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Merced College 2008-2009 Catalog MERCED COLLEGE 3600 M STREET MERCED, CA 95348-2898 (209) 384-6000 WWW.MCCD.EDU California and the Central Valley lead the world and the nation in agricultural production. This scope and diversity of this broad industry is unparalleled anywhere else in the world. As an Agriculture Major, students can explore this diverse industry through a variety of programs and courses. This diverse agricultural study provides students with entry level employment opportunities and skills along with the ability to transfer to a college or university to continue their studies in a wide variety of agricultural fields. Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges This catalog is published for informational purposes. Although every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy, it is not to be considered an irrevocable contract between the student and Merced College. The college reserves the right to change provisions and descriptions at any time while taking precautions that such changes do not adversely affect enrolled students. Students are advised to consult the current Schedule of Classes and college counselors for supplementary information. Thank you to Merced College staff and students for the photos used in this publication. From the President Hello. I am Benjamin Duran, President of Merced College. Thank you for looking into what Merced College can do for you. As we enter our 45th year of serving Merced County residents, we hope that you fi nd in our college the path to your future. This catalogue is designed to make that path clearer and easier to follow. I wish you good luck and great success during your time with us here at Merced College. Merced College is one of 109 community colleges serving California. Merced College boasts a highly qualifi ed and professional faculty, a dedicated and skilled support staff and a diverse and well-prepared student body. Our mission is: ● To deliver programs that provide the fi rst two years of university level instruction for students wishing to transfer to the university of their choice ● To provide terminal vocational and technical training programs which prepare students to take their place in the high skill workplace of the new millennium ● To provide lifelong learning and cultural enrichment opportunities for the community The dedication to this mission has contributed to a positive academic climate. We hope you will consider Merced College as you prepare to take that next step in life, whatever it may be. Benjamin Duran President, Ed.D. WWW.MCCD.EDU 2008-2009 CATALOG TABLE OF CONTENTS Calendar .............................................................................................................................................................................2-3 Campus Map ..............................................................................................................................................................158-159 Board of Trustees and Administration ...............................................................................................................................4 Directors................................................................................................................................................................................5 Faculty...................................................................................................................................................................................6 General District Information..............................................................................................................................................14 College Policies, Regulations and Procedures ...............................................................................................................18 Admissions & Registration ......................................................................................................................................23 Matriculation Services .............................................................................................................................................23 Registering for Courses...........................................................................................................................................25 Changing Your Schedule .........................................................................................................................................26 Tuition, Fees, and Refunds .....................................................................................................................................27 Residency & Tuition .................................................................................................................................................27 Attendance & Grading .............................................................................................................................................28 Other Means of Obtaining College Credit................................................................................................................29 Probation & Dismissal .............................................................................................................................................30 Student and College Services...........................................................................................................................................32 Associate Degree Majors and Certifi cate Programs .......................................................................................................40 Preparing for Graduation...................................................................................................................................................37 Competency Requirements .....................................................................................................................................38 Associate Degree Breadth Requirements ...............................................................................................................43 AP Examinations and Placement Grid ...............................................................................................................44-45 California Articulation Number System (CAN) .........................................................................................................50 English, Math, and ESL Sequences ...................................................................................................................51-53 Transfer Requirements ......................................................................................................................................................46 CSU Transfer Breadth Requirements ......................................................................................................................47 Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) ...........................................................................48 UC TCA (University of California Transfer Course Agreement) ...............................................................................49 Degree, Certificate, and Transfer Programs ....................................................................................................................54 Course Numbering .............................................................................................................................................................80 Course Descriptions ...................................................................................................................................................81-149 Continuing Education (Noncredit) Courses...................................................................................................................150 Business and Community Programs..............................................................................................................................154 Index................ ..................................................................................................................................................................155 1 MERCED COLLEGE 209.384.6000 ACADEMIC SCHEDULE 2008-2009 SUMMER 2008 April 16 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Summer 2008 Semester Registration Begins May 27-June 13 ........................................................................................................................................................... Summer Intersession June 16 ................................................................................................................................................................... Summer Session Begins June 17 ..................................................................................................................... Refund Deadline for 6-week classes meeting MTWTh June 25 ...............................................................................................Pass/No Pass Option Deadline for 6-week classes meeting MTWTh June 25 ...................................................................Last Chance to Drop with No Entry on Transcript for 6-week classes meeting MTWTh July 4 .................................................................................................................................................................. Independence Day Holiday July 15 ...............................................................................................Last
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