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2013-2015 Catalog Berkeley City College 2050 Center Street Berkeley, California 94704 (510) 981-2800 (510) 841-7333 (FAX) www.berkeleycitycollege.edu or www.peralta.edu Important Note about Translations in Chinese, Spanish and Other Languages: Chinese, Spanish and translations in other languages of College and District Policies may be found online at: http://eperalta.org/wp/translations 1 An Important Message for Our Students There are no barriers to your opportunities for success. We welcome to Berkeley City College all who seek to transfer to a university and/or who seek occupational education to upgrade or retrain for successful careers. A variety of support services—e.g., financial aid, ca- reer training and counseling—is available to you. Phone (510) 981-2800 or visit our Web home page at www.berkeleycitycollege.edu for more information. College Accreditation Important Note about This Catalog for Students with Disabilities Berkeley City College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and This catalog is available in an alternate media Junior Colleges of the Western Association format upon request. Should you need further of Schools and Colleges which is located at accommodations, contact BCC’s Disabled 10 Commercial Blvd., Suite 204, Novato, CA Students’ Programs and Services office at 94949; Phone: (415) 506-0234; FAX: (415) 506- (510) 981-2812. 0238; E-Mail: [email protected]; Web site address: Open Classes www.accjc.org It is the policy of Berkeley City College, as part Accuracy Statement of the Peralta Community College District, that unless specifically exempted by statute, every Berkeley City College endeavors to accurately course, course section or class, the average and fairly present its programs and its policies attendance of which is to be reported for state to the public. Those responsible for the aid, wherever offered and maintained by the preparation of this catalog, the class schedule District, shall be fully opened to enrollment and all other public announcements make and participation by any person who has been every effort to ensure that the information admitted to the College and who meets such presented is correct and up to date. However, prerequisites as may be established pursuant Berkeley City College reserves the right to to Chapter 11, Division 2, Part VI, Title 5 of the add, amend or repeal any rules, regulations, California Administrative Code, commencing policies and procedures. The college assumes with Section 51820. no responsibility for program changes or publication errors beyond its control. Please Using Berkeley City College’s Catalog check our Web site at www.berkeleycitycollege. edu for the most current information. Berkeley City College’s catalog describes the courses, programs, and services of the college Meeting Requirements that are planned for the 2013-2015 academic Berkeley City College assumes no responsibility years. Most of the policies and regulations for misinterpretation by students of policies affecting students are described in this catalog and procedures as presented in this catalog. and each student is responsible for becoming Counselors and advisors are available and familiar with this information. You may willing to assist students in planning their obtain more current or complete information programs and to clarify college policies and from the appropriate administrative office. procedures. Cover Design— Chris Gatmaitan Peralta Community College District Marketing Department Photography— Mikaela Briggs, Jon Fisher, Shirley Fogarino Emina Oknovic 2 Important Message for Berkeley City College Students Table of Contents Calendars 5-6 College Directory 7 Peralta District Trustees and Administration 8 President’s Message: Welcome to Berkeley City College 9 Introducing Berkeley City College 10 History of Berkeley City College 11 College Mission 13 Vision and Values Statements of Berkeley City College 14-15 ` Admissions and Registration Information 16 Student Services at Berkeley City College 31 Admissions 32 Assessment and Testing 32 Student ID Card/Photo ID 32 Transfer/Career Information Services 32 Counseling 33 Disabled Students Programs and Services 33 Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) and CalWORKs 35 Services 36 PACE 36 TRiO Program 36 Scholarships 37 Veterans 39 Air Force ROTC Instruction for Berkeley City College Students 41 Army ROTC Instruction for Berkeley City College Students 41 Table of Contents 3 Table of Contents Financial Aid 44 Transfer Information 50 Academic Policies and Procedures 71 Associate Degree and Certificate Requirements 85 Associate Degree and Certificate Programs 92 Degree and Certificate Programs at Berkeley City College 93 Course Announcements /Descriptions 185 Other District and College Policies and Procedures 281 Advisory Committees, Faculty and Staff Listings 334 Index 346 4 Table of Contents Academic Calendars Fall Semester 2013 Calendar* Spring Semester 2014 Calendar* Classes Begin Monday, Aug. 19 Classes Begin Tuesday, Jan. 21 Saturday Classes Begin Saturday, Aug. 24 Saturday Classes Begin Saturday, Jan. 25 Last Day to Drop Full-Term Credit Last Day to Drop Full-Term Credit Classes and Receive a Refund Sunday, Sept. 1 Classes and Receive a Refund Monday, Feb. 3 Note: Short-Term and Open Entry Classes must Note: Short-Term and Open Entry be dropped within three days of the first class Classes must be dropped within three meeting to receive a refund. days of the first class meeting to receive a refund. Last Day to Add Regular Session Classes Sunday, Sept. 1 Last Day to Add Last Day to Drop Full- Term Classes without Regular Session Classes Monday, Feb. 3 a “W” Appearing on Transcripts Sunday, Sept. 1 Last Day to Drop Full-Term Classes Labor Day Holiday Monday, Sept. 2 without a “W”Appearing on Transcripts Monday, Feb. 3 Census Day: Instructors Census Day: Instructors Verify Enrollment in Class Tuesday, Sept. 3 Verify Enrollment in Class Monday, Feb. 3 Last Day to File for Pass/No Pass Grading Last Day to File for Pass/No Pass Grading Option for Regular Session Classes Monday, Sept. 9 Option for Regular Session Classes Friday, Feb. 7 Last Day to File Petitions for President’s Day Holiday Fri.-Mon., Feb. 14-17 AA or AS Degree/Certificate Friday, Oct. 18 Last Day to File Petitions for Veterans Day Holiday Monday, Nov. 11 AA or AS Degree/Certificate Friday, Mar. 21 Last Day to Withdraw from Classes and Spring Recess Monday, Apr. 14-Sunday, Apr. 20 Receive a “W” Saturday, Nov. 16 Last Day to Withdraw from Classes and Receive a “W” Saturday, Apr. 26 All outstanding fees due, even if your classes All outstanding fees due,even are dropped on this day. if your classes are dropped on this day. Attendance Verification Day Saturday, Nov. 16 Attendance Verification Day Saturday, Apr. 26 Thanksgiving Holiday Thursday, Nov. 28-Sunday, Dec. 1 Malcolm X Birthday Holiday Friday, May 16 Saturday Instruction Ends Saturday, Dec. 7 Saturday Instruction Ends Saturday, May 17 Final Examinations Monday, Dec. 9-Friday, Dec. 13 Final Examinations Saturday, May 17-Thursday, May 23 Fall Semester Ends Friday, Dec. 13 Fall Semester Ends Friday, May 23 Memorial Day Holiday Monday, May 26 Grade Rosters/Rollbooks Due Monday, June 2 Summer Session 2014 Calendar* Enrollment for Continuing Students Begins Thursday, Apr. 10 Last Day to File for Pass/No Pass Grading Option Wednesday, June 25 Open Enrollment for All Students Begins Monday, May 5 Last Day to File Petitions for Classes Begin Monday, June 16 AA or AS Degree/Certificate Thursday, June 26 Last Day to Drop Full-Term Credit Independence Day Holiday Friday, July 4 Classes and Receive a Refund Wednesday, June 18 Last Day to Withdraw from Classes and Note: Short-Term and Open Entry Classes must Receive a “W” Tuesday, July 15 be dropped within three days of the first class All outstanding fees due, even if your classes meeting to receive a refund. are dropped on this day. Last Day to Add Regular Session Classes Wednesday, June 18 Attendance Verification Day Tuesday, July 15 Last Day to Drop Full- Term Classes without Summer Session Ends Thursday, July 24 a “W” Appearing on Transcripts Wednesday, June 18 Grade Rosters/Rollbooks Due Thursday, July 31 Census Day: Instructors Verify Enrollment in Class Monday, June 23 *Note: Calendar dates are subject to change; see the online Academic Calendar at www.peralta.edu for the latest information. Academic Calendars 5 Academic Calendars Fall Semester 2014 Calendar* Spring Semester 2015 Calendar* Classes Begin Monday, Aug. 18 Classes Begin Tuesday, Jan. 20 Saturday Classes Begin Saturday, Aug. 23 Saturday Classes Begin Saturday, Jan. 24 Last Day to Drop Full-Term Credit Last Day to Drop Full-Term Credit Classes and Receive a Refund Sunday, Aug. 31 Classes and Receive a Refund Monday, Feb. 2 Note: Short-Term and Open Entry Classes must Note: Short-Term and Open Entry be dropped within three days of the first class Classes must be dropped within three meeting to receive a refund. days of the first class meeting to receive a refund. Last Day to Add Regular Session Classes Sunday, Aug. 31 Last Day to Add Regular Session Classes Monday, Feb. 2 Last Day to Drop Full- Term Classes without a “W” Appearing on Transcripts Sunday, Aug. 31 Last Day to Drop Full-Term Classes without a “W”Appearing on Transcripts Monday, Feb. 2 Labor Day Holiday Monday, Sept. 1 Census Day: Instructors Census Day: Instructors Verify Enrollment in Class Monday, Feb. 2 Verify Enrollment in Class Tuesday, Sept. 2 Last Day to File for Pass/No Pass Grading Last Day to File for Pass/No Pass Grading Option for Regular Session Classes Friday, Feb. 6 Option for Regular Session Classes Monday, Sept. 8 President’s Day Holiday Fri.-Mon., Feb. 13-16 Last Day to File Petitions for AA or AS Degree/Certificate Friday, Oct. 17 Last Day to File Petitions for AA or AS Degree/Certificate Friday, Mar. 20 Veterans Day Holiday Tuesday, Nov.