jobs. coursework. “Contact the CWE office writing. Topics include organization 3 Units regarding re-enrollment procedures”. of ideas and are combined with an 54 Lecture hours Student Unpaid Internship: abundant practice in the writing of 1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours; effective reports, bulletins, memos, ACCT 202 3 Units/180 hours; 4 Units/240 hours letters, and other short papers. Intermediate Accounting II Student Paid Internship: 3 Units Prerequisite: ACCT 201 1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours; 54 Lecture hours Transfers to: CSU 3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours This course provides basic knowledge 1 to 4 Units AJ 060 of financial statement analysis. Topics 3 Lecture hours Basic Firearms include accounting theory; equity 60 to 300 hours Prerequisite: Department of Justice and debt financing; present value and (DOJ) clearance amount concepts; employee com- ACCT 299 Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or pensation; pensions; leases; earnings Directed Study: Accounting appropriate assessment; READ 023 or per share; financial statement ratio Transfers to: UC, CSU appropriate assessment; AJ 101 analysis; accounting changes and Independent Study/Directed Study This course is designed for students error analysis. This course is intended is intended for students who have interested in learning the proper use to assist students furthering their the ability to assume responsibil- and storage of firearms. This course educational requirements for the CPA ity for independent work and to consists of instruction and demon- exam and to be qualified for higher prepare written or oral reports and/ stration in the safe handling, firing level accounting jobs. or appropriate projects. To enroll in and care of firearms, related matters 3 Units an independent study/directed study of legal liabilities, moral responsibili- 54 Lecture hours course, students must possess a 2.5 ties and safety. The basics of marks- overall grade point average, a 3.0 manship and range procedures are ACCT 203 grade point average in the discipline taught and the student is supervised Introduction to Cost Accounting of study being requested, or receive in comprehensive scheduled range Prerequisite: ACCT 101 with a grade of an exception from the instructor. firing exercises. Introductory demon- “C” or better Independent Studies/Directed Stud- strations in the operation of the police Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate ies may be developed from any topic shotgun and semiautomatic weapons assessment; MATH 030 or MATH 030D arising from or related to a course of are also presented. or MATH 033 or appropriate assessment study that will result in developing 1 Unit Transfers to: CSU depth and breadth in that subject 9 Lecture hours Introduction to Cost Accounting area. Students will be expected to 27 Lab hours takes a logical approach to the funda- meet on a regular basis with their fac- mentals of cost accounting as applied ulty sponsor and submit a final report AJ 070 to a manufacturing business, and the or project, and student progress shall Advanced Firearms use of cost data in management deci- be evaluated at regular intervals. Prerequisite: AJ 060 and Department of sions. Principles and procedures of Academic standards for Independent Justice (DOJ) clearance cost systems are presented first in an Studies/Directed Studies shall be the Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or overview, then discussed and illus- same as those for other courses. Units appropriate assessment; READ 023 or trated in detail. The course provides are awarded in accordance to Title appropriate assessment; AJ 101 thorough coverage of job order V regulations with one unit of credit This course is designed to acquaint costing, process costing, and stan- awarded for 54 hours of Directed Administration of Justice or other dard costs. Analysis of cost data is Studies, six (6) hours of which must interested students with the legal integrated with discussions of cost be with an instructor. The instructor provisions and safety precautions accounting systems and procedures. is responsible for monitoring student associated with the use of firearms. Students will also evaluate both progress through the semester. A pistol match competition will be quantitative and qualitative data to Students may take directed study arranged by the instructor. The course assist management with strategic courses for a maximum of four (4) laboratory work provides supervised decision-making, planning, and units within a discipline, and may instruction in the firing of handguns controlling. This course is designed not accumulate more than a total of and shotguns. for accounting majors and those inter- twelve (12) units college wide. 2 Units ested in furthering their knowledge 1 to 4 Units 18 Lecture hours and understanding of managerial 54 to 216 Lab hours 54 Lab hours accounting. 3 Units AJ 101 54 Lecture hours Introduction to Administration of Justice ACCT 290 Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Cooperative Work Experience/Intern- ADMINISTRATION appropriate assessment; READ 023 or ship for Accounting Related Fields appropriate assessment Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or OF JUSTICE Transfers to: UC, CSU appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Division of Public Safety This course provides an introduction appropriate assessment to various elements of crime and the Transfers to: CSU AJ 041 criminal justice system, including This course supports and reinforces Effective Written Communications for the history and philosophy of the on-the-job training in business and Public Service Personnel Administration of Justice in America. industrial establishments under Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Topics addressed include the devel- supervision of a college instruc- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or opment of the criminal justice system, tor and is facilitated by the use of appropriate assessment; AJ 101 identification of the various subsys- learning objectives. The student will This course is designed to provide tems, role expectations, and their be working in a skilled or profes- Administration of Justice or other interrelationships. Also considered sional level assignment in their area interested students with intensive are the theories of crime, punishment, of vocational interest and will meet training in communication of facts adjudication, and rehabilitation and performance objectives related to and information of ideas in simple, training for professionalism in the 2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 135 entire system. This course is designed AJ 106 AJ 201 for those intending to pursue a career Criminal Law I Introduction to Forensic Biology in the criminal justice system. Prerequisite: AJ 101 with a grade of “C” Prerequisite: AJ 200 3 Units or better, or completion of PAC 040 or Advisory: ENGL 101 54 Lecture hours equivalent Transfers to: CSU Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or This course is designed to provide AJ 102 appropriate assessment; READ 023 or students with an introduction and Criminal Procedures appropriate assessment broad overview of the forensics sci- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU ences. The emphasis will be on the appropriate assessment; READ 023 or (*Students will receive credit from UC application of biological sciences to appropriate assessment for only one of the following courses: AJ legal investigations. It will provide an Transfers to: CSU 106 or AJ 107) understanding of various physiologi- This course is designed to provide This course is designed to provide cal fluid and DNA testing methodolo- Administration of Justice or other Administration of Justice or other gies and their applicability to forensic interested students with an in-depth interested students with an in-depth science. Students will learn the skills study of the legal responsibilities study of the legal processes from pre- necessary to evaluate the relevance of of law enforcement. An emphasis arrest through trial. Topics include each method to particular case situa- will be placed on the judicial seg- sentencing procedures, a review of tions. Issues of scientific versus legal ment of the administration of justice the history of case and common law, burden of proof, legal terminology, system. Topics include laws of arrest, and conceptual interpretations of law and trial will also be discussed. custody, past, present, and future as reflected in court decisions. An 3 Units analysis of the procedures for each emphasis will be placed on cased law 54 Lecture hours subsystem within the administration methodology and case research as the of justice system from initial entry decisions impact upon the procedures AJ 207 to final disposition. The relationship of the justice system. Juvenile Law and Procedure each segment maintains with system 3 Units Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or members will also be covered. 54 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 3 Units appropriate assessment; AJ 101 54 Lecture hours AJ 107 Transfers to: CSU Criminal Law II This course is designed to provide AJ 104 Prerequisite: AJ 101 with a grade of “C” Administration of Justice or other Legal Aspects of Evidence or better, or completion of PAC 040 or interested students with techniques Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or equivalent for handling juvenile offenders and appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or victims. An emphasis will be placed appropriate assessment; AJ 101 appropriate assessment; READ 023 or on the prevention and repression of Transfers to: CSU appropriate assessment delinquency, diagnosis and referral This course is designed to provide Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU of juvenile offenders, and organiza- Administration of Justice or other (*Students will receive credit from UC for tion of community resources. Juvenile interested students with an in-depth only one of the following courses: AJ 106 law and juvenile court procedures study of evidence rules. An emphasis or AJ 107) will be contrasted with adult law will be placed on the application of This course is designed to provide procedures. rules in preparing and presenting Administration of Justice or other 3 Units evidence. The course will discuss the interested students with a compre- 54 Lecture hours history and approach to the study of hensive discourse on criminal statutes evidence. Topics include proof by evi- and their definition. Topics include AJ 208 dence and substitutes, general admissi- classification as applied to the system Principles of Investigation bility tests, evidence by way of witness of administration of justice, crimes Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or testimony, documents, real evidence, against persons, property, general appropriate assessment; READ 023 or and exclusion of evidence on consti- statutes, and health and safety statutes appropriate assessment; AJ 101 tutional grounds. For a better under- as well as other state and federal laws. Transfers to: CSU standing of the evidence rules, judicial 3 Units This course is designed to provide decisions are cited and students will be 54 Lecture hours Administration of Justice or other required to brief cases. interested students with an in-depth 3 Units AJ 200 study of the basic principles for all 54 Lecture hours Introduction to Forensic Chemistry types of investigation utilized in the Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in justice system. Topics include human AJ 105 each of the following courses: BIOL 101; aspects in dealing with the public, Community Relations/Multicultural CHEM 231; PHYS 160; MATH 130 interviews, evidence, surveillance, Issues Within Public Service Advisory: ENGL 101 follow-up, technical resources, and Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Transfers to: CSU case preparation. An emphasis will appropriate assessment; READ 023 or This course is designed to provide the be placed on specific knowledge nec- appropriate assessment; AJ 101 student who has an interest in forensic essary for handling crime scenes. Transfers to: UC, CSU science with an overview of the role of 3 Units This course is designed to provide forensic science and the crime labora- 54 Lecture hours Administration of Justice or other tory analyst in the legal system. The interested students with an in-depth focus is on non-biological evidence, AJ 215 understanding of the relationship such as controlled substances and Vice and Narcotics Control between community welfare and law toxicology, trace evidence, and firearm Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or enforcement. An emphasis will be evidence. Students will develop the appropriate assessment; READ 023 or placed on the role of modern police in skills necessary to evaluate the appli- appropriate assessment; AJ 101 a metropolitan community. cability of each method as it applies Transfers to: CSU 3 Units to particular case situations. Issues of This course is designed to provide 54 Lecture hours scientific versus legal burdens of proof, Administration of Justice or other legal terminology, and trial procedure interested students with an in-depth will also be discussed. understanding of code and case law 3 Units of vice and narcotics. The course will 54 Lecture hours focus on detection, suppression, appre- hension, and prosecution of violators.

136 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog Special emphasis will be placed on AJ 290 laws dealing with gambling, prostitu- Cooperative Work Experience/Intern- tion, sex crimes, narcotic identification, ship for Administration of Justice and search and seizure. Related Fields ALTERNATIVE 3 Units Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 54 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; READ 023 or ENERGY appropriate assessment AJ 228 Transfers to: CSU TECHNOLOGY Police Field Operations This course supports and Division of Career & Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or reinforces on-the-job training in the Technical Education appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Administration of Justice field under appropriate assessment; AJ 101 supervision of a college instructor Transfers to: CSU and is facilitated by the use of AET 070 This course is designed to provide learning objectives. The student Introduction to Alternative Energy Administration of Justice or other will be working in a skilled or Technology (Same as ET 070) interested students with an in-depth professional level assignment in the Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or understanding of the history and area of Law Enforcement and will appropriate assessment; READ 023 or development of Police Field Opera- meet performance objectives related appropriate assessment; MATH 030 tions. Particular emphasis is placed to instruction that are above and or appropriate assessment on the planning of field activities. beyond the conditions of regular This course is an introductory course Topics include the functions of patrol, employment. This course is intended that will examine the theory behind traffic and other preliminary investi- for students whose job is related present day energy systems which gative duties of the field officer. The to the field of Law Enforcement or will include an in-depth analysis techniques of planning for patrol Administration of Justice and have of the design and installation of operations, handling of requests completed or enrolled in the alternate energy systems. Topics will for service, vehicular traffic-related appropriate coursework. “Contact the include: solar electrical systems, wind problems, and civil and domestic CWE office regarding re-enrollment electrical systems, solar water heating disturbances are also presented in the procedures”. systems, wind mechanical systems, course. Student Unpaid Internship: small hydro-electrical systems, and 3 Units 1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours; conservation methods used to save 54 Lecture hours 3 Units/180 hours; 4 Units/240 hours energy. Also presented are topics Student Paid Internship: on geothermal energy, fuel cells, AJ 250 1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours; biomass systems, and applications Contemporary Issues in the Criminal 3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours of alternate energy in transportation, Justice System 1 to 4 Units industrial, commercial, and residen- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 3 Lecture hours tial systems. Students will collect appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 60 to 300 hours solar data using an irradiance meter appropriate assessment; AJ 101; AJ 102 and determine power consumption Transfers to: CSU AJ 299 of a typical residence to develop an This course is designed to provide Directed Study: Administration of alternative energy solution. This Administration of Justice or other Justice course is intended for students that interested students with an in-depth Transfers to: UC, CSU are contemplating a career in the understanding of personal and orga- Independent Study/Directed Study alternative energy industry. nizational values, beliefs, attitudes is intended for students who have 3 Units and ethics as they affect contempo- the ability to assume responsibil- 45 Lecture hours rary issues in the Criminal Justice ity for independent work and to 27 Lab hours System. Particular emphasis is placed prepare written or oral reports and/ on the historical foundations which or appropriate projects. To enroll in AET 072 serve as a basis of contemporary an independent study/directed study Photovoltaic Systems Design and decision making. Specific issues to be course, students must possess a 2.5 Installation (Same as ET 072) used in the discussions will vary from overall grade point average, a 3.0 Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or semester to semester. grade point average in the discipline appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 3 Units of study being requested, or receive appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or 54 Lecture hours an exception from the instructor. appropriate assessment Independent Studies/Directed Stud- This is an introductory course that AJ 275 ies may be developed from any topic will examine and implement the Introduction to Forensic Science arising from or related to a course of design and installation of solar pho- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or study that will result in developing tovoltaic power systems which will appropriate assessment; READ 023 or depth and breadth in that subject include the installation of a working appropriate assessment area. Students will be expected to solar photovoltaic power system. Transfers to: CSU meet on a regular basis with their fac- Students will learn how to perform This course is designed to prepare ulty sponsor and submit a final report solar site evaluations, electrical load Administration of Justice, Forensic or project, and student progress shall calculations, solar system size calcula- Science, and California Peace Officer be evaluated at regular intervals. tions, and installation techniques for students for the Forensic Science Academic standards for Independent grid-tie and off-the-grid photovoltaic Identification Program. The course Studies/Directed Studies shall be the systems. This course is approved by examines the field of forensic science same as those for other courses. Units the North American Board of Certi- as it pertains to science and law. are awarded in accordance to Title fied Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) Topics covered include criminalistics, V regulations with one unit of credit and the students can take the optional criminology, psychiatry, dentistry, awarded for 54 hours of Directed Photovoltaic Systems Entry Level handwriting and fingerprinting Studies, six (6) hours of which must Certification exam as part of the comparison, toxicology, serology and be with an instructor. The instructor course. This course is intended for other specialties. is responsible for monitoring student students that are contemplating 3 Units progress through the semester. a career in the solar photovoltaic 54 Lecture hours Students may take directed study energy industry. courses for a maximum of four (4) 3 Units units within a discipline, and may 45 Lecture hours not accumulate more than a total of 27 Lab hours twelve (12) units college wide. 1 to 4 Units 54 to 216 Lab hours 2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 137 AET 074 tions, wind system size calculations, components. Specifically, this course Advanced Photovoltaic Systems Design hydraulic fundamentals, basic aero- will assist students in their prepara- and Installation (Same as ET 074) dynamics, and installation techniques tion for the Leadership in Energy and Prerequisite: AET/ET 072 for large wind power generation Environmental Design Accredited Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or systems. This course is intended for Professional (LEED AP) Examina- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or students that are contemplating a tion, which is the most recognized appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or career in the wind turbine power professional accreditation for green appropriate assessment generation industry. building in the nation. Emphasis is This is the second course in the 3 Units placed on the six categories of design photovoltaic series that will further 45 Lecture hours that green buildings must address examine and implement the design 27 Lab hours for LEED Certification: Sustainable and installation of solar photovoltaic Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy & power systems. Students will learn AET 181 Atmosphere, Materials & Resources, how to interpret the National Electri- Home Energy Management and Indoor Environmental Quality, and cal Code (NEC) specifics concerning Auditing (Same as ET 181) Innovation & Design Process. Each of photovoltaic installations. The topics Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or these categories will be studied, with include code compliant wiring of appropriate assessment; READ 023 or a focus on the significance of each modules, inverters, charge control- appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or particular credit. lers, batteries, grounding techniques appropriate assessment 3 Units and related topics. Additional topics Transfers to: CSU 54 Lecture hours include the design and installation This course is designed to provide of large commercial photovoltaic individuals, who are working in or systems. This course is intended seeking employment in the green for students that are interested in energy field, with an overview of a career in the solar photovoltaic home energy management and ANIMATION energy industry. auditing. Specifically, this course will Division of Communication 3 Units assist students in their preparation of & Languages 45 Lecture hours a comprehensive home energy audit 27 Lab hours and energy management program. ANIM 101 Emphasis is placed on the follow- Digital Modeling and Texturing AET 076 ing topics: Appliances, Insulation, Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Wind Energy Systems Design and Designing/Remodeling, Electricity, appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Installation (Same as ET 076) Landscaping, Lighting, Space Heat- appropriate assessment Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or ing and Cooling, Water Heating, Transfers to: CSU appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Doors/Windows/Skylights, and This course introduces students to appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or Home Energy Audits. digital 3-D modeling and texturing. appropriate assessment 3 Units Students will learn the basic techniques This is an introductory course that 54 Lecture hours used to create digital 3D models of will examine and implement the organic and manmade objects, used design and installation of wind AET 182 in film, TV, game development and power systems which will include Industrial Energy Management and design visualization. This course is the installation of a working wind Auditing (Same as ET 182) appropriate and beneficial for all generation power system. Students Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or students in courses related to Graphic will learn how to perform wind site appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Arts (Multimedia, Illustration, Internet evaluations, electrical load calcula- appropriate assessment; MATH 020 Web Design, Game Design and Film tions, wind system size calculations, or appropriate assessment Production) and Industrial Design hydraulics fundamentals, basic aero- Transfers to: CSU (Architectural, Automotive, Furniture, dynamics, and installation techniques This course is designed to provide Clothing and Product Design). Students for wind power generation systems. individuals, who are working in or will be introduced to the concepts of Students will learn how to design and seeking employment in the green digital sculpting, box modeling low and install wind power generation system energy field, with an overview of the high resolution models, UV projecting, and obtain skills for employment. industrial energy management and image based and procedurally This course is intended for students auditing. Specifically, this course will texturing 3-D objects. that are contemplating a career in assist students in their preparation 4 Units the wind turbine power generation of a comprehensive energy audit 54 Lecture hours industry. and energy management program. 54 Lab hours 3 Units Emphasis is placed on the follow- 45 Lecture hours ing topics: Types of Energy Audits, ANIM 105 27 Lab hours Energy Management and Cost, Principles of Animation Benchmarking, Energy Performance, Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or AET 078 Energy Use Requirements, Maximiz- appropriate assessment; ART 130; ART Advanced Wind Energy Systems Design ing System Efficiencies, Optimizing 230 and Installation (Same as ET 078) Energy Input Requirements, Fuel Transfers to: CSU Prerequisite: AET/ET 076 and Energy Substitution and Energy This course introduces students to the Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Audit Instruments. basic principles that are the founda- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 3 Units tion for the art form of animation. The appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or 54 Lecture hours topics covered in this course are the appropriate assessment starting point for any student inter- This is the second course in the wind AET 280 ested in becoming a digital animator. energy series that will further exam- Green Building Design Principles Through the use of a computer, solid ine and implement the design and (Same as ET 280) drawing and 3D software such as installation of wind power systems. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Maya, students will learn to master Students will learn how to interpret appropriate assessment; READ 023 or fundamentals like squash and stretch, the National Electrical Code (NEC) appropriate assessment; MATH 020 timing, weight, drag and follow specifics concerning wind power or appropriate assessment through. This course provides stu- installations. The topics include Transfers to: CSU dents with the opportunity to build code compliant wiring of modules, This course is designed to provide and refine the basic skill set necessary inverters, charge controllers, ground- individuals, who are working in or to be a digital animator. ing techniques and related topics. seeking employment in the green 3 Units Additional topics include wind site building field, with an overview of 36 Lecture hours evaluations, electrical load calcula- the green building industry and its 72 Lab hours 138 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog ANIM 110 use of color, lighting, and the design Digital Character Animation of environmental elements used to Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appro- enhance basic game play and level priate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate design. This course is beneficial for all ANTHROPOLOGY assessment; ANIM 105 students in courses related to Graphic Division of Behavorial Transfers to: CSU Arts (Multimedia, Illustration, & Social Sciences This course will provide students Internet Web Design, Game Design with an opportunity to further and Film Production) and Industrial develop their skills in the art of Design (Architectural, Automotive, ANTH 101 creating three-dimensional digital Furniture, Clothing and Product Introduction to Physical Anthropology character animation. Students will Design). Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or learn how to create short animation 4 Units appropriate assessment; READ 023 or sequences and loops using digital 54 Lecture hours appropriate assessment characters. This course is appropri- 54 Lab hours Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU ate and beneficial for all students in (*Students will receive credit from UC for courses related to Graphic Arts (Mul- ANIM 140 only one of the following courses: ANTH timedia, Illustration, Internet Web Animation Portfolio 101 or ANTH 101H) Design, Game Design and Broadcast Prerequisite: ANIM 101; ANIM 110; In this course, people are investigated Media Production) and Industrial ANIM 120 from the perspective of evolution- Design (Architectural, Automotive, Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or ary theory. Students will learn about Furniture, Clothing and Product appropriate assessment the process of natural selection and Design). Students will be introduced Transfers to: CSU related issues including patterns of to the concepts of storyboarding, Students will select a specific area of inheritance. Also included will be Body Mechanics, acting for anima- design that they research and center a an examination of the closest living tors, Pose to pose and straight ahead portfolio project around. The empha- relatives to humans, primates, with animation, control rigging, and ani- sis in this class is placed on helping an emphasis on behavior and ape mating mechanical subject matter. the student improve the artistic merit societies. An extensive survey of 4 Units of their work. The topics covered will human ancestors will trace the origins 54 Lecture hours help prepare digital artists to talk of various life forms and recount 54 Lab hours about and present their artwork in a how ape–like creatures evolved into professional manner. Students will modern humans. Students will also ANIM 120 create a digital portfolio for the web discover how natural selection can be 3D Materials, Lighting and Rendering and print using programs such as used as a tool to understand patterns Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Adobe Photoshop, Premiere, ZBrush, of human variation. This course is appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Autodesk Maya and the Unity game designed for anthropology majors, appropriate assessment; ANIM 101 engine. This course is an excellent those with an interest in anthropology, Transfers to: CSU opportunity for students who are or anyone with a desire to further their This is an introductory course for all interested in developing and present- understanding of humans from an students interested in learning about ing a collection of work that will help evolutionary perspective. texture mapping, lighting and render- them take the next step in their 3 Units ing for computer animation. The focus professional or academic career as a 54 Lecture hours of the course is on creating procedural traditional/digital artist. and image based textures, generating 3 Units ANTH 101H lighting scenarios for human and man- 36 Lecture hours Introduction to Physical Anthropology made objects and rendering methods. 72 Lab hours Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade of Students will learn techniques used in “C” or better the production of surfaces for models ANIM 260 Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate of people, animals and scenes as used Figure Drawing for Animators assessment for games, animation and design Prerequisite: ART 230 Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU visualization. This course is beneficial Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or (*Students will receive credit from UC for all students in courses related to appropriate assessment; READ 022 or for only one of the following courses: Graphic Arts (Multimedia, Illustration, appropriate assessment ANTH 101 or ANTH 101H) Internet Web Design, Game Design Transfers to: CSU In this course, people are investigated and Film Production) and Industrial A figure drawing course for anima- from the perspective of evolution- Design (Architectural, Automotive, tors that focuses on gesture and ary theory. Students will learn about Furniture, Clothing and Product how to capture the essential move- the process of natural selection and Design). ment, dynamic expression, and the related issues including patterns of 4 Units individual attitude of the model. inheritance. Also included will be 54 Lecture hours This course is designed to introduce an examination of the closest living 54 Lab hours and develop an understanding of life relatives to humans, primates, with drawing that will serve as a founda- an emphasis on behavior and ape ANIM 130 tion for further studies in animation societies. An extensive survey of World Building for Game Development and entertainment arts. Students will human ancestors will trace the ori- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or refine basic skills in human anatomy gins of various life forms and recount appropriate assessment; READ 023 or while learning to draw the figure in how ape–like creatures evolved into appropriate assessment; ANIM 101 sequential movement, understand modern humans. Students will also Transfers to: CSU weight and balance, facial and body discover how natural selection can be This is an introductory course in expression, and figure invention. used as a tool to understand patterns the techniques used in building 3 Units of human variation. This course is worlds for game development. There 36 Lecture hours designed for anthropology majors, will be an emphasis placed on the 72 Lab hours those with an interest in anthropol- essentials of traditional background ogy, or anyone with a desire to fur- layout, such as thumbnail sketching, ther their understanding of humans perspective, basic design and mood. from an evolutionary perspective. Students will have the opportunity 3 Units to study in depth the procedures 54 Lecture hours used in lighting and texturing game environments. Topics will include the

2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 139 ANTH 101L discovering the theories and methods ANTH 115 Physical Anthropology Lab important to cultural anthropology, Introduction to Medical Anthropology Prerequisite/Corequisite: ANTH 101 or the course will include an exten- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or ANTH 101H sive examination of cross-cultural appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or diversity. Students will learn about appropriate assessment appropriate assessment; READ 023 or how people in different cultures Transfers to: CSU appropriate assessment obtain their food, exchange goods, Medical anthropology explores the Transfers to: UC, CSU organize themselves in groups, perceptions of disease, health, and This laboratory course, designed to engage in politics, raise children, and healing in different cultures around complement the lecture course, is for worship supernatural beings. Also the world. Socio-cultural, biologi- students interested in expanding their addressed will be the issue of how cal, and ecological perspectives will knowledge of physical anthropology. cultural anthropology can contribute be used to understand the origins Students will be introduced to the to addressing problems important of illness and disease and medical methods, techniques, and proce- in the modern world. This course is practices across cultures. Topics dures used in physical anthropology designed for anthropology majors, include diagnosis and therapies, the research, gaining practical experi- those with an interest in anthropol- role of healers like witchdoctors and ence by participating in laboratory ogy, or anyone with a desire shaman, stress and mental health, activities and experiments employing to further their understanding of unequal access to medical care, and the scientific method. Laboratory human culture. medical anthropology applied to exercises will include an assessment 3 Units global health problems. This course is of the forces that affect evolutionary 54 Lecture hours intended for nursing and health care change, the observation of primate professionals seeking continuing edu- behavior, the assessment of human ANTH 103 cation credit and students interested variation, and the identification and Introduction to Archaeology in the cultural aspects of healing and classification of the skeletal features Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or treating disease. of humans, non-human primates, appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 3 Units and human ancestors. Also included appropriate assessment 54 Lecture hours will be an exploration of Mendelian, Transfers to: UC, CSU molecular, and population genetics. Archaeology is the study of past soci- ANTH 125 1 Unit eties through the analysis of mate- Religion, Magic, Witchcraft, and the 54 Lab hours rial remains. This general education Supernatural course will survey the development Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or ANTH 102 of major cultural centers around appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Introduction to Cultural Anthropology the world including those found in appropriate assessment Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Mesoamerica, South America, Egypt, Transfers to: UC, CSU appropriate assessment; READ 023 or China, Africa, and the Middle East. This course is designed for students appropriate assessment Examples drawn from many ancient interested in learning about the Transfers to: UC, CSU sites will trace human societies diverse religious beliefs and practices The emphasis of this general educa- from pre-agricultural communities, around the world. An introduction course is the investigation of through the origins of agriculture, tion to the anthropological study of human culture. By learning about to the rise of major political and eco- religion will include an overview of the diversity of cultural practices nomic institutions. Students will learn the various forms of religious belief around the world, students will be how archaeologists discover informa- systems, the variety of gods and able to evaluate their identities within tion about the past, the history of the other supernatural forces, the use their own societies. In addition to discipline, and the important issues of myths, rituals, and ceremonies in discovering the theories and methods confronting the field today. This religious practice, and the types of important to cultural anthropology, course is designed for students who shamans, priests, and other religious the course will include an exten- are interested in the field of archaeol- specialists found in religious systems. sive examination of cross-cultural ogy or for students who plan to major The religious use of drugs will be diversity. Students will learn about in anthropology. explored along with traditional how people in different cultures 3 Units healing practices and folk medicine obtain their food, exchange goods, 54 Lecture hours remedies used in many Western cul- organize themselves in groups, tures. A survey of witchcraft, sorcery, engage in politics, raise children, and ANTH 110 the occult, demons, exorcism rites, worship supernatural beings. Also Human Sexuality from a Cross-Cul- sacrificial practices, and magic will addressed will be the issue of how tural Perspective (Same as SOC 110) be included. In addition, concepts cultural anthropology can contribute Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or relating to death and the afterlife will to addressing problems important appropriate assessment; READ 023 or be explored such as souls, ghosts, in the modern world. This course is appropriate assessment reincarnation, zombies, and others. designed for anthropology majors, Transfers to: UC, CSU 3 Units those with an interest in anthropol- This course is designed to provide 54 Lecture hours ogy, or anyone with a desire to the student who has an interest in further their understanding of human human sexuality with an introduction culture. to this subject as a form of culturally- 3 Units influenced social interaction. Topics 54 Lecture hours addressed include historical views ARCHITECTURE of sexuality, gender identity, and the Division of Career & Technical ANTH 102H impact of cultural change on sexual Education Introduction to Cultural Anthropology interest and activity. A social scien- Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade of tific analysis of various aspects of ARCH 095 “C” or better human sexual behavior will be used Construction Document Reading and Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate to examine sexuality as a form of Estimating assessment social interaction in a cultural context. Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Transfers to: UC, CSU Various social theories and relevant appropriate assessment; READ 023 or The emphasis of this general educa- empirical research are critically tion course is the investigation of analyzed from both a Western and appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or human culture. By learning about non-Western perspective. appropriate assessment the diversity of cultural practices 3 Units This course is beneficial for around the world, students will be 54 Lecture hours apprentices, students of able to evaluate their identities within architecture and employees in all their own societies. In addition to 140 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog areas of the construction industry, or certificate in Architectural and wood commercial buildings and covers residential, light Design and Drawing and is a and retail space. Emphasis is placed commercial and industrial building requirement for both the A.S. on effective space utilization, construction. An introduction degree and certificate. This technical plans, elevations, to the use of prints, construction course involves creating a set of aesthetics, handicap requirements, documents and the theory of construction drawings for a two site utilization and development, construction estimating, as used story structure and emphasizes traffic flow, landscape, foundation in the building industry will be the study of wall and construction design and construction details. presented. Principles of reading systems, foundation systems, All construction documents will be working drawings, plans, H.V.A.C. detailing of wood and concrete developed using CADD. specifications, details, elevations systems, sections, interior details, 4 Units and electrical specifications are and completion of the residential 54 Lecture hours included as well as material construction documents. Emphasis 54 Lab hours estimating, estimating rules, tables is placed on development of and procedures. technical skills in detailing, use ARCH 235 3 Units of reference materials, building Architectural Design Studio 45 Lecture hours codes, standard construction Prerequisite: ARCH 215 27 Lab hours techniques and architectural Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or graphic standards. All construction appropriate assessment; READ 023 or ARCH 115 documents will be developed using appropriate assessment; ENGT 150 Introduction to Residential CADD. Transfers to: UC, CSU Architecture: Drawing and Design 3 Units This course is for students pursuing Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or 45 Lecture hours the A.S. degree in Architecture appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 54 Lab hours with the intent of transferring appropriate assessment; ENGT 101 or and continuing their study of two years of high school drafting ARCH 215 architecture. Topics explored Transfers to: CSU Architectural Perspective and include multiple design principles, This introductory course is for Rendering concept applications, spatial and any student interested in the field Prerequisite: ARCH 115 form definition, preliminary of Architectural Drawing and Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or studies, interior and exterior space Design. The course is a requirement appropriate assessment; READ 023 or planning, site orientation, styles for both the A.S. degree and appropriate assessment; ENGT 105 and materials. Student design certificate in Architectural Design Transfers to: CSU concepts will be expressed verbally and Drawing, Engineering This course is for all students and graphically using presentation Design Drafting and Civil Design interested in developing skills drawings, isometrics and Technology. The course includes in architectural perspective perspectives, conceptual models, the study of architectural graphic drawing and is a requirement renderings and photographs. standards related to creating for both the Architecture and Students will develop skills in a construction drawings such as Architecture Design and Drawing studio atmosphere dealing with floor plans, exterior and interior A.S. degrees. The students will be existing conditions, problem elevations, site plans, foundation introduced to the theory of and solving using design criteria, codes plans and details, building sections practical application of perspective and environmental relationships and construction framing details drawing and rendering as used in for abstract, residential and small for one or two story residential architecture. Topics include one, commercial structures. structure. Emphasis is placed on two, and three point perspectives, 4 Units symbology, conventions, and entourage, and introduction to 54 Lecture hours techniques to develop technical rendering 54 Lab hours skills necessary for an entry level techniques, such as water color, architectural drafter and may markers, film, pastels, pencil, pen ARCH 236 lead to careers in environmental and ink. Presentation techniques Architecture Design Studio II planning and design, architectural will also be discussed. Prerequisite: ARCH 235 engineering, and construction 4 Units Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or technology. Construction 54 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; READ 023 or methods, building codes, design 54 Lab hours appropriate assessment factors, planning, and use of Transfers to: UC, CSU reference materials are discussed ARCH 225 This second level Design Studio and applied. All construction Commercial Wood and Masonry course builds upon the foundation documents will be developed using Design and Construction of architectural design studio traditional board drafting methods Prerequisite: ARCH 115 and (ENGT ARCH 235. This course presents and standards. 150 or ENGT 170) additional design approaches 4 Units Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 to spatial and form definition 54 Lecture hours or appropriate assessment, READ of architectural program, urban 54 Lab hours 023 or appropriate assessment, and/ and site planning, topographic, or industry experience in CADD civil and environmental issues. ARCH 125 applications Architectural design proposals and Residential Architecture and Transfers to: CSU projects will be expressed verbally Detailing This advanced level course is for and graphically using presentation Prerequisite: ARCH 115, ENGT 150 students pursuing an A.S. Degree drawings, conceptual models, or ENGT 170, or industry experience or Certificate in Architecture renderings and photographs. in CADD applications and Architectural Design and Students will enhance their design Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Drawing. The course includes the skills in a studio atmosphere, appropriate assessment; READ 023 or study of construction methods, working to justify their design appropriate assessment building ordinances and codes. solutions. Transfers to: CSU As a component of the course 4 Units This intermediate level course is students will complete construction 54 Lecture hours for students pursuing a degree documents for concrete block, steel 54 Lab hours

2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 141 ARCH 260 ARCH 280 Advanced Architecture Using Revit Advanced MicroStation for CADD & and 3D Software BIM Applications (Same as ENGT ART Prerequisite: ARCH 115; ENGT 150 280) Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 Prerequisite: ENGT 170 with a Division of Arts & Cultural Programs or appropriate assessment; READ 023 grade of “C” or better, or verifiable or appropriate assessment; ENGT 101 work experience and proficiency in ART 101 or two years of high school drafting; MicroStation XM or V8i Introduction to Art Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or ENGT 200 Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or appropriate assessment; READ 022 or Transfers to: CSU appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment This course is for all students appropriate assessment; ENGT 101 or Transfers to: UC, CSU pursuing an A.S. Degree in two years of high school drafting This lecture/lab course provides the Architecture (Transfer) and Transfers to: CSU non-art majors an opportunity to learn Architectural Design and Drawing This course is for students about art through a series of hands-on and presents an intensive study pursuing an advanced study in projects within an art historical and of BIM (Building Information MicroStation 3D parametric CADD conceptual framework. Project and Modeling) applications as they (Computer Assisted Design and topics include drawing, painting, relate to architecture. Utilizing Drafting) and the BIM (Building printmaking, design, mixed media and the latest releases of 3D design Information Modeling) approach sculpture. software such as Revit and to building design using Bentley 3 Units AutoCAD Architecture and Architecture. Students will apply 36 Lecture hours previously learned technical and previously learned drafting 72 Lab hours architectural drafting conventions, conventions to produce two and students will produce two and three dimensional CADD and ART 104 three dimensional BIM generated BIM generated mechanical and Art of the Ancient Americas Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or architectural drawings and 3D architectural drawings and virtual appropriate assessment; READ 023 or virtual models. High technology design models. This course benefits appropriate assessment skills which are necessary to all students studying Architecture, Transfers to: UC, CSU function as a designer or CADD Civil Engineering, Drafting, Art 104 is a study of the indigenous Drafter are emphasized. Design and Computer Graphics. arts of Mexico, Andean South America, 4 Units High technology skills which are and Central America, from civilizations 54 Lecture hours necessary to function as a designer including the Olmec, Maya, Aztec, 54 Lab hours or CADD Drafter are emphasized. Inca, Moche, Chavin de Huantar, and 4 Units Nazca. Art of representative native ARCH 261 54 Lecture hours tribes of the territory now encom- Revit for Advanced BIM 54 Lab hours passed by the United States and Architectural, Structural and MEP Canada will be comparatively exam- Applications ARCH 290 ined. Works of art and architecture will Prerequisite: ARCH 260 Cooperative Work Experience/ be presented in relation to the various Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Internship for Architecture Related religious beliefs, political/ economic appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Fields systems, and cultural practices of the appropriate assessment Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or ancient Americas. Art historical and Transfers to: CSU appropriate assessment; READ 023 or archaeological methodologies relating to the understanding and interpreta- Advanced BIM (Building appropriate assessment tion of non-Western art will be Information Modeling) applications Transfers to: CSU discussed. This course is appropriate extends the fundamentals of This course supports and reinforces for students pursuing a degree in Art, the Arch 260 class to include on-the-job training in business and students with an interest in American Structural, Mechanical, Electrical industrial establishments under Studies and Latin American Studies. and Plumbing extensions of the supervision of a college instructor 3 Units Autodesk Revit Building software. and is facilitated by the use of 54 Lecture hours Students will work on both group learning objectives. The student and individual projects to create will be working in a skilled or ART 105 and present three-dimensional professional level assignment in Survey of Western Art: Prehistory representation of architectural their area of vocational interest and through the Middle Ages solutions. Students will also learn will meet performance objectives Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appro- the basic process and workflow related to instruction that are above priate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate in creation of Revit Families for and beyond the conditions of assessment use in building models. Course regular employment. This course is Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU may be counted once towards the intended for students whose job is (*Students will receive credit from UC for only one of the following courses: ART 105 major and repeated three times related to the field of architecture or ART 105H) to enhance student’s skills and and have completed or enrolled This course presents a broad over- proficiency levels, or repeated in the appropriate coursework. view of Prehistoric, Mesopotamian, due to content change or software “Contact the CWE office regarding Egyptian, Greek, Etruscan, Roman, updates. re-enrollment procedures”. Early Christian, Islamic, and Medieval 4 Units Student Unpaid Internship: art and architecture. This course is 54 Lecture hours 1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours; appropriate for all students pursuing 54 Lab hours 3 Units/180 hours; 4 Units/240 hours the degree in Studio Art or Art History Student Paid Internship: or seeking to fulfill general educa- 1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours; tion requirements in Fine Arts and 3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours Humanities. 1 to 4 Units 3 Units 3 Lecture hours 54 Lecture hours 60 to 300 hours

142 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog ART 105H ART 107 around the world and across time, this Survey of Western Art: Prehistory The Art of Asia course offers a broad overview to any through the Middle Ages Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or student interested in art and culture Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a “C” or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or and to those seeking to fulfill general better and a minimum GPA of 3.2 appropriate assessment education requirements in Fine Arts Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate Transfers to: UC, CSU and Humanities. assessment This course examines the artistic tradi- 3 Units Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU tions of Prehistoric to Modern Asia in 54 Lecture hours (*Students will receive credit from UC for relation to their cultural, philosophical, only one of the following courses: ART 105 and religious influences. The art and ART 112 or ART 105H) architecture of Central Asia (India, Visual Art in the Modern Era This course presents a broad overview China, Korea, and Japan) will be Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or of Prehistoric, Mesopotamian, Egyp- emphasized. Examples from Southeast appropriate assessment; READ 023 or tian, Greek, Etruscan, Roman, Early Asia, Pakistan, Tibet, and Nepal will appropriate assessment Christian, Islamic, and Medieval art also be discussed. This course is appro- Transfers to: UC, CSU and architecture. This course is appropriate for all students interested in art ART 112 is a survey of developments in priate for all students pursuing the and culture and for those seeking to art and architecture from the early 19th degree in Studio Art and/or seeking to fulfill general education requirements century through the 20th century and fulfill general education requirements for Fine Arts and Humanities, as well into the 21st. From Realism and Early in Fine Arts and Humanities. This as all Studio Art majors. Photograph through Postmodern and course is designed for those who meet 3 Units Contemporary art, visual art move- Honors Program Requirements. 54 Lecture hours ments will be discussed in relation to 3 Units stylistic trends, philosophical influ- 54 Lecture hours ART 108 ences, innovations in technology, and The Art of Mexico other historical and social contexts. ART 106 Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate The roles played by artist, critic, and Survey of Western Art: Renaissance to assessment; ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or consumer in shaping these movements Modern appropriate assessment will be examined, as well as visual art’s Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Transfers to: UC, CSU impact upon society in the Modern appropriate assessment; READ 023 or This course is a survey of the art and Era. This course is appropriate for all appropriate assessment architecture of Mexico including students interested in art and culture Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU PreColumbian, Viceregal (Colonial) and for those seeking to fulfill general (*Students will receive credit from UC for and Modern 19th and 20th centuries. education requirements in Fine Arts only one of the following courses: ART 106 Chicano/a art will also be examined and Humanities, as well as for Studio or ART 106H) in relation to its Mexican antecedents. Art majors. This course provides an overview of Art 108 is appropriate for all students 3 Units the history of Western art from the interested in art and culture and for 54 Lecture hours 14th century through the Modern those seeking to fulfill general educa- Era, including Renaissance, Baroque, tion requirements in Fine Arts and ART 113 Rococo, Neoclassicism, Romanticism, Humanities, as well as all Studio Art The History of Photography Realism, Early Photography, Impres- majors and Art History majors. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or sionism, Post Impressionism, and early 3 Units appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Modern art movements of the 20th 54 Lecture hours appropriate assessment century. This course is appropriate for Transfers to: UC, CSU all students pursuing the degree in ART 109 This lecture course examines the his- Art and/or seeking to fulfill general Art of the Americas: Colonial to the Pres- tory of photography from its inven- education requirements in Fine Arts ent tion in the 1830s to the present. The and Humanities. Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or technological development, social role, 3 Units appropriate assessment; READ 023 or and aesthetic possibilities of photog- 54 Lecture hours appropriate assessment raphy will be discussed in relation to Transfers to: UC, CSU major historical, art historical, cultural, ART 106H This course includes a study of the art and political influences. This course is Survey of Western Art: Renaissance to and architecture of North, Central, and appropriate for all students interested Modern South America from the colonial period in photography, art, and art history Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a “C” or to the early 20th Century. This course is and culture and for those seeking to better and a minimum GPA 3.2 appropriate for students with an interest fulfill the general education require- Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate in American Studies, Latin American ment for Fine Arts and Humanities, assessment Studies, and/or those seeking to fulfill as well as Studio Art majors and Art Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU the general education requirements in History majors. (*Students will receive credit from UC for Fine Arts and Humanities. 3 Units only one of the following courses: ART 106 3 Units 54 Lecture hours or ART 106H) 54 Lecture hours This course provides an overview of ART 115 the history of Western art from the ART 110 The Art of Film 14th century through the Modern Understanding Visual Art Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Era, including Renaissance, Baroque, Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Rococo, Neoclassicism, Romanticism, appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment Realism, Early Photography, Impres- appropriate assessment Transfers to: UC, CSU sionism, Post Impressionism, and early Transfers to: UC, CSU This introductory course explores film Modern art movements of the 20th ART 110 is a lecture course that pro- as an art form, its basic components, century. This course is appropriate for vides the student with an introduction and its relation to the styles and move- all students pursuing the degree in Art to the study of visual art: its vocabu- ments of other visual arts forms. An and/or seeking to fulfill general educa- lary, its forms, the many roles it plays understanding of cinematic language tion requirements in Fine Arts and in society, and the variety of processes is emphasized by focusing upon film’s Humanities. This course is intended artists master in its making. Students manipulation of time and space, its for those who meet Honors Program gain insight into current approaches use of visual metaphors, montages, Requirements. used in interpreting meaning from art and explicit/implicit messages. The 3 Units and explore questions about the ways collaborative nature of filmmaking 54 Lecture hours in which value is assigned to the art is studied by examining the role of object. Using examples from cultures cinematography, lighting, film editing,

2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 143 visual effects, art direction, and the ART 131 creative expression through lectures, use of sound and music to enhance Freehand Drawing II power point, vocabulary lists and the script and create style. Through Prerequisite: ART 130 video presentations. This course discussion and written assignments, Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or covers beginning problems of center- students develop the ability to analyze appropriate assessment; READ 023 or ing, throwing and shaping various the impact of films viewed both in and appropriate assessment functional and non-functional pottery. out of class. This course is appropriate Transfers to: UC, CSU Students will be introduced to the for any student interested in film, art, This is a second semester course for art process of glazing and basic firing media studies, or culture. and non-art majors in observational techniques. This course emphasizes 3 Units drawing and composition, stressing exploring personal and cultural expres- 54 Lecture hours an advanced ability to perceive and sion in the ceramic media. Evaluation define shape, contour, volume, space, will be based on using a variety of tools ART 120 and light. Students will use a variety and writing assignments. Two Dimensional Design of drawing media and subject matter. 3 Units Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Emphasis is on strengthening skills 36 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; READ 022 or introduced in Freehand Drawing I, the 72 Lab hours appropriate assessment exploration of color in drawing and Transfers to: UC, CSU concepts related to content. ART 141 This is a foundational, first semester 3 Units Ceramics II course and is open to any student 36 Lecture hours Prerequisite: ART 140 interested in the fundamentals of visual 72 Lab hours Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or thinking as they apply to all visual appropriate assessment; READ 022 or media and fulfills a general educa- ART 135 appropriate assessment tion requirement in Art. This course Beginning Painting Transfers to: UC, CSU provides an introduction to the con- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or This is an intermediate course in ceram- cepts, applications, and art historical appropriate assessment; READ 023 or ics open to all art and non-art majors, references related to two-dimensional appropriate assessment; ART 130 with continued emphasis on basic skills art and composition, and includes the Transfers to: UC, CSU using the potter’s wheel. Included in the study of the basic elements of line, This is a first semester course for art course will be intermediate problems on shape, texture, value, color and spatial and non-art majors interested in devel- the wheel, basic decorative techniques, illusion. Students will develop a visual oping basic painting skills. The course and making a test glaze. Students will be vocabulary for creative expression explores both traditional and con- exploring contemporary artistic practice through lecture presentations, studio temporary painting techniques while and the social and historical elements of projects, and written assignments. stressing an ability to perceive and ceramic art. 3 Units define shape, contour, volume, texture, 3 Units 36 Lecture hours space, and light using acrylic or water- 36 Lecture hours 72 Lab hours based oil painting media. Emphasis is 72 Lab hours on learning the techniques of painting, ART 121 understanding the use of color, while ART 142 Three Dimensional Design strengthening observation and render- Introduction to Ceramic Handbuilding Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate ing skills. Students are advised to have Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or assessment; ART 120 some drawing skills before taking this appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Transfers to: UC, CSU class. appropriate assessment This is a first semester course for art 3 Units Transfers to: UC, CSU and non-art majors. It is an introduc- 36 Lecture hours This is a first semester course for art tion to the concepts, applications, and 72 Lab hours and non-art majors. It is designed to historical references related to three- introduce students to the concepts, dimensional form in visual art and ART 136 techniques, history, and contemporary design. Exploration of the expressive Intermediate Painting practices of handbuilding in the ceram- potential and conceptual possibilities Prerequisite: ART 130; ART 135 ics arts. This course can be taken once of three-dimensional forms through Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or and repeated three times for credit. This lecture, slide and video presentations, appropriate assessment; READ 023 or class is for any student who is interested and studio projects using a variety of appropriate assessment in the fundamentals of clay construction tools, materials, and techniques. Transfers to: UC, CSU using hand-building technique. 3 Units This is a second semester course for 3 Units 36 Lecture hours art and non-art majors interested in 36 Lecture hours 72 Lab hours further development of painting skills 72 Lab hours and techniques, understanding the use ART 130 of color and space, while strengthening ART 150 Freehand Drawing I observation and rendering skills. The Beginning Printmaking Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or course explores both traditional and Prerequisite: ART 130 appropriate assessment; READ 023 or contemporary painting concepts, styles, Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment and techniques that involve complex appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Transfers to: UC, CSU compositional and technical problems appropriate assessment This is a first semester course for in either acrylic or oil painting media. Transfers to: CSU art and non-art majors interested in 3 Units This is a first semester course for the art developing basic drawing skills. As an 36 Lecture hours and non-art major in the study of basic introduction to observational drawing 72 Lab hours intaglio and relief fine art printmaking and composition, students will develop processes. The course will introduce the ability to perceive and define shape, ART 140 students to wood and linoleum cut, contour, volume, space, and light Ceramics I drypoint and etching printing tech- using a variety of drawing media and Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or niques while stressing creativity and subject matter. Emphasis is on clarity of appropriate assessment; READ 022 or expression. observation and the ability to order and appropriate assessment 3 Units translate 3-dimensional form and space Transfers to: UC, CSU 36 Lecture hours into 2-dimensional drawings. This is an introductory course open to 72 Lab hours 3 Units all art and non-art majors interested 36 Lecture hours in learning basic skills in ceramics 72 Lab hours using the potter’s wheel. Students will develop a visual vocabulary for

144 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog ART 151 using the Adobe Illustrator computer interdisciplinary and alternative meth- Intermediate Printmaking based design software. Topics include ods of art making such as mixed media Prerequisite: ART 150 typography usage, inclusion of photo- approaches, performance, installation, Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or derived images, illustration techniques, text and image, and public art. Particu- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or page layout design, as well as current lar attention will be paid to the social appropriate assessment methods/styles employed by and political aspects of art production Transfers to: CSU graphic artists. This course includes and presentation. This is a second semester course for the portfolio building with an emphasis on 3 Units art and non-art major in the continued professional standards. 36 Lecture hours study of intaglio and relief fine art 3 Units 72 Lab hours printmaking processes. This course 36 Lecture hours will expand upon techniques and skills 72 Lab hours ART 172 students learned in Beginning Printmak- Desk Top Publishing (Adobe InDesign) ing, ART 150 including color printing ART 165 Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate techniques as well as serigraph printing. Graphic Design (Advanced Adobe assessment While stressing creativity and expression Illustrator) Transfers to: CSU students will also learn the practice of Prerequisite: ART 164 This course is intended for the student creating an edition. Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate assess- interested in commercial art, focusing 3 Units ment; ART 120 on computer generated multi page 36 Lecture hours Transfers to: CSU layouts. Page composition and graph- 72 Lab hours Intended for the student interested in ics are explored using Adobe InDesign a degree in commercial art or those software with an emphasis on design ART 160 interested in 2 dimensional design and and the creative use of typography, Rendering and Illustration layout applications employed as tools included in this course is a discussion Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate by computer graphic artists, this course of output possibilities and pre-press assessment; ART 130 is an advanced exploration of graphic considerations. Transfers to: CSU design using the Adobe Illustrator 3 Units Intended for the student interested computer based design software. Topics 36 Lecture hours in developing skills in rendering and include concept driven projects explor- 72 Lab hours illustration, this course is a beginning ing illustration and rendering tech- course in illustration and rendering niques, advanced compositing methods ART 175 exploring both traditional and contem- using various sources, as well as current Computer Graphics porary drawing techniques, stressing methods/styles employed by graphic Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate an ability to perceive and define shape, artists. This course includes portfolio assessment contour, volume, texture, space, and building with an emphasis on profes- Transfers to: CSU light both realistically as well as expres- sional standards. This course is for the student interested sively using various media. Emphasis 3 Units in a degree in commercial art or any is on learning the techniques of illustra- 36 Lecture hours student interested in 2 dimensional tion, understanding the use of color, 72 Lab hours paint and 3 dimensional model- while strengthening observation and ing applications employed as tools rendering skills. ART 167 by computer graphic artists. Topics 3 Units Lettering covered will include the exploration of 36 Lecture hours Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate assess- basic paint techniques as well as basic 72 Lab hours ment modeling, mapping, rendering and Transfers to: CSU animation techniques as they relate to ART 161 This course is an exploration of typog- page and web design. Advanced Rendering and Illustration raphy through visuals, layouts and 3 Units Prerequisite: ART 160 comprehensive to finished camera-ready 36 Lecture hours Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate work. It includes lettering, graphics and 72 Lab hours assessment; ART 130 current methods employed by typogra- Transfers to: CSU phers and advertising artists. ART 177 Intended for the student interested 2 Units Computer Animation for the Macintosh in developing skills in rendering and 18 Lecture hours Prerequisite: ART 175 illustration, this course is an advanced 54 Lab hours Transfers to: CSU course in illustration and render- This course focuses on the use of the ing exploring both traditional and ART 168 Macintosh computer as a design aid contemporary drawing techniques Lettering to generate computer animated two- while stressing an ability to perceive Prerequisite: ART 167 dimensional and three dimensional and define shape, contour, volume, Transfers to: CSU images, including project development texture, space, and light both realisti- This course is an exploration of dvanced from story board to finished video tape cally as well as expressively using problems in the application of typog- output. various media. Emphasis is on learning raphy through visuals, layouts and 3 Units the advanced techniques of illustration, comprehensive to finished camera ready 36 Lecture hours understanding the use of color, while work. It includes lettering, graphics and 72 Lab hours strengthening observation and render- current advanced methods employed ing skills. by typographers and advertising artists. ART 178 3 Units Includes an introduction to computer- Introduction to Digital Imaging (Adobe 36 Lecture hours assisted design and page layout with Photoshop) 72 Lab hours emphasis on professional standards. Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate 2 Units assessment; ART 120 ART 164 18 Lecture hours Transfers to: CSU Graphic Design (Adobe Illustrator) 54 Lab hours This course is for the student interested Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate in a degree in commercial art or any assessment; ART 120 ART 169 student interested in digital imaging. Transfers to: CSU New Forms The focus of the course is computer Designed for the student interested Advisory: ART 120 based image-editing software and its in a degree in commercial art or those Transfers to: UC, CSU use as a tool in the creation of high interested in 2 dimensional design and This course focuses on contemporary quality digital imagery. Also provided layout applications employed as tools methods and directions of art produc- is an overview of programs such as by computer graphic artists, this course tion. Included in the course will be the Adobe Photoshop and other related is an exploration of graphic design production and assessment of various graphics programs employed by digital 2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 145 imaging artists with an emphasis on figure drawing and composition, ART 234 photography as the primary source of students will develop the ability to Watercolor Painting the final images. Included in this course perceive and define the anatomy and Prerequisite: ART 130 Advisory: ENGL will be the discussion of aesthetic deci- structural organization of the human 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assess- sions as they relate to image composi- form in terms of expressive design and ment; READ 022 or appropriate assess- tion. The ethical and legal implications creative use of drawing media. ment of image manipulation will be dis- 3 Units Transfers to: UC, CSU cussed as well as various presentation 36 Lecture hours This course is an introduction to vari- possibilities. 72 Lab hours ous transparent watercolor techniques 3 Units including wash and glazing. Applica- 36 Lecture hours ART 231 tions of drawing, beginning painting, 72 Lab hours Intermediate Life Drawing and design fundamentals to these Prerequisite: ART 230 techniques are included as well as the ART 179 Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or communicative element of content. Computer Graphics for Non-Art Majors appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 3 Units Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or appropriate assessment 36 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Transfers to: UC, CSU 72 Lab hours appropriate assessment This is a second semester course for art, Transfers to: UC, CSU animation, and non-art majors inter- ART 235 This course provides non-art majors ested in furthering their figure drawing Advanced Painting I the opportunity to explore the basic skills. Working from a professional Prerequisite: ART 136 concepts of art including two and three figure model, students will refine those Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or dimensional design principles, through skills learned in ART 230 and learn appropriate assessment; READ 023 or the use of computers. Students will intermediate drawing skills, study appropriate assessment also be introduced to various types human anatomy in greater detail, and Transfers to: UC, CSU of computer graphics software and extend their knowledge regarding the This is a third semester course in explore how this technology impacts use of the figure in visual art. Emphasis painting for the art and non-art major. our culture. is on clarity of observation and the The course constitutes a study of 3 Units ability to order and translate form and advanced painting problems stressing 36 Lecture hours space on a two dimensional surface. experimentation with traditional and 54 Lab hours 3 Units contemporary methods of painting, 36 Lecture hours composition, and expression. Class ART 180 72 Lab hours and individual projects using figure, Art Gallery Display Design still life, landscape, abstraction, shaped Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or ART 232 format, altered scale and material appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Advanced Life Drawing exploitation will be stressed. appropriate assessment Prerequisite: ART 231 or ANIM 260 3 Units Transfers to: CSU Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 36 Lecture hours This course is appropriate for all stu- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 72 Lab hours dents interested in art, art exhibitions, appropriate assessment museum studies, and cultural studies Transfers to: UC, CSU ART 236 and is a combination studio and lecture This is a third semester course for art, Advanced Painting II course that provides students with animation, and non-art majors inter- Prerequisite: ART 235 creative experience in exhibition design ested in furthering their figure drawing Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or and gallery installation. Topics include skills. Students will refine those skills appropriate assessment; READ 023 or exhibition space planning, principles learned in ART 231or ANIM 260 and appropriate assessment of color and design, art exhibition con- learn advanced drawing skills, study Transfers to: UC, CSU struction and lighting, and proper care the human anatomy in greater detail, This is a fourth semester course in and handling of art objects. Students and extend their knowledge regarding painting for the art and non-art major. are also given an introduction to the the use of the figure in visual art. This course explores experimentation basic principles of art curating and 3 Units with traditional and contemporary gallery management. This course may 36 Lecture hours methods of painting using the figure, be taken once and repeated three times 72 Lab hours still life, landscape, abstraction and for credit. non-objective imagery with an empha- 2 Units ART 233 sis on continuing skill development 18 Lecture hours Freehand Drawing III and problem solving of interpretation, 54 Lab hours Prerequisite: ART 131 expression and conceptual issues in Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or painting. ART 185 appropriate assessment; READ 022 or 3 Units Art Studio appropriate assessment 36 Lecture hours Transfers to: UC, CSU Transfers to: UC, CSU 72 Lab hours This course is designed to provide This course is a third semester course in supervised studio study on an indi- drawing and composition. More com- ART 242 vidual basis with various projects. plex problems and a broader range of Advanced Ceramics Arranged: 4 hours lab. Offered on a media including color will be utilized. Prerequisite: ART 141 pass-no pass basis. Emphasis is on advancing observa- Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or 1 Unit tional skills and conceptual develop- appropriate assessment; READ 022 or 72 Lab hours ment through a range of subject matter, appropriate assessment technical refinement and thematic Transfers to: UC, CSU ART 230 development. Exploration of individual This is an advanced course in ceram- Beginning Life Drawing creative interpretation, process and ics, open to all art and non-art majors. Prerequisite: ART 130 intent in order to deepen the student’s This class places a special emphasis Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or studio practice and investigation is on personal growth and aesthet- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or stressed. ics as well as increased proficiency appropriate assessment 3 Units on the potter’s wheel. Students will Transfers to: UC, CSU 36 Lecture hours investigate the concepts of manage- This is a first semester course for art, 72 Lab hours ment and expressive exploration of animation, and non-art majors inter- the unique characteristics of fired ested in developing the basic drawing ceramics – both the opportunities and skills of representing the human figure. constraints presented in the process- As an introduction to observational ing of clay from a soft, plastic, fragile, 146 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog impermanent substance into a hard, ART 299 appropriate assessment; READ 022 or rigid, and completely metamorphosed Directed Study: Art appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or material after drying and firing. It is a Transfers to: UC, CSU appropriate assessment process that requires sensitivity to time Independent Study/Directed Study Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU and sequence, and demands critical is intended for students who have the (*Students will receive credit from UC informed technical management. An ability to assume responsibility for for only one of the following courses: important aspect of the class will be independent work and to prepare writ- ASTR 110 or ASTR 110H) having students evaluate their selection ten or oral reports and/or appropriate This is a descriptive nonmathematical of type of clay, decorative techniques projects. To enroll in an independent course designed to develop an appre- and final-firing process to achieve their study/directed study course, students ciation of astronomy and a broad desired finished results. Included in must possess a 2.5 overall grade point cosmic perspective. The emphasis of this course will be advanced problems- average, a 3.0 grade point average in the course is on the current state of solving in forms, shapes, decorative the discipline of study being requested, knowledge of our solar system, our techniques and glazing. or receive an exception from the galaxy, and the universe. Topics on 3 Units instructor. Independent Studies/ the frontier of astronomical knowl- 36 Lecture hours Directed Studies may be developed edge such as black holes and the 72 Lab hours from any topic arising from or related search for extraterrestrial life will be to a course of study that will result in explored. This course is designed for ART 252 developing depth and breadth in that those with an interest in astronomy Advanced Printmaking subject area. Students will be expected or anyone who desires to expand Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or to meet on a regular basis with their their cosmic horizons. appropriate assessment; READ 023 or faculty sponsor and submit a final 3 Units appropriate assessment report or project, and student progress 54 Lecture hours Transfers to: CSU shall be evaluated at regular intervals. This is a third semester course for the Academic standards for Independent ASTR 112 art and non-art major in the continued Studies/Directed Studies shall be the Observational Astronomy study of intaglio and relief fine art same as those for other courses. Units Prerequisite/Corequisite: ASTR 110 with printmaking processes. This course are awarded in accordance to Title a grade of “C” or better will expand upon techniques and skills V regulations with one unit of credit Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or students learned in Intermediate Print- awarded for 54 hours of Directed appropriate assessment; READ 023 or making, ART 151. Students will improve Studies, six (6) hours of which must appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or printing skills enhanced by supervised be with an instructor. The instructor appropriate assessment repetition and practice within class is responsible for monitoring student Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU periods. Course content differs each time progress through the semester. Stu- (*Students will receive credit from UC it is offered so it may be taken once and dents may take directed study courses for only one of the following courses: repeated three times for credit. for a maximum of four (4) units within ASTR 112 or ASTR 114) 3 Units a discipline, and may not accumulate This course is designed to acquaint 36 Lecture hours more than a total of twelve (12) units the student with the methods, tech- 72 Lab hours college wide. niques, and tools of the astronomer. 1 to 4 Units Indoor labs will demonstrate classical ART 290 54 to 216 Lab hours methods and techniques of science. Cooperative Work Experience/Internship Students will learn the critical think- for Visual Arts Related Fields ing processes needed to acquire and Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or analyze scientific data. Students will appropriate assessment; READ 023 or become familiar with naked eye appropriate assessment ASTRONOMY objects visible during the fall/winter Transfers to: CSU Division of Mathematics & Sciences [112], spring/summer [114] including This course supports and reinforces on- constellations, planets, star clusters, the-job training in business, industrial, ASTR 110 galaxies, meteors, and the phases studio, non-profit and General Astronomy of the moon. Students will learn professional art organizations under Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or to locate objects visually and use supervision of a college instructor and appropriate assessment; READ 022 or astronomical coordinate systems. The is facilitated by the use of learning appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or development of skill in the operation objectives. The student will be working appropriate assessment of optical telescopes is emphasized. in a skilled or professional level assign- Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU This course is designed for those with ment in their area of vocational (*Students will receive credit from UC an interest in learning night skies and interest and will meet performance for only one of the following courses: the tools astronomers use to explore objectives related to instruction that are ASTR 110 or ASTR 110H) the cosmos. Observatory facilities will above and beyond the conditions of This is a descriptive nonmathematical be utilized often, weather permitting. regular employment. This course is course designed to develop an appre- Field trips are an integral part of this intended for students whose job is ciation of astronomy and a broad class. related to the field of visual arts and cosmic perspective. The emphasis of 1 Unit have the course is on the current state of 72 Lab hours completed or enrolled in the appropri- knowledge of our solar system, our ate coursework. Instructor approval galaxy, and the universe. Topics on ASTR 114 is required to remain in the class. the frontier of astronomical knowl- Observational Astronomy “Contact the CWE office regarding edge such as black holes and the Prerequisite/Corequisite: ASTR 110 with a re-enrollment procedures”. search for extraterrestrial life will be grade of “C” or better Student Unpaid Internship: explored. This course is designed for Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours; those with an interest in astronomy appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 3 Units/180 hours; 4 Units/240 hours or anyone who desires to expand appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or Student Paid Internship: their cosmic horizons. appropriate assessment 1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours; 3 Units Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU 3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours 54 Lecture hours (*Students will receive credit from UC for 1 to 4 Units only one of the following courses: ASTR 3 Lecture hours ASTR 110H 112 or ASTR 114) 60 to 300 hours General Astronomy This course is designed to acquaint Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion (C the student with the methods, or better) of ENGL 101. Minimum GPA techniques, and tools of the astrono- 3.0 mer. Indoor labs will demonstrate Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or classical methods and techniques of 2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 147 science. Students will learn the critical V regulations with one unit of credit work at body shops or insurance thinking processes needed to acquire awarded for 54 hours of Directed companies. and analyze scientific data. Students Studies, six (6) hours of which must 2.5 Units will become familiar with naked eye be with an instructor. The instructor 36 Lecture hours objects visible during the fall/winter is responsible for monitoring student 27 Lab hours [112], spring/summer [114] including progress through the semester. constellations, planets, star clusters, Students may take directed study AUTB 078 galaxies, meteors, and the phases of courses for a maximum of four (4) Lab and Field Collision Estimating the moon. Students will learn to locate units within a discipline, and may Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate objects visually and use astronomical not accumulate more than a total of assessment; AUTB 075 coordinate systems. The development twelve (12) units college wide. This is an advanced course in auto of skill in the operation of optical 1 to 4 Units collision estimating and is designed telescopes is emphasized. This course 54 to 216 Lab hours to enhance computer collision is designed for those with an interest estimating skills. Students will gain in learning night skies and the tools experience in the estimation pro- astronomers use to explore the cosmos. cess through the use of estimating Observatory facilities will be utilized software and vehicle inspections. often, weather permitting. Field trips AUTOMOTIVE Topics addressed will include vehicle are an integral part of this class. damage list creation, the production 1 Unit BODY REPAIR of effective computerized estimates of 72 Lab hours Division of Career & repairs, and differentiating between Technical Education included and not included opera- ASTR 150 tions. This course is suitable for those Astronomy Field Studies AUTB 032 students who work with and would Prerequisite: ASTR 110 Auto Body and Fender Repair like to further their understanding of Transfers to: CSU Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate commonly used computerized colli- This is an observational course assessment sion estimating systems. designed for students who wish to This is an introductory course 1 Unit study celestial objects and observe designed to survey the field of Auto 9 Lecture hours celestial motions in clear, dark skies Body Repair stressing an overall 18 Lab hours through field investigations. Students understanding of the techniques, 18 Other hours will develop the skill required to materials, and fundamentals cur- operate portable telescopes in their rently used in this area. The course is AUTB 080 investigations of stars, constella- designed for students having no pre- Automotive Painting I tions, planets, nebulae multiple star vious experience who desire a broad Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate systems, the moon, the sun, and the overview and basic understanding assessment Milky Way. Visual observations of as a part of their general technical This is an introductory course in the meteors will be conducted nightly. background or who may be inter- fundamental aspects of automotive This course is designed for those ested in further specific education painting. The course is a study in the who wish to learn night skies and the in this field. Sheet metal repairing, use of spray equipment and special observational tools of the astrono- refinishing, tension devices, special tools used in automotive painting. mer. Area of study will include, but materials handling, and painting are Related technical information is pre- will not be limited to, campsites in emphasized. sented concerning different types of National Monuments and Parks in 3 Units paint products and finishes, painting the southwestern United States. 36 Lecture hours safety, hazardous waste handling and 1 to 2 Units 54 Lab hours disposal, and state regulations and 9 to 18 Lecture hours rules used in the automotive paint 27 to 54 Lab hours AUTB 075 industry. Collision Estimating 3 Units ASTR 299 Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate 18 Lecture hours Directed Study: Astronomy assessment; AUTB 101 108 Lab hours Transfers to: UC, CSU This course provides a foundation in Independent Study/Directed Study the basic principles and techniques of AUTB 085 is intended for students who have automotive collision estimating using Automotive Painting II the ability to assume responsibil- the latest revisions of CCC’s Path- Prerequisite: AUTB 080 ity for independent work and to ways Collision Estimating Software. This is an advanced, industry-based prepare written or oral reports and/ The course is designed to prepare stu- course in automotive painting pro- or appropriate projects. To enroll in dents to enter the field of auto colli- cedures and special effect materials an independent study/directed study sion estimating with major emphasis used in painting. Practical experience course, students must possess a 2.5 placed on diagnosis of damage, writ- is provided in the use of spray equip- overall grade point average, a 3.0 ing a damage report, and computer ment and special tools used in auto- grade point average in the discipline assisted estimates. motive painting. Related technical of study being requested, or receive 3 Units information is presented concerning an exception from the instructor. 54 Lecture hours different types of custom paints and Independent Studies/Directed Stud- finishes, painting safety, and paint ies may be developed from any topic AUTB 076 problem solving techniques. arising from or related to a course of CCC Pathways Computer Collision 3 Units study that will result in developing Estimating 18 Lecture hours depth and breadth in that subject Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate 108 Lab hours area. Students will be expected to assessment; AUTB 075 meet on a regular basis with their fac- This course provides comprehensive AUTB 090 ulty sponsor and submit a final report training in the use of Certified Col- Advanced Automotive Collision Repair or project, and student progress shall lateral Corporation (CCC) Pathways Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate be evaluated at regular intervals. Collision Estimating software. Special assessment; AUTB 130 Academic standards for Independent emphasis will be placed on setting up This course is designed for the Studies/Directed Studies shall be the profiles, creating work files, estimates advancement of skills in the art of same as those for other courses. Units involving collision and comprehen- automotive collision repair, painting, are awarded in accordance to Title sive losses, creating supplements, customizing, and the repair of storing files, printing estimates, plastics. Major emphasis is placed reports, and parts lists. This course on hand and power tool use, theory is designed for those students who of design, complete repair projects 148 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog and practicing repair skills for collision repair and is designed for module students will be assessed employment opportunities. anyone with an interest in the subject on the subject matter. Successful 2 Units matter. Major emphasis is on unitized completion of all MLRS modules will 108 Lab hours construction, high strength steel, then be accompanied by an Express metal straightening and finishing, Service performance evaluation. AUTB 093 paint feathering and priming. Related During Express Service students will Paintless Dent Removal technical information is presented have an opportunity to demonstrate Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate concerning power and hand tools and their skills in MLRS areas in a mock assessment their use, automobile designs and dealership environment. Successful This course provides an overview nomenclature. completion of all MLR modules and of paintless dent removal methods 4 Units the Express Service evaluation will and the techniques used to identify 36 Lecture hours count toward the students MRLS damage and repair vehicles in the 108 Lab hours certification/certificate. auto collision industry. Lecture, 4 Units discussion, and examination of AUTB 110 72 Lecture hours specific damage and tool usage will Auto Body and Frame Straightening be used to develop student under- Prerequisite: AUTB 101 AUTO 0451 standing and skills for locating and Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate Honda/Acura Proformance II repairing minor damage without assessment Corequisite: AUTO 150 and AUTO 160 the need to repaint. Demonstrations Transfer to: CSU Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or on body panels and vehicles will This course is designed to provide appropriate assessment; READ 023 or provide the student with an introduc- the student with the theory and basic appropriate assessment tion to the kinds of damage that can skills required to repair frame and This course provides instruction and be addressed using paintless dent unibody damage. Practical problems testing of Honda/Acura Proformance removal. This course is suitable for and new procedures are introduced programs. Course work will include those interested in the field of auto in the process of correcting misalign- engine, fuel and emission informa- collision and paintless dent removal. ment of frame and body structures, tion. Students will learn what is 4 Units caused by collision damage, includ- needed to complete hands-on train- 36 Lecture hours ing frame straightening, ing of each module using American 108 Lab hours body alignment, sectioning, door Honda Motors, Inc. interactive and panel repair, and major collision network. All complete work will AUTB 096 repair. be reported on American Honda’s Collision Repair Analysis 4 Units Dealer Personal Tracking System, Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate 54 Lecture hours DPTS. assessment; AUTB 101 54 Lab hours 4 Units This course provides an overview of 72 Lecture hours the investigative methods and tech- AUTB 125 niques used to identify fraudulent Automotive Collision Repair and AUTO 046 repairs in the auto collision industry. Painting Honda/Acura Proformance III Lecture, discussion, and examina- Prerequisite: AUTB 101 Advisory: Corequisite: AUTO 125 tion of actual vehicles will be used READ 023 or appropriate assessment Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or to develop student understanding Transfer to: CSU appropriate assessment; READ 023 or of and skill in detecting incompe- This course is designed to further the appropriate assessment tent or fraudulent repairs. The class student’s knowledge of automotive This course provides theory and consists of demonstrations on actual collision repair and painting. Major operating conditions for late model vehicles that will provide a sampling emphasis is placed on, straightening Honda/Acura Manual and Auto- of incompetent or fraudulent repairs. minor and major collision damage, matic Transmissions and Transaxles. This course is suitable for those replacement of parts, quarter panel Students will engage in interactive interested in the field of auto collision and door replacement and section- activities, lessons or special assign- fraud investigation. ing, plastic repair, spot painting and ments via distant learning using 1 Unit overall painting. Honda’s Interactive Training and 9 Lecture hours 4 Units Support Network. Upon completion 27 Lab hours 36 Lecture hours of each training module students will 108 Lab hours be assessed on the subject matter. AUTB 099 Successful completion will then be Auto Collision Mechanical and Elec- recorded through the IN network. tronic Components Overall completion and or credit will Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate then count toward the students PACT assessment; AUTB 101 AUTOMOTIVE certification/ degree. This course provides a foundation in 4 Units the basic principles and techniques of TECHNOLOGY 72 Lecture hours repair and replacement of mechanical Division of Career & and electronic components involved Technical Education AUTO 0461 in collision. The course is designed Honda/Acura Proformance IV for students with previous auto body AUTO 045 Corequisite: AUTO 240 experience and those who desire a Honda/Acura Proformance I Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or broader overview and basic under- Corequisite: AUTO 140 and AUTO 201 appropriate assessment; READ 023 or standing of components related to Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment auto collision repair. appropriate assessment; READ 023 or This course provides theory and 4 Units appropriate assessment operating conditions for late model 54 Lecture hours This course introduces maintenance Honda/ Supplemental Restraint 54 Lab hours light repair and service operations for Systems. Students will engage in late model Honda/ Acura vehicles. interactive activities, lessons or spe- AUTB 101 Students will engage in MLRS cial assignments via distant learning Introduction to Automotive Collision interactive activities, lessons and using Honda’s Interactive Training Repair and Painting or special assignments via distant and Support Network. Upon comple- Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate learning using Honda’s Interactive tion of each training module students assessment Training and Support Network. Upon will be assessed on the subject matter. Transfer to: CSU completion of each MLRS training Successful completion will then be This is an introductory course in the fundamental aspects of automotive 2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 149 recorded through the IN network. engine diagnosis and repair, air/ of American Honda’s Professional Overall completion and or credit will fuel/ignition systems diagnosis and Automotive Career Training (PACT) then count toward the students PACT repair, and emission control systems program. certification/degree. diagnosis and repair. Upon successful 3 Units 4 Units completion of the course, the student 45 Lecture hours 72 Lecture hours will receive a certificate of completion 27 Lab hours from the California State BAR. AUTO 049 1.5 Units AUTO 103 Automotive Specialty Practice 27 Lecture hours Introduction to Automotive Service and Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate Repair assessment AUTO 0504 Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or This is an introductory course Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) appropriate assessment; READ 023 or designed to provide students the Certification Preparation appropriate assessment opportunity to practice automotive Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate Transfers to: CSU repairs currently performed in dealer- assessment This is an introductory course ships and independent repair shops. This course is designed to help the designed to provide the student with Proper repair procedures and use of student prepare for and review the the fundamentals of the transmission, related tools, equipment and techni- theory and skills necessary to pass brakes, suspension, heating and air cal data will be emphasized. Focus the Automotive Service Excellence conditioning, engine performance, will be placed on the development of (ASE)certification examinations. and emission control systems of shop skills in the specialized areas of All areas of automotive certification the modern automobile. Students the student’s preparation. (A1-A8): engine repair, automatic will learn basic automotive tool and 1 Unit trans, manual trans, suspension, equipment use and how to safely 54 Lab hours brakes, electrical, heating and air con- perform basic repair and mainte- ditioning, and engine performance nance operations. Students will have AUTO 0501 will be reviewed. the opportunity to perform minor ASE A6 Alternative Course-Automotive 2 Units repair work on their own vehicles to Electrical/Electronic Diagnosis and 36 Lecture hours complete required tasks. This course Repair is designed to be a companion course Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate AUTO 101 to AUTO 101 and AUTO 106, and is assessment Introduction to Automotive Service and one of the three prerequisite courses This course is designed to prepare Repair for AUTO 107. Students are encour- students for the equivalent of the ASE Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or aged to complete all three courses in A6 exam, a requirement which must appropriate assessment; READ 023 or order to obtain a firm foundation in be met to partially satisfy the State appropriate assessment this subject, and it is required for the of California requirements. Course Transfers to: CSU General Service Technician Certificate content includes: general engine This is an introductory course Program. diagnosis and repair, air/fuel/igni- designed to provide the student 3 Units tion system diagnosis and repair, and with the fundamentals of the engine 45 Lecture hours emission control systems diagnosis and its subsystems of the modern 27 Lab hours and repair. Upon successful comple- automobile. Students will learn basic tion of the course, the student will automotive tool and equipment use AUTO 106 receive a certificate of completion and how to safely perform basic Automotive Electrical Tools and from the California State BAR. repair and maintenance operations. Diagnostic Procedures 1.5 Units Students will have the opportunity to Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 27 Lecture hours perform minor repair work on their appropriate assessment; READ 023 or own vehicles to complete required appropriate AUTO 0502 tasks. This course is designed to be a assessment ASE A8 Alternative Course-Automotive companion course to AUTO 103 and Transfers to: CSU Engine Performance Diagnosis and AUTO 106, and is one of the three This is an introductory course Repair prerequisite courses for AUTO 107. designed to provide the student with Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate Students are encouraged to complete the fundamentals of the electrical assessment all three courses in order to obtain a systems of the modern automobile. This course is designed to prepare firm foundation in this subject, and Emphasis will be placed on electri- students for the equivalent of the ASE it is required for the General Service cal fundamentals, symbols and A8 exam, a requirement which must Technician Certificate Program. circuit diagrams, batteries, start- be met to partially satisfy the State 3 Units ing, charging, ignition, and lighting of California requirements. Course 45 Lecture hours systems. Students will learn the content includes: general engine diag- 27 Lab hours proper use of automotive electrical nosis and repair, air/ignition systems tools and equipment, and how to diagnosis and repair, and emission AUTO 102 safely perform basic vehicle electrical control systems diagnosis and repair. Introduction to Honda/Acura Service repair and maintenance operations. Upon successful completion of the and Repair Students will have the opportunity to course, the student will receive a Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate perform minor repair work on their certificate of completion from the assessment; AUTO 101 own vehicles to complete required California State BAR. Transfers to: CSU tasks. This course is designed to be a 1.5 Units This is an introductory course companion course to AUTO 101 and 27 Lecture hours designed to provide the student with AUTO 103, and is one of the three the fundamentals of operation of prerequisite courses for AUTO 107. AUTO 0503 the various systems of Honda and Students are encouraged to complete ASE L1 Alternative Course-Automotive Acura vehicles. Students will learn all three courses in order to obtain a Advanced Engine Performance basic automotive tool and equip- firm foundation in this subject, and Diagnosis and Repair ment use and how to safely perform it is required for the General Service Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate many basic repair and maintenance Technician Certificate Program. assessment; AUTO 0501; AUTO 0502 operations. Students will learn using 3 Units This course is designed to prepare Honda and Acura vehicles, and 45 Lecture hours students for the equivalent of the school provided units and automo- 27 Lab hours ASE L1 exam, a requirement which tive component parts. All completed must be met to partially satisfy the work will be reported on American State of California requirements. Honda’s Dealer Personal Tracking Course content includes: general System (DPTS). This course is part 150 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog AUTO 107 AUTO 115 repair techniques. Emphasis is placed Introduction to Automotive Light Computerized Engine Controls and on electronic diagnosis using Scan- Service Diagnostics Tools, DVOM, Digital Volt Ohm Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Meters, Lab Scopes, Exhaust Analyz- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or ers, information retrieval systems and appropriate assessment appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or diagnostic flow charts. Prerequisite: AUTO 101, AUTO 103, appropriate assessment; AUTO 103; 4 Units and AUTO 106 AUTO 106 54 Lecture hours Transfers to: CSU Transfers to: CSU 54 Lab hours This is an introductory course to This course is designed to provide the provide students with working student with an introduction to the AUTO 125 knowledge of light duty service. ASE L1 Advanced Engine Perfor- Power Train System Service and Students will learn underhood and mance “Composite Vehicle” by the Transmission Diagnostics undercar systems service, battery use of simulator boards and comput- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or and basic electrical service, pre- er-based training methods. This is an appropriate assessment; READ 023 or delivery inspection procedures, and introductory study of computerized appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or preventative maintenance operations. engine controls and diagnosis as it appropriate assessment; AUTO 102 Emphasis will be placed on the safe pertains to the function and control Transfers to: CSU operation of light-duty service tools of the engine, fuel, ignition, and emis- This course in power train service and equipment, and general repair sion control systems. Emphasis will and light repair addresses topics in procedures of wheels and tires, be placed upon system components Manual Transmissions, Automatic suspension & steering components, and their operational characteristics. Transmissions/ Transaxles, Differ- engine and transmission components, Basic troubleshooting techniques of entials, Clutches and Drive shafts. engine & vehicle electrical compo- the engine, fuel, ignition, and emis- Emphasis will be placed on correct nents, and brake system components. sion control systems will be demon- procedures for sustaining transmis- This course offers further practice strated. sion service life, identifying service and more experience in the subjects 3 Units intervals for prolonging component taught in three other introduction 54 Lecture hours life, procedures for proper transmis- courses (AUTO 101, AUTO 103, & sion removal and reinstallation and AUTO 106). AUTO 118 inspection of components. Students 3 Units Light Duty Vehicle Diesel Fuel Systems will be informed to specific power 45 Lecture hours & Emission Control Diagnostics train related faults, how problems are 27 Lab hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or diagnosed, and protocol for updat- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or ing transmission shift logic using AUTO 108 appropriate assessment; MATH 030 updated computer software. Topics Introduction to Automotive Diesel or appropriate assessment; AUTO 108 will be facilitated through class room Service & Operation Transfers to: CSU discussions, live demonstration as Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or This course is designed to strengthen well as student laboratory exercises. appropriate assessment; READ 023 or existing student skills in the field of Students will use scan tools, flushing appropriate assessment; MATH 030 diagnosing Light Duty Vehicle diesel equipment, computers and a variety or appropriate assessment fuel systems and related driveability of specialty tools to assist them Transfers to: CSU and emission control concerns. This during their classroom and labora- This beginning course introduces stu- course is also for emission control tory experiences. dents to the field of diesel powered (smog) technicians desiring to take 4 Units passenger cars theory of operation and pass the ASE A9 Light Vehicle 54 Lecture hours and general service procedures. This Diesel Engines certification exam 54 Lab hours course covers the principals of opera- covering advanced auto/truck diesel tion, fuel systems, electrical, exhaust technology. Course content includes AUTO 128 systems, and controls. This course an advanced study emphasizing Fuel Injection Systems I is for the beginning student, general the latest theories and principles Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or technicians and emission control and troubleshooting procedures appropriate assessment; READ 023 or (smog) technicians interested in auto- of late-model vehicle diesel fuel appropriate assessment; AUTO 106; motive diesel technology. systems. Emphasis will be placed on AUTO 110 3 Units advanced diesel engine diagnosis Transfers to: CSU 54 Lecture hours and repair, and diesel engine air, fuel, This course is designed to provide and emission systems diagnosis and the student with the fundamentals AUTO 110 repair. The use of a variety of modern of pre-OBD-II Engine Management Introduction to Engine Diagnosis and diagnostic tools and equipment is Systems related to fuel injected Tune-Up included. vehicles. Students will learn how to Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 3 Units use specific tools and equipment, and appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 45 Lecture hours how to safely perform basic repair appropriate assessment; AUTO 103; 27 Lab hours and maintenance operations. Empha- AUTO 106 sis will be placed upon the history Transfers to: CSU AUTO 120 and evolution of fuel injection and An introductory study of automotive Engine Tune-Up/Performance engine management systems used on diagnosis and tune-up procedures Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or vehicles from the late 1960’s to 1995. as they pertain to the function and appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Service Information Systems, Electri- control of the engine, fuel, ignition, appropriate assessment; AUTO 115 cal Circuits, Symbols & Circuit Dia- starting, and charging systems. This Transfers to: CSU grams, and other related topics will course is first in a series of Engine This course is designed to strengthen be discussed. This course requires the Diagnosis and Tune-Up classes, the student knowledge of modern student to have a solid background and is designed for the student who automotive fuel and ignition systems regarding the technical knowledge of wants to enter the field of Tune-Up, and the functional knowledge of basic Gasoline Engine Fuel and Igni- Driveability, and Emissions. system components. The class is tion Systems as a prerequisite, and is 3 Units structured to provide ‘hands-on’ required for the Automotive Electri- 45 Lecture hours diagnostic experience in system cal, Fuel & Safety Systems Certificate 27 Lab hours failure analysis, troubleshooting of Program. components utilizing modern service 3 Units 54 Lecture hours

2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 151 AUTO 130 vehicles. Students will learn how to AUTO 142 Basic Clean Air Car Course use specific tools and equipment, and Alternative Fuels II Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or how to safely perform basic repair Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or and maintenance operations. Empha- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment; AUTO 115; sis will be placed upon the history appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or AUTO 120 and evolution of fuel injection and appropriate assessment; AUTO 141 Transfers to: CSU engine management systems used Transfers to: CSU This course is designed to prepare on vehicles from 1996 to the present. This is the second course on alter- students to take the State of Califor- Service Information Systems, Electri- native fuel systems used to power nia Motor Vehicle Pollution Control cal Circuits, Symbols & Circuit Dia- modern vehicles. Emphasis will be License Examination (Smog Techni- grams, and other related topics will placed on installation, diagnostic cian Test). Course content includes be discussed. This course requires the procedures, laptop computers, and Engine Theory, Basic Electrical, student to have a solid background computer monitoring of Compressed Ignition Systems, Fuel Systems, and regarding the technical knowledge of Natural gas (CNG), and Liquid Natu- Emissions Systems. Emphasis is basic Gasoline Engine Fuel and Igni- ral Gas (LNG) systems. The applica- placed on proper engine diagnos- tion Systems as a prerequisite, and is tion of other alternative fuels such tic procedures, OBD-I and OBD-II required for the Automotive Electri- as Hydrogen, LPG, Bio Fuels, etc. systems, and rules & regulations. Lab cal, Fuel & Safety Systems Certificate will also be covered. Students will activities focus on the use of testing Program. also develop skills that interface with equipment, scan tools, digital scopes 3 Units modern technology computer based & meters, as well as inspection and 54 Lecture hours automotive electronic and network the repair procedures of vehicles that controls. SAE and CAN network failed the Smog Test. This course is AUTO 140 control systems will also be cov- one of two required courses that qual- Body and Chassis Electrical Systems ered. This course is designed for the ifies students/technicians to meet the Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate experienced technician working in Bureau of Automotive Repair assessment; AUTO 157 the field of stationary power engines, (BAR) requirements for the State Transfers to: CSU transportation and clean energy fuels of California licensing examination This course provides an overview of seeking to improve skills related to preparation. the modern automobile’s electrical the installation and repair of gaseous 4 Units system as related to the body and fuels. 54 Lecture hours chassis of the vehicle. The theory of 4 Units 54 Lab hours operation, operational characteristics 54 Lecture hours and methods of problem diagnostics 54 Lab hours AUTO 135 and repair for the following systems Advanced Clean Air Car Course are included: lighting, instruments, AUTO 147 Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or windshield wipers, power windows/ Introduction to Hybrid and Electric appropriate assessment; READ 023 or seats/mirrors, audio systems, con- Vehicle Technology appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or vertible tops, safety restraints, (SRS) Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment; AUTO 120; Supplemental Restraint Systems, appropriate assessment; READ 023 or AUTO 130 and anti-theft systems. This course appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or Transfers to: CSU prepares the student for the (ASE) appropriate assessment; AUTO 140 This course is intended to prepare Automotive service Excellence A-6 Transfers to: CSU students to take the State of Califor- exam and is intended for Automotive This course explores the use of nia Motor Vehicle Pollution Control majors. Hybrid and Electric power for vehicle Enhanced Area License Examination 4 Units transportation. Topics will include (I/M Test). This course is a combi- 54 Lecture hours safety when using high voltage, nation of the Advanced Emissions 54 Lab hours maintenance, drivability, inverter Diagnostics Update Course and the power transfer, battery technologies, BAR 97 Transition class. Course con- AUTO 141 hydrogen electric power, and fuel tent includes: customer awareness, Alternative Fuels I cell technology. Physics of battery five gas analysis, catalytic converters, Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or storage, Hybrid generation systems, baseline techniques, scan tool and lab appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Electric vehicle applications and their scope use, and practical application appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or integrated systems from many manu- of loaded mode (smog test) emissions appropriate assessment factures will be discussed. This course testing. Proper diagnosis, testing, Transfers to: CSU is suitable for student’s entering into services and repair of all emissions This is an introductory course on alternative fuels or power generation systems will be an essential part of alternative fuels as they pertain to use and energy technology field. this course. This course is one of in modern vehicles. Various alterna- 3 Units two courses that qualifies students/ tive fuels will be compared, such as 45 Lecture hours technicians to meet the Bureau of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), 27 Lab hours Automotive Repair requirements for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), Hydro- the State of California Enhanced Area gen, Bio-Fuel, LPG, etc. The theory AUTO 148 Licensing Examination preparation. of operation, system components, Vehicle Safety, Comfort and 2 Units and the safe handling of these fuels Convenience Systems 18 Lecture hours are included. Students will develop Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 54 Lab hours skills in the area of vehicle prepara- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or tion, system component identifica- appropriate assessment; AUTO 106 AUTO 138 tion, and repair procedures related to Transfer to: CSU Fuel Injection Systems II vehicles using alternative fuels. This This course is designed to provide Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or course is designed for students and the student with the fundamentals appropriate assessment; READ 023 or technicians working on stationary of Automotive Safety, Comfort and appropriate assessment; AUTO 106; power engines, transportation and Convenience Systems related to AUTO 110 clean fuels seeking to improve skills the modern automobile. Students Transfers to: CSU related to the maintenance and repair will learn how to use specific tools This course is designed to provide of gaseous fuels. This course provides and equipment, and how to safely the student with the fundamentals students with ASE F1 or H1 test prep perform basic repair and mainte- of post-OBD-II Engine Manage- information. nance operations. Emphasis will be ment Systems related to fuel injected 3 Units placed upon the SRS Airbag Restraint 45 Lecture hours Systems, ABS and Traction Control 27 Lab hours Systems, AC and Heating Systems, Lighting Systems, and Theft-deter- 152 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog rent Systems. Service Information ics. Topics covered include electri- sis and repair. The use of a variety of Systems, Electrical Circuits, Symbols cal theory, fundamentals of circuit modern diagnostic tools and equip- & Circuit Diagrams, and other related construction, computers, semicon- ment is included. topics will be discussed. This course ductors, microprocessors, integrated 3 Units requires the student to have a solid circuits (IC), types of output signals, 45 Lecture hours background regarding the technical wire repair techniques, meter usage 27 Lab hours knowledge of basic Automotive Elec- and strategy based diagnostics. trical and Electronic Systems as a sug- A demonstration General Motors AUTO 190 gested prerequisite, and is required circuit board will be used to illustrate Engine Blueprinting & Machining for the Automotive Electrical, Fuel circuit board function. This course is Advisory: AUTO 160 or AUTO 170; & Safety Systems Certificate Program. designed for entry level technicians READ 023 or appropriate assessment 3 Units or students who need an under- Transfers to: CSU 54 Lecture hours standing of the basics of automotive This is an advanced course for electronics. students interested in engine AUTO 150 4 Units blueprinting and engine machining Engine Electrical Systems 72 Lecture hours practices. Topics include: cylinder Advisory: AUTO 115 block machining and preparation, Transfers to: CSU AUTO 160 cylinder head machining and repair, This course discusses the modern Upper End Engine Rebuilding and crankshaft materials and construc- automobile’s electrical system as Machining tion, connecting rod applications related to the engine and various Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or and machining, piston design and engine related systems. The theory of appropriate assessment; READ 023 or applications as well as camshaft lobe operation, operational characteristics appropriate assessment; AUTO 101 applications and profile analysis. Stu- and methods of problem diagnosis Transfers to: CSU dents must be proficient with basic and repair for the following systems This course provides occupational precision instruments or have prior are included; electronic ignition sys- preparation in the skills required experience with engine machining tems, electronic fuel injection, engine in the adjustment and repair of the or assembly practices. Emphasis will management, emission control, modern automobile engine upper- be placed upon engine blueprinting charging, cooling and starting. This end and valve train assembly. methods machining operations and course prepares the student for the Emphasis is placed on problem diag- component applications. (ASE) Automotive Service Excellence; nosis, repair techniques, service pro- 3 Units A-8 Engine Performance Exam and is cedures, and machining operations. 45 Lecture hours intended for Automotive majors. This course prepares the student for 27 Lab hours 4 Units the (ASE) Automotive Service Excel- 54 Lecture hours lence A-1 exam and is intended for AUTO 200 54 Lab hours automotive majors. Suspension, Steering, and Alignment 4 Units Service AUTO 155 54 Lecture hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Automotive On Board Diagnostics 54 Lab hours appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Generations One and Two (OBD I and appropriate assessment; AUTO 101, OBD II) AUTO 170 AUTO 103 Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Lower End Engine Rebuilding and Transfers to: CSU appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Machining This course discusses the principles appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or of suspension, steering and wheel appropriate assessment; AUTO 106; appropriate assessment; READ 023 or alignment for modern imported AUTO 120 appropriate assessment; AUTO 101; and domestic automobiles and light Transfers to: CSU AUTO 160 trucks. Emphasis is placed on devel- This course will provide students Transfers to: CSU oping skills required in the diagnosis, with the fundamentals of Automo- This course provides occupational and/or repair and adjustment to tive On-Board Diagnostics, Gen- preparation in the skills required for steering systems and wheel align- erations One and Two (OBD-I and adjustment and repair of modern ment angles. Complete suspension OBD-II). Students will discuss the automobile engine lower end assem- and steering system overhaul will be history, regulations, vocabulary, and bly. Emphasis is placed on problem covered in the laboratory. Computer- diagnostic strategies of OBD-I and diagnosis, repair techniques, service ized wheel alignment and computer- OBD-II equipped vehicles. Topics procedures, and machining opera- ized wheel balancing equipment will of discussion include Safety, Service tions. This course prepares students be used/demonstrated. This course Information Systems, Electrical Cir- for the Automotive Service Excellence is designed for students wanting cuits, Symbols & Circuit Diagrams, (ASE) A-1 exam and is intended for to work in the automotive sector or and other Fuel & Ignition-related automotive majors. automotive technicians needing to subjects. This course requires the 4 Units improve their skills and knowledge student to have a solid background 54 Lecture hours in suspension, steering and align- regarding the technical knowledge of 54 Lab hours ment. basic Gasoline Engine Fuel and Igni- 4 Units tion Systems. This course is designed AUTO 180 54 Lecture hours for all automotive majors with a back- Advanced Automotive Diagnosis 54 Lab hours ground in advanced emission repair. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 3 Units appropriate assessment; READ 023 or AUTO 201 45 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; AUTO 120 Automotive Brake and Suspension 27 Lab hours Transfers to: CSU Service This course is designed to strengthen Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or AUTO 157 existing student skills in the field of appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Automotive Specialized Electronics automotive tune-up and driveability. appropriate assessment; AUTO 101; Training Course content includes an advanced AUTO 103 Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or study emphasizing the latest theories Transfers to: CSU appropriate assessment; READ 023 or and principles of automotive diagno- This course discusses brakes and appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or sis and troubleshooting procedures. suspension theory of operation, appropriate assessment; AUTO 103; Emphasis will be placed on advanced service and repair procedures, related AUTO 106 engine diagnosis and repair, air, fuel tool and equipment use and strategy Transfers to: CSU and ignition system diagnosis and based problem diagnosis. These pro- This course provides an overview of repair, and emission system diagno- cedures for imported and domestic the principles of automotive electron- automobiles and light trucks are 2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 153 developed through classroom discus- student for the (ASE) Automotive AUTO 260 sions, demonstrations and laboratory Service Excellence A-3 Exam and is Advanced Hybrid/Electric Vehicle experiences. This course is designed intended for automotive majors. Prerequisite: AUTO 147 for students wanting to work in the 4 Units Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or automotive sector or automotive 54 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; READ 023 or technicians needing to improve their 54 Lab hours appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or skills and knowledge in brake and MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appropri- suspension service. AUTO 230 ate assessment; AUTO 157 4 Units Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Transfer to: CSU 54 Lecture hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or This course continues the study of the 54 Lab hours appropriate assessment; READ 023 or use and service of Hybrid Electronic appropriate assessment; AUTO 125 generation and Plug-in Battery Elec- AUTO 210 Transfers to: CSU tric power for vehicle transportation. Automotive Brake Systems This course is designed to provide The course is not for beginner techni- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or instruction in Automatic Transmis- cians. Topics will include: OSHA/ appropriate assessment; READ 023 or sion/Transaxle systems. Included NEC/NFPA safety when using high appropriate assessment; AUTO 101; will be the application of friction voltage, vehicle maintenance, driv- AUTO 103 materials, planetary gear compo- ability conditions, inverter power Transfers to: CSU nents, hydraulic components; both transfer, battery storage technologies, This course discusses modern disc hydraulically controlled and elec- regeneration of electrical power from and drum brake theory of operation, tronically controlled, fluid types and kinetic energy, Level I, Level II, service and repair procedures, related sealing materials. The student will Level II battery charging and fuel cell tool and equipment use and strategy achieve skill in diagnosis, removal, technology. Dynamics of battery stor- based problem diagnosis. These pro- disassembly, reassembly and rebuild- age, Hybrid generation systems, cedures for imported and domestic ing transmission units to manufac- Electric vehicle applications and their automobiles and light trucks are turer’s specifications and learn part integrated systems from many manu- developed through classroom discus- nomenclature and function. factures will be discussed. High- sions, demonstrations and laboratory 4 Units Voltage battery management systems experiences. This course is designed 54 Lecture hours including active/passive design to for students wanting to work in 54 Lab hours charging systems will be primary the automotive sector or automo- focus of this course. This course is for tive technicians needing to improve AUTO 240 student’s working in the Hybrid and their skills and knowledge in Brake Heating and Air Conditioning Electric vehicle, power engineering service. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or and technology field. 4 Units appropriate assessment, READ 023 or 4 Units 54 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; AUTO 103 54 Lecture hours 54 Lab hours Transfers to: CSU 54 Lab hours This course is designed to pro- AUTO 211 vide instruction on the operating AUTO 290 Antilock Brakes/Traction Control principles of common automotive Cooperative Work Experience/ Systems heating and air conditioning systems. Internship for Automotive Technology Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Retrofitting R-12 systems to R-134a Related Fields appropriate assessment; READ 023 or will be covered as well as the rules of Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment; AUTO 210 AQMD/EPA. Students will be given appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Transfers to: CSU the opportunity to earn their certifica- appropriate assessment This course is designed for students tion license (EPA. Rule 1411). Transfers to: CSU wanting to work in the automotive 4 Units This course supports and reinforces sector or automotive technicians 54 Lecture hours on-the-job training in business and needing to improve their skills and 54 Lab hours industrial establishments under the knowledge in modern Anti-lock and/ supervision of a college instruc- or Traction Control systems. This AUTO 256 tor and is facilitated by the use of course will provide instruction in Automotive Scantools and Vehicle learning objectives. The student will automotive anti-lock brake systems, Network Systems be working in a skilled or profes- traction control systems and vehicle Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate sional level assignment in their area stabling assist (VSA), including diag- assessment; AUTO 150 of vocational interest and will meet nosis, operation and maintenance Transfers to: CSU performance objectives related to of ABS/ TCS/VSA. The course will This course is designed to enhance instruction that are above and beyond include the use of scanners, DVOM the student’s electrical and electronic the conditions of regular employ- meters and lab-scopes in diagnosis diagnostic skills in both the auto- ment. This course is intended for of various ABS/TCS/VSA systems; motive powertrain management students whose job is related to the both 2 wheel and 4 wheel systems spectrum. This course emphasizes an automotive/transportation field and will be covered. in-depth study of various automotive have completed or enrolled in the 3 Units computer systems, vehicle communi- appropriate coursework. “Contact the 54 Lecture hours cation network systems, as well as the CWE office regarding re-enrollment latest Scantools available to help aid procedures”. AUTO 220 indiagnostics of these systems. Course Student Unpaid Internship: Manual Drive Trains and Axles content includes advanced electri- 1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours; Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or cal and electronic systems theory 3 Units/180 hours; 4 Units/240 hours appropriate assessment; READ 023 or and diagnosis, OBD-I and OBD-II Student Paid Internship: appropriate assessment; AUTO 125 engine and transmission manage- 1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours; Transfers to: CSU ment systems diagnostics, and basic 3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours This course discusses modern manual vehicle network systems diagnostics. 1 to 4 Units transmissions, transaxles, driveline The majority of the course content 3 Lecture hours and differential theory operation, focuses on proper Scantool usage, 60 to 300 hours methods of repair, service, equip- including proper tool selection, updat- ment operation and techniques of ing software, identifying and using problem diagnosis. Procedures for data streams, and understanding import and domestic vehicles are the numerous serial data protocols, developed through classroom discus- including CAN data communications. sion, demonstrations and laboratory 3 Units experiences. This course prepares the 54 Lecture hours 154 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog the impact of human activity on those course fulfills the general education systems will be addressed. requirement in life sciences. 3 Units 3 Units BIOLOGY 54 Lecture hours 54 Lecture hours Division of Mathematics & Sciences BIOL 111L BIOL 120L BIOL 101 Marine Biology Laboratory Environmental Biology Laboratory General Biology Prerequisite/Corequisite: BIOL 111 Prerequisite/Corequisite: BIOL 120 Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or appropriate assessment appropriate assessment appropriate assessment Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU Transfers to: UC, CSU Transfers to: UC, CSU (*Students will receive credit from UC This laboratory course complements This laboratory course compliments for only one of the following courses: the Marine Biology lecture course and the Environmental Biology lecture BIOL 101 or BIOL 200) is designed for the student interested course and is designed for students General Biology 101 is a general edu- in furthering their understanding interested in furthering their cation course, open to all students, of the marine environment and its understanding of the environmental and is designed to provide an intro- organisms, with emphasis on marine sciences. The scientific method will be duction to concepts and principles of life of the local coasts. The scien- employed to investigate ecosystems modern biology. Topics covered will tific method will be employed to and their functions, natural selection, include cell structure and function, investigate the chemical and physi- population interactions, environ- energy relationships, genetic control cal properties of seawater, the role mental toxicology, radiation expo- mechanisms, concepts of evolution, of pigments in marine algae, the sure effects, soil and groundwater biological diversity, and ecosystem behavior of marine organisms, the systems, water pollution, alternative function. The laboratory component basic classification and morphology energy systems, and environmental of the course emphasizes the applica- of marine producers, invertebrates resistance. tion of the scientific method as a tool and vertebrates, and adaptations 1 Unit to understanding living systems. of organisms to specific habitats. 54 Lab hours 4 Units Students will use basic laboratory 54 Lecture hours equipment and techniques in both BIOL 125 54 Lab hours classroom and field-based Human Anatomy investigations. Field trips to coastal Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or BIOL 105 marine habitats and public aquaria appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Human Biology are conducted. appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 1 Unit appropriate assessment; BIOL 101 appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 54 Lab hours Transfers to: UC, CSU appropriate assessment This course is primarily a systems Transfers to: UC, CSU BIOL 112 approach to the study of human This course will provide an intro- Outdoor Biology body structure. The study of each duction to the basic principles, Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or body system includes structural structures, functions and biological appropriate assessment; READ 022 or specializations and functions from processes of the human body. This appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or the microscopic to the system level lecture only course will emphasize a appropriate assessment emphasizing the interdependence of scientific viewpoint of the workings Transfers to: UC, CSU form and function. Additional topics of the human body and its interac- This course emphasizes the natural include methods of anatomical study, tions with the environment as well world and the ecological relation- human genetics, and embryonic as the necessary practices needed to ships of the organisms found within development. The laboratory exer- promote a healthy body. The course’s it. The course also emphasizes the cises will also include vertebrate dis- target audience are those students natural habitats of Southern Califor- sections. This course is intended for pursuing a liberal arts education who nia and the plants and animals associ- students preparing to enter careers in are interested in furthering their own ated with them. The impact people the health sciences. knowledge of human biology. have had upon these natural habitats 4 Units 3 Units is also discussed. Students utilize the 54 Lecture hours 54 Lecture hours Rio Hondo College Wildlife Sanctu- 54 Lab hours ary to gather original data through firsthand observation, experiences, BIOL 200 BIOL 111 and with the use of scientific meth- Principles of Biology 1 (Molecular and Marine Biology odology. Cellular Biology) Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 3 Units Prerequisite: CHEM 120 and MATH appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 36 Lecture hours 070 or MATH 070D or MATH 073 or appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or 54 Lab hours appropriate assessment appropriate assessment Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Transfers to: UC, CSU BIOL 120 appropriate assessment; READ 023 or This course is designed to give the Environmental Biology appropriate assessment student a better understanding of the Advisory: ENGL 101; READ 023 or Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU basic principles of Marine Biology appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or (*Students will receive credit from UC and fulfills the general education appropriate assessment for only one of the following courses: lecture requirement for the life sci- Transfers to: UC, CSU BIOL 101 or BIOL 200) ences. Emphasis is placed on how the Utilizing basic biological concepts, an This course is first in a sequence of scientific method is used to inves- interdisciplinary approach is used to courses for undergraduate prepara- tigate the chemical, physical, and address environmental challenges. tion for biology majors. Areas of geological properties of the marine Topics addressed may include eco- focus include cellular and molecular environment. Students will learn system characteristics and functions, biology, bioenergetics, genetics, to distinguish among the diverse population dynamics, energy and evolution and ecology. The labora- organisms and habitats that comprise material resource use, pollution, and tory portion of the course emphasizes the ocean’s ecosystems. An introduc- alternative energy sources. Students scientific methodologies focusing on tion to the structure and function of in many disciplines will benefit from observations, experimentation, record marine ecosystems is provided and this course as the social, political, and keeping, data collection and analysis, economic implications of environ- and presentation of outcomes. The mental decisions are addressed. This course sequence also provides excel- 2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 155 lent preparation for those students BIOL 205 This course is intended for students intending to pursue post-graduate Molecular Biology and Biotechnology preparing to enter careers in the studies in the medical sciences. Prerequisite: BIOL 200; CHEM 130 health sciences. 5 Units Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 5 Units 54 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 54 Lecture hours 108 Lab hours appropriate assessment 108 Lab hours Transfers to: CSU BIOL 201 This course is designed for Life Sci- BIOL 226 Principles of Biology 2 (Diversity and ence majors and introduces them to Human Physiology Ecology) the basic concepts of biochemistry, Prerequisite: BIOL 125 and CHEM Prerequisite: BIOL 200 with a grade of molecular biology and molecular 110 “C” or better genetics; including protein struc- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or ture and function, DNA structure appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or and replication, transcription, RNA appropriate assessment; BIOL 101 appropriate assessment processing, translation, and recom- Transfers to: UC, CSU Transfers to: UC, CSU binant DNA technology. Students Human Physiology provides a This course continues the sequence of will also be introduced to the science general introduction to the func- undergraduate preparation for biol- of biotechnology by providing both tion and regulation of human body ogy majors. The course is a survey of the theory and hands-on experience systems. Physiological integration of the diversity of life on earth, focusing with laboratory protocols that include the systems to maintain homeostasis on the relationships between struc- the isolation, purification, and and the significance of biochemistry ture and function. Topics deal with cloning of a gene; including the use is emphasized throughout the course. classification, development, evolu- of restriction enzymes, electropho- Course content will include neural tionary relationships and ecological resis, library construction, blotting and hormonal homeostatic control functions of living organisms. Labo- and hybridization and sequencing. mechanisms, and a study of the mus- ratories will emphasize life forms, Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) will culoskeletal, circulatory, respiratory, experimentation and dissections. be explained in detail, particularly digestive, urinary, immune and endo- Field trips will be used to examine how it has revolutionized research crine systems. Laboratory exercises organisms in their natural settings. in molecular biology, medicine, will allow students to gather physio- 5 Units forensics, systematics and evolution- logical data and draw conclusions on 54 Lecture hours ary biology. how physiological mechanisms are 108 Lab hours 4 Units regulated. This course is intended for 54 Lecture hours students preparing to enter careers in BIOL 203 54 Lab hours the health sciences. Principles of Zoology 4 Units Prerequisite: 1.) BIOL 200 or 2.) BIOL BIOL 206 54 Lecture hours 101, MATH 070 or appropriate assess- Principles of Genetics 54 Lab hours ment, and CHEM 130 Prerequisite: BIOL 200 Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or BIOL 299 appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Directed Study: Biology appropriate assessment appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or Transfers to: UC, CSU Transfers to: UC, CSU appropriate assessment Independent Study/Directed Study This course surveys the animal-like Transfers to: UC, CSU is intended for students who have protists and the major animal groups. This course is designed for Life Sci- the ability to assume responsibil- Emphasis is placed on diversity, ence majors as a continuance of their ity for independent work and to structure, function, evolution- general biology studies. This course prepare written or oral reports and/ ary adaptations and relationships. will cover a variety of topics relevant or appropriate projects. To enroll in Other topics include animal impacts to the study of genetics, ranging an independent study/directed study on human health and economies. from classical to nontraditional course, students must possess a 2.5 Laboratory survey and dissection and Mendelian genetics, from bacterial overall grade point average, a 3.0 field trips are used to illustrate these and viral genetics to human genet- grade point average in the discipline principles. This course is intended for ics, and include studies on molecular of study being requested, or receive transferring Biology majors. techniques and their applications. an exception from the instructor. 5 Units Other topics will include chromo- Independent Studies/Directed Stud- 54 Lecture hours some analysis, population genetics ies may be developed from any topic 108 Lab hours and genomics. arising from or related to a course of 3 Units study that will result in developing BIOL 204 54 Lecture hours depth and breadth in that subject Principles of Botany area. Students will be expected to Prerequisite: 1.) BIOL 200 or 2.) BIOL BIOL 222 meet on a regular basis with their fac- 101, MATH 070 or appropriate assess- Microbiology ulty sponsor and submit a final report ment, and CHEM 130 Prerequisite: CHEM 110 or project, and student progress shall Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or be evaluated at regular intervals. appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Academic standards for Independent appropriate assessment appropriate assessment; BIOL 101 Studies/Directed Studies shall be the Transfers to: UC, CSU Transfers to: CSU same as those for other courses. Units This is a combined lecture and lab The course encompasses the biol- are awarded in accordance to Title course in botany examining the ogy of microorganisms with an V regulations with one unit of credit relationships between plant forms emphasis on the role of bacteria and awarded for 54 hours of Directed and functions. An emphasis is placed viruses on human health and disease. Studies, six (6) hours of which must on plant physiology, plant morphol- Other topics include resistance and be with an instructor. The instructor ogy, plant growth and development. immunity to disease, basic biological is responsible for monitoring student The recognition of plant families and principles, microbial genetics and progress through the semester. the identification of plants of local physiology, the harmful and useful Students may take directed study ecosystems are also stressed. The par- aspects of microorganisms in nature, courses for a maximum of four (4) ticipation in field trips is highly rec- medicine and industry. Laboratory units within a discipline, and may ommended. This course is intended exercises emphasize sterile culture not accumulate more than a total of for transferring Biology majors. techniques, the detection, isolation twelve (12) units college wide. 5 Units and identification of microorganisms. 1 to 4 Units 54 Lecture hours 54 to 216 Lab hours 108 Lab hours 156 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog tions, flatwork, wall structures, stairs tion of levels and transits, founda- and ramps, welding materials and tions, flatwork, wall structures, stairs welding applications. and ramps, welding materials and BUSINESS LAW 1 Unit welding applications. Division of Business 20 Lecture hours 1 Unit 20 Lab hours 20 Lecture hours BUSL 110 20 Lab hours Legal Environment of Business CARP 020B Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Health and Safety Certifications CARP 020E appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Prerequisite: Indentured Apprentice with Foundations and Flatwork appropriate assessment the State of California Prerequisite: Indentured Apprentice with Transfers to: UC (*credit limit), CSU Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or the State of California (*Students will receive credit from UC appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or for only one of the following courses: appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or BUSL 110 or BUSL 220) appropriate assessment appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or This course is designed to meet the appropriate assessment This course examines the legal regu- needs of Indentured Apprentices This course is designed to meet the latory, and international environment with the State of California who are needs of Indentured Apprentices of business. Included are the topics interested in the carpentry industry. with the State of California who are of alternative dispute resolution, Modules cover the following topics: interested in the carpentry industry. the forms of business organization, history of the carpentry profession Modules cover the following topics: regulations affecting employment, along with state and federal labor history of the carpentry profession and current environmental statutes. law, job layout, safe working condi- along with state and federal labor Case studies are used to discuss tions, health and safety certifications, law, job layout, safe working condi- torts, crimes, contracts and sales, basic blueprint reading, advanced tions, health and safety certifications, warranty and product liability, labor blueprint reading, use and applica- basic blueprint reading, advanced law, employment discrimination, and tion of levels and transits, founda- blueprint reading, use and applica- environmental law. tions, flatwork, wall structures, stairs tion of levels and transits, founda- 3 Units and ramps, welding materials and tions, flatwork, wall structures, stairs 54 Lecture hours welding applications. and ramps, welding materials and 1 Unit welding applications. BUSL 220 20 Lecture hours 1 Unit Business Law 20 Lab hours 20 Lecture hours Prerequisite: BUSL 110 20 Lab hours Transfers to: UC (*credit limit), CSU CARP 020C (*Students will receive credit from UC Blueprint I CARP 020F for only one of the following courses: Prerequisite: Indentured Apprentice with Wall Forms the State of California Prerequisite: Indentured Apprentice with BUSL 110 or BUSL 220) Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or the State of California A continuation of BUSL 110, this appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or course includes a study of the fol- appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or lowing areas: negotiable instruments, appropriate assessment appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or security devices, partnerships and This course is designed to meet the appropriate assessment corporation, insurance, real property, needs of Indentured Apprentices This course is designed to meet the personal property, estates, bank- with the State of California who are needs of Indentured Apprentices ruptcy, and government and busi- interested in the carpentry industry. with the State of California who are ness. The student should consult the Modules cover the following topics: interested in the carpentry industry. college to which he plans to transfer history of the carpentry profession Modules cover the following topics: for the junior year before registering along with state and federal labor history of the carpentry profession for this course. law, job layout, safe working condi- along with state and federal labor 3 Units tions, health and safety certifications, law, job layout, safe working condi- 54 Lecture hours basic blueprint reading, advanced tions, health and safety certifications, blueprint reading, use and applica- basic blueprint reading, advanced tion of levels and transits, founda- blueprint reading, use and applications, flatwork, wall structures, stairs tion of levels and transits, founda- and ramps, welding materials and tions, flatwork, wall structures, stairs CARPENTRY welding applications. and ramps, welding materials and Division of Career & 1 Unit welding applications. Technical Education 20 Lecture hours 1 Unit 20 Lab hours 20 Lecture hours CARP 020A 20 Lab hours Orientation/Safety I CARP 020D Prerequisite: Indentured Apprentice with Builders Level and Transit CARP 020G the State of California Prerequisite: Indentured Apprentice with Stairs and Ramp Forming Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or the State of California Prerequisite: Indentured Apprentice with appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or the State of California appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or This course is designed to meet the appropriate assessment appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or needs of Indentured Apprentices This course is designed to meet the appropriate assessment with the State of California who are needs of Indentured Apprentices This course is designed to meet the interested in the carpentry industry. with the State of California who are needs of Indentured Apprentices Modules cover the following topics: interested in the carpentry industry. with the State of California who are history of the carpentry profession Modules cover the following topics: interested in the carpentry industry. along with state and federal labor history of the carpentry profession Modules cover the following topics: law, job layout, safe working condi- along with state and federal labor history of the carpentry profession tions, health and safety certifications, law, job layout, safe working condi- along with state and federal labor basic blueprint reading, advanced tions, health and safety certifications, law, job layout, safe working condi- blueprint reading, use and applica- basic blueprint reading, advanced tions, health and safety certifications, tion of levels and transits, founda- blueprint reading, use and applica- basic blueprint reading, advanced

2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 157 blueprint reading, use and applica- basic blueprint reading, advanced CHEM 110 tion of levels and transits, founda- blueprint reading, use and applica- Chemistry for Allied Health Majors tions, flatwork, wall structures, stairs tion of levels and transits, founda- Prerequisite: MATH 050 or MATH and ramps, welding materials and tions, flatwork, wall structures, stairs 050D or appropriate assessment welding applications. and ramps, welding materials and Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 1 Unit welding applications. appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 20 Lecture hours 1 Unit appropriate assessment; Concurrent 20 Lab hours 20 Lecture hours enrollment in MATH 070 or MATH 20 Lab hours 070D CARP 020H Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU Welding (* The UC will grant credit for only one Prerequisite: Indentured Apprentice with of the following courses: CHEM 110, the State of California CHEM 120) Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or CHEMISTRY This course provides an introduc- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Division of Mathematics & Sciences tion to the fundamental concepts of appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or general, organic, and biological chem- appropriate assessment CHEM 101 istry, and is especially appropriate for This course is designed to meet the Chemistry and Our World students intending to pursue a career needs of Indentured Apprentices Prerequisite: READ 023 or appropriate in nursing and other health-related with the State of California who are assessment professions, including kinesiol- interested in the carpentry industry. Advisory: ENGL 101; MATH 030 or ogy and psychology. Emphasis is Modules cover the following topics: appropriate assessment placed on the relationship between history of the carpentry profession Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU chemistry and the health/medical along with state and federal labor (*The UC will grant credit for only one of sciences. Weekly laboratory activities law, job layout, safe working condi- the following courses: CHEM 101,CHEM require students to empirically verify tions, health and safety certifications, 110) concepts presented in lectures. No basic blueprint reading, advanced This course explores the properties previous background in chemistry blueprint reading, use and applica- and reactions of matter, focusing on is required or expected of students tion of levels and transits, founda- enrolling in this course. tions, flatwork, wall structures, stairs chemical applications of social con- 5 Units and ramps, welding materials and cern. Student will investigate elemen- 54 Lecture hours welding applications. tary principles of chemistry, including 54 Lab hours 1 Unit chemical and physical properties of the 18 Other hours 20 Lecture hours elements, the states of matter, nomen- 20 Lab hours clature, basic atomic theory, acids and CHEM 120 Introduction to Chemistry CARP 020I bases, organic chemistry, biochemistry, Prerequisite: MATH 070 or MATH Advanced Welding and nuclear chemistry. Supplementary 070D with a grade of “C” or appropriate Prerequisite: Indentured Apprentice with topics will be selected from topics of assessment the State of California current social interest, including air Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or and water pollution: chemical, nuclear appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or and alternative energy sources; chemi- Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU appropriate assessment cal and biological warfare; chemistry (* The UC will grant credit for only one This course is designed to meet the and the law; and the pharmaceutical of the following courses: CHEM 110, needs of Indentured Apprentices industry and drug design. Emphasis CHEM 120) with the State of California who are will be placed on the construction of This one-semester course is designed interested in the carpentry industry. effective and informed arguments, for students intending to major in sci- Modules cover the following topics: ence or engineering. The course history of the carpentry profession both verbal and written. The content of primarily prepares students for along with state and federal labor this course is oriented to the non-sci- Chemistry 130; additionally, it fulfills law, job layout, safe working condi- ence major, and mathematical content the general education requirement tions, health and safety certifications, will be presented at a basic level. in the physical sciences. This course basic blueprint reading, advanced 3 Units introduces the fundamental prin- blueprint reading, use and applica- 54 Lecture hours ciples of general chemistry, with tion of levels and transits, founda- emphasis on chemical nomenclature tions, flatwork, wall structures, stairs CHEM 101L and quantitative problems in chemis- and ramps, welding materials and Chemistry and Our World Laboratory try. The lecture presents classical and welding applications. Prerequisite/Corequisite: CHEM 101 modern chemistry including atomic 1 Unit Transfers to: UC, CSU theory, periodic properties, chemical 20 Lecture hours This laboratory course complements bonding, chemical reactions, stoichi- 20 Lab hours the corresponding lecture section, ometry, acids and bases, gas laws and demonstrating important concepts solutions. The laboratory introduces CARP 020J and theories through relevant experi- the techniques of experimental chem- Advanced Blueprint ments. Topics will include simple istry with examples from all areas of Prerequisite: Indentured Apprentice with chemical reactions, separations of chemistry. the State of California 5 Units Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or mixtures, and formation and analysis 54 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; READ 023 or of everyday chemicals, among others. 54 Lab hours appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or The scientific method will be pre- 18 Other hours appropriate assessment sented as a tool to guide laboratory This course is designed to meet the investigations. Laboratory measure- CHEM 130 needs of Indentured Apprentices ment techniques will be emphasized General Chemistry with the State of California who are throughout the course. Prerequisite: CHEM 120 with a grade of interested in the carpentry industry. 1 Unit “C” or better Modules cover the following topics: 54 Lab hours Advisory: ENGL 101; READ 023 or history of the carpentry profession appropriate assessment; MATH 175 or along with state and federal labor appropriate assessment law, job layout, safe working condi- Transfers to: UC, CSU tions, health and safety certifications, Chemistry 130 is the first semester of a two semester sequence designed for 158 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog students intending to major in science CHEM 230 CHEM 299 and engineering. The lecture course Organic Chemistry I Directed Study: Chemistry covers classical/modern chemistry, Prerequisites: CHEM 131 and CHEM Transfers to: UC, CSU with applications, in stoichiometry 131L with a grade of “C” or better Independent Study/Directed Study and classical atomic theory of chem- Transfers to: UC, CSU is intended for students who have istry, periodic properties, gas laws, This course, the first of a two-semes- the ability to assume responsibil- modern quantum theory of atomic ter sequence, provides a rigorous ity for independent work and to and molecular structure and periodic introduction to the practical and prepare written or oral reports and/ properties, thermochemistry, liquids theoretical aspects of organic chemis- or appropriate projects. To enroll in and solids, solution chemistry. The try. Several topics will be explored in an independent study/directed study laboratory introduces experimental depth, including molecular structure course, students must possess a 2.5 chemistry with examples from all and hybridization, applications of areas of chemistry. acid/base theory to organic com- overall grade point average, a 3.0 5 Units pounds, stereochemistry, alkanes, grade point average in the discipline 54 Lecture hours alkenes, alkynes, dienes, substitution of study being requested, or receive 72 Lab hours and elimination reactions, and spec- an exception from the instructor. 36 Other hours troscopic methods of analysis (e.g. IR, Independent Studies/Directed Stud- UV/VIS, NMR). Particular emphasis ies may be developed from any topic CHEM 131 will be placed on thermodynamic arising from or related to a course of General Chemistry and kinetic aspects of reactions and study that will result in developing Prerequisite: CHEM 130 with a grade of detailed examination of reaction depth and breadth in that subject “C” or better mechanisms. Laboratory exercises are area. Students will be expected to Advisory: ENGL 101; READ 023 or designed to provide students with meet on a regular basis with their fac- appropriate assessment; MATH 180 or a solid foundation in the essential ulty sponsor and submit a final report appropriate assessment techniques of organic chemistry, or project, and student progress shall Transfers to: UC, CSU including the determination of melt- be evaluated at regular intervals. CHEM 131 is a continuation of ing points, thin layer and column Academic standards for Independent CHEM 130. Theory and techniques chromatography, extraction, distil- Studies/Directed Studies shall be the of elementary physical chemistry are lation, and spectroscopic analysis of same as those for other courses. Units stressed. Emphasis is placed on the products. This course is appropriate dynamics of chemical change using for students majoring in chemistry, are awarded in accordance to Title thermodynamics and reaction kinet- biological sciences, and chemical V regulations with one unit of credit ics as the major tools. A thorough engineering, and satisfies the awarded for 54 hours of Directed treatment of equilibrium is given, admissions requirements for medical, Studies, six (6) hours of which must with many examples of solubil- dental, veterinary, and other health- be with an instructor. The instructor ity, acid-base, and redox equilibria, related graduate programs. is responsible for monitoring student including electrochemical concepts. 5 Units progress through the semester. Brief introductions to organic and 54 Lecture hours Students may take directed study nuclear chemistry are presented. 108 Lab hours courses for a maximum of four (4) Various analytical techniques used units within a discipline, and may in modern chemistry are introduced. CHEM 231 not accumulate more than a total of Descriptive chemistry of representa- Organic Chemistry II twelve (12) units college wide. tive metallic and nonmetallic ele- Prerequisite: CHEM 230 with a grade of 1 to 4 Units ments is included. “C” or better 54 to 216 Lab hours 3 Units Transfers to: UC, CSU 54 Lecture hours This course, the second of a two- semester sequence, provides a CHEM 131L rigorous introduction to the practical General Chemistry and theoretical aspects of organic CHICANO STUDIES Prerequisite/Corequisite: CHEM 131 chemistry. The chemistry of aromatic Division of Behavioral or completion of CHEM 131 within one and carbonyl-containing compounds & Social Sciences calendar year prior to enrollment will be emphasized throughout the in CHEM 131L course of the semester. Bioorganic CHST 101 Advisory: ENGL 101; READ 023 or compounds will be introduced. Introduction to Chicano Studies appropriate assessment Particular emphasis will be placed on Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Transfers to: UC, CSU thermodynamic and kinetic aspects appropriate assessment; READ 023 or This laboratory course is designed to of reactions, the detailed examina- appropriate assessment be taken concurrently with CHEM tion of reaction mechanisms, and Transfers to: UC, CSU 131. Experiments are used that the design of multi-step syntheses. This is an introductory course that show the relationship between exper- Laboratory exercises require students examines the historical and contem- imental measurement and chemical to use the techniques learned in the porary experiences of Chicanos in theory and may include exercises on previous semester to carry out more kinetics, equilibrium, electrochemis- complex reactions and multi-step American society. Topics include try, basic nuclear and organic chemis- synthesis. Additionally, students will the formation of Chicano identity, try, acid-base theory, and qualitative investigate the techniques of organic the Chicano Movement, and current analysis. Modern instrumental qualitative analysis. This course is government policies affecting this methods are used in some exercises. appropriate for students majoring in group. Students interested in this Experiments are designed to encour- chemistry, biological sciences, and course may include individuals with age and require the student to do chemical engineering, and satisfies familial or personal connections to some preparing prior to the labora- the admissions requirements for the Chicano (Mexican-American) tory period. Quantitative thinking medical, dental, veterinary, and other community and/or those intending and procedures are introduced early health-related graduate programs. to work in environments with high and emphasized throughout the 5 Units concentrations of this population. course. 54 Lecture hours 3 Units 2 Units 108 Lab hours 54 Lecture hours 108 Lab hours

2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 159 CHST 146 tively with parents and to understand The Mexican American in the History the parent child relationships in their of the U.S. own lives. The course provides a Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or CHILD framework for topics pertinent to appropriate assessment; READ 023 or current parenting concepts. The appropriate assessment DEVELOPMENT following topics will be explored Transfers to: UC, CSU Division of Behavioral and examined: understanding the The course is a survey of U.S. history & Social Sciences parenting process from infancy to from the end of the nineteenth cen- adulthood, parenting in diverse tury to the present with an emphasis CD 095 culture, various life styles and family on the Mexican American’s social, Current Issues in Child Development structures, alternatives to biological economic, and political development. Advisory: CD 106; CD 110 parenting and understanding high It also reviews American political A working knowledge of current risk families. development leading to the adoption issues in the field of Child Develop- 3 Units of the U.S. Constitution, examines the ment, leadership and advocacy skills 54 Lecture hours principles of the U.S. Constitution, and professionalism will be the focus and analyzes U.S. political systems as of this course. The course is meant CD 104 they pertain to the Mexican American for students who are interested in Methods for Teaching Parent Education experience. This course is designed understanding the current issues and Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or for students interested in exploring changes in the field of Child Devel- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or familial and/or personal connections opment. This course meets State Of appropriate assessment to the Chicano (Mexican American) California Teacher Credentialing Transfers to: CSU community and/or those intending requirements for the Child Devel- This course is designed for child to work in environments with high opment Permit and Department of development students interested in concentrations of this population. Social Services Classification Indica- developing skills in working with 3 Units tor DS3. and educating parents. The course 54 Lecture hours 1 Unit provides the framework for prepar- 18 Lecture hours ing students who are interested in CHST 148 specializing in parenting and/or La Chicana: The Contemporary CD 102 teaching parent education classes. Mexican-American Female (Same as Nutrition, Health and Safety for Students will participate in develop- SOC 148) Children ing lesson plans, class schedules, Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or and leading parent discussion appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or seminars. Topics covered include: appropriate assessment appropriate assessment leadership techniques, structuring Transfers to: UC, CSU Transfers to: CSU parent education classes considering The introductory course will examine This course is designed for students theoretical perspectives regarding the ethnic identity formation of the interested in working in group care the family, parent education topics, Mexican-American woman. The stu- and educational programs that and resources for parents. This course dents will analyze the employment, enroll children from infancy to early meets the California Commission on education, religious, family, historical adolescence. The course focuses on Teacher Credentialing requirements and cultural influences present preventive health and safety practices for the Child Development Permit. in the lives of Mexican-American in group care environments for both 3 Units females. This course is appropriate children and adults and integra- 54 Lecture hours for students interested in furthering tion of these practices into everyday their understanding of the social con- program planning and development. CD 106 struction of the Mexican-American Introduction will also be provided Child Growth and Development woman. regarding the laws, regulations, Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 3 Units standards, policies and procedures appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 54 Lecture hours and child development curriculum appropriate assessment related to child nutrition, health and Transfers to: UC (credit limit *), CSU CHST 150 safety. Topics will include preven- (*Students will receive credit from UC Chicano Politics (Same as POLS 150) tion and recognition of infectious for only one of the following coursers: CD Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or disease, immunization, dental and 106 or PSY 112) appropriate assessment; READ 023 or mental health, child nutrition, menu This course provides an overview appropriate assessment planning, sanitary food handling, of human growth from concep- Transfers to: UC, CSU prevention of injury, emergency pre- tion to adolescence. The theories of This course examines U.S. history paredness and evacuation, providing development relevant to life through and political issues relevant to the services for children with special the teenage years are introduced Chicano/Latino community, pro- needs and child abuse prevention, and the social, emotional, cognitive vides an overview of Chicano/Latino identification and reporting respon- and physical aspects of these early demographics in the U.S. examines sibilities. The importance of program stages of life are addressed. This Chicano/Latino political activism collaboration with families and health course is appropriate for students and the rise of Chicano/Latino politi- professionals will also be addressed. preparing for a profession working cal leadership. This is an entry level This course meets the Department of with children and their families or course serving as an elective for both Social Services Classification Indica- those interested in furthering their the Political Science and Chicano tor DS7 and the State of California understanding of child and adoles- Studies majors. Department of Education Title V cent development. This course is also 3 Units Child Development Permit. designed to meet the Department of 54 Lecture hours 3 Units Social Service Classification DS1 and 54 Lecture hours applies toward the State of California Title V requirement for the Child CD 103 Development Permit. Parenting 3 Units Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 54 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment Transfers to: CSU This course is designed for students who are interested in gaining information to understand and work effec- 160 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog CD 110 systems, portfolios, and multiple providing developmentally appropri- Principles and Practices of Early assessment methods are explored. ate music and movement principles Childhood Education Advantages and disadvantages of and experiences for children birth to Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or observation techniques, observer early adolescence. The developmen- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or bias and cultural considerations are tal characteristics of movement and appropriate assessment discussed. This course meets the music abilities will be outlined along Transfers to: CSU Department of Social Services Clas- with the basics of movement and This course is designed for students sification Indicator DS 3 and applies music education. Students will partic- desiring to work in educational pro- toward the State of California Title V ipate in music and movement related grams for children from birth to age requirement for the Child Develop- activities. This course is designed for eight. The course is an examination of ment Permit. students interested in working with the underlying theoretical principles 3 Units children in group care and educa- of developmentally appropriate prac- 54 Lecture hours tional programs. The course meets tices applied to programs, environ- the Department of Social Services ments, emphasizing the key role of CD 115 Classification Indicator DS3 and relationship, constructive adult-child Creative Art Experiences for Children applies towards the State of Califor- interaction and teaching strategies in Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or nia Department of Education Title V supporting physical, social, creative appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Child Development Permit. and intellectual development for appropriate assessment 3 Units all children. This course includes Transfers to: CSU 54 Lecture hours a review of the historical roots or This course is appropriate for early childhood programs and the students interested in facilitating CD 120 evolution of the professional practices and supporting creativity in group Experiences in Language Arts promoting advocacy, ethics and pro- care and educational environments Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or fessional identity. This course meets for children. The course provides a appropriate assessment; READ 023 or the Department of Social Services comprehensive study of creativity appropriate assessment Classification Indicator DS3 and the and its impact on child development. Transfers to: CSU State of California Department of A developmental perspective will be This course is designed for students Education Title V Child Development utilized as students explore creative who are interested in promoting and Permit. art and its impact on the whole child, facilitating the language development 3 Units the artistic development process, of children. The course is a study of 54 Lecture hours aesthetics, the elements of art, specific philosophies, principles and imple- art program approaches, artistic mentation of language arts experi- CD 111 styles, facilitating and supporting cre- ences for children from birth to early Early Childhood Education Curriculum ative art experiences for children, art adolescence. The theoretical basis of Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or assessment techniques and specific language development and systems appropriate assessment; READ 023 or art experiences. The course meets of teaching literacy will be addressed. appropriate assessment State of California Commission on Literature, dramatics, flannel board Transfers to: CSU Teacher Credentialing requirements stories, puppetry, and storytelling are This introductory course presents for the Child Development Permit incorporated into the course as strate- current concepts in childhood cur- and Department of Social Service gies for language acquisition as well riculum development and imple- Classification Indicator DS3. as literacy activities. The course meets mentation. The student will design 3 Units State of California Commission on curriculum based on observation and 54 Lecture hours Teacher Credentialing requirements assessment of young children to sup- for the Child Development Permit port play and learning using devel- CD 118 and Department of Social Service opmental, inclusive and anti-bias Development of Science and Math Classification Indicator DS3. principles in collaboration with fami- Experiences 3 Units lies to support all children; demon- Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or 54 Lecture hours strate knowledge of the teachers’ role appropriate assessment; READ 023 or in evaluating best practices and apply appropriate assessment CD 128 understanding of children’s learn- Transfers to: CSU Child Growth and Development ing and development. This course This course provides a framework During the School Years is meant for students who plan to from which to explore the theo- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or create and implement children’s ries, philosophies, principles, and appropriate assessment; READ 023 or educational programs. This course implementation of science and math appropriate assessment is also designed to meet the State of experiences for children from birth Transfers to: CSU California Title 22 Department of to early adolescence. Emphasis is This course focuses on the develop- Social Service Classification Indicator placed upon theoretical and devel- mental needs of children from 5-14 DS3 and applies toward the State of opmental foundations with practical years and will include the physical, California Title V requirements for application in the form of develop- cognitive, linguistic, social and emo- the Child Development Permit. mentally appropriate activities for tional aspects of the school-age child. 3 Units use in the school and the child care Emphasis will be placed on gaining 54 Lecture hours center. This course is targeted for an understanding of various strate- students preparing for a career in gies that address the needs of school- CD 114 teaching children. The course meets aged children. This course is directed Observation and Assessment the Department of Social Services towards students seeking employment Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Classification Indicator DS3 and in educational programs for school-age appropriate assessment; READ 023 or applies towards the State of Califor- children. The course meets the Depart- appropriate assessment nia Department of Education Title V ment of Social Services Classification Transfers to: CSU Child Development Permit. Indicator DS5 and applies towards This course is designed for students 3 Units the State of California Department of working towards a Child Develop- 54 Lecture hours Education Title V Child Development ment permit. The course focuses on Permit. appropriate use of assessment and CD 119 3 Units observation strategies to document Music and Movement for Children 54 Lecture hours development, growth, play and learn- Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or ing in order to join with families and appropriate assessment; READ 023 or professionals in promoting children’s appropriate assessment success and maintaining quality pro- Transfers to: CSU grams. Recording strategies, rating This course offers a framework for 2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 161 CD 129 reciprocal relationships that support and toddlers in a group setting. The School-Age Care Supervision and and empower families. This course course presents the elements of a Administration meets the Department of Social Ser- quality infant and toddler program. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or vices Classification Indicator DS2 and Topics covered will include the theo- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or the State of California Department of ries of growth and development, laws appropriate assessment Education Title V Child Development and regulations governing group pro- Transfers to: CSU Permit. grams, program quality standards, This course presents the principles 3 Units and the significance of the caregiver’s of administration and supervision 54 Lecture hours relationship to the child. The course of school-age care programs. Topics meets State of California Commission covered include: characteristics CD 210 on Teacher Credentialing require- of a quality program; staff roles; Adult Supervision ments for the Child Development school-age children’s develop- Prerequisite: CD 106, CD 110, CD 208 Permit and Department of Social ment; developmentally-appropriate Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Service Classification Indicator DS4. discipline and guidance, environ- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 3 Units ment, and curriculum; policies and appropriate assessment 54 Lecture hours procedures for program operation; Transfers to: CSU and laws and regulations. The unique This course is designed for students CD 222 features of a school-age care program who wish to develop the skills to Administration of Educational as opposed to a preschool child care effectively supervise staff working Programs for Young Children program or the regular school day in children’s educational programs. Prerequisite: CD 110 will be addressed. Students taking The course is a study of the methods Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or this course will be prepared for a and principles of supervising student appropriate assessment; READ 023 or position working as an administra- teachers, assistant teachers, parents appropriate assessment tor or supervisor in a school-age care and volunteers in early childhood/ Transfers to: CSU program. This course meets the State child development classrooms. This course will illustrate the prin- of California Teacher Credentialing Emphasis is on the role of the ciples of organization and admin- requirements for the Child Devel- classroom teachers who function istration of federal, state, private opment Permit and Department of as mentors to new teachers while for-profit and private non- profit Social Service Classification Indicator simultaneously addressing the needs children’s programs. Presentation DS 5. of children, parents and other staff. of evaluative tools including ECERS 3 Units This course meets the requirements (Early Childhood Environments 54 Lecture hours for a course in adult supervision for Rating Scale), COR (Child Observa- the Child Development Permit. tion Record), and California Desired CD 130 3 Units Results for operating programs for School-Age Child Care and Curriculum 54 Lecture hours children is included. Students will Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or also learn fundamental information appropriate assessment; READ 023 or CD 211 related to program operation in the appropriate assessment Infants and Toddlers areas of budget, state regulations, Transfers to: CSU Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or inclusion, cultural awareness and This course is meant for students appropriate assessment; READ 023 or developmental appropriate practices. interested in providing enrichment appropriate assessment This class provides academic training curriculum for school-age children Transfers to: CSU for students preparing to qualify as enrolled in out of school child care This course is a study of factors that program administrators. The course programs. The course focuses on the affect the developmental progress of meets State of California Teacher Cre- development and implementation of children from birth through 2 years. dentialing requirements for the Child developmentally appropriate curricu- Current developmental theories Development Permit and Department lum. Topics covered include devel- specific to this age and practical of Social Service Classification Indica- opmental theories, issues related applications that nurture the cogni- tor DS6. to the growth and development of tive, language, emotional, social, 3 Units school-age children and teaching personality, and motor development 54 Lecture hours methods and practices that utilize are explored. Emphasis will be placed that knowledge. The course meets on the role of the adult in designing, CD 223 State of California Commission on assessing and implementing the edu- Advanced Administration of Teacher Credentialing requirements care (education and caring) of infants Educational Programs for Young for the Child Development Permit and toddlers. Culturally sensitive Children and Department of Social Service care, as well as early recognition and Prerequisite: CD 129 or CD 222 Classification Indicator DS5. intervention for infants and toddlers Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or 3 Units with special needs is discussed. This appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 54 Lecture hours course is recommended for students appropriate assessment who are interested in working with Transfers to: CSU CD 208 infants and toddlers in center-based This course is intended for students Child, Family and Community programs, family child care and desiring to further enhance their Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or parental care. This course meets program administration skills. Topics appropriate assessment; READ 023 or The Department of Social Services covered in CD 222 and CD 129 are appropriate assessment Classification Indicator DS4 and explored more in depth with a spe- Transfers to: UC, CSU applies towards the State of Califor- cific focus on program funding, grant This course is designed for students nia Department of Education Title V writing and the national accredita- desiring to work with children in a Child Development Permits. tion process for children’s programs. group setting, as well as for parents 3 Units Other advanced topics will include and others who wish to further their 54 Lecture hours interdisciplinary and interagency understanding of how the socio-cul- functions, dealing with boards and tural environment affects the devel- CD 213 evaluation of the program. The oping child. The course examines the Developing and Implementing Infant/ course meets State of California Com- historical and contemporary inter- Toddler Curriculum mission on Teacher Credentialing relationship of family, school and Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or requirements for the Child Devel- community on child development. appropriate assessment; READ 023 or opment Permit and Department of The process of socialization and iden- appropriate assessment Social Service Classification Indicator tity formation will be highlighted, Transfers to: CSU DS6. showing the importance of respectful, This course will prepare students 3 Units for a position working with infants 54 Lecture hours 162 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog CD 224 lies. Child centered, play-oriented CD 231 Diversity Issues During Early approaches to teaching, learning, and Curriculum for Family Child Care Childhood, School Age and assessment; and knowledge of cur- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Adolescence riculum content areas will be empha- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or sized as student teachers design, appropriate assessment appropriate assessment; READ 023 or implement and evaluate experiences Transfers to: CSU appropriate assessment that promote positive development This course is designed for students Transfers to: CSU and learning for all young children. who are preparing to work in a This course addresses the similarities, This course is designed for students family child care program or to oper- variety and multiplicity found within looking for a supervised field/labora- ate their own program. This course programs and educational settings tory experience in an early childhood provides an overview of the funda- for Young Children, School Age setting. The course meets The Depart- mentals of planning and implement- Children and Adolescents. Topics ment of Social Services Classification ing a curriculum for family child care. covered include: family values, cul- Indicator DS3 and applies towards Emphasis is placed on understand- ture, race, gender, social class, sexual the State of California Department of ing the importance of a philosophy preference, language and abilities. Education Title V Child Development statement, goals and objectives for Focus will also be placed on develop- Permits. lesson plans, setting up the physical mental appropriateness in address- 3 Units environment, the caregiver’s role, ing diversity, parental perspectives 36 Lecture hours and the parent’s role. The unique and the effects of diversity on the 54 Lab hours challenges of organizing a home as a domains of development. This course learning environment, dealing with is designed for students wishing to CD 229 multi-age groups, and small groups work in children’s programs and Literacy Development for Children will also be addressed. This course educational settings. This course Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or meets the California Commission on meets the Department of Social appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Teacher Credentialing requirements Services Classification Indicator DS 3 appropriate assessment for the Child Development Permit and applies towards the State of Cali- Transfers to: CSU and the Department of Social Services fornia Department of Education Title This course is appropriate for Classification Indicator DS3. V Child Development Permits. students interested in facilitating 3 Units 3 Units and supporting literacy develop- 54 Lecture hours 54 Lecture hours ment in children enrolled in group care and educational environments. CD 232 CD 226 Focus is on effective skills and Educating Children With Special Needs Introduction to Special Education techniques utilized by teachers and Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or caregivers to enhance the develop- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or ment of Emergent Literacy skills appropriate assessment appropriate assessment throughout childhood. Students will Transfers to: CSU Transfers to: CSU develop knowledge of the sequence This course will prepare students and This course introduces students to the of Literacy and Language Develop- parents to participate in the planning field of special education. Instruction ment, Developmentally Appropriate and implementation of program- will focus on understanding basic Practices in classroom environments ming for children with special needs. strategies for working with children, and a Balanced Literacy Approach. The course focuses on supporting birth to early adolescence, that are Effective assessment, curriculum and the educational process of children at-risk or have a diagnosed disability. techniques to promote skill develop- with special needs within group Issues related to family dynamics and ment will also be introduced. The settings utilizing multidisciplinary education resources and strategies course meets State of California Com- approaches that incorporate the will also be discussed. Public policy mission on Teacher Credentialing family in the planning and imple- requires that children with special requirements for the Child Devel- mentation of programming. Topics needs are learning in environments opment Permit and Department of will include assessment, diagnosis, with their same-age peers. This Social Service Classification Indicator appropriate placement, individual- course will prepare students who DS3. ized program planning and educa- wish to work in children’s programs 3 Units tional approaches and adaptations. or educational environments to facili- 54 Lecture hours Criteria outlined by laws regarding tate the learning and development of Special Education and court rulings children with special needs. Applies CD 230 will be addressed along with the toward the State of California Teacher Family Child Care issue of program accountability. The Credentialing requirements for the Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or course meets State of California Com- Child Development Permit. appropriate assessment; READ 023 or mission on Teacher Credentialing 3 Units appropriate assessment requirements for the Child Devel- 54 Lecture hours Transfers to: CSU opment Permit and Department of This course is designed for students Social Service Classification Indicator CD 228 who want to open and operate a DS3. Early Childhood Education Practicum family child care program. Emphasis 3 Units Prerequisite: CD 106, CD 110, CD 111, will be placed on the management 54 Lecture hours CD 114 and CD 208 and operation of a family child care Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate facility including how to create a CD 299 assessment budget, advertisement, recruitment Directed Study: Child Development Transfers to: CSU of children, and conforming to State Transfers to: UC, CSU In this capstone course the student of California Title 22 regulations. Independent Study/Directed Study will practice and demonstrate devel- This course will also cover effective is intended for students who have opmentally appropriate early child- parent communication, setting up the ability to assume responsibil- hood program planning and teaching an appropriate environment and ity for independent work and to competencies under the supervision community resources. This course prepare written or oral reports and/ of Child Development faculty and meets the California Commission on or appropriate projects. To enroll in other qualified early education pro- Teacher Credentialing requirements an independent study/directed study fessionals. Students will utilize practi- for the Child Development Permit course, students must possess a 2.5 cal classroom experiences to make and the Department of Social Services overall grade point average, a 3.0 connections between theory and Classification Indicator DS3. grade point average in the discipline practice, develop professional behav- 3 Units of study being requested, or receive iors, and build a comprehensive 54 Lecture hours an exception from the instructor. understanding of children and fami- Independent Studies/Directed Stud- 2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 163 ies may be developed from any topic The course stresses oral and written will also be introduced. This course arising from or related to a course of proficiency through fundamental will also be beneficial for those in the study that will result in developing use of Chinese pronunciation construction industry who need to depth and breadth in that subject and the Pinyin Spelling System. acquire property data. area. Students will be expected to Students will continue to further 4 Units meet on a regular basis with their fac- their knowledge of Chinese 54 Lecture hours ulty sponsor and submit a final report characters. In addition to classroom 54 Lab hours or project, and student progress shall discussion, students receive be evaluated at regular intervals. CIV 143 Academic standards for Independent intensive individualized oral-aural Applications to Surveying and GPS Studies/Directed Studies shall be the practice in the language laboratory Prerequisite: CIV 142 Advisory: MATH same as those for other courses. Units via interactive websites, audio 050 or appropriate assessment are awarded in accordance to Title CDs, video programs, and CD Transfers to: CSU V regulations with one unit of credit ROMs. Various facets of Chinese This course is for all students with awarded for 54 hours of Directed history, culture and civilization a basic understanding of surveying Studies, six (6) hours of which must will also be analyzed via cross- who are interested in pursuing a be with an instructor. The instructor cultural comparisons. This course career in the field of Land Surveying. is responsible for monitoring student is intended for those interested in This course presents advanced appli- progress through the semester. learning to speak Chinese as well cations that will cover the theory and Students may take directed study as for those seeking a degree in the practice of plane surveying, including courses for a maximum of four (4) Chinese language. principles of position, horizontal and units within a discipline, and may 4 Units vertical curves, construction stak- not accumulate more than a total of 72 Lecture hours ing, alignments, field procedures, twelve (12) units college wide. 18 Lab hours U.S. Public Land Survey System, 1 to 4 Units Boundary Surveying, use and care of 54 to 216 Lab hours surveying equipment. 4 Units 54 Lecture hours CIVIL DESIGN 54 Lab hours CHINESE Division of Career & Division of Communications & Technical Education CIV 241 Languages Civil Engineering Drafting and Design CIV 140 Prerequisite: ENGT 200 CHIN 101 Civil Drafting Fundamentals Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Chinese I Advisory: ENGT 101 or two years of appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or high school drafting; ENGL 030 or appropriate assessment appropriate assessment; READ 023 or ENLA 034 or appropriate assessment; Transfers to: CSU appropriate assessment READ 023 or appropriate assessment. This course is for all students Transfers to: UC, CSU Transfers to: CSU interested in the career field of Civil This course is for all students Design Drafting and Civil Engineer- This course provides the student ing. Civil Drafting and Design is an with an introduction to the interested in the career field of Civil Design Drafting and Civil Engineer- intermediate level class in which Chinese language and culture. The the practices and the preparation course stresses oral and written ing. The course is a study of civil design drafting practices and the of drawings, pertaining to the civil proficiency through fundamental engineering field, will be expanded to use of Chinese pronunciation preparation of drawings used in the civil engineering field. Students include the development of maps and and the Pinyin Spelling System. will use Computer Aided Draft- drawings used for transportation, site Students will also receive an ing (CADD) software to complete development, grading and drainage introduction to Chinese characters. projects relating to interpretation and road alignment. The student In addition to classroom discussion, of survey data, profiles and cross will use Computer Aided Draft- students receive intensive sections, land subdivision, site and ing (CADD) to complete the above individualized oral-aural practice grading plans, underground utilities mentioned projects. Other topics to in the language laboratory via and structures, concrete and struc- be covered will include specifications, interactive websites, audio CDs, tural detailing. site details for utilities and under- video programs, and CD ROMs. 3 Units ground piping, structural plans and Various facets of Chinese history, 36 Lecture hours integration of Geographic Informa- 72 Lab hours tion Systems (GIS). culture and civilization will also 3 Units be analyzed via cross-cultural CIV 142 36 Lecture hours comparisons. This course is 72 Lab hours intended for those interested in Introduction to Land Surveying and learning to speak Chinese as well GPS Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or CIV 245 as for those seeking a degree in the Civil Engineering Design and Modeling Chinese language. appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or Prerequisite: ENGT 170 4 Units appropriate assessment; CIT 102 Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate 72 Lecture hours Transfers to: CSU assessment; ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 18 Lab hours This course is for all students appropriate assessment interested in the career field of Civil Transfers to: CSU CHIN 102 Design Drafting, Surveying/Map- This course is for all students inter- Chinese II ping, and Civil Engineering. Intro- ested in the career field of Civil Engi- Prerequisite: Completion of CHIN 101 duction to Surveying and GPS will neering Design Drafting and Civil with a “C” or better, or completion of 2 cover the principles and practices of Engineering. Civil Design & Model- years high school Chinese with a land surveying which will include ing is an advanced level class which “C” or better the measuring of distance, direction, includes design analysis and the elevation and position, topographic preparation of drawings used in the Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate civil engineering field. The student assessment mapping, and use and care of surveying equipment. The fundamentals of will use civil engineering software, Transfers to: UC, CSU such as In-Roads and Land Desk- This course is a continuation of the global positioning systems (GPS) and their applications in land surveying top to design, analyze and develop essentials of the Chinese Language. projects relating to transportation,

164 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog site development, grading, drainage of the microcomputer and its use for in business and society, the informa- and road alignment and alternatives. completion of assignments. tion processing cycle, the Internet, Other topics to be covered are terrain 1 Unit communication and networks, the modeling, surface editing, alignment 18 Lecture hours latest hardware and software devel- editing, plan, profile, cross-sections, 12 Lab hours opments, and planning a career as a earthwork computations and site computer professional or a computer planning design. CIT 060 user. This is the basic computer 3 Units Windows Operating System course designed for Business majors. 36 Lecture hours Advisory: CIT 100A 3 Units 72 Lab hours This course is a comprehensive 54 Lecture hours course of the Microsoft Windows CIV 290 operating system and its graphical CIT 102 Cooperative Work Experience/ user interface. The student will learn: Introduction to Microsoft Office Internship for Civil Related Fields Graphical User Interface/Mouse, Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or My Computer, File Management appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or with Explorer, WordPad, Paint, and appropriate assessment; CIT 100A appropriate assessment data sharing using the Clipboard. Transfers to: CSU Transfers to: CSU The Find program, object linking This course is intended as an intro- This course supports and reinforces and embedding, printers and fonts duction for students wanting to learn on-the-job training in business and will also be included. Networking the latest version of the integrated industrial establishments under capabilities of Windows will be used program suite of Microsoft Office supervision of a college instruc- and disk maintenance tasks will be Professional. The student will be pro- tor and is facilitated by the use of performed. vided with the basics of each of the learning objectives. The student 3 Units programs in the suite - Word, Excel, will be working in a skilled or 54 Lecture hours Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook as professional level assignment in 36 Lab hours well as their Internet integration. In their area of vocational interest addition, an introduction to funda- and will meet performance objec- CIT 100A mental computer concepts will be tives related to instruction that are Keyboarding presented including hardware and above and beyond the conditions of Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate software basics, file management, regular employment. This course is assessment computer networks and communica- intended for students whose job is in Transfers to: CSU tions. civil engineering design / drafting The course is designed to enable 3 Units related fields and have completed or the student to master the alphanu- 45 Lecture hours enrolled in the appropriate course- meric keyboard on a microcomputer 27 Lab hours work. Instructor approval is needed by touch and to gain a thorough to remain in the class. “Contact the knowledge of current keyboarding CIT 103 CWE office regarding re-enrollment techniques. This course is recom- Introduction to Microsoft Word procedures”. mended for all students to provide Advisory: CIT 060; CIT 100A or ability Student Unpaid Internship: them with the skills necessary to use to key by touch 1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours; touch keyboarding to prepare reports Transfers to: CSU 3 Units/180 hours;4 Units/240 hours and general course assignments. This is an introductory word pro- Student Paid Internship: 1 Unit cessing course, which will provide 1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours; 9 Lecture hours instruction in the use of the latest 3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours 27 Lab hours version of Microsoft® Word® 1 to 4 Units applications software. Students will 3 Lecture hours CIT 100B learn the basic editing and formatting 60 to 300 hours Keyboarding Speed and Accuracy functions of the program. Document Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate maintenance, formatting enhance- assessment; CIT 100A ments, and the creation and format- Transfers to: CSU ting of tables will also be presented. This course is designed to improve This course is intended for students COMPUTER students’ speed and accuracy on a desiring to complete the requirements computer keyboard by analyzing for the Computer INFORMATION their keyboarding techniques and Information Technology Microcom- prescribing specific drills to increase puter Specialists Degree or profes- TECHNOLOGY their timed writing rate. It is taught sionals wanting an introduction to Division of Business as a lab or on-line. This course is Microsoft®Word®. recommended for all students who 1.5 Units CIT 042 have learned the location of the keys 18 Lecture hours Computer Literacy on the keyboard and who now want 27 Lab hours Advisory: CIT 100A to improve their speed and accuracy This basic computer literacy course in preparation of reports and general CIT 104 is designed to provide the student course assignments. Advanced Microsoft Word with skills necessary to understand 1 Unit Prerequisite: CIT 103 and communicate with comput- 18 Lecture hours Transfers to: CSU ers. It will include hardware and This course presents the advanced software basics, file management, CIT 101 features of the latest version of Micro- computer networks, and the Internet. Introduction to Computer Information soft Word®. Specific topics include The course is taught on a lecture- Technology merging documents, macros and lab basis: (3) hours in the classroom Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or styles, specialized tables, protected and a minimum of (2) hours in the appropriate assessment; READ 023 or forms and shared documents. This laboratory each week. This course is appropriate assessment; CIT 100A course is intended for students desir- taught in a six-week module during Transfers to: UC, CSU ing to complete the requirements for the regular semester. This course is This is an introductory computer the Computer Information Technology recommended for all community course, which offers students both Microcomputer Specialists Degree or college students in order to prepare fundamental computer concepts and professions wanting to master Micro- them for their college-level courses training in spreadsheets and database soft Word. which may require the knowledge microcomputer applications. Topics 1.5 Units include the importance of computers 18 Lecture hours 27 Lab hours 2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 165 CIT 105 CIT 109 environment, this class includes the Microsoft PowerPoint Introduction to Microsoft Access following topics: introduction to com- Advisory: CIT 101 Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate puters, logic, input/output, looping Transfers to: CSU assessment; CIT 101 and structures. This course provides the student Transfers to: CSU 3 Units with an overview of the presentation This is an introductory microcom- 54 Lecture hours software Microsoft® PowerPoint®. puter database applications course, Specific topics include planning and which will provide instruction in the CIT 115 creating a presentation, applying and use of the latest version of database Introduction to Visual Basic modifying text and graphics objects, software for business applications. Programming using design templates, working with Students will learn to create and Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate graphics and sound from other file modify tables, build table relation- assessment; CIT 111 formats and the World Wide Web, ships, add and edit records, create Transfers to: UC, CSU preparing charts, and presenting forms for data entry, and produce This course is intended for students slide shows. This course is intended simple queries and reports. This desiring to complete the require- for students desiring to complete the course is intended for students desir- ments for the Computer Information requirements for the Computer Infor- ing to complete the requirements for Technology Degree or professionals mation Technology Microcomputer the Computer Information Technol- wanting an introduction to Visual Specialists Degree or professionals ogy Degree or professionals wanting Basic Programming. This course will wanting instruction in Microsoft® an introduction to Microsoft Access. cover the fundamentals of software PowerPoint® leading to Microsoft® 1.5 Units development using the most popular Office Specialist Certification. 27 Lecture hours language – Visual Basic. Course 1.5 Units topics include: designing programs, 27 Lecture hours CIT 110 writing the source code, compiling, 18 Lab hours Advanced Microsoft Access linking, executing and debugging Prerequisite: CIT 109 programs, data types, arithmetic/ CIT 107 Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate logical expressions, procedures, deci- Introduction to Microsoft Excel assessment sions, repetition, arrays, processing Advisory: CIT 101 Transfers to: CSU sequential files, processing random Transfers to: CSU This is an advanced microcomputer access files, graphical display, con- This is an introductory microcom- database applications course, which trols and objects. puter spreadsheet applications will provide instruction in the use 4 Units course, which will provide instruc- of the latest version of database soft- 72 Lecture hours tion in the use of the latest version ware with emphasis on the software of spreadsheet software for business as a programming tool. Students will CIT 116 applications. Students will learn to learn advanced query functions, Advanced Visual Basic Programming manage financial data, develop for- custom forms design for data entry, Prerequisite: CIT 115 mulas and use functions with proper custom report writing, and sharing Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate syntax, create charts and graphs, and and integrating data with Web pages. assessment build Web pages from worksheets. This course is intended for students Transfers to: UC, CSU This course is intended for students desiring to complete the requirements This course is intended for students desiring to complete the require- for the Computer Information Tech- desiring to complete the requirements ments for the Computer Information nology Computer Systems Degree for the Computer Information Technology Microcomputer Special- or professionals wanting to learn the Technology Degree or profession- ists Degree or professionals wanting programming features of Microsoft als who want to continue develop- an introduction to Microsoft Excel. Access for managing databases. ing their programming skills using 1.5 Units 1.5 Units an object-oriented programming 18 Lecture hours 27 Lecture hours language. This course will review the 27 Lab hours fundamentals of software develop- CIT 111 ment and cover advanced program- CIT 108 Introduction to Programming ming skills using the Visual Basic Advanced Microsoft Excel Advisory: MATH 050 or appropriate language. Advanced topics include: Prerequisite: CIT 107 assessment user interface concepts, database Advisory: CIT 115 Transfers to: CSU management, custom controls, and Transfers to: CSU This course is designed to develop Window common controls, multiple This is an advanced microcomputer the problem-solving abilities of the document applications, class, spreadsheet applications course, student who intends to continue in ActiveX and distributing programs. which will provide instruction in the the computer field. Various tech- 4 Units use of the latest version of spread- niques used will include hierarchy 72 Lecture hours sheet software. Students will learn to diagrams, data flow diagrams, flow- integrate Excel with other Windows charting, data diagrams, and pseudo CIT 125 programs and the World Wide Web, code. This course will also include C++ Programming - Introduction create Excel tables, PivotTables and information on Microsoft Visual Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate PivotCharts, build Excel applica- Studio.NET’s integrated development assessment; CIT 111 tions using macros and buttons, and environment (IDE). Transfers to: UC, CSU enhance workbooks with Visual 3 Units This course is intended for students Basic. This course is intended for 54 Lecture hours desiring to complete the require- students desiring to complete the ments for the Computer Information requirements for the Computer CIT 112 Technology Degree or professionals Information Technology Computer Survey of Object-Oriented who want to continue developing Systems Degree, or professionals Programming their programming skills using Visual wanting to learn the advanced func- Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or C++programming language. This tions and programming features of appropriate assessment; READ 022 or course will cover the fundamentals of Microsoft® Excel®. appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or software development using the most 1.5 Units appropriate assessment; CIT 097 popular language: C++. The topics 18 Lecture hours Transfers to: UC, CSU covered include: designing, writing 27 Lab hours This class covers the basic syntax the source code, compiling, linking, for three object-oriented program- executing, debugging, data types, ming languages: C++, Visual Basic arithmetic/logical expressions, and Java. Using the Microsoft Studio

166 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog pointers, looping, branching, classes, CIT 133 Services with XML (eXtensible objects and static and dynamic Windows Server Applications Infra- Markup Language) data exchange, memory allocation. structure components and controls, database 4 Units Prerequisite: CIT 130 interfaces using ADO (ActiveX 72 Lecture hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Data Objects) and SQL (Structure appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Query Language), and graphics CIT 126 appropriate assessment programming. C++ Programming - Advanced Transfers to: CSU 4 Units Prerequisite: CIT 125 This course is designed for students 72 Lecture hours Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate preparing to take the Windows assessment Server Applications Infrastructure CIT 152 Transfers to: UC,CSU certification exam. Students will learn Introduction to Web Page Design for This course is intended for students deploy servers, configure remote Business desiring to complete the require- desktop services, configure web Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or ments for the Computer Information services infrastructure, and configure appropriate assessment; READ 022 or Technology Degree or professionals network application services. appropriate assessment; MATH 030 who want to continue develop- 3 Units or appropriate assessment; CIT 150 ing their programming skills using 36 Lecture hours Transfers to: CSU an object-oriented programming 54 Lab hours This course provides students with an language. This course will review the understanding of the fundamentals of fundamentals of software devel- CIT 135 HTML (Hyper Text Markup Lan- opment and cover the advanced Introduction to Java Programming guage) programming to design Web programming skills using the C++ Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate pages. Students will create custom language. Advanced topics include: assessment; CIT 111 Web pages for personal Internet and classes and data abstraction, opera- Transfers to: UC, CSU business Intranet environments. Java tor overloading, inheritance, virtual This course is intended for students Script and MS FrontPage 2000 will function and polymorphism, stream desiring to complete the require- also be included. I/O and Exception Handling. ments for the Computer Information 3 Units 4 Units Technology Degree or professionals 54 Lecture hours 72 Lecture hours wanting an introduction to Java Pro- gramming. This course will cover the CIT 155 CIT 130 fundamentals of software develop- Introduction to E-Commerce Windows Configuration ment using the most popular Open Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Source language – Java. Course topics appropriate assessment; READ 022 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or include: program design, algorithms, appropriate assessment; MATH 030 appropriate assessment writing and testing source code, or appropriate assessment; CIT 101 Transfers to: CSU arithmetic/logic expressions, control Transfers to: CSU This course is designed for students structures, objects and basic Java This course offers a hands-on prob- preparing to take the Windows client structures. lem-solving approach for learning operating system certification exam. 4 Units the basic to more advanced features Students will learn to install, upgrade 72 Lecture hours of doing business on the Internet. and migrate from previous to the You will learn to use Ecommerce current Windows client operating CIT 136 effectively, such as: gather corporate system and deploy Windows using Advanced Java Programming information, make a purchase online, system images and configure virtual Prerequisite: CIT 135 develop an effective company Web hard disks. Students will also learn Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate site, or find global trading partners. to configure hardware & applica- assessment You will learn how and why elec- tions, network connectivity, access Transfers to: UC, CSU tronic commerce is an important part to resources, mobile computing, This course is intended for students of our economy and our society. backup and recovery, and monitor- desiring to complete the requirements 3 Units ing and maintaining systems that run for the Computer Information Tech- 54 Lecture hours Windows. nology Degree or professionals who 3 Units want to continue developing their CIT 160 36 Lecture hours programming skills using Java. This Introduction to Operating Systems 54 Lab hours course covers the basics of the soft- Advisory: CIT 060 ware development and the advanced Transfers to: CSU CIT 131 programming skills using the Java This course provides an overview of Windows Server Active Directory language. Topics include Java data the operating systems that are cur- Prerequisite: CIT 130 syntax, data structure, applets, graph- rently used to create an e-business Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or ics, animation, inheritance, abstract infrastructure. Operating systems appropriate assessment; READ 023 or windows toolkit, exception handling, discussed include Windows, Unix, appropriate assessment file input and output, and multi- Linux, Novell and Mac and their Transfers to: CSU threading. use in the industry. An in-depth This course is designed for students 4 Units study of Windows 2000 Server is preparing to take the Windows 72 Lecture hours also presented. Topics discussed are Server Active Directory, Configuring how to setup, install, and administer certification exam. Students will learn CIT 145 Windows 2000 Servers. This course to configure Domain Name System, Introduction to C# Programming is designed for students interested in Active Directory infrastructure, Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate learning operating systems and the Active Directory Roles & Services, assessment; CIT 111 use of operating systems in running creating and maintaining Active Transfer to: CSU corporate information systems. Directory objects, maintaining the This course is intended for students 3 Units Active Directory environment, and or professionals desiring to enhance 36 Lecture hours configure Active Directory Certificate their programming skills using the 54 Lab hours Services. Microsoft.NET framework. This 3 Units course will review the fundamentals 36 Lecture hours of software development, and cover 54 Lab hours software development skills using the C#.NET program. Topics include Windows-based applications, Web

2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 167 CIT 161 Practical Application examinations, CIT 192 Intermediate Web Page Design the two exams required to achieve Network Security I Advisory: CIT 152 CompTIA A+ certified status. Prerequisite: CIT 101 Transfers to: CSU 4 Units Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate This course provides a hands-on 54 Lecture hours assessment; CIT 190 in-depth study of web scripting 54 Lab hours Transfers to: CSU languages for students interested in This course is intended for IT stu- web page development. The funda- CIT 185 dents and professionals who want to mentals of programming logic will PC Maintenance - A+ Certification develop a foundation in information be reviewed and scripting languages Practical Application security systems. The course is the such as VBScript and JavaScript Prerequisite: CIT 180 first in a two-course series provid- will be introduced. The use of these Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate ing an in-depth study of network programs and how they are used to assessment security. The student will gain an manipulate and enhance static web Transfers to: CSU understanding of the key issues asso- pages will be addressed. This course will extend the knowl- ciated with protecting an organiza- 4 Units edge and skills attained in the PC tion’s network including identifying 72 Lecture hours Maintenance – A+ Certification specific types of threats, protecting Essentials course with more of a the network against those threats, CIT 162 “hands-on” orientation focused on and recovering from the occurrence Advanced Web Page Development scenarios in which troubleshooting of a threat. Specific topics covered Advisory: CIT 110 and tools must be applied to resolve include network access authentica- Transfers to: CSU problems. This course is intended for tion, attacks on the network, e-mail This course provides the students IT students wishing to prepare for protection, and Web security. with a project-based approach to the CompTIA A+ Practical Applica- 3 Units developing and implementing inter- tion examination, one of two exams 45 Lecture hours active database-driven Web pages. required to achieve CompTIA A+ 27 Lab hours The course offers an overview of the certified status. tools used to connect databases to 3 Units CIT 194 Web-based applications. Students 45 Lecture hours Network Security II will learn to develop interactive Web 27 Lab hours Prerequisite: CIT 192 sites using tools such as Active Server Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate Pages (ASP.Net). Students entering CIT 187 assessment; CIT 190 the course should possess knowledge Customer Service for Help Desk Transfers to: CSU of relational databases, such as Micro- Professionals This course is intended for IT stu- soft Access, and HTML. This course Prerequisite: CIT 101 dents and professionals who want to is intended for students who wish to Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate develop a foundation in information create Web applications integrated assessment security systems. The course is the with databases. Transfers to: CSU second in a two-course series provid- 3 Units This course will provide students ing an in-depth study of network 54 Lecture hours with the “soft” skills required to security. The student will gain an deliver high quality customer sup- understanding of the key issues asso- CIT 163 port at the help desk. In addition to ciated with protecting an organiza- Internet Server Management information obtained during lecture, tion’s network including identifying Advisory: CIT 101; CIT 152; CIT 160 students will have the opportunity to specific types of threats, protecting Transfers to: CSU use a hands-on approach to learning the network against those threats, This course provides a lab-based the skills of active listening, effective and recovering from the occurrence approach to setting and adminis- communication, problem solving, of a threat. Specific topics covered tering Web, FTP, DNS, and email handling difficult customer situa- include network access authentica- servers. Popular servers are discussed tions, stress management, and team tion, attacks on the network, e-mail including Web servers, FTP servers, building. This course is intended for protection, and Web security. DNS servers, and email servers. Stu- IT students who want to improve 3 Units dents learn how to install, configure, their customer service skills or 45 Lecture hours maintain and secure IIS, MS DNS, qualify for entry level positions in PC 27 Lab hours and SendMail. Web page setup and maintenance. maintenance is also emphasized. This 3 Units CIT 200 course is intended for students inter- 54 Lecture hours Systems Analysis and Design ested in designing and administering Prerequisite: CIT 101 an intranet or Internet system for an CIT 190 Transfers to: CSU ISP or a business. Introduction to Information Security This course provides an overview 3 Units Prerequisite: CIT 101 of the processes, tools, and tech- 36 Lecture hours Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate niques used to analyze and design 54 Lab hours assessment computer-based information systems. Transfers to: CSU Students will gain an understand- CIT 180 This course provides an introducing of the systems development life PC Maintenance-A+ Certification tion to the various technical and cycle, strategic planning, feasibility Prerequisite: CIT 101 administrative aspects of informa- studies, fact-finding techniques, data Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate tion security. The student will gain flow diagrams, structure English, assessment an understanding of the key issues object-oriented analysis and design, Transfers to: CSU associated with protecting informa- automated system design tools, This course will prepare students tion assets, determining the levels of entity-relationship diagrams, system with the necessary competencies of protection and response to security testing, documentation, training and an entry-level IT professional with incidents, and designing a consis- maintenance activities. Students will hands-on experience and theory tent, reasonable information security apply the course concepts through in computer technology, network- system, with appropriate intrusion case studies. This course is suitable ing and security. The student will detection and reporting features. This for students seeking a career in com- also learn communication skills and course is intended for IT students and puter information technology. professionalism now required of all professionals who want to develop 3 Units entry-level IT professionals. This a foundation in information security 54 Lecture hours course is intended for IT students systems. wishing to prepare for the CompTIA 3 Units A+ Essentials and CompTIA A+ 54 Lecture hours 168 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog CIT 210 ability to design, install, and maintain Telecommunications in Information school-sized internetworks. This is Systems the fourth course in a four-course Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate sequence that qualifies the student to CORRECTIONS assessment; CIT 101 take the CISCO CCNA certification Division of Public Safety Transfers to: CSU test. This is a course designed to familiar- 3 Units CORR 101 ize the student with the terminology 54 Lecture hours Introduction to Corrections and capabilities of data commu- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or nications systems. Mastery of this CIT 290 appropriate assessment; READ 023 or material will enable participation in Cooperative Work Experience/ appropriate assessment decisions regarding alternative con- Internship for Computer Technology Transfers to: CSU figurations of data communications Related Fields This course is designed to provide components. This course specifically Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Corrections or other interested covers that part of telecommunica- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or students with an overview of the his- tions that relates to computer sys- appropriate assessment tory and trends of adult and juvenile tems, or the electronic transmission Transfers to: CSU corrections. It will focus on probation, of computer data. Students will be This course supports and reinforces parole, legal issues, specific laws and expected to complete case assign- on-the-job training in business and the general operation of correctional ments outside of class. industrial establishments under institutions. The relationship between 3 Units supervision of a college instruc- corrections and other components 54 Lecture hours tor and is facilitated by the use of of the justice system will also be learning objectives. The student will examined. This course has been CIT 211 be working in a skilled or profes- identified by the Correctional Peace Internetworks and Router sional level assignment in their area Officer Standards and Training Board Fundamentals of vocational interest and will meet of the Peace Officers Association to Prerequisite: CIT 210 performance objectives related to fulfill educational requirements of the Advisory: Windows and DOS basics instruction that are above and beyond CPOST Certificate for newly hired Transfers to: CSU the conditions of regular employ- officers after July 1, 1995 by CDC and This course covers wide area internet- ment. This course is intended for CYA. working fundamentals. Topics cover students whose job is related to the 3 Units router fundamentals, router setup field of Business Management and 54 Lecture hours and configuration, network manage- have completed or enrolled in the ment, routing and routed protocols, appropriate coursework. “Contact the CORR 104 and network troubleshooting. This CWE office regarding re-enrollment Control and Supervision in Corrections is the second course in a four course procedures”. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or sequence that qualifies the student to Student Unpaid Internship: appropriate assessment; READ 023 or take the CISCO CCNA certification 1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours; appropriate assessment; CORR 101 test. 3 Units/180 hours;4 Units/240 hours Transfers to: CSU 3 Units Student Paid Internship: This course is designed to provide 54 Lecture hours 1Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours; Corrections or other interested stu- 3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours dents with an overview of supervi- CIT 212 1 to 4 Units sion of inmates in the local, state and Internetworks /LAN Design 3 Lecture hours federal correctional institutions. The Prerequisite: CIT 210 60 to 300 hours issues of control in a continuum form Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate of institutional daily living through assessment crisis situations will be introduced Transfers to: CSU and discussed. The course will This course is designed for those COOPERATIVE emphasize the role played by the students who are interested in Local offender and the correctional worker. Area Network (LAN) design with WORK EXPERIENCE- Topics include inmate subculture, consideration of LAN switching, GENERAL violence and effects of crowding VLANs, ACLs, IPX, network man- on inmates and staff, and coping agement, and major consideration Division of Career & techniques for correctional officers of the functions of layers 1-4 in the Technical Education in a hostile prison environment. The OSI layers. A threaded case study causes and effects of abusive tactics will reinforce the student’s ability to CWEG 290 will also be discussed. This course design, install, and maintain school- Cooperative Work Experience Educa- has been identified by the Correc- sized internetworks. This is the third tion - General tional Peace Officer Standards and course in a four-course sequence Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Training Board of the California that qualifies the student to take the appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Department of Corrections, California CISCO CCNA certification test. appropriate assessment Youth Authority, and California Cor- 3 Units Transfers to: CSU rectional Peace Officers Association 54 Lecture hours This course supports and reinforces to fulfill educational requirements of on-the-job training in an actual work the CPOST Certificate for newly hired CIT 213 environment under the supervision officers after July 1, 1995 by CDC and Internetworks/WAN Design of a college instructor and is facili- CYA. Prerequisite: CIT 210 tated by the use of learning objec- 3 Units Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate tives. The student will be working 54 Lecture hours assessment in a professional environment and Transfers to: CSU will meet performance objectives CORR 106 This course is designed for those related to instruction that are above Legal Aspects of Corrections students who are interested in Wide and beyond the conditions of regular Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Area Network (WAN) design with employment. appropriate assessment; READ 023 or detailed coverage on WAN Tech- Student Paid Internship: appropriate assessment; CORR 101 nologies, PPP, ISDN, Frame Relay, 1 unit/75 hours; Transfers to: CSU network management, preparation 2 units/150 hours; This course is designed to provide for the Net+ Certification exam and 3 units/225 hours Corrections or other interested a review for the CCNA Certification 1 to 3 Units students with an awareness of the Exam. Completion of the threaded 3 Lecture hours historical framework, concepts, case study will reinforce the student’s 2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 169 and precedents that guide correc- problems and second strike offenders techniques. The curriculum follows tional practice. Course material will will also be addressed. that recommended by the California broaden the individual’s perspective 3 Units Commission on Peace Officer Stan- of the corrections environment, civil 54 Lecture hours dards and Training and the California rights of prisoners, and responsi- Corrections Commission on Peace bilities and liabilities of corrections CORR 210 Officer Standards and Training. officials. This course has been identi- Supervision in Public Safety 3 Units fied by the Correctional Peace Officer Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 54 Lecture hours Standards and Training Board of the appropriate assessment; READ 023 or California Department of Corrections, appropriate assessment CORR 290 California Youth Authority, and Transfers to: CSU Public Safety Communications California Correctional Peace Officers This course is designed to provide Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Association to fulfill educational Corrections or other interested appropriate assessment; READ 023 or requirements of the CPOST Certifi- students with an overview of the appropriate assessment; AJ 101 cate for newly hired officers after July characteristics needed to be an Transfers to: CSU 1, 1995 by CDC and CYA. effective supervisor in a correctional This course is designed to provide 3 Units setting. Topics include basic supervi- California Peace Officers or other 54 Lecture hours sory responsibilities, the importance interested students with an in-depth of effective interpersonal commu- understanding of public safety CORR 134 nications, and managing personnel communication in the Correctional Introduction to Interviewing and complaints in a prison setting. field. Topics include techniques of Counseling 3 Units effectively communicating facts Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 54 Lecture hours of information and ideas in a clear appropriate assessment; READ 023 or and logical manner for public safety appropriate assessment; CORR 101 CORR 235 reports. Students will gain practi- Transfers to: CSU Conflict Resolution cal experience in interviewing, note This course is designed to provide Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or taking, report writing, and testifying. Corrections or other interested appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 3 Units students with an overview of the appropriate assessment 54 Lecture hours techniques available to entry level Transfers to: CSU practitioners in counseling and inter- This course is designed to provide CORR 43502 viewing. While it is an introduction to Corrections or other interested stu- Custody Training Officer School approaches of behavior modification dents with an in-depth understand- Prerequisite: PAC 040 through interviewing and counseling of conflict situations in which Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or ing, some of the advanced methods abnormal or non-normal behavior is appropriate assessment; READ 023 or utilized by professional counselors manifested. Topics covered include appropriate assessment such as game concepts, transactional concepts of anxiety, fear, frustration, This course is designed to assist the analysis, sensitivity and confrontation hostility, aggression, motivation and experienced custody officer or other methods will also be examined. The manipulation roles. Minorities, crowd Corrections students with current development of positive relation- and mob interaction, alcohol, drugs, information needed to become quali- ships between the client and support sexual problems, character, neurotic fied training officers. Topics covered personnel will be stressed. and psychotic disorders, youthful include supervision, leadership, and 3 Units offenders, stress of incarceration, and communication skills. 54 Lecture hours brain disorders will also be discussed. 0.063 to 0.5 Unit 3 Units 9 to 40 Lecture hours CORR 208 54 Lecture hours Leadership in Corrections CORR 43503 Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or CORR 264 Advanced Tactical Communications appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Inmate Discipline in Corrections Prerequisite: PAC 040 or equivalent appropriate assessment Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Transfers to: CSU appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment; READ 022 or This course is designed to provide appropriate assessment; AJ 101 appropriate assessment Corrections or other interested stu- Transfers to: CSU This course is designed to teach dents with an overview of the skills This course is designed to provide custody officers or other Corrections necessary to be an effective leader Corrections or other interested stu- students advanced communication in a correctional setting. Topics dents with the correctional process skills required to interact effectively addressed include the unique chal- of inmate discipline. Topics covered with inmates in a custody setting. lenges faced by executives managing include due process, disciplinary Topics covered include interpersonal in prison settings, approaches to process, disciplinary reports, findings communication, verbal defusing ensuring the creation and mainte- and disposition. The curriculum techniques, body language, and nance of a safe prison environment, covered is recommended by the Cali- paraphrasing. and techniques for personnel devel- fornia Commission on Peace Officer 0.063 to 0.5 Unit opment. Standards and Training. 9 to 40 Lecture hours 3 Units 3 Units 54 Lecture hours 54 Lecture hours CORR 43505 Team Cell Extractions CORR 209 CORR 265 Prerequisite: PAC 040 Case Load Management Supervision of Sex Offenders Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment; READ 022 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment appropriate assessment appropriate assessment; AJ 101 This course is designed to increase Transfers to: CSU Transfers to: CSU custody officers or other Corrections This course is designed to provide This course is designed to provide student’s knowledge and skills in Corrections or other interested California Peace Officers or other the task of cell extractions. The focus students with an introduction to interested students with instruc- will be on risk management, state effective caseload management in a tion into the correctional process of and federal laws of authority, agency correctional setting. Topics include supervision of inmates who have force policy, and the use of special the laws, policies, and bargaining been convicted of sex offenses. Topics weapons. units that govern caseload manage- include human sexuality and dys- 0.063 to 0.5 Unit ment. Specialized supervision issues functions, theories of sexual offense, 9 to 40 Lecture hours such as offenders with psychological offender typologies and supervision 170 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog CORR 43506 students with the basic skills required CORR 43519 Tactical Weapons Qualification to effectively supervise employees Drug and Alcohol Awareness for Prerequisite: PAC 040 in a custody environment. Topics to Supervisors Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or be presented are individual values, Prerequisite: PAC 040 appropriate assessment; READ 022 or ethics/integrity, performance evalu- Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or appropriate assessment ations, and incident report prepara- appropriate assessment; READ 022 or This course is designed to qualify tion. appropriate assessment custody officers or other Correc- 0.063 to 0.5 Unit This course is designed to familiar- tions students in the use of “less 9 to 40 Lecture hours ize correction supervisors or other lethal weapons”. Weapons included interested students with techniques are the 37mm A.R.W.E.N., 37mm CORR 43511 for recognizing symptoms relating to stinger shot, stingball grenade, Basic Report Writing Skills drug and alcohol abuse. Supervisory and the MK-46 riot extinguisher. Prerequisite: PAC 040 strategies for creating a safe work Nomenclature, operation, and safety Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or environment will be presented. considerations for each weapon will appropriate assessment; READ 022 or 0.063 to 0.5 Unit be covered. appropriate assessment 9 to 40 Lecture hours 0.063 to 0.5 Unit This course is designed for custody 9 to 40 Lecture hours facility employees or other interested CORR 43524 students with limited report writ- Narcotics Identification and CORR 43507 ing skills. The course will provide Investigation Suicide Prevention students with the basic skills needed Prerequisite: PAC 040 Advisory: Prerequisite: PAC 040 to write a report based on the results ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or appropriate Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or of an investigation. assessment; READ 022 or appropriate appropriate assessment; READ 022 or 0.063 to 0.5 Unit assessment appropriate assessment 9 to 40 Lecture hours This course is designed to assist Cor- This course is designed to address the rections or other interested students issue of suicide for correctional offi- CORR 43515 with the development of techni- cers or other Corrections students as Jail Intelligence Gathering cal knowledge and procedures for it occurs in custody settings. “At risk” Prerequisite: PAC 040 basic narcotics investigation in the inmates and the events that trigger Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or custody setting. An emphasis will suicidal situations will be identified. appropriate assessment; READ 022 or be placed on drug recognition and Procedures for prevention, identify- appropriate assessment the processes by which drugs enter a ing suicide risk, and intervention This course is designed to familiarize custody facility. measures will be discussed. Corrections or other interested stu- 0.063 to 0.5 Unit 0.063 to 0.5 Unit dents with the principles and practice 9 to 40 Lecture hours 9 to 40 Lecture hours of analytical interviewing. The course will provide students with the basic CORR 43527 CORR 43508 skills needed to develop the inter- Gangs in the Custodial Environment Squad Tactics and Riot Training viewer’s skills and enhance success Prerequisite: PAC 040 Prerequisite: PAC 040 during interviews. Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or 0.063 to 0.5 Unit appropriate assessment; READ 022 or appropriate assessment; READ 022 or 9 to 40 Lecture hours appropriate assessment appropriate assessment This course is designed to familiar- This course is designed to provide the CORR 43516 ize Corrections or other interested custody officer or other Correctional Hot Fire students with the background and students with information on agency Prerequisite: PAC 040 future expectations of gang activity approved emergency response Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or within the custodial environment. procedures. The topics to be covered appropriate assessment; READ 022 or Topics of identification, behavioral include tactical formations in squads, appropriate assessment traits, and issues of inmate and officer platoon size deployments, special This course is designed to familiar- safety will be presented. weapons review, riot equipment, and ize Corrections or other interested 0.063 to 0.5 Unit chemical agents. students with the Penal Institution 9 to 40 Lecture hours 0.063 to 0.5 Unit Fire Safety Systems. Demonstrations 9 to 40 Lecture hours of burning materials and extinguishing agents will be presented. Students CORR 43509 will experience smoke and heat Special Weapons Training environments and the use of self- COUNSELING Prerequisite: PAC 040 contained breathing apparatus. Team Division of Counseling & Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or work, dangers, and hazards of jail Student Development appropriate assessment; READ 022 or fires will be stressed. appropriate assessment 0.063 to 0.5 Unit COUN 100 This course is designed to familiar- 9 to 40 Lecture hours Introduction to College Survival ize Correctional or other interested Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or students with nomenclature, opera- CORR 43518 appropriate assessment; READ 022 or tions, and tactical deployment. An Emergency Procedures appropriate assessment emphasis will be placed on special Prerequisite: PAC 040 Transfers to: CSU weapons such as the taser, electronic Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or This course is intended for first-time immobilization device, 37 MM arwen, appropriate assessment; READ 022 or college students in need of devel- stingball, and 37 MM stinger shot appropriate assessment oping the knowledge and skills cartridge. This course is designed to familiar- necessary to successfully transition 0.063 to 0.5 Unit ize Corrections or other interested into higher education. Students will 9 to 40 Lecture hours students with agency approved emer- learn and apply information in the gency response procedures. Topics following areas: vocabulary of higher CORR 43510 covered include tactical formations, education, college requirements, poli- Senior Supervision disturbance suppression, evacuation cies and procedures, campus support Prerequisite: PAC 040 plans and related equipment utiliza- services, and self- management as Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or tion. it relates to higher education. The appropriate assessment; READ 022 or 0.063 to 0.5 Unit emphasis in the class will be on first- appropriate assessment 9 to 40 Lecture hours year retention and success. This course is designed to familiar- 1.5 Units ize Correctional or other interested 27 Lecture hours 2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 171 COUN 101 learn about the purpose, demands, development and career theories, College and Life Success requirements, and support services decision-making, factors that Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or of higher education including both contribute to college success, life appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Rio Hondo College and four year skills, adult workplace competencies, appropriate assessment institutions. values, interest, abilities, and Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU 1.5 Units personality, labor market trends in a (*The UC will grant a maximum of 3 27 Lecture hours global economy, and successful job units credit for COUN 101, 101A, 101B search and workplace behaviors. and 151 combined) COUN 151 1 Unit This course provides an exploration Career Exploration and Life Planning 18 Lecture hours of cognitive, psychological, social, Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or and physical factors influencing appropriate assessment; READ 023 or COUN 151C success in college and in life. Topics appropriate assessment Career Exploration and Life Planning include personal responsibility, Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or critical thinking, motivation, (*The UC will grant a maximum of 3 appropriate assessment; READ 023 or self-efficacy, personal awareness, units credit for COUN 101, 101A, 101B appropriate assessment life-long learning, self-management, and 151 combined) Transfers to: CSU health and wellness, interpersonal This course will examine student, This course will examine student, communication in a diverse world, career and self-development theo- career and self-development theories and introduction to career and ries to empower students to make to empower students to make educational planning. Students will effective decisions throughout their effective decisions throughout their learn about the purpose, demands, lifespan by engaging in the process lifespan by engaging in the process requirements, and support services of career and life planning from of career and life planning from of higher education including both a psychological, sociological and a psychological, sociological and Rio Hondo College and four year physiological perspective. Students physiological perspective. Students institutions. will compare and contrast human will compare and contrast human 3 Units development and career theories, development and career theories, 54 Lecture hours decision-making, factors that contrib- decision-making, factors that ute to college success, life skills, adult contribute to college success, life COUN 101A workplace competencies, values, skills, adult workplace competencies, College and Life Success interest, abilities, and personal- values, interest, abilities, and Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or ity, labor market trends in a global personality, labor market trends in a appropriate assessment; READ 023 or economy, and successful job search global economy, and successful job appropriate assessment and workplace behaviors. search and workplace behaviors. Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU 3 Units 1 Unit (*The UC will grant a maximum of 3 54 Lecture hours 18 Lecture hours units credit for COUN 101, 101A, 101B and 151 combined) COUN 151A COUN 290 This course provides an exploration Career Exploration and Life Planning Cooperative Work Experience/ of cognitive, psychological, social, Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Internship for Student Services Related and physical factors influencing appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Fields success in college and in life. Topics appropriate assessment Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or include personal responsibility, criti- Transfers to: CSU appropriate assessment; READ 023 or cal thinking, motivation, self-efficacy, This course will examine student, appropriate assessment personal awareness, life-long learn- career and self-development theories Transfers to: CSU ing, self-management, health and to empower students to make This course supports and reinforces wellness, interpersonal communica- effective decisions throughout their on-the-job training in the Student tion in a diverse world, and intro- lifespan by engaging in the process Services field under supervision of duction to career and educational of career and life planning from a college instructor and is facilitated planning. Students will learn about a psychological, sociological and by the use of learning objectives. The the purpose, demands, requirements, physiological perspective. Students student will be working in a skilled and support services of higher educa- will compare and contrast human or professional level assignment in tion including both Rio Hondo Col- development and career theories, the area of Student Services and will lege and four year institutions. decision-making, factors that meet performance objectives related 1.5 Units contribute to college success, life to instruction that are above and 27 Lecture hours skills, adult workplace competencies, beyond the conditions of regular values, interest, abilities, and employment. This course is intended COUN 101B personality, labor market trends in a for students whose job is related College and Life Success global economy, and successful job to the field of Student Services and Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or search and workplace behaviors. have completed or enrolled in the appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 1 Unit appropriate coursework. “Contact the appropriate assessment 18 Lecture hours CWE office regarding re-enrollment Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU procedures”. (*The UC will grant a maximum of 3 COUN 151B Student Unpaid Internship: units credit for COUN 101, 101A, 101B Career Exploration and Life Planning 1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours; and 151 combined) Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 3 Units/180 hours;4 Units/240 hours This course provides an exploration appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Student Paid Internship: of cognitive, psychological, social, appropriate assessment 1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours; and physical factors influencing Transfers to: CSU 3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours success in college and in life. Topics This course will examine student, 1 to 4 Units include personal responsibility, career and self-development theories 3 Lecture hours critical thinking, motivation, to empower students to make 60 to 300 hours self-efficacy, personal awareness, effective decisions throughout their life-long learning, self-management, lifespan by engaging in the process health and wellness, interpersonal of career and life planning from communication in a diverse world, a psychological, sociological and and introduction to career and physiological perspective. Students educational planning. Students will will compare and contrast human

172 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog DANC 152 rhythm, and improvisation while Dance Rehearsal and Performance emphasizing body control, alignment, Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or balance, and use of weight changes. A DANCE appropriate assessment; READ 022 or basic history of hip-hop culture will Division of Physical Education appropriate assessment; DANC 151; be discussed. The course appeals to DANC 159; DANC 251 dancers seeking careers in dance, stu- Dance Activity Courses Transfers to: UC, CSU dents looking to expand their dance Dance activity courses may be used in This course provides experience and skills, and those wanting an aerobic place of P.E. activity courses to fulfill laboratory exploration in all aspects work-out. degree requirements. of dance performance. Students have 1 Unit the opportunity to perform in an eve- 54 Lab hours DANC 114 ning-length dance concert, work with Conditioning and Alignment for the faculty choreographers and guest art- DANC 159 Dancer ists, and participate as a member of Choreography I Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or a touring dance ensemble. Students Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or appropriate assessment; READ 022 or contribute as dancers, production appropriate assessment; READ 022 or appropriate assessment assistants, and costume designers appropriate assessment; DANC 151 Transfers to: UC, CSU under the supervision and guidance Transfers to: UC, CSU This course is designed to provide of a faculty choreographer. Produc- Choreography I is an introduction the physical training and prepara- tions will be presented for public to the art and craft of dance com- tion for students interested in Dance, performance on and off campus. position. The course will focus on Yoga, and/or Pilates and is suitable 3 Units the elements of improvisation and for individuals seeking to move with 18 Lecture hours experimentation through choreo- greater efficiency and less pain in 108 Lab hours graphic exercises. Basic elements of everyday activities. Students will 59.4 Other hours choreography including form, design, learn how to move the body in a safe motivation, phrasing, gesture, accom- and effective manner and develop DANC 153 paniment, and production basics will strength, flexibility, proper align- Ballet I be explored. Additionally, critical ment, agility, balance and coordina- Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate analysis of dance will be empha- tion. Course work is designed for assessment sized through lectures, readings and those wishing to work at a more Transfers to: UC, CSU observations of professional dance deliberate pace and in a non-competi- This is an introductory course for rehearsals and/or concerts. The class tive atmosphere, or who are recover- those students who seek technical may culminate in the presentation of ing from prior injury. skill in classical ballet. The course will student choreography or production 1 Unit focus on body alignment, traditional of a dance concert. 54 Lab hours steps and combinations, musicality, 3 Units ballet terminology, and the devel- 36 Lecture hours DANC 150 opment of strength and flexibility. 54 Lab hours Introduction to World Dance Students will also gain knowledge of Transfers to: CSU contemporary influences on ballet. DANC 168 This course is open to all students This course may Latin Social Dance interested in studying dances be taken once and repeated three Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or representative of different cultures times for credit. appropriate assessment; READ 022 or and nationalities. Students will learn 1 Unit appropriate assessment dances from multiple cultures and 54 Lab hours Transfers to: CSU evaluate the similarities and differ- Students will learn various types of ences of the works within these cul- DANC 154 beginning club and American-style tures. Dances will be analyzed based Jazz Dance I Latin dance forms that may include on their salient movement qualities, Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Salsa, Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba, including Body, Effort, Space, and appropriate assessment; READ 022 or Merengue, Bachata and Bolero. This Shape, taking into consideration appropriate assessment course emphasizes the use of proper historical background and related Transfers to: UC, CSU lead and follow techniques as a form folklore. Jazz Dance is a versatile, contem- of communication between partners, 1 Unit porary and exciting art form that is and develops proper alignment, bal- 54 Lab hours highly visible on television specials, ance, body awareness, and rhythmic music videos, commercials, and on coordination which are necessary DANC 151 the theatrical stage. Jazz Dance I is parts of appropriate social dancing Modern Dance I designed for the beginning student technique. A basic understanding of Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or who wants to gain rhythmic under- partner dancing etiquette will also be appropriate assessment; READ 022 or standing, basic terminology and addressed. The course appeals to stu- appropriate assessment the fundamental physical skills that dents interested in the social aspect Transfers to: UC, CSU form the basis of jazz technique. A of dance, ones seeking experience in Modern Dance I is an introductory variety of jazz styles will be intro- partnering work, and dancers seeking course for those students who seek duced, including lyrical, musical careers in dance. technical skill in Modern dance. theatre, contemporary, and hip-hop. 1 Unit Emphasis will be placed on develop- This course may be taken once and 54 Lab hours ing contemporary technique as well repeated once for credit. as conditioning the body by improv- 1 Unit DANC 179 ing posture, flexibility, strength, and 54 Lab hours Dance History coordination. Improvisation and cre- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or ative expression will also be explored. DANC 157 appropriate assessment: READ 023 or This course may be taken once and Hip-Hop Dance appropriate assessment repeated three times for credit. Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Transfers to: CSU 1 Unit appropriate assessment; READ 022 or This course introduces the forces and 54 Lab hours appropriate assessment figures which have shaped dance Transfers to: CSU through history. Students will study Students will learn various forms of dance forms from ancient to modern beginning hip-hop dance, including times through readings, films, and pop and lock, hip-hop funk, class discussions with particular syncopations and rhythms. The class focus on Western concert dance. will explore the use of space, energy, Comparisons of various dance tech- 2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 173 niques, theories, and personalities informal showing or concert setting. a discipline, and may not accumulate who have contributed to the art of This course may be taken once and more than a total of twelve (12) units dance will also be covered. repeated three times for credit. college wide. 3 Units 1 Unit Offered in the Following Disciplines: 54 Lecture hours 54 Lab hours Accounting Administration of Justice DANC 199 DANC 254 Art Dance Appreciation Jazz Dance II Astronomy Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Prerequisite: DANC 154 Biology appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Chemistry appropriate assessment appropriate assessment; READ 022 or Child Development Transfers to: UC, CSU appropriate assessment Education This survey course is a multi-cultural Transfers to: UC, CSU Engineering exploration of one of the world’s Jazz Dance II is an intermediate level English oldest and most universal art forms. course designed for students who Environmental Technology The history of ballet, jazz, modern, wish to further develop the technical Fine Arts hip-hop, and musical theater dance and performance skills acquired Fire are investigated through lecture, in Jazz Dance I. Additionally, the French video and demonstration. In addition, historical and cultural aspects of Geography dance will be analyzed in terms of Jazz Dance will be emphasized Geology Body, Effort, Space, and Shape and through lectures, readings and Health Education examined for cultural, social and observations of a professional dance History political influences. This course is concert. Students will also have Humanities designed for students who want the opportunity to perform in an Journalism to gain an understanding of dance informal showing or concert setting. Literature and for dance majors who want to This course may be taken once and Management broaden their knowledge. repeated once for credit. Mathematics 3 Units 1 Unit Music 54 Lecture hours 54 Lab hours Nursing Philosophy DANC 251 Physical Modern Dance II Physics Prerequisite: DANC 151 Advisory: Political ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate Directed Studies Science assessment; READ 022 or appropriate Division of Library & Radio assessment Instructional Support Social Science Transfers to: UC, CSU Sociology Modern Dance II is an intermediate 299 Spanish course designed for students Directed Study Speech who wish to further develop the Transfers to: UC, CSU Theatre Arts technical and creative skills acquired The course is intended for students Trade and Industrial in Modern Dance I. The course who have the ability to assume Vocational Nursing will focus on the biomechanical responsibility for independent work 1 to 3 Units approach to dance, musicality and and to prepare written or oral reports 48 to 144 Hours fluidity. Additionally, the aesthetic and/or appropriate projects. To enroll and cultural aspects of modern in an independent study/directed dance will be emphasized through study course, students must possess a field observations of a professional 2.5 overall grade point average, a 3.0 dance concert, in-class viewing of grade point average in the discipline DRAFTING videotapes and out of class readings. of study being requested, or receive - See ENGINEERING Students will have the opportunity an exception from the instructor. The to perform in an informal showing, paperwork shall include the number TECHNOLOGY collaborate with the advanced of units, and hours of study required choreography students and keep a the arrangements for consultation Division of Career & journal of their technical and creative with the instructor and the work Technical Education growth. This course may be taken product to be evaluated. (Title V, once and repeated three times for Section 58051) Independent Studies/ DRAF 299 credit. Directed Studies may be developed Directed Study: Drafting 1 Unit from any topic arising from or related Transfers to: UC, CSU 54 Lab hours to a course of study that will result in Independent Study/Directed Study developing depth and breadth in that is intended for students who have DANC 253 subject area. Students will be expected the ability to assume responsibil- Ballet II to meet on a regular basis with their ity for independent work and to Prerequisite: DANC 153 faculty sponsor and submit a final prepare written or oral reports and/ Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or report or project, and student progress or appropriate projects. To enroll in appropriate assessment; READ 023 or shall be evaluated at regular intervals. an independent study/directed study appropriate assessment Academic standards for Independent course, students must possess a 2.5 Transfers to: CSU Studies/Directed Studies shall be the overall grade point average, a 3.0 Ballet II is an intermediate level same as those for other courses. Units grade point average in the discipline course designed for students who are awarded in accordance to Title of study being requested, or receive wish to further develop the technical V regulations with one unit of credit an exception from the instructor. and performance skills acquired awarded for 54 hours of Directed Independent Studies/Directed Stud- in Ballet I. The class includes more Studies, six (6) hours of which must ies may be developed from any topic advanced technique work at the be with an instructor. The instructor arising from or related to a course of barre, across the floor, and in center is responsible for monitoring student study that will result in developing floor combinations. Complex adagio progress through the semester. Stu- depth and breadth in that subject and allegro dance sequences will also dents may take directed study courses area. Students will be expected to be introduced. Students will have for a maximum of four (4) units within meet on a regular basis with their fac- the opportunity to perform in an ulty sponsor and submit a final report or project, and student progress shall be evaluated at regular intervals.

174 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog Academic standards for Independent ECON 102 on the relations between the politi- Studies/Directed Studies shall be the Principles of Microeconomics cal and economic systems within the same as those for other courses. Units Prerequisite: MATH 070 or appropriate global economy. The course covers are awarded in accordance to Title assessment the impact of political decisions on V regulations with one unit of credit Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or world economies and international awarded for 54 hours of Directed appropriate assessment; READ 023 or organizations. Further emphasis is Studies, six (6) hours of which must appropriate assessment placed on a comparison-contrast of be with an instructor. The instructor Transfers to: UC, CSU various national economies. Geo- is responsible for monitoring student This is an introductory course in eco- graphic areas of concern include progress through the semester. nomic analysis of markets, intended Africa, Europe, the Pacific Rim, the Students may take directed study for Economics and Business majors as Middle East, Latin America, Russia, courses for a maximum of four (4) well as to satisfy General Education China, and the United States. The units within a discipline, and may requirements. It may be taken prior course is cross-listed as Economics not accumulate more than a total of to Econ 101. Students will learn how 135 and Political Science 135. Credit is twelve (12) units college wide. markets work to coordinate consum- given in either area, not both. 1 to 4 Units ers and producers in an economy, 3 Units 54 to 216 Lab hours various causes of the failure of free 54 Lecture hours markets and policies used to correct or regulate market behavior. 3 Units ECONOMICS 54 Lecture hours EDUCATION Division of Behavioral ECON 102H Division of Behavioral & Social Sciences Principles of Microeconomics & Social Sciences Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade of ECON 101 “C” or better; MATH 070 or appropriate ED 090 Principles of Macroeconomics assessment Tutorial Skills Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or assessment appropriate assessment; READ 022 or appropriate assessment; MATH 070 or Transfers to: UC, CSU appropriate appropriate assessment This is an introductory course in eco- assessment Transfers to: UC, CSU nomic analysis of markets, intended This course provides preparation This is an introductory course in for Economics and Business majors for successful peer tutoring at the which students learn to describe and as well as to satisfy General Educa- community college level. Instruction analyze the performance and policies tion requirements, and may be taken will focus upon tutoring principles, of national economic systems, with by any student who has completed techniques, and materials, study an emphasis on the US economy. It is English 101 with a “C” or better. It skills strategies, communication intended for Economics or Business may be taken prior to ECON 101. Stu- skills, and learning differences. This majors as well as to satisfy General dents will learn how markets work to course is intended for tutors in the Education requirements. Topics coordinate consumers and producers Learning Assistance Center and other include production possibilities and in an economy, various causes of the peer tutoring programs at Rio Hondo tradeoffs; comparative economic failure of free markets and policies College. systems; functions of government; used to correct or regulate market 1 Unit national income and employment; behavior. Students will do a research 18 Lecture hours business cycles; money and banking; project on an actual economic policy monetary and fiscal policy; com- or a theoretical view. ED 110 parative advantage and trade policy; 3 Units Introduction to Teaching economic growth and stability; and 54 Lecture hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or income distribution and poverty. appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 3 Units ECON 106 appropriate assessment 54 Lecture hours Economics of Contemporary Issues Transfers to: UC, CSU Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or This course is designed to introduce ECON 101H appropriate assessment; READ 023 or students to the profession of teaching Principles of Macroeconomics appropriate assessment through lecture and observation of Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade of Transfer to: UC, CSU K-12 classrooms and public schools. “C” or better; MATH 070 or appropriate The course is an introductory course The major aspects of the teaching assessment designed for students interested in profession will be examined, the Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate exploring how the tools of economics diversity of the public school system assessment are used to analyze and debate criti- will be discussed, and students will Transfers to: UC, CSU cal issues facing society today. Eco- gain experience in all three levels This is an introductory course in nomics will be applied to issues such of the K-12 system. This course is which students learn to describe and as: health care, trade deficits, social intended for students considering a analyze the performance and policies security, crime, pollution, alternative career in teaching. Two hours of off- of national economic systems, with energy, income inequality, global site classroom observations per week an emphasis on the US economy. It is development, housing and homeless- to be arranged. intended for Economics or Business ness, and immigration. 3 Units majors as well as to satisfy General 3 Units 54 Lecture hours Education requirements. Topics 54 Lecture hours include production possibilities and tradeoffs; comparative economic ECON 135 ED 120 systems; functions of government; International Political Economy Tutoring Reading in the Elementary national income and employment; Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or School business cycles; money and banking; appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or monetary and fiscal policy; com- appropriate assessment appropriate assessment; READ 022 or parative advantage and trade policy; Transfers to: UC, CSU appropriate assessment economic growth and stability; and This is an introductory course Transfers to: CSU income distribution and poverty. designed for students interested This course provides preparation 3 Units in economics and political science, for a successful tutoring experi- 54 Lecture hours as well as anyone interested in the ence in reading at the elementary global interconnectedness of the school level. Instruction will focus world economy. The course focuses upon tutoring principles, stages of 2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 175 reading acquisition from pre-kinder- dictionary usage, vocabulary devel- student’s needs. Emphasis will also garten through upper elementary opment, and reading comprehension. be placed on knowledge of appro- school levels as well as materials, Students practice specific learning priate compensatory strategies and approaches, and activities that are strategies needed to compensate for familiarity with disability equip- appropriate for tutoring learners at diverse learning styles or deficits. ment. Documentation of a verifiable these various stages of development. This is a non-degree applicable disability needs to be provided to the This course is designed for those stu- course and is offered on a pass/no DSP&S office to enroll in the course. dents who intend to pursue a career pass basis. All students are required This is a non-degree credit course. in teaching at the elementary school to concurrently enroll in the one-unit 1 Unit level. reading lab, EDEV 021L. 54 Lab hours 1 Unit 3 Units 18 Lecture hours 54 Lecture hours EDEV 026 Consumer Math ED 130 EDEV 021L This course is specifically designed Tutoring Reading in the Schools: Literacy Skills II Lab for the Developmentally Delayed Seminar and Field Work Prerequisite/Corequisite: EDEV 021 Learner (DDL) and students with Prerequisite: READ 022 or appropriate This course is a skills class designed special learning needs who would assessment for students with learning disabilities like to apply their math abilities to Prerequisite/Corequisite: ED 120 who need to improve reading com- the workplace and everyday life. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or prehension and vocabulary through Home and money management; appropriate assessment individually prescribed lab work. banking/obtaining credit; math skills Transfers to: CSU Students will complete reading tasks in the workplace; use of calculators; This course provides the student designed to complement the activities time cards/taxes and benefits; and with supervised experience tutoring of their reading course. Students are basic reading, writing and math reading in an elementary-educational required to be concurrently enrolled across the curriculum are emphasized setting (grades K-6). Participants will in EDEV 021, Literacy Skills II. in the course. Guest speakers will apply their knowledge of the reading 0.5 Unit be invited and student projects will process and tutorial skills in tutor- 27 Lab hours reflect the students’ conceptualization ing sessions with children at an off and ability to put into practice what campus site. A weekly class meeting EDEV 022 is learned. This is a non-degree credit provides the academic component Basic Arithmetic course. to the tutoring experience, reinforc- This course is a review of the basic 3 Units ing and expanding the application of principles and skills of arithmetic. 54 Lecture hours concepts gained in the prerequisite The general areas of review are / corequisite course. This course operations of whole numbers and EDEV 027 partially fulfills the requirements for fractions, operations with decimals Strategies for Career Success students participating in the Ameri- and proportional thinking, per- Prerequisite: Students must meet mea- Corps grant program. cent problems and applications to sured appropriate adaptive behaviors that 2 Units percents. This course is designed for meet California Community Colleges 18 Lecture hours students with special needs to master Title V regulations for DSP&S 225 Lab hours basic computational skills, develop Corequisite: EDEV 027L problem solving and arithmetic skills, This course is designed specifically and acquire learning strategies to for the Developmentally Delayed allow them to function successfully Learner (DDL) and students with upon matriculating into upper level special learning needs to prepare EDUCATIONAL mathematics courses. This is a non- them for employment. Emphasis is on degree applicable course. developing skills in the areas of goal DEVELOPMENT 3 Units setting, career assessment inventory, Division of Disabled Students 54 Lecture hours career awareness, career exploration, Program & Services choosing a career, career preparation, EDEV 024 socialization, utilizing community Assessment for Learning Disabilities resources and appropriate grooming EDEV 020 Advisory: Appropriate placement though and hygiene. This is a non-degree Literacy Skills I the Learning Disabilities Assessment credit course and is offered on a This is a beginning course designed Process pass/no pass basis. for students with learning disabili- This course provides intensive 3 Units ties who have limited reading skills. diagnostic learning assessment for 54 Lecture hours Students will learn the meanings and students with learning disabilities. the pronunciations of new words A profile will be developed through EDEV 027L through the use of phonics. The class cognitive and achievement assess- Strategies for Career Success Lab will cover vowel sounds, consonant ment which will emphasize specific Prerequisite/Corequisite: sounds, word syllables, and word academic and learning modality EDEV 027 structure. Students practice strategies strengths and weaknesses. Students This course is designed specifically needed to encode and decode words will develop a Student Education for the Developmentally Delayed to be successful readers. This is a non- Contract to help them improve in Learner (DDL) population and degree credit course and is offered on reading, writing, spelling, computa- students with special learning needs. a pass/no pass basis. tion, and learning skills as well as The laboratory is a work experience 3 Units plan for future educational support. program with minimum supervi- 54 Lecture hours Recommended for all students who sion. Students are placed in on- and suspect they may have a learning off-campus work sites for 4 hours per EDEV 021 disability. This is a non-degree credit week. They will receive on-the-job Literacy Skills II course. training with close supervision at the Prerequisite: Appropriate skill level dem- 1 Unit various locations - 4 weeks at each onstrated through the RHC Placement 54 Lab hours job site. This is a non-degree credit Process course. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in EDEV 025 1 Unit EDEV 021L Adaptive Computer Technology 54 Lab hours This course is designed for students This course helps disabled students with learning disabilities who need to to utilize adaptive computer hard- improve basic reading skills such as ware and software. Material will be provided which is relevant for each 176 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog EDEV 029 and improve memory capabilities. retrieve information and thus become Independent Living Skills Development of interpersonal and more successful students. Topics in This course is designed specifically psychosocial skills which are neces- this course include in-depth instruc- for the Developmentally Delayed sary to function successfully in work, tion in critical reading and thinking, Learner (DDL) population and social, and educational environments time management, memory tech- students with special learning needs. will be emphasized. Students are niques, note-taking, test-taking, cre- Essential independent living skills required to concurrently enroll in ativity, and communication. Students are emphasized. Major topics focus EDEV 031L ABI Orientation Lab. are encouraged to utilize appropriate on the how to live and work issues- Students may repeat this course college resources. from maintaining a healthy body and to improve skills through further 3 Units a safe home to finding and keeping instruction and practice. This course 54 Lecture hours a job. Desired outcome is for the stu- may be taken once and repeated three dent to develop the necessary skills to times for credit. gain greater independence within- 1 Unit outside the family structure. 54 Lecture hours 3 Units ELECTRONICS 54 Lecture hours EDEV 031L Division of Career & Acquired Brain Injury Orientation Lab Technical Education EDEV 030 Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in English Skills EDEV 031 ELEC 041 Corequisite: EDEV 030W This course utilizes computer assisted High Reliability Electronic Fabrication This course is designed for students instruction to improve cognitive skills Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or with learning disabilities who need to in attention, memory, and reason- appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or improve basic writing skills. A pro- ing in students with acquired brain appropriate assessment cess approach to writing is integrated injuries. Emphasis is on reinforcing This course introduces the student to with reading assignments to provide associated learning strategies and the techniques required for the use of a variety of writing experiences. Stu- techniques specific to each student’s hand tools in the building and main- dents practice strategies to develop cognitive strengths. Students are tenance of electronics equipment. thinking, language, and writing skills. required to concurrently enroll in Particular attention is devoted to sol- This course is the beginning level of EDEV 031 Acquired Brain Injury dering and other assembly operations composition; it prepares students for Orientation. Students may repeat which must frequently be performed success in English 035 or 101. This this course to improve skills through by electronic technicians. is a non-degree credit course and further instruction and practice. 3 Units is offered on a pass/no pass basis. This course may be taken once and 36 Lecture hours Students are required to concurrently repeated three times for credit. 54 Lab hours enroll in EDEV 030W. 1 Unit 3 Units 54 Lab hours ELEC 050 54 Lecture hours Introduction to the Electrical Industry EDEV 101 Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate EDEV 030W College and Career Exploration assessment English Skills Workshop Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or This introductory course is for a Corequisite: EDEV 030W appropriate assessment; READ 023 or general audience and for those con- This course is designed for students appropriate assessment templating a career in the powerline with learning disabilities who need to Transfers to: CSU (electrical) industry. Students will improve basic writing skills. A pro- This course is designed to facilitate a become acquainted with the basic cess approach to writing is integrated student’s acquisition of the necessary concepts of terminology and will with reading assignments to provide information and personal awareness receive hands-on experience with a variety of writing experiences. Stu- for a successful college experience. components and measuring equip- dents practice strategies to develop Special strategies will be utilized to ment. thinking, language, and writing skills. particularly benefit the student with 2 Units This course is the beginning level of specific learning difficulties. The 27 Lecture hours composition; it prepares students for value of higher education will be 27 Lab hours success in English 035 or 101. This explored with particular emphasis is a non-degree credit course and on the policies and procedures of ELEC 051 is offered on a pass/no pass basis. Rio Hondo College and four year Electrical Power Distributions Systems Students are required to concurrently institutions. Special attention will be Prerequisite: ELEC 050 enroll in EDEV 030W English Skills directed toward the understanding Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Workshop. Students must complete of “Certificate Programs”, “Associate appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 54 lab hours per semester. The class Degrees”, “General Education” and appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or will meet for 28 hours per semester “Transfer” requirements. Students appropriate assessment on campus. The remaining credit will investigate the various support This is an introductory course for hours will be completed by arrange- services available at Rio Hondo and linemen and those interested in a ment with the instructor. develop a working knowledge of career in the power utility industry. 1 Unit how a student may benefit from such This is the second class of a five class 54 Lab hours services. program designed to provide the stu- 3 Units dent with knowledge and skills with EDEV 031 54 Lecture hours electrical power distribution systems. Acquired Brain Injury Orientation This course explains how electricity is Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in EDEV 134 generated and delivered to custom- EDEV 031L Study Techniques ers. Course content includes safety, This course is designed to orient Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or basic electrical theory of generation, students with ABI to the structure, appropriate assessment; READ 023 or transmission, transformers, regula- goals, and services of the Acquired appropriate assessment tors, fuses, meters, and applied math- Brain Injury Program at Rio Hondo Transfers to: CSU ematics to illustrate basic electricity College. The course serves as an This is a course in college study relationships of components in an introduction to cognitive retraining skills which also addresses the needs electrical power distribution system. and provides systematic instruction of students identified with special 3 Units for increased attention and concen- learning needs. Students are taught 45 Lecture hours tration skills. Course activities are specific techniques, principles, and 27 Lab hours designed to refine problem-solving strategies which enable them to effectively acquire, integrate, store, and 2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 177 ELEC 052 tion, and maintenance of fiber optic associated with the wireless systems. Distribution of Electrical Power cabling control systems and optoelec- Also presented are topics on environ- Prerequisite: ELEC 051 tronic control systems for computer mental effects, governmental impact Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or communication and networking and history of wireless telecommuni- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or systems. This course is designed cations. appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or for students wanting to work in the 3 Units appropriate assessment Home Technology Service industry. 45 Lecture hours This is an introductory course for 2 Units 27 Lab hours linemen and those interested in a 27 Lecture hours career in the power utility industry. 27 Lab hours ELEC 071 This is the third class of a five class Mobile and Wireless Communications program designed to provide the stu- ELEC 063 Prerequisite: ELEC 070 dent with knowledge and skills with Fundamentals of Wireless Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or electrical power distribution systems. Communication appropriate assessment; READ 023 or This course further explains the dis- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or tribution of electrical energy, starting appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment with the various methods of genera- appropriate assessment This is the second class of a five class tion, through a more extensive look This course presents the principles program that will further examine into various transmission systems, and practices of wireless commu- the theory behind present day wire- into the rural and urban substations, nication technology and includes less (cellular) telecommunications and ending at the customer’s service instruction in the design, installation, systems. This course is designed to entrance. Course content includes and maintenance of wireless commu- provide students with information safety, electrical theory of generation, nication technology network systems. and skills associated with the wire- transmission, distribution, substa- Emphasis is placed on system reli- less (cellular) telecommunications tions, transformers, and applied ability, security, and cost containment industry. The course is intended for mathematics related to the compo- concerns. This course is designed students that are interested in a new nents of an electrical power distribu- for students wanting to work in the career or are currently working in tion system. Home Technology Service industry. the wireless telecommunications 3 Units 2 Units industry. Topics will include: Wire- 45 Lecture hours 27 Lecture hours less standards and protocols and 27 Lab hours 27 Lab hours the critical issues of compatibility, internetworking, and voice/data ELEC 060 ELEC 064 convergence, design and integration D.C. and A.C. Fundamentals Home Technology Integration of WCDMA/UMTS, CDMA2000, Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate Technologies and SCDMA into existing cellular/ assessment Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or PCS networks. Also presented are This introductory course in D.C. & appropriate assessment; READ 023 or topics on RF propagation, 3G and 4G A.C. electricity is for general audience appropriate assessment networks, and the future of wireless and for those contemplating a career This course presents the principles telecommunications. in the powerline (electrical) industry. and practices of installing and 3 Units Course content includes basic theory, maintaining home technology. 45 Lecture hours resistance, capacitance, inductance, Students are exposed to home light- 27 Lab hours simple D.C. & A.C. circuits, trans- ing controls, computer networking, formers, measuring instruments, home security, home entertainment ELEC 101 batteries, motors & generators. systems including video, data, and Basic D/C Electronic Circuits and 3 Units voice, heating ventilation and air Devices 45 Lecture hours conditioning control systems, and Prerequisite: MATH 030 or MATH 27 Lab hours home systems integration. This 030D or appropriate assessment, or course prepares the student for Home TCED 080 ELEC 061 Technology Industry certification Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Fundamentals of Wire and Cabling and is designed for students want- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or ing to work in the Home Technology appropriate assessment appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Service industry. Transfers to: CSU appropriate assessment 4 Units This course is an introduction to This course will present the principles 54 Lecture hours the field of Direct Current (D/C) and practices of copper cable wiring 54 Lab hours electricity/electronics. Emphasis is technology and includes instruction on the theory of operation, physi- in the design, installation, and main- ELEC 070 cal properties and characteristics tenance of copper wiring systems for Applied Telecommunications of DC electrical/electronic circuits intelligent control systems, lighting Technology and devices. Students will analyze and appliance control devices, com- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or circuits and solve problems utiliz- munication, and networking. Also appropriate assessment; READ 023 or ing basic network analysis methods. includes instruction in household appropriate assessment; MATH 030 The course will instruct students on and institutional power wiring. This or appropriate assessment the arrangement of circuit diagrams, course is designed for students want- This is an introductory course that proper identification of circuit/device ing to work in the Home Technology will examine the theory behind symbols, and use of wiring sche- Service industry. present day wireless (cellular) matics. Laboratory work provides 2 Units telecommunications systems which experience with the design and test of 27 Lecture hours will include an in-depth analysis of basic electrical circuits, use of meters, 27 Lab hours the design and installation of these schematic diagrams, oscilloscopes, systems. The course is intended and common laboratory equipment. ELEC 062 for students interested in a career This course is for students that are Fundamentals of Fiber Optics in the wireless telecommunica- contemplating a career in the electri- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or tions industry. Topics will include: cal/electronics industry and is part appropriate assessment; READ 023 or mobile devices networks, antenna of the preparation leading to an A. S. appropriate assessment orientation, base station system, and Degree or a Certificate in Electronics This course presents the principles the operation and support system Technology. and practices of fiber optics and opto- 4 Units electronic technology and includes 54 Lecture hours instruction in the design, installa- 54 Lab hours

178 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog ELEC 102 special diodes, Thyristors (SCR), IC’s Binary codes, Hexadecimal codes and Basic A/C Electronic Circuits and (digital and analog), typical appli- Boolean algebra. Analysis and design Devices cations of each device in amplifier, of combinational and sequential Prerequisite: MATH 030 or 030D or regulator, oscillator, timer and digital Logic Circuits, Gates, Adders, TTL: appropriate assessment, or TCED 080 circuits. Students will analyze circuits small and medium scale integrated Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or and solve problems utilizing basic devices, programmable logic and appropriate assessment; READ 023 or network analysis methods. Labora- simulation of digital circuits and appropriate assessment tory work provides experience with CMOS, ECL families will be covered. Transfers to: CSU the design and test of basic solid Laboratory work will also provide This course is an introduction to the state device circuits including signal experience with the design and test field of Alternating Current (A/C) tracing and troubleshooting, use of of basic digital circuits, use of meters, electricity/electronics. Emphasis is meters, schematic diagrams, oscil- schematic diagrams, oscilloscopes, on the theory of operation, physi- loscopes, and common laboratory and common laboratory equipment. cal properties and characteristics equipment. This course is for stu- This course is for students that are of AC electrical/electronic circuits dents that are contemplating a career contemplating a career in the electri- and devices. Students will analyze in the electrical/electronics industry cal/electronics industry and is part circuits and solve problems utiliz- and is part of the preparation leading of the preparation leading to an A. S. ing basic network analysis methods. to an A. S. Degree or a Certificate in Degree or a Certificate in Electronics The course will instruct students on Electronics Technology. Technology. the arrangement of circuit diagrams, 4 Units 4 Units proper identification of circuit/device 54 Lecture hours 54 Lecture hours symbols, and use of wiring sche- 54 Lab hours 54 Lab hours matics. Laboratory work provides experience with the design and test of ELEC 109 ELEC 208 basic electrical circuits, use of meters, Linear, Analog Circuits and Devices Advanced Solid State Devices and schematic diagrams, oscilloscopes, Prerequisite: ELEC 101 and 102 Circuits and common laboratory equipment. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Prerequisite: ELEC 108 This course is for students that are appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or contemplating a career in the electri- appropriate assessment appropriate assessment; READ 023 or cal/electronics industry and is part Transfers to: CSU appropriate assessment of the preparation leading to an A. S. This course focuses on linear analog Transfers to: CSU Degree or a Certificate in Electronics circuits and devices used in the This course is a continuation of the Technology. field of electronics. Emphasis is on study of solid state devices used in 4 Units the theory of operation, methods of the field of electronics presented 54 Lecture hours fabrication, physical properties and in the introductory course ELEC 54 Lab hours characteristics of operational ampli- 108. Emphasis is on the theory of fiers, other discrete circuits and exter- operation, physical properties and ELEC 105 nal circuitry. This course builds on characteristics of advanced semicon- Computer Simulation and Fabrication the foundation laid in Electronics 108, ductor devices and circuits. Devices of Electronic Circuits continuing the study of solid state considered are advanced design Prerequisite: ELEC 101 devices and circuits with emphasis on transistors, SCRs and other Integrated Transfers to: CSU the Integrated Circuit (IC) and appli- Circuits-IC’s (digital and analog), This course provides an introduc- cations. Students will analyze circuits typical applications of each device in tion to the use of computer software and solve problems utilizing basic inverters, converters, and switching in the simulation and fabrication of network analysis methods. IC device power supplies. Students will analyze electronic circuits and printed circuit characteristics are explored. Input/ circuits and solve problems utiliz- boards. It is intended for students output impedance, drift, offset, bias ing basic network analysis methods in electronics technology as well current, Gain, Frequency Response with emphasis on advanced bias- as those currently working in the and simple modeling are among the ing, cascading, coupling and phase electronics industry. Using a popular topics considered. Use of device data shifting. Laboratory work provides educational version of circuit simula- sheets and application notes will be experience with the design and test tion software, the Electronics Work- introduced to provide training in of advanced solid state device circuits bench TM program suite, students the selection of devices for specific including signal tracing and trouble- will be introduced first to concepts purposes. Laboratory work provides shooting, use of schematic diagrams of analog and digital circuit simula- experience with the design and test and common laboratory equipment. tion. The modeled circuits are then of basic solid state device circuits This course is for students that are processed. Fabricated and ultimately including signal tracing and trouble- contemplating a career in the electri- tested as prototype circuit boards. shooting, use of meters, schematic cal/electronics industry and is part Students will learn to use a miniature diagrams, oscilloscopes, and common of the preparation leading to an A. S. computer controlled circuit board laboratory equipment. This course is Degree or a Certificate in Electronics mill to produce the prototypes. for students that are contemplating Technology. 2 Units a career in the electrical/electronics 4 Units 18 Lecture hours industry and is part of the prepara- 54 Lecture hours 54 Lab hours tion leading to an A. S. Degree or a 54 Lab hours Certificate in Electronics Technology. ELEC 108 4 Units ELEC 211 Introduction to Solid State Devices and 54 Lecture hours Advanced Digital Electronics Circuits 54 Lab hours Prerequisite: ELEC 111 Prerequisite: ELEC 101 and 102 Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or ELEC 111 appropriate assessment appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Introduction to Digital Electronics Transfers to: CSU appropriate assessment Prerequisite: ELEC 101 and 102 This course is a continuation of intro- Transfers to: CSU Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or duction to electronic digital principles This course is an introduction to appropriate assessment; READ 023 or common to all areas of electronics. solid state devices used in the field of appropriate assessment Building on the foundations cov- electronics. Emphasis is on the theory Transfers to: CSU ered in ELEC 111, emphasis will be of operation, methods of fabrication, This course is an introduction to placed on the study of various types physical properties and character- digital electronic principles common of Counters, A/D and D/A Convert- istics of semiconductor devices and to all areas of electronics. The course ers, I-O Devices, Memories and an circuits. Devices considered are will emphasize study of number introduction to Micro Computers. diodes, BJT and FET transistors, systems and representations such as 2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 179 Through laboratory work, students in the power distribution and line Students will also learn about short learn applications by construct- construction industry. Basic electri- circuits, system protective concepts ing various circuits and devices. cal principles and safety on the job and how to identify control circuits Advanced analysis and design of are emphasized. Topics include basic from wiring diagrams. This course combinational and sequential Logic mathematical computations, includ- is intended for students that are con- Circuits, Gates, Adders, TTL: small ing trigonometry fundamentals, templating a career in the electrical and medium scale integrated devices, electron theory and the fundamentals utility industry. programmable logic and simulation of magnetism. Students will combine 3 Units of digital circuits and ECL families electrical theory with laboratory and 45 Lecture hours will be covered. Laboratory work practical applications in the course of 27 Lab hours will also provide experience with study. This course is intended for stu- the design and test of basic digital dents that are contemplating a career EUT 118 circuits, use of meters, schematic in the electrical utility industry. Electrical Utility Technology V diagrams, oscilloscopes, and common 3 Units Prerequisite: EUT 116 laboratory equipment. This course is 45 Lecture hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or for students that are contemplating 27 Lab hours appropriate assessment; READ 023 or a career in the electrical/electronics appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or industry and is part of the prepara- EUT 112 appropriate assessment; ELEC 050 tion leading to an A. S. Degree or a Electrical Utility Technology II Transfers to: CSU Certificate in Electronics Technology. Prerequisite: EUT 110 This course covers advanced theory 4 Units Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or of electrical distribution lines and 54 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; READ 023 or systems. Other topics include phas- 54 Lab hours appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or ing, system groundings, substations appropriate assessment; ELEC 050 and the use of electrical instruments. ELEC 240 Transfers to: CSU Students will also learn how to Microprocessors and Microcomputing This course involves the study of the connect transformers in accordance Prerequisite: ELEC 211 power distribution and line construc- with the state code. Usage of fusing Transfers to: CSU tion industry. Topics include meth- tables and reference tables, including This course will provide a funda- ods of producing electricity, A.C. technical symbols are also covered. mental knowledge of the general and D.C. meters and circuitry and This course is intended for students architecture of microcomputers. electric batteries. Students will also that are contemplating a career in the Emphasis is on the study of organi- learn about Ohm’s Law, Kirchhoff’s electrical utility industry. zation and structuring of the major Law, and electromagnetic induction. 3 Units hardware and software components This course is intended for students 45 Lecture hours of computers which includes, the that are contemplating a career in the 27 Lab hours CPU and some of the I/O devices electrical utility industry. used to interface the CPU to vari- 3 Units EUT 120 ous peripheral devices. It considers 45 Lecture hours Utility Pole Climbing Techniques the physical aspects of information 27 Lab hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or transfer and control within a digital appropriate assessment; READ 023 or computer. Network architecture, EUT 114 appropriate assessment; MATH 030 communication protocol, as well as Electrical Utility Technology III or appropriate assessment micro-programming instruction sets Prerequisite: EUT 112 Transfers to: CSU and assembly language program- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or This course is designed to provide ming are also emphasized. Labora- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or instruction on climbing a utility tory exercises will focus on construct appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or pole safely using the latest OSHA and deconstruct of a basic computer, appropriate assessment; ELEC 050 fall resistant requirements. At the along with test and troubleshooting Transfers to: CSU completion of this course, students of critical functions. This course is This course is a study of alternating will be able to safely ascend and for students that are contemplating current circuits, A.C. and D.C. motors descend a utility pole using gaffs a career in the electrical/electronics and generators, pole and overhead and extension ladders. This course industry and is part of the prepara- construction, and transformers and provides an orientation in the power tion leading to an A. S. Degree or a voltage regulators. Topics include distribution and line construction Certificate in Electronics Technology. schematics, shunt and series capaci- industry. Basic electrical principles 4 Units tors and safety issues outlined by and safety on the job are emphasized. 54 Lecture hours the Occupational Safety and Health This course is intended for students 54 Lab hours Act (OSHA). Calculating power used that are contemplating a career in the by electrical circuits is also covered. electrical utility industry. This course is intended for students 4 Units that are contemplating a career in the 54 Lecture hours electrical utility industry. 54 Lab hours ELECTRONICS/ 3 Units 45 Lecture hours ELECTRIC UTILITY 27 Lab hours TECHNOLOGY EUT 116 EMERGENCY Division of Career & Electrical Utility Technology IV Technical Education Prerequisite: EUT 114 MEDICAL TECHNICIAN Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Division of Public Safety EUT 110 appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Electrical Utility Technology I appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or EMT 093 Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment; ELEC 050 Emergency Medical Technician appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Transfers to: CSU Prerequisite: FTEC 121 appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or This course is a continuation of Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment; ELEC 050 pole and overhead line construc- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Transfers to: CSU tion. Topics covered include state appropriate assessment; BIOL 125 This is an introductory course that safety orders for line construction This course is designed to certify will examine the theory behind and maintenance, transmission and students as California State Emer- present day utility energy systems. distribution systems and conduc- gency Medical Technicians and gain This course provides an orientation tors and electrical systems faults. employment as an ambulance driver

180 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog or ambulance attendant. After suc- 1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours; with no previous drafting skills or cessful completion of this course, 3 Units/180 hours;4 Units/240 hours training. The course is designed for students will be authorized to take Student Paid Internship: students who wish to pursue training the National Registry EMT examina- 1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours; in fields and careers related to archi- tions and then request certification 3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours tecture, civil and engineering design as an EMT through the Los Angeles 1 to 4 Units drafting. Practical application will be County Department of Health or 3 Lecture hours provided with the tools, techniques, other local EMS accrediting agencies. 60 to 300 hours standards, and practices used in the Topics discussed include pre-hospital industries that need technical draw- care terminology, cardiovascular ings and graphics. emergencies, pre-hospital childbirth, 3 Units communicable disease, extrication 45 Lecture hours tools and equipment, automatic 54 Lab hours external defibrillation and an ENGINEERING understanding of the Emergency Division of Mathematics & Sciences ENGT 105 Medical System. Students must pass a Architectural and Technical Freehand background check and EMT medical ENGR 217 Sketching physical with a 10-panel drug screen. Electric Circuit Analysis Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or 8 Units Prerequisite/Corequisite: MATH 270 appropriate assessment; READ 022 or 117 Lecture hours and PHY 213 (both with a grade of “C” appropriate assessment 81 Lab hours or better) Transfers to: CSU Transfers to: UC, CSU This course is designed to develop EMT 0931 This course is for students who skill in freehand drawing as used by Emergency Vehicle Operations intend to pursue a major in engineer- the design professionals in both archi- Prerequisite: READ 023 or appropriate ing. The course is the study of basic tectural and technical applications. assessment; Possession of a class “C” circuit analysis techniques including Using pen, pencil, marker, basic prin- license. Ohm’s law, Kirchhoff’s laws, mesh- ciples of proportion, composition and Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or current and node-voltage method, freehand techniques, students will appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or Thévenin and Norton’s equivalent prepare technical sketches to industry appropriate assessment circuits, transient and steady-state standards, in isometric, oblique, This course is designed to certify responses of passive circuits, and perspective and orthographic. Design students as driver operators for operational amplifiers. This course considerations will also be introduced both Class “B” commercial driver’s also includes sinusoidal steady-state for various projects involving pre- license and for ambulance drivers analysis of AC circuits, AC power cal- liminary design sketches. This course certification in California. A Class culation, three-phase circuits, mutual is open to all students who wish to “B” commercial drivers permit will inductance, frequency response, and develop freehand drawing skills. It be obtained while in this course and a resonance. is required for all students working Class “B” commercial driver’s license 3 Units towards a degree or certificate in the may be obtained prior to completion 72 Lecture hours Architecture and Engineering Design of this course. Pre-Trip inspection, Drafting program. driving skills and a driving test is ENGR 235 2 Units part of this course. Students will Engineering Mechanics: Statics 27 Lecture hours complete certification through the Prerequisite: PHY 211 with a grade of 36 Lab hours California State Fire Marshal’s office “C” or better in Driver Operator 1A and 1B. A Prerequisite/Corequisite: MATH 191 ENGT 122 physical is required to meet Cali- with a grade of “C” or better Engineering Design Graphics fornia State standards in regards to Transfers to: UC, CSU Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or licensing. This course is for students who appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 4 Units intend to pursue a major in engineer- appropriate assessment; ENGT 101 or 54 Lecture hours ing and provides an overview of the two years of high school drafting 54 Lab hours effect of two and three dimensional Transfers to: UC, CSU force systems on particles and rigid This course is an introduction to EMT 290 bodies under equilibrium conditions. graphics as used in engineering Cooperative Work Experience / Topics covered include distributed design and the systematic use of Internship for Emergency Medical forces and determination of cen- graphic solutions and descriptive Technicians troids, analysis of trusses, frames geometry to solve three dimensional Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or and machines, internal forces and engineering problems involving appropriate assessment; READ 023 or moments, systems involving friction, space, points, planes and lines. appropriate assessment and method of virtual work and Technical drawing using I.S.O. and Transfers to: CSU equilibrium. A.N.S.I. standards including geomet- This course supports and reinforces 3 Units ric dimensioning and tolerancing, on-the-job training in the Emergency 72 Lecture hours will be stressed with a conceptual Medical Technician field under design project and preparation of supervision of a college instruc- working drawings. This course is tor and is facilitated by the use of required for all students working learning objectives. The student will towards a degree or certificate in the be working in a skilled or profes- ENGINEERING Architecture and Engineering Design sional level assignment in the area Drafting program. The course is also of Emergency Medical Technician TECHNOLOGY recommended for students interested and will meet performance objectives Division of Career & in transferring to Schools of Engineer- related to instruction that are above Technical Education ing. and beyond the conditions of regular 4 Units employment. This course is intended ENGT 101 54 Lecture hours for students whose job is related to Introduction to Technical Drawing & 54 Lab hours the field of fire technology or EMS Graphics (emergency medical services) and Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or have completed or enrolled in the appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate coursework. “Contact the appropriate assessment CWE office regarding re-enrollment Transfers to: CSU procedures”. This is a basic course in technical Student Unpaid Internship: drawing and graphics for students 2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 181 ENGT 131 ENGT 170 ing, and graphic techniques, students Engineering and Manufacturing MicroStation for Basic CADD will apply previously learned skills Applications of Technical Drawing Applications to develop graphic illustrations of Prerequisite: ENGT 122 Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or mechanical applications for use in Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or catalogs, manuals and engineering appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment; ENGT 101 or support presentation documents. This appropriate assessment; ENGT 150 or two years of high school drafting course benefits all students in areas of ENGT 270, or CADD experience Transfers to: CSU study related to Engineering, Draft- Transfers to: CSU This course is for students preparing ing, Design and Computer Graphics. This intermediate course is the study for high technology careers who need 4 Units of technical drawing as used in the skills necessary to function as 54 Lecture hours manufacturing applications of design an entry level CADD operator or to 54 Lab hours and engineering technology. This apply CADD to specific disciplines of course is for all students in areas of mechanical and architectural design, ENGT 250 study related to Engineering, Techni- manufacturing, illustration and Parametric Modeling 3D Applications cal Drafting, Design and Computer engineering related documents. An for Mechanical Design Graphics. The course incorporates overview of computer graphics and Prerequisite: ENGT 150 orthographic projection, introduction CADD (Computer Assisted Design Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or to tool design, and applications of and Drawing) utilizing the latest appropriate assessment; READ 023 or descriptive geometry through layouts release of MicroStation software will appropriate assessment and developments. The course will be provided. Students will produce Transfers to: CSU also cover ANSI Y14.5, precision 2D orthographic and basic 3D model This course presents advanced dimensioning, geometric tolerancing, solutions of mechanical and architec- applications of 2D and 3D Computer manufacturing terminology and pro- tural applications. Aided Design Drafting (CADD) and cesses. Lab exercises and drawings 4 Units an introduction to parametric model- will be used to reinforce lecture and 54 Lecture hours ing and rapid prototyping utiliz- demonstration concepts. 54 Lab hours ing the latest releases of Autodesk 4 Units Inventor series, SolidWorks, and 54 Lecture hours ENGT 200 other parametric modeling software 54 Lab hours Intermediate AutoCAD for Design and to produce solutions for mechanical Production applications. This course benefits all ENGT 138 Prerequisite: ENGT 150 with a grade of students in areas of study related to Engineering Careers & Applications “C” or better Engineering, Drafting, Design and Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Computer Graphics, emphasizes appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or CADD generated three dimensional appropriate assessment appropriate assessment; ENGT 101 or graphics using wire frame, surface Transfers to: CSU two years of high school drafting modeling, and parametric solids. This course is for all students inter- Transfers to: CSU 4 Units ested in the career field of Engineer- This course is for students pursuing 54 Lecture hours ing Design Drafting. Engineering degrees or certificates in the Architec- 54 Lab hours Careers and Applications will explore ture and Engineering Design Drafting the career opportunities and training Program and for those who wish to ENGT 265 requirements in the field of engineer- enhance their AutoCAD skills for Pressure Piping Design ing and engineering technology. workplace productivity. The course Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Topics will include the history of is an intermediate application study appropriate assessment; READ 023 or engineering, careers in engineering, in computer aided design, drafting, appropriate assessment; ENGT 150 or ethics and responsibilities of the engi- and graphics using the latest revi- ENGT 170 or industry experience in neer, communicating and problem sions of AutoCAD. Combined with CADD applications solving. previously learned technical drafting Transfers to: CSU 2 Units conventions and basic AutoCAD This course is for those students with 27 Lecture hours operational skills, students will CADD experience who are interested 36 Lab hours use AutoCAD to produce detailed in the career field of pressure piping drawings that involve model-space design engineering. This course pres- ENGT 150 and paperspace, 2D and 3D objects, ents the preparation of engineering AutoCAD for Basic CADD Applications block attributes and viewport scales. detail drawings of piping systems for Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Emphasis will be placed on working commercial, utilities and industrial appropriate assessment; READ 023 or with multiple drawing files using plants. Included is information and appropriate assessment; ENGT 101 or external files to create mechanical, work dealing with the location, instal- two years of high school drafting architectural and civil projects. lation, operation, and maintenance Transfers to: CSU 3 Units of pumps, steam turbines, compres- This course is for students preparing 45 Lecture hours sors, tanks, heaters, coolers, cooling for high technology careers who need 54 Lab hours towers, condenser, reactors, boilers, the skills necessary to function as chillers, heat exchangers and special an entry level CADD operator or to ENGT 231 equipment. apply CADD to specific disciplines of Technical Product Design and 3 Units mechanical and architectural design, Presentation 36 Lecture hours manufacturing, illustration and Prerequisite: ENGT 122; ENGT 150 72 Lab hours engineering related documents. An Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or overview of computer graphics and appropriate assessment; READ 022 or ENGT 266 CADD (Computer Assisted Design appropriate assessment Pressure Piping Applications and Drawing) utilizing the latest Transfers to: CSU Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or release of AutoCAD software will be This intermediate course is the study appropriate assessment; READ 023 or provided. Students will produce 2D of technical presentation drawing, appropriate assessment; ENGT 150 or orthographic, isometric, and basic 3D product proposal and design includ- ENGT 170 or industry experience in model solutions of mechanical and ing electro-mechanical packaging, CADD applications; ENGT 265 architectural applications. orthographic and axonometric Transfers to: CSU 4 Units illustration for presentation and This course is for all students 54 Lecture hours assembly pictorial views. Using interested in the career field of 54 Lab hours computer aided design, manual draft- pressure piping design engineering.

182 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog This course presents the advanced studying Architecture, Civil, ing their writing and language skills preparation of engineering detail Engineering of all types, Drafting, through individual conferences with drawings of piping systems for Design and Computer Graphics. composition instructors. Students will commercial, utilities and industrial High technology skills which are complete and revise assignments that plants. Included is advanced necessary to function as a designer or complement the goals and objectives information and layout work dealing CADD Drafter are emphasized. of ENGL 030. All ENGL 030 stu- with the location, installation, 4 Units dents must enroll in this course. This operation of pumps, steam turbines, 54 Lecture hours course may be repeated one time for compressors, vertical vessels, 54 Lab hours credit. This is a non-degree applicable horizontal vessels, tanks, heaters, course offered on a pass-no pass coolers, cooling towers, condenser, ENGT 290 basis. reactors, boilers, chillers, heat Cooperative Work Experience/ 0.5 Unit exchangers and special equipment. Internship for Drafting Related Fields 27 Lab hours 3 Units Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 36 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; READ 023 or ENGL 035 72 Lab hours appropriate assessment Intermediate Composition for Transfers to: CSU Developing Writers ENGT 270 This course supports and reinforces Prerequisite: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 Solid Works for 3D Modeling and on-the-job training in business and with a grade of “Pass” or appropriate Prototype Applications industrial establishments under assessment Prerequisite: ENGT 150 or ENGT 170 supervision of a college instruc- Corequisite: ENGL 035W Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or tor and is facilitated by the use of This is a composition course which appropriate assessment; READ 023 or learning objectives. The student will trains students in the clear and appropriate assessment be working in a skilled or profes- logical communication of ideas and Transfers to: CSU sional level assignment in their information. Students will learn to This course presents an intensive area of vocational interest and will relate ideas and information in stan- study in 3D computer graphics meet performance objectives related dard written English that a literate and CADD (Computer Assisted to instruction that are above and audience can easily understand. To Design and Drafting) utilizing beyond the conditions of regular accomplish this, students will learn the latest release of SolidWorks employment. This course is intended methods of prewriting, construct Software. This course benefits all for students whose job is related to and revise a series of original essays, students in areas of study related the field of drafting and have com- discuss readings, and participate in to Engineering, Drafting, Design pleted or enrolled in the appropriate collaborative activities which increase and Computer Graphics. Students coursework. “Contact the CWE office their ability to articulate ideas. This will produce three dimensional regarding re-enrollment procedures”. is a non-degree credit course and is parametric computer generated Student Unpaid Internship: offered on a pass/no pass basis. Each virtual models incorporating 1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours; week, three additional hours will be mechanical design refinements. The 3 Units/180 hours;4 Units/240 hours required in an accompanying 35W course emphasizes high technology Student Paid Internship: Writing Workshop offered on a pass/ skills which are necessary to function 1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours; no pass basis. This class can also as a design professional to apply 3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours be taken in three 6-week modules. 3D design graphics technology to 1 to 4 Units Students will have the opportunity specific disciplines of mechanical 3 Lecture hours to take one, two, or three modules engineering, machine drafting and 60 to 300 hours for one unit of credit each. Module design, manufacturing, animation, A will cover simple and compound modeling and illustration. Students sentences, simple punctuation, will be introduced to a variety of and language usage. Students will means to directly produce prototype practice writing to instruct and models from CADD generated solid ENGLISH inform. Module B will cover complex geometry. Division of Communications sentences, punctuation such as colons 4 Units & Languages and semicolons, and use of persua- 54 Lecture hours sive language. Further practice will 54 Lab hours ENGL 030 be given in the use of commas and Introductory Composition for capitalization. Module C will include ENGT 280 Developing Writers paragraphs, short essays, punctuation Advanced MicroStation for CADD & Corequisite: ENGL 030W review, and use of sequential and BIM Applications (Same as ARCH 280) Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate transitional language. Practice will be Prerequisite: ENGT 170 with a grade assessment given in adapting information to dif- of “C” or better, or verifiable work experi- This course assists students in ferent audiences. In addition to this ence and proficiency in MicroStation developing thinking, language, and material, modules A, B, and C will XM or V8i writing skills through structured cover material detailed in the appen- Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or assignments that increase in complex- dix to the course outline. To receive appropriate assessment; READ 023 or ity throughout the semester. This is credit for ENGL 035 or ENGL 035 A, appropriate assessment; ENGT 101 or the first or beginning course in com- B, C, students must receive a score two years of high school drafting position; it prepares students for suc- of 10 or higher on the common final. Transfers to: CSU cess in either ENGL 035 or ENGL 101. Workshop credit will be given upon This course is for students pursuing Students must concurrently enroll completion of all three modules. an advanced study in MicroStation in the one-unit Writing Workshop, Students may enroll in all modules 3D parametric CADD (Computer ENGL 030W. This is a non-degree or individual modules and receive Assisted Design and Drafting) and applicable course and is offered on a appropriate credit. English 035 A, B, the BIM (Building Information pass/no pass basis. C is offered on an open entry, open Modeling) approach to building 3 Units exit basis. This is a non-degree credit design using Bentley Architecture. 54 Lecture hours course and is offered on a pass/ Students will apply previously no pass basis. (Each week, three learned drafting conventions to ENGL 030W additional hours will be required in produce two and three dimensional Writing Workshop the ENGL 035W Writing Workshop, CADD and BIM generated Corequisite: ENGL 030 offered on a pass/no pass basis.) mechanical and architectural Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate 3 Units drawings and virtual design models. assessment 54 Lecture hours This course benefits all students This is a lab course designed to assist students in developing and improv- 2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 183 ENGL 035A methods of prewriting, construct A will cover simple and compound Intermediate Composition for and revise a series of original essays, sentences, simple punctuation, Developing Writers discuss readings, and participate in and language usage. Students will Prerequisite: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 collaborative activities which increase practice writing to instruct and with a grade of “Pass” or appropriate their ability to articulate ideas. This inform. Module B will cover complex assessment is a non-degree credit course and is sentences, punctuation such as colons Corequisite: ENGL 035W offered on a pass/no pass basis. Each and semicolons, and use of persua- This is a composition course which week, three additional hours will be sive language. Further practice will trains students in the clear and required in an accompanying 35W be given in the use of commas and logical communication of ideas and Writing Workshop offered on a pass/ capitalization. Module C will include information. Students will learn to no pass basis. This class can also paragraphs, short essays, punctuation relate ideas and information in stan- be taken in three 6-week modules. review, and use of sequential and dard written English that a literate Students will have the opportunity transitional language. Practice will be audience can easily understand. To to take one, two, or three modules given in adapting information to dif- accomplish this, students will learn for one unit of credit each. Module ferent audiences. In addition to this methods of prewriting, construct A will cover simple and compound material, modules A, B, and C will and revise a series of original essays, sentences, simple punctuation, cover material detailed in the appen- discuss readings, and participate in and language usage. Students will dix to the course outline. To receive collaborative activities which increase practice writing to instruct and credit for ENGL 035 or ENGL 035 A, their ability to articulate ideas. This inform. Module B will cover complex B, C, students must receive a score is a non-degree credit course and is sentences, punctuation such as colons of 10 or higher on the common final. offered on a pass/no pass basis. Each and semicolons, and use of persua- Workshop credit will be given upon week, three additional hours will be sive language. Further practice will completion of all three modules. required in an accompanying 35W be given in the use of commas and Students may enroll in all modules Writing Workshop offered on a pass/ capitalization. Module C will include or individual modules and receive no pass basis. This class can also paragraphs, short essays, punctuation appropriate credit. English 035 A, B, be taken in three 6-week modules. review, and use of sequential and C is offered on an open entry, open Students will have the opportunity transitional language. Practice will be exit basis. This is a non-degree credit to take one, two, or three modules given in adapting information to dif- course and is offered on a pass/ for one unit of credit each. Module ferent audiences. In addition to this no pass basis. (Each week, three A will cover simple and compound material, modules A, B, and C will additional hours will be required in sentences, simple punctuation, cover material detailed in the appen- the ENGL 035W Writing Workshop, and language usage. Students will dix to the course outline. To receive offered on a pass/no pass basis.) practice writing to instruct and credit for ENGL 035 or ENGL 035 A, 1 Unit inform. Module B will cover complex B, C, students must receive a score 18 Lecture hours sentences, punctuation such as colons of 10 or higher on the common final. and semicolons, and use of persua- Workshop credit will be given upon ENGL 035W sive language. Further practice will completion of all three modules. Writing Workshop be given in the use of commas and Students may enroll in all modules Corequisite: ENGL 035 capitalization. Module C will include or individual modules and receive Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate paragraphs, short essays, punctuation appropriate credit. English 035 A, B, assessment review, and use of sequential and C is offered on an open entry, open This is a lab course designed to assist transitional language. Practice will be exit basis. This is a non-degree credit students in developing and improv- given in adapting information to dif- course and is offered on a pass/ ing their writing and language skills ferent audiences. In addition to this no pass basis. (Each week, three through individual conferences with material, modules A, B, and C will additional hours will be required in composition instructors. Students will cover material detailed in the appen- the ENGL 035W Writing Workshop, complete and revise assignments that dix to the course outline. To receive offered on a pass/no pass basis.) complement the goals and objectives credit for ENGL 035 or ENGL 035 A, 1 Unit of English 035. All English 035 stu- B, C, students must receive a score 18 Lecture hours dents must enroll in this course. This of 10 or higher on the common final. course may be repeated one time for Workshop credit will be given upon ENGL 035C credit. This is a non-degree applicable completion of all three modules. Intermediate Composition for course offered on a pass-no pass Students may enroll in all modules Developing Writers basis. or individual modules and receive Prerequisite: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 0.5 Unit appropriate credit. English 035 A, B, with a grade of “Pass” or appropriate 27 Lab hours C is offered on an open entry, open assessment exit basis. This is a non-degree credit Corequisite: ENGL 035W ENGL 101 course and is offered on a pass/ This is a composition course which College Composition and Research no pass basis. (Each week, three trains students in the clear and Prerequisite: ENGL 035 with a grade additional hours will be required in logical communication of ideas and of “Pass” or ENLA 100 with an “A” or the ENGL 035W Writing Workshop, information. Students will learn to “B” or appropriate assessment offered on a pass/no pass basis.) relate ideas and information in stan- Transfers to: UC, CSU 1 Unit dard written English that a literate This is a composition course that 18 Lecture hours audience can easily understand. To enables students to generate logical, accomplish this, students will learn coherent essays and reports necessary ENGL 035B methods of prewriting, construct to academic and professional success. Intermediate Composition for and revise a series of original essays, Students will become proficient in Developing Writers discuss readings, and participate in research techniques, learn critical Prerequisite: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 collaborative activities which increase reading and thinking skills through with a grade of “Pass” or appropriate their ability to articulate ideas. This expository and persuasive reading assessment is a non-degree credit course and is selections, and apply these skills to Corequisite: ENGL 035W offered on a pass/no pass basis. Each creating original essays and a final This is a composition course which week, three additional hours will be research paper. The lab component trains students in the clear and required in an accompanying 35W of this course is designed to assist logical communication of ideas and Writing Workshop offered on a pass/ students in improving and refining information. Students will learn to no pass basis. This class can also their writing and language skills. relate ideas and information in stan- be taken in three 6-week modules. Students will complete lab activities dard written English that a literate Students will have the opportunity that enhance their ability to compose audience can easily understand. To to take one, two, or three modules logical, well-supported arguments accomplish this, students will learn for one unit of credit each. Module that exhibit grammatical fluency and 184 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog correct documentation form. Students ENGL 126 ENGL 131 will meet with composition instruc- Languages of the World Creative Writing tors through individual conferences Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Prerequisite: ENGL 101 that address students’ specific writing appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Transfers to: UC, CSU concerns. This course is designed appropriate assessment This is a course of expression for stu- for students who wish to fulfill the Transfers to: UC, CSU dents who are interested in various General Education requirement for This is a linguistics course which forms of writing. It offers students a Written Communication. covers the major languages families workshop setting in which to develop 3.5 Units of the world and representative their writing skills in various genres, 54 Lecture hours languages from those families. It such as fiction, poetry, and playwrit- 27 Lab hours presents the phonology, morphol- ing. Students are required to write ogy, syntax, and pragmatics of these regularly, present their own work ENGL 103 languages. It is specifically targeted at in class for discussion, and develop Tutorial Skills in Composition those who will be working with non- critical standards for evaluating the Prerequisite: ENGL 101 or ENGL 201 native speakers of English in order to merit of their own work and of the with an “A” or “B” equip them to recognize the cross-lin- work of their peers. Prerequisite/Corequisite: ED 090 guistic influences of other languages 3 Units Transfers to: CSU on English, thus preparing them to 54 Lecture hours This course prepares students to tutor communicate more effectively with in composition/writing. Prospec- their clients and/or students and to ENGL 201 tive tutors will be trained to assist assess the linguistic and sociolinguis- Advanced Composition and Critical students tic factors which affect communica- Thinking in all stages of the writing process: tion. This course is useful for majors Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade of invention/prewriting, compos- in foreign language, anthropology, “C” or better ing/drafting, revising, and editing. communications, health science, and Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate Emphasis will be placed on the dia- English, and especially for those plan- assessment logic nature of the tutoring process ning to enter elementary and second- Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU in writing. This course is primarily ary teaching in California, with its (*Students will receive credit from UC intended for Learning Assistance diversity of languages and cultures. for only one of the following courses: Center and Writing Workshop tutors 3 Units ENGL 201 or ENGL 201H) and may also be of interest to those 54 Lecture hours This advanced composition course pursuing a career in teaching. is open to all students who have 0.5 Unit ENGL 127 successfully completed ENGL 101 9 Lecture hours Language Structure and Language Use: and is designed for those who expect Introduction to Linguistics to transfer to four-year colleges or ENGL 105 Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or universities. Students will read and Tutoring Skills in English as a Second appropriate assessment write extensively, while applying Language Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate critical thinking skills and research Prerequisite: ENGL 101 or ENGL 201 assessment techniques. Students will demon- with an “A” or “B” Transfers to: UC, CSU strate these abilities in advanced Transfers to: CSU This course explores the nature and composition as they research and This course prepares students to tutor structure of language, including write a series of argumentative in English as a Second Language. phonology, morphology, syntax, essays, which demonstrate the ability Prospective tutors will be trained semantics and discourse, language to analyze issues, evaluate positions, to assist students in writing for ESL acquisition and language develop- and argue persuasively through clear, classes. Emphasis will be placed ment, and language use. This course concise prose. The lab component on the interactive nature of second is useful for students planning to of this course is designed to assist language acquisition. This course enter elementary or secondary teach- students in advancing and refining is primarily intended for Learn- ing and for those majoring in foreign their writing and language skills and ing Assistance Center and Writing language, English, communications, will augment their ability to exer- Workshop tutors and may also be of and anthropology. cise critical thought. Students will interest to those pursuing careers in 3 Units complete lab activities that further teaching. 54 Lecture hours enhance their ability to compose 0.5 Unit logical, well-supported arguments 9 Lecture hours ENGL 127H that exhibit grammatical fluency and Language Structure & Language Use: correct documentation form. Students ENGL 125 Introduction to Linguistics will meet with composition instruc- Grammar and Usage Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade of tors through individual conferences Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or “C” or better that address students’ specific writing appropriate assessment Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate concerns. Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate assessment 3.5 Units assessment Transfers to: UC, CSU 54 Lecture hours Transfers to: UC, CSU This course explores the nature and 27 Lab hours This course explores parts of speech, structure of language, including varieties of sentence structures, phonology, morphology, syntax, ENGL 201H common grammar and usage prob- semantics and discourse, language Advanced Composition and Critical lems, and how to apply these issues acquisition and language develop- Thinking to real-world communications. It is ment, and language use. This course Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade of designed for students who wish to is useful for students planning to “C” or better expand their knowledge of stan- enter elementary or secondary teach- Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate dard American English and thereby ing and for those majoring in foreign assessment increase their skill in the written and language, English, communications, Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU spoken language. It is especially help- and anthropology. This course is (*Students will receive credit from UC ful for students planning to go into designed for students eligible for the for only one of the following courses: teaching. Honors Program. ENGL 201 or ENGL 201H) 3 Units 3 Units This advanced composition course 54 Lecture hours 54 Lecture hours is open to all students who have successfully completed ENGL 101 and is designed for those who expect to transfer to four-year colleges or

2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 185 universities. Students will read and writing. These are taught at an entry write extensively, while applying level. This course is offered on a critical thinking skills and research pass/no pass basis and is not appli- techniques. Students will demon- ENGLISH AS A cable to the degree. strate these abilities in advanced 3.5 Units composition as they research and NEW LANGUAGE 54 Lecture hours write a series of argumentative Division of Communications 27 Lab hours essays, which demonstrate the ability & Languages to analyze issues, evaluate positions, ENLA 022 and argue persuasively through clear, ENLA 011 Intermediate Speaking and Listening concise prose. The lab component Basic Vocabulary Prerequisite: ENLA 012 or appropriate of this course is designed to assist Advisory: ENLA 014 or appropriate assessment students in advancing and refining assessment This course is for ENLA students their writing and language skills and This course is designed to help who wish to improve their English will augment their ability to exer- non-native speakers of English speaking and listening skills at an cise critical thought. Students will learn meanings, forms, uses, and intermediate level. Areas of emphasis complete lab activities that further pronunciations of 200-250 English include pronunciation, listening, enhance their ability to compose words not presently in their oral communication, note taking and logical, well-supported arguments vocabulary. Special emphasis is given organizational skills. This course that exhibit grammatical fluency and to examining words in context, parts is offered on a pass/no pass basis correct documentation form. Students of speech, and inflections. This course and is not applicable to the degree. will meet with composition instruc- is offered on a pass/no pass basis Students are expected to complete tors through individual conferences and is not applicable to the degree. an additional 8 hours TBA (To Be that address students’ specific writing Students are expected to complete Arranged) in the Language Lab. concerns. This Honors section is open an additional 8 hours TBA (To Be 3 Units to all students who have completed Arranged) in the Language Lab. 54 Lecture hours English 101 with a grade of C or 3 Units 8 Lab hours better. Students will be expected to 54 Lecture hours analyze issues in more depth and 8 Lab hours ENLA 023 write on them at greater length than Intermediate Grammar they would in a non–Honors section. ENLA 012 (Formerly ESL 029A,B,C) 3.5 Units Beginning Speaking and Listening Prerequisite: ENLA 013 or appropriate 54 Lecture hours This course is for English language assessment 27 Lab hours learners who wish to improve their Advisory: ENLA 024 or appropriate conversational skills in English. Areas assessment ENGL 299 of emphasis include dictation, Eng- This course presents a multi-skills Directed Study: English lish phrasing patterns, various speak- approach to English grammar Transfers to: UC, CSU ing situations, listening practice, and and sentence structure for second- Independent Study/Directed Study self-correction. This course is offered language students. Through reading, is intended for students who have on a pass/no pass basis and is not writing, listening, and related the ability to assume responsibil- applicable to the degree. Students are activities such as dictation, cloze ity for independent work and to expected to complete an additional 8 exercises, and sentence analysis, prepare written or oral reports and/ hours TBA (To Be Arranged) in the students practice the elements of or appropriate projects. To enroll in Language Lab. correct English while focusing on an independent study/directed study 3 Units verbs and verb forms. This course course, students must possess a 2.5 54 Lecture hours is offered on a pass/no pass basis overall grade point average, a 3.0 8 Lab hours and is not applicable to the degree. grade point average in the discipline Students are expected to complete of study being requested, or receive ENLA 013 an additional 8 hours TBA (To Be an exception from the instructor. Basic Grammar Arranged) in the Language Lab. Independent Studies/Directed Stud- Advisory: NESL 018 or appropriate 3 Units ies may be developed from any topic assessment 54 Lecture hours arising from or related to a course of This is an introductory grammar 8 Lab hours study that will result in developing course for non-native speakers of depth and breadth in that subject English. Through reading, writing, ENLA 024 area. Students will be expected to listening, and speaking activities, Intermediate Composition meet on a regular basis with their fac- students learn basic English grammar Prerequisite: ENLA 014 or appropriate ulty sponsor and submit a final report while focusing on verb structures. assessment or project, and student progress shall This course is offered on a pass/no This is an intermediate composition be evaluated at regular intervals. pass basis and is not applicable to class for non-native speakers of Academic standards for Independent the degree. Students are expected to English focusing on the fundamentals Studies/Directed Studies shall be the complete an additional 8 hours TBA of academic writing in English. same as those for other courses. Units (To Be Arranged) in the Language Basic sentence structures, paragraph are awarded in accordance to Title Lab. development, composition forms, V regulations with one unit of credit 3 Units English grammar and word usage are awarded for 54 hours of Directed 54 Lecture hours studied in various rhetorical modes. Studies, six (6) hours of which must 8 Lab hours This course is offered on a pass/no be with an instructor. The instructor pass basis and is not applicable to the is responsible for monitoring student ENLA 014 degree. progress through the semester. Beginning Composition 3.5 Units Students may take directed study Prerequisite: Appropriate placement 54 Lecture hours courses for a maximum of four (4) through the Rio Hondo Assessment 27 Lab hours units within a discipline, and may Process not accumulate more than a total of This course is designed to help ENLA 032 twelve (12) units college wide. limited English-speaking students Advanced Speaking and Listening: 1 to 4 Units communicate better in English. The Pronunciation and Accent Reduction 54 to 216 Lab hours course focuses on the development Prerequisite: ENLA 022 or appropriate of written skills. Topics specifically assessment, or permission of instructor emphasized are idiomatic expres- Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate sions, vocabulary, reading and assessment ENLA 032 is a speaking, listening 186 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog and pronunciation course intended their English vocabulary and practice students that are contemplating for students who need further reading in English. Basic preparation a career in the solar photovoltaic practice in spoken English and/or for reading comprehension and life energy industry. have difficulty understanding native skills acquisition will be provided. 3 Units speakers of English in academic This is a non-degree credit class. 45 Lecture hours and other situations. Its purpose is Offered on a pass/no-pass basis. 27 Lab hours improved the pronunciation, articu- 3 Units lation, speed and comprehension 54 Lecture hours ET 074 of non-native speakers of English. Advanced Photovoltaic Systems Design The course focuses on sounds in and Installation (Same as AET 074) isolation, the blending of sounds in Prerequisite: AET/ET 072 phrasal elements and the production Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or of sentences incorporating correct appropriate assessment; READ 023 or intonation, accent, speed and rhythm. ENVIRONMENTAL appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or This course is offered on a pass/no appropriate assessment pass basis and is not applicable to the TECHNOLOGY This is the second course in the degree. Students are expected to com- Division of Mathematics & Sciences photovoltaic series that will further plete an additional 8 hours TBA (To examine and implement the design Be Arranged) in the Language Lab. ET 070 and installation of solar photovoltaic 3 Units Introduction to Alternative Energy power systems. Students will learn 54 Lecture hours Technology (Same as AET 070) how to interpret the National Electri- 8 Lab hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or cal Code (NEC) specifics concerning appropriate assessment; READ 023 or photovoltaic installations. The topics ENLA 034 appropriate assessment; MATH 030 include code compliant wiring of Intermediate-Advanced Composition or appropriate assessment modules, inverters, charge control- Prerequisite: ENLA 024 or appropriate This course is an introductory course lers, batteries, grounding techniques assessment that will examine the theory behind and related topics. Additional topics A continuation of ENLA 024, this present day energy systems which include the design and installation course is for ENLA students and will include an in-depth analysis of large commercial photovoltaic emphasizes longer writings with of the design and installation of systems. This course is intended more complicated sentence pat- alternate energy systems. Topics will for students that are interested in terns leading up to a basic essay. include: solar electrical systems, wind a career in the solar photovoltaic Students focus on both thematic and electrical systems, solar water heating energy industry. rhetorical modes of composition systems, wind mechanical systems, 3 Units while they practice topic sentences, small hydro-electrical systems, and 45 Lecture hours thesis statements, subordination, and conservation methods used to save 27 Lab hours transitional expressions. This course energy. Also presented are topics is offered on a pass/no pass basis and on geothermal energy, fuel cells, ET 076 is not applicable to the degree. biomass systems, and applications Wind Energy Systems Design and 3.5 Units of alternate energy in transportation, Installation (Same as AET 076) 54 Lecture hours industrial, commercial, and residen- Corequisite: AET/ET 070 27 Lab hours tial systems. Students will collect Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or solar data using an irradiance meter appropriate assessment; READ 023 or ENLA 100 and determine power consumption appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or Advanced Composition of a typical residence to develop an appropriate assessment Prerequisite: ENLA 034 or appropriate alternative energy solution. This This is an introductory course that assessment course is intended for students that will examine and implement the Transfers to: UC, CSU are contemplating a career in the design and installation of wind ENLA 100 is the highest-level course alternative energy industry. power systems which will include of the ENLA writing sequence and 3 Units the installation of a working wind an ENLA student’s gateway in to 45 Lecture hours generation power system. Students English 101. As a result of taking this 27 Lab hours will learn how to perform wind site course, students will be able to utilize evaluations, electrical load calcula- various stages of the writing pro- ET 072 tions, wind system size calculations, cess, MLA conventions of academic Photovoltaic Systems Design and hydraulics fundamentals, basic aero- writing in several rhetorical modes Installation (Same as AET 072) dynamics, and installation techniques (including a research paper), and Corequisite: AET/ET 070 for wind power generation systems. advanced levels of grammatical and Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Students will learn how to design and mechanical accuracy in their writing. appropriate assessment; READ 023 or install wind power generation system 3.5 Units appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or and obtain skills for employment. 54 Lecture hours appropriate assessment This course is intended for students 27 Lab hours This is an introductory course that that are contemplating a career in will examine and implement the the wind turbine power generation design and installation of solar pho- industry. tovoltaic power systems which will 3 Units include the installation of a working 45 Lecture hours ENGLISH AS A solar photovoltaic power system. 27 Lab hours Students will learn how to perform SECOND LANGUAGE solar site evaluations, electrical load ET 078 Division of Communications calculations, solar system size calcula- Advanced Wind Energy Systems Design & Languages tions, and installation techniques for and Installation (Same as AET 078) grid-tie and off-the-grid photovoltaic Prerequisite: AET/ET 076 ESL 020 systems. This course is approved by Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Beginning Reading for ESL Students the North American Board of Certi- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Advisory: Appropriate skill level demon- fied Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or strated through the Rio Hondo Assess- and the students can take the optional appropriate assessment ment Process Photovoltaic Systems Entry Level This is the second course in the wind ESL 020 is designed for beginning Certification exam as part of the energy series that will further exam- ESL students who want to expand course. This course is intended for ine and implement the design and

2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 187 installation of wind power systems. ET 150 an overview of the techniques of Students will learn how to interpret Hazardous Waste Management sampling protocols for obtaining the National Electrical Code (NEC) Applications groundwater samples based on US specifics concerning wind power Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or EPA approved sampling protocols, installations. The topics include appropriate assessment; READ 023 or and an introduction to groundwater code compliant wiring of modules, appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or pollution, remediation, and protec- inverters, charge controllers, ground- appropriate assessment tion. Emphasis is placed on developing techniques and related topics. Transfers to: CSU ing practical working knowledge of Additional topics include wind site This course is designed to provide groundwater resources, groundwater evaluations, electrical load calcula- individuals, who are working in or protection, and groundwater reme- tions, wind system size calculations, seeking employment in the envi- diation. hydraulic fundamentals, basic aero- ronmental field with an overview of 3 Units dynamics, and installation techniques hazardous waste management and 54 Lecture hours for large wind power generation regulations. The course explains the systems. This course is intended for hazardous waste regulatory frame- ET 181 students that are contemplating a work and develops research skills in Home Energy Management and career in the wind turbine power the hazardous waste area. Emphasis Auditing (Same as AET 181) generation industry. is placed on the following topics: Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 3 Units universal waste, generator compli- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 45 Lecture hours ance, site investigation and reme- appropriate assessment; MATH 020 27 Lab hours diation, permitting, enforcement, or appropriate assessment liability, and storm water discharge. Transfers to: CSU ET 110 The course also provides “hands-on” This course is designed to provide Hazardous Waste Generation/ applications of the regulations. These individuals, who are working in or Reduction/Treatment applications include: preparing a seeking employment in the green Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or hazardous waste manifest, labeling energy field, with an overview of appropriate assessment; READ 023 or and storing containers, sampling and home energy management and appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or analysis, and preparing a Phase I auditing. Specifically, this course will appropriate assessment environmental audit. assist students in their preparation of Transfers to: CSU 4 Units a comprehensive home energy audit This course is designed to educate 54 Lecture hours and energy management program. individuals working in or seeking 54 Lab hours Emphasis is placed on the follow- employment in the hazardous waste ing topics: Appliances, Insulation, management field with an overview ET 160 Designing/Remodeling, Electricity, of industrial processes and their gen- Hazardous Waste Site Remediation Landscaping, Lighting, Space Heat- eration of waste streams. The selected Systems ing and Cooling, Water Heating, industries include: electroplating, Prerequisite: CHEM 110; ET 101 Doors/Windows/Skylights, and metal finishing and printed circuit Advisory: GEOL 150; GEOL 150L Home Energy Audits. board production; oil refining and Transfers to: CSU 3 Units chemical production; steel produc- This course provides an overview 54 Lecture hours tion; general manufacturing; printing of remediation systems that are and graphic reproduction; agricul- employed in cleaning up hazard- ET 182 ture; and consumer services. ous waste sites. The remediation Industrial Energy Management and 3 Units systems that will be studied include: Auditing (Same as AET 182) 54 Lecture hours groundwater remediation systems, Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or soil vapor extraction, chemical extrac- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or tion/soil washing, solidification/ appropriate assessment; MATH 020 ET 130 stabilization, bioremediation, thermal or appropriate assessment Health Effects of Environmental processes, and chemical destruction. Transfers to: CSU Hazardous Materials Specific details on the compounds This course is designed to provide Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or removed, the fundamentals and spe- individuals, who are working in or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or cific applications of each method will seeking employment in the green appropriate assessment; MATH 050 be examined. Innovative remediation energy field, with an overview of the or appropriate assessment; BIOL 120; technologies and trends in remedia- industrial energy management and BIOL 120L; CHEM 110 tion systems will be studied. A case auditing. Specifically, this course will Transfers to: CSU study, which will highlight the reme- assist students in their preparation This course is designed to educate diation processes that are being used of a comprehensive energy audit individuals working in or seeking at a selected remediation site, will be and energy management program. employment in areas that include examined. Emphasis is placed on the follow- health and safety responsibilities. 3 Units ing topics: Types of Energy Audits, It provides an overview of how to 54 Lecture hours Energy Management and Cost, identify and evaluate the hazards Benchmarking, Energy Performance, of chemical, physical and biological ET 170 Energy Use Requirements, Maximiz- agents that can be encountered in Groundwater Hydrology and Sampling ing System Efficiencies, Optimizing industrial operations, waste disposal Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Energy Input Requirements, Fuel and remediation sites. appropriate assessment; READ 023 or and Energy Substitution and Energy 3 Units appropriate assessment; MATH 050 Audit Instruments. 54 Lecture hours or appropriate assessment 3 Units Transfers to: CSU 54 Lecture hours This course is designed to train individuals, who are working in or who seek employment in the environmental field, with an overview of the basic physical and chemical nature of groundwater aquifer systems,

188 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog ET 200 ance with environmental, health and ET 260 Hazardous Materials Management safety regulations. Environmental Sampling and Analysis Applications 4 Units Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 54 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 54 Lab hours appropriate assessment; MATH 050 appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or appropriate assessment; BIOL 120; or appropriate assessment ET 250 BIOL 120L; CHEM 110 Transfers to: CSU Fundamentals of Safety and Health I Transfers to: CSU This course is designed to provide Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or This course provides an overview of appropriate assessment; READ 023 or the techniques of sampling protocols individuals, who are working in or appropriate assessment, ET 230, or for obtaining soil, air, surface water, who seek employment in the hazard- working in General Industry, Construc- and groundwater samples based on ous materials management field, with tion, or in the Safety and Health Field the U.S. EPA approved sampling a general overview of the require- Transfers to: CSU protocols. In the lecture, emphasis is ments and applications of federal, This course is designed to introduce placed on the aspects of the procure- state, and local laws and regulations the student to the field of Occupa- ment of the samples through the relating to hazardous materials. The tional Safety and Health and Program EPA approved standard operating course will emphasize compliance Development. Topics include instruc- procedures and practices. In the with Department of Transportation, tion on Federal, State and Local laboratory, the student will gain OSHA Hazard Communications, Agency legislation and the appli- practical knowledge and skills for the SARA Title III Community Right-to- cation of Labor and Occupational appropriate collection and handling Know, Underground Tank, Asbes- Safety and Health regulations. The of environmental samples. tos, Proposition 65, and Air Toxics course content also includes famil- 4 Units Regulations. iarization with Workers Compensa- 54 Lecture hours 4 Units tion/General Liability Insurance, 54 Lab hours 54 Lecture hours Accident Investigation Techniques, 54 Lab hours Industrial Hygiene, Ergonomics, Fire ET 270 Prevention, Site and Facility Audit- Wastewater Treatment Plant ET 230 ing, Systems Safety and Program Operations I Safety and Emergency Response Development. This course is for indi- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or viduals that are pursuing a degree in appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Environmental Technology, Safety & appropriate assessment; MATH 020 appropriate assessment; MATH 050 Health or for working supervisors, or appropriate assessment or appropriate assessment professionals or business owners that Transfers to: CSU Transfers to: CSU are responsible for worker safety or This is the initial course of a series of This course is designed to provide placement of workers compensation/ water treatment courses designed to individuals, who are working in general liability insurance. train individuals, who are working or who seek employment in the 3 Units in or who seek employment in the environmental technology field, with 54 Lecture hours waste water treatment field, in the hands-on instruction in safety and practical aspects of operating and emergency response to chemical and ET 251 maintaining wastewater treatment physical exposures at hazardous Fundamentals of Safety and Health II plants, emphasizing the use of safe waste sites. Topics include: hazard Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or practices and procedures. Informa- identification, emergency response appropriate assessment; READ 023 or tion presented includes the role and planning, proper use and selection appropriate assessment; ET 230 responsibilities of a treatment plant of PPE, site control and evaluation, Transfers to: CSU operator, an explanation of why handling drums and containers, This course is designed to introduce wastes must be treated, and detailed field sampling and air monitoring, the student to the supervisory and descriptions of the equipment and proper use of instruments, confined management functions of Occupa- processes used in a wastewater treat- spaces, emergency response includ- tional Safety and Health and Risk ment plant. Students will learn to ing field exercises in the use of APR Management. Topics include a review operate and maintain racks, screens, and SCBA. This course satisfies the of Federal, State and Local Agency comminutors, sedimentation tanks, requirements for 40 hour HAZ- Legislation, Labor and Occupational trickling filters, rotating biological WOPER TRAINING under OSHA Safety and Health regulations and contactors, package activated sludge (1910.120) and confined space entry Workers Compensation insurance. plants, oxidation ditches, ponds, training under OSHA (1910.146). The course content will focus on and chlorination facilities. Students 4 Units the Elements of Safety and Heath will also learn to analyze and solve 54 Lecture hours Program Development, Behavior operational problems and to perform 54 Lab hours Based Safety, Workplace Violence, mathematical calculations relating to Terrorism Preparedness, Hazardous wastewater treatment process control. ET 240 Materials and Waste Management, 3 Units Solid Waste Management Applications Application of occupational safety 54 Lecture hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or and health design/compliance, regu- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or lations and development of the Safety ET 271 appropriate assessment; MATH 050 and health and Loss Prevention Wastewater Treatment Plant or appropriate assessment Program (Policy through QA/QC). Operations II Transfers to: CSU This course is for individuals that are Prerequisite: ET 270 This course is designed to provide pursuing a degree in Environmental Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or individuals, who are working in or Technology, a Safety & Health Cer- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or seek employment in the solid waste tificate and the working professional appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or management field, with an overview or business owner responsible for appropriate assessment of the solid waste industry and its worker safety or Risk Management. Transfers to: CSU components. Emphasis is placed 3 Units This is the second course of a series on the various aspects of integrated 54 Lecture hours of water treatment courses designed waste management including: waste to train individuals, who are working prevention, recycling, composting, in or who seek employment in the incineration, landfilling, environmen- waste water treatment field, with the tal sampling and monitoring, facility practical aspects of operating and siting and permitting, and compli- maintaining wastewater treatment plants, emphasizing the use of safe practices and procedures. Informa- 2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 189 tion presented includes: conventional for LEED Certification: Sustainable awarded for 54 hours of Directed activated sludge processes, sludge Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy & Studies, six (6) hours of which must digestion and solids handling, efflu- Atmosphere, Materials & Resources, be with an instructor. The instructor ent disposal, plant safety and good Indoor Environmental Quality, and is responsible for monitoring student housekeeping, plant and equipment Innovation & Design Process. Each of progress through the semester. maintenance, analysis and presenta- these categories will be studied, with Students may take directed study tion of data, and records and report a focus on the significance of each courses for a maximum of four (4) writing. Students will also learn to particular credit. units within a discipline, and may analyze and solve operational prob- 3 Units not accumulate more than a total of lems and to perform mathematical 54 Lecture hours twelve (12) units college wide. calculations relating to wastewater 1 to 4 Units treatment process control. ET 290 54 to 216 Lab hours 3 Units Cooperative Work Experience/ 54 Lecture hours Internship for Environmental Technology Related Fields ET 272 Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Advanced Wastewater Treatment appropriate assessment; READ 023 or FABRICATION Prerequisite: ET 271 appropriate assessment Division of Career & Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Transfers to: CSU Technical Education appropriate assessment; READ 023 or This course supports and reinforces appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or on-the-job training in business and FABR 040 appropriate assessment industrial establishments under Introduction to Fabrication Processes Transfers to: CSU supervision of a college instructor Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate This is the third course in a series of and is facilitated by the use of assessment; MATH 020 or appropriate water treatment courses designed to learning objectives. The student assessment; TCED 090 train individuals who are working in will be working in a skilled or This is a beginning level course or who seek employment in the waste professional level assignment in designed to introduce students to water treatment field in the practical their area of vocational interest and various techniques, processes and aspects of operating and maintain- will meet performance objectives technologies used in the Fabrication ing wastewater treatment plants and related to instruction that are above industry. This course will develop emphasizes the use of safe practices and beyond the conditions of regular skills necessary for translating dimen- and procedures. Topics presented employment. This course is intended sional information from a shop draw- include: detailed descriptions of the for students whose job is related to ing or blueprint to metallic materials equipment and advanced treatment the field of environmental technology used for production of finished parts processes used for odor control, pure and have completed or enrolled in the and assemblies. Topics covered in oxygen activated sludge treatment, appropriate coursework. “Contact the this class will include basic blueprint solids removal from secondary CWE office regarding re-enrollment reading, measurement and measur- effluents, residual solids manage- procedures”. ing tools, layout, metal cutting, drill- ment, enhanced biological control Student Unpaid Internship: ing and tapping, and metal forming. including nitrogen and phosphorus 1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours; Emphasis will be placed on shop removal, and wastewater reclama- 3 Units/180 hours;4 Units/240 hours safety and safe and proper use tion. Students will learn to operate Student Paid Internship: of equipment, tools and materials. and maintain treatment plant instru- 1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours; 2 Units mentation equipment and systems. 3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours 18 Lecture hours Additionally, students will also learn 1 to 4 Units 54 Lab hours to analyze and solve operational 3 Lecture hours problems and to perform mathemati- 60 to 300 hours FABR 045 cal calculations relating to wastewa- Intermediate Fabrication Processes ter treatment process control. This ET 299 Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate course focuses on actual operating Directed Study: Environmental assessment; MATH 020 or appropriate procedures and teaches students Technology assessment; FABR 040 to analyze and solve operational Transfers to: UC, CSU This is a beginning level course problems. Independent Study/Directed Study designed to broaden the students’ 3 Units is intended for students who have skills and knowledge of metal fab- 54 Lecture hours the ability to assume responsibil- rication techniques. This course will ity for independent work and to introduce students to basic hand tools ET 280 prepare written or oral reports and/ and power tools commonly used in Green Building Design Principles or appropriate projects. To enroll in the metal fabrication industry. Topics (Same as AET 280) an independent study/directed study covered in this class will include Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or course, students must possess a 2.5 structural fabrication, tube bending, appropriate assessment; READ 023 or overall grade point average, a 3.0 stair layout and construction, and appropriate assessment; MATH 020 grade point average in the discipline fabrication of components from sheet or appropriate assessment of study being requested, or receive metal. Emphasis will be placed on Transfers to: CSU an exception from the instructor. shop safety and on This course is designed to provide Independent Studies/Directed Stud- developing proper working proce- individuals, who are working in or ies may be developed from any topic dures. seeking employment in the green arising from or related to a course of 2 Units building field, with an overview of study that will result in developing 18 Lecture hours the green building industry and its depth and breadth in that subject 54 Lab hours components. Specifically, this course area. Students will be expected to will assist students in their prepara- meet on a regular basis with their fac- tion for the Leadership in Energy and ulty sponsor and submit a final report Environmental Design Accredited or project, and student progress shall Professional (LEED AP) Examina- be evaluated at regular intervals. tion, which is the most recognized Academic standards for Independent professional accreditation for green Studies/Directed Studies shall be the building in the nation. Emphasis is same as those for other courses. Units placed on the six categories of design are awarded in accordance to Title that green buildings must address V regulations with one unit of credit

190 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog Systems and physical fitness. This sonnel and other interested students course meets the State Board of Fire that want to learn about the current Services requirements for designation laws and regulations pertaining to FINANCE as a “ California Fire fighter I Accred- the labeling of hazardous materials Division of Business ited Academy” (ARA or Accredited and the UN Hazardous Classifica- Regional Academy by the California tions. The National Fire Protection FIN 101 State Fire Marshal). Students who Association (NFPA) guidelines and Introduction to Financial Planning complete this course also receive the Department of Transportation Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate California certification as an Emer- (DOT) rules and regulations will be assessment; MATH 030 or MATH 030D gency Medical Technician, in Vehicle presented in this class. or appropriate assessment. Extrication, Fire Control I & II, 0.074 to 1.482 Units Transfers to: CSU Hazardous Materials First Responder 2 to 40 Lecture hours This course provides an overview Operational, Confine Space Aware- 2 to 40 Lab hours of the fundamentals of financial ness, Rescue Systems I, S-110, S-130, planning. Course topics include the S-190, Trench Rescue, Rapid Inter- FAC 4310 financial planning process, managing vention Crew Tactics and ICS –200. Management Orientation assets, managing credit, managing This course requires completion of Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or investments in stocks, bonds, mutual a medical physical examination and appropriate assessment; READ 023 or funds, insurance, and real estate, includes arduous physical activity. appropriate assessment and retirement and estate planning. 22 Units This course is designed for fire This course is designed for those 136 Lecture hours department personnel and other interested in learning about personal 783 Lab hours interested students who seek infor- financial planning and/or entering mation related to fire service manage- the field of financial planning. FAC 120 ment. The organizational structure of 3 Units Firefighter I, Basic Fire Academy with a fire department, fire officer respon- 54 Lecture hours EMT sibilities and establishing command Prerequisites: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 at the scene of an emergency will be or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or discussed. appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or 0.07 to 1.48 Units MATH 030D or appropriate assessment; 2 to 40 Lecture hours FIRE ACADEMY FTEC 101; FTEC 102; FTEC 103; FTEC 2 to 40 Lab hours Division of Public Safety 104; FTEC 105; FTEC 106 Advisory: BIOL 125 FAC 4315 FAC 043 Transfers to: CSU Arson Scene Investigation Advanced Fire Course This course is designed for recently Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or employed firefighters and other appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or interested students. Topics covered appropriate assessment appropriate assessment include organization of the public This course is for fire department per- This is a variable format (2-40 Hours and private fire service, characteris- sonnel and other interested students of Lecture; 2-40 Hours of Lab) course tics and behavior of fire, fire hazards as it provides an introduction to the designed to keep Fire Service person- and firefighter safety, extinguishing practices and procedures of fire scene nel informed of new laws and fire agents and related extinguishing investigation. The scientific method codes, current prevention procedures, equipment, fire protection systems of scene investigation, providing a recent developments in hazardous and water supply, incident command systematic framework for investiga- materials, stress on the firefighter, system, confine space awareness, tions, is stressed. Determining the technology, community relations, building construction and assemblies, point of origin, establishing the cause physical fitness & wellness and other basic firefighting tactics and strategy, and recognition, and preservation of refresher training as may be neces- fire prevention, hazardous materials, evidence will be included. Current sary. emergency care, wild land firefight- legally acceptable methods in compli- 0.074 to 1.482 Units ing, Rapid Intervention, Rescue ance with the standards of NFPA 921 2 to 40 Lecture hours Systems and physical fitness. This “Guide to Fire Explosion Investiga- 2 to 40 Lab hours course meets the State Board of Fire tions” are stressed throughout the Services requirements for designation course. FAC 118 as a “California Fire fighter I Accred- 0.074 to 1.482 Units Firefighter I, Basic Fire Academy ited Academy” (ARA or Accredited 2 to 40 Lecture hours Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 Regional Academy by the California 2 to 40 Lab hours or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or State Fire Marshal). Students who appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or complete this course also receive Cali- FAC 4326 MATH 030D or appropriate assessment; fornia certification as an Emergency Paramedic Support Operations FTEC 101; FTEC 102; FTEC 103; FTEC Medical Technician, in Vehicle Extri- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 104; FTEC 105; FTEC 106; EMT 093 cation, Fire Control I & II, Hazardous appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Advisory: BIOL 125 Materials First Responder Opera- appropriate assessment Transfers to: CSU-Restricted (see coun- tional, Confine Space Awareness, This course is designed for fire selor for restrictions) Rescue Systems I, S-110, S-130, S-190, department personnel and other This course is designed for recently Trench Rescue, Rapid Intervention interested students who may assist employed firefighters and other Crew Tactics, Firefighter Safety and paramedic units at the scene of emer- interested students. Topics covered Survival and ICS –200. This course gencies. Patient preparation, stabiliza- include organization of the public requires completion of a medical tion and paramedic coordination will and private fire service, characteris- physical examination and includes be reviewed. Common terminology tics and behavior of fire, fire hazards arduous physical activity. will be included. This course meets and firefighter safety, extinguishing 22 Units the Los Angeles County Emergency agents and related extinguishing 136 Lecture hours Medical Technician requirements equipment, fire protection systems 783 Lab hours for recertification as an Emergency and water supply, incident command Medical Technician in the State of system, confine space awareness, FAC 4305 California. building construction and assemblies, Hazardous Material Identification 0.074 to 1.482 Units basic firefighting tactics and strategy, Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 2 to 40 Lecture hours fire prevention, hazardous materials, appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 2 to 40 Lab hours emergency care, wild land firefight- appropriate assessment ing, Rapid Intervention, Rescue This course is for fire department per-

2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 191 FAC 4327 the State of California and NFPA tional techniques, including methods Fire Fighting Operations, Structures 1002, for driver certification. of instruction, use of audio/visual Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 0.167 to 0.75 Unit equipment, employment of instruc- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 8 to 40 Lecture hours tional aids, test construction, teaching appropriate assessment demonstrations and reducing failure This course is designed for fire FAC 4331 rates. This course applies to Califor- department personnel and other Pumping Techniques and Certification nia Fire Service Training and Educa- emergency responders who seek Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or tional System certifications. additional coursework in fighting appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 0.167 to 0.75 Unit structure fires. A review of basic appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or 8 to 40 Lecture hours firefighting tactics and strategy appropriate assessment for occupancies such as dwellings, This course is designed to train stu- FAC 4346 commercial occupancies, industrial dents to operate fire apparatus under Fire Prevention 1A occupancies, and special occupan- emergency and non-emergency Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or cies will be included. Emphasis will conditions. It integrates the physical appropriate assessment; READ 023 or be placed on safety to personnel and properties of modern fire apparatus appropriate assessment crew cohesiveness. suppression systems, pump theory This course is the first of a two- 0.074 to 1.482 Units and operation, hydraulic calcula- course series designed to prepare Fire 2 to 40 Lecture hours tions, water supply considerations, Service or other interested students 2 to 40 Lab hours relay pumping principles, water to become a California Certified Fire shuttle operations, foam systems Prevention Officer. This is one of the FAC 4328 operation and apparatus maintenance State Board of Fire Services accred- Fire Fighting Operations, Mobile Units and testing. This course will include ited courses and applies to California Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or classroom discussion, pumping dem- Fire Service Training and Educational appropriate assessment; READ 023 or onstrations, and pumping practice. System certifications. Topics covered appropriate assessment This course meets the standards of provide broad, technical overview This course is designed for fire the State of California and NFPA of fire prevention codes, ordinances, department personnel and other 1002, for operator certification. inspection practices and key hazards emergency responders who seek 0.167 to 0.75 Unit including responsibilities and author- additional coursework in fighting 8 to 40 Lecture hours ity, occupancy classification & types fires where mobile units are burn- of construction, Egress requirements, ing. A review of basic firefighting FAC 4335 fire resistive assemblies, general fire tactics and strategy specifically for Special Equipment Familiarization safety provisions, principles and cars, trucks, buses, ships, planes and Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or procedures for fire inspections. trains will be discussed. This course appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 2 Units will also present information related appropriate assessment 40 Lecture hours to terrorist acts while utilizing mobile This course is intended for fire equipment. Emphasis will be placed department personnel and other FAC 4347 on safety to personnel. interested students who want to Fire Prevention 1B 0.074 to 1.482 Units learn more about specialized equip- Prerequisite: FAC 4346 2 to 40 Lecture hours ment used in today’s fire service. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 2 to 40 Lab hours Such equipment as the jaws of life, appropriate assessment; READ 023 or compressor units, lighting units, appropriate assessment FAC 4329 life-saving equipment and command This course is a second in the series Fire Fighting Operations, Hazardous equipment will be included. of courses required for Fire Officer Materials 0.074 to 1.482 Units Certification as it relates to Fire Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 2 to 40 Lecture hours Prevention. It is also designed for Fire appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 2 to 40 Lab hours Service personnel or other interested appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or students to become a California appropriate assessment FAC 4344 Certified Fire Prevention Officer. This course is designed for fire Fire Instructor 1A This course focuses on the special department personnel and other Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or hazards associated with flammable interested students who seek infor- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or and combustible liquids and gases. mation related to response to fires appropriate assessment Some topics of discussion include where hazardous materials are pres- This course is the first of a two- bulk storage and handling, transpor- ent. A basic review of hazard clas- course series designed to prepare Fire tation of flammable gases and liquids sifications, response concerns when Service or other interested students and more. hazardous materials are present, to become a California Certified Fire 2 Units and responder safety is discussed. Instructor. This is one of the State 40 Lecture hours This course will also present basic Board of Fire Services accredited response issues related to terrorist courses and applies to California Fire FAC 4348 acts involving hazardous materials. Service Training and Educational Fire Investigation I 0.074 to 1.482 Units System certifications. Topics cov- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 2 to 40 Lecture hours ered include Occupational Analysis, appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 2 to 40 Lab hours course outline, concepts of learn- appropriate assessment ing, levels of instruction, behavioral This course is designed to prepare FAC 4330 objectives, lesson plan development, Fire Service or other interested stu- Driving Techniques and Certification psychology of learning and instructor dents to become a California Certified Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or evaluation. Student teaching demon- Fire Investigator. This is one of the appropriate assessment; READ 023 or strations are required of all. State Board of Fire Services accred- appropriate assessment 2 Units ited courses and applies to California This course is designed to train 40 Lecture hours Fire Service Training and Educational students to drive heavy equipment System certifications. This course including fire engines and fire trucks FAC 4345 provides the participants with an under emergency and non-emer- Fire Instructor 1B introduction to the basics of fire scene gency conditions. This course will Prerequisite: FAC 4344 investigation. The focus of the course include classroom discussion, driving Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or is to provide information on fire demonstrations, and driving practice. appropriate assessment; READ 023 or scene indicators and to determine the This course meets the standards of appropriate assessment fire’s origin. State Board of Fire Services accred- 2 Units ited courses in fire service instruc- 40 Lecture hours 192 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog FAC 4349 This course provides training in the ability test designs and will include Fire Command 1A use of an automated external defibril- manipulative drills in order to be suc- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or lator. This course meets the cessful in passing California PAT’s appropriate assessment; READ 023 or requirements for certification in AED (Physical Abilities Tests). This course appropriate assessment (automated external defibrillation) will provide information on the most This course is designed to prepare usage through the American Heart recently developed tests in South- Fire Service or other interested stu- Association and is for the lay rescuer ern California including the CPAT dents to become a California Certified and first responder. This course is (Candidate Physical Abilities Test) Fire Officer. This is one of the State designed for the individual working and the Biddle (Biddle and Associate Board of Fire Services accredited in the public health and safety field. Validated Test). Students will learn courses and applies to California Fire Offered on a pass/no pass basis. about firefighter wellness programs, Service Training and Educational 0.2 Unit review basic nutrition and current System certifications. This course 6 Lab hours NFPA (National Fire Protection provides instruction and simulation Association) standards pertaining to time pertaining to the initial decision FAC 4361 firefighter health and safety. Students and action processes at a working Fire Command 1C I-Zone Fire Fighting must be able to perform basic fire- fire. Topics include the fire officer, for Company Officers fighter activities including climbing, fire behavior, fire ground resources, Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or using sledge hammers, dragging operations and management. appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 150lb dummies and wearing a self- 2 Units appropriate assessment contained breathing apparatus. 40 Lecture hours This is a State Board of Fire Services 3 Units accredited course in I-Zone firefight- 36 Lecture hours FAC 4350 ing and elements of the Incident 54 Lab hours Fire Command 1B Command System (ICS) for Company Prerequisite: FAC 4349 Fire Officers. This addresses the three FTEC 045 Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or elements of wild land fire behavior Firefighter Entrance Examination appropriate assessment; READ 023 or including fuel, weather and topog- Techniques appropriate assessment raphy and fundamental elements Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or This course is a continuation of Fire of size-up as they relate to I-Zone appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Command 1A and is designed to pre- firefighting. The duties and respon- appropriate assessment pare Fire Service or other interested sibilities of a Strike Team Company Transfers to: CSU-Restricted (see coun- students to become a California Certi- Officer and procedures for struc- selor for restrictions) fied Fire Officer. This is one of the ture triage and protection are also This course is designed to prepare State Board of Fire Services accred- addressed. This course is designed Fire Technology or other interested ited courses and applies to California for firefighting personnel and other students to take a firefighter’s Fire Service Training and Educational interested students who seek certifi- examination. Topics covered include System certifications. This course cation as a California State Certified a review of firefighter duties and the provides the student with informa- “Fire Officer”. requirements of a firefighter, employ- tion on tactics, strategies and scene 2 Units ment requirements in the fire service management for multi-casualty inci- 36 Lecture hours and the hiring process. Resumes, fire dents, hazardous materials incidents department written examinations, and wildland fires. Each student also FAC 4362 oral interviews, and other related has the opportunity to increase his or Incident Command System (ICS)200 aspects will be discussed. her knowledge and skills by handling Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate 3 Units initial operations at these types of assessment 54 Lecture hours incidents through simulation and This course is designed for students class activities. who desire a basic introduction to the FTEC 101 2 Units Incident Command System (ICS) for Fire Protection Organization 40 Lecture hours fire ground operations. This course Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or provides the foundation for students appropriate assessment; READ 023 or FAC 4351 to actively take part as a member of appropriate assessment Fire Management I team responding to a fire incident. Transfers to: CSU Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Instruction will be provided in the This course provides Fire Technol- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or principles and features of ICS, includ- ogy or other interested students appropriate assessment ing an organizational overview, with an overview of fire protection This Fire Management course is incident facilities, incident resources, issues. Included will be an introduc- designed to prepare Fire Service or and common responsibilities. tion to the philosophy and history of other interested students to become 0.2 Unit fire protection and fire service. The a California Certified Fire Prevention 12 Lecture hours organization and function of public Officer with emphasis on supervisory and private fire protection services, skills. This is one of the State Board the laws and regulations affecting fire of Fire Services accredited courses service and the role of fire depart- and applies to California Fire Service ments as part of local government Training and Educational System will be explored. Basic fire chemistry, certifications. This course prepares FIRE TECHNOLOGY fire protection systems, firefighting or enhances the first line supervisor’s Division of Public Safety strategies and possible career oppor- ability to supervise subordinates. It tunities in fire related fields will also introduces key management con- FTEC 044 be addressed. cepts, practices utilized, and include Physical Fitness and Ability for the 3 Units discussions about decision making, Firefighter 54 Lecture hours time management, leadership styles, Prerequisite: Student must be able to lift personnel evaluations and counseling 75lbs., drag a 150 pound “drag dummy”, guidelines. and use a sledge hammer in completion of FTEC 102 2 Units a physical abilities test. Principles of Fire & Emergency Services 40 Lecture hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Safety & Survival appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or FAC 4353 appropriate assessment appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Automatic External Defibrillator This course is designed to give inappropriate assessment Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or service firefighters and interested Transfers to: CSU appropriate assessment; READ 023 or students information about condi- This course introduces the Fire Tech- appropriate assessment tioning and fire department physical nology or other interested students 2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 193 to the basic principles and history appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment related to the national firefighter appropriate assessment Transfers to: CSU life safety initiatives, focusing on Transfers to: CSU This course provides the Fire Tech- the need for cultural and behavior This course provides the Fire Tech- nology or other interested students changes throughout the emergency nology student with information per- with a better understanding of rescue services. This course has been taining to the design and operation of problems and techniques in the fire updated to meet the National Fire fire detection and alarm systems, heat service field. Topics covered include and Emergency Services Higher Edu- and smoke control systems, special emergency rescue equipment, toxic cation objectives as it pertains to fire- protection and sprinkler systems, gases, chemicals, diseases, radiation fighter safety and survival techniques water supply for fire protection and hazards, and care of victims. Students used in today’s fire service. portable fire extinguishers. will become prepared for emergency 3 Units 3 Units childbirths, respiration and resus- 54 Lecture hours 54 Lecture hours citation, auto extrication, and other emergency conditions throughout the FTEC 103 FTEC 107 course. Fire Behavior and Combustion Hazardous Materials I 3 Units Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 54 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment appropriate assessment FTEC 111 Transfers to: CSU Transfers to: CSU Fire Hydraulics This course provides Fire Technology This course provides fire technology Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or or other interested students with an or other interested students with appropriate assessment; READ 023 or exploration of theories and funda- information pertaining to the first appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or mentals of how and why fires start, responder role when dealing with appropriate assessment spread, and how they are controlled. hazardous materials operations. Haz- Transfers to: CSU An in-depth study of fire chemis- ardous materials decontamination This course provides the Fire Tech- try and physics, fire characteristics procedures will also be discussed. nology student with information of materials, extinguishing agents, Classification of hazardous materials applicable to hydraulics laws as they and fire control techniques will be and National Fire Protection Associa- pertain to the fire service. The student explored. tion standards (NFPA 472) will be will study and understand formulae 3 Units addressed. and mental calculation to properly 54 Lecture hours 3 Units use the fire apparatus at a fire emer- 54 Lecture hours gency to solve gallons per minute and FTEC 104 pressure problems with water used Fire Prevention Technology FTEC 108 for firefighting purposes. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Hazardous Materials II 3 Units appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Prerequisite: FTEC 107 54 Lecture hours appropriate assessment Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Transfers to: CSU appropriate assessment; READ 023 or FTEC 112 This course is designed to provide appropriate assessment Fire Apparatus and Equipment Fire Technology or other inter- Transfers to: CSU Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or ested students with fundamental This course provides the fire tech- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or information regarding the history nology or other interested student appropriate assessment and philosophy of fire prevention, with information pertaining to the Transfers to: CSU organization and operation of a fire handling, identification, firefighting This course provides the fire technol- prevention bureau, use of fire codes, practices, and the explosive hazards ogy or other interested students with identification and correction of fire confronted with during a hazard- information pertaining to the design hazards, and the relationships of fire ous materials response. The role of a and operation of fire department prevention with built-in fire protec- Hazardous Material Technician and apparatus. This includes components tion systems, fire investigation, and Specialist will be discussed. The types such as the engine, pump and drive fire and life-safety education. of hazardous materials that could be train. Basic hydraulic calculations for 3 Units used during a terrorism event will be operation and safe vehicle use will 54 Lecture hours covered. also be discussed. Topics addressed 3 Units include the different types of fire FTEC 105 54 Lecture hours apparatus and their function includ- Building Construction for Fire ing wildland firefighting apparatus Protection FTEC 109 and municipal fire apparatus. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Fire Fighting Tactics and Strategy 3 Units appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 54 Lecture hours appropriate assessment appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Transfers to: CSU appropriate assessment FTEC 114 This course provides the Fire Tech- Transfers to: CSU Fire Investigation nology or other interested students This course provides the fire technol- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or with an understanding of the essen- ogy or other interested students appropriate assessment; READ 023 or tial components used in building with information pertaining to the appropriate assessment construction that directly relates to elements of the incident management Transfers to: CSU fire safety. The elements of construc- system, evaluation of information This course provides the Fire Tech- tion and design of structures, factors management and critical incident nology or other interested students when inspecting buildings, preplan- factors including control of incident with an understanding of determin- ning fire operations, and operating at communications, basic strategy deci- ing causes of fires (accidental, suspi- fires will be discussed. The develop- sions, and the development of a tacti- cious and incendiary). Topics covered ment and evolution of building and cal plan. Basic current fire ground include arson laws, field note taking, fire codes will be studied in relation- strategies will also be explored in this and incendiarism. Also addressed are ship to past fires in residential, com- course. the recognition and preserving of evi- mercial, and industrial occupancies. 3 Units dence, the interviewing of witnesses 3 Units 54 Lecture hours and suspects, arrest and detention 54 Lecture hours procedures, court demeanor and the FTEC 110 giving of court testimony. FTEC 106 Rescue Practices 3 Units Fire Protection Equipment and Systems Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 54 Lecture hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 194 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog FTEC 117 college instructor and is facilitated This course provides the student Fire Service Management, Safety and by the use of learning objectives. The with an introduction to the French Wellness student will be working in a skilled language and culture. The course Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or or professional level assignment in stresses oral and written proficiency appropriate assessment; READ 023 or the area of Fire Technology and will as well as reading comprehension. appropriate assessment meet performance objectives related In addition to classroom discussion, Transfers to: CSU to instruction that are above and students receive intensive indi- This course is designed for fire beyond the conditions of regular vidualized oral-aural practice in the technology majors to provide the employment. This course is intended language laboratory via interactive student with the concepts, theories for students whose job is related to French websites, audio CDs, video and principles of fire service man- the field of fire technology and have programs, and CD ROMs. Various agement. Emphasis is placed on the completed or enrolled in the appro- facets of French history, philosophy, distinctions between management, priate coursework. “Contact the and politics will also be analyzed supervision and leadership. Fire CWE office regarding re-enrollment via cross-cultural comparisons. This service stress and safety management procedures”. course is intended for those inter- will be discussed and the national fire Student Unpaid Internship: ested in learning to speak French as service standards will be presented. 1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours; well as for those seeking a degree in 3 Units 3 Units/180 hours;4 Units/240 hours the French language. 54 Lecture hours Student Paid Internship: 4 Units 1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours; 72 Lecture hours FTEC 121 3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours 18 Lab hours Emergency Response 1 to 4 Units Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 3 Lecture hours FR 102 appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 60 to 300 hours French II appropriate assessment Prerequisite: FR 101 Transfers to: CSU FTEC 299 Transfers to: UC, CSU This course is intended for students Directed Study: Fire Technology This course is a continuation to the that seek a better understanding of Transfers to: UC, CSU essentials of the French language. the role and responsibilities of a first Independent Study/Directed Study The course stresses oral and written responder. This class also meets the is intended for students who have proficiency as well as reading com- State of California Title 22 require- the ability to assume responsibil- prehension. In addition to classroom ments pertinent to CPR, First Aid and ity for independent work and to discussion, students receive intensive AED (automatic external defibrilla- prepare written or oral reports and/ individualized oral-aural practice in tion) training as it relates to the EMT or appropriate projects. To enroll in the language laboratory via inter- (Emergency Medical Technician). an independent study/directed study active websites, audio CDs, video This course will also certify the stu- course, students must possess a 2.5 programs, and CD ROMs. Various dent to administer oxygen, provide overall grade point average, a 3.0 facets of French history, philosophy, professional rescuer CPR and provide grade point average in the discipline and politics will also be analyzed basic first aid. This course may be of study being requested, or receive via cross-cultural comparisons. This repeated once. an exception from the instructor. course is intended for those interested 3 Units Independent Studies/Directed Stud- in continuing to learn to speak French 36 Lecture hours ies may be developed from any topic as well as for those seeking a degree 54 Lab hours arising from or related to a course of in the French language. study that will result in developing 4 Units FTEC 150 depth and breadth in that subject 72 Lecture hours Truck Company Operations area. Students will be expected to 18 Lab hours Prerequisite: Firefighter 1 certification meet on a regular basis with their fac- or completion of a CSFM approved Fire ulty sponsor and submit a final report FR 201 Academy or project, and student progress shall French III Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate be evaluated at regular intervals. Prerequisite: FR 102 assessment Academic standards for Independent Transfers to: UC, CSU Transfers to: CSU Studies/Directed Studies shall be the This course stresses advanced This course is for veteran firefight- same as those for other courses. Units conversational, reading, writing and ers or other interested students that are awarded in accordance to Title translation skills. Emphasis is placed want to enhance their knowledge and V regulations with one unit of credit on understanding spoken French as ability as it pertains to the fire ground awarded for 54 hours of Directed well as on proficiency and accuracy operations associated with truck com- Studies, six (6) hours of which must in speaking French. The course will pany tactics and strategy. Basic roof be with an instructor. The instructor include an introduction to French construction, vertical and horizontal is responsible for monitoring student literature as well as the reading of ventilation, forcible entry, positive progress through the semester. one novel in French to be determined and negative ventilation, search and Students may take directed study by the instructor. In addition to class- rescue, thermal imaging technology, courses for a maximum of four (4) room instruction, students receive firefighter safety and survival, rapid units within a discipline, and may intensive, individualized oral-aural intervention tactics, elevator rescue not accumulate more than a total of practice in the language laboratory and related truck company opera- twelve (12) units college wide. in which websites, video programs, tions will be discussed. 1 to 4 Units audio CDs, and CD ROMs are used. 2 Units 54 to 216 Lab hours Various facets of French culture, phi- 20 Lecture hours losophy, politics, and history will also 60 Lab hours be explored. This course is intended for those interested in continuing to FTEC 290 learn to speak French as well as for Cooperative Work Experience/ FRENCH those seeking a degree in the French Internship for Fire Technology Related Division of Communications language. Fields & Languages 4 Units Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate 72 Lecture hours assessment; ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or FR 101 18 Lab hours appropriate assessment French I Transfers to: CSU Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or This course supports and reinforces appropriate assessment; READ 023 or on-the-job training in the Fire Tech- appropriate assessment nology field under supervision of a Transfers to: UC, CSU 2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 195 FR 202 apply to discipline specific applica- French IV tions using a Geographic Information Prerequisite: FR 201 System (GIS). Course work is based Transfers to: UC, CSU GEOGRAPHIC on the mapping and spatial analysis This course is a continuation of FR capabilities of ArcView and other GIS 201. The course stresses advanced INFORMATION related software, introduction to Global conversational, reading, writing, and Positioning Systems (GPS) terminol- translation skills. Emphasis is placed SYSTEMS ogy, technology, data structures, use of on understanding spoken French as Division of Career & metadata and hands on training using well as on proficiency and accuracy Technical Education GPS remote sensing hardware and in speaking French. The course will software. include an introduction to French GIS 120 3 Units literature as well as the reading of Introduction to Geographic Information 36 Lecture hours one novel in French to be determined Systems and Spatial Analysis 54 Lab hours by the instructor. In addition to class- Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or room instruction, students receive appropriate assessment; READ 023 or GIS 221 intensive, individualized oral-aural appropriate assessment; CIT 101 Cartography and Base Map Development practice in the language laboratory Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU Prerequisite: GIS 120 in which websites, video programs, (*Students will receive credit from UC for Advisory: GIS 220 audio CDs, and CD ROMs are used. only one of the following courses: GIS 120 Transfers to: CSU Various facets of French culture, phi- or GIS 220) This course provides a study of carto- losophy, politics, and history will also This course will introduce fundamental graphic principles using ESRI software, be explored. This course is intended concepts of geographic information including history, map projections, for those interested in continuing to and spatial analysis, using industry scales, accuracy, data acquisition and learn to speak French as well as for standard geospatial application tools methods used for map development those seeking a degree in the French including geographic information and production. Techniques used in language. systems (GIS), global positioning GIS base map development including 4 Units systems (GPS), cartography, remote scanning, digitizing, input of coordi- 72 Lecture hours sensing. Students will learn how to nate geometry, remote sensing, aerial 18 Lab hours use geospatial technologies to perform images and use of Global Positioning spatial analysis in various disciplines Systems (GPS) in the field to gather FR 299 including but not limited to business, data will be used to develop and Directed Study: French public safety, health, politics, engineer- produce professional quality maps. Transfers to: UC, CSU ing, environmental, and social, biologi- This course is designed for all students Independent Study/Directed Study cal and geological sciences. Students in GIS certificate and related degree is intended for students who have should have a working knowledge programs. the ability to assume responsibil- of Windows to be successful in this 3 Units ity for independent work and to course. 36 Lecture hours prepare written or oral reports and/ 4 Units 54 Lab hours or appropriate projects. To enroll in 54 Lecture hours an independent study/directed study 54 Lab hours GIS 222 course, students must possess a 2.5 Planning and Facilities Management overall grade point average, a 3.0 GIS 130 Using GIS grade point average in the discipline Applied Geographic Information Prerequisite: GIS 120 of study being requested, or receive Systems Corequisite: ENGT 150 an exception from the instructor. Prerequisite: GIS 120 or introductory level Transfers to: CSU Independent Studies/Directed Stud- experience in GIS and use of e-mail and This course uses ArcView GIS as an ies may be developed from any topic Internet analytical and information tool for arising from or related to a course of Transfers to: CSU engineers, planners and facility manag- study that will result in developing This course provides students an ers to aid in the planning process, facili- depth and breadth in that subject expanded hands-on study in GIS using ties management, systems evaluation, area. Students will be expected to ArcView and practical learning in the maintenance and asset management meet on a regular basis with their fac- field to enhance GIS entry-level of large-scale facilities and infrastruc- ulty sponsor and submit a final report employment skills. Working in the field ture. Included is site management of or project, and student progress shall with professionals from GIS and other facilities, city and regional planning, be evaluated at regular intervals. disciplines, students will collect real infrastructure based on topological Academic standards for Independent data and information using Global features, evaluation based on growth Studies/Directed Studies shall be the Positioning Systems GPS, develop GIS indicators, population and economic same as those for other courses. Units data, explore solutions to real problems projections, and use of GIS to support are awarded in accordance to Title and produce supportive documenta- contemporary environmental rules and V regulations with one unit of credit tion in a variety of formats including regulations. The course will include awarded for 54 hours of Directed constructing web pages and plotting production of professional quality Studies, six (6) hours of which must maps. maps using ArcView as well as utiliz- be with an instructor. The instructor 3 Units ing customized software. is responsible for monitoring student 36 Lecture hours 3 Units progress through the semester. 54 Lab hours 54 Lecture hours Students may take directed study 36 Lab hours courses for a maximum of four (4) GIS 220 units within a discipline, and may Intermediate Geographic Information GIS 230 not accumulate more than a total of Systems Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in twelve (12) units college wide. Prerequisite: GIS 120 or basic level compe- Environmental Technology 1 to 4 Units tency in ArcView Prerequisite: GIS 120 54 to 216 Lab hours Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or (*Students will receive credit from UC for appropriate assessment; READ 023 or only one of the following courses: GIS 120 appropriate assessment or GIS 220) Transfers to: CSU This intermediate course provides In the environmental field today there further study in ArcView and an are few jobs that do not require a back- introduction to its extensions which ground in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS). GIS is today widely 196 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog are few jobs that do not require a back- GIS 290 GEOG 102 ground in Geographical Information Cooperative Work Experience/Internship Introduction to Cultural Geography Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning for Geographic Information Systems Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Systems (GPS). GIS is today widely Related Fields appropriate assessment; READ 023 or applied in planning used for land use Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment and growth management, environ- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Transfers to: UC, CSU mental assessment to disaster response. appropriate assessment Introduction to Cultural Geography is This course integrates training in GIS Transfers to: CSU a general education course that intro- with field data collection methods This course supports and reinforces duces students to the basic elements of using GPS & Remote Sensing to collect on-the-job training in business and culture. Population growth, migration, environmental data used interpretively industrial establishments under ethnicity, language, religion, folk and by GIS. Students should have a work- supervision of a college instructor and popular culture, and settlement forms ing knowledge of Windows to be suc- is facilitated by the use of learning are among the topics presented. This cessful in this course. This course may objectives. The student will be working course may be of interest to students be taken once for credit towards the in a skilled or professional level assign- considering the field of elementary certificate and repeated once for credit ment in their area of vocational interest teaching, ecology, social science, or to enhance student skills and profi- and will meet performance travel related vocations. ciency level. Possible day field trips are objectives related to instruction that are 3 Units scheduled to visit local industries and above and beyond the conditions of 54 Lecture hours for GPS field work. regular employment. This course is 3 Units intended for students whose job is GEOG 103 36 Lecture hours related to the field of GIS and have World Regional Geography 54 Lab hours completed or enrolled in the appropri- Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or ate coursework. “Contact the CWE appropriate assessment; READ 023 or GIS 280 office regarding re-enrollment proce- appropriate assessment Visual Basic and Database Management dures”. Transfers to: UC, CSU for GIS Student Unpaid Internship: World Regional Geography explores Prerequisite: GIS 120 1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours; the world’s geographic regions, Corequisite: GIS 220 3 Units/180 hours; 4 Units/240 hours including Subsaharan Africa, Transfers to: CSU Student Paid Internship: North Africa, Southwest Asia, China, This course presents the fundamen- 1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours; Southeast Asia, Middle America, tals of computer programming and 3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours South America, Japan, Europe, and database management systems (DBMS) 1 to 4 Units Russia. This course describes the techniques as utilized in Visual Basic 3 Lecture hours cultural, economic and environmen- and Access for various GIS (Geo- 60 to 300 hours tal aspects of each of these geographic graphic Information Systems) environ- realms. It provides a geographic ments. Advanced GIS programming perspective that will enhance global and database management methodolo- awareness and geographic literacy. gies for spatial data analysis and devel- 3 Units opment of GIS applications will also GEOGRAPHY 54 Lecture hours be covered. This course is designed for Division of Mathematics & Sciences students in the GIS program and others GEOG 299 who wish to upgrade their skills to GEOG 101 Directed Study: Geography build a solid understanding of Visual Introduction to Physical Geography Transfers to: UC, CSU Basic and data management systems Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Independent Study/Directed Study for GIS customization and application appropriate assessment; READ 023 or is intended for students who have development. appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or the ability to assume responsibil- 4 Units appropriate assessment ity for independent work and to 54 Lecture hours Transfers to: UC, CSU prepare written or oral reports and/ 54 Lab hours Introduction to Physical Geography or appropriate projects. To enroll in is a general education course that an independent study/directed study GIS 281 introduces students to the natu- course, students must possess a 2.5 Crime Mapping and Analysis ral processes that shape the earth. overall grade point average, a 3.0 Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Weather and climate, landforms grade point average in the discipline appropriate assessment; READ 023 or and volcanoes, glaciers, rivers and of study being requested, or receive appropriate assessment; CIT 101 coastal phenomena are among the an exception from the instructor. Transfers to: CSU topics explored. This course is for any Independent Studies/Directed Stud- Crime mapping plays an important student interested in the physical pro- ies may be developed from any topic role in almost any form of crime analy- cesses that shape land masses. arising from or related to a course of sis and can improve our understanding 3 Units study that will result in developing of the important relationships between 54 Lecture hours depth and breadth in that subject people, location, time, and crime. As a area. Students will be expected to result, Geographic information systems GEOG 101L meet on a regular basis with their fac- (GIS) has become an essential tool used Introduction to Physical Geography ulty sponsor and submit a final report by crime analysts to discover crime Laboratory or project, and student progress shall patterns, implement corrective strate- Prerequisite/Corequisite: GEOG 101 be evaluated at regular intervals. gies, optimize resource allocation and Transfers to: UC, CSU Academic standards for Independent to develop crime prevention measures. The physical geography laboratory Studies/Directed Studies shall be the Students will use ArcGIS to analyze is designed to acquaint students same as those for other courses. Units crime series, conduct problem analysis, with the methods, techniques and are awarded in accordance to Title study crime trends, and address procedures used by geographers in V regulations with one unit of credit deployment issues as they relate to the study and analysis of the physical awarded for 54 hours of Directed decision making in law enforcement. environment. Students will use maps, Studies, six (6) hours of which must Students should have a working the internet and other tools to work be with an instructor. The instructor knowledge of Windows to be success- with real-world geographic data. This is responsible for monitoring student ful in this course. course fulfills the general education progress through the semester. 4 Units lab requirement in physical sciences Students may take directed study 54 Lecture hours when taken with or after GEOG 101. courses for a maximum of four (4) 54 Lab hours 1 Unit units within a discipline, and may 54 Lab hours

2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 197 not accumulate more than a total of GEOL 257 mathematical computation and appli- twelve (12) units college wide. Geology of California cation within the health care setting. 1 to 4 Units Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Topics covered within this course 54 to 216 Lab hours appropriate assessment; READ 023 or include drug dosages, calculation appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or of intake and output, weights and appropriate assessment measures, temperatures, intrave- Transfers to: UC, CSU nous infusion rates and conversions GEOLOGY Geology of California looks at how necessary for safe employment in the Division of Mathematics & Sciences our state was assembled, as well as healthcare setting. This course is an its beautiful mountains, deserts, vol- elective course for students wanting GEOL 150 canoes, rivers, and other landforms. to pursue a career in the healthcare Physical Geology It examines the dynamic micro and industry. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or mega processes that created these 1 Unit appropriate assessment; READ 023 or features as well as the varied rocks, 18 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or minerals, structure and stratigra- appropriate assessment phy that underlie them. This course HS 050 Transfers to: UC, CSU is designed as an elective credit Nurse Assistant Pre-Certification Physical Geology, which fulfills the for Geology majors and interested Training Course physical science general education students. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or requirement, is the study of the mate- 3 Units appropriate assessment; READ 023 or rials that our beautiful Earth is made 54 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or out of, as well as the processes and MATH 020C or appropriate assessment systems operating within the planet GEOL 299 This course is designed for students and on its surface. Earthquakes, vol- Directed Study: Geology who have expressed an interest in canoes, oil, beaches, tsunamis, rocks, Transfers to: UC, CSU an entry level nursing course. This rivers, glaciers, plate tectonics, miner- Independent Study/Directed Study course meets Title 22 regulations for als, continent and mountain building is intended for students who have taking care of the geriatric population are among the many diverse topics the ability to assume responsibil- in a long term care setting, utiliz- that will be explored. ity for independent work and to ing skills in basic care, emergency 3 Units prepare written or oral reports and/ care and communication. The Nurse 54 Lecture hours or appropriate projects. To enroll in Assistant Pre-Certification training an independent study/directed study course consists of a combination of GEOL 151 course, students must possess a 2.5 64 hours of classroom instruction Physical Geology Laboratory overall grade point average, a 3.0 and 120 hours of supervised clinical Prerequisite/Corequisite: GEOL 150 grade point average in the discipline practice in long term facilities. This Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or of study being requested, or receive course prepares the student to take appropriate assessment; READ 023 or an exception from the instructor. the California state certification exam appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or Independent Studies/Directed Stud- to become a Certified Nurse Assis- appropriate assessment ies may be developed from any topic tant (CNA). After obtaining the state Transfers to: UC, CSU arising from or related to a course of certification, the student may find Physical Geology Laboratory engages study that will result in developing employment in the acute care, long students with a “hands-on” review of depth and breadth in that subject term care or assisted living settings. the principles presented in GEOL 150 area. Students will be expected to According to Title 22 regulations, the and their application to everyday meet on a regular basis with their fac- student who has completed the train- life. Laboratory exercises will include ulty sponsor and submit a final report ing program (HS 050) may take the (but are not limited to) earthquake or project, and student progress shall competency state exam. If the student analysis, the physical properties of be evaluated at regular intervals. fails the state exam, they may repeat minerals, igneous, metamorphic and Academic standards for Independent the exam two times before they must sedimentary rocks, topographic and Studies/Directed Studies shall be the take this entire training program (HS geologic map reading, stream, glacial, same as those for other courses. Units 050) again. desert, coastal and tectonic landform are awarded in accordance to Title 5.5 Units process analysis and a field study in V regulations with one unit of credit 64 Lecture hours the Rio Hondo Canyon. awarded for 54 hours of Directed 120 Lab hours 1 Unit Studies, six (6) hours of which must 54 Lab hours be with an instructor. The instructor HS 051 is responsible for monitoring student Certified Nurse Assistant Acute Care GEOL 153 progress through the semester. Training Course Earthquakes Students may take directed study Prerequisite: Nurse Assistant Pre- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or courses for a maximum of four (4) Certification Training Course/State appropriate assessment; READ 023 or units within a discipline, and may Certification appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or not accumulate more than a total of Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment twelve (12) units college wide. appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Transfers to: UC, CSU 1 to 4 Units appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or “Earthquakes” examines the origin, 54 to 216 Lab hours appropriate assessment mechanics, distribution, and effects This course is designed for students of tremors. Spectacular examples of who are Certified Nurse Assistants historical earthquakes are reviewed, that wish to learn the basic nursing as are such topics as plate tectonics, HEALTH SCIENCE skills and duties in the acute care set- earthquake prediction, structural risk, Division of Health Sciences ting with additional emphasis on the fault anatomy, paleoseismology, tsu- & Nursing specialized acute care areas such as namis, magnitude scales, earthquake medical/surgical, orthopedics, location, and safety - as well as a HS 045 pediatrics and obstetrics. The Certi- survey of southern California’s major Math for the Health Care Professional fied Nurse Assistant Acute Care fault systems and damaging histori- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or course consists of a combination of cal quakes. This course is designed as appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 24 hours classroom instruction and an elective credit for geology majors appropriate assessment; MATH 030 48 hours supervised clinical practice and interested students. or MATH 030D or MATH 033 or appro- in the acute care hospital. This course 3 Units priate assessment includes communication, patient 54 Lecture hours This is a basic course that focuses on assessment, observation and reporting training as well as reinforcement

198 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog of Certified Nurse Assistant basic- HEFR 005 care procedures. Mechanical Piping Insulation 2 Units HEAT & FROST Prerequisite: HEFR 001; Indentured 24 Lecture hours Division of Career & Apprentice with the State of California 48 Lab hours Technical Education This course is designed to meet the needs of State Indentured Appren- HS 052 HEFR 001 tices with the State of California who Home Health Aide Training Course Industry and Safety Orientation are interested in the heat and frost Prerequisite: Nurse Assistant Pre- Prerequisite: Indentured Apprentice with insulators industry. Topics include Certification Training Course/State the State of California heat transfer, general insulating Certification Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or methods, materials, application of Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or insulation materials, coatings, cover- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or ings for pipes and fittings, attach- appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or appropriate assessment ment methods, mold recognition and appropriate assessment This course is designed to meet the abatement, and finishing for pipes in This course is designed for students needs of State Indentured Appren- various thermal ranges. who are Certified Nurse Assistants tices with the state of California who 6 Units that wish to learn how to provide are interested in the heat and frost 90 Lecture hours personal care in the home care setting insulators industry. Topics include 72 Lab hours for those who are unable to do it for orientation to the trade, industry themselves and/or promote the safety, job-site safety, insulation, HEFR 006 recovery, safety and comfort of the pipe systems, OSHA, refinery safety, Foam and Firestopping Insulation patient. Additional emphasis on reha- boom and scissor lift safety, and duct Prerequisite: HEFR 001; Indentured bilitative nursing care, family systems. Apprentice with the State of California relationships and the impact of long- 6 Units This course is designed to meet the term illness on the family as well as 90 Lecture hours needs of State Indentured Appren- the client will be included. The Home 72 Lab hours tices with the State of California who Health Aide training course con- are interested in the heat and frost sists of a combination of 24 hours HEFR 002 insulators industry. Topics include classroom instruction and 48 hours Piping Systems metal cutting, fittings, band saws, supervised clinical practice in the Prerequisite: HEFR 001; Indentured foam materials, spray equipment Assisted Living setting. This course Apprentice with the State of California operations, firestopping insulation, meets Title 22 regulations for Home This course is designed to meet the and maintenance and repair of foam Health Aides needs of State Indentured Appren- application equipment. training programs. tices with the State of California who 6 Units 2 Units are interested in the heat and frost 90 Lecture hours 24 Lecture hours insulators industry. Topics include 72 Lab hours 48 Lab hours insulation materials, techniques, finishes, piping systems, fireproofing, HEFR 007 HS 054 hand tools, fall protection, and equip- Blueprint Reading Beginning Terminology for Healthcare ment used in the field. Prerequisite: HEFR 001; Indentured Workers 6 Units Apprentice with the State of California Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or 90 Lecture hours This course is designed to meet the appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 72 Lab hours needs of State Indentured Appren- appropriate assessment tices with the State of California who This course covers the basic knowl- HEFR 003 are interested in the heat and frost edge and understanding of medical Boiler Insulation insulators industry. Topics include language, terminology, and basic Prerequisite: HEFR 001; Indentured introduction to blueprint reading, human anatomy. The student will Apprentice with the State of California general arrangements, symbols, learn word parts, prefixes, suffixes, This course is designed to meet the industry standards, insulation draw- word roots and will review the body needs of State Indentured Appren- ings, isometric, industry certifica- systems. Anatomical, physiological tices with the State of California who tions, and shop drawings. and pathophysiological terms will are interested in the field of heat 6 Units also be defined. This is an entry level and frost insulators industry. Topics 90 Lecture hours course for students interested in the include boilers, insulating techniques, 72 Lab hours health care field and is highly recom- stacks, breechings, hi-ribb lath insula- mended prior to enrolling in any tion, finishing, ship-yard orienta- HEFR 008 health related course. tion, pen welding, safety, first-aid, Prefabricated Buildings 3 Units confined space, and fittings. Prerequisite: HEFR 001, Indentured 54 Lecture hours 6 Units Apprentice with the State of California 90 Lecture hours This course is designed to meet the HS 060 72 Lab hours needs of State Indentured Appren- Health Science Core tices with the State of California who Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 HEFR 004 are interested in the heat and frost or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Mathematics insulators industry. Topics include appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or Prerequisite: HEFR 001; Indentured insulation, design of walls, prefabri- MATH 020C or appropriate assessment Apprentice with the State of California cated industry panels, prefabricated This is a basic course which focuses This course is designed to meet the metal buildings, hazardous materials, on medical terminology, normal body needs of State Indentured Appren- and storage tank insulation. structures and functions, the prin- tices with the State of California who 6 Units ciples of nutrition, and the relation- are interested in the heat and frost 90 Lecture hours ship of nutrition to health. It provides insulators industry. Topics include 72 Lab hours a strong foundation for all students whole numbers, fractions, decimals, entering the health care field. This basic math functions, curves and course is a prerequisite for the Voca- angles, drawings, estimating, energy tional Nursing Program. appraising, insulation certifications, 5 Units and measurements. 90 Lecture hours 6 Units 90 Lecture hours 72 Lab hours

2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 199 HEM 043 industry looking to advance their Heavy Equipment Hydraulic knowledge of Heavy Equipment HEAVY EQUIPMENT Fundamentals Maintenance and Repair. This course Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or will provide instruction on the prin- MAINTENANCE appropriate assessment; READ 023 or ciples of heavy equipment diesel fuel Division of Career & appropriate assessment systems and performance. Instruction Technical Education This course is intended for students on technical reference materials, parts entering the field of Heavy Equip- and service books, computer systems HEM 040 ment Maintenance and Repair and and programs used by the service Introduction to Heavy Equipment is designed to teach basic hydraulic technicians will be covered. Maintenance fundamentals. Emphasis will be 4 Units Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or placed on the correct identification 54 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; READ 023 or of various valves, pumps, hydraulic 54 Lab hours appropriate assessment symbols, oil flow, and the proper This introductory course is designed operation of hydraulic systems. HEM 047 to provide the student with the 2 Units Heavy Equipment Machine Specific fundamentals of operations for the 27 Lecture hours Instruction various systems of Heavy Duty 27 Lab hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or construction equipment. Students appropriate assessment; READ 023 or will learn basic tool and equipment HEM 044 appropriate assessment; HEM 045 use and how to safely perform many Heavy Equipment Diesel Engine This course is intended for students basic repair and maintenance opera- Fundamentals entering the field of Heavy Equip- tions. This course is first in a series of Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or ment Maintenance and Repair or stu- Heavy Duty Equipment Maintenance appropriate assessment; READ 023 or dents currently working in industry classes and is designed for the stu- appropriate assessment looking to advance their knowledge dent who wants to enter the field of This course is intended for students of Heavy Equipment Maintenance Heavy Duty Equipment Maintenance entering the field of Heavy Equip- and Repair. The course will provide and repair. ment Maintenance and is designed operational and safety instructions 4 Units to provide an introduction of diesel on a variety of heavy equipment and 54 Lecture hours engines. The course provides an material handling machinery. Upon 54 Lab hours introduction of diesel engines, service completion of this course students department skills and expectations, will receive a safety certification HEM 041 and specific instruction on heavy certificate for Forklift Operator Safety Introduction to Heavy Equipment equipment maintenance. The design Training in compliance with OSHA Maintenance Electrical Fundamentals and construction of diesel engines, (Section 1910.178L) and Cal/OSHA Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or principles and theories of operation, title 8 (Section 3668). appropriate assessment; READ 023 or and disassembly/reassembly of 2 Units appropriate assessment engine components will be covered. 27 Lecture hours This introductory course is designed Instruction on technical reference 27 Lab hours to provide the student with the materials, parts and service books, fundamentals of operations of the computer systems and programs HEM 048 various principles of heavy equip- used by the service technicians will Heavy Equipment Powertrains II ment electronics. Topics covered be covered. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or include electrical theory, funda- 4 Units appropriate assessment; READ 023 or mentals of circuit construction, wire 54 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; HEM 045 repair techniques, semiconductors, 54 Lab hours This course is intended for students basic circuits including (IC), types of with basic knowledge in the field of output signals, DVOM usage, battery, HEM 045 Heavy Equipment Maintenance and charging and starting systems. A Heavy Equipment Powertrain Repair or students that are cur- demonstration on the ATECH circuit Fundamentals rently working in the industry who board will be used to illustrate electri- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or are looking to advance their skills cal principles including strategy- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or in Heavy Equipment Maintenance based diagnostics. appropriate assessment and Repair. This course will provide 4 Units This course is intended for students instruction on the advanced princi- 54 Lecture hours entering the field of Heavy Equip- ples of Heavy Equipment Powertrain 54 Lab hours ment Maintenance and Repair or Maintenance and Repair. The HEM students that are currently in the 048 course will focus on heavy equip- HEM 042 industry looking to advance their ment powertrain components and Heavy Equipment Air Conditioning knowledge of Heavy Equipment how power flows from the engine to Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Maintenance and Repair. This the ground. Instruction on technical appropriate assessment; READ 023 or course will provide instruction on reference materials, parts and service appropriate assessment the principles of heavy equipment books, computer systems and pro- This course is designed to provide powertrain fundamentals. Instruction grams used by the service technicians instruction on the principles of heavy on technical reference materials, parts will be covered. equipment heating and air condition- and service books, computer systems 4 Units ing systems and for students who and programs used by the service 54 Lecture hours are interested in entering the field of technicians will be covered. 54 Lab hours Heavy Duty Equipment Maintenance 4 Units & Repair. Students will be given the 54 Lecture hours HEM 049 opportunity to earn their certifica- 54 Lab hours Heavy Equipment Hydraulics II tion license (EPA Rule 1411). This Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or course is also designed to prepare HEM 046 appropriate assessment; READ 023 or the student/service technician to Heavy Equipment Fuel Systems & appropriate assessment; HEM 043 understand principles of heating and Performance This course is intended for students air-conditioning systems, compo- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or with basic knowledge in the field of nents, functions and service of these appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Heavy Equipment Maintenance and systems. appropriate assessment Repair or incumbent worker/ 2 Units This course is intended for students students that are currently in the 27 Lecture hours entering the field of Heavy Equip- industry looking to advance their 27 Lab hours ment Maintenance and Repair or knowledge of Heavy Equipment students that are currently in the Hydraulics Systems Operation 200 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog and Maintenance. This course will illustrate different component func- interested in understanding Mexico provide instruction on the advanced tions. In addition, the students will be as a nation and is also recommended principles of Heavy Equipment introduced to the strategy based for all history and most social science Hydraulics, Components, Operation diagnostics, including troubleshooting majors. and Maintenance. The HEM 049 electrical problems using live equip- 3 Units course will focus on heavy equipment ment. 54 Lecture hours hydraulic components operation with 4 Units an emphasis on electro-hydraulic 54 Lecture hours HIST 131 control systems, flow control and 54 Lab hours History of the North American Indian systems cleaning and maintenance. Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Instruction on technical reference appropriate assessment; READ 023 or materials, parts and service books, HISTORY appropriate assessment computer systems and programs Division of Behavioral & Transfers to: UC, CSU used by the service technicians will Social Sciences This course surveys the struggle of be covered. Native Americans to maintain their 4 Units HIST 101 culture in the face of invasion and 54 Lecture hours History of World Civilization to the changing technology. It explores gov- 54 Lab hours 17th Century ernment Indian policies of removal, Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or pacification, annihilation and assimi- HEM 290 appropriate assessment; READ 023 or lation, and considers present issues Cooperative Work Experience/ appropriate assessment facing Native Americans today. This Internship for Heavy Equipment Transfers to: UC, CSU course is intended for students who Maintenance & Repair Related Fields This course is a survey of the politi- wish to understand the role of Native Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or cal, economic and social development Americans in the historical develop- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or of world civilization up to the 17th ment of North America. appropriate assessment century. Special emphasis is placed 3 Units Transfers to: CSU on the origins of the earth’s principal 54 Lecture hours This course supports and reinforces centers of civilization, their subse- on-the-job training in business and quent interaction, and the emergence HIST 143 industrial establishments under the of a world economic, political, and History of the United States to 1877 supervision of a college instruc- intellectual order. This course is Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or tor and is facilitated by the use of designed for the student who wishes appropriate assessment; READ 023 or learning objectives. The student will to increase their understanding and appropriate assessment be working in a skilled or profes- appreciation of cultural, political, and Transfers to: UC, CSU sional level assignment in their area intellectual diversity, as well as the This course is a survey of United of vocational interest and will meet process of intercultural interaction. States history from Native American performance objectives related to 3 Units origins to post Civil War Reconstruc- instruction that are above and beyond 54 Lecture hours tion. Social, economic, political and the conditions of regular employ- cultural developments are explored ment. This course is intended for HIST 102 with an emphasis on the indepen- students whose job is related to the History of World Civilization, 1500 to dence movement, Revolutionary War, heavy equipment maintenance field the Present the new Republic, westward expan- and have completed or enrolled in Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or sion and the Civil War. This course the appropriate coursework. “Contact appropriate assessment; READ 023 or is designed for students interested in the CWE office regarding re-enroll- appropriate assessment the foundational history of the United ment procedures”. Transfers to: UC, CSU States. It is recommended for all Student Unpaid Internship: This course is a survey of the politi- history majors and fulfills the CSU/ 1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours; cal, economic, and social develop- UC American Institutions require- 3 Units/180 hours;4 Units/240 hours ment of world civilization from 1500 ment and the American Institutions Student Paid Internship: to modern times. Special emphasis is requirement for the Associate degree. 1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours; placed on the origins and develop- 3 Units 3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours ment of the world economic system 54 Lecture hours 1 to 4 Units and the corresponding cultural, intel- 3 Lecture hours lectual, and social currents that have HIST 143H 60 to 300 hours characterized most of the world’s History of the United States to 1877 leading societies since 1500. This Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade of course is intended for the student “C” or better who wants to increase their under- Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate HEAVY EQUIPMENT standing of and appreciation of both assessment TECHNOLOGY the diversity and the unity of the Transfers to: UC, CSU modern world. This course is a survey of United Division of Career & 3 Units States history from Native American Technical Education 54 Lecture hours origins to post Civil War Reconstruc- tion. Social, economic, political and HIST 122 cultural developments are explored HET 050 History of Mexico with an emphasis on the indepen- Heavy Equipment Electrical Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or dence movement, Revolutionary War, Diagnosis appropriate assessment; READ 023 or the new Republic, westward expan- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment sion and the Civil War. This course appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Transfers to: UC, CSU is designed for students interested in appropriate assessment; HET 041 This course examines the cultural, the foundational history of the United This course is designed to familiarize the social, and political history of Mexico States. It is recommended for all student with the heavy equipment’s elec- from pre-Columbian to modern history majors and fulfills the CSU/ trical and electronic systems. times. The course will cover pre- UC American Institutions require- Topics include review of electrical Columbian Mesoamerica, the Spanish ment and the American Institutions theory, circuit faults, electrical and conquest and the colonial period, requirement for the Associate degree. electronic components usage and diag- and the national period, with special This course is intended for those who nostics, computers, sensors, actuators, emphasis given to Mexico’s relations meet Honors Program requirements. and data communications. A-Tech with the United States and its place 3 Units simulator boards will be used to and role in the world community. 54 Lecture hours This course is designed for students 2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 201 HIST 144 for the Associate Degree. This course course is suitable for students seeking History of the United States Since 1865 is intended for those who desire a further understanding of California’s Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or better understanding of the history of past and present, and those preparing appropriate assessment; READ 023 or minorities in the United States. for a career in teaching at the elemen- appropriate assessment 3 Units tary level. Transfers to: UC (credit limit:*), CSU 54 Lecture hours 3 Units (*Students will receive credit from UC 54 Lecture hours for only one of the following courses: HIST 159 HIST 144 or HIST 144H) History of Minorities: Mexican Ameri- HIST 170 This course provides a survey of cans, Asian Americans and American Women in American History the political, social, economic, and Women Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or cultural development of the United Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or States from Reconstruction (1865) to appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment the present. Some topics addressed appropriate assessment Transfers to: UC, CSU are the socio-political and eco- Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU This course is a survey of the role, nomic impact of Reconstruction, the (*Students will receive credit from UC status, and contributions of women American West, capital and labor in for only one of the following courses: of different ethnic groups and social the age of enterprise, America as an HIST 159 or HIST 159H) classes in American society from emerging world power, World War This course surveys the roles selected earliest times to the present, with an I, World War II, the Vietnam Era, minorities have played in the histori- emphasis on the twentieth century. the Cold War, the new world order, cal development of the United States Special attention will be given to an Clinton, and the Bush Administration from the earliest times to the present. understanding of how gender has to the present. This course fulfills the Emphasis is placed on the history shaped women’s options and expec- American Institutions requirement and cultural contributions of Mexican tations within the private and public for the Associate Degree. It is also rec- Americans, Asian Americans, and spheres of society. This course is ommended for all History majors. American women. This course is designed for the student who wants 3 Units intended for those wishing to fulfill to learn more about women’s history 54 Lecture hours the American Institutions require- in America and is recommended for ment for the Associate degree and all history majors. HIST 144H CSU and those who desire a better 3 Units History of the United States Since 1865 understanding of the history of 54 Lecture hours Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade of minorities in the United States. “C” or better 3 Units HIST 299 Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate 54 Lecture hours Directed Study: History assessment Transfers to: UC, CSU Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU HIST 159H Independent Study/Directed Study (*Students will receive credit from UC History of Minorities: Mexican Ameri- is intended for students who have for only one of the following courses: cans, Asian Americans and American the ability to assume responsibil- HIST 144 or HIST 144H) Women ity for independent work and to This course provides a survey of Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade of prepare written or oral reports and/ the political, social, economic, and “C” or better or appropriate projects. To enroll in cultural development of the United Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate an independent study/directed study States from Reconstruction (1865) to assessment course, students must possess a 2.5 the present. Some topics addressed Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU overall grade point average, a 3.0 are the socio-political and economic (*Students will receive credit from UC grade point average in the discipline impact of Reconstruction on modern for only one of the following courses: of study being requested, or receive American society, the American HIST 159 or HIST 159H) an exception from the instructor. West, capital and labor in the age of This course surveys the roles selected Independent Studies/Directed Stud- enterprise, America as an emerging minorities have played in the histori- ies may be developed from any topic world power, World War I, World cal development of the United States arising from or related to a course of War II, the Vietnam Era, the Cold from the earliest times to the present. study that will result in developing War, the new world order, Clinton, Emphasis is placed on the history depth and breadth in that subject and the Bush Administration to and cultural contributions of Mexican area. Students will be expected to the present. This course fulfills the Americans, Asian Americans, and meet on a regular basis with their fac- American Institutions requirement American women. This course is ulty sponsor and submit a final report for the CSU and Associate Degree. It intended for those wishing to fulfill or project, and student progress shall is also recommended for all History the American Institutions require- be evaluated at regular intervals. majors. This course in intended for ment at Rio Hondo and those who Academic standards for Independent those who meet Honors Program desire a better understanding of the Studies/Directed Studies shall be the requirements. history of minorities in the United same as those for other courses. Units 3 Units States. This course is intended for are awarded in accordance to Title 54 Lecture hours students eligible for the Honors V regulations with one unit of credit Program. awarded for 54 hours of Directed HIST 158 3 Units Studies, six (6) hours of which must History of Minorities: African 54 Lecture hours be with an instructor. The instructor Americans and American Indians is responsible for monitoring student Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or HIST 167 progress through the semester. appropriate assessment; READ 023 or History of California Students may take directed study appropriate assessment Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or courses for a maximum of four (4) Transfers to: UC, CSU appropriate assessment; READ 023 or units within a discipline, and may This course is a survey of the role appropriate assessment not accumulate more than a total of minorities have played in the histori- Transfers to: UC, CSU twelve (12) units college wide. cal development of the United States This course provides an overview 1 to 4 Units from the earliest times to the present, of California history from the first 54 to 216 Lab hours with an emphasis on the twentieth aboriginal inhabitants to modern century. The course begins with a times. Cultural, political, social study of racism, followed by the and economic development will be history and cultural contributions of addressed in the context of history. the American Indian and the African The development of contemporary American. This course fulfills the institutions and the historical context American Institutions requirement of current issues will addressed. This 202 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog Suitable for students interested in to anyone working in a human service furthering their understanding of or social services setting. HUMAN SERVICES group dynamics and those interested 3 Units Division of Behavioral in supervising groups dedicated to 54 Lecture hours & Social Sciences achieving behavioral change. 3 Units HUSR 199 HUSR 111 54 Lecture hours Fieldwork in Human Services Human Services in Contemporary Prerequisite: PSY 101 or SOC 101 with Society HUSR 124 a minimum grade of “C” or better, OR Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Introduction to Case Management and consent of instructor appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Documentation Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Transfers to: CSU appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment This course is an introduction to the appropriate assessment Transfers to: CSU history and philosophy of human Transfers to: CSU This course offers the student a super- services in contemporary society. The This course introduces students to vised field experience in a community function and objectives of human case management and documentation organization, agency, or institution, service organizations as well as the in a variety of settings. Students will allowing the student to apply knowl- qualifications of the professional will study the purpose, function, and ratio- edge and learn new skills outside of be emphasized. A survey of the popu- nale for case management. In addition, the classroom environment. A weekly lations served in the field will focus on the documentation of client clinical class meeting provides the academic cultural, social, economic and histori- records will be covered, emphasizing element to this experiential course cal trends. The course is designed for the taking of social histories and the offering and reinforces the application students pursuing careers in social writing of treatment plans. The profes- of concepts gained in the prerequi- work, counseling or community sional guidelines necessary for worksite course or courses. This course is organizing. ing with clients in a social services designed to provide the student with 3 Units setting will also be covered, providing an opportunity to develop skills that 54 Lecture hours the student with an understand- would facilitate gaining employment ing of issues related to ethics, client in the human services field. HUSR 118 rights, and confidentiality. This class 3 to 4 Units Chemical Dependency: Intervention, is designed for students interested in 18 Lecture hours Treatment, and Recovery working in a social services setting. 120 to 225 Lab hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 2 Units appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 36 Lecture hours HUSR 230 appropriate assessment Drug Studies Seminar and Internship Transfers to: CSU HUSR 126 Prerequisite/Corequisite: HUSR 122, This course provides an introduction Counseling the Family of the Addicted HUSR 124, HUSR 130 to current perspectives with respect to Person Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or the management of chemical depen- Advisory: ENGL 035 OR ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or dency. Through an examination of appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment alcoholism as a model of drug depen- appropriate assessment Transfers to: CSU dence, the treatment of and recovery Transfers to: CSU It is recommended that this course be from such disorders will be explored This course provides an overview of taken in the final semester of the Drug from two divergent perspectives: the the systems approach to counseling Studies Program and provides the reformative and the transformative. the chemically dependent family. student with work experience in a Current treatment modalities will be Alcoholism will be used as a model for drug treatment facility. The student compared and contrasted in terms of developing counseling skills through will apply the concepts and skills their view of the individual in both the analysis and examination of the gained through their coursework as the social and clinical context. The relationships that develop in the they serve as an intern in a setting class experience itself will serve as an addicted family system. An expe- where drug dependent individuals intervention by challenging students riential format will be employed as are served. The seminar will focus to examine their existing ideas about students participate in exercises that on ethics, the further development treatment and recovery from sub- lead to the development of the neces- of counseling skills, and the use of stance use disorders. Suitable for sary skills. This course is designed for community resources. Students must students interested in furthering their those working with or preparing to meet the requirements of the intern- understanding of substance depen- work with the drug dependent and ship facility. dence and those interested in working those around them. Student Unpaid Internship: 120 hours with populations recovering from or 3 Units Student Paid Internship: 150 hours at risk for such problems. 54 Lecture hours 3 Units 3 Units 16 Lecture hours 54 Lecture hours HUSR 130 120 to 150 Other hours Essential Counseling Skills HUSR 122 Advisory: ENGL 035 OR ENLA 100 or Introduction to Group Leadership and appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Process appropriate assessment HUMANITIES Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Transfers to: CSU appropriate assessment; READ 023 or This course focuses on critical coun- Division of Behavioral appropriate assessment seling skills and strategies within a & Social Sciences Transfers to: CSU multicultural context. The course pro- This course provides an introduction vides a vital orientation to the helping HUM 110 to the dynamics of group interaction. process and the counseling profession. Survey of Humanities The individual’s firsthand experience Current issues within the counsel- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or is emphasized as the group studies ing profession, such as diversity and appropriate assessment; READ 023 or itself under supervision. The factors multiculturalism, are discussed and appropriate assessment involved in problems of communica- integrated throughout the course. A Transfers to: UC, CSU tion, effective emotional responses, unique focus is given to the student’s This course provides an interdis- and personal growth will be high- growth and development as a coun- ciplinary presentation of cultural lighted. Group process will be exam- selor and how the student can best use forces, providing the student with a ined as a means of changing behavior. supervision in this developmental pro- comprehensive view of the most vital cess. This course would be of benefit artistic, literary, philosophical, reli-

2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 203 gious and architectural movements HUM 130 intensive, individualized, oral-aural within the Western, Eastern and Contemporary Mexican-American practice in the language laboratory Meso-American traditions from the Culture using audio materials and computer Egyptians to the 1500s. This course Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or programs. Additional aspects of is intended for students who wish appropriate assessment; READ 023 or the culture and civilization of the to further their understanding of the appropriate assessment Italian-speaking population will be major cultural developments from Transfers to: UC, CSU presented. around the world. This course provides a contemporary 4 Units 3 Units interdisciplinary examination of the 72 Lecture hours 54 Lecture hours most vital Mexican-American liter- 18 Lab hours ary, artistic, musical, theatrical, social, HUM 111 political and historical movements. Survey of Humanities This course is designed for students Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or who wish to further their under- JAPANESE appropriate assessment; READ 023 or standing of major Mexican- American Division of Communications appropriate assessment cultural contributions to contempo- & Languages Transfers to: UC, CSU rary society. This course provides an interdis- 3 Units JAPN 101 ciplinary presentation of cultural 54 Lecture hours Japanese I forces, providing the student with Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or a comprehensive view of the most HUM 140 appropriate assessment; READ 023 or vital artistic, literary, philosophical, Splendors of Asia appropriate assessment religious, scientific and architectural Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Transfers to: UC, CSU movements within the Western, appropriate assessment; READ 023 or This course provides the student Eastern and Latin American tradi- appropriate assessment with an introduction to the Japanese tions from the Renaissance to the 20th Transfers to: CSU language and culture. The course century. This course is intended for This course is designed for students stresses oral and written proficiency students who wish to further their who wish to further their understand- through fundamental use of the Japa- understanding of major cultural ing of major Asian cultural contribu- nese language as well as the Hiragana developments around the world. tions to classic and contemporary and Katakana script. Students will 3 Units society. The student will be provided also receive an introduction to Kanji 54 Lecture hours with an interdisciplinary characters. In addition to classroom examination of the most vital Asian discussion, students receive intensive HUM 125 literary, artistic, philosophical, individualized oral-aural practice in Introduction to Mexican Culture architectural, religious, political and the language laboratory via inter- Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or historical active websites, audio CDs, video appropriate assessment; READ 022 or movements. programs, and CD ROMs. Various appropriate assessment 3 Units facets of Japanese history, culture, Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU 54 Lecture hours and civilization will also be analyzed (*Students will receive credit from UC via cross-cultural comparisons. This for only one of the following courses: course is intended for those inter- HUM 125 or HUM 125H) ested in learning to speak Japanese as This course provides an interdisci- well as for those seeking a degree in plinary presentation of vital artistic, ITALIAN the Japanese language. literary, architectural, musical, politi- Division of Communications 4 Units cal, religious and historical move- & Languages 72 Lecture hours ments within Mexico spanning from 18 Lab hours Pre-Cortesian to contemporary times. ITAL 101 This course is designed for students Italian 101 JAPN 102 who wish to further their under- Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Japanese II standing of major Mexican cultural appropriate assessment; READ 022 or Prerequisite: Completion of Japanese 101 and historical developments. appropriate assessment with a “C” or better, or completion of 2 3 Units Transfers to: UC, CSU years high school Japanese with a “C” or 54 Lecture hours This course is an introduction to the better essentials of the Italian language. Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate HUM 125H Conversational, reading, and writing assessment Introduction to Mexican Culture skills will be stressed. In addition Transfers to: UC, CSU Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a “C” or to classroom instruction, students This course is a continuation of the better receive intensive individualized oral- essentials of the Japanese language. Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate aural practice in the language labora- The course stresses oral and written assessment tory utilizing audio cassettes and proficiency through fundamental use Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU computer programs. Relevant aspects of the Japanese language as well as (*Students will receive credit from UC of the cultures and civilization of the the Hiragana and Katakana script. for only one of the following courses: Italian-speaking will be included in Students will further their knowl- HUM 125 or HUM 125H) the course. edge of Kanji characters. In addition This course provides an interdisci- 4 Units to classroom discussion, students plinary presentation of vital artis- 72 Lecture hours receive intensive individualized oral- tic, literary, architectural, musical, 18 Lab hours aural practice in the language labora- political, religious and historical tory via interactive websites, audio movements within Mexico spanning ITAL 102 CDs, video programs, and CD ROMs. from pre- Cortesian to contemporary Italian 102 Various facets of Japanese history, times. This course is designed for Prerequisite: ITAL 101 culture, and civilization will also be students who wish to further their Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or analyzed via cross-cultural com- understanding of major Mexican appropriate assessment; READ 022 or parisons. This course is intended for cultural and historical developments. appropriate assessment those interested in learning to speak This course is designed for students Transfers to: UC, CSU Japanese as well as for those seeking eligible for the Honors Program. This course is a continuation of ITAL a degree in the Japanese language. 3 Units 101; in it the study of Italian grammar 4 Units 54 Lecture hours is completed. Conversational, read- 72 Lecture hours ing, and writing skills will continue 18 Lab hours to be stressed. Student will receive 204 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog JOUR 220 El Paisano. Students will be shown Advanced Reporting and Writing through lecture and demonstration JOURNALISM Prerequisite: JOUR 120 with a grade of the proper techniques for gathering Division of Communications “C” or better editorial, photo, and layout content & Languages Transfers to: CSU for the newspaper, as well as copy This course is designed to meet lower editing and proofreading. JOUR 110 division requirements for Journalism 4 Units Digital Photo Journalism majors which are transferable to four- 36 Lecture hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or year institutions. JOUR 220 is a con- 108 Lab hours appropriate assessment; READ 023 or tinuation of JOUR 120 with emphasis appropriate assessment on improvement of basic skills. This JOUR 242 Transfers to: CSU course concentrates on writing and Digital Newspaper Production I This course provides an introduction editing of more advanced news and Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or to students in the process of taking feature stories and other factual appropriate assessment; READ 023 or photographs using digital cameras, forms for newspapers. Students will appropriate assessment digital video cameras, and digital study methods of preparing material Transfers to: CSU printing devices, as well as computer intended for publication. This course is intended for students skills, photo-composition, printing 3 Units wanting to learn the production and scanning techniques using Photo- 54 Lecture hours and management techniques of the shop for the use of publication, and 36 Lab hours college newspaper El Paisano as an other computer skills related to con- online publication. Students will be temporary photo journalism. Assign- JOUR 230 shown basic techniques for writ- ments may include work for college Magazine Production ing and producing a campus online publications. Class is recommended Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or newspaper. Students will be shown for students majoring in journalism appropriate assessment through lecture and demonstration or photography. Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate the proper techniques for gathering 3 Units assessment editorial, photo, layout, and video 36 Lecture hours Transfers to: CSU content for an online newspaper and 54 Lab hours This course includes writing news, entering and placing the information news features, profile features, on the pages of El Paisano online. JOUR 120 commentary, and photography for 4 Units Communications Reporting and publication in the college magazine, 36 Lecture hours Writing La Cima. Students will learn copy- 108 Lab hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or editing, layout/computer design, appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Photoshop, digital photography, and JOUR 243 appropriate assessment advertising fundamentals through Newspaper Production II Transfers to: UC, CSU the process of writing, editing and Prerequisite: JOUR 241 The course is an introduction to the laying out the college magazine. Stu- Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate writing and editing techniques used dents may take this course once and assessment in the newspaper industry, with an repeat it one more time for credit. Transfers to: CSU emphasis on gathering information 3 Units This course is intended for students and the principles of clarity and con- 36 Lecture hours wanting to continue in an advanced ciseness. Students will use comput- 54 Lab hours degree the production and man- ers during class and lab times. This agement techniques of the college course is intended for students who JOUR 231 newspaper. Students will continue are pursuing the Associate of Science Digital Magazine Production writing and producing El Paisano, the Degree/Certificate of Achievement Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or campus newspaper, through contin- in Mass Communications with either appropriate assessment; READ 023 or ued lectures and advanced demon- Mass Media or Print Media Special- appropriate assessment strations and the proper techniques izations. Transfers to: CSU for writing, proofreading, layout by 3 Units This course is intended for students learning Quark Express and photo 54 Lecture hours wanting to learn the production and enhancements through Photoshop. 18 Lab hours management techniques of the col- Students will be expected to serve in lege online magazine La Cima as an leadership roles and cover a major or JOUR 147 online publication. Students will be public affairs beat. Broadcast News shown basic techniques for writ- 4 Units Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or ing and producing a campus online 36 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; READ 023 or magazine. Students will be shown 108 Lab hours appropriate assessment through lecture and demonstration Transfers to: CSU the proper techniques for gathering JOUR 244 This course is for students interested editorial, photo, layout, and video Digital Newspaper Production II in writing for radio and television contents for an online magazine and Prerequisite: JOUR 242 and is an introduction to the prin- entering and placing the information Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or ciples and techniques of broadcast on the pages of La Cima online. appropriate assessment; READ 023 or news with special reference to the 3 Units appropriate assessment gathering and writing of news for 36 Lecture hours Transfers to: CSU radio and television, script writing, 54 Lab hours This course is intended for students interviewing, and the procedures and wanting to continue in an advanced techniques of presenting the news JOUR 241 degree the production and man- for broadcast. Each student will be Newspaper Production I agement techniques of the college assigned to write, direct, edit, and Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or newspaper El Paisano as an online oversee the production of a video appropriate assessment publication. Students will continue to broadcast for the college’s digital Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate work on writing for the online news- newspaper during the semester. assessment paper but will learn, by hands-on 3 Units Transfers to: CSU development, actual video broadcasts 36 Lecture hours This course is intended for students by using station video equipment that 54 Lab hours wanting to learn production and will encompass the entire Rio Hondo management techniques for a college campus and areas of interest within newspaper. Students will be shown the community. Students will also basic techniques for writing and producing the campus newspaper, 2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 205 work on KRHC, the student radio sta- be with an instructor. The instructor course expands upon fundamental tion to develop audio news programs is responsible for monitoring student landscape design principles and for the station. Those students wish- progress through the semester. concepts. The course examines theory ing to may also develop photo slide Students may take directed study and methods pertaining to landscape presentations of action taken through courses for a maximum of four (4) architecture design and site planning. student activities on campus for the units within a discipline, and may Study and design of landscape will online publication. not accumulate more than a total of be conducted from small local scale to 4 Units twelve (12) units college wide. larger regional scale through in-class 36 Lecture hours 1 to 4 Units assignments, multi-week projects, 108 Lab hours 54 to 216 Lab hours model-making, and readings. Com- prehension of topography and design JOUR 290 of landform through 2D and 3D Cooperative Work Experience/ model studies will also be included. Internship for Journalism Related 4 Units Fields LANDSCAPE 54 Lecture hours Prerequisite: JOUR 120 Division of Career & 54 Lab hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Technical Education appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment LAND 095 Transfers to: CSU Introduction to Landscape Design & This course supports and reinforces Maintenance LATIN on-the-job training in journalism Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Division of Communications related fields under supervision of appropriate assessment; READ 023 or & Languages a college instructor and is facilitated appropriate assessment; ENGT 105 by the use of learning objectives. The This introductory landscape design LATN 101 student will be working in a skilled course is designed for the non- Latin I or professional level assignment in scientist and specifically for amateur Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or an area of journalism related fields garden enthusiasts interested in appropriate assessment; READ 023 or and will meet performance objectives learning landscape design from a appropriate assessment related to instruction that are above professional landscape architect. The Transfers to: UC, CSU and beyond the conditions of regular class is a comprehensive overview of Latin 101 introduces students to the employment. This course is intended general landscape design including classics, enhances their understand- for students whose intended job is topics of landscape design, irrigation, ing of basic grammar, exposes them related to the field of journalism and plant identification and maintenance. to authentic pronunciation, increases have completed or enrolled in the The class sessions are combination their knowledge of vocabulary appropriate coursework. “Contact the lecture lab with hands-on design les- derivatives, and acquaints them with CWE office regarding re-enrollment sons and plant identification. There Roman history and culture. This class procedures”. will be a field trip to local nurseries or is designed for students who plan to Student Unpaid Internship: demonstration gardens. major in Classics, History, Philoso- 1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours; 3 Units phy, or Languages and would also 3 Units/180 hours; 4 Units/240 hours 45 Lecture hours be important for those going into Student Paid Internship: 27 Lab hours law, medicine, and other fields where 1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours; Latinate terminology is common. 3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours LAND 102 3 Units 1 to 4 Units Introduction to Landscape Architecture 54 Lecture hours 3 Lecture hours & Design 60 to 300 hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or LATN 102 appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Latin II JOUR 299 appropriate assessment; ENGT 105 Prerequisite: Successful completion of Directed Study: Journalism Transfers to: CSU LATN 101 Transfers to: UC, CSU This introductory course is for Transfers to: UC, CSU Independent Study/Directed Study students interested in the field of Latin 102 increases students’ under- is intended for students who have Landscape Architecture or Landscape standing of the classics, enhances the ability to assume responsibil- Design. Fundamental principles their understanding of grammar and ity for independent work and to and concepts essential to landscape vocabulary, exposes them to authen- prepare written or oral reports and/ design development will be intro- tic pronunciation, increases their or appropriate projects. To enroll in duced through lectures, readings, knowledge of vocabulary derivatives, an independent study/directed study discussions, field trips, and assign- and acquaints them further with course, students must possess a 2.5 ments. Natural and human determi- Romance languages and the Latinate overall grade point average, a 3.0 nants that shape the landscape will vocabulary of English. The history grade point average in the discipline be explored in addition to the study and culture of the Roman Empire, of study being requested, or receive of the theory, history, and role of the including the spread of the Empire, an exception from the instructor. landscape architecture profession in institutions, literature, and the arts Independent Studies/Directed Stud- environmental design. will be further explored. This class ies may be developed from any topic 4 Units is designed for students who plan to arising from or related to a course of 54 Lecture hours major in Classics, History, Philoso- study that will result in developing 54 Lab hours phy, or Languages and would also depth and breadth in that subject be important for those going into area. Students will be expected to LAND 103 law, medicine, and other fields where meet on a regular basis with their fac- Landscape Architecture Theory and Latinate terminology is common. ulty sponsor and submit a final report Form 3 Units or project, and student progress shall Prerequisite: LAND 102 54 Lecture hours be evaluated at regular intervals. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Academic standards for Independent appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Studies/Directed Studies shall be the appropriate assessment; ENGT 101; same as those for other courses. Units ENGT 105 are awarded in accordance to Title Transfers to: CSU V regulations with one unit of credit This is a continuation course to awarded for 54 hours of Directed LAND 102, Introduction to Land- Studies, six (6) hours of which must scape Architecture and Design. This

206 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog Western and Non-Western literature writing assignments explore major to contemporary thought. This course cultural and historical themes, includ- is intended for students eligible for the ing the pre-colonial exploration of the LIBRARY Honors Program. Americas, Native American literary Division of Library 3 Units contributions, the Revolutionary and & Instructional Support 54 Lecture hours Civil Wars, transcendentalism, and romanticism. This course is designed LIB 101 LIT 110 for students interested in exploring Fundamentals of Library Research Postcolonial Literature various genres of literature, students Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or interested in learning more about appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or cultural expression in the Americas, appropriate assessment; CIT 100A appropriate assessment and students majoring in English or Transfers to: UC, CSU Transfers to: CSU Liberal Studies. This course promotes information This course is an introduction to 3 Units literacy by introducing students postcolonial literature - the literature 54 Lecture hours to the resources available in an of peoples, nations, and cultures academic library, including books, which have at one time in their history LIT 112AH online catalogs, online databases, and been colonized by another country. American Literature Web sources. Students learn how to The course will explore the themes of Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade define their research problem, apply identity formation and nationhood “C” or better; READ 023 or appropriate appropriate search tools, analyze in works by African, South Asian, assessment and evaluate information and search Middle Eastern, Latin American, and Corequisite: ENGL 101 for new students strategies, and use information ethi- Caribbean authors. Assigned readings Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU cally and legally. The critical thinking may come from a variety of genres (*Students will receive credit from UC skills and research strategies learned including essays, short stories, novels, for only one of the following courses: LIT in this class will benefit students who and poetry. This course is beneficial 112A or LIT 112AH) need to find information for college- for English majors, future elementary This course explores a range of level research assignments, career and secondary teachers, and students American literature, with a focus on demands, and lifelong learning. interested in the broadening their major texts and writers from the early 3 Units knowledge of diverse literature. settlement to 1865. Representative 54 Lecture hours 3 Units writers include Bradstreet, Bradford, 54 Lecture hours Franklin, Douglass, Paine, Lincoln, Emerson, Thoreau, Poe, Melville, LIT 110H and Dickinson. Course reading and LITERATURE Postcolonial Literature writing assignments explore major Division of Communications Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a “C” or cultural and historical themes, includ- & Languages better ing the pre-colonial exploration of the Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate Americas, Native American literary LIT 102 assessment contributions, the Revolutionary and Approaches to Literature Transfers to: CSU Civil Wars, transcendentalism, and Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or This course is an introduction to post- romanticism. This course is designed appropriate assessment; READ 023 or colonial literature - the literature of for students interested in exploring appropriate assessment peoples, nations, and cultures which various genres of literature, students Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU have at one time in their history been interested in learning more about (*Students will receive credit from UC for colonized by another country. The cultural expression in the Americas, only one of the following courses: LIT 102 course will explore the themes of and students majoring in English or LIT 102H) identity formation and nationhood or Liberal Studies. This course is This course is designed for students in works by African, South Asian, designed for students eligible for the who wish to study the four general Middle Eastern, Latin American, and honors program. literary forms: poetry, drama, short Caribbean authors. Assigned readings 3 Units story, and novel. Emphasis is placed may come from a variety of genres 54 Lecture hours on critical thinking, critical reading, including essays, short stories, novels, and composing. Compositions will be and poetry. This course is beneficial LIT 112B based upon discussion, analysis and for English majors, future elementary American Literature interpretations of literature, and upon and secondary teachers, and students Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or the relationship of Western and Non- interested in broadening their knowl- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Western literature to contemporary edge of diverse literature. This course appropriate assessment thought. is designed for students eligible for the Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU 3 Units honors program. (*Students will receive credit from UC 54 Lecture hours 3 Units for only one of the following courses: LIT 54 Lecture hours 112B or LIT 112BH) LIT 102H This course is designed for students Approaches to Literature LIT 112A interested in exploring American liter- Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a “C” or American Literature ature from the mid-nineteenth century better Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or to the present. It introduces students, Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate appropriate assessment; READ 023 or through class discussions and written assessment appropriate assessment essays, to representative writers of Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU this period such as Emily Dickinson, (*Students will receive credit from UC for (*Students will receive credit from UC Mark Twain, Edith Wharton, Robert only one of the following courses: LIT 102 for only one of the following courses: LIT Frost, Zora Neale Hurston, William or LIT 102H) 112A or LIT 112AH) Faulkner, Ernest Hemingway, Ten- This course is designed for students This course explores a range of nessee Williams, Lorraine Hansberry, who wish to study the four general American literature, with a focus on Henry David Hwang, Toni Morrison, literary forms: poetry, drama, major texts and writers from the early Leslie Marmon Silko, Maxine Hong short story, and novel. Emphasis will settlement to 1865. Representative Kingston, Milcha Sanchez-Scott, and be placed on critical thinking, critical writers include Bradstreet, Bradford, others. reading, and composing. Composi- Franklin, Douglass, Paine, Lincoln, 3 Units tions will be based upon discus- Emerson, Thoreau, Poe, Melville, 54 Lecture hours sion, analysis and interpretations of and Dickinson. Course reading and literature, and upon the relationship of

2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 207 LIT 112BH panic, Native American, and African influenced the world. Students will American Literature cultures. This course is beneficial for examine topics such as female author- Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a “C” or English majors, students planning ship, literary influence, evolution of better to transfer to a university, parents, technique, the effects of race and class, Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate and future elementary and second- and the environments in which works assessment ary teachers. This course is designed were written, including but not Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU for students eligible for the honors limited to American, British, Asian, (*Students will receive credit from UC program. Hispanic, Native American, and Afri- for only one of the following courses: LIT 3 Units can cultures. Stress is placed on critical 112B or LIT 112BH) 54 Lecture hours thinking, critical reading, and compos- This course is designed for students ing. Feminist, literary, and politi- interested in exploring American liter- LIT 117 cal theory will be explored. Special ature from the mid-nineteenth century Mexican Literature in Translation emphasis may be placed on a period, to the present. It introduces students, Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or genre, theme, or literary grouping. through class discussions and written appropriate assessment; READ 023 or This course is beneficial for English essays, to representative writers of appropriate assessment majors, students planning to transfer this period such as Emily Dickinson, Transfers to: UC, CSU to a university, and anyone inter- Mark Twain, Edith Wharton, Robert This course explores a range of ested in learning about women and Frost, Zora Neale Hurston, William Mexican literature in English transla- literature. Faulkner, Ernest Hemingway, Ten- tion, with a focus on major literary 3 Units nessee Williams, Lorraine Hansberry, influences and achievements from 54 Lecture hours Henry David Hwang, Toni Morrison, the pre-Hispanic era to the twentieth Leslie Marmon Silko, Maxine Hong century. Course reading and writ- LIT 140 Kingston, Milcha Sanchez-Scott, and ing assignments explore indigenous Introduction to the Novel others. This course is intended for stu- literatures and myths, chronicles of Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or dents eligible for the Honors Program. the Spanish conquest, literature of appropriate assessment 3 Units the colonial period, high culture and Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate 54 Lecture hours folklore of the eighteenth century, assessment political and modernist literature of Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU LIT 114 the nineteenth century, and poetry (*Students will receive credit from UC for Children’s and Adolescent Literature and prose of the twentieth century. only one of the following courses: LIT 140 Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or This course is designed for students or LIT 140H) appropriate assessment; READ 023 or interested in exploring various genres This course introduces students to a appropriate assessment of literature, students interested in variety of approaches to the novel. Transfers to: UC, CSU learning more about Mexican cultural Course readings will focus on novels This course is an introduction to expression, and students majoring in selected from different historical children’s and adolescent literature Chicano Studies. periods and within a variety of cul- in its three general literary forms: the 3 Units tural traditions. Students will gain short story (including myths, legends, 54 Lecture hours an understanding of the features that fairy tales, and folk tales), the novel, distinguish the novel as a literary and poetry. Stress is placed upon LIT 117H genre: narrative structure, point of critical thinking, critical reading, and Mexican Literature in Translation view, character development, setting, composing. This course will explore Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a “C” or theme, style, imagery and symbol. works of children’s literature from better This course is designed for students ancient times to the present, analyze Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate interested in learning more about liter- the literary elements of these works, assessment ary expression and students intending assess their value for both children Transfers to: UC, CSU to major in a literary or arts-related and adults, and examine the historical This course explores a range of field of study. and cultural environments in which Mexican literature in English transla- 3 Units they were written, including but tion, with a focus on major literary 54 Lecture hours not limited to Asian, Latino, Native influences and achievements from American, and African cultures. This the pre-Hispanic era to the twentieth LIT 140H course is beneficial for English majors, century. Course reading and writ- Introduction to the Novel students planning to transfer to a uni- ing assignments explore indigenous Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a “C” or versity, parents, and future elemen- literatures and myths, chronicles of better tary and secondary teachers. the Spanish conquest, literature of Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate 3 Units the colonial period, high culture and assessment 54 Lecture hours folklore of the eighteenth century, Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU political and modernist literature of (*Students will receive credit from UC for LIT 114H the nineteenth century, and poetry only one of the following courses: LIT 140 Children’s and Adolescent Literature and prose of the twentieth century. or LIT 140H) Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade of This course is designed for students This course introduces students to a “C” or better interested in exploring various genres variety of approaches to the novel. Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate of literature, students interested in Course readings will focus on novels assessment learning more about Mexican cultural selected from different historical This course is an introduction to chil- expression, and students majoring periods and within a variety of cul- dren’s and adolescent literature in its in Chicano Studies. This course is tural traditions. Students will gain an three general literary forms: the short intended for students eligible in the understanding of the features that dis- story (including myths, legends, fairy honors program. tinguish the novel as a literary genre: tales, and folk tales), the novel, and 3 Units narrative structure, point of view, poetry. Stress is placed upon critical 54 Lecture hours character development, setting, thinking, critical reading, and compos- theme, style, imagery and symbol. ing. This course will explore works of LIT 130 This course is designed for students children’s and adolescent literature Women and Literature interested in learning more about liter- from ancient times to the present, Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or ary expression and students intending analyze the literary elements of these appropriate assessment; READ 023 or to major in a literary or arts-related works, assess their value for both appropriate assessment field of study. This course is intended children and adults, and examine the Transfers to: CSU for students eligible for the honors historical and cultural environments This course explores women writers, program. in which they were written, includ- their lives, the roles they play in cul- 3 Units ing but not limited to Asian, His- ture and society, and how they have 54 Lecture hours 208 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog LIT 141 for students who wish to study the Enlightenment, romanticism, real- Introduction to Poetry literary works of one author in depth. ism, modernism, and literature as a Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Students will compare and contrast reflection of major cultural events and appropriate assessment all genres and literary criticism of beliefs. This course is designed for Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate the author’s works in class discus- students interested in learning more assessment sions and in essay form. Students about literary expression and students Transfers to: UC, CSU should consult the class schedule for intending to major in a literary or arts- This course introduces students to the author selection as it varies each related field of study. LIT 144A need a variety of approaches to poetry. semester. not be taken before LIT 144B. Course readings will include poems 1 Unit 3 Units on diverse topics representing the fun- 18 Lecture hours 54 Lecture hours damental modes, historical periods, and cultural traditions. Students will LIT 143H LIT 145 gain an understanding of the features Exploring Authors Introduction to the Short Story that distinguish poetry as a literary Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a “C” or Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or genre, including techniques of sound, better appropriate assessment tropes and figurative language, and Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate thematic development. The course is assessment assessment appropriate for both English majors Transfers to: CSU Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU and those students who wish to This one-unit course is designed for (*Students will receive credit from UC for expand their knowledge and apprecia- students who would like the opportu- only one of the following courses: LIT 145 tion of poetry. nity to study the literary works of one or LIT 145H) 3 Units author in depth. Students will com- This course is designed for students 54 Lecture hours pare and contrast the author’s works interested in exploring short fiction in class discussions and in essay form. from a variety of different periods and LIT 142 Students should consult the class traditions in order to increase appre- Introduction to Shakespeare schedule for the author selection as ciation, understanding, and enjoyment Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or it varies each semester. This course of its various forms and techniques. appropriate assessment many be taken once and repeated Students will compare and contrast Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate two times for credit. This course is authors’ works in writing and class assessment designed for students eligible for the discussion. The course emphasizes the Transfers to: UC, CSU Honors Program. short story as a genre from the Nine- This course is designed for students 1 Unit teenth century to the present. who wish to increase their knowledge 18 Lecture hours 3 Units and appreciation of Shakespeare’s art, 54 Lecture hours his life and times, and his exploration LIT 144A of the human condition. The major World Literature LIT 145H works of Shakespeare are explored Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Introduction to the Short Story in the context of the dramatic genre, appropriate assessment Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade “C” the Elizabethan theater, and the Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate or better social, religious, and political milieu assessment Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate of Renaissance England. Representa- Transfers to: UC, CSU assessment tive tragedies, comedies, histories, This course introduces students to a Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU romances, poetry, and the sonnet cycle wide range of world literature from (*Students will receive credit from UC for are studied. antiquity, the Middle Ages, and the only one of the following courses: LIT 145 3 Units Renaissance. Although the emphasis is or LIT 145H) 54 Lecture hours on continental literature and Western The course is designed for students civilization, the course may include interested in exploring short fiction LIT 142H significant works from African, from a variety of different periods and Introduction to Shakespeare Asian, Middle Eastern, and/or Latin traditions in order to increase appre- Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a “C” or American traditions. Course reading ciation, understanding, and enjoyment better and writing assignments emphasize of its various forms and techniques. Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate literary periods and literary history, Students will compare and contrast assessment the different genres of literary expres- authors’ works in writing and class Transfers to: UC, CSU sion, and literature as a reflection of discussion. The course emphasizes the This course is designed for students major cultural events and beliefs. This short story as a genre from the Nine- who wish to increase their knowledge course is designed for students inter- teenth century to the present. This and appreciation of Shakespeare’s art, ested in learning more about literary course is designed for students eligible his life and times, and his exploration expression and students intending to for the honors program. of the human condition. The major major in a literary or arts-related field 3 Units works of Shakespeare are explored of study. 54 Lecture hours in the context of the dramatic genre, 3 Units the Elizabethan theater, and the 54 Lecture hours LIT 146A social, religious, and political milieu British Literature of Renaissance England. Representa- LIT 144B Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or tive tragedies, comedies, histories, World Literature appropriate assessment romances, poetry, and the sonnet cycle Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate are studied. This course is intended appropriate assessment assessment for students eligible for the Honors Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate Transfers to: UC, CSU Program. assessment This course is designed for students 3 Units Transfers to: UC, CSU who are interested in learning about 54 Lecture hours This course introduces students to a British literature from the Old Eng- wide range of world literature from lish period to the beginning of the LIT 143 the seventeenth century to the present. nineteenth century. The following Exploring Authors Although the emphasis is on continen- major British writers will be discussed: Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or tal literature and Western civilization, Chaucer, Spenser, Shakespeare, Bacon, appropriate assessment the course may include significant Donne, Milton, Dryden, Swift, Pope, Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate works from African, Asian, Middle Johnson, Boswell, Fielding, and others. assessment Eastern, and/or Latin American 3 Units Transfers to: CSU traditions. Course reading and writing 54 Lecture hours This one-unit course is designed assignments emphasize the European 2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 209 LIT 146AH LIT 148 with one unit of credit awarded for 54 Survey of British Literature Introduction to Dramatic Literature hours of Directed Studies, six (6) hours Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a “C” or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or of which must be with an instructor. better appropriate assessment; READ 023 or The instructor is responsible for moni- Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate appropriate assessment toring student progress through the assessment Transfers to: UC, CSU semester. Students may take directed Transfers to: UC, CSU This course introduces students to study courses for a maximum of four This course is designed for students a wide range of dramatic literature, (4) units within a discipline, and may who are interested in learning about from the plays of ancient Greece to not accumulate more than a total of British literature from the Old Eng- contemporary drama. Students will twelve (12) units college wide. lish period to the beginning of the study representative plays from sev- 1 to 4 Units nineteenth century. The following eral literary periods. Course reading 54 to 216 Lab hours major British writers will be discussed: and writing assignments emphasize Chaucer, Spenser, Shakespeare, Bacon, dramatic form and structure, the Donne, Milton, Dryden, Swift, Pope, aesthetics of drama, and drama as Johnson, Boswell, Fielding, and others. a reflection of major cultural events This course is designed for students and beliefs. This course is designed LOGISTICS eligible for the Honors Program. for students interested in a detailed Division of Business 3 Units exploration of a specific genre of lit- 54 Lecture hours erature, students intending to major in LOG 101 a literary or arts-related field of study, Supply Chain Management LIT 146B and students intending to enter the Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or British Literature teaching profession. appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 3 Units appropriate assessment; MATH 050 appropriate assessment 54 Lecture hours or appropriate assessment; CIT 042 Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate Transfers to: CSU assessment LIT 149 This course is intended for students Transfers to: UC, CSU Introduction to Chicana/Chicano seeking a career in logistics or supply This course is designed for students Literature chain management. The course interested in learning about British lit- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or presents the tools and techniques for erature written from the beginning of appropriate assessment; READ 023 or the design and improvement of any the nineteenth century to the present. appropriate assessment supply chain, through the optimal The following major British writers Transfers to: UC, CSU use of information, materials, and will be discussed: Austen, Words- This course explores a range of technology to improve efficiency worth, Coleridge, Byron, Shelley, Chicana/Chicano literature, with a and reduce costs. The student will Keats, Tennyson, Browning, Arnold, focus on major texts from 1848 to the examine the processes for plan- Shaw, Yeats, Eliot, and others. present. Course reading and writing ning, sourcing, making, delivering, 3 Units assignments explore major cultural and returning products in order to 54 Lecture hours themes, including identity issues. integrate suppliers and customers Assigned readings may be from a vari- into an organization’s supply chain. LIT 146BH ety of genres including essays, poetry, The student will receive an overview British Literature fiction, oral histories, corridos, and of career opportunities within the Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a “C” or autobiography by writers throughout logistics and supply chain manage- better the Southwest. This course is designed ment field. Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate for students interested in exploring 3 Units assessment various genres of literature, students 54 Lecture hours Transfers to: UC, CSU interested in learning more about This course is designed for students Chicana/o cultural expression, and LOG 105 interested in learning about British lit- students majoring in Chicano Studies. Purchasing Management erature written from the beginning of 3 Units Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or the nineteenth century to the present. 54 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; READ 023 or The following major British writers appropriate assessment; MATH 050 will be discussed: Austen, Words- LIT 299 or appropriate assessment; CIT 042; LOG worth, Coleridge, Byron, Shelley, Directed Study: Literature 101 Keats, Tennyson, Browning, Arnold, Transfers to: UC, CSU Transfers to: CSU Shaw, Yeats, Eliot, and others. This Independent Study/Directed Study This course is intended for students course is designed for students eligible is intended for students who have seeking a career in logistics or supply for the Honors Program. the ability to assume responsibility chain management. This course 3 Units for independent work and to prepare explores the basic purchasing func- 54 Lecture hours written or oral reports and/or appro- tions including establishing purchas- priate projects. To enroll in an inde- ing requirements and quantities, LIT 147 pendent study/directed study course, developing purchasing policies and Cinema as Literature students must possess a 2.5 overall procedures, receiving acceptable Prerequisite: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or grade point average, a 3.0 grade point goods, arranging for packaging appropriate assessment average in the discipline of study and shipping, managing inventory Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate being requested, or receive an excep- control, and the integration of the assessment tion from the instructor. Independent purchasing activities with other busi- Transfers to: UC, CSU Studies/Directed Studies may be ness functions. This course is for students interested developed from any topic arising from 3 Units in learning about the aesthetics of or related to a course of study that 54 Lecture hours film making, especially with regard will result in developing depth and to adaptation of literature to the breadth in that subject area. Students LOG 110 cinematic medium. Films will be will be expected to meet on a regular Warehouse Management analyzed and evaluated according basis with their faculty sponsor and Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or to their historical, social, cultural, submit a final report or project, and appropriate assessment; READ 023 or aesthetic, and technical significance. student progress shall be evaluated at appropriate assessment; MATH 050 Both American and international film regular intervals. Academic standards or appropriate assessment; CIT 042; LOG making will be covered. for Independent Studies/Directed 101 3 Units Studies shall be the same as those Transfers to: CSU 54 Lecture hours for other courses. Units are awarded This course is intended for students in accordance to Title V regulations seeking a career in logistics or supply 210 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog chain management. This course LOG 125 student who is seeking a career in provides the essential skills for Contract Management business and wants a review of the warehouse managers, with emphasis Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or fundamentals of English. Topics on the planning, protection, produc- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or include grammar, sentence structure, tivity, and quality control functions appropriate assessment; MATH 050 paragraph development, punc- in warehouse and distribution or appropriate assessment; CIT 042; LOG tuation, capitalization, spelling, and operations. Topics include warehouse 101 vocabulary building as they apply to design and layout, effective com- Transfers to: CSU effective business communication. munications, industry terminology, This course is intended for students 3 Units technology, distribution systems, seeking a career in logistics or supply 54 Lecture hours inventory management and protec- chain management. The course tion, accountability, auditing, and provides a study of the legal and MGMT 052 safety rules and regulations. This regulatory requirements applicable to Business Mathematics course is intended for students seek- contracts for product transportation This course consists of the fundamen- ing a career in logistics or supply and logistics functions and consid- tal operations of business which are chain management. erations for drafting and negotiating mathematical in application. Topics 3 Units contracts with freight carriers, ware- covered include percent, payroll, 54 Lecture hours housemen and other logistics service mathematics of buying and selling, providers. simple and compound interest, annu- LOG 115 2 Units ities, business and consumer loans, Inventory Management 36 Lecture hours taxes and insurance, depreciation, Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or financial statements, and business appropriate assessment; READ 023 or LOG 130 statistics. This course provides solid appropriate assessment; MATH 050 Computerized Logistics preparation for students going on to or appropriate assessment; CIT 042; LOG Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or further study in accounting, manage- 101 appropriate assessment; READ 023 or ment, marketing, retailing, real estate, Transfers to: CSU appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or office administration. This course is intended for students or appropriate assessment; CIT 042; LOG 3 Units seeking a career in logistics or supply 101 54 Lecture hours chain management. The course Transfers to: CSU reviews the concepts and techniques This course is intended for students MGMT 070 available for planning and controlling seeking a career in logistics or supply Customer Service inventories. The student will examine chain management. The course Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or methods to determine the appropri- provides a study of the need and use appropriate assessment; READ 022 or ate amount of inventory to carry; the of computers in the supply chain and appropriate assessment relationship between inventory as logistics industry and an introduc- This course is designed for students a physical asset and an accounting tion to the software that is available, who need to develop their skills as asset; the difference between raw such as enterprise resource planning, customer service representatives. material, work-in-process, and fin- demand planning, and warehouse Students will learn how to identify ished goods inventories; controlling management. customer behavior, determine cus- the physical locations of inventory; 3 Units tomer needs through active listening, recognizing and analyzing inventory 54 Lecture hours improve their verbal and nonverbal dysfunctions; bar code technolo- communications, develop telephone gies; and protecting inventory from LOG 135 customer service skills, learn how natural, technological, and man-made Quality Management Concepts to handle difficult customers, and disasters. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or learn how to deal with a diverse 3 Units appropriate assessment; READ 023 or business environment. The emphasis 54 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; MATH 050 of the class will be on learning new or appropriate assessment; CIT 042; LOG techniques and then applying them LOG 120 101 in work situations. 9-week course, 2 Transportation Management Transfers to: CSU sessions each semester. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or This course is intended for stu- 3 Units appropriate assessment; READ 023 or dents seeking a career in logistics 54 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or supply chain management. The or appropriate assessment; CIT 042; LOG course provides a study of the basic MGMT 072 101 principles, objectives, and policies Professionalism in Business Transfers to: CSU of a quality management program. Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or This course is intended for students Topics include the implementation appropriate assessment; READ 022 or seeking a career in logistics or supply of continuous quality improvement appropriate assessment chain management. The course pro- and the understanding of the various The purpose of this course is to vides a study of traffic management quality philosophies, such as Dem- develop an attitude of profession- principles and techniques that facili- ing’s 14 points, process management, alism in students and to provide tate distribution of the world’s com- ISO 9000 certification, Six Sigma them with the soft skills necessary merce. Topics covered in the course efforts, the Baldridge award criteria, to succeed in the workplace. The include analysis of the major forms and an introduction to statistical everyday courtesies that put others at of transportation, such as motor, process control. ease in the business environment and rail, air, water, pipeline, inter-modal, 3 Units guidelines for handling the new chal- and international; the integration of 54 Lecture hours lenges that have become part of the transportation forms into a distribu- American workplace are an integral tion system; carrier management and part of this curriculum. Workplace selection, including rate structures, behavior, social etiquette, and profes- scheduling, outsourcing, private fleet sional appearance form the core areas operations, and transportation cus- MANAGEMENT of study. This is a nine-week module. tomers; government regulations on Division of Business 1.5 Units tariffs; and transportation of hazard- 54 Lecture hours ous materials. MGMT 050 3 Units Business English MGMT 101 54 Lecture hours Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Introduction to Business appropriate assessment; READ 022 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment appropriate assessment; READ 023 or This course is designed for the appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or 2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 211 appropriate assessment MGMT 130 emphasis will be placed on the plan- Transfers to: UC, CSU Small Business Management- ning, problem solving, organizational This course is designed for the Entrepreneurship structure, human resource manage- student who has an interest in a Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or ment, and production management as career in business. Topics cover busi- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or it relates to international competition. ness operations, strategies for both, appropriate assessment; MGMT 101 These functions of management will domestic and international markets, Transfers to: CSU all be evaluated and examined under economic factor, legal regulations, This course is designed for those international competitive situations management, leadership, market- students interested in small business, and cross cultural boundaries. This ing, financial operations, account- either in a domestic or international course is designed for international ing controls, and e-commerce. This market. Topics include start-up meth- business major and those interested course will count toward a business ods and techniques, management and in furthering their knowledge of busi- certificate or degree in business and operations, marketing, financing and ness culture, strategy and behavior will transfer to a four-year school. cash management, location strate- issues in the global context. 3 Units gies, personnel practices, buying and 3 Units 54 Lecture hours selling strategies, and e-commerce. 54 Lecture hours This course will also provide students MGMT 105 with an opportunity to develop a MGMT 143 Elements of Supervision business plan as it pertains to their Import and Export Business Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or small business interest. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment; READ 022 or 3 Units appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment; MGMT 101 54 Lecture hours appropriate assessment Transfers to: CSU Transfers to: CSU This course is designed for the MGMT 140 This introductory course is designed student who is considering a career Introduction to International Business to provide students with an under- in management and is seeking an Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or standing of International Trade, entry-level career position with a appropriate assessment; READ 023 or specifically with regard to Import/ company in retailing, industry, or the appropriate assessment Export. The course is designed for government. This course examines Transfers to: CSU those who want to enter the field of the role of the first-line manager and/ This course is designed to provide Trade and International Business or or supervisor within the organiza- students with a global perspective of for those who wish to further their tion and emphasizes the application business and acquaint students with knowledge and understanding of of management functions in effec- the relationship of culture, politics, International Business and Interna- tive supervision. Topics include an laws, and economics to operation tional Trade. overview of management principles in today’s complex global business 3 Units in direct and straightforward terms, environment. The subjects covered 54 Lecture hours critical concepts and insights into real will include international trade and world practice and challenges. finance, confidentiality and privacy, MGMT 144 3 Units international marketing, and interna- International Banking and Finance 54 Lecture hours tional human resources management. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or This course is designed for students appropriate assessment; READ 023 or MGMT 108 looking for entry-level positions in appropriate assessment Business Communications the field of international business. Transfers to: CSU Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 3 Units The introductory course provides appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 54 Lecture hours an understanding of international appropriate assessment; MGMT 050 finance, international banking, Transfers to: CSU MGMT 141 monetary systems, sources of funds, The course covers the principles of International Marketing methods of payments and methods effective writing in business. Exten- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or for assessing financial risk. It includes sive experience is provided using the appropriate assessment; READ 023 or an understanding and appreciation of different forms of business writing- appropriate assessment the relationship between government memorandums, letters, reports, and Transfers to: CSU (international, national, and local) resumes. Cultural differences and This course is designed to provide and international banks. The course their impact on communicating in students with an in-depth study of is designed for students who want to business will be studied. This course international marketing. International enter the International Finance/Bank- is designed for students pursuing market opportunities and the deter- ing field or for those who wish to careers in business. mination of marketing objectives will further their knowledge and under- 3 Units also be explored. The students will standing of International Banking & 54 Lecture hours evaluate the marketing research data Finance. and analyze selected approaches that 3 Units MGMT 120 affect the marketing mix for specific 54 Lecture hours Human Relations in Business markets to coordinate strategies in Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or global world markets. This course is MGMT 146 appropriate assessment; READ 023 or designed for the marketing-oriented Human Resources Management appropriate assessment; MGMT 101 students and those interested in fur- Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Transfers to: CSU thering their knowledge and under- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or This course is designed for the standing of international business. appropriate assessment student who is seeking a career in 3 Units Transfers to: CSU management or is currently in a lead- 54 Lecture hours This course is designed to study ership role and wants a better under- employer-employee relationships standing of human relation skills and MGMT 142 with particular emphasis on the techniques. Topics covered in the International Management challenges facing an expanding course include leadership, teamwork, Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or multicultural workforce in South- communication, group problem solv- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or ern California. Topics include: legal ing, diversity, motivation, and mana- appropriate assessment framework; personnel policies and gerial organizations. These topics will Transfers to: CSU procedures; implementing equal apply to both a diverse and competi- This course is designed to provide employment and affirmative action; tive environment. students with a compressive over- legal aspects of supervision; training 3 Units view of the management practice as and development; interviewing; test- 54 Lecture hours it relates to international business. An ing; wage and salary administration,

212 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog job analysis and description; recruit- MGMT 162 performance objectives related to ment; transfers; promotions; and Project Cost & Schedule Management instruction that are above and beyond principles of collective bargaining. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or the conditions of regular employ- 3 Units appropriate assessment; READ 023 or ment. This course is intended for 54 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; CIT 101 students whose job is related to the Transfers to: CSU field of Business Management and MGMT 150 This course is intended for students have completed or enrolled in the Principles of Management seeking a career in project manage- appropriate coursework. “Contact the Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or ment. Time, cost, and budget esti- CWE office regarding re-enrollment appropriate assessment; READ 022 or mates are the basis for project control. procedures”. appropriate assessment; MGMT 101 This course explores the tools and Student Unpaid Internship: Transfers to: CSU techniques used to estimate proj- 1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours; This course is designed for the ect tasks, costs, and resources, and 3 Units/180 hours;4 Units/240 hours student who is seeking a career in monitor performance against those Student Paid Internship: management or for the student who estimates over the life of the project. 1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours; needs to expand his/her knowledge 2 Units 3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours of management techniques and orga- 36 Lecture hours 1 to 4 Units nizational methods. In this course, 3 Lecture hours students will learn the theory and MGMT 164 60 to 300 hours application of managerial functions Project Risk Management as it applies to planning, organizing, Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or MGMT 299 leading, and controlling organiza- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Directed Study: Management tions. Additional topics to be covered appropriate assessment; CIT 101 Transfers to: UC, CSU will include the history of manage- Transfers to: CSU Independent Study/Directed Study ment, and practical management This course is intended for students is intended for students who have techniques, practices, and problem seeking a career in project manage- the ability to assume responsibil- solving methodologies. The topics ment. Managing project risk depends ity for independent work and to of employee empowerment, charac- upon developing an understanding prepare written or oral reports and/ teristics and qualities of successful of the sources of problems in projects, or appropriate projects. To enroll in managers, and contemporary trends and then working to minimize threats an independent study/directed study in management will also be explored and maximize opportunities wher- course, students must possess a 2.5 in this course. ever feasible. This course explores overall grade point average, a 3.0 3 Units the tools and techniques used to plan grade point average in the discipline 54 Lecture hours risk management, identify risks, of study being requested, or receive perform qualitative and quantitative an exception from the instructor. MGMT 155 risk analysis, plan risk responses, and Independent Studies/Directed Stud- Principles of Leadership monitor and control risk responses. ies may be developed from any topic Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 2 Units arising from or related to a course of appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 36 Lecture hours study that will result in developing appropriate assessment depth and breadth in that subject Transfers to: CSU MGMT 166 area. Students will be expected to This course is intended for pro- Project Management Practicum meet on a regular basis with their fac- fessionals who want to develop Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or ulty sponsor and submit a final report an understanding of leadership appropriate assessment; READ 023 or or project, and student progress shall principles. The course explores the appropriate assessment; CIT 101 be evaluated at regular intervals. differences between leadership and Transfers to: CSU Academic standards for Independent management, the approaches used to This course is intended for students Studies/Directed Studies shall be the define leadership, and methods used seeking a career in project manage- same as those for other courses. Units to assess leadership behavior. Various ment. This is a hands-on capstone are awarded in accordance to Title instruments for assessing leadership course providing students with prac- V regulations with one unit of credit are examined and discussed. Other tice in the five project management awarded for 54 hours of Directed topics examined include leadership process groups and the nine knowl- Studies, six (6) hours of which must in teams and leadership of change edge areas. Students will simulate be with an instructor. The instructor initiatives. a project based on case studies. The is responsible for monitoring student 3 Units case studies will require the comple- progress through the semester. 54 Lecture hours tion of project planning documents Students may take directed study under typical business constraints. courses for a maximum of four (4) MGMT 160 The case studies will be completed in units within a discipline, and may Principles of Project Management a team environment. not accumulate more than a total of Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 2 Units twelve (12) units college wide. appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 36 Lecture hours 1 to 4 Units appropriate assessment; CIT 101 54 to 216 Lab hours Transfers to: CSU MGMT 290 This course develops the project Cooperative Work Experience/ management skills needed to define, Internship for Business Management plan, lead, monitor, and complete Related Fields projects in any type of industry. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or MARKETING Specific topics include managing appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Division of Business project integration, scope, time, cost, appropriate assessment quality, human resources, commu- Transfers to: CSU MRKT 170 nications, risks, and procurement. In This course supports and reinforces Elements of Marketing addition, the five phases of a project on-the-job training in business and Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or are explored; initiating, planning, industrial establishments under appropriate assessment; READ 022 or executing, controlling, and closing. supervision of a college instruc- appropriate assessment; MGMT 101 This course is intended for profes- tor and is facilitated by the use of Transfers to: CSU sionals who want to learn or improve learning objectives. The student will This course is designed for the the skills of project management. be working in a skilled or profes- student who is interested in a career 3 Units sional level assignment in their area in marketing or gaining an entry- 54 Lecture hours of vocational interest and will meet level marketing position with a retail, industrial, service, or consumer product company. Discussion 2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 213 of marketing concepts, strategies, the core of the material covered in tations. Guest lecturers and field trips and techniques will take place in this course. to film, TV shows, and radio studios an environment that reflects new 3 Units may be scheduled. technologies and international com- 54 Lecture hours 3 Units petitiveness. The topics in the course 54 Lecture hours will include marketing concepts, MRKT 174 functions, operations, and organiza- Small Business Marketing and MSCM 128 tions of retail and wholesale enter- Advertising Mass Media in Modern Society prises; distribution channels; market Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or research; advertising; marketing appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or costs; pricing; cooperative marketing, appropriate assessment; MGMT 101 appropriate assessment marketing legislation and regulations Transfers to: CSU Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU and trends. This class provides useful and effec- (*Students will receive credit from UC 3 Units tive marketing and advertising tools for only one of the following courses: 54 Lecture hours and techniques to those students MSCM 103 or MSCM 128) who have or would like to own a This course in mass media surveys MRKT 171 small business. A special emphasis the history, format, laws, and signifi- Consumer Behavior is placed on the fundamentals of cant contributors in American mass Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or marketing and guerilla marketing communications. Through projects appropriate assessment; READ 023 or and advertising techniques. Topics and readings, students research and appropriate assessment; MGMT 101 for discussion will include marketing discuss such issues as free press, fair Transfers to: CSU plan strategies, marketing research, trial, foreign communications sys- This class investigates and analyzes marketing channel management, tems, and the relationship between the reasons why consumers select, retail and pricing strategies, and free media and a democratic society. purchase, use, and dispose of goods cost-effective guerilla advertising 3 Units and services to satisfy their personal techniques for small businesses. 54 Lecture hours and household needs. Topics to be 3 Units explored include consumer culture, 54 Lecture hours MSCM 134 group influence, consumption pat- Documentary Film terns, and consumer attitudes and MRKT 175 Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or lifestyles as well as other relevant Retail Management appropriate assessment; READ 022 or topics. This class is appropriate for Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment the marketing major and anyone who appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Transfers to: UC, CSU wants to know why people buy. appropriate assessment; MGMT 101 This is an inquiry into the origin, 3 Units Transfers to: CSU purpose, development, and current 54 Lecture hours This course is designed for the stu- trends of the documentary (non- dent pursuing a career in retail man- fiction) film. The class will view and MRKT 172 agement or desiring to own their own critique the great documentaries Advertising and Promotion retail business. Class discussions will ranging from Nanook of the North Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or explore the topics of customer buying to Woodstock. The future of the appropriate assessment; READ 023 or behavior, retail market strategy, retail medium in business, government, appropriate assessment; MGMT 101 site location, and human resources education, and television will also be Transfers to: CSU management. Case studies and expe- discussed. This course is designed to intro- riential exercises will be used to help 3 Units duce students to the creative and students understand additional topics 54 Lecture hours competitive field of advertising and including customer service, store promotion. Course content includes management, retail pricing, supply understanding the target audience, chain management, and merchandise developing marketing and advertis- management. MATHEMATICS ing plans, engaging in the creative 3 Units Division of Mathematics & Sciences process through strategy and execu- 54 Lecture hours tion, and integrating marketing com- MATH 009 munications elements as they relate Enrichment Activities for Mathematics to personal selling, sales promotion, This course is designed to support the direct marketing, and electronic, digi- MASS objectives of the corequisite mathe- tal, and print media. This course is matics course. Activities are designed appropriate for the marketing major COMMUNICATIONS to further student understanding and or anyone interested in advertising Division of Communications appreciation of mathematical prin- and promotion. & Languages ciples. Applications and explorations 3 Units of concepts covered in the corequisite 54 Lecture hours MSCM 103 course are emphasized. These instruc- Survey of Motion Picture, Radio and tional activities are not available for MRKT 173 Television discussion/lecture format and are not Principles of Selling Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or required for the grade in the corequi- Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or appropriate assessment; READ 022 or site course. appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment 0 Units appropriate assessment Transfers to: UC (credit limit *), CSU 0 Lab hours Transfers to: CSU (*Students will receive credit from UC This course is designed for the for only one of the following courses: MATH 020 student interested in a sales position MSCM 103 or MSCM 128) Basic Mathematics or those currently in the sales field This course presents a broad survey Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or needing further training or hoping to of the history, theory, aesthetic appropriate assessment; READ 021 or transition to a management or mar- principles, and production tech- appropriate assessment; Individual mod- keting manager position. The course niques used in the making of motion ules to be taken in sequence. will focus on relationship selling pictures, radio, and television pro- This course is designed for students and developing productive selling grams. Students will view or listen to who need a review of the basic princi- environments. In addition, prospect- numerous television shows, motion ples and skills of arithmetic. The gen- ing techniques, approach strategies, pictures, films, and radio programs in eral areas of review are: operations presentation and demonstration order to become familiar with various with whole numbers and fractions; skills, overcoming selling objections, production techniques and methods operations with decimals and pro- and closing techniques will provide of critically evaluating media presen- portional thinking; percent problems 214 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog and applications to percents. Students MATH 020B MATH 021 may enroll in MATH 020 in a lecture Basic Mathematics B Basic Mathematics and Study Skills section for three units of credit or in Prerequisite: MATH 020A with a “C” Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 024 or individual one-unit modules: MATH or better appropriate assessment; READ 022 or 020A, 020B, and 020C in the Math Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or appropriate assessment and Science Center (MSC). This is a appropriate assessment; READ 021 or This course is designed for the stu- non-degree credit course. appropriate assessment; Individual mod- dent who needs an introduction to 3 Units ules to be taken in sequence. the study skills required to succeed 54 Lecture hours This course is designed for students in a college mathematics course, who need a review of the basic as well as a comprehensive review MATH 020A principles and skills of arithmetic. See of the basic principles and skills of Basic Mathematics A MATH 020 for more information. mathematics. The general areas of Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or 1 Unit mathematics review are operations appropriate assessment; READ 021 or 54 Lab hours with whole numbers and fractions, appropriate assessment; Individual mod- operations with decimals, percent ules to be taken in sequence. MATH 020C problems and applications to percent, This course is designed for students Basic Mathematics C and proportional thinking. Special who need a review of the basic Prerequisite: MATH 020B with a “C” attention is given to the following principles and skills of arithmetic. See or better study skills: reading a math book, MATH 020 for more information. Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or completing homework assignments, 1 Unit appropriate assessment; READ 021 or taking notes, studying for 54 Lab hours appropriate assessment; Individual mod- exams, approaching word problems, ules to be taken in sequence. and getting help. Other topics include This course is designed for students learning styles and attitudes and who need a review of the basic behaviors that are beneficial to principles and skills of arithmetic. See success in mathematics. This is a non- MATH 020 for more information. degree credit course. 1 Unit 4 Units 54 Lab hours 72 Lecture hours MATH 028 What’s Math got to do with it? Rio Hondo College Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Mathematics Flow Chart Math 020 or 030 Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 024 or Non-Transferable appropriate assessment; READ 021 or appropriate assessment This course is designed for the stu- MATH 020 (3) MATH 33 (4) Basic Math dent who struggles with mathemat- Fast -Track ics. It explores why it is important to Pre-algebra study mathematics and to develop a MATH 030 (4) number sense. The student will gain Pre-Algebra an understanding of attitudes and MATH 53 (4) Fast-Track behaviors that are beneficial to suc- Elem Algebra MATH 050 (4) cess in mathematics and will learn to Elem Algebra avoid those that are counterproduc- tive. Each student will be provided MATH 73 (4) with a multitude of study skills that Fast-Track *MATH 070 (4) *MATH 060 (3) MATH 072 (4) are appropriate for individual learn- Interm Algebra Interm Algebra Geometry Math of Money ing styles. The student will learn how to stay motivated; read the math book; complete homework assign------ments; take notes; study for exams; Transferable approach word problems and get help. The students will be introduced to the tutoring software packages that MATH 120 (4) MATH 130 (4) MATH 140 (4) MATH 160 (4) **MATH 175 (3) are bundled with most text books Finite Math Statistics Math Elem College Plane and provide free help. Concurrent Teacher Algebra Trigonometry enrollment in Math 020 or Math 030 is required. This will provide the student with immediate application MATH 141 (4) MATH 170 (4) MATH 180 (4) Math Elem Elements of Pre-Calculus of the skills learned and support Teacher Calculus throughout the semester. 1 Unit 18 Lecture hours 18 Lab hours MATH 190 (4) Most effective if Calculus I completed at the MATH 030 same campus. Prealgebra MATH 191 (4) Prerequisite: MATH 020 or MATH 021 Calculus II or MATH 020C with a “C” or better or appropriate assessment Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or MATH 250 (4) MATH 260 (4) appropriate assessment; READ 023 or *Can be taken concurrently Calculus III Linear Algebra appropriate assessment **Not transferable to UC: MATH 175 requires MATH 070 & 060 OR This course is designed primarily for MATH 070 & 1 year of H.S. students who know the fundamentals MATH 270 (4) Geometry with a grade of “C” or of arithmetic, and have had little or Differential better Equations no background in algebra. The course strengthens the student’s arithmetic and informal geometry skills, pro- 2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 215 vides an introduction to the abstrac- MATH 033 MATH 050A tions of algebra using fundamental Fast-Track Prealgebra Elementary Algebra A principles of rational numbers, order Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Prerequisite: MATH 030 or MATH of operations, and solving linear appropriate assessment; READ 022 or 030D or MATH 033 with a grade of “C” equations. Students may enroll in appropriate assessment or better or appropriate assessment MATH 030 in a lecture section for This is the first of three math Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or four units of credit, or individual one- courses designed to allow students appropriate assessment; READ 023 or unit modules 030A, 030B, 030C, and to complete developmental math appropriate assessment 030D in the Math and Science Center courses at a faster rate of speed than This course is an introduction to the (MSC). the traditional lecture course. This basic principles and skills of algebra. 4 Units course combines topics from both It is designed primarily for those 72 Lecture hours Basic Math and Prealgebra, includ- students who have no prior training ing operations with whole numbers, in algebra or need a review of the MATH 030A integers, fractions, decimals and pro- fundamentals of algebra. See MATH Prealgebra A portional thinking, percent problems 050 for more information. Prerequisite: MATH 020 or MATH 021 and applications to percents, as well 1 Unit or MATH 020C with a “C” or better or as an introduction to algebraic think- 0 to 22.5 Lecture hours appropriate assessment ing using fundamental principles 0 to 54 Lab hours Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or of expressions and solving linear appropriate assessment; READ 023 or equations. MATH 050B appropriate assessment 4 Units Elementary Algebra B This course is designed primarily for 72 Lecture hours Prerequisite: MATH 050A with a grade students who know the fundamentals of “C” or better or appropriate assess- of arithmetic, and have had little or MATH 049 ment no background in algebra. See MATH Introduction to MESA Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or 030 for more information. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 1 Unit appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment 18 Lecture hours OR appropriate assessment This course is an introduction to the 54 Lab hours This standalone one-unit course is basic principles and skills of algebra. designed for students who participate It is designed primarily for those MATH 030B in the MESA (Mathematics, Engineer- students who have no prior training Prealgebra B ing, Science Achievement) program in algebra or need a review of the Prerequisite: MATH 030A with a “C” at Rio Hondo College. The course will fundamentals of algebra. See MATH or better introduce students to Science-Tech- 050 for more information. Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or nology- Engineering-Mathematics 1 Unit appropriate assessment; READ 023 or (STEM) career paths, transfer require- 0 to 22.5 Lecture hours appropriate assessment ments, internships and scholarships 0 to 54 Lab hours This course is designed primarily for availabilities. The course introduces students who know the fundamentals StrengthsQuest and will assist the MATH 050C of arithmetic, and have had little or student in compiling strengths-based Elementary Algebra C no background in algebra. See MATH resumes and personal statements. Prerequisite: MATH 050B with a grade 030 for more information. Students are expected to be concur- of “C” or better or appropriate assess- 1 Unit rently enrolled in at least one math- ment 18 Lecture hours OR ematics or science course. Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or 54 Lab hours 1 Unit appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 18 Lecture hours appropriate assessment MATH 030C This course is an introduction to the Prealgebra C MATH 050 basic principles and skills of algebra. Prerequisite: MATH 030B with a “C” Elementary Algebra It is designed primarily for those or better Prerequisite: MATH 030 or MATH students who have no prior training Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or 030D or MATH 033 with a grade of “C” in algebra or need a review of the appropriate assessment; READ 023 or or better or appropriate assessment fundamentals of algebra. See MATH appropriate assessment Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or 050 for more information. This course is designed primarily for appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 1 Unit students who know the fundamentals appropriate assessment 0 to 22.5 Lecture hours of arithmetic, and have had little or This course is an introduction to the 0 to 54 Lab hours no background in algebra. See MATH basic principles and skills of algebra. 030 for more information. It is designed primarily for those MATH 050D 1 Unit students who have no prior train- Elementary Algebra D 18 Lecture hours OR ing in algebra or need a review of Prerequisite: MATH 050C with a grade 54 Lab hours the fundamentals of algebra. Topics of “C” or better or appropriate assess- include: numbers and their proper- ment MATH 030D ties, operations with real numbers, Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Prealgebra D exponents, solutions and graphs appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Prerequisite: MATH 030C with a “C” of linear equations, slopes of lines, appropriate assessment or better system of linear equations and appli- This course is an introduction to the Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or cations, operations with polynomials basic principles and skills of algebra. appropriate assessment; READ 023 or including factoring, solving quadratic It is designed primarily for those appropriate assessment equations, operations with simple students who have no prior training This course is designed primarily for rational and radical expressions. Stu- in algebra or need a review of the students who know the fundamentals dents may enroll in MATH 050 in a fundamentals of algebra. See MATH of arithmetic, and have had little or lecture section for four units of credit, 050 for more information. no background in algebra. See MATH or individual one-unit modules 050A, 1 Unit 030 for more information. 050B, 050, and 050D in the Math and 0 to 22.5 Lecture hours 1 Unit Science Center (MSC) or online. 0 to 54 Lab hours 18 Lecture hours OR 4 Units 54 Lab hours 90 Lecture hours

216 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog MATH 053 logarithmic expressions and their MATH 070D Fast-Track Elementary Algebra applications. Students may enroll in Intermediate Algebra D Prerequisite: MATH 030 or MATH MATH 070 in a lecture section for Prerequisite: MATH 070C with a grade 030D or MATH 033 with a grade of “C” four units of credit or in individual of “C” or better or appropriate assess- or better or appropriate skill level as one-unit modules: MATH 070A, ment determined by participation in the math 070B, 070C, and 070D in the Math Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or placement process and Science Center (MSC) or online. appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or 4 Units appropriate assessment appropriate assessment; READ 022 or 90 Lecture hours Transfers to: CSU if taken prior to the appropriate assessment Fall Semester, 1988 This is the second of three math MATH 070A This course is designed for students courses designed to allow students Intermediate Algebra A who have completed an elementary to complete developmental math Prerequisite: MATH 050, MATH 050D, algebra course and need to complete courses at a faster rate of speed than or MATH 053 with a grade of “C” or an additional course in algebra before the traditional lecture course. It is better or appropriate assessment proceeding to a college level transfer- designed primarily for those students Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or able course. See MATH 070 for more who need to learn the fundamentals appropriate assessment; READ 023 or information. of algebra. This course consists of appropriate assessment 1 Unit topics including solutions and graphs Transfers to: CSU if taken prior to the 0 to 22.5 Lecture hours of linear equations and inequalities, Fall Semester, 1988 0 to 54 Lab hours slopes of lines, systems of linear This course is designed for students equations and applications, opera- who have completed an elementary MATH 072 tions with polynomials including algebra course and need to complete The Mathematics of Money factoring and solving quadratic an additional course in algebra before Prerequisite: MATH 050 or MATH equations. proceeding to a college level transfer- 050D with a grade of “C” or better or 4 Units able course. See MATH 070 for more appropriate assessment 72 Lecture hours information. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 1 Unit appropriate assessment; READ 023 or MATH 060 0 to 22.5 Lecture hours appropriate assessment Geometry 0 to 54 Lab hours The Mathematics of Money is Prerequisite: MATH 050 or MATH designed for students pursuing an 050D or MATH 053 with a grade of “C” MATH 070B associate’s degree who do not plan or better or appropriate assessment Intermediate Algebra B to transfer to a four-year school. Stu- Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 024 or Prerequisite: MATH 070A with a grade dents will consider the mathematics appropriate assessment; READ 023 or of “C” or better or appropriate assess- of exponential growth and decay and appropriate assessment ment the use of logarithms as they relate This course is an introduction to Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or to investing and borrowing money the elements of geometry, includ- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or including compound interest, credit ing points, lines, planes, and angles. appropriate assessment cards, and installment loans. Other These elements are used in conjunc- Transfers to: CSU if taken prior to the topics include probability and statis- tion with triangles, polygonal and Fall Semester, 1988 tics, especially related to gambling circular figures in both two and three This course is designed for students and insurance. dimensional configurations. Formu- who have completed an elementary 4 Units las for computing lengths, areas, and algebra course and need to complete 72 Lecture hours volumes are presented through the an additional course in algebra before use of applications. This course is proceeding to a college level transfer- MATH 073 intended for students who have not able course. See MATH 070 for more Fast-Track Intermediate Algebra had or completed two semesters of information. Prerequisite: MATH 050 or MATH high school geometry or who need 1 Unit 050D or MATH 053 with a grade of “C” a refresher prior to taking trigonom- 0 to 22.5 Lecture hours or better or appropriate skill level as etry, technology courses, mathemat- 0 to 54 Lab hours determined by participation in the math ics for elementary teachers or other placement process courses with a geometry prerequisite. MATH 070C Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or 3 Units Intermediate Algebra C appropriate assessment; READ 022 or 54 Lecture hours Prerequisite: MATH 070B with a grade appropriate assessment of “C” or better or appropriate assess- This is the third of three math MATH 070 ment courses designed to allow students Intermediate Algebra Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or to complete developmental math Prerequisite: MATH 050 or MATH appropriate assessment; READ 023 or courses at a faster rate of speed 050D or MATH 053 with a grade of “C” appropriate assessment than the traditional lecture course. or better or appropriate assessment Transfers to: CSU if taken prior to the This course is designed for students Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Fall Semester, 1988 who have completed an elementary appropriate assessment; READ 023 or This course is designed for students algebra course and need to complete appropriate assessment who have completed an elementary an additional course in algebra before Transfers to: CSU if taken prior to the algebra course and need to complete proceeding to a college level transfer- Fall Semester, 1988 an additional course in algebra before able course. This course is a study of This course is designed for students proceeding to a college level transfer- systems of linear equations in more who have completed an elementary able course. See MATH 070 for more than two variables, radical and ratio- algebra course and need to complete information. nal expressions and equations, com- an additional course in algebra before 1 Unit plex absolute value equations and proceeding to a college level transfer- 0 to 22.5 Lecture hours inequalities, relations and functions, able course. This course is a study 0 to 54 Lab hours synthetic division, graphs of func- of linear and quadratic equations tions, exponential and logarithmic and inequalities, system of linear expressions and their applications, as equations, polynomials, exponents well as complex numbers. and radicals, relations and functions, 4 Units graphs of functions, exponential and 72 Lecture hours

2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 217 MATH 103 MATH 130H Manipulatives and appropriate tech- Math Tutoring Skills Statistics nology are used as tools for explora- Prerequisite: MATH 070 or appropriate Prerequisite: MATH 070, MATH 070D, tion and problem solving. This course assessment or MATH 073 with a grade of “C” or is intended for elementary education Prerequisite/Corequisite: ED 090 better or appropriate assessment; Mini- majors planning to teach in elemen- Transfers to: CSU mum GPA of 3.0; Completion of ENGL tary or middle schools. This course is designed for students 101 with a grade of “C” or better 4 Units who seek to peer-tutor and students Advisory: READ 101 or appropriate 72 Lecture hours who aim to tutor at elementary, assessment middle, high school or college. The Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU MATH 160 course will provide the student (*Students will receive credit from UC College Algebra with the skills to appropriately help, for only one of the following courses: Prerequisite: MATH 070 or MATH explain, and assist others solve math MATH 130 or MATH 130H) 070D or MATH 073 with a grade of “C” problems without assistance. This course is designed for students or better or appropriate assessment 0.5 Unit majoring in business, social sci- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 9 Lecture hours ences, and life sciences. This course appropriate assessment; READ 023 or provides an overview of descriptive appropriate assessment MATH 104 and inferential statistics. The students Transfers to: UC (credit limit *), CSU Math Tutoring Discussion learn to read, interpret and present (*Students will receive credit from UC Prerequisite/Corequisite: MATH 103 data in a well-organized way. This for only one of the following courses: Transfers to: CSU includes frequency distributions, MATH 160 or MATH 165 or MATH This course is designed for stu- graphs, measures of central tendency 180) dents who currently peer-tutor and and variability, correlation and This course will cover linear, qua- students who tutor at elementary, linear regression. While discussing dratic, polynomial, power, exponen- middle, high schools or college. The inferential statistics, the students tial, and logarithmic functions and discussion will assist the students learn to make generalizations about their applications from a graphical, with solving problems that occur in populations. This includes probabil- numerical, and analytical point of tutoring situations and expand their ity, sampling techniques, confidence view. The course also will cover mathematical problem solving skills. intervals, and hypothesis tests. This systems of equations and inequalities 0.5 Unit course is intended for students who and sequences and series. The course 9 hours meet Honors Program requirements. serves as preparation for students 4 Units planning to take Elements of Calculus MATH 120 72 Lecture hours (MATH 170). Graphing technology Finite Mathematics will be required. Prerequisite: MATH 070 or MATH MATH 140 4 Units 070D with a grade of “C” or better or Mathematics for Elementary Teachers 72 Lecture hours appropriate assessment Prerequisite: MATH 070 or MATH Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 070D or MATH 073 with a grade of “C” MATH 170 appropriate assessment; READ 023 or or better or appropriate assessment Elements of Calculus appropriate assessment Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Prerequisite: MATH 160 with a grade of Transfers to: UC, CSU appropriate assessment; READ 023 or “C” or better or appropriate assessment This course is designed for students appropriate assessment Advisory: ENGL 101; READ 101 majoring in business and social sci- Transfers to: UC, CSU Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU ences. Topics will include: modeling This course is designed to deepen (*Students will receive credit from UC with linear equations, matrix theory, and extend the student’s under- for only one of the following courses: linear programming, set theory, standing of the foundations of the MATH 170, MATH 190, or MATH counting, probability, and statistics. mathematics taught in elementary 190H) 4 Units school. Because it is intended for the This is a one-semester course in the 72 Lecture hours student preparing to teach at that fundamentals of algebra-based calcu- level, it frequently refers to and uses lus and its applications to the fields of MATH 130 materials and methodology appropri- business, economics, social sciences, Statistics ate for students at that level, but it is biology and technology. Course Prerequisite: MATH 070, MATH 070D, not a methods course. The course is topics include graphing of functions, or MATH 073 with a grade of “C” or concept-driven with an emphasis on derivatives and integrals of polyno- better or appropriate assessment problem solving. Concrete manipu- mials, exponential and logarithmic Advisory: ENGL 101 or appropriate latives are used to give meaning functions, applications of derivatives assessment; READ 101 or appropriate to abstract mathematical concepts. and integrals, multi-variable deriva- assessment Topics include numeration and place tives and differential equations. Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU value concepts, models and algo- 4 Units (*Students will receive credit from UC rithms for operations with whole 72 Lecture hours for only one of the following courses: numbers, integers, fractions and deci- MATH 130 or MATH 130H) mals, and the structure and proper- MATH 175 This course is designed for students ties of the real number system. Plane Trigonometry majoring in business, social sci- 4 Units Prerequisite: MATH 060 and MATH ences, and life sciences. This course 72 Lecture hours 070 or MATH 070D or MATH 073 with provides an overview of descriptive a grade of “C” or better or appropriate and inferential statistics. The students MATH 141 assessment learn to read, interpret and present Mathematics for Elementary Teachers Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or data in a well-organized way. This Prerequisite: MATH 060 and MATH appropriate assessment; READ 023 or includes frequency distributions, 140 with a grade of “C” or better appropriate assessment graphs, measures of central tendency Transfers to: CSU Transfers to: CSU and variability, correlation and Math 141 is a continuation of Math This course is designed for students linear regression. While discussing 140. Topics include probability, who are majoring in math, science, inferential statistics, the students statistics, informal geometry in two and engineering. This course equips learn to make generalizations about and three dimensions, coordinate students with the skills necessary for populations. This includes probabil- geometry, measurement, similarity, success in pre-calculus. It presents ity, sampling techniques, confidence tessellations, constructions, and an the concepts of plane trigonometry intervals, and hypothesis tests. introduction to Euclidean geometry. using a functions approach. Included 4 Units is a study of basic relations, functions, 72 Lecture hours and transformations, as well as circular functions, trigonometric functions 218 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog of angles, identities, inverse functions MATH 191 equations, linear higher order differ- and their equations and solutions of Calculus II ential equations, systems of differen- triangles. Prerequisite: MATH 190 or MATH tial equations, power series solution 3 Units 190H with a grade of “C” or better or of differential equations, and Laplace 72 Lecture hours appropriate assessment transforms. This course is a continu- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or ation of MATH 190, MATH 191, and MATH 180 appropriate assessment; READ 101 or MATH 250 and is required for all Pre-Calculus appropriate assessment Engineering, Physics, and Mathemat- Prerequisite: MATH 175 with a grade of Transfers to: UC, CSU ics majors. “C” or better or appropriate assessment MATH 191 is a semester course 4 Units Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or which continues the study of calculus 72 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; READ 101 or begun in MATH 190. The course appropriate assessment. includes techniques of integration, MATH 299 Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU improper integrals, anti-derivatives, Directed Study: Mathematics (*Students will receive credit from UC application of the definite integral, Transfers to: UC, CSU for only one of the following courses: differential equations, Taylor polyno- Independent Study/Directed Study MATH 160 or MATH 165 or MATH mials, series, vectors, the dot product is intended for students who have 180) and the cross product. This course the ability to assume responsibil- This course is designed to prepare is the second course of the calculus ity for independent work and to students for the study of calculus. It sequence required of engineering, prepare written or oral reports and/ presents a comprehensive study of physics, and mathematics majors. or appropriate projects. To enroll in linear, quadratic, polynomial, expo- 4 Units an independent study/directed study nential, logarithmic, rational, and 90 Lecture hours course, students must possess a 2.5 trigonometric functions. Inequalities, overall grade point average, a 3.0 introductory analytical geometry, MATH 250 grade point average in the discipline polar coordinates, polar equations Calculus III of study being requested, or receive and their graphs, DeMoivre’s Theo- Prerequisite: MATH 191 with a grade of an exception from the instructor. rem and an introduction to sequences “C” or better Independent Studies/Directed Stud- are also included. This course is a Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or ies may be developed from any topic prerequisite for MATH 190. appropriate assessment; READ 101 or arising from or related to a course of 4 Units appropriate assessment study that will result in developing 72 Lecture hours Transfers to: UC, CSU depth and breadth in that subject This course involves a study of func- area. Students will be expected to MATH 190 tions of two or more variables using meet on a regular basis with their fac- Calculus I the principles of calculus, vector ulty sponsor and submit a final report Prerequisite: MATH 180 with a grade of analysis, and parametric equations. or project, and student progress shall “C” or better or appropriate assessment Included is a study of solid regions be evaluated at regular intervals. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or using partial differentiation, vector Academic standards for Independent appropriate assessment; READ 101 or analysis, and multiple integration. Studies/Directed Studies shall be the appropriate assessment This course also includes a study same as those for other courses. Units Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU of vector calculus topics, such as are awarded in accordance to Title (*Students will receive credit from UC line and surface integrals, Green’s V regulations with one unit of credit for only one of the following courses: Theorem, Stokes’ Theorem, and the awarded for 54 hours of Directed MATH 170, MATH 190 or MATH Divergence Theorem. This is the Studies, six (6) hours of which must 190H) third course of the calculus sequence be with an instructor. The instructor MATH 190 is a semester course required of engineering, physics, and is responsible for monitoring student designed primarily for those students mathematics majors. progress through the semester. planning to pursue programs in 4 Units Students may take directed study engineering, mathematics, computer 90 Lecture hours courses for a maximum of four (4) science, and physical sciences. This units within a discipline, and may course includes topics of differential MATH 260 not accumulate more than a total of and integral calculus of a single vari- Linear Algebra twelve (12) units college wide. able. Prerequisite: MATH 191 with a grade of 1 to 4 Units 4 Units “C” or better 54 to 216 Lab hours 90 Lecture hours Transfers to: UC, CSU This course is an introductory study MATH 190H of linear algebra with applications Calculus I to problems in the physical and Prerequisite: MATH 180 with a grade of social sciences. It includes a study MUSIC “C” or better or appropriate assessment; of vectors, systems of linear Division of Arts & Cultural Programs ENGL 101 with a grade of “C” equations, matrices, determinants, or better or appropriate assessment the Fundamental Theorem of MUS 101 Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate Invertible Matrices, Eigenvalues and Fundamentals of Music for Non-Music assessment Eigenvectors, orthogonality, vector Majors Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU spaces and proof by mathematical Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate (*Students will receive credit from UC induction. This course is required assessment for only one of the following courses: for Engineering, Physics, Computer Transfers to: UC, CSU MATH 170, MATH 190 or MATH Science and Mathematics majors. This is a course designed for the 190H) 4 Units student interested in the fundamen- MATH190H is a semester course 72 Lecture hours designed primarily for those students tals of music theory. Included in this planning to pursue programs in MATH 270 class will be a study of basic notation, engineering, mathematics, computer Differential Equations rhythm reading, major and minor science, and physical sciences. This Prerequisite: MATH 250 with a grade of scale construction, simple musical course includes topics of differen- “C” or better analysis and basic chord construction. tial and integral calculus of a single Transfers to: UC, CSU 3 Units variable. This course is intended for This course is a study of ordinary dif- 54 Lecture hours students who meet Honors Program ferential equations with applications requirements. in the physical and social sciences. 4 Units The course includes a study of linear 90 Lecture hours and nonlinear first-order differential 2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 219 MUS 103 MUS 110 MUS 119 Music Theory I College Community Orchestra Advanced College Community Prerequisite: MUS 101 with a “C” or Advisory: MUS 101 Orchestra better Transfers to: UC, CSU Prerequisite: MUS 110 Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate This course is designed for the instru- Transfers to: CSU assessment mental music student who wants to This course is designed for the more Transfers to: UC, CSU become familiar with the vast body of advanced instrumental music student This course is designed for the orchestral music. It provides players who wants to become more familiar student who wants to study the an opportunity to develop their own with the vast body of orchestral basic materials of harmony and musical capabilities as well as partici- music. It provides advanced players musicianship: scales, keys, intervals, pating in ensemble playing. Students an opportunity to further develop their own musical capabilities as well chords, chord connections, part are expected to provide their own as participate in ensemble playing. writing, and inversions. Also instruments. Students are expected to provide included is ear training, melodic and 1 Unit their own instruments. harmonic dictation, and harmonic 54 Lab hours 1 Unit analysis. Required of all music 54 Lab hours majors. MUS 116 3 Units Music Ensemble for Diverse MUS 120 54 Lecture hours Instruments I Vocal Arts Ensemble I Transfers to: UC, CSU Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or MUS 104 This course is designed for the appropriate assessment; READ 022 or Music Theory II electric and acoustic instrumental appropriate assessment Prerequisite: MUS 103 with a “C” or student, the vocal student, and the Transfers to: UC, CSU better novice to perform together in one This course is designed for the Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate ensemble. The ensemble content, student who seeks an opportunity assessment which will depend upon the instru- to perform in a vocal ensemble. Transfers to: UC, CSU mental and vocal makeup of the class, Participation in public performance is This course is designed for the will include a diversity of approaches required. The repertoire will include student who wants to study the that might include Latin, Asian, a diversity of selections including harmonic practices of the eighteenth Popular and contemporary Classical classical choral literature, world and nineteenth centuries. Advanced Music. music, popular and contemporary stages of chromaticism which 2.5 Units music. Previous choral experience is includes tonicization, modulation, 27 Lecture hours not required. 2 Units modal mixture, and sequential 54 Lab hours 27 Lecture hours movement both tonal and real will be 27 Lab hours incorporated into the harmonic study. MUS 117 Techniques and orchestration of Music Ensemble for Diverse MUS 129 instruments are studied and applied Instruments II Music in Latin American Culture to melodic and motivic construction Prerequisite: MUS 116 Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or in a formal compositional context. Transfers to: UC, CSU appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 3 Units This course is designed for the inter- appropriate assessment 54 Lecture hours mediate electric, acoustic instrumen- Transfers to: UC, CSU tal and vocal students to perform This course is a survey course MUS 106 together in one ensemble. The ensem- designed for the student seeking Beginning Musicianship I ble content, which will depend upon an introduction to music in Latin Prerequisite: MUS 101 with a “C” or the instrumental and vocal makeup American culture. The course will better of the class, will include a diversity of focus on the diverse musical cultures Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate approaches that might include Latin, of South America, Central America, assessment Asian, Popular and contemporary Mexico and the Caribbean. Emphasis Transfers to: UC, CSU Classical Music. will be placed on rhythmic styles and This course is designed for the 2.5 Units structures, as well as, specific social, student who wants to develop 27 Lecture hours cultural, and historical backgrounds. beginning aural skills, sight- 54 Lab hours 3 Units reading, sight-singing and 54 Lecture hours rhythmic interpretation skills. MUS 118 It is recommended for all Mexican Folk Ensemble MUS 130 instrumentalists, singers and Advisory: MUS 101 Music History and Literature Before composers. Transfers to: CSU 1750 3 Units This course is designed for the Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 54 Lecture hours student who is interested in sing- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or ing or playing regional music styles appropriate assessment MUS 107 of Mexico, with a special emphasis Transfers to: UC, CSU Beginning Musicianship II on Mariachi music. Folk ensemble This course is designed for the Prerequisite: MUS 106 playing and folk singing are coordi- student who seeks an introduction Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate nated and indigenous instruments to the major composers and musical assessment are employed such as the guitarron, movements from antiquity to Transfers to: UC, CSU vihuela, guitar and jarana jarocha as the 1700’s. The course focuses on This beginning level course is well as the violin, flute and trumpet. learning, reasoning, and writing designed for the student who wants Students are expected to provide about these periods with the goal of to continue developing aural skills, their own instruments. understanding their social, political, sight-reading, sight-singing and 2 Units and cultural contexts. In addition, rhythmic interpretation skills. It is 18 Lecture hours these periods will be compared to recommended for all instrumental- 54 Lab hours contemporary culture and its social, ists, singers and composers. political, and cultural framework. 3 Units 3 Units 54 Lecture hours 54 Lecture hours

220 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog appropriate assessment 18 Lecture hours 2 Units Transfers to: UC, CSU 54 Lab hours 27 Lecture hours This course is designed for the 27 Lab hours student who seeks an introduction MUS 135 to the major composers and Music in Film MUS 140 musical movements from 1750 to Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Beginning Voice the present. The course focuses on appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate learning, reasoning, and writing appropriate assessment assessment about these periods with the goal of Transfers to: UC, CSU Transfers to: UC, CSU understanding their social, political, This course is a survey of the art and This course is designed for students and cultural contexts. In addition, craft of film music as practiced by who wish to learn the vocal tech- these periods will be compared to prominent film composers and sound niques used in signing Opera, Pop, contemporary culture and its social, designers. Emphasis will be placed Folk, Rock and Jazz. Emphasis is political, and cultural framework. on history and function from 1930 placed upon selection of material 3 Units to the present, as well as cultural dependent upon the abilities of the 54 Lecture hours context. The class is designed for student. No previous musical experi- students interested in learning how ence is necessary. MUS 132 music influences film. 1 Unit History of Rock and Roll 3 Units 18 Lecture hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 54 Lecture hours 27 Lab hours appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment MUS 136 MUS 142 Transfers to: UC, CSU History of Jazz Intermediate Voice This course is a survey course Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Prerequisite: MUS 140 with a “C” or designed for the student who seeks appropriate assessment; READ 023 or better an introduction to Rock and Roll. appropriate assessment Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate The course will focus on rock and Transfers to: UC, CSU assessment roll music, its origins and its many This course is a survey course Transfers to: UC, CSU sub-styles. The social, political and designed for the student who seeks This course is designed for students economic influence the music has had an introduction to Jazz. The course who wish to further develop the on society and other types of music will focus on jazz music, its origins techniques acquired in Beginning will also be examined. and its many sub-styles. The social, Voice. A comprehensive study of 3 Units political and economic influence the style and artistic interpretation will 54 Lecture hours music has had on society and other be included. types of music will also be examined. 1 Unit MUS 133 3 Units 18 Lecture hours Music Appreciation 54 Lecture hours 27 Lab hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or MUS 138 MUS 145 appropriate assessment Masterworks Chorale Beginning Piano I Transfers to: UC, CSU Prerequisite: Audition Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate This course is a survey of musical Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or assessment practices from various periods of appropriate assessment Transfers to: UC, CSU music history with an emphasis on Transfers to: UC, CSU This class is for the student interested social, political and commercial con- This advanced level course is in beginning piano skills, and in the texts. Types of music to be covered designed for students who seek understanding of music through the will include Classical, Jazz, Rock, to broaden their understanding study of simple piano pieces. The Blues and World Music. This course of choral literature by performing development of skills at the begin- is targeted for students seeking to difficult choral works such as the ning level may be used in the playing fulfill the general education require- B minor Mass by Bach, Elijah by of various styles including Classical, ment in the arts. Mendelssohn, or Messiah by Handel Pop, Jazz and Rock. Individual pieces 3 Units accompanied by orchestra or other are performed in class. No previous 54 Lecture hours instrumental ensemble. Attention is experience is necessary. given to the refinement and polishing 1 Unit MUS 134 of technique through rehearsal and 18 Lecture hours Rio Hondo College Singers performance of choral music from 27 Lab hours Prerequisite: MUS 120 and audition various musical periods and Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 and styles. Public Performance is MUS 146 appropriate assessment; READ 023 or required. Enrollment criteria requires Beginning Piano II appropriate assessment an audition. Prerequisite: MUS 145 with a “C” or Transfers to: CSU 2 Units better This advanced level course is 27 Lecture hours Transfers to: UC, CSU designed for students who seek 27 Lab hours This class is for the student interested to broaden their understanding in beginning piano skills, and in the of choral literature by performing MUS 139 understanding of music through the difficult choral works. Attention is Advanced Vocal Ensemble study of simple piano pieces. The given to the refinement and polish- Prerequisite: MUS 120 with a grade of development of skills at the begin- ing of technique through rehearsal “C” or better ning level may be used in the playing and performance of choral music Transfers to: CSU of various styles including Classical, from various musical periods and This course is designed for the more Pop, Jazz and Rock. Individual pieces styles. Enrollment criteria include an advanced vocal student who seeks are performed in class. This course is audition. an opportunity to perform in a vocal a continuation of materials learned in 2 Units ensemble. The repertoire will include Beginning Piano I. a diversity of approaches that might 1 Unit include Latin, Asian, Popular and 18 Lecture hours contemporary Classical Music.

2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 221 a continuation of materials learned in technique through scales, arpeggios, MUS 158 Beginning Piano I. sightreading, interpretation and tone Masterworks Chorale II 1 Unit production. Prerequisite: MUS 138 and Audition 18 Lecture hours 1.5 Units Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or 27 Lab hours 18 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 27 Lab hours appropriate assessment MUS 147 Transfers to: CSU Intermediate Piano III MUS 154 This advanced level course is Prerequisite: MUS 146 with a “C” or Guitar Ensemble designed for students who seek in- better Prerequisite: Must have completed at depth study of choral literature by Transfers to: UC, CSU least one semester of guitar performing complex choral works This course is designed for students Transfers to: UC, CSU such as Beethoven’s Mass in C, Orff’s seeking to broaden their knowledge This course will offer the opportunity Carmina Burana, and Britten’s War and understanding of piano litera- for guitarists, electric or acoustic, to Requiem accompanied by orchestra ture. Varied works of intermediate perform together in an ensemble. The or other instrumental ensemble, or difficulty will be introduced. Atten- ensemble content will depend upon sung a cappella. Attention is given to tion is given to the refinement and the makeup of the class and will every detail of musical development polishing of technique through scales, include a diversity of approaches that through rehearsal and performance arpeggios, sight-reading, interpreta- might include Latin, Asian, Popular of choral music from various musical tion and tone production. and Classical Music. Recommended periods and styles. Public perfor- 1 Unit for guitarist whether they be music mance is required. Enrollment criteria 18 Lecture hours majors or not. requires successful completion of 27 Lab hours 2 Units MUS 138 and an audition. 27 Lecture hours 2 Units MUS 148 27 Lab hours 27 Lecture hours Intermediate Piano IV 27 Lab hours Prerequisite: MUS 147 with a “C” or MUS 155 better Music for Dance MUS 165 Transfers to: UC, CSU Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 024 or Electronic Music I This course is designed for students appropriate assessment; READ 022 or Corequisite: MUS 180 seeking to broaden their knowledge appropriate assessment Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate and understanding of piano litera- Transfers to: UC, CSU assessment ture. More advanced solo literature of This course is designed to provide the Transfers to: CSU intermediate difficulty will be intro- student with knowledge of the fun- This course is designed for the duced. Emphasis is placed on the damentals of music and the relation- student who wants to learn the basic technical and interpretive demands ship between music and dance. An elements involved in electronic music required to perform a varied reper- emphasis will be placed on rhythmic, including: fundamental elements of toire. melodic, and harmonic skills most music, keyboard electronics, signal 1 Unit pertinent to the composer, choreogra- processing, virtual synthesis which 18 Lecture hours pher, and those interested in teaching may include Sylenth, Crystal, and 27 Lab hours music, dance or movement. The Gladiator, MIDI, simple computer connection between music and dance software which may include Garage MUS 150 will be placed in a historical perspec- Band, and digital recording. Creat- Beginning Guitar tive, allowing students to gain an ing electronic compositions will also Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or understanding of the styles, genres, be covered. Students should take appropriate assessment; READ 023 or and trends of dance music. Music 180 concurrently. This course appropriate assessment 3 Units is recommended for all students who Transfers to: UC, CSU 54 Lecture hours intend to pursue music profession- This course is designed for the stu- ally. dent interested in beginning guitar MUS 156 3 Units skills and in the understanding of Intermediate Musicianship I 36 Lecture hours music through the study of simple Prerequisite: MUS 107 54 Lab hours guitar pieces. The development of Transfers to: CSU skills at the beginning level may be This course is designed for the stu- MUS 167 used in the playing of various styles dent who wants to further develop Electronic Music II including Classical, Pop, Jazz, Rock aural skills, sight-reading, sight- Prerequisite: MUS 165 with a “C” or and Blues. No previous musical expe- singing and rhythmic interpretation better rience is necessary. skills beyond the beginning level. It Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate 1.5 Units is recommended for all instrumental- assessment 18 Lecture hours ists, singers and composers. Transfers to: CSU 27 Lab hours 3 Units This course is designed for the stu- 54 Lecture hours dent who wants to continue the study MUS 151 of concepts and techniques needed to Intermediate Guitar MUS 157 compose electronic music and is rec- Prerequisite: MUS 150 Intermediate Musicianship II ommended for students who intend Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Prerequisite: MUS 156 to pursue music professionally. appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Transfers to: CSU Various types of synthesis including appropriate assessment This course is designed for the stu- software analog synthesis and virtual Transfers to: UC, CSU dent who wants to further develop analogue synthesis will be studied. This intermediate level course is aural skills, sight-reading, sight- Software that will be used in the designed for students who seek to singing and rhythmic interpreta- course may include Reason and Logic broaden their understanding of guitar tion skills beyond the introductory Pro. Sequencing, recording via studio literature by performing moderately intermediate level. It is recommended software, notating compositions and difficult works. Attention is given for all instrumentalists, singers and creating music for dance and theatre to the refinement and polishing of composers. 3 Units 54 Lecture hours 222 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog on the computer will be the primary which will depend upon the instru- student interested in further devel- focus of the course. mental and vocal makeup of the class, oping the interpretive and technical 3 Units will include a diversity of approaches demands inherent in advanced piano 36 Lecture hours that might include Latin, Asian, literature. Attention is given to a 54 Lab hours Popular and contemporary Classical detailed study and analysis of various Music. musical periods and styles. MUS 168 2.5 Units 2 Units Electronic Music III 27 Lecture hours 27 Lecture hours Prerequisite: MUS 167 54 Lab hours 27 Lab hours Transfers to: CSU This course is designed for the MUS 217 MUS 251 advanced electronic music student Advanced Music Ensemble for Diverse Advanced Guitar I who wants to continue the study Instruments II Prerequisite: MUS 151 with a grade of of concepts and techniques needed Prerequisite: MUS 216 “C” or better to compose electronic music and Transfers to: CSU Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or is recommended for students who This course is designed for the appropriate assessment; READ 023 or intend to pursue music profession- advanced electric, acoustic instru- appropriate assessment ally. Assignments in the course will mental, and vocal students who want Transfers to: UC, CSU include scoring music to stop-time to interpret and perform ensemble This advanced level course is animation and motion picture scenes repertoire at a professional level. The designed for students who seek available on the internet. Advanced course content, which will depend to broaden their understanding notation techniques including full upon the instrumental and vocal of guitar literature by performing score and individual parts will also makeup of the class, will include a difficult works. Attention is given be covered. diversity of approaches that might to the refinement and polishing of 3 Units include Latin, Asian, Popular and technique through scales, arpeggios, 36 Lecture hours contemporary Classical Music. sightreading, interpretation, and 54 Lab hours 2.5 Units tonal production, as well as analysis 27 Lecture hours of various musical periods and styles. MUS 180 54 Lab hours 2 Units Music Laboratory 27 Lecture hours Corequisite: MUS 165 or 167 MUS 220 27 Lab hours Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate Vocal Arts Ensemble II assessment Prerequisite: MUS 120 MUS 290 Transfers to: UC, CSU Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Cooperative Work Experience/ This course is designed to provide appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Internship for Music Related Fields students enrolled in electronic music appropriate assessment Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or courses with supervised study or Transfers to: CSU appropriate assessment; READ 023 or practice. This course is designed for the appropriate assessment 1 Unit intermediate vocal student who seeks Transfers to: CSU 54 Lab hours an opportunity to perform in a vocal This course supports and reinforces ensemble. Participation in public per- on-the-job training in business, indus- MUS 181 formance is required. The repertoire trial, non-profit, studio, community Applied Music I will include a diversity of sections and professional music organiza- Prerequisite: Audition including intermediate level classi- tions under supervision of a college Corequisite: Enrollment in a Rio Hondo cal choral literature, world music, instructor and is facilitated by the use College Large Ensemble (either MUS 116 popular and contemporary music. of learning objectives. The student or MUS 117 or MUS 120 or MUS 134 Successful completion of MUS 120 is will be working in a skilled or profes- or MUS 138 or MUS 139) required to enroll. sional level assignment in their area Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or 2 Units of vocational interest and will meet appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 27 Lecture hours performance objectives related to appropriate assessment 27 Lab hours instruction that are above and beyond Transfers to: CSU the conditions of regular employ- This course offers individual instruc- MUS 240 ment. This course is intended for tion in voice, piano, guitar, band Advanced Voice students whose job is related to the or orchestral instruments with an Prerequisite: MUS 142 with a “C” or field of music and have completed or assigned instructor. Emphasis will better enrolled in the appropriate course- be placed on study at the beginning Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate work. Instructor approval is required level of technique and repertoire. assessment to remain in the class. “Contact the Weekly, it includes one recital class, Transfers to: UC, CSU CWE office regarding re-enrollment and one individual lesson. Per- This course is designed for the procedures”. formance for a faculty jury will be student interested in further devel- Student Unpaid Internship: required at the end of the semester. oping the interpretive and technical 1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours; 2 Units demands inherent in advanced vocal 3 Units/180 hours; 4 Units/240 hours 27 Lecture hours performance. Attention is given to a Student Paid Internship: 27 Lab hours detailed study and analysis of vocal 1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours; technique and interpretation. Public 3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours MUS 216 performance will be required. 1 to 4 Units Advanced Music Ensemble for Diverse 2 Units 3 Lecture hours Instruments I 27 Lecture hours 60 to 300 hours Prerequisite: MUS 117 27 Lab hours Transfers to: CSU MUS 299 This course is designed for the MUS 245 Directed Study: Music advanced electric, acoustic instru- Advanced Piano Transfers to: UC, CSU mental, and vocal students to Prerequisite: MUS 148 with a “C” or Independent Study/Directed Study broaden their abilities to perform better is intended for students who have in an ensemble. The course content, Transfers to: UC, CSU the ability to assume responsibil- This course is designed for the ity for independent work and to 2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 223 prepare written or oral reports and/ ADN 150 medication to patients under the or appropriate projects. To enroll in Medical/Surgical Nursing I supervision of the nursing instructor. an independent study/directed study Prerequisite: BIOL 222, ENGL 101, and 2 Units course, students must possess a 2.5 ADN 151 with a grade of “C” or better 27 Lecture hours overall grade point average, a 3.0 Corequisite: ADN 154 27 Lab hours grade point average in the discipline Transfers to: CSU of study being requested, or receive This course focuses on the applica- ADN 155 an exception from the instructor. tion of the nursing process in caring Nursing Process: Childbearing Family/ Independent Studies/Directed Stud- for patients with disturbances in the Women’s Health ies may be developed from any topic digestive and renal systems, fluid and Prerequisite: ADN 150 and ADN 154 arising from or related to a course of electrolyte status and acid/base bal- with a grade of “C” or better study that will result in developing ance, endocrine, cardiovascular and Advisory: READ 023or appropriate depth and breadth in that subject respiratory systems. The pathophysi- assessment area. Students will be expected to ology of disease processes, as well as Transfers to: CSU meet on a regular basis with their fac- medical and nursing interventions, This course is designed for the ulty sponsor and submit a final report is discussed. The students will apply Associate Degree Nursing stu- or project, and student progress shall the theoretical concepts in the clini- dent. It focuses on the biological, be evaluated at regular intervals. cal setting. This course is designed intrapersonal/interpersonal and Academic standards for Independent for students in the Associate degree developmental aspects of human Studies/Directed Studies shall be the Nursing Program. reproduction. The nursing process is same as those for other courses. Units 8 Units utilized in meeting maternal, new- are awarded in accordance to Title 72 Lecture hours born and family needs as they relate V regulations with one unit of credit 216 Lab hours to human reproduction. This course awarded for 54 hours of Directed also focuses on women’s health Studies, six (6) hours of which must ADN 151 issues with regards to fertility, family be with an instructor. The instructor Clinical Nursing Concepts planning, gynecological problems is responsible for monitoring student Prerequisite: BIOL 125, 222, and 226 and related needs, and the utilization progress through the semester. with a grade of “C” or better; ENGL 101 of the nursing process to meet those Students may take directed study or appropriate assessment needs. courses for a maximum of four (4) Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate 4 Units units within a discipline, and may assessment; MATH 070 or appropriate 36 Lecture hours not accumulate more than a total of assessment 108 Lab hours twelve (12) units college wide. Transfers to: CSU 1 to 4 Units This is an introductory course in basic ADN 156 54 to 216 Lab hours clinical nursing concepts. The student Nursing Process Applied to the Care of will be introduced to a theoreti- Children cal framework for nursing practice Prerequisite: ADN 150 and ADN 154 including the nursing process and with a grade of “C” or better the conceptual model used in the Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate NURSING – Associate Degree Nursing Program. assessment Concepts related to therapeutic com- Transfers to: CSU ASSOCIATE DEGREE munication, legal and ethical issue This course focuses on the applica- Division of Health Sciences and documentation are included. The tion of the nursing process in caring & Nursing nursing skills required for physi- for children. Emphasis is placed on cal assessment and individualized normal growth and development pat- ADN 075 patient care will be presented. The terns of the growing child and devel- LVN Transition into the Associate course includes laboratory practice opmental, biological, interpersonal Degree Nursing Program and experience in the care of patients and intrapersonal stressors affect- Prerequisite: Acceptance into Nursing in the clinical setting. This course is ing children and their families. The Program and Current LVN License designed for students in the Associate pathophysiology of disease processes Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate Degree Nursing program. that may occur during childhood and assessment; MATH 070 or appropriate 4 Units related medical and nursing inter- assessment 36 Lecture hours ventions are discussed. The students This short-term course provides an 108 Lab hours will apply the theoretical concepts overview of the Associate Degree in the clinical setting. This course is Nursing Program. The focus is on ADN 154 designed for students in the Associate successful learning strategies and Pharmacology Degree Nursing Program. the development of critical thinking Prerequisite: ADN 151 with a grade of 4 Units skills. An overview of the Systems “C” or better 36 Lecture hours Developmental Stress Model is Corequisite: ADN 150 108 Lab hours included as a framework for the Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate nursing process and the Associate assessment ADN 250 Degree Nursing Curriculum. Also Transfers to: CSU Advanced Pharmacology included is an in depth study of the This is an introduction pharmacol- Prerequisite: ADN 155 and ADN 156 nursing process including physi- ogy course that focuses on the study (for generic ADN students) with a grade cal assessment, nursing diagnosis, of drugs most frequently prescribed. “C” or better; ADN 075 (for LVN to interventions and evaluations. The The course emphasis is on basic tech- ADN students) with a grade “C” or nursing skills required for physical niques and computations used in the better assessment and basic patient care administration of medications as well Advisory: ENGL 101; READ 023 or will be presented. This course is open as the special nursing considerations appropriate assessment; MATH 070 or to all career ladder LVN and 30 unit that pertain to the safe administration MATH 070D or MATH 073 or appropri- option students entering the second of medication. Completion of this ate assessment year of the Associate Degree Nursing course allows the Associate Degree Transfers to: CSU Program. Nursing student to safely administer This is an advanced pharmacol- 2.5 Units ogy course that focuses on the skills 36 Lecture hours and study of medications used 27 Lab hours 224 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog for neurological, psychiatric, and ADN 253 Student Paid Internship: medical-surgical concepts. The course Nursing Process Applied to Advanced 1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours; emphasis is on advanced techniques Concepts 3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours and computations used in the admin- Prerequisite: ADN 250, ADN 251 and 1 to 4 Units istration of medications utilizing the ADN 252 with a grade of “C” or better 3 Lecture hours nursing process and the Systems Transfers to: CSU 60 to 300 hours Developmental Stress Model, as well This course focuses on the use of as the special nursing considerations the nursing process in caring for that pertain to the safe administration patients requiring complex nursing of medication. Study of this course care in general medical/surgical NURSING – allows the Associate Degree Nursing settings. The course also focuses on student to continue to safely adminis- generalized emergencies, immu- VOCATIONAL ter medications to patients. nologic problems and oncologic 1 Unit problems. Nursing theory from Division of Health Sciences 18 Lecture hours previous courses is integrated as the & Nursing student applies advanced concepts VN 061 ADN 251 in the clinical setting. This course is Basic Fundamentals of Nursing Nursing Process Applied to Aging, designed for students in the Associate Prerequisite: HS 060; PSY 101 Perception, Coordination and Mobility Degree Nursing Program. Corequisite: VN 061L Prerequisite: ADN 155 and ADN 156 5 Units This course is designed for the entry (for generic ADN students) with mini- 36 Lecture hours level vocational nursing student with mum grade of “C” or better; ADN 075 162 Lab hours a focus on the nursing process and (for LVN to ADN students) with a grade its application in medical/surgical of “C” or better ADN 254 settings. The role of the Licensed Corequisite: ADN 252 (students who Leadership and Management in Vocational Nurse in providing care have an active psychiatric technician Nursing for patients in a variety of situations license are exempt from this corequisite) Prerequisite: ADN 253 with a minimum is discussed. This course is open to and ADN 250 grade of “C” or better students enrolled in the Vocational Transfers to: CSU Transfers to: CSU Nursing program and is required for This course focuses on the aging This course focuses on theories and Vocational Nursing licensure. process as it relates to normal aging, principles of leadership and manage- 3.5 Units changing biological, interpersonal ment. It also addresses legal and 63 Lecture hours and intrapersonal needs. It also ethical issues, current trends in nurs- focuses on the application of the nursing and changes in the delivery of VN 061L ing process in caring for patients with health care affecting nursing practice. Basic Fundamentals of Nursing disturbances in perception, coordina- The students will apply the concepts Laboratory tion and mobility. The pathophysiol- and principles related to leadership Prerequisite: HS 060; PSY 101 ogy of disease processes, as well as and management through a pre- Corequisite: VN 061 medical and nursing interventions ceptorship experience in the clinical Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate and rehabilitative approaches to setting. This course is designed for assessment restoring and maintaining optimum students in the Associate Degree This course is designed to provide the health are discussed. The students Nursing Program. entry level vocational nursing student will apply the theoretical concepts 4 Units with the opportunity to learn basic in the clinical setting. This course is 27 Lecture hours nursing skills in the Health Science designed for students in the Associate 135 Lab hours Skills laboratory and the clinical set- Degree Nursing Program. ting within the context of the nursing 4.5 Units ADN 290 process. The student will apply the 36 Lecture hours Cooperative Work Experience/ role of the Licensed Vocational Nurse 136 Lab hours Internship for Nursing Related Fields in the clinical medical surgical set- Prerequisite: ADN 154, 155, 156 or ting. This course is open to students ADN 252 equivalent enrolled in the Vocational Nursing Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Program and is required for Voca- Prerequisite: ADN 155 and ADN 156 appropriate assessment; READ 023 or tional Nursing licensure. Offered on a (for generic ADN students) with a grade appropriate assessment pass/no pass basis. of “C” or better; ADN 075 (for LVN to Transfers to: CSU 5 Units ADN students) with a grade of “C” or This course supports and reinforces 270 Lab hours better on-the-job training in health care Corequisite: ADN 251 (students who institutions under supervision of a VN 071L have an active psychiatric technician college instructor and is facilitated Introduction to Medical-Surgical license are exempt from this course) by the use of learning objectives. The Nursing Lab and ADN 250 student will be working in a skilled Prerequisite: VN 061 with a grade of “C” Transfers to: CSU or professional level assignment in or better and VN 061L with a grade of This course focuses on application their area of vocational interest and “Pass” of the nursing process as a problem will meet performance objectives This course will provide the student solving approach to assessment, related to instruction that are above with the opportunity to use the nurs- problem identification and interven- and beyond the conditions of regular ing process at a beginning level to tion for patients with psychiatric employment. This course is intended care for patients in the clinical setting. and mental health problems. Basic for second year nursing students cur- The student will develop competency concepts related to biological, intrap- rently enrolled in Rio Hondo’s nurs- in data collection and basic nurs- ersonal and interpersonal factors in ing program and have completed the ing skills. Special emphasis will be mental health and mental illness are appropriate coursework. “Contact the placed on the care of the patient with discussed. This course is designed CWE office regarding re-enrollment problems of the endocrine, musculo- for students in the Associate Degree procedures”. skeletal and integumentary systems, Nursing Program. Student Unpaid Internship: as well as the older adult. This course 3.5 Units 1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours; is open to students enrolled in the 36 Lecture hours 3 Units/180 hours; 4 Units/240hours 81 Lab hours 2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 225 Vocational Nursing Program and VN 075 patients in the clinical setting. The is required for Vocational Nursing Nursing Care of Patients with student will increase competency in licensure. Offered on a pass/no pass Endocrine Problems data collection and nursing skills. basis. Prerequisite: VN 061 with a grade of “C” Special emphasis will be placed on 3.5 Units or better and VN 061L with a grade of the care of the pediatric, antepar- 189 Lab hours “Pass” tum, intrapartum, postpartum and This course focuses on the use of newborn patient. This course is open VN 072L the nursing process in caring for to students enrolled in the Vocational Intermediate Medical-Surgical Nursing individuals with disturbances of Nursing Program and is required for Lab the pancreas, thyroid, parathyroid, Vocational Nurse licensure. Offered Prerequisite: VN 071L with a grade of adrenal and pituitary glands. The on a pass/no pass basis. “Pass”; VN 074 and VN 075 with a pathophysiology, assessment data, 2.5 Units grade of “C” or better nursing problems, medical and nurs- 135 Lab hours Corequisite: VN 073 ing interventions for patients with This course will provide the student endocrine problems are discussed. VN 082L with the opportunity to use the nurs- This course is open to students Advanced Medical/Surgical Nursing ing process with increasing indepen- enrolled in the Vocational Nursing Laboratory dence in providing care for patients Program and is required for Voca- Prerequisite: VN 081L with a grade of in the clinical setting. The student tional Nursing licensure. “Pass” and VN 084 with a grade of “C” will increase competency in data 1 Unit or better collection and nursing skills. Special 18 Lecture hours This course will provide the student emphasis will be placed on the care of with the opportunity to apply learned the patient with problems of the VN 076 leadership skills within the Voca- cardiovascular respiratory, gastro- Nursing Care of Patients with Renal, tional Nurse scope of practice. The intestinal and renal systems. This Urinary and Gastrointestinal Problems student will utilize the nursing pro- course is open to students enrolled in Prerequisite: VN 071L with a grade of cess with increasing independence the Vocational Nursing program and “Pass”; VN 074 and VN 075 with a and accountability in providing care is required for Vocational Nursing grade of “C” or better for patients in the clinical setting. licensure. Offered on a pass/no pass Corequisite: VN 073 Special emphasis will be placed on basis. This course focuses on the applica- the care of medical/surgical patients 3.5 Units tion of the nursing process in medical with complex problems, neurologi- 189 Lab hours surgical situations for the patient cal system disorders and oncologi- with gastrointestinal and renal cal problems. The student will have VN 073 problems. Emphasis is placed on the the opportunity to further develop Basic Pharmacology application of principles of nutrition the necessary communication skills Prerequisite: VN 061 with a grade of “C” in caring for patients with gastroin- needed to provide care for patients or better and VN 061L with a grade of testinal and renal dysfunction. This with mental health problems. This “Pass” course is open to students enrolled course is open to students enrolled Advisory: HS 045 and READ 023 or in the Vocational Nursing Program in the Vocational Nursing Program appropriate assessment and is required for Vocational Nurse and is required for Vocational Nurse This is an introductory course of basic licensure. licensure. techniques and computations used 3.5 Units 3.5 Units in the administration of medications. 63 Lecture hours 189 Lab hours Completion of the course prepares the student to safely administer medi- VN 077 VN 083 cations to patients under the supervi- Nursing Care of Patients with Applied Pharmacology sion of the nursing instructor. This Cardiovascular and Respiratory Prerequisite: VN 073 with a grade of “C” course is open to students enrolled in Nursing Problems or better the Vocational Nursing Program and Prerequisite: VN 071L with a grade of Using the Systems Developmental is required for the Vocational Nurs- “Pass”; VN 074 and VN 075 with a Stress Model, The Nursing Process, ing Licensure. grade of “C” or better and Erickson’s Psycho-Social Theory 2 Units Corequisite: VN 073 of Human Development, this course 36 Lecture hours Using the Systems Developmental is designed to prepare the vocational Stress Model, The Nursing Process, nursing student with the advanced VN 074 and Erickson’s Psycho-Social Theory knowledge necessary to safely Nursing Care of Patients with of Human Development, this course administer medications to patients Integumentary/Orthopedic Problems is designed to prepare the vocational and accurately assess the patient and Concepts of Gerontologic nursing student with the founda- response to medication therapy Nursing tional knowledge necessary to care under the supervision of the nurs- Prerequisite: VN 061 with a grade of “C” for patients with cardiovascular and ing instructor. This course is open to or better and VN 061L with a grade of Respiratory disorders. This course students enrolled in the Vocational “Pass” is open to students enrolled in the Nursing Program. Using the Systems Developmental Vocational Nursing Program. 2 Units Stress Model, The Nursing Process, 3 Units 36 Lecture hours and Erickson’s Psycho-Social Theory 54 Lecture hours of Human Development, this course VN 084 is designed to prepare the vocational VN 081L Maternal and Pediatric Nursing nursing student with the founda- Maternal and Pediatric Nursing Lab Prerequisite: VN 072L with a grade of tional knowledge necessary to care Prerequisite: VN 072L with a grade of “Pass”; VN 073, VN 074, VN 075, VN for the aging patient, and patients “Pass”; VN 073, VN 074, VN 075, VN 076 and VN 077 with a grade of “C” or with disorders of the musculoskeletal 076 and VN 077 with a grade of “C” or better and Integumentary systems. This better Corequisite: VN 081L course is open to students enrolled in Corequisite: VN 084 This course focuses on growth and the Vocational Nursing Program. This course will provide the stu- development with concomitant prob- 2.5 Units dent with the opportunity to use lems traced from newborn through 45 Lecture hours the nursing process with increasing infancy, toddler, preschool, school- independence in proving care for age and the adolescent. Nursing care 226 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog appropriate to the developmental Nursing Program and is required for OENG 004 stage of the child and the focus of the the Vocational Nurse licensure. Plan Reading pediatric problems including bio- 1 Unit Prerequisite: State Indentured Appren- logical and psychological problem’s 18 Lecture hours tice in the Operating Engineers Trust affecting the well and hospitalized Apprenticeship Program child and family. This course is open Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or to students enrolled in the Vocational appropriate assessment; READ 022 or Nursing Program and is required for OPERATING appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or the Vocational Nursing Licensure. appropriate assessment 4 Units ENGINEERS This course is designed to meet the 72 Lecture hours Division of Career & needs of State Indentured Appren- Technical Education tices employed full-time in the oper- VN 085 ating engineer field. Topics covered Leadership & Supervision for the OENG 001 include: reading and interpreting Vocational Nurse Introduction to Apprenticeship grading plans for highways, streets Prerequisite: VN 072L with a grade of Prerequisite: Registration as a State and subdivisions. “Pass”; VN 073, VN 074, VN 075, VN Indentured Apprentice 2 Units 076, and VN 077 with a grade of “C” or This course is designed to meet the 36 Lecture hours better needs of State Indentured Appren- 36 Lab hours This course will introduce principles tices employed full-time in the oper- of leadership, group dynamics, ating engineer field. Topics covered OENG 005 delegation, and effective communica- include: making yourself valuable, Skills Specialization tion in working relationships for the safety, first aid, the cost of accidents, Prerequisite: State Indentured Appren- vocational nurse. Emphasis is placed industry terminology, setting up a tice in the Operating Engineers Trust on delegation and supervision of string line, standard industry hand Apprenticeship Program nursing assistants, other vocational signals, labor unions and learning to Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or nurses, and unlicensed assistive per- operate heavy equipment. appropriate assessment; READ 022 or sonnel. The course is open to students 2 Units appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or enrolled in the Vocational Nursing 36 Lecture hours appropriate assessment Program and is required for the Voca- 36 Lab hours This course is designed to meet the tional Nurse licensure. needs of State Indentured Appren- 0.5 Unit OENG 002 tices employed full-time in the oper- 9 Lecture hours Grade Checking ating engineer field. Topics covered Prerequisite: State Indentured Appren- include: the labor movement in the VN 086 tice in the Operating Engineers Trust United States, relationship of politics Mental Health and Neurological Apprenticeship Program to construction work, preventive Nursing Problems Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or maintenance, and the operation of Prerequisite: VN 081L with a grade of appropriate assessment; READ 022 or heavy equipment. “Pass” and VN 084 with a grade of “C” appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or 2 Units or better appropriate assessment 36 Lecture hours This course presents mental health This course is designed to meet the 36 Lab hours concepts that relate to emotional needs of State Indentured Appren- issues influencing a patient’s well- tices employed full-time in the oper- OENG 012 being and problems related to the ating engineer field. Topics covered Heavy Duty Repairman neurological system. Emphasis will include: safety consciousness, layout Prerequisite: State Indentured Appren- be placed on the nursing process, as and staking methods for subdivi- tice in the Operating Engineers Trust it relates to problems of neurologi- sions, streets, buildings, underground Apprenticeship Program cal function and mental health. This structure excavation, right angle Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or course is open to those students triangles, and curve radii. appropriate assessment; READ 022 or enrolled in the Vocational Nursing 2 Units appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or Program and is required for Voca- 36 Lecture hours appropriate assessment tional Nursing licensure. 36 Lab hours This course is designed to meet the 3 Units needs of State Indentured Appren- 54 Lecture hours OENG 003 tices employed full-time in the oper- Equipment Operator ating engineer field. Topics covered VN 087 Prerequisite: State Indentured Appren- include: the safe use oxyacetylene Nursing Care of Patients with Cancer tice in the Operating Engineers Trust cutting equipment, the technique of Prerequisite: VN 072L and VN 081L Apprenticeship Program brazing, and electric arc welding. with a grade of “Pass”; VN 073, VN 074, Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or 2 Units VN 075, VN 076, VN 077 and VN 084 appropriate assessment; READ 022 or 36 Lecture hours with a grade of “C” or better appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or 36 Lab hours This course focuses on the application appropriate assessment of the nursing process in medical- This course is designed to meet the OENG 013 surgical situations for the patient needs of State Indentured Appren- Heavy Duty Repairman with cancer diagnoses of various tices employed full-time in the oper- Prerequisite: State Indentured Appren- body systems and immune deficiency ating engineer field. Topics covered tice in the Operating Engineers Trust disorders. Emphasis is placed on the include: preventive maintenance of Apprenticeship Program physical, psychological, and psycho- heavy equipment, operation of heavy Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or social effects of diagnosis, medical equipment and political science. appropriate assessment; READ 022 or therapy, and nursing intervention 2 Units appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or with the application of principles 36 Lecture hours appropriate assessment of nutrition, pharmacokinetics, and 36 Lab hours This course is designed to meet the palliative care in caring for patients needs of State Indentured Appren- with cancer. The course is open to tices employed full-time in the oper- students enrolled in the Vocational ating engineer field. Topics covered include: the principles of hydraulics,

2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 227 how a hydraulic system works and OENG 021 appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or the practical uses of hydraulics. Grades and Plans appropriate assessment 2 Units Prerequisite: State Indentured Appren- This course is designed to meet the 36 Lecture hours tice in the Operating Engineers Trust needs of State Indentured Appren- 36 Lab hours Apprenticeship Program tices with the State of California who Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or are interested in the field of Operat- OENG 014 appropriate assessment; READ 022 or ing Engineers Inspectors. Topics Heavy Duty Repairman appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or include industry safety, industry Prerequisite: State Indentured Appren- appropriate assessment terminology, structural steel/weld- tice in the Operating Engineers Trust This course is designed to develop ing inspection testing, analytical Apprenticeship Program the ability to read grade plans, blueprint reading, field interpreta- Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or establish lines and elevations from tion, and successful completion of appropriate assessment; READ 022 or previously established control points the industry standard certification appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or defined in the grade plans and learn examination. appropriate assessment how to check grade plans. 4 Units This course is designed to meet the 2 Units 54 Lecture hours needs of State Indentured Appren- 36 Lecture hours 54 Lab hours tices employed full-time in the oper- 36 Lab hours ating engineer field. Topics covered OENG 025 include: diagnosis, service and repair OENG 022 Prestressed Concrete Inspector of hydraulic valves, motors, pumps Structural Masonry Inspection Prerequisite: Indentured Apprentice for and cylinders; diagnosis and repair of Prerequisite: State Indentured Appren- the State of California in the Operating variable speed hydraulic drives; ser- tice in the Operating Engineers Trust Engineers Training Program vice and maintenance of pneumatic Apprenticeship Program Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or systems used on heavy equipment Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or appropriate assessment; READ 022 or and heavy trucks. appropriate assessment; READ 022 or appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or 2 Units appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or appropriate assessment 36 Lecture hours appropriate assessment This course is designed to meet the 36 Lab hours This course is designed to meet the needs of State Indentured Appren- needs of State Indentured Appren- tices with the State of California who OENG 015 tices with the State of California who are interested in the field of Operat- Heavy Duty Repairman are interested in the field of Operat- ing Engineers Inspectors. Topics Prerequisite: State Indentured Appren- ing Engineers Inspectors. Topics include safety, industry terminol- tice in the Operating Engineers Trust include industry safety, industry ogy, prestressed concrete inspection, Apprenticeship Program terminology, masonry inspection blueprint reading, field interpreta- Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or testing, blueprint reading, field inter- tion, and successful completion of appropriate assessment; READ 022 or pretation, and successful completion the industry standard certification appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or of the industry standard certification examination. appropriate assessment examination. 4 Units This course is designed to meet the 4 Units 54 Lecture hours needs of State Indentured Appren- 54 Lecture hours 54 Lab hours tices employed full-time in the 54 Lab hours operating engineer field. Topics OENG 026 covered include: internal combustion OENG 023 Soil Testing and Inspection engine theory and servicing the fuel, Reinforced Concrete Inspection Prerequisite: Must be an Indentured lubricating, and governing systems of Prerequisite: Must be an Indentured Apprentice in the Operating Engineers gasoline and diesel engines. Apprentice in the Operating Engineers Training Trust Apprenticeship Program 2 Units State Apprenticeship Program in the classification of Special Inspection 36 Lecture hours Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or 36 Lab hours appropriate assessment; READ 022 or appropriate assessment; READ 022 or appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or OENG 016 appropriate assessment appropriate assessment Heavy Duty Repairman This course is designed to meet the This course is designed to meet the Prerequisite: State Indentured Appren- needs of State Indentured Appren- needs of State Indentured Appren- tice in the Operating Engineers Trust tices with the State of California who tices with the State of California who Apprenticeship Program are interested in the field of Operat- are interested in the field of Operat- Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or ing Engineers Inspectors. Topics ing Engineers Inspectors. Topics appropriate assessment; READ 022 or include industry safety, applications include industry safety, industry appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or of reinforced concrete structure, terminology, inspection testing proce- appropriate assessment sample testing, industry terminology, dures, blueprint reading, field inter- This course is designed to meet the reinforced concrete inspection testing, pretation, and successful completion needs of State Indentured Appren- blueprint reading, field interpreta- of a certification class sponsored by tices employed full-time in the oper- tion, and successful completion of the American Concrete Institute and ating engineer field. Topics include: the industry standard certification Nuclear Safety Course. clutches, mechanical transmissions, examination. 4 Units differentials, final drives, crawler 4 Units 54 Lecture hours tractor undercarriage, and crawler 54 Lecture hours 54 Lab hours tractor track assemblies. 54 Lab hours 2 Units 36 Lecture hours OENG 024 36 Lab hours Structural Steel/Welding Inspection Prerequisite: Must be an Indentured Apprentice for the State of California in the Operating Engineers Training Trust Apprenticeship Program Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or appropriate assessment; READ 022 or 228 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog ments. This course is appropriate for the Modern period of Western Phi- students seeking to improve their losophy (16th through 18th Century). PHILOSOPHY writing and reasoning skills. We emphasize broad epistemologi- Division of Behavioral 3 Units cal and metaphysical developments & Social Sciences 54 Lecture hours through close analysis of primary texts. Philosophers to be studied will PHIL 101 PHIL 112 include Descartes and other Rational- Introduction to Philosophy Introduction to Logic ists, Hume and other Empiricists, and Advisory: ENGL 101 or appropriate Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Kant. assessment; READ 023 or appropriate appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 3 Units assessment appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or 54 Lecture hours Transfers to: UC, CSU MATH 030D or appropriate assessment This course introduces philosophi- Transfers to: UC, CSU PHIL 128 cal ideas and methods concerning This course introduces the formal Introduction to Political Philosophy knowledge, reality and values. methods and principles of deduc- Advisory: ENGL 101 or appropriate Expected topics will include the tive logic. Topics include transla- assessment; READ 023 or appropriate sources and limits of knowledge, and tion between natural and formal assessment the nature of reality. Other topics that language, syllogistic logic, and Transfers to: UC, CSU may be examined from a philosophi- propositional logic. This course is This course is for students interested cal perspective include the nature of especially recommended for students in the relationship between political the self, truth, ethics, religion, science, of mathematics, business, computer systems and philosophy. It is espe- language, beauty and art, political science, science, engineering, law, cially relevant for students interested theory, or mind. This course is appro- and humanities. in political science, philosophy and priate for anyone seeking a broader 3 Units law. This course introduces the program of philosophical study, or to 54 Lecture hours history and development of politi- fulfill general Humanities or Philoso- cal thought, and will consider the phy major requirements. PHIL 120 justification of the State, Libertarian- 3 Units Introduction to Ethics ism, Socialism, Communism, as well 54 Lecture hours Advisory: ENGL 101 or appropriate as conceptions of rights and distribu- assessment; READ 023 or appropriate tions of goods. PHIL 101H assessment 3 Units Introduction to Philosophy Honors Transfers to: UC, CSU 54 Lecture hours Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a “C” or This introductory level course is for better students interested in the humanities, PHIL 135 Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate law, medicine, politics, social science Philosophy and Contemporary Issues assessment and related fields, and will expose Advisory: ENGL 101 or appropriate Transfers to: UC, CSU them to some of the most profound assessment; READ 023 or appropriate This course introduces philosophi- moral and ethical questions in the assessment cal ideas and methods concerning Western philosophical tradition. We Transfers to: UC, CSU knowledge, reality and values. will examine the concept of moral- This introductory course explores the Expected topics will include the ity and values, representative ethical philosophical aspects of a variety of sources and limits of knowledge, and theories, and may include their appli- issues of contemporary interest. This the nature of reality. Other topics that cations to moral problems. course is intended for all students may be examined from a philosophi- 3 Units interested in applying methods of cal perspective include the nature of 54 Lecture hours philosophy to contemporary topics the self, truth, ethics, religion, science, which may include, but are not language, beauty and art, politi- PHIL 124 limited to: war/terrorism, sex work, cal theory, or mind. This course is History of Philosophy: Ancient cloning, euthanasia, suicide, philo- intended for those who meet Honors Advisory: ENGL 101 or appropriate sophical issues pertaining to race or Program requirements. assessment; READ 023 or appropriate gender, genetic engineering, illicit 3 Units assessment drug use, business ethics, or artificial 54 Lecture hours Transfers to: UC, CSU intelligence. This introductory level course is for 3 Units PHIL 110 those interested specifically in the 54 Lecture hours Critical Thinking earliest stages of Ancient Western Prerequisite: ENGL 101 or appropriate philosophy. We address the develop- PHIL 140 assessment ment of Greek philosophy from the Philosophy of Religion Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate Pre-Socratics through Aristotle. We Advisory: ENGL 101 or appropriate assessment may also include Hellenistic, Roman, assessment; READ 023 or appropriate Transfers to: UC, CSU medieval or non-western thinkers. assessment This course is an introduction to the Beyond a study of the figures and key Transfers to: UC, CSU methods and techniques of informal ideas, we will discuss the early view This introductory level course is reasoning. Topics include schema- of philosophy as a “way of life,” and intended for all students seeking a tizing and articulating arguments, consider how these movements were thoughtful exploration of religious causal arguments, analogical argu- intended to transform the lives of issues in a non-sectarian context, ments, testimony arguments, infor- those who followed them. or as part of a broader program of mal fallacies, and others. Emphasis 3 Units philosophical study. We will address on the application of critical thinking 54 Lecture hours Western religion from a philosophi- for effective writing will be reflected cal perspective, including arguments in the frequency, scope, and nature PHIL 126 for and against the existence of God, of course writing assignments, which History of Philosophy: Modern and an investigation into the status will be evaluated with regard to both Advisory: ENGL 101 or appropriate of religious beliefs. Additional topics content and form. Students should assessment; READ 023 or appropriate may include a consideration of the expect to write approximately 8000 assessment evolution-creationism debate, and a words in various writing assign- Transfers to: UC, CSU discussion of religious pluralism. This introductory level course is 3 Units intended for all students interested in 54 Lecture hours 2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 229 PHIL 299 and conceptual approaches to will cover use of digital cameras, Directed Study: Philosophy contemporary photography. Tradi- image editing and manipulation, Transfers to: UC, CSU tional black and white photography digital printing, and the expression Independent Study/Directed Study techniques are explored, with special of ideas through digital photographs. is intended for students who have emphasis on the basic use of the 35 Students are required to supply their the ability to assume responsibil- mm camera and enlarger as well as own digital camera. ity for independent work and to the processing of black and white 3 Units prepare written or oral reports and/ film and printing paper. Students are 36 Lecture hours or appropriate projects. To enroll in required to provide their own 35 mm 72 Lab hours an independent study/directed study camera with manual controls. course, students must possess a 2.5 3 Units PHTO 299 overall grade point average, a 3.0 36 Lecture hours Directed Study: Photography grade point average in the discipline 72 Lab hours Transfers to: UC, CSU of study being requested, or receive Independent Study/Directed Study an exception from the instructor. PHTO 191 is intended for students who have Independent Studies/Directed Stud- Intermediate Photography the ability to assume responsibil- ies may be developed from any topic Prerequisite: PHTO 190 ity for independent work and to arising from or related to a course of Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate prepare written or oral reports and/ study that will result in developing assessment or appropriate projects. To enroll in depth and breadth in that subject Transfers to: UC, CSU an independent study/directed study area. Students will be expected to This course is designed for students course, students must possess a 2.5 meet on a regular basis with their fac- who have successfully completed overall grade point average, a 3.0 ulty sponsor and submit a final report beginning photography and wish to grade point average in the discipline or project, and student progress shall study more advanced technical and of study being requested, or receive be evaluated at regular intervals. conceptual approaches to contempo- an exception from the instructor. Academic standards for Independent rary black and white photography in Independent Studies/Directed Stud- Studies/Directed Studies shall be the a, 35mm film based, wet lab environ- ies may be developed from any topic same as those for other courses. Units ment. Techniques such as the use of arising from or related to a course of are awarded in accordance to Title studio lighting, light meters, toners, study that will result in developing V regulations with one unit of credit hand coloring, and solarization are depth and breadth in that subject awarded for 54 hours of Directed explored, with special emphasis area. Students will be expected to Studies, six (6) hours of which must given to understanding the concep- meet on a regular basis with their fac- be with an instructor. The instructor tual framework for the production ulty sponsor and submit a final report is responsible for monitoring student and analysis of both personal and or project, and student progress shall progress through the semester. commercial photographic imagery. be evaluated at regular intervals. Students may take directed study Students are required to provide Academic standards for Independent courses for a maximum of four (4) their own 35mm camera with manual Studies/Directed Studies shall be the units within a discipline, and may controls. same as those for other courses. Units not accumulate more than a total of 3 Units are awarded in accordance to Title twelve (12) units college wide. 36 Lecture hours V regulations with one unit of credit 1 to 4 Units 72 Lab hours awarded for 54 hours of Directed 54 to 216 Lab hours Studies, six (6) hours of which must PHTO 290 be with an instructor. The instructor Medium and Large Format Photography is responsible for monitoring student Prerequisite: PHTO 190 progress through the semester. PHOTOGRAPHY Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate Students may take directed study assessment courses for a maximum of four (4) Division of Arts & Cultural Programs Transfers to: CSU units within a discipline, and may This course is designed for students not accumulate more than a total of PHTO 185 who have successfully completed twelve (12) units college wide. Introduction to Digital Photography beginning photography and wish to 1 to 4 Units Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or study more advanced technical and 54 to 216 Lab hours appropriate assessment; READ 023 or conceptual approaches to contempo- appropriate assessment rary black and white photography Transfers to: CSU using medium and large format films This introductory course covers and cameras in a traditional wet PHYSICAL basic technical and conceptual skills lab environment. Special emphasis in digital photography, including is given to the understanding and EDUCATION digital camera use, principles of analysis of photographic imagery. Division of Physical Education photographic composition, digital 2 Units image editing, and digital printing. 18 Lecture hours (For Dance courses – See Dance) This course is designed for non-pho- 54 Lab hours tography majors interested in gaining Dance activity courses may be used experience with digital photography. in place of P.E. activity courses to PHTO 292 fulfill degree requirements. Students are required to supply their Digital Photography own digital camera. Prerequisite: PHTO 185 or PHTO 190 Students may select several differ- 3 Units Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or 36 Lecture hours ent courses or may enroll in a course appropriate assessment; READ 023 or and continue to the next level of the 72 Lab hours appropriate assessment same course the following semester. Transfers to: CSU Courses labeled “I” and “II” fall into PHTO 190 This course is designed for students the continued instruction category. Beginning Photography who have successfully completed Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate PHTO 190 and have a working assessment; ART 120 knowledge of basic camera controls Transfers to: UC, CSU and photographic composition. It This course is designed for students who wish to study the basic technical 230 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog PE 101 have never played volleyball, are just of offensive and defensive tactics. Tennis I learning the game or haven’t played Rules of the game, skill practice and Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or for an extended period of time and participating in recreational soccer appropriate assessment; READ 022 or want to refresh their skills. matches will be included. appropriate assessment 1 Unit 1 Unit Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU 54 Lab hours 54 Lab hours (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 units credit for PE activity courses) PE 105 PE 110 This is a beginning tennis class Basketball I Futsal (Indoor Soccer) designed to take the student to a rec- Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or reational level in skills. Instruction in appropriate assessment; READ 022 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or the serve, groundstroke, volley, and appropriate assessment appropriate assessment rules are taught so that the student Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU Transfers to: CSU can compete on a recreational level. (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 This class will provide instruction 1 Unit units credit for PE activity courses) and repetition in the technical and 54 Lab hours This beginning level course designed tactical components of Futsal (Indoor for all students will provide instruc- Soccer). The Federation of Interna- PE 102 tion in the fundamentals of basketball tional Football Association (FIFA), Intercollegiate Baseball I such as dribbling, passing, shoot- which is the governing body of soccer Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or ing, team play, rebounding, defense in the world and the United States appropriate assessment; READ 022 or and strategy. Collegiate rules, class Soccer Federation (USSF), which appropriate assessment competition, injury prevention and is the governing body of soccer in Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU care, and proper diet and fitness the United States recognize Futsal (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 needs are included in instruction. The as its own sport consisting of a units credit for PE activity courses) emphasis will be on active participa- smaller, fast-paced technical game. This course is designed for the tion, basketball as recreation and skill FIFA Futsal Laws of the Game will student interested in competing development within this team sport. be introduced to the students. The in baseball at the collegiate level. 1 Unit course will develop skills, provide Instruction will focus on the introduc- 54 Lab hours knowledge of the rules and instruct tion of advanced drills in the area of students to demonstrate Futsal tech- offense, defense and pitching. Special PE 107 niques, recognize tactical situations attention will be placed on skill Badminton I and improve physical fitness. development and class participation Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or 1 Unit in preparing students for intercolle- appropriate assessment; READ 022 or 54 Lab hours giate competition. This course may be appropriate assessment taken once and repeated three times Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU PE 113 for credit. (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 Golf I 1 Unit units credit for PE activity courses) Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or 54 Lab hours This is a beginning badminton class appropriate assessment; READ 022 or designed for the student to gain appropriate assessment PE 103 experience of various degrees of Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU Softball I competitive play. Instruction in the (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or serve, drive, drop, smash, clears, units credit for PE activity courses) appropriate assessment; READ 022 or rules and court etiquette are taught so Golf I is designed for the begin- appropriate assessment the student can perform at a competi- ning golfer who wants to gain the Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU tive level. fundamental skills that form the basis (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 1 Unit of good golf technique. The goal of units credit for PE activity courses) 54 Lab hours this class is for the student to learn This course is designed for the begin- to play a respectable game of golf, to ning student who wishes to gain the PE 108 avoid embarrassment, and to enjoy fundamental skills of softball. It is Water Polo I time outdoors with friends. Etiquette, designed to present the following Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU rules and course play are included. skills to the student; throwing, bat- (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 1 Unit ting, bunting and defense. Addition- units credit for PE activity courses) 54 Lab hours ally, the individual field positions This is a course in the fundamen- and the responsibilities of team work tals and skills of water polo such as PE 117 will be emphasized. passing, guarding, shooting, team Swimming I 1 Unit play, and strategy. Rules and class Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or 54 Lab hours competition are included. appropriate assessment; READ 022 or 1 Unit appropriate assessment PE 104 54 Lab hours Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU Volleyball I (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or PE 109 units credit for PE activity courses) appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Soccer I This course is a beginning class appropriate assessment Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate designed to equip students with basic Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU assessment water skills and knowledge in order (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU to make them reasonably safe while units credit for PE activity courses) (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 in the water. It is suitable for all stu- This course is a beginning class units credit for PE activity courses) dents interested in basic swimming. designed to present the basic funda- This is a beginning soccer/activ- 1 Unit mental skills and rules of volleyball. ity class designed for all students 54 Lab hours The student will have the opportu- interested in developing the physi- nity to learn and practice serving, cal, technical and tactical elements of setting, and spiking. The student will the game of soccer. The course will also participate in team play. This include fundamental skills of soccer class is appropriate for students who which include, dribbling, passing, kicking, collecting and basic concepts 2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 231 PE 120 strength and endurance, and flex- needs of daily physical exercise Swim for Fitness ibility to establish an individual for lifelong fitness and health. It is Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or fitness profile. From this profile, designed to present the following appropriate assessment; READ 022 or an individual exercise prescription skills to the student: rhythmic aero- appropriate assessment; PE 117 will be developed. Fitness activ- bics, step aerobics, core fitness and Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU ity will primarily utilize exercise flexibility training. Additionally, the (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 equipment organized into an aerobic student will learn basic definitions units credit for PE activity courses) super circuit with additional activity and terminology of the current fitness This is a swimming/fitness course prescribed in the aerobics machine arena, assisting them with lifelong designed to provide the individual area, body parts weight training area, fitness goals. Instruction in proper who has beginning swimming and flexibility area. It is expected that diet, heart rate monitoring, skill profi- skills an opportunity to master the the student will attend an average ciency and fitness program planning fundamentals of physical fitness as of three 50 minute exercise sessions will be provided to each student. This they relate to swimming as an aerobic each week. Additional assessment at class is designed for students who activity. Emphasis will be placed on the conclusion of the semester will are interested in starting an exercise aerobic training with some training at provide data necessary to evaluate program, or developing an active the anaerobic threshold and anaero- the accomplishment of stated goals. lifestyle. bic levels. This class is suitable for all Offered on a pass/no pass basis. 1 Unit students interested in swimming as a 1 Unit 54 Lab hours fitness activity. 54 Lab hours 1 Unit PE 136 54 Lab hours PE 132 Pilates Mat 1 Aqua Aerobics Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or PE 121 Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or appropriate assessment; READ 022 or Track and Field appropriate assessment; READ 022 or appropriate assessment Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU appropriate assessment Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 Transfer to: UC (credit limit*), CSU (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 units credit for PE activity courses) (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 units credit for PE activity courses) This is a course in the fundamentals units credit for PE activity courses) This course introduces students to the and techniques of the various track This class is designed to improve basic Pilates floor exercises, which are and field events. muscle tone, flexibility and cardio- designed to increase strength in the 1 Unit vascular endurance through exercises abdominal and spinal musculature. 54 Lab hours using water as a means of resistance. Students will engage in activities and Students will have the opportunity exercises designed to increase aware- PE 124 to improve overall body strength and ness of body alignment, increase Self Defense conditioning through callisthenic strength in the torso, spine and limbs, Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or exercises and routines done in the increase endurance, learn breathing appropriate assessment; READ 022 or water. Students who are overweight, techniques to utilize in strength train- appropriate assessment pregnant, elderly, recovering from ing exercises, increase coordination, Transfers to: CSU injuries or who haven’t exercised improve balance, and will learn about This course is designed for all recently would find this class appro- the muscle groups and their actions students interested in developing priate. being utilized in the course. This both personal safety and self-defense 1 Unit course is suitable for students inter- techniques through scenario and 54 Lab hours ested in dance. Hatha Yoga, athletics martial arts training. Through dif- and individuals seeking to increase ferent forms of martial arts training, PE 133 strength to better support the spine in students will practice both defensive Wrestling I everyday activities. and offensive moves against various Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or 1 Unit forms of attacks. Proficiency in the appropriate assessment; READ 022 or 54 Lab hours practical, effective, and tactical use of appropriate assessment movement, leverage and strikes will Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU PE 138 be stressed. (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 Fitness for Independent Living 1 Unit units credit for PE activity courses) Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or 54 Lab hours This wrestling class is designed for appropriate assessment; READ 023 or the beginner as well as for the student appropriate assessment PE 130 who wishes to increase their knowl- Transfer to: UC (credit limit*), CSU Lifelong Fitness Laboratory edge and skill through practice and (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or competition. It is designed to present units credit for PE activity courses) appropriate assessment; READ 023 or the following skills to the student: This course is designed to help appropriate assessment escapes, pinning combination take- increase fitness levels for the senior Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU downs, and strategies. The student population. It is also appropriate (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 will learn basic definitions, terminol- for individuals who are physically units credit for PE activity courses) ogy and rules of wrestling. This class challenged, engage in limited activity, This 45 hour self-paced physical will include information on proper and those recovering from injury fitness laboratory is designed for all nutrition and fitness conditioning. or long term illness. The purpose students of the college to develop 1 Unit of the class is to condition students and encourage positive attitudes 54 Lab hours for strength and flexibility as well and habits with regards to health- as balance, coordination and agility. related fitness components, including PE 134 These skills are important factors in cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, and Fitness Through Rhythmic Aerobics achieving and maintaining the ability muscular strength and endurance. Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or to function in daily activities and live Each student, upon entry, will be appropriate assessment; READ 022 or independently. assessed for risk factors and medical appropriate assessment 1 Unit history, as well as body composition, Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU 54 Lab hours cardiovascular fitness, muscular (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 units credit for PE activity courses) This course is designed to meet the 232 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog PE 139 physical fitness routines required operate separate teams for members of Cross Training for Fitness by the intercollegiate athlete during each sex. However, where the college Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or the off-season will be addressed. The operates a team in a particular sport appropriate assessment; READ 022 or purpose of the course is to develop for members of one sex, and no com- appropriate assessment a level of physical fitness, strength parable team for members of the other Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU and conditioning that will enhance sex, members who have been excluded (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 the athlete’s ability to be success- may try out for the team offered, units credit for PE activity courses) ful in intercollegiate competition. unless the sport involved is deemed a This cross-training course is designed This course may be taken once and “CONTACT SPORT”. Contact sports for the beginning as well as advanced repeated three times for credit. include football, wrestling, and basket- student who wishes to increase their 1 Unit ball, and other sports whose basis of cardiovascular fitness level through 54 Lab hours major activity involves bodily contact. a variety of aerobic and anaerobic activities. It is designed to present PE 148 Men’s Teams the following skills to the student: Strength Training Teams are limited to enrollment for cycling, running, swimming, interval Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or those students who are candidates training and introduction to weight appropriate assessment; READ 022 or for specific teams. The teams spend training. Additionally, the student appropriate assessment a minimum of 10 hours a week in will learn basic definitions and ter- Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU preparation for regularly scheduled minology of the current fitness arena, (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 competition with other colleges. assisting them with lifelong fitness units credit for PE activity courses) goals using a variety of cardiovascu- This course is designed for students Women’s Teams lar mediums. who would like to learn the basic fun- Teams are limited to enrollment for 1 Unit damentals of strength and condition- those students who are candidates for 54 Lab hours ing. Students will be introduced to specific teams. The teams spend a variety of routines that will enable a minimum of 10 hours a week in PE 140 them to develop a personal exercise preparation for regularly scheduled Walking for Fitness plan. competition with other colleges. Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or 1 Unit appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 54 Lab hours PE 170 appropriate assessment Women’s Intercollegiate Basketball Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU PE 158 Team (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 Yoga I Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate units credit for PE activity courses) Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or assessment This course is designed to meet the appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU needs of daily physical exercise for appropriate assessment (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 lifelong fitness and health. Walking Transfer to: UC (credit limit*), CSU units credit for PE activity courses) This is an advanced course designed is one of the safest and most effective (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 for students who will be competing forms of exercise to improve health, units credit for PE activity courses) at the collegiate level in the sport of and develop and maintain physical This course is designed for the begin- women’s basketball. Students will be fitness. The course provides cardio- ning student who would like to learn required to spend a minimum of 10 vascular conditioning through the the fundamental physical Asanas hours a week preparing for competi- activity of walking. Instruction in (poses) of Hatha Yoga as well as tion with other colleges. This course proper diet, heart rate monitoring, Pranayama (breathing techniques) may be taken once and repeated three skill proficiency and fitness program and Dhyana (meditation techniques). times for credit. planning will be provided to each The goal of the course is to integrate 2 Units student. This class is designed for stu- the mind, body, and spirit and to give 180 Lab hours dents who are interested in starting the student tools to better manage an exercise program, or developing stress, alleviate physical tensions, and PE 171 an active lifestyle. encourage optimum fitness. In this Women’s Intercollegiate Tennis Team 1 Unit introductory course, students learn Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate 54 Lab hours proper physical alignment in the assessment standing poses (Sun Salutation Series Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU PE 142 A-C, Warrior 1-2, Downward Dog, (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 units credit for PE activity courses) Techniques of Running Upward Dog, Cobra, Triangle, Cres- This is an advanced course designed Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU cent), the floor poses (Staff, Lotus, for students who will be competing (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 Cobbler, Twists, Backbends), and in at the collegiate level in the sport of units credit for PE activity courses) elementary inversions (Inverted Leg women’s tennis. Students will be This advanced course is designed for Rest, Headstand Preparation, Wall- required to spend a minimum of 10 those students who desire instruction Dog Preparation). hours a week preparing for competi- and training for competitive distance 1 Unit tion with other colleges. This course running. 54 Lab hours may be taken once and repeated three 1 Unit times for credit. 54 Lab hours Intercollegiate Athletics 2 Units Coeducational Teams 180 Lab hours PE 147 Fitness for Athletic Competition FEDERAL LAW –TITLE IX PE 172 Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or (86.41-Athletics) Women’s Intercollegiate Volleyball appropriate assessment; READ 022 or The Federal Law states the following: Team appropriate assessment “No person shall, on the basis of sex, Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU be excluded from participating in, appropriate assessment; READ 022 or appropriate assessment (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 be denied the benefits of, be treated Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU units credit for PE activity courses) differently from any other person or (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 This course is designed for any otherwise be discriminated against units credit for PE activity courses) student preparing for intercollegiate in intercollegiate athletics.” The law This is an advanced course designed athletic competition. The specific continues to state that colleges may

2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 233 for students who will be competing required to spend a minimum of 10 will be required to spend a minimum at the collegiate level in the sport of hours a week preparing for competi- of 10 hours a week preparing for women’s volleyball. Students will be tion with other colleges. This course competition with other colleges. required to spend a minimum of 10 may be taken once and repeated three 2 Units hours a week preparing for competi- times for credit. 180 Lab hours tion with other colleges. This course 2 Units may be taken once and repeated three 180 Lab hours PE 185 times for credit. Men’s Intercollegiate Swim Team 2 Units PE 180 Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate 180 Lab hours Men’s Intercollegiate Baseball Team assessment Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU PE 173 assessment (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 Women’s Intercollegiate Softball Team Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU units credit for PE activity courses) Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 This is an advanced course designed assessment units credit for PE activity courses) for students who will be competing Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU This is an advanced course designed at the collegiate level in the sport of (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 for students that will be competing men’s swimming. Students will be units credit for PE activity courses) at the collegiate level in the sport required to spend a minimum of 10 This is an advanced course designed of men’s baseball. Students will be hours a week preparing for competi- for students who will be competing required to spend a minimum of 6.75 tion with other colleges. This course at the collegiate level in the sport of hours a week preparing for competi- may be taken once and repeated three women’s softball. Students will be tion with other colleges. This course times for credit. required to spend a minimum of 6.75 may be taken once and repeated three 2 Units hours a week preparing for competi- times for credit. 180 Lab hours tion with other colleges. This course 2 Units may be taken once and repeated three 108 Lab hours PE 186 times for credit. Men’s and Women’s Intercollegiate 2 Units PE 181 Track and Field Team 108 Lab hours Men’s Intercollegiate Basketball Team Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate assessment PE 174 assessment Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU Women’s Intercollegiate Swim Team Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 units credit for PE activity courses) assessment units credit for PE activity courses) This is an advanced course designed Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU This is an advanced course designed for students who will be competing (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 for students who will be competing at the collegiate level in the sport units credit for PE activity courses) at the collegiate level in the sport of of track & field. Students will be This is an advanced course designed basketball. Students will be required required to spend a minimum of 10 for students who will be competing to spend a minimum of 10 hours a hours a week preparing for competi- at the collegiate level in the sport of week preparing for competition with tion with other colleges. This course women’s swimming. Students will other colleges. This course may be may be taken once and repeated three be required to spend a minimum taken once and repeated three times times for credit. of 11.25 hours a week preparing for for credit. 2 Units competition with other colleges. 2 Units 180 Lab hours This course may be taken once and 180 Lab hours repeated three times for credit. PE 188 2 Units PE 182 Men’s and Women’s Intercollegiate 180 Lab hours Men’s Intercollegiate Cross-Country Water Polo Team Team Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate PE 175 Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate assessment Women’s Intercollegiate Cross-Country assessment Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU Team Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 units credit for PE activity courses) assessment units credit for PE activity courses) This is an advanced course designed Transfer to: UC (credit limit *), CSU This is an advanced course designed for students who will be competing (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 for students who will be competing at the collegiate level in the sport units credit for PE activity courses) at the collegiate level in the sport of of men’s and women’s water polo. This is an advanced course designed men’s cross-country. Students will be Students will be required to spend for students who will be competing required to spend a minimum of 10 a minimum of 11.25 hours a week at the collegiate level in the sport of hours a week preparing for competi- preparing for competition with other women’s cross-country. Students tion with other colleges. This course colleges. This course may be taken will be required to spend a mini- may be taken once and repeated three once and repeated three times for mum of 10 hours a week preparing times for credit. credit. for competition with other colleges. 2 Units 2 Units This course may be taken once and 180 Lab hours 180 Lab hours repeated three times for credit. 2 Units PE 184 PE 189 180 Lab hours Men’s and Women’s Intercollegiate Men’s Intercollegiate Wrestling Team Golf Team Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or PE 176 Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate appropriate assessment; READ 022 or Women’s Intercollegiate Soccer Team assessment appropriate assessment Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU assessment (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU units credit for PE activity courses) units credit for PE activity courses) (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 This is an advanced course designed This is an advanced course designed units credit for PE activity courses) for students who will be competing for students who will be competing This is an advanced course designed at the collegiate level in the sport of at the collegiate level in the sport of for students who will be competing men’s and women’s golf. Students men’s wrestling. Students will be at the collegiate level in the sport of required to spend a minimum of 10 women’s soccer. Students will be hours a week preparing for competi-

234 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog tion with other colleges. This course PE 204 PE 209 may be taken once and repeated three Volleyball II Soccer II times for credit. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Prerequisite: PE 109 2 Units appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or 180 Lab hours appropriate assessment appropriate assessment; READ 022 or Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU appropriate assessment PE 190 (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 Transfers to: CSU Men’s Intercollegiate Soccer Team units credit for PE activity courses) This advanced soccer activity class is Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate This course is designed for interme- designed for all students interested assessment diate volleyball students who have in developing the physical, techni- Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU previously played volleyball and are cal and tactical elements of the game (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 looking to improve their skill and units credit for PE activity courses) knowledge of the game. Students will of soccer. The course will include This is an advanced course designed develop the intermediate skills of set- analysis of fundamental skills, game for students who will be competing ting, serving, passing, spiking, team strategy, team offense and team at the collegiate level in the sport Offense of 6-1, 5-1 and defensive defense through participation and of men’s soccer. Students will be coverage. Rules and class competition an overview of rules. This is an required to spend a minimum of 10 are included. advanced soccer class designed to hours a week preparing for competi- 1 Unit take the student beyond recreational tion with other colleges. This course 54 Lab hours skills. Team tactics, strategies and may be taken once and repeated three systems of play will be emphasized. times for credit. PE 205 1 Unit 2 Units Basketball II 54 Lab hours 180 Lab hours Prerequisite: PE 170 or PE 181, or instructor approval for admission PE 213 PE 201 Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate Golf II Tennis II assessment Prerequisite: PE 113 Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or appropriate assessment; READ 022 or (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 appropriate assessment; READ 022 or appropriate assessment; PE 101 units credit for PE activity courses) appropriate assessment Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU This course is designed for the Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 advanced level of basketball that (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 units credit for PE activity courses) includes the ability to compete in units credit for PE activity courses) This is an intermediate tennis class intercollegiate play. Students will designed to take the student beyond receive advanced instruction on strat- Golf II is designed for the intermedi- recreational skills. Advanced instruc- egies, offensive and defensive skills ate to advanced golfer who wants tion in the serve, groundstrokes, and concepts, intercollegiate rules, take their golf game beyond basic volley, and playing strategy is given. diet and fitness instruction and skill fundamentals. Every year thousands The lob and smash are introduced. development. of people choose golf as their favorite 1 Unit 1 Unit sports activity. Once learned, golf 54 Lab hours 54 Lab hours becomes an enjoyable lifetime recreation. Golf II students will build on PE 202 PE 206 the skills learned in Golf I. A major Intercollegiate Baseball II Volleyball III portion of class time is spent on the Advisory: PE 102 Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU golf course applying the techniques Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 learned in Golf I. (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 units credit for PE activity courses) 1 Unit units credit for PE activity courses) This course is an advanced class 54 Lab hours This course is designed for the designed to present advanced tech- advanced baseball student interested niques in serving, passing, setting, PE 217 in competing at the collegiate level. spiking, plus jump serving, jump set, Swimming II Instruction will focus on advanced jump attack, and various defensive Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate drills in the area of offense, defense patterns. Students will be participat- assessment; PE 117 and pitching. Special attention will ing in more class competition. Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU be placed in preparing students 1 Unit for intercollegiate competition. 54 Lab hours (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 This course may be taken once and units credit for PE activity courses) repeated three times for credit. PE 207 This is an intermediate class designed 1 Unit Badminton II to provide the individual with the 54 Lab hours Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or opportunity to learn the elements appropriate assessment; READ 022 or of good swimming. Students will PE 203 appropriate assessment; PE 107 sharpen their technique in the basic Softball II Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU strokes learned in Swim I. Basic Prerequisite: PE 103 (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 components of distance training will Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU units credit for PE activity courses) be covered along with conditioning (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 This is an intermediate level badmin- methods. Safety and rescue skills are units credit for PE activity courses) ton class designed for the student to also included. This course is designed for the develop the ability to make appropri- 1 Unit advanced student who wishes to ate responses (relative on their own 54 Lab hours gain additional skills in the sport of abilities) to the particular problems softball. It is designed to present the posed by the game. Advanced PE 218 following skills to the student: throw- instruction is given in the basic Swimming III ing, batting, bunting, and defense. In strokes as well as the introduction of Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU addition to these basic skills, we will Indonesian serve, around-the-head (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 cover both offensive and defensive shot, hairpin and flick shot. units credit for PE activity courses) strategies, as well as game situations 1 Unit This is an advanced swimmer’s class through class competitions. 54 Lab hours designed to provide the individual 1 Unit with the opportunity to master the 54 Lab hours coordination of six swimming strokes in order to swim effectively with ease, endurance, and versatility in 2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 235 the water. More advanced safety and PE 290 PETH 122 rescue skills are also included. Cooperative Work Experience/ Nutrition for Sport and Fitness 1 Unit Internship for Athletic Training Related Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 54 Lab hours Fields appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Prerequisite: PETH 197 and a current appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or PE 230 CPR card appropriate assessment Lifelong Fitness Center II - Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Transfers to: CSU Cardiovascular Fitness appropriate assessment; READ 023 or This course provides an overview of Prerequisite: PE 130 appropriate assessment the role of nutrition to increase energy Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Transfers to: CSU appropriate assessment; READ 023 or This course supports and reinforces and enhance performance. Nutri- appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or on-the-job training in the field of ent needs before, during, and after MATH 020C or appropriate assessment athletic training under supervision of exercise are evaluated for their effect on Transfers to: CSU a college instructor and is facilitated optimal health. Carbohydrate loading, This class is a course designed by the use of learning objectives. The popular diets and supplementation to give the student skills and student will be working in a skilled are discussed. This course is designed information to improve their own or professional level assignment in for the student pursuing a career in cardiovascular fitness. This class their area of vocational interest and the fitness industry, a certificate in the will involve instruction and practice will meet performance objectives proposed Fitness Specialist Program, in techniques that will promote related to instruction that are above as well as those interested in furthering cardiovascular fitness: running, and beyond the conditions of regular their understanding of the effects of jump rope, core training, aerobic employment. This course is intended nutrition on the mind and body. activity, aerobic circuit and resistance for students whose job is related 3 Units bands. The student will learn about to the field of athletic training and 54 Lecture hours the importance of blood pressure, have completed or enrolled in the heart rate and diet in relation to appropriate coursework. “Contact the PETH 126 cardiovascular disease. CWE office regarding re-enrollment Principles of Strength and Conditioning 1 Unit procedures”. 54 Lab hours Student Unpaid Internship: Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours appropriate assessment; READ 023 or PE 239 Student Paid Internship: appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or Physical Fitness II 1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours appropriate assessment Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU 1 to 2 Units Transfers to: CSU (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 3 Lecture hours This course is designed to include the units credit for PE activity courses) 60 to 150 hours necessary information needed for those This second-level course is designed intending to teach strength and con- to provide men and women a more ditioning. The course covers anatomy in-depth experience in physical and physiology, bioenergetics, biome- fitness. Emphasis will be placed on PHYSICAL chanics, training adaptations, exercise techniques of conditioning in order to and equipment selection, training promote the goal of lifelong fitness. EDUCATION THEORY techniques, program design, and safety 1 Unit Division of Physical Education factors. This course is designed for the 54 Lab hours student pursuing a career in the fitness industry, a certificate in the Fitness PE 258 PETH 115 Yoga II Fitness Specialist Internship Specialist Program, or those interested Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Prerequisite: Completion of the follow- in furthering their understanding of appropriate assessment; READ 023 or ing courses with a grade of “C” or better: the effects of exercise on the body and appropriate assessment PETH 122, PETH 126, PETH 131, mind. Transfer to: UC (credit limit*), CSU PETH 146, PETH 127, PETH 128, PETH 3 Units (*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 145, MGMT 130 54 Lecture hours units credit for PE activity courses) Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or This course is designed for appropriate assessment; READ 023 or PETH 127 intermediate students who would appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or Exercise Physiology like to advance their physical asanas appropriate assessment Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or (poses) of Hatha Yoga as well as Transfers to: CSU appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Pranayama (breathing techniques) This course will provide students with appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or and Dhyana (meditation techniques). practical experience in the field of exer- appropriate assessment The goal of the course is to integrate cise and fitness. Emphasis is placed on Transfers to: CSU the mind, body, and spirit and to participant screening, evaluation, and This course provides an overview further challenge the students in of how the body functions under their physical practice by increasing exercise program design, self-marketing, fitness specialist/client relation- conditions of exercise stress and how sustainment, perfecting alignment, fitness training affects health and and by incorporating twists and ships and professional responsibility in wraps. Parivrtta Trikonasana, a fitness setting. This course is designed wellness. Emphasis will be placed on Prasarita Padottanasana, Malasana, for the student pursuing a career in muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, Garudasana, Natasajasana, Utthita the fitness industry, a certificate in the bioenergetics, and other physiological Hasta Padangustasana, Chaturanga Fitness Specialist Program, as well as processes that are affected by exercise. Dandasana, Purvottanasana, those interested in furthering their The effects of various diseases will also Navasana, Virasana, Ustrasana, understanding of the effects of exercise be addressed. This course is designed Matsyasana, Sarvangasana, Suryya on the mind and body. This is the final for the student pursuing a career in Namaskar B will be covered in depth course offered in the Fitness Specialist the fitness industry, a Certificate in the during the course. Certificate Program. Fitness Specialist Program, or those 1 Unit 2 Units interested in furthering their under- 54 Lab hours 18 Lecture hours standing of the effects of exercise on the 72 Lab hours body and mind. 3 Units 54 Lecture hours

236 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog PETH 128 PETH 146 PETH 191 Fitness Testing and Exercise Prescription Training Principles for Special Health: Personal Issues Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Populations Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment appropriate assessment appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU Transfers to: CSU appropriate assessment (*Students will receive credit from UC for This course provides an overview of Transfers to: CSU only one of the following courses: PETH how to assess cardiorespiratory endur- This course provides an overview of 191, PETH 192, or PETH 196) ance, muscular strength and endur- the exercise implications for special This course is designed for all stu- ance, flexibility, body fat, pulmonary populations related to age, medical dents that are physically active and function, blood pressure, postural condition and level of fitness. Empha- interested in learning how to improve analysis, and functional movement, sis is placed on cardiac conditions, and maintain their personal health. and evaluate the results. Emphasis is diabetes, physical disabilities, HIV and Topics covered include the general placed on determining the appropriate AIDS, asthma, sensory impairments, health principles, nutrition and diet, test, conducting the test, interpreting seniors, children, mentally impaired physical fitness, stress management, the results, and creating an exercise and pregnant and postpartum women sexuality and reproduction, drug/ program. This course is designed for and the issues and barriers to exercise. alcohol use and abuse, consumer and the student pursuing a career in the This course is designed for the student safety issues and the process of death. fitness industry or a certificate in the pursuing a career in the fitness indus- Students learn how to develop sound Fitness Specialist Program, as well as try, a certificate in the Fitness Specialist health principles through text readings, those interested in furthering their Program, as well as those interested lectures, assignments/labs and guest understanding of the effects of exercise in furthering their understanding of speakers. on the body. the effects of exercise on the mind and 3 Units 3 Units body. 54 Lecture hours 54 Lecture hours 2 Units 36 Lecture hours PETH 192 PETH 131 Health: Women’s Personal Health Structure and Analysis of Movement PETH 157 Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Theory of Lifeguard Training and Water appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Safety appropriate assessment appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or Prerequisite: Swim 500 yards continuously Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU appropriate assessment Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate (*Students will receive credit from UC for Transfers to: CSU assessment only one of the following courses: PETH This course provides an overview of Transfers to: UC, CSU 191, PETH 192, or PETH 196) the study of movement as it relates to This course is designed for all stu- This course is designed for all students exercise under both normal and injury dents who are interested in becom- interested in expanding their knowl- conditions. Students will learn the basic ing employed as a lifeguard and/or edge regarding health problems and anatomical principals used specifically water safety instructor. Students who social issues unique to women. Physi- in the area of human performance. successfully pass the requirements ological and psychological aspects of Emphasis is placed on applying body as established by the American Red nutrition, hygiene, sexuality and repro- alignment, range of motion, stabiliza- Cross will receive Red Cross Lifeguard duction, drugs and chemicals, and tion, and acceleration principles to the Training, First Aid, and Water Safety common diseases are among the many analysis of movement. This course is Instructor cards. This class satisfies one topics covered. Guest speakers, videos, designed for the student pursuing a course of the Physical Education activ- current events, and text readings will career in the fitness industry, a certifi- ity requirements. assist the student in developing sound cate in the Fitness Specialist Program, 3 Units health principles. or those interested in furthering their 36 Lecture hours 3 Units understanding of the biomechanical 54 Lab hours 54 Lecture hours effects of exercise on the body. 3 Units PETH 188 PETH 193 54 Lecture hours Theory and Practice of Coaching Standard First Aid and CPR Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or PETH 145 appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Theory and Analysis of Fitness appropriate assessment appropriate assessment Instruction Transfers to: CSU Transfers to: UC, CSU Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or The purpose of this course is to explore This course is designed for students appropriate assessment; READ 023 or the impact that coaches have on athletic pursuing a career working with the appropriate assessment programs in the community. This public and for those who want to fur- Transfers to: CSU course is designed for all students ther their understanding of handling This course provides an introduction to interested in coaching individual and emergency situations. The student will the principles and techniques involved team sports. The course will cover learn how to give immediate care to in teaching group exercise and devel- topics such as role of the coach, athlete the suddenly injured or ill person. In oping a personal trainer/client relation- motivation, coaching leadership, coach- addition, students will learn techniques ship. Emphasis is placed on client ing work teams, coaching technology, for control of bleeding, splinting, assessment, communication skills, and effective coaching practice. At the transporting victims, emergency program design, exercise adherence, end of the course, students will have procedures, one person C.P. R. and the teaching strategies, and professional more insight into coaching in various use of an AED. Students will have the responsibility and liability. This course athletic programs. opportunity to apply these technical is designed for the student pursuing a 3 Units procedures in class. This course fulfills career in the fitness industry, a certifi- 54 Lecture hours the requirements for American Red cate in the Fitness Specialist Program, Cross certifications in both Standard as well as those interested in furthering First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resus- their understanding of the effects of citation (C.P.R.). exercise on the mind and body. 3 Units 2 Units 54 Lecture hours 36 Lecture hours 2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 237 PETH 194 PETH 197 Designed for the future elementary Introduction to Kinesiology Prevention and Treatment of Athletic school teacher, this laboratory sci- Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Injuries ence course introduces students to appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or the fundamentals of physics and appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or chemistry including properties of the appropriate assessment appropriate assessment states of matter, physical and chemi- Transfers to: CSU Transfers to: UC, CSU cal changes, solutions and mixtures, This course is designed for those This course introduces the basic motion, forces, energy and light. students who are interested in pursu- concepts of athletic training, including 4 Units ing a career in the field of kinesiology. instruction for prevention, recogni- 54 Lecture hours The philosophy, history and scientific tion, management and treatment of 54 Lab hours foundations of kinesiology, exercise sci- common injuries in a physically active ence, health/wellness, fitness and sport population. The skills of basic strap- PHYS 102 will be covered. Students will have the ping, bracing padding and taping for Earth and Space Sciences for Teachers opportunity to explore professional the prevention and support of injuries Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or career opportunities in teaching, coach- will be presented and practiced. This appropriate assessment; READ 023 or ing, athletic training, sport manage- class is recommended for those inter- appropriate assessment; MATH 050 ment, fitness leadership, sport media ested in becoming a Certified Athletic or appropriate assessment and health/wellness. The challenges, Trainer. Transfers to: CSU future of kinesiology, sport and health/ 3 Units Designed for the future elementary wellness are also addressed. 54 Lecture hours school teacher, this laboratory sci- 3 Units ence course introduces students to 54 Lecture hours PETH 198 the fundamentals of earth and space Contemporary Issues Related to Athletic sciences including the universe, PETH 195 Participation the solar system, the structure and Contemporary Issues in Athletics and Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or composition of the Earth, the Earth’s Sports appropriate assessment; READ 022 or atmosphere, and the Earth’s water. Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or appropriate assessment 4 Units appropriate assessment; READ 022 or Transfers to: CSU 54 Lecture hours appropriate assessment This course is designed for students 54 Lab hours Transfers to: CSU who are interested in athletic competi- This course will examine the impact of tion. This course presents an overview athletics, sports, and physical educa- of contemporary societal issues that tion in American society. The topics in have a significant impact on the abil- PHYSICS this course will focus on racism, gender ity of athletes to be successful in a equity, ethics, drug abuse, sexual abuse competitive environment. Topics to be Division of Mathematics & Sciences in sports, and the issue of children in covered in this course include decision competitive sports activities. Coaching making skills, substance abuse, sexual PHY 120 methodologies and future trends in behavior, eating disorders, and athletic Physics for Everyday Use Prerequisite: MATH 050 with a grade of athletics, physical activities, and physi- eligibility requirements. “C” or better or appropriate assessment cal education will be discussed. An 1 Unit Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or emphasis will be placed on developing 18 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; READ 023 or an appreciation for sports, athletics, appropriate assessment and physical education. Upon the PETH 297 Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU successful completion of this course, Advanced Athletic Training (*Students will receive no credit from UC students will have satisfied the (Title V) Prerequisite: PETH 197 for PHY 120 if taken after PHY 150 or requirements for the State of California Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or PHY 211) that allows them to high school sports appropriate assessment; READ 023 or This course investigates the basic teams. appropriate assessment characteristics of matter and the 3 Units Transfers to: CSU interactions that govern its behavior 54 Lecture hours This course introduces the advanced and emphasizes how remarkable concepts of athletic training, includ- everyday phenomena are. Examples PETH 196 ing instruction for evaluation and from popular culture (movies, TV, Health: Fitness and Wellness rehabilitation of common athletic and sports) are emphasized. Topics Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or injuries. Advanced taping and brac- include how to describe an object’s appropriate assessment; READ 023 or ing techniques will also be presented motion, how to explain changes in an appropriate assessment object’s motion, the roles of work and and practiced. This class is designed energy, and other topics. The course Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU for students interested in becoming a is oriented to the non-science major, (*Students will receive credit from UC for Certified Athletic Trainer or those who stresses conceptual understanding, only one of the following courses: PETH are preparing for a career in any allied and is intended to present students 191, PETH 192, or PETH 196) health care profession. with an opportunity to see how our This course is designed for all students 3 Units world works. who are interested in learning the value 54 Lecture hours 4 Units of life-long, healthy lifestyles. Students 54 Lecture hours will be given the tools to assist them 54 Lab hours in making positive life-style changes based on a personal health/fitness PHYSICAL SCIENCE profile. Topics covered include: basic anatomy and physiology, nutrition, Division of Mathematics & Sciences weight control, tobacco and alcohol, muscle fitness, flexibility, stress reduc- PHYS 101 tion, and cardiovascular functioning. Physics and Chemistry for Teachers 3 Units Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 54 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment; MATH 050 or appropriate assessment Transfers to: CSU 238 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog PHY 150 are kinematics, dynamics, energy, be evaluated at regular intervals. General Physics - I work, momentum, and conservation Academic standards for Independent Prerequisite: MATH 175 with a grade of principles. Studies/Directed Studies shall be the “C” or better or appropriate assessment 4 Units same as those for other courses. Units Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 54 Lecture hours are awarded in accordance to Title appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 54 Lab hours V regulations with one unit of credit appropriate assessment awarded for 54 hours of Directed Transfers to: UC (credit limit *), CSU PHY 212 Studies, six (6) hours of which must (*Students will receive credit from UC Physics for Scientists and Engineers - II be with an instructor. The instructor for one physics series: PHY 150 and PHY Prerequisite: PHY 211 with a grade of is responsible for monitoring student 160 or PHY 211, PHY 212, and PHY “C” or better progress through the semester. 213) Corequisite/Prerequisite: MATH 191 Students may take directed study This course is the first of a two-se- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or courses for a maximum of four (4) mester sequence and is designed for appropriate assessment; READ 023 or units within a discipline, and may students transferring to a four-year appropriate assessment not accumulate more than a total of institution and planning careers in Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU twelve (12) units college wide. health professional fields such as (*Students will receive credit from UC 1 to 4 Units medicine, dentistry, veterinary sci- for one physics series: PHY 150 and 160 54 to 216 Lab hours ence, pharmacy, and optometry as or PHY 211, PHY 212, and PHY 213) well as those students in engineer- This course is the second of a three- ing technology and architecture. semester sequence and is designed Students majoring in the biological for students transferring to a four- sciences should consult a counselor year institution with majors in the POLICE ACADEMY as to whether this course satisfies sciences and engineering. Topics Division of Public Safety the general preparation require- covered include quantum physics, ments for the major at the university. physical optics, and thermodynamics. PAC 040 Topics include kinematics, dynam- 4 Units Basic Police Recruit Class ics, energy, work, momentum, and 54 Lecture hours Prerequisite: Medical clearance, Cali- conservation principles. 54 Lab hours fornia Department of Justice clearance 4 Units for firearms training, passing scores on 54 Lecture hours PHY 213 POST written and physical tests (agency 54 Lab hours Physics for Scientists and Engineers - III sponsored cadets are exempt) PHY 160 Prerequisite: PHY 212 with a grade of Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or General Physics - II “C” or better appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Prerequisite: PHY 150 with a grade of Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment; PAC 4348L “C” or better appropriate assessment; READ 023 or This is a fundamental course which Transfers to: UC (credit limit *), CSU appropriate assessment covers criminal law, evidence, pro- (*Students will receive credit from UC Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU cedure and investigation, firearms, for one physics series: PHY 150 and PHY (*Students will receive credit from UC first aid, defense tactics, use of 160 or PHY 211, PHY 212, and PHY for one physics series: PHY 150 and PHY chemical agents and other related 213) 160 or PHY 211, PHY 212, and PHY police subjects. This course meets the This course is the second of a two- 213) educational requirement for basic semester sequence and is designed This course is the third of a three-se- certification by the Commission on for students transferring to a four- mester sequence and is designed for Peace Officer Standards and Training year institution with majors in health students transferring to a four-year (P.O.S.T.). professional fields such as medicine, institution with majors in the sciences 24 Units dentistry, veterinary science, phar- and engineering. Topics covered are 772 Lecture hours macy, and optometry as well as those electric fields, electric potential, cur- 163 Lab hours students in engineering technology rent, circuits, magnetic fields, Gauss’ and architecture. Students major- law, Ampere’s law, Maxwell’s equa- ing in the biological sciences should tions, induction, and electromagnetic PAC 042 consult a counselor as to whether this waves. Police Supervision course satisfies the general prepara- 4 Units Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or tion requirements for the major at the 54 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; PAC 040 or university. Topics include thermody- 54 Lab hours PAC 075B, 075C, 075D namics, electricity and magnetism, This course is designed to explain oscillations, waves, optics and quan- PHY 299 and apply the elements of supervi- tum physics. Directed Study: Physics sion oriented to law enforcement 4 Units Transfers to: UC, CSU personnel. Methods of effective 54 Lecture hours Independent Study/Directed Study leadership, motivation, communica- 54 Lab hours is intended for students who have tion and techniques of training are the ability to assume responsibil- presented. This course is certified PHY 211 ity for independent work and to by the Commission on Peace Officer Physics for Scientists and Engineers - I prepare written or oral reports and/ Standards and Training (POST) for 80 Prerequisite/Corequisite: MATH 190 or or appropriate projects. To enroll in hours/8 hours per day for 10 days. MATH 190H an independent study/directed study 1 Unit Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or course, students must possess a 2.5 80 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; READ 023 or overall grade point average, a 3.0 appropriate assessment grade point average in the discipline Transfers to: UC (credit limit *), CSU of study being requested, or receive PAC 043 (*Students will receive credit from UC an exception from the instructor. Advanced Officers Course for one physics series: PHY 150 and PHY Independent Studies/Directed Stud- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 160 or PHY 211, PHY 212, and PHY ies may be developed from any topic appropriate assessment; PAC 040 or 213) arising from or related to a course of PAC 075B,075C This course is the first of a three-se- study that will result in developing This course is designed for upgrading mester sequence and is designed for depth and breadth in that subject currently employed law enforcement students transferring to a four-year area. Students will be expected to personnel. The curriculum follows institution with majors in the sciences meet on a regular basis with their fac- that recommended by the Commis- and engineering. Topics covered ulty sponsor and submit a final report sion of Peace Officer Standards and or project, and student progress shall 2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 239 Training. The course is designed to POST written and physical tests (agency requirement and the legal require- keep peace officers informed of new sponsored cadets are exempt). ments for a Level I Reserve officer. laws, recent court decisions, cur- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 8 Units rent enforcement procedures, new appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 162 Lecture hours concepts in law enforcement, technol- appropriate assessment 232 Lab hours ogy, community relations and other This course is designed for those refresher training as may be neces- interested in becoming a Level III PAC 076 sary. This description applies to all Reserve officer. This course covers Driver Awareness Instructor PAC 043 series courses. criminal law, evidence, investiga- Prerequisite: Successful completion of a 0.07 to 1.48 Units tions, firearms, arrest and control, basic police academy 2 to 40 Lecture hours vehicle operations, report writing, Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 2 to 40 Lab hours first aid/CPR, cultural diversity, appropriate assessment; READ 023 or and other related police topics. It is appropriate assessment PAC 071 the level of training which satisfies This course is designed to develop Public Safety Dispatcher Basic Course the legal requirements for a Level III instructors for Driver Training Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Reserve officer. Awareness courses for the training appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 5 Units of police officers in defensive driving appropriate assessment; PAC 040 54 Lecture hours techniques. The student will develop This course meets the POST (Cali- 108 Lab hours a training program including the fornia Commission on Peace Officer physical design for a training site. Standards Training) requirements for PAC 075C In addition the student will plan the position of public safety dis- Basic Police Recruit Class - Level II and present a lesson on an assigned patcher. The content of this course is Module topic, as well as utilize rating forms a combination of the following topics: Prerequisite: Successful completion of to evaluate performance on driving Professional Orientation, Criminal PAC 075B or POST Module III, current exercises. Justice System, Law, Communication (within last 3 years) in PC 832 Arrest 0.037 to 0.741 Unit Technology, Telephone Procedures, and Firearms training requirements, 2 to 40 Lecture hours Radio Procedures, Missing Persons, passage of the POST-constructed Com- 2 to 40 Lab hours Domestic Violence, Referral Services, prehensive Module III End-of- Course Cultural Diversity, Sexual Harass- Proficiency Test within the preceding 12 PAC 077 ment, Hate Crimes, Gang Aware- months, medical clearance, Department Driver Training Instructor ness, Stress Management, Critical of Justice clearance for firearms training Prerequisite: Successful completion of a Incidents, Telecommunications and Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or basic police academy Practical Application Activities. appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 1.5 Units appropriate assessment appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 120 Lecture hours This course is designed for those appropriate assessment interested in becoming a Level II This course is designed for those PAC 072 Reserve officer. This course covers who will serve as instructors for the Records Supervisor criminal law, evidence, investiga- training of police officers in emer- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or tions, firearms, arrest and control, gency vehicle operation techniques appropriate assessment; READ 023 or community relations, report writing, including collision avoidance, skid appropriate assessment; PAC 040 cultural diversity, and other related control, use of lights and sirens, and This course is designed to expose police topics. It is training which high speed pursuit driving. Students records supervisors and managers to satisfies the legal requirements for a will learn how to develop a training the various aspects of their assign- Level II Reserve officer. program. ment. They will learn procedures for 5 Units 0.037 to 0.741 Unit minimizing civil liability, new laws 108 Lecture hours 2 to 40 Lecture hours and case decisions affecting records 81 Lab hours 2 to 40 Lab hours maintenance, management strategies for dealing with personnel issues and PAC 075D PAC 078 techniques for improving supervisory Basic Police Recruit Class - Level I Requalification - Basic Course skills. Module Prerequisite: Successful completion of 0.5 Unit Prerequisite: Successful completion of a basic police academy and a California 40 Lecture hours PAC 075B and PAC 075C or POST Department of Justice clearance for Modules III and II, current (within last firearms training PAC 073 3 years) in PC 832 Arrest and Firearms Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Basic Police Records Course training requirements, passage of the appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or POST-constructed Comprehensive appropriate assessment appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Module II End-of-Course Proficiency This course is designed for indi- appropriate assessment; PAC 040 Test within the preceding 12 months, viduals who have completed a basic This course provides police records medical clearance, Department of Justice police recruit academy, but have personnel with the basic skills and clearance for firearms training not been active in the law enforce- knowledge necessary to effectively Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or ment field for at least three years. It meet the demands of their specific appropriate assessment; READ 023 or provides a review of the skills and assignment. The course is certified by appropriate assessment knowledge needed to return to active the California Commission on Peace This course is designed for those law enforcement duty. The topics Officer Standards and Training. interested in becoming a Level I covered include human relations, 0.5 Unit Reserve officer or a regular peace legal changes and a review of current 40 Lecture hours officer. This course covers criminal legal issues, conducting a preliminary law, evidence, investigations, fire- investigation, field tactics, the use PAC 075B arms, arrest and control, emergency of force and weaponry, and racial Basic Course-Module III (Ext) vehicle operation, and other related profiling. Prerequisite: Medical clearance, Cali- police topics. It is the final level of 3 Units fornia Department of Justice clearance training which constitutes satisfaction 96 Lecture hours for firearms training, passing scores on of the Regular Basic Course training 40 Lab hours

240 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog PAC 079 PAC 082 state changes and recent require- Code Enforcement Officer, Basic Course Code Enforcement Officer, Intermediate ments which effect current law Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Course enforcement procedures. Community appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or relations for officer development appropriate assessment appropriate assessment; READ 022 or presents new concepts in law enforce- The course is designed to enhance the appropriate assessment; PAC 079 ment procedures. The curriculum fol- student’s communication and field This course is designed to enhance lows that recommended as refresher investigation skills when working the communication and field inves- training by the California Commis- as a Code Enforcement Officer. The tigation skills of Code Enforcement sion on Peace Officer Standards and students will be introduced to the Officers that are currently work- Training. following specific code enforcement ing in that capacity. The students 0.037 to 0.741 Unit elements that will enable them to will be introduced to the following 2 to 40 Lecture hours perform their duties: Ethics, Basic code enforcement elements that will 2 to 40 Lab hours Inspection Protocols, Vehicle Abate- enable them to perform their duties: ment, Zoning Code, Substandard Tactical Communications, Use of PAC 43007 Housing, Drug Recognition and Gang Pepper Spray, Basic Courtroom Professional Standards Awareness, Abatement of Dangerous and Administrative Hearing Proce- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Buildings and Substandard Housing, dures, Problem Oriented Policing, appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Report Writing, Right of Entry and Communication and Coordination appropriate assessment; PAC 040 Inspection Warrants, Case Prepara- Techniques, and Animal Awareness, This course is designed to keep peace tion for Administrative, Civil and including Animal Abuse and Animal officers informed of new Ethical and Criminal Cases. Cruelty. Professional Standards issues along 0.037 to 0.741 Unit 0.037 to 0.741 Unit with Federal and State Law changes 2 to 40 Lecture hours 2 to 40 Lecture hours and recent requirements which effect 2 to 40 Lab hours 2 to 40 Lab hours current law enforcement procedures, and new concepts in law enforcement PAC 080 PAC 083 procedures. The curriculum follows Code Enforcement Officer, Advanced Pre-Academy Physical Fitness that recommended as refresher train- Course Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or ing by the California Commission on Prerequisite: PAC 079 appropriate assessment; READ 022 or Peace Officer Standards and Training. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment 0.037 to 0.741 Unit appropriate assessment; READ 023 or This course is designed to help 2 to 40 Lecture hours appropriate assessment prospective police cadets improve 2 to 40 Lab hours This course is designed to enhance their physical performance and the communication and field inves- keep informed of physical fitness PAC 43011 tigation skills of Code Enforcement techniques prior to entering the Rio Juvenile Law and Procedures Officers that are currently working Hondo Police Academy. The curricu- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or in that capacity. The students will be lum is geared toward and followed appropriate assessment; READ 023 or introduced to the following specific by the California Commission on appropriate assessment; PAC 040 code enforcement elements that will Peace Officer Standards and Training. Juvenile Law and Procedures for enable them to perform their duties: 0.148 to 0.741 Unit Officer Development presents new Legal Aspects, Introduction to Electri- 8 to 40 Lecture hours concepts in the law enforcement cal, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire 8 to 40 Lab hours procedures. This course is designed Codes, Vector Guidelines, Microbial to keep peace officers informed of Contamination for Substandard PAC 43001 current Federal and State Juvenile Housing and Resolving Neighbor- Advanced Officer Development Law changes and recent requirements hood Problems via Problem Oriented Prerequisite: Completion of basic peace which affect current law enforcement Policing Techniques. officer training or equivalent procedures. The curriculum follows 0.037 to 0.741 Unit Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or that recommended as refresher train- 2 to 40 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; READ 023 or ing by the California Commission on 2 to 40 Lab hours appropriate assessment Peace Officer Standards and Training. This course is designed to keep 0.037 to 0.741 Unit PAC 081 senior peace officers informed as 2 to 40 Lecture hours Code Enforcement, Introduction to to the latest innovations in enforce- 2 to 40 Lab hours Supervision ment techniques and concepts which Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or include but are not limited to infor- PAC 43015 appropriate assessment; READ 022 or mation sharing; problem oriented Laws of Arrest appropriate assessment; PAC 079; PAC policing models, and discretionary Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 080 decision making. The curriculum fol- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or This course is designed as a variable lows that recommended as refresher appropriate assessment; PAC 040 format (2-40 Hours Lecture; 2-40 training by the California Commis- This course is designed to keep peace Hours Lab) course for current Code sion on Peace Officer Standards and officers informed of new Federal and Enforcement Officers or supervisors, Training. State Arrest Law changes and recent new supervisors, or individuals who 0.037 to 0.741 Unit requirements which affect current may desire to seek employment as a 2 to 40 Lecture hours law enforcement procedures. Laws of supervisor of Code Enforcement Offi- 2 to 40 Lab hours Arrest for Officer Development pres- cers. Major topics include; Budgeting, ent new concepts in law enforcement Community Relations and Media, PAC 43003 procedures. The curriculum follows Personnel Issues and Counseling, Community Relations that recommended as refresher train- Leadership, Communication, Cost Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or ing by the California Commission on Recovery, and Report Writing. appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Peace Officer Standards and Training. 0.037 to 0.741 Unit appropriate assessment; PAC 040 0.037 to 0.741 Unit 2 to 40 Lecture hours This course is designed to keep peace 2 to 40 Lecture hours 2 to 40 Lab hours officers informed of new community 2 to 40 Lab hours relations issues as well as federal and

2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 241 PAC 43016 training by the California Commis- PAC 43030 Search and Seizure sion on Peace Officer Standards and Preliminary Investigation Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Training. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 0.037 to 0.741 Unit or appropriate assessment; READ 023 appropriate assessment; PAC 040 2 to 40 Lecture hours or appropriate assessment; PAC 040 This course is designed to keep peace 2 to 40 Lab hours Preliminary Investigation for Officer officers informed of new Federal and Development presents new concepts State Search and Seizure changes PAC 43020 in law enforcement procedures. This and recent requirements which affect Use of Force course is designed to keep peace current law enforcement procedures. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or officers informed of new Investiga- Search and Seizure for Officer Devel- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or tive Techniques, current Federal and opment presents new concepts in law appropriate assessment; PAC 040 State laws and recent requirements enforcement procedures. The cur- This course is designed to keep peace which affect current law enforcement riculum follows that recommended officers informed of current Use of procedures. The curriculum follows as refresher training by the California Force, Federal and State laws and that recommended as refresher train- Commission on Peace Officer Stan- recent requirements which affect ing by the California Commission on dards and Training. current law enforcement proce- Peace Officer Standards and Training. 0.037 to 0.741 Unit dures of the Use of Force for Officer 0.037 to 0.741 Unit 2 to 40 Lecture hours Development and new concepts in 2 to 40 Lecture hours 2 to 40 Lab hours law enforcement procedures. The cur- 2 to 40 Lab hours riculum follows that recommended PAC 43017 as refresher training by the California PAC 43032 Presentation of Evidence Commission on Peace Officer Stan- Physical Fitness Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or dards and Training. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 0.037 to 0.741 Unit appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment; PAC 040 2 to 40 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; PAC 040 This course is designed to provide the 2 to 40 Lab hours This course is designed to keep peace student with the necessary informa- officers informed of physical fitness tion and skills needed to observe the PAC 43024 techniques, current Federal and State rules of evidence as they pertain to Handling Disputes laws and recent requirements which relevancy, types of evidence, authen- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or affect current law enforcement pro- tication and chain of custody. This appropriate assessment; READ 023 or cedures. Physical Fitness for officer course will provide the student with appropriate assessment; PAC 040 development presents new concepts the necessary information and skills This course is designed to keep peace in law enforcement procedures. needed to function as a police officer. officers informed of new techniques The curriculum follows that recom- 0.037 to 0.741 Unit for handling disputes, Federal and mended as refresher training by the 2 to 40 Lecture hours State changes and recent require- California Commission on Peace 2 to 40 Lab hours ments which affect current law Officer Standards and Training. enforcement procedures. Handling 0.037 to 0.741 Unit PAC 43018 disputes for Officer Development 2 to 40 Lecture hours Investigative Report Writing presents new concepts in law enforce- 2 to 40 Lab hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or ment procedures. The curriculum fol- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or lows that recommended as refresher PAC 43035 appropriate assessment; PAC 040 training by the California Commis- Firearms This course is designed to keep peace sion on Peace Officer Standards and Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or officers informed of current Federal Training. appropriate assessment; READ 023 or and State Investigative Report Writ- 0.037 to 0.741 Unit appropriate assessment; PAC 040 ing laws and recent requirements 2 to 40 Lecture hours This course is designed to keep peace which affect current law enforcement 2 to 40 Lab hours officers informed of new Firearms procedures. Investigative Report Techniques, current Federal and State Writing for officer development pres- PAC 43026 laws and recent requirements which ents new concepts in law enforcement Unusual Occurrences affect current law enforcement proce- procedures. The curriculum follows Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or dures. Firearms for Officer Develop- that recommended as refresher train- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or ment present new concepts in law ing by the California Commission on appropriate assessment; PAC 040 enforcement procedures. The cur- Peace Officer Standards and Training. This course is designed to keep peace riculum follows that recommended as 0.037 to 0.741 Unit officers informed of new Unusual refresher training by California Com- 2 to 40 Lecture hours Occurrences Procedures, new Federal mission on Peace Officer Standards 2 to 40 Lab hours and State changes and recent require- and Training. ments which effect current law 0.037 to 0.741 Unit PAC 43019 enforcement procedures. Unusual 2 to 40 Lecture hours Vehicle Operations Occurrences for Officer Development 2 to 40 Lab hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or presents new concepts in law enforce- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or ment procedures. The curriculum fol- PAC 43036 appropriate assessment; PAC 040 lows that recommended as refresher Information Systems This course is designed to keep peace training by the California Commis- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or officers informed of new vehicle sion on Peace Officer Standards and appropriate assessment; READ 023 or operations procedures affected by Training. appropriate assessment; PAC 040 Federal and State changes and recent 0.037 to 0.741 Unit This course is designed to keep peace requirements which effect current 2 to 40 Lecture hours officers informed of new Criminal law enforcement procedures. Vehicle 2 to 40 Lab hours Justice Information Systems, current Operations for Officer Development Federal and State laws and recent presents new concepts in law enforce- requirements which affect current ment procedures. The curriculum fol- law enforcement procedures. Infor- lows that recommended as refresher mation Systems for Officer Develop- ment presents new concepts in law enforcement procedures. The cur- 242 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog riculum follows that recommended ments which effect current law PAC 43060 as refresher training by the California enforcement procedures. Hazardous Security Basic Course Commission on Peace Officer Stan- Materials for Officer Development Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or dards and Training. presents new concepts in law enforce- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 0.037 to 0.741 Unit ment procedures. The curriculum fol- appropriate assessment 2 to 40 Lecture hours lows that recommended as refresher This course is designed to keep any 2 to 40 Lab hours training by the California Commis- officer and/or interested students sion on Peace Officer Standards and informed of new security basic PAC 43038 Training. instruction, current Federal and Gang Awareness 0.037 to 0.741 Unit State laws and recent requirements Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 2 to 40 Lecture hours which affect current law enforcement appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 2 to 40 Lab hours procedures. Security Basic Course appropriate assessment; PAC 040 presents new concepts in security This course is designed to keep PAC 43043 procedures. The curriculum follows peace officers informed of new Impact Weapons that recommended for training by Gang Awareness information, cur- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or the California Commission on Peace rent Federal and State laws and appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Officer Standards and Training and recent requirements which affect appropriate assessment; PAC 040 Consumer Affairs. law enforcement procedures. Gang This course is designed to keep 0.037 to 0.741 Unit Awareness for Peace Officer Develop- peace officers informed of new 2 to 40 Lecture hours ment presents new concepts in law Impact Weapons instruction, current 2 to 40 Lab hours enforcement procedures. The cur- Federal and State laws and recent riculum follows that recommended requirements which affect current PAC 43061 as refresher training by the California law enforcement procedures. Impact Supervisory Course for Security Commission on Peace Officer Stan- Weapons for Officer Development Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or dards and Training. presents new concepts in law enforce- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 0.17 to 0.5 Unit ment procedures. The curriculum fol- appropriate assessment; PAC 43060 2 to 40 Lecture hours lows that recommended as refresher This course is designed to keep 2 to 40 Lab hours training by the California Commis- officers and/or interested students sion on Peace Officer Standards and informed of new supervisory instruc- PAC 4304 Training. tion for security personnel, current Advanced Officer Training, District 0.037 to 0.741 Unit Federal and State laws and recent Attorney 2 to 40 Lecture hours requirements which affect current This course is designed to meet 2 to 40 Lab hours law enforcement procedures. Super- P.O.S.T. requirements for advanced visory Course for Security presents officer training for District Attor- PAC 43049 new concepts in security procedures. ney’s investigators. The content shall First Aid/CPR The curriculum follows that recom- be devoted to a combination of the Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or mended by the California Commis- following subjects: new laws; recent appropriate assessment; READ 023 or sion on Peace Officer Standards and court decisions and/or search and appropriate assessment; PAC 040 Training and Consumer Affairs. seizure refresher; officer survival This course is designed to keep peace 0.07 to 1.48 Units techniques; new concepts; proce- officers informed of new first aid and 2 to 40 Lecture hours dures; technology; and discretionary CPR techniques, current Federal and 2 to 40 Lab hours decision making. State laws and recent requirements 0.167 to 0.75 Unit which affect current law enforcement PAC 43062 8 to 40 Lecture hours procedures. First Aid/CPR for officer Advanced Security Officer development presents new concepts Development PAC 43040 in law enforcement procedures. Prerequisite: PAC 43060 Weapons Violations The curriculum follows that recom- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or mended as refresher training by the appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or California Commission on Peace appropriate assessment appropriate assessment; PAC 040 Officer Standards and Training. This course is designed to keep This course is designed to keep peace 0.037 to 0.741 Unit senior security officers informed as officers informed of new Weapons 2 to 40 Lecture hours to the latest innovations in enforce- Violations laws, current Federal and 2 to 40 Lab hours ment techniques and concepts State laws and recent requirements which includes information sharing, which affect current law enforcement PAC 43055 problem oriented policing models procedures. Weapons Violations for Emergency Planning and discretionary decision making. Officer Development presents new Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or The curriculum follows that recom- concepts in law enforcement proce- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or mended as refresher training by the dures. The curriculum follows that appropriate assessment; PAC 040 California Commission on Peace Offi- recommended as refresher training This course is designed to keep peace cer Standards and Training and the by the California Commission on officers informed of new areas of California Department of Consumer Peace Officer Standards and Training. emergency planning training, current Affairs. 0.037 to 0.741 Unit Federal and State laws and recent 0.037 to 0.741 Unit 2 to 40 Lecture hours requirements which affect current 2 to 40 Lecture hours 2 to 40 Lab hours law enforcement procedures. Emer- 2 to 40 Lab hours gency Planning for officer develop- PAC 43041 ment presents new concepts in law PAC 4308 Hazardous Materials enforcement procedures. The cur- Techniques of Teaching Spanish Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or riculum follows that recommended as Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or refresher training by California Com- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment; PAC 040 mission on Peace Officer Standards appropriate assessment; PAC 040 This course is designed to keep peace and Training. This course is designed to acquaint officers informed of new Hazardous 0.037 to 0.741 Unit the non-Spanish speaking public Materials techniques, new Federal 2 to 40 Lecture hours service employee with development and State changes and recent require- 2 to 40 Lab hours/ 2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 243 of course, lessons, dialogue and integrity, performance goals, prin- PAC 4330 vocabulary materials. Lesson prepa- ciples of instruction, and role model. Trial Preparation and Courtroom ration, aids, video tapes and narra- 0.037 to 0.741 Unit Demeanor tive recordings will be used to assist 2 to 40 Lecture hours Prerequisite: AJ 104 the student in developing a practical 2 to 40 Lab hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or knowledge of Spanish. appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 0.07 to 1.48 Units PAC 4317 appropriate assessment; AJ 041; AJ 208; 2 to 40 Lecture hours Crime Scene Investigation AJ 275; PAC 4317; PAC 4328; PAC 2 to 40 Lab hours Prerequisite: AJ 275 4382 Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or This course is designed for students PAC 4311 appropriate assessment; READ 023 or interested in a career in the field of Supervisory and Management Seminar appropriate assessment; AJ 041; AJ 104; criminal justice, forensics and for Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or AJ 208 crime scene personnel. The course appropriate assessment; PAC 040 or This course is designed to present a will prepare students to give effective PAC 075B, 075C, 075D detailed study of the various investi- testimony in a court of law as related This course is designed to inform and gative and scientific aspects of crime to recognizing, obtaining, developing update supervisors and managers scene investigation. Emphasis will be and preserving physical evidence. in the public safety field. Classroom placed on the collection, preservation, The course will include courtroom time will consist of lecture presenta- identification and packaging of evi- demeanor, how to qualify as an tions, participation in simulation dence. Several field problems will be expert witness, the study of direct games, and the sharing of limited conducted to give the student practi- and cross examination questions and outside assignments. Students will cal experience in the proper methods participation in moot court training. have an opportunity to explore their of crime scene investigation. 0.07 to 1.48 Units own leadership styles, as well as 0.07 to 1.48 Units 2 to 40 Lecture hours the unique personality of the police 2 to 40 Lecture hours 2 to 40 Lab hours officer. Students will also develop 2 to 40 Lab hours a better understanding of specific PAC 4337 skills which will assist them in their PAC 4327 Rangemaster Instructor School roles. The course, while specifi- Advanced Latent Fingerprints Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or cally designed for supervisors and Prerequisite: PAC 4380 appropriate assessment; READ 023 or managers, would also be of benefit Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment; PAC 040 to individuals who are preparing for appropriate assessment; READ 023 or This is a variable format (2-40 Hours supervisory positions in the public appropriate assessment; AJ 041; AJ 104; of Instruction; 2-40 Hours of Lab) safety field. AJ 208; AJ 275 course designed to instruct the expe- 0.07 to 1.48 Units This course is designed for students rienced officer with the operation 2 to 40 Lecture hours interested in the field of fingerprint and maintenance of a firing range. 2 to 40 Lab hours comparison, forensics and law Teaching techniques and the use of enforcement. The course stresses revolvers, semiautomatic handguns, PAC 4313 advanced fingerprint identification rifles, shotguns and fully automatic Law Enforcement Instructors techniques including the latest print weapons will be emphasized. Development Course development techniques using vari- 0.07 to 1.48 Units Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or ous powders, chemicals, and forensic 2 to 40 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; READ 023 or light sources. 2 to 40 Lab hours appropriate assessment; PAC 040 0.07 to 1.48 Units This lecture-workshop is designed 2 to 40 Lecture hours PAC 4339 for law enforcement training officers 2 to 40 Lab hours Tactics for Field Officers and instructors. The student will Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or gain a knowledge of and the abil- PAC 4328 appropriate assessment; READ 023 or ity to organize the law enforcement Advanced Crime Scene Techniques appropriate assessment; PAC 040 training functions within the agency Prerequisite: AJ 208 This course is designed for field as demonstrated by a model which Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or officers to combat complacency or they will develop during the course. appropriate assessment; READ 023 or apathy that may have intruded into The student will develop the ability appropriate assessment; AJ 041; AJ 104; their behavior. It will reinforce their to prepare a training program includ- AJ 275; PAC 4317 mental attitude, physical awareness ing course outlines, lesson plans and This course is designed for students and training that is needed in han- audio-visual aids. This ability will be interested in a career in the field of dling the situational complexities that demonstrated by actual presentation criminal justice and for crime scene officers are continually confronted of each of the above items. Students investigation personnel. It presup- with in the field. It is also designed to will gain the ability to make instruc- poses a basic knowledge of the crime stimulate or renew their commitment tional presentations which they will scene investigation process. Selected to good personal practices encour- demonstrate to the class during types of physical evidence will be aging safety and the professional workshops. examined in depth to include the delivery of service to the public. 0.037 to 0.741 Unit recognition, collection, and forensic 0.07 to 1.48 Units 2 to 40 Lecture hours value of selected evidence types. An 2 to 40 Lecture hours 2 to 40 Lab hours introduction to the criminalistics 2 to 40 Lab hours laboratory organization and function PAC 4314 will be presented. PAC 4342 Field Training Officer Course 0.07 to 1.48 Units Weapons, Semi-Automatic Handguns Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 2 to 40 Lecture hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 2 to 40 Lab hours appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment; PAC 040 appropriate assessment; PAC 040 This course is designed to teach This course is designed for personnel a Police Officer how to train new who are concerned with semiauto- recruits. This course includes training matic pistols as a police service side principles, civil liability, ethics and arm. Overall course will encompass Colt .45 semiautomatic, Smith and

244 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog Wesson models 39 and 59, Browning PAC 4353 provide the student with the neces- Hi-Power 9 millimeters, plus other Industrial Security Baton Powers to sary information and skills needed uniform and off-duty semiautomatic Arrest, Chemical Agents to function as a radar enforcement pistols. This course is designed for students officer. The curriculum follows that 0.037 to 0.741 Unit who are involved in private security. recommended as refresher training 2 to 40 Lecture hours The contents presented will qualify by the California Commission on 2 to 40 Lab hours students for certification with the Peace Officer Standards and Training. Department of Consumer Affairs in 0.074 to 1.482 Units PAC 4343 the areas of Powers to Arrest, Chemi- 2 to 40 Lecture hours Special Weapons Training cal Agents and Baton. 2 to 40 Lab hours Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 0.167 to 0.75 Unit appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 8 to 40 Lecture hours PAC 4362 appropriate assessment Child Abuse Investigation This course is designed to familiarize PAC 4355 Advisory: PAC 040 both law enforcement and private Advanced Police Video/Photography This course is designed to provide the security personnel with the latest Prerequisite: PHTO 190 student with the necessary informa- types of firearms. Emphasis will be Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or tion and skills needed to function as placed on the legal aspects of the use appropriate assessment; READ 023 or a Child Abuse Investigator. Specifi- of firearms and the safe handling of appropriate assessment; AJ 041; AJ 104; cally, this course covers child abuse various types of firearms. AJ 208; AJ 275 laws, recognition of abuse, victim 0.07 to 1.48 Units This course is designed for students treatment, interviewing and inves- 2 to 40 Lecture hours interested in preparing for a career in tigating techniques, inter-agency 2 to 40 Lab hours the field of crime scene video, pho- coordination and court involvement. tography, forensics and law enforce- 0.167 to 0.75 Unit PAC 4350 ment. The course introduces students 8 to 40 Lecture hours Crime Prevention Theory and Practice to the advanced use of various Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or video and photography techniques PAC 4365 appropriate assessment; READ 023 or employed during a police investiga- Vice Investigation appropriate assessment; PAC 040 tion with special emphasis on docu- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or This course is designed to acquaint menting a crime scene and preparing appropriate assessment; READ 023 or law enforcement personnel with evidence for use in a court of law. appropriate assessment; PAC 040 the latest theories and techniques 0.07 to 1.48 Units This course is designed to provide the of crime prevention through oppor- 2 to 40 Lecture hours student with the necessary informa- tunity reduction. Emphasis will be 2 to 40 Lab hours tion and skills needed to function placed on physical security devices as vice investigator. Specifically, and systems, community involve- PAC 4358 this course covers the legal issues, ment in prevention programs, evalu- Police Defensive Driving Course types of offenses and investigative ation of crime trends and prevention Prerequisite: Valid California Driver’s techniques used in vice investigation. techniques, development of preven- License The curriculum follows that recom- tion strategies and program materials, Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or mended as refresher training by the crime prevention and the community appropriate assessment; READ 023 or California Commission on Peace planning process, ordinances, zoning appropriate assessment; PAC 040 Officer Standards and Training. and environmental design. The cur- This course is designed to provide 0.037 to 0.741 Unit riculum follows that recommended officers with an understanding and 2 to 40 Lecture hours as refresher training by the California awareness of the problems inherent 2 to 40 Lab hours Commission on Peace Officer Stan- in the skills required for defensively dards and Training. driving a police vehicle in everyday PAC 4366 0.037 to 0.741 Unit use. It is not a red light and siren, Basic Traffic Accident Investigation 2 to 40 Lecture hours high speed pursuit, emergency Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 2 to 40 Lab hours vehicle operation course. Rather, it is appropriate assessment; READ 023 or a course with the idea in mind that appropriate assessment; PAC 040 PAC 4351 accidents can be prevented by giving This course is designed to provide the Industrial Security Powers to Arrest and students a series of demonstrations, student with the necessary informa- Baton Training lectures and practical exercises in tion and skills to conduct basic traffic This course is designed for students basic police vehicle defensive driving accident investigations. Specifically, who are involved in private security. techniques which also includes the this course covers the reporting inves- The contents presented will give use of the on-tract skid pan for actual tigation, cause determination and an overview of the role of security driver training. The curriculum fol- prosecution aspects of traffic accident guards, First Aid basics, Powers to lows that recommended as refresher investigation. The curriculum follows Arrest and P.O.S.T. Certified Baton training by the California Commis- that recommended as refresher train- Training. sion on Peace Officer Standards and ing by the California Commission on 0.167 to 0.75 Unit Training. Peace Officer Standards and Training. 8 to 40 Lecture hours 0.037 to 0.741 Unit 0.037 to 0.741 Unit 2 to 40 Lecture hours 2 to 40 Lecture hours PAC 4352 2 to 40 Lab hours 2 to 40 Lab hours Industrial Security Baton Powers to Arrest Firearms PAC 4360 PAC 4367 This course is designed for students Radar Traffic Enforcement Intermediate Traffic Accident who are involved in private security. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Investigation The contents presented will qualify appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Prerequisite: PAC 4366 students for certification with the appropriate assessment; PAC 040 Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Department of Consumer Affairs in Radar Traffic Enforcement course appropriate assessment; READ 023 or the areas of Powers to Arrest, Fire- covers the legal issues involved, the appropriate assessment; PAC 040 arms, and Baton. nomenclature, concepts and practi- This course is designed to expand 0.167 to 0.75 Unit cal operation of police speed control on the student’s basic understand- 8 to 40 Lecture hours radar. This course is designed to

2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 245 ing of traffic accident investigation employment in public agencies and This course is designed for students and develop a working knowledge currently have a working knowledge interested in a career in law enforce- of the following subject areas: traffic of the law enforcement functions with ment and/or forensics. The course engineering, point of impact deter- the skills and information necessary will present an advanced overview of mination, skid mark analysis, crime to satisfy state requirements for the techniques that are used and issues lab procedures and insurance fraud. PC 832 Communications and Arrest that surface during the initial investi- The curriculum follows that recom- Techniques course which covers gation of the death of a human being. mended as refresher training by the community relations, communica- The course will also address the California Commission on Peace tions, report writing, arrest control role of the Coroner’s office and their Officer Standards and Training. and personal searches. This course ability to scientifically investigate the 0.037 to 0.741 Unit can be taken alone or in combination cause and manner of any sudden, 2 to 40 Lecture hours with PAC 4376, PC 832 Arrest and/ suspicious, or violent death. 2 to 40 Lab hours or PAC 4377, PC 832 Firearms to 0.5 Unit satisfy varying agency requirements. 24 Lecture hours PAC 4376 The curriculum follows that recom- PC 832 Arrest mended as refresher training by the Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or California Commission on Peace appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Officer Standards and Training. POLITICAL SCIENCE appropriate assessment; PAC 040 0.037 to 0.741 Unit Division of Behavioral This course is designed to provide 2 to 40 Lecture hours & Social Sciences the student, employed or seeking 2 to 40 Lab hours employment in public agencies, with POLS 110 the skills and information neces- PAC 4380 Government of the United States sary to satisfy the state requirements Fingerprint Classification Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or for the PC 832 Arrest course which Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or covers the California justice system, appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment professional behavior, law, evidence appropriate assessment; AJ 041; AJ 104; Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU and discretionary decision making. AJ 208; AJ 275 (*Students will receive credit from UC This course can be taken alone or in This course is designed for students for only one of the following courses: combination with PAC 4377, PC 832 interested in the field of fingerprint POLS 110 or POLS 110H) Firearms and/or PAC 4378, PC 832 comparison, forensics and law This course surveys and analyzes the Communications and Arrest Methods enforcement. The course provides origins, principles, institutions, poli- to satisfy varying agency require- training in the study of the science cies, and politics of U.S. National and ments. of fingerprints. Topics include the California State Governments, includ- 0.037 to 0.741 Unit ethics and professional conduct of ing their constitutions. Emphasis is 2 to 40 Lecture hours fingerprint examiners, the historical placed on the rights and responsibili- 2 to 40 Lab hours development of fingerprint science, ties of citizens, and an understanding fingerprint pattern interpretation, of the political processes and issues PAC 4377 the Henry System of fingerprint involved in the workings of govern- PC 832 Firearms classification, the N.C.I.C. classifica- ment. This course fulfills the Ameri- Prerequisite: PAC 4376; Pursuant to tion system, recording inked finger can Institutions requirement for the Section 13511.5 of the California Penal and palm prints, and the automated Associate Degree. It also is suitable Code, each student who is not sponsored fingerprint identification system. for students wishing to expand their by a local or other law enforcement 0.037 to 0.741 Unit knowledge of local, state and national agency, must submit written certifica- 2 to 40 Lecture hours governments. tion from the California Department of 2 to 40 Lab hours 3 Units Justice certifying no criminal history 54 Lecture hours background which would disqualify the PAC 4381 student pursuant to Section 12021.1 P.C. Friction Skin Comparison POLS 110H Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Prerequisite: PAC 4380 Government of the United States appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a “C” or appropriate assessment appropriate assessment; READ 023 or better This course is designed to provide appropriate assessment; AJ 041; AJ 104; Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate the student employed or seeking AJ 208; AJ 275 assessment employment in public agencies with This course is designed for students Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU the skills and information necessary interested in preparing for a career in (*Students will receive credit from UC to satisfy state requirements for the the field of fingerprint comparisons, for only one of the following courses: PC 832 Firearms course which covers forensics and law enforcement. The POLS 110 or POLS 110H) firearms safety, care, cleaning, shoot- course provides training in the area This course surveys and analyzes the ing and qualification. This course can of friction skin comparison. Topics origins, principles, institutions, poli- be taken alone or in combination with include the uniqueness of finger- cies, and politics of U.S. National and PAC 4376, PC 832 Arrest and/or PAC prints, principles of comparison California State Governments, includ- 4378, PC 832 Communications/Arrest and individualization, type of ridge ing their constitutions. Emphasis is to satisfy varying agency require- characteristics, identification proto- placed on the rights and responsibili- ments. cols, and the conclusions a fingerprint ties of citizens, and an understanding 0.037 to 0.741 Unit examiner can reach. of the political processes and issues 2 to 40 Lecture hours 0.037 to 0.741 Unit involved in the workings of govern- 2 to 40 Lab hours 2 to 40 Lecture hours ment. This course fulfills the Ameri- 2 to 40 Lab hours can Institutions requirement for the PAC 4378 Associate Degree. It also is suitable PC 832 Communications and Arrest PAC 4382 for students wishing to expand their Methods Death Investigation knowledge of local, state and national Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Prerequisite: PAC 4328 governments. This course is intended appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or for students eligible for the Honors appropriate assessment; PAC 4376 appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Program. This course is designed to provide appropriate assessment; AJ 041; AJ 208; 3 Units the student employed or seeking AJ 275; PAC 4317 54 Lecture hours 246 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog POLS 120 organizations. Further emphasis is tion that are above and beyond the California State and Local Governments placed on a comparison-contrast of conditions of regular employment. Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or various national economies. Geo- This course is intended for students appropriate assessment graphic areas of concern include whose intended job is related to the Transfers to: CSU Africa, Europe, the Pacific Rim, the field of government and have com- This course is an introduction to the Middle East, Latin America, Russia, pleted or enrolled in the appropriate structure, functions, and politics of China, and the United States. The coursework. “Contact the CWE office California governments including course is cross-listed as Economics regarding re-enrollment procedures”. state, county, municipal and special 135 and Political Science 135. Credit is Student Unpaid Internship: districts. given in either area, not both. 1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours; 3 Units 3 Units 3 Units/180 hours;4 Units/240 hours 54 Lecture hours 54 Lecture hours Student Paid Internship: 1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours; POLS 128 POLS 140 3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours Introduction to Political Philosophy International Relations 1 to 4 Units Advisory: ENGL 101 or appropriate Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 3 Lecture hours assessment; READ 023 or appropriate appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 60 to 300 hours assessment appropriate assessment Transfers to: UC, CSU Transfers to: UC, CSU POLS 299 This course is for students interested This course examines the structure Directed Study: Political Science in the relationship between political and operation of the international Transfers to: UC, CSU systems and philosophy. It is espe- system. Emphasis is placed on the Independent Study/Directed Study cially relevant for students interested nature and sources of conflict and is intended for students who have in political science, philosophy and cooperation, issues of war and peace the ability to assume responsibil- law. This course introduces the among states in the international ity for independent work and to history and development of politi- system, and international economic prepare written or oral reports and/ cal thought, and will consider the development. The impact of nation- or appropriate projects. To enroll in justification of the State, Libertarian- states, international organizations, an independent study/directed study ism, Socialism, Communism, as well and non-governmental actors are all course, students must possess a 2.5 as conceptions of rights and distribu- examined. This course is suitable for overall grade point average, a 3.0 tions of goods. students who wish to expand their grade point average in the discipline 3 Units knowledge of international politics of study being requested, or receive 54 Lecture hours and for those who wish to major in an exception from the instructor. political science or international rela- Independent Studies/Directed Stud- POLS 130 tions. ies may be developed from any topic Comparative Government 3 Units arising from or related to a course of Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 54 Lecture hours study that will result in developing appropriate assessment; READ 023 or depth and breadth in that subject appropriate assessment POLS 150 area. Students will be expected to Transfers to: UC, CSU Chicano Politics (Same as CHST 150) meet on a regular basis with their fac- This course examines the politi- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 ulty sponsor and submit a final report cal systems of selected industrial or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or project, and student progress shall democracies, dictatorships, and appropriate assessment be evaluated at regular intervals. governments of the developing Transfers to: UC, CSU Academic standards for Independent world. Emphasis is placed on the This course examines U.S. history Studies/Directed Studies shall be the institutional development and politi- and political issues relevant to the same as those for other courses. Units cal processes and cultures within Chicano/Latino community, pro- are awarded in accordance to Title these countries. This course features vides an overview of Chicano/Latino V regulations with one unit of credit an examination of current political demographics in the U.S, examines awarded for 54 hours of Directed problems and a comparison of such Chicano/Latino political activism Studies, six (6) hours of which must differing ideologies as Marxism, and the rise of Chicano/Latino politi- be with an instructor. The instructor democracy, theocracy, and totalitari- cal leadership. This is an entry level is responsible for monitoring student anism. This course is intended for the course serving as an elective for both progress through the semester. student interested in the study of for- the Political Science and Chicano Students may take directed study eign governments and for those who Studies majors. courses for a maximum of four (4) wish to major in political science. 3 Units units within a discipline, and may 3 Units 54 Lecture hours not accumulate more than a total of 54 Lecture hours twelve (12) units college wide. POLS 290 1 to 4 Units POLS 135 Cooperative Work Experience/ 54 to 216 Lab hours International Political Economy Internship for Political Science Related Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Fields appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment appropriate assessment; READ 023 or PSYCHOLOGY Transfers to: UC, CSU appropriate assessment This is an introductory course Transfers to: CSU Division of Behavioral designed for students interested This course supports and reinforces & Social Sciences in economics and political science, on-the-job training in governmental as well as anyone interested in the positions under supervision of a PSY 101 global interconnectedness of the college instructor and is facilitated Introductory Psychology world economy. The course focuses by the use of learning objectives. The Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or on the relations between the politi- student will be working in a skilled appropriate assessment; READ 023 or cal and economic systems within the or professional level assignment in an appropriate assessment global economy. The course covers area of local, county, state, or federal Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU the impact of political decisions on government and will meet perfor- (*Students will receive credit from UC world economies and international mance objectives related to instruc- for only one of the following courses: PSY 101 or PSY 101H) 2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 247 This course is designed as a general better understanding of the devel- disorders, drug legislation, and treat- introduction to psychology for psy- opment gains and losses that occur ment options. Societal and cultural chology majors, those with an interest throughout our lives. differences will also be noted. in psychology, or anyone with a 3 Units 3 Units desire to further their understanding 54 Lecture hours 54 Lecture hours of human behavior. It provides an overview of the field of psychology, PSY 114 PSY 123 introducing students to the research Introduction to Abnormal Psychology Drug Education and Prevention methods used to advance the science Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or of psychology and the various areas appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or that comprise this diverse discipline. appropriate assessment appropriate assessment Research and theories are presented, Transfers to: UC, CSU Transfers to: CSU discussed, and evaluated. Topics cov- This course provides an introduction This course is designed for students ered include biological psychology, to the study of abnormal behavior interested in furthering their under- sensation and perception, lifespan for psychology majors, those with standing of substance dependence development, learning, memory, an interest in abnormal psychology, and those interested in working with motivation and emotion, cognition, or anyone with a desire to further populations recovering from or at personality, psychopathology and their understanding of abnormality. risk for such problems. It addresses social psychology. The classification, assessment and the history, theories, models, and 3 Units treatment of psychological disorders approaches to substance abuse 54 Lecture hours will be explored. Students will not education and prevention. In addi- only develop an understanding of the tion to an academic look at drug PSY 101H etiology and diagnosis of such disor- abuse, students will also explore and Introductory Psychology ders, as based upon DSM-IV-TR cri- examine their own values and beliefs Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade of teria, but develop an appreciation of about substance use and misuse. The “C” or better the cultural, historical and theoretical impact of public policy, the media, Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate influences that affect the definitions and drug education programs on assessment and treatment of abnormal behavior. drug use will all be considered. Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU 3 Units 3 Units (*Students will receive credit from UC 54 Lecture hours 54 Lecture hours for only one of the following courses: PSY 101 or PSY 101H) PSY 116 PSY 127 This course is designed as a general Introduction to Cross-Cultural Introduction to the Physiological Effects introduction to psychology for psy- Psychology of Drugs of Abuse chology majors, those with an interest Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or in psychology, or anyone with a appropriate assessment; READ 022 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or desire to further their understanding appropriate assessment appropriate assessment of human behavior. It provides an Transfers to: CSU Transfers to: CSU overview of the field of psychology, This course provides an introduction This course is designed for students introducing students to the research to the literature of Cross-Cultural interested in furthering their under- methods used to advance the science Psychology. This course is organized standing of psychoactive drugs and of psychology and the various areas around understanding the historical those interested in working with that comprise this diverse discipline. events leading to research in cross- populations recovering from or at Research and theories are presented, cultural psychology, and the efforts risk for drug problems. It provides discussed, and evaluated. Topics cov- to understand human behavior an examination of the pharmaco- ered include biological psychology, within an international and multicul- logical actions of drugs of abuse and sensation and perception, lifespan tural context. From this context, an how this relates to the physiological, development, learning, memory, variety of psychological phenomena as well as the behavioral, effects of motivation and emotion, cognition, will be studied including conscious- such drugs. The properties of drugs personality, psychopathology and ness, learning and memory, life-span that increase the likelihood of the social psychology. This course is development, perception, cognition, development of dependence will be intended for those who meet Honors emotion, social psychology, and emphasized. Program requirements. stress and coping. 3 Units 3 Units 3 Units 54 Lecture hours 54 Lecture hours 54 Lecture hours PSY 133 PSY 112 PSY 121 Personal and Social Adjustment Lifespan Development Drugs, Society, and Behavior Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment appropriate assessment appropriate assessment Transfers to: UC, CSU Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU Transfers to: CSU This course is designed for the (*Students will receive credit from UC This course is for the student who student interested in furthering their for only one of the following courses: PSY seeks a basic understanding of the general knowledge of themselves and 112 or CD 106) effects of drugs of abuse and an the more applied areas of psychology. This course provides an overview of in-depth consideration of the societal An overview of the principles under- human psychological development aspects of psychoactive drugs. It is lying mental health and well-being is across the lifespan. The physical, cog- designed for those students interested provided with the goal of initiating nitive, social, and emotional changes in furthering their understanding of a process of self-discovery through that occur from the prenatal period psychoactive drugs and those inter- readings and activities designed through old age are addressed. In ested in working with populations to explore existing beliefs, biases, addition, current research findings recovering from or at risk for drug and expectations. Topics addressed and their applicability to ongo- problems. Current and historical uses include personality theories and ing developmental problems are of and attitudes towards drugs will therapy, life span development, stress explored. This course is appropriate be addressed, as well as drug use and stressors, forms of adaptive and for the student seeking to develop a maladaptive behavior, resources for

248 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog effective communication, interper- course is designed for students major- dent who has an interest in under- sonal relationships including friend- ing in psychology, sociology, political standing the biological processes that ship and marriage, sexuality, work science, and anthropology. underlie human behavior. The bio- and the development of personal 4 Units logical basis of normal and abnormal values and a philosophy of life. 72 Lecture hours behavior, including sensory systems, 3 Units brain and behavior relationships, and 54 Lecture hours PSY 200 underlying neurochemical processes Research Methods in Psychology will be addressed. The extent to PSY 170 Prerequisite: PSY 101 which biological processes interact Introduction to Learning and Memory Prerequisite/Corequisite: MATH 130 or with environmental influences to Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or PSY 190 determine behavior will be explored. appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or This course is intended for students appropriate assessment appropriate assessment; READ 023 or eligible for the Honors Program. Transfers to: UC, CSU appropriate assessment 3 Units This course details the background Transfers to: UC, CSU 54 Lecture hours and research that led to the identifica- This course provides an introduction of the different types of learning tion to the philosophy of science and PSY 299 and memory. Students will explore the examination of the hypothetical Directed Study: Psychology topics in the field of learning and deductive methods and their relation- Transfers to: UC, CSU memory including but not limited to ship to theory. Topics include: the Independent Study/Directed Study classical conditioning, operant con- nature of experimental research and is intended for students who have ditioning, instrumental conditioning, design, experimental and non-exper- the ability to assume responsibil- short-term and long-term memory, imental research-including group ity for independent work and to forgetting, and models of learning and single-subject designs, literature prepare written or oral reports and/ and memory. This course is benefi- review, research ethics, collection and or appropriate projects. To enroll in cial for students that are Psychology analysis of data, and writing APA- an independent study/directed study majors, students looking to transfer style reports. Collection, handling, course, students must possess a 2.5 as a Psychology major and students and analysis of original empirical overall grade point average, a 3.0 that are interested in learning about data, during class and outside of grade point average in the discipline the field of learning and memory. class, in both experimental and non- of study being requested, or receive 3 Units experimental designs, are an integral an exception from the instructor. 54 Lecture hours component of the course. The course Independent Studies/Directed Stud- is designed for students intending to ies may be developed from any topic PSY 180 pursue a degree in psychology. arising from or related to a course of Positive Psychology 3 Units study that will result in developing Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 36 Lecture hours depth and breadth in that subject appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 54 Lab hours area. Students will be expected to appropriate assessment meet on a regular basis with their fac- Transfers to: UC, CSU PSY 210 ulty sponsor and submit a final report This course focuses on the research, Biological Psychology or project, and student progress shall theories, and ideas surrounding, Prerequisite: PSY 101 be evaluated at regular intervals. promoting, and maintaining well- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Academic standards for Independent being, good health, and happiness. appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Studies/Directed Studies shall be the Students will explore topics in the appropriate assessment same as those for other courses. Units field of positive psychology including Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU are awarded in accordance to Title but not limited to wellness, opti- (*Students will receive credit from UC V regulations with one unit of credit mism, flow, happiness, and positive for only one of the following courses: PSY awarded for 54 hours of Directed thinking. This course is beneficial for 210 or PSY 210H) Studies, six (6) hours of which must students that are Psychology majors, This course is designed for the stu- be with an instructor. The instructor students looking to transfer as a Psy- dent who has an interest in under- is responsible for monitoring student chology majors and students that are standing the biological processes that progress through the semester. interested in learning about positive underlie human behavior. The bio- Students may take directed study psychology. logical basis of normal and abnormal courses for a maximum of four (4) 3 Units behavior, including sensory systems, units within a discipline, and may 54 Lecture hours brain and behavior relationships, and not accumulate more than a total of underlying neurochemical processes twelve (12) units college wide. PSY 190 will be addressed. The extent to 1 to 4 Units Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences which biological processes interact 54 to 216 Lab hours Prerequisite: MATH 070 or MATH with environmental influences to 070D with a grade of “C” or better or determine behavior will be explored. appropriate assessment 3 Units Advisory: ENGL 101 and READ 023 or 54 Lecture hours appropriate assessment RADIO Transfers to: UC, CSU PSY 210H Division of Communications This course provides an overview Biological Psychology & Languages of the types of statistics that are Prerequisite: PSY 101 and ENGL 101 important in the behavioral sciences. with a “C” or better. Enrollment is The main focus of this course is on restricted to those who meet Honors RDIO 104 hypothesis testing and the statistics Program requirements (minimum GPA Introduction to Broadcasting that are used to analyze it. Students of 3.0) Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or will learn to present and interpret Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate appropriate assessment; READ 023 or experimental data from the behav- assessment appropriate assessment Transfers to: CSU ioral sciences. Topics covered include Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU This course is an introduction into the basic probability, measures of central (*Students will receive credit from UC field of broadcasting in a survey form tendency, measures of variance, sam- for only one of the following courses: PSY covering the vast areas of broadcast- pling, and inferential statistics. This 210 or PSY 210H) ing throughout the world. It is a This course is designed for the stu- 2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 249 broad survey of the history, theory, related to instruction that are above The emphasis of this class will be on and operation of radio and television and beyond the conditions of regular learning new techniques and then broadcasting in the United States, employment. This course is intended applying them to classes and work including legal and social aspects, for students whose intended job is situations. This is a non-degree credit networks, programming, production, related to the field of radio and have course and is offered on a pass/no sales and advertising, and station completed or enrolled in the appro- pass basis. personnel. At least one field trip to priate coursework. “Contact the 1.5 Units a radio or television studio will be CWE office regarding re-enrollment 27 Lecture hours scheduled each semester. procedures”. 3 Units Student Unpaid Internship: READ 020 54 Lecture hours 1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours; Introductory Reading 3 Units/180 hours; 4 Units/240 hours This is an introductory course for RDIO 136 Student Paid Internship: students with beginning reading Radio Production 1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours; skills. Students will learn meanings Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours and the pronunciation of new words. appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 1 to 4 Units In addition, students will practice appropriate assessment 3 Lecture hours basic comprehension skills through Transfers to: CSU 60 to 300 hours readings dealing with the workplace, This course is intended as an intro- college, and everyday life. This duction for students wanting to learn RDIO 299 course is appropriate for native and the production and management Directed Study: Radio second language learners. This is a techniques in radio broadcasting. Transfers to: UC, CSU non-degree applicable course offered Students will be shown basic tech- Independent Study/Directed Study on a pass/no pass basis. niques for writing and producing the is intended for students who have 3 Units commercial and public service type the ability to assume responsibil- 54 Lecture hours announcements. Students will be ity for independent work and to shown through lecture, demonstra- prepare written or oral reports and/ READ 021 tion, and taped examples the proper or appropriate projects. To enroll in Basic Reading announcing and on-air presenta- an independent study/directed study Prerequisite: Appropriate placement tion techniques. Students will make course, students must possess a 2.5 through the Rio Hondo Assessment demonstration tapes and air checks of overall grade point average, a 3.0 process examples of their work for submis- grade point average in the discipline Corequisite: READ 021L sion to the instructor and the class of study being requested, or receive This course is designed for students for evaluation. Selected students will an exception from the instructor. who want to improve their reading have an opportunity to air their pro- Independent Studies/Directed Stud- skills in order to succeed in other grams over the campus radio station ies may be developed from any topic college classes. Students will learn KRHC. arising from or related to a course of how to read and understand short 4 Units study that will result in developing works of fiction and nonfiction as 54 Lecture hours depth and breadth in that subject well as key vocabulary words associ- 72 Lab hours area. Students will be expected to ated with college and everyday life meet on a regular basis with their fac- through context clues, word parts, RDIO 236 ulty sponsor and submit a final report and dictionary usage. Students will Advanced Radio Production or project, and student progress shall also learn to recognize transitions, Prerequisite: RDIO 136 with a grade of be evaluated at regular intervals. main ideas and supporting details. “C” or better Academic standards for Independent This is a non-degree applicable Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Studies/Directed Studies shall be the course and is offered on a pass/no appropriate assessment; READ 023 or same as those for other courses. Units pass basis. All students are required appropriate assessment are awarded in accordance to Title to concurrently enroll in the Reading Transfers to: CSU V regulations with one unit of credit Lab, READ 021L. This course is intended as an awarded for 54 hours of Directed 3 Units advanced study for students wanting Studies, six (6) hours of which must 54 Lecture hours to learn production and manage- be with an instructor. The instructor ment techniques utilized in radio is responsible for monitoring student READ 021L broadcasting. Students will be shown progress through the semester. Reading Lab proper announcing and on-air pre- Students may take directed study Prerequisite: Appropriate placement sentation techniques through lecture, courses for a maximum of four (4) through the Rio Hondo Assessment demonstration, and taped examples. units within a discipline, and may process Students will have an opportunity to not accumulate more than a total of Corequisite: READ 021 air their programs over the campus twelve (12) units college wide. This course is a skills class designed Internet radio station KRHC. 1 to 4 Units to assist students in improving read- 4 Units 54 to 216 Lab hours ing comprehension and vocabulary 36 Lecture hours through individually prescribed lab 108 Lab hours work. Students will complete reading tasks intended to complement the RDIO 290 activities of their reading course. All Cooperative Work Experience/ READING READ 021 students must enroll. This Internship for Radio Related Fields Division of Communications is a non-degree applicable course Prerequisite: JOUR 147 & Languages offered on a pass/no pass basis. Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 0.5 Unit appropriate assessment; READ 023 or READ 012 27 Lab hours appropriate assessment Learning Strategies Transfers to: CSU Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or READ 022 This course supports and reinforces appropriate assessment; READ 021 or Intermediate Reading Skills on-the-job training in radio related appropriate assessment Prerequisite: READ 021 or appropriate fields under supervision of a col- This course is designed for students assessment lege instructor and is facilitated by entering college who need to develop Corequisite: READ 022L the use of learning objectives. The their skills as learners. Students will This course is designed for students student will be working in a skilled build and acquire study techniques who want to improve their reading or professional level assignment in in the areas of note taking, test skills in order to succeed in other an area of radio related fields and taking, text reading, memorizing, college classes. Students will develop will meet performance objectives time planning and communicating. comprehension and vocabulary 250 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog through the reading of material learning. The class topics include certified by the state of California to drawn from popular works, text- student motivation techniques, time perform coronal polishing and place books, magazines, and newspapers. management methods, book mark- pit and fissure sealants. Student who Areas addressed include determining ing approaches, memory processes, are interested in the dental field are main ideas, recognizing supporting lecture note-taking styles, test prepa- encourage to take this course. details, identifying author’s organiza- ration procedures, and test-taking 12 Units tion, and making inferences. This is a strategies. In addition, students will 100 Lecture hours non-degree applicable course and is explore more effective class-related 356 Lab hours offered on a pass/no pass basis. All communications and creative think- students are required to concurrently ing styles while using college, inter- enroll in Reading Lab, Reading 022L. net, and community resources. By 3 Units learning, practicing, and implement- 54 Lecture hours ing the course theories and strategies, SOCIOLOGY students will succeed in their educa- READ 022L tion, careers, and communities. Division of Behavioral Reading Lab 3 Units & Social Sciences Prerequisite: READ 021 or appropriate 54 Lecture hours assessment SOC 101 Corequisite: READ 022 Introduction to Sociology This course is a skills class designed Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or to assist students in improving read- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or ing comprehension and vocabulary appropriate assessment through individually prescribed lab REGISTERED Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU work. Students will complete reading (*Students will receive credit from UC tasks intended to complement the DENTAL ASSISTING for only one of the following courses: activities of their reading course. All Division of Health Sciences SOC 101 or SOC 101H) READ 022 students must enroll. This & Nursing This course is designed for those is a non-degree applicable course with an interest in Sociology, or offered on a pass/no pass basis. RDA 051 anyone with a desire to further their 0.5 Unit Registered Dental Assisting I understanding of human group 27 Lab hours Prerequisite: Acceptance into Registered behavior and the organization of Dental Program society. The student, using several READ 023 Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Reading College Textbooks theoretical points of view, will study appropriate assessment; READ 023 or and analyze: (1) the organization of Prerequisite: READ 022 or appropriate appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or assessment social life; (2) problems of inequal- This is a course designed for students appropriate assessment ity - of age, sex, race and ethnicity, who need to improve their reading This is part one of a two-semester social class and life style; (3) the basic competencies in order to succeed in Registered Dental Assisting com- social institutions: family, religion, other college classes. Areas of empha- petency based course. This course and economics; and (4) global issues sis will include reading strategies includes patient care experience in a of technology, social movements and essential in such academic areas as fully equipped facility. Students who social change. social sciences, science, technology, successfully complete the curriculum 3 Units business and humanities. The course are qualified to take the California 54 Lecture hours also introduces academic vocabulary. Dental Board examination leading This is a non-degree credit course and to licensure as a Registered Dental SOC 101H is offered on a pass / no-pass basis. Assistant. At completion of the pro- Introduction to Sociology 3 Units gram, the student will be certified by Prerequisite: Enrollment is restricted 54 Lecture hours the state of California to take dental to those who meet Honors Program x-rays. Students who are interested requirements (minimum GPA of 3.0) and READ 101 in the dental field are encouraged to Critical Reading completion of ENGL 101 with a “C” or take this course. better Prerequisite: READ 023 or appropriate 12 Units assessment Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 151 Lecture hours assessment appropriate assessment 200 Lab hours Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU Transfers to: CSU (*Students will receive credit from UC This course is designed to aid RDA 052 for only one of the following courses: students in acquiring critical read- Registered Dental Assisting II SOC 101 or SOC 101H) ing and thinking skills across the Prerequisite: Enrollment in the RDA This course is designed for those disciplines. Emphasis is placed on the Program and successful completion of with an interest in Sociology, or ability to analyze and evaluate mate- RDA 051with a grade of “C” or better anyone with a desire to further their rial by establishing thesis and sup- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or understanding of human group port as well as by analyzing elements appropriate assessment; READ 023 or behavior and the organization of of argumentation. The course also appropriate assessment; MATH 030 or society. The student, using several focuses on vocabulary and the effects appropriate assessment theoretical points of view, will study of language on the reader. This is part two of a two-semester and analyze: (1) the organization of 3 Units Registered Dental Assisting compe- social life; (2) problems of inequal- 54 Lecture hours tency based program. This course ity – of age, sex, race and ethnicity, includes patient care experiences in READ 134 social class and life style; (3) the basic Effective Study Methods a fully equipped facility and a 160 social institutions: family, education, Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or hour preceptor experience. Students politics, economics, and religion; appropriate assessment; READ 023 or who successfully complete the cur- and (4) global issues of population, appropriate assessment riculum are qualified to take the technology, social movements and Transfers to: CSU California Dental Board examination social change. This course is intended This course is designed for students leading to licensure as a registered for students eligible for the Honors who want to acquire study strate- Dental Assistant. At the completion Program. gies for college success and lifelong of the program, the student will be 3 Units 54 Lecture hours

2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 251 SOC 102 SOC 114 interested in the subject of criminol- Major Social Problems Marriage, Family and Intimate ogy. The scientific analysis of the Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Relationships nature, extent, and causes of viola- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or tions of societal rules of behavior that appropriate assessment appropriate assessment; READ 023 or are formally defined as crime and Transfers to: UC, CSU appropriate assessment delinquency will be emphasized. The This course is designed to provide Transfers to: UC, CSU course includes an analysis of the students with an understanding of This course is designed for the stu- development of criminal law and the the definition, development, reduc- dent interested in examining, from a administration of criminal justice, the tion and elimination of major social sociological perspective, issues such patterns of criminality and delin- problems in contemporary society. as marriage, family, and emerging quency, the impact of crime on social Topics addressed include problems of alternative life styles which con- change, and the labeling, identifica- mental and physical health including stitute the reality of life today. The tion, characteristics, and treatment of addictions, crime and violence, social course explores love, sexuality, mate criminals and delinquents. inequality, terrorism and war, as well selection, and engagement preceding 3 Units as technology and the environment. traditional marriage and family pat- 54 Lecture hours Various social theories and relevant terns, extra-marital and non-marital empirical research are critically exam- unions, singles, and future trends in SOC 148 ined throughout the course. intimate relationship styles. La Chicana: The Contemporary 3 Units 3 Units Mexican-American Female 54 Lecture hours 54 Lecture hours (Same as CHST 148) Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or SOC 105 SOC 116 appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Introduction to Human Sexuality Introduction to Race and Ethnic appropriate assessment Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Relations Transfers to: UC, CSU appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 The introductory course will examine appropriate assessment appropriate assessment; READ 023 or the ethnic identity formation of the Transfers to: UC, CSU appropriate assessment Mexican-American woman. The stu- This course is designed for students Transfers to: UC, CSU dents will analyze the employment, interested in the social scientific study This course is designed for students education, religious, family, histori- of human sexuality. The course pro- interested in understanding the com- cal and cultural influences present vides students with knowledge about plexities of multi-ethnic, multi-racial in the lives of Mexican-American the processes and variation in sexual societies. This course presents an females. This course is appropriate functions, reproduction, intimate overview of the structure and charac- for students interested in furthering relationships, sexual and gender role ter of racial and ethnic relations in the their understanding of the social con- development and sexual activities. United States and abroad. Students struction of the Mexican- American Numerous factors involved in human will gain knowledge of the treatment woman. sexuality are explored, emphasiz- and experiences of a variety of racial 3 Units ing sexuality as a form of human and ethnic cohorts and gain insight 54 Lecture hours interaction. The social, cultural, and into the complex social features of historical contexts of human sexuality inter-group contact. SOC 299 will be critically analyzed. 3 Units Directed Study: Sociology 3 Units 54 Lecture hours Transfers to: UC, CSU 54 Lecture hours Independent Study/Directed Study SOC 120 is intended for students who have SOC 110 Perspectives of Sex & Gender the ability to assume responsibil- Human Sexuality from a Cross-Cultural Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or ity for independent work and to Perspective (Same as ANTH 110) appropriate assessment; READ 023 or prepare written or oral reports and/ Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment or appropriate projects. To enroll in appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Transfers to: UC, CSU an independent study/directed study appropriate assessment In this course we will explore how course, students must possess a 2.5 Transfers to: UC, CSU gender shapes our lives and the overall grade point average, a 3.0 This course is designed to provide world around us. Using a sociological grade point average in the discipline the student who has an interest in perspective, we will examine gender of study being requested, or receive human sexuality with an introduction as a social construction rather than a an exception from the instructor. to this subject as a form of culturally- simple biological difference. Topics Independent Studies/Directed Stud- influenced social interaction. Topics to be covered will include, but not ies may be developed from any topic addressed include historical views encompass, cultural ideas of gender, arising from or related to a course of of sexuality, gender identity, and the gender and the economy, politics, study that will result in developing impact of cultural change on sexual the media, families, and education. depth and breadth in that subject interest and activity. A social scien- This course is designed for men and area. Students will be expected to tific analysis of various aspects of women who want to learn more meet on a regular basis with their fac- human sexual behavior will be used about the social connections of ulty sponsor and submit a final report to examine sexuality as a form of gender and how the importance of or project, and student progress shall social interaction in a cultural context. gender differences are strengthened be evaluated at regular intervals. Various social theories and relevant in our society today. Academic standards for Independent empirical research are critically 3 Units Studies/Directed Studies shall be the analyzed from both a Western and 54 Lecture hours same as those for other courses. Units non-Western perspective. are awarded in accordance to Title 3 Units SOC 127 V regulations with one unit of credit 54 Lecture hours Introduction to Criminology awarded for 54 hours of Directed Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Studies, six (6) hours of which must appropriate assessment; READ 023 or be with an instructor. The instructor appropriate assessment is responsible for monitoring student Transfers to: UC, CSU progress through the semester. This course is designed for students Students may take directed study

252 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog courses for a maximum of four (4) who wish to learn to speak Spanish Students strengthen their communi- units within a discipline, and may or who seek a degree in the Spanish cation and writing skills by analyzing not accumulate more than a total of language. these stories in Spanish. This course is twelve (12) units college wide. 4 Units designed/intended for students who 1 to 4 Units 72 Lecture hours wish to broaden their knowledge in 54 to 216 Lab hours 18 Lab hours Spanish as well as for those interested in pursuing a degree in the Spanish SPAN 130 language. SPANISH Spanish for the Heritage Speakers I 4 Units Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or 72 Lecture hours Division of Communications & appropriate assessment 18 Lab hours Languages Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU (*Students will receive credit from UC SPAN 201H SPAN 101 for only one of the following sequences Spanish III Spanish I of courses: SPAN 101 and SPAN 102 or Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade of Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or SPAN 130 and SPAN 131) “C” or better and SPAN 102 or SPAN appropriate assessment; READ 023 or This course is designed to improve 131 with a grade of “C” or better, or appropriate assessment the language skills of students with three years of high school Spanish Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU a Spanish language background. Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU (*Students will receive credit from UC Emphasis will be placed on the (*Students will receive credit from UC for only one of the following sequences improvement of reading and writing for only one of the following courses: of courses: SPAN 101 and SPAN 102 or skills. Aspects of culture, civilization, SPAN 201 or SPAN 201H) SPAN 130 and SPAN 131) and literature from the Spanish- This is an intermediate level course in This course is an introduction to the speaking countries will be included. which Spanish grammar is reviewed. essentials of Spanish language: read- 3 Units Is also includes intensive class- ing, listening, speaking, and writing 54 Lecture hours room practice in conversation and skills. Various facets of Spanish- composition. In addition to class- speaking cultures will be analyzed SPAN 131 room instruction, students receive via cross-cultural comparisons. In Spanish for Heritage Speakers II intensive individualized oral-aural addition to classroom discussion, Prerequisite: SPAN 130 with a grade of practice in the language laboratory students receive intensive indi- “C” or better in which websites, video programs, vidualized oral-aural practice in the Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU audio CDs, and CD ROMs are used. language laboratory via interactive (*Students will receive credit from UC Many aspects of Spanish culture are websites, audio CDs, video programs, for only one of the following sequences introduced in short stories by Latin and CD ROMs. This class is designed of courses: SPAN 101 and SPAN 102 or American and Spanish authors. for those students who do not have SPAN 130 and SPAN 131) Students strengthen their communi- a Spanish language background This course is a continuation of SPAN cation and writing skills by analyzing who wish to learn to speak Spanish 130. It is designed to further improve these stories in Spanish. This course or who seek a degree in the Spanish the language skills of students with is designed / intended for students language. a Spanish language background. who wish to broaden their knowl- 4 Units Emphasis will continue to be placed edge in Spanish as well as for those 72 Lecture hours on the improvement of reading and interested in pursuing a degree in 18 Lab hours writing skills, focusing especially on the Spanish language. This course is accents and spelling. Aspects of the intended for students eligible for the SPAN 102 culture and civilization of Spanish- Honors Program. Spanish II speakers will be included in the 4 Units Prerequisite: Successful completion of readings of the literature of Spanish- 72 Lecture hours SPAN 101 or two years of high school speaking countries. This course is 18 Lab hours Spanish intended for students who are native Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU speakers of Spanish. SPAN 202 (*Students will receive credit from UC 3 Units Spanish IV for only one of the following sequences 54 Lecture hours Prerequisite: SPAN 201 or 201H with of courses: SPAN 101 and SPAN 102 or a grade of “C” or better or four years of SPAN 130 and SPAN 131) SPAN 201 high school Spanish This course is a continuation of the Spanish III Transfers to: UC, CSU study of the essentials of Spanish lan- Prerequisite: SPAN 102 or SPAN 131 Spanish 202 is an intermediate level guage: reading, listening, speaking, with a “C” or better, or three years of course designed to further improve and writing skills. The skills learned high school Spanish the use of Spanish grammar, con- in Spanish 101 will be reviewed. Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU versation, reading comprehension The class will increase vocabulary, (*Students will receive credit from UC and composition. Various aspects grammar, and cultural knowledge for only one of the following courses: of Spanish culture and literature to improve on the reading, listening, SPAN 201 or SPAN 201H) are introduced through readings in speaking and writing skills presented This is an intermediate level course in the textbook and in supplementary in Span 101. In this course the study which Spanish grammar is reviewed. readings. Students strengthen their of verb tenses and constructions is It also includes intensive class- communication and writing skills by completed. Various facets of Spanish- room practice in conversation and analyzing literary selections that vary speaking cultures will be analyzed composition. In addition to class- in style from simple journalist writing via cross-cultural comparisons. In room instruction, students receive to highly original and complex liter- addition to classroom discussion, intensive, individualized oral-aural ary works in Spanish. Students also students receive intensive indi- practice in the language laboratory receive intensive, oral-aural practice vidualized oral-aural practice in the in which websites, video programs, in the language laboratory in which language laboratory via interactive audio CDs, and CD ROMs are used. websites, video programs, audio CDs, websites, audio CDs, video programs, Many aspects of Spanish culture are and CD ROMs are used. This course and CD ROMs. This class is designed introduced in short stories by Latin is designed /intended for students for those students who do not have American and Spanish authors. who wish to broaden their knowl- a Spanish language background

2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 253 edge of Spanish as well as for those anyone with an interest in human SPCH 111 interested in pursuing a degree in the communication. Forensics: Debate Research and Practice Spanish language. 3 Units Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 4 Units 54 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; READ 022 or 72 Lecture hours appropriate assessment 18 Lab hours SPCH 101 Transfers to: CSU Public Speaking This course involves participation in SPAN 299 Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Rio Hondo’s Forensic Debate Team. Directed Study: Spanish appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Students research, structure, and Transfers to: UC, CSU appropriate assessment present debate cases. Students in Independent Study/Directed Study Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU this course will improve their ability is intended for students who have (*Students will receive credit from UC to debate at intercollegiate debate the ability to assume responsibil- for only one of the following courses: tournaments. Emphasis is placed on ity for independent work and to SPCH 101 or SPCH 102) successful participation in National prepare written or oral reports and/ This introductory course is designed Parliamentary Debate Association or appropriate projects. To enroll in to prepare students to be effective (NPDA) sanctioned tournaments. an independent study/directed study oral communicators in all aspects This course is recommended for course, students must possess a 2.5 of public presentations including students preparing for careers in law, overall grade point average, a 3.0 design and delivery of the public political science, or community advo- grade point average in the discipline speech. The course is appropriate for cacy. This course may be taken once of study being requested, or receive all students interested in developing and repeated three times for credit. an exception from the instructor. their public speaking knowledge and 2 Units Independent Studies/Directed Stud- skills such as speech communication 108 Lab hours ies may be developed from any topic majors, future teachers, and future arising from or related to a course of business leaders. SPCH 112 study that will result in developing 3 Units Forensics: Oral Interpretation depth and breadth in that subject 54 Lecture hours Laboratory area. Students will be expected to Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or meet on a regular basis with their fac- SPCH 102 appropriate assessment; READ 022 or ulty sponsor and submit a final report Fundamentals of Oral Communication appropriate assessment or project, and student progress shall Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Transfers to: CSU be evaluated at regular intervals. appropriate assessment; READ 023 or This course is designed to train stu- Academic standards for Independent appropriate assessment dents in the analysis and performance Studies/Directed Studies shall be the Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU of literature at speech events attended same as those for other courses. Units (*Students will receive credit from UC by the Forensic Speech Team. are awarded in accordance to Title for only one of the following courses: Students develop skills to interpret V regulations with one unit of credit SPCH 101 or SPCH 102) and perform literature ranging from awarded for 54 hours of Directed This is a course designed for stu- the play, screenplay, short story, Studies, six (6) hours of which must dents who want a broad overview novel, and poetry. Students gain an be with an instructor. The instructor of communication. The principles of understanding of character and scene is responsible for monitoring student interpersonal communication, group analysis as it applies to an oral inter- progress through the semester. communications, and public speaking pretation performance. This course is Students may take directed study will be addressed. The roles of inter- recommended for students special- courses for a maximum of four (4) personal and group communication izing in communication, performance units within a discipline, and may as they are used in everyday activities studies, and creative literature. not accumulate more than a total of and in the workplace will be covered. This course may be taken once and twelve (12) units college wide. Students will develop, organize, repeated three times for credit. 1 to 4 Units and deliver speeches for a variety of 2 Units 54 to 216 Lab hours public audiences and occasions. 108 Lab hours 3 Units 54 Lecture hours SPCH 130 SPEECH Oral Interpretation SPCH 110 Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Division of Communications Forensics: Speech and Debate Team appropriate assessment; READ 023 or & Languages Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment appropriate assessment; READ 022 or Transfers to: UC, CSU SPCH 100 appropriate assessment This communication course focuses Interpersonal Communication Transfers to: CSU on the oral performance of various Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or This course trains students to partici- forms of literature, such as poetry, appropriate assessment; READ 022 or pate in Rio Hondo’s Forensic Speech prose, and drama. The skills needed appropriate assessment Team and/or to participate in com- for making such public performances Transfers to: UC, CSU munity speech activities. This course will be addressed and student knowl- Interpersonal Communication is emphasizes speech writing and/ edge of the various forms of literature an introductory course focusing on or presentation in debates, limited will be enhanced. Emphasis is placed interactions between two people. preparation speeches, drama, poetry, on creating the essence of characters Designed to provide students with prose, humorous, informative, and in a text through facial, vocal, and greater understanding of commu- persuasive speaking genres. This kinetic methods. This course is appro- nication in everyday activities, the course is appropriate for students priate for speech majors or anyone course focuses on self-discovery specializing in areas involving public interested in public performance and and strengthening the self-image; speaking such as law, political sci- literature. discovering and understanding the ence, drama, and instruction. This 3 Units factors that influence communication course may be taken once for credit 54 Lecture hours behavior; and the establishment and and repeated three times for credit. maintenance of meaningful rela- 2 Units tionships in professional and social 18 Lecture hours settings. This course is designed for 54 Lab hours speech communication majors or 254 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog SPCH 132 SPCH 240 the student an introduction to five Readers Theatre Argumentation and Discussion different technology disciplines to Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or Prerequisite: SPCH 140 with a grade of help him/her determine a potential appropriate assessment; READ 023 or “C” or better career path and/or make them a appropriate assessment Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU more informed consumer of these Transfers to: CSU (*Students will receive credit from UC technologies. This is a creative communication for only one of the following courses: 3 Units course focusing on group presenta- SPCH 140 or SPCH 240) 45 Lecture hours tions of literature. Students will This course gives the student 27 Lab hours perform pose, drama, and/or poetry expanded practice and theory TCED 046 in groups so that a communicative in argumentation. Students fur- Industrial Design & Visual message emerges and fosters imagi- ther develop their argumentation Communications native responses in the minds of an knowledge and skills through debate Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or audience. Emphasis is placed on the participation, observation, and appropriate assessment; READ 023 or fusion between rhetoric, interpreta- discussion. This course is particularly appropriate assessment tion and acting. Readers Theatre is appropriate for students anticipat- Intended for students interested in designed for Speech Communication ing entering occupations involving a career in Transportation Design or majors and those interested in litera- extensive argumentation and Product Design, this course intro- ture and performance. deliberation such as law, communica- duces the student to the fundamen- 3 Units tion, negotiation, and any area where tals of industrial design drawing 54 Lecture hours argumentation and debate occur and communication. Course begins frequently. with a lecture about possible career SPCH 140 3 Units opportunities which exists within Argumentation and Debate 54 Lecture hours this profession. Students will learn Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or to improve hand/eye coordination appropriate assessment; READ 023 or through repetition of given drawing task. Instruction emphasizes appropriate assessment perfecting line, arc, circle and ellipse. Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU TECHNICAL Perspective drawing and shading (*Students will receive credit from UC are introduced. Culmination of the for only one of the following courses: EDUCATION course will require the student to pro- SPCH 140 or SPCH 240) duce and present a solution to a given This course is an introduction to Division of Career & Technical Education design problem and produce visual the principles and techniques of aids to describe product proposal and argumentation and debate. Effective solution. methods of research, critical analysis, TCED 044 2 Units reasoning, refutation, and listen- OSHA Workplace Safety 18 Lecture hours ing are stressed. Through debate Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate 54 Lab hours participation and analysis, students assessment will gain the knowledge and skills to This course is intended for them TCED 054 advocate and refute argumentative individual who needs an overview OSHA Workplace Safety II positions. This course is particularly and/or certification of both the Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate appropriate for students anticipating California and Federal OSHA Safety assessment entering occupations where argu- Regulations for the General Industry This course is intended for the indi- Workplace. This course will cover vidual who needs an intermediate- mentation, negotiation, and issue- level overview and/or the number analysis are likely to occur. a detailed overview of the rules and regulations, and discuss fire of hours required for certification 3 Units of both the California and Federal 54 Lecture hours protection and prevention, material handling/storage/use and disposal, OSHA Safety Regulations for the hand and power tools, welding and General Industry and Construction SPCH 201 Workplace. The course will cover a Advanced Public Speaking cutting, electrical safety, and fall protection. Upon completion of this detailed overview of the rules and Prerequisite: SPCH 101 with a grade of regulations, fire protection and pre- “C” or better course, (as well as passing the final vention, material handling/storage Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or exam), the student will receive a and disposal, hand and power tools, appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 10-hour OSHA Training Certificate of welding and cutting, electrical safety, appropriate assessment completion, which is good for life. fall protection, scaffolds, excavations, Transfers to: UC, CSU 1 Unit concrete and masonry construction, Advanced public speaking provides 18 Lecture hours steel erection, demolition, cranes/ an introduction to the skill necessary hoists/elevators and conveyors, TCED 045 lockout/tagout procedures, indus- for publicly influencing others. A Survey of Technology major goal of the course is to develop trial hygiene and emergency action Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate plans. Powered Industrial Trucks will the skills needed to engage in ethi- assessment also be covered during the course, cal persuasion and public speaking This course is an exploration of meeting the requirement for OSHA in general. Emphasis is placed on the various applied technologies Standard 1910.178. Upon completion the historical origins of rhetorical pertinent to society today. Students of this course, (as well as passing communication and how it relates to will receive an introduction to auto the final exam and the powered current day situations. Students will technology, auto collision, drafting/ industrial trucks operator safety explore the five canons of rhetoric architecture, geographical infor- training), the student will receive a and apply them to creating and deliv- mation systems, and fabrication. 30-hour OSHA Training Certificate ering informative and persuasive Lectures/demonstrations will focus of Completion, which is good for life, presentations. This course is designed on practical applications and career and a powered industrial truck Certi- for students who are interested in paths/job opportunities represented fied Operator Card, which is good for refining the skills used by successful by the disciplines discussed. Students 3 years. public speakers. will be given hands-on opportunities 4 Units 3 Units to explore skills associated with the 72 Lecture hours 54 Lecture hours discipline. This course will provide

2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 255 TCED 060 of reading drawings, specifications, 2nd assistant director, lighting direc- Elementary Metallurgy projection principles, working draw- tor, gaffer, camera operator, boom Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate ings, details, assemblies and pictorial operator, and editor. Emphasis will assessment representation are discussed. The be placed on defining the content, This is an elementary course in the course is helpful for apprentices and structure, and style of the produc- basic principles of metallurgy. It is employees in all areas of technology tion. This course may be of interest to designed for Welding and Machine including planning, purchasing, man- students interested in both film and Shop majors, but is suitable for all ufacturing, machine trades, welding, television production. technology students. Emphasis is future engineers, and inspection. 3 Units placed on terminology, numbering 2 Units 36 Lecture hours systems, methods of altering the 36 Lecture hours 54 Lab hours properties of metals, and the effect on 18 Lab hours fabrication. TV 137 2 Units TCED 299 Introduction to Studio/Field 36 Lecture hours Directed Study in Technical Education Multi-Camera Production (EFP) Transfers to: UC, CSU Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or TCED 070 Independent Study/Directed Study appropriate assessment; READ 022 or Foundation Skills for Technical is intended for students who have appropriate assessment Trades I the ability to assume responsibil- Transfers to: CSU Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or ity for independent work and to This is a basic course in multi-camera appropriate assessment; READ 023 or prepare written or oral reports and/ television production. Topics will appropriate assessment or appropriate projects. To enroll in include the theory of NTSC and ATV This course is part one of a two-part an independent study/directed study (HDTV) television system operation; series of courses designed to assist course, students must possess a 2.5 camera set-up and handling; live the student to become more effec- overall grade point average, a 3.0 video mixing, layering and recording; tive and efficient in fundamental grade point average in the discipline video text and graphics; and audio skills used in Technical Trades. The of study being requested, or receive and lighting fundamentals. Students student will also gain an understand- an exception from the instructor. crew all positions, including writer, ing of attitudes and behaviors that Independent Studies/Directed Stud- producer, director, 1st assistant direc- are beneficial to succeed in vocational ies may be developed from any topic tor, 2nd director, lighting director, settings and everyday life. Course arising from or related to a course of floor manager, camera operator, content includes units of measure study that will result in developing technical director (video switcher), and measurement tools; converting depth and breadth in that subject audio engineer, recording engineer, fractions, decimals, and percentages; area. Students will be expected to and graphics operator. Emphasis graphs and charts; perimeter, area, meet on a regular basis with their fac- is on defining structure, style, and and volume; and personal finance. ulty sponsor and submit a final report content of film and television produc- Emphasis will be placed on the or project, and student progress shall tion. This course may be of interest to practical application of these topics, be evaluated at regular intervals. students interested in film and televi- and the use of a variety of hands-on Academic standards for Independent sion production. classroom activities is included. Studies/Directed Studies shall be the 3 Units 3 Units same as those for other courses. Units 36 Lecture hours 54 Lecture hours are awarded in accordance to Title 90 Lab hours V regulations with one unit of credit TCED 080 awarded for 54 hours of Directed TV 138 Foundation Skills for Technical Studies, six (6) hours of which must Video Editing Lecture Trades II be with an instructor. The instructor Prerequisite/Corequisite: TV 137 Prerequisite: TCED 070 is responsible for monitoring student Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or progress through the semester. appropriate assessment; READ 022 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Students may take directed study appropriate assessment appropriate assessment courses for a maximum of four (4) Transfers to: CSU This course is part two of a two-part units within a discipline, and may This is a course in the history and series of courses designed to assist not accumulate more than a total of techniques of motion picture and the student to become more effective twelve (12) units college wide. television image editing. Students and efficient in fundamental skills 1 to 4 Units will view, discuss, and evaluate the used in Technical Trades. The student 54 to 216 Lab hours evolution of the art, ranging from the will also gain an understanding of earliest motion pictures to current attitudes and behaviors that are bene- video commercials. Emphasis is on ficial to succeed in vocational settings defining structure, style, and content and everyday life. Course content TELEVISION of film and television editing. This includes solving technical problems course is intended for all students using value analysis, graphs and Division of Arts & Cultural Programs with an interest in film and television charts, and personal growth. Empha- editing, and who have completed or sis will be placed on the practical TV 135 are concurrently enrolled in an intro- application of these topics, and the Creative Digital Video ductory television production course. use of a variety of hands-on class- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 3 Units room activities is included. appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 54 Lecture hours 3 Units appropriate assessment 54 Lecture hours Transfers to: UC, CSU TV 195 This is a basic course in film-style ENG/Single Camera Production Lecture TCED 090 production techniques for drama and Advisory: TV 137 with a grade of “C” Blueprint Reading for Manufacturing music videos. Topics will include or better Drawings creating a story treatment, script writ- Transfers: CSU Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate ing, story boarding, camera handling, This is a basic course in television assessment lighting, audio, and simple editing. production techniques. This course This course presents an introduc- Students will work in teams and crew will instruct the student in lighting, tion to the use of blueprints as used all positions, including writer, pro- camera, audio and field acquisition in industrial applications. Principles ducer, director, 1st assistant director, techniques involved in dramatic, 256 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog news and documentary, single TV 238 Student Paid Internship: camera production. Video Editing Lab 1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours; 2 Units Corequisite: TV 138 3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours 36 Lecture hours Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or 1 to 4 Units appropriate assessment; READ 022 or 3 Lecture hours TV 196 appropriate assessment 60 to 300 hours ENG/Single Camera Production Lab Transfers: CSU Advisory: TV 137 with a grade of “C” This is a course in the techniques of TV 299 or better television image editing. Students Directed Study: Television Transfers: CSU engage in supervised laboratory Transfers to: UC, CSU This is a basic course in television experience in the fundamental char- Independent Study/Directed Study production techniques. This course acteristics of linear and non-linear is intended for students who have will provide hands on training in editing systems, leading to compe- the ability to assume responsibil- scripting, lighting, camera, audio and tence in linear, AVID, and final cut ity for independent work and to field acquisition techniques involved PRO editing systems. Emphasis is prepare written or oral reports and/ in dramatic, news and documentary, on integrating structure, style, and or appropriate projects. To enroll in single camera production. content. This course is intended for an independent study/directed study 1 Unit students who wish to learn linear course, students must possess a 2.5 54 Lab hours and nonlinear editing hardware and overall grade point average, a 3.0 software. grade point average in the discipline TV 199 2 Units of study being requested, or receive Television Internship 18 Lecture hours an exception from the instructor. Prerequisite: TV 237 and TV 238 with a 54 Lab hours Independent Studies/Directed Stud- grade of “C” or better ies may be developed from any topic Transfers to: CSU TV 239 arising from or related to a course of This course is designed to provide Television Engineering study that will result in developing television students with on-the-job Prerequisite: Completion of TV 237 with a depth and breadth in that subject training in the profession. Students grade of “C” or better area. Students will be expected to will meet with the instructor one Transfers: CSU meet on a regular basis with their fac- hour each week to receive instruc- This course is an introduction to broad- ulty sponsor and submit a final report tion in the specific area of internship. cast television engineering requirements. or project, and student progress shall Students may be involved in any The course will identify video signal be evaluated at regular intervals. or all of the following professional characteristics, the function and uses of Academic standards for Independent areas: cable, industrial, education signal monitoring scopes, proper mainte- Studies/Directed Studies shall be the or broadcast television produc- nance of camera optics, camera setup and same as those for other courses. Units tion - videography, audio, graphics, alignment, videotape recorder main- are awarded in accordance to Title technical direction, editing, lighting, tenance and video system diagnostics, V regulations with one unit of credit or directing. audio recorder maintenance and audio awarded for 54 hours of Directed 3 Units signal monitoring. Studies, six (6) hours of which must 18 Lecture hours 3 Units be with an instructor. The instructor 144 Lab hours 36 Lecture hours is responsible for monitoring student 90 Lab hours progress through the semester. TV 237 Students may take directed study Advanced Studio/Field Multi-Camera TV 290 courses for a maximum of four (4) Production Cooperative Work Experience/ units within a discipline, and may Prerequisite: TV 137 with a grade of “C” Internship for Television Production not accumulate more than a total of or better Related Fields twelve (12) units college wide. Transfers to: CSU Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 1 to 4 Units This is a continuation of the basic appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 54 to 216 Lab hours course in multi-camera television appropriate assessment production (TV 137), which expands Transfers to: CSU the student’s knowledge of produc- This course supports and reinforces tion skills, including the following: on-the-job training in business, THEATRE NTSC and ATV (HDTV) television industrial, studio, broadcast, com- system signal systems and their munity and professional television Division of Arts & Cultural Programs operational characteristics; camera organizations under supervision of handling skills; live video mixing; a college instructor and is facilitated THTR 101 advanced layering within the by the use of learning objectives. The Theatre Arts Appreciation switcher; advanced video text (CG) student will be working in a skilled Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or operation; 2D animated graphics; and or professional level assignment in appropriate assessment; READ 022 or advanced audio and lighting their area of vocational interest and appropriate assessment techniques. Students crew all posi- will meet performance objectives Transfers to: UC, CSU tions including writer, producer, related to instruction that are above This course is an introduction and director, 1st assistant, 2nd assistant and beyond the conditions of regular broad view of the entire field of director, lighting director, floor employment. This course is intended theatre arts. The practice and theory manager, camera operator, techni- for students whose job is related to of the following will be explored: cal director (video switcher), audio the field of costume, stage and lighting design, engineer, video engineer, recording television production and have com- acting, directing, playwrighting, engineer, and graphics operator. This pleted or enrolled in the appropriate criticism, play structure, theatre course is intended for all students coursework. Instructor approval is architecture and producing. Included with an interest in film and television required to remain in the class. will be a brief historical overview. At editing, and who have completed an “Contact the CWE office regarding least one field trip to an outstanding introductory television production re-enrollment procedures”. theatre production will be required. course. Student Unpaid Internship: Recommended for all students. 3 Units 1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours; Required for Theatre Arts majors. 36 Lecture hours 3 Units/180 hours; 4 Units/240 hours 3 Units 90 Lab hours 54 Lecture hours 2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 257 THTR 105 THTR 111 THTR 152 The History and Development of the Principles of Acting Theatre Crafts III Theatre Prerequisite: THTR 110 Prerequisite: THTR 151 Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Transfers to: UC, CSU Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or This course is for the student who appropriate assessment; READ 022 or appropriate assessment wants to continue the exploration appropriate assessment Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU of theories and techniques used in Transfers to: UC, CSU (*Students will receive credit from UC preparation for the interpretation of This course is designed for the stu- for only one of the following courses: drama through acting. The empha- dent who wishes to further expand THTR 105 or THTR 105H) sis will be placed on deepening the the skills and concepts acquired in This course is designed for the understanding of the acting process Theatre Crafts I and II. Technical student with an interest in history through exercises, character analysis, phases of scene production includ- or theatre. It will cover humanity’s monologues, and scenes. ing construction, painting, rigging, relationship with theatre from primi- 3 Units placement and manipulation of stage tive tribal cultures through today’s 36 Lecture hours scenery, lighting equipment, sound large musicals and blockbuster hits. 54 Lab hours equipment, properties and wardrobe The class explores the way societ- as well as the organization and man- ies’ religious, political and social THTR 150 agement of stage activity and stage- structures were presented and shared Theatre Crafts I craft are examined in greater depth. through their theatre. The class will Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or The student will complete an in depth investigate major plays, playwrights appropriate assessment; READ 022 or study of the theatrical design process and historic theatrical techniques appropriate assessment by designing sets, props, lights and through lectures, discussion, field Transfers to: UC, CSU or sound for Rio Hondo theatrical trips and films. The course is designed for the student productions. Students are assigned a 3 Units who wishes to gain a basic under- specific crew lead with supervisory 54 Lecture hours standing of the technical phases of responsibility that directly relates to a scene production including construc- college theatre production. THTR 105H tion, painting, rigging, placement and 3 Units The History and Development of the manipulation of stage scenery, light- 18 Lecture hours Theatre ing equipment, sound equipment, 108 Lab hours Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade of properties and wardrobe as well as “C” or better the organization and management of THTR 153 Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate stage activity and stagecraft termi- Stage Lighting assessment nology. The student will study the Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU aesthetics and practical application appropriate assessment; READ 022 or (*Students will receive credit from UC principles of stage scenic, sound and appropriate assessment for only one of the following courses: lighting design. Students are assigned Prerequisite: THTR 101 or THTR 110 or THTR 105 or THTR 105H) a specific crew responsibility that THTR 150 or THTR 170 or THTR 171 This course is designed for the directly relates to a college theatre or THTR 180 student with an interest in history production. Transfers to: UC, CSU of the theatre. It will cover human- 3 Units The course is designed for the student ity’s relationship with theatre from 18 Lecture hours who wants to gain an understand- primitive tribal cultures through 108 Lab hours ing and appreciation of the roles today’s large musicals and block- light and lighting design play in buster hits. The class explores the THTR 151 the theatrical production. Students way societies’ religious, political and Theatre Crafts II will gain understanding in lighting social structures were presented and Prerequisite: THTR 150 design theory, function and esthetics. shared through their theatre. The Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Students will be able to hang, focus, class will investigate major plays, appropriate assessment; READ 022 or color, cable and strike conventional playwrights and historic theatrical appropriate assessment and automated lighting fixtures as techniques through lectures, discus- Transfers to: UC, CSU well as identify and select appropri- sion, field trips and films. This course This course is designed for the stu- ate types of lighting fixtures, cables, is designed for students eligible for dent who wishes to expand the skills control and power distribution equip- the Honors program. and concepts acquired in Theatre ment for a given purpose. Electrical 3 Units Crafts I (THTR 150). Topics such as and operational safety will receive 54 Lecture hours the technical phases of scene produc- special emphasis. Students will be tion including construction, painting, able to operate lighting consoles at a THTR 110 rigging, placement and manipulation proficient level. Principles of Acting of stage scenery, lighting equipment, 3 Units Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or sound equipment, properties and 18 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; READ 023 or wardrobe as well as the organization 108 Lab hours appropriate assessment and management of stage activity Transfers to: UC, CSU and stagecraft terminology are revis- THTR 154 This course is designed for the ited and expanded upon. The student Stage Audio student who is interested in acting will additionally do extensive study Prerequisite: THTR 150 and other areas of theatre, film and of the aesthetics and practical appli- Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Television, whether as a profession cation principles of set design, sound appropriate assessment; READ 022 or or as a hobby. The class explores the design, and lighting design. Students appropriate assessment theory, practice and techniques of are assigned a specific crew duty such Transfers to: UC, CSU acting. Emphasis is placed on theatre as light board operator, sound opera- This course is designed for the stu- games and exercises culminating in tor or stage crew lead with added dent who wants to gain an under- the presentation of scenes from con- responsibility that directly relates to a standing and appreciation of the temporary dramatic literature. college theatre production. roles audio and audio design play 3 Units 3 Units in the theatrical production. Stu- 36 Lecture hours 18 Lecture hours dents will gain an understanding in 54 Lab hours 108 Lab hours audio design, function and esthetics.

258 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog Students will be able to rig, cable, THTR 170 in a production, draft a pattern in troubleshoot, strike and maintain Theatre Rehearsal and Performance order to sew/construct a garment, analogue and digital audio equip- Advisory: THTR 110 and source costumes needed for a ment as well as identify and select Transfers to: UC, CSU production through vendors. appropriate types of microphones, This course is intended for the stu- 3 Units cables, speakers and sound amplifica- dent who would like to develop their 36 Lecture hours tion equipment for a given purpose. acting and/or technical skills through 54 Lab hours Electrical and operational safety will theatre production. Students are receive special emphasis. Students given an opportunity to be part of a THTR 180 will be able to operate audio mixing theatre company in the organization Touring Theatre Local I consoles at a proficient level. of full-length and/or one-act plays. Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or 3 Units Students participate in theatre activ- appropriate assessment; READ 022 or 18 Lecture hours ity that may include acting, direction, appropriate assessment 108 Lab hours production and management under Transfers to: CSU the supervision and guidance of a This course is designed for the THTR 159 faculty director. Productions will be student who wishes to gain a basic Stage Crew Activity presented for public performance and understanding of the rigorous Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or will be part of the Kennedy Center/ requirements of touring a theatre pro- appropriate assessment; READ 022 or American College Theatre Festival duction, including acting, lighting, appropriate assessment Competition. and maintaining props, costumes and Transfers to: UC,CSU 3 Units sets. Students are assigned a specific The course is designed for the student 18 Lecture hours responsibility that directly relates to a to gain practical hands on techni- 108 Lab hours production that tours locally. cal experience working backstage 2 to 4 Units on Arts and Cultural Programs THTR 171 18 to 36 Lecture hours approved public performances of Musical Theatre Rehearsal and 54 to 108 Lab hours theatrical, musical or dance produc- Performance tions and is taken in conjunction with Transfers to: UC, CSU THTR 181 Technical Theatre courses. The course This course provides study and Touring Theatre Local II may be taken once and repeated three laboratory exploration of all aspects Prerequisite: THTR 180 times for credit. of musical production. Students are Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Variable Credit: given an opportunity to perform in appropriate assessment; READ 022 or 0.5 Unit = 27 hours one or more of the following areas: appropriate assessment 1.0 Unit = 54 hours Music: instrumental or vocal; Theatre: Transfers to: CSU 1.5 Units = 81 hours acting or technical; Dance; Art: scenic This course is designed for the 2.0 Units = 108 hours design and/or scenic painting. Sing- student who wishes to expand the 2.5 Units = 135 hours ers and instrumental musicians, danc- skills and concepts acquired in THTR 3.0 Units = 162 hours ers, actors and technicians explore the 180 regarding the rigorous require- audition, preparation and presenta- ments of touring a theatre produc- THTR 160 tional phases of the musical theatre tion, including acting, directing, Introductory Playwriting Screenwriting production under the supervision scenic design, management, lighting, Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or and guidance of a faculty director. construction and maintenance of appropriate assessment; READ 022 or Productions will be presented for props, costumes and sets. Students appropriate assessment public performance. Enrollment is for are assigned a specific responsibility Transfers to: CSU the duration of the preparation and that directly relates to a production This course includes the writing of presentation phases of production. that tours locally. a one act play (30-60pp) or the main 3 Units 2 to 4 Units portion of a full length play or screen- 36 Lecture hours 18 to 36 Lecture hours play; writing exercises; play and 54 Lab hours 54 to 108 Lab hours movie going; a final staged reading of 59.4 Other hours finished scripts by student actors. THTR 210 3 Units THTR 174 Acting Workshop: Devising 54 Lecture hours Introduction to Stage Costume Prerequisite: THTR 110 or THTR 150 or 18 Lab hours Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or THTR 153 or THTR 170 or THTR 171 appropriate assessment; READ 022 or or THTR 174 THTR 161 appropriate assessment Transfers to: UC, CSU Playwriting Screenwriting for Transfers to: UC, CSU This class is for the student who Production This course is designed for the stu- wants to create their own work, Prerequisite: THTR 160 dent who seeks to gain an under- whether they are actors or non-actors. Transfers to: CSU standing and appreciation of costume The class will study the history of This course explores the crafts of techniques used for the theatre and devising (also known as collective playwriting and screenwriting for the other entertainment industries. creation), learn techniques of devis- professional market. Students will The student will gain the practical ing, and create, research, develop, write, rewrite and polish works writ- knowledge and experience neces- rehearse and present a devised proj- ten with the intention of production. sary to work in a costume shop; an ect. Some knowledge of traditional Students will read plays, screen- understanding of costume history; theatre is helpful for this class. Some plays, and teleplays that have been basic costume design including semesters a public performance will produced recently. Theatre-going and sketching; basic costume construc- be presented. seeing newly released movies will be tion including alteration and sewing; 3 Units encouraged. Students will realisti- costume design tools, materials and 36 Lecture hours cally appraise the marketability of crafts; costume sourcing practices; 54 Lab hours their scripts through staged readings and, backstage costume preparation by student actors for an audience. and practices for productions. Stu- 3 Units dents will be able to identify period 54 Lecture hours costumes (garments and accessories), 18 Lab hours analyze the effectiveness of costumes

2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 259 THTR 215 THTR 290 Students may take directed study Acting: A Course in Auditioning and Cooperative Work Experience/ courses for a maximum of four (4) Cold Reading Internship for Theatre Arts Related units within a discipline, and may Prerequisite: THTR 110 Fields not accumulate more than a total of Transfers to: CSU Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or twelve (12) units college wide. This course is designed to help appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 1 to 4 Units performers, at all levels of experience, appropriate assessment 54 to 216 Lab hours prepare for audition. Areas covered Transfers to: CSU will be: selection of material, analyz- This course supports and reinforces ing the text, presentation of material, presentation of self for maximum on-the-job training in business, indus- effect, personal appearance, cold trial, non-profit, studio, community VOCABULARY readings, relaxing for an audition; and professional theatre organiza- preparation of resumes and pictures. tions under supervision of a college Division of Communications A repertoire of audition pieces will be instructor and is facilitated by the use & Languages developed throughout the semester. of learning objectives. The student Whenever possible, guest lecturers will be working in a skilled or profes- VOCB 025 will appear in the class and a simu- sional level assignment in their area Intermediate Vocabulary lated audition will aid the work. of vocational interest and will meet Advisory: READ 021 or appropriate 1 Unit performance objectives related to assessment 18 Lecture hours instruction that are above and beyond This course is intended for students 36 Lab hours the conditions of regular employ- who want to develop precollegiate- ment. This course is intended for stu- level reading, writing, and speaking THTR 230 dents whose job is related to the field vocabulary. Students will learn the Principles of Directing of theatre arts and have completed or meaning of new words commonly Prerequisite: THTR 110 enrolled in the appropriate course- used in college textbooks and lec- Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate work. Instructor approval is required tures, and they will use them in writ- assessment ten and spoken sentences. Students Transfers to: UC, CSU to remain in the class. “Contact the CWE office regarding re-enrollment will also gain knowledge of word This course is designed for the roots to reinforce their understand- student who wants to develop their procedures”. ability to work with actors, interpret Student Unpaid Internship: ing of words. This is a non-degree drama and to stage plays. It will 1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours; course and is offered on a pass/no cover the history and the techniques 3 Units/180 hours; 4 Units/240 hours pass basis. of the stage director. Emphasis is Student Paid Internship: 3 Units placed on class activities such as 1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours; 54 Lecture hours exercises and scenes. Career oppor- 3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours tunities, stage management and 1 to 4 Units VOCB 101 assistant directing are also covered. It 3 Lecture hours Vocabulary & Etymology is a requirement for the Theatre Arts 60 to 300 hours Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or major. appropriate assessment; READ 022 or 3 Units THTR 299 appropriate assessment 36 Lecture hours Directed Study: Theatre Transfers to: CSU 54 Lab hours Transfers to: UC, CSU This course offers the student an Independent Study/Directed Study opportunity to develop a college level THTR 231 vocabulary. The course emphasizes Principles of Directing is intended for students who have the ability to assume responsibil- an understanding of the etymology, Prerequisite: THTR 230 definition, and usage of words so Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate ity for independent work and to assessment prepare written or oral reports and/ that students gain a comprehensive Transfers to: UC, CSU or appropriate projects. To enroll in understanding of the meanings This course is designed for the stu- an independent study/directed study of words and how they are used. dent majoring in Theatre Arts. The course, students must possess a 2.5 Additionally, students will study class is a continuation of Theatre Arts overall grade point average, a 3.0 general and specialized terms used 230. Techniques in casting, rehears- grade point average in the discipline in courses across the curriculum. In ing, picturization, characterization, of study being requested, or receive order to internalize word meanings tempo and climax in play direction an exception from the instructor. successfully, students will work in are covered. Students will direct a Independent Studies/Directed Stud- individual, small group, and whole 10-minute play with other students. ies may be developed from any topic class settings. 3 Units arising from or related to a course of 3 Units 36 Lecture hours study that will result in developing 54 Lecture hours 54 Lab hours depth and breadth in that subject THTR 286 area. Students will be expected to Ballet Folklorico meet on a regular basis with their fac- WELDING Prerequisite: See request for exception ulty sponsor and submit a final report or project, and student progress shall Division of Career & Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Technical Education appropriate assessment; READ 022 or be evaluated at regular intervals. appropriate assessment Academic standards for Independent Studies/Directed Studies shall be the WELD 040 Transfers to: UC, CSU Introduction to Welding Processes This course is designed to give a gen- same as those for other courses. Units eral knowledge of the regional dance are awarded in accordance to Title Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or styles of Mexico and its cultural V regulations with one unit of credit appropriate assessment; READ 023 or aspects. Instruction will focus on the awarded for 54 hours of Directed appropriate assessment development of technique in Ballet Studies, six (6) hours of which must This is an introductory class designed Folklorico movements. Participation be with an instructor. The instructor to familiarize the student with several in public performance is required. is responsible for monitoring student welding processes that are currently 2 Units progress through the semester. used in the welding and metal fabri- 18 Lecture hours cation industry. This course offers an 54 Lab hours overview and basic introduction to 18 Other hours 260 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog the theory and practice of a variety of to welding techniques used in high WELD 080 welding and metal cutting methods. volume production manufacturing Certification Welding This course will emphasize safety, applications. This class will focus Prerequisite: WELD 060; WELD 065 theory, procedure, and practical skill on GMAW and GTAW for mild Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate development. steel, stainless steel aluminum, and assessment; WELD 045 2 Units will include pulsed-arc applications This course offers specialized training 18 Lecture hours for both processes. In addition, the and instruction which are necessary 54 Lab hours student will be introduced to welding to pass the written and performance fixtures, welding positioners and tests for the following certification WELD 045 other auxiliary welding equipment. types and processes: light gage steel Introduction to Electric Arc Welding Emphasis will be placed on shop and structural aluminum for the Los Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate safety and on developing proper Angeles City Building Department. assessment working procedures. Emphasis is placed on safety, test This course utilizes the basic prin- 4 Units preparation, procedures, and destruc- ciples and techniques of hot metal 36 Lecture hours tive testing. deposition and control with practice 108 Lab hours 2 Units in electric arc welding. Emphasis is 18 Lecture hours placed on safety, theory, procedure WELD 065 54 Lab hours and development of fundamental Inert Gas Welding skills. Prerequisite: WELD 040 WELD 085 2 Units Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate Metal Fabrication 18 Lecture hours assessment Prerequisite: WELD 040; WELD 050; 54 Lab hours This course offers specialized train- WELD 055; WELD 065 ing and introduction in theory and Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate WELD 050 manipulative skills of the inert-gas assessment Semi-Automatic Welding Processes welding process. Discussed are the This course offers specialized training Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate use and adjustments of welding in metal fabrication. Instruction will assessment; WELD 045 or equivalent equipment. Welding is practiced on include manipulative skills, layout work experience ferrous metals, including stainless methods, safety, and how to operate a This is an intermediate level course steel, and on non-ferrous metals such wide variety of machines to perform designed to introduce students to as aluminum. Necessary instruction either a singular or sequential opera- wire-fed, semi-automatic welding is provided to perform TIG welding tion. processes for mass-production weld- on copper, magnesium, titanium, and 3 Units ing applications, i.e. Gas Metal Arc cast iron. 27 Lecture hours Welding (GMAW), Flux Cored Arc 4 Units 81 Lab hours Welding (FCAW), and Submerged 36 Lecture hours Arc Welding (SAW). This course 108 Lab hours emphasizes safety, theory, characteristics and settings for power supplies WELD 070 WILDLAND FIRE and wire feeding units, electric cur- Advanced Inert Gas Welding rent settings, electrode identification Prerequisite: WELD 065 TECHNOLOGY and selection, welding positions, and Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate welding of ferrous and non-ferrous assessment Division of Public Safety metals. Special emphasis will be This is an advanced course in Gas placed on developing proficiency and Tungsten Arc Welding (Heli-Arc). WFT 040 speed for high volume production Emphasis will be on specialty Firefighter Type 2 (S130) applications. and precision welding, including Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or 2 Units semi-automated methods. Neces- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 18 Lecture hours sary instruction will be given on the appropriate assessment 54 Lab hours requirements for passing the Mil Std This is the first course in the wildland 1595 A certification test. firefighter training series. This course WELD 055 4 Units provides students with entry level Electric Arc Welding 36 Lecture hours firefighter skills for wildland fire Prerequisite: WELD 045 108 Lab hours incidents. This course also provides Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate instruction in wildland fire behavior, assessment WELD 075 hazard recognition, human factors This course emphasizes skills in Certification Welding in high risk environments, basic inci- electric arc welding. Course content Prerequisite: WELD 050; WELD 055; dent command system, radio opera- includes intensive practices in both WELD 060 tions, and documentation. Classroom horizontal and vertical positions. Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate and field exercises will prepare the Students will learn how to properly assessment student for a position as a Firefighter adjust the welding machines when This course offers specialized training Type 2 (FF2). This course meets the using different welding electrodes. and instruction in structural steel National Wildfire Coordinating This course also emphasizes welding. Exercises will include verti- Group’s (NWCG) requirements for advanced theory for arc welding cal and overhead position welding S-130/S-190/L 180/I-100 and J-158. required for the WELD 060 welding on 1 inch test plates for L.A. City 2 Units class. Certification. Emphasis is placed on 32 Lecture hours 4 Units safety, structural steel welding codes, 12 Lab hours 36 Lecture hours procedures and proper training to 108 Lab hours pass the written and performance WFT 041 tests for the following certification: Firefighter Type 1 (S131) WELD 060 semi-automatic and shielded metal Prerequisite: WFT 040 Production Welding Techniques arc welding. Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate 2 Units appropriate assessment; READ 023 or assessment; WELD 045 18 Lecture hours appropriate assessment This is an intermediate level course 54 Lab hours This is the second course in the designed to introduce the student 2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 261 wildland firefighter training series. tion. This course meets the National dent objectives, Unified Command, This course prepares students with Wildfire Coordinating Group’s incident resource management, plan- additional leadership and skills (NWCG) requirements. ning process, demobilization, transfer sets needed to make leadership and 1 Unit of command, and close out. Students tactical decisions on wildland fire 16 Lecture hours will be organized into teams for incidents. This course also provides 16 Lab hours classroom exercises that replicate an instruction in the Risk Management incident operation. This course meets Process, fireline reference materi- WFT 044 the National Incident Management als, portable fire pump operations, Introduction to ICS (I100) Systems (NIMS) National Standard and staging area standard operating Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Curriculum. procedures and practices. Classroom appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 1 Unit and field exercises will prepare the appropriate assessment 24 Lecture hours student for a position as a Firefighter This course provides an introduction Type 1 (FF1) and will provide the to the Incident Command System WFT 047 skills necessary to become an Incident (ICS-100), the National Incident Advanced ICS (I400) Commander Type 5 (ICT5) and Stag- Management System (ICS-700), Prerequisite: WFT 046 ing Area Manager. This course meets the National Response Framework Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or the National Wildfire Coordinating (ICS-800), and Emergency Support appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Group’s (NWCG) requirements for Function #4 – Firefighting (ICS- appropriate assessment S-131/S-133/S-211/J236/RT-130. 804). This course also provides a This course provides skills and 2 Units basic introduction to wildland fire resources required for advanced 32 Lecture hours management (S-110) and a basic application of the Incident Com- 12 Lab hours working knowledge of the human mand System (ICS) organization performance concepts in dynamic and operations. This course expands WFT 042 and high risk environments (L-180). on ICS-100, ICS-200, and ICS-300 Portable Pumps and Water Use (S211) This course meets the National courses and is intended for command Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Incident Management System (NIMS) and general staff positions. Topics appropriate assessment; READ 023 or and National Wildfire Coordinating include ICS fundamentals review, appropriate assessment Group (NWCG) National Standard major and/or complex incident/ This course provides students with Curriculum. event management, area command, practical knowledge and skills in 1 Unit and multiagency coordination. Group the use of portable fire pumps and 18 Lecture hours exercises will emphasize advanced related equipment during wildland ICS concepts. This course meets fire incidents. The course consists of WFT 045 the National Incident Management three skill areas: supply, delivery, ICS for Single Resources (I200) Systems (NIMS) National Standard and application of water. Students Prerequisite: WFT 044 Curriculum. will be required to demonstrate their Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or 1 Unit knowledge of correct water use, basic appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 18 Lecture hours hydraulics, and equipment care. Field appropriate assessment exercises, demonstrations, and evalu- This course is designed to enable per- WFT 077 ations will cover set up, operation, sonnel to operate efficiently during Wildland Fire Academy and maintenance of pump equip- an incident or event within the Prerequisite: Carry a 45 lb. pack three ment. This course meets the National Incident Command System (ICS). The miles within a 45 minute time period; Wildfire Coordinating Group’s course focuses on the implementation Must complete and pass a US Forest (NWCG) requirements. of ICS and single resources. Topics Service Physical 1 Unit include ICS fundamentals review, Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or 16 Lecture hours leadership and management, delega- appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 12 Lab hours tion of authority, management by appropriate assessment objectives, ICS functional areas and This course is designed for those stu- WFT 043 positions, briefings, organizational dents who desire to gain certification Wildland Fire Chain Saws (S212) flexibility, and transfer of command. through the NWCG (National Wild Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or This course provides training and land Coordinating Group) as a Wild appropriate assessment; READ 023 or resources for personnel who are land Firefighter. This course provides appropriate assessment likely to assume a supervisory posi- training in hand crew formation, fire This course provides the basic tion within the ICS. This course meets line construction and the use of wild knowledge, understanding, function, the National Incident Management land equipment. Students will learn maintenance, and use of internal System (NIMS) National Standard about wild land firefighter safety, combustion engine powered chain Curriculum. fire behavior, protective clothing saws. The student will also learn the 0.7 Unit and wild land fire tools. This course tactical use of wildland fire chain- 13 Lecture hours includes arduous physical condition- saws. Field exercises support entry ing as day and night time hikes and level training for fighters with little or WFT 046 other outdoor activity is included. no previous experience in operat- Intermediate ICS (I300) This academy provides the required ing a chain saw. The field exercises Prerequisite: WFT 045 training for the US Forest Service and will provide students with hands-on Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or CAL Fire agencies as a wild land fire- cutting experience in surroundings appropriate assessment; READ 023 or fighter for certification purposes. similar to fire line situations. This appropriate assessment 13 Units is an entry level course for students This course provides description 162 Lecture hours interested in wildland fire suppres- and detail of the Incident Command 216 Lab hours sion and is highly recommended System (ICS) organization and opera- prior to enrolling in intermediate tions in supervisory roles on expand- level wildland fire related course. ing or Type 3 incidents. Topics Students who have already com- include ICS fundamentals review, pleted this course may retake it in incident/event assessment and order to advance their skill classifica- agency guidance in establishing inci-

262 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog WFT 101 WFT 103 WFT 105 Wildland Fire Behavior Wildland Fire Operation (Ground Air) Wildland Fire Logistics, Finance and Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Planning appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or appropriate assessment appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment Transfers to: CSU appropriate assessment Transfers to: CSU This course is one in a series of core Transfers to: CSU This course is one in a series of core courses required by the Wildland Fire This course is one in a series of core courses required for the Wildland Technology Certificate of Achieve- courses required by the Wildland Fire Fire Technology Certificate of ment and Associate of Science Degree Technology Certificate of Achieve- Achievement and Associate of Sci- program. This course provides ment and Associate of Science Degree ence Degree program. This course students with information neces- program. This course provides provides students with informa- sary to understand ground and air students with information necessary tion necessary to understand basic operations associated with wildland to understand the responsibilities wildland fire behavior, wildland fire firefighting operations. Emphasis and functions of the logistics, finance, predictions, and wildland fire opera- will be placed on incident command and planning sections. Emphasis tion safety. Wildland fire environ- system use, strategy, tactics, hazards, will be placed on how the different mental factors and the tools required resource typing, management, and incident command system sections to monitor weather and fire behavior safety procedures during wildland are organized and utilized during will be discussed as it relates to fire incidents. This course meets or wildland fire incidents. This course wildland fire predictions. This course exceeds the National Wildfire Coor- meets or exceeds the National Wild- meets or exceeds the National Wild- dinating Group’s (NWCG) require- fire Coordinating Group’s (NWCG) fire Coordinating Group’s (NWCG) ments. requirements. requirements. 3 Units 3 Units 3 Units 54 Lecture hours 54 Lecture hours 54 Lecture hours WFT 104 WFT 290 WFT 102 Wildland Fire Investigation, Prevention Cooperative Work Experience/ Wildland Fire Fighter Safety and and Public Information Internship for Wildland Fire Survival Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or Technology Related Fields Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment appropriate assessment; READ 023 or appropriate assessment Transfers to: CSU appropriate assessment Transfers to: CSU This course is one in a series of core Transfers to: CSU This course is one in a series of core courses required by the Wildland Fire This course supports and reinforces courses required for the Wildland Technology Certificate of Achieve- on-the-job training in the Wildland Fire Technology Certificate of ment and Associate of Science Degree Fire Technology field under super- Achievement and Associate of Sci- program. This course provides vision of a college instructor and ence Degree program. This course students with information and skills is facilitated by the use of learning provides students with information necessary to understand the roles and objectives. The student will be work- necessary to understand occupational functions of the Public Information ing in a skilled or professional level safety and hazards associated with Officer (PIO, S-203), Fire Prevention assignment in the area of Wildland wildland firefighting operations. Education Team Member (PETM, Fire Technology and will meet perfor- Emphasis will be placed on situ- P-101), and the Wildland Fire Inves- mance objectives related to instruc- ational awareness, protective mea- tigator (INVF, FI-110). Various wild- tion that are above and beyond the sures, accident avoidance procedures, land fire associated class projects will conditions of regular employment. and the risk management process. challenge the student’s public speak- This course is intended for students Students will also review fire ground ing, report writing, and presentation whose job is related to the field of fire near misses, entrapments, and fatali- skills. This course meets or exceeds technology and have completed or ties. This course meets or exceeds the National Wildfire Coordinating enrolled in the appropriate course- the National Wildfire Coordinating Group’s (NWCG) requirements. work. “Contact the CWE office Group’s (NWCG) requirements. 3 Units regarding re-enrollment procedures”. 3 Units 54 Lecture hours Student Unpaid Internship: 54 Lecture hours 1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours; 3 Units/180 hours; 4 Units/240 hours Student Paid Internship 1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours; 3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours 1 to 4 Units 3 to Lecture hours 60 to 300 hours

2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 263 Non-credit Courses

NBAS 004 NBAS 010 NCOA 002 General Academic Advisement College Refresher Math/Individual Music Workshop for the Third Age Courses designed to assist aware- Study Courses for instrumental and vocal ness of college programs and services Courses for individual study in basic musical experiences. Included can be and exercising good judgment in the mathematics. Areas to be covered can rehearsals and performances in selection of classes and an academic include whole numbers, fractions, cooperation with the Rio Hondo path. Topics can include basic skills decimals, percent, measurement, Chapter of Sweet Adelines; other local assessment, campus life, academic applications in consumer math, and choral and/or singing groups; and and career choices, and other related other topics determined by individual instruction in learning to play a musi- subjects. student need. cal instrument. 0 Unit 0 Unit 0 Unit 18 Lecture hours 1 Lecture hours 40 Lab hours 1 Lab hours NBAS 005 NCOA 007 Personal and Career Exploration NCHS 001 Chorus Singing for the Older Adult Courses to increase awareness of Health and Fitness This course introduces older adult stu- processes for personal and career This is an open-entry, open-exit course dents to a variety of choral music and growth. Intellectual, social, emotional, to develop and enhance a student’s explores its cultural and historical and physical development; personal knowledge of the importance of aspects. Students will gain knowledge values clarification; decision making; healthy lifestyles and to further of posture, vowel modification, ele- identification of needs and methods develop skills which will facilitate a ments of phrasing and harmony. of satisfying; human sexuality and personal fitness program. Student’s Students will perform vocal exercises family life; and accepting and assum- will also participate in specific activi- and practice breathing techniques ing responsibility for own behavior; ties that develop an individual’s level appropriate for the older adult. and investigation into career and life of physical fitness. 0 Unit planning alternatives can be explored. 0 Unit 1 to 48 Lecture hours Included can be diagnostic testing, 1 to 54 Lab hours survey of interests, and capabilities, NCOA 008 and development of positive self-im- NCHS 002 Computers Unlimited for Older Adults age through group interaction. Beginning Jujitsu: Self Defense for This course is designed for the older 0 Unit Adults adult who thinks he or she will never 18 Lecture hours This course is designed to teach the learn to use a computer. Students will basic skills of self-defense. Students build basic skills that will prepare NBAS 008 will be taught skills related to them to write documents, send e-mail, Personal Learning Skills/Basic Skills coordination, quick reflex response, use online banking or simply enjoy This course assists the student to how to build stamina, speed, and surfing the Internet. Mastery of the become more effective and efficient strength. They will learn all phases of basic skills will let you grow from in developing skills and knowledge punches, blocks, kicks, hand releases simple accomplishments to things you necessary to function in a work setting. and breaks, two-step fighting, judo never dreamed possible. Our gentle, Skills may include psychomotor skills, and jujitsu falls. Students will practice easy approach will show you the many communication skills and computer strategies of protecting themselves ways that computers can be fun software skills. Opportunities to from attackers. and interesting. develop critical thinking skills in 0 Unit 0 Unit simulated situations are provided. The 48 Lecture hours 1 to 24 Lecture hours student may use computer assisted 1 to 8 Lab hours instructional programs, word processing, equipment related to the work NCIT 002 NCOA 010 setting, audiovisual materials and Citizenship Preparation Hatha Yoga for Older Adults computer software to meet program This course will guide persons seeking This class uses active and passive objectives. Faculty and peers will United States Citizenship in the steps movements which are adapted for provide tutoring services and assist required to become a citizen. older adults. Movements include students in completing assignments. Students will prepare to take the citi- stretching, relaxation, and breathing 0 Unit zenship examination and will receive exercises. Students will learn repetitive 120 Lecture hours assistance in completing the skill building, weight bearing poses appropriate forms. and become familiar with working 0 Unit together in rhythm. NBAS 009 45 Lecture hours College Refresher Basic Skills/ 0 Unit Individual Study 1 to 48 Lecture hours Courses for individual study in basic NCOA 001 NCOA 012 reading, writing and mathematics. Painting for Older Adults Areas covered can include any basic Physical Fitness for the Older Adult This course offers the older adult an This physical fitness class is designed skill that needs to be improved for individual approach to painting and college learning and/or career and creative arts. Topics can include art for the older adult and offers instruc- personal growth. appreciation and art history; aware- tion in movement to maintain and 0 Unit ness of line, color, shape and form; increase range of motion, build muscle 20 Lecture hours techniques in drawing and progres- strength, maintain coordination, flex- 20 Lab hours sion through color mixing and canvas ibility and balance. Class topics painting. Creativity and general art include discussions on nutrition, the knowledge will be taught in a friendly effects of aging, safety factors and and relaxed environment allowing memory skills. each artist to work at their own pace. 0 Unit 0 Unit 1 to 48 Lecture hours 1 to 48 Lecture hours 264 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog NCOA 013 NESL 016 NESL 036 Current Topics for Older Adults ESL Intermediate Low Family Literacy This course presents older adults with Prerequisite: ESL 015 or equivalent This course focuses on engendering various topics for discussion and class placement reading and literacy as a fundamental activities based on the student’s This is a competency-based course component of a healthy, well-func- individual interests and backgrounds. that focuses on expanded verbal com- tioning family. The family-oriented Older adults will explore international, munication within routine situations assignments promote the seamless national and local events and issues common in English-speaking environ- integration of reading across school from a current and historical view- ments. Emphasis is on communication and home boundaries. point. within school, work, and community 0 Unit 0 Unit domains combined with the intro- 1 to 72 Lecture hours 1 to 24 Lecture hours duction of academic English. Suc- cessful completion of this course will NCOA 014 prepare students to enter NESL 017. NHAN 001 Tai Chi Chuan for Older Adults This course is designed for language Art Workshop for the Handicapped This course introduces older adults learners at levels below Rio Hondo Courses for cultural enrichment and to a Chinese health exercise which is College’s Credit ESL Program. awareness of many different forms of neither vigorous nor strenuous. It is 0 Unit art. Emphasis is on therapeutic value. suitable for older adults who want 58.7 Lecture hours 0 Unit to exercise to gain or maintain good 1 to 18 Lecture hours health. It will strengthen the muscles NESL 017 1 to 18 Lab hours and organs, relax the mind and ESL Intermediate High body, improve blood circulation, and Prerequisite: ESL 016 or equivalent place- increase memory and concentration. ment NHEC 002 0 Unit This is a competency-based course that Soap Making as an Art and a Business 1 to 24 Lecture hours builds upon the skills learned in NESL This course is designed for anyone 016 and prepares English learners to wanting to expand their creative NCOA 015 comprehend and communicate in writ- skills for personal satisfaction or as a Creative Writing for Older Adults ten and spoken English for a variety business. Students will create differ- This course is for older adults and of audiences and purposes. Success- ent kinds of soaps such as glycerin or teaches both beginning and experi- ful completion of this course will coconut soap. The use of molds, layer- enced writers how to create and shape prepare students to enter NESL 018. ing of colors, and adding herbs and autobiographies, fiction, non-fiction This course is designed for language fragrances will be discussed. and poetry into readable and publish- learners at levels below Rio Hondo 0 Unit able forms. Participants will put their College’s Credit ESL Program. 1 to 54 Lecture hours experiences on paper and analyze 0 Unit quality, selection and structure of writ- 58.7 Lecture hours ten materials through group discus- NVOC 001 sion NESL 018 Asbestos Abatement Workers Training and projects. ESL Advanced Program 0 Unit Prerequisite: ESL 017 or equivalent place- This course is designed to train 1 to 24 Lecture hours ment students in recognizing procedures This is the highest level Non-credit dealing with removal and/or encapsu- ESL course. It focuses on advanced lation of asbestos. Other topics include NESL 001 spoken and written communication products and materials that may English as a Second Language within English-speaking school, work, become a hazard, options for dealing Entry level courses designed to and community domains in a variety with asbestos, and potential health provide instruction in basic skills in of formal and informal contexts. This effects on exposure. English and related subjects. Speak- course is designed for language learn- 0 Unit ing, listening, reading, writing and ers at levels below Rio Hondo Col- 18 Lab hours comprehension skills included. lege’s Credit ESL Program; however, 0 Unit upon its successful completion, it will NVOC 0011 1 to 72 Lecture hours prepare them for direct entry. Acoustical 0 Unit This course is designed to introduce NESL 015 58.7 Lecture hours the learner to the standard methods ESL Beginning of assemblies and codes required for This is a competency-based course that NESL 035 acoustical ceiling construction. Upon focuses on basic verbal communication ESL Multi-Level completion of this course the learner within routine situations common This course focuses on preparing stu- will have a working knowledge of in everyday life within an English- dents to use English to achieve tasks assembling standard grid for ceilings speaking setting. Emphasis is on com- within a variety of real-life situations and soffits. Hand tools are mandatory. munication within school, work, and such as a doctor’s office or a depart- 0 Unit community domains. Successful ment store. Students are instructed to 18 Lecture hours completion of this course will pre- be able to listen, speak, read, and write pare students to enter NESL 016. in English in context-specific environ- NVOC 0012 This course is designed for language ments. Drywall/Lath learners at levels below Rio Hondo 0 Unit This course is designed to meet the College’s Credit ESL Program. 1 to 144 Lecture hours needs of Indentured Apprentices with 0 Unit the State of California who are inter- 58.7 Lecture hours ested in the drywall/lath field within the carpentry industry. Course topics include: proper techniques, procedures and tools used in the drywall finishing trade, basic framing/material identification, basic lathing, framing of ceil-

2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 265 ings and soffits, blueprints, suspended hips, gable roofing, dormers, rafter for administering CPR. These skills are ceilings, curves and arches, and light construction, metal framing, fasten- presented for use on adults, children gage welding. Classroom instruction ers, metal trusses, and panelized roof and infants. First Aid training deals and practical hands-on finishing will systems. with controlling bleeding, burns, be applied. Drywall hand tools are 0 Unit sprains, strains, poisoning, broken mandatory. 20 Lecture hours bones and caring for victims of sudden 0 Unit 20 Lab hours illness. These classes meet or exceed 140 Lecture hours California or Federal OSHA training 140 Lab hours NVOC 0017 requirements. American Red Cross I.D. Lath/Drywall cards will be issued upon successful NVOC 0013 This course is designed to teach the completion of the course. Class A Concrete techniques and skills needed for 0 Unit This course is designed to meet the freeform lathing. Skills such as proper 18 Lecture hours needs of Indentured Apprentices layout, use of grids, proper tools, with the State of California who are methods to bend rebar and pencil rod, NVOC 0024 interested in the concrete field within welding, cutting, halding and tying of Acoustical the carpentry industry. Modules cover lath. Hand tools are mandatory. This course is designed to expand the following topics: forming meth- 0 Unit on the usage of acoustical materials ods for flatwork, tilt-ups, wall forms, 18 Lecture hours and products used in the acoustical column forms, beams and decking industry. Upon the completion of this forms, stairs and ramps, foundations, NVOC 0019 class the learner will have a working walls, windows, welding, and bridge Tilt-Up knowledge of glue up, concealed ceil- construction. Students will be instructed in layout ings/walls and the usage of compaso 0 Unit techniques for a typical tilt-up panel for ceilings and soffits. Hand tools are 20 Lecture hours and the importance of 3-4-5 methods necessary. 20 Lab hours of squaring a panel. They also will 0 Unit learn how to identify certain openings 18 Lecture hours NVOC 0014 and the location of finish floor lines Finish Carpentry and roof lines through blueprints. NVOC 0025 This course is designed to meet the 0 Unit Blueprints needs of Indentured Apprentices with 18 Lecture hours This course is designed to meet the the State of California who are inter- needs of Indentured Apprentices ested in the finishing field within the NVOC 0020 with the State of California who are carpentry industry. Modules cover the Scaffolding interested in the blueprint reading following topics: cabinet construction, This course is designed to meet the field within the carpentry industry. cabinet installation, cabinet fasteners, needs of Indentured Apprentices with Course topics will include: basics of show cases, commercial fixtures, cabi- the State of California who are inter- reading, understanding and visualiz- net finishing, partitions, fitting room ested in the scaffolding field within the ing the blueprint, terms, symbols and structures, residential and commercial carpentry industry. Modules cover the definitions from several trades will be moldings, laminates, stair trims, doors, following topics: safety procedures, incorporated into prints showing resi- door frames, swinging door instal- regulations, industry rules, scaffold dential/commercial buildings, slopes, lation, security hardware, electronic planning, worksite applications, grades, and computer designs. Layout doors and closers, and welding. welded frame/mobile tower scaffolds, tools will be necessary. 0 Unit welded frame/tower scaffold applica- 0 Unit 20 Lecture hours tions, tube and clamp assemblies and 20 Lecture hours 20 Lab hours worksite applications, scaffolding 20 Lab hours systems, shoring, re-shoring, rigging, NVOC 0015 rigging safety, and estimating. NVOC 0026 Floor Installation 0 Unit Computers This course is designed to meet the 20 Lecture hours This course is designed to meet the needs of Indentured Apprentices 20 Lab hours needs of Indentured Apprentices with with the State of California who are the State of California who are inter- interested in the floor field within NVOC 0021 ested in the computer application field the carpentry industry. Modules Cabinet/Millwork within the carpentry industry. Course cover the following topics: hand and This course is designed to meet the topics will include: basic principles of power tools, jobsite preparation, and needs of Indentured Apprentices computers, general computer usage, hardwood installation. Students will with the State of California who are processing, spreadsheets, databases, learn how to install, strip, and plank interested in the cabinetmaking field and the world wide web. Lab sessions hardwood flooring in the most basic within the carpentry industry. Course include individual computer use. applications. topics include: applications of wood 0 Unit 0 Unit products, hand and power tool usage, 20 Lecture hours 18 Lecture hours material usage, layout/millwork, jigs/ 20 Lab hours fixtures, architectural details, shop NVOC 0016 drawings, estimating, CAD/CAM and NVOC 0027 Framing construction of a cabinet, along with Welding This course is designed to meet the current glues and abrasives. This course provides an introduction needs of Indentured Apprentices with 0 Unit to basic welding. Students will learn the State of California who are inter- 140 Lecture hours about the various welding machines ested in the framing field within the 420 Lab hours as well as electrodes and their spe- carpentry industry. Modules cover the cific application. They also will be following topics: wall framing, plates, NVOC 0023 instructed in the proper and safe use of wall layouts, structural connectors, Health & Safety oxygen an acetylene torch. Demonstra- bracing, aligning, floor layouts, floor This course provides basic First Aid/ tion and testing will be required. systems, stair building and layouts, CPR Training in the performance of 0 Unit winders, curved stairs, building exteri- emergencies for conscious and uncon- 18 Lecture hours ors, balconies, bay windows, columns, scious victims, recognizing signs of a pop-outs, trims, siding, roof systems, heart attack and the proper techniques 266 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog NVOC 0029 fighter, ethical and moral standards, include the nature of real estate, the Effective Supervision Certificate and other related issues pertaining to foundation of our property laws, land Program the fire service. Students will receive descriptions and measurements, how This course is designed for individuals individualized instruction tailored to titles are held, acquisition and trans- promoted into supervisory positions. their personal plan of study. fer, deeds, liens and encumbrances, The class will assist employers who 0 Unit elements of a contract, landlord and have promoted line employees with 1 to 500 Lab hours tenant law, real estate mathematics little or no formal supervision train- and financing. In addition, you will ing, as well as those anticipating a NVOC 018 be introduced to the terminology and career that includes supervising other ACEDD-GIS Skills Development forms commonly used in everyday individuals. Topics will focus on six This course complements the CIV, real estate transactions. This course is areas comprised of basic supervisory ARCH, ENGT, LAND and GIS lab and approved by the California Depart- skills and concepts. Students are lecture courses and is designed to ment of Real Estate as a State Sanc- provided with an overview of what provide an additional opportunity for tioned Pre-Licensing course. is expected of an effective supervisor students to practice concepts covered 0 Unit and what skills are required to success- in the corequisite courses and 1 to 48 Lecture hours fully perform in that capacity. Real-life enhance their board drafting and business situations are discussed and CADD skills for work place productiv- NVOC 041 evaluated. Students take knowledge ity. These instructional activities are Real Estate Appraisal gained back to their respective work not available in the regular lecture / In this course students will learn the venues and conversely bring examples lab course and are not required for the purpose and importance of apprais- to the class for discussion. grade in the corequisite course. als, land values and their character- 0 Unit 0 Unit istics, the process of appraising, site 18 Lecture hours 1 to 200 Lab hours analysis, and considerations. They will also obtain knowledge of construc- NVOC 038 tion methods, materials used in cost NVOC 005 Real Estate Practice approaches, accrued depreciation Theatre Production Workshop This class is an introduction to analysis, income and expense analysis, This course will introduce students professional aspects of the real estate capitalization theory, and techniques to all aspects of preparing for and business. Topics include agency in the income approach method of presenting a full theater production. responsibilities for the salesperson and appraising. This course is approved Topics covered will include technical the broker, office management, how by the California Department of Real set-up of the stage, the dress rehearsal, to list and prospect property, selling Estate as one of the electives for the pre-show preparation, techniques for and marketing techniques, advertising, State Sanctioned Conditional Real striking the set and the special needs of financing, escrow and closing proce- Estate Sales Persons License. a traveling show. dures. Students will acquire a general 0 Unit 0 Unit understanding of fields related to 1 to 48 Lecture hours 18 Lecture hours real estate such as finance, appraisal, 18 Lab hours escrow, and investing. The class will NVOC 043 detail the areas necessary to conduct a Conversational Spanish NVOC 008 modern real estate brokerage business. This introductory class is designed for Fundamentals of Law Enforcement/ This course is approved by the Califor- beginning Spanish speakers who are Individual Study nia Department of Real Estate as one looking to learn Spanish for use in a This course is designed to provide of the required courses for the State workplace setting. This class will be of law enforcement students or those Sanctioned Conditional Real Estate particular interest to supervisors and involved in a related public service Sales Persons License. managers that oversee a workforce subject to expand on their knowledge 0 Unit of predominantly Spanish speaking in the major points of law enforce- 1 to 48 Lecture hours individuals. The focus is on learning ment. Topics include history and gen- how to speak rather than on grammar. eral development of law enforcement, NVOC 039 The class will cover simple tenses – ethical and moral standards, California Real Estate Finance present, past, imperfect and future. law, and other related issues. Students This course is designed to help the new Students will be asked to listen to will receive individualized instruction licensee, the experienced real estate Spanish radio, watch Spanish televi- tailored to their plan of study. agent, the investor, and the lender gain sion, read Spanish newsprint and 0 Unit a better understanding of the complex participate in Spanish conversations. 1 to 500 Lab hours world of real estate finance. It covers 0 Unit all aspects of real estate financing 14 Lecture hours NVOC 014 from filling out the loan application College Community Orchestra to closing the loan. The course details NVOC 059 This is an ongoing program designed qualifying standards, disclosure Introduction to Welding Processes for preparation for employment as requirements, and loan documents. This is an introductory class designed musicians. Participants may perform This course is approved by the Califor- to familiarize the student with several with a symphony orchestra such as Rio nia Department of Real Estate as one welding processes that are currently Hondo Community College. of the electives for the State Sanctioned used in the welding and metal fabrica- 0 Unit Conditional Real Estate Sales Persons tion industry. This course offers an 1 to 8 Lecture hours License. overview and basic introduction to 0 Unit the theory and practice of a variety of NVOC 015 1 to 48 Lecture hours welding and metal cutting methods. Practical Experience in Fire Suppression This course will emphasize safety, This course is designed to provide NVOC 040 theory, procedure, and practical skill fire technology students or those Real Estate Principles development. involved in a related fire science This is a prerequisite course for the 0 Unit subject to expand on their knowledge real estate licensing examination. In 1 to 18 Lecture hours in the major points of fire service. this course students will learn informa- 1 to 54 Lab hours Topics include the traditions of the fire tion required for the acquisition of a service, general development of a fire- California real estate license. Topics

2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 267 NVOC 060 include structural fabrication, tube complete projects relating to inter- Semi-Automatic Welding Processes bending, stair layout and construction, pretation of survey data, profiles and This is an intermediate level course and fabrication of components from cross sections, land subdivision, site designed to introduce students to sheet metal. Emphasis will be placed and grading plans, underground wire-fed, semi-automatic welding on shop safety and on developing utilities and structures, concrete and processes for mass-production weld- proper working procedures. structural detailing. ing applications, i.e. Gas Metal Arc 0 Unit 0 Unit Welding (GMAW), Flux Cored Arc 1 to 18 Lecture hours 36 Lecture hours Welding (FCAW), and Submerged Arc 1 to 54 Lab hours 72 Lab hours Welding (SAW). This course emphasizes safety, theory, characteristics and NVOC 150 settings for power supplies and wire NVOC 1011 AutoCAD for Basic CADD Applications feeding units, electric current settings, Orientation/Safety This course is for students preparing electrode identification and selection, This course is designed to meet the for high technology careers who need welding positions, and welding of fer- needs of Indentured Apprentices the skills necessary to function as an rous and non-ferrous metals. Special with the State of California who are entry level CADD operator or to emphasis will be placed on developing interested in the general trade safety apply CADD to specific disciplines of proficiency and speed for high volume within the carpentry industry. Course mechanical and architectural design, production applications. topics will include: introduction to the manufacturing, illustration and engi- 0 Unit carpenter’s apprentice program, hand neering related documents. An over- 1 to 18 Lecture hours tool safety, power tool safety, math, view of computer graphics and CADD 1 to 54 Lab hours beginning blueprint reading and lay- (Computer Assisted Design and outs, trade history and job-site safety. Drawing) utilizing the latest release of NVOC 061 0 Unit AutoCAD software will be provided. Production Welding Techniques 20 Lecture hours Students will produce 2D ortho- This is an intermediate level course 20 Lab hours graphic, isometric, and basic 3D designed to introduce the student models solutions of mechanical and to welding techniques used in high NVOC 1012 architectural applications. volume production manufacturing Health/Safety 0 Unit applications. This class will focus This course is designed to meet the 54 Lecture hours on GMAW and GTAW for mild needs of Indentured Apprentices with 54 Lab hours steel, stainless steel aluminum, and the State of California who are inter- will include pulsed-arc applications ested in the general trade safety field NVOC 170 for both processes. In addition, the within the carpentry industry. Course MicroStation for Basic CADD student will be introduced to welding topics will include: Health and Safety Applications fixtures, welding positioners and other Certifications, job safety, fall protec- This course is for students preparing auxiliary welding equipment. Empha- tion, powder actuated tools, confined for high technology careers who need sis will be placed on shop safety space entry, scaffold training, rigging the skills necessary to function as an and on developing proper working training, aerial lift training, and OSHA entry level CADD operator or to procedures. training. Certification can be earned in apply CADD to specific disciplines of 0 Unit forklift, scaffold, American Red Cross/ mechanical and architectural design, 1 to 36 Lecture hours CPR and Ramset/ Redhead low veloc- manufacturing, illustration and 1 to 108 Lab hours ity powder actuated tools. engineering related documents. An 0 Unit overview of computer graphics and NVOC 062 112 Lecture hours CADD (Computer Assisted Design Introduction to Fabrication Processes 112 Lab hours and Drawing) utilizing the latest This is a beginning level course release of MicroStation software will designed to introduce students to vari- NVOC 138 be provided. Students will produce 2D ous techniques, processes and technol- Engineering Careers & Applications orthographic, isometric, and basic 3D ogies used in the Fabrication industry. This course is for all students inter- models solutions of mechanical and This course will develop skills ested in the career field of Engineering architectural applications. necessary for translating dimensional Design Drafting. Engineering Careers 0 Unit information from a shop drawing or and Applications will explore the 54 Lecture hours blueprint to metallic materials used career opportunities and training 54 Lab hours for production of finished parts and requirements in the field of engineer- assemblies. Topics covered in this class ing and engineering technology. NVOC 200 will include basic blueprint reading, Topics will include the history of engi- Intermediate AutoCAD for Design and measurement and measuring tools, neering, careers in engineering, ethics Production layout, metal cutting, drilling and and responsibilities of the engineer, This course is for students pursuing tapping, and metal forming. Emphasis communicating and problem solving. degrees or certificates in the Architec- will be placed on shop safety and safe 0 Unit ture and Engineering Design Drafting and proper use of equipment, tools 27 Lecture hours Program and for those who wish to and materials. 36 Lab hours enhance their AutoCAD skills for 0 Unit workplace productivity. The course is 1 to 18 Lecture hours NVOC 140 an intermediate application study in 1 to 54 Lab hours Civil Drafting Fundamentals computer aided design, drafting, and This course is for all students inter- graphics using the latest revisions of NVOC 063 ested in the career field of Civil Design AutoCAD. Combined with previously Intermediate Fabrication Processes Drafting and Civil Engineering. The learned technical drafting conventions This course is designed to broaden course is study of civil design drafting and basic AutoCAD operational skills, the students’ skills and knowledge practices and the preparation of draw- students will use AutoCAD to produce of metal fabrication techniques. This ings used in the civil engineering detailed drawings that involve model- course will introduce students to basic field. Students will use Computer space and paper-space, 2D and 3D hand tools and power tools commonly Aided Drafting (CADD) software to objects, block attributes and viewport used in the metal fabrication industry. Topics covered in this class will

268 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog scales. Emphasis will be placed on modeling, and parametric solids. This NVOC 266 working with multiple drawing files course may be taken once for credit Pressure Piping Applications using external files to create mechani- towards the major and repeated 2 This course is for all students with a cal, architectural and civil projects. times to enhance student skills and basic piping design understanding 0 Unit proficiency levels. interested in the career field of pres- 45 Lecture hours 0 Unit sure piping design engineering. This 54 Lab hours 54 Lecture hours course presents the advanced prepara- 54 Lab hours tion of engineering detail drawings of NVOC 241 piping systems for commercial, utili- Civil Engineering Drafting & Design NVOC 260 ties and industrial plants. Included This course is for all students inter- Advanced Architecture Using Revit and is advanced information and layout ested in the career field of Civil Design 3D Software work dealing with the location, instal- Drafting and Civil Engineering. Civil This course is for students pursuing lation, operation of pumps, steam Drafting and Design is an intermediate an advanced study of BIM (Building turbines, compressors, vertical vessels, level class in which the practices and Information Modeling) applications as horizontal vessels, tanks, heaters, cool- the preparation of drawings, they relate to architecture and the AEC ers, cooling towers, condenser, reac- pertaining to the civil engineering industry (Architecture, Engineering, tors, boilers, chillers, heat exchangers field, will be expanded to include the Construction). Utilizing the latest and special equipment. development of maps and drawings releases of 3D design software such as 0 Unit used for transportation, site develop- Revit and AutoCAD Architecture and 36 Lecture hours ment, grading and drainage and road previously learned technical and 72 Lab hours alignment. The student will use Com- architectural drafting conventions, puter Aided Drafting (CADD) to com- students will produce two and three NVOC 270 plete the above mentioned projects. dimensional BIM generated architec- SolidWorks for 3D Modeling and Other topics to be covered will include tural drawings and 3D virtual models. Prototype Applications specifications, site details for utilities This course benefits all students This course presents an intensive study and underground piping, structural studying Architecture, Civil, Engineer- in 3D computer graphics and CADD plans and integration of Geographic ing of all types, Drafting, Design and (Computer Assisted Design and Information Systems (GIS). Computer Graphics. High technology Drafting) utilizing the latest release 0 Unit skills which are necessary to function of SolidWorks Software. This course 36 Lecture hours as a designer or CADD Drafter are benefits all students in areas of study 72 Lab hours emphasized. related to Engineering, Drafting, 0 Unit Design and Computer Graphics. Stu- NVOC 245 54 Lecture hours dents will produce three dimensional Civil Engineering Design & Modeling 54 Lab hours parametric computer generated virtual This course is for all students inter- models incorporating mechanical ested in the career field of Civil Design NVOC 261 design refinements. The course Drafting and Civil Engineering. Civil Revit for Advanced BIM Architectural, emphasizes high technology skills Design & Modeling is an advanced Structural and MEP Applications which are necessary to function as a level class which includes design anal- Advanced BIM (Building Information design professional to apply 3D design ysis and the preparation of drawings Modeling) applications extends the graphics technology to specific dis- used in the civil engineering field. The fundamentals of the Arch 260 class to ciplines of mechanical engineering, student will use civil engineering soft- include Structural, Mechanical, Electri- machine drafting and design, manu- ware, such as In-Roads and Land cal and Plumbing extensions of the facturing, animation, modeling and Desktop to design, analyze and Autodesk Revit Building software. illustration. Students will be intro- develop projects relating to transpor- Students will work on both group and duced to a variety of means to directly tation, site development, grading, individual projects to create and pres- produce prototype models from drainage and road alignment and ent three-dimensional representation CADD generated solid geometry. alternatives. Other topics to be covered of architectural solutions. Students will 0 Unit are terrain modeling, surface editing, also learn the basic process and work- 54 Lecture hours alignment editing, plan, profile, cross- flow in creation of Revit Families for 54 Lab hours sections, earthwork computations and use in building models. site planning design. 0 Unit NVOC 280 0 Unit 54 Lecture hours Advanced MicroStation for CADD & 36 Lecture hours 54 Lab hours BIM Applications 72 Lab hours This course is for students pursuing NVOC 265 an advanced study in MicroStation 3D NVOC 250 Pressure Piping Design parametric CADD Parametric Modeling 3D Applications This course is for those students with (Computer Assisted Design and Draft- for Mechanical Design CAD experience who are interested in ing) and the BIM (Building Informa- This course presents advanced appli- the career field of pressure piping tion Modeling) approach cations of 2D and 3D Computer Aided design engineering. This course pres- to building design using Bentley Design Drafting (CADD) and an ents the preparation of engineering Architecture. Students will apply pre- introduction to parametric modeling detail drawings of piping systems for viously learned drafting conventions and rapid prototyping utilizing the commercial, utilities and industrial to produce two and three dimensional latest releases of Autodesk Inventor plants. Included is information and CADD and BIM generated mechanical series, SolidWorks, and other para- work dealing with the location, instal- and architectural drawings and virtual metric modeling software to produce lation, operation, and maintenance of design models. This course benefits all solutions for mechanical applications. pumps, steam turbines, compressors, students studying Architecture, Civil, Topics covered will benefit all students tanks, heaters, coolers, cooling towers, Engineering of all types, Drafting, in areas of study related to Engineer- condenser, reactors, boilers, chillers, Design and Computer Graphics. High ing, Drafting, Design and Computer heat exchangers and special equip- technology skills which are necessary Graphics. Course emphasis is given to ment. to function as a designer or CADD CADD generated three dimensional 0 Unit Drafter are emphasized. graphics using wire frame, surface 54 Lecture hours 0 Unit 54 Lab hours 54 Lecture hours

2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 269 College Policies & Procedures Current Rio Hondo College Board Policies and Administrative Procedures 10 can be found on the web site: (www.riohondo.edu/board/policies.htm). Students may inspect and review records information may be filed Academic Freedom records during regular business with the Office of Education, HEW Philosophy hours in the Office of Admissions FERPA, DHEW, 330 Independence The maintenance of freedom of and Records. Requests for access Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. speech, publication, religion, to records will be granted no later 20210. and assembly (each of which is a than five working days following component of intellectual freedom) date of request. Qualified is the breath of life in a democratic personnel will be present to Children on Campus Except when children are enrolled society. The need is greatest in interpret records for students. in the Child Development fields of higher learning, where the Center, other instructional use of reason and the cultivation College personnel may also programs in the District, and/ of the highest forms of human permit access to student’s records or attending public events under expression are the basic methods. to any person for whom the the supervision of parent or Society has come to rely upon student has executed written guardian, bringing children on colleges and universities as a consent specifying the records to campus while attending classes principal means of acquiring new be released and identifying the is not permitted. Parents and knowledge and new techniques, party to whom the records may guardians must be aware that of conveying the fruits of past and be released. College personnel the ultimate responsibility for the present learning to the community, will notify the recipient of such safety of the children in their care and of transmitting these results records that the transmission of rests with them and no liability to generations to come. Without information to third parties is can be accepted by the District nor freedom to explore, to criticize prohibited. existing institutions, to exchange any of its agents or staff for the ideas, and to advocate solutions consequences of children being on to human problems, faculty Student Records campus. members, staff and students Privacy Act - All student records cannot perform their work, cannot at Rio Hondo College are kept in accordance with the provisions of Computer Usage maintain their self-respect. Society Each computer user is responsible the Family Educational Rights and suffers correspondingly. The for the use of computing resources Privacy Act of 1974. Students may liberty that is needed requires a in an effective, efficient, and lawful request access to those campus freedom of thought and expression manner. Computing resources and records that personally identify the within colleges and universities, equipment are college property, student; the student may challenge freedom to carry the results of and the college retains the right to the accuracy of the record or the honest inquiry to the outside, and monitor systems and limit access. appropriateness of its retention a freedom to influence human Users of computing resources in the campus records. Students affairs in the same manner as must abide by the rules/policies consent is needed for the release other informed persons do. Nor established by the department of records covered by the Act to is the value of freedom lessened responsible for the supervision of outside parties (e.g., prospective because error at times arises from the equipment. Each user must employers) except for those its exercise. Learning, intellectual understand and acknowledge agencies entitled to access under development, and social and that his/her freedom to access the provisions of the Act (e.g., scientific progress takes place on a and display information is limited campus officials, other schools, trial-and-error basis, and even the to authorized academic and federal educational and auditing unsound cause or hypothesis may administrative uses. No person officers and requests in connection call forth the truth that displaces it. may use computer resources with the application of receipt of (Board Policy 4030). for any illegal act, including the financial aid). These provisions possession or use of programs, apply to records received and used files, or instructions for violating after November 1, 1974. A student Access to Student system security or violation may request a report summarizing of copyright law. Computer Records the number of records he/she All currently enrolled or former resources may not be used to has requested or given consent students have the right of access intimidate or create an atmosphere to be released. Complaints as to to any records relating to them of harassment based upon any procedure or improper release of and maintained by the College. protected class/category (gender, 270 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog race, religion, ethnic origin, creed, Information does not include cutomary athletic or sexual orientation, and other This is to serve as public notice events or school-santioned events. categories as applicable). that the following information A violation of this section that does is regarded by Rio Hondo not result in serious bodily injury Student Complaints Community College District is a misdemeanor, punishable by a as Directory Information, and fine of not less than one hundred Grievance Procedures may be released for distribution dollars ($100), nor more than The District provides a prompt five thousand dollars ($5,000), or and equitable means of resolving unless stop action is initiated by a student on the Rio Hondo College imprisonment in the county jail for student grievances and complaints. not more than one year, or both. A grievance is an alleged wrongful Directory Information Denial act by a Rio Hondo College staff of Release form available in the or faculty member which has an Admissions and Records Office. Non-Discrimination adverse effect upon a student’s A new form must be completed academic or personal status each year. Directory information in College Programs right or privileges as a student includes: a student’s name, and Activities at Rio Hondo College. Students whether or not he/she is currently Non-Discrimination Policy are protected against capricious, enrolled, participation in officially Rio Hondo Community College arbitrary, unreasonable, unlawful, reorganized activities and sports, District complies with all Federal false, malicious or professionally weight and height of members of and state rules and regulations and inappropriate evaluations or athletic teams, degrees and awards does not discriminate on the basis behavior by a faculty member, a received. of national origin, religion, age, staff member, an administrator or gender, gender identity, gender an official of the College or another A request for directory information expression, race, color, medical student. Student complaints may will be denied to any parties, condition, genetic information, be classified as grievances and not otherwise entitled to the ancestry, sexual orientation, fall into one of two categories: information by law, if the college marital status, physical or mental Academic, or Non-Academic. disability, or because he or she is Issues that are not resolved at the determines that such release is not campus level may be presented in the best interest of the student. perceived to have one or more of to the State Chancellor’s Office Further information may be the foregoing characteristics, or using their complaint process. obtained from the Admissions & based on association with a person Students are encouraged to follow Records Office. or group with one or more of these the Rio Hondo College Complaint actual or perceived characteristics. and Grievance process before This holds true for all students Hazing who are interested in participating attempting to file a complaint with The California Legislature moved in educational programs, including the State Chancellor’s Office. Hazing from the educational career and technical education This procedure does not apply codes and amended the Penal to any matters for which a programs, and/or extracurricular Code to include hazing in order specified method of complaint school activities. Inquiries to close legal loopholes and to resolution is provided by law or regarding compliance and/or deter students. section 245.6 of by District policy, such as: Student grievance procedures may be the California Penal Code, which disciplinary actions, which are directed to the District’s Title went into effect on January 1, covered under separate Board IX Officer/Section 504/ADA 2007, reads: It shall be unlawful policies and Administrative Coordinator, Dr. Dyrell Foster, to engage in hazing. “Hazing” Procedures (BP 5500, AP 5500); Dean, Student Affairs, Student means any method of initiation Police citations (i.e. “tickets”); Services Building, 2nd Floor, Room or pre-initiation into a student complaints about citations SS-204, (562) 908-3498. organization or student body, must be directed to the County Courthouse in the same way as whether or not the organization Rio Hondo Community College any traffic violation; or Complaints or body is officially recognized by District recognizes its obligation of discrimination, harassment, an educational institution, which to provide program accessibility or retaliation, including grade is likely to cause serious bodily for all persons with disabilities grievances based on this type injury. Hazing can be defined in a manner that does not of allegation. These types of as any action or activity which discriminate in the delivery of complaints are covered under does not contribute to the positive those services. The college makes separate Board policies and development of a person; which reasonable accommodations for Administrative Procedures (BP inflicts or intends to cause physical students, employees and members 3435, AP 3435). or mental harm or anxieties; For more information, please of the community who may be which may demean, degrade or contact the Office of Student participating in campus activities. disgrace any person regardless Affairs located in SS204 or visit: of location, intent or consent of http://www.riohondo.edu/ Inquiries regarding Federal participants. Hazing can also be student_affairs/complaints.htm. laws and regulations concerning defined as any action or situation, nondiscrimination in education which intentionally endangers a or the District’s compliance with Directory student seeking admission into those provisions may also be or affiliation with any student directed to: organization. The term “hazing” 2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 271 those provisions may also be provisiones pueden ser dirigidas available at or through the directed to: al Coordinador, el Canciller de community college. los Colegios de la Comunidad Office of Civil Rights de California o la Oficina de This definition encompasses two United States Department of Derechos Civiles, Departamento de kinds of sexual harassment. Education Educación de los EEUU. 1. Quid pro quo sexual 50 Beale Street, Ste. 7200 harassment occurs when San Francisco, CA 94105 Estudiantes con inglés limitado a person in a position of (415) 486-5555 serán ayudados para calificar en authority makes educational or los programas vocacionales del or employment benefits Department of Fair Employment & colegio. conditional upon an Housing individual’s willingness to 1900 Mariposa Mall Estudiantes que necesiten los engage in or tolerate unwanted Suite 130 servicios de un miembro bilingüe sexual conduct. Fresno, CA 93721 de la facultad para asistirlos 2. Hostile environment sexual pueden comunicarse con el Oficial harassment occurs when de Cumplimiento del Distrito unwelcome conduct based Ausencia de salón SS204, o (562) 908-3498 o on sex is sufficiently severe Discriminación en TDD (562) 908-3422. or pervasive so as to alter the conditions of an individuals Programas y learning or work environment, Sexual Harassment unreasonably interfere with Actividades Sexual Harassment is offensive, an individuals academic or unwelcome sexual attention. Del Colegio work performance, or create El Distrito del Colegio de la Sexual harassment is a form of an intimidating, hostile, or Comunidad de Río Hondo no sex discrimination which violates abusive learning or work discrimina contra raza, color, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of environment. The victim nacionalidad, edad, religión, 1964 as amended, Title IX of the must subjectively perceive the incapacidad física, estado civil o Education Amendments of 1972, environment as hostile, and estado como veterano en ninguna California statutes, Rio Hondo the harassment must be such de sus acciones, procedimientos o Community College District that a reasonable person of the prácticas. Board policy and the Procedures same gender would perceive and the Action Against Sexual the environment as hostile. Esta ausencia de discriminación Harassment–Know the Law!! incluye admisión, acceso, brochure. tratamiento y empleo en los Sexual harassment can consist of virtually any form of combination programas del Colegio; educación Definition– Sexual harassment of verbal, physical, visual or vocacional incluida. Preguntas consists of unwelcome sexual environmental conduct. It acerca la política en igualdad de advances, requests for sexual need not be explicit, nor even oportunidad, sumisión de quejas, favors, and other conduct of a specifically directed at the victim. o para obtener una copia de los sexual nature when: procedimientos del colegio sobre Sexually harassing conduct can occur between people of the same quejas sometidas, pueden ser 1. submission to the conduct is or different genders. The standard dirigidas a: made a term or condition of for determining whether conduct Oficial de Cumplimiento del an individuals employment, constitutes sexual harassment is Distrito academic status, or progress; whether a reasonable person of salón SS204 2. submission to, or rejection the same gender as the victim (562) 908-3498 of, the conduct by the would perceive the conduct as TDD (562) 908-3422. individual is used as a basis harassment based on sex. El Distrito del Colegio Río Hondo of employment of academic reconoce su obligación de proveer decisions effecting the Examples - Sexual harassment accesibilidad al programa a todas individual; includes, but is not limited to the las personas incapacitadas de una 3. the conduct has the purpose following misconduct: manera que no discrimine en el or effect of having a negative 1. Verbal: Inappropriate or rendimiento de tales servicios. El impact of the individuals work offensive remarks, slurs, colegio hace arreglos razonables or academic performance, or jokes or innuendoes based on para los estudiantes, trabajadores of creating an intimidating, sex. This may include, but is y miembros de la comunidad hostile or offensive work or not limited to, inappropriate quienes pueden participar en las educational environment; or comments regarding an actividades del colegio. 4. submission to, or rejection individuals body, physical of, the conduct by the appearance, attire, sexual Preguntas referentes a las leyes individual is used as the basis prowess, marital status, or federales y regulaciones en for any decision affecting sexual orientation; unwelcome cuanto la falta de discriminación the individual regarding flirting or propositions; en educación o el acatamiento benefits and services, honors, demands for sexual favors; del Colegio con aquellas programs, or activities verbal abuse, threats or 272 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog intimidation of a sexual autoridad presenta beneficios nature; or sexist, patronizing Hostigamiento educativos o de empleo or ridiculing statements that Sexual como dependientes en el convey derogatory attitudes Hostigamiento sexual es sometimiento del individuo about a particular gender. acosamiento sexual, ofensivo y mal a participar en o tolerar 2. Physical: Inappropriate or recibido. comportamiento sexual mal offensive touching, assault, or recibido. physical interference with free Hostigamiento sexual es una forma 2. Ambiente hostil hostigamiento movement. This may include, de discriminación sexual, lo cual sexual ocurre cuando but is not limited to, kissing, viola el Título VII del Acto de los comportamiento mal patting, lingering or intimate Derechos Civiles de 1964, a como recibido, implícitamente touches, grabbing, pinching, se han enmendado, Título IX de o explícitamente sexual, es leering, staring, unnecessarily los Enmendamientos de Educación bastante severo o intruso brushing against or blocking de 1972, estatutos del Estado de para que se cambien las another person, whistling or California, y política de la Junta condiciones del ambiente sexual gestures. del Distrito del Colegio de Río de empleo, o de estudios, 3. Visual or Written: The display Hondo y panfleto de Procedures del individuo, o para que or circulation of offensive for Action Against Sexual se impida excesivamente el sexually oriented visual or Harassment–Know the Law!!. trabajo del individuo o los written material. This may estudios del individuo, o include, but is not limited to, Definición – Hostigamiento sexual para que se crea un ambiente, posters, cartoons, drawings, puede ser acosamiento sexual mal de empleo o educativo, de graffiti, reading materials, recibido, solicitudes de favores intimidación, hostilidad y computer graphics or sexuales, y otro comportamiento abuso. El individuo como electronic media transmissions. implícitamente sexual con tal que: víctima tiene que percibir 4. Environmental: An academic personalmente el ambiente or work environment that 1. sometimiento al como hostil, y el hostigamiento is permeated with sexually- comportamiento se presenta tiene que ser de tal manera oriented talk, innuendo, insults como requisito o condición que una persona razonable or abuse not relevant to the del empleo del individuo, del mismo sexo percibiría subject matter of the class. A de la categoría o estado el comportamiento como hostile environment can arise académico del individuo o de hostigamiento sexual. from an unwarranted focus adelantamiento del individuo; Hostigamiento sexual incluye on sexual topics or sexually 2. sometimiento al cualquier combinación de suggestive statements in the comportamiento, o rechazo comportamiento verbal, classroom. An environment del comportamiento, del físico, o visual, o de control may be hostile if unwelcome hostigador se presenta a través del ambiente de sexual behavior is directed como criterio de empleo o empleo o educativo. El specifically at an individual de decisiones académicas en hostigamiento sexual no tiene or if the individual merely cuanto al individuo; que ser explícito, ni tiene que witnesses unlawful 3. el comportamiento tiene el ser específicamente dirigido harassment in his or her intento de resultar en impacto al víctima. Hostigamiento immediate surroundings. The negativo en el trabajo del sexual puede ocurrir entre determination of whether individuo o en los estudios personas del mismo sexo an environment is hostile is académicos del individuo, o o de diferentes sexos. El based on the totality of the tiene el intento de crear un criterio para determinar circumstances, including such ambiente de intimidación y si comportamiento es factors as the frequency of the hostilidad en el empleo o en hostigamiento sexual es conduct, the severity of the los estudios; o si una persona razonable conduct, whether the conduct 4. sometimiento al del mismo sexo percibiría is humiliating or physically comportamiento, o rechazo el comportamiento como threatening, and whether del comportamiento, del hostigamiento sexual. the conduct unreasonably hostigador se usa como interferes with an individuals criterio de cualquier decisión Ejemplos – Hostigamiento sexual learning or work. en cuanto al individuo y los incluye, pero no se limita a, mal beneficios o servicios, lauros comportamiento como: If you believe that you are a victim del colegio, programas, o of sexual harassment, contact the actividades que se presentan 1. Verbal: palabras impropias District Compliance Officer, in en o por el colegio. o ofensivas, menosprecios, Room SS204, or (562) 908-3498 or chistes o burlas o insinuaciones TDD (562) 908-3422. Esta definición incluye dos clases sexuales. Esto incluye, pero de hostigamiento sexual. no se limita a, comentos impropios en cuanto al cuerpo 1. Quid pro quo hostigamiento del individuo, la apariencia sexual ocurre cuando una física, atavío, valentía sexual, persona con puesto de estado civil, o preferencia 2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 273 sexual del individuo; flirteo Si usted cree que usted ha sido C. Unlawful possession, use, o solicitudes mal recibidas; víctima de hostigamiento sexual, sale, offer to sell, or demandas de favores sexuales; llame a, Oficial de Cumplimiento furnishing, or being under abuso verbal, amenazas del Distrito, en el salón SS204, o de the influence of, any intimidación de tipo sexual; o teléfono fuera del colegio, llame al controlled substance sexismo, comentos arrogantes número (562) 908-3498. listed in California que ponen en ridículo a un Health and Safety Code sexo, o que expresan actitud Section 11053 et seq., derogatoria contra un sexo. Standards of Student an alcoholic beverage, or 2. Físico: contacto físico Conduct an intoxicant of any kind; impropio o ofensivo, asalto, The Rio Hondo College campus is or unlawful possession o impedimento físico del an academic community dedicated of, or offering, arranging movimiento de una persona. to teaching and learning. In order or negotiating the sale of Esto puede incluir, pero that teaching and learning may any drug paraphernalia, no se limita a, besando, take place in an atmosphere of as defined in California caricias físicas, tocando respect for one another and for Health and Safety Code intímamente, agarrando a each other’s ideas and beliefs, Rio Section 11014.5. mano, pellizcando, mirando Hondo College has guaranteed con lascivia, ojeando, pasando certain fundamental rights to its D. Committing or attempting ligeramente por encima o students and faculty. to commit robbery or impidiendo el paso de otra extortion. persona, silbando o haciendo Rio Hondo College students are ademanes o gesticulaciones part of a community in which E. Causing or attempting to sexuales. ideas will be explored in a mature cause damage to District 3. Visual o escrito: mostrando, spirit of understanding and mutual property or to private diseminando, o manifestando respect. Only in this mature spirit property on campus. materia, visual o escrita, can the college meet its obligations ofensiva y de sentido sexual. to those it serves. F. Stealing or attempting to Esto puede incluir, pero no se steal District property limita a, carteles, caricaturas, All students are required to abide or private property on diseños, dibujos, grafiti, by the Standards of Conduct and campus, or knowingly materia para leer, gráficas en failure to do so may result in receiving stolen District la computadora, y materia disciplinary action such as a verbal property or private transmitida electrónicamente. or written reprimand, probation, property on campus. 4. Ambiente: el ambiente suspension and/or expulsion. The de empleo o el ambiente following conduct shall constitute G. Willful or persistent académico que esté lleno good cause for discipline, smoking in any area de expresiones verbales de including but not limited to the where smoking has been sentido sexual, insinuaciones removal, suspension or expulsion prohibited by law , insultos o abusos verbales of a student. or by regulation of the que no pertenecen al tema de college or posting a la clase. Un ambiente hostil A. Causing attempting to District. se puede realizar con enfoque cause, or threatening to impropio en temas sexuales o cause physical injury to H. Committing sexual con comentario implícitamente another person. harassment as sexual en la clase. Un defined by law or by ambiente puede ser hostil si B. Possession, sale or District policies and el comportamiento sexual mal otherwise furnishing any procedures. recibido es específicamente firearm, knife, explosive dirigido a un individuo o si el or other dangerous object, I. Engaging in harassing individuo solamente observa including but not limited or discriminatory el hostigamiento ilícito en el to any facsimile firearm, behavior based on race, ambiente. La determinación knife or explosive, unless, sex, religion, age, del ambiente como hostil se in the case of possession national origin, disability, basa en el conjunto de todas of any object of this type, or any other las circunstancias, inclusive the student has obtained status protected by law. elementos como la frecuencia written permission to del comportamiento, la possess the item from a J. Willful misconduct that severidad del comportamiento, District employee, which results in injury or si el comportamiento is concurred in writing by death to a student or menosprecia o amenaza, y si the College President or to District personnel or el comportamiento impide Designee. which results in cutting, excesivamente el empleo del defacing, or other individuo o los estudios del injury to any real or individuo.

274 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog personal property owned Q. Persistent, serious V. Attempting to perform any by the District or on misconduct where other previously identified act campus. means of correction have that constitutes a cause for failed to bring about disciplinary action. K. Disruptive behavior, proper conduct. willful disobedience, W. Violation of District habitual profanity or R. Unauthorized preparation, policies or regulations vulgarity, or the open and giving, selling, including those concerning persistent defiance of the transfer, distribution, the formation and authority of, or persistent or publication, for any registration of student abuse of, college personal. commercial purpose of organizations, the use of any contemporaneous college facilities, or the L. Cheating, plagiarism recording of an academic time, place and manner of (including plagiarism in presentation in a public expression. a student publication), classroom or equivalent or engaging in other site of instruction, X. Failure to comply with academic dishonesty. including but not limited directions of District to handwritten or officials acting in the M. Dishonesty; forgery; typewritten class notes, performance of their alteration or misuse except as permitted by duties. of District documents, any district policy or records or identification; or administrative procedure. Y. Soliciting or assisting knowingly furnishing false another to do any act information to the District. S. Sexual assault on any which would subject a District personnel, District student to expulsion, N. Unauthorized entry upon vendor, District visitor or suspension, probation, or or use of District facilities. student, upon off-campus other discipline pursuant grounds or facilities to this policy. O. Lewd, disorderly, indecent maintained by the District, or obscene conduct or or upon grounds or facility Z. Any other cause not expression on District- maintained by affiliated previously listed which owned or controlled student organizations. is identified as a good property, or at District cause by the College or the sponsored or supervised T. The obstruction or Hearing Panel. functions. disruption, on or off-campus, of the AA. Engaging in intimidating P. Engaging in expression District’s educational or conduct or bullying which is obscene, libelous administrative process or against another student or slanderous, or which any other District function. through words or actions, so incites students as including direct physical to create a clear and U. The violation of any contact; verbal assault, present danger of the previous order issued by such as teasing or name- commission of unlawful the District president that calling; special isolation acts on District premises, is not inconsistent with or manipulation; and cyber or the violation of lawful any of the other provisions bullying. District regulations, or the of this policy. This order substantial disruption of may be given by its Students who engage in any of the the orderly operation of publication in the student above are subject to the procedures the District. newspaper or bynotice outlined in AP 5520. on an official bulletin board designated for this purpose.

2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 275 11 Facilities Art Gallery Child Development Center/ The Rio Hondo College Art Gallery is located inside the Art Building and is open to students and the Pre-School Laboratory The Rio Hondo Pre-school Laboratory located at community during the academic year. The gallery the Child Development Center provides quality provides an intimate setting for temporary exhibits pre-school services to the children of Rio Hondo showing both student and professional artists, students, staff, and community. Children must be representing a variety of artistic disciplines. Used between the ages of 3 to 5 years old and are required also as a teaching gallery, many of the exhibits to be toilet trained. The Center is supported by state are displayed and created by students enrolled in funds and parent fees. Eligibility for state subsidized ART 180, the Art Gallery Display Design course. funding is determined by a combination of family The gallery is open to the public and exhibits are size and income. Some families may pay fees based advertised in the College’s Cultural Events brochure on a sliding scale. Hours of operation are 7:30 A.M. available from the Division of Arts & Cultural to 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. Holidays and Programs and online at: http://www.riohondo.edu/ breaks are observed in accordance with the RHC arts/culturalevents.html. Call (562) 908-3471 for more academic calendar. For more information, please call information. (562) 908-3494 or visit the Rio Hondo website (click on Student Services and then Child Care). Rio Hondo Black Box Theater College students from the Child Development/ The Black Box Theater is located behind the Wray Education Department, the Behavioral and Social Theater. With seating for approximately 80 guests, the Science Division and Nursing utilize the Pre-school Black Box provides a more intimate setting for student Laboratory to observe the development and behavior and visiting performers. The performances are open of pre-school children and to apply the knowledge to the public and are advertised in the College’s that they gained in their courses working directly Cultural Events brochure from the Division of Arts with children. & Cultural Programs. Call (562) 908-3471 for more information. El Monte Educational Center (EMEC) Bookstore The El Monte Educational Center (EMEC) is one of The Student Bookstore is operated as a service to Rio Hondo College’s off-campus satellite facilities. It the students. Required textbooks and supplies are is located at 3017 Tyler Avenue, El Monte, CA 91731. available. Ninety percent of the commission received There are classrooms and a computer resource lab. from the bookstore goes to the Auxiliary Service Fund Regular college credit courses are offered at EMEC, for student activities. including basic skills classes as well as general education courses for graduation and transfer to a The Bookstore hours are listed on the bookstore university. The college assessment test is offered on web page, where book and merchandise can also be the third Friday of the month. Continuing Education purchased. also offers non-credit courses at EMEC. For more information about classes and services at EMEC, Rio Café please call (626) 443-8932. The Rio Café, located on the middle quad and offers grilled food, a variety of entrees, a deli section with sandwiches, a salad bar, and assorted beverages and Fitness Center Rio Hondo College’s state-of-the-art Fitness Center snacks. Hours are listed at: www.riohondo.edu. is located in the Physical Education Department (room G150). Access is available by enrolling in PE 130, a one-unit Physical Education Activity Class. Additional information is listed in the Class Schedule and on the Fitness Center web page.

276 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog Observatory Rio Hondo College is one of only 10 California Community Colleges to possess an observatory. The Gordon D. Crowell Astrophysical Observatory has been serving the students of the college and residents of the community for over 40 years. The Observatory houses a 16-inch reflecting telescope that is the largest telescope available to the public in the Los Angeles area. We are open to the public, year round, no fee, from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on selected clear Friday evenings. Visitors are asked to park in Lot C and walk up the observatory road to the Observatory. Please wear comfortable walking shoes, dress warmly, and bring a flashlight. Visitors are also advised we do not have rest room facilities at the observatory. Call (562) 908-3472 for more information. South Whittier Educational Parking Center (SWEC) Parking facilities are provided for students and The South Whittier Educational Center (SWEC) is one visitors at nine locations on campus as designated in of Rio Hondo College’s off- campus satellite facilities the Class Schedule. Students are required to display located at 14307 East Telegraph Road, Whittier, CA a Rio Hondo College parking permit on all vehicles 90604. There are classrooms and a computer resource parking on campus. Parking permits should be lab. Regular college credit courses are offered at obtained at the time of registration and thereafter at SWEC, including basic skills classes as well as general every semester registration or where there is a change education courses for graduation and transfer to a in vehicle(s). Motorcycle parking is permitted only in university. The college assessment test is offered on specially designated areas in Lots B and Level 5. the first Friday of the month. Continuing Education also offers non-credit courses at SWEC. For more Visitors on campus may purchase (daily) temporary information about classes and services at SWEC, parking permits at the Parking Information Booth please call (562) 941-2356. located on level 2 during the hours of 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and on Fridays 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. State Smog Center Rio Hondo College’s State Smog Center is a Persons operating vehicles on campus are expected state-contracted test facility that provides certain to abide by all California vehicle codes as well as Smog Check services for motorists. Working posted regulations. Citations will be issued by with Automotive Technology departments at the campus security officers for violations of such codes community colleges, the Consumer Assistance or for failure to abide by college parking or vehicular Referee Centers provide motorists the opportunity to regulations. Everyone is required to pay all fines in receive independent smog checks on their vehicles. connection with such violations. Unpaid fines will be Visit the web site www.smogcheck.ca.gov for the referred to the D.M.V., and a hold will be placed on eligibility conditions necessary to utilize a referee your vehicle registration. station. The Center is open Monday, Tuesday. Persons using the parking facilities at the college do Thursday, and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. by so at their own risk. The college assumes no liability appointment only. Closed on Wednesdays. Call (800) for the use of the parking facilities. 622-7733 for an appointment. Santa Fe Springs Training Center Wray Theatre The Rio Hondo College Fire Technology program The Wray Theatre, located on the lower quad, is located at the Santa Fe Springs Regional Training functions as the main performance space for the Center at 11400 Greenstone Ave., Santa Fe Springs. college. Showcasing a variety of student and The Training Center houses the equipment and professional performances in the areas of theatre, facilities for the College’s Fire Academy, Homeland dance, music, and guest lectures, the theatre seats Security Training Center, Emergency Medical approximately 300 persons. The performances are Technician (EMT) program, Biddle Physical Abilities open to the public and are advertised in the College’s Testing, CWH Firefighter Testing, National Fire Cultural Events brochure available from the Division Firefighter Testing and Advanced Fire Marshal of Arts & Cultural Programs. Call (562) 908-3471 or Training Programs. Some Fire Technology classes visit our web site at: http://www.riohondo.edu/arts/ are also held on the main campus at the new culturalevents.html for more information. Administration of Justice Building. The Wild land Fire Technology program and the Wild land Fire Academy are located at the AJ Annex on the main campus. Please see Schedule of Classes for more information.

2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 277 12 Administrators ADMINISTRATION Holcomb, Robert Castaneda-Calleros, Russell Dean of Communications and Director of Government & Dreyfuss, Teresa Languages Community Relations Superintendent/President, B.A., M.S., University of Southern B.A., MA, Stanford University; M.P.P., Vice President of Finance & Business California, Ph.D., Claremont Graduate JFK School of Government at Harvard B.A., University of Chinese Culture, University. University, Cambridge. Taiwan; M.B.A., University of La Verne. Jones, Walter Connell, Timothy Gee, Henry Dean of Counseling & Student Director of Contract Management & Vice President of Student Services Development Vendor Services A.A. Sacramento City College B.A., California State University, A.A., Cerritos College; B.S., University B.A., M.A., Azusa Pacific University; Northridge; M.A., California State of Phoenix. Coursework Completed, Claremont University, Dominguez Hills; Ed.D., Graduate University. University of California, Los Angeles. Coria, Elizabeth Pierson, Kenn Director of Financial Aid & Veteran’s Koos, Karen Services Vice President of Academic Affairs Dean of Mathematics & Sciences B.A., Dakota Wesleyan University; B.A., Whittier College; M.A., University B.A., M.A., California State University, of Redlands.; Ed.D., California State M.A., State University of New York, Fresno. Buffalo; Ph.D., University of Minnesota. University, Fullerton. Kummerman, Howard Emerson, Yolanda DEANS Dean of Institutional Research & Director of Human Resources Planning B.A., California State University, Los Austin, Connie B.A., San Diego State University; Angeles; M.B.A. University of Phoenix. Dean of Health Science and Nursing M.S., University of San Diego. A.A., Mt. San Antonio College; B.S.N., Fisher, Zolita Point Loma College; M.A., M.S.N., Slavich, Michael Director of Trio Programs/Student California State University, Los Angeles. Dean of Career & Technical Education, Support Services Interim, Dean of Business B.A., University of California, Riverside; Flores, Ygnacio A.S., Rio Hondo College; M.A., B.V.E., Ed.M., Harvard University; Ph.D., Dean of Public Safety California State University, Los Angeles. University of Southern California. B.S., National University; M.A., University of San Diego; Naval ASSOCIATE DEANS Herney, Susan War College Graduate Certificate in Director of Marketing & Command & Staff Leadership; Ed.D., Mason, Donald Communications University of Southern California. Interim Associate Dean of B.A., University of California, Berkeley; Public Safety M.A., University of Phoenix. Foster, Dyrell B.S. Southern Illinois University, M.S. Dean of Student Affairs Capella University. Matsui, Mark B.S., University of California, Davis; Director of Disabled Students M.S., California State University, Long Munoz, Michael Programs and Services Beach; Ed.D., University of Southern Associate Dean of Student Services B.A., San Jose State; M.S., California California. B.A., University of California, Irvine; State University, Los Angeles. M.S., Ed.D., California State University, Green, Rebecca Long Beach. Pearson, Judy Dean of Behavioral & Social Sciences Director of Admissions & Records A.S., Long Beach City College; B.A., B.A., California State University, Fresno; California State University, Long Beach; ASSISTANT DEANS M.A., California State University, M.A., California State University, Fresno. Dominguez Hills. Salazar, Barbara Interim Assistant Dean of Student James Poper Gustafson, Kats Success & Retention (Basic Skills) Director of Facilities Services Dean of Library & B.A., University of California, Berkeley; A.A., Long Beach City College, B.A., Instructional Support M.A., San Francisco State University. California State University, Long Beach. B.A., M.L.I.S., M.A., University of Hawaii-Manoa; Ed.D., University of DIRECTORS Weingart, Chedva California, San Diego/California State Director of Accounting University San Marcos. Aldrich, Christine B.S. California State University, Interim Director of Extended Northridge. Hebert, Steven Opportunity Program & Services/ Dean of Physical Education/ CalWORKs Athletic Director B.A., University of California, Irvine; B.S., Cal Poly State University; M.Ed., M.S., California State University, Azusa Pacific University. Fullerton.

278 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog 13 Faculty Baca, J. Manuel Boyd, Pamela A Professor of Political Science/ Professor of Nursing Business Management A.A., Pasadena City College; B.S.N., Accardo, Frank A.A., Rio Hondo College; B.A., California State University, Fullerton; Instructor of Music M.P.A., California State University, M.S.N., University of Phoenix. B.M., Berklee College of Music; Fullerton; Graduate work University M.M., California State University, of California, Los Angeles; Ph.D., Brandt, Katherin Northridge. University of Southern California. Assistant Professor of Nursing B.S.N., California State University, Acevedo, Lisette Balch, David Los Angeles; M.S.N., California State Assistant Professor of Speech Professor of Administration of Justice University, Dominguez Hills Forensics B.S., California State University, B.A., University of Southern Los Angeles; M.B.A., Pepperdine Bronkar, Ryan California; M.A., California State University; Ph.D., United States Associate Professor of Mathematics University, Northridge. International University. A.A., Fullerton College; B.A., M.A., University of California, Los Angeles. Acuña-Hansen, Chris Bean, Michelle Associate Professor of Photography Instructor of English Brown, Ada B.F.A., California State University, B.A., Whittier College; M.A., California Associate Professor of Studio Art/ Fullerton; M.F.A., California Institute State University, Fullerton. Painting and Design of the Arts. B.A., Queens College; M.F.A., Bell, Sharon University of Houston. Alvarado, Guadalupe Associate Professor of Reading Counselor/Professor B.A., Brooklyn College; M.A., Hunter Brown, Linda A.A., Compton College; B.A., College; Ph.D., Fordham University. Professor of Voice California State University, Long B.A., Whittier College; M.M., Beach; M.S., University of LaVerne. Bennett, John University of Southern. California; Instructor of Fire Technology M.A., University of San Francisco, Anderson, Carl D.M.A., University of Southern Instructor of Automotive Technology Bethel, Robert California B.S., M.A. California State University, Professor of Biology Long Beach. B.S., University of California, Davis; Brutlag, Brian M.S., California State University, Long Assistant Professor of Sociology Archambault, Alan Beach. A.S., Waubonsee Community Instructor of Mathematics College; B.A., University of Illinois at A.A., Long Beach City College Biesemeyer, Gail Springfield; M.A., Northern Illinois B.S., University of California, Los Professor of Health Science University Angeles; M.S., California State B.S.N., Loyola University; M.S.N., University, East Bay. Azusa Pacific University. C Ayala, Armando Blackmun III, Eugene Professor of Health Science Associate Professor of Business Callinan, Thomas A.A., Rio Hondo College; B.S., Management Associate Professor of English Loma Linda University; Graduate A.A., Cerritos College; B.S., Brigham M.A., California State University, Long Work, Loma Linda University, Young University; M.B.A., California Beach. Physician Assistant, Cerf., College of State University, Fullerton. Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific. Cartagena, Alyson Botello, Robert Assistant Professor of Dance/Yoga/ Instructor of Mathematics Pilates B M.S., California State University, Los B.F.A., Florida State University; M.F.A., Angeles. University of California, Irvine. Babou, Robin Librarian Bowen, James B.A., California State University Assistant Professor of French Long Beach; M.L.S., San Jose State M.A., California State University, Long University. Beach.

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Chandler, James De Los Santos, Blanca Coordinator of Learning Assistance Professor of Spanish F Center B.A., M.A., California State University, B.A., California State University, Los Angeles. Feliciano, Robert Los Angeles; M.A., California State Professor of Public Safety University, Long Beach; Graduate Dighera, Mike A.A., East Los Angeles College; work University of California, Los Instructor of Automotive Technology B.S., California State University, Los Angeles, Oregon State University, A.A., Cerritos College. Angeles; M.A., Pepperdine University. University of New Mexico. Dixon, Scott Fernandez, Jennifer Clark, Mary Dennyse Associate Professor of Philosophy Counselor/Professor of Political Professor / EOPS/CARE Counselor B.A., California State Polytechnic Science, Psychology, Biological BA, California Dominguez Hills, University, Pomona; M.A., California Sciences, Physical Education M.S.W., California State University, State University, Long Beach. B.A., Whittier College; M.S., Long Beach. University of La Verne: Graduate Dornean, Marius Work, Pepperdine University; D.P.A., Coffman, Dan Instructor/Coordinator Heavy University of La Verne. Professor of Fire Technology Equipment Maintenance A.S., Miramar College, San Diego; Fernandez, Juan B.S., California State University, Los Duarte, Jeannette Instructor of English Angeles; M.P.A., California State Professor of Speech B.A., M.A., California State University, University, Los Angeles; California B.A., Oregon State University; M.A., Long Beach State Certified Fire Chief Officer; Texas A & M University; Ph.D., California State Licensed Paramedic, Arizona State University. Ferrari, Shelly California State Certified Firefighter I Associate Professor of Nursing & II and California State Certified Fire Duran, Jose Joaquin A.S., Pasadena City College; B.S., Instructor. Assistant Professor of History Azusa Pacific University; M.S.N., B.A., M.A., University of California, Azusa Pacific University. Cummings, Frances Santa Barbara. Professor of Biology Flores-Olson, Troy B.S., Millerville University; M.A., Duran-Katnik, Sylvia Career Counselor/Professor California State University, Fullerton. Counselor/Professor B.A., California State University, A.A., Cerritos College; B.S., University Fullerton; M.A., Chapman University. Curiel, Libby of Redlands; M.S., University of Instructor /Coordinator Speech Southern California. Florman, Kelli Forensics Associate Professor of Administration B.A.,M.S., California State of Justice University, Los Angeles. B.A., Ohio State University; J.D., Case E Western Reserve University. Curlee, Karleen Eckstrom, Marie Professor of Reading and Tutorial Professor of English Forrest, Alfred Education B.A., Suffolk University; M.A., Professor/Coordinator A.A., Fullerton College; B.A., M.S., California State University, Northridge; Student Health Services California State University, Fullerton. M.A., M.A., California State University, J.D., University of Southern California Los Angeles. Law School; M.D., University of Southern California Medical School. D English, Cameron Associate Professor of Mathematics Forrest, Michael Daryoush, Faye M.S., California State University, Long Professor of Geology Professor of Mathematics Beach. A.A., Golden West College; B.A., B.S., B.S., University of Bridgeport, M.S., California State University, Long CT; M.S., University of Southern Enright, Adele Beach; Ph.D., University of Southern California; M.S., University of Librarian/Professor California. Southern California, School of B.A., Whittier College; M.L.S., Engineering. University of California, Los Angeles; Frala, John C. M.A., California State University, Professor Advanced Transportation Dawson, David Dominguez Hills; Graduate Work, Technologies, Hybrid and CNG/LNG Instructor of 3D Animation and Whittier College. Fuels, Honda PACT Modeling A.A., A.S., General Motors University, A.A., Art Institute of Dallas; B.A., Esquivel, Raymundo B.S., B.A., M.A., University of Phoenix. Baylor University; M.F.A., Florida Professor of Mathematics and Atlantic University. Spanish Francis, John S. B.A., M.L.S., University of California, Professor of Speech, Journalism and De La Mora, Martha Los Angeles; M.A. Claremont Mass Media Counselor/Professor Graduate School; Graduate Work, A.A., Rio Hondo College; B.A., B.A., University of California, Los California State University, Northridge; M.A., California State University, Los Angeles, M.A., California State California State University, Los Angeles. University, Dominguez Hills. Angeles.

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Freije, Theresa Isaac, Lily Professor of English H Professor of English M.A., California State University, Halvorson, Gary B.A., M.A., Bangalore University; Fullerton; Creighton University; Professor of CAD/Drafting Ph.D., Banaras University. University of California, Los Angeles; B.A., California State University, Cambridge University. Fresno; M.A., California State University, Los Angeles. J Fung, Hank Instructor of Mathematics Javanmard, Mike Hannah, Kathleen Instructor of Economics M.A., California State University, Associate Professor of Nursing Fullerton. B.A., University of California, A.D.N., Rio Hondo College, B.S.N., Riverside; M.S., Cal Poly Pomona. Pacific Union College; M.S.N., G University of Phoenix. Johnson, Steve Instructor of Physical Education/ Garcia, Alonso Hawley, Linda Women’s Basketball Coach Instructor of English Professor of Mathematics A.A., Chaffey College B.A., University of California, B.S., Edinboro State University; B.F.A., B.A., M.A., California State University, Riverside; M.A., University of Hawaii. M.F.A., University of Georgia; M.Ed., Dominguez Hills Clemson University. Garcia, Yvette B. EOPS Counselor Hemenway, Elaine B.A., Loyola-Marymount University; Professor of Mathematics K M.A., California Family Study Center. B.A., College of the Holy Names; Kamdibe, Muata M.S.T.M., Santa Clara University. Professor of English Gaspar, Georgia B.A., University of Maryland Eastern Professor of Reading Herzfeld, Shari T. Shore; M.A., University of Maryland B.A., M.A., California State University, Professor of Nursing Baltimore County. Long Beach. B.S.N., California State University, Long Beach; M.N., University of Katnik, Stephen Gonzalez, Hector California, Los Angeles. Professor of Biology Associate Professor of Humanities B.A., University of California, Los A.A., Fullerton College; B.A., M.A., Hinze, Michael Angeles; M.S., University of Guam; California State University, Fullerton. Assistant Professor of Physical C.H.M.M., University of California, Education, Coach Water Polo/Swim Davis. Gonzalez, Lydia A.A., Orange Coast College; B.A., Associate Professor of Mathematics Humboldt State University; M.A., Keller, Terry B.S., University of California, Santa Azusa Pacific University. Professor of Biology Cruz; M.S., California State University, B.S., California State Polytechnic Los Angeles. Holcomb, Dianne L. University, Pomona; M.S., California Associate Professor/Coordinator/ State University, Fullerton. Gottlieb, Karen Counselor Transfer Center Assistant Professor of Nursing B.S., M.S., California State University, Kepner, Patricia A.S., Cerritos College; A.D.N., Los Angeles. Professor of Child Development Chapman University; B.S.N., M.S.N., A.A., Cerritos College; B.S., California University of Phoenix; Ed.D., Argosy Huang, Irene State University, Fullerton; M.S., Nova University. Professor of Chemistry Southeastern University. B.S., Ch.E., Chung Yuan College; M.S., Graham, Song-Nguyet Ph.D., University of Massachusetts. Kimber, George Articulation Officer/Counselor Professor of Public Safety B.A., University of California, Irvine; Huang, Julie B.S., California State University, Los M.S., California State University, Long Professor of Business Management Angeles. Beach. M.B.A., Azusa Pacific University, M.A. August Vollmer University. D.B.A., Argosy University. Griffith, Leah J. Koelle, Stephen Instructor of Mathematics Huinquez, Jorge Professor of Reading B.A., Chapman College; M.S., Counselor/Assistant Professor M.A., California State University, Long California Polytechnic State University, A.A., Southwestern College; B.A., Beach. San Luis Obispo. California State University, Northridge; M.Ed., University of San Diego Korf, William Griffith, Margaret Professor of Theatre Arts Associate Professor of Painting & B.A., University of California, Los Drawing Angeles; M.F.A., University of B.F.A., Maryland Institute College of I Washington. Art; M.F.A., Cranbrook Academy of Art. Ibarra, Edward Instructor of English Koutroulis, Mathew Guzman, Sergio B.A., University of California, Los Professor of Chemistry Counselor/Assistant Professor Angeles; M.A., Ph.D., University of B.A., California State University, Long A.A., Santa Ana College; B.A., Southern California. Beach; M.S., University of California, University of California, Riverside; Irvine. M.S., California State University, San Bernardino. 2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 281 Faculty

Lynch, Kelly Mindes, Aimee L Associate Professor of Child Professor of Geography Development B.A., University of California, Santa LaTurno, Jan A.A., Pasadena City College; B.A., Barbara; M.A., California State Professor of Mathematics M.A., California State University, Los University, Long Beach. B.A., M.A., California State University, Angeles. Fullerton; Doctoral Work, Earlham Mitchell, Carley College; University of California, Lynch, Sheila Professor of Administration of Justice Riverside; University of California, Professor of Fine Arts B.S., Pepperdine University. Berkeley. B.A., California State University, Fullerton; M.F.A., Claremont Graduate Modyman, Gail Leung, Allen School. Associate Professor of Nursing Professor of Chemistry A.D.N., East Los Angeles College, Ph.D, University of Utah. B.S.N., California State University, M Dominguez Hills, M.S.N., California Lewis, Cynthia State University, Los Angeles. Assistant Professor of Art History Mansolino, Ann B.A., Pomona College; M.A., California Associate Professor of Photography Moe, Sondra State University, Fullerton. B.A., University of California, Professor of Child Development Riverside; M.F.A., Ohio State A.A. Cerritos College; B.S. California Lindy, David University. State University, Fullerton; M.S., Ph.D., Instructor of Electrical/Electronics Utah State University. A.A., Mt. San Antonio College; B.S., Marks, Judy I. DeVry University. Professor/Learning Disability Mora, Juana Specialist Coordinator/Associate Professor of Littrell, Mark B.S., M.S., University of Utah. Chicano Studies Professor of Mathematics A.A., Mt. San Antonio College; B.A., B.A., Whittier College; M.S., California Mata, Moises M.A., California State University, State University, Long Beach. Instructor of English as a Second Northridge. Language Liu, Jeannie A.A., East Los Angeles College; Mosharraf, Firouz Instructor of Accounting B.A., California State University, Professor of Mathematics A.A., Community College of Dominguez Hills; M.A., California M.S., University of Southern Southern Nevada State University, Long Beach California; Ph.D., University of B.S., University of Las Vegas, Nevada California, Irvine. M.A. University of California, Irvine. Matthis, James Professor of English Moshier, Steven Liu, Shin B.A., M.A., California State University, Professor of Music Professor of Computer Science/ Fullerton. B.M., M.M., California State Information Systems University, Fullerton; Graduate Work, B.A., National University of Education; Mayer, Krysia Berklee College of Music, Boston, M.S., University of Texas; D.B.A., Instructor of Mathematics Massachusetts. Argosy University. B.A., M.A., California State University, Fullerton. Livingston, Jannine N Associate Professor of Music McConnell, Patrick M.M., University of Southern Professor/Specialist of Learning Newman, James California. Disability/Adaptive Computer Professor of Administration of Justice Technology B.S., California State University, Los Llerena, Lydia B.S., Northern Michigan University; Angeles; M.P.A. University of LaVerne: Associate Professor of Spanish M.A., Eastern Michigan University Master Instructor, Commission on A.A., Long Beach City College; B.A., Peace Officer Standards and Training. M.A., California State University, Long Mikalson, Barbara Beach. Professor of Economics Nyaggah, Lynette J.D., University of California, Los Professor of English Lopez, Katherine Angeles, Law School. B.A., University of California, Associate Professor of Nursing Berkeley; M.A., Ph.D., University of A.A., A.S., Citrus College; B.S.N., Miller, Gregory California, Los Angeles. Azusa Pacific University; M.S.N., Instructor of Mathematics University of Phoenix. B.A., Whittier College M.A., University of Southern O Luna, Patricia California M.A., University of Associate Professor of Nursing California, Riverside O’Brien, Katherine L.V.N., R.N., Rio Hondo College; EOPS Counselor/Professor B.S.N., P.H.N., M.S.N, California State Miller, Robert B.A., M.A., University of California, University, Dominguez Hills. Assistant Professor of Ceramics Santa Barbara; Graduate Work, B.F.A., Otis Parsons Art Institute; California State University, Los M.F.A., University of California, Los Angeles. Angeles.

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Okamoto, Tyler Preston, Theodore Rifino-Juarez, Melissa Instructor/Coordinator English as a Associate Professor of Philosophy Professor of Sociology Second Language B.A., Claremont McKenna College; B.A., M.A., California State University A.A., Rio Hondo College; M.A., California State University, Long Fullerton; M.S., Bellevue University. B.A., M.A., California State Polytechnic Beach; Ph.D., University of California, Graduate Work: Loma Linda University, Pomona Riverside. University, Loyola Marymount University. Ortiz, Amelia Priest, Vann Instructor of Nursing Professor of Physics Rios, Rudolfo B.S.N. & M.S.N. California State B.S., University of Illinois; Ph.D., Instructor of Computer Information University Dominguez Hills University of Missouri. Systems B.S., DeVry University; M.B.A., Keller Osman, Daniel Pudelko, Kathy Graduate School of Management Assistant Professor of English Professor of Physical Education B.A., Wesleyan University; B.A., University of Northern Colorado; Rivera, Mary M.A., California State University, Los M.A. California State University, Counselor/Professor Angeles Northridge. B.A., M.S., California State University, Long Beach. Puga, Jr. Gilbert P Associate Professor of Speech Rivera, Nilsa B.A., California State Polytechnic Counselor/Professor Padgett, Vernon University, Pomona; M.A., California B.A., M.S., California State University, Professor of Psychology State University, Fullerton. Los Angeles. B.A., California State University, San Bernardino, M.A., California State Roberts, Warren University, Long Beach, M.A., Ph.D., R Professor of GIS/CAD Ohio State University. M.L.A., University of Oregon. Reeder, Ronald Page, Catherine Associate Professor of 2D/3D Design Rodriguez, Jose I. Professor of Health Science A.A., Rio Hondo College; B.A., M.A., EOPS/Puente Counselor B.S.N., California State University, California State University, Fullerton. M.S., California State University, Los Long Beach; M.S.N., University of Angeles. Southern California. Reilly, Beverly Assistant Professor of English Parra, Y. John B.A., University of California, Irvine; S Counselor/Professor of Sociology M.A., California State University, Long A.A., Fullerton College; B.A., M.S., Beach. Salazar, Barbara M.A., California State University, Assistant Professor of English Fullerton; Graduate Work, Pepperdine Reyes, Dianna B.A., University of California, University, California State University, Counselor, EOP&S/Associate Berkeley; M.A., San Francisco State Long Beach; Licensed Marriage, Professor University. Family, and Child Counselor. A.A., Rio Hondo College; B.A., M.S., California State University, Long Salazar, Michael Pfeiffer, Jill Beach. Professor of Physical Education/ Associate Professor of Anthropology Baseball Coach B.A., University of California, Los Rhodes, Angela M.Ed., Azusa Pacific University. Angeles; M.A., California State Instructor of English University, Los Angeles. A.A., Rio Hondo College; B.A. Sauceda, Henry California State Polytechnic University, Counselor/Professor Pichardo-Diaz, Dorali Pomona; M.A. California State B.A., M.S., California State University, Counselor/Assistant Professor Polytechnic University, Pomona. Fullerton. B.A., M.S., California State University, Long Beach. Ribaya, Jeronimo Senk, Jodi Assistant Professor of Biology Coordinator Fitness Center/ Pilati, Michelle L. B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of Associate Professor of Physical Professor of Psychology California, Los Angeles. Education B.S., State University of New York, B.S., M.S., University of Connecticut. Albany, M.A., Ph.D., University Rickman, Tracy of California Los Angeles, Ph.D., Coordinator/Professor Fire Sevilla-Marzona, Judy University of California, Los Angeles. Technology Librarian/Professor A.S. Fire Technology, Community B.S., University of the Philippines; Pitassi, Matthew College of the Air Force, B.S., Park M.A., University of California, Irvine; Associate Professor of Mathematics College; M.P.A, University of La M.L.I.S., San Jose State University. B.S., M.S., California State University, Verne; Certified Hazardous Materials Long Beach. Instructor, California Certified Fire Sfeir, Lorraine Instructor, ICC Certified Fire Code Assistant Professor of English Inspector I. B.A., M.A., California State University, Los Angeles.

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Sigala, Carol Ann Velazquez, Ralph Professor of Child Development T Assistant Professor of English B.A., University of California, Los M.A., California State University, Long Angeles; M.S., Pacific Oaks; M.S.W., Tanaka-Hoshijo, Jennifer Beach. Ph.D., University of Southern Associate Professor of Physical California. Education/Women’s Soccer Coach Vu, Nguyen B.A., University of California, Irvine; Professor of Mathematics Sloniger, Wells M.A., Chapman University; M.S., M.S., University of Nebraska. Professor of Communications Azusa Pacific University. B.A., Pepperdine University, Malibu; M.S., California State University, Tang, Suzanne W Fullerton. Professor of Nursing R.N., University of San Francisco; Wallace, Gerald Smith, Kevin M.S.N., California State University, Instructor of Fire Technology Instructor of Psychology Fullerton; F.N.P., University of A.S., East Los Angeles College. B.S., B.A., M.A., University of California, Irvine. California, Irvine; Ph.D., University of Wang, George California, Irvine. Thomas, Julius Professor of Mathematics Counselor/Professor M.A., Claremont Graduate School. Spencer, Shelly A.A., Riverside Community College; Assistant Professor of Biology B.A., University of California, Wells, Stephanie A.A., Honolulu Community College; Riverside; M.S., P.P.S. Credential, Librarian/Professor B.S., M.S., California State Polytechnic California State University, San B.A., California State University, University, Pomona. Bernardino. Fullerton; M.L.S., University of California, Los Angeles. Spieler-Persad, Gisela Tomory, Stephen C. Professor of Mathematics Professor of Automotive Technology Wetsman, Adam B.A., University of Ulm, Germany; A.A., Citrus College; B.V.E., M.A., Professor of Anthropology M.A., M.S., Ph.D., University of California State University, Los B.A., University of California, Santa Southern California. Angeles. Barbara; M.S., J.D., University of Wisconsin, Madison; Ph.D., University Springer, JoAnn Torres-Gil, Belen of California, Los Angeles. Professor of English Counselor/Professor/Coordinator B.A. University of Toronto, M.A. Career Development Center Whitford, Jon California State University, Long B.A., M.A., University of California, Professor of Computer Information Beach, Ph.D., Claremont Graduate Santa Barbara. Systems University. A.A., El Camino College; B.A., California State University, Long Stein, Richard U Beach; M.B.A., M.S., West Coast Instructor of Auto Collision Repair University., D.B.A., Argosy University. A.S., Rio Hondo College Urquidi, Bianca Assistant Professor of Physical Sunyogh, Joseph J. Education/ Softball Coach Y Professor of Architecture, B.S., Whittier College; M.S., Indiana Engineering Design Drawing, CADD University. Young, Colin and BIM Associate Professor of Political A.A., Citrus College; B.A., California Science State University, Los Angeles; M.A., V B.A., University of California, California State University, Los Los Angeles; M.A., University of Angeles; Long Beach. Valdivia, Irma California, Santa Barbara. Associate Professor of History B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara; M.A., California State University, Los Angeles. Z Zaro, Mariano Vazquez, Dana Marie Instructor of Spanish Professor of Communications M.A., University of Zaragoza (Spain); B.A., California State University, Chico; Ph.D., University of Granada (Spain) M.A., California State University, Sacramento; T.E.S.O.L., Certificate, University of California, Irvine.

284 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog 14 Index A Art Gallery...... 276 California State University AB540...... 10 Assessment...... 12-13 Transfer Requirements...... 44 Absences...... 26 Assessment Retest Policy...... 13 CalWORKs...... 16 Academic Advisement...... 16 Assessment Appeals...... 13 Career Counseling...... 16 Academic Freedom...... 270 Assessment Center...... 16 Carpentry Courses...... 157 Academic Honors...... 28 Associate of Arts Degree...... 37 Catalog Rights...... 41 Academic Honesty...... 25 Associate of Science Degree...... 39 Certificate Programs...... 49 Academic Probation...... 29 Associate Degrees Transfer Certificate Requirements...... 41 Academic Renewal...... 31 Requirements...... 37-38, 43 Certifications...... 8 Academic Standards...... 27 Associate Degree Nursing Program Challenge Educational Records..... 31 Access to Student’s Records...... 270 Courses...... 224 Cheating/Plagiarism...... 25 Accounting Astronomy Courses...... 147 Chemistry Courses...... 158 Degree...... 50 Athletic Eligibility...... 24 Chicano Studies Certificates...... 50 Athletic Trainer Degree...... 70 Courses...... 134 Certificate...... 126 Courses...... 159 Accreditation...... 1, 8 Athletics-Men’s and Women’s Child Development Adding/Dropping Classes...... 11 Intercollegiate Sports...... 23 Degree...... 71 Administration of Justice Attendance...... 26 Certificates...... 72-73 Degrees...... 52 Auditing of Classes...... 26 Courses...... 160 Courses...... 135 Ausencia de Discriminación...... 272 Child Development Center...... 276 Administrators...... 2, 278 Automotive Collision Repair Children on Campus...... 270 Admission...... 9, 12 & Painting Chinese Courses...... 164 Advanced Engine Performance Degree...... 61 Civil Design & Drawing Degree...... 53 Certificate...... 61 Certificate...... 75 Certificate...... 53-54 Automotive Body Repair Civil Design Technology Advanced Placement Exam...... 29 Courses...... 148 Degree...... 74 Advisories...... 14 Automotive Technology Certificate...... 74 Alternative Energy Technology Degree...... 62 Courses...... 164 Degree...... 55 Certificate...... 62-64 Class Guidelines...... 26 Certificate...... 55 Courses...... 149 Classification of Students...... 26 Courses...... 137 CLEP Exam...... 29, 35 Alternative Format Statement...... 1 B Code of Conduct...... 24 Alternative Fuels/Advanced Basic Skills Enrollment...... 32 Code of Ethics...... 7 Transportation Technology Biology College Credit by Exam...... 29 Degree...... 56 Degree...... 65 College Credit for High School Certificate...... 56 Courses...... 155 Students ...... 9 Alpha Gamma Sigma...... 28 Black Box Theater...... 276 College History...... 6 American Council on Board of Trustees...... 1 College Responsibility...... 12 Education Credit...... 28 Books...... 15 Commercial Arts Degree...... 60 Animation Bookstore...... 276 College Services Fee...... 14, 23 Degree...... 57 Brake Service Communications Studies Transfer Courses...... 138 Certificate...... 63 Degree...... 76 Anthropology...... 139 Business Administration Community College Transfer Priority Application, College...... 12 Degree...... 66 Admission...... 45 Application for Graduation...... 41 Business Law Courses...... 157 Computer Information Technology Architecture Business/Management & Supervision Degree...... 77-78 Degree...... 58 Degree...... 68 Certificate...... 77-78 Courses...... 140 Certificate...... 68 Courses...... 165 Architectural Design & Drawing Courses...... 211 Computer Labs...... 21 Degree...... 59 Business Marketing Computer Usage...... 270 Certificate...... 59 Degree...... 69 Computerized Accouting Art Certificate...... 69 Certificate...... 51 Degrees ...... 60 Contents...... 4-5 Courses...... 142 C Continuing Education...... 22 Calendar, Instructional...... 5 Continuing Students...... 9 Contract Education...... 22

2013-2014 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 285 Continuous Enrollment...... 41 English as a New Language Graduation Procedures...... 41 Cooperative Work Experience...... 169 Courses...... 186 Graduation Requirements...... 39 Corrections English as a Second Language Grants and Loans...... 18-19 Degrees...... 79 Courses...... 186 Grievance Procedures, Students.. 271 Courses...... 169 Lab...... 21 Course Numbering System...... 132 Enrichment Students...... 9 H Course of Instruction...... 133 Enrollment/Fees Refunds...... 14-15 Handicapped Students...... 16 Course Substitution...... 37 Environmental Science Hazing...... 271 Course Withdrawal Policy...... 31 Degree...... 84 Health Center...... 19 Costs, Educational...... 14 Environmental Technology Health Science Courses...... 198 Counseling Courses...... 171 Degree...... 85 Heat & Frost Insulating Counseling Department...... 16 Certificate...... 86 Courses...... 199 Credit by Examination...... 29 Courses...... 188 Heavy Equipment Maintenance... 200 Credit through Advanced Evaluation of Transcripts...... 11 Heavy Equipment Management Placement Examination Exceptions...... 41 Specialist Program...... 33 Extended Opportunity Program & Degree...... 97 Credit for Non-Collegiate Services (E.O.P. & S.)...... 17 Certificate...... 97 Registered Nursing Training..... 29 Courses...... 201 F High School Students D Fabrication Courses...... 190 Attendance...... 9 Dance Courses...... 173 Facilities, Campus...... 276 History Courses...... 201 Dean’s List...... 28 Faculty (Full-time)...... 279 History, College...... 6 Degrees and Certificates Federal Programs, Grants Home Health Aid Career Requirements...... 37 and Loans...... 18 Certificate...... 119 Degree Programs...... 37 Fees...... 14 Honda PACT Diesels Fuels & Emission Systems Final Examinations...... 28 Degree...... 98 Certificate...... 63 Finance Courses...... 191 Program Overview...... 99-100 Directed Studies...... 174 Financial Aid Services...... 18 Honors Program...... 17, 28 Directory Information...... 271 Financial Obligation...... 15 Honors Transfer Program...... 17 Disciplinary Probation...... 29 Fire Academy Hostigamiento Sexual ...... 273 Disabled Students Courses...... 176 Admission...... 88 Human Services Disabled Students Programs...... 16 Courses...... 191 Certificate...... 101 Dismissal...... 30 Fire Technology Courses...... 203 Distance Education...... 22 Degree...... 87 Humanities Courses...... 203 Division/Department Listing...... 3 Certificate...... 87 Drafting Courses...... 174 Courses...... 193 I Drug Policy, College...... 20 Fitness Center...... 276 Impacted Programs...... 42 Drug Studies Program Fitness Specialist Income Tax Preparer Certificate..... 51 Degree...... 80 Certificate...... 89 Incomplete...... 27 Certificate...... 80 Foreign Students...... 9 Independent Colleges & Forensic Identification Universities...... 46 E Certificate...... 89 Institutional Affiliation...... 8 Economics Courses...... 175 French Courses...... 195 Institutional Philosophy...... 8 Education Courses...... 175 Intensive English Language Educational Costs...... 14 G Academy...... 22 Educational Development Game Development Certificate...... 90 Intercollegiate Athletics Courses...... 176 General Automotive Service Courses...... 233 Electronics Technology Certificate...... 62 International Business Degree...... 81 General Education Requirements... 37 Degree...... 67 Certificate...... 81 California State Universities...... 44 Certificate...... 67 Courses...... 177 Independent Colleges...... 46 International Students...... 9 Electric Utility Technology...... 180 Universities of California...... 47 Fees...... 14 El Monte Eductional Center...... 276 Student Learning Outcomes..... 40 Intersegmental G.E. Transfer Emergency Medical Technician General Service Technician Curriculum...... 45, 47 Certificate...... 81 Certificate...... 62 Instructional Calendar...... 5 Courses...... 180 General Studies Italian Courses...... 204 Engine Repair Degrees...... 91-94 Certificate...... 64 Geographic Information Systems J Engineering Courses...... 181 Certificates...... 96 Japanese Courses...... 204 Engineering Technology Courses...181 Courses...... 196 Journalism Courses...... 205 Engineering Design Drafting Geography Courses...... 197 Degree...... 82 Geology Courses...... 198 K Certificate...... 82 Goals Statement...... 7 Kinesiology for Transfer English Courses...... 183 GoRio Fees ...... 15 Degree...... 102 English and Literature Grades...... 27 Degree...... 83 Graduation Petition...... 41 L Grading System...... 27 Landscape Courses...... 206 Latin Courses...... 206 Learning Assistance Center...... 20 286 / Rio Hondo College 2013-2014 Catalog Library Philosophy Student Conduct, Rules of .....24, 274 Courses...... 207 Degree...... 124 Student Financial Obligation...... 15 Library, General Information...... 21 Courses...... 229 Student Government...... 23 Literature Courses...... 207 Philosophy of the College...... 8 Student Health Fee...... 15 Loans...... 19 Photography Student Information...... 23 Logistics Management Degree...... 125 Student Learning Outcomes.....25, 40 Degree...... 103 Courses...... 230 Student Publications...... 23 Certificate...... 103 Physical Education Student Records...... 270 Courses...... 210 Certificate...... 125 Student Responsibility...... 13 M Courses...... 230 Student Rights...... 13 Management Courses...... 211 Physical Education Student Services...... 16 Management & Supervision Theory Courses...... 236 Student Tutoring Support...... 20 Degree...... 68 Physical Science Courses...... 238 Study Abroad...... 22 Certificates...... 68 Physics Courses...... 238 Surveying, Mapping & Drawing Map, Campus...... 288 Placement Appeals Procedure...... 13 Certificate...... 75 Marketing Police Academy Courses...... 213 Certificate...... 126 T Mass Communications Courses...... 135, 239 Transfer Admission Guarantee...... 46 Degrees...... 104-105 Political Science Courses...... 246 Technical Education Courses...... 255 Certificates...... 104-105 Pre School Teacher Certificate...... 7 Television Courses...... 256 ...... 276, 277 Courses...... 214 Prerequisite/Corequisite Theatre Theatre Arts Mass Media Certificate...... 104 Statement...... 14 Degree...... 130 Mathematics Prerequisite/Corequisite Courses...... 257 Transfer Degree...... 106 Challenge Procedure...... 14 Transcripts...... 32 Courses...... 214 Print Media Certificate...... 105 Transfer Center...... 117 Flowchart...... 215 Privacy Act...... 270 Transfer Program...... 42 Mathematics & Science Center.... 20, 22 Probation Standards...... 29 Transfer Requirements CSU...... 42-44 Matriculation (See Student Success Psychological Services, Transfer Requirements UC...... 45-46 and Support Program)...... 11-12 Student...... 19 Transfer Websites...... 46 Matriculation Exemptions...... 13 Psychology Courses...... 247 Transmission Service MESA...... 21 Psychology Transfer Degree...... 127 Certificate...... 64 Microcomputer Specialist PUENTE Program...... 17 TRiO Program...... 18 Degree...... 78 Tutoring Support...... 20 Certificate...... 78 Q/R Military Service...... 28 Radio Courses...... 249 U Military Support...... 28 Reading Courses...... 250 Units...... 27 Military Withdrawal...... 28, 31 Reading/Writing Lab...... 21 Unit Limits...... 11 Mission, Rio Hondo College...... 6 Refund, Tuition...... 15 Universities and Colleges Multiple Majors/ Registered Dental G.E. Requirements...... 44 Second Associate Degree...... 41 Assisting Courses...... 251 University of California...... 47 Music Registration Procedures...... 12 Upper Division Credit...... 29 Degree...... 107 Repetition of Courses- Courses...... 219 Guidelines (AP4225)...... 30 Residence Requirements...... 10 V Value Statement...... 6 N Retail Management Veteran Services...... 18 New Students...... 11-12, 17 Certificate...... 68 Virtual College...... 22 Non-collegiate Registered Nursing Returning Students...... 9 Vision...... 6 Training Credit...... 29 Return to Title IV Funds...... 19 Vocabulary Courses ...... 260 Non-credit Courses...... 264-69 Rio Café...... 276 Vocational Nursing Courses...... 225 Non-Discrimination in College Programs and Activities...... 271 S W Non-Resident Students...... 10 Santa Fe Springs Website...... 1 Nursing Training Center...... 277 Weekend College...... 22 Certificates...... 119, 123 Scholarships...... 15, 19 Welding Technology ADN Degree...... 120-122 Sexual Harassment...... 272 Degree...... 130 Psychiatric Technician...... 122 Small Business/Entrepreneuralism Certificate...... 130 Vocational Nursing...... 121 Degree...... 128 Courses...... 260 Courses...... 224 Certificate...... 128 Wildland Fire Technology Program Overview...... 108-118 Sociology Courses...... 253 Degree...... 131 Notice...... 30 Sociology Transfer Degree...... 129 South Whittier Certificate...... 131 O Educational Center...... 277 Courses...... 261 Withdrawal...... 27, 31 Observatory...... 277 Spanish Courses...... 253 Wray Theatre...... 277 Open Enrollment...... 10 Speech Courses...... 254 Operating Engineers Courses...... 227 State Smog Center...... 277 Orientation...... 12, 17 Statement of Policy...... 1 STEM...... 21 P Student Activities...... 23 Parking Fee ...... 15 Student Classification...... 9 Parking Regulations...... 277 Student Clubs...... 23 Pass/No Pass...... 28 Student Complaints...... 271

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