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2010-2011 Blank Page Los Medanos College Catalog 2010-2011 2700 East Leland Road Pittsburg, CA 94565 (925) 439-2181 (925) 439-5709 TDD www.losmedanos.edu Contra Costa Community College District Governing Board Dr.AnthonyT.Gordon............................................. President John T. Nejedly . Vice President JessReyes ........................................................Secretary Sheila A. Grilli . Member TomiVandeBrooke .................................................Member District Administration Dr. Helen Benjamin, Chancellor Campuses Los Medanos College, Contra Costa College, Diablo Valley College Los Medanos College Administration President . Peter Garcia Vice President . .Bruce Cutler Computer & Network Services Supervisor . .Mike Becker Senior Dean, Instruction. Richard Livingston Dean, Liberal Arts and Sciences . .Gil Rodriguez Dean, Occupational Education . Kiran Kamath Senior Academic Manager, Instruction . .Tawny Beal Office of Instruction Supervisor. .Eileen Valenzuela Senior Dean, Student Services. .Gail Newman Dean of Student Development . .Blas Guerrero Director of Admissions and Records . Robin Armour Director of Financial Aid . Loretta Canto-Williams Bookstore Manager . Bob Estrada EOPS Program Manager . Jeffery Benford Student Outreach Coordinator . Jorge Cea Director of Business Services . TBA Director of College Advancement . Ruth Goodin Foundation Director . .Lindy Maynes Director of Marketing and Media Design . Barbara Cella Building and Grounds Manager. TBA Custodial Manager . Glenn Wilson Police Services Lieutenant . .Chad Wehrmeister ii 2010 – 2011 Los Medanos College 2010-2011 Catalog and Announcement of Courses Accreditation Los Medanos College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, 10 Commercial Blvd., Suite 204 Novato, CA. 94949 (415) 506-0234, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education Approved by California State Board of Community Colleges California Department of Education, Bureau of School Approvals for the enrollment of veterans and eligible persons under Title 38 of the U.S. Code. State Board of Registered Nursing State Board of Vocational Nursing University of California California State Colleges and Universities Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training Small Business Administration Contra Costa County Emergency Medical Services Office Telephone Pittsburg Area (925) 439-2181 Concord / Pleasant Hill / Walnut Creek (925) 798-3500 Brentwood / Oakley (925) 754-9011 Bookstore (925) 439-2056 TDD (925) 439-5709 Mission Statement Los Medanos College is a public community college that provides quality educational opportunities for those within the changing and diverse communities it serves. By focusing on student learning and success as our first priorities, we aim to help students build their abilities and competencies as life-long learners. We create educational excellence through continually assessing our students’ learning and our performance as an institution. To that end, we commit our resources and design our policies and procedures to support this mission. Non-Discrimination Policy Los Medanos College complies with all Federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender or disability. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular school activities. Harassment of any employee/student with regard to race, color, national origin, gender or disability is strictly prohibited. The lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admis sion and participation in the college’s education programs. Inquiries regarding compliance and/ or grievance procedures may be directed to the Los Medanos College Title IX Officer and/or the Section 504/ADA Coordinator. Alternative Media This publication is available in alternate media. For information, contact the High Technology Center at (925) 439-2181, extension 3279. TDD (925) 439-5709. 2010 – 2011 Los Medanos College iii Table of Contents Section 1: General College Information About the College. 2 Admission and Course Enrollment . 3 College Admission Resident Status International Students Matriculation and Course Enrollment Prerequisites/Advisories Non-Discrimination Policy Standards of Scholarship. 7 Attendance Grading Honors Status Pass/No Pass Grade Option Withdrawal and Drop Policy Probation and Dismissal Credit Accepted at Los Medanos College High School Credit Policies and Procedures for Repeating a Course Taken in the District Academic Renewal Without Course Repetition Transcripts Rights of Instructors Fees, Benefits and Financial Aids . 12 Enrollment Fee Tuition Fee for Non-California Residents Refund Policy Enrollment Fee Deferments Parking Fees Veterans’ Benefits Extended Opportunity Programs & Services Vocational Rehabilitation Financial Aid Student Services . 17 Philosophy Business Services Office Career Center Child Care Services Counseling Services Disabled Students Program and Services Employment Center Food Service Gay and Lesbian Resource Center Health Services Referral Mustang Corner Bookstore Parking Police Services Student Activities Transfer Center Instructional Services. 21 Athletics Campus Labs Cooperative Education Services Honors Program Library and Learning Resource Center Math Lab Puente Project Reading and Writing Center Science Audio–Tutorial Center Tutoring Services iv 2010 – 2011 Los Medanos College Student Rights and Responsibilities .............................. 24 Academic Freedom Participation in Institutional Government Student Responsibilities and Educational Goals Off-Campus Activities Progress Evaluation by Faculty Grievance Process Student Discipline and Suspension Student Code of Conduct Drug-Free Campus Policy Smoking Policy Matriculation Rights and Responsibilities Matriculation Waivers, Appeals, and Complaints Student Record Privacy Law Student Right-To-Know and Campus Security Act Section 2: College Transfer Requirements Transfer Information .......................................... 30 CSU Admission Requirements UC Admission Requirements Special Transfer Admissions Programs and Cooperative Admissions Program Intersegmental General Education (CSU and UC) Private Colleges and Universities (California and Nationwide) CSU General Education Requirements Chart . 33 IGETC Requirements Chart . 34 Section 3: Graduation Requirements Associate Degree and Certificate Requirements .................... 36 Preparing for Graduation Associate Degree Programs and Requirements Certificate of Achievement Requirements Locally Approved Certificates Basic Skills/Competency Requirements Pathways to an Associate Degree at LMC ......................... 38 LMC Associate Degree Requirements ............................ 39 Degrees and Certificates in Major Programs ....................... 40 CCCCD Programs . 41 Major Program Requirements . 43 Section 4: Program Student Learning Outcomes Program Student Learning Outcomes Descriptions . 71 Section 5: Course Offerings Understanding the Course Descriptions . 81 Guidelines on Units of Credits .................................. 82 Course Descriptions .......................................... 83 Section 6: Appendices Faculty/Staff ............................................... 190 Catalog Acknowledgement . 197 College Phone Directory . 198 Glossary of Terms ........................................... 199 Index . 200 2010 – 2011 Los Medanos College v College Calendar Summer Intersession Instruction Begins. June 1 Independence Day—Legal Holiday . July 5 End of Summer Intersession. Aug 12 Fall Semester 2010 Begin accepting applications for Fall Semester . March 1 Course Enrollment. See Fall Schedule of Courses Instruction Begins . Aug 13 Labor Day—Legal Holiday . Sept 6 Last day to file drop for semester-length courses to avoid “W” on transcript. Sept 10 Last day to petition for pass/no pass option (SC) for semester-length courses . Sept 10 Native American Day - Holiday. Sept 24 Veteran’s Day—Legal Holiday . Nov 12 Last day to file drop for semester-length courses. Nov 19 Thanksgiving—Legal and Board Holidays . Nov 25 – Nov 28 Last day of instruction and final exams. Dec 18 Spring Semester 2011 Begin accepting applications for Spring Semester . Oct 1 Course Enrollment . See Spring Schedule of Courses Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday—Board Holiday . Jan 17 Instruction Begins. Jan 22 Last day to file drop for semester-length courses to avoid “W” on transcript . Feb 17 Last day to petition for pass/no pass option (SC) for semester-length courses . Feb 17 Lincoln’s Birthday—Legal Holiday . Feb 18 Washington’s Birthday—Legal Holiday. Feb 21 Spring Recess . April 18 – 24 Last day to file drop for semester-length courses . April 29 Last day of instruction—Graduation. .May 27 Memorial Day—Legal Holiday . .May 30 vi 2010 – 2011 Los Medanos College General College Information Section1 General College Information Mission Statement About the College Los Medanos College is a public community college that Contra Costa Community College District provides quality educational opportunities for those within the changing and diverse communities it serves. A Brief History By focusing on student learning and success as our first priorities, we aim to help students build their abilities and The Contra Costa Community College District was established competencies